Quote: Go Personal Style PLUS Fab Style Blogger Pics!

by Ella Meade on March 10th, 2010, 10pm EST
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Before you read this piece of beauty-equality fabulosity, note it comes from the blogger from Already Pretty. It’s not just esteem-boosting and not just pretty, but beautiful writing!

If you hate skinny jeans and prefer bootcuts because they balance you out, wear ‘em and screw the trend-hounds. If you want to wear foofy vintage dresses every single day because you feel fabulously feminine in them, do it and screw the buzzwreckers. If you think your collarbone is the sexiest thing ever created, wear scoop necks and boat necks and square necks and never ever don a collarbone-masking scarf, and screw the naysayers. Whatever you dislike, avoid it. Whatever makes you feel delighted to be alive, wear it.

And here are some of the bloggers’ style shots from AP’s piece. Their individual links below.

Casual Converse Chic! It can be done. Yay. I was thinking so with this style of sneaker’s non-bulk, so I bought a cute inexpensive version – but I’ll show you those shoes later! (They’re in the mail.)

Be sure to read the entire, lovely, post on Already Pretty.

Women’s blogs in the photos, respectively: Yammering Muse, Jeremy & Kathleen, Eek!

Topics: Fashion / Style, Fashon Business & Blogging, It! Style, Style Lookbooks , Subtopics: Links, Looks, Quotes

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Ella’s Fave Oscar Gowns – Vote for Best Dressed

by Ella Meade on March 8th, 2010, 5am EST
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View my picks for best dressed, or at least my honest favorites, from Oscars 2010. Below, vote on your favorite from mine in our poll.

Most Fearless Fashionista

Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Couture

Zoe Saldana went perhaps to extremes (or nuttiness?) in the name of fashion and I love it! Perhaps she was inspired by the beautiful world, Pandora, in Avatar … for the gown looks like violet flowers blooming!

Er, well, there could be other takes. The train from behind does look like a Muppet hand.

Fiercest Fashionista

Jennifer Lopez in Armani Privé - click to view large

Jennifer Lopez always stands out on the red carpet, and at least now she’s dressing like a beautiful woman, not just a pop tart. Not too trendy being not too ruffley, this gown instead is just over-the-top fashion, for any year – and I love it.

However, in a still photo it does sort of look like there’s 1-and-a-half J. Los. :-

Best Overall Designer of Oscars 2010: Versace

+ sexiest & most flattering ruffle dresses
but also safest bets.

Elizabeth Banks in Versace - click to view large

Elizabeth Banks, I think, here turns from funny girl to pretty woman. Donatella Versace’s tailoring here is so flattering. It’s way more than just another ruffle gown.

The color in this picture is bad, so I must tell you—no, it’s not denim!

Demi Moore in Atelier Versace

Demi Moore was actually somewhat overshadowed by this Versace. The handiwork on the bodice is just amazingly intricate. Truly harder to tell on a monitor, but it’s the criss-cross fabric in its random way – swoon.

Yet I don’t really love the flower. It would be better if the ruffles were (more) obviously flowing from it or if it were less flower-like and flat.

Best Au Courant Newcomer

Vera Farmiga in Marchesa

Vera Farmiga wore my overall favorite of this year’s event. When I saw her interviewed on the red carpet, I exclaimed, “now Marchesa’s a one of my favorite designers!” (Or something a little less well-structured.) The gown is lmost-safe yet so close to what other fashion pundits have hated recently – well I do not hate at all. The only thing I don’t love is that there seems to be a ruffle layer missing toward the bottom. Humph.

Honorable Mention

A Fashionista’s Fashionista
OR Oscar’s Very Own Designer

Sandy Powell, costume designer

Sandy Powell even won an Oscar for design, costume design. The dress and its colors aren’t my style but I love, love, love her use of chic accessories.

Photos from TMZ and WWD.

And now view and vote for the worst.

Topics: Fashion / Style, It or $h-t?, It! Style, Public Figures , Subtopics: Awards, Polls

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Proenza Schouler 24hr Purse Pre-Sale – The Real Deal: Is IT … a deal?

by Ella Meade on February 18th, 2010, 12am EST
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In a buzz-causing move, Proenza Schouler is feeding on that epidemic affliction still feverishly “haute” today in despite economic changes: the desire for instant gratification. Bagistas and fashionistas who crave the newest and hautest may be unable to resist the retail tactic PS implemented today—for just one day. A bag from their upcoming Fall line went on sale immediately after that fashion show closed, and will remain on sale for 24 hours.

However read the plain print on the listing pages: “Ships July 30th”. Sure it’s no secret, but is it even any real deal?

Also note this timed offer is no auction, and the purse sells at, of course, full retail for $1,850.

The style’s a bit like a classic school satchel but with modern hardware. Cute, sure – but IT-covetable? We say, not without carrying it next week!

For those who are interested regardless, customers have two seen-on-the-runway choices in the “PS11 Small”: black or “saddle” brown. Check them out at proenzaschouler.com.

What do you think: genius, evil genius, or dumb move?

Catch all the Autumn/Winter 2010 bags in the Proenza Schouler video after the jump.

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Topics: Fashion / Style, Fashon Business & Blogging, Handbags, It or $h-t?, It! Style, Shopping , Subtopics: Bag Queens

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Rihanna’s AMA Gown – IT or $h-t?

by Ella Meade on November 23rd, 2009, 9am EST
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Courtesy of Glamour

Courtesy of Style.com

Rihanna from the red carpet of last night’s American Music Awards. Looking over the top in a feminine flower “punched” gown from Marchesa. We love it, but do you think it’s sew-haute or so overdone?

View this Spring 2010 shot from the runway of Marchesa (if this helps you decide).

Vote in the poll, if you can’t pick a choice, please comment!

Topics: Fashion / Style, It or $h-t?, It! Style, Public Figures
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‘Tis the Season’s Casual Fridays Do & Don’t

by Ella Meade on November 20th, 2009, 10am EST
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*Via Work Chic* What (not?) to Wear to Work

Do Not:

Holiday Sweaters - ALWAYS Do Not

Do!:

Fashionista Sweaters for the Holidays by DesignerElla featuring Miss Selfridge

Now … someone tell my Aunt. Thank you.

See the similar post: The Holiday Sweater is reproducing! (gem sweaters)

Topics: $h-t! Style, Fashion / Style, It or $h-t?, It! Style
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Michelle Obama Style: Glamour Cover

by Ella Meade on November 19th, 2009, 6pm EST
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Michelle Style by DesignerElla on Polyvore.com

Items in this set:
Coutureallure.com dress, $175
Charmandchain.com, $682
A lazy Thursday for me. Bring on the style & eye candy, please.

I found a near-idential necklace (or hey, isn’t that THE one???) and paired that with a vintage dress with a similar flair. Anyone know of the true dress designer?

Topics: Fashion / Style, It! Style, Public Figures , Subtopics: Looks

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Gossip is Cheap, Bring on the Style

by Ella Meade on November 16th, 2009, 10am EST
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Fashion is visual. Duh. Sometimes I “read” my favorite blogs just ogling the pictures and scrolling. I never read a whole magazine, and my favorite part of Vogue is the ads. Oh yes and I tend to actually read Lucky, but anyway..

Yes, I do write quite well and I love well-formed language, but there’s much more (and I’m not getting into designing, no I don’t mean that.) So many blogs do well with lovelies draping the center column and so so so many ladies love Polyvore.

I just got back into it, and am starting to get the hang of this stuff. So much fun. Plus it might spread my link out there. I figure. Correctly. The BF will believe it, won’t you? Sure, of course! You do it too.

…of the paper gal I named Sophie by DesignerElla featuring Miss Selfridge

Cheep cheep cheep? Talk a lot, blog a little.

Anyway, Polyvore probably has something for everyone – but I think I’m way more drawn into the very expensive items. Uh oh!

(And now I can go off to promote this visual/poetry. Ish ness. Whatev, it’s a blog. )

See ya girls, and here is the shopping info below.

Topics: Fashion / Style, It! Style , Subtopics: Looks

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Cole Haan bag beauties – from funky to femme

by Ella Meade on October 29th, 2009, 3am EST
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Topics: Handbags, It! Style
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Hair Trends for Fall 2009

by Ella Meade on August 24th, 2009, 4am EST
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A new hair style is one of the best ways to do trends. Why? Hair is usually changed every couple to a few months, that means you can update your style with the season, and also not be late to the game. You don’t have to worry about Winter when Autumn is approaching, either – and that allows for some ease and a lot of fun.

Of course trends never have to be drastic, especially with hair. But what else is so easy about looking current with your tresses is you can wear anything, and depending on the styling-time, always look fresh on “top”. If you want to be instantly recognized as stylish, whether you work in fashion or just like that appearance, this change can make that happen.

But there need be “signature” hair looks for a season, and not just the typical clothing/accessories stuff. And of course you’ve got to either know the ‘do trends or research, so I’m doing that for you now.

Autumn 2009 Hair Cut Trends:

- Whether one has straight or curly hair, above-shoulder lengths that are drastically longer toward the front are popping up everywhere.
- Right now is a safer time (maybe) to dare for bangs – simply because they’re in!
- Keep it long:

• - Upgraded braids. Mix braids in with looser, other-styled or “down” hair to make it more grown-up and today.
• - Or you could just keep it long and loose and still be trendy. Try accessorizing or home-curling for some variety.

What about color? I wouldn’t suggest switching color for a trend, but while we’re still recessionistas, I’m calling the go-natural a trend. Unless you hate your color or your grey, I think born-with is always most beautiful.

Photos: 1, 2, 3

Topics: Cosmetic Beauty, It! Style
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& Now Blake Lively & the Jovi Bag – Gossip Girl Approved

by Ella Meade on July 31st, 2009, 9am EST
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So it appears the Jovi Cross-Body and its contemporary designer company, Treesje, have been declared Gossip Girl chic level by the stylists of the show. Here is Blake Lively sporting the bag we just blogged & raved about – and she’s on set filming, no less.

Treesje Jovi Cross-Body

$368.00 by Treesje at Endless.com

Photo via Purse Page

One note: Turquoise and royal blue? NO!

Is this fab or fug? We say, change out of that tunic dress, or just trash it!

Topics: Handbags, It! Style, Public Figures
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