[Every week our style guru takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you, our poor college fashionista. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble, you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and – boom – you can […] Read More »
Velvet Angel’s R-rated Peepshow (Peeptoe, That Is)
Gwen Stefani brought her sexy little L.A.M.B.s to the masses but Joe Ponce was the design force behind the brand. Now he’s back with his even sexier, edgier brand, Velvet Angels. Designed for “not the average girl”, Velvet Angels playfully mixes class with sass. Ponce’s shoes ooze sex appeal but in ultra-feminine ways. Think pole-platforms […] Read More »
Win a Pair of LnA’s Ripped Zipper Leggings in Flat Black – a Singer22 Exclusive!
Our friends over at A Few Goody Gumdrops are hosting another haute giveaway! They have partnered with Singer 22 to give one lucky reader a pair of LnA Ripped Zipper Leggings in Flat Black – a Singer22 Exclusive! From A Few Goody Gumdrops: To win these oh-so fashionable leggings, visit Singer 22‘s website and tell […] Read More »
Haute vs. Hot: Fringed Bags
Apparently the name of one of the new favorite ‘It bag’ brands of the stars doesn’t begin with an “F”, “G” or “LV”. And it’s not plastered with logos either. What it is covered in is fringe, this year’s throwback trend made current and oh-so-haute! And the brand is J.J. Winters! Celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens, […] Read More »
Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Amanda Bynes is High (Waisted)
[Every week our style guru takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you, our poor college fashionista. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble, you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and – boom – you can […] Read More »
Wanna Smell Like Halle Berry?
The 42-year-old Oscar-winner is the latest celebrity to launch some sort of licensed consumer product. Typically celebs push branded clothing or footwear lines, jewelry collaborations, handbags or perfumes. Halle’s pushing the latter. Her self-titled perfume, Halle by Halle Berry, was designed to “reveal the woman within”. The fragrance was launched in collaboration with Coty and […] Read More »
Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow Jewelry Fits the Bill for Spring
What’s coveted this Spring? Chunky jewelry. Especially statement-making necklaces a la Michelle Obama. But most of us aren’t attending presidential galas and throwing White House dinners everyday, so a too-chunky necklace can look out of place. But in the immortal words of Goldilocks, there’s a necklace that’s just right, and priced right. The House of […] Read More »
Do You Dare to Step Into the First Lady’s Shoes?
Don’t we all want to step into the shoes of Michelle Obama? The First Lady turned style icon has heads turning and people talking (whether you love it or hate it) about her fashion. Luckily for us, she mixes up haute designers (Narciso Rodriguez) with hot brands (J. Crew). So it’s easy, and affordable for […] Read More »
Get Her Haute Look: Jennifer Lopez
Last week actress/singer Jennifer Lopez attended the Barney’s New York launch of Andrea Lieberman’s new collection, A.L.C. in Beverly Hills, California. Lieberman has been a celebrity stylist for J. Lo herself, Gwen Stefani and many others in Hollywood. Jennifer was joined by BFF Leah Remini, along with Tracee Ellis Ross, Ellen Pompeo and others to […] Read More »
Christian Siriano – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
Typically reality show winners suffer the curse of the sudden death of their careers once the show ends. But Christian Siriano seems to have shaken and broken the curse and his meteoric rise in the fashion industry has been something worth watching. Siriano won last year’s Project Runway and since has reached celeb status, partly […] Read More »
2009 Oscars Red Carpet Best and Worst Dressed
The 2009 Academy Awards red carpet saw a lot of winter white gowns. Anne Hathaway looked gorgeous in a diagonal pailette-patterned strapless Armani Privé gown and Roger Vivier clutch. Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson looked stunning in an ivory Roberto Cavalli gown and Mary Norton clutch. The Wrestler co-star Evan Rachel Wood wore a beautifully […] Read More »
3.1 Phillip Lim – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
Fashion Week went by in such a blur that I didn’t even have time to run and check my mailbox. Had I done so, I would have realized that I received an invitation to one of the most opulent shows of the week, 3.1 Phillip Lim. Complete with a performance by Lissy Trullie, the designer’s […] Read More »
Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Miley Cyrus Has a Fashion Theory
[Every week College Candy’s style guru Jill takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble, you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and – boom – you can buy the […] Read More »
Tory Burch Fall 2009 Presentation
Last night found me at a fashion presentation for my favorite designer, Tory Burch. Her designs are a breath of fresh air, consisting of pieces that any and every woman can wear, anywhere. Her Fall 2009 presentation consisted of a multitude of day and evening looks, shoes, boots and handbags. Her design house is truly […] Read More »
The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection at New York Fashion Week
This was my first time attending The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2009 and it was an amazing way to kick off fashion week. Stars who usually sit front row were front and center on the red catwalk, donning stunning red designer dresses to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Twenty celebrities strutted their […] Read More »
Get Her Haute Look: Solange
Beyoncé may have set the stage for singing talent but lil’ sister Solange definitely holds her own, both on the stage and in terms of her personal style. Solange’s style consists of mixing edgy, unexpected pieces, color combos and prints. She’s not afraid to take a risk! But instead of looking wrong, she always pulls […] Read More »
Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: I XOXO Taylor Momsen’s Style
[Every week College Candy’s style guru Jill takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble, you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and – boom – you can buy the […] Read More »
Robert Rodriguez Plaid Skirt
You don’t have to be a student at Constance Billard School for Girls to wear a plaid skirt. Sure it’s standard uniform for Blair, Serena, and the other girls of the Upper Eastside high school set. But a chic plaid skirt can be worn at any age. The Robert Rodriguez Plaid Skirt is for the […] Read More »