PHOTOS: Are Hillary Clinton’s Headbands Finally Back On Trend?

by Justin Fenner | 9:39 am, January 25th, 2012

Last night at the State of the Union address, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed something we’ve been wondering about since the Golden Globes: Are headbands now a thing? The answer is yes. Yes, they are.

3 Accessories That Could Actually Help Save Your Life

by Justin Fenner | 5:34 pm, October 28th, 2011

If you’re afraid the apocalypse is coming and you want to face it on the bleeding edge of fashion, you might be in luck. Accessory design students are starting to experiment with ways to incorporate life-saving devices into everything from purses to trench coats.

The New York Times Wants Your Boyfriend To Wear Man Bracelets

by Justin Fenner | 10:18 am, August 26th, 2011

Call us old-fashioned or Southern, (or in Justin’s case, personally, both), but as far as we are concerned, the only pieces of jewelry acceptable for men are college rings, wedding bands and medically necessary identification bracelets. But that guideline hasn’t stopped some style-obsessed young guns from covering their wrists in colorful bracelets made of leather, stone and string — and The New York Times is endorsing this trend and encouraging it with what it must believe are cute little nicknames like “man-acle” and “macho-bangle.”

Sang A, Richie Rich Support The Backpack Comeback

by Melissa Berkelhammer | 3:16 pm, February 16th, 2011

On Saturday in New York City, Korean pop star-turned-designer Sang A Im-Propp impressed again and, more importantly, made big moves on behalf of the Great Backback Comeback. Called the “Carry-All,” the bag can also be worn messenger style, and seems poised to become one of the most coveted user-friendly bags of the season. “I love its versatility,” the designer confides. “And women deserve that.”

PHOTOS: Michelle Obama’s Hardworking Purple Scarf

by Justin Fenner | 4:25 pm, November 26th, 2010

On Wednesday, when the rest of us were busy buying ingredients to make dinner for families and friends, First Lady Michelle Obama and her family were busy serving the needs of others. They gave out bags of Thanksgiving essentials to families in need at Martha’s Table, a Washington-area organization dedicated to helping solve poverty. For the occasion, the first lady wore a cream sweater and a purple scarf trimmed in pearls. It’s the kind of accessory that’s easy to throw on and can turn a so-so outfit — like a simple cream sweater and slacks — into something spectacular looking in no time flat

When Ear Piercings Go Horribly, Medically Wrong

by Justin Fenner | 11:11 am, November 12th, 2010

Getting one’s ears pierced normally only comes with the promise of momentary pain and years of sparkly earlobes. But after 15-year-old Grace Etherington went to get her ears pierced she became paralyzed and lost her ability to speak and breathe on her own.

THE ZOE REPORT: Birthday Boots

by Rachel Zoe | 11:02 am, August 4th, 2010

Once upon a time, my daily fashion newsletter—most commonly known as The Zoe Report or TZR—turned one year old. That’s right, today is The Zoe Report’s birthday! And what better way to celebrate than with a phenomenal footwear creation from the same designer I featured on day one (who could forget the Lola)? Fashionistas and gentleman, meet Brian Atwood’s Chain-Back Over-The-Knee Boots!

Rosary Beads as Accessories Anger Australian Catholics

by Justin Fenner | 1:50 pm, July 11th, 2010

Australian Catholics are downright pissed off “after discovering rosary beads, symbols of devotion used in prayer, are being flaunted as a fashion statement,” The Sydney Sunday Telegraph reports.

The Umbrella: Summer’s Necessary Accessory

by Justin Fenner | 1:50 pm, July 10th, 2010

There are a lot of things we all love about summer — warm nights on the beach, days spent away from work stress, and delicious seasonal fruit being chief among them. But instead of getting mad when summer showers get in the way of the sunny fun we deserve, why not turn it into an awesome accessorizing opportunity.

The Zoe Report: Love Me Knots

by Rachel Zoe | 4:29 pm, June 25th, 2010

Nothing finishes off a look—or creates one—quite like a little summer excessory pick-me-up…or in today’s case, a tie-me-down. That’s right, my latest adornment crush comes in the form of a gorgeous hand-knotted headband by Jennifer Behr. It is just what your summer outfit ordered.

Ivanka Trump Has Crazy Expectations For Family Brand

by Justin Fenner | 10:12 pm, June 3rd, 2010

OK — we’ll admit it. We kind of love Ivanka Trump. But while her upcoming line of shoes and handbags, which will be created in partnership with Modani, has the potential to make her some serious cash, it’s her attitude about her family’s brand as a whole that has us questioning our affection for the young mogul.

Rafael Nadal Wears $525K Watch To Play In French Open

by Justin Fenner | 11:54 am, May 27th, 2010

Sheer, barely there undergarments notwithstanding, the French Open isn’t normally where people go to make statements of fashion.

So it came much to our surprise and delight when we saw tennis star Rafael Nadal sporting the $525,000 RM 027 Tourbillon from absurdly expensive watchmaker Richard Mille.

Ann Taylor And Talbots Think You’ll Spend $300 On A Bag

by Megan Baldwin | 10:37 am, May 27th, 2010

They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery but you’ve got to believe that somewhere (most likely a sun-drenched cottage in Montauk) J.Crew-guru Jenna Lyons is getting a little steamed. I mean, how would you feel if a handful of your rivals decided to pilfer through your carefully orchestrated playbook and copy your every move?

The Animal Inside: 6 Feral And Fashionable Pieces Of Jewelry

by Ruthie Friedlander | 2:19 pm, April 19th, 2010

With safari-chic and tribal styles coming back into style, it’s difficult to ignore the plethora of elephants — and other animals for that matter — that are showing up in prints and on necklaces.

5 Accessories We Wish Came Pre-Accessorized

by Ruthie Friedlander | 5:00 pm, March 16th, 2010

Accessorizing can lead to two things: the danger of overdoing it and the risk of dressing in costume. Dressing in costume occurs when one of your accessories begs for another item in its genre. Say you decide to wear a cowboy hat to the beach. This does not entitle you to speak with a Western twang, or tell someone who accidentally brushes sand in your face to draw your pistol and ask them to “put up their dukes.” However, every now and then you come across an article of clothing that you wish would come along with an extra, matching something; a two-in-one deal of sorts…these are their stories.