VPL by Victoria Bartlett Fall 2012
Victoria Bartlett has cornered the knit market with her on-trend, sexy spin on the classic sweater, and the VPL by Victoria Bartlett Fall '12 collection gave us many more iterations to love. Known for her body-conscious silhouettes and athletic aesthetic, the designer offered up avant-garde, futuristic chic with ornate spiderweb-inspired cable-knit pieces, drapey cowl-neck tops and dresses, and Read more
BCBG Runway Fall 2012
An architectural aesthetic, specifically Bauhaus style, rules for BCBG's Fall 2012 collection. Structure manifested itself via colorblocking, but it was done on fluid silk chiffon shift dresses, so the effect was a pretty blend of strong forms on flowy silhouettes. The geometric shapes created by bold color combos — black and orange, merlot and blush — were intensified with textural plays Read more
Let Your Favorite Dessert Help You Find a Perfume
Your senses of taste and smell are inextricably linked. In fact, most of what you believe you're "tasting" actually comes from your nose. Your tongue can only taste five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter), so it's up to your nose to determine whether you're eating a cream puff or peach preserves, for example. Your nose, not your tongue, really determines your favorite foods, so why Read more
Super Bowl Swaps: Healthy Spins on Iconic NYC and Boston Foods
Super Bowl Sunday is days away, and for those of us less interested in the game, there's still one reason to participate: the food. For this Giants-Patriots showdown, we've taken the focus away from the field and onto iconic dishes from each team's hometown. Keep reading to see lightened-up recipes of traditional faves, from Boston cream pie to New York pizza. Read more
Celebrity Lookbook: Statement Pants
When the weather calls for covering up, don't let that stop you from making a Winter-perfect style statement. Show off your stems — without baring any skin — via a pair of standout pants. Instead of relying on a trusty pair of blue jeans, these celebs are making a case for bottoms that are anything but ordinary. From slouchy tribal prints and bold floral patterns to green snakeskin silk and Read more
Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives You'll Scream For
The unofficial kickoff to Summer is this holiday weekend, and while it may not be sizzling yet, nothing says holiday celebration quite like a healthy barbecue. But if you're in need of a creamy cold treat, you don't have to sabotage all the bikini prep you've been doing. Here are five delicious alternatives to regular old ice cream! Read more
Couture Fashion Week: Valentino
Gowns swathed in toile-inspired prints and soft, wallpaper florals hinted at Jane Austin era romance at Valentino. There's a distinctly feminine feel, and a hint of both Parisian decadence and Victorian propriety in the collars, bows, and capes that topped delicate silver-embellished gowns and sheer-topped confections. Everything feels emphatically pretty — the softness, the bow and Read more
Cameron Diaz and Bar Refaeli Go Front Row For Dior
Cameron Diaz and Bar Refaeli posed at the Dior Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week today. Cameron went with a polka-dot dress while Bar got sexy in a cream-colored mini. It was Bar's first Dior presentation, and she spent time backstage with designer Bill Gaytten afterward. Cameron, meanwhile, kicked off the stylish fun this morning with Diane Kruger in the front row for Versace. Diane Read more
People's Choice Awards: See the Coolest Beauty Details Up Close
The People's Choice Awards kicked off the award season in grand fashion, and we got to see some of Hollywood's brightest stars try out the latest red carpet trends. As at any show, though, there were a few standouts. The following lovely ladies' fresh, pretty hair and makeup made them the cream of the crop. Check out our favorite looks and get inspired. Read more
