How to Make Sequin Stockings

Vamp up your holiday style with a pair of sequined hosiery.  They can actually be quite expensive if you find them in stores.  Watch as fashion reporter Allison McNamara gives the dish on do-it-yourself sequin stockings.

STYLE | Rud by Rudsak Winter 2013 Coats

Rud by Rudsak winter 2013.
Photo by Daniel Robillard.

Staying warm can still be stylish when you throw on one of these coats from Rud by Rudsak.  The Canadian brand is known for creative and modern coats that not only make a statement but also keep the cold away.  Founded in Montreal, the creative head is Evik Asotoorian and he makes sure to keep the brand's design aesthetic edgy yet contemporary.  Puffy coats are streamlined so you don't look like a big marshmallow.  Styles are perfectly shaped for a woman's body.  These are coats that are certainly good enough for both work and play.

Scroll down to check out the runway show for the winter 2013 collection of coats.

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Rud by Rudsak winter 2013.
Photo by Daniel Robillard.

Rud by Rudsak winter 2013.

STYLE | Stay Stylish and Warm

Dorothy Perkins fall.winter 2013

It's now late November and the weather is certainly continuing it's downward climb in the temperatures.  One of the unfortunate parts of winter is many people never get to see what you're wearing under your coat.  That's why for a woman of style, she knows how important it is to make her coat the statement.  The unfortunate part of being stylish is sometimes you end up sacrificing warmth to look good.  Many beautifully crafted styles look amazing but fail to ward off those cold temperatures.

Stylish military inspired coat.  Often great in style
but not as warm in sub-zero temps.

One of the best things to do is find a coat made of wool for the added warmth.  Down-filled coats are also a great choice for keeping warm over the winter months.  The only drawback of down-filled coats is the bulkiness they can sometimes have.  There is nothing worse than looking like the Michelin man for the sake of keeping warm.

Preta Lobue Long Storm Coat

Preta Lobue has a line of outerwear that is surprisingly warm and still maintains a sense of style.  Jackets have interesting collars and are often nipped at the waist defining your shape so you don't look like a big marshmallow.  The cool thing about her collection is she also has various coats available in temperature specific zones.  You know how it can be sometimes extreme cold and other days only slightly brisk.  The designer has styles in three zones for cold, colder and coldest days of winter.  They do cost more (up to $600), but you'll find their structured styles keep a sense of femininity while maintaining the warmth of a thick puffy alternative.  You can find those styles in stores like Nieman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue (also available online).

Preta Lobue Ruffle Collar Coat

NEWS | Gucci Loses its rights to Logo in the UK

Who would have thought that non-use would be deemed a reason for revoking a brand's identity.  When it comes to fashion and brands, a logo is just as important in identifying the company as the clothing is.  Gucci's interlocking G was first registered for use in the UK for clothing, handbags, cosmetics and watches in 1984.  British law states that if a logo is unused within five years the trademark can be revoked.  That is exactly what has just happened to Gucci.  The UK Intellectual Property Office has deemed they can only use the logo for fragrances and soaps.  The company has attempted to prove they have used the logo through providing sales figures however, the IPO feels the evidence provided is not strong enough and to prove use of the logo in the UK.