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Spring Essential: Wide-Leg Jeans

It's time to put those skinny jeans aside and enjoy the new wide-leg flared look for spring and summer. My favorite is the 7 For All Mankind Georgia Trouser Jeans (On sale for $141.75 at Zappos, regular $189) in color New Zealand (not sure why the color is named after the country but basically it's a darker blue). I picked mine up at Macy's thanks to a holiday gift card I had, but if I had to shop again, the Zappos price is hard to beat!

The jeans are higher waisted, have stretch, and are very comfortable. I love the front pockets and the idea of a more dressed up pair of jeans. These wide-legged jeans look fantastic paired with close-fitting tops, tees, or blouses and paired with a skinny belt. The look is so fresh!

(Photos: blacklabelboutique and denimblog)

Here's Jessica Alba and Audrina Patridge in their 7 For All Mankind Georgia Trouser Jeans.

Here are more wide-leg jeans:

J Brand Bette Wide-Leg Jeans ($218 at Bloomingdales)

Genetic Denim Adriane Bellbottom Stretch Jeans ($209 at Nordstrom)

Gap Vintage flare jeans (light wash) ($69.50 at Gap)

Gap High rise flare jeans (faded dark wash) ($69.50 at Gap)

NYFW: Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2011

(Video: Vidcom)

The queen of prints and the wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg didn't disappoint those looking for full-fledged fashion and glamour at the DVF Fall 2011 Runway Show. Fall continues spring's theme of vibrant color and her mix of reds, blues, and greens give a wonderful pop in a sea of black. Her gauchos are still the talk of fashion week. I couldn't help but notice a bit of YSL Rive Gauche inspiration in the show too!

DVF started the show sexy with black as a key color. The gauchos paired with tall boots is going to be a fall favorite of mine.

From an ikat inspired black and white wrap dress (updated with a leather obi belt) to a beautiful bold green printed silk dress, the various silhouettes in the collection are perfect for any figure.

Color played a key role in the show and I love how these colorful gauchos are paired together with the faux fur.

Show-stopping sequined gowns finished off the show and I'm wondering if i'll see these looks at the Oscars next month. Just dazzling!

See more of the Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2011 Collection on Elle.com.

NYFW: Tory Burch Fall 2011

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The Tory Burch Fall 2011 collection gives a stylish nod to the 70's with large bow tie shirts, the return of the trouser and flowy pants, as well as a bevy of vintage plaids and delicious tweeds. Her tweed looks were stellar and looked amazing as roomy jumpers, trousers, coats, and jackets. Ladylike top-handle bags continue to reign strong, as well as small cross-body bags and clutches which were paired beautifully with each outfit.

(Photos: Elle.com/Imaxtree.com & Matteo Volta)

I love the styling in these two outfits. The roomy tweedy jumper with the color of the season red as a nice pop, paired with a small crossbody bag and the wool tweed faux fur collared coat paired nicely with a warm brown briefcase-style handbag.

We saw skinny pants for so long I think the new trouser silouette is refreshing and oh so Katharine Hepburn. The flowy light pants on the right take me back to the 90's.

Tory also goes glam and I love this red velvet and satin trimed suit (reminds me of Gucci and the Tom Ford days) and this midnight blue sequined hoodie looked amazing and different. Watch the video to really see how it looks.

See more of the Tory Burch Fall 2011 Collection on Elle.com.

Fashion blogger and model/photographer Hanneli Mustaparta in collaboration with Tory Burch, takes you behind the scenes during Fashion Week and the Tory Burch runway show. I recently came upon her site a few months ago and I love her personal style.

NYFW: DKNY Fall 2011

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By Leigh Ferreira

The theme of the DKNY Fall 2011 show was: Show Me Something New York.

"Inspired by the modernists in New York City, Fall is a sexy study of graphic lines, colors and textures pulled together with a fresh ingénue spirit... Young, carefree and full of color. Ready to hop on a scooter and take on life in the big city. Something New York..."

Here are my favorite looks:

(Photos: Elle.com/Imaxtree.com & Matteo Volta)

The show started off with a simple black, gray, and creme palette.

As the show moved forward, bold shots of color emerged: lipstick, tangella, henna, foundation and blush.

Then came the beautiful colorblocked dresses! I loved both the mini and the ankle length dress versions with lovely pleats.

Modern coats, tailored capes and puffer coats topped off the super skinny pants/wide leg trousers and mini skirts with colorful angora sweaters and round collar shirts. I adored the cheetah print shearling coat paired with houndstooth plaid mini skirt. So much to love!

See more photos of the DKNY Fall 2011 collection on Elle.com.

~Leigh

NYFW: Maisonette 1977 Fall 2011

By Leigh Ferreira

First time showing at NYFW, Maisonette 1977 is designed by Jane Ibrahim who has worked for Michael Kors, Yigal Azrouel, Oscar by Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass New York, Theory, and Cynthia Steffe.

From the Maisonette 1977 site:

"With Maisonette 1977, Jane brings an expressive, innovative spirit tempered by taste and expert execution. She mixes tough with sweet, modern with retro and minimal with prints and textures."

The line was presented in The Box at Linoln Center. I really like the gallery style format that allows you to get up close to see the clothes.

Her collection was filled with leather, zippers, flowy grecian draping in blacks, browns, grays and pastels. The leather jacket with gray metallic skirt was to die for! She is definitely a designer to watch.

BONUS: Kelly Cuttrone sighting!

~Leigh

NYFW: Vivienne Tam Fall 2011

(Photos: NOWFASHION)

By Leigh Ferreira

It's Leigh and I'm reporting from New York Fashion Week Fall 2011 where I just came from the Vivienne Tam Fall 2011 fashion show. It is freezing in New York, was snowing on the way in and I've been horribly sick so seeing the wool and tweed on the runway was the perfect warm-up. I wanted to leave with one of the cozy cable knit sweaters.

There was a lovely balance of tailored jackets/pants and beautfiul feminine and flowy dresses. I loved this beaded flapper dress and this wool tweed jacket is a must have for my closet. Truth be told, I want EVERYTHING!

Another reason, I luv Vivienne and her style is that she always ties in technology. Vivienne worked with Square to create a Tam limited-edition Square credit card reader with double happiness logo as a giveaway. Brilliant!

You can buy a Tam limited-edition Square at viviennetam.com. It costs $10, with $2 of each purchase going to the Happy Hearts Fund, which builds schools in natural-disaster areas.

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here is this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• Bag Snob has the perfect bag to grab on a Saturday when you are running your errands and want to just throw your wallet and some lip gloss in your bag and have your hands free for children, pets or an ice cream cone!
• Stiletto Jungle found a twill cape that looks like $600, but costs just $92.
• Shopping and Info loves the nude suede Maison Martin Margiela Sandals for Spring 2011.
• Beauty Snob has your Valentines Day Gift Guide: For the Lady in your life!
• Allie is Wired takes a look at Miley Cyrus's Marie Claire cover.
• SHEfinds has a solution for Valentine's Day roses dying in a week--flower subscriptions!
• The Beauty Stop gives a tutorial on how to cut your own bangs.
• The Shoe Goddess is in love with Olivier Theyskens' capsule collection for Theory!

Chanel New Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick in "Boy" Available Now Until Feb 14!

It's hereeee! As I mentioned in my previous post, you can now pick up the Chanel's new Rouge Coco Shine in "Boy" ($32) online or in stores now through Valentine's Day, Feb 14th. This sheer lipstick is a perfect way to get a hint of color for spring and it's the shade that Vanessa Paradis is wearing in the ad campaign. The 18 shade collection debuts on April 6.

Get it in time for Valentine's Day!
Order on chanel.com and receive complimentary overnight shipping for orders $75 or more. Just enter 0211SHINE at checkout. Offer expires Feb 11, 2011 3pm EST. Enjoy signature Chanel packaging on all orders.

Date Night Dresses for $50 or Less

Stylehive rounds up some chic date night dresses for $50 or less. Bright bold colors are in for spring and you can't go wrong with this pink Paul & Joe Sister Oceane tiered jersey dress ($42.50) and the blue Geren Ford short silk dress ($45.00). See more in the slideshow on Stylehive.

Michelle Obama Shows Off Her Style in a $35 H&M Dress

As NY Fashion Week kicks off today, the First Lady Mrs. Obama reminds us that being fashionable doesn't always mean having to wear expensive clothes. This morning on The Today Show, she chose to wear a a stylish navy and white polka dot dress from H&M! She had her stylist add on custom sleeves to make it longer and even wore colorful yellow heels with it to give it a nice pop of color.(Watch the video clip here.) Don't you just love her? She brings such a breath of fresh air from all those stuffy women in red power suits in Washington. This polka dot dress which also comes in melon and is only $34.95 at H&M.

H&M polka-dot dress
Price: $34.95
Availability: www.hm.com for store locations
Order number: 905930