It seems lately that more ‘mature’ women are in better shape then the gals half their age!  Check out Vera Wang, designer of the billion dollar wedding dress looking amazing at 63 years old!

Designer Vera Wang

Wang posed in a black swimsuit for the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar.  Hard to believe that this famous designer is 63…Still, she admitted she wasn’t quite comfortable baring her body for the cameras.  “Ask anyone who’s traveled with me.  Normally, I’m in so many layers, I look like Lawrence of Arabia,” she said.  When asked if she liked how she looked, she said, “No, honey, I’m a little horrified.”

Wang opened up her four bedroom Beverly Hills home, to show how she decorated it.  She has spent most of her life in New York.  “It’s a zen escape,” she explained. “New York for me is about work.  If L.A. were to become a West Coast version of that, I’d shoot myself.  The climate, the lifestyle, it really fits as the yin to my New York yang.”

Vera Wang lounging around at her Beverly Hills home

 

Her house was built in 1967 and has an amazing view of the Los Angeles Basin and the Pacific Ocean.  After staying in so many hotels while in California, it was a great relief to her to find a home of her own.  “It’s difficult to relax in a hotel lobby, not knowing who you’re going to bump into,” says Wang. “And no matter how great a suite is, after a while you start to go a little psycho.”

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Bold, graphic prints will be showing up on frocks, jackets and skirts galore this Spring.  Designer Marni has an excellent rendition of these by covering dresses in gigantic geometric circles and sharp, angular stripes. Much to our surprise, Carven also has a slew of bright, zig zag prints for Spring that look as though they have been clipped straight out of a comic book.

Big Graphic Prints Are Splattered On Designs This Spring

We think the whole Missoni for Target craze got these designers on this graphic print bandwagon. Or perhaps they experienced a sudden jolt of nostalgia and decided to whip out their 6th grade protractors and went on an angle-making frenzy.  What ever the reason, the BSW Fashionistas believe that these outrageous, colorful graphic prints are going to be a big spirit lifter after months of cold rain, snow and gray skies…

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Don’t feel like changing your casual outfit of jeans and a blouse to go out for the evening?  Then take a few BSW fashionista tips below to help you take your day look into night…

Every closet should have at least one black blazer or black cashmere cardigan.  Perfect for throwing over any casual outfit in a pinch!  Don’t fret about changing your comfy jeans!  This will actually give your day look a bit of an upscale boost!  If you had on low heels during the day, try for a bit higher.  Makes the legs look slimmer and sexier for night. (works for daytime too if you are feeling a little frisky)

Simple Black Blazer every closet should own!

Now go find a silk scarf that has a bit of color, swirl it completely around your neck then tie it into a soft knot either at the front or side of your neck.  Add a bit of red color lipstick to your lips, maybe a few bangles arouund your wrists and you are good to go!

Sarah Jessica Parker is a great example of taking casual day style into night!

This is what we like to call our “1970′s flight attendant/business gal, “sexy” look!  A definite head turner:)

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The BSW Fashionistas want to shout out for the Holidays, “that the little lace dress is still the only real type of lingerie that can be worn in public!!!”  We don’t care how much fashion savvy you have, please don’t display a lingerie type dress without consulting us first.  However, here are a few sexy & sophisticated dresses that are perfect for public display!  And all just under $100.

One of our favs…Mango’s flared dress for only $99.  You can wear it to any black tie event or especially this New Years Eve!

Flared Lacey Dress By Mango

BSW loves this Flirty Red Dress by Asos.  This body-conscious midi dress is only $55.  Shown here with black flats but we think a pair of slinky black heels would be a better choice.

A long flirty long sleeved red dress by Asos

Check out this fabulous metallic long-sleeve dress!  Only $50 at Victoria’s Secret.  Also available in other colors.

Best Sparkly Metallic Dress from Victoria Secret

If you are looking for something not so fitted, why not try Jessica Simpson women’s bat-wing dress, for $98.  Get yourself a nice silver clutch and some sparkly bangles to wear on your wrists and you are good to go…

The Perfect Black Party Dress

And here’s an idea…Why let the gloomy weather effect your mood for the holidays…Brighten your day with glitter and sequins.  Swiftly slip into one of these metallic-hue dresses before you go out on the town and instantly feel yourself decompress…Our final favorite is:  Eight Sixty sparkling silver dress, $96, revolve clothing.

Silver Sparkly Metallic Dress

There isn’t much more time ladies so get out there and start shopping!  Make sure to check shipping dates if you are shopping online because one of these sexy, sparkly dresses may not arrive in time for your Holiday Celebrations!

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Now anyone can have a “Twilight” wedding.  An official replica of the romantic, long-sleeved gown Bella Swan wears to marry Edward in the film “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1” is now being sold for $799 at Alfred Angelo stores nationwide, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Carolina Herrera's famous wedding gown designed for "Twilight's Breaking Dawn Part 1"

The lace-backed gown echoes the one Carolina Herrera designed for Kristen Stewart to wear during the much-anticipated wedding scene.  The replica boasts “a dramatic plunging cut-out illusion back detailed with a soft Chantilly-inspired lace appliqué trim and full-length lace trimmed sleeves, self-fabric-covered buttons and a Chapel train,” according to a press release.

The dress, officially sanctioned back in May by Summit Entertainment, wasn’t easy to keep under wraps.  In fact, designer Michael Shettel told WSJ that the confidentiality agreement and plan to have the gown ready by the November film premiere was “signed in blood.”  (that’s creepy…)

While the dress that Bella wears is silk, the “Twilight Bridal” version by Alfred Angelo is made of satin.

For the younger gals who aren’t quite ready to walk down the aisle there’s also a Prom 2012 Romantic Vampire Collection in gothic-inspired colors and silhouettes.

The gowns, available in sizes 0 to 30W, will be available in Alfred Angelo Signature Stores and independent retailers worldwide.

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How about getting a gorgeous gift that feels soft and luxurious this Holiday Season?  Well, right now Enzo Mantovani, an Italian fashion brand known for delivering luxury and style, is making its lavish cashmere and merino wool products available in the Unites States through an exclusive partnership with Costco a retailer known for delivering quality goods at a reduced cost.

Enzo Mantovani The Finest Italian Cashmere

For a limited-time, you can enjoy up to 75% off department store prices on fine Italian cashmere and merino wool apparel at select Costco stores.

Enzo Mantivano Italiann Cashmere for men at Costco