Technically Mandy Moore's Academy Awards dress was worn in February, but it was gorgeous enough to look at again.
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. That's probably true, but wouldn't you rather imitate women who nail the cute, trendy or fashion-forward look, rather than those who...don't?
Maria Sharapova - Perfect Spring Prints
Maria mixes patterns perfectly by matching pinks in the two prints.
Spring brought with it a variety of prints, patterns and girly cuts. If you want to look fashion forward this spring, pair patterns like Maria Sharapova did with this floral, pleated skirt and striped top. To pull off the look, keep one pattern understated and small and match color tones between separates.
Uma Thurman - Nude Done Right
Uma Thurman's nude dress with a metallic sheen looks gorgeous against her lightly tanned skin.
Nudes are hard to pull off, no matter your skin tone. Mimic Uma Thurman and choose a nude with a metallic shine or an extra sheen. For the best look, choose a nude slightly lighter than your skin's color, offsetting your skin from your clothing.
Kate Middleton - Edgy and Classic
Kate Middleton adds edge to her conservative suit with knee high boots and leather gloves.
Kate Middleton proves that classic doesn't have to look staid by pairing knee high boots and leather gloves with her otherwise reserved skirt suit. Mimic her fashion sense when dressing for work and add extra flair to your wardrobe with edgy black accents.
Nicole Kidman - Fitted and Fabulous
Nicole Kidman's form-fitting dress works because its cut and coverage are modest.
Nicole Kidman knocked one out of the park with this "wiggle" dress that hugs her body from shoulders to knees. Take a tip from Nicole Kidman's book and when you wear something this form fitting, make sure you choose a modest cut in a fabric that "gives" a little.
Michelle Wie - Cute on the Course
Michelle Wie always looks cute when hitting the golf course.
Even though this picture is posed, Michelle Wie really does hit the links wearing cute, colored tops and form-fitting pants or mini skirts. You'll also rarely see her without a signature flower in her hair. I'm all for imitating her sporty but girlie style whenever it's time to head to the gym.
Fall Fashion Trend Of 2011,
With Spring behind us it's time to look forwards to the coming cooler weather, the fashion it will bring, and the impact it will have on next year. Yes,
Autumn /
Fall 2010 fashion trends are on the horizon. With the new season comes a lot of new looks and, for those that aren't new, new takes on established fashion trends.
Read on to find the latest details on Autumn / Fall 2010 fashion trends. And don't forget that this guide is constantly updated, so if you don't want to miss a thing be sure to subscribe to our free fashion newsletter or get all of 2011's and 2011 fashion trends ive by subscribing to our RSS feeds!
Buttoned-up shirts for Fall 2011:
Forget the grungy, layered-over flannel, and tuck away your baggy, open-fronted boyfriend shirt (for now). Fashion, as fashion is wont to do, has taken a pendulum swing in the other direction, hitting on a more refined, sophisticated look. And so starting now there's only one key way to wear your shirt: buttoned up to the very top.
The brilliant thing about the done-up collar as a is that it's simple, requires nothing all that new (feel like giving new life to all those old shirts in your wardrobe? Read on) and it's trans-seasonal: start wearing it in Summer 2011 and carry it through to Fall 2011.fashion trend 2011
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Jenni Kayne Fall 2010
Buttoned-up collars and how to wear them
The key to the buttoned-up look is that it should appear put together, collected. Just as with over the knee socks, its sexiness is rooted in its modesty and stems from an understated air of confidence.
But let's not forget: this is an era of overt sexuality where over the knee boots and see through tops become fashion trends that leave the catwalk and make it to the streets. Naturally then, the humble, buttoned up shirt can be made overtly sexual for the coming seasons. If that sounds like your think, you can balance out the coyness and pair it with some shorts or a miniskirt.
If you'd like to keep things demure, however, on the opposite end of the spectrum you can try a crisp buttoned-up shirt with tailored high-waisted slacks (ensure tidy fits and clean lines) for sophisticated minimalism.
As for the cut of the shirt, the buttoned collar can work with sleeveless, short or long sleeved shirts. And be sure not to forget about the humble
shirt dress either.
Dries Van Noten Fall 2010
Types of collars
After years of hearing of boyfriend blazers, shirts and jeans, your immediate thought might be that the buttoned up shirt look is a continuation on the theme. Not so. It's not just about men's business shirts and a stock-standard collar. There are many,
many different types of shirt collars from you to pick from. Some will work with this trend, and some will not. Experimenting is of course key, but to give you a head start here are our pointers on just a few:
- Regent collar: what we'd consider today a standard type of shirt collar you can't go too wrong here.
- Button-down collars: these are pointed collars with small buttons at the ends. Not your best option - if worn without a tie they can end up looking too flat.
- Cutaway collar: one that cuts away almost parallel to the shoulders, with a wide spread. A cutaway collar works best in high-quality fabric; perfect for doing an immaculate masculine yet feminine dandy look.
- Contrast collar: where the collar is a different colour or fabric to the rest of the shirt (typically a white collar and a coloured body). Great if you want to add some unique and interesting detail into your buttoned-up shirt outfit, and particularly good in a navy and blue combination.
- Club collars: a men's softly-rounded collar that was popular in early part of the 20th century. A gentlemen would use a collar pin to fasten the collar down; you could also vary it with a brooch.
- The Peter Pan collar: a women's collar that's small and rounded. So perfect for creating a cute, sixties look.
- Tuxedo collars / winged collars: there's no reason you can't make a tuxedo collar work; especially as a classically glamorous evening look.
Celine Fall 2010
Complimentary trends
- Pair a buttoned-up shirt with leather pieces to keep the look firmly in modern, edgy territory. You can rock up a shirt by adding a leather biker or bomber jacket, or go for chic minimalism with a crisp white shirt paired with a tan leather skirt.
- Work a strict buttoned up shirt into an on-trend military outfit.
- Buttoning up can also work perfectly with sports wear influences. As well as shirts you can also go for sporty buttoned-up polo shirts. For a complete contrast, pair a sporty pair of pants or shorts with a high-buttoned shirt in a sheer or silk fabric.
- Pull on some knee high/ over the knee socks. will inject a sense of playful, girlish sexiness that's balanced out perfectly by your geek-chic high collar.
No. 21 Fall 2010
Accessorising the high-buttoned shirt
- A necklace, or layering of necklaces, is the perfect accompaniment. It could be a simple chain through to a bold statement piece.
- For a variation, try and brooch or pin.
- A ribbon wrapped around and tied either in a simple knot or a bow is an effective DIY accessory. Plus velvet is a strong option, especially for a night-time look.
One accessory we'd avoid: ties. If that's your cup of tea look to the ribbon suggestion above or the female dandy trend. The buttoned up collar trend is above a visually uninhibited collar and a tie will be far too dominant.
Chloe Fall 2010
Frida: most striking simplicity:
I have a feeling our selection of street style images is going to be flooded with Frida
throughout the fashion week circuit. She has that uncomplicated elegance that only gets better as the days roll on. This time it's a simple black maxi-skirt, a safari-style buttoned-up shirts and the addition of a tan leather belt around that tiny waist.