A lot of old favorites are making a comeback this season – slightly modified of course, to fit this generation’s fashionistas. Below are some of summer ‘09’s hottest jeans trends as seen on your favorite celebs. Cuffed KhakisCelebs like Jennifer Aniston, Rhianna, and Kristen Bell breathed new life into the classic chino and made it look cool, with rolled up hems, and a more casual, slouchier fit. Cropped Harem PantsAnother resurrected bottom-wear made it into this season’s must have bot…
Turquoise One-Shoulder DressesStars like playmate Kendra Wilkinson, Tori Spelling, and Stephanie Pratt were the epitome of “summer glamour” in one-shouldered turquoise mini dresses. The style shows off enough skin to be summer-sexy; the single shoulder strap adds a touch of elegance to the short silhouette, and the ocean hue of the dresses just says “summer”.LBD with Sheer Black NecklinesThe little black dress is classy (and safe) enough to be worn for just about any occasion. But to add just a …
Perfect BronzeTo get the perfect self-tanned bronze, celebrity tanning expert for Fake Bake, Lisa Fulton says put your skin on bed rest. “It’s best to do your tan at night,” she says, “as it takes six to eight hours for the tanning agents to develop. When you are sleeping there is less chance for the tan to be ruined.”Star makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who has worked to perfect Megan Fox’s glow, adds “Never go more than two shades darker than [your] skin tone.” Perfect GlowJames Boehmer, lead make…
Now that summer is here, everybody wants to have that California girl highlight-ed beach-babe look. Nothing wrong with that,if you know exactly what to do. Experts share their beauty tips to Elle to help you achieve the beauty makeover you want for this summer. HairTop colorist Rita Hazan shares what happens if you go for super light high-lights. “They can wash you out and make you look sallow, pale, and old. If you have no color in your hair, you’ll have no color in your skin.”Instead of going …
In case you haven’t noticed that it’s already summer, let us remind you once again. Of better yet, check out Mulberry’s Ice Cream Clear tote, and get with the program. Nothing says summer like ‘ice cream’ (except maybe ‘beach’), and nothing cools you down like a scoop or two of your favorite flavor. So while you indulge your taste buds to a frosty, flavorful treat, feast your eyes on quirky creation for Mulberry. Mulberry’s Ice Cream tote is made of clear vinyl decorated with…
Fashion’s gender switcheroo trend continues. Having already gone through tops and jeans, the trend has spread over to footwear. Common Projects, the shoe brand for men that rapidly gained a cult following, confirmed that they will be releasing a women’s line for fall ’09. The debut capsule collection will replicate some of the label’s classics such as ultra-basic, super-sleek low- and mid-top sneakers. “It’s a real women’s shoe, though,” notes Common Projects co-founder Prathan Poopat. “No heel…
Fendi’s Fall ’09 collection seem to exude a stylish “survived the calamity” feel. First thing you’ll notice was the color – there were a lot of dark browns and blacks. You’ll then notice the clothes were cut with tapered flying panels. At first look, the clothes appear worn and shabby albeit very stylish. Upon closer look, you discover that the frayed threads were diminutive mohair fur sprinklings; the worn fabrics were actually treated cashmere, singed chiffon, and flannel. The collection was a…
Closing our Splurge or Save thread is the list of body products for the whole body (specific body parts). Find the best teeth-whitening products, the best spas and spa services, and the best bath gels – with their less costly alternatives as always. Splurge: Canyon Ranch Ultra Nourishing Cocoon Body WrapStart with a luxurious honey sugar scrub, and then go for a 50-minute body massage with honey body butter. Your skin is sure to smell faintly sweet and incredibly silky. All for $315 to 325. Sav…
Uncertain times have come between you and your hairstylist, your hundred-dollar haircuts and treatments, not to mention your costly hair care products. Never fear. You’ll come out of this economic slump with your tresses looking good enough for a shampoo commercial. Style.com suggests, if you can’t go to your stylist, let your stylist come to you – in the form of hair care products that is. Here are Style.com’s recommended products from your favorite stylists. Splurge: Fekkai One Process Hair C…
For his spring ’09 collection, designer Ralph Lauren turned to Africa for inspiration. His runway was strewn with brown camp shirts, bronze or white linen suits, trenches and harem pants – not to mention turbans and Indiana Jones hats. There were even gold flasks with stone details. The collection’s other handbags were not quite as props-y as the golden hip flask, but they played up the rich yet laid back theme just as well. Take the Ralph Lauren Crocodile Ricky Bag for instance. It is made of …
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