By Ellen Freeman
Forget fur, stars are having a love affair with feathers. And with all
the impressive plumage flocking to the red carpet lately, it’s clear
that a major feather trend is taking wing. Feathers may be tricky to
pull off at the office, but on the red carpet they provide a dramatic
flourish with an air of haute luxury. Feathered gowns, capes and even
jumpsuits are causing a flutter among celebs who can’t get enough of the
glamorous adornment. Click through to see how Eva Longoria, FKA twigs, Naomi Watts and more feathered friends are wearing this red carpet trend.
By Alison Baitz
It’s a gloomy, unseasonably chilly Friday here in the Northeast, but
that’s no matter, we have the Internet to keep us warm. As per usual,
it’s been a knockout week here at theFashionSpot. Check out the five
articles you simply must read before you start your weekend. From celebs
bucking gender norms in the coolest ways possible to great new options
for at-home fitness, we have you covered.
- You’d totally work out more if you only had a bit more time
— and a killer fitness studio nearby, right? Yeah, same, which is why
our latest obsession is streaming workout videos. They bring the
top-notch trainers and routines right to you, whether it’s something
akin to alone time with Tracy Anderson you crave or just a killer class
from the comfort of your own home. We’ve rounded up six great streaming options.
- The red carpets of the Grammys and the Oscars are for
everyone but the CFDA red carpet is for true fashionistas. Click over to
see our exhaustive roundup of all the best looks, from fave celebs (Kimye) to designers (Tom Ford, Donna Karan) and fashion insiders (Miroslava Duma).
- Look, people like to poke a bit of fun at Jaden Smith — with mega-celebrity parents, you’d be a little untethered to the real world, too — but we have to give the young star major props
for his bold choice of prom attire. The young Smith donned a cool black
and white dress while attending prom with Amandla Stenberg of The Hunger Games. A fetching duo indeed.
- Heidi Klum said auf wiedersehen to 41 this week and to celebrate, we collected
10 of the weirdest, wackiest moments from the supermodel’s Instagram.
Prepare yourself, there’s plenty of zany near-nudity and celeb cameos
ahead.
- Huge news over at Vogue Italia: Steven Meisel, longtime shutterbug for the mag, has left. Though VI debuted four different non-Meisel covers for its China issue, tFS forum members were not at all impressed. Click on over to read what they had to say.
By Maria Denardo
Ask a table full of women what they think about maxi dresses and
you’ll get a firing squad of opinions. They’re frumpy or they’re
fabulous. They travel well, but they eat your feet. They’re hot as hell
or they’re as comfortable as can be. Love them or hate them, there’s one
thing we can all agree on: Maxi dresses are here to stay. Luckily,
there are hundreds of options to choose from, no matter what you’re
looking for. Here, we’ve rounded up the best of the best for the lovers,
the haters and everyone in between.
By Maria Denardo
Gather ’round, folks. Yes, we’re talking to you: The worshipers, the
non-believers, the skeptics and everyone in the middle. Today, we’d like
to take a moment to spread the gospel of culotte jumpsuits. It goes a little something like this.
Since culotte jumpsuits
tend to be voluminous at the bottom, the top should be fitted to create
balance. If you’re still feeling out of whack, belt your waist to
enhance or highlight your curves. It works like a charm.
Think of your new culotte onesie like a midi skirt. The hemline should fall about mid-calf for a woman of average height.
Not every jumpsuit is created equal, especially where culottes are
concerned. If you’re bustier on top, you won’t want to try a strapless
design — you’ll get zero support. If you’re bottom-heavy, a jumper with a
stretchier fabric has your name on it. That way, the jumper moves when
you do. And if you’re 5 feet 10 inches or over, make sure you keep an
eye out for tall sizes — you’ll need to avoid wedgies at all costs.
