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Emma Roberts vs. Dree Hemingway: Battle of the Yves Saint Laurent Babes

  Who really wore the pants: the actress or the model? The girls of equally famous family members (Emma calls Julia her aunt; Dree’s grandfather was Ernest) put opposite spins on the formal-pants look at the Metropolitan Opera Gala last night, sponsored by Yves Saint Laurent. Naturally, every ingénue there was sporting the designer du jour. But … Continue reading “Emma Roberts vs. Dree Hemingway: Battle of the Yves Saint Laurent Babes”

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Katy Perry in Miu Miu: Angel in Disguise

Katy might have looked like her usually retro-gone-walk self at the Miu Miu show in Paris yesterday…Jetsons-perfect blue ponytail? Check. Bursts of contrasting pastel colors devised to stop traffic? Check. Prada’s flame-tastic sandals? Check. Sweet, vintage-inspired dress with a thoroughly kooky twist? Double check. Despite all that’s going on here (and somehow, against all odds, … Continue reading “Katy Perry in Miu Miu: Angel in Disguise”

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Adriana Castro Mini Carriel Crossbody: Get Carried Away

The elusive perfect shoulder-to-crossbody bag is something to cherish. One that is cute and divinely exotic comes around only once in a blue moon. Adriana Castro has just made a little magic happen. Although, surprisingly, my “blue moon” bag will not be blue. I can’t decide between the natural python – versatile and timeless (worn … Continue reading “Adriana Castro Mini Carriel Crossbody: Get Carried Away”

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Daisy Lowe Carries Lulu Guinness: Some Real Lip Service

Florence Welch and Lily Cole both looked gorgeous at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in London several nights ago. But it was model Daisy Lowe (the offspring of Gavin Rossdale) who stole the show with a doubly naughty pucker. Her mullet-cut Jean Paul Gaultier tuxedo dress showed some serious leg, but it … Continue reading “Daisy Lowe Carries Lulu Guinness: Some Real Lip Service”

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Beyoncé Carries Tory Burch’s 797 Satchel: Crazy in Love

When Beyonce is seen with your bag, you know you’re a major contender in the world of covetable bags. For Tory Burch, it’s the streetwise 797 satchel that marks her big breakthrough. Actually, Beyoncé-approved or not, this style stands on its own as the perfect cross between a structured tote and slouchy satchel. Named after … Continue reading “Beyoncé Carries Tory Burch’s 797 Satchel: Crazy in Love”

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Something Worth Gossiping About: Leighton Carries the Loewe Amazona Bag

We always knew Blair was a major bag snob at heart. On the set of “Gossip Girl” on Friday, Leighton Meester’s ultimate uptown princess livened up a cream-centric winter outfit with a punchy blast of a bag. The Loewe Amazona, which has been around since the seventies, is cementing its status once again as a … Continue reading “Something Worth Gossiping About: Leighton Carries the Loewe Amazona Bag”

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