Necessity is indeed the mother of invention, especially when it falls on the, er, heels of yet another expensive trip to the tailor. "Isn't there anything you can buy to fix this?" asked a frustrated Mindy Alperin
as her daughters struggled with the dilemma of what length to hem
newly-purchased pants to make them equally appropriate for both heels
& flats. "NO!" came the equally frustrated reply from Jamie Lazar & Lauren Alperin who suddenly came up with the solution. Over the next few weeks, they proceeded to develop a prototype
involving flexible fabric strips containing a set of strong magnets.
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Moschino Fall 2007
A leather skirt is a fun way to add some spice to your wardrobe. This black, white & red Moschino look is easy to copy without having to spend a bundle; what makes it stand out are the splashes of eyecatching red on the graphic tee, picked up by a red bag. For day, rock a large tote and later, switch it out with a smaller clutch for an evening out.
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The latest collection from Mossimo Giannulli incorporates rich shades and luxe textures into a chic collection of menswear-inspired swing jackets, fitted blazers that create a refined, layered look when paired with sophisticated blouses, and faux-croc touches such as oversized frame frame bags & totes, boots & ladylike pumps.
- long-sleeve swing jacket ($28)
- short-sleeve plaid swing jacket ($25)
- asymmetrical cotton jacket - $25
- faux croc work tote ($25) & patent stretch boot ($30)
- quilted patent peep-toe pumps ($25)
- square patent peep-toe pumps ($24.99)
All available at Target.com.
- Lesley Scott
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Affordable fall basics from Coldwater Creek.
Budget-friendly Chip & Pepper jeans at JC Penney.
Fall fashion advice & must-haves from T.J. Maxx
Editors, schmeditors. Check out the Top 10 Fall Trends real-life fashionistas will be wearing.
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SPRING 2008 FASHIONWEEK:
FASHION & LIFESTYLE:
BAGS, SHOES & ACCESSORIES:
- The Bag Snob is delighted by another Oscar de la Renta exotic, this time a Python doctor bag that is fit for a snob worthy collection.
- It's not often you can find quality copper jewelry, but The Jewelry Weblog spotted some way cool cooper earrings over at City Details.
- Cheap (well, affordable) Stuart Weitzmans & other fab shoes for a great cause. [The Budget Fashionista]
- Bag Bliss reveals that the Celine (Song Hye Kyo) “Miss Song” Bag is coming to America!
- Kristopher rocks hooker heels to Home Depot, and flirts like a Krissy to get what she wants.
- Finding an affordable boot that's chic, comfortable and affordable sounds like a tall order. StyleBakery.com searched the Web to find the hottest boots made for walkin’ - all for less than $200.
BEAUTY:
- Lesley Scott
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Boyshorts are cute but can run the risk of the dreaded panty line. Blending barely-there mesh with careful construction, OnGossamer's Gossamer Mesh Boyshorts are a fashion godsend. Purchasing info at OnGossamer.com.
- Lesley Scott
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Work, work, work. We all spend so much time there, why not look your most fab? Here are some excellent ensembles, whatever your professional calling:
- FASHIONISTA As many as possible of the trends du jour...in this case wide-legged pants, a leather blouson & anything purple (Proenza Schouler) - NeimanMarcus.com
- GALLERINA OR FUNDRAISER Demure chic (YSL) - BergdorfGoodman.com
- CORPORATE MOVER & SHAKER Show off your killer instinct in a military-inspired pants suit in black (Armani Collezioni) - Saks.com
- ARTSY TYPE Go for interesting silhouettes & lots of Japanese-inspired layers (Sonia Rykiel) - BrownsFashion.com
- PARK AVENUE PRINCESS Anything high maintenance & recognizably "designer" (Versace) - Versace.it
- DOMINATRIX It's all about artificially fabulous figure-molding & don't-mess-with-mama (Dolce & Gabbana) - DolceGabbana.it
- ESCORT Shiny eyecandy satin trench, de rigeur garters & black slinky thigh-hi's - Bebe.com
- PALM BEACH SOCIALITE & HOSTESS Make it bright & make it Pucci - Net-a-Porter.com
- AN HEIRESS (WITH TASTE) Expensive fashion'y prowess encouraged & indulged (Lanvin) - Lanvin.com
- Lesley Scott
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