Entries by Valeria Guston

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This is for the Birds Project Runway, Episode 11

We’re down to six designers and the finale is right around the corner! So exciting and so sad. It’s been a pretty satisfying season thus far with a just enough drama to keep things moving, just enough questionable designs to keep things interesting, and plenty of innovative style. But it’s not over yet, so back […]

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My Fashion Database: Zoe Saldana’s Fashionable New Venture

She’s drop-dead gorgeous, insanely talented, and super stylish—as if there weren’t enough reasons to envy Zoë Saldana, we have one more: she’s a brilliant businesswoman too! Zoë and her fiancé, former model Keith Britton, have partnered to create My Fashion Database (MyFDB). MyFDB is the fashionista’s version of IMDb  and the site is a treasure […]

Sew ’70s Project Runway Recap: Episode 10

At the Atlas, Anya and Kimberly are still recovering from the menswear challenge and their brush with elimination on the previous week of Project Runway. Josh M., back to his old sassy self, comments that at this point in the competition everyone should be up to the challenge of menswear. And speaking of challenge….On the […]

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Fashion’s Ode to Hispanic Heritage Month

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, so what better time to pay tribute to fashion designers whose work deeply reflects their Latin American roots? These talented visionaries show us that when tradition meets modernity the result can be sheer brilliance. So take notes and you just may be inspired to wear your own Hispanic heritage on your […]

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Image is Everything Project Runway Recap: Episode 9

And then there were eight. We’re getting down to the nitty gritty on Project Runway, and the obvious weak links have mostly fallen by the wayside or runwayside—sorry, I couldn’t resist.We know it’s another team challenge this week as Heidi faces the designers drops this clue: “Image is everything.” Tim of Garnier Nutrisse sweeps in […]

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Stretching Summer into Fall: The Frugal Fashionista Guide

If the deluge of magazine covers trumpeting numerous fall trends and must-haves has you considering going into debt for a new wardrobe or just giving in to style obsolescence—don’t despair. For the frugal fashionista, a few key pieces and some artful layering will transform your favorite summer styles into fabulous fall looks. Remember that you […]

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What Women Want Project Runway Recap, Episode 8

This week’s Project Runway saw the remaining designers having to create clothing for…gasp!…normal-sized women! Only nine designers are left and the competition’s getting fiercer. But with last week’s major meltdowns and catfights only a distant memory, everyone’s making breakfast and reminiscing over coffee about those who’ve left. Heidi greets them on the runway sporting a […]

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Style Activism: Look Good, Do Good

In these tumultuous economic times, we’re all tightening our oh-so fabulous belts. One of the unfortunate side effects of such belt-tightening is that we are making fewer and smaller charitable donations. Of course, another unfortunate side effect is that we feel guilty spending on ourselves. Well, it’s possible to indulge your style needs and do […]