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Archive for June 20th, 2010

June 20, 2010 | by: Martina Micko

Shorts have always been part of the summer wardrobe. As we get older, one understands their fashionable purpose. We see them on the runway of every spring collection, but shorts have become more than just a summer article of clothing. Now a days, they come in an assortment of colors and cuts, but, of course, the daisy dukes will always be in fashion — thanks to Jessica Simpson.

Shorts were first brought in style in the 1960′s when fashion starting to become major. Models such as Twiggy and actresses such as Ava Gardner and Marilyn Monroe would wear them. As fashion emerged, the short style became popular. It became a staple in the women’s wardrobe rather than more…

June 20, 2010 | by: Laura Rosenfeld

The Tony Awards is usually Broadway’s biggest night. But it seems Hollywood invaded this year’s awards show.

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performing at the 64th Annual Tony Awards.

The 64th annual Tony Awards aired Sunday, June 13, and like always, I was really looking forward to this year’s telecast. I’m a huge fan of Broadway musicals, so Tony night is always a very important night for me.

The show opened with host Sean Hayes playing the piano as cast members from this season’s shows performed short musical excerpts from their productions. It didn’t bother me that Hayes, an actor better-known for his work in television and movies than his current role as Chuck Baxter in the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises, was hosting the awards show. I was even OK with seeing Green Day perform in the more…

June 20, 2010 | by: Terri-Ann Malgieri

Khloé Kardashian

Crochet sweaters, tops and dresses are no longer just for the grandma-chic fashionistas out there. Now more than ever thanks to the stylish and timeless Karl Lagerfeld, among others, there is now reason to bring crochet accents into your summer wardrobe. While it may not be a must-have item for every closet, many adventurist ladies should dip into this look without hesitation for a chic ensemble that can take you from day to night.

While this took a step on the runway during several Spring/Summer 2010 shows, it made its latest debut on several fashion blogs including the Trend Report of Who What Wear Daily, a Celebrity Style Blog by two expert stylists, Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr. Now, nearly a month after more…