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Do Not Want: Free People’s Grocery Bag Shoes

I love wedges. Love them! They slim legs and add length to the body, which is great for the height-challenged among us (i.e. me). But for the love of Susan Powter, let’s stop the insanity! These Levon Wedges from Free People look like someone stuck a pair of extremo wedges in a bag and called it a day. Do you want to wear a pair of grocery bags on your feet? Well, do you? [$198, Free People] Keep reading »

Ask The Man Panel: Black Halo’s Paris Sheath Dress

This colorful dress seems the epitome of sexy style, but what do guys think of it? We asked the man panel to weigh in on this Black Halo Paris Sheath Dress; it turns out guys kinda sorta like dresses that remind them of Tetris. And if you’ve got an item you’re dying for the man panel’s opinion on, {encode=”julie@thefrisky.com” title=”email us a link”}! Keep reading »

8 Fashionably Floppy Hats

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We’re really digging the easy listening ’70s vibe right now, and there’s no better accessory to rev up that look than a retro-fied floppy hat. Channel Kate Hudson in “Almost Famous,” or your mom when she was younger, and rock a wide-brimmed floppy hat.

Style Stealer: Brie Larson’s Flower Power

Actress and singer Brie Larson lit up the red carpet at the premiere of the stoner alien movie “Paul” Tuesday night, in a ditsy floral dress and coral heels. We love how fresh and spring-y she looks, and want to copy it ASAP. After the jump, we offer our best Larson-a-likes.
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Shopping Guide: 8 Dresses To Take The Plunge In

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Small-breasted ladies, there are some advantages to not having a chestful of luscious boobs. One amazing perk — we can wear shirts and dresses with plunging necklines and it doesn’t look too hoochie. After the jump, a selection of gorgeous dresses with clavicle-baring necklines. And by all means, employ some double-sided tape where necessary.

The Best & Worst Looks Of The Week!

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Unlikely Style Icon: Yoko Ono

Look, she may or may not have broken up The Beatles, but one thing is undeniable: Yoko Ono has amazing personal style. When she and John Lennon were together, Yoko’s style killed it. And even now, she doesn’t seem to leave the house without a totally cool hat and jacket combo. But we really covet young Yoko style. Her sunglasses! Her floppy hats! Her all-black (and all-white) ensembles! After the jump, we give you our take on Yoko’s sleek, one-of-a-kind look. Keep reading »

You Wear It Well: 13 Guys Who Really Rock A Bow Tie

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Do Not Want: Terrifying Simpson’s Feet

Haven’t you always wanted to look like a Matt Groening character? We thought so. And so does Prada’s shoe designer, apparently, who has whipped up these terrifying, cartoonish, Marge Simpson-esque shoe boots for your shoe-obsessed pleasure. [Shoelust] Keep reading »

New Underwear Keep Your Vagina Cool, Way Cool

Lady parts can sometimes be way complicated. I mean, doesn’t your vagina sometimes overheat? It’s not like your body naturally regulates its temperature or anything. But thankfully, Jockey has created cooling underwear, which soothes your burning firecrotch with state-of-the-art technology from NASA!. Says the company, “The Outlast® temperature regulating technology behind Jockey® staycool underwear helps your skin feel up to 3° cooler.” And we’re sure it really works. After all, it was initially developed by NASA scientists to “help balance temperature fluctuations in space.” Space! (Your vagina is just like space.)

So we wanna know if any of you have tried these soothing ladypants? Do they really keep your vag icy cool, like a delicious stick of wintergreen Dentyne gum? Let us know! [Fashionista] Keep reading »