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18/02/2015

Living: The Chicest Way To Tote Your Groceries

Living: The Chicest Way To Tote Your Groceries http://wp.me/p4QJmh-kz

thecharlottespectator.com Being environmentally conscious and stylish isn’t always easy (we’re looking at you, h**p sweater). Reusable grocery bags may reduce unnecessary waste, but they typically aren’t the first style staple that comes to mind when picking an outfit. Enter these adorable (and functional) totes that add whimsy to your off-duty look while doing the planet good. [ 3 more words. ]

18/02/2015

Anais Mali For Harper’s Bazaar US March 2015

Anais Mali For Harper’s Bazaar US March 2015 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-kt

thecharlottespectator.com Snapshot: Anais Mali By Nathaniel Goldberg For Harper’s Bazaar US March 2015

17/02/2015

Style Sight: Zendaya in Fausto Puglisi Resort 2015

Style Sight: Zendaya in Fausto Puglisi Resort 2015 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-ko

thecharlottespectator.com Spotted during New York Fashion Week, Zendaya wears a purple and green colorblock jacket and skirt by Fausto Puglisi. Here's the original version modeled on the runway. I think Zendaya's black pump adds a simple touch. What do you think?

16/02/2015

Must-See Accessories From NYFW

Must-See Accessories From NYFW http://wp.me/p4QJmh-kl

thecharlottespectator.com Unless you’re fortunate enough to be sitting front row at the shows, it’s easy to overlook the accessories as they flash past. Since no ensemble is complete without eye-catching extras, we’re drawing special attention to the standout pieces from the New York shows thus far. Stay up to date with the hottest trends this Fall! Photo Credits: Derek Lam 10 Crosby; Jason Wu/Getty Images; Altuzarra/Getty Images; Alexander Wang/Getty Images

16/02/2015

BRIGHT IDEA: Beat the Winter Blahs with a bold new accessory!

BRIGHT IDEA: Beat the Winter Blahs with a bold new accessory! http://wp.me/p4QJmh-k6

thecharlottespectator.com Give your go-to coat a boost via a vivid-hued scarf or brighten up your chunky knit with bold jewels. There are only so many ways to bundle up, but there are countless ways to sass up your style—no matter what the temp.

16/02/2015

Weekend Instagram: Beyonce & Blue Ivy, LaLa Anthony, and more...

Weekend Instagram: Beyonce & Blue Ivy, LaLa Anthony, and more… http://wp.me/p4QJmh-jZ

thecharlottespectator.com Kicking off things this week, and filed under “All Things Adorable” are Beyonce and daughter Blue Ivy, sharing a Valentine’s Day “ussie” with their adoring fans. The honey bee facial appliques were a nice touch, wouldn't you say? PS: This is the only time where puckered lips in a photo should matter. Lala Anthony went to a charity brunch hosted by basketball star hubby, Carmelo Anthony, on the weekend. [ 157 more words. ]

16/02/2015

SPLURGE: Rihanna for AnOther Magazine Spring/Summer 2015

SPLURGE: Rihanna for AnOther Magazine Spring/Summer 2015 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-jU

thecharlottespectator.com Rihanna by Inez & Vinoodh for AnOther Magazine Spring/Summer 2015. Styled in Alexander McQueen by Katy England. Hot! or Hmm...??

13/02/2015

Show Recap: Kanye West for Adidas Fall 2015

Show Recap: Kanye West for Adidas Fall 2015 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-jB

thecharlottespectator.com Kanye West held his third runway show yesterday in New York, this time in collaboration with athletic wear brand Adidas. His projection for Fall 2015 included hosiery like leggings and bodysuit, barely there bras, and almost sheer separates that skewed more underwear than ready to wear. If the see through body stockings and pantyhose could be dismissed as foundational styling pieces, then we’re able to focus on a few standouts, particularly the collection’s outerwear. [ 35 more words. ]

13/02/2015

On the scene: Kanye West x Adidas Fall 2015

On the scene: Kanye West x Adidas Fall 2015 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-js

thecharlottespectator.com Kanye West unveiled his line of sport separates for Adidas to a high wattage audience of editors, influencers, and celebrities. Everyone from Anna Wintour and Beyonce to Justin Bieber and Big Sean were in the building. Take a closer look at who came through: Beyoncé in a Harbison Spring 2015 floral ensemble and colorblock coat, and Rihanna in Julia Seemann and Manolo Blahnik. [ 35 more words. ]

20/11/2014

Angelina Jolie by Mario Testino for Vanity Fair December 2014

Angelina Jolie by Mario Testino for Vanity Fair December 2014 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-jd

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20/11/2014

Keke Palmer for Vanity Fair Young Hollywood Book

Keke Palmer for Vanity Fair Young Hollywood Book http://wp.me/p4QJmh-j9

thecharlottespectator.com Keke Palmer and Jurnee Smollett-Bell by Claiborne Swanson Frank for Vanity Fair’s Young Hollywood Book. Images: Vanity Fair

20/11/2014

Must Have: Nene rocks 'Girl Bye' tee!

Must Have: Nene rocks ‘Girl Bye’ tee! http://wp.me/p4QJmh-j3

thecharlottespectator.com Nene Leakes posed recently on Instagram in a $30 ‘Girl, Bye’ tee. The short sleeve cotton crewneck features one of Nene’s favorite phrases on the chest. If you want Nene’s tee, purchase at SwankBlue.com. Would you wear it?

20/11/2014

HOT or Hmmm... Rihanna in Altuzarra's Spring 2015 Collection

HOT or Hmmm… Rihanna in Altuzarra’s Spring 2015 Collection http://wp.me/p4QJmh-iX

thecharlottespectator.com Rihanna embraced Spring 2015’s gingham trend at one of her favorite restaurants, Giorgio Baldi, in a pink skirt suit from Altuzarra’s Spring 2015 collection. She stuck to the runway styling, down to the pink shoes and the thin white belt. What do you think?

20/11/2014

Thanksgiving Preparation: The Stylish Way

Thanksgiving Preparation: The Stylish Way http://wp.me/p4QJmh-iS

thecharlottespectator.com We're not sure we trust anyone who attends to a Thanksgiving dinner without the full intention of stuffing their faces. But for those of you who do understand the true notion of the word "feast," you know that such an endeavor requires a certain amount of preparedness where it comes to attire. That means eschewing anything that highlights your middle or restricts you in any way. [ 33 more words. ]

20/11/2014

Just A Reminder - CLTspectator

Just A Reminder – CLTspectator http://wp.me/p4QJmh-iP

thecharlottespectator.com Unrivaled local intelligence meets a national scope. The Charlotte Spectator captures what’s on Fashion’s cultural radar.

20/11/2014

Kendall Jenner Takes Vogue

Kendall Jenner Takes Vogue http://wp.me/p4QJmh-iF

thecharlottespectator.com After being announced as the face of Estee Lauder the other day, Kendall Jenner has landed another major gig by appearing in her very first solo Vogue US editorial. In the past, the reality star turned model has appeared in an online feature as well as a one page look, but this marks Kendall’s first time with a multi-paged feature for its print edition.

30/10/2014

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19/09/2014

H&M to Launch Conscious Denim Line

H&M to Launch Conscious Denim Line http://wp.me/p4QJmh-iz

thecharlottespectator.com Set to be released on October 2nd, fashion retailer H&M has announced that its Conscious Denim line will feature looks for men, women and children. Available worldwide, the range will feature jean styles ranging from high-waisted skinny jeans to boyfriend cut and jogger jeans in a knitted indigo that are described as having the softness of sweatpants. Hana Jirickova stars in the campaign photos alongside Henrik Fallenius. [ 6 more words. ]

19/09/2014

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2014 Date Announced

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2014 Date Announced http://wp.me/p4QJmh-iw

thecharlottespectator.com Look out world, for the first time the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will be held in London. The news was announced earlier this year, and now news has been released on the date. Expect to see it on December 9th, 10 pm ET/PT time. We can't wait!

19/09/2014

Flowers Bloom: Fendi 2015 Spring/Summer

Flowers Bloom: Fendi 2015 Spring/Summer http://wp.me/p4QJmh-if

thecharlottespectator.com Opened by Cara Delevingne, the spring-summer 2015 collection from Fendi showed off a lighter side with an outing of orchid adorned mini dresses and jackets. Other notable models casted included Kendall Jenner who made her Milan debut at the show as well as Georgia May Jagger. The collection, as most Fendi outings tend to be, was eclectic. Baggy harem pants paired with fringe-adorned jackets go to cut-out dresses that bare plenty of skin.

19/09/2014

Jourdan Dunn's Rocks Supermodel T-Shirt. Hot! Or Hmmm...

Jourdan Dunn’s Rocks Supermodel T-Shirt. Hot! Or Hmmm… http://wp.me/p4QJmh-ia

thecharlottespectator.com We've been gone for a few days -- catching up from NYFW, but we are back! The Perfect Shirt– UK-based clothing brand Missguided has created a new t-shirt for supermodel fans of the past and present. The names Naomi, Kate, Cara and Jourdan appear in bold slogan lettering on the white tee. Jourdan was also recently spotted at Harrod’s Shoe Heaven Launch party wearing the shirt herself. [ 9 more words. ]

10/09/2014

Blank Canvas 2.0 | Charlotte, NC

Blank Canvas 2.0 | Charlotte, NC http://wp.me/p4QJmh-i5

thecharlottespectator.com Well since September is 'Fashion Month' throughout the globe, Charlotte also part-takes in the festivities. Not new to the fashion community, Blank Canvas, celebrates its Grand Re-Launch of their brick and mortar store front. While they were formally known to be a Men's and Woman's boutique, the fashion retailer has decided to solely convert to a Men's Boutique. Rumors of major fashion brands to hit Charlotte also debut at the event this evening. [ 69 more words. ]

10/09/2014

WELCOME!

WELCOME! http://wp.me/s4QJmh-welcome

thecharlottespectator.com Unrivaled local intelligence meets a national scope. The Charlotte Spectator captures what's on Fashion's cultural radar.

10/09/2014

Your Chance to 'Look' Like You're Sitting Front Row at Fashion Week

Your Chance to ‘Look’ Like You’re Sitting Front Row at Fashion Week http://wp.me/p4QJmh-hL

thecharlottespectator.com Whether you’re actually attending a show or just reading the recaps online, you can often tell what a person does (High-powered editor? Debut designer?) by the jewelry they’re wearing. Take a page from their style file with these modern designs from Tiffany T, Tiffany’s newest collection. The Editor It takes a lot to wow them—after all they’ve seen it all before. [ 220 more words. ]

10/09/2014

5 Reasons Why Fashionistas Will Swoon Over the Genius New Apple Watch

5 Reasons Why Fashionistas Will Swoon Over the Genius New Apple Watch http://wp.me/p4QJmh-hH

thecharlottespectator.com Apple has just unveiled its debut smartwatch, and it was well worth the wait. The revolutionary tech-meets-fashion accessory is the company’s first dedicated wearable device (and an object of beauty), and will be available starting early next year, starting at $349. We’ve checked the time by looking at our iPhones, but having it on your wrist? Genius. {InStyle.com}

10/09/2014

Usher for Fault Magazine Issue 19

Usher for Fault Magazine Issue 19 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-hB

thecharlottespectator.com FAULT Magazine Issue 19 – the Millions Issue will feature legendary R&B recording artist Usher as its front cover feature this Fall. Having already sold nearly 23 million records in the US alone, Usher is undoubtedly one of the most instantly recognisable faces in the music industry today – just as he was after the release of his first UK number one single, ‘You Make Me Wanna’, back in 1997.

10/09/2014

Fashion Rocks Red Carpet 2014: Who Gets Best Dressed?

Fashion Rocks Red Carpet 2014: Who Gets Best Dressed? http://wp.me/p4QJmh-hm

thecharlottespectator.com Fashion Rocks 2014 Red Carpet–Celebrating both the worlds of fashion and music, “Fashion Rocks” was relaunched during New York Fashion Week for an event held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 9th. On the red carpet, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Rita Ora, Naomi Campbell, Lara Stone and Joan Smalls showed off standout fashions at the event.

10/09/2014

Nicki Minaj Gives Us Two Sides for Dazed

Nicki Minaj Gives Us Two Sides for Dazed http://wp.me/p4QJmh-hi

thecharlottespectator.com Rapping beauty Nicki Minaj lands two covers for the fall-winter issue of Dazed Magazine. The star, who recently taught models how to do the “Anaconda” dance for Vogue, shows off two different sides for the cover story photographed by Jeff Bark and styled by Robbie Spencer. In one image, she is shown wearing a pink tweed jacket while in the other she is pictured wearing a revealing busier and high-waisted underwear look. Which cover do you prefer?

10/09/2014

Anna Wintour: 73 Things You Wouldn't Believe

Anna Wintour: 73 Things You Wouldn’t Believe http://wp.me/p4QJmh-hc

thecharlottespectator.com What you should know: Anna Wintour wants fashion people to retire the word journey. She wishes she had written War and Peace. She wants to visit India. She misses the humor in England. Hugh Jackman is her favorite action star. Her favorite food is avocado. She loves coffee ice cream for dessert. She prefers downtown over uptown. The oldest item in her office is her desk.

10/09/2014

A New Approach for Narciso Rodriguez

A New Approach for Narciso Rodriguez http://wp.me/p4QJmh-gW

thecharlottespectator.com The dress that put Narciso Rodriguez on the map was a white column — simple, stark, elegant — worn by Carolyn Bessette at her wedding to John F. Kennedy Jr. And for years that aesthetic, artistic uptown minimalism, has come to define the Narciso Rodriguez brand in the eyes of consumers. But for spring, Rodriguez is courting a new group of fans: downtown girls.

10/09/2014

NYFW: Street Style Day 6

NYFW: Street Style Day 6 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-gI

thecharlottespectator.com We've found that mixing and matching pieces from opposite ends of your closet is the key to freshening up any wardrobe, and the showgoers we've spotted throughout the week have figured out the secrets to masterful styling.

10/09/2014

Rodarte Spring/Summer 2015 Recap

Rodarte Spring/Summer 2015 Recap http://wp.me/p4QJmh-gn

thecharlottespectator.com Those who attended Rodarte's spring collection show on Tuesday applauded loudly at the end, and rightly so. The swashbuckling pirates and grungy mermaids (or naiads) sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy sent down the runway wore looks both creatively conceived -- see the thigh-high lace-up boots, tight jeans and ruffled blouses worn by the swashbucklers -- and beautifully wrought. The "mermaid" dresses were crusted with barnacles and fish scales of lace, sequin and crystal, and layered with pieces of net and hand-embroidered and painted lace and chiffon.

10/09/2014

J. Crew Adds Sophistication This Season

J. Crew Adds Sophistication This Season http://wp.me/p4QJmh-gk

thecharlottespectator.com J.Crew’s NYFW presentation at Lincoln Center is always a mob scene. Editors are just as excited to see what the mass retailer will roll out next year as they are to see what’s on the runways at the most high-end fashion shows.

10/09/2014

Happy Birthday Karl Lagerfeld

Happy Birthday Karl Lagerfeld http://wp.me/p4QJmh-gh

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10/09/2014

The Best of Skingraft's Spring/Summer 2015

The Best of Skingraft’s Spring/Summer 2015 http://wp.me/p4QJmh-g8

thecharlottespectator.com Skingraft's spring 2015 collection was inspired by Santeria and Mexican prayer altars -- specifically, the elements of blood, smoke, earth and bone. But honestly, we were way too distracted by quite possibly the most random front row yet at New York Fashion Week. EGOT winner and "The View" host Whoopi Goldberg was snapping pics with fans, Rapper 2 Chainz was causing quite a commotion, EDM star Skrillex was holding court and a girl I'm pretty sure was Ally Hilfiger (based on my memories of MTV reality show "Rich Girls") was busy socializing.

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