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Martha Stewart Talks Fashion, Yoga and Modeling

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

It's always exciting to see what Martha Stewart can do with a new idea. Her popular magazine, Martha Stewart Living, added a fashion section, which debuted in this month's issue. It's just as informative and fun as you would expect! We were lucky enough get a sneak preview of the first spread, Jackets Required, which is all about the spring trend of blazers and short coats. Plus, we got to ask Martha, and Executive Editor Vicky Lowry, a few questions about the new section, their style influences, and Martha's future as a model.

Read on for the fun interviews, plus a look at Jackets Required!

Hollywood Moms, Dads and their Tiny Twins

    Mama Jolie hit the streets of NYC with her two big girls. Z got off easy in a white cardi but little Shiloh was forced to wear the baby version of her mommy's trench. Sadly she isn't the only victim of Hollywood's mini-me obsession. From Zahara Jolie-Pitt (that's right, Angie is a repeat offender!) to the Beckham boys, these famous families have us seeing double, or triple!

    Matilda and Michelle kept warm on a cold Brooklyn day in twin wool lined boots.

    Christopher Peterson, FilmMagic

    Isla Fisher and Olive Cohen (better known as baby Borat) bundled up in matching cropped jackets despite the Hollywood sun.

    Gaz Shirley, PacificCoastNews.com

    No, Diddy's not posing with an up-and-coming boy band, the young men in white are the music mogul's sons. While it may not be surprising that a man who has strict dress codes for his parties encourages Quincy, Justin and Christian to copy his style.

    Bryan Bedder, Getty Images for CP

    Suri Cruise is only 2-years-old and yet she and Katie Holmes have matching mommy-baby hair cuts and oversized "I am so famous " sunglasses. If they keep it up, image what this duo will look like in 10 years!

    Splash News

    Woolly hats, oversized parkas and wild hair, Sarah Jessica Parker and her son James were a perfectly matched pair on the cold streets of NYC.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Jen Garner stopped short of pulling her hair into a grown-up version of daughter Violet's bright pigtails.

    London Ent / Splash News

    Lilly Pulitzer created a fashion empire with her matching mommy and me styles, but Angelina Jolie and Zahara have brought that concept to a whole new level: They're carrying Valentino's "Histoire" bag in big girl ($1,695 ), little girl (price unknown) versions.

    Jason Winslow, Splash News

    The Brangelina boys keep it casual for a day at the playground. But while Brad and Pax may be sporting a more understated look than Ange and Zahara, it's no less matchy-matchy!

    Asadorian-Buxo/Splash News

    Gwyneth Paltrow and son Moses hit the pavement in black jackets and dark shades.

    Eaglepress/INFphoto.com

We Love Cutaway Jackets For Spring - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

jacketBlazers and jackets have been on fire for a few years now. But that doesn't mean designers don't make little changes on them from season to season to keep the look fresh. And spring's hottest new silhouette is no different.

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Harris Tweed is Retro Awesome

Filed under: Vintage and Retro, Men, Product Reviews


Harris Tweed is a traditional fabric that's often employed to represent old world style like countryside hunting and professorial attitude. It's a favored fabric of designers who want to represent traditonal as well as those that want to rebel against tradition (see Alexander McQueen FW '09 men's wear collection, for example).

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Falls Five Favorite Coats - Tip of the day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

This fall coats are very lighthearted and roomy with a touch of 60s mod thrown in for good measure. Choose something trendy in a pop of color and really go for it or get one in a classic color and keep it forever.

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Pop with pastel - Tip of the day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

The season's best jackets come in shades of pastel pink, yellow, green and blue. Pastel outerwear gives a season known for its dark palettes some lightness. They also make even the bulkiest of jackets we wear to keep warm a little more feminine. Plus they are the perfect pop of color against an office party LBD or everyday office attire (that means you black pants suit!).

Check out some of our favorite pastel coats that are sure to liven up an otherwise dreary winter.

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eBay WTF Friday Five

Filed under: Clothing

Third grade teacher gone badThis week, let's take a moment to celebrate the delightfully heinous crimes against denim witnessed on eBay. We've already brought you:

Bad Jean Jacket #1
Bad Jean Jacket #2
& Bad Jean Jacket #3

Here are #4-8, starting with this one.

A patch on your jean jacket is sort of sweet, in an "I was once a girl/boy scout and I dig patches" kind of way. This many patches? Batdung crazy.

This jacket includes patches such as:

Madrid
American Indian guy
American Indian guy #2
Ladybug
Bear with hat on
Giraffe
Elephant
Rag doll
Rainbow
French weathervane
Skull

WTF? See the gallery for more eBay denim disasters.

On the scene: Kate Moss is so artistic

Filed under: Style in the News




People laugh at Patrick Dempsey in his spandex biker shorts. Shock. [Page Six]

Check out Gwyneth Paltrow as a porcelain doll on the May issue of Vogue. [ShinyStyle]

Etiquette Checker -- never have bad breath on a date again! [productdose]

Gasp! The fashion industry uses sweatshops! New documentary will make people freak out, wish they were doing something about the problem, then forget about it on their way to buy cute designer knock-offs at Target. [Catwalk Queen]

The only way to wear white tennis shoes. [Hypebeast]

Dudes: read this before picking out your spring jacket. [Refinery29]

Don't gain weight ladies, you'll never fit into this chair, perfectly molded to some model's butt. [Gizmodo]

France might outlaw "inciting thinness." [AP]

Members Only is back, and it's not cheap

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing


members onlyRemember those jackets -- those thin polyester (were they polyester? we don't even remember), with the standing, tabbed collar, knit cuffs and trim at the waist, and of course,the signature label that said "Members Only?" We might not recollect all that well because it was a style intended for the boys in the '80s, but the label is back, and this time, it's for the ladies.

If we recall correctly, Members Only jackets didn't cost more than a reasonable twenty bucks, and even with inflation over 20 years, we don't see that a jacket would be more than say, $75. However, Members Only is now somewhat of a luxury retro label, with jackets ranging near a thousand dollars. Granted, the jackets are made of leather, but still - nearly $1,000?!

Hey, if you don't want to go all out with a leather jackets, Members Only has departed from just jacket designs and has vests as well as dresses, which a re slightly more reasonably priced.

Members Only Classic Bomber Leather Jacket available for $990 from Revolve Clothing.

Design your jacket, the DressMonkey will make it

Filed under: Men

dressmonkey custom blazers and jackets
A request has been made of me to be an advisor on a shopping trip for a man's blazer.

Though I like to consider myself a semi-expert in many things, I still have to do a little prep work because 1) it's been a little while since I've shopped for menswear and 2) (see photo above, lower left) when did cotton candy pink become a hot color for men's jackets?!?!

Apparently, pink is hot when someone custom-designs his own jacket over at DressMonkey. You select fabrics like tweed or velvet, colors, and customize everything from the number and type of buttons to whether you want a cell phone pocket. You send in your measurements along with your customizations and they make your jacket just for you. DressMonkey, of course, provides some suggested combinations, but ultimately, it's all up to you and your personal style, baby.

Even if that's a pink velvet blazer with three gold buttons.

Holiday party tip: Buy a blazer

Filed under: Holiday Style, Clothing, Men


Sure, holiday parties are a blast, but they're probably a little dressier than your day-to-day wardrobe. You could run out and spend hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on nicer outfits, but the truth is that a few items will make all the difference.

One of those items is a blazer. This will come in handy when you need to look really nice -- khakis, ties, dress shoes, etc -- but also will take just a about any outfit from sloppy to chic.

Check out this Kenneth Cole Two Button Blazer as a possible option. It's formal enough for anything short of a black tie affair, but looks fantastic with jeans and festively-colored dress shirt. I'd also recommend this brown leather sport coat from Alfani (which is what I'm wearing this holiday season). As you can see in the photo, it works with a shirt and tie, but also looks great with a hooded sweatshirt -- even a t-shirt if you're going to a pseudo-casual party. Plus, it's fairly warm, so you can get away without wearing a bulky overcoat.

Add a nice pair of boots, and your grubby jeans and t-shirts suddenly start to look like Christmas party attire.

Dress of the Day: Twisted Heart Flora Fleece

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves

twisted heart flora fleece jacket dressIt's called a coat, but really, isn't the Flora Fleece by Twisted Heart a very heavy dress?

The cotton fleece dress features an adorable Peter Pan collar and lantern sleeves with raw edges. The "dress" buttons down the front, topped off with a fabric rosette. You could wear this is as a jacket/coat, but with the wide-open collar and the shortened sleeves, it limits over what you can wear it.

The Twisted Heart "Flora" Fleece Jacket/Dress is available at Nordstrom in Grey Heather (shown), Black, and Ecru, for $150.

Don't just carry a Kooba, wear it

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Clothing

kooba jacket
I'm not going to lie. I am not hugely fond of the handbags by Kooba. Both my sisters have one, and while I love the soft, light leather, for some reason, I find that the design of the bags are not functional for my lifestyle. The bags are relatively shapeless, a little too roomy, and the signature, stitch-reinforced, wide handles always slip of my shoulder. I just don't think I'd realistically carry the hadbag all that often if I owned one.

However, I'd most certainly wear Kooba. I am absolutely head over heels in lust with the Moto Leather Jacket by Kooba pictured in all its soft, supple glory above. The jacket buttons up asymmetrically up one side with three button-tabbed flaps and the bottom hit right at the hip. The kicker feature, of course, is the hood, which is totally not functional because who would wear this gorgeous jacket out in weather that actually requires a hood (rain)?

The jacket is available in both vintage brown and black lambskin from Revolve Clothing for - gasp! - $836.

Get ready for winter with Gap's Moleskin Blazer

Filed under: Clothing, Men

Gap Moleskin BlazerYou may have written off the Gap, and I wouldn't blame you. For a while there they were somewhere in between a less-fashionable version of JCrew and a way too expensive (not to mention less trendy) version of Target. Bleh -- what's the point?

But the store has been on the comeback trail recently, and their winter line is particularly impressive. Check out this Moleskin Blazer, for instance. You can dress it up or down, depending on where you're heading -- even turn the collar up when you need to look especially cool. Plus, the dark, muted colors are right in sync with where we're heading this season, and you can layer underneath it with sweaters, or even hooded sweatshirts, when the weather starts to get a little colder.

Best of all, it's only $88 -- which, for a jacket this nice, is a steal. I never thought I'd say this, but it's possible that Gap is back.

[via Damn I Like That]

Styles that Stick: Black blazers

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Whatever Style

There are very few articles of clothing that can seamlessly fit both an art gallery opening and a quick, early morning trip to Starbucks. A black blazer is one of those items. Every girl needs at least one well-fitted blazer in her closet because such a classic item can easily be dressed up or dress down, simply by manipulating the other articles of clothing. For example... A black blazer with dark wash denim and some sweet pointed shoes? Perfect for an evening out. The very same blazer, joined with a tank top and broken-in vintage jeans serves as something beautifully suitable for a stroll through the city.

Here are some things to note: Such a structured jacket is typically masculine (in fact, the pictured jacket from Urban Outfitters is the Lux Boyfriend Blazer), but this is where I, once again, stress the fit. Unless you are going for that "little boy who likes to wear daddy's suits" look, ladies, make sure the blazer does not fit like a bag over your body. The only thing worse than wearing a shapeless mass on your body is wearing a mass that has shapes in all the wrong places. If the cut shoulders fit too far apart, you risk looking like a linebacker. If the sleeves are too short, you risk looking like Pee-Wee Herman. Fit is everything, especially with blazers.

But, when worn properly, the basic black blazer is a staple to any closet and is not likely to go out of style. Well, that is until arms become obsolete.

"Faux" fur often real dog hair

Filed under: Clothing

That "faux fur" trim on your favorite jacket may be made -- at least partially -- from real dog hair.

The Humane Society of the United States tested 25 jackets, of which 24 were incorrectly labeled, and contained actual animal hair. In most cases the fur came from the wild raccoon dogs of Asia and norther Europe.

And it's not like these were purchased off of some "vendor" selling knock-offs on the street or from the back of his van. The group purchased the Sean John, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger jackets from a number of different mainstream department stores, including Macy's, Burlington Coat Factory and J.C. Penny.

Just when you thought Fido was safe.

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    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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    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.

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    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.

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

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