Even if you’re not stuck in that blizzard, who wants to go outside unless they absolutely have to? I know I don’t. That’s why I’ve put together a list of online sales I’ll be snooping around this week.
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Following Natalie Portman’s phenomenal Oscar-buzz-worthy performance in Black Swan comes this shocker: she is engaged to the film’s choreographer, Benjamin Millepied, and pregnant with his child, People is reporting. The beautiful couple (I mean, this will be the most gorgeous child ever, right?) started dating around a year ago during filming.
Portman is so tiny she won’t be showing much by Oscar time (she’ll probably be about five or six months along come February), but it certainly ups her Oscar buzz and becomes a factor in her Oscar dress decision. This past year has shown that pregnancy is fashionable: Adriana Lima confessed to us that she was approached to walk the runway pregnant, only to be turned down for the gig because she wasn’t pregnant enough. And Miranda Kerr’s naked pregnant belly was all over the pages of glossies (and she also walked pregnant for Balenciaga).
We’d be surprised if Portman didn’t wear Rodarte on Oscar night–they designed the ballet costumes for Black Swan and Portman is a fan of the Mulleavy sisters and has worn their creations to the Oscars before. So in light of Portman’s exciting news, we pulled a few dresses from Rodarte’s past collections that might work. Luckily, a lot of the dresses from Rodarte’s spring 2011 collection had ruffles and busyness right around the waist–perfect for distracting from a baby bump! But the swan gown from spring 2009 was too perfect not to include. And really, it’s the closest thing to what Rachel Zoe would deem an “Oscar gown” from their collections, even though that season has already seen a lot of red carpets.
What do you think Portman should wear to the Oscars?
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Yep, this is really happening. Here is Karl Lagerfeld in a commercial for Volkswagen “Style,” a special stylish add-on package for VW Golf and Polo models that includes lightweight alloy rims, fog lamps, and tinted privacy glass, Racked is reporting. In the 30 second spot, the Kaiser as photographer seems to mutter under his breath something about how stylish the cars are and is surprised that they are German. Vas!? We’re in Deutschland!?
Terry Richardson for…a fleet of gyms?
This actually makes sense. The provocative photog generally shoots his models in various states of undress–or wearing no clothes at all–so it’s fitting that Equinox, a line of gyms with a sexy rep, hired him for their new print and digital ad campaign, WWD is reporting.
Three images from the forthcoming campaign are out, and they are classic Richardson: hit-you-over-the-head sexy, intimate, a little dirty, and there is, of course, that ever present ’70s porn and Polaroid vibe. One of the ads even features a model in red and black lace bra surrounded by close-up Polaroids of her body. That image is captioned, “confidence.” Right. Another ad features a model’s misguided Dukes of Hazzard window jump attempt so that just her amazingly toned ass and legs hang out of the car window.
Check them out.
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Fashion Is Fun
Our Fantasy Holiday Wish List
We know the holidays aren’t about the getting or the spending, but if there was ever a time to wish for that bespoke Tom Ford, this is it.
From the windows at Saks and Barneys to the Christmas displays in Opening Ceremony, stores are transformed into wonderlands where even the most Scrooge-hearted of shoppers can’t help wistfully picking up that Céline tote.
In honor of Christmas fantasies, we’ve picked out the gifts we dream of receiving one day. Let’s hope Santa Karl is in a giving mood this year.
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Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant recommends the best gifts to give this holiday. Click through to see her picks.
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Model Arizona Muse walked all the major runways this past year and just snagged her first major campaign for YSL. She’s also modeling tees for Urban Outfitters online.
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Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Peaches Geldof Takes on Chloe Sevigny
By Lauren Sherman“Dear Chloe Sevigny. I noticed you made some catty remarks about me in the press. You and I both know the real reasons behind this, don’t we? I now know you’re still not over it, which makes me feel sad for you. Don’t use public snide comments as a platform for your anger over MM.” –Peaches Geldof, via Twitter, regarding Chloe Sevigny’s remarks that the rock heiress is just “sort of around.”
We’re not friends with Chloe or Peaches, so we have no idea who or what MM is. Feel free to speculate in the comments.
Gratuitous Taylor Momsen Post of the Day
Taylor Momsen Stars in John Galliano Video Campaign, Directed by Ellen von Unwerth
By Lauren Sherman
Take that, IMG. Independent contractor Taylor Momsen is the face of the new John Galliano fragrance Parlez-Moi d’Amour, according to the Daily Mail. In this video, directed by Ellen von Unwerth, the distressed starlet looks a bit more polished–and pretty–than usual. The soundtrack? One of Momsen’s own songs. Click through for an image gallery. Read more »
Here’s what Jeffrey Monteiro is giving this holiday, click through to hear why he thinks each of these products makes the perfect gift.
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It’s been a big year for Fashionista. Our traffic increased by over 40%, we got a makeover, we traveled from Paris to Istanbul and back to cover the shows, we held our first panel discussion, and threw our first party. (More events and panels to come in 2011, we promise.)
Of course, none of what we’ve accomplished would have been possible without our devoted readers. From a sorority’s ridiculous dress code to The City‘s demise, you kept us on our toes. Click through for our 10 biggest stories in 2010. Here’s to a fantastic 2011, (and a better slideshow tool)!
We heart you,
Lauren & Leah





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