In the wrong hands, tie-dye skinny jeans could easily spell fashion disaster. But the stylish star gets it right by balancing the trendiness of the J Brand denim with a classic white blazer and grey tee - topped off with accessories that have some shine & bite. We created our take on her look with a See by Chloe blazer, grey Fahri tee, shiny McQ belt, and Lulu Guiness clutch from My-Wardrobe.com. Sephora Brand "Colorful Mono Eyeshadow" and Dior Addict Lip Polish in Fresh Expert (a sheer pink) both available at Sephora.com.
- Lesley Scott
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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
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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
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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."
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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
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While the costumes for Beyonce's current Sasha Fierce world tour, are, to say the least, over-the-top, the clothing line it recently inspired will be more subdued in order to let the flashy accessories, shoes and eyewear do most of the talking. "Thierry Mugler designed the clothes for the tour, but we really wanted to celebrate the style and interpret that into a collection," notes Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles about Sasha Fierce for Dereon which includes a one-shoulder dress, faux leather jacket with portrait collar, ripped jeans with mesh and lace detailing, and a black bodysuit. Accessories feature chains which mix silver and gold, studded shoes, and glamour girl sunglasses. Available in early fall at Macy's and Dillards. (source)
- Lesley Scott
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Inspired by the surreal photographs of Man Ray, the lush colours and sumptuous draperies of the paintings of Tamara de Lempicka, and reminscent of Hollywood's Golden Age, the newest LV ad campaign images have a softer, more intimate quality than the previous one, also starring her Madgesty. "After the fun we had with the Spring/Summer campaign, and the amazing reaction to it, all of us – Madonna, Steven and myself – were eager to get back together for Fall/Winter," comments Vuitton's Creative Director, Marc Jacobs, about the new campaign which breaks in magazines worldwide in August 2009. "While the two campaigns look very different, there is also a unity about them, so it now feels like we have completed both parts of the story." In the seven visuals, Madonna models key pieces from Marc Jacobs' Fall/Winter ready-to-wear collection for Louis Vuitton - ruffled silks, extravagant accessories and sequinned Monogram bags, as well as the sweetly ironic bunny ears that were such a hit on the catwalk.
- Lesley Scott
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Designers appear to have reached into their desk drawers for inspiration this spring, pulling out the New Wave accessory du jour: staples, pins, and zippers utilized in a variety of different ways: exposed, in contrast-color, haphazardly applied as trim, or twisted into 3D shapes. Interestingly, the largest zipper manufacturer in the world, YKK, was one of the official sponsors of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC (even the lanyard for the press badge was a zipper). From the staples on Victor & Rolf's beautifully cut wool jackets to Sex Pistols-style safety pins and cheeky punk jewelry by Tom Binns - thanks to this hot 2009 trend, low is the new high, and the functional...fabulous.
The hardware-heavy, craftsy felt-flower cuff by Marc Jacobs inspired us to staple, zip, and pin our own...here's how:
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Noticing a decided lack of anything remotely sexy in the way of vegan shoes, Rebecca Mink - a lifelong animal and earth activist - created her own: glamorous, towering luxury kicks made from sustainable, non-animal resources including rubber, wood, cork, and organic fabrics. When she first showed up in Italy almost 10 years ago, sketches in hand, 16 factories showed her the door, refusing to consider manufacturing such an unprecedented product. Luckily Marco Gambassi, whose family has crafted shoes for generations, viewed her project as a creative challenge. And thanks to Italian engineering, when Mink shoes were machine-tested for durability, they outlasted their conventional counterparts, proving that non-leather is a viable footwear option for green fashionistas. These "Vulture" cork wedges with delicate double ankle straps (as seen here in Lucky April 2009) could possibly be the perfect summer heel. Available by special order only - email info@minkshoes.com. Check out her entire line at MinkShoes.com.
- Lesley Scott
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