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The latest scoop on what fashion is IN: well, it's about more skin. No, I'm not talking about mini dresses or deep cleavage. Designers gave us more reasons to work the hell out those abs: short, uber sexy dresses featuring naughty cut-outs, with focus on...

Blue shades: cobalt, Klein blue, navy, teal, royal, ultramarine, sapphire and turquoise and all other bold blues.

Blue Christmas

1. Scoop Neck Ruched Front Tank Top, $20.50, Wetseal.

2. Blue Christmas Tinsel Garland...

Not only Alberta Ferretti was inspired by Ancient Rome for her spring 2008 collection. Many other designers sent on the runway their own versions over the classics. The last season's one-shoulder dress became lovely draped toga-like tunics, mini dresses...

Red shades: rose, burgundy, carmine, coral, crimson, lipstick red and all other strong hues.

Red Christmas

1. Fabulous vintage 80s lipstick red leather patchwork oversized clutch, $29.00, etsy.com.

2. CARLOS by Carlos...

After borrowing rich colors from brilliant painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer for their fall 2007 collections, designers kept an artistic mood and, for spring 2008, they came up with one of kind abstract painterly prints. This trend brings forward a...

Throwing a Christmas party? Well, you know that decorating your house is one big step for a fun time, even if it's just a casual evening with friends. Forget about those traditional ornaments that look awfully jarring. Think about choosing a color theme...

There's an interesting trend in jewelry right now: safety pins in brass, silver, gold, embellished with funky, retro charms or incrusted with precious diamonds like this safety pin ring from the Vivienne Westwood Hardcore Diamonds

Didn't think organic clothing can look this great? (I admit I didn't) Well, think again. Linda Loudermilk defines Luxury Eco: edgy, playful, hyper-cool, well tailored clothes created from own-developed sustainable fabrics and by fair labor standards....

These findings are so beautiful I want them for myself but you can take a peak :) Here they are:

Dreaming Tree Necklace, hand-cut silver tree hanging from a silver chain, a Jib & Genoa design, $120.00, available at FengJunk...

Ashley Watson is a Vancouver based designer that handcrafts leather bags and accessories using only recycled material. She searches through thrift stores for soft and supple leather, especially old leather jackets which will be transformed by her skilful...

As holidays are few days ahead I'm sure you made a shopping list or even bought some gifts. But if you're like me and leave everything for the last minute here is some shopping ideas for your fashion loving girl friends: feather accessories. You know...

Anja Hynynen (born 1983, Köping, Sweden) is a young designer that transforms organic fabrics into lovely, lady-like designs. With a strong artistic family background, Anja worked for a while as a tailor's apprentice then studied in textile and design in...

The 9th edition of the Campari Calendar shows a change of style. Campari Tales, the concept for the year 2008, is a glamorous storybook for grown-ups. The central character of all twelve fairy tales is the...

The native shaman and his sacred rituals are the starting point of this "Automne Indien" photoshoot published in the September issue of Vogue Paris (France). The result is a glamorous and wild look. Coarse leather, fur and...

Sasha Pivovarova is once again a Vogue star. She appeared in the September issue of Vogue Paris in a fashion shoot named "Femmes d'envergure", a redefinition of the 80s Power Woman trend. Voluminous sweaters, gabardine jackets in white,...

A strong trend in fashion this season is the forties style. Old Hollywood glamour is being revived by A-list designers such as:Alberta Ferretti, Blumarine, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Dior, Dsquared2, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jil Sander, Marc Jacobs,...

Sandrina Fasoli, along with her business partner designer Michael Marson, won the big prize at the first Mango Fashion Awards edition, on Tuesday, the 6th of November 2007. Their Spring/Summer 2008 collection brought...

A big trend in jewelry right now is animal themed jewelry, especialy wildlife. Snake jewels have big impact due to their rich symbolism. - Rattler Ring in sterling silver, $99, Dallas Pridgen Jewelry.

Rattler...

Dutch fashion designers Niels Klavers and Astrid van Engelen won, on November 1st, the Mercedes-Benz Dutch Fashion Award 2007 with their label Klavers van Engelen. They received a financial reward of 25.000 euro meant to smooth their progress in the...

If you're looking for a unique, funky-chic pair of shoes NDEUR is the answer. The artist behind this label is 25-year-old Canadian illustrator Matthieu Missiaen. He uses vintage leather shoes as a canvas for graffiti inspired drawings using oil-based...