Tapping his considerable resources, ALT has secured a gown worn by Oscar-winner Penélope Cruz to a Met Costume Institute Gala from Oscar de la Renta; a black  sequined wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg; a coat trimmed with feathers and plastic fringe from Prada‘s fall 2007 collection; an evening column — what other kind of column is there? — from Tom Ford‘s first eponymous women’s collection; and a pair of blue satin Manolo Blahnik shoes from Sex and the City: The Movie.

In addition, the exhibit will include a video display showing Blahnik making milkshakes on The Martha Stewart Show, music from 2001: A Space Odyssey in the background and either Oscar de la Renta’s Live in Love or DVF’s Diane “wafting through the ventilation system.” But if you can’t make it down to Georgia for this multi-sensory experience, fret not. In December, Talley’s and de la Renta’s Joaquín Sorolla and the Glory of Spanish Dress will open at Manhattan’s Queen Sofia Spanish Institute.

And of course there’s always next year when you can apply for admission to ALTCADOYPF. [NYT]

Color Palette: If Skittles had patterns, this would be the whole bag. It was a rainbow of hues

Mood: A stylish party for women

Statement Pieces: Black and white sheer polka dot blouse paired with black and white graffitiesque leopard print pants

Front Row Name Drops: It was a crowded presentation, but no one famous in sight

Gossip: All quiet on the Callula Lillibelle front

Runway Music: The music was chosen “for girls with swag who are singing it and bringin’ it,” according to William Calvert

Tilda givin’ a little twist in Another by Craig McDean.

1. Tilda Swinton

One of the most striking women in film, on the red carpet and in fashion spreads, look no further for Swinton’s editorial excellence than this month’s W.

Masculin/feminin by Tim Walker.

Penelope Cruz recently posed for the cover of the Tranformation Issue of V Magazine, and the result is certainly transforming. No, really. I had the privilege of seeing the special edition cover in person, and it’s a hologram of multiple images of her face, all of them fabulous. The cover and editorial were shot by Mert & Marcus.

Despite the theme of the issue, Penelope’s take on her success is still as humble as ever. On fame she comments, “I refuse to call myself anything other than a working actress.” More like a WERQing actress.

When asked about her new Pirates of the Caribbean movie with Johnny Depp, she said, ”Johnny wears everything better than I do. He even wore a dress in the movie he did with Javier, Before Night Falls.” Excuse me, I’m off to Netflix to look that up. Enjoy these photos of Pene’s shoot while I’m gone.

On moving to L.A. and living in a hotel room: “I was very lonely,” Cruz says. “I would find cats in the street and take them with me. I raised a lot of cats in that period.”

Her take on karaoke: “I’ve gone to karaoke bars in almost every city I have been to,” she says. “Every time I am on a movie location, we find a karaoke bar and take the crew.”

On being a mother: “From the first second, you feel so much love,” Cruz says. “It is a revolutionary experience. That’s the best way I can describe it. It transforms you completely, in a second. Nature is very wise and gives you nine months to prepare, but in that moment—when you see that face, you are transformed forever.”

And you have transformed Vogue‘s image in my eyes Penelope, if only for a month. Beauty and talent and heart – that is what a cover girl should encompass. Read the full interview at Vogue.com.

Photographs by Mario Testino

- Porno producer Steven Hirsch was so taken with Pippa Middleton at the Royal Wedding that he's offered her $5 mil to appear in "just one explicit scene." After "racy photos" of Pip in nothing but a bra and panties surfaced, Hirsch was inspired to write a letter to the Duchess of Cambridge's younger, spotlight-stealing sister. Short but sweet -- if "sweet" means kind of douchebaggy  -- Hirsch also offered James Middleton (whose own scandalous pictures also leaked recently) $1 mil if she "would like to bring [him] along.” But hey, Hirsch is a class-act! There will be no royal incest on his watch because that mil is for a “separate scene.” [TMZ]

- Whitney Houston has apparently fallen off the wagon yet again — and knowing Whit she probably hit a few other wagons on the way down. The legendary singer has entered rehab for a third time for drug and alcohol treatment. My heart is breaking so, clearly I need to ask you, Whitney, where do broken hearts go? [People]

- Stefano Gabbana apparently leaked Penelope Cruz‘s Vogue cover on his Tumblr after receiving an advanced copy with the Oscar winner in a Dolce & Gabbana dress. Then Anna Wintour swooped down from on high, shut down the internet and removed said leaked cover from said Tumblr. Gabbana was later found quivering in the fetal position, clutching a piece of lace under the soothing spritz of his shower. [Styleite]

- Looks like someone’s been bitten by the diva bug. Pint-sized popper Justin Beiber was a brat while on the set of CSI filming his multi-episode stint, according to co-star Marg Helgenberger. Speaking on a French radio show, Helgenberger remarked: ”I probably shouldn’t say this, but he was kind of a brat….He locked one of the producers in a closet…and he put his fist through a cake that was on the craft services table.” Bieber, never one to sit back while his good name is dragged through the mud of network television responded like only an adult could — via Twitter: “It’s kinda lame when someone you met briefly and never worked with comments on you. I will continue to wish them luck and be kind.” Which basically translates to, “I don’t know or care who you are but I could buy you.” [Refinery29]

Penelope will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 5

Appropriateness: 3

Trendiness: 4

Styling: 4

Hair: 4

Makeup: 5

Pose: 3

Confidence: 4

I think Penelope looks stunning in her custom Marchesa off-the-shoulder gown, but I also think she look overdressed for a movie premiere. I understand Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is a huge release, but she could have easily saved this dress for an awards show. Regardless, she looks gorgeous as always.

Cate Blanchett has my vote for best dressed at last night’s Oscars in Givenchy Spring 2011 Couture. Her absolutely stunning look was as close to perfection as one can get.

Fit: 5

Trendiness: 5

Appropriateness: 5

Styling: 5

Hair: 4

Makeup: 5

Pose: 3

Confidence: 5

Mark Ruffalo‘s wife and fabulous lady Sunrise Coigney turned it out on the red carpet in Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2010 Couture and looked more avant-garde than anyone else at the Oscars.

Fit: 5

Trendiness: 5

Appropriateness: 4

Styling: 5

Shoes: 5

Hair: 5

Makeup: 5

Pose: 5

Confidence: 5

Merely one month after giving birth, Penelope Cruz arrived to the Oscars wearing this fiery red gown from the L’Wren Scott Spring 2011 collection. Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz also have my vote for hottest couple.

Fit: 4

Trendiness: 4

Appropriateness: 5

Styling: 4

Hair: 4

Makeup: 5

Pose: 3

Confidence: 5

Did you notice the top three women on my best-dressed list weren’t even nominated for Oscars? Way to steal the spotlight ladies, you deserve the recognition!

Spain is in a hot streak this month. After winning the FIFA World Cup last Sunday, July 11, news of its hottest stars, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, getting hitched has Hollywood buzzing. The Oscar-winning lovebirds have been quiet about their relationship so it’s no surprise to hear that the couple got married in a top-secret ceremony. PEOPLE reports that Penelope and Javier made it official in the Bahamas earlier this month with guests limited to families and close friends. As for what the bride wore during her big day? Penelope went for Christian Dior designer, John Galliano, to create her perfect wedding dress. Congrats to the couple!

Image Source: Zimbio

LINK LOVE:Here Comes The Bride: Penelope Cruz Weds In John Galliano

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Every day we’re bombarded with a million different messages about what we are supposed to look like. And tell you what, our not-so-scientific-yet-totally-accurate visual research proves that 99% of girls out there don’t fit the mold. So instead of telling you how to wear your hair, or how much weight to lose, or which one of Heidi Montag’s many surgeries to get, we’re going to celebrate these so-called beauty flaws with beautiful women every single week.

Last week we celebrated the bushy brow. Today, let’s talk about the schnoz.

It seems like every time you go online another celebrity got a nose job due to “a deviated septum.” It’s ridiculous that they expect us to believe that and even more ridiculous that they got it done in the first place. Big noses don’t mean you can’t be a big beauty and today we’re all about the women who embrace what their mama (and papa) gave ‘em.

LINK LOVE:Celebrating Celebrity “Flaws”: Natural Noses

For all of you who know me, or at least read FashionIndie regularly, you know that my obsession with Sarah Jessica Parker (as Carrie Bradshaw or any other character) is unparalleled. My love for Sex and the City is up there as well. As much as I marveled at the first movie, loving every big screen second, nearly every minute of the SATC 2 was painful and strained as I watched the “sparkle” slowly die in my favorite characters.

Don’t get me wrong, there was no way I wasn’t going to watch this second attempt at screen time for my favorite New Yorkers, but the script seemed so forced that all the lavishness (and there was tons of lavishness) in the movie could not keep me entertained. The drama was lacking, the clothes were disappointing, and the decor was overdone…as Carrie kept trying to keep the “sparkle” in her marriage, I struggled to find sparkle in the movie. On top of that, unnecessary cameos were forced on the viewer, including an old Liza Minnelli (who Saynt insists was rocking a computer generated body), an annoying Miley Cyrus, and an overacted (and yet still underused) Penelope Cruz (who should have just played herself).

Each character dealt with her own issues: Charlotte with her husband enticing bra-less Irish nanny, Miranda with her woman-hating boss, Carrie with an aging Big and the prospect of a 5-day love life, and Samantha, who was trying to overcome menopause and trying to keep her labia luscious. All in all, the drama was about as flat as Carrie’s puns and tired jokes.

A gay wedding, a trip to Abu Dhabi and the reappearance of an old fling just couldn’t give this movie the dose of “Sex” most woman have come to expect from this movie series that, like Big and Carries marriage and Charlotte’s kid, has hit the Terrible Twos.  Hopefully, the girls take this chance to hang up their Louboutin’s and give this series a rest.

I’d say skip this, unless of course you’re just going for the clothes, to which I’d suggest a healthy dose of 5th Avenue window shopping. It’s cheaper and will take less time than this 2:20 window into a future lush with menopause, camel toe and sexless nights.

Penelope Cruz is replacing Kate Winslet as the face of Lancôme’s fragrance Trésor.

LINK LOVE: People

Word has it that Penelope Cruz was shooting the latest Lancôme campaign in Paris yesterday! Speculation arose when the actress was spotted with photographer Mario Testino, at the Crillon Hotel, taking some definite beauty shots.

LINK LOVE: WWD

A very Hollywood driven cover for Vogue Paris staring Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Naomi Watts, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, and Gwyneth Paltrow, photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

LINK LOVE: Design Scene

Penelope Cruz wore Donna Karen to last night’s Oscar awards. I wasn’t a fan of her look, as the cut and fabric made her look larger.

LINK LOVE: Red Carpet

Last night, Randi and I attended the Giorgio Armani exhibition of exclusive dresses worn by celebrity actresses and musical artists at red carpet events. Every dress matched perfectly to the women who were wearing it: Lady Gaga with the futuristic gown for the Grammy, Anne Hathaway with the amazing blue gown for the 2009 Golden Globes Awards and the Black gown worn by Penelope Cruz at the 2010 Golden Globes Awards.

The exhibition will be there for three weeks at the Armani store on the 5th avenue.

Another award show, another bash offered by André Leon Talley! Although I agree with him mostly, his naming of Penélope Cruz (she looked like an old lady) as best dressed really made me question his other decisions. I agreed on Drew Barrymore (my worst dressed of the evening) yet completely disagreed on Diane Kruger (who looked gorgeous in a mustard colored dress). Read his article here.

Interviewed by Marion Cotillard, 35 year old Penelope Cruz talks to Interview about famous people she would like to have over for dinner.

LINK LOVE: Just Jared

Oscar winner Penelope Cruz makes giant retailer Mango seem so much more fashionable with this Summer 2009 ad campaign. With her heavy makeup and thick bangs, Penelope rocks these looks, not to mention that these photos make her look 10 years younger.

LINKAGE: stylefrizz

I didn’t know Penélope Cruz was a fashion icon, but here she is, looking great in Balmain on the cover of the April 2009 issue of Spanish Vogue.

Patrick Demarchelier shot the spread, which is pretty casual (it co-stars a dog!) but celebrates her recent Academy Award win.

GALLERY: Penelope Cruz for Spanish Vogue, April 2009.

Me love me some Penelope Cruz. The gem of hispanicalness is on the cover of Vanity Fair Spain looking amazing after her shiny metal man win. The spread is all artsy and makes you think she actually spends time playing the harp when she probably spends time doing what every other spanish person does, watch football (soccer for all you idiots who thought I meant the touchdown kind).

Source

LINKAGE: Penélope Cruz Does Vanity Fair Spain (April 2009)

Penelope and Monica Cruz model their Spring/Summer 2009 designs for Mango.

Their fourth ad campaign with Mango, this collection features LBDs, menswear-inspired pieces, and kimono styles.

GALLERY: Penelope and Monica Cruz for Mango S/S 2009.

Images from Daily Mail.

You’ve got to love Hollywood.

One minute they’re bashing you for causing earthquakes with your thunder thighs on the runways of San Paulo, the next they’re calling you the world’s sexiest woman. E! Entertainment in some ill advised attempt to reach out to the overweight housewife demographic they so longly want to keep as viewers of Sunset Tan, decided to rank Karolina Kurkova above actually hotties like Angelina Jolie and Gisele Bundchen.

While I’m all for “more cushion for the pushin” I can’t understand how this list was tallied or compiled. E! Entertainment has officially failed at creating a usable list of the World’s Sexiest Women. Other choices that don’t seem to fit include Shakira, Scarlett Johansson, and Penelop Cruz who have each already had their time in the spotlight and Angelina Jolie who spent most of the past year prego. It’s time to update your list of celebrities worth noting E!

The full list is below…

1. Karolina Kurkova

2. Bar Rafaeli

3. Angelina Jolie

4. Gisele Bundchen

5. Scarlett Johansson

6. Adriana Lima

7. Heidi Klum

8. Penelope Cruz

9. Manuela Arcuri

10. Shakira

TIM GUNN: Be honest, who doesn’t love fashion consultant and Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn? As the chair of fashion design at Parsons The New School For Design and host of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, it is safe to say that this man really knows his fashion shtik. Gunn’s fashion advice always leads to the polished and classy. He’ll help you accentuate your features, hide your flaws and “make it work.”

NOLE MARIN: Former jude on America’s Next Top Model and current editor/stylist for Elle, Nole Marin too has a leg up on the industry. The guy has even worked with the average Joe, providing fashion advice and makeovers for desperate teens on MTV’s Made. Marin might not be the most edgy stylist out there, but he knows what is current and he knows how to style the average body.

MISS J. ALEXANDER: Sometimes it is hard to take Miss J seriously, a grown man in makeup, pigtails and sometimes stilettos, but as runway coach, judge and consultant on America’s Next Top Model, his advice is always spot on. He might be cocky and brash, but Miss J knows what women look good in and how they should “work it.” Trust his attitude, a confident look is always the best look.

RACHEL ZOE: If your goal is to look like a celebrity, then Rachel Zoe is the stylist for you. Noted for working with prominent celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Mischa Barton and Demi Moore as well as her Bravo TV show, The Rachel Zoe Project, Zoe has all tips for glamour and sophistication.

CRISTINA EHRLICH AND ESTEE STANLEY: You may not have heard of them, but this duo may very well be the most demanded stylists in the celebrity scope. They’ve made Penelope Cruz and Nicole Richie look like a million bucks, but even so, they know how to dress on a budget. Take their expertise and pay attention to details, buy high quality classic pieces, wear a variety of silhouettes and build off of a simple piece.

Thanks for the Interview About.com!

Monica and Penelope Cruz promote the Autumn/Winter 08/09 collection for their high-end Mango clothing line in a new advertisement campaign shot by photographers Mert and Marcus.

Penelope Cruz has made a splash in the ad campaign supporting Mango’s summer collection. The sensuous starlit has captivated audiences into purchasing the fun line of summer clothing. Penelope makes the clothing come to life as she embodies the collections strong sense of style and unique touch of elegance. Penelope poses with sister Monica in the advertisements as both women bring forth their physique and independent style in order to link with success on the Mango line. Prices run between $29 and $129 for an affordable take on true fashion. The line sports a wide range of denim, as well as floral tops with bright colors to fit the part. With Penelope on their side, Mango’s success is a sure thing.

Thanks to fabsugar for the pic!