Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti

From The Barre To The Street: Ballet-Inspired Style

Lisanne Silverman on Mar 20, 2009 1:24 PM PDT

One of my first kiddie memories is being plunked down in a sea of fidgety, tutu-clad three-year-olds, also known as toddler ballet class. I promptly wailed and broke for the studio doors (but not before demanding a gold star sticker... I didn't get dressed up for nothing). Twenty years later I can count the number of ballet classes I've taken on a single hand, but I must say there's something so inherently chic and graceful in wearing tights and ballerina flats. What's more, the typical color palette associated with ballet is to die for- dusty pinks, heather greys, nude tones, and basic blacks look their best on drapey chiffon, mesh, and lace fabrics. Try pairing a wispy pink dress with a leather jacket or killer heels to toughen up the look a bit, or try a pair of embellished flats- a studded pair should do the trick. A wrap sweater is the simplest way to add ballet-inspired style to your look and pairs wonderfully with more structured bottoms, and you definitely don't need to know your plies from your pirouettes in order to fall in love with this frilly cross-back dress by Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti. Click the slideshow for more of my favorite ballet-inspired looks, and if you want more inspiration, may I suggest Center Stage.

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Celeb Style Steal: Nicky Hilton's "Glam Meets Art Nouveau" Style

Sabrina Newman on Jul 9, 2008 4:29 PM PDT

Always the classic, subdued, understatedly sexy Hilton Sis, Nicky is a consistent source of fashion-inspiration for me and many others, whether they'd like to admit it or not. The tamer Hilton sister stepped out at The Good Life photograph exhibition looking enviably chic in a Tibi art-nouveau inspired printed dress. To glam up the look, Nicky accessorized with diamond hoops, a diamond bangle, fabulous cocktail ring, and killer metallic pumps. Check out my SLIDESHOW to get the look.

Tags : ziamonds , tibi , style steal , philosophy di alberta ferretti

Today's Top 10 Hive Finds

Lisanne Silverman on Mar 27, 2008 8:16 PM PDT

Today's top ten picks are striped, pintucked, pleated, tied up, and ready to be rocked with all of our favorite trends this Spring. Favorites include the ultra chic, ultra unique top from Erotokritos (who else could put stripes, a bubble hem, and a quirky strap detail on ONE top and still make it work?), a boho cover up that's just sheer enough from Lux, and candy-striped sandals from fresh footwear favorite Via Spiga. And don't miss the grosgrain belt from Forever 21-- it looks like so much more than the $7.80 it'll cost you. Just click on over to our slideshow of today's top ten hive finds, where we'll tell you how much they cost and where you can buy them online!

Click now! Before they become yesterday's cool stuff.

Tags : via spiga , top 10 , theory , tarte , philosophy di alberta ferretti

Tuesday's Top 10 Hive Finds!

Lisanne Silverman on Jan 8, 2008 7:31 PM PST

One, two, buckle my shoe. And my bag. Oh, and then my dress, if you wouldn't mind. Because in case you couldn't tell, the buckle trend is in full swing, and Tuesday's top 10 picks are all of the proof we need! You'll also find runway-ready jewelry, a headband that Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf would surely covet (though come to think of it, she probably has it and we're the ones doing the coveting), and a taste of the colorblock trend that you can expect to see splattered all over this spring. It's here and it's hot, so click on over to our slideshow where we'll tell you how much they all cost and where you can buy them online.

Tags : via spiga , top 10 , thakoon , philosophy di alberta ferretti