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Dress of the day - Striped sweater dress by Banana Republic

| Posted Aug 19th 2008 6:00PM by Roxanna Sarmiento
Filed under: Casual wear, Dress of the Day, Dresses and Skirts

Who says looking polished equals being uncomfortable?

This sweater dress is about as easy as it gets - just slip it on and go. It's a great piece for early fall, because you can start out wearing without tights (picture after the jump) and then pile on the leggings and accessories as the weather cools. We love it cinched at the waist with a belt because it helps the dress show off your shape.

As an added bonus this dress is a silk/viscose/cotton blend that's machine washable. See? We told you it was easy!

$98 at Banana Republic

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Back to School: Gymboree

| Posted Aug 19th 2008 10:06AM by Whit Honea
Filed under: Accessories, Under the outer, Casual wear, Shoes, Sporty wear, Swimwear, Jeans and Denim, Dresses and Skirts, Plus Sizes, Outerwear, Tops, Kids and Babies, Styles that Stick

Gymboree is one of the biggest names in quality clothing for children, so it should come as no surprise that they have a great catalog of school fashions (and Halloween costumes- yes, already).

Gymboree has fun and playful couture for kids that are fun and playful. Convenient, don't you think? Like many of the other popular retailers of kidwear they understand the value of the the classics, and as such build upon them. The result is a solid line of timeless clothing and clever accessories.

For example:

Gallery: Back to School: Gymboree

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Look like a Gossip Girl with the help of Rugby

| Posted Aug 19th 2008 8:15AM by Tiffany Neal
Filed under: Casual wear, Sporty wear, Dresses and Skirts, Tops

As was mentioned earlier, Gossip Girl kicks of with a new season on September 1st. While most of us will never be reared in super-exclusive private schools or live in lush New York apartments like our favorite television frenemies Serena and Blair, that doesn't mean we can't look as if we did.

Ralph Lauren's younger label, Rugby, has just opened its online store and it's full of preppy garb like polo tops, blazers, chinos, buttoned-down oxford shirts, berets, and luxe knit sweaters. One can even customize their very own rugby with bold stripes or a regal crest.

So you can make your own prep school uniform without having to take any exams, which is always a good thing. Now, just don't get into any trouble like Serena and Blair because, well, there won't be any juicy plot to bail you out.

Dress of the day - J. G. Hook Coastal Stripe Dress

| Posted Aug 18th 2008 5:31PM by Roxanna Sarmiento
Filed under: Dress of the Day, Dresses and Skirts

It's entirely possible that we've been watching too much "Mad Men" but we're completely smitten with the show - of course the retro fashions and yes, we admit it, Don Draper (and his starched white shirts) may have something to do with this obsession.

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Christian Siriano maternity - Fierce for Moody Mamas

| Posted Aug 18th 2008 2:34PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Designers, Dresses and Skirts

Who says maternity clothes have to be bland and uninteresting? Not Christian Siriano, that's for sure -- the designer is planning a range for pregnant women, called Fierce for Moody Mamas by Christian Siriano, due out Spring 2009.

Moody Mamas has some seriously stylish maternity wear already -- from tanks with a sparkly message (It's a girl!) to cozy cashmere wraps made for two, they have moms-to-be fashionably covered. It's no surprise, really -- Christian is friends with the Moody Mamas founders. Still, it looks like Christian's Fierce line will be a perfect addition.

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Back to School: The Children's Place

| Posted Aug 18th 2008 9:03AM by Whit Honea
Filed under: Accessories, Under the outer, Casual wear, Shoes, Sporty wear, Swimwear, Jeans and Denim, Dresses and Skirts, Outerwear, Tops, Kids and Babies, Styles that Stick

The Children's Place is a one stop destination for the shopping parent of school-aged children. Hence the name.

They carry everything from shoes to underwear and everything in-between. Their clothing is cute and classic, sticking to seasonal influences more than those of pop culture. The result is a timeless quality that will look great on kids now and their younger siblings later.

See for yourself:

Gallery: Back to School: The Children's Place

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Posh to show without a show at New York Fashion Week

| Posted Aug 15th 2008 4:07PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: High-end threads, Designers, Dresses and Skirts, Celebrity Style

Victoria Beckham's new dress collection won't be shown on the runway at New York Fashion Week, but that doesn't mean Posh will be a no-show. She's taking a different route -- allowing pre-approved editors and buyers to fondle the frocks "by appointment only over a several day period" during Fashion Week.

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Dress of the day - Gap strappy tiered dress

| Posted Aug 15th 2008 3:26PM by Roxanna Sarmiento
Filed under: Casual wear, Dress of the Day, Dresses and Skirts

Dresses like this are made for the last hot days of summer - it's an easy style that you can just as easily wear on top of your bathing suit or out to a casual lunch. We like the "nude rose" shade pictured here, because it's as refreshing as a fruit sorbet. Pretty!

Made of 100% cotton, the roomy tiered style and empire waist won't stick to your skin (an important consideration when the mercury soars) while the scoop neck and elasticized back will show just enough skin to still look hot. Pair this dress with dainty jewelry and strappy sandals and get out and enjoy those lazy summer days!

$48.99 at Gap.com

Eva Longoria to create clothing line?

| Posted Aug 15th 2008 12:35PM by Tiffany Neal
Filed under: Casual wear, Dresses and Skirts

Just when we thought the celebrity-turned-crappy designer phenomenon had died down, we get this news from our friends across the pond:

Apparently, Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria is considering creating a fashion line like her very posh buddy Victoria Beckham. On the prospects of owning her own line, Beckham says: "I would love to design one day. I do not have the time right now but I would love to develop a home line or a clothing line. I am thinking about it."

Hmm, we could stomach a collection of luxe duvets and sheet sets by the petite lady. But frocks? Eh, not so much.

[via Vogue UK]

Miss Sixty teams up with YOOX

| Posted Aug 14th 2008 1:15PM by Tiffany Neal
Filed under: Casual wear, Jeans and Denim, Dresses and Skirts

Online shopping, we're all obsessed with it, so listen up:

Beginning this September, people who flip over Miss Sixty's sexy denim, flirty tops, and rock 'n' roll accessories can purchase the brand's goodies over at Yoox, the Italian e-commerce retailer who plays host to cool labels like Pierre Hardy and Alaia.

The Miss Sixty shop on Yoox will launch on the 7th of next month -- right after the brand presents its spring '09 collection under the tents at Bryant Park. In addition to all of the new designs that will be taking up Yoox's front page, there will be, "original content, including video and images from the show, celebrity sightings and product."

Not to mention an exclusive limited-edition t-shirt, oh my!

[via Fashion Week Daily]

Celia Birtwell for Topshop

| Posted Aug 14th 2008 1:00PM by Tiffany Neal
Filed under: Casual wear, Dresses and Skirts

A couple of months ago, British designer, Celia Birtwell, blessed those stateside with a collection of flowing tops and dresses made from her ultra feminine prints. They were sold at everyone's favorite over-priced mall store, Express.

Gallery: Celia Birtwell for Topshop

While the pieces were definitely swoon worthy, their price tags, um not so much. Not to mention Express never really told anyone that, say, they had snagged the legendary Birtwell to hook-up their fashion tome.

So we're slightly annoyed/excited that Celia created a much more affordable line for British retailer, Topshop. The former emotion because we wish we didn't have to cough up the extra cash for shipping. But when we can potentially take home adorable retro-inspired jumpsuits like the one featured right, how could anyone say no?

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Mischa Barton stops by the Miss Me Showroom

| Posted Aug 14th 2008 10:06AM by Michael Buckner
Filed under: On location, Designers, Dresses and Skirts, Celebrity Style

Michael Buckner is a fashion and celebrity photographer who travels around the world taking pictures on the red carpet. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest entertainment industry events.

I stopped by the Miss Me Couture Showroom in downtown Los Angeles yesterday, where television star Mischa Barton and her sister browsed through the Fall 2008 line.

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Flatter Your Figure - The right shirtdress for your shape

| Posted Aug 14th 2008 9:25AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Dresses and Skirts, Flatter Your Figure

Shirtdresses have a lot going for them. They can easily go from one season to the next with a simple change of footwear and possibly the addition of a sweater, and they can be worn casually or glammed up. And, the right shirtdress can be seriously flattering. However, the wrong one? Bad news, darling.

We've got some tips from InStyle on how to rock the shirtdress trend (as well as a few of our own), regardless of your shape. And remember, the key to finding something that flatters your figure is always to try it on -- you'll never be able to tell how it fits from the hanger. Trust us.

Gallery: The Right Shirtdress for Your Shape

Dress of the day - Karolina by Christopher Deane

| Posted Aug 14th 2008 8:02AM by Roxanna Sarmiento
Filed under: Dress of the Day, Dresses and Skirts

Don't you just love the playful mix of different-sized polka dots in this delightful dress? You can't get more classic than black and white polka dots, but in this case it's a timeless look that doesn't take itself too seriously - we firmly believe that fashion should be fun, and this dress fits the bill.

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Rapscallion by Samantha Pleet for Urban Outfitters

| Posted Aug 14th 2008 4:00AM by Michael Cohen
Filed under: Casual wear, Designers, Dresses and Skirts

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.

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