RACHEL ZOE WONT STYLE FOR SNOOKI

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Rachel Zoe has recently won the title of Most Powerful Stylist and her styling advice is in crazy high demand. She recently styled Anne Hathaway for the Oscars and has worked with some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, and Keira Knightly. But the New Jersey native will not accept the offer to style for Jersey Shore's Snooki. Not even for $10,000! The busy stylist said she refused to work for Snooki because "it would be like a full time job", and she can't add anymore clients to her list. But she admits if someone came along who she was really excited about, she would still style for them. I guess Snooki's look wont be changing anytime soon!

LESS IS MORE: THE MINIMALISM TREND

Chic Simplicity. The minimalism trend has popped up all over the runways and is definitely a must-have look for this Spring and Summer. Originally from the 90's, this trend is all about acheiving a look that is soft, feminine, poetic, and never over the top. The concept seems so simple, but creating a minimalist look can be really tricky. Remember: There is a fine line between minimal and boring. But there's no need to worry, there are plenty of ways to play around with different style elements within the minimalist look! Heres a few key points and tips on how to have fun while dressing like a minimalist:

1.) THE COLORS: light colors are key when trying to acheive the look of minimalism. You can choose variations of nudes or whites for your outfit, but don't be afraid to mix in other light colors! Pastels or light watercolors can be paired with nudes/whites and still look minimalist.

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Kate Bosworth's combination of plain white crewneck with a mint-green skirt adds a subtle twist to this trend.

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BCBG Max Azria added strips of color to the Spring 2011 line while still giving off the vibe of minimalism

2.) SILOUHETTE: clean lines and a casual silhouette are two important factors in the minimalist trend. The idea is to look laid-back and pretty, without looking messy.

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3. THE ACCESSORIES: since the clothing part of the minimalism look is very clean and simple, anything can go when it comes to accessorizing. Shoe-wise, two strap sandals like the ones pictured below maintain the clean lines through out your whole outfit. If your outfit is all white or nude, you can add bits of color with your accessories.

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In this pictuer Kate Bosworth adds a little color with her shoes, mastering the minimalist look again. Using the basic tips about minimalism, anyone can master this look!

ABSOLUTELY ADORE ADOREVINTAGE.COM

Everyone loves a little vintage shopping now and then, and nothing beats the feeling of excitement you get when you spot that perfect diamond-in-the-rough item at a vintage store. So many trends are inspired by looks from the past, why not wear the real deal? This spring, looks such as cat eye sunglasses and wide leg pants are back, and if you're looking for more unique versions of these trends, vintage shopping is a great option. A big issue when looking for vintage items is knowing where all the good finds are- and since Davis has a limited selection when it comes to shopping, this is an even bigger issue for UC Davis students!

But if you are looking to get your vintage shopping fix, www.adorevintage.com is an amazing online vintage source. You can search by by time period or type of clothing that you want, and they have PAGES of clothing and accessories to browse through. Most of the clothing they have is from the 1950's on, but occasionally pieces from earlier eras will come in. You can order anything online and they ship to anywhere!

In addition to online shopping, Adorevintage also has a really interesting blog about vintage clothing you can access from their website. They also have a fun background on vintage fashion broken down by time period, articles written all about vintage, and have created adorable lookbooks that you can go through on their website as well. Basically it's a one-stop site for anything vintage! Here's a little preview of Adorevintage from one of the lookbooks they have up on their website:

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This website has become one of my favorites, and I'm sure anyone in search of a vintage piece would be able to find something they love!

DIOR DILEMMA

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Since 1996 John Galliano (pictured above) has been the Creative Director of Christian Dior and has been credited for giving the fashion house that contemporary, edgy, whimsical look we all associate Dior with today. As a designer, Galliano is almost genius. His designs are eye-catching and beautiful with a very theatrical feel, which is why his designs are so sought after by celebrities, first ladies, and even princesses. If you aren't familiar with the designer, here are a few of his memorable designs:

From Dior's Spring/Summer 2011 Couture line

One-sleeve gown worn by Freida Pinto, star of Slumdog Millionaire at the Acadamy Awards

Princess Diana Wearing a John Galliano for Dior suit

Dior's Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2010 collection

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It has been said that "the genius who runs to madness is no longer genius", and sadly this seems to be the case for Galliano. After his innapropriate outburts last week, the designer will have to appear in court and may face up to six months in prison. His outrageously offensive remarks lost him the respect of many fans, including Natalie Portman (current face of Dior). It was announced last Friday that Galliano has been fired from his position, and he did not appear at Sunday's show for his own label.

With Dior's creative director position open, major changes are in the air for the fashion world. Since the videos of Galliano's behavior hit the internet, rumors have been spreading about who will take his place and what changes this will bring. VOGUE online reported that Riccardo Tisci, currently creator director of Givenchy, is the favorite in the running for Dior's position. However, nothing official has been announced. The next couple of weeks could turn into a game of fashion house musical chairs, and the look of Dior (and other fashion houses) might never be the same.

FROM TV TO YOUR CLOSET

If you've ever found yourself sitting on your couch on a Monday night watching 90210 and wishing you could have the clothes that the girls on the show wear, then your prayers have been answered. Bebe's design team has been working with 90210 stylists to launch the bebe for 90210 line which is now available online and in stores. Prices range from about $29-$159, and also includes shoes, jewelry,and handbags. If you've watched the show in the last couple weeks, they have been wearing clothes from the line. Here's a few looks from the show that you can purchase from Bebe:

Adriana's (Jessica Lowndes) top.

LOVE the white blazer worn by Naomi (Annalynne McCord)! I would totally buy this.

The light-blue version of this dress is available online now.

Silver's (Jessica Stroup) top

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Judging from the images taken from the show this line looks really wearable, and its such a great concept. I just wish someone would take this idea and make a line for clothes worn on Gossip Girl!

STEP UP TO THE FLATFORM

Phil the ground hog didn't see his shadow this year, which means spring is coming extra early. So if you are getting yourself ready to rock all of the new trends, don't forget the shoes! This Spring the shoe to wear is a mixture between a flat and a platform, also known as: the flatform. So clever! Super high yet easy to walk in, flatforms just might be the perfect way to stand a little taller without having to worry about falling on your face. For all the shoe lovers out there here are some examples of flatforms that could make you want to add this style to your shoe collection:

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Models in Chanel flatforms!

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I wasn't sure how I felt about this trend at first, but after seeing a few different variations of the flatform I'm ready to channel my inner Spice Girl and wear a pair of these shoes this Spring!

FASHION WEEK FAV: JASON WU

New York Fashion Week started on February 9^th, and while looking through pictures from the runway shows I couldn’t help but fall in love with the lace and incredible details in Jason Wu’s Fall 2011 collection. The designer,who is most well known for designing Michelle Obama's inauguration ball gown in 2008, took inspiration from the 25 year renovation of the French palace Versailles as depicted in “Parcours Museologique Revister” by Robert Polidori. In the spirit of Versailles, touches of gold were added to everything from stilettos to the hair of models. You can see from the pictures that Wu paid very close attention to the details of his entire show, and it gave off a very feminine but edgy vibe. Here are some pictures from this fantastic collection:

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Such a fun look! Also love the chandelier in the background, and the fact that the runway itself was made out of antique mirrors.

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Added a feminine touch to the menswear inspired look with the lace detail on the sleeves of the jacket.

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Love the mix of feathers and lace! The designer used 15 different types of French lace through out this collection.

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Close up of the actual 24-karat gold in the models hair.

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Gold touches were even added to the models smokey eyes, done by MAC Cosmetics.

Jason Wu is just one of many talented designers showing collections at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The week isn't over yet either! You can keep up with the Fashion Week news and even watch some videos from the runway at http://www.mbfashionweek.com/.

H&M ONLINE SHOPPING!?

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H&M is definitely a well-liked retailer and a great place to go to for fun, trendy, decently priced items. They've been expanding like crazy over the past decade or so, but the closest store location to Davis is in the Roseville Galleria.

That drive to Roseville is such a hassle, but soon this won't be a problem for H&M fans here at UCD. On January 27th the Swedish retailer tweeted: "Good morning is an understatement! H&M has decided to have online shopping in the US at the turn of the year 2011/2012! Stay tuned for more."

So it's official! by this time next year we'll all be able to shop H&M online :)