If you're anything like us, your yoga pants probably see the inside of Home Depot and the post office more often than they see the inside of a yoga studio. And we can't blame you (or ourselves), since they're just so darn comfortable. Lucky for us, designer workout clothes are on the rise, so we can look and feel amazing. No longer do you look the harried woman, rushing from errand to errand in stained sweats and scrunchied hair. Thanks to the rise in popularity of flattering workout clothes (activewear sales are up 9 percent, whereas traditional jeans actually fell 1 percent), we're seeing track pants and baseball caps on the runway. High-end designers are catching on to the fact that women want to be comfortable and look good, and as a result fashion is experiencing a trend in casual, activewear that won't look out of place on the street or in the gym. Want to know the track pants you can pair with your heels and the sweatshirt-pencil skirt combo you can pull off with sneakers? We curated a high-end, designer workout clothes lookbook so you can go the gym (or anywhere else) in comfort and style.
With all of the flowy silhouettes of whimsical maxi dresses and billowy palazzo pants trending this season, it makes sense that statement belts are also on the hit-list this spring. Skip the jewelry; these bold, bigger-is-better accessories are the way to bring your outfit to the next level. From basic neutrals to colorful pastels and metallic accents, these oversized belts add punch and polish to your look while giving extra definition to the waist.
We hope you have your sunglasses handy because it's about to get bright this spring. We're not talking about the punchy florals that crop up this time every year. Rather, glowy iridescent fabrics turned every spring/summer runway into a shiny metallic and rainbow laser show. And now, fashion bloggers and A-listers are ablaze with their own take on Fashion Week's holographic trend.
After a winter that could make even the shiniest optimists falter, spring has finally arrived. And with it, comes a new crop of warmer-weather trends that spurn all things stark or frosty. Our favorite spring accessory trend: floral hair accessories. The styles on our radar -- intricate floral headbands, teeny tiny daisy adhesives, hyacinth clips and soft rose barrettes -- are flirty and feminine, of course, but understated and sophisticated for a look you can pull off every day.
After flight cancellations, subzero temperatures and polar vortexes, spring can't come soon enough. Once the sun decides to grace us with its presence, it's tempting to shed every layer and flaunt as much skin as possible, but keep in mind that spring -- your closet's transitional period -- is not the same as spring break. Take a cue from the celebrities making their post-awards-season rounds. Instead of pairing their belly-baring tops with thigh-skimming skirts or cutoffs, they opt for modest bottoms to slowly transition the look into spring. Need proof that the crop trend can be less Coachella-swimsuit-cover-up and more sophisticated chic? Click ahead for some serious style inspiration on how to master a tasteful pop of skin.
Express massages, tiny stud earrings, small dress sizes, mini bar bottles of vodka -- these are just a few of the teeny tiny things we love. And we're adding one more to the list: pint-sized purses.
Wearing anything embroidered with your initials may seem like toddler onesie territory, but monogrammed accessories are hot right now. Designers like Ralph Lauren and Burberry are in on it, and the fashion savvy are snapping up personalized pieces of all sorts -- from purses and ponchos to necklaces and statement rings. Instead of brandishing a designer label, think of it as flaunting your very own logo. Online clothing stores like KItson and jewelry websites like Etsy and Nordstrom are offering customers the option to sew or stamp initials on just about anything right now. If the trend seems a bit too preppy, follow Kourtney Kardashian's lead and wear your kiddo's initials on a necklace.
The year's awards season has been a Cinderella story in the making for Lupita Nyong'o, so it was only fitting that her Prada gown (which she helped design, naturally) was reminiscent of a Disney princess, from the fairytale pale blue to matching headband.
Oscar season brings out the inner critic in all of us. Whether you're throwing your own stylish soiree or kicking back in your comfiest Victoria's Secret sweats, you know you're going to witness fashion moments that make you cry with envy and with laughter (oh, Bjork -- will you ever live down that swan?). The award show may get a little (okay, a lot) boring and repetitive, but we never get tired of the perfectly tailored couture gowns and jewels so bling-y they come with their own bodyguard. We're counting down all of the Oscar looks, going way back -- like before E!'s GlamCam 360 back -- to give you the good, the bad and the Cher. (And on that note ... if you notice a conspicuous lack of great looks from the 80s and 90s, well, we'll let that omission speak for itself.)
Navy blue and black. Gold with silver. Denim on denim. These age-old fashion rules may have made you cringe back in the day (and still might), but let's face it: there are no rules in fashion that can't be broken. Case in point: socks with heels.
It should come as no surprise in the middle of this never-ending winter of snow days (plus marathon walking-around events like New York Fashion Week) that some of our favorite trendsetters are trading in mile-high heels for sensible (but always chic) sneaks. The kicks of choice? Along with Nike, Converse and Adidas trainers, labels typically associated with high fashion (think Chanel, Dior) are getting in on the game. And they've taken the simple sneaker up a few notches with metallic gold patent leather, gems -- even low heels. It's safe to say you won't see those couture styles running up and down a court, but we're happy for any excuse to leave the stilettos in the closet.
The red carpet has range. From movie premieres to full-fledged galas, you see virtually every style, accessory and hair trend make an appearance. But once awards season gets rolling, things can get a bit more predictable: Heavy on the floor length gowns, blinding bling is the norm and we're given two or three daring looks that go down in red carpet hall of fame (see: Bjork's swan getup and Gwyneth's pink Ralph Lauren dress.) But in the midst of the all the haute couture and Louboutins, a dark horse of accessories has emerged as the latest trend: belts. No fancy capelets, daring thigh-high slits or weird hemlines, but an accessory everyone has in their closet.
Fashion Week ended on a pretty note with two of our favorite front-row looks yet. Actresses Lupita Nyong'o and Naomi Watts were side-by-side at Calvin Klein in pastel frocks with rose-colored lips that have us counting down the days until spring. Though both ensembles look relatively simple, we love the subtle styling touches that keep them interesting: Nyong'o's strappy lilac sandals and the piping on her dress, and Watts' edgy pompadour and shiny gold cuff.
When Pantone began as a commercial printing company back in the 1950s no one would have guessed that it would someday a color authority for the fashion and beauty sectors. (Note, they are not alone in prognosticating the "in" shades du jour.
It's no secret: Valentine's Day is for lovers. For those who are smitten, those who want to be smitten or those who just can't get enough of love. Valentine's Day is pretty much the universal excuse to wear your heart on your sleeve. Stores stock up with chocolates and wine, malls flourish with cupid-worthy gift boxes and beauty brands come up with adorable collections that could make even the anti-cupid smile. What's not to love?
It seems like just yesterday we were excited to stuff our brand new zip-up backpacks with pencil boxes, notebooks and binders. Somewhere along the way, we grew up. We ditched sneakers for heels, colored pencils for lip crayons and, naturally, those trusty backpacks graduated into oversized totes, ornate clutches and coveted designer bags. But as anyone on vigilant trend watch knows, even the most mundane or unfashionable items can have a major fashion moment. (See: sweatshirts). To wit, your middle school backpack is officially "in." With a few updates, of course.
