Be Your Own Style Icon & Create Your Style With Yoana Baraschi And Black Halo

Be your own style icon! And create a unique style just for you. Today we are featuring classic designer Yoana Baraschi, paired with pearls. Or get a more casual approach with a Black Halo dress and silver flats. Either way, you’re going to look good!




Yoana Baraschi has wonderfully cut designs. And her choice of metallic grays is very eye catching. Though her designs are simple. You can still feel like a movie star in one of her garments. This dress is high fashion! I love the fit, color, and style! This will look great with pumps and into fall with a great pair of black boots! My Star suggestions who would wear her designs are Katie Holmes, Nicole Kidman, Christina Applegate, and Paris Hilton.

Black Halo has some really fabulous designs. And their outfits can look great at the office or for any evening event. Now you're looking haute couture! Here are my favorite picks.


Black Halo Jackie O Dress in Black


Black Halo Bouquet Cami Dress


Black Halo One Shoulder Jackie O Dress in Coral


Black Halo Tweed Cami Dress

Beautify your whole look with double strand pearls. As you know Pearls are up there with diamonds. Hence a girls best friend.



Cultured Pearl Double Strand In 14kt


Silver Paua Shell and Pearl Double-strand

Finish your look with a pair of Kate Spade point silver flats. Or a pair of silver Jimmy Choo sandal flats in silver. The choice is yours.


Kate Spade silver pebble leather 'Devon' flats


Jimmy Choo Metallic Silver Leather Gemstone T-Strap Flats

Source: TheFind.com

Left of Center Swimwear:Misha Barton, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Mischa Barton (source)

It's official...Mischa Barton has been raiding my closet, circa 1994. Although my bathing suit had a little bit of floral infusion, it was very similar to the one she is wearing here. Mischa is notorious for her daring and sometimes questionable fashion choices, be they high waisted pants or see through chain mail dresses, so this is tame in comparison. Though this is not our favorite swimsuit of the season, we have to give Miss. Barton some snaps for not being afraid to wear what she wants and not what everyone else is wearing.

With that in mind, we think that Mischa would appreciate the Geftaki Swimsuit line. With bold accessories and cuts that you won't find just anywhere, they have the perfect swimsuits for those that march to the beat of their own fashion drummer. We can just picture her in this super cute shorts cover up in "sailor" (navy blue) and also available in "creamsicle." Check out Geftaki Swimsuits on Lefashionista.com for yourself and see why they make the perfect addition to your indie summer wardrobe.

Geftaki Shorts Cover Up, $145.00

Bizarre Fashion Styles of the Rich and Famous, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton (source)

Here's what I will never understand: if you are young, beautiful, rich, famous and have a rockin' bod, wouldn't you want to dress to the nines? I mean seriously, wherever you go, you know you are going to be photographed, right?

I gotta give Mischa snaps for her salute to Fleetwood Mac/70's revival look, but I think that we all know that the high waisted jeans are right up there with pleats and acid wash.

Lindsay, on the other hand, was photographed earlier that day looking stunning in a black and white ensemble that was chic and yet casual. It frankly made her look more mature than she probably is. So my question would be...why go out for a night on the town looking like you lost your top at a frat party and just borrowed the flannel of whatever guy you were hanging all over that evening?

Sigh, I'll never understand...anyways, what do you think of Lindsay's "boyfriend couture" and Mischa's "70's mom-jeans revival?" Is it totally awesome that they march to the beat of their own drummer with their fashion-forward looks, or will they be looking back at these photos in ten years and smacking themselves in the head?

What's New at Life & Style? Couture in the City Fashion Blog

This week at Life & Style, you can get the latest scoop on hot celebrity inspired trends! There's something new every day of the week...whether its' Halle Berry's hot satin top or Cameron Diaz's 80's inspired off-the-shoulder look, Life & Style has all the latest info on great trends.














Can we talk about Cameron's cute shoes? OMG...they are totally to die for. Life & Style tells you where to get similar styles so you can emulate Cameron's sophisticated but cool look. Leopard wedges will instantly turn your plain old jeans and tee into a dressy daytime style and are timeless additions to any wardrobe. Pair them with a red, white or black dress or top and jeans for instant glam.




















Speaking of cute shoes...its Spring, and that means it's time to bust out those sneakers again! Whether worn with a long flowy skirk or casual with denim's, these aren't your mom's white Keds. Look for sneaks with style like seen here on Lauren Conrad. Life & Style tells you where to find the hottest brands at the best prices.














J. Lo proves that fringe benefits are hot this Spring. The look is more luxe than down on the range, and is super hot on oversized satchels.














The look this season for leather is shiny! Patent leather is super hot right now on everything from shoes and bags to accessories. Tip: Only wear one piece of patent leather at a time to avoid looking like your little sisters' fashion doll.














It's amazing what designers can do with denim! It seems like every season there is a new look, a new cut and a new wash. Loved skinny jeans? Never fret...those are still hot, hot, hot, but so are wider legs, cuffs and, surprise! Colored jeans. Check out Life & Style's recommendation for the best looks right now and the hottest selling denim on the market.




















Beauty Alert: Short Nails! Acrylic lovers, you may be disappointed to learn that the hot look right now is trimmed and polished nails. Whether in clear coats, pink or red, short polished nails are the big beauty look this spring.

Love what you saw here? Check out Life & Style for more great tips on celebrity fashion, news, trends and more!

Fashion Stylist Andre J on LX.TV

Recently launched web series Andre’s Box, available free and on-demand at LX.TV.

Andre’s Box features the fabulous fashion stylist Andre J as he lets you in on his latest fashion obsession. Each episode showcases Andre’s most recent unique find in luxury lifestyle fashion. From chic innovative gloves to sexy slenderizing pants, Andre always introduces something fabulous.

About LX.TV

LX.TV is a free on-demand broadband channel focusing on culture and lifestyle programming with bureaus in New York City, the Hamptons, and Los Angeles. It gives viewers the latest insider information from chic, hip, expert hosts who take them inside the action and behind the scenes of each city's hottest and most exclusive new destinations. LX.TV is the first outlet to bring the luxury urban lifestyle alive with video.

Visit Andre's Box today!

Hot Look: Kimono Dresses, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Kimono Dress from Pink Elf, $189.00




















Rosario Dawson (source)

One of the hottest looks of this spring has to be the kimono dress. Elegant for evening, yet casual enough for day wear, the kimono dress is both versatile and flattering. Perfect for almost any figure, the kimono dress can be worn with a variety of shoes from heels to sandals and is great over jeans or as a maternity top as well.

Want to get Rosario Dawsons' look? Then try out this super cute dress from Pink Elf for the LeFashionista spin on this uber cute style. Made of 100% silk, a kimono dress is a great "investment piece" because it is timeless, effortless and chic. Your future daughter or granddaughter will beg you to borrow it some day, we promise.

What's New This Week at Life & Style?

Shiny and sexy, the hottest trend going in cocktail dresses is of the strapless variety. Bold colors and sweetheart necklines dominate this haute trend, but Liv Tyler shows them all how it's really done in a gorgeous two-toned asymmetrical style. Want to really punch it up? Add a unique piece of "statement jewelry" for extra sparkle.













Do they have the same stylist? Sometimes celebs seem to mirror each others looks, whether unwittingly or on purpose. However, some stars just know how to pull off certain styles better than others. Exotic leather handbags, bold jungle cocktail rings and wayfarer sunglasses are back in a big way...but which celeb pulled off the look best? Personally, I think it's no contest with Gwen...she owns the safari look hands down.













Spring is in the air, so it should be no surprise that A-list toes are busting out of winter shoes. It is my happy duty to report that sandal season has officially begun, and lucky you, there are tons of cute styles to choose from! Ankle straps and espadrilles dominate this spring, and Life & Style has the inside scoop on the top ten best selling sandals of this week.













One of the most surprising looks this spring has to be silver! Celebs like Jessica Biel and Lindsay Lohan are crazy about this metallic trend that is showing up everywhere from dresses and bags to shoes, accessories and more. Add a little silver to your wardrobe for extra shine throughout the day.



















Mischa Barton, Lindsay Lohan and Cameron Diaz all took their runway looks to the street in their own realist interpretations. Check out how these starlets added their own interpretation to catwalk couture and made it their own.













So many trends, so many days of the week...see how your favorite stars incorporated some of the hottest trends of the season in their looks this week. Mischa wore gingham, Brook Shields in a gold jacket and Paris in natural prints...this should be enough trends to keep anyone busy!

Like what you see here? Thirsty for more? Then head on over to Life & Style, one of the nation's fastest growing mag's for celebrity fashion news, trends, tips and more!

Girly Girl Trends. Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Lee Angel Double Curb Chain Charm Bracelet - $125

Lee Angel Who knew that the flat chain links that make up this bracelet were called "curb" chains? You learn something every day.

C&C California Butterfly Tank - $55

A tank that's sure to become an iconic spring and summer item, so grap it now!

Bensoni Silk Charmeuse Tuxedo Bib Cami - $298

Bensoni This is one of the most elegant evening camis you will ever find.


Crispin & Basilio Empire Bow Dress - $360


Crispin & Basilio Feminine and ultra sophisticated... a can't miss combination.

Shop all of these girly styles at Intermix Online

A Bang Up Job, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Halle Berry, Liv Tyler and Christina Ricci love fring benefits (source)

Right now, the hottest trend going right now has nothing to do with shoes, purses or designer jeans. One of the most surprising looks of the season is long, chunky bangs. Long gone are the side-swept romantic pseudo bang of yore; these bangs are in your face, quite literally.

While most celebs that grace the red carpet could pull off any hairstyle and still look good (we're talking to YOU Halle Berry) sometimes this style makes the wearer look either sever or childish. So, if you decide to take a stab at this hairstyle, talk to your stylist first and make sure you have the right face shape. We also suggest you don't try to do it yourself, for fear that the end results may look like you were trimmed up like a preschooler.

What do you think...are bangs "bangin'" or for little girls only?

Style Poll: Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron (source)

Sometimes daring, almost always stunning Charlize Theron has thrown me for a fashion loop. I'm all for reinvention, new ideas, different styles and innovation, but for some reason, her getup leaves me slightly baffled.

The hair, the jeans, the jacket, the shoes and the accessories are all working for me, but something about the shirt is so 1990's, and not in a good way. Purple is hot in a big way for spring, but I'm just not crazy about this top.

What do you think...is Charlize's top totally hot, or totally outdated and unflattering?

Mini Madness, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Kahri Hibiscus Mini Dress, $80.00



















Lindsay Lohan and Cameron Diaz (source)



















Fergie (source)



















Carmen Electra (source)

All of that time that you have been clocking in at the gym this winter is about to pay off because mini dresses are in for Spring. Time to bust out those toned thighs and calves because anything goes this season for mini dresses. Whether you want to go conservative or uber short, there is a mini dress out there for you.

If you choose to go with the "super mini" look, like Fergie Ferg, then make sure you follow up with a pair of tights or (shudder) leggings underneath so you don't give everyone around you a Hollywood style show of your bits. And unless you are supermodel tall, make sure you pair your mini with some killer heels to give your legs the most mileage.

May we suggest: the hibiscus trim mini from Kahri is perfect for almost any body type and gives a little more length for mini-shy wearers to play with.

Celebrity Style: Metallic Dresses, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Style Week: Metallic Dresses (Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra, Rosario Dawson, Jaime Lynn Sigler & Vanessa Minnillo)


Style Maker of the Week: Mischa Barton


Hot Right Now: Crystal Accents


This Week’s Best-Selling Sneakers


Life & Style: April 2 issue on newstands now!

Celebrity Trends Bandage Dresses to Blue Nails: Life & Style Weekly

The latest in celebrity trends.

Sexy Bandage Dresses—incl. Christina Aguilera, Carmen Electra, Jessica Simpson, Rihanna and Brittany Murphy


The Hottest New “It” shoes (Celeb Steals, Great Buys and Best Deals)



Hot Right Now: Snake Accents / Dresses with Pockets / Big Red Rings


Daring Trend: Blue Nails


Sexy New Style: Retro Curls / Light Up Lip Gloss


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