Best Fashion Blog 2010 Mattters - Mar 15 2010

Fashion Buys

Every time I go to New Look I find jewellery I really like, and which gets commented on every time it’s worn, because it looks like it’s from somewhere much more expensive. At the moment I am liking these oversize flower petal earrings (£6):... on Mar 15 From Liberty London Girl

Gisele and Beyoncé Have Something in Common

Shot by Patrick Demarchelier. Gisele's perfection is inexplicably fascinating. No matter what she's doing — giving birth in a bathtub, exercising, breast-feeding, living in Boston — she makes it glam and graceful. She appears on... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

Things Are Getting Fuzzy for Veronica Webb

Veronica Webb attended the Armani Red Carpet Retrospective event in New York last week wearing a fuzzy white hat. It was warm out that day, so she also wore open-toe shoes, a three-quarter-length jacket, and no stockings. Do you like her hat? ... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

Meet the New Girl: Kristy Kaurova

Kristy Kaurova (Women) at Marc by Marc Jacobs. When Kristy Kaurova first broke out last season, we weren't exactly sold on her classic Eastern European looks. Despite a solid debut, walking for Calvin Klein in New York, Jil Sander in Milan,... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

Rumors About Alber Elbaz Replacing Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel Resurface

Last summer, rumors surfaced that Karl Lagerfeld did not renew his contract at Chanel and that Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz would take his place. Both Chanel and Lanvin quickly denied the rumor, but it came back over the weekend on grazia.com.au,... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

Look for Less: Jessica Biel

I looove this look on Jessica Biel. Come to think of it, I’d also love it on you… me… pretty much anyone. Why, you ask? Because it’s chicly current.. but also because it’s pretty comfortable (gasp!) and… pretty accessible for almost... on Mar 13 From The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style

Basset Hound love: Finchley of the velvet ears

There has been some correspondence on both sides of the Atlantic, mourning the absence of Finchley the baby Basset Hound from LLG over the past three months. (Finch & his older brother Max were key players on LLG in the second half of last... on Mar 11 From Liberty London Girl

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I like these: Ohema Ohene Nana-kente print hi-top trainer

Based in London, & founded in November 2008, by British born Ghanaian native Abenaa Pokuaa, Ohema Ohene (it means queen & king in the Ghanaian language of Twi) accessories and clothing draw upon both British and African styling. These... on Mar 15 From Liberty London Girl

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The $500 Jeans Business Is ‘Hard-core, Dude’

The director of the 1995 documentary about Isaac Mizrahi, Unzipped, created an Internet documentary series that seeks to answer this question: Are $200 jeans actually overpriced? And what is that about, anyway? Apparently, the designer denim... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

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On the Street.....Anne-Catherine, Paris

on mar 15 From The Sartorialist

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Prada Responds to Discrimination Complaints in Japan

Last week reports surfaced that Prada Japan allegedly terminated workers they found unattractive, after ex-senior retail manager Rina Bovrisse filed a complaint against the label. On Saturday, after failing to reach a settlement with Prada Japan,... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

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Gisele to Launch Skin-Care Line; Spa Week Appointments Now Available

Mel B's new look. SKIN • Gisele Bündchen will launch an ecofriendly line of skin-care products next week named Sejaa Pure Skincare. The products contain all-natural ingredients, and the packaging is made from recycled paper.... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

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Alessandra Ambrosio Calls Criticism of Her Weight ‘Ridiculous’

Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio recently did a swim shoot on St. Barts with Brooklyn Decker and plus-size model Crystal Renn for Glamour's cover. After shots of Ambrosio posing next to plus models surfaced, ABC News wrote her body... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

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Inside Jerome Dreyfuss’s New Soho Boutique

Jerome Dreyfuss launches his Soho boutique later this week, and we swung by on Friday for a tour from the unassuming handbag designer. "I'm not an 'It' bag guy," he said with a shrug. "It makes me happy to make women happy." This is his first... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

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J.Crew Accused of Discriminating Against Potential Transgender Employees

Nonprofit group Make the Road filed a complaint with the attorney general's office against J.Crew, whom they accuse of discriminating against transgender job applicants. In a test, a transgender person applying at the Fifth Avenue store "was... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

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Rack to Reality: One-Shoulder Banded Dress

Express Metallic One-Shoulder Banded Dress $79.50 Click it/ Skip it: Click it! Not to sound like a broken record but I’m kind of obsessed with this banded style right now, and this dress from Express is one of the best renditions of the trend... on Mar 13 From The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style

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Ex–Project Runway Contestant Ra’mon Lawrence Coleman Helped Lauren Conrad...

Last week when the spring look book for Lauren Conrad's Kohl's line came out, we noticed the clothes were remarkably well designed. Suddenly the girl had ginned up something more than scoop-neck jersey halter dresses with groundbreaking A-line... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

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On the Street....Blue & Black Denim, Pitti Uomo

on mar 15 From The Sartorialist

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Tomorrow’s Events and Sales: 80 Percent Off Issey Miyake and Lauren Merkin

EVENTS • Celebrate the grand opening of the Hell's Kitchen Housing Works and shop the spring-preview sale. All proceeds benefit homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. Housing Works Hell's Kitchen, 730 Ninth Ave., nr.... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

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On the Street....Little Gio, Paris

on mar 15 From The Sartorialist

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Louis Vuitton.... by Garance Doré Studio

on mar 14 From The Sartorialist

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On the Street.....Franca Sozzani, Paris

on mar 14 From The Sartorialist

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Street Styles: Pink-tastic!

This week’s Street Styles post simply celebrates the beauty of my favorite color-pink. Which look is your favorite? Look one features the luminous Susie Bubble in a photograph by Cafe Mode. The bright pink blends beautifully with nude beiges. A... on Mar 14 From The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style

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On the Street....21st Street, New York

on mar 13 From The Sartorialist

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On the Street....Right Bank, Paris

on mar 12 From The Sartorialist

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On the Street....Bruno, New York

on mar 12 From The Sartorialist

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On the Street....Grey & Green, Paris

on mar 12 From The Sartorialist

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MOTHERING SUNDAY/MOTHERS DAY FLOWERS (UK only!)

Last year I managed to give one of my best friends in America a heart attack with a Mothering Sunday post on LLG – she hadn’t realised that the UK & US celebrate on different days in different months. Anyway, for those of you in the UK who... on Mar 12 From Liberty London Girl

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On the Street....Mr. Cortina, Paris

on mar 11 From The Sartorialist

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On the Street....The Artist Lunch, Paris

on mar 11 From The Sartorialist

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On the Street....All The Right Moves, Paris

on mar 11 From The Sartorialist

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New Details: Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Christian Dior, and More

From left: Louis Vuitton, Emanuel Ungaro, Issey Miyake. Paris Fashion Week may be over, but you can stretch out its finale with the last of our details galleries. View full-screen slideshows of the best hairstyles, shoes, handbags, and... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

Dan Abrams Launched His Fashion Website

Legal correspondent Dan Abrams is expanding his web portfolio of sites ending in "ite" with Styleite, which launched today with a nice hot-pink logo. Verena von Pfetten, who worked at Air America Media and the Huffington Post, is editor-in-chief,... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

A Guide to Etiquette (in 1964)

I’ve spent the majority of the past three days foraging in the attics at home. Amongst the bird droppings, dead spiders and endless bags of moth chewed cashmere, I have found some gems. First up is a pocket sized book, Etiquette by Martine... on Mar 15 From Liberty London Girl

Happy Mothering Sunday…

The image to the left was taken in 1945. In it my maternal grandmother, now dead, is holding my mother, who was born three days before VJ Day and christened Victoria. Lil’sis & I are children of the seventies and I love these photographs. The... on Mar 15 From Liberty London Girl

Why Alexander McQueen Disagreed With Playing It Safe

Alexander McQueen: "We don't all want to dress like soldiers, wearing the same uniform for the same price. There is a viewpoint that people should play safe because they can't afford to frighten their customer but, in fact, the opposite is true.... on Mar 15 From NY Magazine: The Cut

Spring Cleaning

Elizabeth & James Blazer, 3.1 Phillip Lim Dress, Vintage Belt and Clutch, Alberta Feretti Sandals Last week I mentioned my love for blush tones and was reminded of this breezy dress that I’ve been holding onto since the first days of... on Mar 15 From Cupcakes and Cashmere

Look for Less: Jimmy Choo Samoa

Next to my shoe God, Christian Louboutin, when it comes to pricey shoes Jimmy Choo is one of my favorite brands to lust after. After a disappointing collection at H&M that was way overpriced, it’s back to lusting after more shoes I can’t have... on Mar 15 From The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style

2 Years

It’s been two years since I started Cupcakes and Cashmere as a way to share some of the little things I love. Since then it’s become my full-time job and I couldn’t be happier. You’ll never know how much your support... on Mar 12 From Cupcakes and Cashmere

Inspired by…The ULTRA Necklace

There’s been nothing better than walking out the door these past few days without a jacket on… this 60 degree weather is AMAZING! With the update in the weather forecast I was more than ready to toss away my winter go-to staple (the scarf)... on Mar 12 From The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style

Paint The Town Red

Remember how I mentioned that we found the perfect-sized settee at the Melrose Trading Post Flea Market this past Sunday? Well here it is, in all of its red, over-the-top glory. While we certainly didn’t have our hearts set on the... on Mar 11 From Cupcakes and Cashmere

1 I like these: Ohema Ohene Nana-kente print hi-top trainer

2 The $500 Jeans Business Is ‘Hard-core, Dude’

1 On the Street.....Anne-Catherine, Paris

2 Prada Responds to Discrimination Complaints in Japan

1 Gisele to Launch Skin-Care Line; Spa Week Appointments Now Available

2 Alessandra Ambrosio Calls Criticism of Her Weight ‘Ridiculous’

1 Inside Jerome Dreyfuss’s New Soho Boutique

2 J.Crew Accused of Discriminating Against Potential Transgender Employees

3 Rack to Reality: One-Shoulder Banded Dress

1 Ex–Project Runway Contestant Ra’mon Lawrence Coleman Helped Lauren Conrad...

1 On the Street....Blue & Black Denim, Pitti Uomo

1 Tomorrow’s Events and Sales: 80 Percent Off Issey Miyake and Lauren Merkin

1 On the Street....Little Gio, Paris

1 Louis Vuitton.... by Garance Doré Studio

1 On the Street.....Franca Sozzani, Paris

1 Street Styles: Pink-tastic!

1 On the Street....21st Street, New York

1 On the Street....Right Bank, Paris

1 On the Street....Bruno, New York

1 On the Street....Grey & Green, Paris

1 MOTHERING SUNDAY/MOTHERS DAY FLOWERS (UK only!)

1 On the Street....Mr. Cortina, Paris

1 On the Street....The Artist Lunch, Paris

1 On the Street....All The Right Moves, Paris

Top Stories

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I like these: Ohema Ohene Nana-kente print hi-top trainer

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The $500 Jeans Business Is ‘Hard-core, Dude’

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On the Street.....Anne-Catherine, Paris

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Prada Responds to Discrimination Complaints in Japan

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Gisele to Launch Skin-Care Line; Spa Week Appointments Now Available

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Alessandra Ambrosio Calls Criticism of Her Weight ‘Ridiculous’

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Inside Jerome Dreyfuss’s New Soho Boutique

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J.Crew Accused of Discriminating Against Potential Transgender Employees

3
Rack to Reality: One-Shoulder Banded Dress

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Ex–Project Runway Contestant Ra’mon Lawrence Coleman Helped Lauren Conrad...

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On the Street....Blue & Black Denim, Pitti Uomo

1
Tomorrow’s Events and Sales: 80 Percent Off Issey Miyake and Lauren Merkin

1
On the Street....Little Gio, Paris

1
Louis Vuitton.... by Garance Doré Studio

1
On the Street.....Franca Sozzani, Paris

1
Street Styles: Pink-tastic!

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On the Street....21st Street, New York

1
On the Street....Right Bank, Paris

1
On the Street....Bruno, New York

1
On the Street....Grey & Green, Paris

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MOTHERING SUNDAY/MOTHERS DAY FLOWERS (UK only!)

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On the Street....Mr. Cortina, Paris

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On the Street....The Artist Lunch, Paris

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On the Street....All The Right Moves, Paris