Where'd She Get It: Rhianna's Skirt

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Katie asks: "I love this skirt that Rhianna was wearing...do you know where I can find it?"


VFB: Sure, Rhianna is seen here wearing a floral print skirt fromTop Shop. It retails for $65.
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Autumn Kiss Pendant Necklace

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Look closely. Just like Grandma’s favorite pendant necklace, only a bit more romantic.
$50 at Etsy




by Tamara
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How to Wear This Summer’s Corsets & Bralettes

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Corsets have been all over the summer runways. Similar to the crop top, the corset shows a lot of skin. And likely it seems the resurgence of this style is due to the intense heat we’re all facing this summer. The corsets and bralettes and other such similar styles are often cut in a more relaxed way to separate them from their lingerie counterparts.Bralette
But despite all this, these summer corsets are still a fairly body-conscious look. Yet I’ve been seeing them everywhere. Whether it’s a cheap $12 version from Forever 21 or a corset that costs a few hundred dollars, stores are rolling out these corsets, bralettes, or whatever they should be called.
But would you actually wear this trend? I do not think I would. Though I think it is kind of a cute look and fun alternative this summer, I’m not really sure how successful they are. I don’t have a problem with a bared midriff on the right girl, which is why I have no problem with crop tops, but for some reason to me these fashion corsets are taking it too far.
To pull of this look, you have to be very confident in what you are wearing. And thus far I’ve only seen two basic ways of wearing a corset that should allow you to be confident. Please don’t wear a bralette with low-rise jeans, as there will be way too much stomach exposed and people will think you forgot your top!
But seriously, my favorite way I’ve seen a corset styled is over a ribbed tank top. Though in a way this look greatly reminds me of Mischa Barton’s style ten years ago, I think there’s something more fresh about it now. Perhaps it is because tucking in a tank top and a corset into a high-waist skirt seems so much cooler. Either way, I think this look is really successful because it shows off the shape the corset provides while not revealing too much.
The second look I like is the basic corset again tucked into high-waist anything. Whether it’s high pants, a skirt, or shorts, I think the corset shines the most when it’s not fully obvious it’s a corset. So if you were shopping at Frederick’s of Hollywood right now for a summer corset, I urge you to leave the store and avoid tacky looking corsets at all costs.
But what do you think? Would you wear a corset?
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by Liz
Source Taken - blogs.smarter.com

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The Cotton Dress: the Go-to Wardrobe Staple

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Recently I’ve really given a lot of thought to some of my most essential wardrobe items and one in particular: the basic cotton dress. This past weekend I was so busy that I needed my outfit to take me from one thing to another, to transition seamlessly from activities including lunch with a friend, to a Toby Keith concert, and then out for drinks.  And my basic light gray dress, though slightly styled differently for each event, took me from place to place.

My personal go-to cotton dress is a sleeveless pocket dress from American Apparel that, I will admit, I own in three different colors. Cotton dresses don’t typically have heavy seaming, obnoxious zippers, or anything that makes them uncomfortable. Which is why they are perfect to be styled both up and down. Their comfort quality makes them as easy to wear as sweatpants and a t-shirt but 1000 times more attractive. And a cotton dress’ simplicity allows it to be worn with a plethora of different accessories.


Another aspect of the comfort factor is that cotton dresses are unbelievably easy to care for. If you spill on it, doesn’t matter; no need to take it to the dry cleaner, you can just throw it in the wash. And no fuss cleaning and wearing is what this wardrobe essential is all about.


Really, perfect cotton dresses are everywhere! The first one, above left, is the Double Layer Racerback Knit dress by Stem for $33.90. The second, is the Cotton Jersey Dress by Three Dots, for $55.90. And finally, the Sleeveless Tunic Dress with Side Ties by Pure and Simple, for $54.00. All of these dresses are so great and easy to wear.


Part of what makes a cotton dress so great is because of the many ways it can be styled. I think for any time of day it looks cool to add a belt around your waist. Most of these casual dresses are not very fitted, so by adding a belt you can show off your frame. Depending on the dress you might prefer a thicker or a thinner belt, but I tend to find a thinner belt is more appropriate for daytime.


Similarly, you can always throw on a cardigan on longer sweater over the dress if it’s cold outside. And I think it’s a fun twist to put on the dress, leave the sweater open, and then belt the sweater over the dress (or if you’re going to a country concert like I did, feel free to substitute the sweater for a plaid shirt!). This layered belting creates an interesting shape and again helps you to avoid looking bulky.


by Liz
Source Taken: blogs.smarter.com

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Maybe With Stefano Tonchi’s Makeover, You’ll Read W for the Articles

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Maybe With Stefano Tonchi’s Makeover, You’ll Read W for the Articles
Stefano Tonchi confessed that he never really read W before his appointment to editor-in-chief of the title earlier this year. At a lunch today at Condé Nast's headquarters at 4 Times Square held to unveil Tonchi's W makeover launching with the September issue, the editor said that he always flipped through the magazine, which he repeatedly called "image-driven," but never spent time with the articles. That's because there was never much to read in W, with much of the editorial content consisting of newsy bits derived from the magazine's parent publication WWD. But the pictures were always fantastic, and Tonchi aims to maintain that, while adding a lot more words — hopefully of substance — to make W a well-rounded magazine in itself.

The September articles include ones we actually want to read, such as the piece on women getting plastic surgery too soon in life that compares Lindsay Lohan's lips to "soggy hamburger buns"; an in-depth profile of Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci; and Caroline Weber's first-person essay that notes that the curvy movement happening in fashion right now is really just an embrace of big breasts, not necessarily fat on other parts of the figure. So W finally feels like a magazine you want to take home and read, rather than something that will occupy too much real estate in your trash can moments after a quick flip-through.

Tonchi noted W's unique position in the fashion-magazine marketplace. It must compete with other fashion titles, including sister publications at Condé Nast like Vogue, but isn't a newsstand-driven publication like its competitors. The magazine is physically too big to fit well on newsstands, and therefore measures success in terms of subscribers. (The magazine's size is not something Tonchi wanted to tamper with, in the interest of maintaining W's stunning visuals.) But not feeling pressured to engage in the cutthroat newsstand-sale game allows Tonchi more freedom with his covers: He doesn't need an instantly recognizable face to move issues and can give that slot to relative unknowns.

The September issue has three different covers and eight cover stars, young actresses Yaya DaCosta, Jennifer Lawrence, Greta Gerwig, Kat Dennings, Jessica Chastain, Emma Roberts, Zoë Kravitz, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The cover-story author, Lynn Hirschberg, W's new editor-at-large after following Tonchi over from the Times, reiterated Tonchi's view that magazine covers look too similar these days, adding that they want theirs to "feel alive in a different way." And what better way than with two hot, young girls almost kissing each other?
Creative director Jody Quon, formerly photo director of New York, said they wanted to have one image of the girls in a kiss situation, and knew it would work best with the pair rather than the groups of three. Tonchi was pleased to point out that while this shot is provocative, none of the ladies are dressed provocatively. And indeed, you'll find nary a puckered breast on the cover or the spread of the ladies inside the magazine.

The website relaunches next month and will begin hosting the screen-test videos Hirschberg used to do for the Times. Same content, different channel, as Tonchi described it. He hopes to turn W's site into fashion's YouTube — a (hopefully) groundbreaking online archive of fashion films, from things W produces itself to Dior's latest commercial with Marion Cotillard. He's not interested in a news-driven website, and made it sound like the magazine will remain light on web staffing for a little while.

So while the magazine feels plenty new, and plenty made-over, if not drastically, it's not revolutionary. It feels like a girlier version of Vanity Fair, which is not a bad thing. It's beautiful, it's glossy, it's fun to read and gaze at, but it's still full of super-skinny, super-tall models, and gobs of clothes, shoes, bags, and vacations that most people can't afford but land in fashion magazines everywhere. Tonchi and his team may have changed a magazine, but the system remains the same.

By: Amy Odell
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Making Money with Wholesale Sunglasses

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There are actually a few people who don’t own a pair of shades. These sunglasses serve a variety of purpose including as a fashion accessory, augment appearances and provide our eyes with protection from harmful UV rays from the sun. It matters not if your 5 or 50, you will hold on to a pair of shades at one point in your life or another. And these sunglasses will range from fake shades, to replica shades or imitation glasses, to high end designer shades that can be quite expensive.



Now that you have realized the potential of these shades, have you also realize the potential of earning from these shades as well. There are many wholesalers that offer big discounts on wholesale sunglasses and gives many individuals the chance to profit from selling these shades. Why pay retail for your sunglasses when you can buy them wholesale? Aside from getting your own glasses at a cheaper rate, you can also sell these very saleable items and earn a profit as well.


The best way one can profit from these shades is to take advantage of low prices from wholesale marketers and sell the shades with only a small margin but selling them in volumes. You can actually sell shades at chain stores, flea markets, mall kiosks, fairs and festivals, sporting events, corporate get togethers and even online web stores.
It is important to look for a supplier that will provide you with high-quality shades and a variety of trendy designs but offer a good price for them especially if you tend to make a living out of selling shades. Once you find a good wholesale sunglasses supplier then you should develop a good relationship with them so that they will offer you greater discounts and let you in on their latest offerings.





A good supplier will have a fast selling design range, this will allow for quicker sales. They should also carry a variety of designs and make of the shades including metals, plastic designs in order to have the greatest margin of customers. Your wholesale supplier can also carry a more expensive range along with the cheaper ones.
You can make a lot of money from getting wholesale sunglasses and selling them for a good profit. You can try to get the best deal from your supplier in order to maximize your profits.


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Colorful Wayfarers: Trend Setter Sunglasses of Today

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The wayfarer sunglasses became very popular in the 1960’s when everybody saw Audrey Hepburn and a host of other stars wear it. Its popularity waned in the 70’s but came back full blast in 80’s with Madonna, Jack Nicholson and other popular celebrities donning them on. These days wayfarers have adapted a new style and new design making it trendier for today’s public. The new colorful wayfarers are the trendiest sunglasses one can own these days. They incorporate the classic design with beautiful colors to make way for the trendiest design yet. These specs are made both for men and women, even children.

Classic Design

The wayfarer shades are characterized by a semi-trapezoidal to rectangular lenses and slightly angled frame. These frames are sturdy and doesn’t get bent out of shape mainly because these shades are made of plastic. This classic design makes men look more masculine while complementing the chic posh female feel when worn by the ladies. It also poses a laid-back and comfortable feeling, one makes you think of a suave individual when you see anybody wearing this type of shades.

Trendier Re-design

These days the wayfarer has been redesigned to fit the look many individuals of today are gunning for. The frames are now sleeker and they have lessened the angle of the frames. The wayfarer’s original look always had frames that had a dark tone, usually black or dark brown but these days, they have made available to the public colorful wayfarers that don on a variety of colors including funky ones in yellow, blue or red making the classic design look more fashion forward for today’s fashionistas. The new colored wayfarers makes one look more appealing and pleasant looking. It is actually one way of instantly glamouring up and boosting your confidence.

There are actually a host of eye wears that are readily available for anyone looking to glam up these days. Choose among the colorful wayfarers that you can find right now at your local eye wear store. You can also find these shades over the internet. Now if you are into selling shades, you can also find good discounts available on a variety of wholesale stores you can find over the net. Glam up, wear the colorful edition of this classic eyewear.


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