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Friday May 10th, 2013

Helen Mirren’s Makeup Artist Doles Out Age-Appropriate Beauty Advice
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Helen Mirren’s Makeup Artist Doles Out Age-Appropriate Beauty Advice

For those of us with the fleeting advantages of youth still on our side, trying new beauty trends is as easy as watching a YouTube tutorial and popping down to your local Sephora. But for those of us who’ve had the privilege of enjoying life a little longer, makeup doesn’t always seem so user-friendly.

We consulted two beauty professionals experienced in making up some of the world’s most gorgeous women: Hollywood makeup artist Elaine Offers, who counts Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore, and Ellen Degeneres among her celebrity clients, and MAC Cosmetics senior artist Neil Young, who worked with legendary style icon Iris Apfel on her collaboration for the brand.

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Published at 5:43 PM

Wednesday March 13th, 2013

Cartier Wants Vulgar Knock-Offs to Stop, Abbey Lee Kershaw Gets Naked, and New Details on Michelle Obama’s Rumored Vogue Cover
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Cartier Wants Vulgar Knock-Offs to Stop, Abbey Lee Kershaw Gets Naked, and New Details on Michelle Obama’s Rumored Vogue Cover

John Malkovich is partnering with Yoox for a capsule under his Technobohemian menswear label. Seriously. {WWD}

Cartier is (unsurprisingly) less-than-happy about the unauthorized line of beanies that turned their name into something naughtier. They’re threatening to see the maker in court–presumably not next Tuesday. (C-U-Next-Tuesday–get it?) {HuffPo}

Michelle Obama is supposedly going to wear Reed Krakoff for her rumored April Vogue cover. {Washington Post}

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Published at 2:15 PM

Monday November 19th, 2012

Monday October 22nd, 2012

Iris Apfel Launches a Shoe Line, Kris Jenner Slips a Nip and Jessica Biel Debuts Her Wedding Ring
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Iris Apfel Launches a Shoe Line, Kris Jenner Slips a Nip and Jessica Biel Debuts Her Wedding Ring

Kim Kardashian went out for dinner with Kanye West and changed outfits in a bathroom. Yeah, we don’t get why either. {People Magazine}

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake got married on Friday! Lean in real close and you might catch a glimpse of Jessica’s brand new wedding ring behind that massive engagement rock. No word yet on who designed the dress. {E!}

Kris Jenner can now join her daughters in the nip slip hall of fame. {HuffPo}

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Published at 1:45 PM

Thursday October 18th, 2012

Wednesday October 17th, 2012

Monday October 15th, 2012

Marion Cotillard Debuts Another Raf Simons Dior Dress, New Lana Del Rey for H&M Ads and Nordstrom Officially Supports Gay Marriage
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Marion Cotillard Debuts Another Raf Simons Dior Dress, New Lana Del Rey for H&M Ads and Nordstrom Officially Supports Gay Marriage

Following the success of the first installment, H&M has released a second round of ads featuring Lana Del Rey. {Elle UK}

Marion Cotillard was the first celebrity lucky enough to wear Raf Simons’ debut Dior couture collection and now she’s also the first celeb to wear his latest ready-to-wear collection. It’s a black dress and she looks stunning. Lucky girl. {Vogue UK}

Between the questionable skorts suit and this very see-through skirt, Kim Kardashian might consider firing her stylist. Alas, it’s not that simple when you’re dating him. {HuffPo}

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Published at 2:15 PM

Friday September 28th, 2012

Wednesday September 5th, 2012

Exclusive: Watch as Iris Apfel Reveals How She Got Her Trademark Glasses and Wonders Why People Are So ‘Nosy’
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Exclusive: Watch as Iris Apfel Reveals How She Got Her Trademark Glasses and Wonders Why People Are So ‘Nosy’

L’Oreal Paris is doing a series of video interviews called Hairspray Confessions in honor of its long-time cult favorite hairspray, Elnett. Derek Blasberg is sitting down with some fabulous ladies of fashion for the series, and the episode we got our hands on features arguably the most fabulous of them all–Iris Apfel!

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Published at 8:15 AM

Thursday July 12th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: ‘Toe-besity’ Is Apparently a Thing, Underage Kate Upton Maybe Drank Some Beer, and the US Olympic Team Uniforms Are Made in China
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: ‘Toe-besity’ Is Apparently a Thing, Underage Kate Upton Maybe Drank Some Beer, and the US Olympic Team Uniforms Are Made in China

Apparently people are now getting plastic surgery for fat toes. That seems toe-tally messed up. {HuffPo}

Are style blogs the new magazines? Discuss. {Racked}

New York City is a pretty fashionable place, so check out the girls who beat out the rest for a spot in Vashtie Kola’s roundup 50 Most Stylish Women in New York. {Complex}

When people say “everything is made in China these days,” they aren’t kidding. This includes the newest US Olympic uniforms. {HuffPo}

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Published at 3:00 PM

Monday June 18th, 2012