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Michelle Obama Covers Ebony, Kim & Kanye to Form Kimye and Barbie Aims for the White House

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:29:01 +0000

- Beyoncé‘s taking over social media — she’s Tweetin’ (presumably Facebookin’) and now Tumblin’. Bey’s got a Tumblr, or as I like to call it, “What I’m Doing This Weekend.” [BT]

- What’s American for “Ooh la la”? Vogue Paris may now be available in English following a mysterious tweet by the mag earlier today. [The Cut]

- Fierce Lady of the United States/renowned HBIC Michelle ”Guns” Obama covers the May issue of Ebony magazine where apparently she addresses the issue of burning in hell following a one night stand. Literally, it’s the FLOTUS, show some respect and save that smut for Cosmo. [Styleite]

- Clearly bored and seeking a completely irreverent challenge, Karl Lagerfeld will soon be designing helicopters. But not just any helicopters, VIP helicopters. It’s not known whether they will be large enough for a full-scale fashion show. [WWD]

- PETA didn’t take too kindly to Kanye West‘s suggestion that someone tell them his “mink is draggin’ on the floor” in his new song “Theraflu” and responded by hitting him below his costumey caveman belt. [Elle]

- Kim Kardashian, however, is “lovin’” the song and apparently Kanye as well. [TMZ]

- Barbie‘s running for President…although she looks more like Jackie O.‘s lesser known slutty sister Candy O. [Refinery29]

Style.com/Print’s 2nd Issue Emphasizes Fashion’s Individuals and Karl Lagerfeld’s Bitchiness

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:51:26 +0000

In the spirit of “Fashion Behind Closed Doors,” photographer Nick Waplington captured Nadja Bender backstage at the Lanvin show for the cover of Style.com/Print‘s second issue, hitting newsstands April 2. And since this season has been notably turbulent, the biannual mag made sure to emphasize this time around that “the fashion world is, above all, still about the individual people involved, especially the creativity and talent of the designers.”

Illustrating this theme, the mag profiles three particular individuals at different stages of their career: “the Breakout” Joseph Altuzarra, “the Artiste” Georgina Chapman of Marchesa and “the Dreamer” Alber Elbaz.

Elbaz, known for being the most adorable of high fashion designers, is surprisingly candid in his interview and reveals there are claws behind that bowtie. To wit, my favorite quote: “I always say I cannot work with bitches; they block my creativity.” And I don’t think he’s talking about the dog variety.

Elbaz even discusses being looked over for the creative director position at Yves Saint Laurent, despite being handpicked by the late designer himself, for Tom Ford: “As I say to people, I was never just Alber from Saint Laurent, and I an not Alber from Lanvin. I am Alber, period. That’s why I might have been hurt, but I was not dead. It didn’t kill me.”

The issue also features an interview with Giorgio Armani who reveals his dashed hopes of being Paul Newman, as well as a conversation with Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld on Chanel‘s upcoming Little Black Jacket book that is predictably amazing:

CR: “The first Chanel jacket that I saw – that I knew was Chanel – was on TV. It was on Mrs. Kennedy – the pink one.”
KL: “In 1963. It was a fake, a line-by-line copy by Cassini. She did have real Chanels, [but] her sister ordered them. We have all the proof.”

Only Karl Lagerfeld would have the balls to read Jackie O. Catch this and other fun fashion tidbits when Style.com/Print #2 comes out April 2.

Classic Icons in Modern Day Classics

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:12:41 +0000

Illustrator Sandra Suy renders the 20th century’s ultimate style icons in today’s chicest looks for Chinese pub, ROGUE Magazine. Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel, Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe get modern makeovers in Burberry Prorsum, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo and of course, Chanel.

Photos: Fashion Gone Rogue

Grace Kelly

Briggitte Bardot in Burberry

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in Chanel (natch)

Audrey Hepburn

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Salvatore Ferragamo

Marilyn Monroe in Gucci

26 Wicked Halloween Costume Ideas

Nicole Vardo — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:29 +0000

You have to admit it’s a really big deal trying to pick out the perfect costume every year, no matter how old you are. With Halloween just around the corner I figured we’d throw some ideas here and there… so far here’s what I could think of…

Gwen Stefani back in the day when she rocked that classic cotton candy hair.

Model Alessandra Ambrosia presents a creation during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach November 15, 2008. The 54-year-old Resort in Miami, once the playground of the Rat Pack, is reopening this weekend for the taping of the Victoria's Secret TV Fashion Show, to be aired December 3, 2008 on CBS. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) Original Filename: Was2040564.jpg

La Mode Memoirs: How Lilly Pulitzer Came To Be and Not To Be

Hannah Rothstein — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:27:46 +0000

Born into a life of satin pillows and silver spoons, Lilly Pulitzer (née Lilian Lee McKim in 1931) grew up in a deluge of privilege. Read on to find out how Lilly traipsed from life on easy street lead to selling dresses in the street to becoming a noted designer.

Sure, you, ultimate trendsetter, might scoff at the mention of Lilly Pulitzer, a staid, white-collar brand famous for making multicolor dresses such as the vintage piece below, previously sold on ModCloth. But back in the day, Lilly’s designs were adored by gaggles of material girls, the ever-elegant Jackie O. included. How did Lilly rocket from what her site described as “a high society childhood. Complete with fox hunts, boarding schools, and Jones Beach simmers [sic.] ” to a position as an adored designer? It all began with juice.

The Kate Middleton Transatlantic Lookbook

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:00:13 +0000

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is, as I’m sure you’re all aware by now, pretty goddamn perfect. Now that she and hubby Prince William have traversed the pond on their visit to Canada and later this week California, we North Americans can finally be a little closer to her royal fierceness. FashionIndie is proud and a little ashamed, to bring you every wrap dress, wedge and fascinator on her stylish adventure with our Kate Middleton Transatlantic Lookbook, updated regularly for your viewing/stalking pleasure.

Photo: Fashionologie

Giving executive realness on her way through Heathrow in a Roland Mouret shift and Smythe blazer with a 2011 Mulberry Polly bag and Manolo Blahnik pumps.

Forget About Audrey Hepburn, Who’s Your Beauty Icon?

Nicole Vardo — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:54:42 +0000

Ask any female celebrity, “Who’s your beauty icon?” and she’ll likely answer Jackie O, Audrey Hepburn, or Marilyn Monroe. But while those three classic beauties might be the most obvious contenders, they aren’t the only ones. I have a friend with red hair and fair skin who considers Julianne Moore her beauty icon, and takes cues from photos of Moore as to whether she can pull off a blue-ish red lipstick or a peachy blush herself. I also prefer having a current beauty icon because then her looks change with the trends.

Right now, I’m completely inspired by Alexa Chung (above), a British model/writer/TV host. (I’m not the only one; she just won a British Fashion Award.) Her clothes are quirky but put-together, and her makeup is the same way. Chung somehow makes neutral brown eye shadows pop yet can follow that up for her next outing with just mascara and bold fuchsia lipstick; she seems like the type of woman who would never fall into a beauty rut. In fact, my brown-to-blonde ombré hair color was inspired by her—and since she just chopped her hair into a cute shaggy bob this week, I’m thinking of trying it myself. (Allure)

Whether you go classic or current, who is your beauty icon?

Seven Hot Historical Costumes Created With Runway Looks

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:00:55 +0000

Halloween is right around the corner, and I don’t even know who I’m going as yet! Although these are a little out of my price range, here are seven historical costumes created with modern looks right from the runway.

Photo: Mommylife.net

Look #1: Marie Antoinette recreated with Alexander McQueen fall 2010

Photo: MrDowling.com

Look #2: Cleopatra recreated with Pucci fall 2010

Photo: Theage.com.au

Look #3: Joan of Arc recreated with Audra Callo fall 2009

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Look #4: Helen of Troy recreated with Alberta Ferretti spring 2008

Photo: Tonialexis.blogspot.com

Look #5: Jackie O recreated with Alice + Olivia resort 2011

Photo: Yoursdaily.com

Look #6: Nico from The Velvet Underground recreated with Giorgio Armani spring 2003

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Look #7: Clara Bow recreated with Louis Vuitton spring 2011

All runway photos from Style.com

Photo: Mommylife.net

Photo: MrDowling.com

Photo: Theage.com.au

Photo: Redbubble.com

Photo: Tonialexis.blogspot.com

Photo: Yoursdaily.com

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Paparazzi Photos Now Art

Lauren Garroni — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:51:59 +0000

You read right. Those guys who chase down celebrities and take their photos are now getting shows in galleries. Okay, not the guys who photograph Britney Spears, but close. Brad Elterman was a 1970′s celeb photographer and now has a gallery show in Los Angeles.

If you’re in the Los Angeles area you can see the show at the:

Scalo Guye Gallery
302 N. Robertson Blvd Los Angeles, CA. 90048

Here are some famous samples of his work

Leif Garrett And Nicolette Sheridan 1980

The Ramones on Sunset Boulevard 1978

Jackie-O and the Tape Measure 1975

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Channel Jackie-O

Lauren Garroni — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:45:20 +0000

Be like Jackie in this prime and proper Vera Wang box jacket