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Notations: Dean Harris for Target 08/28/2008, 09:20 AM Dean Harris' natural, organic jewelry aesthetic -- favored by both celebrities (Cameron Diaz) and fashion designers (Marc Jacobs, doo.ri) -- is now available to the humble shopper for far less money; Dean Harris for Targ... Read More Get the Look: The Return of '90s Style 08/28/2008, 09:18 AM There is a definite possibility that -- dare we say we say it -- the 90s might be making a huge come- back! Not only has 90210 been revived on the CW, but weve been spotting some d&eacute;j&agrave; vu trends resurfacing ... Read More Get the Look: The Hills 08/21/2008, 04:59 PM hether you're secretly addicted to The Hills, or outright embrace your love for it, most everyone can agree that the ladies of the glamorous locale typify stylish LA fashion. Even when they're sporting formal-wear, they ... Read More Make the Most of Online Shopping 08/21/2008, 04:57 PM Shopping online can be the greatest way to get amazing clothes at the best prices. Unlike in-store or sample sales, theres no wading through unkempt racks of merchandise, standing impatiently in line, or sorting through ... Read More Must-Have Accessories Under $35 08/14/2008, 02:32 PM We firmly believe a good repertoire of fashionable accessories can keep you looking fresh and chic, even if you wear basic jeans, tees, or wrap dresses everyday. Thats because accessories are the final touches to your ap... Read More Take Note: Strappy Shoes 08/14/2008, 01:34 PM As promised, were bringing yet another fabulous footwear trend for fall -- strappy shoes with a lot of height to them. Its as if the Mary Jane has met RuPaul -- yet these ultra high shoes have a sweetness to them, provid... Read More Take Note: Tibi 08/14/2008, 01:32 PM Avid stylenotes readers may recognize the brand name Tibi, since we're constantly swooning over apparel and accessories from the Amy Smilovic-designed label. From the vivid colors to the unique prints, we love everythin... Read More Take Note: Menswear-Inspired Footwear 08/05/2008, 08:42 AM Its no surprise that we lust after the latest footwear trends and styles, and then naturally use our savvy shopping skills to find similar versions for less. Weve identified several top footwear trends straight from the ... Read More Get the Look: Mad Men 08/05/2008, 08:40 AM Mad Men, the AMC television series about a New York ad agency in the 60s, has slowly but surely amassed a cult following; the show (along with Damages) is the first basic cable series to be nominated for an Emmy! Much o... Read More Take Note: Denim Brands to Watch -- Cheap Monday, Acne Jeans, Earnest Sewn 08/05/2008, 08:38 AM Since jeans are such a quintessential staple of every fashionistas wardrobe, we decided to spotlight three denim brands that are doing things a little off kilter, with amazing results. Weve selected Cheap Monday, Earnest... Read More Staple Wardrobe: The Work Shoe 08/05/2008, 08:36 AM You may not enjoy buying work shoes, but they're the most important pair in your closet! You wear them everyday, and they are the keystone to looking polished and pulled together -- more so than any other accessory. If y... Read More Beauty Buzz: Self Tanners 07/21/2008, 08:02 AM Figuring out what self tanner is best for you can most definitely be a scary thing; just ask our staffers. We went ahead and tested over a dozen products in order to give a very honest opinion of what worked, and almost ... Read More Girl Tech: Think in Technicolor 07/21/2008, 08:00 AM Silver or black, black or silver, black and silver -- oftentimes these seem to be the only color options when it comes to tech gadgets. Weve decided to take matters into our own hands, and round up our favorite tech prod... Read More Stylenotes Q&A with Ulla Johnson 07/10/2008, 01:23 PM Ulla Johnson made the transition from a college graduate with a BA in psychology and women's studies to a luxurious designer in 1998 when friends asked her to create a few pieces for their newly-opened New York boutique.... Read More Chic Workout Gear 07/10/2008, 01:21 PM The warm weather is a chance to get out of the gym and go outside &ndash;- an opportunity to test out different ways to get your cardio going and rid yourself of those late-night margarita calories! Update your wardrobe ... Read More Get the Look: Betsey Johnson Spring 2008 07/10/2008, 01:19 PM The spring '08 Betsey Johnson fashion show was, as usual, a flirtatious, eclectic mix of classic pin-up appeal mixed with funky colors like shocking pink and canary yellow. It was also marked by a distinctive 1950's prom... Read More What's in Our Wardrobe: Stylenotes Summer Picks 07/01/2008, 08:58 PM At stylenotes we look at hundreds of items on a daily basis, naturally there are some of things that we have to immediately buy! We decided to open our closets and share the actual items that are in our wardrobe this sum... Read More Staple Wardrobe: The Skirt 07/01/2008, 08:57 PM Every woman should have a wardrobe equipped with several skirts, since the right style and fit can make you look much slimmer than most pants. The trick is finding which style you prefer and what works for your body. Onc... Read More Stylenotes Summer Essentials 07/01/2008, 08:55 PM Weve put together our absolutely favorite products that we wouldnt be caught dead without during the summer. Our favorite items will keep you looking chic and well-kempt on the beach, on the street, and wherever else you... Read More Jewelry Brands: Rachel Leigh, Kenneth Jay Lane, & CC Skye 06/17/2008, 05:33 PM It's always a bummer flipping through magazines and seeing gleaming, gorgeous accessories that rack up price tags the size of a sedan. But who needs the real deal when you can get lavish jewels at an affordable price? We... Read More Beauty Buzz: The Best of Lip Plumpers 06/13/2008, 06:03 PM As the craze for incredibly luscious, full lips picks up momentum, we thought it was rather apropos to test out the latest lip plumping products and decipher which components are important, and which actually work! Lip p... Read More The Season's Must-Have Swimwear & Coverups 06/13/2008, 06:01 PM As the first heat wave of the season settles in, all we have on our minds is heading to the nearest pool or beach. With that being said, us stylenotes gals need to get equipped for lounging in the sun by way of a new swi... Read More Father's Day Gift Guide 06/13/2008, 06:00 PM If you're anything like us, you've probably relied on getting dad a tie for one too many Father's Days. While ties -- along with polos, button downs, and ballcaps -- are a safe option, try something fun and different thi... Read More Stylenotes Q&A with Lainie Schreiber of Latico Leathers 06/13/2008, 05:58 PM We first became Latico Leather Addicts after discovering the brand at Endless.com, smitten by their amazing leathers and spectacular color palettes. Under the careful tutelage of Lainie Schreiber, the... Read More Stylenotes Reviews: Alexander Wang for Uniqlo 06/13/2008, 05:57 PM The 24-year-old fashion phenom Alexander Wang created a small, limited edition collection for Japenese mega-retailer Uniqlo, and of course we stopped by the NYC store when it made its debut this past weekend. We were gre... Read More Get the Sex And The City Look: Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, & Samantha 05/30/2008, 07:21 PM The gals are back! Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha &ndash;- more fashionably fabulous than ever! Were excited to see the film, and oh the fashion, glorious fashion feast that stylist Patricia Field will lay befo... Read More Stylenotes Q&A with Toni Hacker of Hayden-Harnett 05/30/2008, 07:20 PM When Toni Hacker decided in 2005 to create her own fashion and accessories line, she took her enthused boyfriend, Ben Harnett, in tow. The two sketched their initials -- H and H -- onto a paper napkin at breakfast one d... Read More Stylenotes' Fragrance Picks for Summer 2008 05/30/2008, 07:19 PM Besides having an obsession with clothes, accessories, and footwear, fragrance ranks high amongst our absolute favorite indulgences. A certain stylenotes staffer admits to having 11 fragrances in rotation, and owning ove... Read More 5 Father's Day Gift Suggestions 05/30/2008, 07:17 PM Dont have a clue what to get your Dad for Fathers Day? Don't worry -- weve come across some great gift items that are sure to have Dad grinning from ear to ear.Does Dad appreciate gifts that get extra mileage? If so, go ... Read More Take Note: Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, & Jimmy Choo 05/30/2008, 07:16 PM Though we all have designers and items that we lust after, shoes in particular seem to inspire worship and cult-like adoration from fashion-followers. Perhaps it's because footwear is an easy area in which to transform a... Read More Upcoming Go International Designer Collections 05/30/2008, 07:15 PM It's hard to keep up with the influx of Go International designer collections at Target, and we would absolutely hate to miss one! We've put together a list of design collections and their respective dates so mark your c... Read More Seven Summer Must-Haves 05/30/2008, 07:13 PM We sift through hundreds of items each day at stylenotes, and have noticed that some have been standing out as definite must-haves for the summer. Weve put together our top seven items that should be on your radar, as we... Read More Stylenotes Q&A with Project Runway's Jack Mackenroth 05/30/2008, 07:11 PM We were lucky enough to nab a bit of Jack Mackenroths time, the Project Runway Season 4 contestant and designer extraordinaire. Hes engrained in our minds for smoothly executing (and winning) the menswear challenge whil... Read More Stylenotes Checks Out Rogan for Target 05/12/2008, 05:45 PM We were fortunate enough to check out the Rogan Gregory collection for Target during its early debut at Barney's this past weekend. The eco-friendly line looked even better up close, but one word of caution: you've got t... Read More Get the Look: Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2008 05/12/2008, 05:33 PM We loved the spring 2008 Marc by Marc Jacobs runway show, from the soft neckties to the vibrant colors, so weve rounded up the key styles and their affordable counterparts. Even if youre on a tight bu... Read More Take Note: Look on the Bright Side 05/08/2008, 06:06 PM Its hard to ignore the vibrant color palette thats been splashed across the runways, and seeping into stores nationwide. We had the bright idea of pulling together some of our favorite items, available in stores now, alo... Read More Notations: The Friendship Shoe at Payless 05/08/2008, 06:00 PM Flex your creative muscles while helping The Fresh Air Fund by purchasing the Friendship Shoe at Payless. The white, canvas slip-on comes with a set of markers for decorating, and 100% of the profits will be donated to h... Read More Designer Spotlight: Geren Lockhart (of Geren Ford) 05/08/2008, 05:57 PM Geren Lockhart, the designer behind the indie-label Geren Ford, began her professional career in design with a pair of simple, drawstring trousers. They became a source of accolades among friends and ... Read More Customized Bobbi Brown Makeup Palettes 04/29/2008, 12:50 PM We love the idea of getting more for our money with palettes of eyeshadows and blush, but it's so hard to find color combinations that we actually want. That's no longer a problem now that Bobbi Brown lets shoppers custo... Read More Take Note: The Black & White Trend for Spring 04/29/2008, 12:48 PM This spring the runways were a showcase of high contrast colors, with a big trend being the eye-catching combination of black and white. From polkadots to stripes, prints to patterns, florals to checkered designs &ndash;... Read More Pat Field Again Creates a Designer Collection for Payless 04/29/2008, 12:47 PM While taking a sneak peak at the Payless Fall 2008 Collection last week (which we can't wait to come out!), we overheard that Patricia Field, stylist (Sex &amp; The City, The Devil Wears Prada) and fashion designer extra... Read More Notations: Comme des Garcons for H&M 04/24/2008, 04:25 PM <p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin: 0px">Rei Kawakubo, the tour de force behind Comme des Garcons, will create a limited edition collection for H&amp;M, launching in early November -- just... Read More Take Note: Eco-Friendly Fashion Brands 04/24/2008, 04:22 PM Recycle: check. Environmentally friendly product use: check. Dont litter: check. Limit the use of electricity: check. With Earth Day here, what better way to additionally pledge our allegiance to the planet than by makin... Read More Notations: Rogan Gregory for Target 04/24/2008, 04:20 PM <p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin: 0px">, 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award winner, former Gap and Edun designer, and most currently head of Loomstate and his eponymous label Rogan -- ha... Read More Take Note: Spring Beauty 04/24/2008, 04:19 PM Of course you switch out your wardrobe once the temperatures rise (who wants to be wearing a heavy sweater in the heat?), but just as colors and styles change in your apparel, so too should they change in your beauty pal... Read More Take Note: The Best Sunglasses of the Season 04/21/2008, 02:15 PM Since the sun is starting to finally make regular appearances, it's high time you purchase a new pair of sunglasses. Since people tend to first look at your eyes, sunglasses can be a prominent style statement. They can e... Read More Notations: Banana Republic Monogram 04/21/2008, 02:12 PM Banana Republic recently launched its Monogram line, a collection of exceptionally high-quality apparel and accessories. The overall aesthetic is similar to the Banana we all know and love, but with Monogram, the materia... Read More Notations: Celia Birtwell for Express 04/21/2008, 02:11 PM Celia Birtwell, who first gained popularity in the sixties for her rich, bohemian prints, has teamed up with Express to create a collection of energetic, whimsical prints this season exclusively for the retailer. Known f... Read More Take Note: Hats on the Rise 04/15/2008, 05:17 PM After years of being out of the spotlight, the hat has made a major comeback, in practically every shape, fabrication, and size you can think of. The spring runways from New York to Milan and Paris were loaded with vario... Read More Notations: GO International Label at Target 04/11/2008, 10:00 AM Don't you just hate those periods of waiting in between the designer GO International lines at Target? Starting April 13th, however, waiting won't be so bad. Target will launch the GO International label, which will feat... Read More Beauty Buzz: The Best Mascara for Your Buck 04/11/2008, 09:59 AM Have you ever been totally excited and anxious to try your newly purchased mascara, only to become completely disappointed by the outcome? We certainly have experienced less than noteworthy results in the past, and have ... Read More Tech: Cool Gadgets for Your Pet 04/08/2008, 03:28 PM For the second edition of our Girl Tech feature, weve decided to shift the tech focus away from us, and onto our little furry friends. We came across some gadgets that could quite possibly make life with your favorite fe... Read More Notations: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, More for The Gap 04/08/2008, 03:26 PM The Gap will definitely be on our radar this year, as the store announced it will be selling exclusive designs from 3.1 Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, Michael Bastian, Philip Crangi, and Threeasfour as part of its Desig... Read More Take Note: Generra 04/08/2008, 03:25 PM You may remember Generra in the 80's as the brand that manufactured Hypercolor T-shirts, the heat activated color-changing clothing; since then the brand was relaunched in 2003, with a whole new design frame of mind. In... Read More Take Note: A Mega Metallic Moment in Fashion 03/27/2008, 10:05 AM A few seasons ago, metallics made a major comeback, and the adventurous hues of silver, gold, and bronze show no sign of slowing down. The momentum of the trend has propelled it into all categories, from handbags and jew... Read More Take Note: The Latest Trends in Maternity Wear 03/27/2008, 10:04 AM Take Note: The Latest Trends in Maternity WearIts chic to be pregnant today, so dont feel like you have to smother your figure in xxxl t-shirts to hide your burgeoning belly. Trends in maternity wear nowadays mimic those... Read More Notations: Gryson for Target Available Now 03/27/2008, 10:03 AM Joy Gryson becomes the 6th designer to create a limited-edition capsule accessories collection for Target. Gryson is known for creating beautiful leather handbags and footwear in luxuriously rich shades that don't go hea... Read More Fashion Week Paris: Show Reviews and Get the Look for Less 03/13/2008, 10:36 AM Now that weve covered New York and Milan, its on to shows from the city of lights. Paris fashion week had all the right elements to create the perfect couture show: the drama, the inventiveness, the chic factor, and of c... Read More Win a $100 Shoebuy.com Gift Certificate from stylenotes 03/13/2008, 10:35 AM Register for a chance to win a $100 Shoebuy.com Gift Certificate from stylenotes. The prize is provided by Shoebuy.com, which offers an array of shoes, bags, accessories, apparel, and more. Enter at least once for a chan... Read More Notations: Jovovich-Hawk for Target 03/04/2008, 10:54 AM Target has harnessed the talent of Jovovich-Hawk, the L.A.-based label from model Milla Jovovich and Carmen Hawk, for its latest GO International clothing line. Jovovich-Hawk has found mass appeal since its arrival at t... Read More Milan Runway Report: Gucci, Prada, Armani, Pucci 03/04/2008, 10:52 AM Now that the Milan Fall/Winter 2008 collections have come to a close, weve compiled our favorite shows, trends, and ways to get these looks at affordable prices. We saw loads of boots on Milans runways, at both ends of t... Read More Take Note: Seeing Red (on the Runways) 02/25/2008, 01:10 PM Red ran rampant this season during the Fall/Winter 2008 Collections. Here are a few of our favorite looks in the eye-catching shade: BCBG Max Azria We loved the deeper red shade of this silk satin kimono &ndash; theres ... Read More Notations: Converse for Target 02/25/2008, 01:05 PM Notations: Converse for Target Converse, the iconic sneaker brand that brought the world the Chuck Taylor hi-top, recently released a special line of One Star shoes for Target. Converse is known for its limited edition ... Read More

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