Mommy's little helper.
As at-home above a mantle as in the nursery, a custom silhouette is a special piece that becomes a memento as your little one grows up. While the traditional black-and-white look suits some just fine, we've found some incredibly talented designers who do things a bit differently. Plus, for the DIY mom (or dad), a step-by-step guide to creating your own memorable piece of art. Read more
Yigal Azrouël's 2010 Fall Fashion runway collection was a mix of moods: soft and sexy draping juxtaposed with structured suit leg silhouettes, a muted neutral palette accented by a punch of color, and a play on masculine and feminine forms. According to Azrouël, the hybrid of different garments and fabrics creates new silhouettes and pseudo layers for Fall. Read more
I don't know about you, but I could stare at my children's faces all day. That may be the reason I am smitten by classic silhouette hangings and pieces. These Custom Silhouette Pendants ($60) allow you to wear your undying love for your petite loved ones around your neck. The artist, Whitney Phippen, takes a photo of your child's profile, edits it a bit, and coats it with a thin layer of resin. Read more
My new house has left me with vast wall space that needs to be filled. Inspired by a winemaker's family portrait, I welcomed a new project to my plate. Marco Pasanella, his wife Rebecca Robertson, and son Luca are all the subject of one piece of adorable artwork — a silhouette family portrait that they created. Read like a math equation, one parent plus another equals the child. Excited to Read more
At this point, leopard print has become a mainstay in our wardrobes, but that doesn't mean it can't get a bit of a makeover with the arrival of a new season. In light of Summer weather, we're embracing leopard print with a breezier tilt — just the way this styled celebrity trio is wearing it. In cool printed pants Beyoncé gives the exotic print a decidedly easy feel, while Ashley Madekwe Read more
For the opening night at Cannes, celebrities opted for pretty pastels, but for day two in the south of France, Diane Kruger, Jessica Chastain, and Shailene Woodley slipped into something a little brighter for the Women in Film party hosted by Calvin Klein and Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP). All three ladies donned minimal silhouettes and let their punchy sorbet hues take center stage for the Read more
Just in time for weekend jaunts to the beach, Gap released its new swim collection filled with cute prints and colors to help you kick off the beginning of many sunny days to come. The line, now available in stores and online, features Spring's bold tropic prints trend, Parisian stripes, delicate eyelet details, and throwback prints in a bevy of silhouettes. "There are styles to suit everyone Read more
It's safe to say peplum is here to stay — at least for the foreseeable future, this ultrafemme silhouette has become something of a mainstay. With retailers like H&M, Zara, and Topshop mimicking the covetable versions we saw on the runways, it's easier than ever to get your hands on the style. The question is, do you know how to wear it? Its shape can prove something of a dressing challenge Read more
Nothing screams leisurely fun like a hanging chair on the porch or patio. We're drawn to every style from colorful hammock-like silhouettes to retro rattan picks. While some swinging seats can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, we've searched the web for a variety of super stylish options that can work for all sorts of budgets. Take a look and tell us which of these wins your vote! Read more
As our favorite weekly programming — namely Gossip Girl, Hart of Dixie, and Revenge — head into season finale territory, we're soaking up every last bit of love triangle drama, devious plotline fodder, and of course, the characters' super enviable wardrobes. Whether it's Rachel Bilson's downtown-cool style showcased in the likes of Alexander Wang and Chanel, or Zooey Deschanel's signature Read more
