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What Was She Wearing: Answers!

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Though we've been glued to our computers watching the live-streaming F/W 10 shows from New York, London, Milan, and Paris for the past few weeks, that doesn't mean we're shirking our daily duties. In fact, when it comes to the here and now, we embrace our obligations to our readers and have been happily hunting down the answers to your most pressing clothing quandaries. Whether it's Amber Heard's favorite stovepipe jeans or Whitney Port's terrific tiered coat, we've got all the solutions to satisfy your immediate sartorial queries in today's What Was She Wearing: Answers! story!

Go Buy Now: Clogs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Clogs may be the preferred footwear of nurses, chefs, and dancing milkmaids, but this season, they're getting a decidedly designer update. Thanks to the smart styling choices of Miuccia Prada, Karl Lagerfeld, and Marc Jacobs, these traditional Dutch soles are transformed with sturdy platform heels, pretty satin microprints, and metal studs on the side. The result of all this tinkering is a totally fresh and chic look. And while some of our favorite fashion all-stars—such as Alexa Chung, seen here in the much-buzzed-about Chanel pair—are already rocking these fresh-off-the-catwalk clogs, we thought we would shine a light on the six most sure-footed examples of this spring must-have in today's Go Buy Now story!

What They Wore: Oscar Night 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

There was much cause for celebration during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night—like when Jeff Bridges ("El Duderino") accepted his much-deserved statue, Sandra Bullock's sweet speech, and Kathryn Bigelow's history-making wins—but for us, the biggest moments aren't usually linked to the show itself. While the rest of the world watches and waits for the winners to be announced, we're more focused on what the night will bring in terms of fashion achievements! This year we were delighted to see some super-strong and surprising red carpet looks at the Oscars and even more thrilled to note all of the gorgeous gowns at the after-parties. Per WhoWhatWear.com tradition, today's What They Wore: Oscar Night includes a few of the big night's best gowns, but we also focused on the marvelous dresses worn to the many notable fetes around town. Hopefully you'll find a few fresh favorites in the mix!

Dedicated Obsession du Jour: Ralph Lauren Blue Label

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

After a long winter filled with all-black outfits and heavy, practical coats, it's finally time to usher in the new season and lighten up your wardrobe! If you're ready to get into the spring spirit—and who isn't?— Ralph Lauren Blue Label is the ideal resource for all your shopping needs. Whether you want to trade in your tweeds for some top-notch chino pieces or simply wish to infuse your closet with some pretty patterns and pastels, the team at Blue Label knows exactly what you need. Today we're pleased to present an assortment of these seasonal delights, ranging from luxuriously soft slim-fit cardigans to wonderfully roomy totes. Read on for our style notes on all of these key pieces and get ready to fall in love with Ralph Lauren Blue Label all over again!

Trend Report: Techno Tribal

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

While you can never have too many monochromatic closet staples, the WhoWhatWear.com staff has a serious crush on clothing that makes a bold statement. Last spring, we noticed a preponderance of fashion-forward femmes who were trying the Tribal Punk trend: think ethnic prints paired with loads of leather and studs. Of course, prints are huge news for spring as well, but we are pleased to report that this year both designers and directional dressers are taking a new approach to patterns. This season the focus has shifted to digitally engineered prints that riff on classic Native American and African folk art in hyper-bright colors. And while the influences of these Az-Tech looks come from all over the globe, we are beyond pleased to gather our favorites right here in today's Trend Report featuring our favorite Techno Tribal looks!

Shop The Closet: March

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Our favorite screen sirens are currently in an A-list style spin of fittings, hair appointments and make-betters galore as they prep for their big date with a certain golden statue! And while we can't wait to see how they shine on Sunday's red carpet, we didn't want you, dear readers, to feel left out of the fashionable fray! That's why we've let the festive fever seep into our virtual closet with glitzy picks like metallic dresses, confetti nail polish, and gilded platform shoes. Take your outfit from fine to shine with Alexis Bittar's Knot Necklace ($395) or TBA's Gold Silk Lame Dress ($174). Steal that sartorial spotlight with Alexander Wang's Darla Pyramid Clutch ($490)—a perfect candidate for best accessory! Or swap out your daily denim for rolled khakis like Unique's Cropped Chino ($135), as they get along famously with the cast and crew of the rest of your spring staples. Your skin can sparkle with Chanel Ombre D'eau ($32), your talons can twinkle with Lippmann Collection's Nail Color ($18) in Happy Birthday, and with all our closet has to offer (and so much more in our freshly stocked Shop the Closet section!) you can step out in style a hundred times over…without ever having to repeat a look. Because, after all, when it comes to this year's awards season, there's no one we'd like to thank more than you!

Beauty Board: Pastel Hair

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

When musing upon the topic of pastels, we invariably imagine one of two items: cotton candy or Easter eggs. Yes, dear readers, the images that come to mind are sweet foodstuffs and odd seasonal rituals, neither of which is exactly known for being the epitome of coolness. But these immediate associations are finally being challenged, thanks to a fresh beauty look from Proenza Schouler's S/S 10 show and the intriguing interpretations of said style, as seen on trendsetters like Ashley Olsen—pastel hair.

How They Wear: Nude Tones

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

They say that fashion is cyclical and that everything comes back (hello, power shoulders and hippie headgear!), but who knew the turnaround would be so fast! You see, dear readers, around this time last year, your trusty WhoWhatWear.com editors reported on an exciting new spring trend: New Nudes. And while that was then and this is now, this pale palette still feels decidedly fresh and evergreen this season. From blush to beige to ecru and eggshell right now neutral apparel has some serious appeal. Of course, there are a few differences to the way our favorite fashion-philes are incorporating this hue into their repertoire, so we are happy to highlight all the particulars in today's How They Wear: Nude Tones feature!

Trend Report: Asian Fusion

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

While there are loads of spring trends we cannot wait to explore (extreme wedges, digital prints, and khaki craze, oh my!) we couldn't help but notice that some of our most-watched dressers have been venturing off into exotic territory and wearing a trend that we have affectionately termed Asian Fusion fashion. Though some of these pieces seem like they could be souvenirs from a trip to the Far East, the current iteration of this look is actually anchored in the American and European fashion communities. Specifically, the style sprung from talents like Marc Jacobs and the inimitable Vivienne Westwood, both of whom sent brilliant brocades, deft draped garments, and gloriously printed pieces down their S/S 10 runways. Clearly, these designers and darling dressers are onto something, so we thought we would chart how four sartorial stars are incorporating this interesting influence into their regular rotation in today's Trend Report feature!

Currently Channeling: Alice in Wonderland

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

If there is a more enchanting story than Alice in Wonderland, especially for the fashion community at large, we dare you to prove it. The Lewis Carroll-penned fantasy's wildly original world and iconic characters—including a perpetually tardy, pocket watch-wearing White Rabbit, a hookah-smoking Caterpillar, and a shouty Queen of Hearts who's obsessed with the color red—is so over-the-top outrageous, it's no wonder this trippy adventure resonates so deeply with designers. Simply put: the colorful epic epitomizes dramatic creativity at its very finest. And while Alice's influence is always present (who could forget Grace Coddington and Annie Leibovitz's breathtaking interpretation with Natalia Vodianova in the December 2003 issue of Vogue?), this season everyone is focusing on this fabulous tale anew, thanks to the impending release of Tim Burton's take on the iconic tale in Disney's Alice in Wonderland.