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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog February 2006 Archive

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide to Women's Fashion since 1999

10 Romantic Blouses to Love

Monday February 27, 2006
The lightest, freshest look right now is an airy woven top with Victorian touches like lace, crochet, bell sleeves and ruffles. Pair the romantic blouse with a sleek bottom: dark ... Read More

StyleChatter: Fashion Blogs are Talking About Celebrity Don'ts

Sunday February 26, 2006
Guest writer Casey Lewis' newest feature, StyleChatter gives you a look at what fashion bloggers are talking about right now. Celebrities (always a favorite target of bloggers) and their ... Read More

Oscar Fashion: Get Ready for the New Glamour

Wednesday February 22, 2006
Look for Oscar fashion on March 5 to be a showcase of the New Glamour: hair in chic updos, gowns with pretty details (ruffles, tiers, touches of sparkle)and bling in ... Read More

Featured Designer: Michael Kors

Tuesday February 21, 2006
You're not likely to see anything too weird on Michael Kors' runway. The designer of upscale American sportswear is known for his understandable, saleable collections with up-to-the-moment elements. Take for ... Read More

Star Style Scoop: Natalie Portman

Monday February 20, 2006
Of course she's compared to Audrey Hepburn: in fashion, that's the ultimate compliment. But if you saw Natalie Portman at the recent Golden Globes in a strapless ... Read More

10 Wearable Spring Trends

Thursday February 16, 2006
Spring things are always lighter and airier than fall and winter, but this season fashion designers took standard spring fare like dresses and injected them with ruffles, bows and neutral ... Read More

Featured Designer: Vera Wang

Tuesday February 14, 2006
She's known for her beautiful wedding gowns, but this former Vogue editor has lots more tricks up her sleeve. In her Spring '06 runway show -- with nary a ... Read More

10 Looks to Love from Fall '06 Fashion Week

Saturday February 11, 2006
It's a wrap for Fashion Week in New York, and there are plenty of new ideas out there to inspire your fall wardrobe six months from now. Get a sneak ... Read More

Day Seven: Fashion Week in New York

Friday February 10, 2006
Looking at the front row filled with mega-editor types, you can't help but feel you're looking at a dying breed. At the top of the pyramid there sits Anna Wintour, ... Read More

Day Six: Fashion Week

Thursday February 9, 2006
I love Michael Kors! Not only did he send out classic American sportswear and dresses (like the chunky knit tunic dress, left), he had the best runway set-up at the ... Read More

Day Five: Fashion Week

Wednesday February 8, 2006
Remember how Lynette (Felicity Huffman) on "Desperate Housewives" returned to the workforce and, caring desperately about how she looked, plunked down big bucks for a designer suit? Many of the ... Read More

Day Four: Fashion Week

Monday February 6, 2006
Today was a long, but important day in Fashion Week: Carolina Herrera, Cynthia Steffe, Jill Stuart, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, Betsey Johnson, BCBG and Marc Jacobs. Whew!Already there ... Read More

Day Three: Fashion Week

Sunday February 5, 2006
Okay, so I'm sentimental. When Diane von Furstenberg took a long walk around the catwalk after her show -- to enthusiastic applause -- I got chills. Diane's got staying power ... Read More

Day Two: Fashion Week

Saturday February 4, 2006
Coming out of Sass & Bide's show tonight I overheard one man saying it was the best show he'd seen all year. The edgy label featured plenty of contemporary looks, ... Read More

Day One: Fashion Week

Friday February 3, 2006
Didn't get an invite to Fashion Week? Don't worry: Watch the shows live with IMGFASHIONWORLD.com's streaming video. There's also a an option to have it delivered to your Sprint Multimedia ... Read More

Fashion Week Round Up

Thursday February 2, 2006
Fashion Week kicks off Friday in New York, and I'll be there to bring you trend reports, runway news and pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. You see, I like to ... Read More

Blog Profile: I Am Fashion

Wednesday February 1, 2006
Two fashion-obsessed, college students -- one in Chicago, the other in London, both from Hong Kong -- share their love for everything from couture to red carpet style with readers ... Read More

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