Ever since punk emerged in the mid ’70s, fashion has been ripping it off inspired by it–I mean, famous punk venue CBGB is a John Varvatos store now; it’s sort of the perfect metaphor for the evolution of punk style. In fact, showcasing that relationship is the whole point of the Met Institute’s upcoming exhibit, Punk: Chaos to Couture.
But not all punks are exactly thrilled to see their subculture’s gear pop up on a runway–or a fashion museum exhibit.
You touch your eyes about 200 times a day. And since nail polish can be an allergen source–one that can even cause dermatitis (a rash)–Clinique has decided to launch the first nail polish especially for folks with sensitive skin.
And That’s a Wrap! Another fashion month comes to an end. But let’s remember the best things from Paris fashion week, shall we? Here are our 10 favorite collections, 10 the critics liked most, and the trends you’ve got to try this fall.
Modern Beauty: From real-hair rosettes to gemstone ear cuffs and the sparkliest eyes we’ve ever seen, here were the 10 most innovative beauty looks from the Parisian runways.
The Five Fashion Commandments: From wearing thine coat as a cape to donning white shoes in winter, thou shalt abide by these five commandments of editor style. We’ll show you how!
Rihanna’s Stylist Rih-veals All: Is there anything Rihanna won’t wear? And how does Kanye West fit into the picture? The popstar’s stylist Mel Ottenberg tells gives us the scoop.
Backstage yesterday afternoon at the Marc Jacobs show, beauty editors were herded into a small holding room away from all the hair and makeup action, because with 55 models getting prepped for the show, it was way too chaotic for us to be roaming around. I should mention that in the holding pen there was a small version of the “sun” light that was on the main floor, meaning we were all in this surreal lighting for a good hour while waiting to hear about the beauty looks. (FYI it’s the least flattering lighting ever.)
Well, it was worth the wait because we got a peek at the nail polish which will be part of Jacobs’s hotly anticipated makeup line for Sephora.
Find out how much coin women are spending on nail polish, plus what new nail products to expect in stores this spring.
There really aren’t enough beauty products that pay homage to the derriere. Enter Bootie Babe, which saw this obvious hole (get it?) in the market, and recently released a line of nail polishes that come in ass-shaped bottles with cheeky (haha see how easy it is?) names.
We had to know more about how booties relate to nail polish, so chatted with the brand’s unlikely founder, Mark O’Hara.
Beyoncé hit the town this weekend wearing a very unique pair of earrings supporting her favorite presidential candidate. Hey, does anyone else get the feeling she’s voting for Obama? {HuffPo}
Mathilde Castello Branco has stepped down from her position as creative director of Azzaro, after only a year at the label. Branco’s next movement is not yet known, and while there’s no word yet on who will replace her, Azzaro released a statement saying they will “shortly be announcing her successor.” Stay tuned.{Vogue UK}
This strikes us as highly unlikely, but apparently supermodel Kate Moss is helping One Direction hottie Harry Styles decorate his new place after he rang up asking her for help. (Harry, I once interned for an interior designer – just throwing that out there.) {Sugarscape}
What is more distracting on the red carpet: the white makeup powder on Jon Hamm’s face or his, erm, visible bulge? {The Cut}
Coming soon to fingernails near you: A Mariah Carey OPI nail polish collection! The singer takes great pride in her fingernails, so much so that they’ve really become part of her personality. Cue Glitter jokes now.{Grazia} Is there anything Lou Doillon can’t do? La nouvelle icône of French fashion has been penning an album for Read more →
Lady Gaga revealed a second ad for her fragrance Fame on her Twitter account – thankfully she’s a bit more covered up in this one. {Twitter} We know that “devil may care” attitude is part of the Urban Outfitters brand, but we think a potential bed bug infestation might be worth more than a shrug Read more →
Special effects top coats–like holographic, crackle, and sparkle–are now a nail polish aisle staple, with everyone from Essie to Deborah Lippmann releasing versions. But there’s one that has had the nail polish blogs gushing for the past month and it’s definitely worth a closer look. (A huge thanks to my nail polish-addicted friend Lauren for Read more →
Now that Emily has given out her final rose, review the latest Bachelorette‘s wardrobe choices (and get ready for lots of sparkles and one-shouldered gowns). {HuffPo}
Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, is launching a line of rubber boots called simply “Ciccone Collection.” {StyleBistro}
Clueless is quite possibly one of the best movies ever made (don’t question this). While we’re sure it will eventually fall victim to a remake, here’s 17 ways the film would be different if it was made today. {Buzzfeed}
Kate Moss designed an outfit for jockey Rosemary Ferguson, and it’s a little bit Ziggy Stardust and a lot of hot pink. {Grazia UK}
Another day, another Karlie kover: this time, she sports YSL for the September issue of Vogue Japan. {Design Scene}
The designers involved in the massive Target and Neiman Marcus holiday collab dish on their goods. Is it too soon to start a wish list? {Style}
Who did Heidi Klum call “cowards” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon? You’re not excused ’til you’ve been Auf’d. {HuffPo}
Vans is teaming up with cool Parisian brand Kenzo on a second line of sneakers, exclusively for dudes. {Refinery29}
Nina Garcia is partnering with JC Penney to be its “Style Voice and fashion collection curator.” {Nina Garcia’s Tumblr}
