Blog Posts by Slaves to Fashion, Glamour Magazine

By Tracey Lomrantz, Glamour magazine

It was almost two years ago that we first brought you the news that Amy Winehouse would be teaming up with Fred Perry on a capsule collection--and now it's finally come true! Get your sneak peek at the 17-piece celebrity designed clothing line...

"I'm really excited about doing this collection with Fred Perry," the songstress said in a press release. "We've been working on it for a while and it's great to see it finally come to fruition." You can say that again! The news first broke back in January 2009, and we've been anticipating its arrival ever since. According to the Fred Perry team, "It's Amy all over - sharp, clever, sexy, lots of attitude - but stays true to the Perry aesthetic and unrivalled heritage. Classic pieces - the twin- tipped M12 polo shirt, the Harrington jacket, the jumper dress - are given the full Winehouse treatment and still remain instantly recognisable. A girly twinset has Fifties sex siren written all over it, gingham

By Tracey Lomrantz, Glamour magazine

When we named Diane Kruger one of the best dressed women of last year, we had her elegance, sophistication, and very subtle take on sexiness in mind. And that's no accident--it's exactly what the star says she focuses on when getting dressed, too...

Diane recently told People her philosophy when it comes to getting dressed: "I never let clothes wear me. Above all, I dislike vulgarity. Being sexy is all good, but there is such a thing as too much."

That would explain why her red carpet looks always have just a hint of skin but never go overboard--exposed shoulders instead of cleavage, short hemlines balanced out with full skirts, peek-a-boo lace that's suggestive but not in your face. It's one of many, many reasons I think she's a style star, and it's a philosophy I tend to get behind, too.

Are you more from the school of "If you've got it, flaunt it!" like Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, and Scarlett Johansson, or do you agree with Diane that less

By Tracey Lomrantz, Glamour magazine

It's been over a year since Lizzie Miller, the smiling blonde with the little pooch belly, captivated what felt like the entire nation's attention as "the woman on p. 194" in our September 2009 issue. So what's she up to now?

We caught up with Lizzie to talk about how her career has changed since that little 3x3 photo was published, what she thinks about the current state of the plus size modeling industry, and how she's using her visibility to do good with Curves for Change, a charitable organization created by several models from Wilhemina's WCurve division (including Julie Henderson, Bernadett Vajda, and Leona Palmer) to "advocate and support charities that benefit the empowerment of all women, no matter their size, shape, culture, or income."

STF: How exactly has your life/career changed since you became "the woman on p. 194"? Do you have any hesitations about being so well known for that one photo?

LM: It's been a snowball effect since that

By Jenny Feldman, Glamour magazine

Tracey already dished about the most recent inductees into the "headwear hall of fame" but even if you're not yet at Aretha Franklin's level of hat prowess (seriously-who is?) you're probably curious about how to pull off one of fall's key accessories. Luckily, we've got some advice from fashion designer Abigail Lorick and rising young milliner Gigi Burris, who collaborated together on Lorick's recent fashion week presentation.

Slaves to Fashion: What three hat styles should every girl have in her wardrobe?

Gigi Burris: An oversize beret, a feathery evening topper for special occasions and something with a veil for mysterious glamour.
Abigail Lorick: A mink pill box hat, a baseball hat and a big cashmere hat for the winter.

STF: What's the freshest hat trend we're seeing for next season?

GB: The re-invented turban! And wide '70s-style brimmed hats.

STF: What's the one hat a girl should own by the time she turns 30, aside from a winter snow hat?

AL:

By Tracey Lomrantz, Glamour magazine

Still on the hunt for the perfect winter coat? I was back at The Today Show this morning showing off our finds for some of the season's warmest--and most affordable!

By Tracey Lomrantz, Glamour magazine

Okay, so our obsession with Michelle Obama's style may border on the obsessive--but at least we're not the only ones! According to a new study published by the Harvard Business Review, her wardrobe choices have a major economic impact for designers and shareholders.

We've long acknowledged her influence on the style scene, but leave it to the business gurus to actually legitimize it! NYU professor David Yermack recently published findings that say the first lady's choice of an outfit "creates an unprecedented amount of value for the companies that make and sell the clothes she wears," and that the stock price gains after she's chosen a designer "cannot be attributed to normal market variations."

In fact, the handy little graph that accompanies his study says that the average value generated by any of her public appearances is a whopping $14 million. J. Crew's stock went up 25% after Mrs. Obama wore one of their cardigans on The Tonight Show;

By Tiffany Blackstone, Glamour magazine

Susan so called it when she said we'd soon be falling in love with Nordic prints. But why stop at a fair isle sweater you can only wear oh, maybe twice a week (once to work, once on the weekend) when you can brighten up every day with these pretty-hue Nordic hats, scarves and mittens?

By Tiffany Blackstone, Glamour magazine

Just yesterday Lauren suggested we change up the look of a girly dress with tough accessories. Never one to do exactly as she's told, Olivia Palermo changed up the look of tough black leather dress with ladylike accessories.

When you see a black leather dress, add-ons with rocker girl details-chrome, studs, spikes-usually aren't far behind. Even when Shenae Grimes first introduced us to the BLD as cocktail attire, she went for tough accessories. But you'd have to be living under a rock not to know this season's all about looking ladylike.

So, Olivia paired hers with a colorful refined clutch and equally bright pumps to soften it up. And to satisfy her craving for a little heavy metal, she went for gold jewelry-it's much warmer and somehow feels dressier with leather than silver. Wanna try the look for yourself? Start by checking out the Glamour closet.

So what do you think of Palermo's look? Would you wear it? And what's your take on black