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The Perfect Sunnies for Getting Your Gaga On
To stand out in the shade this summer, why not take a tip from the mascara-ad playbook with super-exaggerated lashes? As in sculpted, plastic & attached by hand to a pair of gold-rimmed... Continue reading »
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Clothes that Make Music, Change Color & Generally Lead a Glamorous Life of their Own
What better way to kick off summer than with futuristic fashion? The MQ MuseumsQuartier Wien in Vienna will be showcasing electronic textiles and wearable technologies with built-in sensors and LEDs... Continue reading »
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Suits Make the Man - & the Series - Seriously Snazzy, Especially Now That MR PORTER is in the Mix
One of my favorite books about the history of fashion is Anne Hollander's "SEX AND SUITS: The Evolution of Modern Dress". She makes a really interesting argument that menswear has long been more... Continue reading »
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Shirley Manson Shows the Young 'Uns How it's Done
Seven long years since their last release, Garbage has finally dropped a new album, "Not Your Kind of People". NYLON has it covered, of course, and in the June/July 2012 issue, their EIC photographed... Continue reading »
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Ve Haff Vaze of Mekking U Vare Tope & Beige! Say Buongiorno to Giorgio Armani, the World's Most Elegantly-Clad Control Freak
From not even wanting to let the architect designing the new Armani-branded hotel in Marrakech to be publicly recognized as such ("He's a control freak," notes Jean-Michel Gathy. "But that's what... Continue reading »
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A Fun Q&A with Art Nouveau-Influenced Jewelry Designer Philippa Holland
If your tastes in bling are as extravagantly fabulous as you - and extend (way) beyond the boring...er *tasteful* - please meet the super-talented Philippa Holland who is proof positive that... Continue reading »
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Cutting-Edge Cool Accessories Handcrafted in the Heart of Kenya
Start with ancient traditions from West & East Africa. Then toss in a serving of Italian flair. Finally, add a heaping helping of appreciation for art. The stylish result? The bold, sensuous... Continue reading »
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A Gorgeous Coffeetable Homage to the Cartier Tank Watch: Jackie O's Fave Timepiece
This famous photo of the Stylish One has been instrumental (so to speak) in assuring the Tank a permanent place on the top of every fashionista's Lust List. A symbol of luxe and elegance for both... Continue reading »
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Indulge in a Luscious Pastry (or 4) Inspired by Couture Confections on Display at the V&A Museum's *Ballgowns* Exhibition
The British have a long - and strong - tradition of creating sumptuous ballgowns, which really flourished in the post-war period as Europe struggled toward recovery, the extravagant, exclusive balls... Continue reading »
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Puckering Up Through the Decades: Lipstick Trends From the 1920s - the New Millenium
You already knew that hemlines and the stock market were related, but what about lips & the tales they tell about the times? According to trend forecaster Li Edelkoort, the lips, body and... Continue reading »
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Play the *Donna Summer* Disco Diva in a Fab Floral Frock
The Queen of Disco died today - May 17, 2012 - so I decided to republish this fun "get the look" post I did a few years back that I'm sure she would have liked! Her stylish good looks and amazing... Continue reading »
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*Ghetto Royale* & Fab Frivolity Rule Chanel Cruise 2013 Show Held at Versailles
"Frivolity is a healthy attitude," Karl Lagerfeld explains about his "Versailles in a Socialist France" collection for Cruise '13. "I know people who were saved by frivolity." Meaning 18th century... Continue reading »
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Cool Jewels with Some Bite (Literally) by BoyNYC
"Romance, anatomy, creatures, teeth, nature, religion, culture, and fairy tales," is how Jake Stein describes his BoyNYC line of cuffs, bracelets, necklaces, coats, capes, bags & just enough sex... Continue reading »
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Jennifer Aniston smartwater ad - Graphic & Chic
Part of the new black & white smartwater campaign that drops in the June issues. Love the timeless chic of the white silk blouse, black jean and, of course, a classic fun-in-the-summer-sun... Continue reading »
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The Benefit Cult-Fave POREfessional Becomes a Marvel Comic Book Action Hero
With over 1 million sold worldwide, the POREfessional pore-minimizing primer is an undercover secret beauty superstar the world over, inspiring the beauty brand to team up with Marvel on the fabulous... Continue reading »
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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
From the soft sweetness of sherbet to brash neon flash, it’s high time to walk on the sunnier side of the street in shades of yellow from the likes of Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and Lulu... Continue reading »
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Donna Karan Finds Inspiration in Haiti for Urban Zen Spring 2012
Contrasting light with dark, floaty against flinty, the sculpted against the abstract, the "Elements III" collection incorporates touches of "geometric raku from Haiti" in the form of leather and... Continue reading »
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Luxurious Shoes for Your Feet & Your Karma
"I have been in the fashion industry over 25 years pushing the boundaries to find eco luxury goods," explains shoe designer Rebecca Mink. "In the year 2000 I created my own option for footwear making... Continue reading »
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Wear David Yurman Bling. Look Like Gisele.
Like her accessories, at least. As the new face of the brand, she was recently photographed in Malibu by Peter Lindbergh for the Fall 2012 campaign celebrating the "classic American lifestyle".... Continue reading »
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Gwen Stefani Rocking Eco-Friendly Stella McCartney Sunnies
Gwen looking stylish as always - maybe more so given how eco-chic these sunglasses are; the bio-plastic is made from over 50% natural & renewable resources. Available at StellaMcCartney.com. -... Continue reading »
