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Carly's Closet - Cool and Affordable Necklaces

Filed under: Accessories

isabel from carly's closetCarly's Closet is such a cool little online store that we almost don't want to share it with anyone -- it's our excellent secret source for awesome trinkets at outrageously affordable prices. But it's so awesome that we can't help telling everyone we know!

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The First Lady Collection by Faviana

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends

Michelle obama As the first lady of fashion, who wouldn't want to dress like Michelle Obama? She's got style for days but she's also got the dough stacks to back up those designer duds. But fear not fellow moneyless friends, we've got the goods for less, including a $398 version of her inaugural ball gown. Heck yeah!

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Taylor Swift's Thrifty Dress Line

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is wasting no time in becoming America's newest sweetheart. She had us all on her side when she described how her boyfriend, Joe Jonas, dumped her in a 27 second phone conversation, and she's obviously won over the music industry with a number of crossover hits. And now, she's taking on the fashion world by launching an affordable line of dresses.

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Get Michelle Obama's Look for Less

Filed under: Clothing, Get the Look

first lady michelle obamateal dress from one stop plus

Michelle Obama has a simple and elegant style that women across America are already copying. The black and white sundress from White House | Black Market that Michelle wore on The View was in such high demand that it was backordered for months. And we can't wait to see what she wears for the inauguration!

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Top designer Alexander McQueen comes to Target

Filed under: Runway Trends


(Would you wear it? Click the photo to see which celebs sport McQueen)

Broke fashionistas everywhere, rejoice -- Alexander McQueen is coming to Target! The internationally renowned designer will be doing a line called McQ for the retail giant as part of a new program they're starting.

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Allen B. Schwartz teams up with JC Penney

Filed under: Style in the News

"Recession, what's that?," is undoubtedly what JC Penney is trying to say with the announcement of a second major collaboration that its in the process of dropping on the heads of the masses.

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JCPenney taps Charoltte Ronson to re-up its brand

Filed under: Style in the News

Suffice it to say, everyone -- for the most part-- is sustaining themselves on some level of brokeness right now. As a result, the likelihood of one dropping more than forty bucks on a cute knit top or equally covetable accessory is slim to none in our current economic down turn. Luckily, there's Target's Go International collections for a smart and affordable quick sartorial pick-me-up.

And now, it appears JC Penney may be the next go-to destination for stylish women on a budget as well:

Charlotte Ronson, the downtown cool girl who designs whimsical tops and bottoms in her free time, has been recruited by JC Penney to bring her laid back aesthetic to its junior's department. The collection which is being dubbed I [Heart] Ronson will consist of everything from $15 for layering T-shirts and tanks to $26 to $44 for blouses, sweaters and jeans to $40 to $65 for dresses and jackets.

Sweet and cheap. Just how we like it! Expect all of the designs to begin rolling into JC Penney stores next February.

[via WWD]

Indie Designer Interviews: SparxsDesigns

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

SparxsDesigns chokerWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's featured indie business is SparxsDesigns, a line of affordable handmade jewelry.

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Bonobos belts- they're baaaaack!

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing, Men


We're sure you recall our pant crush on Bonobos. How could you not, the way we went on and on about the waist and the chimps and the ninjas and the stuff. It makes us all giddy just thinking about it. In fact, if we weren't doing real guy stuff, like sitting around in our boxers, drinking beer and watching the Olympics, we'd be wearing a pair right now. That's how we roll.

The guys at Bonobos like to look good, but they're over the whole tie thing. They decided to do something else with the silk- make it into belts. They are offering "premium tie silk wrapped around a durable backing, in a colorful array of styles and colors" in limited editions. That means buy quick.

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Love David Yurman but cringe at the price? Get "inspired" instead!

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News


Slightly less reprehensible than stealing from independent designers, designer knock-offs still exist in a moral gray area. While police are cracking down on counterfeit handbag makers and sellers in New York, websites like Finders Keepers openly sell costume jewelry "inspired" by luxury designers like David Yurman and John Hardy.

It seems to us that the line in the sand is whether or not the item is trying to pass as the real thing. That fake Burberry bag might pass muster at the Junior League lunch, but any lady worth her pearls will be able to spot these fake David Yurman pieces a mile away. Two miles away!


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Bonobos: Pants for real guys as sold by ninjas

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Jeans, Men, Interviews, Style for a Cause, Product Reviews, Green Fashion


real guy
Noun
1. informal a man or boy
2. a man that doesn't fit into sizes designed for skinny teens or runway models, nor wants to; enjoys sports

Are you, or do you know, a real guy? If so, you most likely understand the frustration involved in finding stylish pants that fit. Even tougher is finding stylish pants that fit at an affordable price. It ain't easy.

Brian Spaly felt this pain, too. In fact, it bothered him so much that he decided to do something about it. He started making his own pants. He started making his own AWESOME pants.

Brian started to create pants for real guys. He developed a curved waist band to better accommodate the body, "a slight bootcut to flatter the figure, and less fabric in the thighs so they weren't so baggy and boxy."

Other real guys noticed. He started selling the pants out of his trunk to fellow college students and soon had professors investing in his promise. Bonobos was born.

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Kristin Davis, fashion designer

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style


Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte in Sex and the City, is launching her own clothing line with Belk.

Now, why would Kristin choose to launch a line at Belk, rather than Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, or one of the other higher end department stores? She has a very personal reason: "I grew up shopping at Belk. It was the nicest store we had, and I'd save my allowance to go to Belk."

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Sleek, affordable Radius headphones

Filed under: Accessories, Clothing


Remember when the iPod first came out, how those white ear buds were the coolest status symbol of cool coolness you could ever get?

Well, now everyone has them, and it's time for new, cool trendy earphones. For a while we thought it would be Bose, of the exquisite sound and $300 price tag. But those mothers are huge! They make us feel like we're wearing a bad DJ costume on the bus and at the gym.

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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