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Wedding Fab: Douglas Hannant

11/13/2009 05:53:00 PM Posted by Christina

Hey readers! Sorry I have been M.I.A. lots have been going on!

I am so excited to tell you that I am getting married! My fiancé proposed to me a week ago at the restaurant where we had our first date a year ago in front of our family and close friends. It was so sweet, I was speechless!

So, I am going to be in full wedding mode for the next six months--we have decided to have a spring wedding, so we will be getting married in April!

Anyway, I am on the search for the perfect dress, and I found a designer who just takes my breath away--Douglas Hannant. He is a New York designer who creates the most beautiful bridal gowns--they are ultra-feminine and undeniably unique.

Take a look at his fab fall '09 collection...




Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? We are having a day wedding, so I am looking for something a little less formal, but equally glamorous. What do you think? I love the soft, floating textures and frilly silhouettes.
I'm off to a great start, right? : )

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11/05/2009 10:59:00 AM Posted by Christina

Trend Alert:



Ok, so there is a huge trend in the fashion universe right now--one that I particularly admire. Boots have been around for a long time, so this is nothing new. Nevertheless, over-the-knee and thigh-high boots have been all the rage lately. I am particularly smitten by this trend, because it is one that works for even shorts gals, like me. Perfect with a dress or skirt above the knee, shorts or leggings, over-the-knee boots are perfect for any fall wardrobe. And they keep you warm too.

Shop the boots above at various price points and styles below...

Will you adopt the trend?


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Alexander Wang Resort '10 Collection Now Available Online

11/04/2009 05:07:00 PM Posted by Christina

Don't. Walk.


Click here.


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Christian Siriano for Payless

11/04/2009 01:03:00 PM Posted by Christina

Behold, Christian Siriano for Payless...







The line just became available today! With prices ranging from $30-$50, the shoes seem like decent quality. My favorites would be the gold flats with the zippered toe, and the strappy, thick-heeled sandals.
What do you think of the collection?
Click here to shop.

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First Look: Rihanna's Glamour Mag Photoshoot

11/03/2009 12:42:00 AM Posted by Christina

Glamour named Rihanna its 2009 Woman of the Year. Here's a first look at her photoshoot...





During the interview, Rihanna reveals everything from her relationship woes, to becoming a style icon overnight. Check it out here.
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Alexander Wang Trunk Show

10/29/2009 01:55:00 PM Posted by Christina

So, I just got word from Fashionista, that Alexander Wang's Spring '10 trunk show is today, and that he will be making an appearance!

So, if you're in New York, head over to Barney's between 2pm and 4pm, and tell him I said hi!

Oh, and grab one of those fab deflated football clutches for me...please?
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Jean Paul Gaultier Next in Line for Target

10/23/2009 09:14:00 AM Posted by Christina

WWD reports that French designer, Jean Paul Gaultier will produce the next capsule collection with Target's Designer Collaborations.

The collection will launch March 7 (probably in NY first) through April 11th.

Gaultier is known for his risque pieces and daring silhouettes. Jourdan Dunn was spotted on his spring '10 runway sporting her baby bump in a chic way.

The spring '10 collection was undeniably fab, by the way. The wide range of military chic mixed with urban denim fab, and an ethnic motif, embodied this season's collection with a neutral color palette of various textures.

I am totally looking forward to this capsule collection with Target. And you know there will be a preview of the pieces before they hit stores, so stay tuned. When they pop up, you will be the first to know!
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Fall Must-Have of the Day: Studded Ankle Boots

10/15/2009 09:55:00 AM Posted by Christina

Ankle boots have been trendy for quite a few seasons, but have recently been reinvented, covered in studs...


I've got my eye on these fab ones from Steve Madden, only $160! They are perfect for any occasion, will keep your feet warm during the cooler months, and offer added support with a platform sole.
Get your own here at various price points and with internatinal brands for my international readers!



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The Olsens Launch The Row Eyewear

10/15/2009 09:13:00 AM Posted by Christina

Say what you want about the Olsens, but they know fashion. They are launching their eyewear collection for The Row in the spring...


Widely known for their trendsetting eyewear, the Olsens have also paired up with Linda Farrow for the collection, with a price range of $325 to $390.

The collection will feature four styles: "a classic metal aviator, an oversize square frame, vintage-inspired brow-line rims and a pair of round shades taken from the Sixties."

“We’re testing the market first and obviously these are four very different silhouettes, so we’re seeing what people are responding to and we’ll open up a couple more silhouettes for fall,” Ashley Olsen said. “We tried to find certain pieces that look good on more than one face, to pay close attention to how they fit certain faces and make them wearable at the same time.”

I have no doubt they line will do well. Preview the other prototypes when you read the rest.








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Fall Must-Have of the Day: Leather Bomber

10/13/2009 01:31:00 PM Posted by Christina

What's one fall piece that never goes out of style? The leather jacket. Although it is constantly reinvented, it is has always held a solid place in every stylish girl's wardrobe. Perfect for day with layering or night with your favorite LBD to add some rocker edge, the leather jacket can be as sophisticated or as sinister as you'd like.

Almost every fall '09 designer's collection had a leather jacket on the runway...

Emanuel Ungaro (left) DSquared2 (right)

Balmain (left) Alexander Wang (right)


This fall, I have my eye on this leather beauty from TopShop....

What will you wear with your leather jacket this fall?

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“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” -Coco Chanel //Versatility equates fashion and style with knowledge about how to embrace a trend and make it your own. Purple Glamour offers advice on how to develop one's personal style through what to wear from a shopping day to a night out on the town, current trends, frequent fashion news updates and the best of street style.
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