ShopSpotlight: Zara

Along the streets of Georgetown, a hub of boutiques, high-end consignment shops, and, of course, the staples in any beginner fashionista’s terminology (Banana Republic, Urban Outfitters, BCBG, etc.) are waiting to be discovered. I notice a girl getting in a cab along M Street. Where’s that amazing skirt from? I’ll do the work for you: …

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Celebinspired: Blake Lively

Blake Lively, in Chanel Haute Couture, at the Los Angeles premiere of Green Lantern. Stunning dress/Hard to pull off. Yet at 5’10, this real life Barbie can wear anything and look drop dead gorgeous. One of her best yet!

Ooh la la?

Shenae Grimes at the Rue La La New York launch. Though we admire her risk, throwing on multiple trends at once doesn’t always = fashionable. ….Are you wearing the plaid trend?

M: Faking It…

Can’t afford Louboutins? Fake it! Perez Hilton posted on CocoPerez recently about a 16-year-old girl, Tara Haughton, who sells stickers for the underside of your heels to make it look like one of the designers. You can get 3 pairs for just $22. Compare that to buying a full-price Louboutin heel.    

V: A Royal Showdown

Ah! A royally fashionable moment, no? The question is: who brought it? (Kate Middleton in Reiss, Michelle Obama in Barbara Tfank) Personally, I’m loving the understated glam look Kate’s pulling off.

Trend Report: Hiya Sunshine!

InStyle May 2011 is bananas for… Yellow Nails! For those of you who are nail illiterate, why not try Sally Hansen’s Nail Effects ($8.54), at your local drugstore. It’s an easy to apply strip that lasts up to 10 days (yellow included!)