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Must-Have Hats

Hats are often the forgotten accessory and even though they can have such a big impact on your look. While notas significant now as they were way back when,  hats are still  key components to any wardrobe. What’s amazing to me is how persevering hats are and the fact that the same styles have been reinterpreted from one generation to the next. I mean, something like the fedora is associated with anything from middle-class working men in the early 1900’s to gangsters and detectives of the 40’s to Michael Jackson to modern day hipsters.

Hats allow you to go in all sorts of directions with your look and the same outfit can go from sweet and sophisticated to rebellious and edgy with the simple switch of hat. Top off your look with a cute cloche when you want to summon the roaring 20’s, with a beret for a dose of Parisian-chic, with a slouchy beanie for laid-back look, and so on. Use a hat to tone down an amped up style or add that little something extra to a subdued one. The point is, hats can help take your look in whichever direction you chose- just check out the celebs pictured above for hat-inspiration galore!

Now that we’ve learned what hats can do, let’s check out some of the must-have styles. [Continue reading...]

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Look We Love: Going Nude

While I, like many, love wearing black, in the past year I have found love on the other end of the spectrum with beautiful nude and neutral shades. And here’s a little fun fact: Neutrals actually have the same slim-down effect as their dark counterparts and going light head-to-toe can smooth out any rough patches and can make you appear longer and leaner.

In addition to being figure-friendly, neutral shades are also high versatile and have an ethereal quality that can’t help but make you feel pretty. As is the case with black, there are countless ways to wear your neutrals.

You can keep clean and simple by forgoing the accessories like Kate Bosworth, who let her blush-colored Calvin Klein dress stand alone,  or use your nude backdrop as a foundation for fun jewelry pieces, like Nicole Richie who accesorized her chic L’Wren Scott sheath with piles of fun pieces from her House of Harlow line.

Take the monochrome route with nudes head-to-toe (a major trend for Fall 2010, fyi) or contrast these soft shades with darks or brights.  I personally love juxtaposing soft neutrals with tough pieces (think biker boots, bomber jackets, boyfriend blazers, chunky knits patterned tights and so on), like Taylor Momsen who teamed an ethereal slip-dress with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti biker boots. The most imortant thing to remember is to stay true to your personal style and wear your nudes in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

As we transition from winter to spring, I think it’s time that we all brighten up with some stunning neutral shades. [Continue reading...]

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Weekend Links: This Week’s Top Fashion Stories

The Jersey Shore Cast May Attend and Model in Fashion Week- nymag.com
Chances are high that we’ll be seeing the cast of Jersey Shore either sitting front-row at Fashion Week or modeling in a show.

The Kardashian Sisters Give the Inside Scoop on Their ‘Feminine and Sexy’ Line for bebe- people.com
Their much-anticipated fashion collection for bebe might not be hitting stores until next week, but the Kardashian sisters gave People a sneak peek.

Random Questions for…Tavi G- thefashioninformer.com
A look at Tavi’s incredible rise to fame and random questions for the fashion-obsesed wunderkind

The Trials of a Former Wonder Boy- nytimes.com
Zac Posen is in “survival mode” as a rough economy softens his brashness.

The All-Denim Trend: How Much Is Too Much?- wsj.com
Denim apparel is making a comeback in shops and fashion magazines. But some of the new designs—from denim leggings for women and jean shorts for men to head-to-toe denim outfits for both sexes—risk pushing the revived trend too far.

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Style Muse: Leigh Lezark

I first learned of Leigh Lezark last September during fashion week. The first time I saw her i just had to ask ‘who is that girl?’ Obviously she was someone: she sat front row at everything, she had a flock of photogs following her, her sense of style was just on a whole other level, and she just radiated attitude in that cool, not bitchy, sort of way. To my delight, I learned that Leigh wasn’t just another famous for being famous socialite, but actually one-third of the popular New York City-based DJ trio the Misshapes, and, due to her unique looks, now a model as well.

Over the past few months, Leigh has emerged as fashion’s newest darling. She’s edgy, daring, rebellious, and goes against the grain without being too outrageous. While she does have a tough-as-nails aesthetic, her style still has a sexy, feminine sensibility. Leigh has quickly become one of my top sources for style inspiration.

Read on for 5 tips to bring a little Leigh into your wardrobe!

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Happy Birthday A New Mode!

Happy Birthday A New Mode!

One year… I almost can’t believe it. It all started about a year and a half ago. Eric and I were on the phone and I was telling him how badly I wanted to start my own site. I had been talking about it for a while and Eric gave me the courage and motivation to stop talking and start doing. Once the seed was planted, we started brainstorming on ways to create a site that would bring something new and different to a world so heavily saturated with blogs. Exactly one year ago, I told you about our vision for ANM and from then until now, we’ve worked tirelessly to make the site everything we promised it would be. [Continue reading...]

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Weekend Links: This Week’s Top Fashion Stories

2010 Pre-Fall- wwd.com
With some designers planning sweeping shows and intimate showroom presentations, this pre-season has metamorphosed into a season of its own. See 50+ collections.

Diane Von Furstenburg to Design Home Furnishings Collection- coutorture.com
Pleasing textile lovers everywhere, Diane Von Furstenberg has announced she is working on a collection of home furnishings as part of a licensing deal with Springs Global. The line reportedly will include bedding, bath, and tabletop.

Dannijo Jewelry Launches New Site and Hot New Collection- stylelist.com
The edgy-chic accessories line Dannijo (a favorite of Beyoncé, Blake Lively and Lake Bell) just launched an addictive new Website that’s part retail therapy, part inspiration.

You’ll See it Everywhere- nymag.com
NY Mag has sifted through the trends and determined what we’ll all be seeing, in some form, for the next four months, from round sunglasses to bangles to sparkles

After Hours at the Globes- fashionweekdaily.com
The inside scoop from the InStyle and Cartier post-globes bashes.

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