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Style Icon: The King and I

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: November 6, 2009

Ah, the beauty and romance of the movie The King and I. Who can forget the movie and styles? You can recreate your own style inexpensively by using the essence and details of the movie. Become inspired by the country of Siam, or the elegance of Anna. Here are some styles that you can copy [...]

Trend #23: Neon Fur

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: November 4, 2009

by Jessica Ciarla
Oversized overcoats in faux fur and bright colors

Luxurious, furry, and fabulous, these overcoats are something you can curl up in this winter while looking like a standout.  Worn over gorgeous cable knit sweaters and belted with the tiniest leather belts and bows, these neon pieces will brighten up any monochromatic winter look. Somewhat [...]

Steal of the Week: Lacy Apparel

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: November 2, 2009

Real: Black Lace Leggings by LNA, $110.00 at www.chickdowntown.com

Steal: Metallic Lace Leggings, $19.80 at www.forever21.com

Real: Black Lace Trim Tank by LINQ, $88.00 at www.chickdowntown.com

Steal: Solid Knit Tank, $9.80 at www.forever21.com

Real: Black Lace Tank by LNA, $84.00 at www.chickdowntown.com

Steal: Lace Striped Net Top, $17.80 at www.forever21.com

Ask the Guru: Dressing at 50

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: October 27, 2009

Dear Fashion Guru:
I have lost my identity. I will be 50 soon, and can not for the life of me, know what to wear and what would look good on someone my age. Even my hair is giving me problems. I don’t want to look and dress old but I also don’t want to wear [...]

Steal of the Week: The Sequin Jacket, Part 2

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: October 26, 2009

Sequins are big this year, especially with the holidays coming. Here are two similar jackets from Victoria’s Secret that have a big price difference!

Real: Sequin Jacket, $159.00 at www.victoriassecret.com

Steal: PINK Sequin Cardigan, $98.00 at www.victoriassecret.com

Style Icon: The Women of Mad Men

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: October 22, 2009

I have tried watching an episode of Mad Men and simply couldn’t get into it. But I see that it’s attracting a lot of people and I want to think about my readers’ interests at heart! The seemingly innocent times of the 1960s are not so innocent with these wives and their hot-shot husbands. You [...]

Steal of the Week: Bleached Denim

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: October 18, 2009

Real: By SIWY, $193.00 at www.chickdowntown.com

Steal: DG2 Bleached Bombshell Jeans, $49.90 at www.hsn.com

Project Runway: Christina Aguilera/Bob Mackie Challenge

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: October 15, 2009

This turned into the best episode this season with the designers meeting Bob Mackie and creating a stage look for Christina Aguilera. Carol Hannah won with her black sequin and feathers dress, which was cute but I couldn’t see too well…Maybe with more lights it would show off better. But I did love Althea’s silver sequin [...]

Style Icon: Chuck Bass of Gossip Girl

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: October 15, 2009

Chuck Bass is known as the rich and villanous heir of Bass enterprises on the popular soap for 18 – 49 year olds, Gossip Girl. He also quite the ladies man, but since that he’s finally with Blair Waldorf, he settled down a lot. But his style certainly didn’t. He went from highschool prep to future restaurant owner of [...]

Steal of the Week: Ruffle Blouse

Posted by: TheFashionGuru on: October 12, 2009

If Christopher Columbus was a female back in 1492, he would have sailed with these blouses…

Real: Grey Ruffle Blouse by SUNNER, $97.00 at www.revolveclothing.com

Deal: Banded Collar Blouse, $29.00 at www.newport-news.com


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