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Friday May 17th, 2013

Kim Kardashian’s Feet Swell, Covergirl Collabs with the Hunger Games and New Brooklyn Urban Outfitters to Serve Beer
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Kim Kardashian’s Feet Swell, Covergirl Collabs with the Hunger Games and New Brooklyn Urban Outfitters to Serve Beer

Ouch! A very pregnant Kim Kardashian squeezes her very swollen feet into a pair of clear heels. {Daily Mail}

Vive le Harper’s Bazaar! The magazine is finally making a French edition. {Refinery29}

This bit of news combines two of our favorite things: Makeup and the Hunger Games series! Covergirl announced today they’ll be releasing a line of makeup in collaboration with the film, aptly titled the Capitol Collection. Here’s a peek at the ad campaigns. Cool, right? {Fashionista Inbox}

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Thursday March 21st, 2013

Lara Stone’s Head Gets Served on a Platter, Carla Bruni Returns to Modeling, and American Eagle Creates the Skinniest Skinny Jeans Ever
Fashion News Roundup

Lara Stone’s Head Gets Served on a Platter, Carla Bruni Returns to Modeling, and American Eagle Creates the Skinniest Skinny Jeans Ever

American Eagle is “selling” the skinniest pair of skinny jeans available on the market now–in cans of spray paint. Early April fools? {HuffPo}

British designer Debbie Wingham creates the world’s most expensive dress that money can’t buy—not even if you can afford the $17.7 million price tag. {Today}

France’s former First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy returns to her modeling roots as the star of Bulgari’s haute joaillerie campaign. {Grazia}

i-D magazine serves Lara Stone’s head on a platter in its upcoming Q&A issue. {i-D}

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Monday February 11th, 2013

Tuesday September 11th, 2012

Wednesday October 5th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Terry Richardson Snaps Lindsay Lohan in Paris (a Lot), the Best Flea Markets in the US, and Study Says Makeup Makes You More ‘Trustworthy’
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Terry Richardson Snaps Lindsay Lohan in Paris (a Lot), the Best Flea Markets in the US, and Study Says Makeup Makes You More ‘Trustworthy’

The Office‘s Mindy Kaling Relaunches Blog, is Hilarious and Awesome: The Concerns of Mindy Kaling is full of honest and LOL-worthy observations and tips, like what jewelry to wear if “you want to look laid back but rich, like say, Matthew McConaughey’s girlfriend.” There’s a good chance you’ll start believing she’s your actual BFF… word of warning. {MTV Style}

Apparently Wearing Makeup Makes You More Likable: Studies conducted by Procter & Gamble, which (a bit suspiciously) produces a huge array of makeup products, show that women who wear makeup are perceived as more likable, competent, and trustworthy than those who do not. The only exception was for women wearing “glam” makeup, who seemed less trustworthy. Are you listening, Kardashian Klan? {The Gloss}

Lindsay Lohan at PFW with Fash Folk: Remind me again, what exactly does Lindsay Lohan do these days, aside from being photographed? Here’s the… ahem, actress, hanging out and making various hand gestures with Terry Richardson, Lindsey Wixson, and Charlotte Free in Paris. {Refinery29 via Terry’s Diary}

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Friday September 30th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Kanye West Buys Fabric, the Kardashians Konsider Themselves “Trannies,” and Hailee Steinfeld Eats Pizza for Miu Miu
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Kanye West Buys Fabric, the Kardashians Konsider Themselves “Trannies,” and Hailee Steinfeld Eats Pizza for Miu Miu

Karl Lagerfeld’s Creating a Book For Newest Hogan Collection: For his third collaboration with Hogan, consistently overachieving Karl has created a 32-page companion book featuring photos and sketches of models wearing the collection. Previous Lagerfeld/Hogan endeavors include a film and a photo exhibition… Does this man sleep? {WWD}

Kanye West Sends Out Invitations, Drinks Tea With Fabric Store Owner: Here’s a look at an invitation for Kanye’s show tomorrow night in Paris – the ‘DW’ is thought to be for his late mother, Donda. The rapper-turned-designer stopped into a London fabric wholesaler twice this past week for last minute trimmings, delighting the owner by staying for tea. {High Snobiety and NY Mag}

Oliver Spencer on How Men Should Dress: The British menswear designer breaks down every man’s closet essentials, and explains why England is the world’s best dressed country. No bias there, I’m sure! {Telegraph}

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Thursday September 1st, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: 3-D Runway Shows, Snooki Is A News Anchor, and a Bad Kardashian Photoshop
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: 3-D Runway Shows, Snooki Is A News Anchor, and a Bad Kardashian Photoshop

3-D: The Next Big Runway Thing: Several designers are working on 3-D shows for the fall. Norma Kamali will show her 3-D look book and fashion film online starting September 15, and Thierry Mugler’s Nicola Formichetti is working with a fantasy-gaming company on a projected video that users can watch via iPad at his BOFFO pop-up shop on Sept. 8. Break out those red-and-blue glasses. {NY Times}

Khloe Kardashian Shrunk In Her Kardashian Kollection Photos: The 5’10″ Khloe appears to be the same height as her 5’2″ and 5’3″ sisters in the photos for the Kardashian Kollection for Sears shot by Annie Leibovitz. Talk about false advertising. {Jezebel}

Galliano Won’t Be Present For His Verdict: The court decides on Sept. 8 whether Galliano’s commentary was anti-Semetic, but according to his lawyer he won’t be there to hear it. {Fashionologie}

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Wednesday May 25th, 2011

Racked DealFeed: Catherine Malandrino, Perry Ellis and More
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Racked DealFeed: Catherine Malandrino, Perry Ellis and More

Yumi Kim
Deal: Up to 80% off the label’s flirty, feminine dresses and separates
When/Where: Tuesday, May 24 through Monday, May 30. Daily 12pm—8pm. 234 Mulberry St between Prince and Spring (no phone)
Link: www.yumikim.com
Ends: Monday, 30 May 2011

bit+piece
Deal: 50% to 90% off clothing, shoes, and bags from labels like Calvin Klein, Max Mara, and Theory
When/Where: Monday, May 16 through Monday, May 30. Mon—Wed 11am—7pm, Thurs—Sat 11am—8pm, Sun noon—6pm. 246 Mott St between Houston and Prince Sts (212-343-2268)
Link: www.bit-piece.com
Ends: Monday, 30 May 2011

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Sunday May 1st, 2011

Tuesday March 22nd, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Lindsay Lohan’s Ungaro Collection Is On eBay, How to Walk Like a Model, and More Designer Collaborations
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Lindsay Lohan’s Ungaro Collection Is On eBay, How to Walk Like a Model, and More Designer Collaborations

Check Out the Complete Matthew Williamson Collection for Macy’s: The London designer’s latest capsule collection includes brightly colored blouses, 70s inspired dresses, and rompers in signature Williamson prints. Prices for the line start at just $24 and hit stores April 13th. {InStyle}

Alexander Wang’s Budding Empire: Wang discusses his rise to fashion fame and hopes his brand will have a life longer than his. {Telegraph}

Lindsay Lohan for Ungaro Now On eBay: For $450 or your “best offer,” you can own a dress from Lohan’s disastrous collection for Ungaro. {Imaginary Socialite}

Why Kenneth Cole Hearts Twitter: The designer uses Twitter as a form of year-round advertising. Though he admits that now, in light of his Egypt comment that outraged many last month, his tweets go through a filter. {Glamour}

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