Hanging Out for the Girlcore Book Launch

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

LOOKBOOKS contributor Catrin Davies hangs out with the minds behind Girlcore Magazine for their new book and exhibition at the Orange Dot Gallery in London. Check out her musings below.

It’s hard to write about London, girls and empowerment without wanting to break out the Union Jack teatowel dress. But it’s not the 90s, and I’m definitely not Ginger Spice, so last night I exorcised a few teenage demons by popping by the launch party for Girlcore‘s new book and exhibition at the Orange Dot Gallery.

Victoria Drops the Beckham for New, Younger, Cheaper Dress Line

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Victoria Beckham is launching a younger, “girlier,” more affordable collection of dresses for Spring 2012 called simply, Victoria. They’re super cute, super 60s and retailing for $500 to $900, just pretty damn super.

Beckham Kicks His Way into Fashion Game

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

For the Beckhams, fashion design is in the jeans. [Badum-ching!] Victoria Beckham‘s clothing line is a hit with shoppers and critics alike — now her dashing footballer husband David is launching his own brand that includes a mens “bodywear” line and a new fragrance.

The Timeline of Fashion Through 10 Movie Favorites

Edited by Nicole Vardo

It doesn’t really matter where you are or where you’re going, what they say is true you can find fashion anywhere, or at least inspiration. From everyday life to the hours of television we might spend watching, throughout time it’s always a good way to go back a couple years and review all the pop-culture and bizarre fashions of our past style movie favorites. From the wicked 90′s fur to crazy six inch flip-flops let the nostalgia or regrets begin!

Sporty Spice Gone Posh

Edited by Nicole Vardo

Here’s a peek at Kori Richardson by Karim Sadli for ADIDAS SLVR Spring 2011. The epitome of simplicity… totally approve.

I’m Over It: The Fanta Girl Look

Edited by Kirby Marzec

These days its really nice to see people commit themselves to one another. With the high rate of infidelity and whatnot during the past decade, it’s always comforting to see a devout husband reject a night with the guys, flirting with college girls at the local Hooters or a best friend turn down free tickets to Saturday Night Live to watch you butcher it at open mic night. But this, the Fanta girl look, has taken commit to a whole new, disturbing level. Why has it become necessary for chick bands to dress alike? If it isn’t the same outfit in a different color, it is the same color scheme with similar accessories! Please ladies, where is the individuality? Feast your eyes:

The Fanta Girls

TLC

3LW

The Spice Girls

Destiny's Child

The Cheetah Girls

The Pussycat Dolls

The Saturdays

Please ladies, the love is beautiful and all, but leave the matchy matchy up to identical twins, the junior class powderpuff football team or a dance group on America’s Best Dance Crew!

Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

And the Glamour Women Of The Year Award goes to… Kate Beckinsale.

At the awards show, Kate (above at the awards), 34, won for best film actress. Beautiful, sweet, very deserving Kate!

Other notable winners include:
Editor’s Special Award – Lily Allen
Entrepreneur – Kate Moss
Newcomer – Hayden Panettiere
UK Solo Artist – Leona Lewis
Band – The Spice Girls

Okay, first of all, how is Kate Moss and entrepreneur? I give her credit for cleaning up her act (as much as she could) and making a huge comeback into modeling, but just because the model thinks she’s a designer (her collection for Topshop didn’t do too well) doesn’t mean she’s an entrepreneur.

Is Hayden the newcomer of the year because she showed her back in a photoshoot and maintains a daily column on Parez Hilton and The Superficial.

And The Spice Girls? Really, were there no other bands nominated? Uh, I give up…