While Part 1 of our Oscar Trends mini-series focused on color choice, this version concentrates on styles and silhouettes, from the feminine but futuristic styles worn by Amanda Seyfried and Jennifer Lopez to the backward-glancing looks by fashionistas Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Richie. read more

Heirloom jewelry is eco-friendly by nature. Pieces that get passed down through generations or transitioned to new hands at antique shows or on eBay never go to waste. But what happens when an old necklace or bracelet starts to look not vintage-chic, but simply not chic at all. Do you leave it to rot in your jewelry box or take it out to the trash? Recently, a new crop of designers has been putting a new spin on old baubles by re-fashioning them into brand new pieces that follow today's trends. read more

Downtown New York-based menswear boutique Odin is among the most influential in America. Co-owner Eddy Chai, whose cites influences ranging from vintage industrial to Jacobean to Art Nouveau, shared the secret to his success—and his eBay wish list. read more

Of all the fashion capitals, London produces the most daring fashion. So naturally, the trends that come off the London Fashion Week runways are usually the most progressive of the season. read more

It might be a familiar refrain, but blue was the new black on Oscar night, with star after dazzling star parading down the red carpet in gowns that of the darkest navy (Kristen Stewart) to major brights (Mo’Nique). Other trends on the color wheel: blush, scarlet, purple and gold. read more

Every year since 1925, Tucsonans have been polishing their boots, saddling their horses and bringing out their inner cowgirls and boys for La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros. This year marked the 85th anniversary of the parade. Having just relocated to Tucson from New York, I wasn't going to miss it. read more

Though Anya Hindmarch's luxury handbags have been a favorite of editors and a-listers for years, she became a household name when she started the reusable carryall craze with the launch of her “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” tote in the summer of 2007. She told us about collecting butterfly boxes and vintage men’s Rolex watches, and shared how she shopped on eBay for one-of-a-kind items to decorate her new bespoke boutique. read more

New York Fall Fashion Week kicked off countless trends that look at stylish on your home as they do on your person. read more

New York City-based Elizabeth Spiridakis is the thunder behind Feels Like White Lightning, a wildly popular blog that infuses insightful fashion commentary with the author's own irreverent, highly addictive, stream-of-consciousness style. A veteran eBay fan, she shops the online marketplace for old magazines and clothing, and is an avid collector of everything from vintage pins to Pyrex mixing bowls. Fascinated by her penchant for collecting, we asked Spiridaks to fill us in on her collections past, present and future. read more

­You know what they say: Fashions come and go, but style is forever. Well, these three trends, plucked from the runways of the fall collections, which designers showed in New York City this past week, are definitely that—trends. They’re fun for sprucing up your look—on your person or in your house—but don’t go overboard. read more