Kate Hudson: Uptown Glam Meets Boho Mom

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by Wendy Owen

In the wake of her recent scandal over monogamy and the recent release of her film “Skeleton Key,” Kate Hudson still manages to look great. AND she’s a mom…how unfair is that?

Whether it’s gauzy and lacy award show ensembles or just casual wear, she always looks great and put together. Granted, she has some genetic help from mom Goldie Hawn, but her style is all her own.

Want Kates look? Here’s how:

Hair: Fellow boho chick Sienna Miller follows Hudson’s cue with casual tousled locks. For these golden girls, undone is best!

Clothing: Indie designers, awesome prints and tried and true pieces like tanks and mini skirts fill their closets. But for trips to the park or grocery store its jeans jeans jeans! Totally distressed, but totally hot is Kate’s look.

Accessories: Here is the splurge! Boho girls may have a casual style, but they know how to accessorize! Like in one of Kate’s films, “Le Divorce,” this girl knows how to accessorize with her bags.

Make like Kate and get boho mom chic with easy and flowy ensembles and beauty and super-hot accessories!

Is Your Wardrobe Winter Ready?

by Wendy Owen

Winter is coming fast…do you have everything you need to take you into spring?
The sad truth is most people don’t. Winter wardrobes are expensive, and for most only use theirs for a few months of the year. Some people who are lucky enough to live in warm climates don’t have to think much about it, but one way or another everyone needs to need to bundle up at some point.

Think that winter clothes are boring? Guess again. Here is a sneak peek at what will be hot this fall:

Bag:
Winter white is hot! Think beautiful and big leather totes with tassels or an edgy motorcycle bag.
Boot:
Sleek boots with or without heels in a monotone color will be perfect for any look this fall and winter.
Scarf:
Think bold and bright! Warm up your neutral wardrobe with a bold splash of color in red or even a deep turquoise.
Jacket:
The lady trench is revived for this winter! Everyone from Kate Moss to Gwyneth Paltrow has already been seen sporting the hottest jacket of this season. Clean lines and a nice shapely cut are flattering on any figure.

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By: Wendy Owen

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Glitterati Rules

By: Wendy Owen

One of the most surprising fashion returns of the season is, well…anything shiny. Sequined tops, metallic purses, belts and shoes? Bring ‘em on.

Strange as it may seem, gilded and sterling looks just keep coming back. For such an overstated fashion palate to last this long is unusual…and the shiny stuff isn’t on its way out yet. For fall, gold is generally being replaced with silver. Stars like Beyonce have already been seen rockin’ weave belts of the silver variety.

While metallics are still hot for the fall, there are a few guidelines to adhere to in order to look tasteful and not tacky after the summer months:

1) One hue at a time please! Only your grandmother could pull off silver and gold all in the same ensemble…but that was in 1986. Pick one hot metallic at a time and go with it.
2) One item at a time please! It was cute to be matchy matchy in the summer with your gold hobo bag, and gold sandals, and gold bag…just pick one item at a time to glitz up for the fall.
3) Evening hours only! Only the most daring fashionista can pull off the shiny stuff in the daytime during the fall months. If this is your first time experimenting with metallics, wear it for evenings out first.

While the over saturated boho look may be on its way out, don’t throw out your sequined skirts and tops yet! Paired with cowboy boots, your sparkly skirts will get a brand new makeover. And your sequined tunics? Well…save them for next summer.

Purple Reigns

By: Wendy Owen

Consider yourself plum lucky—romantic shades of purple are back for the fall. Stars like Katie Holmes are already sporting this sweet color casually and formally.

The best reinvention of purple in your wardrobe should definitely be of the velvet variety. Velvet in any color is hot right now, but purple in dark, regal tones is a winner. But be careful—too much purple velvet and you will look like Willy Wonka.

Not ready to go full on purple? Try to accessorize with purple instead. A crushed velvet clutch or a satin headband would be a great start for the violet-wary.

Ready to take the purple plunge? Go ultra-romantic with a purple dress in a whimsical cut (extra bonus points if it is in velvet with a corset!). However, avoid head to toe purple or you will look more goth than glam. Break it up with neutral or metallic accessories and shoes, and stay away from pairing purple with black.

Dark shades of purple look especially radiant on fair skinned women like Nicole Kidman, so pale girls; it’s your time to shine!

Made For Walkin’

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By: Wendy Owen

The hot look of the moment for footwear has to be boots. Tucked into jeans or paired with a mini skirt, they are THE Hollywood accessory of the season. Whether they are beat up old cowboy boots or knee high heels, no girl should consider herself dressed without them.

Why you ask? Well, boots signify the changing of the seasons. Strappy sandals are cute, but not in subfreezing weather. Boots add a little flair, while still being sensible, and can go from uptown and urban to free spirited bohemian.

Best Pick: Metallic Riding Boot from Prada
Definitely a “wish list” item, these boots have it all—simple lines of a cowboy boot and a mid-calf cut in a hue that will already go with your great metallic summer pieces. Perfect paired with jeans and a gold weave belt or a flowy boho dress.

Word to the wise; wear your boots right. Don’t pair them with too big clothes, and buy them the right size so that your calves don’t spill out over the top.

It’s all in the Jeans

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By Raquel Franco

It seems as if every fashion magazine and every fashionista is raving about jeans and how to find the perfect pair. Jeans have become a staple in every person’s wardrobe and now there are so many to choose from. Here, I give you the skinny on the best pair.

Seven for All Mankind
These famous jeans are known for being the most snug and comfy.

American Eagle Jeans
These jeans are great for a woman who has a full thigh and they even come in petite sizes.

Old Navy Jeans
These denim threads come at a great low price of $30 and come in sizes for plus size women.

Frankie B
Want your bum to look plump? Try on these pair of jeans and it will look fabulous.

Gap Jeans
These jeans have the best fit. These also come in petite sizes.

You can now try on your jeans online. Go to Jeans Try On at http://www.glamour.com.

Seacrest Designs

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By Raquel Franco

The American Idol host is now entering into the fashion industry. USA Today announced that the Ryan Seacrest is coming out with a new line of tees, tanks, distressed polos and sweaters for men and women. Seacrest quoted the designs as, “basically, Hollywood, music, pop culture and humor." The R line (for Ryan) will debut in Marshall Fields department stores throughout the Mid West. At the end of the summer the line will be showcased in Bloomingdale’s, Scoop, Fred Segal and Lisa Kline. Stars like Kelly Ripa, Rob Thomas, Will Smith, Kelly Clarkson and Lindsay Lohan have already been strutting the R Line t-shirts. Seacrest said, “When my friends sparked to these designs, I said, 'Let's take this to the next level.' " The Idol star is even thinking about thinking the line even further to beauty products and interior design. Who knew that the radio star had all this in him?

Black is Back

By Raquel Franco

Time to find a new little black dress. Every designer from Versace to Prada featured a plethora of sexy dresses in the famous slimming shade. Most of the designs were knee skimming and provocative. Applause is needed for the reinvention of the key item that should be in every woman’s closet. Black is not only coming in dresses but in every hot piece of couture on the runway. Handbags, shoes and coats in every texture from velvet, tweed and leather. The high fashion designers really delivered a fabulous ensemble of clothing to look forward to this fall. With all this sexy black wear you can be sure that your bum will be looking slim this season.

A mid-summer night’s fashion

by Wendy Owen

With the summer already halfway gone, it’s time to recap some of the good, the bad and the ugly in summer styles. Be it a classic or a new trend, see if you are a victim or a fashion genius.

1) Bermuda shorts
Verdict: Flop! While preppy and clean on model bodies, they turn even average girls dumpy and frumpy, and forget it if you have heavy thighs. My solution? Make like a 50’s be-popper and roll those pants! Capri’s are so over, but you can still look fresh in short pants!
2) Tunics:
Verdict: Fabulous fad! Whether they are dressy and bejeweled or plain and casual tunics are one of the best looks of the summer. Great for the beach or for going out, with just a hint of the bohemian ethnic look, tunics also look great on any figure (in the correct size, of course).
3) Paisley Tunic Dresses
Verdict: Flop! Once again, boho was done wrong turning the possibly glam into downright gaudy. Too busy prints and oversized shapes make them look more like mumus.
4) Gold Sandals
Verdict: Fabulous Fad! Brought back from the eighties, girls don’t have to be afraid of wearing gold on their toes any longer. With stunning styles from Blahnik to Payless, every girl can be gilded and glam.
5) Straw Totes
Verdict: It’s a tie! While straw totes are cute for the beach, casual days and picnics, they just don’t have what it takes to carry a girl through the day. Try some brightly colored reptile prints instead.

Tired of bright colors and sandals already? Here are some summery items that will be hot this fall that you can start wearing already:
1) Wooden/earthy jewelry—This is already hot among the stars! Look for wooden beads in browns, tan and cranberry and “ethnic” jewelry and accessories.
2) Animal prints—Wear in moderation! Make like Gwen Stefani and keep it to a minimum with a halter, purse, shoes or a faux animal print jacket.
3) New Wave Victorian—If it looks like something Cyndi Lauper would have worn in the 1880’s, snatch it up! Silky blouses in hot hot colors and pearls, lace and chiffon were all the rage on the runways for fall, so get yours now!

Maggie Gyllenhaal: Girl Next-Door Meets Glam

by Wendy Owen

Maggie Gyllenhaal is perhaps one of the best Hollywood fashion icons that no one knows about. Elegant, demure and sometimes even edgy, Maggie always seems to pull off whatever she is wearing. Somehow, she seems to mix vintage and quirky with tailored lines and always looks fabulous. In many ways, Maggie is almost “granny chic” in that Annie Hall sort of way, but with a touch of glam.

Wanna steal Maggies’ look? Here are a few simple suggestions to get started:

1) Tailored lines: Suits, pencil skirts, button down shirts and flat front pants are the base of Maggies’ wardrobe. Get yourself some really nice and classic pieces (a blazer, black trousers or a skirt) and build from there! You need basic colors and lines as a backdrop for all of the great details that goes into a “Maggie” look.
2) Go Vintage: Lace, pearls, tassels, heels, silk stockings, scarves, cameos…the list goes on. Add your own classy vintage touches, like a silk clutch purse or vintage jewels with a silky or mesh top. Accessorize, but only lightly!
3) Add the glitz: Maggie likes to add shimmer in unexpected places, like using elastic sequins as a belt around a couture dress. Experiment on your own for something unusual, but not tacky. As the leading female face of indie film, Maggie also loves to add funky and artistic accessories, so check those out too.
4) Keep hair and makeup at a minimum: Maggie rarely does hair and make-up all out unless it’s for a magazine cover. Her look is light and natural and that’s part of the secret to pulling off her look. Over the top hair and makeup would distract from, say, a pair of dangly glass earrings. For Maggie style hair and make-up, less is more!

Check out Maggie in past movies like “Secretary” or “Donnie Darko” (with brother Jake) or in the upcoming movie “Criminal” as well as in the August edition of “Elle.” For Maggie style on lefashionista.com, check out the Indie Girl lines from Gabby Bella and Lizzie Eno, or The Satin Disco Clutch handbag.

Ooh Lola

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By Raquel Franco

I am in love with Juicy Couture’s new handbag line. When you see it there will be no need to “persuede” you. The Lola Suede bag is my absolute favorite among the saucy new handbags. It is soft and accented with cross stitching and logo studs. The J zipper pull adds a cute Juicy touch. The fringe and rhinestones on this couture piece makes for a hobo meets western style. It would look great with a t-shirt, jeans and a pair of sexy cowboy boots. You could even pair it with a bohemian skirt and boots like Jessica Simpson. Whatever you wear with it, it will surely look fabulous. This bag is a definite must buy for the fall season.

That’s the bomb

By Raquel Franco

Now that miniature furry pets have taken over as being the hottest arm candy, you must keep them in tip top shape. No one wants a dirty dog attached to their arm. You must check out Jillian with a J’s cute new way to keep your pet looking chic. Jillian has invented a new doggie bomb to get your pup squeaky clean. You just drop the little ball of shampoo and organic treatment into the tub and viola! All you have to do is get your bundle of joy into the tub. No bottle, no juggle, no mess! The non toxic, eco-friendly doggie bomb comes in the cutest little Chinese take out box and it only costs 5 dollars. The mixture of oils and shea butter will leave your dogs coat shiny and luxurious. The cheap bath treat will have your handbag replacement looking adorable and having everyone saying, “That’s hot.”

http://www.jillianwithaj.com

Stolen catch Phrase

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Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton are the ultimate socialites. They were made famous on the show Simple Life by leaving their riches behind to make it in the “real world”. During the show, many words that escaped their lips were added to the slang dictionary. Paris’s catch phrase, “That’s hot” has become the most popular. In the last season the phrase became like word vomit from Miss Richie and it now seems as if she has taken the phrase for good.

In recent news Nicole Richie has announced the launch of her new fashion line coming October 11th of this year. Her line called “That’s Hot” will grace the stage at the Los Angeles fashion week. Richie will debut the line with a collection of signature T-shirts. You can catch the contemporary tees and tanks in the Lifestyle Clothiers Showroom, owned by Sue Volin-Gershon.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/ohnotheydidnt/

Just Blog

By Raquel Franco

If justjared.com were a handbag he’d be a Hermes and if he were a fashion magazine he’d be Vogue. No other blog out there will keep your celebrity fix as satisfied as Jared. The blog’s most up to date news will have you laughing and even crying when you catch your favorite celebrity in the most embarrassing acts. Here you will fine the latest candids and photo shoots of hot celebs like Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton. One of the most recent pieces of eye candy you can ogle over is Jessica Simpson gracing the pages of Elle Magazine. And for all you shameless C list celebrity wannabe’s, Jared has got dirt on them too. In a recent update he informed his readers that Adrienne Curry, Americas Next Top Model Season 1 Winner, is going to co-star in the television series called Ballbreakers. That ought to be interesting.

You must check out this great site. I promise it will meet your every celebrity need. Who needs US Weekly when you have justjared.com?

http://www.justjared.com

Paris Has Got a Brand New Bag

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By Raquel Franco

We all know Paris as the heiress, the trendsetter and the one to cause the biggest scandal. Well there are no scandals as of today but she is setting a new trend. Just a couple weeks ago Paris was out on Melrose while showing off her latest purchase. Her new Melie Bianco handbag was doused with gold and silver metallic feathers. The oversized handbag was flashy and eye-catching just like Miss Hilton. This hot new accessory will surely be the new arm candy for the summer.

Viva Las Vegas

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By Raquel Franco

I am moving. Packing up all my couture and heading to Sin City is the exact opposite of my personality. I am not very spontaneous. I like to plan everything out so I know the result. The only thing I have control over right now is choosing what bag to hold all my possessions. I only have one small duffel bag and with a closet holding 20 handbags and 50 or more pairs of shoes, I’d say I am going to need some more bags. So I jumped online, the only place to shop in your pj’s, and began searching for cute bags to follow me on my new journey. Here are my favorite travel bag finds:

Triple Five Soul Weekender Bag at 80
$86.00

The patches on this bag make it look like it belongs to a girl scout who grew up.

Quilted Carry All Bag from shopintuition.com
$130.00

This pleather beauty is the perfect Chanel look-alike and will have all my clothes traveling in style.

Check out these great bags if you find yourself traveling across the country or even if you are just staying overnight. You wouldn’t want to be caught with a smelly old gym so go out and get yourself a chic carry all.

Denim Resurrection

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By Raquel Franco

When you think of denim you probably think of jeans. Or maybe you recall an image from a period when your denim came in funky colors like hot pink and lime green. Well, denim is coming back this fall in more than just a pair of jeans. The popular cloth usually worn on your legs is now coming back in skirts, handbags and jackets. I even saw a vest in a recent issue of Marie Claire. When I first heard of the resurrection, I was frightened. I am in no way ready to relive the 80’s, but I have been pleasantly surprised by the latest designer creations.

The most recent couture denim and my favorite, I might add, are the new Louis Vuitton Monogram Denim handbags. This line of chic, alligator bags comes in seven different amazing styles. I know LV handbags are known to cost a hefty penny so if you are looking for a cheaper way to show off some denim threads, the Gap will be featuring denim bags for their fall line. They will only put you back a mere 30 bucks.

In the fall you can also watch for designers like Ralph Lauren and Armani to have some great denim creations in their new lines.

Whatever your feelings may be about denim, I say just give it a try. You will see it gracing the pages of your favorite magazines and in stores near you. A little denim never hurt anybody, right?

Bare Naked

by Raquel Franco

Men just don’t get it! At least I thought they didn’t. I find myself always having to defend and explain my femininity to them. The questions I answer the most are; why does it take you so long to get ready and why do you have to take your handbag with you everywhere you go? To us the answer is simple. To them the idea is ridiculous. Until a recent incident I had just accepted that men just don’t understand.

This weekend, before the fourth of July activities were about to commence, my boyfriend’s friend, Tom, became frantic at the loss of his wallet and cell phone. He instantly was stressed that he left his possessions behind. I on the other hand, at first, could not understand why, since he needed no money. He was already out with friends so a cell phone was not necessary. I was very surprised at his stress over the absence of these items. Men are usually so lax about things like this. After Tom proceeded to say he felt like he was dying without them, my boyfriend began to relate with him! He began saying how naked he felt without his wallet. I was appalled. As I listened to them complain to one another more about this vulnerable feeling I felt the need to butt in. I said to them, “See, that is what it feels like to leave your handbag behind.”

They totally ignored me and kept on about being exposed without their wallets.

My conclusion is that men totally understand what we feel; they just aren’t listening to what we are saying.

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