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February 8, 2011

Go Minimal or Go Home

Did your jaw drop as far as ours when you saw Claire Danes and Emma Stone at the Golden Globes? What a bold move, to embrace spring’s hot minimalism trend amid a sea of beading and bling. Yet, if you remember our coverage of the Prada and Jil Sander Spring 2011 collections, you probably saw this coming. Bright, matte, “neon” colors, simple shapes, and pared down details are the way to do less. And we like less — a lot.

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Emporio Armani keeps it cool and blue with these inky shades for $175, available at Armani 5th Ave in NYC.

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Bright pops of color are a great way to stand out on a crisp spring day. Peter Som manages to make a snakeskin skirt light and airy, $2,850 at Peter Som, NYC, and Céline color blocks a silk crepe shirt, $870 at Céline, Bal Harbour, FL.

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Just because you’re doing a pared-down look doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the accessories. Rock this delicate gold and quartz Dinah ring from Tous for $335. Contrast it with Reed Krakoff‘s sporty yet sophisticated pink alligator strap watch for $2,395; call 877-733-3525.

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Add a little sheen to all the matte with this crossbody patent leather bag from Burberry for $1,195.

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Every girl knows the shoes can make or break the outfit. Pair Christian Louboutin patent leather pumps for $695 with primary colors to turn up the neon volume. Call 310-247-9300.

-Kaci Hamilton

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February 3, 2011

Supercharge Your Spring Wardrobe with Brightly-Colored Bangles (thefind Guest Post)

by Julia DiNardo

As much as I think I love color, I find myself automatically putting together mostly monochromatic outfits lately — black, shades of gray, boring neutrals, etc. I don’t know if it’s just the dreary weather that has me in this seriously dull colorless slump, but I’ve been looking for ways to gradually colorize my style for spring in a way that’s not too drastic and helps me transition seamlessly from winter to spring. Aside from the obvious pops of color like bright shoes or a vibrant handbag, colorful jewelry like stackable bangles is also a fun, easy way to add some spring flair to an otherwise more muted ensemble. Go nu rave inspired with a neon bangle set like these stackable enamel bracelets by Jules Smith or this more budget-friendly interlocking set from Forever 21. If you’re a fan of sparkle like I am, you’ll love these Kate Spade ‘Sugar Coat’ Bangles. To make a statement with a single eye-catching piece, I also adore this Ben Amun Technicolor bracelet. Coordinate with other colorful key accessories, or let the bold contrast speak for itself by keeping the rest of your outfit understated!

– Alex Gambardella

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January 22, 2011

Have You Got Your Camel Coat Yet?…

by fashionpulse

From Blake Lively to Alexa Chung, camel coats have been everywhere and on everyone this fall/winter season. If you’re still planning to add this piece to your closet but are wondering where to pick one up, we did the dirty work for you. Here are five FPD picks to get you looking chic in camel, and all for under $250. We wouldn’t want you breaking any new year’s shopping resolutions on our account.

Sleek and slightly curved, this Gap Wool blend funnel neck coat is at once timeless and sophisticated, for a mere $59.99 (was $168)

The J.Crew Glen plaid trench combines sporty accents and feminine detailing with a slight 70s throwback vibe. $249.99 (was $250)

Get your variety on at Topshop. From the top, go oversized and slouchy with this camel mohair mixed boyfriend coat, priced at $190. For a trench with a difference, opt for the camel belted capelet coat, also $190. Color blockers unite! For more than straight camel, get this version with bold black accents for $185.

-Kaci Hamilton

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December 17, 2010

FEED 2 Bracelets at Forever 21

by fashionpulse

Want to mix your love of shopping with a little philanthropy? Purchase a FEED 2 Bracelet ($5) at Forever 21 and the money will provide two school meals for children through the United Nations World Food Programme. Hand-crafted by artisans from Guatemala, the glass-beaded bracelets come in six punchy colors, each representing the country to receive the school meals.

YELLOW represents Sri Lanka, which still suffers from the effects of the 2004 tsunami; BLACK is for two school meals in Kenya, a country with over one million children in the UN World Food Programme; BLUE supports school children in earthquake-ravaged Haiti; RED gives support to Swaziland, the most HIV-prevalent country in the world; GOLD goes to Honduras, home of the world’s third largest school feeding operation; and SILVER serves Pakistan, where recent flooding and earthquakes still affect millions of children.

What better way to channel the spirit of Christmas than to give a gift — to yourself or to a friend — that also does some good.

-Kaci Hamilton

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