Bey and the Biebs will compete in that category with the legit luxe label lineup of Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford‘s “Violet Blonde“ and Prada‘s “Candy Eau de Parfum Spray.”

The finalists in the Luxe Men category are “Armani Code Sport,” “Gucci Guilty Pour Homme,” “John Varvatos USA,” “L’Homme Libre” by Yves Saint Laurent and my personal fragrance fave, “Un Jadrin Sur le Toit” by Hermès.

Nominees in the Media Campaign – Women category include Marc Jacobs “Daisy” — but surprisingly not the controversial “Oh Lola!” — “Burberry Body,” Chanel‘s “Coco Mademoiselle,” Dior‘s “J’adore” and interestingly, if that’s the word, “Wonderstruck Taylor Swift.”

Thierry Mugler‘s “A*Men” campaign featuring amputee track star Oscar Pistorius will compete against “Armani Code Sport,” “Gucci Guilty Pour Homme,” “CK One Shock for Him” and “Eau de Lacoste L.12.12″ for Media Campaign – Men.

Nominees joining last year’s inductee, Elizabeth Taylor‘s “White Diamonds,” in the Fragrance Hall of Fame, include Elizabeth Arden‘s “Red Door” and Hermès’ “24 Faubourg” in the women’s category and “Acqua di Gio,” “A*Men” and Issey Miyake‘s ”L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme” in the men’s.

Winners will be announced at the always glitzy Fifi awards presentation on May 21 at Alice Tulley Hall. [WWD]

Heidi Klum

Taylor Swift

Emma Stone

Katrina Smirnoff

Selena Gomez

- Tyra Banks got her degree from Harvard Business School, y’all! And now we’ll never hear the end of it. [Modelinia]

- Beyoncé posed for House of Deréon‘s spring 2012 ads while pregnant, but even the Baby Blue Ivy can save that hot mess of a line. [Huff Po]

- Totes Amazeballs! Say hello to the first cereal made from a tweet. And say goodbye to the majority of your teeth. [Paper]

- Someone scientifically ranked the Oscar nominees according to their star power and unsurprisingly George Clooney got a perfect score. Meryl Streep, somehow, only got a 99/100 but then again style is also a determining factor and you can only get away with so many unflattering Donna Karan sacks, Mer. [WWD]

- Starting next week, Tumblr will no longer have “thinspiration” blogs, meaning you’ll have to feed your body dysmorphia on Google and in chat rooms like the rest of us. [Styleite]

- Zac Efron, class act that he is, dropped a condom on the red carpet for the family-friendly pic The Lorax. Looks like someone couldn’t wait to give Taylor a Swift Seussing. Amirite?Just kidding, he’s a total queen, but good for her for using protection. [MSN]

Photo: Los Angeles Times

Hudson’s emotional performance was one of several poignant moments during the telecast, including Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt paying tribute to the late Etta James and Amy Winehouse‘s parents accepting their daughter’s trophy with Tony Bennett for their duet, “Body and Soul.”

While Adele had to hitch a U-Haul to her limo to take home her six trophies, the Foo Fighters walked away with five including Best Rock Album for Wasting Light while Kanye West won four, including Best Rap Album for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Best Rap Song for “All of the Lights.”

Last but certainly not least, one Ms. Diana Ross was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, her first Grammy after 800 years in the business. The supreme diva took to the stage in a cloud of hair at the end of the night to present Adele with her Album of the Year award. And while the show featured countless moments that would best be forgotten — I’m looking at you Katy Perry and Taylor Swift — the symbolic passing of the torch from Whitney to Jennifer and Ms. Ross to Adele made this a night to remember.

Check out the full list of winners here.

Ok, wait, I can say one nice thing: her bangs and cheekbones look really good. Wow, that wasn’t so bad…but why does it feel like a part of me has died inside?

Favorite Movie - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Movie Actor – Johnny Depp

Favorite Movie Actress – Emma Stone

Favorite Movie Icon – Morgan Freeman

Favorite Action Movie - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Action Movie Star – Hugh Jackman

Favorite Drama Movie – Water for Elephants (*snicker*)

Favorite Comedy Movie – Bridesmaids

Favorite Comedic Movie Actor – Adam Sandler

Favorite Comedic Movie Actress – Emma Stone

Favorite Movie Star Under 25 – Chloe Moretz

Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Animated Movie Voice – Johnny Depp as Rango (yes, this is actually a category)

Favorite Movie Superhero – Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern

Favorite Book Adaption - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Network TV Drama – Supernatural

Favorite TV Drama Actor – Nathan Fillion (Castle)

Favorite TV Drama Actress – Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries)

Favorite Cable TV Drama – Pretty Little Liars

Favorite Network TV Comedy – How I Met Your Mother

Favorite TV Comedy Actor – Neil Patrick Harris

Favorite TV Comedy Actress – Lea Michele

Favorite Cable TV Comedy – Hot in Cleveland

Favorite TV Competition Show – American Idol

Favorite TV Crime Drama – Castle

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show – Supernatural

Favorite Daytime TV Host – Ellen DeGeneres

Favorite Late Night TV Host – Jimmy Fallon

Favorite TV Guest Star – Katy Perry

Favorite TV Celebreality Star – Kim Kardashian (*super snicker*)

Favorite New TV Drama – Person of Interest

Favorite New TV Comedy – 2 Broke Girls

Favorite Male Artist – Bruno Mars

Favorite Female Artist – Katy Perry

Favorite Song of the Year – “E.T.,” Katy Perry feat. Kanye West

Favorite Album of the Year – Born This Way, Lady Gaga

Favorite Pop Artist – Demi Lovato

Favorite Hip Hop Artist – Eminem

Favorite R&B Artist – Rihanna

Favorite Band – Maroon 5

Favorite Country Artist – Taylor Swift (*no comment*)

Favorite Music Video – “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),” Katy Perry

Favorite Tour Headliner – Katy Perry

poses in the press room during the 2012 People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

Among the precocious pissants are designers Joseph Altuzarra, Alexander Wang, Chris Benz, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Pamela Love; musicians Adele, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Rihanna and most of the Young Money roster — Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj; actors Chloe Moretz, Jennifer Lawrence and Community‘s Donald Glover; and hiding out in the media category is Tavi Gevinson. And while Jaden Smith made the cut, his hair-whipping, fireball-throwing sister, Willow, is nowhere to be seen. Other notable exclusions include Glee‘s leading ladies Lea Michele and Chris Colfer, as well as tween fashionistas Elle Fanning and Hailee Steinfeld. Guess they weren’t being disruptive enough.

Click through the gallery for some of the kids making waves while I pass out in a pool of my own vomit. [Forbes]

Adele, 23

Joseph Altuzarra, 28

Chris Benz, 29

Justin Bieber, 17

Drake, 25

Lady Gaga, 25

Tavi Gevinson, 15

Donald Glover, 28

Wiz Khalifa, 24

Jennifer Lawrence, 21

Pamela Love, 29

Bruno Mars, 26

Nicki Minaj, 29

Chloe Moretz, 14

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 25

Katy Perry, 27

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, 27

Rihanna, 23

Jaden Smith,13

Esperanza Spalding, 27

Taylor Swift, 22

Alexander Wang, 28

Lil Wayne, 28

Florence Welch, 25

- Eva Hoeke has stepped down from Jackie in the wake of Niggabitch-gate.[Fashionista]

- Brad Goreski denies rumors that he stole clients from Rachel Zoe and accuses the superstar stylist of character assassination. But  in all fairness, Brad’s character was really asking for it. [Styleite]

- Elizabeth Taylor‘s auction brought in a record-breaking $158.8 million —  Liz and Dick Burton are cackling at each other over martinis in hell. [NYT]

- You take the good, you take the bad, you take ‘em both and there you have the facts of Vogue. Here’s the good: Adele probably will be covering Vogue‘s March issue.  And now for the bad: Taylor Swift probably will be covering Vogue‘s February’s issue. [Fashionista]

- Speaking of Swift, her CoverGirl ad has been banned for making unsubstantiated claims, the most egregious being that Taylor Swift is worthy of being a CoverGirl. [The Cut]

- And speaking of cover girls, Justin Bieber is rumored to cover V Magazine‘s “Music Issue” shot by Inez and Vinoodh and dropping January 12. [Page Six]

-  Apparently some ladies  riding the crimson wave have begun to hang ten on a crime wave at Duane Reades around town with a rash of tampon thefts, prompting the NYPD to pull off a sting operation. Because that’s what happens in New York. [Racked]

- Mariah Carey brings out the twins, John Legend and her 90s “Vision of Love” hair for her newest holiday classic music video, “When Christmas Comes”:

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 don’t know who keeps trying to make Kristen Stewart happen, but whoever they are, they are relentless. If I had to place my bets, though, it’s the same person who’s trying to make Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Katy Perry happen, i.e. Satan…if Satan were a 13-year old girl with dubious taste and a very impressive Rolodex. [Photos: Socialite Life]

 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.

Deal for a Day:

Fulfilling all my t-shirt and legging needs: LnA on Gilt today, 8/23! Don’t miss it.

for an invite email: Lauren@diaryofafashionaddict.com

Discount Code DL:

Love Taylor Swift’s Love ring? Me too. Get yours for 20% off with code “grechen” at Shop Rumor.  Avanessi ring originally $350, now $280.

Sale on Sale:

I’m gonna pretend this doesn’t hurt since I paid retail for these Karen Walker sunnies! Get 30% off ALL sale items at Buy Definition with code “summer11.”

Do yourselves a favor and snap these up before they are gone: Karen Walker Deep Freeze sunglasses originally $180, marked down to $126, now approx $89 with coupon.

Real Life NYC Sample Sale:

LF Boutiques are a bohemian safe haven for any hippie wannabe. I spend more in this store then any other and I literally run to be first in line when they have their end of the season sale. Get this: the entire store is 60% off! I’m talking Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita, Soixante Neuf, Furst of a Kind vintage tees, Car Mar denim and more.

What: LF Boutiques

When: NOW

Where: NATION WIDE

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The Male Sale:

Hands down, this week’s Mens sale is Mackage on Hautelook on 8/24. Buy your guy a leather jacket for Fall and score your own James Dean. While you’re at it, get one for yourself, they’re having a Ladies sale too!

For invites email: Lauren@diaryofafashionaddict.com

 Bonus: The City Steal

2 chances to get a great deal on tickets to the US Open finals! RueLaLa is having a sale on 8/24 and Gilt City is hosting a package going on NOW.

The Biebs. Looking prom-king cool in his ban.do pom pom flower and “too laid back to tie buckle” bow tie, rugged vest, and (here we go…) black studded earrings. Girls swooning nationwide.

Lady Gaga earned $90 million over the last year, which is pocket change compared to O’s $290 million, but the deciding factor was the Lady’s social media presence.

With 32 million Facebook friends, 10 million Twitter followers and 1 million digital downloads of “Born This Way” in 5 days, it’s Gaga’s world and we’re all just living in it.

She had better watch out, however, as Justin Bieber is nipping at her tranny heels. The 17-year-old pop punk netted $53 million last year and dances his way to a debut on the list at the #3 position.

Rounding out the Top 10 are Broadway babies U2, Elton John, professional philanderer Tiger Woods, “musician” Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, loveable curmudgeon Simon Cowell and baller/shotcaller LeBron James, thus proving that someone actually still cares about U2, Elton John and Bon Jovi.

Meanwhile, on the fashion front, only 3 models made the list: Gisele (#60), Heidi Klum (#83) and Kate Moss ($94).

Though this list is kind of arbitrary — earnings are based on pre-tax income and don’t include management/agent fees — one cannot deny the global phenomenon that is Lady Gaga. Born This Way drops this Monday and is poised to be the biggest album of the year — so who’s already bootlegged it? [Forbes]

- Also on said list is Glee‘s Chris Colfer, who just sold a pilot to the Disney Channel and is also writing and starring in the indie film, Struck By Lightning, directed by the guy who did Saved! – it’s Kurt’s turn! [The Daily Beast]

- You can get even closer to the Met’s Costume Institute Gala thanks to Vogue‘s new iPad app, which has 5 years of behind the scenes footage, a preview of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and even a tribute to McQueen by the bobbed one herself, Anna Wintour. [Fashionologie]

- Supermodel icon and MILF extraordinaire, Cindy Crawford says she feels like an outsider now: I just saw the CoverGirl commercial with Taylor Swift and I thought, ‘Wow, it is so hard for models to get a job these days.” Well, I hope you’re happy now, Taylor Swift — you’ve alienated one of the greatest supermodels of all time. Thanks again, Swift. [Fashionologie]

- Crawford went on to say: “And I also think when I was modeling, size 6 was a normal size and now it’s like 2 or 0.” Well, according to a new study from the University of Bologna, Italy, allowing larger models onto the runway will promote obesity since skinny models provide an incentive for weight control. And that incentive is called cocaine. [Daily Mail]

- The Center for Disease Control estimates that by 2020 every state will have a ban on indoor smoking. I personally don’t smoke, unless I’m 5 Long Island Iced Teas into the night, but there’s just something comforting about a seedy, smokey bar — something that just says ‘Welcome home, homo.’ [Gawker]

The Swedish superstar’s Body Talk series was one (or rather three) of the best albums to come out last year and her epic ode to the self-samba, “Dancing on My Own” has yet to leave my iPod rotation. It warms what’s left of my heart to see her getting some much-deserved attention, especially after being snubbed this year at the Grammys.

Sidebar: I mean, really, Teenage Dream? But I promised myself I wouldn’t get too upset about it, especially after that incident last year with Taylor Swift.

Joining Robyn in Elle‘s “Music Issue,” out April 12th, will be the Messiah also known as Beyoncé, Florence Welch (of the Machine), hair-whipper Willow Smith, American Idol judge and apparently-still-a-”singer” J. Lo, the baddest bitch in the rap game Nicki Minaj, multi-hyphenate supermom Gwen Stefani, blue-eyed soul songstress Adele, Oscar and Grammy-winner Jennifer Hudson, the incomparable Stevie Nicks and the Queen herself, Aretha Franklin.

That’s quite the line-up and the cover is quite a get for Robyn, who will also be performing April 11th as part of  Elle‘s second annual “Women in Music” event at the Music Box in Hollywood.

So West Coast gays, I expect you all to rally in support. After all, good pop music must be treasured and nurtured like the sequin-clad bird of paradise that it is.

Photo: Image Amplified / Link Love: Just Jared

Last Monday, I packed my best workout drag and hoofed it over to David Barton Gym’s Chelsea location for one of their new Spring group training classes, Muscle Playground. From the name alone I thought, ”Ooh, fun! I get to workout on a jungle gym and maybe play on a swing!” Well, color me wrong. Painfully wrong.

First of all, the gym was exquisite. My shitty neighborhood gym has nothing on David Barton’s luxury health facilities — this is haute couture fitness. Walking in, I was struck by how unlike a gym it feels and then I was struck by the giant chandelier hanging in the lobby. Even the locker rooms were well-appointed.

This high-end concept is the result of a design process that David Barton himself calls “excruciating,” between Studio Sofield and Barton. Being very involved in the design, look and feel of his gyms, Barton revealed, ”Sometimes I’ve spent months just choosing a paint color for the ceiling.”

Once changed, I headed to the studio for my workout. Muscle Playground may sound like all fun and games, but little did I know that when I left work that night, my actual work was just beginning. The class promises to help you “tune into your body and connect to your muscles like never before.” I can easily say that my muscles and I have never been closer…though my legs were not on speaking terms with me for a few days afterwards.

The playground consisted of a series of lunges, squats, and what soon became the bane of my existence, wall-sits, which completely annihilated my lower half. All the while, our super cute trainer (I mean, that’s reason enough to join if you ask me) kept encouraging us to dig deeper, squat lower and not succumb to the urge to drop dead on the hardwood floors. As an extra motivator, or punishment depending on how you view it, he would stand on the thighs of some of the wall-sitters, prompting me to hope that for the first time in my life a hot guy would completely ignore me.

I can see why Muscle Playground is one of Barton’s favorite classes. He claims they help people “come to terms with their fear and loathing of weights.” And once all was said and done and I had dropped about 3 lbs of water weight from sweating, I was filled with a sense of accomplishment. I made it through and despite the pain, I felt great. Furthermore, I learned some new exercises to incorporate into my own workouts.

Muscle Playground was really one of the best and most intense workouts I’ve had in a long time and my gams have never looked better. David Barton Gym offers a plethora of other great classes, such as Six Pack Attack, Pain and Pleasure and Cycle Clinic to help you burn off those winter pounds. But remember, you can’t lose weight if you’re eating gross food all the time. Like David said, “Carbs are your mortal enemy.”  He suggests they don’t exceed more than 40% of your daily caloric intake. But like my other mortal enemies — Taylor Swift, polyester and religion — I want absolutely nothing to do with them.

Photos: Christopher Hall Photography

Right before Fashion Week “officially” commenced Fashion Indie was invited to the THEIA Fall 2011 presentation.We were treated to a lovely presentation of the collection by Creative Director, Don O’Neill. The collection was inspired by the Greek god Theia who possessed  the incredible power of light. You can see the inspiration of this through the glimmering designs on the dresses. All of the dresses from the cocktail frocks to the full length gowns were giving a sense of beauty, elegance, and pizazz. The girl who wears a THEIA dress is bound to be noticed the second she steps into a room.

The best part of the presentation had to be seeing the original sketches of the collection. It is completely fascinating to see how a dress goes from paper to real life.

From the looks of the collection it wouldn’t be surprising to see a lot of the dresses hitting the red carpets this season.

Kris Kristofferson, Babs’ co-Star Is Born, will dig himself up from wherever he’s been hiding to introduce the legend, who is nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Love Is the Answer.

Streisand joins Cee Lo Green, fellow Oscar-winner *choke* Gwyneth Paltrow, Mick Jagger, Justin Bieber and Arcade Fire on the list of performers for the 52nd Annual awards show.

Do you think Babs has the Bieber Fever? What if they do a duet to “Enough Is Enough” and Bieber sings the Donna Summer part? Meanwhile, this already sounds better than that Stevie Nicks-Taylor Swift debacle from last year.

The Grammys will ruin your evening on Sunday the 13th on CBS at 8 pm.

Link Love: Hollywood Reporter

“It’s over,” a source told People. “It ended last month.”

Details are few at present. But if he touched that sweet little lamb, I swear I will kick him in the balls so hard.

“Is this the adorable, inescapable face of 2011?”

Sure, why not? It seems tweenaged girls are dictating the shape of this year, four days in, meaning that 2011 has already nosedived straight into hell.

While we’re at it, let’s just oust Obama and elect Bieber as President, Taylor Swift can be his VP, Katy Perry as Secretary of State and the cast of the Jersey Shore can make up the rest of the Cabinet.

One nation under Bieber, indivisible, with jeggings and Twitter for all.

Photo: Vanity Fair

1. Wear more fur. I want to be on PETA‘s “Most Wanted List” in 2011. Hell, I’d kill a family of chinchillas, skin them and wear them if I could. Nature is going to shit anyway, so why not put those endangered species to good use? Drape me from head to stiletto in fur and if possible, blood diamonds — I will single-handedly ruin what’s left of this world.

2. No more jeggings. This is a hard one. I officially own more pairs of jeggings than I do of actual jeans, but the trend is already becoming horribly outdated. Still, on a bloated day, there’s nothing more comfortable than breathable cotton. Except maybe breathable cotton and a pint of Mint Chocolate Chip iced cream. I mean, you’re already bloated, might as well go down with the ship.

3. Find shoes that actually fit me. Yesterday I found a bit of blood in my socks from my combat boots digging unmercifully into my heels. And my pinky toe is all but dead from being constantly wedged into vintage shoes. But sometimes you have to pounce on a Cuban heel and suck it up for the sake of fashion.

4. Learn to tie a bowtie. Right now I only (sadly) have one bowtie, a clip on chambray from American Apparel. However, it behooves a gentleman to know how to properly affix a bowtie. That, and to mix a proper cocktail and to properly kiss another man with tongue.

5. Rely less on H&M. Gaga knows I love those damned Swedes. The majority of my wardrobe derives from Hennes and Mauritz, but as my style and tastes develop, I will inevitably have to stray from the flock. However, if they continue with their all-star collaborations, I might have to throw this resolution under the bus, much like the year I decided to “cut back on drinking.”

6. Bring back the ascot. This has been a resolution of mine since I was about 14 and why not?, it’s a perfectly reasonable neck accessory that doesn’t at all remind people of hapless, blond, teenaged snoops.  Over the years, I’ve periodically worn ascots to varying degrees of success. Once, I wore it on a job interview and I like to think it had nothing to do with my not receiving a callback.

7. Get photographed by The Sartorialist. This is partly just me stroking my own vanity. Okay, it’s completely just me stroking my own vanity, but dammit, do you think I’m walking around in capes, sequins and harem pants for fun?! Okay, I totally am, but I would at least like it documented for posterity’s sake.

8. Find a practically-sized day bag. When traipsing about New York, I like to be prepared for any and everything, thus I carry a man purse that would put Mary Poppins’ magical carpet bag to shame. More than once have I pulled out a coat rack from the depths of my tote, but no longer! I’m actually contemplating a stylish backpack (suggestions, anyone?), or a medium-sized tote for my everyday travels. And that’s what I like to call “progress.”

9. Find a good tailor. A good tailor is absolutely essential — not just to let out one’s clothing after gorging on holiday fare, though that in itself is god’s work — but sometimes the perfect pair of pants can be a bit too big or a bit too short. Enter a tailor and for a few bucks, those Cheap Mondays look a little less cheap.

10. Shop more. The bottom-line to all this resolving and promise-making is that I need to step up my shopping game. That means I’ve got to throw around more plastic than an Ultimate Frisbee championship, roll out more dough than a pizzeria and carry more bags than Oprah‘s eyes.

It’s a tough job, but in order to truly make a change in 2011, it’s necessary.

Yes. I. Can.

Cartoon: Political Graffiti

First of all I’d obviously like to say congrats to Swift but then again as if  we don’t see her face everywhere already… now we have to see her on drugstore posters.

Watch Taylor Swift for Covergirl Video!

Christian Louboutin, Blake Lively

Maybe I’m just in a bad mood after reading the Grammy nominations heavily featuring another talentless, completely overrated pop star, Katy Perry. Oh, and also Rihanna.

Maybe I’m just bitter that the entertainment industry is at an all-time aestehtic low where mediocrity is awarded, nay, championed.

Maybe I’m just annoyed that at 20 years old, Taylor Swift has achieved so much for doing SO little, while other artists with far more talent who are far more interesting will continue to toil and struggle, sustained only by the passion for their craft and a healthy drug habit.

But whatever it is, I have absolutely no faith in pop culture anymore. I, who was your biggest fan. How could you, zeitgeist? How could you turn so violently? And who is to blame?

9/11, that’s who.Everything started sucking hardcore after that. The economy, Washington D.C., pop culture. It all went to hell in a knock-off Chanel handbag.

Don’t you see? By supporting the Taylor Swifts, Rihannas and Katy Perrys of the world, we’re just letting the terrorists win. Won’t someone just think of the children?

THE CHILDREN?!

I seriously hate this cover.

LINK LOVE: EW

Praying to the Grammy Devil already, Katy? Trash.

Photo: Getty Images

Album of the Year:

The Suburbs – Arcade Fire

Recovery – Eminem

Need You Now – Lady Antebellum

The Fame Monster – Lady Gaga (2nd year in a row, perhaps 2 times will be the charm?)

Teenage Dream – Katy Perry (really?)

Record of the Year:

“Nothin’ On You” – B.o.B. f/ Bruno Mars

“Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem f/ Rihanna

“Fuck You” – Cee-Lo Green (Dear Cee-Lo, You’re welcome. xoxo, Gwyneth)

“Empire State of Mind” - Jay-Z f/ Alicia Keys

“Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum

Song of the Year:

“Beg, Steal or Borrow” – Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs

“Fuck You” – Cee-Lo Green

“The House That Built Me” – Miranda Lambert

“Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem f/ Rihanna

“Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum

Best New Artist:

Justin Bieber (Why doesn’t someone just kick me in the nads right now and save me the pain of this awards show?)

Drake

Florence of the Machine

Mumford & Sons

Esperanza Spalding

For the full, dreadful list of nominees, visit Grammy.com

If you’re at all like me (read: drunk), then you’re probably wondering “Where in gay hell is Robyn?” Well, luckily (or not depending on your view of winning a Grammy) our pop maven from Sweden is nominated for Best Dance Recording for “Dancing On My Own,” i.e. “The Best Song of 2010.”

The Grammys really don’t reflect what’s going on in music today therefore they don’t matter. Hell, I can’t remember the last time then was the Grammys did matter?

Oh, that’s right:

AFP/Getty Images

Praying to the Grammy Devil already, Katy? Trash.

A bang is great for concealing a large fore- or fivehead, just ask Megamind understudy, Tyra Banks.

They’re also good for covering a bald spot or for testifying at the Hague, both useful to Tyra’s archnemesis, Naomi Campbell.

The China bang is the most severe of bangs, straight as a pin and twice as sharp. Katie Holmes traveled to the Far East and brought back a bang that did what Tom Cruise and his team of Scientologists couldn’t: gave her some personality.

Then there’s the sloppy bang that’s more playful and is favored by many a soccer mom, such as this mother of two, Jennifer Lopez, who is on her way to pick up the twins in the minivan.

Rihanna‘s career was founded on a bang. After she bobbed it, she side-banged it and her career took off under the aegis of an Umbrella-ella-ella.

Lea Michele (#5), Kristin Stewart (#7) Taylor Swift (#8) and Olivia Palermo (#9) somehow all made the top 10. I know this is Teen Vogue, but let’s raise the bar a little and maybe swap ‘em out for Emma Watson (#16), Keira Knightley (#20), Chloë Sevigny (#18) and Freida Pinto (#21).

Though I will say that I am glad that Kelly Osborune (#25) made the list. She’s really come into her own style, plus I love her with Joan Rivers on E!’s Fashion Police. If only they would get rid of that damned orange skeleton, Giuliana Rancic.

Meanwhile, three out of four Gossip Girls made the top 50: Leighton Meester (#19) and Jessica Szohr (#32), however (non-teen) Vogue‘s Best Dressed cover girl Blake Lively has to settle for #23. Anna‘s other Angels, Anne Hathaway (#49) and Sienna Miler (who is apparently still considered a celebrity) bring up the rear.

Take a gander at the full list:

1. Alexa Chung

2. Emma Roberts

3. Carey Mulligan

4. Kate Bosworth

5. Lea Michele

6. Camilla Belle

7. Kristin Stewart

8. Taylor Swift

9. Olivia Palermo

10. Rachel Bilson

11. Natalie Portman

12. Victoria Justice

13. Whitney Port

14. Miranda Cosgrove

15. Nicola Peltz

16. Emma Watson

17. Amanda Seyfried

18. Chloë Sevigny

19. Leighton Meester

20. Keira Knightly

21. Freida Pinto

22. Anna Kendrick

23. Blake Lively

24. Shenae Grimes

25. Kelly Osbourne

26. Elle Fanning

27. Emma Stone

28. Selena Gomez

29. Florence Welch

30. Lauren Conrad

31. Dree Hemingway

32. Jessica Szohr

33. America Ferrera

34. Gillian Zinser

35. Katy Perry

36. Agyness Deyn

37. Mila Kunis

38. Nina Dobrev

39. Lily Collins

40. Rihanna

41. Maghertia Missoni

42. Vanessa Hudgens

43. Keke Palmer

44. Sarah Hyland

45. Mia Wasikowska

46. Lucy Hale

47. Jessica Stroup

48. Amber Riley

49. Anne Hathaway

50. Sienna Miller

Any glaring omissions? Any confusing selections? Any one know who Katy Perry had to sleep with to make this list?

Probably the crying eyes, right?

Taylor Swift.

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“Hold up. I’m gonna let you finish Kanye…”

“Vivid is definitely considering the situation between Taylor and Kanye for a movie,” says Vivid founder Steven Hirsch.

I see sick freaks of the world getting pumped at the prospect of the sweet lady lamb Taylor getting DEFILED by big bad Kanye. I feel dirty.

Surprise surprise, Taylor Swift has decided to develop a perfume. Seems like it was only a matter of time. The singer has linked with Elizabeth Arden to develop a scent set to hit store shelves next fall. This can either be really good or pretty unfortunate. I’m going to hope for the former, but I can’t help it be a little skeptical.

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Isn't it time for a shave?

Isn't it time for a shave?

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Disturbed Alexander Mcqueen (Next) model, “AJ English“,  took some  time from walking the struts of LA Fashion Week to  tell me some of his Dirty Little Secrets. Ladies, he even names drops the person he made out with last…

Was it swastika symbol loving Taylor Swift?

Keep reading for his Dirty Little Secrets…

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My niece went to see Taylor Swift (and also Justin Bieber, Kellie Pickler and some other people I forget at the moment) and she said Taylor Swift put on an amazing show. She tells a story about a breakup as she performs her songs, and apparently swings her hair around A LOT. Of course, the first thing I asked was if she wore her hair curly or straight. It was curly, natch.

But at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night, Taylor changed it up and hit the red carpet with her hair super sleek and straight, parted to one side. She also wore a makeup look she tends to favor: dramatic cat-eye liner. Taylor’s dress was by Galliano with Lorraine Schwartz hoop earrings and Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lim sandals. I am not in love with the color or style of the dress, but it’s cute and age appropriate, so I also don’t totally hate it. But I really love her hair and makeup. Overall, I think she looks amazing.

What did you think of Taylor Swift’s look at the CMT Music Awards?

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I really don’t give Taylor Swift enough attention. It seems that unless she’s on the brink of tears, I don’t care. Well, let’s change that a bit and celebrate the amazing dress choice she made at a Las Vegas concert for Brooks and Dunn.

It’s a sexy backless item from New York designers Barbara and Alexis Laken, a mother/daughter team that launched Contrarian. Check out more from the designers at ContrarianNewYork.com

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Jennifer Zeuner began designing jewelry at a young age, and in 2006 she was invited to be a part of the GenArt Fresh Faces show in Miami Florida. Since then, many celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Vanessa Hudgens, and Lauren Conrad, have been spotted wearing her designs. Today, we are giving away her signature Star of David bracelet to one lucky Envy member. Join Envy for your chance to win. 

ELLE Magazine’s April cover girl, Taylor Swift, talks about media scrutiny, her fears, and those revealing lyrics. Click through for more…

On who she thinks is hot:

“Um, well…Taylor Lautner.”

On whether she’s really “fearless”:

“I overthink everything. I overanalyze everything.”

On media scrutiny:

“I’ve had countless opportunities to do some really bad things. And then people start combing through everything I do trying to find the next mistake and misperception, which leads to more scrutiny. Like, if I go to a bar, even if I’m not drinking, who’s to say that a source isn’t going to say that I was doing something I shouldn’t have been doing? So it’s not only about your own moral compass, but the moral compasses of other people that you don’t know.”

On yearning to visit Nashville as a child:

“I just got it into my head that there was this magical place that I needed to go to because that was where dreams come true.”

On sourcing material from her romantic relationships:

“I like to categorize the various levels of heartbreak. I’ve only had that happen once. A letdown is worth a few songs. A heartbreak is worth a few albums.”

In the words of Alanis Morrissett ‘isn’t it ironic? don’t you think?.’

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Carmen Electra and Taylor Swift both wore this floral Rebecca Taylor dress very recently—but who wore it best?

I personally favor the look on Taylor. It just seems to suit her better, style-wise, and I also like how her headband matches the piping in the dress. Carmen’s boots should never be seen in public, especially with this outfit.

Who do you prefer?

11:15pm  I love/miss/adore/admire Eminem!

10:00pm Prince and Paris Jackson on stage!

10:00pm Why weren’t we warned about this 3D action?

9:57pm Usher is HOT!!!

9:48pm Tribute to Micheal Jackson features a bunch of random famous singers…like Celion Dion!

9:46pm Taylor Swift sings…with Stevie Nixx

9:45pm Ryan Seacrest again?

9:34pm Why is Chris O’donnell still important?

9:32pm Best rock album goes to Green Day ’21st Century Breakdown’

9:20pm Robert Downey Jr announces Jamie Foxx ‘Blame it on the…

9:18pm Record of the year goes to Kings of Leon ‘Use Somebody’

9:10pm Best comedy album (whatever that means) goes to Steven Colbert

8:58pm Is there a cue that says ‘STAND and CLAP’?

8:56pm Up now Black Eyed Peas…it’s gonna be a good night!

8:55pm Once again hate Miley Cyrus!

8:45pm Best new artist goes to The Zac Brown Band…who are these hicks?

8:42pm Pink has taken up aerial acrobatics, was dipped in water, currently dripping onto the crowd.

8:40pm Seal announces Pink!

8:25pm Beyonce sings Alanis Morissett’s You Otta Know…Amazing!

8:18pm Lamest performance EVER!

8:14pm Who the hell are these people?

8:13pm What is J.Lo wearing?

8:11pm Single Ladies!

8:09pm Song of the year goes to: wait for it…Steve pulls out an ipad!

8:07pm Our host Steven Colbert!

8:06pm That was it? Boring!

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8:00pm Lady Gag opens! Long platinum blond locks, very revealing green glitter bathing suit, giant bruise on right thigh! Double piano with Elton John.

7:51pm Rihanna looks WOW!!! Some form of white big bird big neck gown thing, apparently it’s Elie Saab!

7:44pm Ciara wore a lace Givenchy pant suit, pulls a Lady Gaga with her visible underwear.

7:42pm Sheryl Crow has a two year old, wore Bottega Veneta.

7:40pm Ke$ha is an idiot! Likes buying tacos, describes her style as garbage can chic!

7:33pm Beyonce had glitter highlights added to her weave.

7:32pm Taylor Swift is sparkly head to toe, in a teal off the shoulder gown.

7:30pm Nicole Kidman towers over everyone around her, wore a black Prada halter gown.

7:28pm I hate Miley Cyrus!!!

7:26pm Jaime Fox has two grown daughters…how old is he?

7:24pm Carrie Underwood is super cute, wearing a white A line gown.

7:20pm Pink: platinum blond mohawk, another mermaid gown.

7:15pm Jennifer Hudson: looks like her head is shaved besides her bangs and high pony tail. If the dress looks familiar, that is cuz it’s Victoria Beckham!

7:12pm Trendspark: purposeful shirt half tuck, loving this look!

7:10pm Keri Hilson nominated for best new artist, looks gorgeous in a long nude mermaid gown by Dolce & Gabbana

7:09pm Seacrest talks to the Fray, they are currently working on a new album.

7:03pm Black Eyed Peas talk to Seacrest, Fergie looks glowy, Josh joins on stage. Boy is he Hot!

7:02pm Heidi Klum looks amazing post baby!

7:00pm. Oh god. Tony Braxton has a half shaved head.

No surprises on this list of the most searched celebrities from Teen Vogue. Apparently Team Jacob was going strong cause Taylor Lautner had more searches than Robert Pattinson.

20. Alexa Chung – This year it was very “On” for Alexa Chung. Next year she probably won’t hit this list considering the cancellation of her MTV show.

19. Dakota Fanning – Love everything this girl does and I’m shocked she’s not a bit higher up on the list.

18. Ed Westwick -The ultimate poster child of “heavage” and Gossip Girl star makes the list. Surprisingly Blake Lively doesn’t.

17. Chanel Iman – The model of our generation. I’m expecting massive things from this girl in the new year.

16. Demi Lovato – I am proud to state I have no idea who the fuck this is…

15. Jonas Brothers – I am sad to state that I know exactly who these guys are.

14. Emma Roberts -  I’ve never actually cared to see anything she’s been in, but I’m sure she’s only going to get bigger and bigger with time.

13. Zac Efron – With his latest feature a total fail and no High School Musicals in sight, I’m hoping we’re finally over this dude.

12. Leighton Meester – No surprise. With a record and Gossip Girl, she was bound to make this list.

11. Taylor Swift – Good job Taylor. You once again have beaten Beyonce.

10. Vanessa Hudgens – WTF?!? How did she beat her boyfriend and T-Swift?!!

9. Whitney Port – I’m thinking she’s only been searched a lot because people had no idea who she is.

8. Miley Cyrus – It’s a party in the USA.

7. Taylor Momsen – Looking more and more like Courtney Love everyday.

6. Robert Pattinson – Goddamn Twilight.

5. Selena Gomez – Yeah, hispanicals!!!

4. Lauren Conrad – Um, wow. Really?

3. Taylor Lautner – Shark Boy beats the Vampire!!!

2. Emma Watson – The highest grossing actress of our time!!!

1. Kristen Stewart – I think this just made Corey’s Day.

During his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, Taylor Lautner finally defended girlfriend Taylor Swift.

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