It’s a Cinch!

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Photos: Sara De Boer / Retna Ltd. ; Gina James / Graylock / Retna Ltd.

Belts are the workhorses of the wardrobe, yet they are so often forgotten on shopping sprees. This utilitarian accessory can add shape to a tired baby doll dress, accent a staid suit, or simply keep up your pants. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the trends and the vast array of styles and price points to choose from. To make it easy, we put together a quick list of styles to keep on hand. And remember, your shoes don’t always have to match your belt. In fact, it’s better if they don’t!

Richard Ruiz

Richard Ruiz, the New York City based couturier, designs elegant upscale dresses, pants and blouses that have a special attention to excellent tailoring...

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Subtle gold piping and a little décolleté go a long way on this sweet and feminine peplum top and matching skirt.
Photo: Courtesy of Martin Betz

Best Dressed: Week of April 11, 2008

Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Fergie and more!

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Perfect for a night out in London. Mariah Carey arrives for dinner at San Lorenzo's restaurant, looking svelte in her all black outfit. The opaque black tights keep the look classy.
Photo: Pete Mariner / Retna Pictures / Retna Ltd.

Best Dressed: 2008 Latin Billboard Awards

See the red carpet winners (and losers)!

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Colombian songstress Fanny Lu, who took home one of the six awards for which she was nominated, takes her name a bit too literally in this marigold gown with a bustier shaped like an abanico.

 

Photo: Larry Marano / Retna Ltd.

Hot Designer: Richard Ruiz

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Photos: Courtesy of Martin Betz

Richard Ruiz, the New York City based couturier, designs elegant upscale dresses, pants, and blouses with a special attention to excellent tailoring. And it's easy to see why: the 35-year-old boricua worked as a tailor to the stars for many years before launching his own line in fall 2006. (Visit richardruiznyc.com to check out his design evolution.)

Latina.com spoke with Ruiz just as he was readying his second spring collection:

Hot Designer: Katy Rodriguez

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Photo: Courtesy of katyrodriguez.com

Katy Rodriguez's bi-coastal boutique, Resurrection (resurrectionvintage.com), is the high temple of vintage haute couture. The famed boutique also carries Rodriguez's own adorable, ingenue collection. We catch up with the uber-cool fashion designer to talk about the joys of La-La Land, skater/surfer boyfriends, and hairless Mexican chihuahuas.

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