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Oversized Sweaters: Look for Less
2007-11-19 20:50:00 It's time to dig out those knitting needles! This fall is all about staying cozy in voluminous sweaters, as seen in Peter Jensen and Carlos Miele, the easiest way to keep warm when the weather turns wicked. A sweater can look proper when worn over a white shirt and tailored trousers, as it was styled at Oscar de la Renta, or, if long enough, it can be belted as a dress, like those seen at Anna More About: Sweaters
Fall Head Over Heels for This Season's Fragrances
2007-11-19 10:56:00 There are two simple factors to take into account when picking a great fall fragrance. One, that its scent reminds you of when you laid in the grass, bathing in the patches of sunlight that made it through a canopy of reds and yellows. Two, that it attracts special someone to keep you warm on those cold autumn nights. So before you run out your door and into the crisp fall air, spritz on one of More About: Fragrances , Head , Fall , Heels
No Anorexia?
2007-11-15 12:20:00 Shocked already by the gaunt face? The sunken cheekbones? The protruding eyes and pursed lips? Seem familiar? You may recognize this cropped image from sometime late in September when it was released during Milan Fashion Week. It's an ad campaign that features a young anorexic French actress, Isabelle Caro, as captured by the famous Italian photographer Olivero Toscani for the not-so-famous More About: Anorexia
Job Opportunity: Photo Editing Intern
2007-11-14 02:10:00 We ran an ad last summer here for an intern, magnificent Meaghan answered the call, moved all the way to Prague from Canada and (you know what?) is perfect! We're trying our luck again. Stylebites is seeking a Photo Editor. Do you love finding just the right photos of the latest Marni but aren't big on writing? This might be just the internship you've been looking for! Location is unimportant, More About: Opportunity , Editing , Intern , Unit
A French Woman's Guide to Beauty
2007-11-12 17:52:00 You've had a few weeks to treat yourself to a cashmere sweater, a funky vintage cocktail ring and the perfect leather purse. You're about to step out the door into your own little Paris make-believe and..... eeeks! What to do to complete your new French look? Don't panique! As promised, we have the sequel to A French Woman's Guid e to Style. Before you head out the door on your way to fetch More About: Beauty
An Intern's take on a magazine photo shoot: "Not at all what I had imagined
2007-11-10 10:22:00 Ever wonder what it's really like to be behind the scenes of a fashion shoot? Fab intern to Stylebites, Megan Cruz, assisted me last month on a photo shoot for Joy magazine (the top women's mag in the Czech Republic!). Here's her insider's take on what went on: I had no idea what to expect as I rode up the elevator to the studio. Would there be a sad display of low-fat snacks that taste like More About: Photo , Magazine , Photo Shoot , Shoot , Imagine
Sleeves set the stage for Fall 2007
2007-11-06 13:59:00 Sleeves are moving from the sidelines and into center-stage this fall, so don’t even think about rolling them up. An assortment of textures have become the sleeve’s new best friends, paired together by designers like Emilio Pucci and Maurizio Percoraro to produce pieces that pop. Lace, fur, fringe, leather – whatever the texture, there is a sleeve made out of it. By contrasting distinctly More About: Stage , Fall , Sleeve
Say Bonjour to a New You This Winter : A French Woman's Guide to Fashion
2007-10-25 05:56:00 The quintessential French woman: that lovely creature who prowls the streets of Paris in a beautiful understated outfit and exquisite makeup, baguette in one hand and a killer designer purse in the other. The secret to her style has been a significant topic in fashion for years. It would be impossible to even think about fashion without names like Coco Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Christian More About: Fashion , Winter , Guide , Guid
The Perfect Pieces for your Personality: Scorpio
2007-10-22 06:07:00 With your birthday around the corner, treat yourself to something that just screams YOU. Trust me, a quick glance at your fashion choices will leave others intimidated by your presence. After all, you are a Scorpio . Scorpios are femme fatales. Resourceful, strong-willed, and ambitious, they have a charming personal magnetism that allows them to excel (think Julia Roberts). Scorpios make great More About: Perfect , Personality , Pieces , Ality
Fashion-Healthy Food Bites: How to eat great and look fab
2007-10-18 11:54:00 Just like a well-stocked wardrobe, every fashionista needs a well-stocked pantry. Sounds silly, right? But if we're willing to squeeze into our latest sleek buys, shouldn't we be willing to squeeze in seductive, satisfying and healthy meals? Food and fashion can be a match made in heaven - sexy from the inside equals sexy on the outside. But unfortunately, the fashion world often gets a bad More About: Fashion , Great , Healthy , Bite
5 reasons to love Nina Garcia’s new book, The Little Black Book of Style
2007-10-16 14:24:00 Poring over the style "bibles" (i.e. glossy mags) each month but still need a bit of help when it comes to decoding flawless fashion? Out this month from HarperCollins, the purse-sized Little Black Book of Style allows a peek into the brain of Project Runway and Elle magazine's Nina Garcia. Fall's hip must-have for every fashionista, here are 5 reasons every Stylebites reader will want this book More About: Love , Reasons
Chloë Sevigny For Opening Ceremony
2007-10-16 10:16:00 Chloé make room for Chloë. Following in the steps of Sarah Jessica Parker with Bitten, Sienna Miller and her sister with Twenty8Twelve, and Kate Moss at Topshop, there's a new celebrity turned designer in town this fall. Chloë Sevigny. And unlike the slew of celebrity (and some not-so-celebrity) designers out there, we're actually excited for this one... Style icon, muse, "it" girl, and More About: Opening , Ceremony
Glitter and glamour and glitz, oh my! Sequins hit your fall wardrobe
2007-10-15 06:28:00 Fashion wallflowers beware: this season's metallic styles are not for the shy. Say buh-bye to last year's dull silver and gold, and hello to this season's vibrant hues in bronze, blue and purple. At Jil Sander, Raf Simons sent his models strutting down the runway in glistening rustic orange, while shimmer and shine reigned at Ashish N Soni. Gleaming sequins and flirty fringe, like that seen at More About: Glamour , Fall , Glitter , Sequin , Robe
Jumpsuits: Trend, fad or the modern woman's new wardrobe staple?
2007-10-12 16:09:00 The jumpsuit: either you love it, hate it, or more recently--are confused about how it has appeared in almost everyone’s fall and spring collections. Known as a 1970s favorite that tended to flatter only model-esque body types (you know, those lucky few that can make a shapeless burlap sack look good), designers like Giorgio Armani are now hoping to change its not-so-friendly reputation. Today, More About: Modern , Trend , Suit , Robe
Military Jacket: Look for Less
2007-10-11 21:11:00 This fall, get saluted the easy way--no bootcamp required. The military jacket is a key staple for the '07 season, with runway looks from D&G, Aquascutum and Burberry Prorsum attesting to it's continued presence. You don't need to spend a fortune to command attention in this refined, no-nonsense style. You'll find the affordable options below still include all the essential details, from More About: Military , Jacket
Pregnant Tops: where's the baby?
2007-10-11 19:02:00 Is it just me or are any of you having trouble pulling off the "no-waist" top look? I'm 27 and when wearing a loose top like this I always feel like people are wondering whether or not to congratulate me on a non-existent pregnancy. It doesn't help when celebs like Jennifer Lopez run around in simillar cuts while denying their obvious gravidness. Verdict: a cute style lost on everyone post More About: Baby , Tops , Pregnant
Top Ten Canadian Models du Jour
2007-10-11 10:04:00 Who hasn't heard the famous "I don't get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day"? Witty words from legendary Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista, non? Since her heyday, many models "north of the border" have sauntered south, east and west into fashion's territory. These maple beauties are usually praised for their unique looks and intriguing roots- some weren't even born in Canada, which More About: Models , Adia
Hats decoded: How to make this fall trend work for you
2007-10-09 16:39:00 Never a “hat person”, when a plethora of styles appeared on the Fall 2007 runways, clearly marking one of this autumn's hottest trends, I thought it best to (enthusiastically) reconsider. Whether you're a connoisseur of cloches or a beginner battling a beret, what better time to discover your signature style, no? The first thing to consider when choosing a hat should be... your overall shape. More About: Work , Make , Hats , Trend
Cover me Grey: The "It" Fashion Color for Fall 2007
2007-10-08 10:09:00 Your fall 2007 wardrobe might not be as black or white as you may think.... it's grey, actually. The "Grey Lady" has officially surfaced on runways everywhere. This autumn is all about charcoal, silver, arsenic and taupe in everything from coats to dresses to sweaters. Plus, grey is a perfect match to the season’s overall clean and cozy look. Grey might be one of those neutral colors you More About: Fashion , Color , Cover , Fall
Trench coat at Viktor & Rolf
2007-10-04 11:04:00 My photo was snapped by Scott Schuman (aka The Sartorialist) outside the Viktor & Rolf show in Paris and look where it ended up! I have to say I'm in love with this trench. What better time for a few words about trench coats. A good trench coat should always: Make you feel like a spy.Button without puckering. Keep you warm. Go from day to night seamlessly (darker colors are best for this).
What I did on my summer vacation...
2007-09-28 11:43:00 Hey luvvies, I'm back! Sorry for the long delay between postings. Work got the better of me this summer and I thought I'd share a little bit about what I've been up to. Several months ago we shot our first original cover for the magazine (out this month) with supermodel Petra Nemcova. I've worked with some big models before but never anyone so well known. She arrived fresh and perky off an 8am More About: Summer , Vacation
Web Snob: New weekend fashion & beauty reads
2007-09-28 10:35:00 Fashion: Bag Snob hangs out with Brigette Romanek, Designer of Romanek bags! Even celebs know it's all about menswear chic this fall. Second City Style takes you shopping for the must-haves. Ready to step out in style for fall? Check out StyleBakery.com's essential Fall Shoe Guide for the hottest pairs of the season at every price. Reporting live from Milan fashion week, GlamChic zooms in on More About: Beauty , Fashion , Weekend , Fash
Back to (Style) School: Tips on How to Transition Your Wardrobe Stylishly
2007-09-27 10:55:00 Why is it that summer is the shortest of all the seasons? Don’t you wish it could last a little longer so that your carefree dresses and flirty shorts could stick around? Well, don’t pack away your summer outfits just yet! This fall it’s all about mixing your warm-weather favorites with some trendy new basics. Now I know what you’re thinking – wearing any summer piece post-summer is like wearing More About: Tips , School , Style , Back , Transition
Web Snob: Monday morning reads
2007-07-02 10:49:00 Fashion reads: Bag Snob wants to know if you'd be willing to shell out $1k for the Hermes Silky Pop Bag! Second City Style shows you How To Shop the Summer Sales for Your Fall Wardrobe. Hot Stuff: StyleBakery.com lists their favorite totes, flip flops, hats and more to keep you looking and feeling cool this summer. Trashionista spills the dirt on Henry Holland's new jewelry collection with More About: Morning , Monday , Monday Morning
Shopping in Capri, bikini babe
2007-06-27 16:22:00 My favorite shot from Capri . More About: Shopping , Bikini , Babe
Bye bye bubble skirt, trend report
2007-06-26 21:35:00 The tulip and bubble hems occupying voluminous space in your closet may be on the way out. A quick look at the Resort 2008 shows reveals that this 80's recollection is about to disappear. I predict we'll see very few of these rounded silhouettes on the spring 2008 runways this September. What does that mean for you? It's time to reassess the bubbles you currently own. If the shape is more More About: Report , Skirt , Bubble , Trend
Lauren Davis might be a cartoon character
2007-06-11 23:35:00 I guess Lauren Davis is a socialite, which we all know is the code word for silver-spooned blondes who don't get their protein from steak. That might be harsh. I'm sure she's a nice girl but I'm still having a laugh over this photo from Style.com. Whether this is an inside joke between she and her stylist or a fash faux paux, I can't help but spot a certain resemblance... As More About: Cartoon , Character , Char
Stylebites is on "holiday" (vacation)
2007-05-24 03:06:00 I need a break! Off to Capri, Italy for 2 weeks. Check back then! Muah! Rachel xxoo More About: Holiday , Vacation , Bite
Costume jewelry anyone?
2007-05-16 20:31:00 I've been feeling very much like a return to costume jewelry but done in a fresh way. Then this photo jumped out at me. 80's but fresh, no? A few more pictures of jewelry I like, models I don't. image: Raquel (models.com) More About: Jewelry , Costume
Designers pull the porn star card; stripper shoes on the runway
More articles from this author:2007-05-15 23:58:00 During a misguided moment watching Janice Dickinson's Modeling Agency (could it get any more scripted?) I found myself mesmerized by a scene in which some models attempted to land a campaign for LA slut shop, Trashy Lingerie. Long the favorite of such classy celebs as Britney Spears, it became quite obvious on the Janice Dickinson show that Trashy had paid for the TV time. Which was how I found More About: Card , Shoes , Runway , Designers , Star 1, 2 |
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