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Embroidered Bustier and Bottoms, Mara Hoffman

Bonnaroo Manchester, Tennessee. Headliners include Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and The Beach Boys

HBO Bryant Park Film Festival Showing classic films like Psycho, On the Waterfront and All About Eve

Lollapalooza Chicago, Illinois. Featuring Florence + The Machine, The Black Keys, Black Sabbath and Jack White

Coney Island Mermaid Parade 30th anniversary of the nation's largest art parade

Midsummer Night Swing Lincoln Center's outdoor dance party

Gay Pride Parade They're here, they're queer, get into it with Grand Marshal Cyndi Lauper

Rockaway Beach Under the boardwalk, you'll be having some fun

Shakespeare in the Park 50th anniversary season with performances of As You Like It and Into the Woods

Smorgasburg Some 100 food vendors hocking their wares at the Brooklyn Flea Market on the Williamsburg waterfront

Snow White and the Huntsman Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart in a retelling of the classic fairy tale

Vans House Parties Free concerts in Brooklyn at the House of Vans, located at 25 Franklin St. Line-up to be announced

Whitney Art Party Benefiting the Whitney Art Museum's Independent Study program and various other initiatives

While The Dark Knight Rises has its perks (like those of Christian Bale. And Anne Hathaway as Catwoman…), if you're going to see one comic flick, check The Amazing Spiderman. With a more true to the comic book approach, Andrew Garfield gives serious skinny superhero realness, and Emma Stone brings the aw factor. Awe comes with special effects.

Comic Restart

This is what the impending end of the world looks like in a Smart Car with Steve Carrell and Keira Knightly. An asteroid plummeting toward earth looks like kind of a blast.

End of Time Rom Com

From the creator and voice of Family Guy, comes a story about a Mark Wahlberg and and his Seth MacFarlane-talking Teddy. His childhood wishes came true for that bear to speak, and 27 years later, the roommates’ playtime involves a heavily packed bong. But what to do when Mila Kunis enters the picture? Cue the f-bombs.

Stoner Comedy

Disney shows us what happens when the princess has a mother. She wields an arrow to try and win her own hand in marriage. And unleashes a terrible curse. From the makers of Up, Wall-E and every other tear-jerking computer animated film that team has brought to life.

Pixarized Fairytale

If you’re into the undead and/or a history buff, this horror flick will either delight you or frustrate you till the closing credits. But Tim Burton's producing, so there's got to be a bit of freakish goodness.

Presidential Horror

The Sartorialist had a few bones to pick.

Mark Zuckerberg got secretly married.

The 10 Most Stylish Cartoon Bands of All Time

Gucci won a few mil from Guess.

Music video style retrospectives on Britney Spears and Mariah Carey.

Helena Bonham Carter got some therapy from Prada.

The Top 10 Most Fashion Forward DJs.

Louis Vuitton announced a new collaboration.

Memorial Day weekend essentials.

Popstars got the Humpday treatment. 

Makeover, makeover, makeover, makeover, makeover, makeover! MAKEOVER!

The Best & Worst Dressed Girl Groups of All Time

*The Jersey Shore has not taught me anything.

I wear my bikini at night so I can midnight dip without reservations. My night may take me through to tomorrow morning's sun, so I'll be prepared to head straight to the beach. Chromat toes the line between playful and naughty, so it can be both cool beach-wear or sexy lingerie.

For a twist, get a single back-buttoned shirt. Let the sexy back of your (non-tied) bikini stand out. Turn it around to let the bikini show on a boardwalk stroll.

You've got a flowing shirt, now make room for the mini. Coming in over the bikini bottoms is a skirt, not with flare, but with prints. Its brightness will lead into daytime, while a simple black skirt still says "nighttime"

Find a low to the ground platform or square heel. Though you obviously take your shoes off on the sand, you want your heel to have the option of keeping it on.

Non-metal jewelry will ease the night-to-day. This Orly Genger necklace is made of rope and enamel, and plays with the concept of casual vs. chic.

A bevy of our favorites - Jade Berreau, Frankie Rayder, Christina Kruse, Alyssa Miller, Helena Christensen, Tanga Moreau, Hannelore Knuts, Eniko Mihalik, Karen Elson, Aurelie Claudel, Trish Goff, Michele Hicks, Constance Jablonski, Ali Michael, Shannan Click, Olga Sherer and Anouk Lepere –  pose in the likes of Prada, Blumarine and Chanel for this cool retro editorial.

Partying your Saturday night away can be a blast, but waking up hungover the next morning may just be the worst feeling ever.  Our favorite remedy: a bunch of online retail therapy, direct from your bed. Here are our recommendations of where to shop this weekend.

1. LAmade Clothing: Up to 70% off select merchandise! Promo code: MEMORIAL12

2. tibi New York: Up to 80% off sample sale.

3. 7 For All Mankind: 40% off summer essentials.  Promo Code: MEMDAY0512

4. The Outnet: Up to 70% off select merchandise.

5. Refinery29: $100 off on Rachel Pally dresses.

6. Bloomingdale’s: 20-65% off select styles.

7. The Hip Chick: 20% off everything.  Promo code: MEMORIAL20

8. Silent Gypsy: 50% off select items.

9. Intermix: Up to 70% off select merchandise.

10. Bergdorf Goodman: Up to 40% off select RTW and shoes.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! 

My lack of exotic Memorial Day Weekend plans have been met with shocked sighs of slight judgmental pity, forcing me to draw the conclusion that NYC has turned  MDW  into an aggressive, peer pressure fueled social affair.  Well to all of you, I gracefully say, stfu.

Instead of sitting 6 hours of Hamptons traffic or making a mad dash to the airport, what about spending the next 72 hours  in your overpriced yet underseen New York City apartment.  Afraid your social profile will suffer? We’ve got you covered.   Our tips on faking your out-of-town status will make it look like you participated in all the standard MDW activities, without having to answer to any of those persnickety judgey judies.

1.  Get a spray tan:  Nothing says you just had an incredible weekend like a dewy golden glow.  Even if you spent the entire weekend watching Game of Thrones on your iPad, a fresh “out of town” glow will remove any suspicions about ditching your co-worker’s backyard BBQ.  If you’re bold enough to try this at home, go with LORAC’s TanTalizer gradual bronzer.  If you need to leave it to the pros, call up NYC’s hottest new (and incredibly cheeky) at home service Glowjob NYC .

2.  Read a book:  And we don’t mean Dickens.   Keep your staycation literary choices limited to mindless “beach reads”, like a novel based on a perky 20 something trying to make it in NYC, or our current obsession 50 Shades of Grey (we even designed a scarf around it!).   No one will believe you didn’t read this kind of empty literature whilst not on vacation.

3.  Get some actual sleep:  The best part about coming home from a vacation is that you strut into your office with the healthy complexion of someone who doesn’t hate their life.  Note to everyone: you can look like this all the time if you get more than 5 hours of quality sleep per night.  You don’t need to go to Barbados to get rid of those undereye bags and sallow skin, just pop a fistful of xanax and say sayonara til Tuesday.

Happy #MDW everyone!!!

The two basic bun styles are ballerina and messy.  Once you have one of those down you can manipulate it by adding bands, shells or braids.

Sleek Ballerina Bun: To create the smoothed out look, you’ll need anti-frizz cream, a boar bristle brush and some hair spray.  Start by running the anti-frizz cream evenly through damp hair.  Use the boar bristle brush to gather all of your hair into a ponytail, making sure to brush out all of the bumps before you fasten with a scrunchie.  Once you have a ponytail, twist the tail around a few times, wrap it around itself until it forms a bun shape, and secure it with another hair scrunchie. Pin any loose strands with bobby pins, and don’t forget to hairspray those flyaways for a perfectly sleek finish.

Messy Bun: Take whatever hair you have — clean, dirty, curly or straight — bunch it up with your hands into a ball form, and secure the hair with the hair ties.  If the hair is looking a bit too crazy, wrap another hair tie around the bun.  Spray the finished look with some hairspray, and viola.

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Gays, get your glow on. Shirtless boys and neon lights takeover Alphabet City. DJs Will Automagic and Sean B spin, Andre Landeros Michel hosts and Ensubtitles performs to a lit crowd.

Through several theaters and the streets of the Lower East Side, dramatic ensembles will burst into performance.

If you missed the Googa Mooga, here's something great: 20 food vendors giving samples, and live blues all day Saturday and Sunday on

Outrageous swank swaggers in the Hamptons Day and Night once again. Jump with Micah Jesse and the sizzling fashion crowd.

You proved 'em wrong. You LIKED this past Monday. What'd ya do? Beach? BBQ? HA! In exchange for a likable Monday, I Don't Like Mondays is having an 80% off warehouse sale!! Think Alexander Wang, UNIF, Jeffrey Campbell, Chris Habana, Cheap Monday and so. much. more. Ka-ching. SAT: Noon to 5pm @ 157 Bowery (at Broome Street)

- Carine Roitfeld staged her all-black runway show during the amfAR Gala featuring models Lindsey Wixson, Karolina Kurkova and Lily Donaldson in looks by Chanel, Balenciaga and Versace. [Styleite]

- True Blood‘s Grant Bowler will play Richard Burton to Lindsay Lohan‘s Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime’s Liz & Dick. [Deadline]

- Beth Ditto on Karl Lagerfeld calling Adele fat: “First of all, Karl Lagerfeld is not even sane…[and he] used to be this really fat, eccentric dude. He always had that fat kid fan with him too. To me, only a person who was fat could get away with saying something like that.” [Vogue UK]

- This is what the debut of Kanye West‘s mult-screen film debut at Cannes looked like. [High Snobiety]

- Happy Fleet Week, sailors! Here are some events for the queer seamen that will hopefully be in all of us. [Paper]

- Britney Spears walked out on the taping of an episode of X Factor, much like Paula Abdul did last season. And also like Paula, I’m assuming there’s a mix of meds involved. [Deadline]

- Keira Knightley is engaged to boyfriend James Righton from British indie rock band Klaxons. [Telegraph]

Tired of tripping while you jump rope? Here's an invention perfect for those who are coordination-challenged. No rope, no trip, no tangle.

Wearable technology at it's finest, Move is a prototype tank top that tracks your movements. Remember when your mom used to scold you for slouching? Well this tank top does that too by correcting your posture using the data from your movement.

All yogis can agree carrying around a yoga mat can be very annoying. They're awkward, large and always unroll. Not anymore! YoFoMat created the first-ever foldable yoga mat. It folds into the size of a book, so you can easily store it in your bag to carry anywhere.

Available in both iron- and stick-on (temporary), attach one of these patches onto your workout clothing for instant body odor control.

Chelsea Handler applies this oil to her tresses before bed for healthy and shiny hair.

Denise Richards uses this serum to reduce fine lines and crows feet.

AnnaLynne McCord swears by RevitaLash to achieve long, healthy lashes.

Charlize Theron uses this cream under her eyes to reduce dark circles.

Poppy Montgomery keeps her lips luscious with this lavish, SPF 15 lip balm.

Rihanna, Christina Applegate and Kimora Lee Simons (just to name a few) are devoted to Crème de la Mer to keep their faces fresh and moisturized. Tip: Leave in room temperature to prolong the creams lifespan.

Kristen Davis exfoliates her arms with Ahava's sea salt to reduce the visibility of those annoying tiny bumps (keratosis pilaris.)

Christina Aguilera massages this onto her cuticles in the evening to promote strong and healthy nail growth.

Chanel Iman and Erin Heatherton are crazy for Rodin Ollo Lusso's body oil. Apply all over body to moisturize and replenish dry skin.

Pink applies Rosebud Salve to her heels before bed to wake up with baby-soft skin.

From The Style Examiner:

London-based graphic designers Johnson Banks have worked with fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbø to produce a range of 10 stamps that portray 60 years of British fashion.

Live models (as opposed to static fashion mannequins) were used to embody the silhouettes of the various fashion eras and fit perfectly into the surviving existing garments. Following the shoot, the features of the models and background were erased from the images in order to focus the viewer’s gaze upon each of the British fashion designs.

The stamps feature the work produced by fashion designers in the 1940s (Hardy Amies), 1950s (Norman Hartnell), 1960s (from the boutique Granny Takes a Trip and designers Ossie Clark and Tommy Nutter), 1970s (Jean Muir), 1980s (Zandra Rhodes), 1990s (Vivienne Westwood) and the first decade of the twenty-first century (Alexander McQueen and Paul Smith).

Enjoy. And if any of our British readers obtain some of these beauties, send us a post card! See the original story at LOOKBOOKS.com.

NEVER wear a crop top with hip huggers. They have the capacity to Gisele look chubs (sans baby bump). It’s creates a linear and boxy shape of your body in which the proportions are totally off.

NEVER bridge the gap with a tank top. You think it fixes the hip hugger situation, but it doesn’t. The tank fights with your body, and creates lumpy space where there may not be any.

ALWAYS work with your curves by matching it with something that doesn’t cut you off at your widest. Use the exposed space to accent the skinniest parts of you.

The modest reveal:Let just the bottom of your ribcage be the only part you expose.

A long high-waist skirt that blows and shows a little leg will complement the choppy silhouette by extending the eye down.

ALWAYS be wary the flailing arms. They can lift the crop top into boobage territory. With the appropriate limb movement, and sparkle, you can take it semiformal.

ALWAYS proceed with caution in this skimpy terrain. It works here because the high waist cuts off at the ribs, and the jean feathers out. Also because she's a positively modestly dressed festival-goer.

"Vision of Love" (1990) Who was this 20-year-old, ethnically-ambiguous gal with big hair and an even bigger voice? With "Vision of Love," her first of 18 number 1 hits, Mariah began her meteoric ascent to divadom on the wave of her curly locks.

"Dreamlover" (1993) Wearing pigtails, Daisy Dukes and that staple of the early 90s -- a plaid shirt -- Mariah was working the America's Sweetheart angle a little too hard.

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" (1994) Mimi's Christmas catsuit was sexy without being trashy, unlike the completely unnecessary -- and verging on creepy -- revamp of her classic carol with Justin Bieber.

"Honey" (1997) Following her much-publicized divorce from Tommy Mottola, Mariah got in touch with her sexy side and has been touching herself ever since.

"Breakdown" (1998) By far my favorite Mariah song, and one of her best videos, "Breakdown" was c0-directed by Carey herself. While portraying a showgirl in a casino, Mimi also paid homage to Liza Minnelli's iconic Sally Bowles character from Cabaret.

"The Roof (Back in Time)" (1998) Also co-directed by Carey, the video for "The Roof" saw the diva getting personal and taking it back to the 80s with feathered hair and Gloria Vanderbilt jeans.

"When You Believe" (1998) When divas collide! Whitney Houston -- may she rest -- and Mariah Carey had been rumored rivals for most of the 90s and so they sought to put those rumors to bed with this duet from The Prince of Egypt. The ladies classed it up in black gowns for the video only to later make fun of their supposed rivalry at the VMAs in matching dresses.

"Heartbreaker (Remix)" (1999) In a nod to 70s roller-disco, Mimi donned a pair of skates along with a gold lamé bikini top and matching booty shorts.

"Loverboy" (2001) While the videos for Breakdown" and "The Roof" were creative highs for Mariah, "Loverboy," directed by David LaChapelle, was a notorious low. From that brilliant disaster known as Glitter, Mariah pretty much let it all hang out in a pair of booty shorts that left very little to the imagination.

"We Belong Together" (2005) In true diva fashion, Mariah came roaring back in one of the greatest comebacks in recent memory with "We Belong Together." For the video, she recycled the Vera Wang wedding dress she wore for her 1993 wedding to Mottola -- 27-foot train and all.

"Shake It Off" (2005) Note the heels. Apparently, the pumps were so uncomfortable, the diva had the crew of the video carry her around the set and when the director suggested she wear flats, Mariah responded, "My feet repel them dahling." And that's how it's done, kids.

"Touch My Body" (2008) Sure, this princess dress looks like something a girl half -- or a third -- of Carey's age would wear to the prom, but for her record-breaking 18th number 1 hit, Mariah clearly could do and wear whatever the hell she wanted. You've come a long way, Mimi.

Blue Plate is a bohemian-driven lifestyle collection based out of New York and made in India by Seema Anand. With thousands of prints and fun, flirty styles, this laid-back brand is perfect for amping-up your summer music festival wardrobe. And with each piece costing less than $100, you can snag everything your heart desires.

How can you win $100 to shop Blue Plate? Tell us in the comments what your music festival essentials are and how Blue Plate fits into the equation. The three divas with the best answers will each win $100 to shop the site. Good luck!

To learn more about Blue Plate, visit them online at blueplatefashion.com. Questions about the contest? Ask me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs. In the instance a winner cannot be contacted, his or her prize will be forfeited.

1. Huffington Post Style‘s Ellie Krupnick recommends Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Outrageous. “This bright, reddish-orange is perfect for summer and anytime, really.”

3.  Styleite‘s Julia Rubin recommends  Hourglass Aura Blush in Petal. “The formula makes you look dewy — not greasy! — and the color is the perfect shade of pink flush.”

4. StyledOn‘s Casey Kettleson recommends  DJV Beautenizer’s Fiberwig LX mascara . “In the summertime it’s all abut fresh, dewy skin and long gorgeous lashes! I’ve been obsessed with DJV Beautenizer’s Fiberwig LX mascara for about a year now for the incredible length it gives (miraculous brush on fiber extensions) without any of the smudge factor. Truly, deeply, madly obsessed.”

5. The Fabulous Report‘s Lorna Solano recommends Moroccan Hair Oil.  “It does wonders for my hair. If there’s a lot of mist or if its humid outside I put a little bit of oil in my hair to  help tame and shine to my locks.”

6. Our own beauty maven Amanda Gabriele recommends Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Essential Face Oil. ”This product is unbelievable. In less than a week, my skin was clear, radiant and has never in my life looked better.”

Let us know if you’ve tried any of them out for a chance to win a summer beauty bag! 

Draw attention to your fabulous rack with a bling bling bikini. Not only fun, a bejeweled swimsuit also makes a seamless transition from the beach to the club. Victoria's Secret always has amazing suits, and we love the Bombshell Push-Up Halter Top.

Don't leave too much to the imagination when you're chilling at a Colombian pool party. A sheer scarf is the perfect cover-up, and we are particularly drawn to Shawl Smith's Lola design.

Throw a little shade over your pretty face girl because no rapper wants those sun wrinkles honey pie. American Apparel's Barcelona Sun Hat is quite stylish with its stripe weave.

"But be careful where you walkin' when you swingin' them hips." To call even more attention to your bad self, a diamond belt shines like the sun under a disco ball. After trolling the Internet for sometime, we came across this fun b.b. simon design on eBay.

Bitch drinks may give you a bitch of a hangover, but they sure look like fun! Ricky Rozay keeps the Nuvo flowing in "All I Really Want," and so can you. Even though we much prefer that rosé, hey.

Embellish your existing friendship bracelets of yesteryear, when you would tie strings in knots, staving boredom for beauty. When you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets, not Draw Somethings. Breathe new life into them with new material

Rekindle Old Friendship... Bracelets

Ok, this is the easiest stitch there is. You simply wrap a string around all the other strands and tie a knot. Repeat. Switch off colors till you're done. Grab a ton of colors of yarns. And you’re set. Here you see with standard embroidery thread, The thinner, the skinnier, the longer it takes. Vary the tension of thread for a multi size effect. While you’re at it, grab a set of nuts. String them onto your multicolor rope for an industrial effect.

The Lazyman’s Friendship Jewelry

In honor of all of those gentlemanly sailors that have graced us with their presence this Fleet Week, tie yourself up in a sailor’s knot.

Sailor's Knot

For those who either don’t think they can master the sailor’s knot, or just have a thousand t-shirts laying around, awaiting the Goodwill, here’s a nautical project for you. Cut your old t-shirt into a bunch of thin strips. Bundle them together with neon electrical tape, and braid it like hair.

Braided Nautily

Jessica Quirk shows you how to use electrical tape and floss (AKA embroidery threads) to revamp your underused bangle. I suspect you could use shoelaces in a pinch.

Wrangle your Bangle

Bryanboy, real name Bryan Grey Yambao, joins Kelly Cutrone — who will be returning for her second season as a judge — as well as male model Rob Evans and Katy Perry‘s stylist, Johnny Wujek, to the cast of Top Model.

You may remember that Tyra canned longtime cast members Jay Manuel, Ms. J. Alexander and noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker last month, at which point Bryanboy’s name was bandied about as a possible replacement.

Sources close to Bryanboy confirmed that he has signed a contract with the CBS television property and is one his way to the west coast with a one-way ticket and — one would assume — trunkloads of fur, sequins, oversized shades and silly hats. [WWD]

“Fake goods aren’t totally bad, at least it created jobs at some counterfeit factories,” Bertelli said in a Bloomberg television interview on Thursday. “We don’t want to be a brand that nobody wants to copy.”

Such sentiment may come as a surprise from one of the top 10 most valuable luxury brands in the world, and unsurprisingly warranted some elaboration. A Prada spokesman used the oft-popular “taken out of context” excuse, telling WWD, “The quote is part of an extended conversation that underscored how the market of counterfeits is an objective reality for successful brands and how this phenomenon has its own reality, also in terms of manufacturing, that is very structured.”

Imitation is considered the sincerest form of flattery, after all. [WWD]

- On June 1 in Paris Christian Lacroix is opening its first boutique since going bankrupt in 2009. [Telegraph]

- Wearing skinny jeans can apparently cause nerve damage. [ABC]

- Florence Welch got her scrapbooking on with bff Karl Lagerfeld. [Fashionista]

- Harvey Weinstein wants to put Lana Del Rey in a movie. [Grazia]

- Drew Barrymore may be wearing Chanel on her wedding day. [Page Six]

That’s right, you could put on your summer whites and join the likes of Madonna, Marc Jacobs, Naomi Watts, Kate Hudson, Hugh Jackman, Ivanka Trump, Rachel Zoe, and tons of other celebrities and polo fans, because we’ve got 4 of the very last tickets to the Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic. 

Tell us in the comments what kind of outfit you would pair the Veuve Cliquot Parasol with it for a chance to win tickets for you and a friend to attend the Polo Classic! See below for more! 

To celebrate their 5th anniversary, Veuve Cliquot has launched the limited edition Veuve Cliquot Penelope Parasol.  The gorgeous parasols are made of 100% silk dupioni fabric with a sold hardwood shaft, and brass finish handle, ferrule, and tips.  For $189, the are available at Penelope Parasols.  To show off their polo style, two of our favorite fashion staples DJ Mia Moretti and electric violinist Caitlin Moe star in this whimsical little video picnicking in Central Park with the parasols.  Enjoy!

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Upon graduating from Central Saint Martins she worked for John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood, then turned her attention to the comically graphic animals that parade through her collections, crawl up backpacks, and punch a poncho. The Fall 2012 adventure starts here.

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Lorenzo Martone

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Mario Cantone

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Diana Ross and the girls were impeccable. They are The Beatles of the girl group realm. Simply, and sparkly, the greatest.

Sluts. All of them. Even the ginger, in the palazzo pants. Dolls, go get dressed.

The Spice Girls inspired a generation of little girls to buy blue plastic skirts and platform sneakers. And it was GOOD! With each their own personality, we learned that an athlete and a diva can be bff, and that leopard print is wildly acceptable. Girl power.

Never ever have I ever seen such snoozy outfits. Jeans. T-shirts. Come on. If you want to be pop stars, dress like it! One hit wonder... then we saw them.

Yes, ladies, we're calling this a best. Pants that could fit a family of four were everything, EVERYTHING then. This look may make you feel unpretty right now, but it was THE height of cool.

These girls. From spelling all of their song titles wrong, that one on the left looking like a hot self-tanned train-wreck, haters, they gon' hate.

Here I go, here I go, here I go again, girls what's my weakness? Leather jackets and chains.

Say you will, say you won't, say you'll never wear that again. The music bopped, but looks were atrocious. C'est La Vie

Thanks to Beyoncé's mama Tina Knowles who made their matching outfits in the early years, B, Kelly and Michelle always had their toes powerfully on the line between classy and scandalous. We say, yeah yeah yeah yeah.

1. Madonna - Blond Ambition Tour (1990) Always lauded, and at times harshly criticized, for her chameleon-like reinventions, she is nevertheless the artist who most brilliantly illustrates -- and has done the most to encourage -- the symbiotic relationship between music and fashion. Madge reached her sartorial high point during her wildly successful Blond Ambition Tour, featuring costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier who designed the now legendary cone bra.

2. Michael Jackson - "Beat It" music video (1983) Perhaps the most iconic single article of clothing in pop music history, MJ's red leather jacket was a cultural watershed moment because it became almost synonymous with Thriller, i.e. the biggest album of all time. The ankle-baring trousers -- a nod to Fred Astaire -- white socks and black shoes were also trademarks of the 80s and still loom large over the singer's incredible legacy.

3. The Beatles - The  Ed Sullivan Show (1964) When the Beatles invaded America, they brought along with them enduring and generation-defining trends such as the Beatle boot, collarless suits and the mop top -- not to mention hysteria the likes of which Justin Bieber could only dream.

4. David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust Tour (1973-74) Without Ziggy, Elton John would never have discovered his love of feathered headdresses, LaBelle wouldn't have strutted around New Orleans in their silver lamé and simply put, there would be no Lady Gaga. A high-concept album with a high-concept look, David Bowie introduced androgyny to the pop culture masses, and decades later his seminal faux rocker is still a fashion favorite.

5. Diana Ross and the Supremes - "Come See About Me" on The Ed Sullivan Show (1964) Three black girls from Detroit became the epitome of style, grace, beauty and glamor in the midst of social upheaval and racial injustice. Oprah said it best (as she does with everything): it was life-changing.

6. Ramones - Ramones (1976) While the Beatles inspired bands to dress up, the Ramones' relaxed, almost comalike coolness influenced other bands to keep it simple -- years later their pared down style still feels like quintessential New York. Especially with all the hipsters dragging their Converses, skinny jeans and leather jackets around.

7. George Michael - "Freedom! '90" video (1990) George Michael's identity crisis led to the zenith of the supermodel explosion. Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Tatjana Patitz took the place of the singer -- reluctant to appear in his own video -- and  lip-synched their way to iconic status in the clip directed by future friend of Facebook, David Fincher.

8. Nirvana -  "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video (1991) Marc Jacobs' landmark Grunge collection for Perry Ellis in 1992 may have led to his dismissal, but it also cemented the enormous cultural impact Kurt Cobain and Nirvana had inadvertently etched out for themselves thanks to the success of "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Till this day the sight of plaid inspires those famous first notes and the image of zombie cheerleaders dancing through my head.

9. Run-D.M.C. - "My Adidas" (1986) Hip hop has long been obsessed with fashion and material goods, but we wouldn't have Kanye "The Louis Vuitton Don" West rapping about haute couture if we didn't have Run D.M.C. extolling the virtues of their shell tops.

10. Lady Gaga - "Bad Romance" music video (2010) Gaga went from popstar to phenomenon on the heels of her Alexander McQueen armadillo shoes. The video stands as an homage not only to McQueen and his legacy, but to the woman most responsible for Gaga's amazing aptitude for reinvention: Madonna. And she's been paying homage ever since.

Global research company Millward Brown Optimor conducted the study based on a brand’s overall performance as well as consumer interviews.

Coming in second place is Hermès, which Vuitton’s parent company — LVMH Moët Hennessy — has made no bones about wanting to acquire by snatching up any and all available stock over the past few years. And no wonder, Hermès  stepped its game up by a staggering 61% to $19.1 billion.

The Rolly’s apparently on many arms and the Chandon is flowing freely as both Rolex ($7.17 billion) and Moët Chandon made the top 10, which also includes Chanel ($6.68 billion), Gucci ($6.42 billion), Prada ($5.7 billion), Cartier ($4.8 billion) and Burberry ($4.09 billion). [Vogue UK]

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You need something to carry all of your hostess gifts, and an adorable wicker picnic basket is the perfect vessel.

There's no better way to toast your hostess and kick-off summer than with a bottle of bubbly.

Everyone needs a good bar book, and it doesn't get any better than The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy PDT.

There is no better gift than the gift of homemade munchies. Present this delicious granola in a mason jar for Martha Stewart bonus points.

This adorable wristlet it perfect for going out at night or stashing jewelry when traveling.

Give the gift of beauty with this summery collection of tropical hues. Not only are there six pieces to play with, the paisley bag is hot, hot, hot.

The perfect complement to breakfast mimosas, this refreshing scent brings the aura of the coast into any vacation home.

Naturally, Style.com will tweet, Instagram and Tumblr the shizz out of the event, but the show itself will feature the site’s own Tim Blanks manning the red carpet as well as interviews and other Web exclusives. Steven Kolb, the CFDA’s CEO, noted that the broadcast would broaden the awards’ and the organization’s audience beyond just fashion folk.

Let’s all hope for a bloated, overlong TV broadcast hosted by an uncomfortable comedian next year! [WWD]

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Big mistake. Huge. Really offensive.

How many designer name-drops can Anne Hathaway squeeze her size 6 ass into?

When a middle-American family turns Euro-trash.

Queen Latifah goes international, morphing from ma'am, to pimp, to proper purple royalty.

Let them eat cake, and custom jaquard.

Stuns and Stunser.

Four score and the greatest MTV cartoon ever ago, Abe Lincoln gave Joan of Arc a... MAKEOVER!

Laugh's on you, Julia Roberts and all you other montagers. Cameron Diaz and Christina Applegate just shut shit down. HAHAHAHA. hahaha HAHA.

- Naomi Campbell celebrated her 42nd birthday lighting candles at a church in Jerusalem. No word if she later burned said church down. [Racked]

- The Great Gatsby trailer has finally premiered and one thing is obvious: the costumes are great and gasp-y. Trailer after the jump! [Huff Po]

- Aww, Prince William loves his nana, saying of Queen Elizabeth II: I would like to take all of her experiences, all of her knowledge and put it in a small box and to be able to constantly refer to it.” All right, Will, get a room. [Us]

- Williams’s dad, meanwhile, loves him two turntables and a microphone. Prince Charles was recently  in Toronto where some kids taught him to deejay. Introducing Prince-Mix-A-Lot! [Paper]

- In the words of “Rack City (Remix)” — who that on the pole? Is she that on the pole? It’s Heidi Klum and yes. She is that. The recently divorced super gets in touch with her inner bad bitch for Hunger Magazine. [Styleite]

- Condé Nast is reviving its high-end men’s fashion mag, M, which disappeared from newsstands in the early 90s before the advent of the metrosexual. [NYP]

- Gisele and Tom Brady are rumored to be expecting their second superhuman spawn after allegedly telling Riccardo Tisci she was two months along so that he could adjust her gown for the Met Ball. [Telegraph]

- And speaking of model babies, Sasha Pivovarova gave birth to daughter Mia Isis and tweeted a picture of her and the newborn out to the world this morn. Welcome to the world…of social media, baby. [The Cut]

- In a clear-cut case of “not letting shit go,” Gucci is now suing Guess in Italy, China and France. They’ll get that $221 million one way or another. [WWD, sub req'd]

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The best waterproof mascara award goes to Yves Saint Laurent's "Volume Effet Faux Cils." Not only does this mascara make it look like you're wearing falsies, but it actually stays on.. and by that we mean it might take you a few minutes to wash off.

The best waterproof concealer is, well... Amazing! This concealer is like a magic eraser, ridding your face of any imperfections.

Make Up For Ever's Aqua Cream is a keeper. This ultra pigmented, waterproof eyeshadow will stay on your lids through sweat or shine.

Don't let the word "liquid" scare you because this liquid liner can't be beat. Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner will stay on your lids through showers, swimming adventures salty tears.

Perfect for going swimming in the summer heat, Hourglass Cosmetics' Superficial Waterproof Bronzer withstands high humidity and moisture.

Benefit's Posietint is a two-in-one lip stain and blush. This waterproof, poppy-pink colored tint is the perfect solution to keeping your face looking as fresh as a daisy all day long.

M·A·C's Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation is both water-resistant and protective against the suns rays. It's a win-win.

Check ahead for deets on the weekenders.

baby boy! Snooki (24) and her fiancee Jionni LaValle (25) are choosing between the names Lorenzo or Jianni Jr. and even though she was hoping for a little girl to dress up like a mini version of herself, she said “It’s still my baby no matter what, I’m excited either way!”  Congrats to the happy couple.

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Just Call Him "Kiki"

Classic. The Berlin Boombox is so old school, it's damn near arts and crafts. It's made of cardboard with sticker decals and aluminum speakers on the inside. The iPod goes where the cassette used to go, and you plug and play. When you're done, it's 100% recyclable.

Card-boom Box

It may not be the loudest sound, but it makes your tunes float in the air.

Music Balloon

Perfect for you and a friend at the beach, in a hotel room, someplace where you'd like to share your music calmly aloud. Only without the tinny-ness of your build in iPhone speaker. It's 100% powerless - no batteries, no plugs, no nothing but your standard apple headphones and device. The earbuds pop into the collapsible silicone horn, and indestructibly out loud music you shall have.

Powerless Earbud Amps

This super loud little monster is water resilient, shockproof, clips in the back, has baller battery life and connects via bluetooth.

Boom Boom Robot

Originally made out of real bamboo shoots, iBamboo Urban goes 2.0 with fan-requested recycled plastic for more durability. Au natural, the plant version is good for soft tunes and a zen desk. Au plastique, the sound is ideal for heavy, cold bass lines. No power needed, just pure acoustics. They're both a tad sold out right now, but they're making more!

Bamboo Shoot

Legend has it this is the smallest and the loudest there is. A pure box of sound, the bluetooth enabled players also just gave rise to its more powerful big bro.

Jaw Jams

Though it looks like it should do something else, this little metal tube makes a big sound. Plug your iPod in through the headphone jack, or just shuffle it right from the device's memory.

Tough Tube

Made of aluminum, this little guy is just $25, and you can string as them together for a louder sound.

Can It

For those super serious about sound and space (read: rich), this is the speaker for you. Witha leather carrying strap and a grip top, this portable box will blast the sound wherever you are.

Bang-arang

To learn more about Le Slip Français and to shop, visit leslipfrancais.fr.

Perfectly adorable and ideal for stashing your weekend essentials, this cheerful bag does the job right.

A lightweight silk dress won't take up a lot of room in your weekender and is perfect if you need to dress up for a dinner or event.

A small, neutral shoulder bag is a must for a long weekend. I chose this Reed Krakoff gem because it's super chic and pairs well with almost any outfit.

This hi lo racerback tank pairs perfectly with jean shorts for a casual but stylish daytime look.

You can't kick-off summer without a solid pair of cutoff denim shorts. These frayed versions are tailored enough to wear both on and off the shoreline.

A wedge is the perfect getaway shoe because it's easy to walk in but dresses up your wardrobe for night. And you can never go wrong with a design from the Madison Harding girls.

Not only does this cocktail ring boast a super cool design, it opens to reveal a tiny secret compartment. Perfect for the party, if you catch my drift.

Could this pink be more perfect to celebrate the beginning of summer? Plus, every cent of every Viva Glam sale still goes to help those affected by HIV and AIDS.

Makeup is not a requirement to enjoy the surf and sun, so keep it simple with a shimmering bronzing powder and not much else.

Perfect for walking on the beach, running to the farmers market or lounging by the bonfire, these sandals could be the only pair you wear all weekend.

This adorable dress is perfect for throwing on over your swimsuit or having lunch on the terrace.

This ultra-lightweight spray works to polish dry or damaged hair while it protects your locks from UV damage.

Nothing ages our precious skin like too much sun! Get a tan, but get it safely with quality sunscreen.

We are huge fans of Marimekko, so we are obviously obsessing over this pop-y graphic beach towel.

What is better than a bright tribal print for summer? Removable halter straps ensure a fab even tan.

It's still May, and the nights can carry quite the chill. This classic white-washed denim jacket is perfect for covering your shoulders as the sun goes down.

Fashion and function join forces best in a sunhat. Not only does it protect your face and hair from harmful UV rays, it looks fabulous dahhhling.

Gold tone spikes, dipped enamel and engraved skull beads make for the ideal summer statement necklace.

Marc Jacobs, Vuitton’s creative director, first met Kusama back in 2006 when she customized a Louis bag for him with her signature dots. Then, back in February, the French fashion house offered some financial assistance to the artist’s exhibit at the Tate Modern. With a major retrospective planned at the Whitney Museum this summer, Vuitton will unveil its Kusama collaboration two days before that bows, on July 10.

“Louis Vuitton has outlets and fans all around the world and I hope, like with other collaborations, and expect, like other collaborations, that this will bring the work of Kusama to a new audience and that’s the audience of Louis Vuitton,” Jacobs said. “It continues something I began when I came here which is the idea of art and collaboration, or collaboration with artists. For many people who don’t look at art or go to galleries, or maybe they’re not aware of Kusama’s work, there will be a new venue, a new place to see this work and to come to appreciate it through the eyes of Louis Vuitton.”

The collaboration will include accessories as well as clothing — such as trenchcoats, silk pajamas, leggings and skirts — available in all 461 of Louis Vuitton’s global stores. A second collection featuring Kusama’s “nerves” motif on leather goods will arrive some time in October.

Next month, Vuitton will introduce a free iPhone app dedicated to the 83-year-old Kusama and her work, through which users can customize their pictures with her dots and other motifs. Vuitton is also planning pop-up shops with yet-to-be-named department and specialty stores as well as installations on par with Kusama’s museum exhibits.

“Her energy is just endless,” Jacobs said of Kusama. ”Through the painstaking sort of obsession in each of her canvasses and installations that she’s created, you see this world that never ends. I guess that’s what I admire and that’s what I respond to in terms of feeling for her and for her work.” [WWD (sub req'd), Vogue UK]

“To be handpicked by Madonna and Lola as the new face of Material Girl is truly amazing,” Jagger said of the brand which will soon go global when it launches in Europe and Australia this summer. [WWD]

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Deciding to take down all of their boards titled “thinspiration” out of concern for healthy body images, Pinners worldwide have their own opinions on the matter.  Maybe you can’t get your thinspiration fix on on Pinterest anymore, but you can get a chock full of super slim looks at FashionIndie. We’ just revamped our entire Pinterest page and all our our boards, editing any Thinspirations back to Swimspirations, Runway looks, and lots more!

Check us out at: Pinterest.com/FashionIndie

has DJed everywhere for everyone. For Vogue, for Marc Jacobs, for Jay-Z and Kanye, at Le Baron, on college campuses with Kirill Was Here. at Coachella. This leather and tee kinda kid is but 22-years-old and is spinning his way to great heights. Like cameos on Gossip Girl and billboards for Topman. He's a fashion darling, darling Catch him tonight at 1Oak... if you can.

was flown to Bali with her two misshapen cohorts this weekend to play a set for a spa event at the W Hotel. The Misshapes are in fact quite chiseled, impeccably dressed as seen here at Paris Fashion Week. They are fast becoming a favorite for runway music, having done Zac Posen, Costello Tagliapietra, Cynthia Rowley and a few choice others. Her stare is cold as ice. Her star is hot. And her style is some serious chic.

is a Westway mainstay with a hot Friday night spot through June 8th. With musical taste in her genes (her record-exec pops signed the Spice Girls and is now the Pres. of Columbia Records), she's been a favorite amongst the fashion crowd. She is likely one of the only DJs to wear such UES little dresses, but it sets her apart.

has got the fashion chops and the turntable skills, but it's Caitlin Moe who kicks it up with her violin. The two together are a massive sound filling SXSW and Alice & Olivia campaign vids (a la fall 2010 below). The look of two stylin' hot blondes propels the sound into overdrive.

has impossible cool with a more impossible summer tour schedule. Bouncing around the world in a straight up zig zag; Shanghai one night, Las Vegas the next. From Spain to Canada, on down to the Electric Forest. His trademark hair has him whipping along, and his chill flair keeps his cool.

with leather & lace and dipped tips, has a client roster that includes Valentino, Missoni, Damien Hirst and Duran Duran. She traverses the globe on records and taste.

is the only lady DJ to be signed to a major Australian record label, and has been conquering the sonic world. She's made sounds with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and was specifically requested by Britney Spears to open for the Electric Circus. With such a massive following, her style is pop fresh.

turns it for fashion's major lenses, and spins it for the hottest party. With fashion and music in her blood it's only fitting that this beauty fits it all in style.

may have been reluctant to turn the tables that his father so famously turned in the day, but he's doing it to astronomical acclaim. Spinning events as varied and prestigious as those for Alexander McQueen, Elton John, Bill Clinton, and Vogue, he does it all with his personality in tact. Debarge says, "The personal connection with the audience is not only what I enjoy most about deejaying, it’s also the reason I keep the dance floor full.” And his personal style is keeping us watching.

spins press releases by day and turn tables by night. She hosts weekly parties on the LES, sometimes with other fashion music moonlighters Timo and Alan (of Timo Weiland).

- It’s her birthday and she’ll slap you if she wants to. Happy Birthday Naomi Campbell! The volatile super turns 42 today. Why not celebrate by hurling your phone at an insolent insubordinate?

- André Leon Talley once again tells it like it is. On Beyoncé being late to the Met Gala: ”Beyoncé was not slated to come. She decided to come last minute when the dress arrived at her house. She tried it on and then she said, ‘Okay, I have to come.’ She did arrive at 8:55 and the ball had already started, but it didn’t matter because she is Beyoncé.” [Racked]

- And on whether he’d dress Kim Kardashian: “No, I think that’s bastardizing yourself [as a designer].” [The Cut]

- Occasional nudist Bar Rafaeli tops Maxim‘s Hot 100 list and unsurprisingly she’s bereft of clothing. [Modelinia]

- Mark Zuckerberg’s new wife, Priscilla Chan, is proving more popular than Facebook’s stock with her wedding dress by Claire Pettibone being coveted by a number of jealous bitches brides-to-be. [Fashionista]

- Speaking of bridal wear, for the bride who openly doesn’t give a shit about how she looks: wedding UGGs! [Huff Po]

- Prada‘s new fashion film is practically dripping in Oscars…and probably some weird sexual kinks. Directed by Roman Polanski (guilty on both fronts), Sir Ben Kingsley plays psychiatrist to Helena Bonham Carter before shirking his shrink duties to drape himself in her Prada purple puffer jacket. [Refinery29]

Sir Paul Smith’s multi-stripe signature can be recognized from miles away, and he is one of the most respected designers of his generation. He has repeatedly shown his perfect understanding of how a suit can help shape a man’s body to his liking. This S/S 2012 wool double-breasted suit is an excellent example of this. Its broad lapel makes a sartorial statement, whilst the fine pinstripe finish softens the shape, as structured suits are slowly but surely losing their appeal to a more socially aware audience.

Paul Smith

As supplier political leaders, actors and aristocrats (including three Princes of Wales), Aquascutum knows how to treat its costumers to what is some of the best tailoring in the country, continuously creating instant classics such as this light check unlined blazer, which would accommodate men who don’t feel comfortable wearing bright colors in summer.

Aquascutum

Exhibitionism is very widely frowned upon in our society, and maybe rightly so, but this hasn’t stopped Ted Baker from basing his S/S2012 collection on this idea. And thank God for that. Every piece is sharp, rich with prints, full of bright colors, and as is expected from exhibitionism, truly is a middle finger raised to conformity. In just over 20 years, Ted has turned attention to detail into an art, delighting us with “no ordinary” clothes and accessories, and laying the groundwork not only for a great brand, but also for a different way of life. This Blazer, made from soft linen fabric and lined with exquisite details, shows just how attached Ted is to his uniqueness.

Ted Baker

Exhibitionism is very widely frowned upon in our society, and maybe rightly so, but this hasn’t stopped Ted Baker from basing his S/S2012 collection on this idea. And thank God for that. Every piece is sharp, rich with prints, full of bright colors, and as is expected from exhibitionism, truly is a middle finger raised to conformity. In just over 20 years, Ted has turned attention to detail into an art, delighting us with “no ordinary” clothes and accessories, and laying the groundwork not only for a great brand, but also for a different way of life. This Blazer, made from soft linen fabric and lined with exquisite details, shows just how attached Ted is to his uniqueness.

Dunhill

Exhibitionism is very widely frowned upon in our society, and maybe rightly so, but this hasn’t stopped Ted Baker from basing his S/S2012 collection on this idea. And thank God for that. Every piece is sharp, rich with prints, full of bright colors, and as is expected from exhibitionism, truly is a middle finger raised to conformity. In just over 20 years, Ted has turned attention to detail into an art, delighting us with “no ordinary” clothes and accessories, and laying the groundwork not only for a great brand, but also for a different way of life. This Blazer, made from soft linen fabric and lined with exquisite details, shows just how attached Ted is to his uniqueness.

Burberry

When Prada asked Roman Polanski to direct a short film for them, he was unsure the freedom would be there. “The chance to dwell on what the fashion world represents nowadays and the fact that it is accompanied by so many stereotypes is fascinating and at the same time a bit upsetting, but you definitely can not ignore it. It’s very refreshing to know that there are still places open to irony and wit and, for sure, Prada is one of them.”

Roman Polanski thought it best to screen A Therapy unannounced before the restored movie, “Tess.” Prada is just full of surprises.

Wit and Irony. That Polanski.