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Fall's Cozy Cool Sweaters
Just because the weather outside is beginning to be frightful doesn’t mean you should look anything less than delightful. As these style mavens demonstrate, fall’s coziest sweaters are neither dowdy nor predictable. So what are you waiting for? Start shopping before the temperatures drop any further.
Fall-Winter 2007 Trends
As cooler temperatures finally set in, now’s the time to get serious about shopping for new fall clothes. Stores are currently packed with bold new separates. To keep you from going overboard with new acquisitions, we outline the key elements needed to update your wardrobe.
Fashion For Every Budget
Is that a beautiful bargain or a "beyond" designer piece? Keep 'em guessing without breaking the bank.
Fashionable Daughters
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to inheriting great style. Here are a few young ladies who are following in their mothers' fashionable footsteps.
From Nine to Five
Summer may bring sunshine and high temperatures; however, it doesn’t always bring the elusive luxury of vacation. But even if the luminosity of your computer monitor at work is the only light you get during the day, you can still snag a California-girl complexion and style. Try these must-haves to help your summer-style stock rise quicker than the mercury outside. —Mari Tzikas
Girls’ Night Out
Sultry summer nights in the city call for the season’s hottest looks, so if you’re stepping out with your girlfriends, make sure to leave no fashionable detail behind. Rally up your entourage in a head-to-toe look that starts with luscious locks and ends with sexy sandals. Not to be forgotten, a fetching faux glow will help you paint the town red while looking irresistibly bronze. —Mari Tzikas
Gladiators
Channel the ancient goddesses in spring’s regal-looking gladiator sandals. Classicists will love the timeless leather styles, while glamour girls should seek out a silver, gold, or gem-encrusted pair.
H&M and Fashion Against AIDS
Smart shopping has never been more important: This month H&M is proud to unveil Fashion Against AIDS, a collaborative line with Designers Against AIDS, a nonprofit organization which enlists artists and celebrities to support a very worthy cause. Together the team tapped a few of today’s most thoughtful trendsetters, including Rihanna, Timbaland and Rufus Wainwright, to create artwork for 100-percent organic T-shirts, tanks, and hoodies. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will be donated to DAA and YouthAIDS to raise awareness about and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. To affect a change, check out these VIP designs and start shopping now. In select H&M stores January 31. Visit hm.com/FAA for more details.
Holiday 2007: Black-Tie Party
For a fancy holiday event, vamp it up and go for full-on glamour—this is your time to shine. For a look that’s sure to turn heads, try a floor-length sequined gown topped with a fur stole and add a statement-making necklace to keep them staring. Channel the drama of Old Hollywood screen sirens with crimson lips and dark black lashes. Then complete the vintage-inspired look with sexy stilettos and prepare to kick up your heels.—Kelly Stoddard
Holiday 2007: Family Party
Whether you’re catching up with parents and siblings or meeting his for the very first time, classic separates always make a good impression. Keep makeup simple and your wardrobe elegant and flattering—you’ll thank yourself years from now when you see holiday ’07 family photos! Comfy-chic flats make last-minute errand-running fuss-free, while a darling gray coat makes your departure and arrival memorable moments indeed.—Kelly Stoddard
Holiday 2007: Friends Party
A friend’s event is the perfect place to show off your sassy style. Be the most fashionable holiday vixen in this red dress, strappy platforms, and patent leather jacket. Fun pieces like bejeweled bangles, sequined coats, and this fancy lip-gloss cocktail ring are terrific conversation starters. But the most essential accessory of all is a shiny new camera—just the thing to capture the season’s festivities.—Kelly Stoddard
Holiday 2007: Work Party
While it is technically a soiree, there’s no need to let it all hang out at the office holiday fete. Make a good impression with the higher-ups by wearing conservative yet fashionable pieces including dapper pencil skirts and subtly embellished tops. Relegate your wild side to accessories, this sparkling cocktail ring, gilded Louboutins, and a sleek clutch. Top it all off with a smart black trench to demonstrate your style prowess.—Kelly Stoddard
Hollywood's New It Bags
Thanks to their super-star stylists and designer pals—not to mention their own good taste—A-listers always have the inside scoop on the newest, most tempting arm candy. Here’s a glance at the types of baggage trendsetters are toting around these days.
Iconic Swimsuits
This summer get inspired by classic Hollywood bombshells and their killer beach looks.
Jennifer Connelly: The Actor's Actor
With more than 20 years of performances under her belt, including her Oscar-winning turn in A Beautiful Mind, this total pro drew from her vast moviemaking experience to strike a pose for each of the following "characters." The concept? An iconic collection of types, from femme-fatale sexpot to Elton John-esque pop-art queen.
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