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Fashion Inspiration: The Great Gatsby
Feb 26th
Written by Paige – Oregon State University
Photo CreditThe 1920s gave way to flapper dresses, dapper men, and of course the quintessential “roaring ’20s” novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. If you haven’t read this classic already, we highly recommend it: Grab a copy, curl up by the fire More >
Fashion Inspiration: Lilo from Walt Disney’s Lilo & Stitch
Feb 25th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditWe continue our Disney fashion series with one of their most unique (and most CF reader-requested) tales, Lilo & Stitch.
The story follows a little blue alien named Experiment 626, otherwise known as Stitch. After being detained for wreaking havoc, Stitch manages to escape More >
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Fashion Trade Show
Feb 25th
Written by Chelsea – University of Oklahoma
While perusing your favorite local boutique, have you ever wondered how the owner came up with the collection that makes up their store? Or have you ever been curious where internet shops like Nasty Gal or Lulu’s find their pieces?
Last week, I got the opportunity More >
Geek Chic: Fashion Inspired by Doctor Who, Part 2
Feb 25th
Written by Shannon – Boston University
Come along, readers! This is the second installment of the Geek Chic column’s series on fashion inspired by the BBC program Doctor Who. This time around, I’ll be focusing on the current Doctor’s friends and foes, while Part 3 of this series will cover the Ninth and Tenth Doctors’ More >
A History of Style: Fashion Inspired by Marlene Dietrich
Feb 22nd
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
When you think of a fashion icon from the past, who is the first person that comes to mind? Marilyn Monroe? Audrey Hepburn? Edie Sedgwick, perhaps? While all three of those women have enviable styles that we absolutely love, there are so many other fashionable women that have graced the history pages.
This biweekly column More >
Our Top 5 Favorite Fashion Biographies
Feb 22nd
Written by Emily – Vassar College
Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to catch up on some non school-related reading, so we’re back again with another list of our favorite style-related books to add to your reading list. (In case you missed it, check out our list of our top More >
Sophia college fashion show ?Tvashtar 2012?
Feb 20th
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Aditi Govitrikar was seen coming in for the Sophia College fashion show ‘Tvashtar 2012’ which had as its theme the cultures of India. Ashmit Patel was a hit with the college girls and was even grabbed by some of them, as he entertained them off stage.
Twenty seven graduating More >
Fashion Inspiration: Vera Wang Lovestruck
Feb 16th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditTo continue with our fragrance inspiration series (in case you missed them, see the past posts on Miss Dior Cherie, Coach Poppy, and Taylor Swift’s Wonderstruck) I’ve chosen Vera Wang’s newest perfume, Lovestruck.
This floral fragrance is exceptionally feminine and romantic, making it the More >
Geek Chic: Fashion Inspired by The Lord of the Rings
Feb 16th
Written by Shannon – Boston University
Photo creditSince I write the Geek Chic column here at CF, it should come as no surprise that I obsess over a lot of sci-fi/fantasy series. Of all these, though, it’s The Lord of the Rings that will always be my…precious… and the one tale to rule them all.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s story of More >
Fashion Recap: 2012 Grammy Awards Red Carpet
Feb 16th
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
The 54th annual Grammy Awards were held last night, and all the biggest stars in music were out to celebrate. As such, we have tons of fashion to discuss! Let’s get to it; below are our picks for our favorite (and least-favorite) looks of More >
Fashion Inspiration: Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo
Feb 16th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditA few years ago, Disney and Pixar teamed up to create one of their most beloved films of all time, taking audiences under the sea and into the lives of loveable, reef-dwelling critters.
For those of you who haven’t seen it, Finding Nemo is a More >
Grammys fashion: From surreal to sublime
Feb 16th
The show must go on.
Despite Whitney Houston’s shocking death a day earlier, music stars came out to celebrate Sunday’s Grammy Awards with typical red carpet flash and over-the-top fashion.
Several artists exuded glamour, including Carrie Underwood, nominated for best country solo performance, who arrived shimmering in a silver Gomez-Garcia gown More >
Geek Chic: Fashion Inspired by The Big Bang Theory
Feb 16th
Written by Shannon – Boston University
No column called Geek Chic would be complete without an inspiration post on The Big Bang Theory, which is practically television’s love letter to the geek world. It’s a show that manages to simultaneously mock and celebrate the enthusiastic obsessions that define geekiness. What more could a More >
Sneak Peek: BCBG’s Fashion Week Show Test — Peep The Hair & Makeup Early!
Feb 16th
As much as we’d like to believe that the hair and makeup pros arrive backstage at Fashion Week and simply whip up an amazing look on the fly, which just happens to perfectly complement the clothes, the reality of the situation is that there’s a whole lot of prep involved. More >
Fashion: From Bollywood sets to city streets
Feb 15th
Bollywood had always sparked off fashion trends — from bell bottom trousers to white shoes in the ’80s, right down to the cartoon print tee-shirts that were all the rage in the wake of Wake Up Sid. And the recent past is no exception. So let’s turn the lens back More >
Fashion does the right thing
Feb 15th
This week, the entire fashion fraternity of the country has its eyes on one of the biggest fashion shows of the nation. With Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week all set to storm the runways with their Autumn-Winter 2012 collections, from February 15 to 19, the buzz can surely make us More >
Stylish Men: Fashion Inspired by David Beckham
Feb 15th
Written by Chelsea – University of Oklahoma
Photos: 1. Pacific Coast News, 2. ELLE, 3. Pacific Coast NewsLadies, brace yourselves. Today, we’ve got a treat for you, and it comes in the form of a completely non-creepy way to study one of the most handsome men in the world – David More >
Stylish Men: Fashion Inspired by Steven Tyler
Feb 15th
Written by Chelsea – University of Oklahoma
Photos: Pacific Coast NewsOur parents knew him as the energetic frontman of Aerosmith in the 1970s. We were introduced to him as the guy who sang the catchy theme song from Armageddon. And yet again, a new generation has been introduced to the More >
Ritu Kumar launched a new fashion store
Feb 13th
Ritu Kumar launched her new fashion store and showcased a collection which embraces several ladies from the Mahabharata. Anushka Sharma who was the showstopper at the event wore a lehenga with a look strongly reminiscent of Punjab. Seen coming in to celebrate with the designer were Reena Wadhwa, Shaheen Abbas, More >
Bangalore fashion week: Laidback, yes? Boring, NO!
Feb 4th
Raised eyebrows, people screaming at the top of their voices, nervous choreographers and sheer chaos — that’s not what the first day of the sixth edition of Blenders Pride Bangalore Fashion Week looked like. Instead, one was greeted with a lazy siesta-like ambience with everyone relaxing. Blame it on good More >
Fashion Inspiration: Marie from Walt Disney’s The Aristocats
Feb 2nd
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditContinuing our ever-popular Disney fashion series, this week we have a new film for inspiration! Walt Disney’s The Aristocats is undoubtedly among my favorite animated films. The charming storyline follows a family of felines whose plush life gets turned upside down when they More >
Bangalore fashion week: Ramp it up
Jan 31st
At the Blenders Pride Bangalore Fashion Week, there is a whole host of designers bringing their best for the city’s fashion buffs. Here’s a look at some of the designers who you should keep your eyes peeled for…
Biplab GiriDebut: 2005What to expect: Women’s wear, including Indian traditional outfits, Western outfits More >
Matador fashion, the Dello Russo way
Jan 31st
Anna Dello Russo is one of the few truly bold stylists who has the conviction to wear what she puts in the pages of magazines. Though one assumes she also realises that not everyone else has the daring to wear the combinations she styles, that realisation is tied to the More >
Fashion Recap: 2012 SAG Awards Red Carpet
Jan 31st
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
The 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held last night, and as with other award shows, the stars were out on the red carpet, which means we have plenty of fabulous fashion to discuss! Scroll on down to scope out some of the most notable looks from More >
Stylish Men: Fashion Inspired by Scott Disick
Jan 29th
Written by Chelsea – University of Oklahoma
I know, I know — right now, we’re all experiencing Kardashian overload. In fact, if I hear one more person mention something about Kim, positive or negative, I just might punch myself in the face. Despite these sentiments, I kontinue to dedicate my More >
Geek Chic: Fashion Inspired by Doctor Who
Jan 29th
Written by Shannon – Boston University
Photo creditAfter the first Geek Chic post on fashion inspired by Star Trek, the comment box was inundated with requests for an inspiration post about another long-standing bastion of the science fiction world: Doctor Who.
How do I begin to describe the magic that is Doctor Who? All I can say More >
Paris fashion week opens in black and white
Jan 29th
Paris Fashion Week got off to a black-and-white start on Tuesday as a duo of Asian designers sent out Spring-Summer looks for 2012 that played on monochrome in both setting and style.
The global fashion pack descended on a Paris basking in gorgeous Indian Summer sunshine for the finale of the More >
Fashion Inspiration: Charlotte from Walt Disney’s The Princess And The Frog
Jan 29th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditDisney’s The Princess And The Frog is the latest addition to their collection of princess classics.
For those of you who haven’t seen the film, the story follows an ambitious New Orleans native Tiana who wants nothing more than to own her own restaurant. More >
The 9 Best Fashion Start-Ups We’re Hooked On
Jan 24th
You could say we have a soft spot for fashion start-ups at Refinery29. Humble beginnings, innovative ideas, passionate staffers, and (yes!) success. Sound familiar? We’re taking a few well-deserved moments to give a standing ovation to our fellow fashion start-ups that are changing the way we shop, share inspiration, swap personal More >
Top 5 Must-See Fashion Documentaries
Jan 23rd
Written by Emily – Vassar College
For most of us, the semester has just begun, bringing about that easy time of year when homework assignments are short, exams are still far away, and free time is (comparably) abundant. But with winter temps keeping most of us indoors, it can be More >
Fashion Inspiration: Hart of Dixie’s Zoe Hart
Jan 23rd
Written by Paige – Oregon State University
{{Photo Credit}}Fashion darling Rachel Bilson stars as Zoe Hart, the title character of the new hit TV show Hart of Dixie. She plays a very fashionable doctor who recently moved from New York City to the small town of Bluebell, Alabama. The true southern belle, More >
A History of Style: Fashion Inspired by Sylvia Plath
Jan 22nd
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
When you think of a fashion icon from the past, who is the first person that comes to mind? Marilyn Monroe? Audrey Hepburn? Edie Sedgwick, perhaps? While all three of those women have enviable styles that we absolutely love, there are so many other fashionable women that have graced the history pages.
This biweekly column More >
Fitting finale: Children’s fashion week
Jan 21st
Sushmita Sen walked the ramp for Nishka Lulla on the final day of the kids fashion week. Also seen strutting on the ramp were her daughters Renee and Alisah. Pooja and Adam Bedi cheered for Pooja’s children who were also walking the ramp for another designer. Maria Goretti, Shruti Seth, More >
Bright colors mark London Fashion Week last days
Jan 20th
LONDON (AP) — Cacophonous floral prints and opulent silks brightened up catwalks at London Fashion Week Tuesday, as the weeklong whirlwind of glamour and glitz featured its last day of womenswear shows.
The day opened with a dizzying clash of color and prints by Mary Katrantzou, the 28-year-old designer from Athens More >
Fashion Police!
Jan 20th
Vidya MalvadeKavita: Vidya looks stunning. The dress is sleek and gorgeous and accentuates her body to perfection. Great colour as well!
Maria: The bold statement fuchsia gown has been fitted to perfection; accentuating her body and making her look sleek.
Raveena TandonKavita: There is too much draping in this entire get-up. It looks like More >
