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2013 Style Essential: Powerful Purses

January 11, 2013 By: fohblogcreative Category: Celebrity Style, Fashion & Beauty, Trend Alert

The easiest way to transform your look in 2013? With an edgy-chic bag designed to make a statement! Celebrities (and their stylists) know this and are always spotted carrying some of the most coveted, studded bags around–including the Alexander Wang Rocco, Burberry Night Bag and of course, the Philip Lim 3.1 Edie. That’s why these power pieces get a nod from us this year as an easy, surefire way to spice up your look.

Below, we’ve gathered some of our favorites from the site that capture the day-to-night glam that the designer bags have–with the added bonus of being on sale!

Photos via People Style Watch, Style Guru and College Fashion. 

Clockwise from left: Studded Clutch, Fringed Hobo Bag, Studded Bottom Tote and the Studded Tote.

Stars careers depend upon them stepping out in top sartorial form–which is why we’ll be taking cues from them this year! It’s easy to add your signature style to this trend and recreate the looks you love, without spending large sums. After all, you never know who you’re going to run into on your way to the store (especially in Hollywood), and having a classic bag like Cameron or a studded statement like Gaga pulls your look together–just don’t forget your sunnies!

What’s happened to red-carpet glamour?

December 17, 2012 By: fohblogcreative Category: Celebrity Style, Fashion & Beauty, Uncategorized

The On the Road premier happened last Friday, and to say that the red carpet was underwhelming would be…well, generous. Those of us in the office who care about this sort of thing (um, everyone) had high hopes for L.A.-designer-darling Kirsten Dunst and her morose co-star, K-Stew. Unfortunately , what we expected and what we received were two very different beasts.  Jezebel called them “the sloppy new bohemians”, and even compared their outfits to those on Wings and Melrose Place. Ouch!

We’re left wondering if perhaps Hollywood’s youth are simply more inclined to be casual and if so, where does it stop? Used to be, movie premieres were big occasions…and call us naive, but we think they still are! Is this what we have to look forward to? Are the elegant gowns of old kaput for the younger set–unless they’re at the Oscars? We hope not! And before you think we’re against a little casual glamour on the carpet–people were wearing fishnets with open-toed shoes…which has never been okay. Ever. See a breakdown by outfit below, plus shop the looks we put together for each actress!

Kristen Stewart has been wearing progressively less clothing to each movie premiere she attends. With her client’s penchant for sheer, we’d have thought her stylist could come up with something more attractive, less wrinkled and with better fitting undergarments. Then again, perhaps not. Either way, we think K-Stew could take it up a notch with a sheer illusion, like our Long Sleeve Lace Body-Con Dress. She’s worn this silhouette before and with the high (albeit messy ponytail) that she’s rocking, it would look incredible. We liked the idea of a contrast shoe, though the red style we’re suggesting here probably comes in her size. The neon heels she’s wearing apparently did not.

After much discussion, many theories, wild speculations and confusion, we can confidently say we have absolutely no idea what is happening in the picture above. We do know that Kirsten is wearing fishnets…sandals…and a large Dynasty-era suit jacket dress. But, why? We don’t know. That being said, Kirsten should toss that dress. Maybe a nice tuxedo dress dress would have been a better choice? Like the one shown here? Pair it with these shoes, and we’ll all feel so much better. Trust us.

A quick Google search told us that Emily Meade is an up-and-coming-starlet who has a very respectable list of credits to her name. What it doesn’t say is that she has been desperately nostalgic for the late ’90s. Because there is simply no other explanation. We’ve always liked women wearing pants on the red carpet–just not high-waisted, tapered-yet-strangely billowing printed ones. A crisp tuxedo-inspired blazeredgy trousers and killer heels would have sufficed.

 

What do you think of their outfits? Is Hollywood glamour becoming a thing of the past?

Meet Gina Alexander!

December 10, 2012 By: fohblogcreative Category: Celebrity Style, Fashion & Beauty, Uncategorized

The famed L.A. designer will holding court at our flagship store in Hollywood on Wednesday, December 12th from 6-9pm. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, this is your chance to sip champagne, mingle with celebrities and view the limited edition bags from the Gina Alexander and Frederick’s of Hollywood collaboration.

Created using her signature portrait designs, the bags feature our coveted vintage illustrations and are one-of-a-kind. Also, experience Harriett, our new premier collection of luxury lingerie. From everyday purses to cosmetic bags to sumptuous silk sleepwear, find the perfect Christmas gift for you or a loved one–plus, receive 20% off your purchase during the event!  The Frederick’s of Hollywood Flagship Store is located at 6751 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028. Parking available on McCadden. 

 

Steal Vs. Splurge: Stunning Stilettos

November 08, 2012 By: fohblogcreative Category: Celebrity Style, Fashion & Beauty, Uncategorized

 

It’s no secret we love shoes. If we had our way, entire rooms of our homes would be filled to overflowing. But, like any other hobby, it can get incredibly expensive incredibly fast. Thankfully our eagle-eyed buyers agree. Rather than making us spend a month’s rent on the newest Valentinos, they’ve made sure to offer an affordable look-a-like! So get ready to hit BUY ’cause our newest steal vs. splurge is a studded beauty!

Jessica Alba and the Valentino ‘Rockstud’ Heel. Image via shoerazzi.com.

Two-Tone Studded Stiletto available at fredericks.com.

What did we tell you? Amazing, chic, affordable and…be right back, we’ve got some shopping to do!

Halloween: Hollywood Style

October 26, 2012 By: fohblogcreative Category: Celebrity Style, Fashion & Beauty, Uncategorized

 

It should come as no surprise that Halloween is kind of a big deal in Hollywood. After all, the characters of Tinseltown make a living out of playing dress-up! Even the legendary starlets of yesteryear, glamorous as they were, couldn’t resist getting in on the fun. Take a look at some of the business’s biggest names puttin’ on the Ritz, below:

Paulette Goddard as a black cat. 

Betty Grable, hamming it up in costume. 

Veronica Lake casting a sexy spell. 

Paulette Goddard, in a very spooky situation! 

Vera Ellen, performing a feat of magic.

Esther Williams, decorating up a storm. 

What are your plans this Halloween? Are you waiting to celebrate on the big day or will you get it out of your system this Saturday? Share in the comments below!