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The Look For Less: Prada Stud Bow Ballet Flats
I know bow flats have been around forever, but I recently became smitten with these Prada Stud Bow Flats ($530). What I don't love, however, is the high cost. The soft bow and studs are desirable — the price tag, not so much.
The Look For Less: Giambattista Valli Bow Belt
There's something about a tuxedo-inspired look that's entirely chic. This Giambattista Valli Bow Belt ($117, originally $390) would help me achieve that look, but it would also break my bank. Luckily, there's an identical version for way less.
Fab Finds of the Week: Take a Bow!
This week, your Fab Finds are telling me you're all about the bow. A big bow on a clutch, a big bow sash on a dress; the simple addition of a bow can turn something plain into something feminine and sophisticated. I loved your picks, they were lovely!YSL Goes Bow Beautilicious
This season oversize bows have replaced floral blooms as the hair acccessory of choice for the cool set. From the catwalks at Sportmax where the models wore floppy, satin creations to structured preppy bows at Marc by Marc Jacobs or satin ribbons at Luella; the coolest locks are sporting this trend for autumn. Now YSL have got in on the act with their new Christmas beauty collection.
Trend Alert: Bow Belts
Where have all the bows gone? For a while, it was all studs and leather, so it's nice to see the sweet thang is still around. What better way to evoke femininity than with bow belts?
Apple Blossom Bows Add a Finished Touch to Tot Tresses
Mamas of little girls eagerly await the day that their darling has enough hair to swoop into a bow. For the tot learning her letters, the personalized bows from Apple Blossom Bows ($9) may help aid letter recognition. The silver capital letters are sewn on one of more than three dozen grosgrain ribbons available in several shades and polka dot varieties.
Cheap & Chic: Bow-tiful Tops
Bows are über girlie, but when paired with masculine pieces, they create an outfit nothing short of perfection. Elisha Cuthbert has achieved just that. Her feminine, oversized, Phillip Lim satin bow top is downplayed by her high-waisted trouser jeans.
Strike a Yoga Pose: One-Legged Bow
If you like backbending poses in yoga, then you probably love Bow pose. Here's a variation that focuses on bending one leg at a time, which allows you to work on stretching out your chest and shoulders more effectively. It's also a great quad-strengthening pose.
Trend Alert: Big, Floppy Bows
Though I appreciate the way poets twist words, I would like to call attention to their trend setting sense of style. It's all about waxing poetry with big, floppy bows. There's something about this casually loose tie that adds a romantic flair to any outfit.
Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Bow-Tie Belt: Love It or Hate It?
I mentioned that I am currently in a belt phase, and that's why this Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Bow-Tie Belt, $290, caught my eye. I definitely like the brand's signature tidy bow, but I am not so sure I want it snug on my waist. I feel like it would draw too much attention to my midsection and make me look like a stuffy doll.
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