Frugal Fashion: Christian Siriano hatless in pastels at the derby

The hats at the 138th Kentucy Derby would rival any royal British social event, with stars such as Ginnifer Goodwin, Debra Messing, Cyndi Lauper and Mary J. Blige all donning oversized, elaborate headgear. It wasn't just women, either. Joey Fatone, for instance, wore a black-banded straw panama and Kellan Lutz an impish newsboy hat. But some attendees ditched the tradition and managed to look derby-appropriate, sans hats, in fun and flirty spring pastels.

Designer Christian Siriano, winner of "Project Runway" Season 4, attended the derby looking fierce in a pair of pastel blue trousers, a patterned T-shirt, blue blazer, shiny black shoes and his signature skinny rim frames. He appeared comfortable and chic in different shades of blue for just the right pops of color.

Siriano's blazer was a bold choice, helping him out on the red carpet without a headpiece. For a similar look, get the Oxford blazer from Zara.com for $159. Pair with a patterned T-shirt, such as the Asos top with all-over native print from Asos.com for $26.09 or the off white sponge pattern crew from Topman.com for $36.

Continue the pastel theme with the tailored lightweight slim-fit khaki from $39.99 from Gap.com or the Ben Sherman slim chino pants in oxygen blue from Nordstrom.com for $89.90. Try a pair of leather sneakers with white soles, similar to Siriano's, for a bit of polish to finish the look. Try the Clae Powell leather sneakers from Zappos.com for $110 or the Clae Hockney shoe, also from Zappos.com for $61.99.

These pastel blues, sleek sneakers and patterned tees will work as well for a summer party as the look did for the derby.

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Photo: Designer Christian Siriano attends the Kentucky Derby on Saturday in Louisville, Ky. Credit: Michael Loccisano / Getty Images

Bonobos brings its britches to bricks and mortar

After five years as an online-only men's pants brand, Bonobos is moving into bricks-and-mortar retail, spurred by a $16.4 million investment led by Nordstrom Inc.

A select offering of Bonobos' most popular pants (chinos and non-iron trousers priced $88 to $98) will hit the shelves of 20 full-line Nordstrom stores -- including the Grove and Fashion Island locations -- on Monday, with expanded and seasonal offerings available through Nordstrom's website and at select stores.

Founded in 2007 by Stanford business school buddies Brian Spaly and Andy Dunn, Bonobos launched with a single product -- pants designed for guys with a more athletic build -- and an online-only business model. In the years since the label has expanded into additional menswear categories including suits, shirts, shorts and a line of Los Angeles-made denim. The Nordstrom deal marks the first time the label will be sold outside of the Bonobos website or New York showroom.

Bonobos' move offline also represents Nordstrom's deepening investment in online retail, with the $16.4 million minority investment led by the Seattle-based department store chain following the March 2011 acquisition of flash sale site HauteLook.com.

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Photos: At left, a 2005 file photo of a Nordstrom department store (Credit: Douglas C. Pizac/AP Photo). At right, a pair of Bonobos "Shamdaisies" stretch corduroy trousers from 2008, the brand's second year in business. Credit: Bonobos

 

[Updated] Frugal Fashion: Elizabeth Banks of 'The Hunger Games'

Elizabeth Banks, who plays the high-strung  Effie Trinket in the film "The Hunger Games," has been busy firing up red carpets across the globe promoting her new film. She's fully embraced this season's spring brights and sequins in vibrant shades of orange and sparkles that would rival Miss Trinket's most dazzling dresses. At the film's premiere in Berlin she chose a deep orange, floor-length Elie Saab gown, in Paris a rose- and sequin-embellished sheath by Marc Jacobs, and in Los Angeles a neon orange Atelier Versace one-shoulder mini-dress.

Banks continued to dip into the orange hues at the Restoration Hardware spring 2012 launch party in Los Angeles last week in a tangerine, belted frock by Andrew Gn, Christian Louboutin metallic peep-toe mosaic pumps and woven teardrop earrings by Irene Neuwirth. The deep V-neck is fun and flirty while the belted, cinched waist offers a shape that will flatter a variety of body types at any age. 

If you're not quite ready to embrace the acid neons of spring, a color similar to Banks' tangerine may ease the transition to a brighter color palette. Try the  Calvin Klein sleeveless pleated dress from Lord & Taylor for $128, Jessica Simpson women's V-neck belted cotton dress from Amazon.com for $98, Eliza J belted portrait collar taffeta dress from Nordstrom.com for $148 or the AK Anne Klein pleated fly-away front dress from Lord & Taylor for $119.

Banks' earrings are simple, elegant and don't compete with the color of her dress. For a similar pair get the threaded teardrop earrings from Forever21.com for $4.80. She went for a pair of metallic Louboutins to finish her look. Get a similar effect with the Rsvp Brendis gold metallic snake print pump from 6pm.com for $23.70.

All the bright hues are evidence enough that in the world of fashion, spring is in bloom.

Happy shopping.

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Photo: Actress Elizabeth Banks attends the Restoration Hardware Spring 2012 Launch at Restoration Hardware on March 22 in Los Angeles. Credit: Jason Merritt / Getty Images For Restoration Hardware.

[Updated at 11:10 AM March 28,2012. Added that Elizabeth Banks' earrings were made by Irene Neuwirth.]

Frugal Fashion: Golden Globes 2012 accessories

Watching the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards show last Sunday was a reminder of the power of a single accessory to transform a look.

Emma Stone, Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams expertly used accessories to add an extra touch of style and whimsy to their red-carpet gowns.

Stone accentuated her maroon and fuchsia pleated Lanvin gown by cinching the waist with a bold leather belt with jewel-encrusted buckle in the shape of an eagle. The belt, looking like something you might expect from a biker, was unexpected and a playful contrast to the ethereal quality of her gown. 

Add a similar punch of style to your next red-carpet gown with the Eagle belt buckle from Hotbuckles.com for $17.95 or the Rhinestone eagle belt buckle, also from Hotbuckles.com, for $19.95.

Theron wore a small Cartier museum piece jewel fastened to her Dior couture gown, proving that brooches aren't just for the over 50 set. They can be timeless pieces that add a hint of sparkle and elegance to any outfit, regardless of the generation.

For a similar piece, get the Monet brooch, crystal flower pin from Macys.com for $25 or the Austrian Crystal brooch - dogwood from Silverandjewelry.com for $49.

Williams looked 1920s glam with her jeweled, vintage Fred Leighton headband and Jason Wu gown. The small detailing on the headband was a perfect addition of sparkle to her pixie-cut strawberry blond hair and petite earrings.

Headbands can be a fun way to dress up a T-shirt and jeans or, like Williams, to add a youthful touch to an evening gown. For a similar piece try the Full Tilt rhinestone infinity headband from Tillys.com for $7.99, Candie's rhinestone headband from Kohls.com for $8, or the Cara Accessories masterpiece headband from Nordstrom.com for $32.

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? Email us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

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Photo: Actress Emma Stone arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 15. Credit: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Photo: Eagle belt buckle, $17.95 / Hotbuckles.com; Rhinestone eagle belt buckle, $19.95 / Hotbuckles.com.

Photo: Charlize Theron. Credit: Chris Pizzello / Associated Press

Photo: Monet brooch, crystal flower pin, $25 / Macys.com; Austrian Crystal brooch - dogwood, $49 / Silverandjewelry.com.

Photo: Michelle Williams arrives at the Weinstein Company 2012 Golden Globe After Party at the Beverly Hilton. Credit: Katy Winn / Associated Press

Photo: Full Tilt rhinestone infinity headband, $7.99 / Tillys.com; Candie's rhinestone headband, $8 / Kohls.com; Cara Accessories masterpiece headband, $32 / Nordstrom.com

Frugal Fashion: Brooklyn Decker goes gold for the CNN Heroes

Model Brooklyn Decker makes it hard for just about everyone else on the planet to shop for a swimsuit, let alone actually wear one in public. She's got enviable killer curves, almost as if her body was made for wearing those tiny triangles of lycra.

So it comes as no surprise that the blond beauty from Ohio was chosen as the cover girl for Sports Illustrated's 2012 swimsuit calendar. She's already been featured in numerous spreads for the magazine's swimsuit editions and last year made headlines when she graced the cover in a bright yellow bikini.

Along with conquering the swimsuit-modeling world, Decker has started acting. She had a starring role in this year's "Just Go With It," and she will make her action-film debut in "Battleship," slated for a May 2012 release.

At the Fifth Annual CNN Heroes: All Star Tribute in Los Angeles last weekend, Decker turned heads in a drop-waist dress with metallic panels from the Christian Dior resort 2012 collection, Loeffler Randal "Natane" metallic lace-up booties and a gold "Cameo" clutch by Jimmy Choo. She looked elegant and flirty with her pretty metallic gold panels and frilly hem.  

For a metallic-accent dress similar to Decker's try the beaded shift dress for $159 from A|X Armani Exchange or. for a darker version, the Lipsy Loves Pixie Lott sequin pattern dress from Asos.com for $118.17.

Decker's gold accessories add extra bits of festive sparkle to her ensemble. For a perfect party clutch, get the Under One Sky box clutch from Nordstrom.com for $20. Finish with the Guess Kio sandal from Nordstrom.com for $109.95 or any pair of strapy heels.

We know finding new outfits to wear for a busy social calendar can be especially daunting and expensive, but not to fret.  These versatile frocks and accessories are perfect for holiday wear and beyond.

Happy shopping.

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Upper photo: Brooklyn Decker arrives at the Fifth Annual CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute in Los Angeles on Sunday. Credit: Dan Steinberg / Associated Press

Middle photo: From left: beaded shift dress, $159 / A|X Armani Exchange; Lipsy Loves Pixie Lott sequin pattern dress, $118.17 / Asos.com

Lower photo: From left: Under One Sky box clutch, $20; Guess Ko sandal, $109.95 / Nordstrom.com

Frugal Fashion: Hilary Rhoda in animal print at 'Young Adult' screening

If you've flipped through a fashion magazine in the last five years, you're sure to recognize  Hilary Rhoda's face. She's the all-American beauty with the signature killer eyebrows. At 18, the Maryland native captivated the fashion world when Nicolas Ghesquière handpicked her to walk in the Balenciaga spring show in 2005.

Since then, Rhoda has appeared in campaigns for Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Givenchy. She has walked the runways for the world's top designer labels, including John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, Karl Lagerfeld and Oscar de La Renta, to name a few.

Off the runway, Rhoda has mastered the art of understated elegance. She manages to look nothing less than perfect whether she's wearing a gala gown or jeans and a T-shirt.

She recently made an appearance at the Cinema Society and Dior Beauty screening of "Young Adult" at the Tribeca Grand Screening Room in New York. She was contemporary casual chic in a pair of stiletto camel leopard-print jeans by power design duo Current Elliott, a silk button-down blouse, blazer and classic pointy black heels. She accessorized with a thick black belt and cozy camel beige cowl neck scarf. 

Animal prints are everywhere this fall, with snakeskin, cheetah, zebra and leopard prints showing up on clothing, accessories and even iPad cases. These prints continue to be hot items for the holiday season. For Rhoda's jungle look, get her Current Elliott stiletto camel leopard print jeans at Nordstrom for $198. For some budget-friendly options, try the Andrew Charles animal printed skinny twill jeans in a snakeskin print from Macys.com for $59.99, snow leopard printed jean from Delias.com for $39.50 or the Tripp NYC leopard jean for $66 from Urbanoutfitters.com. 

Rhoda kept the rest of her outfit subtle, letting the leopard print remain the protagonist. For a similar tame blouse get the Sparkle & Fade boxy chiffon blouse for $59 from Urbanoutfitters.com. And for a classic black heel, try the  Flax Ninewest pump on Piperlime.com for $69.

Accessorize like Rhoda with the Frenchi waffle knit infinity scarf for $22 from Nordstrom.com and a classic  Leather belt from Gap.com for $16.50 or the Pieces Flamini belt for $18.18 from Asos.com.

Each piece is a versatile closet staple you’ll be able to recycle throughout the seasons. Animal print for spring … why not?

For more tips, resident stylist and market editor Melissa Magsaysay gives us the scoop on how to wear the season's hottest animal prints.

Happy shopping!

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Top photo: Model Hilary Rhoda attends the Cinema Society & Dior Beauty screening of "Young Adult" at the Tribeca Grand Screening Room on Nov. 18 in New York City. Credit: Andrew H. Walker /Getty Images

Jean photos, from left: Andrew Charles animal printed skinny twill jeans ($59.99) Macys.com; snow leopard printed jean ($39.50) Delias.com; Tripp NYC leopard jean ($66) Urbanoutfitters.com.

Blouse and shoe photos: Sparkle & Fade boxy chiffon blouse ($59)  Urbanoutfitters.com; Flax Ninewest pump ($69) Piperlime.com.

Accessories photos: Frenchi waffle knit infinity scarf ($22) Nordstrom.com; leather belt ($16.50) Gap.com; Pieces Flamini belt ($18.18) Asos.com. 

Frugal Fashion: Catwoman Anne Hathaway on the 'Today' show

Anne Hathaway proved to be quite the fashion chameleon at this year's Academy Awards show. For her role as show host, she made a total of eight costume changes, including into a Valentino gown, fringed Oscar de la Renta, svelte blue Giorgio Armani and custom-made Lanvin tuxedo.

She's currently costarring with Jim Sturgess in the romantic film "One Day," and her next role involves suiting up in all black to play Catwoman in the film "The Dark Knight Rises," slated to open next July.

Hathaway made a recent "Today" show appearance to promote "One Day" looking like a girl on holiday in a peppermint candy-striped sheer sleeveless blouse and printed palazzo pants, both by Elizabeth and James. She accessorized with a pair of yellow strappy heels and a large blue and gold ring.

Palazzo pants are often thought of as pants worn only by the tallest celebrities and either too cute for the rest of us to wear or utterly ridiculous. They may resemble pajama pants in both shape and fabric (typically in a silk or other swoosh-able fabric). But the palazzo pant is meant to be grand -- as in, worn with oversized sunglasses and a glass of champagne in your hand while you frolic on a yacht. 

The style was all over the spring runways, looking modern, with Fendi showing a deep purple pair and D&G with a cropped denim version.

Whether you're on a lavish vacation or simply going to meet your friends for lunch, create your own grand entrance in the A | Wear floral print palazzo pant for $73.18 from Asos.com, or for petites, the Asos petite pleated floral palazzo pant for $29.27.

For a bold, mixed print look like Hathaway's, pair printed pants with the Rachel Pally Neva Top for $77 from Revolveclothing.com. For a fun cropped version, get the Striped crop tank for $8.90 from Forever21.com. If wearing palazzo pants and mixed prints seems too adventurous, get the more conservative Bar III sleeveless embellished front sheer top from Macys.com for $14.99 or the Hinge tie front tank from Nordstrom.com for $58.

Try out your new look with any pair of solid-colored strappy heels or espadrilles and don't forget to accessorize. Get Hathaway's chunky jewelry look with the Asos cocktail ring rectangular with cobalt blue enamel for $14.64 from Asos.com.

Happy shopping!

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Top photo: Anne Hathaway appears on the "Today" show to talk about her new movie "One Day." Credit: Peter Kramer /Associated Press / NBC

Pants photos, from left: A | Wear floral print palazzo pant, $73.18; credit: Asos.com. Asos petite pleated floral palazzo pant, $29.27; credit: Asos.com.  

Shirts photos, from left: Rachel Pally Neva Top, $77; credit: Revolveclothing.com. Striped crop tank, $8.90; credit: Forever21.com. Bar III sleeveless embellished front sheer top, $14.99; credit: Macys.com. Hinge tie front tank, $58; credit: Nordstrom.com.  

Ring photo: Asos cocktail ring rectangular with cobalt blue enamel, $14. Credit: Asos.com.

Fashion News: Whiskers, Nazis and nepotism

-- Los Angeles was home to its first-ever beard and mustache competition over the weekend, with some 100 whiskered warriors from all over the country facing off for facial hair supremacy, and establishing the City of Angels as the undisputed home of the 'stache with panache. We've got the full results.[All The Rage]

-- In the coming weeks, a documentary titled “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel,” along with a coffee-table book, will be released, followed by a traveling exhibition that kicks off at the Fortuny Museum in Venice in March. [WWD, subscription required]

-- Was Coco Chanel a Nazi spy? According to "Sleeping With the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War" by Hal Vaughan, she was -- during the German occupation of France during World War II. [UK Telegraph]

-- Have you ever seen one of those TV infomercials for PajamaJeans -- aka the "Pajamas you live in, Jeans you sleep in" and wondered if anyone actually buys them? Apparently so -- according to the company, they're on track to sell their 2 millionth pair by year's end. Another nugget we found out? The PajamaJeans were invented in Vermont. [All The Rage]

-- From the sometimes-nepotism's-not-so-bad department: Stella McCartney will design costumes for Paul McCartney's first ballet music composition "Ocean's Kingdom." [Elle]

-- Adding a new twist to the idea of shopping for a cause, Nordstrom opens a new store for charity in Soho in New York City. The Seattle-based retailer, which does not have a Nordstrom store in Manhattan, hopes the project will shed light on the New York market. [WWD, subscription required]

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Left photo: Lincoln presenter and facial-hair competitor Robert Broski at the Los Angeles Beard and Mustache Championships. Credit: Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times

Right photo: French fashion designer Coco in 1958. Credit: STF / AFP/Getty Images 

 

'Twilight's' Kellan Lutz launches Abbot + Main at Nordstrom

These days, there's nothing like a vampire to draw a crowd to a shopping event.

"Twilight" fans flocked to Nordstrom at the Grove on Thursday to see the inaugural 25-piece men's ready-to-wear collection from new line Abbot + Main -- and for a chance to see co-founder Kellan Lutz,  a.k.a. Emmett Cullen, brother of "Twilight's" Edward (played by Robert Pattinson).

Lutz is partnering in the endeavor with  Danny Guez, founder of premium denim line Dylan George.  Abbot + Main consists largely of T-shirts and hoodies and is based on re-creating the relaxed beachy feel of Venice. “I used to live on the corner of Abbot Kinney and Main,” Lutz said. “And I just love the feeling in Venice. That’s what I was trying to capture with Abbot + Main.”
 
In case you were wondering, Lutz is not just the face promoting Abbot + Main. “I am a part of every decision," he said.  "Nothing gets decided on unless it comes through me.  I put in a lot of input now like I did in the beginning.  We raided my closet to find out what type of shirts I usually wear and what kind of fabrics I like. Because I didn’t just want to be the face of the campaign, but have it be my brand.”  
 
When it comes to the Abbot + Main line, the devil is in the details. “We have delicate red stitching on the seams and some of  the graphic art we used comes from real photographs I took in Venice,” Lutz explained.  As for the feel, the T-shirts are soft as butter. “The material we use is amazing,” Lutz said. “That’s how I used to shop. I didn’t care who the designer was, I would just walk by racks" -- he motioned as if his hand were running over racks of clothing -- "and think, 'ooh that’s soft,' and then turn and look at it.”
 
“The input he has had has been phenomenal,” said Guez, who formerly worked with William Rast and People's Liberation.  “And as for our design team, besides the fact that they love looking at him, they love working with him and getting his input.” 
 
The design team members are not the only ones keen on looking at Lutz.  Fans had lined up for hours to meet with the star.  One trio said they had been there since 8 a.m., two hours before Nordstrom even opened. 

“It’s just really endearing to have 'Twilight' fans come support something outside of 'Twilight' that I am involved in so I have to thank them for that,” Lutz said.
 
Though the fall line is for men only, Guez and Lutz said that the spring 2012 collection for Abbot + Main will feature its first women’s line.
 
Priced between $44 and $178, Abbot + Main is available at Nordstrom stores or online at nordstrom.com.

-- Raha Lewis

Photos, from top: Kellan Lutz talks to the crowd who turned out for the Abbot + Main launch. Credit: Kohshin Finley.

Fans Karen Nannery, Evan Berman and Jamie Hartley brought along their own T-shirt. Credit: Raha Lewis

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Frugal Fashion: I don't know how Sarah Jessica Parker does it

After "Sex and the City," Sarah Jessica Parker and Carrie Bradshaw both became fashion icons. Viewers tuned in every week to watch what the frenetic, shoe-obsessed Bradshaw would wear next and in the real world, the paparazzi snapped pictures of everything Parker had on, from a MET ball gown to jeans at the grocery store. The infamous Carrie Bradshaw may have been just a character, but the HBO show gave the actress who portrayed her ubiquitous style power. 

Parker, 46, has been on the cover of Vogue six times, including this month's issue in a Burberry Prorsum cable-knit trench coat. With her lithe frame she is the perfect model and her affinity for classic designs with a twist makes her wardrobe a sort of style bible for fashionistas at any age.

Parker, who can next be seen in the film "I Don't Know How She Does It," slated for a Sept. 16 opening, recently made an appearance at the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" premiere in New York City with her husband Matthew Broderick and son James Wilkie. One who never shies away from taking risks with her clothing, Parker ditched the expected fancy premiere gown in favor of a languid, flowy silhouette. She looked resplendent in a patterned maxi dress, navy boyfriend blazer and gathered handbag.

Be ready for your own summer soiree in a long, colorful maxi like the Fire chiffon overlay maxi dress for $52 from Nordstrom, below at left, Willow & Clay print maxi dress, center, for $39.97 from Nordstrom Rack or the Aqua Racer back maxi dress from Bloomingdales.com for $88.

Parker could have gone the traditional route and covered up with a small cardigan or shawl, but the boyfriend blazer makes a bold statement and is a nice contrast to the flowy dress. Get a similar look with the Asos boyfriend blazer, left, for $94.81, a the gold-buttoned blazer with turn-back cuffs, center, from Zara for $49.99 or a style with patch elbows from H&M for $39.95.

Parker's gathered bag is a refreshing change from the classic party clutch. It's still small in size but a piece you can easily sling over your shoulder while dancing. Zara makes some similar looks with the gathered messenger bag, left, for $49.99 or a smaller version with a chain strap for $29.99.

Happy shopping!

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Top photo: Actress Sarah Jessica Parker attends the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" on  July 11 in New York. Credit: Evan Agostini / Associated Press

Dress photos from left: Fire chiffon overlay maxi dress. Credit: Nordstrom.com; Willow and Clay print maxi dress; Credit: Nordstromrack.com; Aqua racer back maxi dress. Credit: Bloomingdales.com

Blazer photos from left: Asos boyfriend blazer. Credit: Asos.com; Blazer with turn-back cuffs. Credit: Zara.com; Navy blazer. Credit: Hm.com

Bottom photos: Gathered messenger bag, left, and cube messenger bag. Credit: Zara.com