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08/03/2011

Vince Camuto's passion project
Vince Camuto is on track to manufacture 25 million pairs of shoes this year for his own line and the collections he designs for labels including BCBG, Tory Burch and Jessica Simpson. We caught up with the designer recently when he stopped by for an appearance in the shoe department at Dillard's NorthPark. Caroline Sydney, DMN

07/20/2011

Hot style tips from Club Monaco's Ann Watson
West Village was abuzz last week with opening festivities for the new Club Monaco boutique. Local fashionistas flocked to the shop to check out the digs, the wares and to meet the event's hostesses: famed blog darling Jane Aldridge (of Sea of Shoes) and her mother, Judy Aldridge (of Atlantis Home). We sat down with Ann Watson (below), a native Texan and vice president of marketing and communications for Club Monaco, to get her take on summer style, how to dress in this heat and what makes the shop unique.

06/22/2011

Summer stylin': Coral, the color of summer
As the blazing Texas heat is on the rise, so are essential summer trends. Sizzling styles such as wide-legged pants and breezy, sheer skirts take a temp-sensitive approach to looking good. Color is also the name of the game, with bold oranges and warm corals being the hottest shades of the season. Top off your look with some sexy wedges and statement shades for total haute-ness.

Summer stylin' : Haute accessories
Accent your outfit with sexy wedges, jewelry and smokin' hot shades

Summer stylin': Sheer skirts
See-through skirts are an easy, breezy summer trend.

Summer stylin': Wide-legged pants
Skip the skinnies and go with figure-flattering flare-legged pants.

05/18/2011

Queen of the vintage scene
New York-based celebrity stylist Bobbette Cohn is best known for decking her clients in head-to-toe custom vintage creations – including actresses Tilda Swinton and Daryl Hannah and such leading men as Anderson Cooper and Tom Brady.

05/04/2011

Try these fashions for Kentucky Derby day
The 137th annual Kentucky Derby is Saturday, and you know what that means: time to break out the seersucker, big hats and your inner Southern belle. (Mint juleps, too, of course).

03/29/2011

High-end looks for less
You don't have to break the bank to get that right-off- the-runway look. All it takes is a little knowledge of what walked the catwalk and determination to scour the racks (or innerwebs) for good deals. For proof, we've pulled together some uncanny doppelgangers of high-end items with a toned-down price tag. Laura Noble Time for stripes

03/23/2011

Get Shellac'd
Chipped. Broken. Smudged. Every girl knows the feeling of a mani/pedi gone awry. Behold, the latest trend in nailware: Shellac. It's UV-treated and looks just like regular polish.

06/24/2011

Thank you for voting in Quick's 2011 swimsuit contest!

03/16/2011

High-end fashion without the guilt
Gilt Groupe – founded by Harvard Business School grads and New Yorkers Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson (left) – is an online retailer that curates high-end designer fashion and home items at discounted prices for a limited time. Think chaos of a sample sale meets the tranquility of surfing Amazon.

03/09/2011

Show off some St. Patrick's flair
Before you belly up to Greenville Avenue's annual celebration, your wardrobe's going to need a kick in the spirited direction. Sunglasses, nail polish, shoes and semiperm hair dye (which is actually making an everyday-life-comeback, BTW) are all great ways to get in the green groove without covering yourself from head to toe.

03/02/2011

Step into spring fashion
The weather is heating up, and with the changing of temps comes a changing of the wardrobe. Enter our fun rundown of the season's top trends. Throwback seems to be the name of the game, with the hottest looks deriving from fashion icons and fads of different decades. We sought out some of the city's social tastemakers for their take on these fabulous spring reincarnations.

Flower Power: Bring on the feathers and bell-bottoms
The weather is heating up, and with the changing of temps comes a changing of the wardrobe. Enter our fun rundown of the season's top trends. Throwback seems to be the name of the game, with the hottest looks deriving from fashion icons and fads of different decades. We sought out some of the city's social tastemakers for their take on these fabulous spring reincarnations.

Smoke Signals: The return of the Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking Suit
Paying homage to the godfather of tailored women's wear, Yves Saint Laurent, the working girl look with panache is back in a big way. The revival of YSL's 1966 creation dubbed "Le Smoking" is a sexy answer to women rising in the working world. Give your outfit this power-suit inspiration whether heading to the office or when throwing a blazer over a more seductive going-out selection and pumps. (Options on this page are pricey, but try Express, Forever 21 and the Limited for more affordable threads.)

Sheer Elegance: Ultra sexy lace
Lace has roots dating back as far as the Victorian era, and it has always held a special place in our closet as a tribute to the sexy boudoir. There's something to be said for wearing the seductive material of lingerie in the form of an all-day-appropriate blouse or dress.

02/23/2011

Bring those brims back
Navigating the sartorial waters between winter and spring can be a challenge. Enter the big-brimmed hat: the every-woman's solution to glamming up any in-between-seasons look. Whether shielding your face from warm rays or keeping your head toasty during a cold snap, these toppers make an "it-girl" statement with sensibility.

02/17/2011

From dancer to designer
When Lucas Priolo isn't on stage as a principal dancer with Texas Ballet Theater, he's likely to be "banging metal" as a principal designer for his family's decades-old jewelry business, Priolo & Co.

02/10/2011

Try these cheeky Valentine gifts
Valentine's Day is Monday, and if you're thinking of getting your honey flowers and chocolate - yawn - stop right there. From heart-shaped gadgets to mittens with room for two, here are a few fun ideas that'll help share the V-Day love.

Guest designer lends his style guidance
It could have been an episode of Project Runway, minus the backbiting and acerbic criticism.

01/26/2011

Eco-friendly style in West Village
Walleska Ecochicc and CaritoCaro - two new stores at West Village - are thinking globally and acting locally.

01/19/2011

Chic shopping in Bishop Arts
Bishop Arts' new micro-boutique marketplace, IndieGenius, is a one-stop shop for truly unique goods. Founder Julie McCullough Kim, a native with a knack for unearthing local talent, has turned the popular Urban Street Bazaar into a year-round showroom open to the public.

01/13/2011

Try these fashionable fitness items
Just because you're sweating (sorry, glistening) doesn't mean you can't look good in your workout gear. These five fashionable fitness pieces will help you burn calories in style.

12/29/2010

Malle delights 'fumeheads at Barneys
It's just a chemical compound. But for 'fumeheads – a growing subset marked by deft olfactory senses, use of the word "vetiver" and shuddering gasps if presented with a bottle stamped "Fancy by Jessica Simpson" – fragrance is not merely something to spritz or splash. It's something to do.

12/22/2010

Want sultry eyes? You can pull it off
Great makeup is a must to complement a perfect outfit. We called on local makeup artist Lindsay Hartley at L. Bartlett in West Village to teach us a few tricks. Here are her tips on how to get beautiful smokey eyes.

Custom creations at Elli Grace
Have you ever walked into a party wearing the same dress as someone else? Embarrassing. Chances are, if you shop at chain stores, it's bound to happen. Here's a way to avoid that crisis: Elli Grace. The boutique at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano creates custom-made, one-of-a-kind dresses just for you. We know what you're thinking, and no, it won't cost you an arm and a leg. We caught up with the co-owner and designer, Sue Yang, to learn more about the shop's custom design process, her insights on trends and what styles are becoming popular in big D. Here's more from our e-mail interview.

12/15/2010

Get your 'do in shape
We know your wardrobe is ready for the holidays, but is your hair? With so much to do this time of year, the last thing we want to deal with are unruly locks. So we found a few Uptowners with fabulous heads of hair to give us tips on how to get their pretty strands.

12/08/2010

Look sharp, Dallas guys
This city is filled with sharp dressers - and we're not just talking about women. Dallas guys have style. Whether they're out having beers with buds, relaxing at Starbucks or hanging around town, men are decked in fashionable trends. For proof, we hit the streets and snapped some pics. Here are five looks we loved.

12/01/2010

One dress, three looks
This time of year, we have little time (and money) to shop for ourselves. And with holiday shindigs filling up our calendars, this could take a toll on our cocktail party attire. But we consider ourselves fairly savvy when it comes to shopping. So instead of buying a dress for every event, we came up with crafty ways to wear the same thing (gasp!) more than once. Here are a few tips on how to get three different looks from one dress.

11/17/2010

Affordable but fab accessories
It’s the season to load up on accessories. Stores are stocked full of glitzy earrings, colorful scarves and glittery purses. Spice up your holiday outfit with some of these fabulous accents. And you won’t have to break the bank — here are eight great finds under $50.

11/10/2010

Askari takes off after 'Runway'
Local fashion designer Shirin Askari has been a busy girl since she competed in season six of Project Runway. Her fall 2010 line is in stores, and she’s gearing up to launch her new spring/summer collection. We caught up with the young fashionista to see how life has been since the show, what we can expect to see in the new line and what she thinks about Dallas fashion. Here’s more from our e-mail interview.

11/03/2010

Trendspotting: Stripes
Among the fab fashion styles out there for fall and winter is a new spin on stripes. Thick, thin, bold or subtle, stripes go well with just about anything. Pair them with blazers, skirts, skinny jeans and even glitzy accessories. We love the easy-to-wear trend, but we’re not the only ones. These Uptowners dig the look, too.

10/20/2010

Look as fine as red, red wine
It's hard not to notice a lady in red. The super-sexy color adds sizzling style that screams confidence and demands attention. We're seeing the trend everywhere this season - in vampy pouts (which have always looked hot on bombshells like Gwen Stefani and Katy Perry), runway shows and fabulous statement accessories. Heat up your look with these must-have red finds.

10/13/2010

Don't skimp on sportsy fashion
Finding something fashionable to wear to big football games can be tough. But thanks to shops like GameDay Cloth, you can cheer on your team in style. The new store in Plano - started by SMU alums Jana Mathena and Scott Boyles - offers cute, trendy sportswear.

10/06/2010

Trendspotting: Boots for fall
How can you tell that fall is officially here? Boots! Women are already sporting the season's wardrobe staple' prancing around in everything from low-top booties to knee-high riding boots. We did the leg work to show you the fabulous footwear we found, from Oak Cliff, West Village and NorthPark. Add these sexy shoes to your fall lust list.

09/29/2010

Renée Rouleau shares her skin care tips

Beautiful, glowing skin doesn't come naturally – for most of us, anyway. It takes hard work. That's what we've learned from local skin care expert and esthetician Renée Rouleau.

09/22/2010

Fashionable for fall
From cargo jeans to nail polish, here are five things you must have

09/15/2010

Let's take it back
Ahab Bowen, $22 Patch pocket dress , Ahab Bowen, $32 Pink pencil skirt with pick pleat and buttons ,

09/08/2010

Put the sweatshirt down
Going into a school year, college students have a lot to worry about – new classes and professors, getting ready for the first football game, parties and, of course, back-to-school fashion.