Spotlight: The Straw Hat

caroline — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:11:38 -0700

The classic straw hat has been updated for Summer 2008 and the trend is all the rage. If you're going for that effortless-rocker chic look this season, then the straw hat should definitely be an addition to your outfit. The cool thing about this trend is that there is a plethora of styles to choose from. I'm digging the straw-fedora style.

This is a campaign against plain and lack luster straw hats (see my dad's golf hat). I found the above hat at urbanoutfitters.com on sale for $14.99. They're carrying a couple similar styles on their website. This summer's styles are also coming adorned with button details, ribbons and are available in several rich summer colors. Upon researching this article, I came across Ugg's straw hat (pictured below, $79), which I surprisingly love despite my hate for their boots. In this instance, their product is not so ugg-ly.

If you're also looking for a little sun protection at the beach or a concert, then the larger, floppier-style straw hat may be your cup of tea. You can protect your beautiful face, but still look and stay cool by wearing the trend. I found the below style at Nordstrom.com by Juicy Couture for $85.

Celebrities such as Rachel Bilson, Kirsten Dunst, and Jessica Alba have been photographed in the fedora-style straw hats and Ray-Ban sunglasses all summer. Anyone else having fun with this summer trend?

-C-Line Woman

Style File: Kim Kardashian Summer Fashion

Marsadie — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:35:26 -0700

Kim Kardashian Summer Fashion 2008

Tired of seeing and reading about Kim Kardashian yet? I am, too – kinda – although even I am guilty of gawking at her style choices pretty often. Overrated or not, you gotta admit that Kim Kardashian is one of the trendiest gals in Hollywood right now. Among the “F” words she’s associated with – “faux” being one of them because she’s always wearing those long false eyelashes – I happen to think her wardrobe is “fierce” and “fabulous”. For that reason I am doing this expose on some of Kim Kardashian’s choice summer fashions.

Metallics

I predict that metallics will lie to rest after this summer but that doesn’t stop Miss Kardashian from rocking this metallic gold tube dress striped in black with black peep toe pumps. The small black clutch is a perfect accessory to this tiny slim-fitting dress. Pairing metallic clothes with basic black pieces ensures your look won’t be too clash-y.

Wide Leg Pants

Along with bell bottom flares, high-waist wide-legged pants have been seen all over the place since last fall. Victoria Beckham is also a repeat offender of this trend. I love how Kim pairs these high-waist wide-legged jeans with a grey button-up top to make it chic, yet has rolled-up sleeves and the bottom all tied up to show just the right amount of skin on a fair summer night. Again, the accessories are on point: metallic silver stacked bangles, a silvery grey clutch, and metallic silver gladiator sandals complete Kim’s wide-legged look.

Prints & Patterns

Pucci- and Missoni-style prints seem to emerge season in and season out in some form and this summer it’s all about bright print dresses. Kim Kardashian pairs this Mint print dress with velvety brown peeptoe pumps for a totally fun and refreshingly non-skintight summer ensemble.

Eyelets

It’s somewhat shocking to see Kim in such a… classy, long, snow white eyelet dress with matching handbag and white lace-up platforms. Still, Kim keeps it Kim-style with a revealing bust, although the flipped collar maintains this more tasteful, demure look.

So, what do *you* think? Is Kim Kardashian's look HOT or NOT?

Which celeb(s) would you like to see in the next Celeb Style File?