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What Trends to Stash - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Clothing, Style Tip of the Day

Salma HayekAh, the age old question – what's hot and what's not? As we transition into spring, we ask ourselves the same thing. So here is the second installment of our little what to keep, stash, and buy segment. We've already covered what you should pull out of your spring wardrobe to keep. Now let's take a look at what you should stash and save for another day.

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Rebecca Turbow of Safe Clothes - Indie Designer Interview

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Interviews, Must Haves

Jet Jacket designed by Rebecca Turbow of Safe Clothes and graphic designer Kate MorossWe recently gushed about how much we love the fall 2008 Safe Clothes collection by NYC-based underground icon Rebecca Turbow. Rebecca recently collaborated with graphic designer Kate Moross (who has designed for everyone from Topshop to Animal Collective) on a limited edition jacket. We caught up with her to find out more about her design process.

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Did Christina Aguilera ape Lady Gaga's look?

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style


Many people--Perez Hilton among them--are questioning just how much Christina Aguilera's new look has been "inspired" by recording artist Lady Gaga. The long, blonde extensions with heavy bangs. The slinky, black catsuits. The masks. The mod, mod makeup.

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Love 60s style? Need a coat? Lisa Perry can help.

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Must Haves


We're in coat heaven this winter - there are so many great options out there this season and for that owe a large debt of gratitude to the ongoing popularity of retro fashions. Fifties dresses were huge this summer, and now that the air is getting chillier mod-style coats are getting their turn in the spotlight.

The bold colors and geometric shapes popular in the sixties translate very well to outerwear - as do the boxy cuts and general playfulness of the era. Did your mother take good care of her clothes AND this she save them for you? Then you're in luck! (And we hate you, just a little bit.) For the rest of us, designer Lisa Perry has created a line of sixties-inspired coats that let the rest of us join in on the fun.

Check out our favorite Lisa Perry coats in the gallery:



Five dresses - Five under $50

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves



Fashion is one part personal expression and one part a mirror of the times - so when the economy stinks your closet is bound to suffer. While it is always smart to bargain hunt, there is no better time than now to make your money go as far as it can. We challenged ourselves to find pretty dresses under $50 and we were pleasantly surprised at the great selection available - it seems that the fashion industry is feeling the pinch as well. From work dresses to party frocks we found inexpensive frocks to fit any style.

So don't despair - if your wardrobe needs a boost but your wallet's hurting, you can still update your look and stay on budget.

Dress of the day - Twiggy Stardust Dress

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Dresses, Must Haves


This dress is so texbook Mod style that it'll look like you raided your mother's closet before getting dressed. Considering the popularity of retro dresses this fall, that's a very good thing.

The cowl neck is very now and sophisticated, but the swingy front pleat gives it a girlish playfulness that'll keep you twirling - how many items of clothing do you own that will inspire you to do that?

$49.99 at ModCloth

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Dress of the Day: Sabrina Dress

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves

Sabrina Dress from ModClothSo you weren't quite ready to jump forward into 2008, were you? Take more than a few steps back in time with the Sabrina Dress from ModCloth. The vintage-style dress is made of a thickly woven tweed with a metallic sheen in a palette of shades of gray. The scoop neck is lined with contrasting black grosgrain, and has flattering darts just above the bust. WIth a swing-y coat and a pair of black rubber rain boots, the Sabrina works well for January, and can take you straight into Spring when you switch your shoes to black patent heels with a sweet rounded-toe.

Available from Modcloth for $39.99

It's a mod, mod world

Filed under: Stores We Love, Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing

As we look forward to warmer weather and longer days, we can also look forward to the new trends for spring. Of all the hot looks this year, I have to say that my favorite is the Mod look. Blame it on Sienna Miller's new film Factory Girl or the simple adage that what goes around comes around, but this season designers are mad for mod.

Obviously, dressing head (teased hair with wide headband) to toe (leather go-go boots) in mod style will make you look more like an extra from the set of the Man from U.N.C.L.E. and less like an up-to-date lady. The key to working the mod look is to incorporate a few pieces into your existing wardrobe.

One of the easiest ways to look like one of Andy's muses is to invest in a pair of large, dark sunglasses with a clean simple shape. Notice that this is not the same thing as Nicole Richie's face obscuring welding goggles -- mod sunglasses are sleek and urbane. Issac Mizrahi for Target's Big Rectangle glasses are exactly what you are looking for.

Of course the mod dress is also a big trend this spring. If you aren't into the idea of wearing a super-short mini dress, by all means, look for a shift dress with a more modest hem. But if you are willing to take the plunge, Diane von Furstenberg's Payne dress will give you the look you want.

For just a splash of 60s style, Lucite jewelry is also quite popular this season. If you aren't in the market for real Lucite, Forever21 sells great jewelry that looks almost exactly like the real thing.

Mod, minimalist jumper

Filed under: Clothing

The Parameter Jumper is a throwback to a 1960's style, but it has been updated just enough not only to look more contemporary, but to look great, too. The dress has a slightly tucked waist and comes with a flattering belt to highlight the area in a move away from the more boxy 60's look. Angled pockets make it visually interesting, as well as practical, and the two-tone shift style, with a darker layer extending beneath the lighter one, adds dimension to the otherwise unremarkable gray tones. The dress is pictured with black tights, but as fall approaches, pairing this dress with some high, funky boots and a sparkly bracelet is the best way to go. Price: $274.

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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.

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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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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
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