We must give props to the clever kids over at Fashin for constructing this fake Prada ad featuring indie pop star Lana Del Rey (and her lips) and then posting it as if it were real to see which fashion blogs would bite. So far some of Fashin’s commenters, Racked, Refinery29 and Ology have all taken the bait – though Refinery29 called it out as a fake immediately and Racked was wary. (Sample comment on Fashin, “ikr wow such a fierce stunning miuccia muse.”)
We, too, were suspicious that Del Ray’s collagen’ed lips were starring in a legit Prada campaign so we got in touch with the people at Prada who confirmed that the ad is indeed a fake. Read more »
The Magnet Agency is a talent agency that represents stylists, hair stylists, makeup artists, costume designers and set designers for fashion, film and commercials and they’re looking for an agent’s assistant.
This person will be assisting an agent who represents stylists, hair & makeup artists and set designers and must be familiar with the entertainment and fashion industries. This is a very detail-oriented, multi-tasking job which requires flexibility and initiative. The applicant should be comfortable keeping track of multiple schedules and contacts and have experience organizing travel, as well as other office responsibilities. Must be fluent with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and BlackBerry. Applicants must have strong communication skills, professional phone manner, be motivated and quick-thinking.
In the gloom of looming winter, bling is a holiday season necessity. So don’t be shy. Pile. It. On. Holiday parties await! Gemvara’s new ‘Naked Gem‘ collection has just the right bling wattage–sparkly as can be but never too gaudy. The line features new designs on bold earrings, statement rings and easy-to-layer pendants; the more the merrier!
And if you want make sure nobody shows up to the company cocktail party rocking your same jewels, play designer! You can customize your favorite design with your own choice of gems and metals.
Check out Gemvara for the perfect way to add sparkle to your holiday ensemble!
It’s officially the holiday season, which means chaos and stress and running around to 37 events in two weeks (and most likely consuming alcohol at every single one of those events). All of that stress can take a toll on your skin in the form of breakouts. While topical treatments like benzoyl peroxide definitely are effective, they can cause a lot of dryness, flaking and irritation. We went seeking some gentler alternatives, and Mathilde Thomas, the founder of the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at the Plaza here in New York City (and the skin care line of the same name) was happy to oblige.
Here are two DIY facial recipes, one for acne and one for redness and irritation. You can whip them up quickly at home, and once you purchase the initial ingredients, you can get dozens of facials out of them. So stop stressing about your stressed out skin, and read on:
New York Takes Aim at Miranda Kerr’s Vapidity: Sample quote from Miranda: “I want to encourage women to embrace their own uniqueness. Because just like a rose is beautiful, so is a sunflower, so is a peony. I mean, all flowers are beautiful in their own way, and that’s like women too.” Sample quote from New York: “Even if her workout routine, diet, and husband, Orlando Bloom, weren’t the only things reporters ever asked about, Kerr shows a strong reluctance to utter any sentences not purely banal.” Zing! {New York}
Daphne Guinness/FIT Exhibit Sponsor Pressured to Pull Out: Human rights group Adalah-NY is demanding the immediate withdrawal of Leviev Diamonds as a sponsor to the Daphne Guinness exhibit over at FIT. Apparently, Adalah-NY has beef with Lev Leviev (the company’s owner), over his ties to the West Bank. If Guinness holds on to this sponsorship, Adalah-NY has pledged to protest the exhibit. {WWD subscription required}
Cyber Monday Breaks Records: Analysts are estimating that retailers made close to $1.2 billion yesterday off Cyber Monday deals, up 33% from last year. As of 10pm last night, the tally was at $1.03 billion. {WSJ}
To get you excited for tonight’s Victorias Secret Fashion Show and the holidays, some of our favorite angels like Doutzen Kroes, Lily Aldridge and a very confused Adriana Lima adorably fumble the words to the classic Christmas carol in this super cute video. Read more »
Examples of retouching L-> R, from least to most (Photo: NYT)
We all know that Photoshopping is used liberally in all our favorite magazines and campaigns, but it’s not always as obvious as those hilarious images of Adam Levine missing a chunk of his torso in Vogue Russia or when Candice Swanepoel accidentally looked like a football player in the Victoria’s Secret catalogue. Now new technology provides a method for determining exactly how much an image has been retouched. It’s all part of a growing movement to make advertising more transparent, as research has shown that these altered images can contribute to body and image disorders in young women. Read more »
Karlie Kloss has had a stellar year–she walked in a gazillion shows in September (including closing Dior in that bum-revealing look), covered many magazines, and took her first bow as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She’s capping off her year with yet another Vogue cover, this time on Vogue Italia’s December issue. Read more »
It looks like the Kardashians won’t be fading into obscurity any time soon. The new season of Kim and Kourtney Take New York only premiered this week (did you watch?) and it appears we’ll be kicking off the new year with the trio, because here they are on the cover of Glamour‘s January issue.
Unlike the Marie Claire fiasco, wherein the mag scrambled to change the cover headline in the 11th hour, Glamour‘s cover story interview took place shortly after Kim filed for divorce.
Outtakes from the cover shoot and part of the interview are already online. While the photos depict a fun New Year’s/slumber party, the interview is a bit of a downer with Kim lamenting about how her dream of a “fairytale” life has died and how maybe she won’t get to have kids. There is no mention, however, of her high regard for Elizabeth Taylor and her many marriages and how she wants to be just like her (which she really did used to say in interviews a lot).
Click through for some of the sad things she said and more photos. You know you want to. Read more »
By Leah Chernikoff and Cheryl WischhoverTuesday, Nov 29, 2011 / 8:36 AM
We’re still reeling from Versace for H&M mania–the collection launched barely two weeks ago–but H&M has just revealed their next designer collaboration. They’re sticking with the Italians for this next collab, and if you found Versace for H&M’s loud prints and studs a touch too much, this collection will deliver prints and color combinations that are just right. Get excited guys, because Marni is coming to an H&M near you on March 8.
“I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints,” Marni designer Consuelo Castiglioni said in a statement. “As always, I love juxtaposing prints and colours, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic adding sporty utilitarian elements.”
In a video H&M has released to promote the collection, Castiglioni added, “I’m very proud of the result–everything has the same level of quality, craft and attention to detail that Marni is known for.” The video also offers a peek at the collection: a bold cobalt polka dotted suit, printed dresses, platform silver pumps, striped sweaters for men, and statement accessories worth waiting in line for. Basically, it looks really, really good. Take a look. Read more »
Dolce & Gabbana announced today that Felicity Jones would be the new face of Dolce & Gabbana cosmetics. This left many wondering, who the hell is Felicity Jones? The gorgeous British actress stars in upcoming indie romance flick Like Crazy and has already wowed us numerous times with her perfect red carpet choices. But she is only one of what we believe to be a new wave of stylish starlets.
These well-heeled ladies are burgeoning it-actresses, with roles that have only recently begun to catapult them and their outfits into the spotlight. From a Madonna protégée to a Snow White to an Olsen, click through for the 10 new faces you’ll soon be seeing on all the best dressed lists.
Six-Month-Old Harper Beckham Already Has a Blog Dedicated to Her Style
Victoria's Secret Launches a High End Line: See the Full Collection
Now Boarding: A First Look at Chanel's Haute Couture Show on a Jumbo Jet
Effie Trinket Wears Alexander McQueen in the Hunger Games, Plus More Fashion and Beauty Reveals
Alessandra Ambrosio Walks the Runway 5 Months Pregnant for Colcci 
