http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11 The Style Insider Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:13:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en          The Clearance Rack cannot contain itself. All the big kids are having huge New Year's sales right now, sweeping out their winter merchandise and trying to make up for those slow holiday weeks. Many of the discounts are online only. It's the perfect time to swoop in and ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/its-time-to-spend-that-christmas-money-on-big-sales We love Vera Wang, she of the quiet, beautiful wedding dresses, the lavender ribbons, the chic clothes that are actually - OMG - wearable. She who knows that pretty is not a sin. She who peeks almost hesitantly from behind the scenes of yet another gorgeous runway show, and then ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/its-becoming-a-very-very-vera-wang-world Happy Birthday Capricorn, all you gorgeous goats, you stubborn Earth babies (we can say that, because we are January girls ourselves).  It's your month, and we want you to take a little time off of work (as hard as that is for you to do) and celebrate yourselves.  We can't figure ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/hey-capricorn-its-the-goats-time-to-shine The Style Insider could stand to gain from a few fashion resolutions. Despite our sage advice for you, we're as bad as everyone about adding new wardrobe items, getting rid of things we'll never wear, 'fessing up to what fits and what doesn't, what looks good and what doesn't.   Thus, our ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/gasp-were-not-perfect-style-insiders-fashion-resolutions You have probably seen The Sartorialist, a highly regarded fashion blog that consists of beautiful photographs of people on the streets of New York and occasionally other international cities. (The photo above is a recent one from the site.) Once you admire the fascinating portraits and interesting fashion choices of the Sartorialist's subjects, you ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/sites-that-showcase-street-styles-from-around-the-globe       Courtney Cox wears Chanel. Beyonce has been seen around with Louis Vuitton. Angelina Jolie plays the field with Dior, St. Laurent, Ferragamo and more. Heidi Klum shimmers in Dita (well, when doesn't she shimmer, dammit?), and Katie Holmes throws an A-list party with Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Kors  ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/struck-by-stars-shades-the-finder-tracks-them-all-down What? Santa didn't bring what you really wanted?  Then go get it for yourself. This is important: If you are going to make one winter investment it must be a sturdy, gorgeous pair of booties.   Whether you chose black, purple, red or white, they are the best way to dress down a fancy outfit ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/your-most-important-wardrobe-element-booties-of-course We're all about January, with all the fresh starts and resolutions, the shiny-clean feeling this time of year brings. Let's take a spin through a few fresh beauty blogs and see who's glowing (and what they're exfoliating with): We loooooove Beauty Snob, because they just don't stop with the attitude. They pick a Casio EX-Z3000 ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/start-2009-with-the-beauty-queens-bloggers-must-haves We're all familiar with the lose-weight/save-money/get-organized school of New Year's Resolutions, but The Style Insider would like to propose another curriculum: Renew your space. Whether it's a studio loft or a sprawling estate, adding something beautiful to bring in 2009 will make you happy all year long. Just   whisper to yourself that ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2009/01/start-the-new-year-with-a-fresh-decor-touch 'Tis the season for everyone to offer their nominees for best dressed/worst dressed  women of 2008. At WowOWow, as well as pretty much any best-dressed list worth its salt, Michelle Obama gets the most nods. The poor woman will never be able to walk out the door again without having ... http://www.thestyleinsider.com/whas11/2008/12/best-dressed-in-2008-everyones-got-an-opinion