Celebrity Style – Whitney Port at Catherine Malandrino

With most of the fall 2010 fashion shows out of the way, The City’s Whitney Port did some reflecting last week to  predict her favorite fall 2010 trends. While she “favorite-d” the new beautiful Malandrino Fall 2010 Collection, we “favorite-d” her Malandrino outfit that she wore to the show!

In the midst of winter in NYC, Whitney pieced a feminine multi-print dress with an edgy Malandrino black leather motorcycle jacket. What we love about the funky ensemble is the direct contrast between the two. The motorcycle jacket has exposed nude fabric under torn noir leather that makes it so different than the “usual” leather jacket. Definitely a statement piece.

As you know we are big on the florals & prints for winter! Kirsten Dunst floral fashion is a hit, and Whitney’s mixed print is just as fabulous.  Check out the different options that you can do inspired from Whitney and her Catherine Malandrino look.

Celebrity Style – Memories with Alexander McQueen

With the passing of the great designer Alexander McQueen last week, the fashion world has been very somber even amongst the dozens of New York Fashion Week Shows. It’s only appropriate to remember the great artwork that McQueen shared with us during his lifetime and the fantasy dresses that he created for the stars.

Probably one of his most iconic pieces that stands out in my mind is his tartan ball gown for Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2006 Costume Institute Gala. SJP has long been a supporter and  advocate for Alexander, appearing at the gala in coordinating tartan styles looking fabulous hand in hand. I loved the contrast of the plaid with the elegant nude ball gown.

Early this year, Drew Barrymore showed up at the Toronto Film Festival in a bold and creative cut-out print dress from McQueen. Another inspiring  color and design from McQueen that had edge, elegance, and excitement. Drew looks fabulous in bright colors, and shined in this elaborate piece. The overlay of the cutout lace was the extra pizazz that caught my eye. The detail and construction made this dress stand out from an ordinary evening dress.

Even more recent, young fashion icon Ashley Olsen wore a chic and feminine laced cocktail dress to a January 2010 event. This gown appears to be Victorian inspired, and Ashley brings a very modern gothic twist with her dark lipstick and heavy emphasized brow. Her black clutch with intricate gold hardware is a great contrast against the softness of the McQueen dress.

Lastly, one of the most popular McQueen moments in the past few months was Lady Gaga’s use of his Spring Summer 2010 collection in her Bad Romance video. His heels have been referred to as lobster claws, alien, beaks, and more, but Lady Gaga rocked them in her hit single. Taking several McQueen looks and collaborating music and fashion was epic for both Gaga and McQueen. It’s one of my favorite pairings. His Spring Summer 2010 collection was truly mystical, glamorous, and enchanting.

While many of McQueen’s designs were high fashion couture, he made contemporary sportswear to be sold in stores like Saks and Barney’s with his McQ line. Check out the fashion widget below to browse some of this great artist’s ready to wear pieces. He will be greatly missed, but forever treasured.

Celebrity Style – Reese Witherspoon Back to Basics

Back to cold weather basics. Reese Witherspoon shows the essentials to cool weather dressing with a black button-up knit sweater, plain gray tee, and dark rinse skinny jeans. Adding some black ballet flats and she’s ready for a casual day.

Basic wardrobe items with trendy cuts make this style current and complementary. The cardigan sweater hugs Reese right at the core, creating a nice hour glass shape and skinny cut jeans taper her lower figure, showing off curves.

So, check out the fashion widget and see what pieces you can add to your cool weather wardrobe.

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