Hawaiian in origin, the word muumuu (that’s right muumuu, not Miu Miu) quite simply means a loose fitting dress that hangs from the shoulder, generally printed or patterned. By definition alone, it sounds like a sexy wardrobe staple that’s a cinch to accessorize and easy to wear. But, if you grew up watching "Three’s Company," as I did, chances are that when you hear the word muumuu you immediately think of Mrs. Roper, the spacey, peacekeeping wife of landlord Stanley. (She dished sweet, Zen-like wisdom to her tenants as she sashayed around the California apartment complex in her garish uniform of bold print, floor length muumuu, paired with oversized, candy colored baubles.) read more

The backpack has forever been a utilitarian choice for hikers, cyclists, students and others who, for whatever reason, need to schlep around a lot of stuff. Yet every once in a while, it reemerges in street culture and on the runways, reinvented and begging to be taken seriously. It is one of those fashion dares that asks us to put away our sartorial security blanket—the overstuffed, everyday tote—and reconsider the silhouette that most of us left behind with Cliff Notes and Clearasil. read more

Made of woven palm leaves indigenous to tropical climes, raffia has balmy, warm weather connotations that make it especially perfect for the coming season. 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

With clothes going the minimalist route this New York Fashion Week, fashion seems to be relying on shoes to make a statement. All week long, dramatically textured and wildly architectural footwear has been stomping through the tents and marching down the runways. read more

While it’s not exactly surprising to see floral prints on the runways yet again, this spring fashion season, it’s the reinvention of something so familiar that’s exhilarating. Gone are oversize graphic florals, exotic interpretations and high contrast color. This year brings undeniable femininity with a softer edge. read more

To commemorate the launch of the new Barbie Basics line, twelve of fashion’s biggest stars have styled one-of-a-kind Barbie Basics figurines to auction off on eBay to benefit the Council of Fashion Designers of America. read more