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Nicky HIlton

A Guy’s Take On Female Fashion

When Sabrina and I started A New Mode, I would joke about how I could care less about female fashion and yet we were starting a fashion site. Truth is, I still don’t care… but now that the site is almost a year old, I am at least familiar with what women are wearing.

Every so often I’ll be working on a collage for the site and I’ll start talking to Sabrina about the things that the celebrities are wearing with my offensively male opinion. Now she’ll probably regret it, but Sabrina picked out a few looks that girls would consider fashionable or ‘trendy’ and asked me to provide some commentary.

I warned her that I was going to be honest. So before I begin, let’s just be clear: half of these things I would never notice, but since I’m writing this article I looked extra close. I just didn’t want any women to be confused and think that guys actually care about female fashion.

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Tagged as: Ashley Olsen, how to dress for guys, Jessica Stroup, Kim Kardashian, Leighton meester, male opinion on female fashions, Nicky HIlton

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Wardrobe Must-Have: Boyfriend Blazers

The boyfriend blazer is without a doubt the number one fall- scratch that- year round must have. I have several boyfriend styles that I reach for time and time again. I’ll throw them over anything and everything- floaty dresses, skinny jeans and loose tees, mini skirts, denim cut-offs, the list goes on and on. There really is no more versatile item- look no further than the collage above for proof.

One thing to watch out for is too much volume, you don’t want to look like you’re being consumed. However, the jacket should be loose enough to allow you to move comfortably. To get the most wear and tear, look for a style that can be layered over a semi-chunky knit but will still look polished over a slim tee or tank. Other than that, there really aren’t many precautions to take because they is no wrong way to wear this staple.I always feel sexy and confident when I top off my looks with bf blazers which is why I’ve deemed this style a wardrobe must.

Read on for my top picks. [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Alexa Chung, Alice + Olivia, boyfriend blazer, boyfriend blazers, Diane von furstenberg, Elizabeth and James, Fashion, French Connection, Kate Moss, Loeffler Randall, mary kate olsen, Monrow, Nicky HIlton, rachel bilson, Silence & Noise, Smythe, Stella Mccartney, Style, Tracy Reese

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Rock On With Studded Accessories

Rock ‘n’ roll and fashion have always been inextricably linked, with the former being a consistent source of inspiration for the latter. A great way to add a touch of rock to your look with a studded accessories, a major trend right now that I have been a fan of for quite some time.

Studded accessories, be it bags, shoes, or jewelry, can inject the right dose of attitude into any look, adding that undeniable cool-factor. Offset the sweetness of an ultra-femme dress with a studded cuff or clutch like Nikki Reed (pictured above in Miu Miu). Update a classic LBD with studded pumps like Nicky Hilton or rock a pair of studded booties with just about any dress in your closet for an instant fashion-forward look à la Sienna Miller.

Now this trend definitely isn’t for everyone. I have been a fan of incorporating a bit of rock into my look for quite some time but I could never imagine some of friends sporting the heavy chains, leather cuffs (often embellished with studs or spikes), and all the other forms of edgy jewelry that I’m so fond of.

If you love the look and it speaks to you, than go for it. If it makes you uncomfortable or just looks wrong on you, then take a pass. Always remember, staying true to your personal sense of style will never be passé.

Read on for 10 ways to add a bit of rock into your look! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Accessories, Alexander Wang, Be & D, Blake Lively, cara couture, Dsquared2, Fashion, Nicky HIlton, Nikki Reed, Novella Royale, rachel roy, Rebecca Minkoff, Rock & Republic, Sienna Miller, studded accessories, Style, Topshop, Trend

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Wardrobe Must: Chic Vests

I have a serious obsession with vests. No lie, I have about 10! Some are vintage (I LOVE vintage menswear styles- such a great way to go androgyny-chic), some are high-end, others are ultra cheap.

A vest is such a quick and easy way to update your look and is a piece that injects a certain fashion-forward flair, especially when worn over something unexpected like a hyper-feminine frock for instance. I have styles that help be add a bit of an edge to my look, some that are perfect for adding some sophistication, others that have a retro sensibility, and some classics that allow for loads of accessories.

Wear an edgy, embellished to update a basic look like Nicky Hilton. Team it with a sleek secretary blouse like Blake Lively for an updated interpretation of preppy-chic. Layer a denim vest over a floaty dress to channel the 70’s like boho-queen Sienna Miller. Use it polish up a sweetly slouchy style like Rachel Bilson. Or, belt it and wear it as a top like Whitney Port. There are countess ways to make this style staple work for you.

Read on for some of my favorite styles! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Bebe, Blake Lively, chic vests, Diane von furstenberg, Fashion, LaRok, Mink Pink, Nicky HIlton, rachel bilson, Sienna Miller, Silence & Noise, Style, Trina Turk, vest, Whitney Port

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Summer Must-Have: Denim Cut-Offs

We’ve already discussed the return of the denim jacket, but there’s another retro denim trend that’s making the rounds and is an absolute must for summer: Denim cut-offs.

This season, cut-off shorts are shorter than ever, lending a bit of sex-appeal to this fantastically cool item. From dark to distressed from tattered and torn to structured and sleek, there are so may ways to rock this trend and incorporate it into your style.

Pair your cut-offs with a thin flannel top for a grungy 90’s-inspired style, with a boyfriend shirt like Agyness Deyn, a slim grandpa cardigan like Ashley Olsen, with a sharp blazer for a more polished look like Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss, with billowy tops like Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie, an embellished vest like Nicky Hilton, a lightweight scarf like Hilary Duff, and so on. Cut-offs are perfect for a day at the beach or can be dressed up for a night out with some funky shoes and statement accessories like Vanessa Hudgens who rocked her cut-offs at this year’s Kid’s Choice Awards.

However you choose to wear them, the fact that they’re an absolute must for your summer wardrobe remains the same!

Check out some of my favorite cut-off styles after the jump! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: 7 For all Mankind, Agyness Deyn, Ashley Olsen, Blank Denim, Current/Eliott, denim cut-offs, denim shorts, Fashion, Helmut Lang, HIlary Duff, Kate Moss, Levi's, lindsay lohan, Nicky HIlton, Nicole Richie, Style, True Religion, Vanessa Hudgens, Victoria Beckham, William Rast

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Look Thinner By Getting Dressed!

While your body may stay the same, the clothes you put on it can instantly add or subtract 5-10 pounds, which is why it’s important to be aware of dressing for your body and to be fully in-tune with styles that have an instant slim-down effect. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather look thinner by getting dressed over working out and dieting any day of the week!

Read on for 5 amazing instant slim down tips and for fabulous product picks to help you slim down just by getting dressed! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Alice + Olivia, Catherine Malandrino, dressing to look thinner, Fashion, Kate Bosworth, Lauren Conrad, marc by marc jacobs, Nicky HIlton, Rebecca Taylor, slimming outfits, Style, Vanessa Hudgens