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The Dreaded Drop Crotch for Men - Yea or Nay?

Filed under: Runway Trends, Jeans, Men

Corpus grey drop crotch sweatpantsWhile we're not really sure that we'd be doing old-school sheik culture justice by referring to these top-heavy sweatpants as "harem-inspired," the drop crotch look for men is being adopted, or at the very least, pretending to be. According to the rumor mill, Corpus' now infamous drop crotch pants have sold out a few times over at OAK. Even though we're not seeing them with any regularity outside of fashion blogs, chatter about these extremely comfortable looking, yet unflattering pants has been mighty persistent over the past year.

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Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth's New, Laid-Back Fashion Line

Filed under: Clothing

Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon has always had a singular style, both onstage and off. Her latest foray into fashion is Mirror/Dash, a line of floaty, affordable dresses, blazers and T-shirts that just made its (exclusive) way onto the racks at Urban Outfitters.

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Nylon is Giving Away Free Magazine Subscriptions

Filed under: Style in the News

nylon it girl issueWere you naughty last year? Did Santa give you coal instead of those Marc Jacobs flats for Christmas? If you answered yes to any of the following or just have an insatiable habit for fashion magazines, we have a nice little new years surprise, and get this, it's totally free.

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Holiday Attire, New Year's Eve - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Holiday Style, Style Tip of the Day

Urban OutfittersThe last installment of the holiday attire series is super fun and our favorite – the New Year's dress. This is the most appropriate time to step outside of your comfort zone and wear something so glittering, so glamorous, so jaw dropping that your family and friends will hardly recognize you.

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Why Aren't You Wearing This? Fair Isle Armwarmer

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

fair isle armwarmerSometimes you just don't want to deal with a jacket. You simply want to add some small (i.e. easy to pack in a purse) accessories to what you have on and head out the door. While a scarf and hat immediately come to mind, don't forget armwarmers.

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Altru Apparel PEEKs our favorites list

Filed under: Product Reviews

You've seen one striped tee, you've seen them all, right? Think again! Quirky Altru Apparel's best selling PEEK shirt adds a twist to the stripped t-shirt tradition. What is that creepy person peeking at? Are the stripes blinds or are they just stripes on the tee? What does this guy see out there? The peculiar style will leave you asking for more!

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10 gifts under $20 - Tip of the day!

Filed under: Gift Guides, Style Tip of the Day

CraftsWe're all a little strapped for cash these days but that doesn't mean you find some killer holiday gifts under 20 dollars. The trick is to shop retailers you know go low, have funky finds and offer useful, unisex gifts. Let's take a look at some gifts we've gathered from stores like Urban Outfitters, Sephora, American Apparel, and Target.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Corset with Buckle Belt

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

One of the fastest, easiest, and most effective ways to create a good waistline is by using a belt, especially a big, thick one that's really noticeable. We've seen some of the major corset belts around, and, while we like the look, we're a little concerned about whether we'd be able to sit in them.

This Corset with Buckle Belt, $24 at Urban Outfitters, looks like it would actually be wearable. It's wide, but not so enormous that it would interfere in our daily activities.

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Why aren't you wearing this? La Mer Paris Charm Watch

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

We know, we know -- you probably don't need to wear a watch anymore because you can always check the time on your cell. However, we still love them as a fashion accessory, if nothing else. And, maybe we're a tiny bit old fashioned, but it seems a lot more ladylike to subtly glance at your wrist for the time, rather than hauling out your BlackBerry.

That being said, if you're going to get a watch, but not need to wear it with everything, look for something you really love. We, personally, really love this La Mer Paris Charm Watch, available at Urban Outfitters (online only -- don't go to the brick and mortar!) for $95.

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Sweater vests for men - are you feelin' it?

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Men

With cooler weather coming just around the corner, we've noticed that all of the conditions are right for a sweaterific fall and winter for men's fashion. Cardigans, turtlenecks, and yes, even the nerdiest of all -- sweater vests -- seem to be turning up in all sorts of fall collections. While the sweater vest is an easy way to add some colorful layers to your wardrobe, we kinda have to wonder if men are really going to embrace the sweater vest this season -- or if that's just wishful thinking.

From what we've gathered, this year's sweater vest look is all about the pattern -- and the nerdier the better. Forget solids or pinstripes, its all about checks, argyles, or a bold houndstooth. Basically, anything reminiscent of an ugly retro sweater that your parents dressed you in as a toddler. We like the depth that a SV can bring to an outfit, but we don't expect to see many on the street. What do you think? Is the sweater vest going to be a hot item this fall?

Lagerfeld doesn't talk to journalists that stink

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style


His wildly eccentric personality and ultra confident belief in his own skills have launched Karl Lagerfeld -- fingerless gloves and all -- into rockstar status in the world of pop culture. He's appearing on t-shirts, videogames, etc. It's a good thing that he's not letting it all go to his head.

Nope, according to this article in fashionologie, Karl's still his same old humble and gracious self. You know, the guy who designs a $1,500 teddy bear. They were able to score an interview with the busy man, who of course made them wait forever, but they got a few interestingly candid quotes from the genius mind of Lagerfeld. Let's see what we can learn from a trip inside Karl's brain -- after the break.

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Rapscallion by Samantha Pleet for Urban Outfitters

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Dresses



For Fall '08, Brooklyn designer Samantha Pleet, 27, showed a fun and flirty collection called "Rapscallion." It's about women who are super-badd and girlie-hott... at the same time. She revisits and diffuses the theme for a new collection that hits Urban Outfitters, exclusively, in October. New pieces will roll out every 2 months for the upcoming year.

During September's New York Fashion Week, S/S '09, Pleet plans a video installation of her Samantha Pleet woman's wear collection, with select men's wear looks by Patrick Pleet. According to a recent release, "Samantha has a surprise or two up her sleeve." Great. We like surprises.

Check out the entire collection for Urban.

Urban Outfiiters, now selling Luella Bartley

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses


The epic fashion wars between America and the UK have just gotten a little more heated -- or at least they have in our imaginative little minds.

Much like our Urban Outfitters stateside, the British operation is beginning to carry designer's lines that our exclusive to their store. While Luella Bartley can be found on the backs of every French Vogue guest editor and party blogger darling, the punky-princess whimsical pieces are usually hard to track down in the stores.


So imagine how jealous we were when we first heard that the UK's Urban Outfitters stores would be selling Luella's bewitching checkered tops and party girl dresses exclusively on their side of the pond. We were bitter, to say the least.

But thank god for the internet, because all of us high fashion fiends in America can now purchase Luella's pieces on the UK's Urban site. Everyone now: Yes! There's a couple of cheeky graphic tees, a sleek bomber jacket, and few other swoon-worthy items.

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Mighty Fine novel t-shirts

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


Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really.


Worn any good books lately? Want to accessorize your book report? Do you like people to think that you are well read, literate and intelligent, not to mention fashionable? Then here are the shirts for you.

Gallery: Book Shirts

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Why aren't you wearing this? Folio Briefcase Bag

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Must Haves


When you're making an attempt to look somewhat professional, do you pay attention to details? For example, you could be wearing the most responsible looking ensemble, but if your purse is a cacophony of pinks and greens and metallics, it will throw off the entire effect. Don't ask how we know this.

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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.

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    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.

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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.

    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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