- On June 1 in Paris Christian Lacroix is opening its first boutique since going bankrupt in 2009. [Telegraph]

- Wearing skinny jeans can apparently cause nerve damage. [ABC]

- Florence Welch got her scrapbooking on with bff Karl Lagerfeld. [Fashionista]

- Harvey Weinstein wants to put Lana Del Rey in a movie. [Grazia]

- Drew Barrymore may be wearing Chanel on her wedding day. [Page Six]

This is me with shorter hair and the imaginary chest piece I’ve always wanted. You can play too at Hipster Dress Up.

The denim collection boasts every type of jean — skinny, boyfriend, drop crotch, straight leg — each treated with a burst of cosmetics  for a signature spin.  Whether it be a splash of purple eyeshadow on the butt or bursts of pink blusher throughout the thighs, the collection brought a bright, uplifting feeling into your Spring denim selection.

Here’s the amazing stylist Dani Stahl posing with the new collection — she was killing it in a pair of super skinny stretch teal jeans, heels, and a cute leather jacket.

Once you figured out what pair best suited you, Make Up Forever artists were ready to give you matching makeovers!  They were painting on bold lips and pops of eye color in magenta, teal, yellow, and blue, with their new liquid eyeliner.

The denim bar has fun spring colors including dusty blue, yellow, coral, teal, white, and railroad stripe. My personal favorite were the destroyed white skinny, which didn’t have much stretch but fit very true to size. A runner up were the super skinny stretch teal jeans, which were a powdery light color that once painted on your body, were surprisingly flattering.

Want to know more about the Powder of Diesel collection?  Tweet your questions at me @iamsamlim

Go for a full skirt, girlfriend: There is nothing more glamorous than a full skirt and, lucky for you, it looks best on pear-shaped divas. Make sure the top you choose or bodice of the dress is fitted to show off your small waist. Above: Alice + Olivia Full-Skirted Floral-Print Silk Dress $550, net-a-porter.com

Get low: High-waisted pants are all-the-rage, yes, but they will only give you “mom butt” if you carry the bulk of your weight in the thighs and backside. A low rise, straight leg jean that is NOT skin tight is going to be your best friend. This style will smooth-out any bulges you may have, especially if you go for a heavier denim. Above: DRKSHDW by Rick Owens Zip-Detailed Low-Rise Skinny Jeans $615, net-a-porter.com

Shop for your shape: There are tons of retailers out there that have tailored their pants to fit women of specific body types. From classic, modern and curvy to short, regular and tall, it’s easy to find a pair perfect for you. Rafaella has taken this customization to a whole new level with Perfectly Slimming technology inside their trousers. It’s like shapewear without needing to layer! Above: Rafaella Curvy Fit Boot Cut Pants $39.99, macys.com

Fight cellulite for a firmer appearance: Besides not drinking liquids with meals, only eating raw veggies and massaging with coffee grounds three times a day, how can you fight cellulite? It might seem too good to be true, but Turbocell leggings have been proven to reduce dimples by 19.05 percent and kick 2 inches off the thighs. Patented three-layer technology delivers continuous massage and promotes circulation. Above: Turbocell Leggings $149, blissworld.com

Slips are both sexy and slimming: Women would never leave the house without a slip way back in the day. But as bras were being burned, slips were following them into the fire. Nonetheless, this sexy smoothing undergarment has been making a huge comeback. A high-quality product will slim your waist, hips and booty all at the same time. Above: Nearly Nude Slimming Slip $89.95, nearlynude.com.au

Shaping underwear gives you a leg up: You can shape your butt without anyone knowing, thanks to the newly adorable and incognito shapers on the market. Rather than flatten, this underwear will lift, smooth, support and shape. Above: Cosabella Never Say Never Sexy Control Shaper Bikini $70, shop.cosabella.com

What are your secrets to smoothing and shaping your butt and thighs?

We began the fashion search at Maguire Steele, the PR company that represents Timo Weiland, a designer we thought would evoke their clean cut hippiness. We arrived to find access to not only Timo, but to the Shipley & Halmos and Billy Reid collections, and Duckie Brown shoes. What a lovely way to start the day. Jeff was surprised to find himself liking this salmon Shipley blazer and green saddle shoes by Duckie; once he put them on, he saw the magic in them. Color and fit; bright and tight. That’s the vision.

Playing the green Timo Weiland vertically striped cardigan against the horizontally striped Billy Reid shirt made for optical illusionism – perfect for on-stage psychedelia. We tried with two Shipley & Halmos ties, one a conglomeration of pin thin geometric shapes, the other made of a mustard velvet (which totally called for heavy petting). We’re taking all of it along.

In the looks above, note the Shipley and Halmos pants: crisp, paper thin, glowing blue. Jeff really dug the look and feel of them. This sparked our next stop – Zara. Known in the masculine for modestly priced, modernly cut suits, I thought he might find a pant with a similar fit. Unfortunately, no fancy pants there captured our attention quite like Shipleys; the drawback to going from such a quality level of design down to one of the quickest of the fast fashion powerhouses (2 week turnaround from sketch to shelf!).

We did however conquer his need for new jeans. Imagine, he’s never owned a pair of skinny jeans! FashionIndie’s first instinct was mustard, for its ability to bring a bright spice to the stage. The look on his face when Mustard Slim Cut Jeans were suggested was dubious to say the least. We insisted he give it a try. In the fitting room, dubious shifted to contemplation, and very quickly to impressed contentment. Sold! To the man in yellow. He liked the fit so much, he got them in heather black as well. (TIP – Gentlemen, go to Zara right now… they’re only $39!)

We perused the rest of rushed retail row on Broadway from Broome to Bleecker from Urban Outfitters to Uniqlo, but nothing was jumping out at us. Man, were we spoiled by the gorgeous goods at Maguire Steele. Plus, mass market seems no place to find pieces to encapsulate the unique Heavy Pets sound. Time to switch things up,take it down real low, down all the way to Brooklyn’s poppin’ top vintage haunt, Beacon’s Closet.

Our instructions for The Pet: grab anything that strikes you. With that we end up with armfuls psychedelic patterns, bronze grommets, cowboy flair and a polyester disaster that shall remain on the hanger.

We pruned the options, ready to take eight new/old shirts in their varying sizes back to the rest of The Heavy Pets. The first piece on the rack? Pierre Cardin, $18.95. He looked at it skeptically, FashionIndie looked at it delightedly on him; we managed to convince acception with the tidbit that Pierre Cardin did introduce The Beatles to the Nehru jacket. Done and done.

The full styling goes down around 6:00 p.m. this evening when they are done with the soundcheck. As they are musicians, and this is fashion, that time is of course a rough estimation. But when it happens, we’ll be live tweeting @FashionIndie & @JessicaLapidos.

Come to The Brooklyn Bowl tonight to see The Heavy Pets perform in their new digs. See you there!

While you may swap your flip-flops for boots, you can wear the same skinny jeans all fall. This classic trend is flattering and with hundreds of styles now available, you can pair skinny jeans with every outfit. Whether you wear a blazer, a tunic, or an oversized sweater, make sure you have a pair of versatile skinny jeans, like these Paige Premium Denim Skyline Ankle Skinny Jeans ($198). So go ahead and wear your summer jeans through the winter – we won’t tell anyone.

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Cheap Monday Autumn/winter 2010

Sweden’s skinny jeans champion, Cheap Monday, present their autumn/winter, somewhat shady, catalogue: “The AW 2010 collection gives an apocalyptic impression but with a sense of hope for the future; holes are mended and scarring is used as decoration. Razorblade slashes are repaired on both denim and jersey; patches are used together with spray paint and coatings in rough detailing. A rawness and nomadicity referring to futurism and punk suggests a DIY aesthetic.” Take a look.

www.cheapmonday.com

More images after the jump

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Christina Aguilera is barely recognizable in this awful, sloppy coffee-run outfit. We get that everyone deserves to be comfortable – especially before their first cup – but this takes “lazy” to a new level.

What she did wrong:

Sweatpants are great for lounging around the house – but Christina should have taken the 2 seconds to throw on some relaxed fit jeans or jeggings before going out into the world.

Oversize clothes are on-trend, but only when paired with otherwise fitted clothing. Christina wore baggy pants, an oversize t-shirt, and an extra large sweater all at once. Big no-no.

What she should have done:

The oversize trend is great when it comes to sexy off-the shoulder t-shirts like this pretty pink Rough Roses Lexington Cropped Oversize shirt ($58). Christina could have opted for this comfy top, then gone with fitted pieces for the rest.

Once a good pair of jeans is worn in, they can be (almost) as comfy as sweatpants. Start breaking in these flattering DKNY Jeans Skinny jeans ($54) – they may just become your new favorite pair.

Instead of wearing plastic shower shoes, Christina should have opted for an equally-comfortable, but infinitely better looking leather flat pair like these Steve Madden Rivierra  sandals ($69.95).

Instead of that fall number, Christina should have gone with a more summery hat style (it is July, not December, after all) like this cool Nordstrom Grosgrain Border Straw fedora ($28).

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MTV True Life I’m Obsessed with Skinny Jeans even though it took away my Privates

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Okay, so now that I’ve basically made my Craigslist post for my ideal boyfriend, the real reason I posted this photo via Jak & Jil Blog is because I love candid model shots…it just so happens that I’d date any and all of these guys…perhaps at the same time.

God, I’m a creep.

Walking down the street one morning, I see a young woman dressed somewhat professionally, as if she’s on her way to work—smart, black trousers, fitted white button up and unassuming black heels, typical of the “business casual” dress code. But what caused this mundane occurrence stand out in my mind, and what would be the catalyst for the following rant is that over what would have been a sensibly attractive ensemble hangs a dingy, grossly oversized men’s zip-up hoodie splattered with a gauche, nondescript print. Why?!? I thought to myself, and suddenly realized that such crimes against fashion seem to forever permeate the greater population and assault our senses on a regular basis. I just can’t seem to wrap my mind around why some people choose to look like shit, given the plethora of resources and pillars of fashion how-to at their disposal. There. Is. Just. No. Excuse.

These are some of the worst offenses, old and new that I think if eradicated, would make the world a much better place:

1. “No clothes” clothes. Let the world know how insecure you are.
2. Skinny jeans on fat people. Hence the word “skinny”.
3. Overzealous anything. It’s cliché, but damn true: less is really more.
4. Ugg boots. Why do people still wear these??
5. Ill fit. End the delusion. Dress your size.
6. Mariah Carey.
7. Missing the mark. You tried but it’s not neither here nor there. Go with what you know.
8. Head-to-toe matching. It’s old-fashioned, tacky, and hurts my eyes.
9. Intentional, unnatural whiskering/fading on denim. Still??
10. An ostentatious outfit and a meek disposition. Like the aspiring emo kid in skintight jeans who looks as if he’s been called fag all day. Own it.

Stop the madness.