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Fredflare also sells some jewelry very "alexoide"![]()
like this one , i think is pretty & cool.
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Outside MTV studios, August 26
*please do not quote pics*
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I LOVE this photo!Here's another shot from the NYLON September issue:
source: NYLON's MySpace


Trend Report: Ruffled Shoulders
One of the more amusing aspects of being in the fashion editorial business is the way that industry-outsiders like to test you. The "pop quiz" invariably happens when you run into an old classmate or some random associate you haven't seen in ages. After exchanging awkward pleasantries, there's inevitably a lull in the conversation, and then they pounce. Like a game-show host gone mad, they bark at you, demanding a list of the latest looks that are key for the season. These ambushes can be quite amusing, but we've noticed that one trend in particular provokes lots of follow-up questions: strong shoulders. It seems that most people remember the fearsome (we mean that reverentially) structured styles from the eighties and assume that exact silhouette is back. While there are some assertive interpretations of the trend out there, there are also scads of ways to translate this shape into non-scary, very chic outfits. So while angular shoulders are certainly important for fall, you can also go for a less architectural interpretation of the trend. As seen on Alexa Chung and Olivia Palermo, all you have to do is pick up cocktail frock with ruffled shoulders for a fabulous ultra-feminine look.
Who What Wear.comIf the bright colors and big ruffles are putting you in a fashion panic, take a few deep breaths and remember that you can try the trend in a toned-down way too. Just look to the less-intense styles that fashion fanatics like Alexa Chung and Olivia Palermo prefer. After all, who could resist the delicately detailed Poltock & Walsh Shoulder Ruffle Dress ($760) Alexa Chung wore to the Glamour Awards party in London earlier this summer? The frock, which is from P&W's S/S 09 line and already sold out, has a wildly flattering fit thanks to its shoulder-emphasizing and waist-cinching silhouette. Plus, we adore the soft nude oyster silk; the color allows Chung's peep-toe Chanel booties to really stand out. We know that many readers are interested in not-so-basic black versions of the trend, so we'll direct you to Olivia Palermo's interpretation for inspiration. As seen at Maybelline New York's celebration of the launch of Color Sensational Lipcolor, Palermo embraced the trend with the feather-embellished Thane Dress ($595) by Diane von Furstenberg. Paired with a slim belt, Wolford tights, and Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Platform Sandals($760), she displayed a fashion-forward outfit that still looks polished and professional.![]()
in the bottom left one her legs look so long
