New York artist Jesse Utt travels to various spaces to showcase a spunky and shameless collection of wall-hanging artwork — and makes jewelry-making look like child’s play. As attractive as his artwork is on canvas, it’s his Zachary Pryor accessories line that’s so beguiling, we’d never want to take off. His earrings and necklaces resemble a scrapbook collage of trunk collectibles that are a perfect way to add crafty edge to your style. Metal chains, color contrast and charms all lend a hand in shaping the tasteful trinkets that have found their way to the necks and wrists of art-loving A-listers like Mary-Kate Olsen and Avril Lavigne. Jesse, under the trade name Zachary Pryor (a name that covertly pays homage to his grandmother and plays off a name that he could’ve been donned at birth) has made wearing art — and making a statement — easy. While his past works feature canvas-mimicking illustrations, his most recent follow either a more industrial style that is loud and evocative, or a fierce, whimsical style with bright feathers.

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While the top designers in America were vying to win the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, what really wowed the crowd were the two hair looks designed by celebrity stylist, Renato Campora for Frédéric Fekkai.

As the exclusive beauty partner for the event, the Fekkai team worked closely with Vogue and the 10 Designer Finalists to create two special hairstyles, the Wet Look and the Dry Look, to compliment each of the collections.

The trend: TEXTURE. It was clear that sleek and straight is out, and volume and structure is in. Both hairstyles tell a story through texture, and offer a modern take on two young, trendy looks: the twisted ponytail, and the airy, bohemian partial up-do. Additional details about these two looks are attached here and also below.

Look #1: The Wet Look

The first look is a sculptural and edgy ponytail. It’s modern, young and sexy. The texture tells a story through the wet and twisted hard hair. Pieces are left in front for an effortless feel, inspired by some of the graphic trends shown in the collections.

To achieve this look:

Use your hands as styling tools to create this piecey look.

Apply Fekkai COIFF(tm) Extra Control Styling Gel to damp hair and comb through with fingers, no blow dry required.

Pull hair into textured sections before twisting together into a low ponytail just above the nape of the neck.

Secure the twist with bobby pins, letting shorter pieces fall to the side.

Shape the hair into a long sleek ponytail.

Look #2: The Dry Look

The second look is a modern, angelic take on a tousled, bohemian style. It’s dramatic, yet romantic and very wearable. Hair is full and voluminous with an airy soft texture that allows for movement as you walk. Pieces are left in front to frame the face and accentuate the jewelry shown in the collections.

To achieve this look:

Apply Fekkai COIFF(tm) Strong Hold Mousse to damp hair and scrunch with fingers as you blow dry completely to create the wild texture.

Wrap hair in big sections around twist-ties (fabric curling rods) to create volume at the roots and soft curl for movement.

Tease hair at the roots using a fine comb, and apply Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo to add thickness and extra structure, but no weight.

Pin the sides to the back of the head and secure with bobby pins.

To secure height at the crown, finish with a fine mist of Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray.

Products used:

Fekkai COIFF(tm) Extra Control Styling Gel Never flaky or sticky – This lightweight medium hold gel keeps hair exactly where you want it. The innovative all Day Style-Memory Lasting Complex shapes and controls the hair throughout the day…and night! Retail Price: $23.00, Bloomingdales

Fekkai COIFF(tm) Strong Hold Volume Mousse Fully fabulous – This ultra-light whipped mousse achieves the impossible? all day, all-out body and texture that never falls flat. Retail Price: $23.00, Bloomingdales

Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray – This lightweight formula holds volume to lift the roots and delivers powerful fullness that is never stiff or sticky. Retail Price: $20.00, Saks Fifth Avenue

Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo – This naturally formulated product free of sulfates, parabens, dyes and synthetic fragrances, gently cleanses hair with a natural botanical blend, infuses hair with conditioning ingredients, removes excess oil and builds volume. Hair is left refreshed and revived without the use of water. Retail Price: $23.00, Fekkai.com

Rihanna

November 17, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) – Rihanna unleashed the Black Cage dress by Funktional last night in London at the Nokia X6 launch party. On sale tomorrow exclusively at StyleQ.com, this dress proved to be the perfect red carpet look for the newly ‘Rated R’ songstress and fashion icon.

StyleQ.com is an innovative online retailer that offers the unique service of shopping with the stylists to your favorite celebrities and getting intel on their next look before their clients do.

Be the first to get Rihanna’s dress today at StyleQ.com for $85

The classic black tuxedo jacket is an item that has a place in every holiday wardrobe. It always has looked great, and always will. Here are some examples.

The Juicy Couture cropped tuxedo jacket is a slightly younger and funkier version of the original. Worn here over a graphic tee for a casual, edgy look. $198.00 from BergdorfGoodman.com.

White House Black Market does a take on the classic tuxedo blazer that includes iconic tuxedo jacket reinvented with stacked satin lapels edged in removable lace trim. $158.00 from WhiteHouseBlackMarket.com.

Macy’s is offering this long sleeved tuxedo jacket with brooch this season, that can dress up jeans to little black dresses. $44.25 from Macys.com.

Duke and Duchess makes a long-line satin trim tuxedo jacket featuring satin lapels and button trimming.$142.00 from Asos.com.

Arden B does a cropped take on the classic tuxedo jacket, giving it a button and chain detail to complement the narrow satin lapels. $38.00 from ArdenB.com.

Belabumbum, pronounced “Bella boom-boom,” is a boutique featuring fashion forward lingerie, maternity, swimwear, and loungewear. “Bela bum bum” is Portuguese for “beautiful bottom.” The pieces are made to look great for lounging, sleeping, or going out on the town and feature lace, bold color choices, and deliciously soft fabrics.

The Copacabana Lace Long Cami is available in 17 different colors, and your favorite is sure to be among them. With fitted bra top and a slim fitting torso, this camisole isn’t just beautiful, but can be worn comfortably under you clothes. $50.00 from belabumbum.com.

The Copacabana Lace Underwire Bra is also available in 17 different colors, so it will be easy to incorporate into your lingerie wardrobe. It is a supportive underwire demi-bra made in lovely copacabana lace. $34.00 from belabumbum.com.

The Belabumbum Lace Boycut panties are great fitting briefs in soft, copacabana lace. $34.00 from belabumbum.com.

The Brocade Cami is a gorgeous camisole that was made for lounging on quiet Sundays or wearing on the beach. In baby jersey with brocade print and ribbon trim. $52.00 from belabumbum.com.

The Blossom Print Bikini will ensure that your bum-bum is very “bela.” In white with orange graphic. $25.00 at belabumbum.com.

From now through November 28, Belabumbum is giving 15% off everything at www.belabumbum.com, including new fall lingerie and maternity lines. Use promo code FALL09 at checkout.

Keira Knightly

Keira Knightly wears Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch in Black Patent $325.00.

Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch – Burgundy – $325

Audio Chi headphones make a terrific and unique holiday gift for the music lover in your life. People are used to listening with “earbuds” that are all but disposable, and have forgotten just how amazing sound quality can be with a pair of really good headphones. Not only that, but Audio Chi headphones avoid that “stereo nerd” look you might expect from substantial headphones. The headbands are quilted for comfort, and the covers for the ear pieces are like works of art. You can really express a sense of style with these headphones.

The  Audio Chi W2, like all Audio Chi W series headphones, detachable woven cords to avoid the common problem of damage between the earpiece and the cable. With chrome details and romantic artwork finish on the ear pieces, the music lover in your life will feel like you chose these wonderful headphones just for her. $109.95 from audiochi.com

The Audio Chi W7 makes its style statement in rich bronze, and like the other Audio Chi headphones, has tangle-free, removable cables, and most of all, superior sound quality, with Audio Chi’s Structural Acoustics technology for studio quality sound in a smaller, more wearable style. $109.95 from audiochi.com.

Audio Chi’s W5 has a bold, graphic design and all the great features you expect from Audio Chi headphones. Titanium-coated mylar drivers, and Supra-Aural sound positioning mean that great style does not conflict with great sound. $109.95 from audiochi.com.

This year, transcend the ordinary when it comes to holiday gifts. Give Audio Chi headphones and give the gift of beautiful music year round.

Source: audiochi.com

Pierre Hardy has been quietly influencing shoe design for a couple of decades now. The quiet French designer has worked for Christian Dior, Hermes, and Balenciaga before going it on his own. He once told the Independent in London that when he designs shoes, he tries to envision what a girl walking into a shop would love to find there. So far, the approach has worked: his shoes are coveted by the wealthy and the typical high street shopper alike.

Unfortunately, the average high street shopper would have a hard time affording a gorgeous pair of shoes from one of Pierre Hardy’s boutiques. However, in a stroke of brilliance, Hardy has teamed up with that quintessentially American supplier of affordable clothing, The Gap, to bring the masses versions of his shoes that are more affordable.

Two of his designs include these boots that are so chic and gorgeous that you’ll wear them from now until next spring, and you’ll be sad when the weather finally gets too warm for boot wearing. Here’s an ankle boot in a dark sand color that goes with everything.

Don’t they just totally inspire confidence? Can’t you see yourself demanding (and getting) a raise while wearing these? They’re simply divine.

You can also get it in a mid-calf shearling version in a steely gray that will actually make you wish for weather cold enough to wear them in:

Found your winter boots, have you? Excellent choice!

The ASOS Black Line is a limited edition capsule collection of terrific looks for the 2009 holiday season. Here are some of the best of the best.

You’ll a goddess in this ASOS BLACK Jacquard Fan Bandeau Dress. Jacquard mini dress with strapless design and fan pleat detail. $122.09.

The ASOS BLACK One Shoulder Velvet Jumpsuit is as glam as it gets. With an asymmetric one-shoulder design, it has side pockets and one long sleeve. Imagine it paired with a sparkly rhinestone belt for even more glam-power. $115.00.

The ASOS BLACK Stud and Tape Cage Bandeau Dress is another brand new look for this holiday season. In purple or black, this satin bandeau dress features contrast ribbon and a “cage” design. $139.00 from ASOS.com.

Here are two stunning trends in one: the ASOS BLACK Leather Sequin Skirt. This leather mini skirt has a high waistband with back zipper, and sequin and leather sequin embellishment. $115.00.

If this isn’t a holiday party shoe, I don’t know what is. The ASOS BLACK BLING Leather Ankle Cuff Platform Sandal features a leather ankle cuff, tapered heel, triple-layer platform, with shiny gloss finish and silver effect straps. $156.00.

The  ASOS BLACK Sequin Waterfall Blazer will go over everything from jeans to a little black dress. Sequin covered with open design, it has a high shine textured finish, and long sleeves. $123.00.

Nicole Richie in her Modern Vintage black Mack boots.

Modern Vintage Mack boots – $425

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