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Vintage Fashionistas Savor Gray This Season!

Mary Kincaid on ноя 20, 2009 8:18 AM PST

When searching for vintage clothing online, it's important that you use the right keywords to find what you want. And heaven forbid you're looking for something gray, because well, there's gray (the American spelling) and then there's grey (the British spelling). Of course, since vintage clothing sellers on both sides of the pond spell this color both ways without any sensible rhyme or reason, the wise online vintage shopper knows to plug both spellings into their search engines. If you do, you'll be rewarded with a smorgasbord of vintage treats in this classic, conservative neutral. Try substituting darker charcoal shades of gray for black. Or choose pale shades of gray to take the place of white. Morning, noon or night, for dresses, coats or evening gowns, gray is a fabulous wardrobe choice for a vintage fashionista. Just click the slideshow to see this week's selections!

Tags : vpow , vintage-inspired , vintage style , vintage shopping , silk

Coquette Loves The Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Collection!

Natalie Zee Drieu on сен 9, 2009 5:30 AM PDT

Marc Jacobs always has a special place in my heart for his wearable pieces that are trendy yet timeless. The new Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 collection is now available at Shopbop and I couldn't love it more! I'm all about this on-trend Abbey Plaid Dress ($458) and this red Solid Silk Dress ($378). And don't forget the must-have ruffled booties to complete your fall look -- they come in both black and brown, so good luck deciding! Overall, It's a great collection you can build your autumn wardrobe around. Check out the rest of my favorite pieces from the collection over at Coquette!

Tags : silk dress , silk , shoes , ruffles

Sophisticated Playwear: Short Romper Jumpsuits!

Ida Hsiang on июл 30, 2009 5:18 AM PDT

The short romper jumpsuit has grown up and is no longer just for playdates at the playground! Now available in sophisticated styles and sizes for grown ups, the summer romper is one way to keep cool and maintain your style credibility. Honed in fabrics like silk, knit and linen these delicate little short jumpsuits look very pretty dressed up with a pair of ankle tie wedge espadrilles. We spotted a few short romper jumpsuits and are coveting them as our go-to summer uniform. Haven's 'Amy' silk print romper embraces a subtle ethnic tonal print with a blouse effect and tie waist. Pair it with an eye-catching pair of beaded wedge espadrilles. Emblazoned with the signature zigzag pattern, the Missoni Fortaleza woven jumpsuit indulges our search for "La Dolce Vita" with a spaghetti strap tank and flowing shorts. The Missoni jumpsuit is perfect for a bikini cover up or night on the town. Twin the Missoni jumpsuit is a pair of Louboutin light blue ankle tie espadrilles. Elizabeth and James' black silk summer romper will be the urban girl's best friend- it's a decidedly daring jumper for the perfect downtown look. Don a pair of black caged sandals or beach-ify the look with a pair of black ankle tie espadrilles. Alexander Wang's edgy zipper-embellished silk short romper is made even cooler with a graphic marble print. Pair the oversized short jumpsuit with a pair of pretty lavender hued Louboutin espadrilles. For more sophisticated summer rompers, click over to our friends at The Find!

Tags : thefind , the find , summer trend , summer style , silk

Silk Scarves Are Summer's Perfect Accessory!

kate napleton on июн 22, 2009 10:25 AM PDT

Silk scarves are the perfect accessory. They're a wonderful burst of color, perfect for breaking up a summer outfit. Bad hair day? Tie one around your hair for a chic, bohemian look. One of my favorites for the season is Diane von Furstenberg's Techno Color Bark scarf, so fresh and cute. For a preppier look, there's the AKA New York floral finge scarf from Shopbop. The yellow, black and teal pattern would look just gorgeous with a white tee and jeans for a slightly dressier look for a day on the town. The Echo ethnic garden square silk chiffon scarf is a perfect beach companion. Check out my slideshow for other cute silk scarves for summer!

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How To Make A Top From Your Dad's Old Silk Ties

Alex Gambardella on май 7, 2009 2:18 PM PDT

Jennifer Stern is a contributor at CraftStylish, a site dedicated to do-it-yourself art and design projects. Below she shares how you can turn Dad's old duds into a flowy new top for yourself!

I have a pile of old ties that my dad cast off to me-- it turned out to be a treasure trove of silk fabric! I decided to embark on a design adventure; I wanted to make something out of them that didn't have the "this was made from men's silk ties" look. I took advantage of the fact that neckties are cut on the bias and used them to make a top with a little flutter. After choosing seven or eight ties from the pile, I took them apart. Then I draped them on my dress form. As I played with them, I ended up using two ties over each shoulder, joining them in the center front and back. This created a graceful V-neck. The ties closest to the shoulders created a fluttery cap sleeve. I joined the front and back with a tie on each side, finishing the armholes at the same time! After I finished draping and sewing, I stood back to evaluate the design-- it looked like a top that was made from ties! The telltale prints and colors combined with the pointed tips at the hem were a dead giveaway. I have to admit, it was pretty interesting with the ready-made "handkerchief" hem, but keeping with my original goal, I chopped off the points at the ends of the ties to straighten out the hem. With the weight of the lined points gone, the result was a graceful draping top...I love it!

Head over to the CraftStylish blog for the step-by-step instructions on how to make your own top, along with tons of other stylish how-tos!

Tags : top , ties , tie , silk

New York Fashion Week Runway: Carlos Miele Brings Red Carpet ...

Anna Yu on фев 23, 2009 3:18 PM PST

Brazilian designer Carlos Miele delivers once again with stunning looks for ladies who lunch and for anyone who needs a distinctive dress for special occasions. Models walked down the runway while maneuvering around singer-songwriter Max de Castro as he serenaded the audience with a seafoam green guitar. Miele showed some smart origami-like techniques that embellished the necklines and fitted bodices of silk satin cocktail dresses. Some of my favorite looks included dresses that mixed prints and solids. For those chilly nights at all those galas you'll be attending, throw on a bolero which came in furs, knits, and chiffon. Beauty looks included smokey winged-out eye shadow, natural lip color, and pulled back hair. Take a look at the slideshow for more glamorous looks fit for red carpet events.

Colors: Black, white, royal blue, plum, crimson red, champagne
Celebs: Katherine McPhee, Margaret Russell, Milly de Cabrol
Photo credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Tags : smokey eye , silk , satin , red carpet