shoot n.— «That’s the point where you give up and decide to wear thick tights and Ugg boots for the remainder of the winter. That, or I might succumb to the allure of the new shoe-boots—or shoots, as they call them—and just let my calves...
bust a sag v. phr.— «“Bustin’ a sag” is what some kids call it when they let their oversized pants hang below the waistline to expose their underwear, and city leaders want to know whether they can outlaw that.» —“Council...
directional shoe n.— «Directional shoes: these might seem an instant updater, but they’re undignified. Conversely, clinging to the styles of yesteryear (that includes kitten heels) is also a bad idea.» —“Age-old...
hauterfly n.— «The fashionista is dead. The term to describe followers of of-the-moment fashion has apparently outlived its usefulness. Among the replacements mentioned by insiders during Fashion Week: fannequin, fashitarian, glamourina...
trapeze dress n.— «Phelps said the minidress look for spring is what’s known as the “trapeze dress,” which mimics the outline of, not surprisingly, a trapeze—in a boxy, trapezoid shape that’s narrower at the top and wider at...
power pearls n.pl.— «Style setter Nancy Pelosi reinvents the importance of a signature piece, coining the term “power pearls” with her multi-colored South Sea and Tahitian Pearls strand.» —“The Allure of the Pearl for...