Paris Street Style

Paris is undoubtedly one of the best places for fashion in the world. During Paris Fashion Week, the runways are filled with the hottest couture trends, and the audience sparkles with the high amounts of star power. There’s probably no better place for a fashion lover than Paris in late January.

But the runway isn’t the only place to spot some of the hottest looks: The streets are filled with the best of the best when it comes to street style. This past week, we spotted almost as many fabulous looks off the runway as we did on it. The streets if Paris were overflowing with the most outrageously wonderful fashion for the 2012 haute couture show.

One favorite look, sported by Rachel Zoe, was this sophisticated chic ensemble. One can never go wrong with the skirt and blazer combo, and Zoe knows exactly how to play it up with dramatic ruffles, a playful blouse, and, of course, amazing pumps. Zoe added sophistication to her ultra-short ruffle skirt by pairing it with black tights.

This look is perfect for a day at work, lunch at Bergdorf Goodman, or, in her case, alongside the runway at Paris Fashion Week.

Text Sera Michael

Source Harper’s Baazar

Rachel Zoe Talk Baby Clothes

If you caught this weeks feature "Mommywood" on ABC you already know that Rachel Zoe showed off a baby closet that nearly eclipsed her own. What would you expect of the ever popular fashionista? No expense can be spared for a baby that is sure to vie with other child muses for rockin' the best duds....just four month old Skyler already has custom made Missoni sweaters, shoes for days, and probably the stand out item: a Gucci bomber jacket.

Zoe talked about all the changes she's made for her newest addition, everything from make up to dressing to rules for walking with the baby in heels (something commendable in a celebrity culture where its ok for babies to sit in the laps of their driving mothers and seem only minutely aware of how to care for a child). What has really caught the industry's attention, however, is Zoe's announcement that she will at some point release a child's clothing line; stating a lack of boy's clothes especially that needs to be filled.

No word yet on when or through what channels the line will be released...or any details really. For now the idea seems like a sparkle in the stars eye. What do you think? Excited for little RZ clad toddlers looking their sharpest?

Text Corinna Fabre

Source: RachelZoe.com

Sugary Treats from Tom Binns

Tom Binns, famous for classic costume jewelry with an electric neon twist, has introduced a new collection for spring that is anything but flashy. The designer, who counts stylist Rachel Zoe among his biggest fans, has gone the way of the Easter basket this time around with a collection focuses on fluffy pastels and marshmellowey creams. Pair these confections with a plain white t-shirt, skinny fit cargos, and a statement heel for an outfit that is certain to put some spring in your step!

Text Hannah Morris
Source: Vogue
Photo: Vogue (Liam Goodman)

A Fashion Reality TV Show That Won't Have You Cringing

Fashion and reality television rarely equal magic; well, reality television plus anything rarely equal magic. But when cable network Sundance Channel and Elle Creative Director Joe Zee join forces, we have good reasons to expect something different.

We've caught a glimpse of Joe Zee's zany personality on MTV's The City. But surely his new project will prove to be more entertaining than the thinly disguised boredom of socialites as they pretend to toil in a fashion magazine (although it didn't really set the bar too high). The premise of the show, titled All On The Line, revolves around the creative director and his efforts to help talented designers in succeeding in their businesses. Many fashion reality TV shows have gone and failed, with the CW responsible for about half of them, but Joe Zee's cred in the fashion industry makes this one promising. And as Rachel Zoe has showed us, with the right amount of crazy and some authenticity, fashion on TV can be pretty darn addicting.

Text Kristina Bravo
Image courtesy of FashionIndie

The Oversized Watch

Turn on any Rachel Zoe episode or blog stalk for twenty minutes and you'll notice one leit motif that cannot be escaped: the oversized watch! A turn for the traditional has shown up in the fashion world as of late with tailored slacks and structured bags making an appearance on both the runway and the sidewalk. Though the oversized watch re-appeared a couple years ago with the Michael Kors and Rachel Zoe fashion and style houses but now they're catching on with the average fashionista.

If you're going to invest in a time piece there are two rules:

1) Go for both a gold or silver band and a leather piece
2) Go BIG or go home! Don't grab a puny feminine piece. Shop the men's department and have a link taken out if you need to! Make sure the wrist fits nicely and the watch face is extra large.

Text Hannah Morris

"We're dying" to dress like Rachel Zoe

You would have to be living under a very drab, un-fashioney rock to have not yet heard of Rachel Zoe. This woman is a business powerhouse, having made a glittering name for herself as a fashion stylist with no formal fashion training. Zoe has worked with some of my favorite industry girls from Anne Hathaway to Kate Hudson. Her Bravo Television show "The Rachel Zoe Project" has achieved cult status and she will be debuting a line on HSN in the fall of 2011.

At my boyfriend's recent cast party for the fantastic piece "Dog sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead," I fluttered about the foyer nervously with a vodka tonic in my hand. My boyfriend, sensing my jumpiness, told me to go talk to the kitchen full of handsome, fashioney, gay boys.

"No," I squeaked "I'm scared, they're so pretty! I want them to be my friiiiiiends."
"Talk to them about clothes, they'll love it," he suggested.

(Now kids, I know this sounds incredibly stereotypical, but this particular group of gay men really do love high fashion. SO WHAT.)

"IS THAT REAL CHANEL?" someone squealed!
"I DON'T KNOW, I GOT IT AT GOODWILL!" I yelled triumphantly.

Conversation quickly moved to The Olsen Twins and their various delectable fashion lines (cue my infamous sucked-in-cheek-pouty Olsen face) and Rachel Zoe. After discussion with my panel of fashioney guys and sermon on the nuances of "bohemian chic" and "hippie haute," I've compiled a concise yet informative list of must-haves so that all may get his or her respective Zoe on:

1. Faux Fur Vest: I was recently informed that some faux-fur is actually real and made out of "Racoon Dogs". I'm not joking so uh...avoid that stuff.

2. A Turban: Rachel Zoe can some how do this without looking like a Tsar or a crazy, smelling of pee, Auntie. I'm not sure that anyone else can, but I'm willing to try. Maybe a nice Hermes headscarf will do the trick?

3. Lots of Rings: This one should be easy enough. Vintagey is always good; but don't go for plastic seventies baubles. Stick with rhinestones, brass, or real diamonds if ya got 'em. The rings-that-look-like-brass-knuckles trend works well here.

4. Designery Mu-Mu: According to Wikipedia, Rachel Zoe, pioneered the "Boho Chic" look. "This look consists of oversized jewelry, loose fitting dresses and shirts, paired with a slim frame." On normal framed people "the loose fitting dress," turban, and excessive jewelry may cause one to appear a new-aged religious zealot or just fat. So, throw a waist belt on!

Text Hannah Morris