Posts with tag ashlee simpson

Blumera, previously credited as "One of those designers you should know by now," recently had a trunk show at the exclusive Clarabella boutique in New York City.

The designer, lovely Mehera Blum (at right), was there and glowing with the kind of sparkly good energy you get from her handbags. The shop was filled with her gorgeous creations, some of which you can see here on our website and here on her website. Mehera Blum has been busy!

You know when you see a celebrity carrying a great bag you'd love to have, but part of the reason you love the bag is that there isnt a huge eyesore of a label on it? So you totally don't know where to get that bag?

Trend alert! We're still seeing Gerard Darel's bags everywhere. The latest rage is the cotton-blend 24hr sweater bag, which is the new favorite of cuties Jessica Alba and Emmy Rossum. Also a big fav, the Dublin shopper. Great size, casual yet polished feel. We'd be fans, too, if we had the bucks!

You know a designer is on to something when he has a following as diverse as this list of celebrity moms and starlets:

• Jessica Alba
• Emmy Rossum
• Cameron Diaz
• Halle Berry
• Angelina Jolie
• Jennifer Garner
• Jennifer Lopez
• Eva Longoria Parker
• Miley Cyrus
• Ashlee Simpson
• Lindsay Lohan

In the gallery, the hot yet casual look of Gerard Darel on hot and casual celebs.

We all want a salon worthy blow out each time we step out the door. You might think it's easier said than done unless you have Ken Paves on speed dial. Ah, but you are mistaken grasshoppa. It really is as easy as 1-2-3 to achieve what we like to call the Holy Grail – the perfect blow dry.

At first glance Ashlee Simpson looked like she was simply wearing another LBD (her closet must have hundreds of them) at the Conde Naste Traveler Hot List Party – yawn! Thank God we took a second look because the the close-ups reveal a stunning, detailed look that must've been spectacular in person.

The Philip Lim 3.1 dress is certainly an LBD but with unexpected details like a ruffled bottom, hidden pockets and triangle back cut-out. Instead of rocking the usual black or metallic shoes, Ashlee opted for a light beige peep toe to warm the outfit. Even her hair had a subtle but cool detail. Bet you didn't notice the little braid behind her bangs did you? And of course, her her big ol' diamond sparkler and long Chanel pearl necklace made us swoon.

By adding small but appropriate details each, Ashlee found the perfect accomplices for this look that could've been another ultra boring black dress but is far from.

Check out more pictures and details here...

OK, it's no secret that just about every celebrity mug that graces a magazine cover gets an extra layer of reconstructive surgery thanks to the miracle of Photoshop. Most of the time, the idea is to turn the subject into a hyper-flawless sex goddess, or erase some dude's ugly zit -- but every so often, designers go into a trance and can't stop until they've literally created an inhuman monster.

We could kinda understand why an art director might try to push the envelope to make pre-surgical Ashlee Simpson look skinnier, or airbrush out some cellulite off of Phoebe Price's thighs -- because sex sells. But why go through the trouble for Eddie Van Halen on the cover of Guitar World?

Little girls dream of the day their prince will come sweep them off their feet. They imagine having a beautiful white wedding with the man of the dreams -- and some young women even spend hours fantasizing about what kind of dress they'll wear. Ashlee Simpson said she was never that type of girl, until she got engaged to Pete Wentz.

What do the stars hold for the stars this week? Find out in our regular feature, Ho'roscope. Celebs may be like us in some ways, but most of their lives are much more glamorous and sexy, including their horoscopes. This is a sneak peek into the astrological powers that influence their fame and fortune.

Ed Hardy swimwear is dreamy. But his bathing suits are definitely not one of those items of clothing that "anyone can wear." Oh no, you have to have the body of a goddess to pull these babies off. Which is probably why celebrities love them. They know they're in an exclusive category.

What were we expecting from Ashlee Simpson clothing line for Wet Seal? Not too much, to tell the truth. Though coming from humble style beginnings, the dark haired Simpson has turned into a fashionista in her right. But, she was designing for Wet Seal of all places, so from the very beginning the cards were stacked against her.

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have just proved my hypothesis -- the couple that does their makeup together stays together.

Obviously standing in the bathroom mirror putting on matching eyeliner is a bonding experience for the couple. They've been dressing and doing their makeup alike for a few years now and they've finally decided to make things official. Those two crazy kids announced their engagement last week.

You knew it was coming eventually. That, however, doesn't make it any less uncomfortable for all of us. Pete and Ashlee are engaged. [People]

Remember when someone pretended to launch a George Clooney fashion line, and the rumors were so rampant that the actor had to make public denials? Yeah, whoever did that is totally getting arrested. [AP]

Wanna see Gisele naked? It'll cost ya $40,000. [fashion indie]

A "reality" show is forcing Adderall down its stars' throats. We're guessing it's The Hills. That would explain a lot. [Gatecrasher]

Flip-flops: Officially dead? More to the point: Were they ever alive? [About]

How long before "dress jeans" are the new khakis? [Brandish]

5 dating sites you should definitely avoid. [Cracked]

Hooray! Now everyone has a beauty pageant they can call their own. Introducing Miss Hooker 2008. [BBtv]

We have to give it to Pete Wentz.

He has been championing guy liner from the very beginning, so it's only fitting that he would become the first man to emerge from the punk scene to create a line of cosmetics specially tailored for all of the guys out there still bumming Dior's crayon eyeliner off their girlfriends.

It's raining fashion campaigns in Hollywood.

Practically, every young starlet has their name associated with some major brand: Hayden Panettiere designs bright-colored patent leather totes for Dooney&Bourke; Eva Mendes will be fronting two Calvin Klein campaigns next season; Rachel Bilson is designing a diffusion line with DKNY Jeans; Ashlee Simpson just signed a deal with Wetseal, and Chloë Sevigny, uh, well, who hasn't she collaborated with?