At this year’s Emmy awards, long, messy braids, and wavy, rumpled up-dos were the most popular hairstyles on the red carpet.
I consulted Moulay Yacoubi, a celebrity hair stylist at New York’s exclusive Pierre Michel salon who has worked with Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman, Elizabeth Hurley and Kate Moss.
My goal? Easy tips for achieving a glamorous “messy braid” like the one Blake Lively wore at the Emmy’s. Turns out it’s quite possible!
1. After shampoo and conditioner, prep the hair with light mousse. This will help the hair hold the braid shape.
2. …read more

The new season of CW’s hit show, Gossip Girl premieres tonight and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m a big fan of the show not only for the crazy drama-filled episodes, but for the fabulous clothing, shoes and accessories the characters are privileged to wear.
Whenever I watch the show (and I DVR it too!), I keep and eye out on the handbags the girls are carrying. Some of the handbags I’ve purchased over the last year has been due to seeing it (and falling in love with it) on the show.
So if you’re a handbag fanatic like myself, watch closely …read more

Do you recall that amazing, hot pink dress Blake Lively (who plays Serena Van der Woodsen on CW’s hit show Gossip Girl) wore to the CFDA Fashion Awards? Well, now you can treat yourself or a fashionista you love to a similar dress by Michael Kors!

The Michael Kors Cashroga Sheath Dress is a beautiful neon pink shade. It’s for the confident, stylish woman who isn’t afraid of a little colour!
The strapless dress is neon pink with a straight knee length skirt. It’s made of virgin wood, angora and cashmere. Totally luxe and super fun! This dress needs no accessories, just …read more

Blake Lively, who plays Serena Van der Woodsen on CW’s Gossip Girl is shown here carrying the fabulous Miu Miu Nappa Patchwork Hobo bag. Her character is also very chic and this look is no exception. If you like the look and style of this Miu Miu bag you have the two options… You can ‘borrow’ the exact Miu Miu Patchwork Hobo via Bag Borrow or Steal for $250-$267 a month OR get yourself a similar Miu Miu bag.

The Miu Miu Nappa Patch Leather Bag is every bit as fabulous as the Nappa Patchwork Hobo, but it comes in this …read more