5 reasons to buy a cardigan

 … Every smart girl’s wardrobe needs one this season! Want to know why?

1- You’ll be prepared for any weather, from unexpected cold outside to even air conditioning.

2- They tend to be more figure flattering than swing jackets.


3- They’re less bulky than trenches.


4- They won’t mess up your hair and makeup like pullover sweaters.

5- You’ll be able to wear summer tank tops into fall.

Trend Alert: Sheer

The transparent look was all over the Fall/Winter 2012 runaways. Delicate fabrics like chiffon were mixed with muted colors and pastels to create a fairy-tale inspired look that’s ultra feminine and so much fun to wear. It’s really whimsical, ethereal, and not to mention sexy. Emilio Pucci, Marchesa and Marios Schwab has created the looks we are completely in love with. Pictures below will just explain to you why… 

Street Style: The Essential Flannel 
Plaid Flannel Shirt is always a classic and unbeatable option. Just because it’s one of the most popular fabrics used by designers and high streets alike, it doesn’t make it any less important.  You can wear it under or over just about anything, and that includes your suits! 

Make a bid! 
Madonna’s bra is under the hammer!  The infamous conical corset will be up for sale at British auction house Christie's, in London. The Jean Paul Gaultier designed piece with bugle beads, clustered sequins and beads at cups and hip line - which the 54 y-old singer wore on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' tour - was expected to fetch £15,000 yesterday but guess how much was it sold for? YES £30,000 !!  How much would you give to the green silk bustier if you were at the auction? 

 

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Then and Now!

It’s officially party season, and the best time of year to rock a 80s classy dress.  A silk lady-like dress shaped the way women have dressed for generations. Check out Princess Diana (back in the day) and Duchess of Cambridge  (right now) bringing  the spirit of the holiday season. 

Over and over… is she a endless style icon? 

Alexa Chung won the Style Icon for the third year running at last night's British Fashion Awards. Again, again and again! The TV presenter-and-model scooped the prestigious gong at the star-studded ceremony last night and was amazed her style was recognised once more. We did too, Alexa!  Could the judges be a bit more creative next time? Well, well…

Beach à la Donatella

Versace is to launch underwear and beachwear collections for men and women for SS13, which will be sold in Versace boutiques and specialty stores across the world from January next year. Yay! 

Surprise, surprise!

Florence Welch will perform with The Rolling Stones today (29.11.12).  The Florence and the Machine singer will duet with Mick Jagger on the band's iconic track 'Gimme Shelter' when the band perform the second of their '50 and Counting' show at London's The 02. The singer will fly in from Luxembourg for the show and jet straight out to Germany afterward, to continue her group's European tour. It seems she follows in the footsteps of R&B star Mary J. Blige who performed the song with the band on Sunday (25.11.12), while legendary singer-songwriter Eric Clapton is also lined up to appear at one of the anniversary shows. If you are lucky enough to be in London, don’t miss out! 

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt or Christian Bale, Who will be the next Batman?

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to play Batman in 'Justice League'. The actor is said to have agreed a deal with Warner Bros. to take on the role of the Caped Crusader in their new superhero ensemble, which will also feature Superman and Wonder Woman. In Christopher Nolan's latest Batman film, 'The Dark Knight Rises', Gordon-Levitt's character, John Blake, assumes the role of Batman by walking into the Bat Cave, led there by a retired Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale). Who do you think fits better to the character– Joseph Gordon-Levitt or Christian Bale? 

Going Gaga!

Lady Gaga has been hailed the world's best-loved eccentric in a survey conducted by food brand Nature Valley. The 'Born This Way' hitmaker is known for her quirky outfits, which have included a meat dress and telephone hat. See Lady GaGa's craziest fashion outfits here: 

The new leather jacket

The most stylish biker jackets this season boast the addition of quilted panels. Celebrities like Kristen Stewart have already been seen rocking the trend. Time to give your outfit a touch of edginess! 

Indian Flavor

Ready for some beautiful jewels to get you in the Holiday spirit? Check it out the Van Cleef & Arpels– one of the most renowned jewelry companies– Indian-inspired statement pieces: 

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Mick Jagger loves his capes

Mick Jagger likes clothes to "emphasise" his silhouette. The Rolling Stones front-man is known for his slim frame so says when he's performing on stage, he likes to show off his body as well as wearing clothes that allow him to move, specially capes.

"I've always done a kind of skinny silhouette because I am skinny; I don't have to worry about covering up fat bits! So you've got to emphasise your silhouette. But then sometimes you want, on top of that, clothes that have movement. So I've always done a lot of coats influenced by riding coats of the 18th or early 19th centuries - what the French call 'red in gote.' I do those with a small tail. Obviously I've done other more mad things. I've done capes and things”, he told WWD. Have a look on how Mick rocks his cape!

Mick Jagger

                               

Rita Ora X Rihanna

Rita Ora has won a role in 'The Fast and the Furious 6'. The singer has been given the part of the villain in the latest film of the action franchise after impressing bosses in her audition and will star alongside Vin Diesel and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Rihanna - who made her acting debut in 'Battleship' - had initially wanted the role but her hectic schedule meant producers had to look elsewhere. Rita - who celebrated her 22nd birthday pn 27.11.2012 - recently spoke about her desire to get into acting: "Acting is something for the future. For now it's all about my music, but definitely in a few years.” 

Which one would you prefer for the role, Rita or Rihanna?

Bored with basic blues?

You never really get tired of wearing your favourite jeans, but sometimes it starts to look boring, it might be time to replace them to a coloured denim. Think red this season, and bright up your wardrobe.

Will Lana Del Rey be the new face of Versace?

Lana Del Rey was spotted in LA wearing a colourful Versace look teamed with a Converse. A fan of the singer on Twitter claimed that she'd signed a deal with the house, but so far neither Del Rey nor Versace has commented on the rumor.  Do you think she may be hiding something from us? 

Lana Del Rey

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Comfy Jumpers

Loose, sloppy and warm… All the things we love about jumpers. Get some inspirations…

 

Tie a tie in 4 ways

No matter whether you are going for a job interview or business meetings or a dinner; tie a tie always gives last minute pressure. Get down here a pictorial help: 

Fashionistas put themselves up for auction to help victims of Hurricane Sandy

Victoria Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg and Anna Wintour are aiming to raise $185,000 to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. The trio have put themselves up for auction on website Charitybuzz.com, which has organized an initiative in conjunction with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA) - of which Diane is president - and US Vogue, which is edited by Anna, for those affected by the storm by offering bidders the chance to spend time with them.

Victoria is offering people the chance to meet her backstage following her New York Fashion Week show in February, which is expected to fetch $20,000, and Diane is auctioning off a week-long stay at her Bahamas beach house, which is valued at $50,000.

Those looking to snap up an exclusive treat can also purchase a lunch date and tour of Diane's Meatpacking headquarters for up to $15,000. Fans of Anna will be drawn to her two-lot package, which is expected to generate $50,000 apiece. The first offering will give the winner the chance to meet the magazine editor on a private tour of the 2013 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Proceeds from the auction - which ends on December 5, and features nearly 150 lots - will go to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and similar relief organizations in the tri-state area of Manhattan.

Anna Wintour and Victoria Beckham

Kristen Stewart would "love" to work in a Bollywood film

The 'Twilight Saga' actress was once linked to a role in movie 'Paani' opposite Hrithik Roshan, and although it never came to fruition, she would love the opportunity to star in an Indian-based picture in the future.
According to Digital Spy, she told PTI: "If someone offers me a good script, I would love to work in a Bollywood film. I would love to work with Hrithik Roshan. He is such a wonderful actor."
As for when Kristen would have time to film such a movie it is not yet known, as following completion on the 'Twilight' franchise, she is now lined up to star in the follow-up to 'Snow White and the Huntsman' and has a rumoured part in 'Focus'.

Kristen Stewart

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Loving Denim

Denim has probably been in fashion since the day it was invented. People love practical, comfortable and stylish things and denim is definitely characterized by these. Denim can be sexy or elegant, edgy or tough – all depends on the character of the wearer. From James Dean to Kurt Cobain, all superstars love a cool pair of jeans. 

James Dean, Iggy Pop and Kurt Cobain

Diane von Furstenberg is the subject of a new book

The iconic designer is the basis for writer Camilla Morton's latest fashion fairy tale memoir series, which is this time a twist on the classic story, 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. The book tells the story of two young girls - Diane (based on the designer's life), and an Empress, who is struggling with her new royal duties. Although Camilla wrote the story, Diane drew the illustrations - deciding on the prints, colors and layout of each page.

Diane von Furstenberg

Clash of prints

This season is all about making prints statement. Try these mixes that usually pair together quite well…

• Florals and stripes

• Florals and plaid

• Plaid and stripes
• Stripes and gingham
• Leopard and stripes

• Floral and polka dot 

Manolo Blahnik hates women in platform shoes

The Spanish-born designer - whose creations are worn by the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Kylie Minogue - often says he does not mind what shoes women chose to wear, but he is not a fan of platforms on anyone. "I hate platforms. The young girl who is a bit chubby, or whatever, she thinks platforms make her look taller. But no, they just make her look weird”, he told The Guardian newspaper. Do you agree with him? 

Manolo Blahnik

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The real face of fame

Want to know what Cameron Diaz looks like without make up on? How about Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz and Julia Roberts? Check it out and answer the question: if you bumped to those women on the streets, could you tell they are Hollywood A-listers?

Tiesto is teaming up with Bono for a charity album

The superstar DJ is releasing a compilation record to raise money for anti-AIDS charity (RED), which was co-founded by the U2 rocker. The 'Dance (RED), Save Lives' album will feature tracks from Calvin Harris, Avicii, and Diplo, as well as Tiesto's collaboration with Bono on a reworking of U2's 'Pride'.

Tiesto said in a statement: "When I went to Africa in 2006, I was struck by the devastating effect of AIDS.

"Now the world has an incredible chance to make sure that babies are born HIV-free by 2015, and the dance community is going to make a lot of noise to help make this happen."

The album will be released on November 27, accompanied by a YouTube livestream of sets from Tiesto and other Dance (Red) artists from the Stereosonic Festival, which takes place in Melbourne, Australia, on World AIDS Day weekend on December 1 and 2.

DJ Tiesto

Game is on!

Baseball hats have never really gone out of style! Genuine piece of sportswear, the trend is not just used to dress down an outfit or protect your eyes from the sun's rays during a ball game. Best-dressed celebrities– from hip hop superstars to Hollywood actors– show us how to give your outfit a sporty finish wearing some very simple ones. Check them out below!

 Ne-Yo, Robert Pattinson and Scott Disick

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Hey! Ho! Hat and go!

Just to have some fashion fun we've decided to find pictures of most amazing hats. We've chosen the top 6 to show you...

                          Kate Middleton                                                                  Daisy Lowe                                                                Anna Dello Russo

                         Nicki Minaj                                                 Kourtney Kardashian                                                       Mischa Barton              

Street Style: Camel Coat

Ladies, camel is the new black this season! Be it a cool pair of tapered trousers, great knitwear or some fab shoe boots, camel is a must-have and is available in any shape and length. Get some inspirations below! 

White Ribbon Day

Stella McCartney has designed an anti-violence badge. The British fashion designer is taking a stand against violence towards women by creating a bespoke White Ribbon online badge which will run alongside a two-week online campaign in the run up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25. The campaign is being promoted by social networking sight including Facebook and Twitter, and users can share the badge with friends via twibbon.com.

Angel’s life can be hell

The Victoria's Secret fashion show is like the "Olympics" for its models, aka “Angles”. They begin preparations for the annual extravaganza a month in advance, with trainer Justin Gelband - who sees them for three-hour workouts twice a day - admitting their daily routines become very "intense". Justin said: "This is their Olympics and my Oscars. Everything is more intense, from food to sleep. We focus on lots of protein, eating the proper carbs, staying away from bread and pasta, keeping hydrated." We feel exhausted just to think … Would you be able to cope with 6 hours of workouts a day?  Let us know! 

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Grow a moustache!

Remember, this is the month of November. And its time to get growing the “mo”!  The Movember movement is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for male health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer, by promoting the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men. Have a look on who is doing the job this year!  Oh yeah– no one less than Daniel Craig, aka James Bond!

Daniel Craig

Best Dressed 

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards that went in New York City gathered celebs like Emma Stone, Christina Ricci, Alexa Chung, Dakota Fanning and many others against the green wall. The event honored the winning designers of this year. We’ve chosen three of our favorite looks, which one you like the most?

Emma Stone wore an outfit from Burberry

Dakota Fanning chose a light pink dress from Jason Wu

Ashley Greene opted for a sheer lace top with super long sleeves from Wes Gordon

Keira Knightley for Allure December 2012

With new upcoming movie, “Anna Karenina”, famous Keira Knightley is featured in many cover shoots recently. What is most breathtaking, that Keira is posing topless, covered only in Chanel jacket and Tom Ford tuxedo pants. Don’t you think that Keira’s body is too skinny?

Bad hair? No way!

Learn our 3 quick and easy ways to do your hair when you’re pressed for time. Your hair will look hot, and no one will ever know you slept in!

1. Slip on a Headband For an elegant style, smooth out your hair with a brush, then pull on a wide headband to cover up messier strands and look instantly polished. 

Leighton Meester

2. Make a Chic Ponytail Tease your hair at the crown then pull into a low ponytail. Leave a ½ inch strand out and secure the ponytail with a clear elastic. Wrap the extra strand around the elastic and secure with a bobby pin.

Hilary Duff

3. Do a Front Hair Poof This popular hairstyle is a great way to hide bangs you might be growing out, and is also very simple to do. Just separate the section of hair from temple to temple, tease it with a fine-toothed comb and secure with two bobby pins in an X.

Jennifer Aniston

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