For many girls, the first representations they see of a woman, besides women in their family, of course, is the Barbie doll. I had a complete collection of Barbies when I was growing up. But back then, none of them looked like me. Over the years, Mattel has gotten more progressive and inclusive with multiracial […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: “Catching Fire” promo pics feature ‘Capitol Couture’; Kate Young for Target ad campaign + Stanley Colorite is the ‘Barbie Man’
Lionsgate Films released new promo pics for the sequel to “The Hunger Games“, “Catching Fire.” Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence along with the other main stars in the film are featured in the Capitol Couture Portrait Series and dressed in their ‘Capitol’ best costumes, designed by Trish Summerville. (ABC News) Celebrity stylist Kate Young (who’s worked […] Read More »
Haute fashion + lifestyle news roundup: Mila Kunis stars in Dior SS’12 ads; “Dash dolls” are in the works; Burberry is most popular luxury brand on Facebook, Twitter; Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am launching Iamauto car company
Mila Kunis is the latest ‘Black Swan‘ star to model for Dior. Natalie Portman was named the face of Miss Dior Cherie last year; Mila was just named the face of Dior’s spring 2012 ad campaign. You can see her posing with the new Miss Dior handbag. She told WWD: “I find that Dior is […] Read More »
Shop Dolce Vita, BB Dakota, Black Halo, Theory and more at today’s online sales
Shop today’s best online sample & flash sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox, Rent the […] Read More »
Barbie Basics LBD Collection – event recap
Yesterday I told you about the Barbie Basics LBD collection of dolls. Well, I had the chance to preview the one-of-a-kind designer dolls last night at Openhouse Gallery. The Kir Royale cocktails were flowing, the hors d’oeuvres were being passed and I got a chance to catch up with some of my favorite fashion bloggers. […] Read More »
Barbie Basics black label collection of little black dresses
Barbie is the luckiest girl in the world. Who else can say that they have a closet full of little black dresses (LBDs), designed just for them by 12 of the world’s top designers? To celebrate the launch of Mattel’s new Barbie Basics doll, featuring twelve customized Barbies with varying hairstyles, skin tones and a […] Read More »
She’s here! The Cat Burglar Barbie by Christian Louboutin
Last month we told you about Christian Louboutin‘s collaboration with Mattel to create a limited-edition Barbie doll. And now, just in time for the holidays, she has arrived – the Cat Burglar Barbie by Christian Louboutin. The limited-edition doll is super stylish, but would you expect any less of Monsieur Louboutin? She wears a black […] Read More »
My Most Uncomfortable Experience
Do you ever wish you could leave your house barefoot? We do. That’s because when it comes to uncomfortable experiences, it typically involves our feet and some painful footwear. Stilettos, of course, but other shoes, boots, even sneakers are included. The most uncomfortable moment? It happened during this past New York fashion week. Picture this: […] Read More »
Barbie by Christian Louboutin
Since it’s almost Christmas, you know what that means – a new version of the Barbie doll is hitting stores for parents to fight over. But this time, they may be fighting for it for themselves and not their daughters (or sons as the case may be). That’s because shoe designer of the moment (or […] Read More »
Alexander McQueen challenges you to wear the most ridiculous shoes on Earth
We first spied these alien-footed Alexander McQueen mega heels at Paris Fashion Week and wondered how much they paid the models in order to force them to wear them on the runway. Now British Vogue scored a python pair (nicknamed the “armadillos”) and the staffers couldn’t even make it down the hall in them. At […] Read More »