Kate Hudson from the September W.  Beautiful drawing, don’t quite think I can call this something this excessively Photoshopped a photograph.  Also, I think the techs have have gotten confused and thought they were working with Kate Moss, not Kate Hudson.  Anyone else see the resemblence?
Kate Hudson from the September W.  Beautiful drawing, don’t quite think I can call this something this excessively Photoshopped a photograph.  Also, I think the techs have have gotten confused and thought they were working with Kate Moss, not Kate Hudson.  Anyone else see the resemblence?
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"She's from the Republic of Cocktail Land"

Not that Gossip Girl needed any more sass, but my fav catty PR judge Michael Kors is currently filming a scene for an upcoming Fashion Week themed episode.
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Fingers and toes crossed

The fashion blogosphere is going mad today with rumors of Alexander McQueen doing a Target line.  Start praying now!
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Least favorite Project Runway contestant EVER

  • Tim: “It’s looking a little “Sgt. Pepper’s” to me.”
  • Blayne: “I don’t even know what that means.”
  • Tim: “‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”! The Beatles?”
  • Blayne: “Well, it’s from the same era as the cardigan.”
  • Tim: “NO IT ISN’T! Sgt. Pepper’s is not from the THIRTIES!”
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Tyra as Michelle Obama.  Why Harper’s Bazaar, why?? Some bits of Tyra wisdom from the article: “Nooo, my question isn’t to flip or not to flip. Mine would be to weave or not to weave.” Tyra on a First Lady hairstyle. “I’d wear a V-neck shift and a two-inch heel. Even if the president were taller, I would keep them low. Otherwise it gets a little too sexy. I mean, I was a high-fashion model, but I was also a swimsuit model and a lingerie model, so I would constantly be making sure that I wasn’t looking like that.” Tyra on First Lady fashion. “She’d need to know how to take a fierce picture but at the same time be able to eat fried chicken, have grease on her fingers, and be okay with getting photographed like that, too. I’d want her to feel like every child in America is hers — to have a true connection.” Tyra on the ideal First Lady.

Tyra as Michelle Obama.  Why Harper’s Bazaar, why??

Some bits of Tyra wisdom from the article:

  • “Nooo, my question isn’t to flip or not to flip. Mine would be to weave or not to weave.” Tyra on a First Lady hairstyle.
  • “I’d wear a V-neck shift and a two-inch heel. Even if the president were taller, I would keep them low. Otherwise it gets a little too sexy. I mean, I was a high-fashion model, but I was also a swimsuit model and a lingerie model, so I would constantly be making sure that I wasn’t looking like that.” Tyra on First Lady fashion.
  • “She’d need to know how to take a fierce picture but at the same time be able to eat fried chicken, have grease on her fingers, and be okay with getting photographed like that, too. I’d want her to feel like every child in America is hers — to have a true connection.” Tyra on the ideal First Lady.
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We have dressed for many a night ‘out on the town’ and never have we looked in the mirror and thought, ‘You know what this dress is missing? Pants.’
The Cut on Terri’s dress-pants garment fail from last night’s abysmal Project Runway.
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A new study by Villanova found “ads featuring thin models made women feel worse about themselves but better about the brands featured.” Seeing thin models also made college-age women far more likely to turn down a snack pack of Oreo cookies offered as thanks for their participation in the study, or to opt for a reduced-fat version. Women who had just seen thin models were nearly four times more likely to say no to Oreos than women who hadn’t, and 42% more likely to opt for reduced-fat cookies if they did indulge.

A new study by Villanova found “ads featuring thin models made women feel worse about themselves but better about the brands featured.”

Seeing thin models also made college-age women far more likely to turn down a snack pack of Oreo cookies offered as thanks for their participation in the study, or to opt for a reduced-fat version. Women who had just seen thin models were nearly four times more likely to say no to Oreos than women who hadn’t, and 42% more likely to opt for reduced-fat cookies if they did indulge.

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"Feral" George Michael fans up in arms re: concert review
I saw George Michael last night at the Verizon Center.  Overall, it was a fun show.  There were some great moments (Faith, Outside, Careless Whisper, Too Funky), but there were also some “time to sit down” numbers like covers of Nina Simon and the Police.  Chris accurately noted the highs and the lows in his review for Express.  Dear lord, some fans are NOT happy.  Check out the review and read the comments.
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They’re back! Stephanie, Naomi, Claudia, Linda, Christy and Cindy aren’t on the cover of September’s Vanity Fair, but they do have a fantastic spread. Stephanie Seymor looks like she’s spent a little too much time fakin’ and bakin’, but the rest are absolutely stunning. Source

They’re back! Stephanie, Naomi, Claudia, Linda, Christy and Cindy aren’t on the cover of September’s Vanity Fair, but they do have a fantastic spread. Stephanie Seymor looks like she’s spent a little too much time fakin’ and bakin’, but the rest are absolutely stunning.

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theviesociety: Who loves short shorts? Regardless, there are perks. For me, one of the best parts of summer (aside from sunbathing, frozen margaritas and Calpyso dresses), is denim cutoffs! Take some scissors. Combine with old school jeans you haven’t worn in years, and go to town. (Or if you’re a lazy moopig like me, just cough up the change to buy a pair). I don’t recall a season in which one item was so highly debated.  Shorts have the topic du jour at nearly every fashion blog I read.  I come down strongly in the pro-shorts camp.  Obviously not everyone can pull off Olsen-style mini-demin cut-offs, but longer, more formal shorts tend to work on most body types.  As a plus, you can wear them in the fall with thick tights.

theviesociety:

Who loves short shorts?

Regardless, there are perks. For me, one of the best parts of summer (aside from sunbathing, frozen margaritas and Calpyso dresses), is denim cutoffs!

Take some scissors. Combine with old school jeans you haven’t worn in years, and go to town. (Or if you’re a lazy moopig like me, just cough up the change to buy a pair).

I don’t recall a season in which one item was so highly debated.  Shorts have the topic du jour at nearly every fashion blog I read.  I come down strongly in the pro-shorts camp.  Obviously not everyone can pull off Olsen-style mini-demin cut-offs, but longer, more formal shorts tend to work on most body types.  As a plus, you can wear them in the fall with thick tights.

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Myself.
Karl Lagerfeld, when asked by Vanity Fair to state his favorite cause.
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My new favorite blog
Counterfeit Chic covers knock-offs, trademark disputes and all things related to fashion and the law.  It’s run by Susan Scafidi, a Yale grad (pretty much indisputably the best law school in the country) and first professer ever to offer a Fashion Law class.  If she sticks around Fordham, I may be lucky enough to take her class.  Fingers crossed!
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Before anyone freaks out, I am not, repeat, not engaged. But my dear friend Meg recently became engaged to her boyfriend Justin. She sent me a text with this beautiful picture. I love the unique, heirloom look of ring with the dark, modern nail polish.
Before anyone freaks out, I am not, repeat, not engaged. But my dear friend Meg recently became engaged to her boyfriend Justin. She sent me a text with this beautiful picture. I love the unique, heirloom look of ring with the dark, modern nail polish.
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Have you been to any self-congratulatory charity events lately? I had the (mis)fortune of attending the Fashion Fights Poverty Eco-Fashion event at Barney’s Co-op on Thursday. Guests were invited to “(b)rowse the latest fall fashions and snag summer deals while sipping cocktails by SurReal Vodka and nibbling on delicious treats!” Those “delicious treats”? See above. The charitable contribution? A paltry 5% of sales. Even more meager when you factor in a serious lack of shopping. Guests milled around the shop for about an hour before the hosts decided to yell at the crowd to shut up. You can’t buy class like that. At least four people spoke, basically patting themselves on the back for getting people to show up for a free event with an open bar. Bravo, DC faux society, bravo. Can you spot the two guests making snarky commentary and trying not to laugh? The one highlight - I got a lot of compliments on my shoes. Attempting to appear non-plussed by the ridiculousness surrounding us.

Have you been to any self-congratulatory charity events lately? I had the (mis)fortune of attending the Fashion Fights Poverty Eco-Fashion event at Barney’s Co-op on Thursday. Guests were invited to “(b)rowse the latest fall fashions and snag summer deals while sipping cocktails by SurReal Vodka and nibbling on delicious treats!” Those “delicious treats”? See above. The charitable contribution? A paltry 5% of sales. Even more meager when you factor in a serious lack of shopping. Guests milled around the shop for about an hour before the hosts decided to yell at the crowd to shut up. You can’t buy class like that. At least four people spoke, basically patting themselves on the back for getting people to show up for a free event with an open bar. Bravo, DC faux society, bravo.

Can you spot the two guests making snarky commentary and trying not to laugh?

The one highlight - I got a lot of compliments on my shoes.

Attempting to appear non-plussed by the ridiculousness surrounding us.

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sarazucker: i can’t wait until my hair is long enough to form some tracy reese braids. My hair is definitely long enough for this ‘do.  The real question is whether or not I have the hair skill.  Probably not, but I’ll document my (likely in vain) attempt.

sarazucker:

i can’t wait until my hair is long enough to form some tracy reese braids.

My hair is definitely long enough for this ‘do.  The real question is whether or not I have the hair skill.  Probably not, but I’ll document my (likely in vain) attempt.

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