SKINNY v. WIDE

Check out this great feature in September's Elle magazine! Whether it's skinny or wide, make them high (waisted)...

The great debate continues...which do you prefer?

Consult this directory to find the perfect pair of wide-leg jeans and this one for fab skinny jeans. I'm a fan of both. I live in my Miss Sixty zipper-ankle skinny jeans (purchased--but not worn--before the skinny jean boom; circa June 2005 from NY's Century 21...I just had a feeling!). My recently purchased 7 for all mankind "Ginger" jeans are giving them a run for their money though!

Eve rocks a hot pair of high-waisted skinny jeans; while Keira takes a stroll in a wide leg version...

Thanks to Freud Communications for the article preview!

LIBERTINE & ALICE TEMPERLEY FOR TARGET!

Target is doing big things! They really hit the bullseye by pairing with the likes of Isaac Mizrahi, Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler and (easier to pronounce names such as) Luellea Bartley, Patrick Robinson, Tara Jarmon and Sophie Albou of Paul & Joe.

Next up, the seventh designer to participate in the GO International Flights of Fashion series, bi-coastal design duo--Libertine, due out by Labor Day! Check out the press release here and the collection here!

...pieces from Libertine's vintage inspired and prepster chic line

After that, be sure to pre-order Alice Temperley's limited edition holiday line, due out in October! Additional images can be found here.

...tailored pieces and whimsical prints are the highlights of Alice Temperley's line!

So far, I've only picked up this piece, and a few others from the Mizrahi line, but I'm going to make an effort to select a couple pieces from forthcoming collections. Enjoy!

Click on the label below to see vintage Style Collaborations posts.

NYC SAMPLE SALES!

What: Morgane Le Fay
Why: Dresses, were $700-$4,000, now $100-$1,500; skirts, were $700-$2,000, now $100-$800; tops, were $600, now $50-$200.
When: Aug. 13-17. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 601 W. 26th St., b/t Eleventh & Twelfth Aves., ste. 1350 (212-604-9152).

What: Hollywould

Why: Ballet shoes, were $215, now $65; heels, were $395, now $100; dresses, were $595, now $175; clutches, were $195, now $60.

When: Aug. 16-18. Thurs.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 198 Elizabeth St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-219-1905); or online!

What: Dempsey & Carroll

Why: Luxe stationery at more than 25 percent off.

When: Thru Aug. 31. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 136 E. 57th St. , b/t Lexington & Third Aves., 4th flr. (877-750-1878); or online!

What: MarieMarie
Why: Dresses for $99; tops for $59; gowns for $199.
When: Aug. 15 & 16. Wed., noon-6 p.m.; Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 257 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 10th flr. (212-840-4061).

What: Barneys (Warehouse Sale)

Why: You know the drill. Get ready to push for men's and women's clothing, footwear, accessories, baby stuff, and housewares at 50-75 percent off.
When: Aug. 16-Sept. 3. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Aug. 16 & 17, opens at 8 a.m.); Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 255 W. 17th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. (212-450-8700).

What: Beanpye Trunk Show (I love Beanpye!)
Why: Funk inspired, unique jewelry at discount prices

When: Aug. 21, 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Where: 400 West 37th St at Ninth Ave. RSVP at rsvp@beanpye.com. Cash only.

HOT NEW HUE: LEMON & LIME

Yellow and green is such a naturally hot pairing! The two bold colors work well together because they're right next to each other on the spectrum.

Eva Longoria pairs her lemon-yellow dress with bright green pumps from Rickard Shah...Gisele adds a splash of green to her ensemble with her clutch. You can do the same with my picks below.

Left to Right. Top: Jimmy Choo Heron £276.50 at Net-A-Porter UK; and Miu Miu satin mini clutch £145.00 at Net-A-Porter UK. Middle: Kena Kai croc embossed clutch $125.99 at ebags.com; Kenneth Cole's Seafoam satin slingbacks $150.00 at Blue Fly; Shiraleah velvet fan clutch only $36.00 at ebags.com and ; Guiseppe Zanotti aloe satin crystal sandals $221.99 at Bluefly. Bottom: Topshop's sharp pointed metallic flat £25.00; Lanvin satin evening bag with stone £590.00 at Brown's Fashion and; Kate Spade's Montserrat Jocelyn clutch $325.00 at Nordstroms.

Left to Right: Milly Dress $445.00 at Bergdorf Goodman; Forever 21's Racerback Tank (not pictured)$8.80 is a great alternative!; and Nina Ricci's Floral Cocktail Dress is $2,890.00 on Net-A-Porter.

Yellow was/is big this season! See a previous post on the color here, and check out vintage Hot New Hue posts by clicking the label below.

THE NEW HARLEM RENAISSANCE FASHION SHOW

Save the date!!! You wont want to miss the New Harlem Renaissance Fashion Show...

...featuring the latest from the following four Harlem -based designer boutiques: Pieces (multi-label boutique, previously covered here), B. Oyama (upscale mens-wear), Montgomery (private-label women's boutique) and Denim Library (high-end denim). It should be a fun event! Bre, of America's Next Top Model fame will strut her stuff on the runway, and other celebrity guests are to be announced. Women's Wear Daily, BET Black Carpet, MTV Radio Fox, Jolie Magazine, CBS and Hip Hop Weekly have already confirmed their attendance.

Where: The River Room in Riverbank State Park; Riverside Drive at 145th Street
When: August 16th; 8:00 pm with After Party until 1:00 am
Cost: $20.00 in advance/$30.00 at the door- proceeds will benefit Brotherhood Sistersol (founded by fellow Brown U. grads :)), and G.E.M.S.

This wonderful article in the New York Times covers a couple of the featured boutiques. The article also covers N, previously mentioned here and here. Shout-out to PR Noir for the heads up! See y'all there...

DRESS FOR LESS: BANGLES

Get more bangle for your buck! Everyone can afford to get one, or two, or three of these... The lower priced alternatives look just as good (if not better) than the more expensive versions!

Jungle Fever

Left: Kenneth Jay Lane's animal print bracelet are each on sale for $42.90 at Nordstom's; Right: Lulu's Fashion Lounge "Animal Instinct" Zebra bracelet is unbeatable at $13.00.

Rock Steady

Left: Kendra Scott blue labrodorite bracelet, $105.00 at Bloomingdale's; Right: Nine West's Rock Candy Bangle is only $19.99!

Stud Muffin

Left:Mark Davis' Josephine bangle, $2,990.00 at Barney's; Right: Forever 21's studded bracelet is only $7.70!

Update: Save 15% off everything at Lulu's Fashion Lounge by typing in StyleChile at check-out. Happy shopping!

Click on the link below for vintage Dress for Less posts!

ARM CANDY!

Bangles, bracelets, cuffs, wristlets, are all such an easy way to spice up an outfit! Check out the celebrities below for inspiration.

Whether you want to go Bollywood like Drew; Mayan like Jennifer; or Grecian like Marley Shelton, a lot of bling on either--or both arms--will take a simple outfit to the next level.

Styletip: Avoid busy prints and big hair (try a chignon or low ponytail). Wear minimal makeup with this trend. Check out my arm candy picks below!

From left to right. Top: Irene Neuwirth Aquamarine & Diamond Cuff is worth a mint-- $9,320.00 at Barney's; Macy's gold over silver multibangle is $49.00. Middle: J. Crew's hand-painted Palm Beach enamel bangle is $68.00; Lulu's Fashion Lounge multicolored mosaic bracelet-$8.00; Topshop's woven mesh link bracelet is £8.00; and Banana Republic's enamel bangle is $32.00. Bottom: Enamel Cuff with large stone £12.00 on Asos; Banana Republic's medallion bracelet $38.00; Forever 21's Metal Hoop Cuff -$8.80; and brace yourself...David Webb's 18k gold dragon cuff with emerald eyes is $20,400.00 on Vivre.

Update: Save 15% off everything at Lulu's Fashion Lounge by typing in StyleChile at check-out. Happy shopping!

Photo Credit: People

SUMMER COATS?

I like! Somehow, I think this trend will stay with us until autumn ;)

The Sartorialist captured the woman on the left in Italy--her coat doesn't look very weather appropriate though; it's so much coat for such a sunny day! Claudette Ortiz does a better job wearing her short, sleek coat...notwithstanding it's length (and breadth), I definitely prefer the coat on the left. It reminds me of Lindsay's Dolce & Gabbana coat below. Bebe's flared trench is a reasonable alternative at $139.00.

WE INTERRUPT YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM...

Hi everyone! I will not be able to post for the next week or two, but in the meantime check out some of my favorite sites below...

FASHION & BEAUTY

The Fashion Bomb

The Sartorialist

Batch Please

Shake Your Beauty

Mahalo Fashion

StyleBytes

The Fashioniste

Coutorture

ENTERTAINMENT

Young Black & Fabulous

The B-Life

The Superficial

Jake's Take

Pop Sugar

I Don't Like You In That Way

MAGAZINES

Honey

Amber

MIMI

Clutch

Vogue