Two of the best bodies in Hollywood, Brooke Burke and Jessica Alba, swear by these post-pregnancy belly wraps. Jessica Alba told the March issue of Elle that she wore a girdle to lose her baby weight. Brooke Burke also confessed in interviews that she as well wore a wrap after her pregnancy. And the proof is pretty convincing.

The peplum. What’s a peplum? I hear some of you younger members of the jury asking. It’s actually one of the oldest trends in fashion history, dating all the way back to the ancient Greeks. Peplum is a derivative of the Greek word peplos, which means tunic. Of course, the style has come a long way since then and now has numerous derivatives of its own.

Ever find yourself wondering “How to tie a scarf like that?” Well, here’s the INPT guide on how to tie scarves. We’ve scoured through tons of youtube videos to find the best for you. Styles explained include the European Loop, the Muffler, the Turtleneck, and the Half-Bow.

You rock your jeans just about every day and here’s the thing, every spring our favorite denim designers– from Hudson to William Rast, True Religion, J Brand, Paige & Joe’s– try to create the “it” denim of the season.

Did anyone see Elle’s beauty director on the Today Show last Tuesday? If you did then you understand why this post could have be titled– “Spotted: Elle’s Guide to Disastrous Hair”…

The snow is melting, fashion week is over, and there’s new shoes at Barney’s. This can only mean one thing, Spring is near.

Is 2009 the year of the Jumpsuit? See what The Pretty Committee has to say…

So while the rest of the fashion world is busy planning their fall wardrobes, I’m dedicating this post entirely to the colors trends you can expect to see this spring and summer.

Remember those grayish round rocks with purple crystals inside that fascinated you as a kid? Well, if you’ve got any lying around, you might want to consider turning it into a necklace.

A How-To Guide

PLEASE STOP WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING TO READ THIS IMPORTANT POST…IN ITS ENTIRETY.  AGAIN, THIS IS A MUST-READ POST…ERIC DAMAN’S FIVE ESSENTIALS FOR A STYLIN’ SPRING WARDROBE REVEALED.  I REPEAT THIS IS A MUST-READ POST.
I came about this juicy piece of info while I was scrolling through A Shaded View of Fashion. I was catching [...]

This is not the first we’re seeing of the bib necklace. We’ve seen this character before, but he seems to be taking on new forms lately worth examining.

Want some scientific data on how to score the best deals online cuz that’s what we’re serving today.
These tips come courtesy of Charlie Graham, the founder of Shop It To Me.  To learn more about the site, read the post I wrote on it.
Graham, a graduate of Harvard Business school and an expert on online [...]

We all know that a little comparison shopping, be it on foot or by mouse, can pay off in big ways. A few bucks here, free shipping there, and before you know it, you’ve saved $40. But as the number of shops in cyberspace grows, so does the amount of time it takes to shop around.

I just received an invite from a friend who’s throwing a 1960’s inspired party to rewatch Season 2 of Mad Men (July is just too far away for some of us).  I’m a big fan of the show and a little jealous that I didn’t come up with the idea myself, but whatevs, I’m excited.
The [...]

I was walking through Bloomingdale’s the other day when I spotted these adorable python print ballet flats. And in case you haven’t heard, python skin is IN my friend!

I especially love them in all black; they remind me of grown-up ruby slippers. : )

When I saw the name Sam Edelman on [...]

Taking the stand: Designer Nails
Let’s start by reviewing the case:
When it comes to crimes of fashion, you don’t expect to find labels like Chanel, Burberry, or Louis Vitton at the scene. But as the saying goes, truth is stranger than fiction, and after seeing this latest trend you’ll certainly be able to attest to that.
It [...]

When it comes to make-up, I’m a total sucker for packaging. I just love all the pretty shapes and colors, throw in a clever name and I’m sold.  While I’m working on cutting down my consumption of such products (unless they’re things I’ll actually use on a regular basis), I still get a thrill from [...]

I was never one for buying stuff online because I like to see, feel, and try stuff on before shelling out my money, but I decided to give a few Haute online shops a chance after a friend told me about the incredible deals she scored.
After receiving a couple of invitations to these Haute sites, [...]

In case you haven’t heard, Punxsutawney Phil did indeed see his shadow last Monday. A couple of us here at INPT have been in total groundhog denial, even questioning the validity of a weather forecasting rodent. But as the week passed and snow continually fell, we finally came around. After all, who are we [...]