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Versace Is Coming To An H&M Near You

Donatella Versace in a new Versace for H&M design

Versace has been having quite the moment lately. First, the all-powerful Gaga wears pieces exclusively loaned to her from the late Gianni’s last collection for the house, for her latest video, “Edge of Glory,” and now comes the news that they are bringing their rock-and-roll sensibility to H&M, in a collabo set to launch this Fall.

News of the pairing-up broke yesterday in a video (which has since been removed?) from Donatella herself where she said that the collection will include iconic Versace moments. Standout pieces of the line, which is slated to include men’s women’s and accessories, are a studded black leather minidress, which Donatella wore recently to close her men’s show in Milan and a sharp tailored blazer for the boys.

Mark your calendars for November 19th, when the clothes will hit 300 H&M stores. And be sure to check out sneak peeks below!

—Kat Blazowski

Images and video courtesy H&M and Style.com

Kat Blazowski | Jun 22 2011 3:18pm | FASHION, SHOPPING, local biz, designer collaborations, kat blazowski, versace for h&m | Comment 1

Missoni For Target Is Coming…And Here’s A Sneak Peek!

For a few weeks now the industry has been buzzing about Target’s upcoming collaboration with Italian fashion house, Missoni. The collection, slated for release in stores on September 13th is, as expected, chock full of Missoni’s iconic zig-zag prints as we see in these newly-surfaced images of the campaign shoot.

Starring an actual Missoni herself, Margherita, who is heiress to the house, the ad spot features 60’s style shift dresses and blazers for the ladies and rad cardigans for the boys. Headscarves and regular scarves help round out the accessories offerings. And how cute is that luggage?!

Get ready to see zig-zags all over come Fall.

—Kat Blazowski

Images via SheFinds.com

Kat Blazowski | May 31 2011 1:35pm | FASHION, SHOPPING, collaborations, kat blazowski, margherita missoni, missoni, missoni for target | Comments 0

Shopping For: Summer Wedding Attire

When you hit the later half of your twenties, the wedding invitations seem to come fast and furious. And in my case, (and I’m betting many others’ too) Summer seems to be the gettin’ hitched season.

With no less than 4 to attend this summer, I’ve recently began the daunting dress search. After all, shopping for wedding attire can bring with it a few concerns: you wanna look good for the people you haven’t seen in awhile , you don’t want to underdress/overdress, it’s gonna be hot as hell, you want to be comfortable enough to dance all night, etc etc.

So to get the ball rolling, we did some preliminary shopping and now we present to you our top 5 nuptial-appropriate summer dresses.

Winnie Sailor Dress, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony

If you have more than few dollars to spend (lucky you) and are into vintage-inspired pieces, may we suggest this dress available at Walnut Street retailer Joan Shepp? It’s hella cute, light and totally dressy enough, and even better, you can dress it down with tennis shoes or sandals, and wear it all summer long! Annnnd, it’s on sale. Score!

$270, on sale from $386, available at Joan Shepp, 1616 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, www.joanshepp.com

Eillie Dress by Motel

If tight, short and super-sexy is more your steez, then this dress from British brand Motel should do it for you. Featuring a fit and flare shape, pleated skirt and metallic lace-accented bodice, you’ll be sure to turn heads. Just try not and upstage the bride, eh?

$99, available online only at Urban Outfitter’s, www.urbanoutfitters.com

Sweetheart Rosette Bubble Dress, by Forever 21

For those on a strict budget, Forever 21 provides an endless assortment of slinky little frocks on the cheap, real cheap. And if you dig deep enough, you can usually find something really cute and age-appropriate, even if you aren’t, ahem, 21. We like this little number for its summer-y coral color and rosette accent. And well, it’s only 22 bucks.

$22.80, available at Forever 21, Franklin Mills Mall, 1706 Franklin Mills Circle, Philadelphia, www.forever21.com

Graphic Chiffon Maxi Dress, by Express

If you’re headed to a beachside wedding, we think the popular maxi dress of late is the way to go. Floaty, feminine and comfy, whats not to love? We like this one from Express for it’s sea blue print and ruffle trim. Throw on some statement jewels and you’re good to go!

$61.60, on sale from $88, available at Express, The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, www.express.com

Taryn Dress, by J.Crew

If you’re the romantic type, then you’ll love this silk chiffon dress from J.Crew. It’s available in all sorts of hues but we like this blush tone version. Perfect for showing off a little summer tan. And it’s available in Petite!

$89.99, on sale from $225, available at J.Crew, The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, www.jcrew.com

—Kat Blazowski

Kat Blazowski | May 16 2011 3:58pm | FASHION, SHOPPING, local biz, philly, roundups, Chloe Sevigny, dresses, express, forever21, j.crew, joan sheep, kat blazowski, motel, opening ceremony, philadelphia, summer weddings, urban outfitters, wedding attire, wedding dressing, weddings | Comments 2

Watch Fashion Eccentric Daphne Guinness Get Ready For The MET Gala!

Image via fashionsline.com

In case you weren’t personally invited to fashion’s big night – the Met Costume Institute Gala in NYC celebrating the work and life of Alexander McQueen taking place TONIGHT, perhaps this is the next best thing. And everyone’s invited.

Fashion darling and risk-taker Daphne Guinness, she of the skunk-hued mane and Gaga-esque ensembles, will be getting ready for the ball, live inside of Barney’s windows in New York City.

There will also be a livestream from 4-6pm EST tonight for people outside the Big Apple to get in on the action too.

Can’t wait to see this one!

—Kat Blazowski

Image via fashionsline.com

Kat Blazowski | May 2 2011 2:44pm | FASHION, what to do, barneys new york, costume institute, daphne guinness, kat blazowski, livestream, met gala | Comment 1

PWStyle Loves: The Andean Collection Jewelry

We’ve been on the hunt for some new ’summer-style’ jewelry lately. You know, those bright, ethnic-y creations that seem to pop up every season. So lucky for us then, that we discovered The Andean Collection, a line of colorful and totally warm weather-appropriate handmade jewelry, at Old City treasure trove, Sugarcube.

Made from seeds like Acai, Tagu and Pambil, sustainably harvested from the rainforest and lowlands of South America, The Andean Collection also provides a way out of poverty for the very artisans that create it through fair wages and company profit-sharing. Fashion you can feel good about, that’s always something we can get behind!

For pricing or more photos, visit Sugarcube online at www.sugarcube.us or call 215-238-0825.

Sugarcube is located at 124 North 3rd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.

—Kat Blazowski

Kat Blazowski | Apr 25 2011 11:43am | FASHION, SHOPPING, local biz, philly, ethnic jewelry, kat blazowski, local boutiques, old city, sugarcube, summer jewelry, the andean collection | Comment 1

Spring Is Here! Get Warm Weather Ready With These Cute Sundresses

Finally, it seems like that long, cold, snowy winter is finally behind us. With the temp reaching into the 80’s today, we got a little inspired to do some summer clothes browsing, and if there’s one staple for the season that everyone needs, it’s definitely the sundress. We scoured the web to bring you the best options for that easy, breezy dressing to keep you looking cool in the hot and humid days ahead.