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Wednesday May 15th, 2013

How to Win a Trip to the CFDAs, Miranda Kerr Was a Bling Ring Target, and a First Look at Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly
Fashion News Roundup

How to Win a Trip to the CFDAs, Miranda Kerr Was a Bling Ring Target, and a First Look at Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly

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Are you #CFDAready? In honor of the CFDA Fashion Awards, the council is launching an Instagram contest in which users submit their best shots of themselves wearing clothes and accessories from any of the hundreds of CFDA members (full list here), with the hashtag #CFDAready. The winner gets to go to the CFDAs and Instagram it. More details at CFDA.com. {Fashionista Inbox}

Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr’s lingerie was a target of the Hollywood teenage crime group (and the subject of Sofia Coppola’s latest film) the Bling Ring. {Vanity Fair}

Here’s Nicole Kidman as Hollywood actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly for Olivier Dahan’s upcoming historical drama, Grace of Monaco. {The Hollywood Reporter}

After much demand, A.P.C. + Nike is back with a second collection of kicks, out today. {A.P.C/Fashionista Inbox}

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Sunday April 7th, 2013

The Debate About ‘Slut Clothes,’ Formichetti Moves On From Mugler, and Dressing Like the Women of Mad Men
Week In Review

The Debate About ‘Slut Clothes,’ Formichetti Moves On From Mugler, and Dressing Like the Women of Mad Men

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What’s In A Word? We take issue with T Magazine’s dismissal of “slut clothes” and take a look back at decades of so-called “slut style.”

And Speaking of “Slut Clothes”: That dress that Julia Roberts wore as Vivian in Pretty Woman is hot stuff, with Emma Watson donning the look on the latest issue of British GQ and versions of the dress selling out fast.

Look Fresh-Off-The-Runway for Prom! We pick out prom-perfect dresses inspired by looks fresh off the Spring 2013 runways. And the best thing? They won’t break the bank.

I Spy With My Fashion Eye… A Rip-Off! Satirical blog Humor Chic’s “No Fakes” campaign suggests Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada may have been a little too inspired by some vintage designs.

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Tuesday April 2nd, 2013

Tuesday October 23rd, 2012

L’Oreal Gets Natalie Portman’s Dior Mascara Ad Banned
Beauty

L’Oreal Gets Natalie Portman’s Dior Mascara Ad Banned

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Dior is making headlines again, but this time it isn’t about buzzy new head designer Raf Simons.

According to an article by the Telegraph [since removed from their site] referenced by the Huffington Post, the brand’s beauty department is under fire after a mascara ad featuring Natalie Portman was reported to the Advertising Standards Authority in the UK. And who filed the complaint?

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Wednesday February 29th, 2012

Thursday February 2nd, 2012

Saturday January 14th, 2012

From Eek! to Chic: 15 Memorable Golden Globes Red Carpet Looks
Entertainment

From Eek! to Chic: 15 Memorable Golden Globes Red Carpet Looks

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The Golden Globes will air live Sunday evening, and, as always, we’re crossing our fingers for some memorable red carpet moments. So while Hollywood is busy putting the last finishing touches on their custom-made Oscar de la Rentas and Valentinos (even though they always claim they “just threw this on last minute,” don’t they?), we’ve put together a collection of some of the Golden Globes’ most memorable fashion moments in recent history. Because, in the end, it’s not really about what awards you’ve won – it’s what people are saying about your dress the next day.

Check out our list of the fifteen most eye-catching, overall memorable Golden Globes looks so far, and be sure to check back here on Monday for all our faves from Sunday’s telecast!

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Published at 3:00 PM

Wednesday July 27th, 2011

Find Out Why Christy Turlington and Julia Roberts’ L’Oréal Ads Have Been Banned in the UK
Beauty

Find Out Why Christy Turlington and Julia Roberts’ L’Oréal Ads Have Been Banned in the UK

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With governments getting involved in the sometimes misleading world of beauty advertising, cosmetics companies are going to have to ease up on the airbrushing, as L’Oréal just learned the hard way. The UK government recently released guidelines limiting the use of misleading ad alterations, and the American Medical Association recommended similar measures here in the US. The UK is definitely putting its money where its mouth is, and just banned a series of ads featuring Julia Roberts and Christy Turlington.

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Tuesday November 9th, 2010

Janet Jackson On Why Her Family Wore Versace at Michael’s Funeral

Janet Jackson On Why Her Family Wore Versace at Michael’s Funeral

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Last night, Glamour magazine held their 20th annual Women of the Year Awards. The amount of lady power that packed Carnegie Hall was staggering and inspiring. Honorees included Queen Rania of Jordan, Cher, Julia Roberts, Constance McMillen (who took a stand when she couldn’t take her girlfriend to prom) and Donatella Versace. Oprah, Kate Hudson, Katie Couric, Janet Jackson, Hilary Swank and Diane Sawyer were among the presenters. Tavi Gevinson was there too, recognized as one of the mag’s 20 young women who are already changing the world. Sequined and spectacled in clear frames, Tavi looked a bit sheepish when Chelsea Clinton described her as blogging her way to become one of the most well known fashion writers out there.

One of the most compelling moments of the evening (and there were many), came when Janet Jackson presented Donatella Versace with her award. Through tears (and in a black Atelier Versace gown), Janet explained that when her brother died she called Donatella because she knew she would understand. “We both lost brothers,” Janet said, “we share a very deep bond.” Having her family wear Versace to Michael’s funeral “meant we were dressed in love,” Janet said.

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Friday June 18th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: Stella is Preggers, Lancome Over-Airbrushes Julia Roberts, and New York City Ballet Dancers Transform Into Video Stars

Fashion News Roundup: Stella is Preggers, Lancome Over-Airbrushes Julia Roberts, and New York City Ballet Dancers Transform Into Video Stars

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Stella McCartney is Pregnant: The 38-year-old designer revealed yesterday that she is pregnant with her fourth child. McCartney and husband Alasdhair Willis have two sons, Miller, five, and Beckett two, and daughter Bailey, three. We can just picture her brood now decked in her Gap kids line… {Daily Mail}

Laetitia Casta, Pin-Up Girl: The French supermodel smolders in this 2008 black and white spread by Vincent Peters for French Elle, revived by Joanna at FGR. {Fashion Gone Rogue}

New York City Ballet Dancers make a music video: At NYCB’s annual Dance with the Dancers benefit Monday night, the company’s famed dancers traded tutus for shades, fedoras and bling in their own spoof music video, “Twirl.” {Daily Front Row}

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Monday June 14th, 2010

Get Inspired: Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman
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Get Inspired: Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman

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Last week was long, so I was pretty exhausted–and pretty lame–on Friday night. After a quick double date in the city and a stop off at Old Navy to buy my other half some cheap golf clothes, I landed on the couch at 10pm, ready to pass out.

Of course, cable sucked me in–and out of a lovely lull. Pretty Woman, one of my all-time favorite movies, was on. So I decided to commit to watching the entire thing.

What I realized, as Vivian stomped divots at the polo match, was that I had inadvertently replicated her wardrobe in my own closet. Here’s what I found on my own hangers–and around the Internet.

(Sadly, nothing modern comes even close to matching that red dress in beauty or style.)

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