Who Wore Alice + Olivia SS13 Better?

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Who Wore It Better?</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Alice+ Olivia 'Marla' Dress</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></b><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The popularity of <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2013/04/alice-olivia-spring-collection-2013.html">Alice + Olivia's</a> Spring 2013 collection is unparalleled. This much loved celebrity brand has been the leading choice for many smart-casual red carpet appearances. </span><br /><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this fashion face-off, we see four young starlets strike their best pose in the <i>Alice + Olivia</i> 'Marla' dress...but who comes out on top?</span><br /><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tIVRGX8ZzqOk747VWhgmhVZx5fM7QMy5vnxT5AdF6REarVZIZ-0Xze9nbAHles-wWP4VaAWBe4iB8A2kAWstVHpB44uiLxjmQz4BQFHqFPkwFjAx0YIIYk2hAfnI65XKhP6WfBUUHlEG/s1600/wwib.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tIVRGX8ZzqOk747VWhgmhVZx5fM7QMy5vnxT5AdF6REarVZIZ-0Xze9nbAHles-wWP4VaAWBe4iB8A2kAWstVHpB44uiLxjmQz4BQFHqFPkwFjAx0YIIYk2hAfnI65XKhP6WfBUUHlEG/s640/wwib.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Taylor Swift</span></b> was the first to debut the dainty metallic brushed ivory dress on the red carpet, back in October 2012. The country star looked poised, pairing it with satin <i>Charlotte Olympia</i> cat-face pumps. A heavy fringe, pulled back hair and red lipstick accompanied her outfit. Something about this look says 'ballerina'.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Sarah Hyland</span></b> picked out the boat-neck dress for a charity event on 6th April 2013. The 'Modern Family' actress wore a pair of black <i>Giuseppe Zanotti</i> bow-adorned peep-toes, and had her hair braided to the side.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Cheryl Burke</span></b> of 'Dancing with the Stars' fame wore the classic cream frock with open back to a movie premiere on 22 April 2013. The professional dancer kept her locks sleek and straight and walked in gold metallic pumps.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">McKaley Miller</span></b> wore the exact same dress just a day after Cheryl, to the premiere of her new movie, 'The Iceman'. The young actress tried to give her outfit a more youthful styling with bright coral sandals by <i>Marc by Marc Jacobs</i>, and styled her hair in side-swept curls.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPENaswvUzbP1l02b5HhVxiM9ooYxh5vygvk2Fz_T_XbCRf41ROr9SUq_nxHTIfbUIDB0HUB-j3jIiVrcXjxn9BHGzwT0mWX3D3Lqes1p6KQyq5HE8P8Ca1-wrMbvzoeHwC052Hq_6Hh-p/s1600/wwib1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPENaswvUzbP1l02b5HhVxiM9ooYxh5vygvk2Fz_T_XbCRf41ROr9SUq_nxHTIfbUIDB0HUB-j3jIiVrcXjxn9BHGzwT0mWX3D3Lqes1p6KQyq5HE8P8Ca1-wrMbvzoeHwC052Hq_6Hh-p/s640/wwib1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The 'Marla' dress by Alice + Olivia is currently available for $597</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a classically elegant dress, and I think it's almost impossible to go wrong with it as a red carpet choice. Since the dress is quite similarly styled on all of them, it all comes down to the shoe. My favourite of the four has to be Taylor Swift, I loved the fit of the dress on her, as well as the matching shaded pumps. <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">What are your thoughts?</span></i></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /></div><br /></div><br />

Who Wore Alice + Olivia SS13 Better?

Who Wore It Better? Alice+ Olivia 'Marla' Dress The popularity of Alice + Olivia's Spring 2013 collection is unparalleled. This...

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Who Wore Kymerah Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Kymerah 'Sora' Leather Dress</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Following the frenzy of the hugely popular <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-leather-dress-trend.html">Leather Dress Trend</a>, it was inevitable that a few celebrities would end up wearing the same one. In this case - 4 of them. The 'BLD' in question is a sleek bustier dress with sheer cut-out seams & flaired skirt by US luxury brand <i>Kymerah</i>. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcsNKAG_bRf7domgt4FLDYWZzw_4Dqlktjkoa3AZwLxFBGfRsii1XrUVCYlEzDYj7zma4q6yjhWtHmDMyGWABMk9-yRGX3gh5pz8JcTTtD6DJ2-vZdcZMYTzg8_OHli8EmYjfkNzhREIf/s1600/kymerah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcsNKAG_bRf7domgt4FLDYWZzw_4Dqlktjkoa3AZwLxFBGfRsii1XrUVCYlEzDYj7zma4q6yjhWtHmDMyGWABMk9-yRGX3gh5pz8JcTTtD6DJ2-vZdcZMYTzg8_OHli8EmYjfkNzhREIf/s640/kymerah.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kelly Osbourne </span></b>was the first to debut the leather bustier dress on the red carpet 6 months ago. Kelly gave her look a rock chic edge with long cross pendent, black platform pumps and her signature lilac locks.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Mena Suvari</span></b> gave the dress a breath of elegance on a night out in September. The 'American Pie' actress added a pair of pointy-toe pumps and a multi-hued <i>Fendi</i> bag to her look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Maria Menounos</span></b> picked out the same dress to wear at the MTV awards, just one day after Mena. The TV presenter was alluring in the structured corset fit and flair leather dress, pairing it with nude toned shoes and pin-straight hair.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Paris Hilton</b> channelled her inner 'Madonna' at a fashion event in LA. The heiress styled her <i>Kymerah</i> 'Sora' dress with a collar necklace, fingerless black <i>Karl Lagerfeld </i>gloves, sparkly chain-handle bag and black <i>Louboutin</i> heels.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeOCDjXOKhZ6wxq0C3IPns-glSmUSNX1Xjaa7FmyFbNBcF22QnjE77IrJU6tb2a3VLx6CeQVn_c-xgAdcCbyvOOzBER3ZIakWWJVQRSrenFn1gy7hihEIg4JY1rFe8RIKXDTQPiBh8bgp/s1600/kymerah+leather+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeOCDjXOKhZ6wxq0C3IPns-glSmUSNX1Xjaa7FmyFbNBcF22QnjE77IrJU6tb2a3VLx6CeQVn_c-xgAdcCbyvOOzBER3ZIakWWJVQRSrenFn1gy7hihEIg4JY1rFe8RIKXDTQPiBh8bgp/s640/kymerah+leather+dress.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The uber sexy and chic Kymerah 'Sora' leather bustier dress is now </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">on sale </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">via <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">Shopbop</a>, at the price of $766.50</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Isn't it always curious seeing the same dress look so unique on different celebrities. I think Mena Suvari wore it best, the silhouette perfectly fits her petite frame and her tousled hairstyle and red hot lipstick gave it the edgy-glam styling needed. </span></span></div><br /><div style="font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">What are your thoughts? </span></i></b></span></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></i></b></span></span></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">P.S. My apologies for late posts or comments - the techno gremlins have attacked my internet services.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br />

Who Wore Kymerah Better?

Who Wore It Better? Kymerah 'Sora' Leather Dress Following the frenzy of the hugely popular  Leather Dress Trend , it was inevitable...

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The Leather Dress Trend

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This season, the regular time-honoured 'LBD' has been replaced by the 'BLD' or as we know it - the 'Black Leather Dress'. This massive trend has been building momentum since the Fall/Winter 2012 fashion weeks in February, seen on catwalks from New York to Milan. Easy to style and effortless to wear, the little black leather dress serves as an edgier (and warmer) alternative to your classic LBD, dispensing a glossier, goth chic appeal. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">On The Runway</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAitiktltIFQZcMIkAfMR1S6HVDEDzQYjxEmZ52GnVOiVYD5Z_4TzfLgqiz0UnxSVDOZ5oUk_J3f8rDDJxLXIkzaMCaVXOMt619wa559BwMOsMWstRBkRAeCXTpqQFhCvl5Ty6CJcRjNp/s1600/leatherdresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAitiktltIFQZcMIkAfMR1S6HVDEDzQYjxEmZ52GnVOiVYD5Z_4TzfLgqiz0UnxSVDOZ5oUk_J3f8rDDJxLXIkzaMCaVXOMt619wa559BwMOsMWstRBkRAeCXTpqQFhCvl5Ty6CJcRjNp/s640/leatherdresses.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The misconception that leather dresses have to be skintight and curve-hugging has been dispelled thanks to designers like <i>Valentino</i>, <i>Gianfranco Ferre</i> and <i>Jean Paul Gaultier</i>, who have created more capacious versions. However, if you do prefer the second-skin silhouette, <i>Reem Acra</i>, <i>Pucc</i>i and <i>Sportmax</i> have got you covered, whilst <i>Calvin Klein</i> and <i>Givenchy</i> have opted for a flattering fit-and-flare style.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Celebrity Inspired Leather Looks</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyCNaWtmZv5i7f29kX_FLY4t3LHOn4mf-UKX3mHDzdQJHZzH8zyDXkrE5qVk177j34oTIziYrHCIc_flDieMQwHDWGBP4fLZ73kQiA5yZV0jFUOvW4pftSieYr_lSUZqGDt1X0WlDInvZ/s1600/leatherdress1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyCNaWtmZv5i7f29kX_FLY4t3LHOn4mf-UKX3mHDzdQJHZzH8zyDXkrE5qVk177j34oTIziYrHCIc_flDieMQwHDWGBP4fLZ73kQiA5yZV0jFUOvW4pftSieYr_lSUZqGDt1X0WlDInvZ/s640/leatherdress1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ideal for cold winter nights, the long-sleeved leather mini has been a favourite amongst celebrities, as it provides a sleek, streamlined silhouette and oozes urbane glamour. Paired with ankle boots or strappy sandals, this is the perfect after-dark winter outfit.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0amOz10HCHxicFEJb8Mi8gT-piLDmN24928vbAP8tRlfCGWPz-Td1Ir1_rCfFWMhKoEeUxEEwos3YOXDlcPJlVhAkTbQSH-jVbWBjWkzTjEtWUEICNA3Klu0nIPoZc_fPtmPqYx4HIY-/s1600/leatherdress3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0amOz10HCHxicFEJb8Mi8gT-piLDmN24928vbAP8tRlfCGWPz-Td1Ir1_rCfFWMhKoEeUxEEwos3YOXDlcPJlVhAkTbQSH-jVbWBjWkzTjEtWUEICNA3Klu0nIPoZc_fPtmPqYx4HIY-/s640/leatherdress3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The sleeveless or strapless leather dress is also an alluring choice as seen on Cody Horn, Nicky Hilton and Jessica Alba. Adding a pair of ankle-strap heels and studded accessories enhance the edginess of this look. And don't forget a red-hot lip colour for an extra dose of glamour.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You're not limited with choices when it comes to translating this trend off the runway & into reality. Be it elegant, sporty, sexy or sophisticated, there's a leather dress to suit your style.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1AD_-n0LjtzCFFhzAWPz4OvkMRFS4NzzqWj-5zFrrnghPbZiFQMWN2go09tmupMH9hyphenhyphen2abw2wrGFGlbydqMdk_fjWZiACK-1JCU6ACK45JLPSkQNE9iF2k-meq71wLMBRzDq24AOU0YH/s1600/leatherdress4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1AD_-n0LjtzCFFhzAWPz4OvkMRFS4NzzqWj-5zFrrnghPbZiFQMWN2go09tmupMH9hyphenhyphen2abw2wrGFGlbydqMdk_fjWZiACK-1JCU6ACK45JLPSkQNE9iF2k-meq71wLMBRzDq24AOU0YH/s640/leatherdress4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Lace studio dress with leather peplum frill. $159 by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Zara.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leather bustier dress with flair pleated skirt. $462</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Parker from Blacklabelboutique.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Faux leather skater dress with scalloped cutwork hem. £35 via</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Newlook.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leather look peplum bustier dress. $114 by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">River Island via Asos.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pleather corset dress with studded detail. £119<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> from House of Dereon via Nelly.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Knee-length stretch leather and jersey dress. £180</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Maison Martin Margiela by H&M</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vegan leather dress with embellished neckline. $298</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Free People via revolveclothing.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. L</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eather and jersey pencil dress with pleated wrapped bodice. $263 at</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Asos.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Is this a trend you would try out?</span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>

The Leather Dress Trend

This season, the regular time-honoured 'LBD' has been replaced by the 'BLD' or as we know it - the 'Black Leather Dress...

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The Burgundy Dress Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trendspotting</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Burgundy Dresses</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Burgundy or bordeaux, wine red or rust, merlot or maroon, oxblood or firebrick - there are countless variations on this rich deep red shade that has cast a captivating spell on the fashion world. What began on the Fall 2012 runways of top designers Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Alexander Wang and Gucci has trickled over into Hollywood and chain stores around the rest of the world. So fasten your seat belts, this red hot trend is raging ahead, with no signs of slowing down.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Runway Inspiration</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Sxla_JEr1zbZfOvKwOUiKoHplPDcJQjXmAtT6o4K_jLrhCweqnEl0Vj-sPrZVNJlilh8sVsyOsEQyNx30QWZfOXNp38L4B4yxhCpzp4keRlD-A3lcQxNbkDO7Y_CGytYUh4VTzc3fGQw/s1600/burgundy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Sxla_JEr1zbZfOvKwOUiKoHplPDcJQjXmAtT6o4K_jLrhCweqnEl0Vj-sPrZVNJlilh8sVsyOsEQyNx30QWZfOXNp38L4B4yxhCpzp4keRlD-A3lcQxNbkDO7Y_CGytYUh4VTzc3fGQw/s640/burgundy1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With so many unique takes on the burgundy dress, there is a style to fit any taste. Haider Akermann showed off chunky wrapped knits, L'Wren Scott brought in the element of velvet deluxe and Isabel Marant kept it cowgirl. Minimilism and oversized was seen at Chloe & Roksanda Ilincic, while Nanette Lepore and Nina Ricci feminized the look with ruffles & lace.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0p971T8GrpGdKyh6l3A-gFmbPgPVO3-G1LcJ5_H2EFtWwDVvM3EIXDoO7zEpEjEW2ujvdRvotqvRl9XErbsQwlczTREudn8HC4DGEf1HqHToPSt8PImEAuWr0bAQmn2WTPCAFSZhToWH0/s1600/burgundy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0p971T8GrpGdKyh6l3A-gFmbPgPVO3-G1LcJ5_H2EFtWwDVvM3EIXDoO7zEpEjEW2ujvdRvotqvRl9XErbsQwlczTREudn8HC4DGEf1HqHToPSt8PImEAuWr0bAQmn2WTPCAFSZhToWH0/s640/burgundy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Diane von Furstenburg added her signature wrapped effect to the trend, Herve Leger and Bottega Veneta went strong shouldered and leather bound. Simplicity reigned at Alexander Wang and Christian Siriano, and DKNY focused on cozy textures. Peter Som played the peplum card, Gucci brought in the glamour, while Versus & J Mendel stayed youthful & sexy.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Celebrity Burgundy Style</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhnc6MLHVVeipqJ04QjKAJStskHyj0HEzN0NNIN8kuG68_J71F2gGCF6KoehEUJDb9WqdnpX48TDfZtZOLHbkUGDFyrrN2hSz1GzeJw5zf2y2aJfWLpgCpSyp_r9F8XguJzHCMzehz-0z/s1600/burgundy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhnc6MLHVVeipqJ04QjKAJStskHyj0HEzN0NNIN8kuG68_J71F2gGCF6KoehEUJDb9WqdnpX48TDfZtZOLHbkUGDFyrrN2hSz1GzeJw5zf2y2aJfWLpgCpSyp_r9F8XguJzHCMzehz-0z/s640/burgundy3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emmy Rossum</b> wears a simply sweet street style version of the maroon dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Malin Akerman</b> added structure in an <i>Alexx Jae and Milk</i> dress, with black <i>Prada </i>heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emily Blunt</b> contoured the look in a fitted <i>Roland Mouret</i> 'Galaxy' dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emmanuelle Chriqui</b> interpreted the burgundy trend with a chic leather dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Krysten Ritter</b> warms it up in a <i>Robert Rodriguez</i> coat dress with wide black belt.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZhIpTCmt3Q0BrPvzBrXYatIesKRkeMesVcZqYriG6KNfPKc_5uhRlOzPqFy6lZKB0Oh89mJ71-doZ_Pkjn4epTx1N3duhfNn0Dr8O7tUi7aDdk0WVxqCuJ9IWnk4D_4PCixPuYfg4fo3/s1600/burgundy4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZhIpTCmt3Q0BrPvzBrXYatIesKRkeMesVcZqYriG6KNfPKc_5uhRlOzPqFy6lZKB0Oh89mJ71-doZ_Pkjn4epTx1N3duhfNn0Dr8O7tUi7aDdk0WVxqCuJ9IWnk4D_4PCixPuYfg4fo3/s640/burgundy4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emma Watson</b> tried on an edgier aubergine <i>Cushnie Et Ochs</i> cut-out dress.</span><br /><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Olga Kurylenko</b> kept it ladylike in a <i>Nina Ricci</i> burgundy lace dress.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Blake Lively</b> glimmers in a sequined merlot G<i>ucci</i> dress.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Alexa Chung</b> adds her spin to the trend in a leather <i>Versus</i> skirt with knitted polo neck top.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Diane Kruger</b> opted for a strappy lace-up <i>Versus </i>tennis dress with pleated skirt.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elettra Wiedemann</b> adds some colourfully fun styling to her wine draped <i>Rachel Roy</i> dress.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbKPAgNa7nKN8PpBmdQzQfHmHWvgcE5nEw0SFMciwwZBeiVbV3wp5AB5umIb_PHcUgUyjDxMlyp-Kvelij-u5l1UxtjJ3m45nMQgAoDJNORVDaGuW3O1OTvISwngh11ZVbpma7MRrN8HU/s1600/burgundy5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbKPAgNa7nKN8PpBmdQzQfHmHWvgcE5nEw0SFMciwwZBeiVbV3wp5AB5umIb_PHcUgUyjDxMlyp-Kvelij-u5l1UxtjJ3m45nMQgAoDJNORVDaGuW3O1OTvISwngh11ZVbpma7MRrN8HU/s640/burgundy5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A colour that looks good on anyone, there are so many affordable and engaging options out now in stores, which makes this trend an easily accessible one.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Fitted dress with pleated detailing and asymmetrical neckline. $59 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Dorothy Perkins</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Sangria shaded skater lace dress with box pleats and mid-length sleeves. $84.43 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Asos</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Te Amo cut-out peplum dress with collar £24.99 from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Newlook.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The ideal holiday party harness embellished dress £56 from</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Houseoffraser.co.uk</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Short sleeved maroon dress with beaded collar by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">H&M</span> £29.99</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Get Blake Lively's look with this bordeaux sequin peplum dress $130 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Topshop US</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. A more classic style puff sleeve sheath dress $79.90 by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Zara</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. A v</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">intage inspired frock with pretty frilled lace sleeves. £30 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Awear.com</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Have you found your perfect little burgundy dress yet?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><br />

The Burgundy Dress Trend

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Who Wore Roland Mouret Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Roland Mouret Galaxy Dress</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Roland Mouret's 'Galaxy' dress is much more than your basic Little Black Dress - it's an iconic piece in recent fashion history. Originally debuted in Fall 2005, the hourglass-enhancing knee-length sheath was the object of every fashionista's affection, being sold out around the world. After a six-year hiatus, the Galaxy made a triumphant return in 2011, and since it's inception in 2005, it has become a firm red carpet favourite amongst celebrities. Most recently, Halle Berry wore the famous frock, which inspired this version of 'Who Wore It Better'.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqQrE8O_XV0cjG6h1Cc6pI5LfLt5P1XYIGZnlHupblyNXLm1Af_5QpzDD79KWgblJoPy0Gko3RjXDfHjJTG1aKl0kNAwQRuYLxa37QYmeCVdzWEFMHvlyZn20QpSajKdj9JnbGCFuH7Vk/s1600/mouret2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqQrE8O_XV0cjG6h1Cc6pI5LfLt5P1XYIGZnlHupblyNXLm1Af_5QpzDD79KWgblJoPy0Gko3RjXDfHjJTG1aKl0kNAwQRuYLxa37QYmeCVdzWEFMHvlyZn20QpSajKdj9JnbGCFuH7Vk/s640/mouret2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This past weekend, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Halle Berry</span></b> brought the Galaxy dress back onto the 2012 style scene at an event in Beverly Hills. The 46-year-old dame kept her look polished with a pair of <i>Jimmy Choo</i> pointy-toe 'Anouk' pumps.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Miranda Kerr</span></b> pulled her original 2005 Galaxy dress out of the archives for a trip to the Tribeca Film Festival in April last year. The stunning Aussie model added a pop of hot pink with suede <i>Christian Louboutin</i> pumps, and carried a <i>Lanvin </i>bag.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Estonian supermodel <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Carmen Kass</span></b> wore a much shorter version of the chic pleated sleeve frock during Milan Fashion Week in September 2009. She paired her sexy look with chunky black leather sandals.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhVT9GCSsp6NbPosHgbB7Ip_iPPrant3Cfx4xdpf6UUJQpmjodFpICID58F1VSkDmyEB_C8nkKeFfWZT2SQq2yPmNnoVXHv3LM7CZby-I1jFglGGm6XSYJUPDzKWF_t0eHJ_d80YXeJ3M/s1600/mouret2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhVT9GCSsp6NbPosHgbB7Ip_iPPrant3Cfx4xdpf6UUJQpmjodFpICID58F1VSkDmyEB_C8nkKeFfWZT2SQq2yPmNnoVXHv3LM7CZby-I1jFglGGm6XSYJUPDzKWF_t0eHJ_d80YXeJ3M/s640/mouret2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Back in 2006, Burlesque queen <b style="color: #c27ba0;">Dita von Teese </b>added her retro style to the little black dress with 40's curls, cherry red lips and nails and plain black pumps.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Victoria Beckham</span></b> was photographed in the Galaxy dress on numerous occasions, but the one that stands out is her appearance at a media awards event in London in December 2005. Victoria accompanied her look with nude and black pumps.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And finally, the first person to start the <i>Roland Mouret</i> 'Galaxy' dress trend was the lovely <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Cameron Diaz</span></b> back in September 2005. The blonde actress made a statement by pairing it with vivid blue ankle tie-up sandals by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>. She also carried a <i>Bottega Veneta</i> clutch.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoAMd7W1L1qjy1TjzZ_yS7vQlrhOccBAixk94NyLkueJJcX2zlblIRzjQr3rMRmUastBDkJTr-gjy9ZBDODGu8A5Rgj0sFVUVnBS59qPvxRYFKw2BKKBmdDiZqrKup5lzKammiDwuvUNq/s1600/mouret3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoAMd7W1L1qjy1TjzZ_yS7vQlrhOccBAixk94NyLkueJJcX2zlblIRzjQr3rMRmUastBDkJTr-gjy9ZBDODGu8A5Rgj0sFVUVnBS59qPvxRYFKw2BKKBmdDiZqrKup5lzKammiDwuvUNq/s640/mouret3.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dress was originally shown on the Roland Mouret Fall 2005 runway by model Erin Wasson. The Galaxy dress gained fame for its powermesh bodice that claims to sculpt any shape from size 6 to 16. Made from wool and stretch felt with a square neck and drape cap-sleeves, the Galaxy dress retails at £1450 or $2322 via rolandmouret.com</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Who wore it better? Here is a recap to help you decide.</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaeoHOs3Mlxx-6_JM1dryj2ZJYfHifK0ZwAS64F5HzLi-KQsWi13W3TRWkbYPyHlVj0ohBQeMAKjM8vXkYI5kNuLU54NgoxoBYwomWNrs1yqrpazO5DIiK8TyaWDAgCXMLeG32b5RWEH3/s1600/mouret4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaeoHOs3Mlxx-6_JM1dryj2ZJYfHifK0ZwAS64F5HzLi-KQsWi13W3TRWkbYPyHlVj0ohBQeMAKjM8vXkYI5kNuLU54NgoxoBYwomWNrs1yqrpazO5DIiK8TyaWDAgCXMLeG32b5RWEH3/s640/mouret4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Isn't it amazing that the Galaxy LBD hasn't lost it's chic appeal over the course of 7 years. I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> think the dress fits the best on Miranda Kerr and Dita von Teese but the prize for best heels goes to Cameron Diaz in those stunning blue Jimmy Choo's. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What are your thoughts?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>

Who Wore Roland Mouret Better?

Who Wore It Better? Roland Mouret Galaxy Dress Roland Mouret's 'Galaxy' dress is much more than your basic Little Black Dress - ...

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Who Wore Dolce & Gabbana Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Dolce & Gabbana Dress</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Fall 2012-2013</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's not often when we get to see the same designer dress being worn out in spectacular style during the same month, but we're in for a treat this September. Actresses Selena Gomez and Michelle Hicks may have 19 years between them, but both ladies compete </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">equivalently well i</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">n this <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> Fall 2012/2013 dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeb2u2cIYSdtzFM5PPipbIoytZZD3B5gcqVpY6VGBNqi9D5Ql7USIx5s_OcT2rfu1-mFtcivInIyGD2Ut7c8N63e-3oiUEQXoMULeo7bX8FTeLzCvR1zASMlC1R1mL9z_-6CDwqYui2o1t/s1600/whoreworeitbetter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeb2u2cIYSdtzFM5PPipbIoytZZD3B5gcqVpY6VGBNqi9D5Ql7USIx5s_OcT2rfu1-mFtcivInIyGD2Ut7c8N63e-3oiUEQXoMULeo7bX8FTeLzCvR1zASMlC1R1mL9z_-6CDwqYui2o1t/s640/whoreworeitbetter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Former model and TV actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Michele Hicks</span></b> wore the black lace pencil dress with elaborate gold curlicue embroidery to the Metropolitan Opera Opening event, held in New York last night, 25th September. The 39-year-old brunette paired the slim-fitting dress with an <i>Alexander McQueen</i> knucklebox clutch and metallic gold T-bar pumps. Michele had her hair pulled up in a voluminous bun and wore ruby red rouge.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>'Springbreakers'</i> star <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Selena Gomez</span></b> stunned in the same scallop-hemmed, long-sleeved lace dress earlier this month, at the Venice Film Festival on 5 September 2012. The 20-year-old actress wore her hair in a loose upstyle with natural make-up and put on a pair of strappy<i> Jimmy Choo</i> 'Lance' heels with double ankle-buckle. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for 'Who Wore It Better', the romantic baroque frock proves to be age-appropriate and elegant on both ladies. I think Selena's skin tone and styling works better with the dress, but I do like Michele's McQueen clutch. <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">What are your thoughts?</span></b></i></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />

Who Wore Dolce & Gabbana Better?

Who Wore It Better? Dolce & Gabbana Dress Fall 2012-2013 It's not often when we get to see the same designer dress being worn out in...

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Who Wore Georges Chakra Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Georges Chakra Spring 2012 Dress</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On this fashionably Blue Monday we have a battle between two stunning singers-turned-talent-show-judges. We just saw Jennifer Lopez steam up Las Vegas in a fitted blue dress from Lebanese designer <i>Georges Chakra's</i> Edition Spring 2012 line. However just days before, songstress Nicole Scherzinger wore the same dress in a promotional shot for her new role as judge on 'The X-Factor UK'. Which of these dazzling divas wears this cobalt blue dress best?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZ0zCxa4miFh3cwj3NcDpXO6RIUcWrM0xnDi09qdKW2fHxaQ2bD4IFb_w9ewodC4G7aKRQOgQAtK2LwVn5fhAxlNf7NIoRwfIfpaK6PVeeMrfpK6bjDrdwIBuveg2XrS9W8TweRIDw_-I/s1600/wwib.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZ0zCxa4miFh3cwj3NcDpXO6RIUcWrM0xnDi09qdKW2fHxaQ2bD4IFb_w9ewodC4G7aKRQOgQAtK2LwVn5fhAxlNf7NIoRwfIfpaK6PVeeMrfpK6bjDrdwIBuveg2XrS9W8TweRIDw_-I/s640/wwib.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jennifer Lopez</span></b> gained publicity for her world tour at Pure Nightclub, Caeser's Palace in Las Vegas on 19 August 2012. The Latina beauty wore this electric blue strapless crepe mini dress with snakeskin peep toe heels by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>. She carried a matching clutch bag and kept her hair in a wavy half-upstyle.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Nicole Scherzinger</span></b> showed off her svelte figure in the <i>Edition by Georges Chakra</i> dress on a poster promoting the new season of The UK's X Factor TV series. The dress features rows of horizontal white stripes on the bodice and on the back of the skirt. Nicole put on a pair of nude satin ankle strap platform pumps by <i>Giuseppe Zanotti</i>. She styled her hair slick and straight.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The model wears the cobalt blue figure-hugging dress with strappy colour blocked heels and a selection of well-coordinated blue and white bangles.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for 'Who Wore It Better', both singing sirens allured in the foxy blue dress, but my favourite pick is the <i>Chakra</i> model, I loved the styling of the pink heeled sandals and matching striped arm candy. What are your thoughts?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Who Wore Georges Chakra Better?

Who Wore It Better? Georges Chakra Spring 2012 Dress On this fashionably Blue Monday we have a battle between two stunning singers-turned-ta...

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Who Wore It Better - The Dianna Agron Edition

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dianna Agron is best known for her portrayal as 'Quinn Fabray' on the popular TV series 'Glee', however, she is quickly gaining fame as a fashion icon in Young Hollywood too. The 26 year old actress faces off in three different looks on this edition of 'Who Wore It Better'. She picks out lovely feminine frocks that either inspires the style of other starlets or which just happen to be carbon copy coincidence. You decide...</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Round One - Stella McCartney</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51s-Y9NPvkuYhsDq3wTbzRzv-hoP47ANPesruQDqLHm_Wk0my_PhT3dV8s5E_IksJEuMEGjWv2liFW-7iUQUgEZMQU6wnvpbFk36G0JgXGZ0J_T2g3sKK1gCV14yh9lM_03XrzmlRYhyv/s1600/dianna1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51s-Y9NPvkuYhsDq3wTbzRzv-hoP47ANPesruQDqLHm_Wk0my_PhT3dV8s5E_IksJEuMEGjWv2liFW-7iUQUgEZMQU6wnvpbFk36G0JgXGZ0J_T2g3sKK1gCV14yh9lM_03XrzmlRYhyv/s640/dianna1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dianna</span></b> was the first to wear this elegant black velour-front peplum dress by <i>Stella McCartney</i> back in August 2011. The dress is an impeccable fit on Dianna, this look seems to be made for her. She styled it with cropped waves, <i>YSL</i> Tribtoo pumps and red lipstick.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next is It-Girl <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Miroslava Duma,</span></b> who wore the chic fitted dress to a Glamour Event, along with sleek straight hair, a <i>Bottega Veneta</i> clutch bag & nude <i>Christian Louboutin</i> 'Pigalle' pumps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kim Kardashian</span></b> was spotted out in NYC in the same dress almost a year later than Dianna. Kim added gold cuffs and a trendy pair of <i>Christian Louboutin</i> 'Bis Un Bout' PVC and patent pumps. When compared to the other two, this dress doesn't seem the best silhouette for her.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">The Verdict:</span></b> It's a difficult choice between Miroslava and Dianna, as they both looked exceptional in this Stella McCartney dress, but my vote goes to Dianna, it's just the perfect fit.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Round Two - Alice + Olivia</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0uD-a-0liF6rPIwvq_M_YYuMPJOiHlSkJts5rVgibRAAvucbN9FWbJsk7gsOxGWg2W3FrRZKukg_Ojzs4n-IGufhT6VqatjqbFzZ94gTd7u9fOOuxdkg5aCjaOahOcnYZMUoKWUHCTyi/s1600/dianna2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0uD-a-0liF6rPIwvq_M_YYuMPJOiHlSkJts5rVgibRAAvucbN9FWbJsk7gsOxGWg2W3FrRZKukg_Ojzs4n-IGufhT6VqatjqbFzZ94gTd7u9fOOuxdkg5aCjaOahOcnYZMUoKWUHCTyi/s640/dianna2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dianna</span></b> was the first to wear this <i>Alice + Olivia</i> golden sunflower print dress with box-pleat skirt in April this year, while in New York City. She kept warm with a woolen coat and stepped out in navy blue 'Cosmic' pumps by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We recently saw <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Holland Roden</span></b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">wear the exact same dress </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">at the last month's Teen Choice Awards (July 2012). The <i>Teen Wolf</i> actress looked pretty, pairing her version with a skinny metallic belt, gold <i>Lauren Merkin</i> clutch and nude 'Pigalle' pumps by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just a week later, jazz singer and actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Renee Olstead</span></b> wore the sunflower dress to a Nylon event in LA. Renee picked a pair of <i>Fendi</i> platform pumps to complete her look, and an animal print bandana scarf that leaves much to be desired.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">The Verdict:</span></b> Holland Roden wins this round hands down, her styling was complimentary to the dress and she somehow gave it girlier appeal.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Round Three - Tracy Reese for Anthropologie</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9DcpinX3oGsbP_zxHA72Fs9EWTegVPVTAhkEzp3tJFZfsWc9G3WUoiyZzINDKGSJcnIV4VSfjRLM9x7TufRx7UoRYjtYd5__qFZzSVMAr7-V3UCDNpYR75EGcLaU5zn0vZcEarmze35x/s1600/dianna4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9DcpinX3oGsbP_zxHA72Fs9EWTegVPVTAhkEzp3tJFZfsWc9G3WUoiyZzINDKGSJcnIV4VSfjRLM9x7TufRx7UoRYjtYd5__qFZzSVMAr7-V3UCDNpYR75EGcLaU5zn0vZcEarmze35x/s640/dianna4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dianna </span></b>was eye-catching in a <i>Tracy Reese for Anthropologie</i> 'Impressionist' dress, which she wore in June 2012. The pretty silk-linen digital print dress was paired with a black and silver belt, <i>Coach</i> legacy leather bag, glittery <i>Miu Miu</i> heels and snazzy turquoise sunnies.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Talk about Déja vu - just one day before Dianna wore the dress, Disney actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Caroline Sunshine</span></b> wore it to the LA Film Festival on 18 June 2012. The 'Shake It Up' star carried a bright pink clutch to match her pink dip-dyed hair and walked in nude pointy toe heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oprah's right-hand <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Gayle King</span></b> picked out this seemingly youthful dress with grassy print hemline for a CBS event last month on 29 July. She invigorated her look with lime green <i>Manolo Blahnik</i> sandals. I find this look too young on her.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">The Verdict:</span></b> I'm really not taking sides, but I have to give this final round to Dianna, she took an edgy risk with the accessories and it paid off. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I would love to hear your thoughts on each look. If you'd like, in the comment box, type in Round 1 to 3 and next to it, let me know who you think wore each dress best.</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Who Wore It Better - The Dianna Agron Edition

Dianna Agron is best known for her portrayal as 'Quinn Fabray' on the popular TV series 'Glee', however, she is quickly gain...

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Who Wore Roland Mouret Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Roland Mouret Spring 2012 <i>Herbert</i> Dress</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">French designer Roland Mouret is well known for his curve-hugging dresses with impeccable pencil skirts that flatter the female form. It's no wonder that five different celebrities picked out the exact same dress from his Spring 2012 collection. The colour-block dress features an ivory crepe wool off-the-shoulder top with folded neckline and nude grosgrain straps, a black tie-up belt and red plissé pencil skirt.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zWEXvQVqqK1368JwRE0CokfXCxmSe4bN4Jz4oTOsVL2t1jYoeRqDbezEH6-cU6jXsqlyVOmc6s06-kRdc6GkFA2rM9YmcgfhbTDRv_HQd9w7tG5JMXC4gFtCPzptXn4P52kepLsDWkZs/s1600/whoworeitbetter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zWEXvQVqqK1368JwRE0CokfXCxmSe4bN4Jz4oTOsVL2t1jYoeRqDbezEH6-cU6jXsqlyVOmc6s06-kRdc6GkFA2rM9YmcgfhbTDRv_HQd9w7tG5JMXC4gFtCPzptXn4P52kepLsDWkZs/s640/whoworeitbetter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. The first to put on the dress was <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Amy Adams</span></b> back in November 2011. The red-haired actress looked graceful with side swept hair, opting to tie the belt to the back. She added the illusion of length with nude <i>Jimmy Choo</i> 'Anouk' pumps, which also complimented the straps.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Lifetime host <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Amanda de Cadenet</span></b> wore the 'Herbert' dress in April 2012 for an <i>InStyle</i> event. Changing it up a bit, Amanda's dress had black shoulder straps. She stepped out in a pair of three bow-strapped 'Miss Butterfly' sandals by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>. I don't think this dress was the right fit for her.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Canadian actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Sarah Gadon</span></b> wore the fitted frock for the 'Cosmopolis' photocall in Cannes during May of this year. The petite actress kept it simple with black peep-toe sandals, messy waves and a gold cuff. The dress is slightly looser on her.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. 58-year-old actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Christie Brinkley </span></b>proved that she looks just as good as any 25-year-old in the shapely dress. She chose this look for the Broadway Beacon Awards held in early June 2012. Seventies style hair and bold orange sandals complete her outfit.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Finally, the Mouret dress had another showing at the movie premiere of 'Ted' last month. Model <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rhea Durham</span></b> (the wife of Mark Wahlberg) looked stunning in the color-block frock, she dressed it up with a black clutch and satin and lace slingbacks by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iutcNGqQmQfaVtZQdpBAHreppJYXWxXctfpHS4XM4DbKDe3PgVAPPRa5n-R6X0oSzXzW9uE7BWz-bUZocleaiVzdvGDumf88k_unTr0037bxQIDqnvGY6tmGRZGBkXlEMXUs-YvIIALo/s1600/roland+mouret.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iutcNGqQmQfaVtZQdpBAHreppJYXWxXctfpHS4XM4DbKDe3PgVAPPRa5n-R6X0oSzXzW9uE7BWz-bUZocleaiVzdvGDumf88k_unTr0037bxQIDqnvGY6tmGRZGBkXlEMXUs-YvIIALo/s1600/roland+mouret.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Polish beauty <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jac Jagaciak</span></b> modeled the popular dress for Roland Mouret's Spring 2012 show. It was paired with chunky wooden platform sandals on the runway.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for Who Who It Better...I am wavering between the elegant Amy Adams and lovely Rhea Durham. Amy's choice of nude heel was spot on and Rhea gave it that glamourous model touch. What are your thoughts? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Who Wore Roland Mouret Better?

Who Wore It Better? Roland Mouret Spring 2012 Herbert Dress French designer Roland Mouret is well known for his curve-hugging dresses with ...

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Who Wore Roksanda Ilincic Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Roksanda Ilincic 'Izumi' Dress</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We don't usually see the same dress worn in the same week, let alone two days apart. However, both actress Marisa Tomei and Princess Beatrice of York were spotted in the same frock by Roksanda Ilincic last week. The blush tone 'Izumi' dress features a rounded neckline, double pleats on the bodice and long-sleeves that lead into a sapphire frilled cuffs. It's possible that somewhere Marisa's stylist is cringing, or perhaps Beatrice is a new trendsetter...either way, it was a good publicity week for the Serbian-English designer.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD9NltQylTHO_FQ4I7naeMjfFqEU-49So6jJEzp_k4WbIu5YO17CZ4jyrhtCCQfuO9jtvtCvPrhPS1ktZsq4mbFXJVi1oEaCuZoX4bXREox-aqSTdOWYCmZhAxiakHJKxI6MQ-LWfqzXs/s1600/roksanda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD9NltQylTHO_FQ4I7naeMjfFqEU-49So6jJEzp_k4WbIu5YO17CZ4jyrhtCCQfuO9jtvtCvPrhPS1ktZsq4mbFXJVi1oEaCuZoX4bXREox-aqSTdOWYCmZhAxiakHJKxI6MQ-LWfqzXs/s640/roksanda.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Marisa Tomei</span></b> wore the ivory crepe wool dress on 29th June during Paris Menswear Fashion Week 2012. The brunette actress paired her look with a nude clutch bag and snazzy <i>Aperlai</i> colourblock heels in varying shades of blue. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Middle:</b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Princess Beatrice</span></b> was the first to take the dress for an outing to the 'Britain Creates 2012' Fashion & Art Gala in London on 27th June. The young royal looked sophisticated in the Izumi knee-length dress, accompanying it with a glittered gold clutch by <i>Anya Hindmarch</i> and a pair of digitally printed blue pumps by <i>Nicholas Kirkwood</i>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right: </b>The dress as presented for Roksanda Ilincic's Pre-Fall 2012 collection, styled with a pair of bright red ankle-strap heels.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrB21Ftw0y4ns-OYtudzdi5yST66QkOSB_qXqPV8kwr-eda9lz8UQZWtrAiJk0cITFQuJO8rQye8iL9DoUlJ69pOgPKkSTrpQsER_6jZYb_uzQaBCNxhoZyNaFmegUv3AYjhaRvN9M7G9/s1600/roksanda1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrB21Ftw0y4ns-OYtudzdi5yST66QkOSB_qXqPV8kwr-eda9lz8UQZWtrAiJk0cITFQuJO8rQye8iL9DoUlJ69pOgPKkSTrpQsER_6jZYb_uzQaBCNxhoZyNaFmegUv3AYjhaRvN9M7G9/s640/roksanda1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <i>Roksanda Ilincic</i> 'Izumi' dress retails at Farfetch.com for $1216.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Princess Beatrice's pair of <i>Nicholas Kirkwood</i> Digitex Print pumps can be bought at Boutique1.com for $285</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Aperlai </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mixed Media Colourblock sandal that Marisa wears has been reduced on Saks Fifth Avenue for a price of $484.57</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is no doubt that both ladies wear this dress with grace and elegance, so it all comes down to styling and shoes. I like the pop of red as seen in the original model's look. If I <i>had</i> to choose between the two, I'd pick Marisa's look, because I preferred her hair up, and for those eye-catching <i>Aperlai</i> platform sandals. Having a dress this simple, those heels provide the perfect point of interest and vivacity. What are your thoughts?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Who Wore Roksanda Ilincic Better?

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Which Snow White Star Wore It Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Mulberry Resort 2012 'Neely' Dress</b></span><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two 'Snow White' stars spotted in one Mulberry dress...but who is the fairest of them all? Lily Collins and Kristen Stewart have both recently acted as the fairytale character 'Snow White', in two very different adaptions of the legendary story. Lily stars as Snow White in the lighthearted and cutely romantic 'Mirror Mirror', while Kristen plays the lead in the slightly darker version, 'Snow White and the Huntsmen', due for release in June.</span><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The fair maidens now face off in the same hazy blue <i>Mulberry </i>'Neely' dress, which is from the label's Resort 2012 collection.</span><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDjZWXRSIsRZhB9TVbGhCLhWtqinHsPoF9OIvDpxAzMEeZxsHlRVshRJKqBHTWXK4UXu_WLDIcbippG9LByNSVEK2c0hALytYPlzopSpXtAfO6Ws47tQ7es3NT7TOzR1g5SBrvOox6_0D/s1600/mulberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDjZWXRSIsRZhB9TVbGhCLhWtqinHsPoF9OIvDpxAzMEeZxsHlRVshRJKqBHTWXK4UXu_WLDIcbippG9LByNSVEK2c0hALytYPlzopSpXtAfO6Ws47tQ7es3NT7TOzR1g5SBrvOox6_0D/s640/mulberry.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lily Collins</span></b> showed off a more feminine side to the blue watercolour print dress, at the Coachella Music Festival held last weekend (15 April 2012). Lily went for a more casual look, pairing her dress with beige <i>Mulberry</i> bow-stiched ballerina pumps and a black 'Lily' tassel bag, also from the British brand.</span></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kristen Stewart</span></b> was the first to wear the 'Neely' dress, back in September 2011 at London Fashion Week. The raven-haired actress accented her waist with the belt from the original look, which also lifts up the hemline. Kristen added her usual edge with a pair of black buckle ankle boots, courtesy of Mulberry. Both ladies wore their hair down similarly.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dutch model <b style="color: #c27ba0;">Patricia van der Vliet </b>is pictured in the dress for the Mulberry Resort 2012 presentation. She is styled with a black Mulberry Alexa </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">oversized satchel</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, printed ankle-strap wedges and black pull-up socks.</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for who wore it better, it's difficult choice...and I'm not trying to get out of picking a side, but I actually prefer this dress as it was shown originally on the model. I liked the quirky appeal of the socks and sandals and the striking buckle bag. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Mulberry 'Neely' dress costs £550 / $865 and can be purchased from mulberry.com</span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Who do you think wore it better, and more importantly...which actress do you prefer as 'Snow White'?</b></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRE1VPAyvWc94GXGnnamet0YK3w3M1PJtwZLuJpcnkqTOgpDcjQ0GT4lXs6DPd35jIxVAKQxURp3PYT_cgOmcF90OpxYHYQ-HmwXTZX2V_xP4roo68XBvaW8bG902mqy4axP9ir8OpncUH/s1600/snow+white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRE1VPAyvWc94GXGnnamet0YK3w3M1PJtwZLuJpcnkqTOgpDcjQ0GT4lXs6DPd35jIxVAKQxURp3PYT_cgOmcF90OpxYHYQ-HmwXTZX2V_xP4roo68XBvaW8bG902mqy4axP9ir8OpncUH/s640/snow+white.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Pictures found via Google images.</i></span></div><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div>

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The Yellow Dress Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trend of the Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Yellow Dresses</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bright yellow dresses are an emerging trend that have been spreading sunshine all over the Spring/Summer 2012 runways. From New York to Milan Fashion Week, varying shades of yellow have been a favourite with designers.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTELOqU6Du9bfOFgwAWZjsZyY-NFZxhP3j9aWDPX7nSRNPVWxdEhtP_qENVWR4f76AShpagcOOCYLp5aAwXVaUyHJ9b4C4VhF_vFM-dDYr5tnTfRy5jNIKDzoi1hnk5BTsxQagiXFesFxd/s1600/yellow3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTELOqU6Du9bfOFgwAWZjsZyY-NFZxhP3j9aWDPX7nSRNPVWxdEhtP_qENVWR4f76AShpagcOOCYLp5aAwXVaUyHJ9b4C4VhF_vFM-dDYr5tnTfRy5jNIKDzoi1hnk5BTsxQagiXFesFxd/s640/yellow3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yellow is no longer just a daytime-summer-sundress type of colour. It has streamed over into formal wear, with elegant floor-length gowns in silky, flowing fabrics and sparkly embellishments. Yellow is a colour that suits most skin tones and hair colours, the trick is to find the right shade for you. Brighter yellows looked striking against darker skin tones and on brunettes. Soft, buttery shades flatter paler skins and blondes. If you're not keen on a fluorescent tint, try out a subtle lemonade shade.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Celebrities that Started the Yellow Trend </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yellow made a vibrant splash on the red carpet this past week. It's rare that we get to see starlets wear yellow evening gowns, but this year, it seems to be<i> the</i> Awards Season colour. You may recall seeing some of these looks.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zbi7K6VtXYeWSOJXqTSgSAG3bzQsHhmwgAtC6fvNp5ZtMoE08Rm6ZvJYCDGmDux-mUjLVj1F5m5Rh8FgF18uNRZkm-ZLbwLZ7KpztfO1knhP2XH3d9B6l4x9jYMzcv6s_UBdMbbqZPtX/s1600/yellow1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zbi7K6VtXYeWSOJXqTSgSAG3bzQsHhmwgAtC6fvNp5ZtMoE08Rm6ZvJYCDGmDux-mUjLVj1F5m5Rh8FgF18uNRZkm-ZLbwLZ7KpztfO1knhP2XH3d9B6l4x9jYMzcv6s_UBdMbbqZPtX/s640/yellow1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Julia Kurbatova</b> in a lemon one shouldered gown with hip flounce at the Golden Globes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Charlize Theron</b> looked graceful in a floral embroidered <i>Stella McCartney</i> ensemble.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Maria Menounos </b>shimmers in a mustard yellow sequined <i>Blumarine</i> column gown.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Olsen</b> wore an intricately beaded <i>Emilio Pucci</i> mini at the People's Choice Awards.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mireille Enos</b> in a vivid yellow beaded gown by <i>Naeem Khan</i> at the Golden Globe Awards.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpwTUV6hg_BYVfjqjF9Z7HDYoLeaXhQgEtClPxWEkIFJ8hL5UK2va-zbTr3NbMb0ibbEOnkZDHU1tQxSuIl3w0nnOHCTAQtRsLmXlLuhtDIpuK2G-kK53oDCC3mvP5FjQVPbmU30YPalH/s1600/yellow2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpwTUV6hg_BYVfjqjF9Z7HDYoLeaXhQgEtClPxWEkIFJ8hL5UK2va-zbTr3NbMb0ibbEOnkZDHU1tQxSuIl3w0nnOHCTAQtRsLmXlLuhtDIpuK2G-kK53oDCC3mvP5FjQVPbmU30YPalH/s640/yellow2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Minka Kelly </b>looked beautiful in a neon yellow <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> dress.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Yvonne Strahovski</b> chose a simple silk chiffon daffodil gown by <i>Jenni Kayne</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Camilla Belle</b> stunned in a layered silk organza primrose yellow gown by <i>Carolina Herrera</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Paula Patton </b>at the Golden Globes in a sunflower strapless <i>Monique Lhuillier </i>gown. </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hop on board the yellow submarine, with these affordable and adorable dresses.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RTZ0MUmbJj_f-6E7va97wB4PFltQteA57MRbxoVEfubS9RpRqWuTJioKh5wCNcGMLPsAzxlqeM29ADCuCna-lnDMiXDmOIs_Ulz4qKt5XHXrMvrDJ-PAl3efRj4FaoYm_x7ImqV_jSEf/s1600/yellow4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RTZ0MUmbJj_f-6E7va97wB4PFltQteA57MRbxoVEfubS9RpRqWuTJioKh5wCNcGMLPsAzxlqeM29ADCuCna-lnDMiXDmOIs_Ulz4qKt5XHXrMvrDJ-PAl3efRj4FaoYm_x7ImqV_jSEf/s640/yellow4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you For or Against the yellow dress trend?</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div></div></div>

The Yellow Dress Trend

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Who Wore Proenza Schouler Better?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Proenza Schouler Fall 2011 Dress</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I first saw this kaleidoscopic jigsaw print <i>Proenza Schouler</i> dress on 6 June this year, when Liv Tyler wore it to the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City. Liv represented the Proenza Schouler fashion brand at the awards show, where the team</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> took home the award for 'Womenswear Designer of the Year'. Five months later, style darling Olivia Palermo was spotted on the streets of NYC wearing the same dress. It's interesting to see that Olivia would wear this dress on a random day out, while Liv savoured it for the red carpet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMmRffFqHavysWF9KSSmpz47tvLE1jYquLKR8UySJrwHVX51W_n_5b8hkdHt5Wrxp8sEIRuJfK38RjAsJuHNS0BJ5QkfuvEhz3KQPRLu6-ySRq1VFj6BedcJ3LpGPBSrRUBia52WmQmp-/s1600/proenza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMmRffFqHavysWF9KSSmpz47tvLE1jYquLKR8UySJrwHVX51W_n_5b8hkdHt5Wrxp8sEIRuJfK38RjAsJuHNS0BJ5QkfuvEhz3KQPRLu6-ySRq1VFj6BedcJ3LpGPBSrRUBia52WmQmp-/s640/proenza.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Olivia Palermo</b> takes a moment to pose in the puzzle print halter neck dress. She wore a long black coat over it, with ankle boots by <i>Bakers Flare.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Liv Tyler</b> wore the belted dress as it was seen on the catwalk. The folded detail on the front of the dress is more visible on her. She carried a black clutch and stood in strappy heels, both by <i>Proenza Schouler</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Canadian model <b>Kelsey van Mook</b> walked the runway in the multicoloured silk dress, wearing it with black multi-strap sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I prefer this look on Olivia, simply because of her styling. The print and colours are very bold and I think she simmered it down well with the black coat and boots. What are your thoughts?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Who Wore Proenza Schouler Better?

Who Wore It Better? Proenza Schouler Fall 2011 Dress I first saw this kaleidoscopic jigsaw print Proenza Schouler dress on 6 June this year...

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Tuesday Thrills - Finders Keepers

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <i>Finders Keepers</i> fashion brand is like a spoonful of sorbet on a hot summers day. It's zesty and refreshing, flavored with shades of peaches and cream; that quenches one's</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> fashionable thirst with youthful relish. The Australian label began just 2 years ago, but already has an avid following. Their clothes have been seen on many celebs and featured in magazines such as Grazia, Company, Cosmopolitan and InStyle.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The<i> Finders Keepers</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> range </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">varies between two styles; airy dresses with a vintage, girlish charm, and modern body-enhancing silhouettes. Their signature look for this season includes asymmetrical hemlines, maxis, playsuits, and interesting shoulder details. These are few palatable pieces from their Summer 2011 collection. Each item has it's own quirky name, that defines it's unique appeal.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Peaches and Cream</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Q8xfGJ9mJDaM7piVsRufWFr9XR8yD76XVl5mtL1ue8o2yKeaUSA0yakegTrJd5hm0PHxKVsWBADonCt35VvgM-hvshg-LplqmkOQJEepC6LWtYNFx9gYOGSSfKzNv2mXQzCYE_XwWZss/s1600/fk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Q8xfGJ9mJDaM7piVsRufWFr9XR8yD76XVl5mtL1ue8o2yKeaUSA0yakegTrJd5hm0PHxKVsWBADonCt35VvgM-hvshg-LplqmkOQJEepC6LWtYNFx9gYOGSSfKzNv2mXQzCYE_XwWZss/s640/fk1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Santa Monica Dream playsuit in caramel. $99.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Fallen Angel playsuit in grey. $109.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. A Thousand Kisses dress in buff orange with ivory crochet neckline. $49.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Pretty Things dress in buff orange. $159.95</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Neutrals</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1B5yIddS5j4N4zC2-GzfJGTsNtWUUp3cXkYRPInNIpbbKJdTCbDba9Uj_cOl0zW9DN_HA2UTyjhQLx5ImhUZPdWKNTKJL_5alyRkzPJ3EuZKxxqQQrLnUE2tKP_cAsEhH3knHUM7xfawg/s1600/fk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1B5yIddS5j4N4zC2-GzfJGTsNtWUUp3cXkYRPInNIpbbKJdTCbDba9Uj_cOl0zW9DN_HA2UTyjhQLx5ImhUZPdWKNTKJL_5alyRkzPJ3EuZKxxqQQrLnUE2tKP_cAsEhH3knHUM7xfawg/s640/fk2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Heartbeat ivory dress with tan leather straps. $79.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Shake It dress with cutouts in black or white. $149.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Second to None stone dress with hip frill. $89.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Baby Can Dance white shirt. $89.95 Magic Dance Shorts in black lace. $79.00</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> New Lengths</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeeLpifDtsvLjY2pWpIqFIN_EfkWUcTH9pFN3LP44Ws-eedVN1Eo-VsmzNmmoe_aUbubPpNGh7cox5lxnTk6N0znXqOXtMsRAKejLp7XruCpIYN9K2auECGdhIP_IV9p44htkKtVA4e0X/s1600/fk4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeeLpifDtsvLjY2pWpIqFIN_EfkWUcTH9pFN3LP44Ws-eedVN1Eo-VsmzNmmoe_aUbubPpNGh7cox5lxnTk6N0znXqOXtMsRAKejLp7XruCpIYN9K2auECGdhIP_IV9p44htkKtVA4e0X/s640/fk4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Shining Star maxi dress in mustard and taupe. $159.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Magic Dance black lace top. $69.95 All the Lovers terracotta skirt $89.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Ziggy Stardust pleated maxi dress is salmon and beige. $139.95</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Brilliant Adventure maxi dress. $129.95</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This affordable range can be purchased online from many different shopping sites. Visit the Finders Keepers <a href="http://www.finderskeepersthelabel.com.au/">website</a> to find a stockist with international shipping rates that's best suited to you. The prices of the clothes also vary from site to site, so shop around to seize a bargain. I'm on my way to secure the Ziggy Stardust dress, it's almost sold out everywhere!</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Happy Shopping!</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Tuesday Thrills - Finders Keepers

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Dress Déja Vu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Take a look at the yellow skirt and blouse worn by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blake Lively and Nikki Reed below. Both have a luminous yellow colour. Check. Three quarter sleeves with rolled up cuffs. Check. Button-up front shirt with collar. Check. Pockets on shirt. Check. Knee-length pleated skirt. Check. So it's the same outfit then? Not exactly...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcemqgfPTqKYeeaNbr9XYnWDf8_PiDrhgOpfRJz71i6ZHqNeuLo_ZC1vuI5xQEeE4ezQcz0MJNSl3Ra4E8NKJFr7nwoATardVkVB4qtIWWFO0Mp6oAFYffZoA-vF8U14pWJSi-A3u_1z9a/s1600/yellow+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcemqgfPTqKYeeaNbr9XYnWDf8_PiDrhgOpfRJz71i6ZHqNeuLo_ZC1vuI5xQEeE4ezQcz0MJNSl3Ra4E8NKJFr7nwoATardVkVB4qtIWWFO0Mp6oAFYffZoA-vF8U14pWJSi-A3u_1z9a/s400/yellow+dress.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Blake Lively</b> wore this yellow shirt and skirt by <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Chloe</span></b></i> back in June, to the 'Green Lantern' press conference. She added a skinny belt and black Brian Atwood ankle-strap pumps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nikki Reed</b> wore a yellow shirt and skirt by <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jenni Kayne</span></b></i> to the 'Wired' store launch party yesterday (17 November). She also wore Brian Atwood pumps, in a nude shade.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiHzM6aUDeqE7PBCeHa2XX9rXG__3ddTVVlcXA293SU5qRRWFgdz_t80duonyymYoCOALXTPXi7ZqD2OUhi2p1rjHkwiRft9w2GJvWxdlR9h3QEh-0jDtBa80hdgH4hBDefzodYF6tJQc/s1600/yellow2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiHzM6aUDeqE7PBCeHa2XX9rXG__3ddTVVlcXA293SU5qRRWFgdz_t80duonyymYoCOALXTPXi7ZqD2OUhi2p1rjHkwiRft9w2GJvWxdlR9h3QEh-0jDtBa80hdgH4hBDefzodYF6tJQc/s400/yellow2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The difference? The <i>Chloe</i> skirt is slightly longer on the model, and has more pleats. Blake's skirt seems to have the length altered. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who made it first?<i> Chloe. </i>The sunny yellow ensemble is from <i>Chloe's</i> Pre-Fall 2011 Collection, while the <i>Jenni Kayne</i> outfit is from the designer's Resort 2012 range. Another case of different designer, same idea. Have you also got 'Dress Déja Vu?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Dress Déja Vu

Take a look at the yellow skirt and blouse worn by  Blake Lively and Nikki Reed below. Both have a luminous yellow colour. Check. Three quar...

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Who Wore Salvatore Ferragamo Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Who Wore It Better?</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Salvatore Ferragamo Houndstooth Dress<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a <i>WWIB</i> battle of epic proportions. Six leading ladies from all corners of the globe have fallen for the hypnotic charms of this <i>Salvatore Ferragamo </i>Fall<i> </i>2011 houndstooth dress. The long sleeved black and white wrap dress has a deep plunge neck and slight front slit. I usually love houndstooth print, but this is getting a bit much...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPVrW9lLim2Wpsk3pv7hEUqjRmoEu8SYT46xcWftJyxBsMoNP3klT8XOf_LAiz79RXXt_lFWGk_UaekXtWIQaPlvPSCi1fQ6EivrI__xctYCZpYOnnqqP5HBn0No5-hYF0Hedczr01kyU/s1600/ferragamo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPVrW9lLim2Wpsk3pv7hEUqjRmoEu8SYT46xcWftJyxBsMoNP3klT8XOf_LAiz79RXXt_lFWGk_UaekXtWIQaPlvPSCi1fQ6EivrI__xctYCZpYOnnqqP5HBn0No5-hYF0Hedczr01kyU/s640/ferragamo2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Australian actress <b>Teresa Palmer</b> wore the dress first on 28 June 2011, while attending Salvatore Ferragamo's Resort 2012 presentation. She paired it with a box clutch, embellished belt and black heels by Ferragamo. Teresa kept her hair straight, with natural makeup.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Fashion-frenzied <b>Lady Gaga</b> wore houndstooth from hat-to-heel for an appearance on 'The View' on 1 August. Her hat, outlandish sunglasses, clutch bag and pumps were all in sync with her Ferragamo dress. She added strings of pearls for more drama.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Chinese actress <b>Fan Bing Bing</b> wore the dress next, within the same week as Gaga. She opted to wear the dress to the <i>Ferragamo</i> 'Attimo' fragrance launch in Beijing. Fan accessorized with black platform heels and a black sling bag. She added an air of mystique with a black netted hat. Her jet black locks were ironed out, her makeup almost theatrical.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Australian model <b>Jessica Hart</b> took her Ferragamo frock out on the town during <i>Fashion's Night Out</i> in New York on 8 September. Jessica accompanied her look with a statement bejeweled choker, black clutch and pointy-toe Ferragamo heels. Her hair was up in a high bun.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <i>Vogue</i> Japan editor <b>Anna Dello Russo</b> wore the dress during Milan Fashion Week in late September. She tossed on a flamboyant feathered hat, garnished with a large pink rose. At 48, she wears this dress as well as the younger dames. I like the two-tone heels with it. She carries the same Ferragamo houndstooth clutch as Lady Gaga.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <b>Kim Kardashian</b> is never one to miss out on a trend. She wore the wrap dress last week, on 7 October, for a television interview in New York City. This is the simplest from all the looks, as Kim chose neutral black accessories and wore her hair in a slicked black ponytail. The bold red lipstick is a great addition.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuxXMYuORY5oFUNVJP_LF9WM3KXLt7dg7TLmRJpnBN1u40vNKabXISy2kYAofJHnTBa2zQcsmtQbWWLdq-_ojI8sa3mUxM8e7nWda3xXWKF4oryXnicdiQCe5TOwkyvxqqRAeMgt-T-BC/s1600/ferragamo-fall-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuxXMYuORY5oFUNVJP_LF9WM3KXLt7dg7TLmRJpnBN1u40vNKabXISy2kYAofJHnTBa2zQcsmtQbWWLdq-_ojI8sa3mUxM8e7nWda3xXWKF4oryXnicdiQCe5TOwkyvxqqRAeMgt-T-BC/s1600/ferragamo-fall-2011.jpg" /></a></span></span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dress as shown on the runway, worn by Italian model Bianca Balti</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for 'Who Wore it Best', this is a tough one. I like the fit on Anna, along with her black and white heels. But I prefer it with simple hair and styling like Kim's. What are your thoughts?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Who Wore Salvatore Ferragamo Better?

Who Wore It Better? Salvatore Ferragamo Houndstooth Dress This is a WWIB  battle of epic proportions. Six leading ladies from all corners of...

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