Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Rain, extreme heat and shit luck can turn a beautifully groomed coif into a hive of disaster. Some days, the colossal amounts of products or heat styling tools fail as attempted remedies, and there’s nothing left to do but use the “bad hair day” excuse. But your poor defenses will no longer be accepted as we have 6 bad hair day remedies that work every time. Love ‘em, or leave your look dying in the dust.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, meaning extravagant hats, mint juleps and drunk gambling are on the horizon. There are few things that could ruin such a glorious day in our beautiful American South, and some celebrities came really close to doing so. In this edition of Red Carpet Report Card, we will look at the best and worst dressed of the 2010 Kentucky Derby. Hopefully everyone can learn a little something about how to look like a lady for the big event tomorrow.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another history of costume lesson. Looking back to the speakeasy era of U.S. prohibition, depriving people of alcohol inspired really cool fashions and devious behavior. One of my favorite accessories of the flapper age is the oh-so-stylish cloche hat. But this iconic piece was popular well before the 1920s; the helmet-shaped hat was developed in 1908 and considered one of the most extreme forms of millinery. When worn properly, the cloche covered the eyes and often added inches of height. It would cause the wearer to lift the head and peer down the nose in order to see, usually resulting in a pretentious air.
Art Deco influence could be seen in some of the seams and line construction, especially when stitched in a zigzag design. The bulbous shape and elaborate appliqués were considered radical for the time, but the cloche became more acceptable as woman started wearing makeup. Once the initial shock of this style wore off, it became readily acceptable and a symbol of feminine style and refinement.
