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How to wear big jewelry… We know you like Inspiration- New Statement Jewelry a la Lanvin

Looking at an overcrowded jewelry box from years of collecting (or, a naked one from fear of accessorizing) can be daunting. Statement jewelry is it for fall, and no time better to get the look than right now with what you have at hand. Here's how to wear big jewelry and look like you mean it! Get Inspired this season with Statement Jewelry from Lanvin Fall 2013: Statement Jewelry (aka that's in your face gorgeous) has been making a splash over many a runway over the past few fashion cycles, and Lanvin's super-sized crystal and paste baubles should have you dreaming of going big for spring. >>Five Pieces of Jewelry You Should Own Finishing off diva ready grab like those

I'll Have What She's Having: The perfect way to welcome Spring in Crayola color coats that would make any tulip jealous. Crazy colored coats seen at Paris Fashion Week had us a buzz with sartorial envy as they signaled a chic and on trend way to welcome the warmer season ahead. >>GET SET: From what to wear, to how to wear it & where, get inspired with Spring 2013 And in a tried & true shape, everything from a peacoat to a car-coat looks fresh in hyper hues that work to highlight the silhouette and fall of a beautifully constructed coat. The trick here as often is, is to stick to elegant options that boast a sense of polish as this is

I'll Have What She's Having: The pizzaz to wear mixed prints with a classic balance like our lovely lady above, snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Yes, bold and OTT mixed messages have been big trends on many a runway, but what make's this woman's otherwise quirky prints look so elegant is that everything is quintessentially ladylike. >> MORE: I'll Have What She's Having and Fashion Week Street Style From a structured lady bag to her foundational coat casually placed over her shoulders, the attitude of everything present is pitch perfect and fine tuned. >> RELATED: How to wear mixed prints and patterns She's got all the elements of refined daywear down pat, and that's how a purple bag, tropical printed pants, a floral

Prada Fall 2013 It's French Chic from the runway to the real way! This is your ULTIMATE PARIS LOOK BOOK TREND REPORT: Paris closed the season with an extension of key style notes best executed there than anywhere else. Rich, dense textures have been on many Fall runways, and so have big coats and the quiet decadence of the 40's & 50's. But in Paris, those ideas really came to light and pushed the envelope. Lots to take note of here folks.... >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS, RUNWAY REVIEWS, and FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE Mid Century- Prada goes Mid-Century F/W 2013 Seen at: Rochas, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada >> LOOK SEE: Have you been following our Paris Fashion Week street style reports on how

I'll Have What She's Having: A suckerpunch of red coats and jackets to add instant WOW to any dreary day Flame, grenadine, lobster… vivid red coats by any name are the perfect late season into spring style zipper-upper. Need inspiration to get your wardrobe out of the doldrums? Look no further than these super chic woman snapped at Paris Fashion Week who certainly know how to stand out ahead of the pack from outerwear to suiting. The vivacious shade plays well against black but also in combination with a very non-Christmasy green. >> MORE: Paris and French Chic Trends These AMAZING street style chic ladies are the perfect amalgamation of many of the not only runway, but real way fashion week styles that we've been

Go for comfy & cozy with cool plush layers + furry accents like the ladies at Paris Fashion Week First we saw all the crazy colored & patterned fur, and faux fur, on the New York runways. As winter continues to linger, the real way ladies in Paris show you a thing or two about layering in a fun way with plush layers of all manners. From a shearling lined moto jacket to pink fur, who says you can't make a statement in a winter coat? >> Get Inspired: Snaps of the Paris Fashion Week Street Style Let's start with the basics... If you want to punctuate your end of the season look, try working outerwear that is textural, faux or

I'll Have What She's Having: A fresh, late season update by way of you belt your coat, just so Let's face it, we are all getting a bit sick of winter. We probably already bought what we could from the sales yet still may be craving a late season picker-upper. Rethink! Yup, rethink what we wear a different way. Get creative and get more style fast. >>MORE: Fashion Week Street Style Take a look at our lovely lady above snapped at Paris Fashion Week and notice how she added a simple ruff hewn luggage tan color belt to cinch in the waist of her otherwise unbuttoned coat. It looks fantastic and changed the line, in a great way, to her straight, slim coat. >>

Leave it to the French to take it up a notch. We saw those carefree and adorable boyfriend beanies on the street style ladies of London Fashion Week. And, now for Paris Fashion Week, we have the super chic knit hats by way of a turban and an oversized pom-pom looking so right with dressed up city fun colors. >> MORE: RUNWAY & STREET STYLE TRENDS I have to admit that I've always been a bit shizzled about wearing turbans. There was a black leather Hermés turban that I snagged at a sample sale and felt a bit overwhelmed wearing. I gave it out for consignment, and like a side street fortune-teller, it vanished without a trace, along with my

I'll Have What She's Having: Paris Fashion Week street style proves to have zippy classic age-appropriate inspiration with business chic takes on animal print skirts. Animal prints can have a fabulously downtown cool edge, like our street style ladies and their leopard pants from London Fashion Week, yet too much fierceness may get out of hand for work. But not always, especially if you follow the super chic cues from these two sophisticated ladies, above, snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Either like the red Balenciaga print, left, or the more classic, big cheetah, pictured right, choose your style weapons and work it! >> MORE: I'll Have What She's Having and Fashion Week Street Style When you want to wear a business chic & age-appropriate animal print skirt,

I'll Have What She's Having: Classic styling in yet difficult-to-wear pieces in this first in a series of Paris Fashion Week Street Style Trends Beautiful, volume-packed pieces that look oh so gorgeous on the hanger. Yet, when you put them, you may look like you were the last one sitting at the ribfest. But, when worn RIGHT, the result is MAGIC, like our lovely lady above snapped at Paris Fashion Week. >> MORE: I'll Have What She's Having and Fashion Week Street Style The key to pulling off volume is to balance fuller pieces against slimmer fitting pieces, and show a little skin, like this cute crop top, doesn't hurt either. (Rewind: we highlighted camel crop top sweaters in our Milan Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Street Style Trend: Structured bags & colorful clutches London Fashion Week Street Style Trend, Day 4 is THE bag trend report! It's all about Structured Bags & Colorful Clutches on the streets of London, with everyday shapes in thoughtful finishes to take note of. Day 4 of our London Fashion Week streetstyle series has our roving eye stuck on heritage bags and clutches that have been playfully updated. Sure, the rugged green Celine tote with femme curves is a staple for fans of the hit label. But for a structured bag, its fun nevertheless. >> More Snaps of the London Fashion Week Street Style Trend: Color Blocked Panels But what about the hologram twin envelope portfolio? Strange as it may sound, we

Dressed down leopard at London Fashion Week Leopard in London.... THIS is a wear it now trend that you don't want to miss. Leopard can go two ways: fun and young or crazy cat lady. As leopard queen Jackie Collins says, "it has to be the right leopard." More on Jackie soon, stay tuned… >>WATCH: How to wear animal prints These two London lovelies above nailed the animal print look in an absolute easy and chic way. Here's how to get the look... All the best wardrobe staples + leopard! Clean & Classic+: Overdosing on wardrobe staples alone can get drab, it you don't zing it up a notch. Take a classic coat (hers is a subtle take on color blocking),

Brilliant Color Blocked Paneling street style seen at London Fashion Week, Fall 2013 Collections

Brilliant Color Blocked Paneling street style seen at Lond Fashion Week, Fall 2013 Collections Color Me Beautiful Just like showgoers at New York Fashion Week who couldn't get enough of can't miss 'em color blast cold weather gear & coats, The LFW set is head on in brilliant combinations of Paneled Color Blocking for Day 2 of our London Fashion Week Street Style Trend Report. >> MORE: RUNWAY & STREET STYLE TRENDS and FASHION SHOWS, RUNWAY REVIEWSKey Styling includes bursts of rich purples, chartreuse, blues, and a bounty of colorful mixes in cocoon, 3/4 sleeve, and oversized toppers. Luxe bags and that boyfriend beanie finish the look… oh, yeah, and a bold and brazen look at me attitude. >> We made it easy for you to shop

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