Last night’s American Music Awards were full of surprises, like when Lady Gaga rode in on a manmade horse and later had a Marilyn Monroe moment with R. Kelly as JFK in a replica of the Oval Office. And when host Pitbull performed with Ke$ha on a Latin hoedown song. Or when Rihanna purposely left […] Read More »
The best and worst celebrity looks at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards – Red Carpet
MTV hosted its 2013 Video Music Awards show last night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the first ever and it seemed celebs took it as an opportunity to try out new looks (and new attitudes) for the new venue. The performances were over the top, especially Miley Cyrus’ bump-n-grind with a stuffed bear, […] Read More »
Haute splurge: Alexander McQueen Runway Platform No-Heel Sandals (as seen on ‘Effie Trinket’)
We can thank Lady Gaga for bringing heel-less sandals to the mainstream. After she was spotted in them, everyone and their mother started designing them and/or wearing them. We spied these splurge-worthy Alexander McQueen Runway Platform No-Heel Sandals months ago and featured them on our Facebook page. Then we spotted them again last week, in […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty +celeb news roundup: Urban Decay debuts Naked Skin; Lady Gaga covers Vogue September issue; Heidi Klum returns to Jordache; Lucky launches myLuckymag.com + OPI collabs with Mariah Carey
Urban Decay expands Naked line – Naked Skin is Urban Decay’s new collection, which includes 18 shades of foundation, along with a hue finder to make it easier to match your skin tone to the right foundation. (Racked) Lady Gaga covers Vogue for a second time – Lady Gaga will grace the cover of Vogue, and it […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Hello Kitty beauty spa opens in Dubai; JewelMint launches Boutique; Lady Gaga’s ‘Fame’ fragrance; Louboutin loses to Zara + more
A luxurious, fairyland spa that caters to the princesses and queens of the world – The first Hello Kitty Beauty Spa opened in Dubai with pampering and themed treatments designed for both young girls and older women. The Princess program includes the Kitty-cure, Toe-Tally Perfect and Kitty Glam facials. (Gizmodiva) Photo: Hellokittybeautyspa.com JewelMint branches out […] Read More »
One to watch: Kobi Levi – designer of innovative and inspired footwear
The fashion industry is fickle and fast-moving, so innovation is required in order to succeed. And when it comes to innovation, there’s one designer who immediately comes to mind – Kobi Levi. His artistic, handmade footwear designs mimic everyday items, foods, animals, cartoon characters and even celebrities! Levi studied at Bezalel Academy of Art & […] Read More »
Haute shoe of the moment: Ruthie Davis “Prefab” Platform Pumps
Ruthie Davis has become an iconic footwear designer with highly coveted, on-trend designs that are a mix of “girl power” glam and modern style. Her innovative designs have been featured in every major publication, and spotted on fashion-forward pop divas like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Fergie and Rihanna. Currently, we’re ridiculously obsessed with these Ruthie Davis […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Lady Gaga’s beauty secrets include orgasms and spinach; Kate Moss is David Bowie’s doppelganger for French Vogue; Gucci is most searched fashion brand + more
Lady Gaga‘s designer of heel-less shoes, Noritaka Tatehana created his first Christmas collection of winter-white (and silver and crystal-covered) platform shoes that look like ornaments. The five pairs only come in one size and will be sold exclusively at Trading Museum Comme des Garçons in Tokyo from November 25 – December 25. (Hint Mag) Speaking […] Read More »
Check out these five fun, freakish and festive items we found at Gaga’s Workshop (for under $50)
We told you last week that Barneys kicked off Gaga’s Workshop – the Lady Gaga-themed holiday gift shop that took over the entire fifth floor of the men’s shop at Barneys’ Madison Avenue flagship store. The Workshop features eight shops: the Candy Shop, Toy Shop, Closet, Library, Gallery, Jewelry, Boudoir and Holiday, and as expected, […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Rihanna designs fashion line with Armani; Daphne Guinness for MAC; Gaga’s Workshop opens at Barneys; Karl Lagerfeld will create an issue of Metro + more
Rihanna doesn’t just pose in Armani underwear – now she’s launching a fashion line with the brand. Rihanna’s debut collection for Armani will consist of jeans, T-shirts, leather jackets and, oh yeah – underwear. (Vogue UK) Daphne Guinness’s love for face paint will be realized next month when her MAC collection debuts on the 26th. […] Read More »
Beyonce draped in an orange Lanvin dress, diamonds and emeralds on the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards’ white carpet showing off her baby bump – yes, she’s pregnant!
At MTV‘s annual Video Music Awards, we expect Lady Gaga’s outfits to upstage everyone and everything at the show. But not this year. R&B queen Beyonce stole the show walking down the white ‘carpet’ when she held her protruding baby bump letting us all in on a little secret – she and Jay-Z are pregnant! […] Read More »
Haute Fashion + Beauty News roundup: Bethenny Frankel to launch Skinnygirl Face & Body Solutions and Skinnygirl Mommy; The Situation Will Get Paid by Abercrombie And Fitch to NOT Wear their Clothes + more
The week’s hottest fashion and beauty news: The Situation Will Get Paid by Abercrombie And Fitch to NOT Wear their Clothes Abercrombie and Fitch released a statement saying that Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is “contrary to the aspirational nature of our brand,” and expressed their “deep concern” over any association between A&F and the cast […] Read More »
Haute or not: Christian Louboutin “Police” Measuring Tape Sandals
We’re not sure if Mssr. Louboutin is just being cheeky or if he’s gained so much popularity among the fashion elite that he can design pretty much anything (and we fashionistas will totally buy it). Either way, we have to say we were surprised to see these Christian Louboutin “Police” Measuring Tape Sandals, and even […] Read More »
Sponsored: Go Bold With Hair Color!
Looking to give your hair a makeover for the season? Try a bold new color. All of your favorite celebs constantly reinvent themselves with a simple change in hair color. Gone are the days of basic blonde, brunette, red and black hair hues. A bold color instantly updates your look and gives it an extra […] Read More »
Haute Spring trend: Yellow nail polish
We know yellow nails may sound like an icky medical condition, but trust us when we say it’s the hottest trend for Spring. Some of our favorite celebrities have already jumped on the trend – Rihanna deubted yellow nails with black smiley faces back in 2009, and other celebs like Keyshia Cole, AnnaLynne McCord, Christina […] Read More »
Fashion “why not?”: Opening Ceremony Cork Print Shorts
We love fashion that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense – like open-toed boots in the dead of winter, right alongside short-sleeved sweaters and coats. We’ve even taken a liking to fur bikinis (thank you Lil’ Kim). Which is why we’re taken with these Opening Ceremony Cork Print Shorts. They don’t make practical sense […] Read More »
Giving is always fashionable – shop to help Japan
The tragedy in Japan due to the earthquake and tsunami was and continues to be truly heartbreaking. We should all do what we can to help. The American Red Cross is always one of the best ways to directly donate money that helps provide aid, medical care, food and shelter, but fashion designers and celebrities […] Read More »
A Lady Gaga item you CAN wear: MAC Viva Glam Gaga Amplified Lipstick
Most of the things Lady Gaga wears are just plain inappropriate for everyday wear (can you imagine showing up to the office in an egg?). Her on-stage (and off-stage) looks are Grace Jones meets Madonna meets The Muppets meets everything else, then amplified to the nth power. Fortunately, there’s one Gaga-esque item we can wear […] Read More »