Be a Model With Your Mom
Filed under: Style in the News, Contests & Giveaways
Casting call! Comptoir des Cotonniers in New York City is looking for a hot mother and daughter team to represent their brand for 2009-2010.
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Casting call! Comptoir des Cotonniers in New York City is looking for a hot mother and daughter team to represent their brand for 2009-2010.
Love Your Underarms!
Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Skin Care, Beauty Tips
Secret wants you to love your underarms.The underarm is a source of much frustration for many of us. They sweat, they smell, they grow hair faster than a moose runs from Sarah Palin. Don't you wish they were easier? What's worse, other people have them, and theirs smell bad, too. It doesn't matter how beautiful someone is if they stink.
Nomad Two Worlds Event With Hugh Jackman
Filed under: Events: On the Scene
January 22 at Donna Karan's Urban Zen (aka Stephen Weis Studio), NYC
It turns out Hugh Jackman has some pretty good Donna Karan stories.
At her Urban Zen studio last week he recounted that Peter Allen -- whose portrayal in Broadway's "The Boy From Oz" won him a Tony Award -- knew the young designer when she was just starting out.
Lomography Flagship Store New York City
Filed under: Stores We Love, Product Reviews
Everyone says they love film but wanna know how many pro photographers shoot film (rather than digital photography or image capture systems)? Or how many magazines that run film photography?
Of the 12 remaining film photographers in New York City, a significant percentage revere the Lomographic Society. Now, the only domestic flagship to find all the goods, from cameras to bags, books or film, and everything Lomo related, has a perm home at 41 West 8th St, NYC. In terms of cameras, there's refurbished vintage models and the full catalog of Supersampler, Actionsampler, Diana F+, Oktomat, Pop 9, Holga and Lomo LC-A.
Michelle Obama Loves Her Marias
Filed under: Clothing, Celebrities with Style
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
She claims she's not a natural-born politician. But, when it comes to fashion, America's next First Lady, Michelle Obama, seems to have a strategist's instincts for what will play in Peoria. Her secret lies in knowing how to mix high and low (and we don't just mean her heels). She wears dresses from pricey designers like Narciso Rodriguez (left), Thakoon and Isabel Toledo, whose pieces carry four-figure tabs and are sold in stores like -- yep -- Neiman-Marcus, Barneys and Saks. But she also showed up on the campaign trail wearing designs like the $148 White House-Black Market dress that she chose for "The View" last summer and the J. Crew sweater and skirt that she wore last month on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," insisting in her best every woman voice, "You can get some good stuff online."
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The other big winner: Narciso Rodriguez, whose red-and-black confetti-print dress was Mrs. Obama's choice for her Election Night debut. It's hard to imagine it was anything but warm in Grant Park -- where the President-elect addressed an estimated 100,000 fans -- but Mrs. O added a short black cardigan to the tank dress, which came straight from Rodriguez's Spring '09 runway.
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Sure she has a law degree, a high-powered job and two adorable daughters. But to fashionista fans, Michelle Obama's most striking accomplishment during the presidential campaign has been channeling Jackie Kennedy -- the trademark flip, the simple '60s sheaths, the no-nonsense strand of pearls. She wore a tangerine version of the look last spring at a primary rally in North Carolina.
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While Barack Obama boasts that he owns five of the same suit -- a dark two-button by Hartmarx -- Mrs. Obama is far more adventurous, especially when it comes to color. Usually, she favors bold shades -- blues, oranges, purples -- but she chose a soft, cantaloupe-colored dress earlier this fall for her husband's acceptance of the Harold Washington Award.
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Their fist-bump got the most attention at the Minnesota rally on the night that Barack Obama cinched the Democratic nomination. Second-most-talked about: Michelle Obama's purple dress by her long-time designer and friend, Chicago's Maria Pinto.
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At the first joint appearance of the Obama-Biden families last summer, Michelle wore a purple and grey shirtwaist -- just the sort of thing Donna Reed would have chosen. And, to ensure that she didn't tower over just about everyone at the Springfield, Ill. rally, the 5-foot-11 Mrs. Obama slipped on silver ballet flats.
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Perhaps it was a bid for Red-state votes? At the second Presidential debate in Nashville, Mrs. Obama wore a bright red Narciso Rodriguez sheath, which just happened to blend in perfectly with the carpet.
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Most people have never even heard of fashion designer Isabel Toledo (though she's been at it for more than 30 years). But at a New York fund-raiser last spring, Mrs. Obama looked so comfortable in one of Toldeo's edgy designs (and a Tom Binns necklace) that she sparked gossip she'd be wearing more of the Cuban-born designer's wares if she makes it to the White House.
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Though one of her favorite stores is Ikram -- the high-rent Chicago boutique that carries designers like Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Lanvin and Rodarte -- Mrs. Obama likes to show that she's equally skilled at pulling together outfits from the other end of the spectrum. For an October rally in Miami, she wore this striped dress from H&M with a $34.95 price tag.
The young Thai-born designer Thakoon Panichgul -- who's known, simply, as Thakoon -- calls this his "Tailored Inside Out Dress." And since one of Michelle's favorite tricks is to add a trinket here or there, she altered the silk floral dress with a small bow at the side of the neck for the first Presidential debate.
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Pantone Punches Up T-Shirts for The Gap
Filed under: Clothing
Designer Patrick Robinson's latest effort as Head Designer for The Gap is a bright one. He's teamed with Pantone -- which has a worldwide lock on all things color, from fabric to paint -- to create a line of tees for the company.
The $8,250 LV Skateboard - Stuff We Can't Afford Anyway
Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News
Last time we checked, the economy was tanking and Louis Vuitton was forced to scrap it's ambitious plans for the new year. Then they go do something like this -- and totally redeem themselves. This $8,250 skateboard is part of the "Stephen Sprouse Collection" and it comes with a classic LV embossed case. That's what ... about $200 per kickflip?Continue reading The $8,250 LV Skateboard - Stuff We Can't Afford Anyway
Mismatched Socks - They Came This Way
Filed under: Stores We Love, Accessories, Clothing, Steals and Deals
Ow, our obsessive compulsive disorder! It burns! These socks don't match on purpose! It's torture!!Indie Designer Showcase
Filed under: Holiday Style, Events: On the Scene, Stores We Love, Accessories, Vintage and Retro, Must Haves
In a spacious loft in Soho last Saturday, three Manhattan indie designers teamed up for a showcase and holiday sale. At right is Revival designer Virginia Craddock in a dress of her own design. We love her retro style and form-celebrating shapes! Also present were must-see designers Isaberry and Ariella Jasmine Jewelry. Read on to see what's new in the downtown indie fashion scene and where you can purchase these three great designers!Marc Jacobs Pays Out $1M in Bribery Case - Scandal Alert
Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrity Fashion Mistakes
Marc Jacobs $1M Bribery Case
When it comes to NYC, the most desirable party spots for a high end designer would probably be either: a condemned doll parts factory, now used by a Russian crime family as a clearing house for fake LV handbags and large cocaine shipments -- or the 69th Regiment Armory.
Being a first rate designer, and a seemingly classy gent on the up-and-up, Marc Jacobs prefers the Armory -- but that doesn't mean he doesn't have to bend a couple of little old laws to get it. Now he's going to have to pay.
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According to the New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, Marc Jacobs has been paying off the Armory's superintendent James Jackson to get access to the prized venue for the last few years. Between 2000 and 2007, Jacobs allegedly dolled out $35,000 in cash and other gifts to the superintendent. Oops. Isn't a guy allowed to be generous anymore?
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We know that the Armory is a prime locale for showing off you collections at Fashion Week, but is it really worth getting busted on bribery charges? Apparently, Marc decided that $1M was a fair price for not having to take the case to court -- a wise decision in our opinion.
In addition to the hefty fine, Marc and Co. have agreed to let a private company investigate their business for two years, sending the report to the Attorney General's office.
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Jacobs, of course, is a very popular with celebrities. Will this recent scandal effect their love for the prolific designer? Somehow we doubt it (in fact, it'll probably boost sales). Keep browsing to see more high profile Marc Jacobs fans.
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SNL's Amy Poehler in Marc Jacobs.
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Elijah Wood attending Marc Jacob's Spring/Summer show at Mercedes Bendz Fashion Week.
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Jennifer Lopez in the front row at Marc Jacob's Spring/Summer show at Mercedes Bendz Fashion Week.
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Nicole Ritchie arriving at Marc Jacob's Spring/Summer show at Mercedes Bendz Fashion Week.
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Victoria Beckham arriving at Marc Jacob's Spring/Summer show at Mercedes Bendz Fashion Week.
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Singer Anastasia in Marc Jacobs on the red carpet.
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Reebok Launches a Pop Up Store in NYC - For a Limited Time Only
Filed under: Shoes
As part of their attempt to launch themselves back out of their longtime fashion irrelevance, Reebok has opened a temporary 'pop-up store' in Manhattan named "Flash" -- how appropriate. The insta-store, only open for one month, is located at 169 Bowery and will be Reebok's outlet for top secret, limited edition styles that not even the savviest of sneaker insider has ever laid eyes on. Is Reebok actually onto something here?Continue reading Reebok Launches a Pop Up Store in NYC - For a Limited Time Only
Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquiere's latest designs are truly museum-worthy
Filed under: Style in the News
Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquiere (at right) has relied on French artist Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster to help design the interiors of more than one Balenciaga store, and now he's poised to return the favor.Continue reading Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquiere's latest designs are truly museum-worthy
Celebrate National Underwear Day, because we all wish we could look like this in our undies...
Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Swimwear and Lingerie
You were actually able to stop staring at the picture above and start reading this post? You have my full respect. I on the other hand, could barely write after getting an eyeful of these male models in all their semi-naked glory. But perhaps that's exactly what FreshPair, the online underwear retailer, was going for when it planned this fashion show in honor of National Underwear Day.
Tip of the day: Kirna Zabete boutique now online
Filed under: Style Tip of the Day
Famous, funky, favorite Soho lifestyle boutique Kirna Zabete has opened up shop online. Now you can scope out the goods from designer to décor from the comfort of home. Just think, all that money you'll save on your plane ticket to New York can be spent on high end designer duds like Lanvin, Alexander Wang, Giambattista Valli, Nina Ricci and Thakoon. Plus dogs, babies, and beginners are all welcome to the online boutique.
And as the Kirna Zabete saying goes, you'll "leave looking lovely." *sigh* We love this place.
Think you're as good as the stylists on "Shear Genius"? Prove it!
Filed under: Hair Care, Contests & Giveaways
Nexxus Salon Hair Care is sponsoring a contest for all of you armchair stylists and fans of Bravo's Shear Genius. Got a killer hairdo you can distill into four easy steps? Record it and upload it, and you might be taking your best friend to New York to attend the Shear Genius wrap party. Plus, you'll be featured on Nexxus.com. Fame and fortune could be as simple as one-two-three...four!
Your style can be for long or short, curly or straight hair. We don't think you're not required to use 360° Volume or Sea Swell Texture Mist, but you know, it couldn't hurt.
In addition to the grand prize trip to NYC, you could also win:
If you're the one your friends always ask to do their hair, then maybe it's time you got some recognition and credit. It's free to enter, and you might be the one to win!
