Archive for October 2011

Beauty

Need Glow-in-the-Dark Makeup or Zombie Bath Jelly? Here Are Our Fave Halloween-Themed Beauty Collections

Limited edition makeup and beauty collections for the winter holidays have a long and hallowed tradition in the beauty industry. Who hasn’t picked up a red lipstick or sparkly nail polish for a New Year’s party? But Halloween collections? This is a relatively new–and if you ask us, sorta weird–thing. Not that we’re complaining. (We love Halloween and may or may not have dressed up as Lady Gaga last year.)

We’re not talking makeup for a costume here, though. We’re talking about bath products and makeup that all have a Halloween theme. And seriously…what is cuter than a li’l pumpkin on your vanity (or your nails)? From glow-in-the-dark makeup to spider webs for your nails, click through for some spooky beauty options.

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Best Dressed

Best Dressed: Rachel Bilson in Preen, Jaime King in Jason Wu and More

By Alaina Hernandez Friday, Oct 14, 2011 / 7:03 PM

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Entertainment

Miss Piggy’s Style Evolution from the 1970s to Now

Miss Piggy is poised to make her silver screen comeback this November in the latest (and long overdue) Muppet movie. Some big fashion names are attached to the film, too (in which she plays a Vogue Paris editrix)–Zac Posen and Louboutin made her costumes.

Like any good star plugging a new film, she’s been all over the place lately. She appeared at Opening Ceremony in NYC during Fashion’s Night Out. Last week Lifetime announced she’d be a judge on Project Runway All Stars, and a few days ago there was an unconfirmed rumor sweeping the internet that she was the new face of MAC.

Miss Piggy has always owned her sometimes over-the-top style and her zaftig proportions since she first hit the scene in the mid-1970s. And she looks pretty damn good for a lady who’s been in showbiz for 40 years. (Though it’s fairly obvious that she’s had a nip and tuck here and there).

Miss Piggy loves fashion, and she’s gone through the same bad trends we have. She’s done Farrah Fawcett hair, perms, the Rachel, and even gone brunette.

Click through to see how Miss Piggy’s style has evolved through the years. Just don’t make fun of her–she’s been known to hurl frogs through a window.

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Fashion Careers

Looking For a Job or Internship In Fashion? Our Career Center Has A Ton Of Opportunities For You!

By Fashionista Friday, Oct 14, 2011 / 6:03 PM

Think you have what it takes to design vintage inspired clothes? Maybe PR for a label to watch? Or are you a social media guru that could help out a national brand? Whatever your skills, we have the jobs or internships to match on our Careers page, so get your resumé ready! Read more »

Sales

Racked Dealfeed: Frederick’s of Hollywood, Judith Ripka Jewelry, Armani Exchange and More!

Frederick’s of Hollywood
Deal: Get 20% off of everything you need for Halloween
Where/When: 6751 Hollywood Blvd. Thursday night, 10/13, only.
Link: Frederick’s of Hollywood
Ends: Friday, 14 Oct 2011

Farai Simoyi
Deal: 25% to 50% off boho merchandise from the young designer, including a women’s mesh crop top for $60 (was $85) and men’s rooster-and-egg–print shorts for $30 (were $55.)
When/Where: Through Saturday, October 15. Tues—Fri 11am—8pm, Sat 11am—6pm, Sun—Mon closed. Midoma NYC Showroom, 545 Eighth Ave between 37th and 38th Sts, suite 750 (917-432-2667)
Link: fashionfarai.wordpress.com
Ends: Saturday, 15 Oct 2011

Judith Ripka
Deal: 50% to 70% off gold and silver jewelry
When/Where: Thursday, October 13 through Saturday, October 15. Thurs 10am—8pm, Fri 10am—6pm, Sat 10am—5pm. Doubletree Metopolitan New York, 569 Lexington Ave at 51st St (no phone)
Link: www.judithripka.com
Ends: Saturday, 15 Oct 2011

Elyse Walker (L.A.)
Deal: Save up to 50% on a selection that includes Haute Hippie, Alexander Wang, Nili Lotan, Moncler and more
Link: Elyse Walker
Ends: Monday, 17 Oct 2011

Shoebuy.com
Deal: Enter code EMLFALLLOVE11 at checkout to save $10 off orders over $30
Link: Shoebuy.com
Ends: Sunday, 16 Oct 2011

Armani Exchange
Deal: All women’s sweaters are 40% off, no code necessary
Link: ArmaniExchange.com
Ends: Friday, 21 Oct 2011

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Magazines

See Nicki Minaj Transformed Into Famous 18th Century Courtesans for W‘s Art & Design Issue

By Dhani Mau Friday, Oct 14, 2011 / 5:11 PM

Remember when Nicki Minaj sat next to Anna Wintour at the Carolina Herrera show? Well, she was actually flanked by two Condé editors that day. To her right was W editor-in-chief Stefano Tonchi and apparently that’s who we should have had our eye on in terms of cover speculation. Read more »

Designer Studio

Dior Costume Jewelry Designer Camille Miceli Chats With Us About Working With Marc Jacobs, Being a Muse, and the Dior Rumors (Plus, Check Out the Cool New Dior Jewelry Video)

Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of meeting Dior‘s creative director of costume jewelry, Camille Miceli. She’s one of those impossibly chic French women who, despite having just gotten off a plane from Paris and spending two hours in customs, appeared absolutely stunning, immaculately put together and full of energy. Not surprisingly, I was most impressed and even a bit distracted by her jewelry, including her three earrings: two matching studs on one ear and one completely different stud on the other. It was so chic.

Interestingly, Camille’s eye for costume jewelry was something she only started to develop a few years ago, while she was working at Louis Vuitton as the head of communications for ready-to-wear. In fact, it was Marc Jacobs, with whom she still has a close relationship, who encouraged her to pursue her creative interests. After helping Jacobs launch Vuitton’s first-ever costume jewelry collection, she jumped ship to Dior in 2009.

After a sneak preview of a clever new animated short that premiered today on NOWNESS, in which the construction of a Mise en Dior costume jewelry necklace is re-imagined as a pinball machine, I chatted with Camille about making the video, changing careers, the differences in working with Marc versus Galliano and all those rumors. Plus, watch the full video below.

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Magazines

Image of the Day #2: Adam Levine Is Missing Half His Torso in Vogue Russia

By Dana Kruspe Friday, Oct 14, 2011 / 3:44 PM

Photo: Vogue Russia

Rock stars and models go together like peas and carrots, which is why Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and model girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna are sharing their love (and nudity) on the November cover of Vogue Russia. Aside from the cover –which has Adam resembling a botoxed-Tom Ford–we noticed something a bit peculiar about one of the photos from their spread. Does anyone know where the rest of Levine’s torso went? Read more »

Entertainment

Ten Questions for Project Runway

1. How did Kimberly come up with the idea for “cantaloupe-colored wool,” and does she know that it doesn’t exist for a reason?

2. Joshua, why does showing a range mean that, “everyone should be designing a jacket”? It definitely just meant that the judges didn’t want to see a pile of ball gowns beefed up by yards of nylon tulle.

3. Apparently Kimberly wasn’t interning at a magazine last fall when J.C. Penney gifted every editor her jacket in a more appealing olive green?

4. If Rick Owens designed a collection for H&M wouldn’t he come up with something that looks exactly like Victor’s leather jacket?

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  • MIsty White Sidell
  • Friday, Oct 14, 2011 / 3:15 PM
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People We Like

Alice Temperley Talks Her New Book, London Fashion Week vs. New York Fashion Week and Dressing Pippa Middleton

Alice Temperley has been making her feminine and gorgeous clothes for ten years now. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, which is quite an accomplishment in the fickle world of fashion, she released a new book last week, called True British: Alice Temperley (Rizzoli New York, 2011). The book includes a foreword from Lucy Yeomans, Editor of Harper’s Bazaar UK, and images from international fashion magazines, Temperley campaigns and events. In addition to all these pretty pictures, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at her fabrics and design process, too.

We were wowed by Temperley’s spring 2012 show in London a few weeks ago (and also admittedly by the fact that Pippa Middleton was sitting front and center at the show) and got to have a chat with the Brit designer via email about her thoughts on London style and London fashion week, those comments she made about New York Fashion Week being too commercial, and Pippa Middleton.

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Streetwalker

Street Style: Svetlana Likes White Fish and Magic Neon Shoes

Name: Svetlana

Occupation: Model

What is one item of clothing or accessory that you wear that gets you attention whenever you wear it? The neon Gap shoes, they are like my magic shoes!

Do you believe in magic? Yes, I think everyone believes in some kind of magic and wishes some things… otherwise life is boring!

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  • Ashley Jahncke
  • Friday, Oct 14, 2011 / 2:03 PM
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Kate Middleton

Would You Rather? Kate and Pippa Middleton Plunging Red Gown Edition

By Steff Yotka Friday, Oct 14, 2011 / 1:30 PM

Kate Middleton stepped out last night with hubby William to attend a charity gala in London wearing a long-sleeved scarlet gown by Beulah London. Pippa Middleton donned that red slinky Temperley number last week for a celebrity boxing match. We know by now that Pippa’s style is a bit flashier than her sister’s but that’s a pretty plunging neckline on Kate’s dress. And they’ve both been wearing a lot of red lately. So trendy! Read more »