[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 »
No One Else is MoMoFalana
The single most effective thing in standing out from others is how you dress. It is entirely possible to attract the attention of dozens of people by simply walking into the room wearing the right thing. The woman who commits to having a style that truly expresses herself without fear will have a huge advantage […] Read More »
Haute Off the Red Carpet: the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Stars shined on the 66th Annual Golden Globes red carpet. Kate Beckinsale looked stunning in a sleek white J. Mendel gown that could easily be worn as a chic wedding dress. Drew Barrymore looked astonishing and all grown up with a Marilyn Monroe hairstyle and a haute pale blue silk organza Dior gown. Eva Mendes […] Read More »
Pick Platinum!
With awards season in full swing, it’s time for celebrities to bring out the bling! And with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking of gift ideas. Diamonds may be a girls’ (and guy’s) best friend but diamonds set in platinum shine like the stars. But you don’t need to be a star […] Read More »
Haute Trend: Celebrities Love One Shoulder Dresses!
All trends seem to make their way back around the fashion circle and the latest one is the one-shoulder dress. Celebrities have quickly adopted this trend, bravely baring one shoulder on red carpets everywhere. Kim Kardashian, Alicia Keys and Gabrielle Union (at the “Cadillac Records” premiere) went for Grecian-inspired one shoulder full-length gowns accessorized with […] Read More »
Elizabeth & James Eliot Pant
Who else but the Olsen twins could create such a stylish skinny pant? So maybe they didn’t actually design anything in their Elizabeth & James line but these are très Mary-Kate and Ashley. These Elizabeth & James Eliot high-rise pants flatter the body, from waist to ankle, with the angled zipper pockets, hook-and-bar closure, piping […] Read More »
Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Dress Sketches
Barack Obama may be making history as the first African-American President-elect, but Michelle Obama is the one designers are clamoring to dress. The First Lady-to-be has proven her worth as a smart, talented political partner, wife and mom, but also her fashionista status. Over the months leading up to the election as well as on […] Read More »
Haute Trend: Fringed Boots
It’s a throwback to the 70’s made fresh and new. Fringe has returned and is found on everything from scarves, to bags, to stiletto heels. But the fringed boot is the staple for Fall. Fringed moccasin boots are given a second-life with high legs and stud detail while dress boots get a dash of flair […] Read More »
Beauty Review and Giveaway: CoverGirl Natural Hue Mineral Bronzer and Pressed Powder
When it comes to my face, I like to keep it simple. I usually prefer just a light moisturizer, a shimmery lip gloss and occasionally, a bronzer. I love looking au naturel, so I’ve never been too fond of foundation and powders that make me look too pasty or fake. Until now. CoverGirl launched its […] Read More »
Haute Read: Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V’s Guide to How Style Happens From Inspiration to Runway & Beyond
Coffee table books always make a great gift. The trick is finding that perfect one that looks great on your table and makes you actually want to read it. Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V’s Guide to How Style Happens From Inspiration to Runway & Beyond is that perfect book. This new book was written by […] Read More »
My ‘It’ Things – ‘It’ Designer Runway Show
Coincidentally, on the eve of the Project Runway Season 5 finale, I attended another fashion show competition/finale at Lotus Space in New York. While Project Runway searches for the next great American designer, last night’s design contest, sponsored by My’It’Things, was on the search for America’s next ‘It’ designer. The three finalists, Nora Del Busto, […] Read More »
Haute Trend: Go Mad for Plaid!
It’s on tops, bottoms, dresses, bags, scarves – even shoes! It’s plaid! Celebrities have fallen in love with the check pattern this season in hot hues like fire engine reds, and jewel-tones like purple and green. The pattern looks great in all forms. Wear it like Vanessa Simmons as an evening gown. Or rock Rihanna‘s […] Read More »
Madonna Rocks Chanel’s “Miami Vice” Gun shoes
Is Madge taking a shot at Guy Ritchie? She was spotted out and about in NYC recently (shortly after divorce rumors) wearing Chanel’s “Miami Vice” Gun shoes. The shoes are from the 2009 Cruise Collection and designed by Laurence Decade for Karl Lagerfeld’s House of Chanel. These sexy stilettos feature a toy gun on the […] Read More »
Celebs Love Latex Leggings
The trend that unites celebrities as diverse as Lindsay Lohan, Eve, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham and Christina Milian is latex leggings. The trend started a while ago but shows no signs of going away. Worn as either leggings or pants, the preferred color is black and they are as versatile and as comfortable as a pair […] Read More »
Nina Garcia Announces Winner of the Yaz Pill Pack Design Contest
A few months back, we announced the YAZ Pill Pack Design contest hosted by Nina Garcia, judge of the Emmy-nominated series Project Runway, in partnership with Step Up Women’s Network, a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to mentoring and empowering young women for advancement, and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. Many entered but there could only be one […] Read More »
Celebs Love Roland Mouret dresses
The bandage dress may be a red carpet fave but celebrities and fashionistas in the know are getting to know Roland Mouret. The buzz began in 2005 when the ‘Galaxy’ dress hit the Hollywood red carpets. The hype continued when super ‘Posh’ Victoria Beckham wore the pink RM by Roland Mouret Moon dress to her […] Read More »
80th Annual Academy Awards – Best Dressed on the Red Carpet
Though this year’s Oscar red carpet parade may have been one of the least inspiring in recent history (it seems everyone got the text message about the one-shoulder and fire-engine red trends), we managed to nominate four stars who got it right: ~Diane Lane Boy do we love chocolate; both the candy and the color. […] Read More »
A Gladiator Worth Fighting For: the Dior Extreme Cutout Sandal
They’ve been talked about and blogged about and they starred in Sex And The City. They’ve been waited for on waiting lists by the most illustrious fashionistas. They’re expensive and elaborate and as high-heeled as it gets. Every woman with a pair of skinny leg jeans or a pretty frock or an evening gown has […] Read More »