Link Love: Fashion Gone Rogue

“It’s a very daring thing to do, where you don’t immediately see her face.” Bailey told WWD, adding for good measure, “As you know, I was the first to develop this two-cover approach.” Let ‘em know Glen.

While still fourth among fashion pubs in ad pages, the March issue saw a 15.5% increase with new advertisers including Tom Ford, Hervé Léger and Alberta Ferretti. Between those ads you’ll notice new features such as “The List” — “the ultimate list of things to be aware of this month,” according to Bailey — a monthly travel column called “The Escape,” an expanded beauty section, more news and Derek Blasberg‘s previously online only “Best-Dressed List” makes its way to a monthly column.

The new and improved Harper’s Bazaar hits newsstands on February 14. [WWD]

Remember to click on each individual product to see more images.

Cocktail Dresses by Herve Leger
Sandals by Christian Louboutin

Clockwise from middle:

Herve Leger Crossfront Bandage Dress, $1,050 – Kisses your curves in all the right places

Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick in Sequence of Love, $25 – A blood red lip is difficult to forget

Daphne Guinness for MAC Nail Lacquer in Blueblood, $15 – Sexy and mysterious, just like you child

Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Panama Patterned Raffia Shoulder Bag, $895 – Every vixen needs animal print in her life

Christian Louboutin Suede and Leather Criss-Cross Colorblock Sandals, $995 – The perfect pair for this dress, not too neutral and not too red

Gucci ‘Guilty Intense’ Eau de Parfum, $87 – Spicy, seductive notes will keep him lingering

Shu Uemura Farfallina False Eyelashes, $29 – Bat your eyes and let these lashes do the rest

- Speaking of the Obamas, the campaign’s Runway to Win e-commerce site went live today, featuring designs by Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang and —  for kicks — the House of Dereon. [Runway to Win]

- Will wonders never cease? A Top Model contestant actually becomes a top model. ANTM‘s Cycle 10 reject Fatima Siad — the second coming of Iman — landed Hervé Léger‘s spring 2012 campaign. [The Cut]

- Blue Ivy Carter is officially a hitmaker. The less than a week old diva-in-training is the youngest person to enter the Billboard charts, riding on the coattails of daddy Hov’s “Glory.”  No one’s ready for this baby’s jelly. [People]

- Calvin Klein and his jailbait lothario Nick Gruber are apparently “on a break.” Guess Calvin finally put Nick down for his nap. [NYDN]

- Indie Music Style Star Azealia Banks is going Gaga, working with the Lady’s right-hand queen Nicola Formichetti on her latest video. [Fashionista]

- Nike‘s agreed to pay a group of nearly 4,500 Indonesian factory workers $1 million in overtime, which roughly comes out to the price of a pair of Air Jordans per worker. Congrats. [The Cut]

- Lingerie models stripped down to their skivvies in Paris’ Musee d’Orsay as part of a publicity stunt for panty purveyor Etam. Museum officials, however, were not amused. Mostly because they did it without getting permission to film in the museum first. [Huff Po]

Tomboy Girlfriend

Neil Moodie engineered the “tough pony” for the BCBG Max Azria show here in NY, but it was also seen at Rochas and Calvin Klein. This self-wrapped pony is easy to do yourself.

Thank Christ someone came to work last night. Nicki wore this look flawlessly right off the runway with Alexander McQueen wedges, a curly pink coif and feminine makeup. I don't know about y'all, but she is my vote for Best Dressed by a landslide.

The words "Jenny McCarthy" and "impressed" are rarely seen in a sentence together, but last night was an exception. Not only is this outfit perfect, Jenny's hair and makeup look gorgeous and her boobs are contained under more than an inch of fabric. Surprising, yet indeed impressive.

Jennifer Hudson worked hard for her rockin' bod, and she's not afraid to show off those curves. For any other event, this dress would have been a tad short, but it's perfect for the AMAs. I know a few celebs (*cough* Christina Aguilera) who should take note from Jennifer here.

MJB could wear a garbage bag and land herself on the best dressed list. She is rocking this tacky Cavalli animal print dress like nobody's business and looks fantastic. Although, I wish the hair was a little bigger to match the mood.

Selena Gomez, the apple of Justin Bieber's eye and target of every tweeny bopper's hate mail, looks elegant as always in Armani. The dress, hair and makeup are perfect, but I wish her accessories weren't so matchy-matchy. She should mix in some playful pieces while she's still young.

ZZzzZZZzzz... Oh, excuse me, I fell asleep looking at Taylor Swift in the SAME DRESS SHE ALWAYS WEARS. To quote the late Lexi Featherston, "I'm so bored, I could die." Splat Taylor, splat.

I understand dressing elegant and all old Hollywood-like is kind of Katherine's thing, but this is the AMAs, not a black tie gala. Also, is her cleavage creeping you out like it's creeping me out?

New cougar on the market Jennifer Lopez borrowed the famous embellished nude jumpsuit Britney Spears wore performing at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Sure she looks great for her age, but this is about 40 years from being appropriate.

Put X-Tina in a bandage dress and you have the perfect Jimmy Dean costume. Too bad Halloween is over. As usual, everyone failed to tell Christina she needs to go up about four sizes. Hair is bad, makeup is worse, poor girl just keeps rolling right down the hill.

Oh dear, another girl who doesn't know how to handle her own curves. A tight, red, sequined dress just does not work on a body like Clarkson's. A few more yards of fabric, some fishing line and black dye would improve this look greatly.

Keep smiling through the Botox Cheryl, and maybe no one will notice you raided the Kids 'R Us for your AMAs dress. Oops, too late. If you listen carefully, you can hear the soft chatter of her stylist being fired.

If you can manage to look past Audrina Patridge's lifeless gaze, you'll see what she really is - a low-class stripper with no soul. Wearing a garbage bag and prostitution whore heels, it's just another day in LaLa land for the reality television has-been.

I’m Lauren, your resident NYC dweller, crazed shopaholic and blogger from Diary of a Fashion Addict.com. Join me as we explore this week’s best online sample sales, NYC street deals, exclusive discount codes from your favorite designers and more. Like what you see and want more of it?! Check back with us every Tuesday, and visit my blog www.diaryofafashionaddict.com for even more sales, shopping tips and style inspiration.

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Just yesterday, Net-A-Porter launched their International Spring sale with up to 70% off! I shouldn’t have to say more…. But I will:

Marchesa, Lavin & Alexander McQueen evening gowns, Herve Leger bandage dresses, Roberto Cavalli serpent jewelry, Alaia waist cinchers, Jil Sander “Market” bags, Miu Miu clutches and wooden platforms, Nancy Gonzalez crocodile iPad cases, Helmut Lang leather & shearling…. should I go on????

Real Life NY Sample Sale:

Are you a bride to be?? Then you’ve probably read every bridal magazine this year and fantasized about those designer gowns that you thought only Kim Kardashian can afford to go with her absurd 20-carat engagement ring.

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Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein & Ralph Lauren had a baby, and they named him Simon Spurr. 2010 CDFA Menswear award nominee and winner of the Vogue Fund award- you know this guy has some serious English chops.

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Number of reality shows: 5 – The Apprentice: Martha Stewart; The Real Housewives of New York City; Bethenny Getting Married?; Bethenny Ever After; Skating With the Stars

Average TV viewers from most recent starring season: 2 million

Twitter followers: 346,000

Facebook fans: 446,000

Books written: 3

Branded products: Skinnygirl Margaritas; Workout DVDs

Debut single: N/A

Bethenny looks stunning in this RM by Roland Mouret Fall 2007 gown at Bravo’s 2nd Annual A-List Awards.

Although Beyoncé wore this glittery Hervé Léger bandage dress before her, I thought Bethenny rocked it harder at The Real Housewives of New York City season 2 premiere party.

Truly one of the worst celebrity outfits I’ve ever seen, Bethenny is a pink nightmare in ruffled seersucker. I voted her the worst dressed at the Kentucky Derby that year.

Bethenny dons a sequined costume for a routine on Skating With the Stars. Awesome bodysuit, ugly poodle hair I’m sure was not her choice.

Twenty-four days after giving birth, Bethenny wore this adorable Alice + Olivia Spring 2010 dress while filming at The Children’s Place in Greenwich Village.

What do you think of Bethenny Frankel’s fashion evolution? Stay tuned for another Reality Star Runway tomorrow.

LINK LOVE: Fast Company

Bethenny Frankel in red (cross) dress with brass buttons smiling looking in camera

Despite a solid showing from the monochrome palette, orange stole the spotlight this year. Bottega Veneta, Phillip Lim and Dianne von Furstenberg were just a few who made a statement with solid, orange pieces in their collections. And orange you glad they did? I, for one, can’t wait to add this pop of color to my wardrobe!

Top left: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Top right: DVF, Bottom left: Bottega Veneta, Bottom right: McQ

Nima Taherzadeh

With a new color palette came a more “sporty,” laid-back group of collections. Many collections featured swimwear for the first time this year, and Michael Kors, Herve Ledger, Donna Karan, and McQ took the swimwear analogy one step further. That’s right, dear readers, we’re talking about “scuba-influenced silhouettes” (Style.com).  Take a look at these neon delights and tell us what you think.

Top left: Michael Kors, Bottom left: Donna Karan, Right: McQ

Notable themes on the runway were represented by Max Azria (“a city-inspired undercurrent with a feminine ease”) and Dianne von Furstenberg (a collection of “matchy/clashy prints”). This year there was a general trend towards more urban, jet-setter style in the collections.

Marc by Marc Jacobs and Missoni both included the “emerging must-have” that is the pajama suit in their collections.  This colorful, loose pant was represented in more subdued tones in numerous other collections, and retained its characteristic exaggerated length in all. Petite girls everywhere, ready your platforms!

Top left: Louis Vuitton, Top right: Jason Wu, Bottom left: Marc Jacobs, Bottom right: Missoni

On the other side of the pant spectrum, above-the-ankle, straight-leg cigarette pants were also popular with the likes of Helmut Lang, Monique Lhuillier and Elie Tahari featuring them in their collections. I’d like one in every color, please.

Top left: YSL, Top right: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Elie Tahari, Bottom right: Helmut Lang

Of course, to my delight, leather separates were also popular with quite a few designers this year, including Derek Lam, Thakoon and Jason Wu, who featured leather skirts, shorts, and pants. Calvin Klein and others were also fans of thin leather belts, sending a clear message: when in doubt – belt it!

Top left: Helmut Lang, Top right: Derek Lam, Bottom left: YSL, Bottom right: Thakoon

Perhaps to balance this blast of color and print (and leather, oh my!), the resort collections were significantly more buttoned up this year – and I mean that literally. The runway was up to its proverbial neck in collared shirts and high necklines this season.

Top left: Jason Wu, Top right: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Marc Jacobs, Bottom right: Carolina Hererra

In particular, the boat neck was an popular look for both separates and dresses, with Jason Wu, Louis Vuitton, Max Azria and a plethora of other designers featuring the look.

Top left: Max Azria, Top right: Derek Lam, Bottom left: Donna Karan, Bottom right: Jason Wu

Outerwear took on a boxy silhouette, and squared-off coats were popular with Louis Vuitton, Rachel Roy and others. Oscar de la Renta fittingly featured the silhouette in his Cubism-inspired collection.

Top left: Rachel Roy, Top right: Oscar de la Renta, Bottom left: Naeem Kahn, Bottom right: Monique Lhuillier

Honorable mentions go out to A-line skirts (Jason Wu, Louis Vuitton) and lace (Monique Lhuillier), both trends popping up here and there on the runway this year – always good staples to have in your closet.

Top left: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Louis Vuitton, Top Right: Louis Vuitton, Botom right: Jason Wu

Will you be wearing any of these looks on your next getaway?

Source Love: Style.com

DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind this was certainly not the fashion event of the year, so I graded on a curve based on what I had to work with.

Here are the BEST DRESSED of the MTV Movie Awards, the star students of the night scoring As and Bs on their style report cards.

Elle Fanning in D&G Spring 2011 – I want to adopt Elle as my own first born child -  she is so adorable. I love this floral romper with the floral wedges. Where else and on who can an overload of prints work this well?

Leighton Meester in Balmain Fall 2011 – Although she makes a lot of mistakes and does poorly in style school sometimes, I still stand by Leighton. She looks perfect in this bling-encrusted Balmain dress. I’m glad to see her at the top of the list for once.

Emma Stone in Bottega Veneta Fall 2011 – Congratulations Emma for finally making my best dressed list! She looks phenomenal with her red-again hair in this golden, lacy frock. The orange accessories are PERFECT.

Hailee Steinfeld in Louis Vuitton – Many think Hailee looks too old in this sequin-adorned Louis Vuitton suit, but I think she looks youthful and chic. Unfortunately, I hate the shirt she is wearing underneath and wish she would have chosen something brighter and not so stiff.

Lil Mama in Sherri Hill Fall 2011 – This little lady sometimes tries too hard and ends up looking completely ridiculous on the red carpet. But Lil Mama got it right this time in a perfectly-fitting strapless mini dress. She is put-together and sexy without looking ridiculous.

Emma Watson in Marchesa - I thought this look was a little safe for Emma, but it grew on me as I looked through all the red carpet photos from last night. It’s difficult to pull-off a stark white dress and even more so if it’s this short. This is a great feminine look with the added edge of the Brian Atwood pumps.

On to the MOST BORING looks of the night. The Cs of the red carpet, these ladies could have tried a lot harder.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 -  I usually LOVE animal print, so I’m surprised I’m not phased by this. But a short animal print dress with the half-up, half-down hair? Ehhh I need something more from a gorgeous gal like Rosie. It would have made a huge difference if the dress was left longer like it was shown on the runway.

Blake Lively in Michael Kors - If Blake was going to a sophisticated fashion event, this would be an A++. But for an MTV awards show? Where is the insane Chanel Couture that could be blowing all these tartlets out of the water? If you have the access, use it!

Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2011 – Snore. Snoring at the hair, the dress, the shoes. Snoring at you Reese Witherspoon, who has been doing so well and just had to go and disappoint when you were receiving the post “prestigious” MTV Movie Award possible.

Selena Gomez in Giambattista Valli Spring 2011 – Talk about looking too old. Fit for a grandmother, this ensemble is just too tedious for MTV. Selena wowed us at the Billboards and must be tired because she is not at work.

Here we are ladies and gentlemen, the WORST DRESSED of the MTV Movie Awards. These ladies receive Ds and Fs for their detestable fashion sense.

Jessica Szohr in Alice + Olivia Fall 2011 – AHHHH!! This is a paisley nightmare! Hide your kids, hide your wife because this is the scariest clown I’ve ever seen. Perfect example of how an awesome runway piece looks like shit in real life. Look at Jessica’s face, she’s as horrified as we are.

Kristen Stewart in Balmain - Someone finally managed to look like a hooker in Balmain. Kristen Stewart continues to neglect her fashion studies in this too short, terribly styled studded and safety pinned number. The hair is bad, the shoes are wrong and she is not working this dress the way it needs to be worked.

Mila Kunis in Balmain Fall 2011 – Poor Balmain, so much drama as of late. I am obsessed with this skirt, but what in god’s name was Mila wearing on top? It looks like she was half changed into her pajamas, someone rang the doorbell and she had to walk outside like this. Justin’s hands would be a more fashionable choice.

Amanda Bynes in Hervé Léger – Congratulations Amanda for winning the WORST DRESSED award by a landslide. Not only does this dress make her look saggy all around, but she chose the ugliest shoes Christian Louboutin has ever designed. Tan, turquoise, black, white – it’s a rainbow of disaster on the red carpet.

Who were your picks for the best and worst dressed at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards? Tell us in the comments or tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - JUNE 05: Actors Justin Timberlake (L) and Mila Kunis present an award onstage during the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

For the beachy boho babe - from left:

Roxy “Shore Nuff” Dress $39.50 – amazon.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Summer Dress $366 – farfetch.com

American Eagle Printed Sundress $29.95 – ae.com

Warehouse Paradise Stripe Maxi Dress $161 – warehouse.co.uk

Delia’s Ruffle Dress $44.50 – store.delias.com

For the graphics-loving lady – from left:

Etro Printed Silk-Blend Mini Dress $2,000 – net-a-porter

Mara Hoffman Bow Back Dress $595 – jades24.com

Bensoni Croc Block Dress $725 – barneys.com

Diane von Furstenberg Adalvino Sleeveless Print Dress $398 – neimanmarcus.com

Billabong Island Dress $36 – buckle.com

For the chic minimalist mama - from left:

Maison Martin Margiela Kaki Silk Dress $769 – shopmrsh.com

Topshop Petite Cream Sleeveless Tuck Detail Dress $80 – us.topshop.com

Alexander McQueen Fitted Jersey Dress $1,555 – harveynichols.com

Cacharel Textured Knit Dress $495 – lagarconne.com

Elie Tahari ‘Marissa’ Dress $295 – farfetch.com

For the sexy girlie-girl - from left:

Topshop Polka Dot Dress by Wal G $74 – us.topshop.com

Gucci Knot-Front Two-Tone Silk-Satin Dress $2,115 – net-a-porter.com

Temperly London Mini Silvana Cutout Embellished Silk-Georgette Dress $1,095 – net-a-porter.com

Valentino Lace Trimmed Dress $5,376 – farfetch.com

Herve Leger Bandage-Dress With V-Neck $2,061 – jades24.com

- Target is apparently offering a Mossimo knock-off of Proenza Schouler‘s PS1 bag and Jack and Lazaro are none too happy about it. Target on the other hand will neither confirm nor deny the allegations but they did say something about being rubber and Proenza being glue. [NYT]

- Noted actress, Tea Leoni…it is 1998, right? Anyway, Tea Leoni will be starring in a new HBO pilot set in the fabulous, fast-paced world of fashion titled Spring/Fall. The show is being written by one of Six Feet Under‘s scribes and produced by the kids who brought you The September Issue, so Tea Leoni might actually have a career again. The 90s really are back! [Deadline]

- The second gal to accuse Dov Charney of…well, being Dov Charney took to the airwaves to speak to Today. My guess, for a company already on the verge of bankruptcy, this isn’t going to help. Just sayin’. [NY Mag]

- Katie Holmes got down with the Real Housewives of New York at a premiere party for her new fashion short film with John Frieda…hey, remember that time Holmes’ Dawson Creek co-star, Michelle Williams, got nominated for an Oscar? Twice? [Daily Front Row]

- View co-host and EGOT-er, Whoopi Goldberg admitted that she was stoned as a Marley on 420 when she accepted her Best Supporting Actress Oscar at the 1991 ceremony: ”So I smoked this wonderful joint that was the last of my home grown. When he [presenter Denzel Washington] said my name and I popped up, I thought, ‘Oh fuck… okay, up the stairs… around to the podium… there’s millions of people, pick up the statue, get the statue.’” Oooh, Whoopi’s got that home grown ish? Can a bitch come over and hold your Oscar in a very similar state of mind? [DListed]

Here are some great quotes from her interview:

On being heavy when she was younger…

“I will tell you that when I was heavy, people would say to me—and it was such a backhanded compliment—they would say, ‘You’ve got such a beautiful face,’ in the way of, like, ‘Oh, isn’t it a shame that from the neck down you’re questionable.’ ”

On whether or not she’s had plastic surgery or wants to change anything about her body…

“No, I have never tried any of that stuff…. I don’t have parts of my body that I hate or would like to trade for somebody else’s or wish I could surgically adjust into some fantasy version of what they are.”

On what she thinks her life will be like in five years…

“I don’t want to know. As long as my kids are OK, I think it is really good for me not to have the answers.”

To see the full list of the 50 Most Glam, click here. The April issue will be available on newsstands nationwide and digitally (on the iPad and the Barnes & Noble NookColor) March 8.

I’ve never seen such a sensual houndstooth.The changes in size allow for play on curve emphasis.

Chain links made their first appearance in this look, hugging the dress like non stop suspenders, belted by itself. Same in the back as is is in the front.

Tar slick sheen gets woven into the works, raising the question for those without the run of show, what is that material? Velvet? Pony hair? The shine is glorious – I want to touch it and find out.

Did Rihanna have anything to do with this? The raving bass seemed to get heavier as the first cage corset hit the runway. Sticks and stones may break my bones but cages and strips excite me.

The caging continued back to the bandage and buckled it up, creating the same structure as above, but out of the standard Léger texture rather than leather. Golden.

These metal bits differ from what we’ve seen previously. They’re the sliders you find on adjustable straps, but used as embellishment everywhere. In this copperish orange, she glows.

The second to last look swept in black and strap sliders, fading to texture at the bottom. It looks as though it could serve as armor as it lines horizontally across the body.

1. Shimmy shimmer in hot sequined fuchsia, like this glimmering racerback by Ashish. Go all the way bright with these pink Miu Miu strappies.

2. Douse yourself in red and floral, as Saint Valentine envisioned it, in this little number from Urban Outfitters. Then kill it with the Lady Peep Sling dual-toned Louboutins. Even a man loves a red sole.

3. Trying to be sneakily demure? In pastel cotton candy chiffon, the side cutouts look playful á la this Australian dress by Zimmermann. Give it more pizzazz with golden sparkles on the toes in Miu Miu.

4. Leave the rouge tones aside, and strike up the sexiness of lace. With a sweetheart front and sheer long sleeves, this Elizabeth and James dress kisses the body flatteringly tight. Liquified mesh platformed stilettos by Nicholas Kirkwood will take this look all the way to the boudoir.

5. Hervé Léger built a bandage body con suit that reads like psychedelic sunshine. Stack yourself on these Guiseppe Zanotti platforms, and you’ll leave Valentine’s Day dazzling in his eyes.

The darkest fantasies are communicated through clothing by Givenchy, Rick Owens, Herve Leger and more.

LINK LOVE: Bexual

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Kelis gyrates to her techno driven song in everything from one shoulder gold sequined dresses with high slits to white fringed gowns worn with Native American inspired headpieces:

Kelis can go a little over the top at times, but in this video she was spot on. Her lashes were poppin, her face was beat, and her wardrobe married disco and funk–perfect for you to try in these last days of summer.

Get an inspired look with these items:

More Herve Leger…

And if you haven’t seen the video, watch it here:

What do you think of the song, video, and Kelis’ Look?

LINK LOVE:Style Inspiration: Kelis’ Video for 4th of July

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First and foremost, vampires are very classic dressers. This means that your Twihard most likely won’t appreciate the newest Hervé Léger dress. He’s probably going to want you to dress like a character in the movie to make his fantasy become a reality.

The Pants

To impress your Twihard, I recommend wearing jeans. They’re simple and safe. Not only are they comfortable, but everyone wears jeans. Even Bella. My favorite brand of jeans is J Brand. Their jeans are flattering and are pretty reasonably priced.

$159 at  Shopbop

If you wear these jeans, your Twihard is sure to be va-va-voomed!

The Top

A tank-top works well with jeans and is sure to be appreciated by your Twihard. This Alexander Wang tank top is my newest favorite. It’s plain, but is accentuated with leather. It isn’t something that Bella would wear, but it’s a little more exciting. In my opinion, leather is uber sexy. Besides, who doesn’t love a little leather every so often?

$375 at Shopbop.

The Shoes

If you want to really channel Bella, leave your heels at home and buy a pair of sneakers. I like this pair by Alice + Olivia. Not only are they sparkly so you don’t feel like a complete fashion dud, but they’re also cheap! How can you beat that?

$88 at Shopbop

So, now that you know what to wear to impress your Twihard, get out there and go shopping. The worst thing that can happen will be he’ll turn out to be a complete freak. But at least you’ll have a few new items to spice up your wardrobe!

It’s May 5th so strut your stuff in honor of Cinco de Mayo! If sombreros don’t fit your personal style, Rent the Runway is a fiesta of designer fashion and is the perfect way to spice up any spring fling. Whether your style is laidback cool or sizzling sexy, RTR has something for everyone. With rentals starting at just 10% of retail prices, every occasion is an opportunity to look fabulous. Olé!

Halston Heritage’s Retro Romper (pictured above) is festive, fun, and flirty. Pair the one-piece with AV Max’s Geometric Bangle Set, and you will be sure to turn heads at the fiesta!

Prefer something even spicier for your Cinco de Mayo celebration? Herve Leger’s Siren Bandage Dress is sizzling hot! To up the ante, mix, match, and stack Chamak’s Vacation Bound Bangle Set and Rainbow Bangle Set on both arms. With this look, Cinco de Mayo will be HOT, HOT, HOT!!

Don’t forget, it’s cinco times dos with $10 off at Rent The Runway for Fashion Indie readers. Use promo code: INDIE2010 for $10 off at check-out.

You have all been seeing Rent The Runway all over Fashion Indie and that is because we are all totally obsessed with the concept behind this brilliant website! Rent The Runway today, use promo code: indie2010 for $10 off purchase and receive one FREE ticket to Prom 2010!It’s so simple! Visit www.RentTheRunway.com and….

Browse through our array of A-list designers and find a dress you love. Or two!

Schedule a delivery date and your dress will appear on your doorstep, in two different sizes. Just to be safe.

Put your dress in our handy pre-paid package and drop in the nearest mailbox. We take care of the dry cleaning!

It’s that time of year again when flowers blossom and little birdies hatch… oh yeah, and everybody gets married!! Rent The Runway has a whole category devoted to weddings to help make your life easier, especially on you wallet.

I have two back to back weddings approaching, one of which is this weekend. I actually should be packing right now, but I can’t even begin to bother with that. I’m on Rent The Runway checking out their latest inventory selections for Spring Weddings, still trying to decide which dress I want to rent. Of course you always want to look your best at weddings; you’re seeing people who you haven’t seen in months, sometimes years. Here are some of my fave choices so far:

The only fever we can’t shake this spring is for Rent the Runway, and it’s definitely contagious!  We are logging-on seven days a week to get our daily dose. As our obsession builds, we’ve noticed that their inventory books at the blink of an eye and we’ve lost out on some great looks.   We chatted with the stylist team to get the competitive edge.  They gave us the inside scoop on getting the goods before their gone.

• Reserve early. It’s officially busy season with weddings, graduations, proms, and formals so if you love something, book it immediately.   You can reserve up to six months in advance of your event.

• Search by date.  Search by date to see everything that is available for your event to narrow down your selection and quickly hone in on your best bets.

• Chat with a stylist.  They’ll help you navigate the site, find the perfect size, and tip you off to new arrivals.

Here are some of our favorite looks from Rent the Runway’s latest and greatest. Don’t forget, the first 1,000 Fashion Indie readers get $10 off their rental until May 9. Use promo code: indie2010.

7. It’s more fun to test drive a designer dress than a car

5. Spend a night with the hottest men in fashion: Matthew Williamson, Yigal Azrouel, and Prabal Gurung

4. Accessorizing is more fun than exercising

Don’t forget: the first 1,000 Fashion Indie readers get $10 off their rental through May 9. Use promo code:  indie2010.

Give your favorite LBD a weekend update with Rent the Runway’s accessories launch.   Whatever the occasion, the perfect jewelry pairings will instantly transform your style for unforgettable fabulous.  A hint of sparkle adds elegance for cocktail parties and statement stunners will elevate your dress for a formal affair.  Go from day to night with a tough cuff or get resort ready with a pop of color.  With over 250 styles to choose from, you can reinvent yourself all season long.

Start styling your own look now at www.renttherunway.com.   Remember ladies first 1,000 Fashion Indie readers get $10 off their rental until May 9. Use promo code:  indie2010.

It’s the day before your event and you have nothing to wear!  You see your favorite celebrity looking amazing in a designer dress you could only dream of buying.  You have been dying to try that hot new designer but want to try it out first.

Enter Rent the Runway, an exciting new way for women to experience Carrie Bradshaw’s closet without the commitment!  Rent the Runway is an exclusive, invitation-only service that allows you to rent expensive, high-end designer dresses and jewelry for a 4-day or 8-day rental period for a mere fraction of the retail price.  We work directly with designers to build our coveted inventory, which includes dresses from Milly, Proenza Schouler, Herve Leger, Tibi, Catherine Malandrino and Badgley Mischka, and jewelry from Lee Angel, Subversive, Dannijo and many more lust worthy labels.

Indeed, the concept is revolutionary.  But we make it super simple!  Using our motto of Love. Wear. Return., you go to the site, browse our dress and jewelry collections by designer, style or by the date you need it. Your rental includes a free back-up size (just in case), return postage and dry cleaning fees.  (Did we mention the free advice from Rent the Runway stylists, fabulous fashionistas ready to take the intimidation factor out of the designer experience?!)  Your dress shows up ready to wear and when you’re done, just put it in the pre-paid packaging and drop it in the mailbox. Chic has never been so simple and the first 1,000 Fashion Indie readers get $10 off their rental until May 9. Use promo code:  indie2010.

Fashion people love award shows, gives us something to gaga over/make fun of. Here is our list of the ten worst dressed celebs at last nights Golden Globes.

1. Mariah Carey in Herve Leger by Max Azria

What a mess! How many people did it require to get her to fit into this dress?

2.  Jennifer Aniston in Valentino couture

Jennifer needs to do something different to her hair, and wear something other than black with a slit!

3. Christina Hendricks in Christian Siriano

Way too many shades of red, with the hair, lips and dress…the ruffles add weight to her body and the boobs are so distracting and in your face!

4. Anna Paquin in Stella McCartney

Maybe it’s because I just don’t like her, but this full sequin dress is very overwhelming on her little frame.

5. Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent

An overall boring look, I expected more from her!

6. Mo’Nique in Reem Acra

Not loving the gold, or the way it fit her, seemed really tight on top!

7. Julia Roberts in Yves Saint Laurent

I’m not a fan of short dresses on the red carpet, along with how boring the cut of this dress was, mixed with the overwhelming jewels, the entire look was just badly styled.

8. Courtney Cox in Victoria Beckham

A bit too safe as well, I always expect celebs to go all out when they are nominated for an award…

9. Heidi Klum in Roberto Cavalli

I always look forward to seeing Heidi, this time I’m disappointed, really don’t like the hair, color, or fit of this dress, looks like a last min choice…

10. Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior

Not sure why I don’t like this look, but the peek a boo slip is really bothering me.

Bonus: What the F*** is Cher wearing???

ALL IMAGES VIA JUST JARED

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Actress Kate Winslet poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Actors Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin arrive at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Actress Julia Roberts arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Actors Courteney Cox-Arquette and David Arquette arrive at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Singers Cher (L) and Christina Aguilera pose in the press room at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Model Heidi Klum and singer Seal arrive at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Singer/actress Mariah Carey arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Actress Marion Cotillard arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Actress Christina Hendricks arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

I can no longer say that I despise all designs by Herve Leger, because these boxy, geometric clutch purses are absolutely incredible! They might be a bit awkward to carry around, but rocking out one of these giant gems (especially in the lime green!) is bound to turn some heads! $600 is a little drastic for these purses, but it’s Herve Leger…what else did we expect? 

GALLERY: RANDOM COOL: Herve Leger Geometric Clutch

Check out other Herve Leger accessories here!

Halle Berry wowed at the screening of X-Men Origins: Wolverine on Tuesday night at the Gruman’s Manns Chinese Theater in Hollywood, wearing a tight (Herve Leger inspired) peek-a-boo dress. The 42 year old actress does not look a day over 30, and my constent jealousy of her beauty drives me insane.

PHOTO: Just Jared

This rough cut documentary gets up-close and personal with Lubov Azria, Max’s wife, as she heads to New York to prepare for three major fashion shows: BCBG, Max Azria and Herve Leger.

She discusses the importance of celebrities wearing their clothes and delves into the major differences between the three brands. It’s interesting to see how six months of work culminates in ten minutes on a runway.

LINKAGE: Fashionista

Photographer Mark Seliger recruited Camilla Belle, J. Lo, Ben Barnes, and others to recreate some scenes from West Side Story as a web exclusive for Vanity Fair.

J. Lo and Camilla Belle pull off being Anita and Maria in big hair, plus dresses by Michael Kors, Zac Posen, and several by Herve Leger.

GALLERY: West Side Story Revisited.

I sort of deliberated over this one for a while.

Kristen Stewart attended the premiere of “Adventureland” in Los Angeles Monday night in Herve Leger by Max Azria.

At first look I thought the stripes were was too busy on Kristen’s fair skin. But I kept thinking about the minidress’ pairing with simple black pumps, and decided it works after all.

With simple makeup and messy up-do, the dress has a kind of cleaned-up punk feel on Kristen, and is very Gwen Stefani.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the premiere of Miramax Films' "Adventureland" at the Chinese 6 Theaters on March 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kristen Stewart

NARS Cosmetics was backstage creating the makeup look for Hervé Léger’s Autumn/Winter 2009 show. With lead artist Diane Kendal, who drew inspiration from Helmut Newton photographs using the concept of a brave warrior – strong and fierce, she created the ‘strong brow and dewy skin’ look using earth tones and shades of deep ebony. “The collection is very hard and sculpted so we wanted to keep the skin neutral and show strength through the eyebrows. We created very fresh, dewy skin by using the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation. It really allowed the skin’s natural highlights to shine through,” said Diane.

Below is a step-by-step to recreate the look provided by NARS:

Face

· Use NARSskin Hydrating Moisture Cream to moisturize

· Apply NARS Concealer as needed, to cover any imperfections

· Use a minimal amount of NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (NEW for Fall 2009) to even skin tone

Eyes:

· Brush brows to define natural shape

· With NARS Single Eyeshadow in Bali, fill in brows

· Brush again for even, natural look

· Apply gentle dusting of NARS Single Eyeshadow in Sophia to entire lid, blending up towards brows for natural shading

· Curl lashes with NARS Eyelash Curler

Lips:

· Apply NARS Lip Therapy Treatment in Rain to entire lip

· Use NARS Concealer over Rain to mute color

NARS products are available at www.narscosmetics.com.

It’s clearly already the year of Kate Winslet. The non-movie-star movie star hits the cover of InStyle‘s February 2009 issue in blue Hervé Léger, and looks super pretty inside.

Probably airbrushing aside, she truly gets better with age.

GALLERY: Kate Winslet for InStyle February 2009.

Scans from INO.

The Golden Globe Awards, aka my favorite time to barf on everyone’s fashion parade. Jenna Dewan did an exceptionally nice job of giving me material to bash. Not only is the Herve Leger bandage dress so over-worn it makes me want to pull my own teeth, but it was not designed for chickens. I could snap poor Dewan in half over my knee. She needs to come over to my house and eat a nice Greek meal so she can fill out that dress like a woman instead of a 1st grader who was injured during a gym class dodgeball tournament. And the color? Bitch please. This is the perfect look for a burnt-out South Beach cougar.

Thanks Fabulousness! 

[Celebtopia]

The Original by Herve Leger

The copy-cat by Bebe

Can you say lawsuit?

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