Chloe Chloè

$45.00 by Chloé at Sephora

You know, I never thought I'd be a Chloe girl. Of course, I've also never been the kind of girl to wear neutrals and be ultra feminine (though I am making a concerted effort to move more towards this direction). As far as fashion goes, Chloe brings to mind soft pinks, khakis, and neutral colors in unexpected shapes & silhouettes. As I become older and more financially independent, I find my style changing and adapting - it's amazing what you'll buy when it's your money and completely your decision.

Imagine my surprise when I tried the new Chloe Chloé eau de toilette - and actually liked it! The fragrance is fresh, feminine and begs to be worn outdoors in the Spring. Notes of freesia, watermelon, sandalwood and fresh irish allow this fragrance to develop into a fragrance rich with possibilities. To be honest, I'm enjoying this opportunity to explore my softer side - you never know, a Chloe closet could be right around the corner!

 

 

If you sat back and dreamed up the most luxurious confection possible, where would you sell it? Target & H&M believe they're making luxury goods available to the masses, but are they really? One could argue they are simply dangling the notion of luxury, without providing actual luxury products.

We haven't fully formed our thoughts, and it seems the blogosphere hasn't either. In order to help you construct a better opinion on the subject, Coutorture has organized a Salon On Luxury & Accessibility. Ever since, the blogsophere has been abuzz with debate. Hope Robertson believes in affordable luxury, while Poetic & Chic thinks we're being duped. Further exploring the topic, The Budget Babe delves into the psychology behind the matter, as The Runway Scoop attempts to define "luxury". Style Eyes believes such products will become more accessible and Platinum Blonde Life believes in rapid consumption. Temptalia takes the subject a step further, looking analytically at the beauty industry.

Regardless of your feelings on the topic, be sure to check out Coutorture's interview with Milton Pedraza, the CEO of the Luxury Institute.

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The pages of September's Vogue become interactive with ShopVogue.TV.  Go behind the scenes of the Roberto Coin ad with Christy Turlington, or purchase items directly from the latest Gucci ad.

Warning:  ShopVogue has the potential to become very, very addictive.

With all the versions of Top Model these days, it can be difficult to remember a time when real top models ruled the world. Fortunately, Forbes has compiled a list of the world's top earning models.

At number one, it's no surprise to see Gisele Bundchen top the list. She has earned an estimated $33 million, and is currently the face of Dolce & Gabbana's latest fragrance.

#2: Kate Moss, $9 million

#3: Heidi Klum, $8 million

#4: Adriana Lima, $6 million

#5: Alessandra Ambrosio, $6 million

#6: Carolyn Murphy, $5 million

#7: Natalia Vodianova, $4.5 million

#8: Karolina Kurkova, $3.5 million

#9: Daria Werbowy, $3.5 million

#10: Gemma Ward, $3 million

#11: Liya Kebede, $2.5 million

#12: Hilary Rhoda, $2 million

#13: Shalom Harlow, $2 million

#14: Doutzen Kroes, $1.5 million

#15: Jessica Stam, $1.5 million

Did your favorite model make the cut? Where is Naomi Campbell? Questions to ponder while you count your grapes for your morning meal.

There's still time to win a Rakku Shoe Wheel with Style IT and ThisNext. Don't forget how easy it is!

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Hurry up, because time is running out. Contest ends February 9, and the winner will be announced right here on Style IT February 10.

 

 

 

It's not too late to enter Style IT and ThisNext's Rakku Shoe Wheel give-a-way!

It's your opportunity to play dress up--just choose what items you would wear to New York Fashion Week's Fall/Winter 2007 shows. Recommend the items using ThisNext by tagging them "Style IT", and you're automatically entered to win!

Yes, it's actually that easy! Be sure to sign up for an account with ThisNext if you haven't already. Recommend as many items as you'd like, because the more items you recommend, the better your chances. Contest runs February 2 through February 9, and the winner will be announced right here on Style IT February 10. Good Luck!

 

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Come on, admit it. Who doesn't love playing dress up in designer duds?! Now you can too, and win a Rakku Shoe Wheel all at the same time. All you have to do is use ThisNext to recommend what you'd wear if you were to attend New York Fashion Week and tag it Style IT. If you don't have an account with ThisNext, be sure to sign up for one. Enter now, because the contest ends February 9.

Need a little more inspiration? Check out all the items tagged "Style IT".

 

Style IT and ThisNext are teaming up to allow readers of Style IT to win a Rakku Shoe Wheel!

What would you wear if you could attend New York Fashion Week? Style IT and This Next want to know! All you have to do to win a Rakku Shoe Wheel is select the items you'd wear if you could attend the shows, and be sure to tag them "StyleIT". Be sure to sign up for a ThisNext account if you don't already have one so you can participate.

To add to the fun, add beauty products, accessories and undergarments you'd wear. Don't forget to tag your items, because we'll be checking in on you! The official contest dates are from February 2 through February 9. The winner will be announced right here on Style IT on February 10. Good luck!

 

 

 

While Fashion Week Daily is THE insider's guide to Fashion Week, they fall short with their A-Z Survival Guide in terms of reality. Everyone knows that looking good is the ultimate pressure in the tents, but it's so much more than that. It's a jungle.

1: The first rule of thumb for a New York Fashion Week experience is to bring your patience. You'll consistently be running into someone who has the biggest ego you've ever seen. You'll spend twice the amount of time of an actual show waiting in line. Don't be ungrateful if you're in the standing line; there are always seats that need filling.

2: I've never had to rely on portable electronics to function as much as I did during Fashion Week. A laptop with wireless is imperative, and it had better have good batter life. Don't forget your chargers for your laptop, digital camera and cell phone and all chargers. You'd hate for Janet Jackson or Courtney Cox to walk by and you couldn't snap her pic because your camera battery was dead.

3: The tents are open season for street fashion and celebrity spottings. Sure, the polite thing to do is walk up to someone and ask to take their picture, but it's not necessary. You can spot some of the most fabulous outfits, and some of the most hideous disasters if you keep your eyes open. Not to mention, if you're not invited to the big shows, don't despair! Shows like Heatherette, Oscar De La Renta and Carolina Herrera draw large crowds and even bigger celebrities. Keep your eye out and make friends with the photographers. You'll have a clue as to who is where when.

4: You never know who you will run into, so be prepared at all times. While getting up to use the restroom in September, I ran into Hilary Alexander of Britain's Next Top Model and the Daily Telegraph. Another time, while fetching some freebies in the Lycra Lounge, I ran into Nik from America's Next Top Model. The point is, always be armed with breath mints, lip gloss and anti-bacterial gel. Those darn porta-potties are nightmares.

5: Make friends with fellow bloggers. Introduce yourself to the person sitting next to you in the MAC booth, or standing in line waiting for the gates to open. Once again, you never know who you'll meet so be sure to have your business cards and a pen handy.

6: Just because you weren't invited, doesn't mean you cannot attend. While this rule is mostly true of the larger houses such as Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta and Calvin Klein, there are plenty of up and coming designers who would love to be seen. Once you're inside the tents with a press or other pass, you can try to get into any show you'd like. Just stand in line with everyone else, inform those working the show that you don't have a ticket, but you'd love to wait in standing. You'd be surprised how far a smile and a good attitude get you in the tents.

These tips might seem like obvious things, however when you become caught up in the little to no sleep whirlwind of Fashion Week, you won't know your back from your front. Fashion Week is a wonderful experience, so make sure you document and absorb everything.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Style IT's photos from S/S 07 Fashion Week.

Moving from Marni, Melim Andersson has been named the new Chief Designer for Chloe.  Following the departure of Phoebe Philo last year, Yvan Mispelaere has been filling in for the past 2 seasons.  Educated at both Central SaintMartins and the Royal College of Art in London, Andersson will be making his first debut during the Fall 2007 collections.  Don’t feel too bad for Mispelaere though.  He will be moving to Florence to join Frida Giannini’s Gucci design team.

–Source:  Fashion Wire Daily