Style & Advice

Trace the Trend: Velvet Dresses

In The Fabulous Baker Boys, Michelle Pfeiffer famously sings "Makin' Whoopee" in a super-tight red number.

November 03, 2009

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Style & Advice

Trace the Trend: Velvet Dresses

In almost every incarnation, this lush fabric has an instantly glamorous—and timeless—appeal. Here are some of our favorites over the years.

November 03, 2009

Keywords how-tos, how tos, styling, velvet dresses, thayer, leyendecker, urban outfitters, shapefx, kimchi blue, goldie hawn, michelle pfeiffer, anna sui, cynthia steffe, '60s, 1960s, '70s, 1970s, '80s, 1980s, '90s, 1990s

Blog: Lucky Right Now

Solving my '80s-revival dilemma

Similar to when I was dorky preteen in the actual '80s, the current '80s fashion revival is making me feel left out and uncool. However, I think I've found a solution and it does not...

By Jennifer Romolini

November 02, 2009

Keywords 80s, ebay, feeling happy, feeling sad, st elmos fire, style inspiration

Blog: Lucky Right Now

Etsy: Wild accessories for tame outfits

Lately, I've been really loving the idea of pairing simple basics--favorites right now: a black cashmere turtleneck and cuffed-up trousers--with some slightly crazy, almost tacky '80s vintage accessories....

By Jennifer Romolini

October 21, 2009

Keywords 80s, earrings, jewelry, wild things

Shopping

80s clutch bags

There's something so refreshing about these ultra-stylized options, with their new-wave colors and graphics.

August 26, 2009

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Shopping

Bag guide

August 26, 2009

Keywords bags, purses, structured satchels, 80s clutches, short-handle purses, boxy work bags, foldover bags, drawstring bags

Editor's Picks

Vibrant ?80s hues and patterns mimic the style of indie star Katie White of the Ting Tings.

July 07, 2009

Keywords Katie White, Ting Tings, '80s, Vibrant Colors, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Kenneth Cole, Rachel Comey

Stores & Sites

80's Purple

Well-priced yet totally edgy pieces are this site's bread and butter.

June 03, 2009

Keywords sites we love, shopping sites, 80s purple

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HAIR TREND

To: Jean Godfrey-June, beauty directorFrom: Jen Ford, fashion news directorSubject: Hair trendI’ll admit it’s a little Rachel Maddow (but with a touch of 80s Robert Palmer Backup Singer, and a little Erin O'Connor), but a...

By Lucky Staffers

June 02, 2009

Keywords 80s, Hair trends, Jen Ford, short hair

Blog: The Beauty Department

HAIR TREND

To: Jean Godfrey-June, beauty directorFrom: Jen Ford, fashion news directorSubject: Hair trendI’ll admit it’s a little Rachel Maddow (but with a touch of 80s Robert Palmer Backup Singer, and a little Erin O'Connor), but a...

By Lucky Staffers

June 02, 2009

Keywords 80s, Hair trends, Jen Ford, short hair

Blog: Lucky Right Now

Bodysuits are back! Why am I so afraid?

Okay. I've been thinking about this trend for weeks, but I've hesitated to bring it up because, quite honestly, bodysuits scare me a little. But given the '80s fashion moment we're having and the...

By Kendall Herbst

April 22, 2009

Keywords '80s, bodysuit

Blog: Style Steals

Bodysuits are back! Why am I so afraid?

Okay. I've been thinking about this trend for weeks, but I've hesitated to bring it up because, quite honestly, bodysuits scare me a little. But given the '80s fashion moment we're having and the...

By Kendall Herbst

April 22, 2009

Keywords '80s, bodysuit