Madonna just can’t catch a break. First, her Mert and Marcus-directed “Girl Gone Wild” video for her new MDNA album was slapped with an 18-or-older age restriction on YouTube. Now her commercial for her new Truth or Dare fragrance has been deemed too sexy for TV by ABC, the New York Post is reporting. The Read more →
Truth or Dare, Madonna’s new lifestyle brand for grown ups(as opposed to, you know, Material Girl at Macy’s) is starting to pick up speed. On the heels of her first Truth or Dare fragrance campaign comes a preview of the music icon-turned-celebrity designer’s next product category: shoes! They’re being produced by Aldo, who had never Read more →
Madonna Makes Out with Herself in Her Fragrance Ad: Here’s the ad for Madonna’s Truth or Dare fragrance, featuring the creator (who has “always been obsessed with fragrance”) on the verge of making out with herself. There’s no doubt Madge looks fab here, but also at least 20 years younger than her actual age (53)– we dare you to find an un-retouched pixel. Truth or Dare is available April 1 at Macy’s. {US Weekly}
Adam Levine has Got the Scent Like Jagger: Following in the manly, fragrant footsteps of Bruce Willis comes another (albeit a little less macho) perfume from Maroon 5 and The Voice‘s Adam Levine. The scents for both men and women, named ’222′, will be out next year and will “reflect Levine’s personality and style.” Market research is a fascinating thing. {Refinery29}
Spanx Creator is a Young Billionairess: Forbes has named Spanx inventor Sara Blakely as the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire. Apparently, Blakely once dreamt of playing Goofy at Disney World but was a bit too short for the highly regarded role– Gawrsh, wonder who’s laughing now? {Jezebel}
Madonna Barely Wears Agent Provocateur on New Single Cover: Along with her droves of loyal fans, Madonna can now count lingerie brand Agent Provocateur as one of her biggest supporters – in the extremely literal sense. No denying that Madge looks gooood on her “Girls Gone Wild” single cover, but we’ve just one caveat: While it’s no secret that some things go south with age, it seems Madonna’s nips have full-on vanished. Life is a mystery… {Telegraph}
Coco Rocha’s New Online Beauty Show: Is Coco Rocha gearing up to be the next model mogul a la Tyra and Heidi? The Canadian cutie is set to host a new online reality series airing this April called Canada’s Best Beauty Talent, which will feature hair and beauty experts competing for a showcase in a magazine spread. You go Coco! {HuffPo Canada}
Downton Abbey Actress Looks Dead in Dominic Jones Jewelry Campaign: Would you buy jewelry from a dead person? Or more specifically, a dead Downton Abbey actress? Dominic Jones seems to think so–his latest campaign features Downton actress Jessica Brown Findlay and model Mary Charteris posing in what could easily be an ANTM shoot challenge inspired by The Others. {Refinery 29}
As much as we love to obsess over what celebrities wear down the Academy Awards’ hallowed red carpet, it can be almost more interesting to see what they wear to the after-parties–for a couple of reasons. For one, those who make an outfit change often put on something a little more daring. Second, the parties Read more →
Jennifer Lopez and the Nip Slip That Wasn’t: Despite Twitter buzz to the contrary, Jennifer Lopez’s stylist Mariel Haenn insists that a nip slip Sunday night just wasn’t possible for J. Lo. “While the dress did give the illusion of sheer-ness, joke’s on everyone who wishes they saw something!” scoffs the stylist, adding that the gown had “special cups” to prevent any slips. {People}
Grading the Men: As it turns out, the men didn’t get very high accolades at last night’s red carpet. Many committed tuxedo sins, like pants that were too long (George Clooney) or a business-like tie with a formal jacket (Antonio Banderas). Passing grades were given to presenters Tom Hanks and Christian Bale. {NYT}
Katy Perry Covers Interview: Proving that the best revenge is living well (and looking HOT), Katy Perry channels her inner siren on the upcoming cover of Interview. It’s definitely different than we’re used to seeing Perry – more sexy and less saccharine. We can’t wait for the full spread! {ONTD}
The relationship between fashion and film is a bit incestuous. Fashion on the red carpet is always (always) a hot topic, actors are not only starring in campaigns (has anyone seen Edward Norton for Prada yet?) but walking down the runways–and then, of course, there’s the fashion that actually appears in films. So we are less than shocked when designers are inspired by Hollywood (or vice versa).
To wit, the roaring 20s were paraded down more than a few catwalks during the spring 2012 shows, and even a few pre-fall outings, proving that this inspirational era was not just an isolated incident. While this may disappoint some critics, the style remains, and it does raise the question–did the releases (looming or otherwise) of period pieces like W.E. and The Great Gatsby inspire this turn towards the flapper, or would designers have found themselves inspired by the decade anyway? To be honest, the question hardly seems the point considering how fashion and film are practically bed buddies.
The jazz age isn’t the only recent evidence of this symbiotic relationship. Consider The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, or even My Week With Marilyn. Or just let us. With the Oscars upon us tonight, we thought it was a good time to look back and the films inspiring fashion now.
Anna Wintour Appears on 60 Minutes: Though it was footage from a 2009 interview, the candid interview definitely got us in the mood for fashion week.
Jason Wu for Target for eBay: By Monday morning, more than 11,000 Jason Wu for Target items were listed on eBay, and one couple was caught on video wiping out stock in Miami. Bet they aren’t too pleased that Target has since replenished.
We Spent a Week in Brad Goreski’s Shoes: And they were studded Christian Louboutins, natch. His secret? Diet Coke with a splash of Diet Dr. Pepper.
Eli Manning vs. Tom Brady: Before Sunday’s game decided the on-field winner, Fashionista put the two head to head off the field.
A-Listers Reportedly Want to Wear Victoria Beckham to the Oscars: Oh Posh, you’ve come a long way from being that one Spice Girl who barely sings. Michelle Williams recently walked the red carpet in a piece from the new Victoria by Victoria Beckham line, and now it’s rumored that A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, and Cameron Diaz are eyeing the designer to outfit them for the biggest night in Hollywood. {Fashion Magazine}
Lady Gaga to Launch Social Networking Site: So her stans have a safe haven to pay due homage to their Mother Monster, Lady Gaga is developing a new “community” website. Littlemonsters.com isn’t operational yet, but you can submit your name and e-mail address to the site so you may be among the first to have access to the site once it’s up. {AOL Music}
John Galliano Out and About: Beyoncé isn’t the only celeb to re-emerge from the depths. John Galliano was spotted at his friend DJ Jeremy Healy’s 50th birthday in London. Sources say the designer was “quiet” and “reserved.” {Page Six}
You have to hand it to Madonna. She killed it tonight at the Super Bowl halftime show. She did cartwheels. And walkovers. In stiletto over-the-knee boots. And she’s 53. The theme for the show was a somewhat historically confusing mix of Roman gladiator meets ancient Egyptian. Madonna’s dress was Givenchy couture, the custom headpiece was Read more →
Whether you love her or hate her, we can all probably agree that after almost 30 years in the music biz, Madonna can make one hell of a music video. Case in point: Her latest video for single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” starring Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., and of course the material girl herself.
We’re right smack in the middle of awards season, with the Golden Globes safely behind us. While there are still a lot of big red carpets to look forward to in February–like the Grammys, the Oscars, and the BAFTAs–a few early contenders for strong red carpet hair trends have emerged. And unlike those complicated braids and tortured updos of previous years, a lot of these are looks that regular people can achieve in the comfort of their own homes without needing five stylists at your beck and call.
From Rooney Mara to Meryl Streep, click through to see the six hair trends we’ve spotted so far–plus a few tips for getting the various looks. Will these trends have staying power over the next few red carpets?
