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Positively Hottest Celebrity Trends of 2008

By Randi Niklekaj | January 1, 2009

With 2009 here - what a better time to reminisce over 2008’s big celeb trends?

These are not your mother’s pearls. Double Strand Pearls made a statement in 2008, adding a classic piece to edgy looks like Ashlee Simpson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow.

She’s all legs. Though some of us might run screaming in the other direction from wearing skin tight leggings- Not Rihanna, Heidi Klum and Ashley Olson. These fashionistas show off their good fortune in shiny, latex leggings that leave hardly anything to the imagination.

Navy Dresses. Always sleek and sophisticated, Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon and Claire Danes sparkle in these sapphire dresses.

I love scarves, pashminas and this trend! Heidi Montag, Jennifer Aniston, Eva Longoria Parker amped up the basic tote with fun and useful patterned scarves. Take note 2009-this trend is to stay!

Gladiator heels were a big 2008 trend.  Ashley Olsen, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Heidi Klum wear a stylish of the strappy heel.

Blazers over dresses offered a chic and stylish way to cover up flirty dresses.  Julianne Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Whitney Port still look cool and fashionable in their fitted blazers.

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Designer Profile: Reem Acra

By Randi Niklekaj | October 12, 2008

A leader in today’s fashion industry, “she has an insatiable desire for luxurious fabrics, deep texture, rich color and anything made by hand.”  She has impeccable taste and an eye for detail. Known for exquisite bridal designs, her more recent undertaking of elegant evening gowns have dressed everybody from Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Ashley Olsen, to Angelina Jolie and Madonna.

Who is she? Reem Acra.

Acra grew up with a mother and grandmother that believed hand sewing with plush fabric. After she finished high school, Acra went to business school. But at a party, a fashion editor, captivated by her dress, immediately offered her a fashion show of her designs. Then Acra studied at New York’s “The Fashion Institute of Technology” and in Paris at “Esmod Ecole De Mode.”  

She became an international hit when a high society friend wore a dress. She launched her first bridal collection in 1997 that, “elevated classic bridal through the use of the finest silks and intricate beading and embroidery.” Just a few years later Acra launched her evening gowns and this past spring she launched a ready-to-wear collection.


Her collections are said to evoke European and American style with beautiful, detailed construction that can be simply stunning to ornate and embellished high fashion. Acra’s most recent ready-to-wear enterprise is being hailed as a success using rich colors, flawless construction and playful patterns.

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On The Edge

By Randi Niklekaj | August 11, 2008

Alright, this one is for my trendsetters. Attention daredevils walking outside the pretty circle and teetering on the edge of fashion: If you’re looking for something different, listen up!

Skinny jeans? Check. Form fitting mini skirt? Check. Okay, now add a bright-colored jacket to make an impression. Who needs casual anyway? Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Katherine Heigl all tackle the bright jacket with dark denim and black skirt contrast. This stunning contradiction is sure to get attention.

Leather mini skirts are no longer 80s. Bring them back! Selita Ebanks, Ashley Olsen and Nicky Hilton all hopped on the trendy wagon, People Magazine said. Pair with gladiator heels and you are a force.

Business women, pay attention. It’s time to spice up the office. Wear a “short suit” like Anne Hathaway, Rihanna and Natalie Portman. Match your basic black suit jacket with a skirt or shorts, some heels and accessories and you will definitely be “fiscally responsible.”

Yellow is my favorite color. And it might become yours after you try on these jeans. Add pop and color to your ensemble with sunny yellow like Heidi Montag, Jada Pinkett Smith and Audrina Patridge. In fact you can add just about any color.

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Party With “The Inn Crowd” At New York City’s Beatrice Inn

By Hilary Dickinson | August 4, 2008

The Beatrice Inn may sound like a quaint place to stay while vacationing, but it’s actually a hip club in New York City’s West Village where stars such as Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, Orlando Bloom, Ashley Olsen and the late Heath Ledger frequent.

New couple Sienna Miller and “Brothers & Sister’s” Balthazar Getty snuggled there recently, and Lindsay Lohan and gal pal Samantha Ronson had a spat at the club on July 25, according to People magazine.

New York magazine describes the Beatrice Inn as a quasi-private club featuring oil paintings, antique furniture and nautical mirrors. A candle-filled fireplace sits in a tiny den, deep-set couches fill the main room and classic cocktails are served in a white-tiled barroom.

Yet, you probably won’t find DJ Ronson spinning the tunes at the Beatrice Inn. Instead, club-going celebs dance to mainstream music such as U2, Tom Petty and The Knack’s “My Sharona”, per New York magazine.

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Less Is More: How To Simplify Without Being Boring

By Admin | August 3, 2008

Mismatching accessories with oversized hoodies and creating a look of organized clutter with miscellaneous vintage scarves and skinny jeans works for Mary Kate and Ashley.

Still, the ever-cliché motto still rings true for most of us. Keep it simple. Less is more. Pick timeless pieces and avoid future run-ins with a top-ten worst-dressed list, “What were they thinking?”

Be your own accessory. Try a new ‘do’ and be your own trendsetter like Blake Lively.  In a recent issue of People she sports the barely there hidden braids underneath her golden locks. It works.

Katie Holmes has transformed into this generation’s Jackie O with her classic bob and next-to-flawless wardrobe. The once flannel-wearing Dawson’s Creek “tween” turned a sharp fashion corner and now makes looking chic seem effortless.

Don’t ever underestimate the “wow-factor” of a simple black dress. You don’t have to spend thousands to look like a million bucks.  Rihanna takes risks with choppy, scattered layers, but maintains a timeless look with her fitted-black dress from the go-green yet still affordable, American Apparel.

No matter which way you look at it, the best-dressed celebs follow the simple rule—less is more.

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