Our Most Fashionable Moments of '08
Jan 5, 2009
Let's not kid ourselves. Chicago isn't exactly the fashion capital of the world -- but we did have a couple notable moments in 2008. As we get used to writing 2009, the Chicago Tribune put together a list...
Improving Personal Style Begins From Within
Jan 5, 2009
In the time of year where many make resolutions, one expert says improving your outside image begins on the inside.
Five Fabulous New Year's Fashion Resolutions
Jan 5, 2009
by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer & ChicSteals blog As a designer, I've developed an eye for style over the years along with an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags...
1 Little Black Dress; 9 Different Looks
Jan 4, 2009
The LBD is truly a heroic multi-tasker with at least 9 fashion lives. This version from Bottega Veneta may initially seem p
What is She Wearing?
Jan 1, 2009
A new Web site hopes to limit social nightmares by allowing women to "register" the gown they're wearing to a specific inaugural ball.
New Year, New Look...Please
Jan 3, 2009 | 12 comments
It's a new year. Don't you think it's time these celebs freshened up their looks a bit? We have some suggestions...
Eat, Drink & Be Chic in 2009!
Dec 30, 2008
Still stumped about what to wear for New Year's Eve? Time to reach for the trusty LBD, and gussy it up a bit. Try a bold clutch and shoes that, while not matchy-matchy, are complementary in some...
FDA Okays Eyelash-Growing Drug with Side Effects
Dec 30, 2008 | 8 comments
The FDA approved the eyelash-thickening drug Latisse -- and it has some interesting side-effects. Redness, itchiness, darkening of the skin. Now that's sexy!
Want a Free Birkin Bag?
Dec 29, 2008
Who doesn't want a Birkin bag? Starting at about $7500 a pop, these gorgeous handbags are difficult to come by. Fear not! We have the scoop one who's giving one away for free...
All Good in the Hoodie
Dec 29, 2008
A fully tailored, pinstriped satin-lined hooded jacket may be just what you need to get through the winter in style.
Play Ping Pong with Stuart Weitzman
Dec 29, 2008
You already knew Stuart Weitzman knows for shoes, but did you know he's also an ace Ping Pong player? If you think you have what it takes to beat him, first check out the video of him in action...
The Perfect Leather Jacket
Dec 26, 2008 | 1 comment
Check out this season's trends in leather jackets...
The Skinny on Getting Skinny in 2009
Dec 30, 2008
According to ABC News, almost 5 out of every 10 Americans resolves to lose weight in the New Year. And the reason that half (!) the population is having to revisit this goal annually? The abysmal...
Worst Fashion Trends of 2008
Dec 29, 2008
Uggs....ugh. Fanny packs...please. Celeb perfumes...do you really wanna smell like Paris Hilton? While the year was fashionable in so many ways (glamorous shine, fabulous florals, ladylike...
Book a Room at L.A.'s New Fashion Hotel
Dec 29, 2008
The notorious Sunset Strip hotel formerly (and formally) known as Hyatt West Hollywood, aka The Riot House, was recently gussied up as the Andaz West Hollywood and a fashion stylist brought in to give...
How to Dress Skinny
Dec 25, 2008 | 4 comments
The makers of a new body shaping garment claim it can trim women by two dress sizes instantly...
Want a Model Body? Here's How
Dec 25, 2008 | 1 comment
A few model citizens (that is, actual models) demonstrate their body-toning workouts. Watch and learn.
Bad Santa Wishes You Decidedly Drunken, Mostly Miserable Holidays
Dec 24, 2008
I've been to prison once.I've been married twice.I was once drafted by Lyndon Johnson and had to live in shit-ass Mexico for two and a half years for no reason.I've had my eye socket punched in, a kidney...
Short-Haired Women Aren't Hot
Dec 19, 2008 | 38 comments
The NY Daily News says pixie hair is back -- apparently, so are silly clichés about sex appeal
A Heartwarming Tale of Xmas Terror
Dec 24, 2008
"Christmas crept into Pine Cove like a creeping Christ thing: dragging garland, ribbon, and sleigh bells oozing eggnog, reeking of pine, and threatening festive doom like a cold sore under the...
Christmas Cheer: Posh Will Save the Economy!
Dec 24, 2008
Here's some Christmas cheer to get you feeling all warm and tingly: Vicky Beckham's line of frocks is the light at the end of the economic fashion tunnel.
Celeb-Inspired Holiday Fashion with Carly's Chic Steals
Dec 23, 2008
by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer & ChicSteals blog As a designer I've developed an eye for style over the years, and an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags can be...
Win Fabulous "It"Girl Gifts from Intermix
Dec 23, 2008
Why not start 2009 off with a fashionably new you, courtesy of Intermix? Fashiontribes has the exclusive on the It Girl Gifts Giveaway, $3000 worth of Intermix stuff for one lucky winner. ...
Last, LAST Minute Gift Ideas
Dec 23, 2008
If you act fast, there is still some gift shopping to be had today that will arrive in time for Christmas Eve tomorrow. "Many stores are offering free overnight shipping, so the cutoff time is...
Sexy New DL1961 Jeans for a Sexy You
Dec 22, 2008
Technology is a beautiful thing, especially when it translates into sexxxy jeans that never sag, bag, or lose their shape. "We have developed soft, lightweight washes with XFIT that are far...
Deal of the Day: $19.27 Hawaiian Getaway
George + Paris = Bad Recessionomics
Don't Poke Me, Bro
Russian Wonk Predicts U.S. Civil War in 2010
It's Here: The First Stupid Lawsuit of '09!
New Year's Eve at L.A.'s Playboy Mansion