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Fab Winter Fash: Stars in Black, White and Black & White

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Black or white...black & white...doesn't get much easier than that, right? But there are some times when I'm literally staring at myself in the mirror and not able to figure out how to make black & white work for me. It seems like the easiest combo ever and fairly simple to accessorize...wrong! Honestly I have my issues with some B&W goodness, every once in a while, so this post is in hopes of helping my glorious readers that have the same mirror 'stalemate.' 

One of my New Year's resolutions is to wear less black (I absolutely LOVE it) and more color. But RD Hubby loves black so I tend to work it in my rotation quite frequently...not to mention, slimming much?  Speaking of RD Hubby, I asked him to spot his top fave in each collage above...he handed out the Gold Stars of Style to Kate Hudson in black (three letters: h-o-t) and Nicole Richie in oh so ethereal white. Honestly, these are both looks that I could 100% see myself in, so I love that we're on the same page here at the RD household. Enjoy and get to sportin' some black and white or black or white (whateva - such a mouth full) pronto! 

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Fab Winter Fash: Three Levels of Sheer Black Dresses

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Wow! W-o-w is all I have to say about Lily Allen's choice of frock. Not my style, not something I'd wear. But good on her for braving the never-ending London cold...galavanting around town in THAT! Yep, Lily garnered some serious attention and gained the title of risqué from us! Though RD Hubby says he thinks it's, "Just fine!"

Which level are you? I'd say that I'm usually sassy but could occasionally branch out to the sexy level. Regardless, this is a look that is here to stay and is a perfect way to mix in a sly lil' LBD twist for that upcoming New Years party! Some speedy-savvy-stylin' below to get you going...enjoy!

 

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Fab Winter Fash: The Lady Tux à la Three Top Models

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Sooooo, the Holiday Parties have officially begun and my wardrobe just isn't looking overly exciting to me, at the moment. Ever share in that, "I hate my clothes" feeling? Well, I'm here to save the day as I have a great and funky option for the cocktail dress: The Lady Tux! We've mentioned Tuxedo pieces and their obvious sex appeal HERE and HERE! So, dress it up with metallic accessories, an up 'do and splendid makeup or go more casual in comfy heels, laid back jacket and loose strands. 

Both Liya and Jessica give you a perfect palette for the more casual approach, above. I love how Agyness paired some red flair and red lips with her more dressy ensemble. How would you style your Lady Tux? Most likely you already have a tuxedo jacket so just pair it with your favorite black jeans or black harem pants and you have yourself and trendy and noticeable alternative to any Holiday Party attire! I've added some speedy-savvy-stylin' below to get your Lady Tux shopping jump started! Enjoy!

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Wardrobe Essential: Little Gold Gown

All that glitters is...GOLD!! I love me some gold gowns and wow-wee do I have some great looks and inspiration, just for YOU today! Seriously, celebs have been sporting this look for a few seasons now, as well as numerous Runway appearances...so what better time to jump on the bandwagon than this Holiday Season! Pair your gold mini with some opaque tights and cute heels, a la Lucy Liu and Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Go all out GORGEOUS in a long gown like Cate Blanchett and Beyonce...they are just positively radiant on the red carpet. We've given the GOLD STAR of Style to the always trendy Lauren Conrad. Her strappy ankle-wrapped heels and pony-tail make the look fun and flirty...and dare we mention the length of her mini? Girls got legs, show them off!

I'm also totally loving some of the Runway looks below too. Look at the FRINGED dress (bottom right) at Behnaz Sarafpour...I've posted/told you before, fringe is in! The gold brocade is also eye catching via Elie Saab's banded waist dress (upper right) and at Burberry, in the form of a killer DOUBLE-BREASTED skirt-coat. So naturally, I've given you some great speedy-savvy-stylin' to get going on this trend. I'm totally lusting after the Fighting Eel Lola Dress in Gold Lame. How sexy and HOT is that for a Holiday Party? Just remember, my golden girls, 'tis the season to glimmer and shine bright! Gold gowns are a sure-fire way to stand out among a sea of LBDs!

(Celebs featured above, upper left and clockwise; Lucy Liu, Cate Blanchett, Beyonce, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Thandie Newton, Lauren Conrad)

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(Designers featured above, upper left and clockwise; Behnaz Sarafpour, Diane Von Furstenberg, Elie Saab, Behnaz Sarafpour, Burberry, Versace)

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A-list Accessory: Celebs in Boots - Nude and Tan

No, no...get your dirty mind out of the gutter! Not here, my dear, will you EVER see NUDEY pics...just not my style! What then, are we talking about here? Boots, boots, boots! Celebs have been sporting boots in nude and tan shades, as of recent. I seriously have a pair of heeled tan boots and a nude flate pair that are rotated into my weekly ensembles with obsessive frequency so let me just say, they are a STAPLE for my fall and winter wardrobes. L-O-V-E them! But so many times everyone needs a little boot-to-the-bootie (aka - kick in the butt) to see what staples are current while also being a classic piece! Voila, a nude or tan boot! There is virtually NOTHING you can't pair them with. Finish off all your "Winter White" looks with these killer kick choices below and a stunning ensemble is a sure-fire definite (channeling Jessica Simpson stunning look in this previous post).

Gold Stars of Style were awarded to Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel below for their gorgeous Loeffler Randall flat boots...über chic and comfort isn't even a question. They are TOP of my LIST for personal Christmas Cravings! You MUST check out some serious steals and deals, below, via my speedy-savvy-stylin'! I must take a second to point out Hilary Duff's precous Minnetonkas below, upper right. "The most comfortable shoe you will ever own" - RunwayDaily's Mom. Laced-up and to the knee is also something I have my eyes peeled for this Holiday Season! And dare I forget, Britney Spears also made our layout! Though I'm as SICK of those boots as you are, they do fit this post category so I gotta give the gal credit for once...neck-down, she's lookin' acceptable, yall! All jokes aside...listen up, you need to get booted for sure! Just make sure it's nude or tan!

(Celebs featured above, upper left and clockwise; Nicolette Sheridan, Mischa Barton, Cameron Diaz, Hilary Duff, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Kate Hudson, Jessica Biel)

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Wanting/Wishing/Wearing: Cloche Hat

Appearing on the Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Runways were one of my FAVE hat-styles of all time: the CLOCHE hat. I just adore it! (sidenote: I'm sooooo VERY over fedoras so I willingly promote ANYTHING else to wear on our heads!) Über-popular in the 20's, the cloche is recognizable from it's fitted, bell-shaped design. It's designed to be worn really low on the forehead with the wearer's eyes peeking out slightly under the brim. It alludes to a mystifying and curious feel...as you really want to see the rest of the face under that brim! Traditionally made of felt, cloches adorned the Runways in other fabrics with some added embellishments as well. Complimenting everything from fall's comfy SWEATER DRESS to the hottest NAVY or GREEN frocks...cloches are your greatest, multi-seasonal investment. Tired eyes, bad hair day or sans makeup = "cloche to the rescue" every-time! Included, some speedy-savvy-stylin' for ya...check second-hand/thrift stores too, for a rare vintage piece that NO ONE else will walk by you on the streets sporting...cause I'm tellin' ya, these will be the BIG thing soon!

(Designers featured above, left to right; Proenza Schouler, Temperley, MaxAzria, Jenni Kayne)

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Runway to Reality: Nicole Miller - Fall 2007

So naturally, I love to watch and scour through photos of Runway Shows...but many times the looks are unattainable or quite frankly, don't cross-over well into everyday life. I'm here to show you looks that work GREAT in your everyday wardrobe at WAY WAY WAAAAY better prices!

Some looks to inspire you for sure. Fall is here and in full swing which means LAYERING! It's honestly an art form, but added inspiration to re-think your technique is always needed. So here it is! Nicole Miller showed some amazing skill in her Fall 2007 Collection, layering unexpected pieces to create looks that are chic, comfortable and have stand-out style. I've re-created three different looks below to show you that Runway looks can become a reality in your everyday wardrobe. Long black skirt, metallic skirt, little black jumper and classic white shirts round out your 'go-to' pieces for your 'Nicole Miller' Holiday season. Some added charm (fun hats) and metallic touches (chain necklace and big gold belt buckle) bring each ensemble up a notch for accentuated glamour! Remember all pieces can be interchanged too. Add the belt to the jumper look to accentuate the waist or place the sheer white-T under the nude colored top in the metallic skirt look for added warmth! Hope you're as inspired as I am to recreate these trendy looks, a la Nicole Miller!

Nicole Miller Total = $1,000's and $1,000's

RunwayDaily Total = After each look below!!!

RunwayDaily Total (black jumper look) = $148.26

RunwayDaily Total (long black skirt look) = $161.73

RunwayDaily Total (metallic skirt look) = $326.99

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Fashion Week Frenzy: Runway Stripes to Stars-"in"-Stripes

Fashion Week Frenzy - a trend reappearing in New York, London, Milan and Paris runway shows.

The newest addition to our frenzied report are all pieces stupendously...STRIPED! The spring runways were alive with frocks covered or accented with stripes. Black/white, spring pastels, red/white, horizontal, vertical, sideways...there was no method to each designer's madness when it came to this frenzy. You honestly can't go wrong, thankfully, due to so many options. Horizontal stripes are hard to pull off BUT I've nicely included some great pics of celebs appearing out and about sporting their stripes to inspire you. They can look nautical, daring, sophisticated or race-car drivin' COOL! Pair a striped oxford with jeans and you're school-girl sweet. Opt for striking black and white pieces, a la Beckham and Moss, letting your inner mod SHINE! One thing's for sure, stripes have been around for centuries but are popping up everywhere and on everyone, as of recent!

Some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you, below, to jump start that engine and get stripin'! How Holiday-worthy is the Marc by Marc Jacobs pastel bibbed number ON SALE? Ooh lah lah...I might just have to scoop that one up for myself!

MORE STRIPES FROM THE SPRING 2008 RUNWAY

(Designers featured above, upper left and clockwise; Paul Smith Women, Veronique Branquinho, Chanel, Behnaz Sarafpour, Cynthia Rowley, Ann Demeulemeester, Wunderkind, Jean Paul Gaultier, Anna Molinari, Andrew Gn)

(Celebs featured above, upper left and clockwise; Victoria Beckham, Jaime Pressley, Hayden Panettiere, Kate Moss, Kirsten Dunst, Eva Longoria)

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Fab Fall/Winter Fash: Dress Yourself Green with Envy

I LOVE GREEN!!! Hunter, Lime, Moss, Army, Kelly, Celadon, Chartreuse, Harlequin, Emerald, Sea...ok, ok, you get it, the list goes on and on. Not only are Runways sporting earth-friendly green fashions but they have also presented us with an array of green gowns that channel recent starlets style to a T. Compare the celeb looks (top) to the runway looks (bottom five-some) and you'll see some serious similarities, right? All the runway shots are from different designer's Spring 2008 Collections, sooooo guess what? Not only are LGD's (lil' green dresses) perfect for the impending Christmas and New Years Par-tay season...they will also present you with a gorgeous transition into your spring wardrobe! What's not to love about that! I've added some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you to breeze through...please check these out, some really impressive sale prices and perfect options. Pair the minis with black opaque tights and I have to say what my eyes are drawn towards is HANDS DOWN the Karta Stones Shift Dress on page 2. All those gold studs are just rocker-chic yet also so freakin' FUN for the Holiday season too. Get your green on and everyone else will be ENVIOUS of your chic style!

(Celebs featured above, left to right; Elizabeth Banks, Charlize Theron, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mischa Barton, Rihanna)

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MORE GLAM GREEN LOOKS FROM THE SPRING 2008 RUNWAY

(Designers featured above, left to right; Lela Rose, Lanvin, Elie Saab, Behnaz Sarafpour, Elie Saab)

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Savvy-Piped Blazer-Stylin' for Ya!

Fashion forward peeps...get yourself ONE pronto! Piped blazers are beyond chic, utterly timeless and oh so lust-worthy! As previously posted, they appeared on the Fall 2007 Runway for Balenciaga and again, as RunwayDaily's most recently posted Fashion Week Frenzy (FWF - an item appearing in count-less Collections on the New York, London, Milan and Paris Runways). Numerous designers highlighted looks topped off with a killer piped blazer and what better way to jazz up your fall/winter ensemble than layering with an unexpected menswear piece!?!? Below, the gorgeous and ever-so-stylin' Kate Bosworth was spotted at the Rag & Bone Spring 2008 show wearing a crisp white with black piping piece...hair pulled back, white tuxedo shirt...so simple yet sooooo sophisticated for sure! So I've found some great starts to your piped blazer hunting and honestly, one of the best places to find this piece at an affordable price might just be your nearest second-hand/thrift store. Don't forget to browse the men's section too, you never know what treasures might be found in smaller sizes! Wink, wink! Pair them with skinny jeans and a fun/bright scarf for a more laid back look that just screams S-T-Y-L-E!

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Fashion Week Frenzy: Piped Blazers

Fashion Week Frenzy - a trend reappearing in New York, London, Milan and Paris runway shows.

The newest addition to our frenzy is the very versatile piped blazer. You could even pair it with our previous fashion frenzy, oxford shoes. We saw piped blazers first on the Fall 2007 Balenciaga runway...Nicolas Ghesquière and his creative genius obviously started a trend that other designers drew inspiration from. Check out Balenciaga's killer piped blazers below. You gotta love his pairing of sandals and socks as discussed in a previous post. For Spring 2008, numerous designers added a piped blazer, or two, to their Collections. I'm loving L.A.M.B.'s colorful rendition, upper right of bottom pic. That black and white piped blazer paired with bright colors is just the key item that I'm after to go from Fall to Spring...so versatile. So, keep your eyes peeled for a killer piped blazer...wear it all Fall and Winter, then pair it with a flowing sun-dress as the Spring approaches. One thing's for sure...piped blazers are a great addition to any wardrobe and transcend all seasons if done right! I'm sure I'll have some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you later!

MORE PIPED BLAZERS ON THE SPRING 2008 RUNWAY

Balenciaga's Fall 2007 Piped Blazers:

Spring 2008 Piped Blazers:

(Designers featured above, upper left and clockwise; Wunderkind, Junya Watanabe, L.A.M.B., Just Cavalli, L.A.M.B., Paul Smith Women)

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Fab Winter Fash: Kate Moss Topshop Christmas Collection

For many reasons, I just adore that it's called Christmas Collection and NOT Holiday...just makes me even MORE excited for that special time of year! Ahhh, when you always need a few NEW fun dresses for all the cocktail parties and family gatherings! Not to worry, a sneak peek is RIGHT HERE of Kate's new Collection! Moss rocked some serious Topshop buyers with her past Collections...but this one is exquisite on so many more levels (if at all possible). On the behind-the-scenes glimpse, the line is described as an: "Eclectic capsule collection of effortlessly cool, signature pieces, inspired by Kate's wardrobe." Ok, so I KNOW we've all loved us one, or maybe two, Kate looks over the years (I kid, I kid...for me = MILLIONS) so you just go ahead and bet big money this next Collection is gonna knock our new SOCKS right off, wink wink!

Make sure to check out what Topshop offers in the present Kate Moss line on sale now...I'm totally LOVING this Swirl Beaded Jersey Top and Tweed Waistcoat...tres chic, as always, Miss Kate!

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