Sarah Hyland shares her beach-bound thoughts

You might not be able to take the New Yorker out of Sarah Hyland, but the actress - and now swimsuit model - is happy to be parking herself at the beach.

Ferragamo updates classic shoe with attitude

When Salvatore Ferragamo wanted to reboot its classic Vara shoe style, it turned to young tastemakers and asked them to put their spin on it.

Model Erin Wasson aims to make the flash last

Erin Wasson was doing the model workout: a mix of dancing, running and jumping. And she was doing it fully dressed - in heavy fall clothes on the first truly warm day of spring - with her hair and makeup done.

Espadrilles: Go-to shoe on fair-weather days

If you're craving a little more summer in your springtime wardrobe and you're hesitant to break out the white pants (it's OK, but that's another conversation), try espadrilles.

Prom fashion turns into red carpet moment

You might as well roll out the red carpet in front of the school gymnasium or hotel ballroom and line it with parental paparazzi: Prom season provides many girls a chance to have their moment in the spotlight.

Kardashian's maternity woes prompt a style lesson

To be stylish and pregnant, you need to embrace your new shape. You have to celebrate it. But you also need to be aware of it, and not keep wearing your regular wardrobe - even if it's a size up.

Fading into the woodwork can be a good thing

Does your outfit blend into the woodwork? We're not talking in a boring, bland way, but in a complementary one.

Rainy day pre-emptive strikes and quick fixes

It's not a question of if you'll be caught in a springtime shower; it's a question of when.

Camo, neon aren't college basketball fan favorites

The neon-colored jerseys and camouflage-covered shorts debuted by six teams in their postseason conference championships ahead of the NCAA men's basketball tournaments weren't well received in the press or social media.

'Girls' costume designer advises on lingerie

The four lead characters on HBO's "Girls" wear bras and underwear, and so do real women.

Rachel Zoe hits shuffle on the tune of her collection

Rachel Zoe went a little more tailored - and a little tougher - for the new season, shaking off some of the bohemian rock-star girlfriend that she has often given the crowd at New York Fashion Week.

Kenneth Cole returns to fashion week on his terms

Cole returns to New York Fashion Week on Thursday after a seven-year hiatus, seemingly putting his hand on everything before the runway lights go up: the clothes, the shoes, the handbags, the hashtags.

Models on 'The Face' say tough skin is a must

A pretty face helps, but it's a tough skin that makes a model a success. Who better to teach that than Naomi Campbell?

Tough guys like warm toes, too

It's those little things that can stop you in your tracks, say outerwear insiders, so designers and manufacturers have worked to satisfy them.

Chilly Golden Globes carpet gets haute in red

There were many stars in fiery hues as they chatted through chattering teeth at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Does 2013's style trend spell end of trendy?

The biggest trend in fashion for the new year might just be that there isn't anything especially trendy.

Stories not stones give some jewelry its value

It's the story, not necessarily the stone or other bells and whistles, that gives jewelry shared between generations its high value.

Fashion designers drawn to causes near and dear

Fashion designers sometimes get to wear their hearts on their sleeves, making their personal connection to charitable causes part of their public lives.

2012 styles that made our heads turn

Every year fashion offers up the good, the bad and the ugly. But what the industry is really built on, and consumers respond to, is buzz.

There's detective work to do for party dress codes

Even if dress code is addressed, it's probably "cocktail casual" or "holiday glam," which can mean a whole lot of things to different people.

Emerald green is Pantone's top color of 2013

Emerald is no longer green with envy. The rich, vibrant shade is Pantone LLC's Color of the Year for 2013, beating out all the other shades of the rainbow.

Some gifts fall into the love-it-later category

Have you ever said "thank you" through clenched teeth? The gift in that nicely wrapped box was so not what you wanted: comfy clothes instead of designer duds, or a kitchen gadget instead of a shiny piece of jewelry.

Known for photos, Vogue's Coddington pens memoir

The last time Vogue creative director Grace Coddington was impressed by fashion, she was at a Balenciaga runway show in Paris.

What's shaking fashion? An adult-quake

This season's clothes aren't taking their cues from club kids, college students or teenage rebels. There's something grown-up about some of the most popular looks: They're a little refined and very wearable, but they've avoided being stodgy or, worse, just plain old.

Michelle Obama picked Kors for Election Night

As Michelle Obama stepped on stage with her husband in Chicago early Wednesday morning, she accepted her role not only as first lady but fashion tastemaker for four more years — this time, wearing a Michael Kors magenta silk chine pin-tucked dress.

James Bond's closet hits a lot of timeless looks

If he's particular enough to like his martini shaken not stirred, James Bond probably likes his trousers trim not tight.

The steps to finding the Cinderella wedding shoe

NEW YORK (AP) — No offense to Cinderella, but she sort of had it backwards. The shoe should be at the end of the to-do list for a wedding fairy tale.

Fast-forward fashion: Spring catwalk shows begin

Fashion insiders pride themselves on being ahead of their time, and, with the start of New York Fashion Week this last Thursday, they began previewing the outfits that will land in stores and in magazines for the spring season.

Serena Williams stars in new NFL gear ads

Football fans will soon be pulling out their jerseys, but a few have gotten a jump on the season: Serena Williams, Melania Trump and Condoleezza Rice are among the NFL fans who'll be appearing in ads promoting team-themed apparel and gear in a campaign called "It's My Team."

Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin dishes anti-dryness beauty tips

Natalie Coughlin has been in the pool as long as she can remember, building the muscles and learning the discipline that would lead her to 12 Olympic medals.

Teens putting their own spin on personalization

As the thousands of Sophias and Isabellas and Jacobs and Masons born this past year will learn when they go to pick up their backpacks off the soccer field or sort their duffels in college dorms, their names aren't as unique as they are.

Kate Hudson has a full fashion life, including PJs

Despite having a closet that most women would envy, Kate Hudson likes staying in her PJs for as long as she can into the day.

Fox's Ed Henry goes with squares to add flair

There's not a lot of room for Ed Henry to make a style statement. The Fox News Channel chief White House correspondent pretty much has to stay in the box that is your TV screen.

'Mad Men' costumes get Emmy snub

Is it time to trade polished sheaths and all-business suits for lace gowns and tweed jodhpurs?

Chloe Moretz now the face of Aeropostale brand

At age 15, actress Chloe Grace Moretz is already an ambassador.

Brooklyn Decker is everywhere

Now that she's stopped modeling, former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit star Brooklyn Decker is posing for the cameras more than ever: There she is with the paparazzi in Australia, on the red carpet in London and on the cover of this month's Women's Health and the June issue of Redbook.

Fashion dos and don'ts for wedding guests

The biggest fashion faux pas for a wedding guest, to any wedding, would be to upstage the bride. There are many unwritten rules for guests to consider: Don't wear white, anything too revealing or a hat so wide or tall it would block the view of the person behind you.

In pursuit of finer things, men finding fashion

Don't be fooled by the old "my girlfriend bought me this" line.

Exotics becoming everyday item with upscale style

Fashion moves in waves, and in today's easier, unfussy stage, glitz and gold might seem over the top. But boring isn't the only way to do a pared-down look. Exotic skins — and many more faux exotic skins — can bridge the gap between too much and not enough.

Years later, Versailles models still turning heads

They didn't really know it at the time, but the black models who walked in the Versailles fashion face-off in France in 1973 carved a path on the catwalk for generations to come.

Proms aren't typical red carpets for Disney stars

Debby Ryan and Laura Marano get dressed up more than average teenagers: As Disney Channel starlets, they've done their fair share of red carpets. But, they say, there's still something special — and different — about picking a dress for a school dance and, especially, the prom.

A designer with local ties, Brian Atwood turns his skills to high-fashion handbags

There are a lot of men out there who wonder what women could possibly fill their purses with to make them so heavy, but accessories designer Brian Atwood isn't one of them.

Latest looks take a page from the 1920s

Fashion influences from the Jazz Age are making some noise this spring. Dropped-waist dresses, sporty knits, fringe and long necklaces are among the trends born from the groundbreaking look that first emerged in the 1920s.

Disney starlets Laura Marano and Debby Ryan say the prom is a more personal red carpet

Debby Ryan and Laura Marano get dressed up more than average teenagers. But, the Disney Channel starlets say there's still something special about picking a dress for a school dance and, especially, the prom.

Designer with local ties Brian Atwood turns his skills to high-fashion handbags

There are a lot of men out there who wonder what women could possibly fill their purses with to make them so heavy, but accessories designer Brian Atwood isn't one of them.

Colorblocking makes a bold spring style statement

Most of us can pair one bold color with another — it just takes a little confidence. But colorblocking, that's more of an art, and it's one to be mastered this spring season.

Four cities, five trends: Layers make lasting impression on the fashion players

With probably every hemline, color and silhouette on the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris, fashion insiders have started to focus on trends that will influence the rest of the year.

Minis on 'Mad Men'? What's next — dungarees?

From the moment "Mad Men" debuted, the stylized AMC drama about the men and women who work in Madison Avenue advertising in the 1960s has been a tastemaker favorite.

Layers make lasting impression on fashion players

Thousands of outfits later, with probably every hemline, color and silhouette turning up somewhere on the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris, fashion insiders have started to focus on trends they think will have the most influence on style in the second half of the year.

Minis on 'Mad Men'? What's next: dungarees?

From the moment "Mad Men" debuted, the stylized AMC drama about the men and women who work in Madison Avenue advertising in the 1960s has been a tastemaker favorite.