Skins vs Undressed: The Ultimate Blowdown

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Only 2 hours till the premiere episode of Skins, and only 9 years since the last episode of Undressed. MTV has known all this time that we love shows about naked high school, college and early twenty-somethings that like to get it on. Back in my 12-year-old Undressed glory days, I used to sleep in my older sister’s bedroom when she wasn’t home so I could watch – one hand on the remote in case the parentals knocked.. “What are you watching?” “I Love Lucy, duh, Nick at Nite, my fave.” Sorry Mom. I digress. But how will Skins stack up to the legacy that is Undressed? Will it capture the hearts and minds of the youth as did Undressed with its frank commentary and explicit interactions?

7 Fashionistas Disguised as Actresses

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Now that awards season has descended upon us all like a blizzard of sequins and tulle, the nation’s red carpets will be crowded with starlets jockeying for attention. Some of them will be there with acceptance speeches in tow, and others will just be happy to be nominated. Then there are those so-called actresses who barely go to the movies let alone star in them, yet are there because they love wearing gowns, heels and chandelier earrings. Their presence is not offensive, rather, they are often among the best dressed…but I defy you to name one movie you’ve seen them in within the last year.

SPREAD: Rachel Bilson For Flaunt Magazine Nov ’09

Edited by Hillary Frazier

There’s quite the comment battle going on over at The Superficial to whether or not Rachel Bilson is hot, but I don’t care what you all say..this girl has come a long way since her days on The OC, and is looking absolutely fabulous! I love this spread, do you?

LINK LOVE: The Superficial

MOMENTS OF STYLE: Willa Ford At The Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party

Edited by Hillary Frazier

Willa Ford’s hair and makeup looks FLAWLESS at the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party. Her dress is a bit understated, but the fit is perfect, and it works for her! What do you guys think?

LINK LOVE: Jezebel

LOL: ‘High School’ Playing Actors Are Actually Really Old

Edited by Hillary Frazier

Ever watch a show about kids in high school and find yourself thinking, there is NO way that person is actually in high school? Well ‘Oh No They Didn’t’ broke down six of these supposed teens for us: (from top left to right, bottom left to right)

1. 90210, Oldest Cast Member: Trevor Donovan, 30…he’ll be turning 31 next month.

2. Gossip Girl, Oldest Cast Member: Jessica Szohr, 24..this surprises me, she looks 20, and Ed Westwick looks really old

3. Glee, Oldest Cast Member: Cory Monteith, 27…I don’t even know what this show is, but that guy looks 35

4. The Vampire Diaries, Oldest Cast Member: Paul Wesley, 27…that’s more like 270 in vampire years.

5. The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Oldest Cast Member: Greg Finley, 24…turns the ’16 and pregnant’ issue of this show to a totally different level

6. Friday Night Lights, Oldest Cast Member: Zach Gilford, 27…up until last year they had a 30 year old…ew.

Two I’d like to add to this list:

The OC, Oldest Cast Member: Benjamin McKenzie, 24. Ryan Atwood is now 31, making him 24 when the first season started in 2003..I guess when you do jail time it sets you back a few years..

The entire cast of One Tree Hill, all now in their late 20s, and in the 7th season of the show.  Now they’ve been out of college for a ‘few years,’ but this would put all of them around 21 when they were supposed to be playing 15-year-olds.

Older actors playing high schoolers, your thoughts, creepy, or sexy?

LINK LOVE: Livejournal

THE TEN: Best-Styled Television Shows

Edited by Hillary Frazier

Half of the reason why I watch television (and 75% of the reason why I never miss an episode of Gossip Girl) is for the wardrobe. We’ve concocted a list of 10 shows, old and new, that we may watch just to see what they’re wearing.

1. Gossip Girl- Given.

2. Sex And The City- We couldn’t decide which should’ve been first, but then again, Gossip Girl is like a younger version of Sex and the City…

3. Ugly Betty- Even though Betty is meant to be super cheesy and unfashionable, she actually wears a lot of designer stuff. And Amanda? Fabulous.

4. Marissa Cooper and Seth Cohen from the O.C.- Marissa may have had her problems, but that girl knew how to dress.  And Seth definitely popularized the whole ‘nerd/hipster’ thing…sorry Ryan, wife beaters aren’t exactly fashionable.

5. Silver from 90210- Can’t say I ever wore thigh-highs and heels to high school.

6. Kelly Bundy from Married With Children- Move over Kelly Kapowski, Christina Applegate is way hotter than you…or maybe just sluttier?

7. Addison Forbes-Montgomery from Private Practice- Oh you know, just another day at the office in my high-waisted skirt and adorable blouse

8. Swingtown- Check out that dude’s orange bell bottoms!

9. Mad Men- I really wish people still dressed like this, it’s so awesome.

10. Dahlia Malloy from the Riches- Definitely not how my mom dresses.

Anything we missed? What’s your favorite show stylist?

IN CASE YOU CARE: Mischa Barton’s Handbag Line

Edited by Hillary Frazier

I’m not going to say that I particularly dislike the handbags…they aren’t that bad, that fringe one is kindof cool.  But oddly enough, I’ve been watching a lot of the O.C. online lately on account of not having a television, and find myself having everyday conversations with people about what happened to well…all of those actors.  We’re trying to remember if Mischa Barton got busted for drunk driving or drug possession, but regardless, what has she been doing since the show wrapped in 2007?  That is, besides living her real life the same way Marissa Cooper did? (favorite line of season 2: Summer- “You’re breath smells like Marissa! You’re drunk!”).  Apparently making handbags…

SOURCE: Livejournal

The Bashed: Mischa Barton’s Stupidity

Edited by Kirby Marzec

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It looks like we’ve got a little fashion drama between two British stars as of late. Normally, I don’t mind the juicy, opinionated back stabs, but this has got to be one of the most ridiculous bashes to date. Mischa Barton, known best for her role on The O.C., had a few words to say about fashion princess Victoria Beckham:

“Posh doesn’t strike me as particularly stylish. I don’t think she’s a good example of British style at all. I don’t dress for anybody else, and I think the reason people like my style is that I do my own thing.”

Hey, Mischa. When on earth was the last time anyone admired you for your style? Um, never? Beckham is, in fact, probably one of the most influential fashion icons out there. Why don’t you just shut your mouth and go get yourself another DUI. 

P.S. your roots are showing.

Thanks NY Mag!