http://ragstyles.com Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:08:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Looks like our Little J on Gossip Girl is all grown up. She was seen here at the Metroplitan Opera’s 125th season opening gala in New York. And she certainly turned up the heat in this gorgeous tiered gown by Marchesa. This color is big on the ... http://ragstyles.com/celebrities/celebrity-trend-spotting-gossip-girls-taylor-momsen-in-marchesa/ I have always been in awe of the ellusive Birkin. And what fashionista hasn’t? In all honesty, this is not even the prettiest handbag I have ever seen, yet if I were ever given the opportunity to own an authentic piece, I wouldn’t think twice. Why? Because ... http://ragstyles.com/handbags/peeking-inside-the-worlds-most-exclusive-handbag-the-birkin-part-1/ Couture in the City is Giving Away some BLING Fashion Chicks Highlights the Flapper Dress Gone Contemporary. Can you say CHIC! Blend Summer Into Fall with Fashion on a Dime Check out the Rodel Latin America Line from the Urban Socialite Your Style ... http://ragstyles.com/fashion-shows/weekend-wrap-up-what-is-hiding-in-other-blogs-closets/ Heidi Klum is not just a supermodel extraordinaire, she is also a business woman and head of Project Runway as well as a style icon to every generation. But it is no secret that the reason she isn’t modeling anymore is because well, she’s kinda getting up ... http://ragstyles.com/beauty/beauty-blast-how-to-style-your-hair-to-take-years-off-like-heidi-klum/ Oh yes, it’s that time of year again when we have to start thinking about pulling out the longer sleeves. Some of you may have already begun to do so, and others are looking at the closet and thinking you need some tweaking this year. 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I will be working on all of these requests steadily over the weekend.  Expect to see Ragstyles and ... http://ragstyles.com/announcements/summer-vacay-for-rags/ Following an beautifully chic line of predecessors such as Proenza Schouler to name but one, Monica Botkier is in good company with the launch of her new handbag collection with Go Target. Target is very well known for working with high end designers in the industry to create a ... http://ragstyles.com/designer-profiles/fashion-designer-profile-%e2%80%93-monica-botkier-for-go-target/ Bear with us folks, once again Ragstyles is updating their look as the seasons change. This look is only temporary until we make a final decision on 'what to wear'. So many choices, so little time. 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