FASHION Magazine

From hot spots to celebrity front-rowers, London fashion week was brimmed with hot designer collabs, florals and balloons!

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FASHION’s team shares the colour and drama from this season’s four-city fashion tour. First up, New York!

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The Kelly, the PS1, the Speedy: It bags have become so major over the years, that they scarcely even need a designer name attached! We discuss the appeal at length in our Winter 2012 issue, but today, we’re putting these bags to the test: in the battle of It bag supremacy, which comes out on top?

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If, between nonstop coverage of New York Fashion Week, you find yourself wanting something else to read, we’re here to help. Check out our picks for the top stories around our offices at St. Joseph Media (Engagement rings! Weight loss!) after the jump.

Featured from left to right: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream skin protectant ($25, at Shoppers Drug Mart) was used to give skin a sheen in A Single Man. Shu Uemura Essence Absolue nourishing protective oil ($68, shuuemura.com) makes damaged strands “shine like baby hair,” says Cornell. Chapstick ($3, at Shoppers Drug Mart) in “Cherry” is offers’ go-to lip tint.

Almost every season, Hollywood has a way of asserting its influence on the runways, with leading ladies from contemporary and iconic films inspiring makeup and hair at several shows. For Fall 2011 alone, makeup artist Val Garland painted a smoky eye at Sophie Theallet to evoke a modern-day Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde, while at Dsquared, she channelled Nicole Kidman in Cold Mountain. And Garland wasn’t the only one mining imdb for muses. Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman had Hailee Steinfeld in mind while he weaved what he refers to as “Amish/True Grit braids” at Kenzo.

It’s no secret that we’re all a little fixated with the styles of the past. Each season, a reference (or many) to full skirts, bellbottoms, or drop waists pops up on the runway, and we embrace it with a fresh new take on how to dress it up. Riffing on the past without looking like you came out of a time machine though—therein lies the rub. Before you delve into your old gems, take a look at how the style icons of today have interpreted the icons of days gone by.

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Jessica Alba walked the red carpet at the Little Fockers premiere in L.A. last night wearing a feathered Valentino couture dress that she paired with gold Christian Louboutin sandals. We love the way Alba’s edgy bob tempers the sweetness of this tiered Valentino mini. What do you think of this winter white look? Let us know after the jump.

Gwyneth Paltrow is on a publicity blitz for her upcoming movie “Country Song.” The actress joined co-star Leighton Meester for the L.A. screening of the movie and wore a white lace-up Pucci dress with strappy black sandals. While Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her minimalist outfit choices she raised the stakes with this daring dress. What do you think of Paltrow’s Pucci dress? Too much information or just the right amount of skin? Speak your mind after the jump.

Kate Bosworth attended the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards yesterday where she presented her stylist Cher Coulter with the Stylist of the Year Award. The 29-year-old actress wore a look right off of the Jil Sander 2011 spring runway–a white T-shirt paired with a mint green maxi skirt. She topped of her outfit with a slick bun and fuchsia lipstick. What do you think of Bosworth’s minty fresh look? Vote after the jump.

Julianne Moore wore a black Lanvin sheath dress with an elaborate feathered neckline to a Bulgari 125th anniversary event. What do you think of her avian-inspired look? Vote after the jump.

Michelle Williams joined Ryan Gosling on the red carpet for the New York premiere of their latest film Blue Valentine. Williams wore a crystal-embellished Azzaro dress that she paired with sparkly Charlotte Olympia pumps. What do you think of Williams’ two-toned look? Is it too much or just enough? Cast your vote after the jump.

Carey Mulligan joined Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Emma Roberts at the 2010 British Independent Film Awards yesterday in England. The rising British actress wore a bright red Prabal Gurung dress with corsage detailing on the bust which she paired with an embellished Roger Vivier clutch and Brian Atwood peep-toe pumps. Mulligan is known for sizzling on the red carpet in stylish yet demure dresses, did she succeed this time? Let your voice be heard after the jump.