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Deja Vu - Marc Jacobs and Victoria Beckham Skirt the Issue

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Celebrities with Style

Posh and Marc are mad for plaid. Photos by Getty Images

We thought the skirt kilt and white oxford Marc Jacobs wore yesterday to The New York TImes 'Sunday with The Magazine' event looked a little familiar. Then we remembered his muse and campaign star, Victoria Beckham, donned a strikingly similar pairing to the Proenza Schouler Spring 07 fashion show.

Should we add Marc Jacobs to the list of A-listers (read: Katie Holmes) Posh dresses? Doubtful. Victoria will be wearing MJ tonight to the Met's Costume Institute Gala (stay tuned for StyleList's live coverage).

Mandals, Murses and Muggs

    Sure, male celebs are rich and famous, but does that mean the rules of fashion don't apply to them? Judging by the number of Muggs (man Uggs), Mandals (man sandals), Murses (man bags) and Manpris (man capris) we've spotted on Hollywood hunks, the answer, apparently, is no! Our first culprit: Billy Ray Cyrus. Looks like Hannah Montana's dad tripped in his mandals and ripped a gigantic hole in his jeans. This entire look -- V-neck tee, soul patch and frosted hair -- is enough to make any teen, even Miley, embarrassed to be seen with dad.

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    Brad may be a dad, but that's no excuse for this overstuffed murse. Calling George Clooney -- Mr. Pitt needs a weekend with the dudes to break this habit!

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    The Hulkster looks badass... until you pan down to his ladylike mandals.

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    For Olympian Michael Phelps, it must be hard to get dressed when you're used to wearing a Speedo 24 hours a day. These mandals belong back in Beijing -- by the pool!

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    Bono found what he was looking for while on vacation with wife Ali Hewson this summer -- a heinous pair of mulitcolored platform mandals.

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    Matthew McConaughey has been spotted all over town with this mega-murse designed by fiance Camila Alves. "I wear her bags daily!" he says. Hey Matt -- the operative word is her!

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    Floral print blouse? Check. Pot of giant pink flowers? Check. Black alligator murse? Check. James Spader's outfit is complete.

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    "Hello? Yes, this is Hugh Jackman. This murse is available in brown leather, too? Put it on hold -- I'm on my way!"

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    Let's hope the entourage doesn't spot Jeremy Piven in these white linen drawstring manpris. The upside? A lovely slimming effect on his ankles.

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    No one does murses and manpris together like Ironman Robert Downey Jr. Here, he looks absolutely delighted with his multi-pocketed weekend manbag and calf-length chinos (not to mention his grandpa hat -- nice!).

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Jonas Brothers Announce Tween Clothing Line

Filed under: Clothing, Celebrities with Style, Kids and Babies

The Jonas Brothers pose at the premiere of their live movieIf there's one thing the world needs right now, it's got to be more Jonas Brothers merchandise. Charging their way into the unbelievably saturated market of celebrity clothing lines, the family of musical prodigies have announced that they will launch a lineup of preppy argyle sweater vests, leggings, polos, jeans, jean skirts, etc. The line, appropriately named "Jonas," will be hitting stores in time for back to school shopping this summer.

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Mandy Moore Ringing the NYSE Opening Bell - StyleFoul!

Filed under: Celebrity Fashion Mistakes


Mandy Moore confuses us all the time. Like today, why was she ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange? And why is she wearing that awful dress?

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Rubber Duck goes plaid for the fall

Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes

Rubber Duck is back with a fall collection filled with plaid. Fans like Lindsay Lohan, Sienna Miller and Hillary Duff will be excited to see that the LA/Copenhagen hipster line includes more choices of their infamous Snowjoggers, which are either tons better or a million times worse than Uggs, depending on your age and coolness orientation.

In addition to the Snowjoggers, you can also get tennis shoes and scarves in matching plaid. And to complete your Rubber Duck look, grab a pair of the brightly colored Wayfarer style sunglasses, or the porno-riffic "Las Vegas" goggle-style that we totally covet in white.

Need help putting together your perfect Rubber Duck outfit? In the gallery, a few of our choice favs, including those sexy sunglasses.

Dress like a Gossip Girl girl or boy: Steal ideas from Rugby Ralph Lauren

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Jeans, Men, Dresses, Celebrities with Style, Kids and Babies, Steals and Deals

Very Blake Lively.Gossip Girl has a wardrobe department we'd love to raid. As Tiffany pointed out, Rugby Ralph Lauren can help you create the look:

Men click here.

Women click here.

...and then click SHOP LOOKS.

What now? Steal their ideas. Below are some very fashionable finds from Target ("Tar-ZHAY") which you can substitute for the more expensive Rugby items, and voila!

Very Blake Lively. Click here for our Celebrity Style take on Gossip Girl.


Why aren't you wearing this? Ben Sherman Vixen Shoe

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Daily Obsession, Must Haves


We're excited for this fall's fashion. With many thanks to Gossip Girl, we're expecting plenty of preppy plaids to enter the scene. Hey, we might not be schoolgirls any longer, but that doesn't mean we're not planning to rock the prep school trends!

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I want that! Ports 1961 Drapefront Dress

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Celebrities with Style, Get the Look


We are totally obsessed with this little plaid number Vanessa Hudgens wore on her TRL Appearance in MTV's Times Square Studios on July 1, 2008. The man-ish print and colors contrasting with the feminine bow and sweetheart neckline is pure perfection . Apparently everyone else loves it too because it is completely sold out on Saks.com.

Though you can tell this girl gathers inspiration from style icons like Kate Moss, she puts her own spin on everything she wears and is definitely one to watch. This dress is just proof in the pudding.

Ports 1961 Drapefront Dress, $795, Saks.com

Dress of the Day: Plenty by Tracy Reese Linen Strapless Dress

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses

plenty by tracy reese linen plaid dress
Tracy Reese is known for femininity, with super-sweet dresses and lady-like lacy skirts. This dress, however, is a little bit of a departure from the frilly frills with a more aggressive color in bright sunny yellow, and a somewhat vintage-inspired plaid pattern. The Linen Strapless dress is made of of a silk/cotton blend fabric (natural fiber perfect for keeping cool in summer!) and features a wide waistband with a sharp contrasting pattern. More than anything, though, the dress has pockets, and you know how much we love the utility of a good set of pockets.

The dress would be perfect with a pair of patent leather Mary Janes.

Available from Revolve Clothing for $290.

A secret craving for pink and green that only Lilly Pulitzer can satisfy

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Clothing, Dresses, Celebrities with Style


We must confess: Deep in the pit of our black goth heart, we totally dig preppy stuff. Not just that punky plaid stuff. We're talking clothes that pair pink with green. Orange with turquoise. Bright yellow with more yellow.

It goes with the dream of a summer place on the Vineyard, preferably next door to Carly Simon. In the closet would be a vivid Lilly Pulitzer dress- and capri-filled wardrobe. We would also be pleasantly buzzed on G&Ts all day long, and tan without freckles or skin cancer.

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A traditional Scottish turban?

Filed under: Style in the News, Vintage and Retro

Even if you don't know what a tartan is, you've seen one before. Tartans are those traditional plaid looking Scottish weaves that signify what clan you belong to -- kinda like a red bandanna signifies your belonging to the Bloodz -- except in kilt form. Anyway, the traditional garb is taking all sorts of new forms as the UK's immigrant population continues to explode.

Now immigrants are finding a way to show their Scottish pride in a way that still represents their foreign roots. Tartan turbans, skull caps, are apparently cropping up alongside kilts and scarfs in stores. Not only that, but among the 2,000+ registered tartans, a growing number of them signify the different ethnic groups. Scotch Chinese, Poles, and Sikhs each have their own register tartan, and Scotland's Jewish community is in the process of creating one.

How to mix up prints without looking like you dressed in the dark

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Clothing


Mixing and matching prints can be intimidating. Do it right, and you're a risktaker! With such fashion sense! However, do it wrong, and you'll look like you lost a bet. Fortunately, we found three tips at SheFinds.com that will help you mix up prints in style!

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Why aren't you wearing this? Pink madras fabric sandal

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Must Haves


It's always fun to add a splash of color or an interesting pattern with your shoes, especially in the summer when your legs tend to be more bare. And, as we've mentioned before, we kind of love a preppy plaid. So what could be better than wearing a fun, bright plaid as a shoe?

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Cape Madras: For the prep in all of us

Filed under: Clothing, Men, Dresses


Our favorite character from the US version of the Office is, of course, Andy Bernard, with his preppy-chic Ivy League style. Blazers, whales, pastel pants -- we love it.

You can have a taste of New England flavor with Cape Madras, offering patchwork plaid staples including pants, blazers and Bermuda shorts for men and jackets, shirts and skirts for women. We especially love the Men's bermuda shorts ($90) because they make it so easy for men to throw an outfit together -- a solid polo or shirt and a pair of Tevas or Rainbow flipflops complete the look.

With 23 Madras fabrics to choose from, you can make a truly individual choice! Just make sure to only wear one piece of plaid per outfit so you don't look confused.

American Living on sale, already

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Men

It doesn't really seem possible that JCPenney could already be discounting their brand new American Living clothing line. American Living -- a collaborative effort between JCP and Ralph Lauren -- has only been available for a week or so. You might remember those 50 commercials that JCPenny jammed down your throat throughout the course of Oscar night?

Anyhow, the sale is on, and one of the sweet deals is this lightweight, reversible jacket. I couldn't find a picture with the blue/green plaid side out and it's a shame. Plaid is pretty fashionable now, but this is more your 'prep school plaid' -- as opposed to 'lumberjack plaid.'

This jacket has a nice conservative look to it, but the plaid gives you something fun to work with -- it's basically a Ralph Lauren jacket. Plus, instead of a dorky Polo player, the insignia is a sweet eagle clutching an American flag in its killer talons. Colbert would be proud.

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Urban plaid is cool

Filed under: Men

Sometimes, lumberjack culture finds its way back into the mainstream, just as it did back in the days of torn flannels and Kurt Cobain. Sure, it's been a runway staple for a while now, but who'd have thought that you'd be buying a dorky lumberjack shirt for $60 at Urban Outfitters?

It seems like everywhere I turn, I see the previously nerdy pattern crawling its way back into everyday fashion. And I kinda like it. Aside from making you look tougher and more outdoorsy, plaid has the unique capability of combining lots of great colors while still bringing a traditional feel to your outfit.

Let's face it, plaid looks trustworthy. If I needed help with directions, or I needed to know where the best bar in town is, I'd probably ask someone wearing plaid.

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