tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254898892009-05-20T08:10:59.434+02:00Walk a day in her stilettos to know what the business is all about. The catty and the charming. For any fashionista who's ever wanted the inside scoop--this is the blog for you.Rachel Michaela aka Stylebiteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14805298246377847536noreply@blogger.comBlogger314125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489889.post-68273534821901781782008-08-19T10:10:00.002+02:002008-08-19T10:20:05.841+02:00

Your little black dress is reborn for fall.Paul & Joe Head for the dance floor in this tassled sheath and fringed boots. Dark nails complete the look which we're sure to see mademoiselle Moss wearing before Christmas. Givenchy A Madonna moment? "Virgin" territory is back in black lace, layered religious jewelry and luxe extras. Lanvin Who said a statement dress shouldn't be paired with a

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Happy weekend my pretties! If you've got a few minutes to spare, check out the changes going on over at Style.com.At first I was skeptical (and it's not like Vogue needs any more free press) but the changes go deeper than just surface looks.For example, now when you're looking at runway images you can "sort by trend" to find just the look you were thinking of. Check it out!

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Earth tones and fur accents hit a high note.Jean Paul Gaultier Bring a taste of the woods into your wardrobe through color as well as through texture. This satin gown evokes the ideal leafy goddess fantasy. D&G We loved the modern earthy mix of paisley ruffles, tartan stockings and riding boots. The oversize fur hat is a current NYC favorite. Fendi Experience new cuts and varieties in your fur

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What comes around goes around ladies and it feels to me that belly baring tops are on the horizon. This photo is from Badgley Mischka circa 2000. It's as far back as the runway archive on Style.com reaches although the trend on the horizon is going to feel far more 90's than this.As I pulled a vintage white cotton shell top off the end of my clothes rack last weekend, something which I would

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Ok, so what if she doesn't have a real job, if she can spend her days tanning on her private yacht, and if she has more money to spend on clothes that we could only dream of...Charlotte Casiraghi is sassy, sexy and fashionable. And unless you're up on your European royalty you've probably never even heard of her.Fashionistas take note.... Charlotte is the new "it" girl whose style you definitely

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Three lustable looks from fabulous French cashmere master, Eric Bompard. A thick weave of supple, strong threads gives this cashmere king a reason to be proud. Now available online in the UK, isn't it time to treat yourself to a little post-holiday shopping?Oh-so-Antropologie:Any sentimental girl will love this thick romantic flower pullover. Don't be afraid to mix prints with an embellished

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I've written before about petite models but my views were recently challenged by the almost 5'4" Isobella Jade. Jade made the NY Times last week with a story on how she used the free computer access at the Apple store to draft her entire memoir, Almost 5'4".One of Jade's mainstays is "parts" modeling, which is modeling only your hands, feet, stomach, etc. I asked her to write a little bit about

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You've heard of stylist's tape, you've seen bra "cookies" before but do you own any yet? You should.Right now you can launch your own styling kit with free shipping thanks to Frankey's. Actually everything except the sale items there will receive free shipping if you include the code BITES20 at checkout.Like any good fashion stylist would, I've given Alessandra Ambrosia a little Frankey's

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Chic readers, meet Jill at Trendista. Check out this blog for witty fashion insight and quirky shopping tips. I was loving this post, which Jill has agreed to share with us here:New Years Style Resolution #3: Accept that leggings are not pants.I know I'm going to take a lot of sh*t for this, but we cannot bring the "leggings as pants" trend into 2008. If you're not wearing a loose-fitting frock,

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Congrats Anne Hathaway on scoring the campaign for the new Lancôme fragrance. This September 2008, Lancôme bets that you're all going to be scrambling to buy the new scent in Vogue. Or rather that they hope we'll want to smell like you work at Vogue.Says Odile Roujol, President of Lancôme International, "Anne Hathaway is a radiant young woman who perfectly embodies modern femininity. We know she

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Typical scenario: you're camped out in Barnes & Nobel with your stack of style bibles and the latest magazines, sipping your Starbucks chai latte and making a mess of the merchandise. It's not that you don't want to buy the books but why waste your designer-bag-dough on a fashion guide that gives you advice for every body type? I mean, don't you just need to know about your body shape? And after

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When I packed my vintage fur for Fashion Week in NYC last February, it didn't occur to me that the steps of Bryant Park might not be the wisest place to sport a skin. While PETA managed to make its naked way onto the catwalks of some shows, I was happy that the protesters abstained from the paint (and pie) throwing which has occurred in seasons past.You see, I have a love/ethically challenged

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'Tis the season to be Santa's little fairy... and what better way to achieve that look than with a gentle, shimmery powder?We're not talking about your middle school glitter eyeshadow ladies. No, the chic woman of this decade knows not to let her glimmering makeup out-shine herself. Don't run whenever "sparkle" shows up on a label. The holiday season is the perfect time to try on twinkle once

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It's time to dig out those knitting needles! This fall is all about staying cozy in voluminous sweaters, as seen in Peter Jensen and Carlos Miele, the easiest way to keep warm when the weather turns wicked. A sweater can look proper when worn over a white shirt and tailored trousers, as it was styled at Oscar de la Renta, or, if long enough, it can be belted as a dress, like those seen at Anna

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There are two simple factors to take into account when picking a great fall fragrance. One, that its scent reminds you of when you laid in the grass, bathing in the patches of sunlight that made it through a canopy of reds and yellows. Two, that it attracts special someone to keep you warm on those cold autumn nights. So before you run out your door and into the crisp fall air, spritz on one of

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Shocked already by the gaunt face? The sunken cheekbones? The protruding eyes and pursed lips?Seem familiar?You may recognize this cropped image from sometime late in September when it was released during Milan Fashion Week. It's an ad campaign that features a young anorexic French actress, Isabelle Caro, as captured by the famous Italian photographer Olivero Toscani for the not-so-famous

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We ran an ad last summer here for an intern, magnificent Meaghan answered the call, moved all the way to Prague from Canada and (you know what?) is perfect!We're trying our luck again. Stylebites is seeking a Photo Editor. Do you love finding just the right photos of the latest Marni but aren't big on writing? This might be just the internship you've been looking for! Location is unimportant,

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You've had a few weeks to treat yourself to a cashmere sweater, a funky vintage cocktail ring and the perfect leather purse. You're about to step out the door into your own little Paris make-believe and..... eeeks! What to do to complete your new French look?Don't panique! As promised, we have the sequel to A French Woman's Guide to Style.Before you head out the door on your way to fetch une

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Ever wonder what it's really like to be behind the scenes of a fashion shoot? Fab intern to Stylebites, Megan Cruz, assisted me last month on a photo shoot for Joy magazine (the top women's mag in the Czech Republic!). Here's her insider's take on what went on:I had no idea what to expect as I rode up the elevator to the studio. Would there be a sad display of low-fat snacks that taste like

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Sleeves are moving from the sidelines and into center-stage this fall, so don’t even think about rolling them up.An assortment of textures have become the sleeve’s new best friends, paired together by designers like Emilio Pucci and Maurizio Percoraro to produce pieces that pop. Lace, fur, fringe, leather – whatever the texture, there is a sleeve made out of it.By contrasting distinctly different

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The quintessential French woman: that lovely creature who prowls the streets of Paris in a beautiful understated outfit and exquisite makeup, baguette in one hand and a killer designer purse in the other.The secret to her style has been a significant topic in fashion for years. It would be impossible to even think about fashion without names like Coco Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Christian

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With your birthday around the corner, treat yourself to something that just screams YOU. Trust me, a quick glance at your fashion choices will leave others intimidated by your presence. After all, you are a Scorpio.Scorpios are femme fatales. Resourceful, strong-willed, and ambitious, they have a charming personal magnetism that allows them to excel (think Julia Roberts). Scorpios make great

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Just like a well-stocked wardrobe, every fashionista needs a well-stocked pantry.Sounds silly, right?But if we're willing to squeeze into our latest sleek buys, shouldn't we be willing to squeeze in seductive, satisfying and healthy meals?Food and fashion can be a match made in heaven - sexy from the inside equals sexy on the outside. But unfortunately, the fashion world often gets a bad wrap

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Poring over the style "bibles" (i.e. glossy mags) each month but still need a bit of help when it comes to decoding flawless fashion? Out this month from HarperCollins, the purse-sized Little Black Book of Style allows a peek into the brain of Project Runway and Elle magazine's Nina Garcia.Fall's hip must-have for every fashionista, here are 5 reasons every Stylebites reader will want this book.1

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Chloé make room for Chloë.Following in the steps of Sarah Jessica Parker with Bitten, Sienna Miller and her sister with Twenty8Twelve, and Kate Moss at Topshop, there's a new celebrity turned designer in town this fall.Chloë Sevigny.And unlike the slew of celebrity (and some not-so-celebrity) designers out there, we're actually excited for this one...Style icon, muse, "it" girl, and former

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