Loco for Leather Blouses

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Leather is like the universal language of love. What is better to both give and receive than a jacket, gloves, handbag or wallet made with a soft and buttery hyde? As the new year calls for new fashion obsessions, this material has been taking another garment by storm. Joining the ranks of popular leather goods is the blouse and, like it or not, we’ve been seeing it everywhere. When done well, it looks chic and surprisingly quite delicate. After seeing these eight leather blouses we want hanging in our closets, tell us, do you love or loathe the trend?

Say It With a Scent: What Your Perfume Reveals About You

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

A fragrance is worth a thousand words, maybe even a million if you’re a Jersey Shore cast member. It reveals tidbits of your mood and personality to the people around you without making a sound. We are constantly combing the market for the best new fragrances and diligently taking in the notes of each, sometimes to the point of a headache. Of everything we’ve smelled in the past month, these five new fragrances are our absolute favorites. Click through for a rundown, including what message you’ll send when wearing each one.

Milla Jovovich For Escada Fall/ Winter 2010/ 2011 Ad Campaign

Edited by The Fashion Web

Tell me please, am I the only one thinking that something is wrong with her face? Everything is really great with the outfits but her makeup and hairdo are wrong and too pale, too simple.

By the way, the collection is really hot and it has some exquisite and unique items.

However, sometimes 5th Element actress only tries to show her feminine side.

ADDICT: Olivia Wilde for Escada

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Actress Olivia Wilde stars in the new ad for Escada’s Desire Me fragrance.

Via nstperfume

Escada’s Last Plan Before Bankruptcy

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

Taking hold this week, a new financial plan for Escada is supposed to help the company out of the dumps; The debt reconstruction plan is the last attempt to save the company from bankruptcy. If the alternative doesn’t work many think the company won’t last past August.

LINKAGE: Fashionista

MOMENT OF STYLE: Katie Holmes

Edited by Andy Wass

Looking a little frail but mad elegant (and tall!), Katie Holmes hit the red carpet Tuesday for the German premiere of Valkyrie.

Katie cleaned up in a Morticia Adams-like black jersey v-neck Escada gown — and I’m not a fan of her short hair, but it looks pretty cute here!

Image from Just Jared.