Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Fashion:

• Fred Astaire wore their neckties as sashes, while F.D.R. donned their capes to make history in Yalta. Brooks Brothers has been rebranding of late as a luxury house it once was, and Fashiontribes picks the best looks for female dandies from their new high-end Black Fleece label designed by Thom Brown.


• Bag Snob hangs out with Brigette Romanek, Designer of Romanek bags!


• FabSugar ponders what to wear for the weekend's post-yoga/brunch with the girls.


• Stylehive HiveSlides: watches so expensive, who cares of they keep time?


• Spotted: Cameron Diaz in a Christo-look frock. Stiletto Jungle shows you where you can snag the artistic dress for yourself.


• 55 Secret Street says hello to Vogue India and wonders - Should Halle Berry play Aretha Franklin when Jennifer Hudson and Queen Latifah are available? Probably not...


• Diamonds are a typical girls BFF, but atypical Type A's like Kristopher invest in a cheap and chic Kenneth Jay Lane ring.


• For the men in our lives, Bag Bliss loves the db clay green-friendly guy wallets.


• If you (like 2000 other people) didn't make it into our Fashion Indie launch party, do not fret. We have the video of what you missed. See it here!


• Reporting live from Milan fashion week, GlamChic zooms in on the sexiest Versace collection to date.


• As the dust settles after NY Fashion Week, My Fashion Life asks if Marc Jacobs is better off showing in Paris next season.


• Papierblog talks about the love of Brooklyn, New York and Noble Youth Design.


• Even celebs know it's all about menswear chic this fall. Second City Style takes you shopping for the must-haves.


• Ready to step out in style for fall? Check out StyleBakery.com's essential Fall Shoe Guide for the hottest pairs of the season at every price.


• Summer must-have fashions for fall? Stylebites decodes this tricky wardrobe transition!

Beauty:

• Beauty Snob tests out the T3 Bespoke Labs Evolution Dryer, does a $300 hair dryer really make a difference?

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Think Grey!
Grey truly is the HOTTEST color for Fall! Grey is showing up everywhere, including shoes. Don’t think of Grey as drab, think of it as a great neutral. It’s softer than black and totally fashionable.

Do you think we are joking? If you do here are some things that will change your mind.

Let’s start with this great Quino Skirt by Animale. It’s substantial and sophisticated enough to wear to work, yet funky enough for fun. While the skirt may be grey, you can certainly liven it up with a colorful top.

Then we have this versatile Cropped Sweater by Ichabod. Pair it with literally anything. Try jeans and a great colorful tee or great skirt and some hip boots.

Or perhaps you need comfort with this Layer Dress & Crop Cover by Breakfast in Tokyo! This truly iscomfort meets style. We love these pieces together but you can wear the dress alone or with another cropped jacket. Throw the Crop Cover over your favorite top and you are good to go!

Warm up with this great Hooded Sweater by Central Park West. Try it with leggings or jeans for a stylish and modern look.

Layer your current look with this great Charcoal Hoodie Dress by LuluVia. This great jacket/dress/tunic has many possibilities. We love the touch of color in the hood. We see this with leggings or a great pair of tights.

Put on some great boots with these Quent Cropped Pants By Animale. Finish the look off with your favorite black top.

XCVI’s Diagonal Peasant Skirt is back in what color, Charcoal! One of our two best selling pieces EVER. You can pair this with a multiude of tops and jackets. This skirt is comfortable and easy to wear.

So here are a few great grey pieces to pair with your favorite color to look stylish and fashion forward.