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

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- 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]

Jessica Biel-Timberlake Covers W, Madonna Gives Adele Some Advice, Jon H.A.M. on Kim Kardashian

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- Famed fashion designer and purveyor of capris, Gloria Sachs, died in her sleep on Monday. She was 85. [WWD]

- Since I know you’ve been wanting more of The Real Housewives of Disney – because you’re a human being with emotions — here are some “deleted” scenes. [Buzzfeed]

- The future Mr. Timberlake, Jessica Biel, covers the April issue of W and guess what, y’all? She’s  ”Bringing Sexy Back.”  Meanwhile, at this point in the game, I’d appreciate it if Sexy would just stay the fuck home. [Fashiontography]

Fur Royal Highness: Kate Middleton Gets Caught in PETA Controversy

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The Duchess of Cambridge can do no wrong. It’s basically an accepted truth at this point in the game, but Her Royal Fierceness almost wandered into dangerous territory when the International Fur Trade Federation praised her “classy fur-lined coat” in a post on their Facebook page. But then Buckingham Palace came to the rescue. Hard.

10 Essentials Elements for (an Unseasonably Warm) New York Fashion Week

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Twice a year, we at FashionIndie raid, ransack and rape our closets in an effort to  put together a compelling look that will have all other fashionistas wishing they had stayed the eff home. In September, the last vestiges of summer make it slightly easier to turn it proverbially out, but February usually requires a lot of layering and the outfit often has to be cruelly covered up to stave off the ravages of winter. This  New York Fashion Week, however, the winter has been suspiciously mild. Temperatures have barely dipped below freezing and nary a snow flake has dropped in weeks. So let’s just ignore our impending doom thanks to the totally buzz-killing reality of global warming and instead focus on what matters: dressing for the Tents. Here are 10 staples — 5 for the guys and 5 for the gals, but feel free to mix and match since we actively don’t subscribe to gender constructs — for NYFW. 

Karl Lagerfeld Praises MObama’s Big Black A** and Gisele Financially/Emotionally Supports Tom Brady

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- Karl Lagerfeld had his stint as a guest editor at Paris’ Metro daily newspaper today and like any time a German invades France, no one was spared.  After calling Adele “too fat” and Russian men “ugly,” the Kaiser did however praise Michelle Obama…and her “big black ass.” [Fashionista]

INDIE NEWSROOM: Cindy Crawford’s Supermodel-Daughter-in-Training…Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis Calling It Quits?…PJs Possibly Banned in Louisiana

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- Supermodel extraordinaire Cindy Crawford was ubiquitous in Versace‘s ads 20 years ago and now her 10-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber has picked up where she left off as the face of Young Versace. It’s nice to know that stunning  apple didn’t fall far from that statuesque tree. [Modelinia]

PETA Names Janet Jackson and Kim Kardashian Celebrity Grinches of 2011

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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals removed whatever pole they had been sitting on as of late to point it in blame at Janet Jackson, Kim Kardashian and Cameron Crowe. The alliterative trio have earned positions on PETA’s list of “Celebrity Grinches of 2011″  for their unfriendliness towards animals.

Janet Jackson Designs All Fur You

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Nevermind Rihanna being the latest celeb to collab for a collection. After being the spokesmodel for Blackglama‘s What Makes a Legend Most campaign, Janet Jackson has teamed up with them to make their newest line of mink. Janet explains this sudden urge to design: “The art of fashion is one of my great passions. I’ve worked for years to bring a collection into the world.  Partnering with Blackglama is very exciting.” Let’s just hope this wardrobe doesn’t malfunction. Or that PETA doesn’t pull a Justin Timberlake and rip it by force.

PETA’s Stupid Mario Bros.

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PETA is a douchebag.  Sure their hearts are in the right place but their brains are lodged so far up somewhere the sun doesn’t shine they end up making idiotic decisions, such as protesting Mario — of Super Mario Bros. fame — and his penchant for wearing tanuki skin to gain the power to fly.

Jennifer Lopez Covers Vanity Fair’s September Issue

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Called it. In a major coup for her neverending comeback, diva-extraordinaire Jennifer Lopez has given her first post-divorce interview to Vanity Fair — not to tabloid trash like People or Us Weekly, thank you very much — for the all-important September issue, featuring their “72nd International Best-Dressed List.” Honestly, whoever’s pulling the strings behind the scenes of La Lopez Inc. knows exactly what they’re doing. I’m not saying this divorce was planned but the next step would have been rehab.