Benefit Cosmetics

Because it's National Lipstick Day, so why not?

All of the knowledge retailers have so painstakingly acquired about selling goods online in North America and Europe is almost entirely useless when it comes to selling online in China, says Benefit Cosmetics' Valerie Hoecke.

Stop the presses! Lady Gaga stepped out in New York looking like an ACTUAL LADY. More of this, please, Gaga. {NYLON Blogs} Is it safe to call Cara Delevingne a Karl Lagerfeld muse at this point? The designer photographed the model for Numéro's September issue. {The Front Row View} As for another prominent designer-cum-photographer, Hedi Slimane lensed Sky Ferreira in these press images, featuring "ethereal and sultry" makeup by Amy Chance. Those words don't always belong together, but in this case, it's accurate. {Bernstein & Andriulli} Gah! On Kanye West's Kris episode, he'll apparently give us a look at baby North. Audience members say that North looks like Kanye, but with Kim's huge almond-shaped eyes. Smart move, Kris, making us actually want to tune in to your show (but just this once). {Daily Mail}

Sixteen years after her tragic death, Prince George's grandmother, Princess Diana, is still making headlines. Here she is covering Vanity Fair's September issue. {Vanity Fair} Heidi Klum actually gets to say more in her native tongue than auf wiedersehen! in her new ad for a German mascara. {HuffPo} Penelope Cruz is making her directorial debut in a short film for L'Agent, the Agent Provocateur line she designed with her sister Mónica, starring both her super-pregnant sister and husband. {WWD} Victoria Beckham says she has a new Victoria, Victoria Beckham girl. Is she anything like the Victoria Beckham girl? Has Victoria Beckham become the Victoria, Victoria Beckham girl? Is anyone confused? {Grazia}

A seemingly age-defying Winona Ryder (Wino forever?) graces the latest cover of Interview. {NY Daily News} Giancarlo Giammetti, star of Valentino: The Last Emperor and longtime business partner of the brand, is penning a juicy autobiography including more than 50,000 photos snapped over the last 50 years. {WWD, Subscription required.} Suzy Menkes doesn't sound too thrilled about The Met's highly anticipated Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit. {NY Times} What inspired the birth of Chanel No.5? Comprising 240 curated elements, the "No.5 Culture Chanel" exhibit launched in Paris yesterday to offer a deeper understanding about the fragrance's origins. {WWD, Subscription required.}

As much as she doesn't want us to say this... Ireland Baldwin looks an awful lot like her mom in her new Vanity Fair shoot. {E! Online} Estée Lauder is releasing its first new scent in a decade. Called "Modern Muse," the print campaign features none other than Ms. Muse herself--Arizona, that is. {WWD, Subscription required.} The side-ass Antonio Berardi dress Gwyneth Paltrow wore to an Iron Man 3 premiere is giving the designer a hefty--and much welcomed--boost in business. {Telegraph} Speaking of sheer outfits... if you never thought you'd want to see what Ellen DeGeneres looks like wearing Cher's infamous "If I Could Turn Back Time" bodysuit, trust us: You do. {US Weekly}