Dress Like a Beckham

English Spice Girl-turned-superstar designer Victoria Beckham proved that she and her clothing lines have a place in the big league of fashion, literally. Beckham is now a full-fledged mother of four and a working designer whose fall 2012 runway collection was inspired by the great American pastime. Inspiration from her son’s baseball uniform trickled down into her designs.

The sporty look was evident in her on-point Peter Pan collars, which were visible on many of her garments. But the sportiness did not stop there. Beckham’s designs had fluid, athletic forms with clean and precise lines, which would not be out of the ordinary in her wardrobe. Her Victoria Beckham line has not only won praise from the previous New York Fashion Week, but it is also tearing up the red carpet this year, as many starlets have been sporting the label.

It would then make sense for the Brit designer to launch a spin-off line called Victoria. That line has just as much style as its big sister, but for a lot less money. The looks only include dresses for now, but leave it to Beckham to deliver more. Given the chance, who wouldn't “bend it like Beckham” by dressing like one?

Text Katelyn Chef
Sources Style.com, Independentwoman.com
Image Style.com

It Takes Two to Tango

The Pantone Color Institute recently announced that Tangerine Tango will takeover as the color of the year for 2012, replacing 2011's Honeysuckle. The institute describes the hue as a “spirited reddish orange [that] continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.”

Popularity for this shade is seen in the fashion world, as many designers incorporated the orange hue in their spring 2012 collections. The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2012 highlights designers such as Elie Tahari, Cynthia Steffe, and Nanette Lepore, who used this flavorful color in their collections. The report also highlights other must-have shades of the upcoming season, which include Solar Power (a bright yellow), Margarita (muted green), and Cabaret (punchy pink), among others.

Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, sums it up well: “Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism, and the promise of a brighter day.” Tango Tangerine certainly fits the bill for this and will provide a hint of spice to your spring wardrobe.

Check out some juicy handbags in the spicy shade for spring after the jump…

STOLEN: Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2012

Marc Jacobs's spring/summer 2012 collection was stolen while being transferred from Paris. Yesterday, there was a scheduled press preview which had to be cancelled due to the unfortunate news.

Marc Jacobs emailed a press release that stated:

"Dear all, the Marc Jacobs PR team is sorry to inform you that our press day in Marc Jacobs store [in London] is cancelled, due to the theft of the spring/summer 2012 collections during its transfer from Paris."

The robbery took place on London's Mount Street, where thieves stole the entire 46-piece collection. It is believed that the thieves are counterfeiters and that the designs will soon be popular knockoffs.

Although the theft of a collection sounds rare, this is not the first time it has occurred. In 2007, Christoper Kane's entire spring/summer 2008 collection was stolen and, in 2009, Victoria Beckham reportedly had $552,000 worth of dresses stolen en route to Neiman Marcus New York.

Text Quinn McBee
Images Style Sight
Source CBS News 

Elle Fanning for Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall '11

One of fashion's newest sweethearts, Elle Fanning, is making her way to obsession-worthy muse by taking the great leap to being the face of Marc by Marc Jacobs for Fall 2011. The thirteen year old model is featured wearing forties-inspired dresses from the line, shot (as usual, and we would have it no other way!) by Juergen Teller! Guess Marc likes to keep it in the family since Elle's sister Dakota is also the face of his new fragrance, Oh Lola!

Elle joins the ranks of other fashion greats who have done campaigns for the line including: Victoria Beckham, Helena Bonham Carter (if you haven't checked out that one yet, GET ON IT!), Daisy Lowe, MIA, Dakota Fanning, and newcomer Andrej Pejic.

Keep your eye out for new pictures of the ads, and let us know what you think!

Text Corinna Fabre

Source(s): Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc by Anne Hathaway

So here is a nice brain-numbing bit of fashion fluff information for you to read: Vickie Beckham (Victoria, Posh, Bitch, etc etc) is being replaced. What?! How?! Who?! It seems that Miss Anne Hathaway is Marc Jacobs' new muse. Botox driven Beckham was brought on as the designers' muse in 2008 but now will begin focusing on her own line of clothing, dVb (Designs by Victoria Beckham? Wow, what a stretch!) which is some sort of denim line, reportedly dropped by Saks in February. Ooooh, ouch. Anyways, Miss Hathaway and Mr. Jacobs have been canoodling for awhile now and are soon predicted to be making public appearances together. They 'have forged a very fast but intense friendship' (whatever that means). Even though Anne hasn't signed on to do any formal advertising, she sure is wearing the shit outta Marc Jacobs. This way, the designer can infuse his clothes with a fresh face look and therefore Anne can revamp her image. I'm sorry but if you're fresh faced, you don't need to revamp anything.

Oh and Anne was just in L.A. presenting Valentino with the Walk of Style Award. Now just when did Anne Hathaway become a style icon? After The Devil Wears Prada? Pssh, there's nothing I have seen from this chick to make me believe that she is competent enough to hold any sort of style icon presence. Only the fact that she plays the rags to riches part SO well...so, so well. Cheers to you both! I'll be sure to RSVP at the Jacobs/Hathaway wedding but be expecting a short lived honeymoon as soon as Hannah Montana makes her way into the nearest Marc Jacobs boutique.