Pineapple Express Premiere Disaster

Edited by Hilary Price

The Good

The Bad 

The Pineapple Express premiere brought the good, the bad and the ugly. While there were chic surprises,frumpy seemed to be the motif throughout the night. I hope Seth Rogen is playing a joke on all of us. Bad prints, wrinkled suspenders, frumpy tunics, sloppy bare mid-drifts, and unnecessary layering were just some of the fashion faux pas of the red carpet stars. I can’t wait to see Pineapple Express, so I can laugh this fashion atrocity away. What do you all think? 

Thanks to Jezebel, for the pics!

Legendary Model Dies at 91

Edited by Hilary Price

Despite Janice Dickinson’s rants, there were plenty of supermodels before her time. Dorian Leigh was a 1950′s ford model and revolutionized Revlon cosmetics. In fact, she was one of the first models to be signed to Eileen Ford’s prestigious agency. Soon after retiring from modeling, she started her own successful agency in France. Leigh was the quintessential chic model and booked major campaigns like Revlon and appeared regularly in Harper’s Bazaar. Her employers adored her. Eileen Ford called Leigh “truly the best model of our time, She instinctively knew what every photographer wanted, and she came alive just at the moment the shutter clicked” Dorian Leigh died earlier this month and will truly be missed.

First Look: Jessica Simpson Cover of Elle

Edited by Hilary Price

Recently, I published an article on plaid patterns hitting the runway, and thus making a comeback. Elle’s September issue features Jessica Simpson on the cover, clad in plaid. While I am happy that the trend is being shown on a major magazine cover, this isn’t really the way to sport it. Plaid is inherently country but designers were thankfully taking the trend to sophisticated heights.

Jessica’s rodeo belt and trashy cleavage do not remotely suggest class. Why not a dress and cowboy boots? Aren’t these boots made for walking?Though Simpson is currently marketing herself as a “simple sweet country girl”, she could have worn something else to make her point. The sex symbol is recreating herself, and targeting a new audience, in hopes of success. What do you think of her new image?

The Sisterhood of Fashion

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Gossip Girl’s Chace Crawford and Blake Lively

Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick

Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meister

Ali Lohan

Ugly Betty’s Becki Newton and Ana Ortiz

The stars of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2: Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn.

The NYC premiere of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 came to town last Monday. The stars hit the red carpet dressed in adorable fashion. From casual to chic, the celebs looked fantastic. While Blake Lively’s orange Grecian Gucci dress was my favorite, Alexis Bledel overall look was stunning. America Ferrera’s cerulean Brian Reyes dress looked great on her skin tone, and Amber Tamblyn’s navy jumpsuit was daring.

Unfortunately, everybody was not fashion forward. Lohan was by far the worst dressed. She looked too casual, as though she was going to the mall. Casual can work but it is all about execution. Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick looked laid back and dashing in Lacoste. The Sisterhood stars were all smiles and looked darling. Catch the girls in the film, August 6th!

Thanks to NY Post for the pics!

Don’t Mess with Naomi!

Edited by Hilary Price

Supermodel Naomi Campbell stars in photographer and filmmaker Nick Knight’s film. The film ends with the infamous supermodel firing two handguns. I love it. While Campbell’s violent past could make this film hilarious, the movie’s subject touches on a serious fashion issue. The film’s premise is racism in the fashion industry.

Lately, this seems to be a hot topic. From Italian Vogue’s all black issue to small forums, the industry is taking note of the color void. The silent film addresses the blunt nature of designers, advertisers, editors and agencies who denounce black models for employment. While the film is only two minutes long, it is powerful and resonate.   

“By my own inaction, I am guilty of allowing racism to be normalized and accepted in this business. This has made my deeply sad and increasingly angry.”  - Nick Knight

View the film here! 

Thanks to SHOWstudio for the pics! 

Clad in Plaid

Edited by Hilary Price

Plaid is back! From flannels to chic coats, the pattern is a fall staple. Lately, the trend has been everywhere! Plaid summer bags, skirts and bathing suits are dominating the beaches.

Gossip Girl’s, Ed Westwick has paid homage to his character, by launching his own line, that embraces Chuck Bass’s style. Moreover, Westwick’s collection will be primarily plaid pieces, inspired by Gossip Girl’s private school chic style.

Another designer notorious for his plaid inspiration is Alexander McQueen. No one will ever forget SJP’s quirky tartan gown, courtesy of Mr. McQueen. He has always loved the Scottish inspired print and we are finally catching on.

Plaid embodies 90′s grunge while maintaining a new classic twist. Embrace the trend while it lasts!

Trendspark: Brightness

Edited by Hilary Price

A revival of the 80′s is upon us. The burgeoning of bright jeans and sneakers has turned into something bigger. Nail companies, Essie, O.P.I and Chanel have taken note and subsequently launched their own neon nail color lines. Women have been hitting the streets clad in colorful lip and eye color.  From the catwalk to the sidewalk, women are embracing ROYBGIV. 

They Tried to Make Her Go to Madame Tussauds. She Said No,No,No.

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Amy Winehouse’s Madame Tussauds wax statue with Winehouse’s parents.  

Amy was not present at the unveiling ceremony… She was busy. 

As much as I love Amy Winehouse’s music, her behavior is clearly out of control. Madame Tussauds London wax museum honored the absent Winehouse, by erecting an Amy Winehouse wax figure. Her sweet parents were in attendance. Her wax portrayal is a little different than her real appearance. For instance, Winehouse is not disheveled,scarred, snorting or smoking anything. Miraculous! Tussauds did follow through with the soul singer’s myriad of tattoos. It’s sad. Tussauds probably did this to honor Winehouse before her inevitable death.