Vidal Sassoon, the hair styling pioneer who revolutionized women's hair with his five point cut in the 1960s, was found dead of natural causes in his LA home today, the AP is reporting. He had reportedly been fighting leukemia since 2009. Sassoon was a true hair pioneer, and is widely credited with the creation of the bob--a look that started a "wash-and-wear" revolution for women, who had been shackled to rollers and hair spray up until that point. Mia Farrow was one of the first recipients of his famous five point cut before she filmed Rosemary's Baby, and the look took off.

• By Cheryl Wischhover
  May 9, 2012

lthough summer is typically blockbuster season--wherein each weekend, a movie like Bridesmaids or Super 8 is sure to dominate box offices--this summer's lineup boasts a heavy dose of films that are a little more up our alley. Of course, we love a good comedy/action film/romcom, and any excuse to escape summer heat and sit in air conditioning for two hours is a good one. However, if we can spend those two hours learning about fashion, that $12.50 just feels a little less wasted, especially when our options are as good as the following:

• By Dhani Mau
  May 16, 2011

Are You Ready For Tattoo-able Lip Color? Here it comes--the wave of beauty products attempting to capitalize on the success of Sally Hansen's Nail Effects. Violent Lips beauty company is launching with temporary tattoos for your kisser that come in three-packs for $14.95 with an array of designs, like flowers, fishnet, and animal prints.... What, haven't you always wanted cheetah lips? Reportedly next: eye color. Be still, my heart. {WWD (subscription required)} Bird's Jen Mankins Is Cleaning Out Her Closet: Next Wednesday, May 18, the owner of the impossibly cool Brooklyn boutique will do a bit of spring cleaning, to all of our benefit, selling off new and slightly-worn items. This is her second sale--the first featured crazy good deals from lines such as 3.10 Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, and Isabel Marant. The sale will be at the store's Cobble Hill location (on the corner of Smith and Butler) and will also feature a 20% off deal on all full-price merchandise. Synchronize your watches, ladies. {Racked} Anna Dello Russo's Awkward Dance Video: Bryanboy posted this video of Anna Dello Russo titled "Fashion is Uncomfortable," where she gets dressed, does impossible stretches, and dances while saying "fashion shower" over and over. Though it probably wasn't meant to, the short actually does make you very, very uncomfortable. {Bryanboy}

• By Mickie Meinhardt
  May 13, 2011