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Memorable Oscar Dresses

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:57:55 +0000

When it comes to Oscar fashion, who can forget Gwyneth Paltrow's sweet pink Ralph Lauren Dress or Hilary Swank's sexy plunge-back Guy Laroche dress?...

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Fashion Week: Death in the Front Row

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:52:15 +0000

Zelda Kaplan, 95 and a regular on the fashion scene, died after collapsing at the Joanna Mastroianni show yesterday, the NY Post is reporting. The picture was snapped of her right before the show started. The socialite -- who was friends with party circuit faves like Richie Rich -- slumped after the second model came on the runway; she was carried out and given CPR by paramedics. The fashion show went on.

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Fashion Week: How Much Do Fashion People Make?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:13:00 +0000

Longing for a career in fashion? Check out the money that you might make from working in the fashion biz in jobs like modeling, make-up artist, fashion editor and more. You may be surprised by some of Payscale.com's findings!

Fashion Week: The Presentation

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:48:46 +0000

Of all the fashion show inventions, the presentation has to be one of the greatest. What is a presentation, you ask? Well, instead of sitting and letting the models come to you, you go walk around the models. It's quick, it's easy. And you get to leave whenever you are ready.

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10 Ways to Wear Brights

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:03:43 +0000

Feeling overwhelmed by the aisles of bright colors you're seeing in the stores? Color is exciting and updated, but it isn't as easy as mixing neutrals together. Use these easy 10 ideas for wearing your bright colors...

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Countdown to Fashion Week: The World According to Karl

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:56:46 +0000

What better way to get ready for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week than to take up reading Karl Lagerfeld on Metro?

You may have heard about Karl Lagerfeld's Adele comment (he called her "a little too fat") but don't let that turn you off from reading the rest of the online app; he guest edited and it's a fascinating read about the world of Karl Lagerfeld.

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Stripes for Now & Later

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:15:48 +0000

Ready to add a little nautical fun to your winter wardrobe? Pop on a striped blazer in navy and white for a year-round look.

I like Gap's blue and white striped sweater blazer (Buy Direct...

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Countdown to Fashion Week

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:24:31 +0000

Yep, it's almost that time again: Fashion Week. This week will start the fashion shows for the Fall 2012 collections in New York at Lincoln Center.

As I've done for dozens of other seasons, I'll be at Fashion Week taking it all in. Watch this blog for trend updates, gossip and photos of Fashion Week.

5 Things a Grown Woman Should Never Wear

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:02:59 +0000

I hate overalls. Period. But every couple of years someone decides they need to be part of our wardrobe again (uh, thanks Madewell.)

As far as I'm concerned, there are limits to what grown women should wear (and, no, I don't think you should put a time stamp on miniskirts -- if you've still got it, flaunt it.)

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15 Ways to Wear a Cardigan Sweater

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:27:28 +0000

Need some inspiration to stretch your wardrobe through winter? Find new ways to wear your cardigan sweater. From preppy to sexy, these 15 looks will help you take your basic cardigan to new heights. (Photo Credit: Pascal Le Segretain)