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Like ‘it’ bags and shoes, fashion has dresses which become ‘it’ after celebrities wear them numerous times. If YSL Tributes dazzled every single red carpet, then Roland Mouret’s Pigalle dress accomplished the same effect, being seen on everyone from Dita von Teese to Heidi Klum. Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Dita von Teese, Beyonce, Nina Garcia

The Devil Wears Prada star Anne Hathaway graces the cover of October’s W Magazine. And it’s not as horrible as we thought it would be. Although we don’t love celebrities on the fashion magazine covers, the editorial inside the mag portrays Anne as a real beauty.

Jennifer Lopez is all glam on Elle’s October cover. She plays muse and icon to some of her favorite designers: Georgina Chapman of Marchesa, Donatella Versace, Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta.

Salvatore Ferragamo Mediterraneo Metallic ToteYou might call them the ‘it’ bags or ‘the bag of the season’, both are cliches. Putting together this list of the fall’s top handbags, we looked for artwork, real craftsmanship, and fabrics and patterns that make a statement and stand the test of the time. Every fashionista would die for these bags, as for us, we would kill for Valentino’s Petale Dome Bag, which descended down from fashion heaven. Valentino Petale Dome Bag

We love colored opaque tights for the upcoming fall, but this metal studded example is a killer, in a good way. They can go with almost everything, and yes, these tights will turn everyone’s head, whether you’re in a club or just walking down the street. Are there people who think these tights are not appealing? If there are, tell us now.

Model: Eva Herzigova - Photographer: Vincent Peters

Giorgio Armani Clutch Expensive handbags not only suffice as fancy accessories, but are a sign of the high ‘status’ of their owner. They are a worthy investment, and wealthy people are ready to spend thousands and thousands on them. Forbes magazine unveiled the list of 8 new bags which stand the test of time, but we can’t agree with all of the items. While Mulberry’s Roxanne remains a bargain from Forever 21, Ralph Lauren’s Ricky bag is a nod to Birkin. There is only one bag that really stands the test of time - the Chanel 2.5 quilted bag...

Ivanka Trump, Michelle Obama, and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy are leading Vanity Fair’s best dressed list. We agree with the magazine’s choice of Obama and Bruni, but what is Ivanka Trump doing here?

Penelope Cruz lands W Magazine’s August cover. Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, she reminds us of a young Sophia Loren.

Mariah Carey always appears on the worst dressed celebs list. She loves everything that shines – gold, crystals, and patent, and wears lots of pink and leather, which often reminds us of a prostitute’s style...

For those who want to add some romance to their summer wardrobe, there is an amazing draping trend. Lots of delicate chiffon and silk layers subtly cling from evening gowns to cocktail dresses and drive you to a flirty mood.

Women have worn shorts since the 1950s, and for half a century, this classic item has been a perfect staple of the summer wardrobe. They are easy wearing, look stylish, and save you from the heat. From Bermuda shorts and knee length denim shorts to structured boxy shorts, there are a number of smart styles choices in different lengths, colors, fabrics, prints, and silhouettes. For those who prefer something feminine, there are dressier styles in fancy fabrics like silk and linen, with details such as cuff hems and tuxedo waistbands.

Black, white, red, yellow, and green; sandals, flats, stilettos, and boots… For women, there can never be enough shoes. But does every woman know the shoe essentials, the true classics, which should be in every women’s wardrobe, despite the season and fashion trends? The Fashion Time Magazine editors unveil 5 classic shoes that every woman must call her own.

It’s time to feel free again! Forget about those constricting pencil skirts, and add a soft volume to your wardrobe with this spring’s huge trend - the full skirt. Read More...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., accepts her special recognition award at the 18th Annual Glamour Women of the Year awards at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Actress Ashley Judd (C) and singer Bono (R) of Irish rock band U2 depart after presenting U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (L) with an outstanding achievement award at a YouthAIDS gala event in McLean, Virginia, November 2, 2007. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)

Why do I read stupid "women's" magazines, like Glamour and Cosmo? So you don't have to. I tell you what your wives, girlfriends, and maybe even (if you are a woman) you are reading. The February (Valentine's Day) issue is most interesting. In addition to featuring a picture of Mary Cheney and her "partner" and gushing over how cool it is that they appeared together at an official White House Dinner, Glamour gives us "Rescue Me!--Your Most Intimate Problems, Solved: Big Worries, Little Worries, Weird Worries." And guess what February's lead "worry" is?: Q: I recently reconnected with a childhood...

Two leading women's magazines are misleading readers about the connection between abortion and breast cancer, an activist group contends. Last month it was Glamour, said Karen Malec, president of the Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer, "This month, it's Redbook, and it's Redbook's second attempt to erase the link from the public mind." Redbook's October issue includes an interview with Marissa Weiss, M.D., founder of the cancer fundraising business, breastcancer.org. Weiss said, "Two recent research reviews have found that abortion doesn't alter hormone levels in a way that could increase breast cancer risk, as some activists have claimed." Prof. Joel Brind of...

Oh dear, Mr. Bush is such a drag - he has all of Washington's social set in a tizzy because he doesn't give lavish dinner parties where the oh so smart liberal set can prance around and tell each other how important and glamorous they are and how fitting it is that they should have been asked to White House social functions. They shouldn't have been surprised. According to the LA Times, prior to leaving for Washington and the presidency, plain-spoken George Bush told friends "I hate parties." The failure of the Bushes, who like to go to bed...

Men's taste in women has changed dramatically over the past half-century, shifting away from girls with curves and big breasts towards the androgynous and the skinny. The assertion comes from two psychoanalysts who pored over every Playboy from December 1953 and calculated the body mass index of every centrefold. Over 577 issues, the models became taller and their waist increased, while their hips became narrower and their bust became smaller. If Playboy is any guide, the needle on the male sexual compass has switched from Marilyn Monroe to Eva Herzigova, the scientists say.