Blog Posts by Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor

Some of our favorite women have been gorgeous class acts since day one. But many of them have learned how to flatter their body types, refine their style, and conquer their industries. As a result, they look prettier and more confident than ever. Behold, 12 ladies who are taking the world by storm, one fashionable step at a time. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor

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Fashion rules are made to be broken. Who says you can't white after Labor Day, or black to a wedding? Why are you supposed to match your handbag and your shoes, or your manicure to your pedicure? It's boring! And to whomever said black and navy don't go together: we think you're flat out wrong. Designers sent loads of black and navy combinations down the runway, celebs are smitten for the forbidden color duo, and we've seen loads of cute pieces at every price point just begging to be worn this season. Covering yourself with black and blue has never been so desirable. Check out the inspiration for rocking our new favorite color scheme. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor

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As far as we can tell, there's only one benefit to summer ending: it's time to wear boots! Short ones, tall ones, heels or wedges, we love boots in all shapes, colors, fabrics, and sizes. We're making your life easy by rounding up a dozen on-trend and classic styles all under $100. Now your only dilemma is which pair to buy. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor

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Rita Ora loves a good arm party, but the British singer is really known for rocking rings on at least six fingers at once. (Dare we suggest her noticeable bling caught the eye of mentor Jay-Z?) Ora's most winning jewelry combos combine tough styles with different metals and even some eyeballs thrown in the mix. We've rounded up some of her go-to ring designs for a comprehensive shopping guide so you can decorate your digits in a similar fashion. Matching metallic manicure is optional (but pretty great).


Skulls
If you've been paying close attention like we have, you may have noticed Ora's Mickey Mouse skull ring (Lady Gaga also wore it in her "Telephone" music video). It's made by London jeweler The Great Frog, and sadly is sold out. They do have many other awesome skull designs like the Small Winged Skull ($146), but there are loads of skull rings on the market for cheap. For starters, we're obsessed with the ASOS Battered Skull Ring in rose gold ($7.76). House of Harlow makes Read More »from How to Rock Handfuls of Rings like Rita Ora

This fall, Americans will spend more than ever before (some over $500!) on seasonal clothes according to a new survey. You don't have to be one of them! Here's how to nab current trends and make your outfits special without spending a bundle. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor

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I've been a nail polish junkie since childhood and been doing backstage beauty coverage at New York Fashion Week for over a decade, but one thing still plagued me: how do all those nail tips get made for fashion shows? Is there a team of elves painting through the night? Well, it turns out there is! The nail team at CND (the company behind Shellac) spends hundreds of hours planning, creating, and painting thousands of nail designs for models to wear down the runway. I spent an afternoon in their hotel "workshop" to witness the whole process and to try my hand at a design. The verdict: who knew manicures were such hard work! Check out CND's awesome nail art for Spring 2013 and find out how to create some looks at home. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor

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Celebrities, models, designers, and stylists may look sensation now, but everyone has a fashion regret from the past. We stalked every famous person we could find at New York Fashion Week, and asked them to confess their most embarrassing style moment ever. Here are their answers. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor

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New York Fashion Week is officially a wrap! As Shine's senior fashion and beauty editor, I've loved bringing you all the highlights, whether it was interviewing designers and makeup artists backstage, spotting celebs around the tents at Lincoln Center, or front and center at the fashion shows. Without further ado, here are the best moments of Day 9:

Ralph Lauren's show had a Spanish theme. Photo by Getty Images



1. A Spanish-themed collection at Ralph Lauren. From flamenco dresses to matador gear, I loved every outfit in this collection, and actually think many items were wearable! OK, maybe not the jodhpurs, but the ruffled blouses, serape striped tops, and palazzo pants were great. I also appreciated the way the models strut down the runway to the Spanish music and really posed with flair at the end of the catwalk for photographers.










I have a style crush on Diane Kruger. Photo by Getty Images




2. Diane Kruger at Calvin Klein. I have a serious girl crush on Kruger, especially when it comes to her sense of style. As a spokesperson for Calvin Klein I had a feeling she'd turn up and the fashion show and I

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