Raakhee Mirchandani
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Battle clothes
It’s the fashion equivalent of flipping someone the bird. Back when she was a student at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Lady Gaga was “bullied” by mean girls and teachers...
Starry night
What’s black and white and hot all over? The sexiest celebrities in feathers, sequins, leather and crystals at yesterday’s CFDA Fashion Awards at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, where the...
The city's best bargains
If you’re a savvy shopper, you’ll never have to pay full price in this town again. There’s a new kid on the discount designer shopping block. Nordstrom Rack, which opened...
Sunny delight
This trend is bananas. Well, its fruity color is, at least. From juicy lemon to murky mustard, yellow is having a moment. Marc Jacobs told the Financial Times last week,...
Bamboo-zled!
Part plant and all fab, spring’s must-have bag is grassy-glam. Gucci’s “New Bamboo” bag is an updated version of the brand’s iconic purse, first introduced in 1947. It’s been revamped...
Death 'Scent'-ence?
Is Chanel worth dying for? Could Britney Spears kill you? Well, their fragrances could. Super secret chemicals lurking in top performing perfumes may cause cancer, sperm damage or thyroid disruption,...
Who wears short shorts
This season’s denim trend has legs. Small enough to give Daisy Duke a run for her money, spring’s teeny tiny must-have cutoff shorts are remarkably versatile. Beyoncé rocked a pair...
Gaga goes gray?!
This photo popped up in our inbox this morning, and we couldn't help but wonder:1. Is this really Lady Gaga or just a generic Hollywood blonde with Miuccia Prada at...
Miley can't be tamed!
Miley Cyrus shakes her tail feather in a silver scale corset and skirt by The Blonds in her new video "Can't Be Tamed," which premieres on E! tonight at 7...
A-listers styling & beguiling
Stars and designers packed the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night for the annual Costume Institute Gala -- but the normally over-the-top Lady Gaga, the night's most anticipated ar rival,...
Looking mighty fine!
Support your favorite playoff team (or you know, your hometeam that you love but isn't quite up to snuff) in style this playoff season with Mighty Fine's assortment of sport-acular...
Reverse this!
Reverse the fashion recession with these trendy twofers that are perfect for packing and stretching that dollar, too! Top designers from Diane von Furstenberg to Tory Burch and Max Azria...
Sheik it!
Ladies of Manhattan: Shake what your imam-a gave you! It’s breast or bust today. After Iranian cleric Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi claimed last week that “immodest” babes cause earthquakes, Purdue University...
My New York: Maggie Rizer
Maggie Rizer gives good face. Her freckles have represented Lanvin and Max Mara, and have also been on the cover of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. These days, flame-haired (and sometimes...
Cheap chic for Rachel Bilson
Style star Rachel Bilson loves Express. And who wouldn't at these prices? The white tee is $30, the silk romper is $70 and the boyfriend blazer is $100. (I'm buying...
The braidy bunch
Spring’s must-have hair is cheap and twisted. Taking a cue from the runway, this season’s hairdo “do” is the braid — effortless, feminine and easy to re-create in your bathroom....
Tighty whiteys
My love for all things Gwen Stefani is no secret. I'm a die-hard No Doubt fan, love her solo albums and probably own more LAMB apparel and handbags than she...
Zac Posen's on Target
Zac Posen loves to talk. If it’s not about his line at Saks or his new collection for Target, it’s the future of fashion, the “magical” experience women will feel...
Mind the Gap
I live in my black leather moto jacket. And while I continue to obsess over an $800 one from Diesel Black Gold, my old faithful is super worn in, was under $200...
High-low for Mrs. O
Mrs. O mixes high and low with a $60 printed silk blouse from Talbots with her L'Wren Scott cardi at a Town Hall meeting in D.C. last night. I also...