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Gossip Girl Blake Lively and boyfriend Penn Badgley were out and about having dinner at Nobu in NYC. Blake looks casual but very chic, as always, while Penn’s attire leaves something to be desired.

From top to bottom, there’s everything wrong with his look. From the rolled up sleeves on the his out of date plaid shirt to his flip flops. I don’t know about you, but I think flip flops should be saved for the beach. I’m not sure when it became cool to wear them to a public restaurant. Hopefully, the trend doesn’t continue.

Blake always looks stylish and maybe she needs to perform a fashion makeover on her man. If he had to wear shorts, maybe a polo shirt and some suitable shoes would have been more appropriate.

What do you say? Is Penn’s outfit acceptable for a public restaurant?

Apparently he’s a big fan of the plaid shirt and shorts look. Here is the couple again a couple weeks ago.

Again Blake looks fab and Penn … eh, not so much. At least her put on closed shoes. I have to say, Blake Lively’s pupply Penney is just absolutely adorable. The couple is often see hanging out with the cute little puppy.

An item from the Diane von Furstenberg 2009 Cruise Collection

The popularity of the designer Cruise Collection is old news. Since the turn of the twenty-first century, a range of different fashion designers have jumped on the bandwagon of debuting a cruise fashion (”resort wear”) line intended for catwalk-loving consumers who spend their summers relaxing by luxurious swimming pools. However, there’s something new that’s been taking place in regards to these runway shows - they’re changing locations this year. Whereas these shows were primarily hosted in the same fashion capitals that other runway shows take place in (like New York), this year has seen a series of the shows crop up in much less traditional places around the world (Miami, Florence). Perhaps the designers have been so inspired by their own collections that they’ve been bitten by the travel bug themselves.

It makes a lot of sense for Cruise Collection runway shows to take place in alternative locations where people might actually wear this type of clothing. New York certainly loves any type of runway show from a major designer but the traditionally dressed-in-black consumers of the New York fashion world aren’t going to be rushing to purchase the vibrant beach-inspired colors of these lines. In contrast, the vacationers who are interested in spending their time in a beautiful city that isn’t known for being a fashion capital are going to be the ones who are really won over by the designs that debut at this time of year.

Take, for example, the recent runway show in Florence that Diane von Furstenberg put on. The audience seated in the stunning gardens where the show was held included vacationing celebrities like Eva Longoria and other designers like Eva Cavalli. These people were pleased to get a chance to just kick back and relax in a low-intensity setting while they watched the collection be revealed. The setting was perfect for the clothing itself. The highlight of the new collection was a line of handkerchief dresses featuring travel prints such as old tourist maps and miniature airplanes. The clothing is smart enough to be worn in urban areas by trendy ladies but only the gardens of a place like Florence could truly capture the genius behind them.

Von Furstenberg is hardly the first designer to have taken her Cruise Collection out of the fashion capitals and into the travel destinations where the clothing should be worn. Earlier this year we saw the Chanel Cruise show hit the runway stage in Miami, Florida. Karl Lagerfield’s previous Resort Collection from last year was shown off on the West Coast in the fashion capital of Los Angeles but it was this year’s Miami show that really made the resort wear line stand out. The effect was different here; Lagerfield’s collection was more hard-edged rock ‘n roll than might be expected for a Cruise Collection but it was softened by the Miami setting. A set of elaborately beaded dresses with clear plastic insets might’ve looked too harsh for the beach on an L.A. runway but seeing them in Miami made people realize that these are the kind of beach clothes that can easily transition from urban home to vacation destination.

Not all of the designers out there think that the travel destination is the best way to approach the Cruise Collection debut. John Galliano stuck to the traditional fashion city of New York for the debut of the Christian Dior Resort 2009 Collection this year. The 1960’s inspired designs (think peasant blouses) and the bold colors (fushia, lime) may have seemed a little out of place for a New York show but it brought a little bit of fun to the city’s fashion scene and seemed to be well-received. Other designers are considering a more blended approach to the question of where their Cruise Collection shows should be held. For example, Gucci is planning an untraditional vacation destination show in Rome this summer but will also be showing the collection by private appointment in New York.

It’s nice to see big names in the fashion world taking their business to some of the beautiful cities that go less noticed by the industry. It’s difficult to say for sure whether or not this is a trend that will continue. If it does, it’s unlikely to move beyond the resort collection which is the perfect line for a designer to take on vacation. But who knows; maybe you’ll see a leading fashion designer planning a show in your city in the near future? You just never really know where they might want to head next!

Patent Leather Sash Belt

Patent leather continues to be popular in shoes, handbags and other accessories. This summer, add a patent leather belt to your outfit for a boost of shine.

Glossy patent belts come in an array of sizes from micro-thin to super wide. If you are thick or short waisted, forget about a wide belt and stick to something 1-inch or thinner. If you want to draw attention away from your waist, wear your belt a little lower than your natural waist line. Continue Reading Glossy Patent Leather Belts »

Sheer Black Camisole from Eco Boudoir.

Looking for the perfect shirt for that special date or event? Well, according to the style mavens then sheer is the way to go. But according to public decency and society’s traditional morals, you may want to skip the sheer or at least purchase some nice underwear. Continue Reading Sheer Tops Leaving Little to the Imagination »

This summer, enjoy some of these hot fashion trends. Whether you are looking for something to wear to work, out to a party, or on vacation, here are some of the latest summer fashion trends.

Don’t be afraid to try something new, whether is a funky print fabric or a trendy piece of jewelry. These fashion trends and ideas are a lot of fun. If you aren’t sure about something, don’t splurge on a high-end designer garment. Instead, choose a more affordable option until you are absolutely sure you are going to wear the trend.

Have a fabulous (and fashionable) summer! Continue Reading Hot Summer Fashion Trends »

Ugh! Can we somehow just get rid of leather pants from the fashion scene? If someone as hot as Anne Hathaway doesn’t look good in them, that should tell you something! I’m not sure if her pants are actually leather, pleather or something else tight and shiny. But whatever they are, they aren’t flattering.

Cute Anne Hathaway was leaving the “TRL” taping at the MTV Studios in New York earlier this week wearing this outfit. She starts out right with a black blazer over her white T-shirt. Throw on a couple of layered necklaces and a pair of oversized sunglasses … she was looking good so far.

But the leather pants really have to go. I’m not sure what decade leather pants were really fashionable, but it’s definitely not now. Cigarette pants, trousers, even jeans would have been a better choice.

I’m not too wild about her spiky stilleto sandals either. Many sandals have the thick wrap around the ankle this season, which isn’t a favorite look of mine. However, I’m sure they would have looked much better with something other than leather pants.

What do you think about Anne’s leather pants? Love ‘em or hate ‘em? Leave your comments here and let us know.

J.Crew Beach Coverup

Summer’s truly begun and with it, trips to the beach. Whether you’re lucky enough to live within driving distance to some sun and sand, or planning just one or two summer beach getaways, you know that the perfect beach style is a must. For a flirty, refreshing style, consider our outfit of the week, known to us as Romantic Beach Casual: Continue Reading Outfit of the Week: Romantic Beach Casual »

Jessica Simpson and Eva Longoria from People Magazine

Recently spotted in public, the Juicy Couture maxi dress graced the frames of both Jessica Simpson and Eva Longoria.

If you’re dying to copy this look you can still pick up the exact same jersey dress with a smocked elastic banding and ruffled trim. Try shopping at shopbop.com to pick up the outfit for just under $300. Continue Reading Double Duty Maxi Dress »

Though summer is just beginning, it’s time to look ahead to fall and some of the fashion trends that are emerging for the season. When fall arrives, unpack your sweaters, coats and boots - the staples in your wardrobe. Then head to the malls, boutiques and thrift shops to find the latest in fall fashion. Select versatile pieces of clothing, jewelry and accessories that you can mix and match to stretch your shopping dollars. Continue Reading Fall Fashion and Jewelry Outlook »

Beautiful turquoise and diamond ring.

White is one of the freshest shades of summer, evoking clean and peaceful thoughts. It’s also the perfect color to accessorize, lending itself perfectly to almost any color or shade you can imagine. Enter turquoise, one of nature’s most perfect stones, the perfect summery color to show off your favorite whites. Continue Reading Pair Your Summer Whites With Turquoise »

Geri Halliwell

If you’re going to be fashion inspired by a spice girl, how about shoot for a Ginger look rather than the ubiquitous Posh?
Geri Halliwell recently appeared at the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction Awards in London in a classy and sassy ensemble that boasts so much more appeal than her former singing counterpart’s overexposed and much touted fashion sense. Continue Reading Out of the Week: Geri Halliwell »

The return of sun dresses and sandals signals the return of the summer blockbuster. The summer blockbuster was officially born with the release of Jaws in 1975. Over the years, blockbusters came to mean special effects, violence and a lot of cool stunts. Guy films. But the thing about guy films is, they usually have guys in them. Sexy guys with muscles who may or may not also banter with and rescue a damsel in distress. And guys aren’t the only people to appreciate such a character. Here’s a look at an alltime list of summer sex symbols. Continue Reading Boys of Summer: 12 Sexiest Summer Movie Stars »

Pussycat Dolls in Advertisement for Pontiac Vibe jeep

The Pussycat Dolls are featured in an ad for the new Pontiac Jeep Vibe. In case you hadn’t figured it out yes sex still sells … Continue Reading Pussycat Dolls Pontiac Vibe Jeep Pictures »

Eva Longoria in Bebe Sports photos

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria continues her spokesmodel contract with Bebe Sports. Continue Reading Eva Longoria Bebe Sport Advertisement Photos »

The Panamanian Rain Forest

A purse can mean so many things — fashion statement, stylish accessory, social status symbol — and now, it can help you save the environment. And while that may sound completely unfashionable, buying one of Heather Rose’s eco-friendly handbags will provide you with a perfect accessory and talking point wherever you take it. Continue Reading Buy A Purse, Help Panamanian Marine Life »