You can always use a little extra leg room.

Pull on a pair of Costume Dept. leggings, and you’re guaranteed to get it. The new L.A.-based line’s first batch of fashionably loud stretch pants will uncramp your style.

They’re not for the faint of heart. Choose from impossible-to-ignore wild animal prints like Purple Panther and Ice Cheetah, the metallic foil-treated tribal geometrics of Kenya Chic, New Diamond’s bronze on bronze shimmer, or the futuristic mash-up of Hologram Forest. Even seemingly subtle styles turn out to be semisheer or have tone-on-tone patterns.

Much of the material (mainly polyester, Lycra, and nylon) is dead stock rescued from the depths of Downtown’s fashion district, limiting the run of each to around a dozen. New looks are introduced often, but once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

So don’t let them just walk on by.

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This day got off to a good start. I listened to my new “Summer 2008″ mix, I was on time to work for once, and Joy the Baker made a strawberry cake and that of course was my recommended Bfast.

Then I check the Arclight movie site and everything falls apart. Not only is the SATC movie sold out tonight, it is also sold out for tomorrow night! Yes, yes I know, I could go see it in the day time but I’m not 5 anymore. Not to mention that ruins the whole plan of drinking cosmos and wearing a blond curly wig :[. I suppose I could still do that in the morning though. *note to self: wake up tomorrow, and get hammered while playing dress up with cats*

I feel like I haven’t done anything all weekend except laying around…which is true so whatev. Anyway, it felt good to relax, but in the interest of saving time tomorrow I’m picking out my outfit now.

When I was younger, I would go for one basic type of jean. They were all pretty much shaped the same and you had no choices. With trends from the 70’s and 80’s coming back in style, along with pulling influence from nautical and disco themes, the choices are abundant.

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Wearing jeans to work has become a reality. In most cases, this jean comes in a wide leg or flared cut, which makes them perfect for every body type. If you do have wide hips, you should let the jean flow from the hip all the way down, de-emphasizing everything else. This look looks very chic with a collared shirt tucked in.

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Slim through the hip and thigh, the leg starts to open up at the end of the thigh, and go straight down. This slims you down and is so very trendy.

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We are all built differently. Short, tall, chubby, skinny, wide hips, big thighs, skinny legs, no hips, large breasts, no breasts…I could go on. With this said, we all have experienced cringing in the dressing room wondering why that perfect pink bikini that looked oh-so-good on the mannequin doesn’t look the same on us. (Probably because it isn’t a real person). Here are some tips and suits that I have come up with that will hopefully solve your dillemma.

1. Small Breasts. Yes, I too am plagued with this issue. But not to worry! There are a ton of options out there. Not to mention, smaller chested ladies do not need as much support so you can wear triangle teeny tiny bikinis. Triangle tops help out because they cut right in and fake cleavage. You can also choose a padded or underwire top if you want that extra boost. Victoria’s Secret has some great tops/suits to try.

2. Wide Hips.Being plagued with this issue might make you want to stay away from bathing suits period. But if you do feel the need to get in the water, Nordtrom has some great suits that will flatter your figure.

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Plus! Burberry’s Christopher Bailey to stage New York showing
Friday, May 23, 2008
(NEW YORK) Given the endless slew of fashion shows, Stella McCartney has decided to simplify. On June 3, the London-based designer will hit the Big Apple to initiate a new format of showing one collection per season. McCartney will host a garden party at the Jefferson Market Garden in Greenwich Village to show her Spring 2009 collection, formerly billed as resort. McCartney will present her Summer 2009 designs in October during Paris Fashion Week, followed by Fall 2009 (pre-fall), with Winter 2009 back on the Paris catwalk.

Not to be outdone, fellow Brit Christopher Bailey will jet into town two days later to host a cocktail party and present his new Burberry collections at corporate headquarters. He’s sticking to the traditional categories, so expect “Spring/Summer 2009 menswear and womenswear pre-collections”–for now.
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Beverly Center, CA

Girls Night Out
May 22, 2008
6pm - 8pm

Attention girls of Summer: surf on over to Y.E.S. for music, treats and summery drinks from Ocean Vodka. Peek into our fashion cabanas full of Summer style essentials.*
Spend 200.00 in Y.E.S. Contemporary Sportswear and get an exclusive Free People printed towel.** Spend 250.00 or more and get a 50.00 gift card towards your future Y.E.S. purchase. Valid from 05/23-06/08.

*Must be 21 for alcoholic cocktails. Guys welcome too.
**One per customer, while supplies last.

Stefano Pilati named International Designer of the Year by Japan Fashion Editor’s Club
Wednesday, May 21, 2008

(NEW YORK) Stefano Pilati is already the toast of fashion capitals far and wide. Now, the YSL creative director is readying for his Far East close-up. Pilati has been named International Designer of the Year by the Japan Fashion Editor’s Club, joining past recipients like Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld, Hedi Slimane, Kenzo Takada, Issey Miyake, and Yohji Yamamoto.

This is the designer’s first public honor in Japan.
The organization, known as the FEC, was established in 1952 with the goal of promoting fashion after World War II. According to the FEC, “it is committed to recognizing and honoring individuals who contribute significantly to the development of fashion in the country.”

Pilati, who was unanimously chosen as this year’s honoree, will fly to Tokyo next week to receive his award at the Conrad Tokyo Hotel on May 27. Following the event, which will host around 500 guests, YSL chief executive Valérie Hermann will host a private dinner at the hotel with Rinko Kikuchi for 40 VIP artists, sculptors, and architects, including Junya Ishigami, the in-demand young architect who recently designed the Yohji Yamamoto store in the Meatpacking District.

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Cruising around Nieman Marcus’ site, I found that they have links called “Passport to Summer.” They list some wicked locations that I wish I was going to myself. Anyway, today I’m going to do Passport to Monte Carlo. Check out my favorite picks:

This Marc Bouwer Beaded Silk Dress is absolutely gorgeous. This color will go great on most skin tones and flatter your arms and shoulders.

you can never go wrong with a black and white dress. I love this one by Bianca Nero because it’s great for showing off your legs, but also the puffiness at the bottom helps hide those problem areas.

This gorgeous Kay Unger Satin Red Dress flatters any shape or size. I love the drapery of the fabric, and the color (they refer to it as lipstick/deep pink) is absolutely gorgeous.

Lastly I LOVE the color of this David Meister Satin Dress. I can’t even express how gorgeous it is! It should look great, especially if you have been working on your summer tan.

Gwyneth Paltrow confirmed for fall ad campaign
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

(NEW YORK) After Sienna Miller’s campaign last fall, Tod’s took a one-season break from the celebrity fray to mark a glorious return to star wattage for its upcoming fall campaign. On Monday, the Italian leather goods house announced that Gwyneth Paltrow will star in its upcoming print advertising.

Shot in Capri–one of Paltrow’s favorite destinations–under the direction of Mario Testino, the Oscar-winning actress plays out the luxurious, outdoorsy life of a beautiful Italian aristocrat from the heady days of the jet-set era.

The international campaign debuts in the U.S. in August and worldwide in September.

Paltrow, an actress who embodies relaxed elegance both on and off screen, instinctively understood what the pictures set out to achieve. “Italian style is very sexy, very womanly and what I love is that it seems to have so many different inspirations,” she said in a statement.
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