Fashion Forward: February 2008

Friday, February 29, 2008

Be-Jeweled: Jeweled Headbands

Through the years, Natalie Portman has seems to have had a fetish for sparling headbands. And she always seems to get it right. Here is a look at her best past and presents.

Past: {Natalie at the 2004 Academy Awards}

Present: {and arriving at Letterman this week}

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Trend Radar: Hot Pink

Pink seems to be shaping up to be a hot color this season. And hot pink, whether worn a little or a lot, is always an electrifying shot of color and suprise.

{Diane Kruger in Jil Sander}

{Eva Longoria with an Hermes Birkin bag}

Trend Origins: Spring 2008- Tiered

This collection has "spring" written all over it, with a pastel color pallette and of course tiered dresses! Kiera Knightly's already worn her's. But where did the trend first appear? The answer to that burning question is...

Valentino

Trend Radar: Long White Dresses

Wearing a white dress, and making it not look like a wedding dress is a tough feat. Personally, I love Kate's but am not so much a fan of Nicole's. Nevertheless, it may just be the next big trend.

{Kate Beckinsale}

{Nicole Kidman in Balenciaga}

Look for Less: Anne's Marc Jacobs LBD

Yet another celeb dressing up her LBD with a bright clutch, Anne Hathaway, jazzed up her dress with a yellow clutch, black tights, and glitzy mary janes. Recreate her look with these pieces.

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Season Transition: The LBD

We all have one. That Little Black Dress that makes all of us gals feel sexy and feminine. But with spring approaching, our LBD's are likely to be stored in favor of lighter numbers. Here's how to take yours into the next season.

{Kate Mara; add a bright bag, chunky belt, or non-black shoes}

{Sienna Miller; add a lighter fabric and bright clutch}

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Red Carpet Style: Rachel Bilson

On the press tour promoting her new movie Jumper, Rachel has been hitting all the right notes. She's even been moving forward into spring, wearing two major trends: ombre and one-shoulder. With her newly cut blunt bangs, she's starting to become somewhat of an fashion icon.

{In an ombre Zac Pozen dress}

{Wearing one-shoulder Monigue Lullier}

Beauty Blog: 80th Oscar Best

Here's the women who looked the prettiest at the Academy Awards.

{Penelope Cruz}

{Keri Russel}

{Marion Cotillard}

{Cate Blanchett}

{Nicole Kidman}

Monday, February 25, 2008

80th Oscars: Best Dressed

Sunday's Academy Awards fashion was as regal as always. Here are the top ten best dressed.

1. {Keri Russel in Nina Ricci}

2. {Jessica Alba in Marchesa}

3. {Heidi Klum in Dior by John Galliano}

4. {Cate Blanchett in Dries van Noten}

5. {Katherine Heigl in Escada}

6. {Anne Hathaway in Marchesa}

7. {Hilary Swank in Versace}

8. {Penelope Cruz in Chanel Haute Couture}

9. {Amy Ryan in Calvin Klein}

10. {Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta}

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Look for Less: Blake's New York Casual Cool

At the same aforementioned Reebok event, Blake Lively looked youthful and chic. Recreate her look for a lot less.

Get the Look:

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Trend Radar: Black & White Dresses

At a party for Reebok earlier this week Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester and Vanessa Minnillo each wore ideal-for-spring black and white frocks. I smell a trend, but whose do you like better?

{Leighton Meester in Jay Godfrey}

{Vanessa Minnillo}

Catwalk to Sidewalk: Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney, being the offspring of one of my favorite musicians, is one of my favorite designers. On the Spring 2008 runway she showed light as air florals and heavenly little white dresses. The clothing was as wearable and pretty as ever, which is what she's known for. Here, get the playful and soft look for less.

Stella McCartney Spring 2008 Runway