Wassup?! Be as Fabulous as Bruno with the iPhone App

 

Now zat ze Bruno has finally landed in movie theatres all his Funkyzeit fabulosity, why not get up close and very personal with Austria's sexiest export since the edible unterhosen!  He enjoys nothing better than being manhandled by complete strangers, so let your fingers do the talking with the "Touch Bruno" feature...hit his sweet spot and he'll reward you with some Austrian dirty talk.  Get wet with the Austrian zeitgeistmeister in the Brunoquarium, marvel as his unterhosen by shaking your phone to check out his fabulous range of thongs and underwear, or be the man himself by upload a pic of your face and Bruno-izing yourself.  Download it for free - wunderbar! - at iTunes.apple.com.

- Lesley Scott

Chanel Beige: What Color Beige Are You?

 

Favored by fashionistas and perfumistas alike, Les Exclusifs de Chanel is a collection of identically bottled "rare fragrances" composed by Coco Chanel's exclusive perfume creator, Ernest Beaux, and Chanel's current "Master Perfumer", Jacques Polge. The twelfth addition, Beige, references Mademoiselle's love of combining red and navy with beige. "I take refuge in beige," she once remarked, "because it's natural." 

The Fashiontribes Fragrance Editor, Michelyn Camen, recently tested Beige:

Finally...the Death of the Stupid "It" Bag. Celebrate with Shoes!

A positive side effect of the bleak economic situation is the well-deserved death of the "it" bag.  Fashionistas with any sense have finally come to their senses about paying 10s of thou$and$ for something like a new, exotic-skin Birkin (despicably, Hermes even farms crocodiles in Australia for the sole purpose of turning them into handbags). Scaling back on overinflated bags also leaves room in the budget for something far better...more shoes!  So bag the herd mentality, and invest instead in cute sandals like this lipstick red pair by Robert Clergerie: they're well-made, easy to walk in, and most importantly, scream French Girl chic.

- Lesley Scott

Snag Some Premium Denim from Armani Exchange for Under $100

Armani Exchange now has Premium Denim starting at $98.  The Harem Jean is a fun way to try out the trend, while the Indigo Destruction Skinny and Embroidered Flare in a dark wash (respectively $125 and $115) are good updates on your everyday pairs.  Through 7/19, purchase a pair of jeans at full price, and receive a gift card worth $20 off any purchase of $100 or more made between July 30th through August 15, 2009.  To enter to win a pair of jeans in the text A|X Contest - they are giving away denim every day for the month of July - text ARMANI (276264) with the keyword DENIM2.  More info at ArmaniExchange.com.

- Lesley Scott

Glenda Bailey of Harper's Bazaar on The Fashion Show

The fabulous Harper's Bazaar EIC turns her discerning eye on the competition's five remaining designers. She's an elimination judge and will also be judging the Harper's Bazaar Mini Challenge, for which she'll be joined by one of Michelle Obama's fave designers, Isabel Toledo, to assess the contestants' skills at draping - a difficult and highly-revered fashion design skill...made more difficult by the contestants have only 20 minutes and 12 pins with which to turn 2 yards of shimmery silk charmeuse into an outstanding creation. For a sneak peek, check out BravoTV.com/The-Fashion-Show/Videos/The-Ultimate-Test.

- Lesley Scott

Fall 2009 Beauty Preview: L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal Paris recently turned 100; from a small, single brand company started by visionary Parisian chemist Eugene Schueller in 1909, a signature blend of science and innovation helped turn L'Oreal into one of the world's leading beauty companies. "Our centenary is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our vision and our values," L'Oreal CEO, Jean-Paul Agon, recently remarked. "A robust scientific approach, a constant quest for innovation, a taste for real challenge, and a respect for diversity. And a deep-rooted belief in the valuable role that beauty plays in society."  Fortunately, being beautiful needn't cost a pretty penny this fall thanks to these L'Oreal beauty goodies which impact your look rather than your budget. From left:

Kate Winslet Chats About Nudity, Wedgies & (Not) Getting Plastered

In the August issue of Harper's Bazaar, the Academy Award-winning cover girl dishes on her bod, her boobs, and other burning issues.  "If people are noticing my boobs in a movie and saying they do what real boobs do, then that's great," she explains about her much-buzzed-about nude scenes in "The Reader." "I'll be 34 in October. I can't keep getting away with it. There was so much of it in The Reader because the story required it, but people have seen enough of my bum and my boobs. I have to put them back." 

Savvy Summer Skincare Tips

Hot weather, humidity, salt water, and chlorine all take their toll on summer skin, but the most damaging factor, without question, is the sun. "The #1 cause of lines and wrinkles is sun exposure," warns skincare expert Renee Rouleau. "If you want to look young, avoid the sun. It's really that simple. A little sun damage = a little damage. A lot of sun = a lot of damage." To keep your skin safe and gorgeous all summer long, Rouleau offers these helpful tips and solutions:

Madonna in Loree Rodkin Bling

For a recent dinner with Stella McCartney and Sir Paul at London's Locanda Locatelli restaurant, Madge rocked this impressive Loree Rodkin diamond Hamsa amulet with over 9 carats in multi-colored diamonds, white gold, and black rhodium, along with a grey skull necklace covered in almost 11 carats in diamond pave. Known alternatively as Khamsa or the Hand of Fatima, it is said to ward off the evil eye...or, in this case, perhaps blind it with sheer sparkle power.

- Lesley Scott

Hello Kitty Celebrates 35 with a $150,000 Statuette (& Other Cuteness)

The one-of-a-kind "Super Hello Kitty Jewel Doll" was created by a Tokyo jeweler in collaboration with Enlightened Swarovski Elements, and features 2,345 genuine gemstones - white topaz, pink sapphires, citrine, and black spinel - plus a one-carat diamond, all precision-cut by Swarovski and set in Platinum 900. She recently made her stateside debut in Vegas at Couture 2009, a showcase for the world's leading jewelry designs and timepieces held at the Wynn Hotel. "Super Hello Kitty Jewel Doll represents the classical essence and timelessness of Hello Kitty," explains Janet Hsu, President of Sanrio Global Consumer Products, about this glittery incarnation of the original ambassador of uber-cuteness. "We are enthusiastic to be teaming up with Enlightened - Swarovski Elements to bring her next travel adventure to the U.S. Her sparkle and endearing charm shone in Las Vegas."  

Cameron Diaz Channels Madonna during Her Pointy Bra Era

What's not to love about the Prada shorts and boots, snarly attitude, and, best of all: super-pointy "bra" hand-fashioned by the stylist from gaffer tape (we don't suggest trying this at home).  Interestingly, this is for the "Beauty Issue" of V Magazine, as shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in London. The inspiration is Madonna circa her True Blue era, and features Diaz toughening up her image by taking on new roles that don't play to her signature "golden girl" side:

Happy 4th of July!

Live. Love. Laugh. Dream. Create. Celebrate. It's Independence Day and the Front Porch is calling at Alabama Chanin.  This handmade American flag was quilted by their talented local artisans living in and around Florence, Alabama and showcases the positive side of US craftsmanship: high quality, organic & recycled materials, and grown-to-sewn locally...from farmer to fiber to artisan to home. 

- Lesley Scott

GREEN CHIC: the Week's Best Eco-Fabulous, Cruelty-Free Links

The best environmentally-aware, green, cruelty-free, and karma-correct fashion and beauty blog posts of the week - brought to you by Green Chic: an exclusive (invite-only) group of the hottest fashion and beauty blogs. Who knew it was so easy to be stylishly eco?

the ultimate in eco "fashion"...Agyness Deyn in her birthday suit [Refinery29 Pipeline]
Alex & Chloe campaign for human rights [Ethical Style]
trends in eco handbags [stylelist]
Leanne Marshall for Bluefly [FabSugar]
do your hair & the earth a favor with dry shampoo [College Fashion]
eco designers embrace full figures [Eco Salon]
a Libertas earth-friendly trunk show [fashion fille]
eco-fabulous bags from Chile [Quinta Trends]
Bond No.9 gets the green bug [RedPoppy Fashion]
10 reasons to swap your clothes [Posh Swaps]
hot shoes that happen to be vegan [Fashiontribes]
win an eco-chic chair from IQMatics [Factio Magazine]
eco designers on the rise [Runway to Retail]
an eco-fab giveaway featuring BeadforLife [Looking Sharp!]
Phillip Lim goes green [Fashion Pulse Daily]

Chanel Fall 2009 Venice Makeup Collection

 

Coco Chanel viewed Venice as a city of great intrigue - simultaneously dramatic and fragile...much like herself.  The Chanel Makeup Studio used their imagination to bring this water-themed city to life for Fall 2009 in a palette reflective of its shimmery facades, mosaics, and sparkly aquatic lagoons.  Chanel's Global Creative Director, Peter Philips, recently created Venetian-inspired runway looks for the 2009/10 Cruise show - held on the beaches of Venice - with tones of rich sienna, deep rose, mysterious greys, and dusky greens that can be softened for day or emboldened come evening.  Purchasing info at Chanel.com.

- Lesley Scott

Win to a $2500 Coach Shopping Spree!

Coach recently launched Poppy, a fun and flirty new bag and clothing line - along with a fun contest to find the quintessential Poppy Girl. Think that's you? Then create your own Poppy scrapbook page using Coach Poppy prints, hardware, and your own pix for a totally personalized, Poppy-perfect design. The Grand Prize Winner will get their scrapbook page transformed into animated wallpaper downloadable at Coach.com/Poppy and on Facebook, plus be treated to both a Poppy-themed weekend for two in NYC and the spending spree.  Poppy prizes will also be awarded to the Most Viral entry, the Runner-Up, the six Sign-Up Sweepstakes winners, and six Voter/Reviewer Sweepstakes winners. Enter by Wednesday, August 12th at Brickfish.com/Coach_PoppyGirl.

- Lesley Scott