Posts Tagged ‘Dresses’

Chelsea Clinton’s wedding speculation has become somewhat of a national pastime. And with the wedding just days away, new details on the former First Daughter’s nuptials are fast emerging. Though many expected the bride to wear Oscar de la Renta, it appears Chelsea will walk down the aisle in a Vera Wang wedding gown. She was spotted entering Wang’s building on West 39th Street yesterday in full makeup and a glam up-do. Wang is also rumored to have designed the dresses for the bridesmaids and flower girls. De la Renta is not without his wedding credits, the iconic designer has created a gown for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who now goes by MOTB (short for mother of the bride). And now the world awaits the first photos of the bride.

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Kari asks “Can you tell me where Kristin got this beige sequined dress she wore on the series finale.”

VFB: Sure Kari, better yet, here’s who makes Kristen, Lauren and Audrina’s dresses:

Kristen: Zuhair Murad Silk Chiffon and Lace Banded Cutout Dress from his Spring 2010 collection, $4,700 (here’s a similar look for less dress at Express for just $78)

Audrina: Boulee Dress, Singer 22, $198

Lauren: Mandalay’s Fall/Winter 2010-11′ line set to hit select Neiman Marcus stores in October (retails for $1,688)

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Princess Stephanie of Monaco went to the Annual FightAIDS Monaco Gala Press Conference today wearing a satiny printed dress with a handkerchief hem, of which you could probably easily find a similar version in a store like Forever 21.

What do you think of the style?

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Filed Under: look of the day, princess stephanie of monaco

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Daisy Lowe attended the opening of the Acne London studio today wearing a sheer white maxi dress embellished with daisies. She pulled the nineties trick of pairing a floaty frock with seriously scuffed boots to make it look grungier (or as grungy as one can really look when toting a Chanel bag). Lowe also carried a black leather jacket and wore stacks of silver rings.

Do you like when romantic dresses are toughened up with rock-and-roll accessories? Are Lowe and ilk ruining a perfectly feminine look?

Read more posts by Caitlin Petreycik

Filed Under: look of the day, daisy lowe, trends

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Beautifully draped gowns remain popular and for good reason; the flattering shape and comfortable silhouette, make the style easy to wear. The elegant folds create an air of whimsical grace. The trend had a strong presence on the Fall 2010 Couture runways as well; Jean Paul Gaultier and Giorgio Armani were particularly enamored with the look and sent models out channeling their inner goddess.  Get the look with these ethereal picks:

1. Catherine Malandrino Black Flared Sleeve Ruched Waist Dress, $325
2. Vionnet Draped Crepe de Chine dress, $2,580
3. Roberto Cavalli Emerald Green Draped Animal Printed Dress, $975
4. Sharon Wauchob – Draped Grecian Dress, $1,345

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Zara is having a great sale on everything from tops, shoes, pants, dresses…etc. I popped into the store yesterday and saw things on sale for as low as $7. I took some quick pictures of a couple of things that were on sale, like these embellished flats for just $49 and some stripe shorts and a floral printed skirt. You can click here to find a store near you.

Stripe Shorts, $12

Floral Print Skirt, $19

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Eviana Hartman in the Bodkin studio.

Eviana Hartman first moved to New York in 2000, landing a job as an editorial assistant at Vogue. From there, she climbed the fashion ladder, becoming a writer at Teen Vogue and the fashion features editor at Nylon. She eventually left the glossies behind to freelance, penning a column on environmental topics for the Washington Post. At the time, she was sharing an office with designer Samantha Pleet, and the two co-designed a small range of organic cotton pieces. The collection took off, and Hartman finally founded her own label, Bodkin, in 2008.

Last year, ecominded German brand Hessnatur tapped Hartman to design a capsule collection using all-natural fibers. The first collection launches this month (available online in the U.S.), and she’s jetting off to Germany this summer to finish the spring 2011 collection. In the meantime, she’s hunting for a larger studio space for Bodkin in New York and moonlighting as the drummer for the band Open Ocean; catch them August 7 at Memory Motel in Montauk. We chatted with the writer, drummer, and designer about dressing for Vogue, vintage hunting, and the paradox of bad style.

What inspires your designs?
Architecture and science, modern art, Scandinavian street style, and somewhat hazy memories of the style of the late nineties — but none of this is literal. I like the idea of clothes that are progressive for their time, yet subtle and useful enough to be enduring, like an Eames chair.

Who are your favorite designers?
Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto, Dries van Noten, Zucca, Acne, Christian Wijnants, Electric Feathers, and A.P.C.

What’s the first designer item you ever bought?
I think it was a Marc Jacobs bag, when I first moved here and got the job at Vogue. I thought my serious job required a serious bag. Honestly, I can’t stand big, glossy leather “It” bags. I’m a tote-bag-carrying Brooklyn girl.

Where do you like to shop in New York?
The Brooklyn Flea, Malin Landaeus, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, and Bird. I tend to support friends and neighbors.

Looks from the Bodkin fall collection.Photo: Courtesy of Bodkin.

How would you describe your personal style?
I guess it’s slouchy and casual in spirit, and often a product of laziness. But it’s also carefully calibrated to be different and hard to place: not a reflection of current trends, but not normal. It usually involves a combination of oversize comfy clothing, big jewelry, and platform shoes.

What trends are you appreciating right now?
I just got back from a few days in New Mexico, and I went crazy at one thrift store and bought all of this vintage Chico’s art-mom stuff, like boxy tunics that I’ll wear as minidresses, a long knitted vest, and a linen vest covered with shell buttons. Now I’m feeling like dressing like a Santa Fe healing-arts practitioner circa 1998 for the rest of the summer.

Any trends you’re ready to see retired?
I’m sick of the “edgy” look: body-con, porkpie hats, and stilettos with angry hardware. But I actually don’t mind that people are trendy. I don’t mind bad taste or even mediocre taste. I’m always studying what people are wearing — bad style keeps my mind working.

What’s one item you’re saving to buy?
I may have to get a pair of Robert Clergie crepe-sole platform boots to get me through the fall and winter. Comfort and height are an elusive combination.

What’s something you never leave the house without?
I have this men’s cardigan from Muji that’s made of the thinnest jersey. It rolls into a tiny ball in your bag, weighs maybe a few grams, and it’s quite handy for countering blasts of air conditioning.

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Filed Under: tastemakers, bodkin, designers, eviana hartman, hessnatur, maryam nassir zadeh, vogue

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After seeing Scarlett Johansson as one of Ironman’s girls, red hair and strong character it’s hard to see her modeling again for Mango. Where’s the curly red hair? The glasses? And the leather suit?

She’s looking great, the styling people (Camilla Nickerson, makeup Stephane Marais, Oribe for the hair) really know their job. The Mango dresses they put on Scarlett look so appealing, I’d go out and buy me some! I honestly would! I’m just having this powerful deja-vu with the navy dress. Where have I seen it before? Or something very, very similar? On the catwalk that is! (Prada, maybe? I’m not sure) (photos via)

Scarlett Johansson’s Latest Mango Ad Campaign

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