Fashiontribes Don'ts-Jessica Simpson makes a fashiontribes felony with her hideous-hooker inspired VMA gear-Clearly, a fashion expert she is not-Fashiontribes.com blog

So, uh, not much to really poke fun at here, because it's so obvious even the "fashion reviewers" at Star picked it out as the worst of the week.  I'll give it a half-hearted attempt though:  In this terrible choice of fabric (can't be classified as clothing) Jessica Simpson looks like a complete slut.  Her ugly, hideous, distracting shirt can't manage to stay on.  Items like this weren't designed for girls who- as her dad proudly crowed- has Double D's.  Her shorts are pulled up so high, I am getting a wedgie.  Burn it all. Please.  As a gift to humanity.

-Rachel

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Britney Spears is a gross fat cow- How did the cute girl we once knew tranform into a monster-Star Weekly points out her flaws-Fashiontribes.com

I know celebrity life takes it's toll or whatever, but I ate lunch right before I opened up Star Weekly, and I have been to the bathroom 3 times since I saw this picture.  Aren't you supposed to be at your healthiest when your preggers?  This girl shouldn't be a rolemodel for dirt.  Someone needs to euthanize her.
-Rachel

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Robindira Nest Rings, as seen in Elle Magazine, are the perfect piece of jewelry for a fall fashion expert-Fashiontribes.com blog

Drawing Inspiration from several exotic locales, jewelry designer Robindira Unsworth is channeling Kashmir into this ring.  Available with chalcedony, moonstone and turquoise stones and in gold and silver, the unique shape and quirky design make this piece beyond covet-able.  Since giant rings will always be cool, this is a terrific investment-especially given it's $165 price tag, much less than most fine jewelry.  Dubbed the nest, as it's metal cradles it's stone like a nest cradles a bird, these rings are right up the funky girls alley.

-Rachel

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Fashion Dos & Don’ts – NYC – It's Easy to Take on the World When You're Stylishly Outfitted in a Pleated Skirt, Fun Necklace & Kickin' Accessories. Fashion Expert Man-on-the-Street Report from New York's Soho - FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Prowling the streets of Soho, this chic goddess burst onto our fashion radar. This is just the type of fashionista I want to be when I grow up.

The pleated skirt paired with simple-but-perfect fitting tee, effortlessly stylish coiffure, & adorable necklace of mini-globes strung into a choker - from a children's store of all places...how clever! - she is one major chic do.

A big Fashiontribes thumbs up!

- Lesley

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Fashion Don'ts-Short shorts and big boots is a fashion attrocity no fashion expert can bear to see-Fashiontribes.com blog

This girl is the most crushing form of don't-the almost right don't.  With her cute, short denim shorts and great vintage button-up, she could be dashingly chic.  Her purple Balenciaga?  terrific.  So what possessed her to stick on clunky Frye boots with this combo?  The boots not only shorten her leg, but look inappropriate with those shorts.  To make matters worth, it was about 90 degrees the day this pic was snapped, so you know she is dying of heat stroke.  Stick on some chic flats and turn this don't
into a do.
-Rachel

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Fashiontribes Do's- Tory Burch gets the Street Fashion Gold Star for being an expert in Proenza Schouler at the Men's Vogue/Polo launch party-Fashiontribes.com blog

Tory Burch proves at the Men's Vogue/Polo party at Pastis that she still has it.  This fabulous combo-by Proenza Schouler- looks chic and cool at the same time.  Love, love, love the long belted dress.  The cardigan is an unexpected but genius twist-it adds a bit of punkish attitude.  With simple black shoes, a great alligator belt and minimal jewelry, Tory looks absolutely terrific.  A big, fat gold star for her sleek look.

-Rachel

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Marc by Marc Jacobs resort has me itching for warm weather so I can wear this dress like a fashion expert-Fashiontribes.com blog

So now that fall fashion has been in stores for (egads) 2 months, why not start to ponder the question of resort.  My first reaction, is, naturally, to wonder who the hell buys resort.  I certainly don't need spring clothes mid-winter, because NYC is icy cold at that time, and save for my over-heated apartment I am not going anywhere tropical, thanks.  Then I changes my mind, because I want this dress.  With it's sleek lines and halter neck, the dress is perfectly sophisticated.  I totally feel I can work it into my daily winter wardrobe with tights.  Of course, the buttons only add to the appeal, as does the belt.  Daddy, I want it now.
-Rachel

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Ted Rossi bangles in this fall's rich velvet jewel tones will make you look like a fashion expert. Thanks, Shop Etc.-Fashiontribes.com blog

Shop Etc. highlighted velvet-wrap bangles as a great fall trend.  Lee Angel has them available for $95 a piece.  We found these Ted Rossi bangles, which are slightly more affordable, at Ted Rossi.com.  The bangles are encased in silver, black and jewel toned velvet, which makes them beautiful and on target with fall's trends.  With jewelry appearing to stick around as a trend to follow, these babies will make it fun and easy.  Not into velvet?  He has whipsnake ones as well!

-Rachel

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Anna Wintour's Children are following closely in her footsteps- Although, with a fashion expert mother, I would have picked a different dress-Fashiontribes.com blog

It seems Anna Wintour's puppies, of sorry, children, have the best of fashion life up on offer for them.  Here they are at the launch of Men's Vogue in conjunction with Polo.  Her daughter, Bee, is always pictures with her or at events she is at.  My question, is- if your mom is Anna Wintour, why is this the dress you pick out?  Why not something fabulous and Lanvin and McQueen.  This dress is so not spectacular.  It appears she has the ice queen face down though.  I guess mummy can't impart everything on you.
-Rachel

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La Dolce Divas - An Excellent New Blog Devoted to Living a Fabulous Life After a "Certain Age" - From Fashion Expert Commentary to Lifestyle to Beauty to Cuisine & Fine Wine, These Ladies Have it Covered. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST BLOG REPORT

La Dolce Divas - An Excellent New Blog Devoted to Living a Fabulous Life After a "Certain Age" - From Fashion Expert Commentary to Lifestyle to Beauty to Cuisine & Fine Wine, These Ladies Have it Covered. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST BLOG REPORT - MP3 File

• The little black dress: boring or fabulous? Discuss
• What do dolce divas eat for lunch?
• Is dessert a do?
• Why don't Frenchwomen get fat?
• Is there a great bottle of wine out there for $12?

The answers to these pressing questions & oh-so-much more, mes amies, is at the newest Fashiontribes daily guilty pleasure: La Dolce Divas blog: LaDolceDivas.blogspot.com.

Divas Leigh & Anne - corporate lawyer types by day...& fabulous pretty much the rest of the time. As chicks who weren't "born yesterday", they pooh-pooh various nonsense American notions of life ending at 40. Wisely eschewing everything from ridiculous self help books for dealing with this non-crisis ("How to Stay Useful", "How to Find Meaning Again", "Time of Mid-life"), peri-menopausal fairy tales, and sensible footwear - pointing out that all that cash blown on treating "conditions" like peri-whatevers could have been much more wisely splurged on fun and fabulous shoes...and we're talking spiky, towering-heeled maneaters thankyou!

Instead, these two lovies are ardent adherents of the far superior European school of thought which worships women of a "certain age" as they take on the world in chic threads, sexy kicks & luscious lipstick. "La Dolce Divas call it as they see it - P.C. is NOT spoken here," they note. "La Dolce Divas may occasionally use a swear word or sneak a cigarette. Too damn bad! La Dolce Divas have been there, done that, and want a cashmere sweater instead of a stupid t-shirt. And a glass of wine. Good wine. Very good wine."

Right on, ladies!

- Lesley

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