Style Parlor

Retrospective Style Hits TV

By Allison Pavlick

If the characters of Downton Abbey attended Ralph Lauren’s fall runway show, they might have mistook the collection for fall 1912, not 2012. Sure, Lord Grantham and Lady Mary might have been taken aback by a few plummeting necklines and the gadgets on the laps of fashion voyeurs. But with the show’s…

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Trend to Try: Leg-cessorize

by Rebecca Omastiak

Jeweled clothing, such as the bedazzled collar, is soaking up the fashion limelight. An unexpected and glamorous way to try this trend? Jeweled tights. Check out PPQ‘s dazzling legwork (above).

For inspiration, copy Emma Watson’s whimsical leg look for Vogue.

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Model Citizen: Snowbird Bling

By Leah Binkovitz

It’s no secret Minnesotans enjoy a winter respite in places like Arizona to soak up some sun, hike the desert trails, and enjoy the feeling of shopping unencumbered by bulky jackets and winter gear.

But if you can’t actually make your way down there, go ahead and fake it. The best way to allude to warmer days is with a piece of…

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NY Fashion Week: A Nod to the Midwest

By Allison Pavlick

During New York Fashion Week, distinguishing where runways end and pavement begins is no simple feat. In the Chelsea/Flatiron district of Manhattan, which I roamed en route to Todd Snyder’s fall 2012 show, the blurred line was more prevalent than ever. These are the streets where trends are made, not followed.

Snyder’s collection feels…

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Trend to Try: Polka Dot Fever

By Linden Wilson

Ok, so we already know that prints are big this season, and today we’re highlighting the ever-feminine, always classic polka dot. Polka dots symbolize happy, carefree playfulness, and there’s no better way to convey a cheerful disposition this spring than with a sweet polka dotted piece in your wardrobe.

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Trend to Try: Athletic Aesthetic

By Linden Wilson

This trend just might be one of the best things ever. Athletic-inspired garments are a big hit this season with fashion designers across the board, from Alexander Wang to Rag & Bone to Nicole Miller. Hoodies, rugby stripes, and anoraks were standout items on the runways, along with tons of nylon fabric. Comfy casual while still…

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