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Classic Fashion Novel "Fabulous Nobodies" to Be a Film?

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Everyone remembers the first time they read "Fabulous Nobodies," author Lee Tulloch's cult '80s fashion novel set in New York's East Village.

Long before Carrie Bradshaw there was Reality Nirvana Tuttle (so named because if you were young in the '80s you probably had hippie parents), trying to get by as a "door whore" at a trendy downtown club and striving for that elusive quality of New York fabulousness.

I read the book lying on a college dorm room floor thousands of miles away, and it's one of those classics about Manhattan that just makes you want to throw your most glamorous clothes into a suitcase and move to the city right away.

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Cannes Closes in Style With 'Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky'

Filed under: Red Carpet Trends

Anna Mouglalis (who plays Coco Chanel) wears CHANEL for the movie's premiere (left) and press junket (right). Photo by Olivier Borde

Have you gotten your fill of CHANEL on-screen yet? Neither have we, so we're thrilled that yet another Coco Chanel story has been brought to life. This time, it's the story of Chanel and Igor Stravinsky's love affair, and was the film that closed this year's Cannes Film Festival in true French style.

The star of the film, Anna Mouglalis (Coco Chanel), was dressed in head to toe CHANEL for the premiere and press junket. Mouglalis was positively radiant in a green dress specially made for her by Karl Lagerfeld for CHANEL, accessorizing with two "C Signature" necklaces and a "Haute Couture" bracelet. Even her makeup was done by CHANEL.

For the press junket, Mouglalis wore a ladylike navy lace embroidered dress from the CHANEL Spring/Summer 2009 Haute Couture collection.

We can't wait for it to come to a theater near us!

Quentin Crisp, Dandy Style Icon, Remembered in New Film

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

quentin crispThe unlikely style icon Quentin Crisp is being celebrated in "An Englishman in New York," a new film to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this month to mark the tenth anniversary of his death at the age of 90.

If the title sounds familiar, it's because Sting wrote a little song about him you might have heard. But Crisp -- with his dandy style of a fedora resting on pastel-dyed hair, neck scarf, velvet coat and lapel pin -- was also a muse to fashion designers.

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'Valentino: The Last Emperor' Premiere Brings Out the Stars

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

The much-anticipated film, "Valentino: The Last Emperor," premiered in New York last night, and the carpet couldn't have been much more star-studded. Gwyneth Paltrow and her stylish mama, Blythe Danner were there, as well as Gwynnie's pal Madonna. Joining them were Anne Hathaway, Martha Stewart, Claire Danes (with her cutie-pie man candy, Hugh Dancy) and lots more. But don't take our word for it -- check out the gallery to see who came out to celebrate Valentino!

Valentino Last Emperor

    Valentino is surrounded by his beautiful guests. Madonna gets cozy with Claire Danes, while Gwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway link in with the man himself.

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    Valentino Garavani, Gwyneth Paltrow and Giancarlo Giammetti -- dressed impeccably and ready for the show to begin.

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    Coco Rocha brings her unique style to the Valentino premiere.

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    Anne Hathaway, as always, looks classic and beautiful in white. We can't wait to see how her style continues to evolve!

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    Helena Christensen is striking in this black asymmetrical dress. Of course, she'd be striking in an asymmetrical paper bag, for that matter.

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    Just a night out at the movies for Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy.

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    Agyness Deyn sports a longer, more feminine 'do and some seriously chic bling -- we're loving this look on her, and hope she continues to leave the flannel at home.

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    Whenever Martha Stewart graces a premiere with her presence, it's definitely a good thing.

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    Zac Posen and Narciso Rodriguez give the designer a little colleague love.

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    Model Anne V strikes a pose upon arrival at the premiere.

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The Man Who Followed Valentino Around for Two Years

Filed under: Style in the News, Videos, Interviews

Valentino Garavani, Eva Herzigova, Matt Tyrnauer, and Giancarlo Giammetti
We recently had a chance to catch up with Matt Tyrnauer (above, with Valentino Garavani, Eva Herzigova, and Giancarlo Giammetti) director and producer of Valentino: The Last Emperor, which will be released all over the country in select theaters on March 18th (today!). Tyrnauer followed the legendary Valentino Garavani for two years, documenting not only his opulent lifestyle, but also his tumultuous relationship with his partner of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti, and his last days as the head of the house of Valentino. Our exclusive interview and the trailer are after the jump!

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Angelina Jolie Flips Her Wig as "Evelyn A. Salt"

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Hair Cut and Style

Blonde Hair Flipbook

    Angelina Jolie on the set of Salt
    Jolie makes a drastic beauty switch in her new movie role transforming from a raven-haired femme fatale to a blonde all-business woman.

    Sony

    Drew Barrymore, January 2009
    Drew Barrymore's locks have vacillated between shades of honey, caramel, and sunny blond, but this is the first time we're seeing her with an all-out platinum 'do. Her hair looks full and funky swept up in a punky updo, which is a huge tress trend for spring.

    Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde
    Witherspoon's Elle Woods inspired blondes everywhere to follow their dreams while staying true to their gorgeous hair color.

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    Marilyn Monroe at her Home in 1953
    Not much needs to be said about the infamous Ms Monroe, whose blonde locks and stunning beauty speak for themselves.

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    Pamela Anderson in Baywatch
    Anderson's role as C.J. Parker on '90s hit Baywatch, landed her a place in the blond hall of fame.

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    Nicole Richie at a 2007 Pool Party in Beverly Hills
    As she grew from notorious party girl to mature new mom, Richie's ditched her ratty extensions for this gorgeous shade of blonde.

    Gregg DeGuire, WireImage.com

    Gwyneth Paltrow at a Press Conference for Two Lovers during the 61st Cannes International Film Festival
    Paltrow has been many shades of blonde - but we love this classy platinum bob!

    George Pimentel, WireImage.com

    Naomi Campbell at Fashion Group International's 22nd Annual 'Night Of Stars' in New York City
    Campbell's stick-straight blonde mane plays perfectly with her stunning caramel complexion.

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    Gwen Stefani at the 2006 American Music Awards
    The former No Doubt front woman keeps her trade market locks as blonde as possible.

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    Goldie Hawn in 1967
    Hawn's blonde 'do was the height of 60s mod style and she still blonde after all these years!

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The Internets are abuzz over two new pix of Angelina Jolie in costume for her role as spy Evelyn A. Salt, in the new action movie which started filming today.

The film was originally intended as a Tom Cruise vehicle, "Edwin A. Salt". When Cruise dropped out, they decided to rework the script to turn the hero into a heroine, including giving her a gender appropriate name.

The leaked photos show two very different looks for Angie -- a soft, pretty blond, and a more dangerous, sultry brunette. We don't yet know which one of these, if either, is the "real" Evelyn A. Salt, which we understand will be a central plot point in the film.

What we're really curious about is whether these are the same wigs designed for Tom Cruise, or if they had to rework those, too.

Style Evolution: Angelina Jolie

    From a bisexual, knife carrying wild child to a humanitarian activist and mother of six, Angelina Jolie's life has change tremendously in the decade since her unsettling portrayal of Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted catapulted her to superstardom. Not surprisingly, as her personal life transformed so did her wardrobe. With her 34th major film, The Changeling, hitting theaters this week Stylelist took a look back at the female half of Brangelina's style.

    Jim Smeal, Wireimage | George Pimentel, Wireimage

    In 1986 legendary actor Jon Voight walked the red carpet at the 58th Annual Academy Awards with his unknown 10-year-old daughter Angelia Jolie Voight. If Jolie had realized all that white lace would haunt her forever she may have picked a more subtle dress!

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    Still a Daddy's girl, Jolie attended the 25th anniversary celebration of Midnight Cowboy (her father's most famous film) in 1994 wearing leather instead of lace.

    Steve Granitz, Wireimage

    With two major films under her belt, Hackers (where she met her first husband Jonny Lee Miller) and Foxfire, 22-year-old Jolie boldly rocked a shaved head and a little black dress at the premiere performance of Fedora in 1997.

    Jim Smeal, Wireimage

    Still a wild child, Jolie stuck to black while promoting her critically acclaimed HBO film Gia in 1998.

    Jim Smeal, Wireimage

    A nominee for the second year in a row (in 1997 for George Wallace and 1998 for Gia), Jolie lightened up her color palette for the 50th Annual Emmy Awards in 1998.

    Jim Smeal, Wireimage

    For the 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 1999 Jolie went for an uncharacteristically girly champagne sequin gown.

    Jim Smeal, Wireimage

    For the 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in 1999 Jolie lightened her hair color and walked the red carpet looking very reminiscent of Marylin Monroe.

    Steve Granitz, Wireimage

    A practitioner of method acting, Jolie was back in a dark place for her breakout role in 1999's Girl Interrupted. The disturbing intensity she brought to the part carried on to the red carpet for the film's L.A. premiere.

    Jim Smeal,Wireimage

    At 24-years-old Jolie had two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes and in 2000 she added an Oscar to her trophy list. Unfortunately her Elvira-like outfit and a proclamation of love for her brother garnered even more attention than her achievement.

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.

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Celebrity Weighing Scale

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Celebrity Weighing ScaleThis is ridonkulous.

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Anna Wintour Gets in Front of the Camera

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Anna WintourFashionistas and style slaves, grab your (non-fat, low-cal) popcorn and get comfy -- the documentary you've been waiting for is coming. The incomparable Anna Wintour is the focus of a new doc called The September Issue, filmed in 2007 during the preparations for Vogue's biggest issue.

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"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" - Group StyleFoul

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Everyone else is taking their shots at the bizarre fashions that turned up at the Australian Premiere of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' at the Sydney Theatre, so count us in. What were these people thinking?

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Gemma Ward nominated for an Aussie Film award

Filed under: Style in the News

The last time we mentioned anything about IMG supermodel Gemma Ward it was to announce her retirement from the fashion industry at the ripe old age of 20, which she apparently isn't going to do anymore. Our bad.

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Confessions of a Shopaholic trailer

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We loved Isla Fisher as the psycho, stalkeresque Gloria in "Wedding Crashers," and we love the fact that she is married to the iconoclast that is Sacha Baron Cohen.

This winter, Fisher gets her first, much-deserved starring role as a likable ditz with a serious charge-it problem in "Confessions of a Shopaholic." (Based on the bestselling book of the same name.)

The trailer just went up this week, and while the story looks a bit stereotypically chick flick-ish, we'll probably go just to witness the wardrobe...and for the scene where Fisher's character bum rushes a cute guy with the line, "You speak Prada?"

Gemma Ward to play "actress" once more?

Filed under: Style in the News

As was mentioned earlier, IMG star Gemma Ward has taken a break from the modeling industry to focus more on her budding acting career.

Recently, she starred in the horror flick The Strangers, starring Liv Tyler. And if everything goes accordingly, she may have another chance to play a crazed killer behind a funny mask once again:

Variety reports Rogue Pictures, the studio that produced the eerie film, is planning on making a sequel to their summer hit. The flick cost them a mere $9 million to make and it grossed a whopping $54 million. Production is slated to begin at the beginning of 2009.

Maybe this time Gemma will have a speaking part -- stay tuned!

Valentino film draws Hollywood's hottest

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends

A number of Hollywood's finest were joined by countless lesser-known beautiful people at the Venice Film Festival's presentation of Matt Tyrnauer's documentary, Valentino: The Last Emperor. It's only fitting that the glamorous would go the extra mile for a legend such as Valentino Garavani, and for the most part, we were not disappointed.

Elizabeth Hurley, Claire Danes, Charlize Theron, and many others showed up in style to hear Valentino's personal take on the film, such as the fact that his favorite parts of the film were, "... when I scream at Giancarlo (Giammetti)."


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JCP Vs The Breakfast Club

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JCPenny has done one of two things for John Hughes fans, either they've brought back a great memory and provided a chuckle or they've killed a piece of their youth. Results may vary.

The new ad for JCP features a bunch of teens recreating some of the more memorable scenes from Hughes' classic movie The Breakfast Club. We LOVE The Breakfast Club so we feel very strongly that we should hate this commercial, but as embarrassing as it is for us to admit- we don't.

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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