DG6Why do we always gravitate toward the uber-tart look? And no cheapy uber-tart, mind you. The one with an unlimited budget. You know, the looks that require the equivalent of two month’s NYC rent for a cami. However, if not done right it may look like you walked out of a trailer park rather than a downtown studio. That’s where it gets tricky.

Enter our beloved Dolce & Gabbana *sigh*. We could do coverage of their line every day and never tire of it. Oh how we wish we could afford to scoop up the full SS09 line. The only style we’re not fond of is the denim dress look. It’s a personal thing, but if we’re going to wear denim (which isn’t often) we prefer it be limited to our bottoms.

On with the D&G lovefest…

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and let’s not forget the boys…

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Brand: Maidenform

Product: Flexees One Fabulous Body Camisole Shapewear

I think I’m in love with Maidenform. So maybe they’re not the first company to come to mind when you think of sexy lingerie. But, if you want high quality, functional, affordable, every day pieces, I don’t think anybody can beat this company.

I’m a fairly new convert to shapewear. I began wearing it after the birth of my first son. Because I didn’t know any better, I shelled out big bucks for Spanx. Now that I have a bit of a shapewear education, however, my go-to company is Maidenform. I’ve already written of my love for their Control It briefs. Now I must sing the praises of their Flexees One Fabulous Body Camisole.

The camisole is seamless and tagless and, as quality shapewear should, it is undetectable under clothing. The piece has molded cups and an underwire that provides shape. Simply buy or order your bra size. The camisole is supposed to eliminate inches from your silhouette. I’m not sure if it necessarily does that, but it certainly does smooth and shape and optimize the fit of your clothes. I’d give it five stars if it only lifted the girls just a tiny bit more!

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Elliot Atkinson2Covent Garden is the spot during LFW if you’re seeking out the newest talent to stake their claim on the catwalk. They’ve all got their eye on the prize, which consists of Donatella Versace presenting the winner with the 2009 Fashion Fringe Award. This year’s four SS10 finalists are: Elliot Atkinson, JENA THEO, LIDIJA&DEJAN and Yelena Smirnova. Congratulations to Jena Theo for taking home this year’s prize.

The Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden initiative was founded six years ago to find, nurture and sustain young designers wishing to live and work in London. The winners are provided with guidance from experts to help set up their own design business. Donatella is the honorary chair.

Serbian designers Lidija & Dejan were all about draping and chains while Yelena Smirnova featured smooth-flowing organza and chiffon. Elliot Atkinson, whose cutouts and sheer panels brought a more contemporary note to the catwalk.

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