Nanette Lepore

Get Sophisticated In Peplum Skirts And Dresses

Anna Yu on Nov 2, 2009 10:23 AM PST

What do Fergie, Lily Allen, and Rihanna all have in common (besides being famously popular singers)? They've been seen wearing peplum dresses and skirts! If you don't know what a peplum is, it's an addition of a short skirt-like panel over the waist on a dress or skirt. Reminiscent of Dior's "New Look" and also of '80s style, peplum dresses and skirts are feminine looks that accentuate hourglass figures. These days, the peplum combines the best of the retro sensibilities of the '40s along with the youthful exuberance of the '80s. Urban Outfitters gives us a taste of the 80s look with their Tribal Print Peplum Skirt made of one of a kind vintage fabrics. For a more classic look, turn to the Alice + Olivia Multi Gather Peplum Dress in a beautiful red satin that will be sure to turn heads at holiday parties. Take a peek at my slideshow for more peplum skirts and dresses!

Tags : vintage , urban outfitters , tracy reese , tibi , nanette lepore

Runway Wrap-Up: Stylehive's Top 10 Looks From New York ...

Alex Gambardella on Sep 24, 2009 10:25 AM PDT

Despite the mayhem that Fashion Week always brings upon us over here at the Hive, even from all the way across the country, we have to say we are a little sad to see it go. I mean, now what are we supposed to do? Sit around drooling until next spring when all of these gorgeous summery pieces finally hit the stores? In the meantime, we can take comfort in the fact that based on the designers' Spring/Summer collections, the forecast for next year is undoubtedly hot, hot, hot! Looking back on all of the runway parades we've covered in the past couple weeks, we can't help but notice the abundance of fun party frocks -- from Christian Siriano's tiered ruffles to Zac Posen's neon sheaths -- and the welcome resurgence of bright, cheerful hues (after all, what's more springy than color?) that seem to insist that high-impact shades are clearly going to be the new black! As for the late-night dance-floor hoppers, who can forget Whitney Port's designer debut with all of those slinky metallic numbers? And while the celebrity attendance record may have been abysmal (aside from the usual Anna Wintour and Rachel Zoe sightings), I'm sure the starlets will still be rocking these runway looks on the red carpet come spring! Take a look at the slideshow to reminisce with us over the Fashion Week highlights!
Photo Credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Tags : zac posen , whitney port , whitney eve , twinkle by wenlan , nanette lepore

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010: Nanette Lepore

Anna Yu on Sep 18, 2009 3:22 PM PDT

A recurring theme I've seen at Fashion Week this year is the resurgence of bright colors and an overall feeling of optimism. And who better to demonstrate the powers of optimism than the eternally cheerful clothes of Nanette Lepore? Case in point: some of the models couldn't resist sneaking a smile when walking down the runway! Lepore's spring 2010 collection featured bright pinks, oranges, and blues in a mix of playful printed dresses and striped knits. One of the standout looks was a strapless white cocktail dress with spatters of color that looked like they came from a package of multi-colored highlighters (but in a good way!). I can picture some of Nanette's faithful celeb clientele like Blake Lively, Katherine Heigl, Taylor Swift, and Freida Pinto wearing many of Lepore's outfits next spring. I was totally inspired by the beauty looks with the models' hair pulled back without slicking down the flyaway hairs. Add a bright aqua eyeshadow swiped along the lower lash line and a pink-orange lipstick and you're good to go. Check out my slideshow to see some of my favorite outfits from the show.

Trends: bright sherbet hues, pattern mixing and matching, textures
Celebs: Nigel Barker, Karen Duffy, Lauren Conrad, Lili Taylor
Photo credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Tags : taylor swift , runway show , runway review , runway report , nanette lepore

Get Sienna Miller's Rocker-Chic Look

Sabrina Newman on Jul 14, 2009 8:25 AM PDT

For a charity event in London, fashion heavy-hitter Sienna Miller rocked a daring, disheveled, rocker-chic style that had fabulous written all over it. Never one to shy away from taking a fashion risk, Sienna showed a bit of skin wearing a sequined vest as a top under a studded Temperley London blazer paired with faded low-rise jeans. She kept on with the rocker motif in the footwear department with a pair of Alejandro Ingelmo metallic woven slingbacks and completed her fierce look with a sleek black Romanek clutch. Each piece in this amazing look is simply to-die-for and can create countless killer ensembles. Check out my slideshow to get the look!

Tags : temperley london , style , sienna miller style , sienna miller , nanette lepore

Rock a Little Red Dress Like Sienna Miller

Sabrina Newman on May 15, 2009 4:23 PM PDT

At the New York premiere of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, fashion trend-setter extraordinaire Sienna Miller showcased a sleek, sophisticated style that was still undeniably sexy. Sienna looked absolutely radiant in a ravishing red dress by Marios Schwab which looked especially sizzling with her matching red pout. She completed her look with Roger Vivier black pumps and opaque tights, leaving the accessories at home and letting this standout dress do all the talking. The LRD (little red dress) is a fabulous alternative to the classic LBD, especially for a night when you wanna get in touch with your inner sexy siren. The key to rocking this style is to keep it minimal, like Sienna, and balance out the inherent sex appeal of the look with more pared down accessories. Photo credit: PR Photos

Check out my SLIDESHOW for 5 killer red dresses similar to the one worn by Sienna, and click here for more on Sienna's killer style!

Tags : style , sienna miller style , sienna miller , roger vivier , nanette lepore

Spring Trend Alert: Watercolor Prints

Adriana Nova on Apr 27, 2009 10:21 AM PDT

Watercolor prints have been declared one of the "it" trends for spring, from Coco Rocha sashaying in a demure rose-spattered A-line dress in H&M's Spring campaign to red carpet regulars like Vanessa Williams adding an artsy touch to their ensembles with watercolor print clutches, shoes, and scarves. A subtler alternative to bold prints, watercolor motifs are still dramatic in their own way and add an avant-garde yet feminine sensibility to any outfit. Walter, Elizabeth and James, Tracy Reese, and Black Halo are among the designers who have included graceful watercolor-inspired pieces in their spring collections. Apart from its visual merits, what's also fab about this trend is that it comes without an expiration date. Like quality art, it can be kept and sported for years and not appear dated at all. Careful not to overdo it, though: one impressionist piece per outfit makes the best impression. Check out the slideshow for stylish ways to channel your inner Monet!

Tags : watercolor , walter , vanessa williams , urban outfitters , nanette lepore