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Forget traditional Hawaiian-printed muumuus and silly parrot-themed button-up blouses: these tropical print wares are not only covetable — they'll also instantly inject your closet with a Summer-ready feel. While it's no secret we love a great floral pattern, we're currently crushing on a bolder, brighter tropical iteration of the trend. And the best part? You can incorporate the Read more
With both cool-girl appeal and the prettiest white lace and crochet, Zara's May collection might best be characterized as an exercise in perfect boy-meets-girl dressing. The retailer artfully delivers the best of both worlds: the most feminine and sophisticated kind of separates, like a little lace waistcoat or a ladies-who-lunch tweed jacket, then a slouchy pair of tomboy-fit studded jeans and a Read more
Target is continuing its collaboration love with a new retail concept, called The Shops at Target, featuring limited-edition collections from popular boutiques around the US, launching in stores this Sunday, May 6. There are five boutiques, to be exact, ranging from yummy sweets from SF's The Candy Store to charming housewares from Privet House in Connecticut. On the fashion front, popular Miami Read more
If you've ever panicked in the dressing room trying on swimsuits, you are not alone. A new study published in the journal Sex Roles says that for some women, even just imagining trying on swimsuits causes a bad mood. But the real surprise from the study? While it may seem like wearing a swimsuit in a public setting would stir up more negative feelings, women are most likely to pick apart their Read more
From right to left: Salvatore Ferragamo, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Altuzarra, Stella McCartney, Missoni Spring's easy, breezy tropical print trend certainly has us in the mood to take a beach getaway. We got a taste of the island life from designers like Altuzarra, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Stella McCartney to name a few, and were thrilled to see brands like ASOS and Topshop giving their own take on Read more
Leave it to Marc Jacobs to create a new perfume that's adorable and eccentric in equal measure. The new scent, Dot, won't hit shelves Stateside until August, but from the look of its packaging and its listed notes, it should be in good company with its sister fragrances, Daisy and Lola. Dot's bottle (above) looks a lot like Daisy, if Daisy decided to dress up like Minnie Mouse and hit the town, Read more
There's something particularly impressive about the crop of celebrity looks from last night's Ferragamo fete. It seems every attendee stepped out with the same goal in mind: to play off of the dreamy floral decor in Salvatore Ferragamo's Spring 2012 collection of perfectly on-trend Spring brights and vibrant tropical prints. There was hardly a look in the group that didn't complement the Read more
Spring shopping is upon us! So, while we lust over Phillip Lim's sporty satchels, Dolce & Gabbana appliqué frocks, and Altuzzara's tropical print pumps, let's also balance that shopping list out with some super shoppable (read: marked down) items perfectly aligned with this season's hottest trends. The only requirement? You must move fast on these stylish steals — one click too late, and Read more
Designers like Joseph Altuzarra, Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, and Rag & Bone showed off their sportier side for Spring 2012, sending out looks that reflected a more athletic state of mind. Neoprene anoraks, mesh tops, silky track pants, jersey hoodies, and even a dash of tropical surf wear cropped up. It certainly seemed as if the runway had transformed into a track and field frenzy for Read more
We're inching steadily closer to the Oscars, which means it's time to start planning for the big night! If you're going to tune in, why not invite over a few friends and host a festive bash? If you're pulling for George Clooney, best picture nominee The Descendants is a perfect place to draw some inspiration, especially if you're one to dream of tropical climates. Here are a few tips for planning Read more
