Today's Women's Wear Daily asks the legitimately thought-provoking question: Just who do women dress for?  read more »

Now Banana Republic hasn’t always been a design force, but their team of designers followed up their lovely summer collection with an equally fetching fall collection.  It is a bit expensive, but we’re loving the sophisticated prints, elegant colors, and, as always, the details.  After all, the details are the design.  Here’s our five favorite [...]

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Playing the girly-girl receptionist we hate to love on Ugly Betty, Becki Newton gets stuck wearing some crazy get ups. We all remember the skin tight rubber dress she was gifted by a "famous designer" and her not-so-dressed turn down the red carpet, right? Off the set, Becki Newton is more divalicious than disastrous, striking a sassy pose in a super low cut black cocktail dress and strappy sandal heels.  read more »

In celebration of the great clothing and accessory sales that emerge around this point of the season every year, here are twelve that truly stood out as unbeatable. Enjoy!

1. VOOM by Joy Han Parrot Long Tube Dress in Fuchsia
A resplendent tube dress with a vibrant parrot detail. Perfect for an island vacation or an [...]

There is life yet for Chloe Sevigny's Opening Ceremony collection.

While on Topshop, we came across their new Post-War Precision collection (originally called the Valerie Collection, though we don't know why they changed the name). Topshop describes it as "1950s pin-up styling with a rockabilly twist", but between the checkered pieces, acid wash jean jacket and ditsy floral print dresses we thought "We Wish We Were Chloe Sevigny" would have been a more apt description.  read more »

I'm gravitating towards easy looks this Spring. Easy outfits that can still look dressed up with jeans, so it's all about blouses, like this Joey Top in Lucy Print ($138 at Le Train Bleu). With blouses, add some great accessories,...Natalie Zee Drieu

*50 fashion questions you should be asking right now* Stumped by spring's new clothes? Fashion expert Mimi Spencer has set up wonderstuff.co.uk, a website dedicated to answering those conundrums of style that can keep a girl awake at night. Here, she explains what to buy and what not to wear this season *Sunday February 10, 2008 The Observer (http://www.observer.co.uk/)* *1.* What colour should I wear?It's a Crayola moment, so crawl out from that dark, comfortable place and get a load of brights. Fuchsia is the hottest colour to wear - it should feel like a stab in the eye - as seen at Burberry, Preen, Stella McCartney, Versace, Celine, Balmain, Giambattista Valli... are you still there?  read more »

There’s something about a tie-front blouse that’s just so chic. Whether you’re into playful ginghams or sophisticated stripes, American Eagle has the blouse for you. $39.50   at American Eagle .

This past week I received two different emails from readers about what to wear regarding pregnancy. One was about the time before you have enough of that Belly Bump for maternity attire, and one was what to wear after you give birth but are not yet back to your pre-pregnancy figure. Rachel writes: Happy news, my husband and I found out we are expecting an addition to our family at the end of this year! I am in the end of my first trimester and I am experiencing major bloating and even a bit of a belly. I dont look pregnant, I just look fat. To top it off, we havent yet told our loved ones or either of our bosses. What can I wear where I can look chic and not like a whale? Also with the heat, my morning sickness and fatigue, can you suggest easy-care looks that make me look polished even though I just puked up my breakfast half an hour earlier?  read more »