by Renae Virata
Usually, we pick out what to wear to please ourselves and (admit it!) others. But today is one of those days where what you wear makes a statement. In support of National Wear Red Day from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute to bring awareness of heart disease, we have some red looks that are sure to look great and support a great cause. Read the rest of this entry »
by Renae Virata
I got a question from a Travelista about finding a bag that would go with any outfit bar-hopping but would also be appropriate for a semi-formal event. Check out the bags we recommend! Read the rest of this entry »
by Renae Virata
Okay, Cinderella, it’s gala season which means it’s time to break out your best! Depending on the specifics of the dress code, a long gown is usually the safest way to go. However, you can get away with a beautiful cocktail dress if the event is not too formal. Read the rest of this entry »
Clare in fishnets, a royal blue dress and boots. Photo | MODA Boutique
by Renae Virata
After four years of college in Nashville, you’d think I’d be an expert at what “NashVegas” really means – but I needed a little help. So I called on the expertise of fashionistas at two of Music City’s hottest boutiques (which I wish were around when I was there!) to get to the bottom of this signature city style.
by Renae Virata
New Year’s is now upon us – time to party! Whether you are going to a house party, chillin’ with the fam or doing the glam thing this holiday, nothing will help you start the new year right than looking your best. The most important thing to remember is to make your night memorable and festive however you plan to do it. Fortunately, there are unlimited options to get into the Auld Lang Syne spirit with a sharp outfit for the big night out (or in). Read the rest of this entry »
Blake Lively. Photo: gossip-girls-episodes.com
by Renae Virata
It’s funny how we try to “dress a part” when there’s a theme. But there’s always a way to interpret a look without going overboard. It’s all in the details.
One of our readers is attending a cowboy-themed party at Pearl Brewery. It’s a cultural hub that provides an authentic Texas cowboy experience right in the heart of San Antonio. So how do you look chic without looking like your dressing up in a costume?
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by Renae Virata
A good friend of mine was invited to a charity event recently that had a dress code of “Champagne Casual Chic.” These days, it seems like event planners are coming up with more descriptive (and interesting!) ways to describe event attire in order to create a certain ambience pre-event. So what exactly is champagne casual chic? Read the rest of this entry »
by Laura Milligan
Next week, Fashion Weeks around the world kick off with Copenhagen, Berlin, New York, London, Milan and Paris, plus LA, Vancouver and other cities that have lower-profile but still exciting, innovative shows. If you’re an editor, writer, photographer, blogger, or just hanger-on (no shame), how are you going to decide what to wear to the most fashionable events in the world?
Refinery 29 editorial intern Beverly Fong
Believe it or not, you’ll want to dress sort of like you do every day, except a bit more nicely. Unless you have a hired car, seat assignments and your own mini-portfolio on Style.com, Jak & Jil or The Sartorialist, you’ll kill yourself either by tripping in your high, pointy heels or freezing to death in your sequined cocktail dresses. Here we’re outlining a few tried and true guidelines that have worked for us in Copenhagen and New York, and then listing other Fashion Week dressing guides elsewhere on the web. Cheers!
September Average High: 76 degrees F; September Average Low: 60 degrees F
New York Fashion Week is one of the most stylish, cutting edge events of the year, attracting leading editors, photographers, models, designers, and It girls from around the world. Read the rest of this entry »
