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By Fatima N. Winter has returned, along with the struggle of staying cozy while at the same time looking put together. One without the other just isn't going to cut it. Here are seven pieces that assure the everyday chic comfort look. 1) Blanket Scarves Scarves have the amazing ability of transforming an outfit. In the winter, it also helps you stay warm. The monogrammed Burberry one would be nice, but there are many alternatives. Bunch it around your neck or wear it like a blanket. Club Fashionista girl Amra B. in a blanket scarf 2) Cardigans Cardigans are my favorite article of clothing. They are so effortless and easy to style.    3) Maxi Skirt Tis the season for holiday parties. Rather then exhaust your pile of body cons and other above the knee cocktail dresses, pair a sweater with a maxi skirt. You'll be the most elegant one in the room and probably the most toasty. 4) Robe Ok, you can't wear your robe outside, but here's the next best thing, a wrap coat! Its basi...

By Fatima N. Factory Girl : 1960s   Inspired Fashion In the 60s, we witnessed the rise and fall of what we can call The Edie Empire. Edie was a model, heiress, an actress in Andy Warhol's underground studio, "The Factory" and one of the first "It Girls". Her time was short in the “It Girl” spotlight, but as John Galliano said,”She may have had 15 minutes of fame, but her fashion style and image influenced a whole generation.” The 60s were a time of Vidal Sassoon hair cuts and Mary Quant minis. Edie Sedgewick contributed to 1960s fashion as well, with her chandelier earrings, kohl rimmed eyes and blonde pixie crop... Edie Sedgewick with Andy Warhol  In 2006, a biopic starring Sienna Miller was made about Edie. The movie showed her 60's style. One of Sienna Miller's outfits, the one with the leopard coat, showed how Edie liked to wear vintage style clothes with younger pieces. Edie Sedgewick was actually one of the first people to do this. Fore more on th...

By Elma B. I have been doing a series of posts on how to look chic with everyday pieces  after several of my friends approached me to ask me how to look chic in their everyday wardrobe. As I have mentioned, fashion is not about those special occasions for which anyone can get dressed-up and dolled-up; it is about the everyday chic.  One of the timeless looks, which every woman can wear and feel fabulous in, is the little black dress, pioneered by the iconic Coco Chanel in the 1920s.  Thus,  I wanted to provide you with a guide on how to wear the little black dress for everyday occasions .  LBD for Everyday 1. Add wedged sneakers . Who said that comfort and style are antonyms? With the sporty fashion trend proving stronger than ever, add a pair of wedge sneakers to your LBD to spice-up the look. If you want to make a super-cool statement, add converse sneakers to the little black dress.  Me 2. Add a leather jacket . A leather jacket will down-...

By Seema Kukadia Holiday Party  Best  Looks It’s that time of year again where we bring out the chunky knits and fluffy hats for the cold winter season. Whilst we are deciding how to wrap up warm for the day time, it’s also essential to put a thought towards how you are going to style yourself to look fabulous for all the holiday parties. Here are best holiday party outfit ideas.  One of my favourite party must haves are sequin dresses, as this is the time for your wardrobe to ignite boldness and be festive. Depending on the type of party you will be attending, you can always find a range of beautifully embroidered embellished sequin dresses to match every type of festive party. You can find these sparkly pieces almost anywhere on the high street in different shapes and sizes.  I particularly like sparkly dresses that drape well as it shows off those sparkles and creates a super elegant look. My favourite colours to look for are: red, green and electric blue when pur...

By Fatima N. Let me reacquaint you with three words we have lost: pared down elegance. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy knew them. Audrey Hepburn knew them. Grace Kelly knew them. It's time for you to be acquainted/reacquainted with them too. Now, this is not to wag a finger at heels and dresses. This is just a way to sartorially switch things up for evening attire.  Here is a quick look at  the fashion choices of these iconic ladies for your everyday inspiration and outfit ideas. Effortless Style of Old Hollywood Icons 1. Effortlessly Stylish: Grace Kelly The most perfect summary of Grace Kelly's fashion sense comes in the form of a quote by Howell Conant, "You trusted Grace's beauty; you knew it wasn't built from clothes and makeup...hair pulled back, dressed in a simple boy's shirt. This was Grace: natural, unpretentious." That was exactly the Queen of Monaco, Her Serene Highness. She had a minimalist ease about her, in her dressing. Grace Kelly 1956- aboa...

By Catherine Santino The Most Luxurious Handbags Ever Made Handbags are about so much more than utility in the fashion world- they are a statement. They become status symbols representative of a specific time in fashion history. Let’s take a look back at a few that made some serious waves in trends... 1. The Birkin Bag  Created by Hermes in the early 1980s, the name “Birkin” actually refers to actress Jane Birkin, who was seated next to a Hermes executive on an airplane and complained of not being able to find the right size weekend bag. The Birkin bag will probably go down in history as the most recognizable handbag in the world (despite its trademark lack of logos- which I find amazing). I mean, even a person who is not interested in fashion whatsoever will recognize the words “Birkin bag.” The Birkin became so popular that it had once had a waiting list of up to 6 years! (We all remember that episode of Sex and the City, right?). To see the luxury handbags inspired by fashi...

By Brittany Dobbins The back to basic fashion trend is back and bigger than ever, basic cuts and colors have swept-up luxury designers and high-street shops. The great thing about a back to basics fashion trend is that you can wear the look to any event or occasion.   Here are some tips and trick on how to make those basic cuts look fun, chic and interesting! Back to basics fashion trend: how to spice-up the look  How to spice-up your basic look 1. Add bold details to a basic look:  Glam it up a bit. You want to wear an outfit that people will find interesting, less on the boring side. Basics, like t-shirt and jeans, aren't really going to cut it in the fashion industry unless you glam them up a bit. Add fun details like  Louboutin heels, leather or lace. Bold red coat and leopard print heels with a basic look 2. Add sass to a basic black blazer: If you want that classic back to basics look you can wear a cool black blazer with a funky print crop top, with black leat...