October 2006 Archives

Bridget Moynahan, Sandra Bullock and The Hills' Heidi Montag were all recently spotted wearing a gray sweater dress. Whether worn with leggings or skinny jeans and boots (bare legged is a bit tougher to pull off), this is a chic look that virtually anyone can wear.

Want the look? Check out the Ralsey Rib Knit Tunic ($58) and BCBG Max Azria Merino Cashmere Tunic ($268) at nordstrom.com, Vince Cashmere Tunic Sweater ($285) at saks.com or BCBG Max Azria V-Neck Sweater Dress ($148) at bloomingdales.com.

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Since we're working on a huge Fall Coats style recipe and a coat segment for the Today Show (airing 10/29), you can say we are a bit coat-obsessed these days. There are so many great styles out there this season and celebs are already sporting their favorite trends. Here are some recent star spottings we loved:

Jessica Simpson was spotted in NYC wearing skinny jeans, a shearling bomber jacket and a gorgeous oversized bag.

Adorable Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson bundled up in Toronto, he wearing a classic peacoat layered over a hoodie and she in a puffy vest and soft knit cap.

Out for the day with daughter Apple, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a chic ruffled collar belted trench coat.

Naomi Watts wore a camel colored Juicy Couture coat with ruffles and Lanvin shoes.

Hilary Swank wore a gorgeous retro checked coat with oversized buttons paired with sleek knee high boots.

Ashlee Simpson wore a Juicy Couture jacket with toggles and a fur-trimmed collar paired with the requisite skinny jeans and knee high boots.

For a sneak peek at our favorite coats and jackets this season, check out our upcoming Coat Check style recipe.

photos via People and InStyle

Ivanka Trump and Lauren Bush are among the celebs loving JacksonReyes Designs, a new line of fine jewelry with a unique interchangeable twist.

The collection starts with four "base" pieces, two earrings (a stud and a hoop) and two necklaces (a choker and a chain). Adding to the base pieces are five "extensions” that attach to the bases to instantly transform them into entirely different pieces of jewelry. For those of us that don't have a celebrity budget, the ability to mix and match to create many looks is genius.

for more info, visit jacksonreyesdesigns.com

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The Christian Laboutin patent leather cork platform shoes worn by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are a fashionista and celebrity favorite this season.

No need to spend big bucks to get the look, these oh...Deer! Garbo Patent Pumps are a virtual look-alike, right down to the hint of red under the heel, for just $113.95. Not only are they fabulous worn with everything from jersey dresses to skinny jeans, but they're amazingly comfortable for such a high heel.

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Bono has just launched a worldwide campaign called (RED)™, designed to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Along with celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Christy Turlington, Penelope Cruz, Kanye West and Alicia Keys, they are creating awareness raising money for this important cause.

"Lots of people here in the United States have been trying to deal with the problems of Africa in a very serious way," Bono says. "But not everybody has the time to be an activist or put on their marching boots. So we said, 'How are we going to get the shopping malls involved? How are we going to get to where people live and shop…?'"

By buying a (RED) brand T-shirt from gap.com, a pair of jeans or even an iPod nano, you can help save lives. Part of your purchase will be donated to The Global Fund to help those who need it most.

To find out more and for a complete list of (RED) products, visit joinred.com.

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Actress Heather Graham wore one of this season's hottest silhouettes to a recent event in New York. A striped '80s-inspired sweater dress paired with textured tights and knee-high boots from Versace topped off with a rosy glow and red lips. Love this look as is, or swap out skinny jeans for the textured tights and you've got a more casual look.

Love this style? We found a similar striped cashmere dress from Juicy Couture ($298) with longer sleeves, but the same '80s attitude.

What do you think of Heather's look?

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It has been a while since Courtney Love appeared on a best dressed list, but her cool and casual look here is definitely worthy. A lacey and romantic blouse paired with a fitted and cropped jacket and flowing wide legged trousers is simple, chic and pretty. A luxe satchel completes the look. Courtney's new sober look is a winner!

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OK, so first it was UGG that made headlines with their comfortable yet stylish boots. But move over Australia, because we've got a new kid on the block. Fashionistas and style icons like Sienna Miller and Nicole Ritchie have known about these guys for a while of course, but for the rest of us, let me introduce the incredibly stylin' and oh so cozy Livs.

Besides the fact that Livs scream cool hip comfort, some other benefits are that they are washable, you can wear them year round and most importantly, they look adorable with everything from skirts, shorts, jeans, dresses... to well...you name it. I wear mine to the office (oh yes I do!), in my pj's getting coffee, to yoga and even out to dinner! Is there anything better than effortless style? I love them and have not been able to take them off. So...if you want to LIV the life you want, which I KNOW you all do, get a pair of LIVS to fulfill your soul AND closet.

You can find LIVS at shoes.com starting at $105