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Blake Mycoskie: From Reality Star to Shoe Maker

Just when you think every reality TV star is just out for his 15 minutes of fame, you run into a story like Blake Mycoskie's. Capitalizing on his access to the press, the Season 2 'Amazing Race' contestant has founded a charity shoe line he has started distributing to children in developing nations. The charity runs on a "Buy One, Give One" policy. For every $38 shoe customers buy, a child gets a pair of the slip-on footwear inspired by traditional Argentinean alpargatas. Find out what inspired him to go from reality TV star to shoe maker.

How did you go from 'Amazing Race' to making TOMS shoes?

When I finished 'Amazing Race', coming four minutes away from the $1,000,000 Grand Prize, I promised myself that I would go back and visit all of the countries I passed through... I spent two incredible weeks learning to sail in Brazil before heading off to Argentina to learn to play polo. Like so many things in my life, TOMS kind of just fell into my lap. I remember watching the sunset after a really hard day of polo, when the one-for-one concept first entered my consciousness. The next day I was up and running... traveling from town-to-town buying excess rolls of canvas.


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Nina Garcia's Newest Project

As one third of 'Project Runway's judging panel, Nina Garcia has been a tough advocate for wearable womenswear, often ripping apart contestants' poorly executed designs with a blunt review -- on Season 2, she memorably told contestant Santino Rice his attempt at Heidi Klum-inspired lingerie was "not aesthetically pleasing" -- while reserving her hard-won praise for a small and select few. Without a body of design work to her credit a la co-judge Michael Kors or the supermodel qualifier of 'Runway' host, Klum, it's easy to wonder what gives Garcia the right to judge, but aside from the fact that the ELLE Magazine Fashion Director has spent more than a decade working with stylists and designers identifying runway trends women will actually want to wear, you'll be hard pressed to find the new mom and author of 'The Little Black Book of Style' looking any less than her best. We asked her how she does it.

With your position at ELLE, your 'Project Runway' taping schedule, and your newborn, how did you get this book done?!
Fashion plays an immense role in my life. Between my job as Fashion Director at ELLE and acting as judge on 'Project Runway', working on this book was really an extension of what I do everyday. Having a baby has definitely consumed a lot of my time, but fashion is a huge passion of mine and I am really excited to share my tips, experiences and knowledge.

What does 'The Little Black Book of Style' tell women that they can't read in ELLE or any other fashion magazine or book like Tim Gunn's 'A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style' for instance?
I know firsthand how overwhelming fashion can be so I really tried to teach the basics -- the fundamentals of fashion that every woman needs and wants to know. From a woman, editor and fashion-insider's perspective, it is truly Style 101. LBBS is not a heavy read and I made it this way so that people would be able to use it as a guide and reference it whenever they felt the need. It really encompasses basic tricks of the trade and is essentially the cliff notes of fashion so to speak.



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Elie Tahari: The Most Driven Man in the Fashion Business



Elie Tahari came to New York with "nothing but a free plane ticket." Years later, he's one of the most well-known and respected names in the fashion industry, boating five boutiques and a presence in over 600 stores. What's the inspiration behind that kind of dogged determination? Stylelist found out ...

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Jennifer Nettles Loves Shoes



Jennifer Nettles, the front-woman for sensational country band Sugarland, has burst onto the pop scene boasting not only a great set of pipes but a great sense of style. We asked the soulful diva about her style icons, her rockin' hair, and her weakness for shoes.

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Eve: From Ruff Ryder to Girly Girl

When Eve first hit the scene singing "What Y'all Niggaz Want" she was a self-described 'pitbull in a skirt' with a platinum baldie. These days, the rapper slash actress slash MAC spokes model has ditched the skirt for a belted oversized tee, sheer leggings and ankle boots. And her hair? See what she has to say about pieces and grease.



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Stylists to the Stars Need An Agent Too

In an industry that measures success by celebrity affiliation -- think Jessica Simpson's BFF and hair stylist Ken Paves -- and number of hours logged on photo shoots and film and tv sets, hair and makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, photographers, even manicurists need help getting their portfolios in front of the right editors and celebrity handlers. This kind of access takes relationships. Enter Ken Barboza.

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Cristophe insists "There is no bad hair"!


Celebrity hair stylist Cristophe has been chopping the locks of Hollywood's brightest and rock royalty longer than some of today's "it" models have even been able to walk, but time hasn't dimmed his trend-setting abilities. Even after years of experience, five salons (including his most famous in Beverly Hills) and a line of hair care products, Cristophe still insists, "There is no bad hair, only bad hair stylists."


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Jill Stuart Designs for Strong Women



Jill Stuart has been involved in fashion - either through her parents or her own business savvy - since she was a young girl dressing her dolls. On the cusp of launching a new secondary line (Jill by Jill Stuart), the designer reflected on her beginnings, her love of vintage, and the current status of her empire.

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Paris Hilton Launches Line of Hair Extensions

Special to Stylelist by Mazie Speakman



Paris, whom we all know to be a committed hair extension client, recently teamed up with Dreamcatchers to launch her own line of extensions. This is her first public business venture since her release from prison and promises to clean up her act and do good in the world. Check out the page, complete with Paris Hilton soundtrack.

http://dreamcatchers.com/ParisHilton.html
Hair Extensions: In case you were wondering ...
Depending on your hair type and budget, you have some options when it comes to instant hair gratification. Waiting for your hair to grow out is for suckers, say extension enthusiasts.
Clip-ons are cheap and can be purchased at most drugstores. Sometimes they are attached to hats and not meant to be worn seriously. Please make this decision carefully.
Interlocking hair extensions are woven into your actual hair and cost a few hundred bucks. Your natural hair must be at least 5 inches, and once they're in, they're good for about 4 months.
Fusion extensions are chemically bonded to your hair and are arguably the most natural looking. These can cost several thousand dollars and last around 5 months.




Miami Swim Collections 2008 Promise To Make the Beach Chic

From Blonde to Black, Rihanna on Her New Look

Rihanna sat down with Stylelist to share how she felt about changing her look.

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Luca Luca Celebrates 15 Years in Fashion

Luca Luca celebrated 15 years in the fashion industry with an exclusive fashion show at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, . Nicky Hilton, 'Sex and the City' hottie Jason Lewis, and Joss Stone were there for the festivities.

(Luca Orlandi with model Estella Warren)

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JLo, JHud & Fergie Lined Up for 'Fashion Rocks'

With so many music headliners creating clothing lines these days, I'm looking forward to catching the 4th annual 'Fashion Rocks.' Last year, Beyonce killed it in a stylized banana skirt her mother designed in a tribute to Josephine Baker. This year's show set to air on Sept 7, 2007 should be hot too. 'Entourage's Jeremy Piven will host. Usher, Avril Lavigne, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson, Fergie and many more are set to burn up the stage.

(Fergie performed with Elton John at last year's show.)

For more info, log onto www.fashionrocks2007.tv

See how Rihanna felt about going from blonde to black

Is Rihanna channeling Madonna?

Isaac Mizrahi: The Interview


He may be designing his own line for Target and a more upscale line at Bergdorf Goodman, as well as hosting his own TV show on the Style Network, but at heart, Isaac Mizrahi is a New York kid who grew up "a freak." Stylelist talked with Isaac about his collections, the cult of the "skinny model," and department store snobs. Read on for excerpts from our interview ...

Also on Stylelist:
Our Interview with Luca Orlandi of Luca Luca
Backstage at Tracy Reece's Fall 2007 Collection
Fall 2007 Trend Report


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