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I've always had a thing for the classic appeal of a tassel-adorned shoe. Now, I'm crushing hard on the sophisticated, menswear vibe you can get with proper tassels. First, it was the love of these Tory Burch ankle booties ($395), but the more I see the tassel look on everything from oxfords to a wedge loafer, the more style-smitten I've become. Wear them with rolled, military-hued Read more
I'm swooning over this Hollywood Regency Gilt Tassel Bench upholstered in blue and white ikat from Madeline Weinrib. With the gilding, the curves, the luxe fabric, and of course, the tassels, it's totally ostentatious. But sometimes a girl is entitled to flaunt it! Unless you're using them as curtain tiebacks, tassels in general are merely a decorative feature — a finishing touch. This one's an Read more
Referring to his new button-tufted pillows, a well-known interior designer said he believes "tassels are the earrings of the home." I most definitely agree! And how chic are the corner tassels on these pillows? Can you name the interior designer I'm referring to? Read more
While I'm fairly certain that anything Mad Men's Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks) reclines against will look gorgeous, this pillow is an instant eye-catcher even without the redhead's influence. The tassels are the secondary scene stealer here. Tassels, which can be found everywhere from curtains to pillows, are both a pretty and functional decoration. Thousands of years ago, the tassel was Read more
A recent trip to the SF-exclusive Banana Republic Edition accessories store had me ogling the latest and greatest in jewelry: tassel and fringe bracelets. There was a lot to swoon over, but this newest style really caught my eye. We've seen tassel necklaces before but these bracelets deserve their own category. They're half punk, half deco, all fabulous. Shop Read more
For a super Summer-inspired fix of flirty frocks, colorful bags, and must-have sandals, look no further than the stylish celebs making the rounds at Coach's cocktail-cum-charity benefit party in LA yesterday evening. Aside from the brand's slick leather-and-tassel satchels providing a cool accessorized boost, we loved the variety of sunny styles — girlie, muted sophistication, and all-out Read more
It's that time of the year again when fresh young grads cheer on commencement speakers and throw their tasseled hats up in the air. President Obama gave a riveting commencement speech on Monday to the women's university, Barnard College. It's a school affiliated with Columbia University, which is the school Obama graduated from in 1983. Here is some of his most inspiring advice for women: Read more
Fab reader JustPatience showed off a ladylike silhouette with a bold edge. To do so, she paired a black-and-brown high-waisted pencil skirt with a fluorescent yellow top, which not only juxtaposed a bright hue against cool neutral tones, but played up the texture of both pieces and highlighted her svelte shape. Then, she accessorized with a wide-brimmed floppy hat, yellow tassel earrings, Celine Read more
Tassel necklaces are one of Fall's biggest trends — Oscar de la Renta, Isabel Marant, and Ralph Lauren all showed them on their runways — and they're an incredibly easy way to add a swingy, art deco vibe to your look. Just take a cue from actress Lake Bell, who dressed up a printed blouse and jeans with her Lia Sophia Global Tassel Necklace ($375); whether your style is more bohemian, Read more
Just as you can have a bad day at the gym, you can also have a rotten time at the yoga studio. To make sure you always have an awesome experience on your mat, make sure to avoid the following mistakes in your next class. Excuse me, I think your boob fell out of your shirt: No one is paying much attention to your outfit, but it will cause a scene if a too-loose shirt causes a bit of indecent Read more
