Make a statement with Fiona Paxton

3/30/09 2:37 PM

Fiona Paxton's line of necklace-scarf hybrids presents an exciting new way to accessorize. Each hand-beaded piece features a unique mixture of Indian embroidery and London street culture, not to mention the obvious throwback to 1920s flapper attire. Although necklaces run a bit on the pricey side (between $250 and $300), they are well worth the cost. These pieces can be worn with practically anything- from jeans and a t-shirt to formal evening wear. Already a celebrity favorite (see Drew Barrymore below), Fiona Paxton's necklaces are bound to pick up a large mainstream following. I know that I will be striving to grab one of these ASAP!         -Nikki Siegel  ...

How the maxi dress can help max out your look

3/5/09 4:22 PM

Although it's hard to believe that spring is approaching any time soon, retailers have already started piling on the spring looks. The plus side to the early spring season is that we get to anticipate spring before its arrival by buying exciting new spring clothes! For example, the maxi dress. Because I was too scared that the maxi dress would make me look short, I missed the trend last summer and was afraid that my window of opportunity for long, flowing dresses had passed. Fortunately for me, however, the maxi dress is back and kicking for this spring and summer! As soon as I saw the dresses coming in for the season I decided to overcome my fear and purchase one. Contrary to what I had previously thought, the floor-length look of the dress actually elongated my body and made me look... 4 comments