Lauren Conrad has grown so much from “The Hills” that we almost forgot she was the anchor of the show. Since the show, she’s become an author of several books, a beauty ambassador for mark. cosmetics, launched several clothing lines (The Lauren Conrad Collection, LC Lauren Conrad at Kohl’s, Paper Crown) and has launched a beauty website, The Beauty Department. Now, she’s launching a beauty book. Does this girl ever rest? Titled “Lauren Conrad BEAUTY“, the book is described as “your ultimate guide for all things beauty.” Lauren will “provide...  Read More..

Demi Moore has been named the new face of Ann Taylor. The actress, 48, shot the fall campaign with photographer Patrick Demarchelier in New York City at Rockefeller Center’s rooftop garden. (Daily Mail) eBay will launch its eBay Fashion Outlet on Sept. 19. It is said to be “the first virtual outlet shopping mall in the U.S.” (WWD, subscription required) Feast your eyes on the new line of mid-priced handbags designed by Rachel Zoe, like this Audrey bag. (StyleBistro) Essie’s new line of nail polish for Fall was inspired by post-war 1940s and 1950s handbag colors. The color...  Read More..

Prada’s got a New Scent Coming This September: Prada Candy (WWD Beauty) Bing Bang & Holy Tee Collaborate to Make Jersey Tops & Dresses with Built-in Jewelry (Racked) Lucky Magazine and social shopping platform ThisNext will launch a co-branded shopping site today (WWD) Vivienne Westwood Launches Ethical Fashion Africa collection exclusively on YOOX (Handbag du Jour) NewlyMaid Lets you Trade In an Ugly Bridesmaid Dress For A New Dress (Refinery 29) Emma Watson took to the red carpet in a tulle bandeau dress by Oscar de la Renta (Girls Talkin’ Smack) Lauren Conrad Sets Off New...  Read More..

Image via Hot Beauty Health Win a $100 gift card to redenvelope.com and a super sexy prize package from Frederick’s of Hollywood at the Oscars Twitter party (Betty Confidential & Crushable) Malibu Musk, Vanilla Fields, Love’s Baby Soft: A round-up of fellow beauty bloggers’, editors’ and facebook/twitter friends’ most embarrassing perfume choices of decades past (Beauty Blogging Junkie) How to wear this season’s colorblock trend (What’s Haute) Get a free Ricky Baguette with and Linea Pelle Ricky bag purchase (Handbag du Jour) Who is the biggest oddball...  Read More..

What is the latest and greatest in hair color? A great highlighting technique that actually works in your favor if you have some root re-growth! It’s called Ombre and it’s been gaining popularity among celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Lauren Conrad, Gisele Bundchen, and Camila Alves. Ombre is hair painting and literally means ‘shaded or graduated in tone’. When hair is painted in Ombre, it is a gradual dark-to-light, or light-to-dark effect that emphasizes the root area, as well as the tips. Long-lasting, from 3-6 months, Ombre is best achieved when it captures a natural...  Read More..

Project Runway‘s favorite bad boy Jeffrey Sebelia was recently named head designer of Fluxus. His collection is everything you’d expect from his rock’n'roll aesthetic - edgy and everyday cool, tons of black and gray, but all-around haute. Sebelia for Fluxus is the synthesis of his three inspirations: the backstage of a ballet rehearsal, the dance floor of an 80′s disco night club, and the front row of a rock concert. You’ll see everything from a mix of knit garments from special wax-treated, leather-look pieces, to sheer modal and black stripe burnout garments. Sebelia’s...  Read More..

The super-sized scarf is a celebrity-fave and the perfect day-to-day accessory. With this year’s screwy seasons, a scarf can be worn from spring well into summer and right back into fall and winter. Celebrities don’t leave the house without a scarf – either worn loose and long or snugly wrappped and knotted around the neck. Their fave? Love Quotes scarves. Lindsay Lohan and former Spice Girl Melanie Brown (aka Mel B.) are fans, along with Hilary Duff, Lauren Conrad, Jessica Alba, and Nicole Richie all wear Love Quotes. Made of Italian linen, Love Quotes scarves are soft and light,...  Read More..

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