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March 10, 2007

CELEBRITY STYLE BLOG: No maneaters here

Back in October, the uber-stylish Sienna Miller stepped out for a night in Los Angeles wearing a vibrant red capelet by Mirror Image Line with her 10 inch cropped J Brands and definitely turned some heads. Her stylish choices aren't the only reason Sienna is turning heads lately, buzz about her love life is spreading like wildfire. To all of this dish, Sienna has clearly stated that, unlike Nelly Furtado, she is not a maneater. She claims that half of all the men she is allegedly dating she hasn't even met! Sienna tells Empire Magazine that she is "angry that I have been linked to every single actor I have ever met. I've just come out of a relationship I was in for three years, and before that I was in a relationship for two years, so I've actually had a boyfriend for five years. But I have this reputation that I've shagged this bloke and this bloke. There's no truth in most of this. I meet Josh Hartnett and suddenly people are wondering what our babies would look like." Regarding Jamie Burke, who Sienna was caught sunbathing on vaca in the, ahem, buff and who is rumored to be her new BF, she has no comment. I smell hookup!

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STYLE TIP: A Spot of Plaid

Let's check our fashion timer shall we? Plaid plastered all over Fall 2006 Ready To Wear runways? Should be arriving to street style near you...right about…now.

Yes, the stripey stuff was seen jaunting down the catwalk of designers Sonia Rykiel, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen (perennial plaid junkie) and Bottega Veneta to name a few. Although, this traditional pattern can be tricky (I'm fighting off visions of Bob Vila in couture) perhaps the beautiful challenge of plaid lies within its overt masculinity. Ergo, if you can pull off plaid, with only tousled hair and a fabulous bag, you have earned your fashion plate status.

This time around the plaid fad is not the predictable nod to prep school, jaunt through the Scottish countryside or even Grunge revival ala Kurt Cobain. No, this time there's more focus on the overall silhouette, and who looks best in their boyfriend's flannel.

Going plaid in 2007:

  1. Wear one piece of plaid at a time.
  2. Look for a flirty feminine summer dress in plaid, the paradox of organic ruffles colliding with the powerful pattern is divine. We love the airy, casual look of Walter's checkered frocks.
  3. Or, look for a large, oversized plaid shirt (men's work wonders) and cinch with a fresh belt around the waist. Pair with leggings or jeans or nothing at all if the shirt is dress length.
  4. Layering can help tone down plaid. Let your plaid dress shirt poke out from under a chunky cardigan, or add a dash of plaid with a lightweight scarf.

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DESIGNER OF THE WEEK: Harkham

What's quietly bold, gorgeously built, possesses a certain debonair-cool, is familiar with every curve of your body, feels like the sweetest silk against the skin, and delivers every single time?

No dirty bird! It's the luxurious features of Harkham collection's most sinful styles!

New to CoutureCandy, Harkham is fearlessly stylish, unapologetically alluring and timelessly chic all at once. Organic patterns combine with exquisite textures and smart design to flatter every curve!

Designer Darena Yee finds inspiration in the fleeting moments of life--for instance a falling leaf, broken vintage button or poetic scrap of silk. Her designs leave some things to chance like raw edges or tarnished beads, and others to exact planning (their flawless fit).

Slip into style after style and awaken the effortless fashion plate within. Harkham's Liquid Jersey Dress is as comfy as a tee but looks like a million dollars. The super soft jersey is like a second skin while carefully draped and ruched details flatter every curve. Its little sister, the Liquid Jersey Top is part roman-goddess, part Angelina-Jolie-jetsetter.

Rock the Curve Kimono Top over leggings or jeans for a look that's perfectly pulled together but without an ounce of fuss. Harkham is the stroke of brilliant modern wear you've been waiting for!... Shop Harkham

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