The 10 Most (and Least) Oscar-Worthy Gowns from Haute Couture Fashion Week

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

As many a starlet is aware, looks don’t always translate well from the runway to the red carpet. Nowhere is this more true than in haute couture. Sure, this gown costs $35,000, was constructed by a team of half-blind old ladies whose skills are so specialized they can be classified as endangered species and contains actual diamonds, but Joan Rivers still thinks you look like a refugee from some drag queen concentration camp. No, events like the Oscars require a little discretion and the simpler you keep it, the better. Of course, there are exceptions, but not every actress is a Charlize Theron, a Cate Blanchett, a Nicole Kidman or a Tilda Swinton — risk-takers who can pull off haute couture with the greatest of ease. For the rest of ‘em, here are 10 safe gowns sure to please along with 10 only the brave of soul and intrepid of style should even consider.

25 Days of Gift Guides: 10 Lavish Gifts We Want

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

If you love the FashionIndie team and was wondering what to generously send to our office as a gift this holiday season, you’re in luck. Our 25 days of gift guides has brought us to this, 10 lavish gifts we want. Grab some friends, open your wallets and check out our picks for the most luxurious gifts out there.

25 Days of Gift Guides: For the Super Unique

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Do you have that one friend or family member on your list who owns the coolest things ever? If you’re constantly complementing and have no idea what buy her this holiday, we can help with our 25 Days of Gift Guides. Today: gifts for the super unique.

Seven Sparkling Sequined Pieces Perfect for the Casino Getaway

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

What’s the best part about living in New York City? Flashy, trashy, good time gambling town Atlantic City is a mere few hours away. Okay, maybe it’s not the best thing, but it sure is fun when you have a hankering for craps and Vegas isn’t in your budget. In addition to the essentials like poker face, boozing cap and dancing shoes, flamboyantly glittering garments and accessories are a must for this weekend getaway. Click through for seven of our favorite pieces.

7 Silliest Clutches to Cling To

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Clutches, to me, are rather silly in general. Why should I lose capacity of a hand or an arm as I carry my belongings in a tiny (fine, gorjuss) strapless bag? Give me a drink and suddenly whipping out a business card isn’t as smooth. Be that as it may, you’ll keep on keepin’ on with that clutch, so here are 7 of the silliest ways to do so right now. Kisses. 

Hey Sailor: 5 Naughty Nautical Looks to Get Your Fleet Week Flirt On

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Fleet Week has officially dropped anchor in New York, meaning that from now until May 30th the city’s streets will be flowing with seamen.  To bag your very own sailor, here are 5 Navy-inspired ensembles that will put some wind in his sails.

Judith Leiber – Handbags, Celebrities and Firemen, Oh My!

Edited by The Fashion Web

    
Preview of beautiful “100 for $100″ Judith Leiber handbags Fashionistas from all over the country came out for New York’s Fashion’s Night Out this past September 10th and one of the reasons was to take advantage of Judith Leiber ’s charitable promotion “100 Handbags for $100,” the profits…

PARTNER: Funk Dat

Edited by The Fashion Web

My last post talked about bringing a rather drab outfit up a few funk notches by adding in a boldly patterned stocking.

Well, let’s say there’s a run in your stocking and you need some sass backup? What better to catch the fall of a legally dead outfit than the most funked up handbag?

I’ll leave this post short and sweet, Judith Leiber does all the talking.

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Today On Gilt.com: Rodarte, Matthew Williamson, Judith Leiber, Dannijo

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Rodarte is going fast so click now to buy. Gilt Man includes: Ike Behar, Inhabit Men’s, Hartmann, Oakley, K-Swiss, Earnest Sewn, and Report Collection.

Today on Hautelook.com: Andrew Marc Outerwear, Decades Boutique, Judith Leiber Sunglasses, Michele Watches

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Hautelook today has some great sales worth checking out, including Andrew Marc Outerwear, Decades Boutique, Judith Leiber Sunglasses, and Michele Watches . If you’re not familiar with Hautelook, you’re definitely missing out! Hautelook provides its members with designer sales daily.

Andrew Marc Outwear, for both men and women, is up to 46% off.

Decades Boutique has amazing designers, including Chanel, Christian Dior, Chloe and YSL, up to 30% off.

Judith Leiber sunglasses are all $129, saving you up to 89%.

Michele Watches are a great accessory, and at 40% off, they are a must have.