This was arguably Alexander McQueen’s best ever runway show. More than 1,000 guests sat spellbound as one of the most beautiful, breathtaking fashion events was unveiled in front of their eyes.

McQueen’s has arguably been one of the most desirable show passes every season since he started out 14 years ago and, if that’s the case, the autumn/winter 2008-9 one will be the golden ticket.

McQueen has explained the premise of this season’s fashion show, describing his idea behind the theme:

“I’ve got a 600-year-old elm tree in my garden and I made up this story of a girl who lives in it and comes out of the darkness to meet a prince and become a queen”.

This was truly an unmissable event, and as you can see by these gorgeous pictures, McQueen’s designs are unlike any out there. More romantic and feminine than ever, McQueen certainly reminded us why his name is so renowned in the fashion world today.

Via: Vogue

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There was certainly some light at The Dark Knight premiere in New York last week.

Although the entire cast basically stuck to basic black formal wear, it suited the event - the premiere of the highly anticipated movie The Dark Knight. However, there were a few shots of color here and there, perfectly placed and from Morgan and Maggie to Gary and Christian…they all looked like true A-listers.

This movie has been receiving a huge amount of buzz, largely due to the astounding performance of the incredibly talented Heath Ledger who unfortunately passed away back in February.

Much of the buzz surrounding this movie related to Ledger and his Oscar-worthy performance in the flick, but the other actors involved are certainly none to overlook, in terms of both performance and style.

Maggie Gyllenhaal looked ravishing at the premiere, in a long black strapless dress with a floral design spread across the side.

She wore a heavy gold corsage-like cuff bracelet and pendant drop earrings, both which were reportedly by designer Fred Leighton, a favorite of Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie, and other celebrities.

She kept it very simple and yet looked absolutely stunning, and all eyes were on her.

The tremendous Gary Oldman looked great next to her, in a handsome suit, purple shirt and tie. I love the subtleness of color here, and the entire cast looked nothing less than spectacular when they lined up together to pose for pictures.

Via: Styledash

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Lauren Conrad has been making the news quite often lately, unfortunately much of it has not really been to her benefit.

One of the latest events LC was spotted at was Animal Fair magazine’s 9th annual “Paws for Style” fashion show on Tuesday in New York City.

There was an outrage over the fact that Lauren left early before walking with a dog down the red carpet as was planned.

After being paid reportedly $20,000 to make an appearance and walk the runway it is no wonder there was such an uproar, however it is now believed that it was nothing more than a mistake and that LC simply was not aware that she was supposed to walk the runway with the borrowed pooch and left before the event ended.

What can you expect but for Hills-like drama to carry over and follow LC everywhere she goes…luckily for us she did stay at the event long enough to pose for a few pictures on the red carpet.

Regardless of the drama that may have ensued, one thing we can say is that Lauren looked great.

Dressed very simply in a belted red dress from her own clothing line, she was very pretty and I mean really, how dressed up can you get for a designer doggy couture event?

Via: Star Magazine

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I simply can’t say enough about Katy Perry. Ever since she hit the music scene which to most of us was just recently, I have not been able to take my eyes off her and have been wowed by her incredibly smart fashion sense.

Not only has her I Kissed a Girl song been tearing up the charts and having us all singing in the shower, but her look is unique and edgy, different from the typical blonde pop tarts we see today.

One of the first television shows I saw featuring the lovely Miss Katy Perry was So You Think You Can Dance, where she looked positively adorable and super stylish in a sky-high yellow mini dress and feather flower in her hair.

Throw in a cute green belt and platform mary janes so tall they could almost be classified as stilts, and you have the perfect combination of cute and classy.

From her powerhouse vocals to her stunning bod and terrific taste in fashion, Katy Perry is definitely making her mark and is one woman to watch out for, and I for one am definitely feeling her.

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If you really want to be in style this summer, one of the biggest fashion statements you can make is by adding some vivid colors to your wardrobe.

Don’t be afraid of wearing shocking hues - as long as you use them in the right ensembles and wear them the right way, it will be fabulous.

One of the best guidelines you can stick to when it comes to donning bright colors is to wear them with dark denim.

If you want to wear a vibrant neon yellow or green shirt for instance, wear them with wide leg dark denim jeans or a cute dark denim skirt, to add balance to the ensemble.

One of the easiest ways to model your favorite bright colored fashions this season is to wear them in a dress.

You can do almost no wrong when wearing vibrant hues in a dress, just make sure that if there is a pattern it is appropriately proportioned to your body.

Also keep in mind that bright colors do not always have to be fluorescents and neons.

Take the beautiful jewel-toned apparel out there, such as this stunning dress by Zac Posen.

If you are interested in going with the trend of brightness but want to keep it subtle and classic, try this full-length dress from Calvin Klein.

Pair it with a chic pair of pumps and you will not only fit right in with the trend of saturated hues that is taking over the world today, but will look great doing it.

Layering is another fantastic trick to wearing brights, the best idea being to combine them with true classic neutral pieces.

It’s really all about contrast, so don’t worry too much about being all matchy-matchy, and look for colors that play off each other and draw the attention to you.

The great thing about bright colors is that they help you to stand out from the crowd, and you can dress them up or play them down, depending on the type of look that you are going for.

Regardless of what road you decide to take with your hot hues, remember to not be daunted by brighter pieces. Have fun with your clothing, play around with it, and find out what works for you.

Via: Cosmopolitan

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This is truly a striking take on a classic shape - the Zoe handmade aluminum sandal.

These shoes riff on the classic wedge only there is much more of an architectural look here, with the area of the wedge being…well…non-existant.

There is really no better word to describe these shoes than unique, and they would definitely make a statement with any ensemble.

Architectural shoes are all the rage this season, with the Spring/Summer 08 runways full of heavy, architectural shoes.

If you are interested in snagging a pair of these ultra modern heels for yourself, you can do so through Zoe for a price of $3,940.

Personally I couldn’t condone paying this much money to get a pair of these shoes, regardless of how architecturally interesting they may be, but what do you think? Would you be willing spend nearly $4,000 to get a pair of shoes like these?

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I’m sure all of you have noticed the huge gladiator trend that is flooding the fashion world these days, and more than anything we are seeing this look in footwear.

You can find everything from strappy gladiator sandals to knee-high gladiator boots, and although personally I am not a huge fan of the boots, I could definitely see some of the sandals working well with the right outfit.

There are some gladiator-styled shoes that are way out of the park in my opinion and which I simply could not see working well regardless of how fashionable the ensemble to go with it may be, but here are a few pairs that I think are very fashion forward.

So maybe I like to be subtle when it comes to the gladiator footwear, as you can see with this pair by the wonderful fashion designer extraordinaire, Michael Kors, but they are really fantastic nonetheless.

These black gladiator sandals are great for taking on the day, comfortable and stylish at the same time.

Featuring a burnished vachetta leather upper, thong toe with brasstone stud detailing, adjustable buckle at side, leather footbed with flat stud detailing and pebbled rubber sole, these hot sandals would work with almost any outfit for summer.

These gladiator sandals by Balenciaga are a bit more dramatic, but I could still picture them perfectly with a cute white sundress or even a casual denim skirt and blouse.

While the Michael Kors pair above are priced at $150, these are quite a bit more expensive at $695, but are definitely stylish and worth the money if you think you would get good wear out of them.

You can really spring forwad with these must-have leather sandals by Balenciaga, featuring a braided, strappy leather upper, rounded open toe, double buckle straps along the ankle, fringe detail at heel, and leather lining.

As long as you chose the right dress or shorts to pair with the gladiator sandals I think it could end up being very cute. What do you think?

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So I was doing an article on the world’s most extravagant handbags and I have to admit I was pretty impressed with the selection, even though the price tags of some of these bags went as high as $100,00 and more.

However there was one that I was honestly distraught over, mainly with confusion, and knew I had to do a bit more research on it.

Louis Vuitton is one of the most renowned designer names in the world, and I am definitely a fan.

The Urban Satchel however, which is one of their most recent and definitely most talked about releases, honestly has me baffled.

The handbag, covered in everything from an empty pack of cigarettes to a package of gum, sweetener wrapper, bandaid…

I understand fashion and realize that many of the most exquisite and desirable fashions are a little bit kooky, but this is just too much for me. Are people just riding along with it because they think the Louis Vuitton name could never do any wrong?

No matter if you live in New York or LA, I simply could not imagine anyone feeling sexy or fashionable wearing this horrid bag.

I have read some of the comments of the public on this bag and surprisingly, almost all were positive towards the bag and considering it as the must-have look of the year.

To me it looks like someone dropped their bag in a garbage compactor or left it in a bar overnight, but what do you think?

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So I didn’t really care for her look at the MuchMusic Video Awards this year, but besides that, Rihanna has definitely become a style icon in my eyes.

When she first came out with songs like Pon De Replay and Music of the Sun, she was definitely hot, but not so much a celebrity that stood out in terms of style.

Over the past year or so however, Rihanna has definitely made a dramatic change in her looks. She has a new haircut, a completely new and unique style, and as of lately I have not seen her step out wearing anything but first class fashions all the way.

She gives us grown up glamour to the nines but sex appeal at the same time, and this is a look that all women strive to achieve.

Just take a look at her in this sexy hot pink number here, all I can say is…wow.

Although early on in her career she seemed to have a sort of molded fashion sense, where she almost just put on whatever she was told to, it seems that she has really come full circle and is finally doing her own thing - which we love.

These days it seems she just can’t go wrong with her fashions…ahem, besides the MMVAs but that is just my opinion, everyone else I know thought she looked fantastic…and from her earrings down to her sky high heels, Rihanna always looks drop dead gorgeous.

Rihanna has certain god given features that are so unique from all the other female artists we see out there today, and she is truly something special.

She’s got more than just great looks and fashion sense though, she is a reigning talent and one of the key players in the music industry today, and that’s why we love her, and why Rihanna is, without a doubt, a true style icon.

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FabSugar has announced that they are giving away three Marc Jacobs Day Fluo Key Pouches ($165 each) in mint, fluorescent pink, and acid yellow.

Neon colors are all the rage this season, and who doesn’t want a gorgeous Marc Jacobs anything for free?

If you want to enter, you just need to log on to FabSugar and take their quick and easy Marc Jacobs and neon trivia quiz.

The best part of all? It doesn’t even matter if you get the answers right, you just have to take the quiz once you are logged in and you will be entered into this fun, fabulous contest.

They want to keep it a surprise and so if you win, you will not know which color pouch you are getting until it arrives at your doorstep, making it all the more fun. Winners will be chosen on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at midnight PDT.

If you want to check out the full details on this contest, you can read the official rules here.

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