If you are going to do a "who wore it better" piece can the pictures have the same lighting and quality? Just based on the pic, I'm leaning towards Zoe just b/c it's more flattering with the lighting and backdrop and then I wonder did I choose her b/c she looks better or is it she just had better lighting, angle, ect. and it show-cased what she is wearing better? Just a thought. Still, I think Zoe rocks the red jumpsuit better but then I'm sure you wanted me to lean that way anyhow on how you presented your article! PS. a red jumpsuit, if you have the figure and height, looks good either way with gold bangles and red blazer or nude heels and matching red belt. Depends on if you want to go more flirty or more modest!
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Friday, 27 January 2012
Workout Bras Worth Investing In
Whether you're a runner, a yoga and pilates master or a biker, here are three workout bras worth investing in. Keep 'em in place while looking and feeling good.
Low-Impact Padded Sports Bra
Low-Impact Padded Sports Bra
This racerback style bra featured removable padding, adjustable straps and is available in five fashionable colors and patters.
Available at ae.com, $25
Panache Ultimate Underwire Sports Bra
Panache Ultimate Underwire Sports Bra
Not only does this reduce bounce by 83%, but this lightweight microfiber wicks away sweat and holds each breast individually. And, it caters to the bustier women (up to an H cup).
Available at barenecessities.com, $68
Beyond Yoga Color-Block Bra
Beyond Yoga Color-Block Bra
Resistant to wind, moisture and scratching, this supplex fabric retains its color and smooth for after each wash.
Available at beyondyoga.com, $68
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Gorgeous Jessica Alba visits The Thread
6 Fashion Lifesavers Under $20
Extra-seamless panties, wig tape, and fishing line; these are just a few of the crazy things that keep celebs looking picture-perfect. After all, how did you expect a dress like this to stay on? (Click here for other red carpet secrets.)
But we all know wardrobe malfunctions happen off the red carpet too -- just check out these hilarious stories from our readers. Of course, when we have a nip slip, there's no stylist on hand to fix it. That's why we put together this bag of fashion gadgets to survive whatever comes our way. You can keep all of these in your purse or car (and they're all way cheaper than having Rachel Zoe on retainer).
Problem: A button popped off your shirtSolution: Hollywood Fashion Tape, $8.99
Keep your cleavage under control with these double-sided tape tabs. Just stick it on your blouse where the button used to be and press the fabric together.Problem: You spilled coffee on yourself … again
Solution: Tide To-Go Pen, $2.94
Don't let a spill ruin your morning. This little pen will save you from a day of embarrassment, not to mention a trip to the dry cleaners. Just use it on the stain before it fully dries.Problem: The hem of your pants is dragging on the ground
Solution: Hollywood Temporary Hem Tape, $7.99
If you don't have a sewing kit around and can't make it to the tailor in time, this adhesive hem tape is a quick fix. Apply it to the inside of your hem and fold the pants in place where the original hem crease was.Problem: Your heels keep popping out of your shoes
Solution: Airplus Hug My Heels, $3.89
You knew you should have bought a half size smaller, but it's too late for that now. In the meantime, these heel inserts will keep your feet from slipping out. Stick them in the back of your shoes and walk on worry-free.Problem: You have a bright white deodorant mark on your little black dress
Solution: Skid Out Garment Guard, $4.95
It happens to the best of us. Instead of freaking out when you find that white streak on dress (or desperately splashing water on it), use these pads, Simply rub on the mark, and no more skunk look.Problem: Your pants got wrinkled on the drive to work
Solution: My Little Steamer Go Mini Hand Steamer, $19.99
Linen isn't the easiest to keep wrinkle-free, and sitting in traffic for an hour can make your pants look like an accordion. Keep this steamer at your desk to get rid of any wrinkles before your co-workers show up.
Now tell us: What's YOUR fashion lifesaver? Share your secret in the comments section below.
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5 Blazers for Chilly Temps
Layering's a must in the winter months. Shake up your work style with these new blazers.
Zara Short Studio Blazer
Zara Short Studio Blazer
As you winter-ify your wardrobe, pay attention to how much you use your blazer. Ditch boring suit jackets in favor of this layered pick. $159; zara.com
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Tory Burch Jabria Jacket
Tory Burch Jabria Jacket
Rich tweed makes this jacket feel more luxe than your normal cardigan (and warmer, to boot!). Use it to dress up dark denim or sub it in for a suit jacket. $550; toryburch.com
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Elizabeth and James Sue Wool Blazer
Elizabeth and James Sue Wool Blazer
Bring a bit of cheer to heavy winter-wear by picking pieces in bright colors, like this happy cornflower blue. $445; piperlime.com
BCBG Signature Cardi-Wrap
BCBG Signature Cardi-Wrap
The draped fit of this open-front cardigan is perfect for throwing on over any frock or top. It's an insanely easy piece with high chic returns. $188; bcbg.com
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Banana Republic Shaker Stitch Sweater
Banana Republic Shaker Stitch Sweater
Winter's peacoat is transformed for day with this double-breasted sweater. Pair with slacks for a different option than your trusty cardigan. $89.50; bananarepublic.com
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Thursday, 26 January 2012
7 Secret Spots to Score Cute (and Affordable) Gym Clothes
By Charlotte Andersen
If you're tired of spending a fortune on workout clothes just to look like everyone else, try these seven little-known hot spots:
E-bay and Craigslist offer some surprisingly good choices.
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Michelle Obama Wears Barbara Tfank Dress for State of the Union
Michelle Obama wore a blue Barbara Tfank dress to the State of the Union address.
Read more about the power of a Michelle Obama fashion endorsement
Michelle Obama wore another Tfank dress to meet Duchess Catherine at Buckingham Palac …
The first lady will make "Tonight Show" appearance later this month
Barbara Tfank started her career as a costume designer, and she made her mark while working as Prada's design consultant when she dressed Uma Thurman in the Italian label for the 1995 Oscars. No one had really heard about red carpet stylists until that point, and the lavender gown put Prada on the map. Tfank launched her eponymous label at Barneys New York in 2001 and recently dressed Adele in a black scallop edge custom dress to last year's MTV Video Music Awards. Her spring 2012 collection was inspired by some of Elizabeth Taylor's most iconic on-screen looks.
Designer Barbara Tfank in one of her creations.
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Lace livens up your winter and perks up your spring.
-PJ Gach, BettyConfidential.com
vanessa hudgens ash and dan lace scarf
We first saw lace making a comeback about a season ago, it's still here and we're oh so glad! There's nothing like a bit of lace to soften up an outfit, like the way Vanessa Hudgens wrapped a Ash and Dan (yes, we found it) lace scarf around a bulky sweater to make it sweet.
Depending upon the color, you can rock a lace dress or skirt day or night. We love this season's version of lace because it's so versatile! In fact, we found lace items in pastels and neon brights: two big trends for spring that you can wear both now and when there are leaves on trees!
Check out our selection and let your imagination roam.
Tops
love mode lace top
1. Mint green lace top ($14.62, lovemode.com). A lace accented top in one of spring's best pastels that you can wear now.
juicy couture lace top
2. Lottie lace top ($89.99, juicycouture.com). Who says you must wear black lace only at night? This top would look fab with bright jeans or under a blazer for work.
banana republic lace top
3. Allover lace shell ($45, bananarepublic.com). This top is seasonless. And depending upon what you pair it with, it can go from work to night to brunch to play.
super dry megan top
4. Megan lace trim top ($90, superdry.com). Cute lace trim on a top that you can wear on or off the shoulder.
Dress
shop ruche flora print dress
5. Flora print chiffon dress ($44.99, shopruche.com). Such a cute 70s boho dress. Wear it know with knit tights an in the spring with a sandal.
beatrice holloway miss manners dress
6. Beatrice Holloway Miss Manners dress ($130.68, shophouseofspy.com). Now this is a super chic sexy sweater dress!
hm lace dress
7. Lace dress in lavender ($29.95, H&M stores nationwide). Pippa Middleton owns a lace H&M dress very similar to this one.
zara trf dress
8. Zara TRF lace dress ($79.90, zara.com). It looks a little funy with lace up boots on the model. You can pair it with a cardi for day and heels for night.
Skirt and shorts
cache lace skirt
9. Lace skirt ($59, cache.com). Make a date night statement with this skirt.
free people lace shorts
10. Free People lace shorts ($78, piperlime.com). You can make it winter worthy with a chunky sweater, tights and ankle boots.
silence & noise lace skirt
11. Silence & Noise lace mini skirt ($59, urbanoutfitters.com). Neon to wear now and later.
babakul ali shorts
12. Babakul Ali washed satin lace shorts ($57.20, pinkmascara.com). Romantic and reminiscent of vintage lingerie.
Accessories
black lace wrap
13. Black lace wrap ($189, ashanddans.com). Here's Vanessa's wrap!
fashion bug lace satchel
14. Metallic lace print satchel ($18.49, fashionbug.com). This bag hits three, yes, three trends. Lace, metallic and satchel. And the price can't be beat.
forever 21 lace belt
15. Forever 21 floral lace belt ($2.99, forever21.com). Like the lace trend, but feel a bit overwhelmed by it? Add a dash of lace to jeans and a tee with this belt.
rylie floral clip
16. Rylie floral indie hair clip by Petit Plume ($26.99, shopruche.com). Lace and dots for your hair. So sweet!
Shoes
rodarte opening ceremony bootie
17. Rodarte for Opening Ceremony lace up crochet bootie ($183, openingceremony.com). Perfect for dressing any outfit up.
asos stacey lace platform heel
18. ASOS Stacey lace effect platform heel ($51.92, us.asos.com). Height, trend and cuteness in one shoe.
aruna seth ballerina
19. Black Chantilly lace Ballerina ($535.25, arunaseth.com). Feminine pieces of art by a shoe designer whose wares are in Pippa Middleton's closet.
sole society bella bootie
20. Bella lazer cut lace bootie ($49.95, solesociety.com). Modern lazer cut bootie rocks out winter and spring with each step.
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5 Ways to Update Your Look for Under $20
Update your look!
With daily responsibilities pulling us in myriad directions, it's easy to get into a style rut, returning again and again to the same old outfits. Fortunately, if you turn to any of the following five tips, it's just as easy to freshen up your style without spoiling your budget.
Shop Your Own Closet
When we get busy, we usually grab whatever is in the front of the closet and wear it in the same old ways. But, chances are you have a bunch of fabulous clothes hidden away and just waiting for you to pull them out and breathe new life into them! Take an afternoon and really see what you have. Go through everything in your closet-clothes, shoes, handbags, everything-if it doesn't fit anymore, if it's worn or pilled, or is now hopelessly out of style, it needs to go. Then have fun and experiment with what's left. Try on your fancy blouses with jeans, your tees with work skirts, blazers over tanks. Take your suits and turn them into separates. See how you like a belt cinching your waist over a sweater or a pair of brightly colored pumps with neutral outfits. Not everything is going to work, but you can probably create dozens of new ensembles with what you already have in your closet! Another way to get ideas: Grab a fashion magazine or browse style blogs to see how other women are layering items. Then try imitating their styles with your own clothes and accessories!
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Opt for a New 'do
A new hairdo can do wonders for updating your look. But, if a pricey haircut is outside your budget, you can still change things up. If your hair is straight, curl it a few times a week; if it's curly, try straightening it now and again. If you always wear your hair down, try some updos. If you generally like your look, experiment with trendy hair accessories or a fun clip-in feather.
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Get a Makeover
If you are tired of your everyday makeup look, head to your local mall for a free makeover. Nearly all cosmetics counters provide makeup applications free of charge with the hope you'll buy one or two items afterward. If you're unsure where to start, walk around the department looking for the artist who's wearing the best face and approach her. Tell her you're looking for something new and let her guide you. Be specific, though, because one woman's "neutral" can be another's "OMG too much!" Ensure you don't spend too much by pick up the least expensive items at the counter and look for duplicates of the others at your local drugstore. If you don't want to commit to the makeover, simply pick up a bright new lipstick or funky nail polish!
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Commit to a Workout Routine
Regular exercise can change your look even before you shed a pound, thanks to the newfound confidence and healthy glow imparted when you break a sweat. Yes, finding time to work out regularly can be challenging. However, keeping yourself in shape is not only one of the most beneficial things you can do to stay looking fabulous, it's essential to your health! Look for gym memberships that are month-to-month with a minimal initiation fee or pick up a low-cost workout DVD you can train with for several months. Better yet, investigate your cable provider's free on-demand offerings!
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Swap Your Unwanted Clothes
After you've shopped your closet, as suggested above, post your unwanted clothes and accessories on a fashion swap site like Swapstyle.com, Clothingswap.com, or Rehashclothes.com. Not only can you snag killer items free, you're doing a good deed by ensuring old clothes go to those who will appreciate them, not straight into a landfill!
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Runway to Realway: Pajamas
From Runway to Realway: Pajamas
From Runway to Realway: Pajamas by polyvore-editorial featuring a short sleeve pajamas
Think pajamas are better left for the bedroom? Think again! This season, pajamas have made a major appearance on runways. Designer Rachel Roy made fashion headlines when she wore silvery-blue pajamas on the red carpet at a movie premiere. But what designers and celebs can get away with wearing in their rarefied anything-goes milieu doesn't always translate to workaday reality. What's the best way to bring this super-comfy runway trend to the real way?
Just add slouchy silk shirts with notched collars and piping - the classic pajama look - to a pair of tailored trousers or tucked into a skirt for work, or over a pair of skinny jeans for a more casual look. You can even wear the shirt open, like a soft jacket, over a tee.
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The World's Most Expensive Kid + Baby Clothes
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Based off an informal poll of my Twitter followers, the consensus seems to be that $50 per item seems to be the very top of the baby wardrobe budget (for me, personally, I stop at the $40 mark). What about you? How much would you be willing to spend on a single item for the apple of your eye?
Check out a collection of the most exorbitantly priced baby clothes I could find on the web (and I'm sure I am missing some gems!). Give them a gander and let me know, how much would you spend on a single item for your baby's wardrobe?
Infant's Rachel Dress in Liberty Phoebe Magenta
1. Infant's Rachel Dress in Liberty Phoebe Magenta, $204
Owning a Liberty print has been a lifelong ambition of mine. Why not fulfill her dreams while she's young?
Buy this dress
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Infant's Jessica White Dress and Bloomer
2. Infant's Jessica White Dress and Bloomer, $142
For $142 can I have the baby, too? She's a beauty!
Buy this dress and bloomer
Girl's Destiny Gown
3. Girl's Destiny Gown, $625
Hi, I shall wear this ball gown out in the backyard. Possibly, we shall go in the sandbox.
Buy this gown
Infant's Dior Vestiaire Sneaker Print Tee
4. Infant's Dior Vestiaire Sneaker Print Tee, $116
Yes, $116 for a beige infant's t-shirt.
Buy this tee
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Girl's Fendi Ballerina Flat
5. Girl's Fendi Ballerina Flat, $380
If my little girl owned a nearly $400 pair of flats, the only place she would be allowed to wear them would be to bed!
Buy these flats
Girl's Milly Minis Multicolored Banded Tunic
6. Girl's Milly Minis Multicolored Banded Tunic, $160
Back in my day, your beach cover-up was your towel.
Buy this tunic
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Infant's Armani Jr. 3-Pc Suit
7. Infant's Armani Jr. 3-Pc Suit, $385
Each piece in this three-piecer carries with it a price tag of at least $120. W-O-W. (This suit costs more than my wedding dress!)
Buy this suit
Boy's Striped Cashmere Scarf
8. Boy's Striped Cashmere Scarf, $130
$130 for an item that I will inevitably run over multiple times with the stroller.
Buy this scarf
- By Natalie Holbrook
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