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No surprise here: Singer-songwriter/actress/DJ Solange Knowles has been bursting all over the fashion scene. Last month, Solange showed up to Trident’s “See What Unfolds” performance in Times Square wearing a colorful Roberto Cavalli spring 2012 satin blazer over a simple black top and shorts with Pierre Hardy plastic strap sandals and a CC Skye Niki clutch.
Love her look? Here’s how to get it:
Photo: Courtesy of Topshop Topshop Co-Ord Peony Throw on Jacket, $100
Photo: Courtesy of River Island River Island Blue Floral Print Blazer, $71
Photo: Courtesy of Jane Norman Jane Norman Tropical Soft Blazer, $47
Photo: Courtesy of Zara Zara Cool Wool Shorts, $30
Photo: Courtesy of Topshop Topshop Front Button Shorts, $47
Photo: Courtesy of H&M H&M Shorts, $30
Photo: Courtesy of Heels.com Steve Madden Wizzard-Clear, $40
Photo: Courtesy of Zappos.com Betsey Johnson Agean, $71
Photo: Courtesy of Endless.com Ellie Shoes Sophia Sandal, $60
Photo: Courtesy of ALDO ALDO Hord Clutch in Medium Purple, $35
Photo: Courtesy of Forever 21 Forever 21 Bow Frame Clutch, $20
Photo: Courtesy of Endless.com Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Clutch in Coral, $128
- ElleGirl
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The rumors are true! Kristen Stewart admitted to cheating on Rob Pattinson with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. Things could get awkward during the filming for the sequel of SWATH considering Sanders’ wife plays Stewart’s mother in the film! US Weekly. Yohan Blake, an Olympian sprinter on the Jamaican team, eats 16 bananas a day! Find out what other crazy eating habits Olympians have. Refinery29. Essie has added a summer-ready glittery top coat to their Luxeffects line. The ocean blue shimmer polish is called Stroke of Brilliance. ELLE. Alison Jackson, a photographer who is keen on using celebrity doppelgangers in her work, is having trouble finding a body double for Kate Moss. She claims Kate is just too perfect! Telegraph. Motel unveiled a 7-piece collection made exclusively for Topshop, full of bold prints and bright colors. Drapers.
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Miley Cyrus made an appearance at the Project New York trade show on Monday. While attending an after party at the Soho Grand Hotel, she chatted up industry professionals regarding her fiancée, Liam Hemsworth, and his interest in creating his own men’s clothing line. WWD. Kendall Jenner has snagged her first billboard. The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” reality star is the face of The Beverly Center’s 2012 Fashion’s Night Out ad campaign. LA Times. MTV’s House of Style TV show is back! The ’90s show, which featured models, celebs, and cool kids alike, will be back on the air with a new host that will be announced this September at the MTV Video Music Awards. Fashionista. Stella McCartney has released an adorable seven-piece kids capsule collection called Little Miss Stella. Telegraph. Myshoppingsecrets.com is a new online shopping mall that was launched today. The site will make 100 of the world’s best fashion designers and labels available to the US market. CNBC.
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Beachy waves and loose buns are currently the most sought after summertime hairstyle and lots of celebs like the Olsens, Vanessa Hudgens, and Miley Cyrus know how to rock the perfect messy ‘do. While these starlets make it look totally effortless we know getting that perfectly imperfect summertime style can sometimes be harder than it looks. So don’t worry, you’re not alone if you’ve tried to replicate that sloppy side bun or messy wave and come out looking like you just woke up from a month long nap. Turns out, sometimes looking carefree-chic takes a whole lot of effort too! Of course, EG has got all the tips and tricks to help you create the perfect laidback summertime hairstyle. Check out the products and tips we’ve shared below! For a mermaid wave look, a la Vanessa Hudgens, nothing works better than the ocean. But, when you can’t take a quick trip to the nearest coastline before getting ready, sea-salt sprays are your next best option. This one gets amazing reviews!
Photo: courtesy of drugstore.com Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray, $6.
Just spray it in damp hair, crunch it up, and watch as your beach babe hair forms right before your eyes! If you want a beach wave look that isn’t so casual, then we suggest using a styling wand, like the one below, for a Mary-Kate Olsen inspired style.
Photo: courtesy of Ulta Helen of Troy Pink Flipperless Curling Wand, $20.
Styling wands don’t have the clamp that curling irons do, so instead you just wrap and hold the hair around the wand yourself creating gorgous loose curls. Run your fingers through your curls or brush them with a mixed bristle brush for a natural looking wave. The bigger the barrel, the looser the wave like MK’s. If you’re trying to perfect the messy bun like miss Miley, we’ve got the secret technique for you. In the back of your head create three loose, low buns- the kind that are created right before you’re about to pull your hair through into a ponytail. Scrunch all of these buns together in the middle and stick any type of clips or pins you like in the messy chignon for whatever desired effect youlike and ta-da!
Photo: courtesy of ASOS ASOS Spike Hair Comb, $10.
We love this hair accessory for an added pop of edge. Happy styling everyone!
- ElleGirl
- Looks like No Doubt isn’t the only band reuniting! On August 17, ’90s boy band 98 Degrees will be performing live on the Today show in New York City as part of their Summer Concert Series. Much like No Doubt, it’s been about a decade since the group last performed together. They also revealed to Us Weekly that they are currently working on new music! Band reunions and comebacks cause a lot of excitement amongst loyal fans, and a lot of buzz for potential new fans! Let’s take a look at a couple music sensations who have rejoined the music scene after years off the map.
98 Degrees at the 26th Annual American Music Awards, January 11, 1999
Photo: Barry King/Getty Images
No Doubt
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images (above); Getty Images (below) Top: MTV Video Music Awards in September 1996; Bottom: Teen Choice Awards 2012
This ska punk band first achieved mainstream success through the release of their 1995 album Tragic Kingdom. In 1996, the single “Don’t Speak” was released and topped the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay for sixteen weeks. They continued to release albums, and the last one before their eleven-year break was “Rock Steady” in 2001. Fans rejoiced when this sensation came back together and released their single “Settle Down” just this month.
Mariah Carey
Photos: Time & Life/Getty Images (left); Getty Images (right) Left: 33rd Annual Grammy Awards, February 1991; Right: 2012 BET Awards
Mariah Carey made her recording debut in 1990 under Columbia records. The album went multi-platinum, and she went on to make some of the greatest pop R&B hits. In 2001 she made a film entitled Glitter, which did not do well at the box office. After that, this singer was off the map until her 2005 release of The Emancipation of Mimi. She achieved great success with this comeback album, with the hit single “We Belong Together” named as “Song of the Decade” by Billboard. Since then, Mariah stepped back into public eye. As we all know, she went on to marry Nick Cannon and became the mother of twins. Not only that, but Mariah will be helping new singers achieve their dreams as the newest judge on American Idol!
Green Day
Photo: Naki/Getty Images (above); Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images (below) Top: August 21, 2004; Bottom: 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Induction Punk rock band Green Day formed in 1987, but in 1994 their major label debut Dookie became a success and sold over 10 million copies in the United States. In 2004, they American Idiot resulted in this band’s popularity with a younger generation and sold five million copies in the United States. This album included hit singles “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and “Wake Me Up When September Ends.” Their last album before their brief hiatus was their eighth album 21st Century Breakdown in 2009. After a four-year break, Green Day will be releasing a trilogy of albums over five months starting with the release of Uno! on September 25, 2012.
Jennifer Lopez
Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images (left); Getty images (right) Left: 74th Annual Academy Awards, March 2002; Right: Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez Tour Opener in Montreal, July 14, 2012
Before breaking into show-biz, Jennifer Lopez’s dream was to become a dancer. In 1996, her first big break came when she played the lead in the movie Selena. Since then, she’s been the female lead in hit movies such as The Wedding Planner and released seven studio albums. After her 2007 album Brave, she took a break—but this diva couldn’t stay off the map for too long! In 2011, she released her seventh studio album Love? and became a judge on American Idol until she left the show this month.
The Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block
Photo: Michel Linssen/Getty Images (top); Getty Images (center and below) Top: New Kids on the Block, January 1, 1989; Center: Backstreet Boys at the 1999 Billboard Music Awards; Bottom: New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys’ reunion world tour in Germany, May 7, 2012.
The New Kids on the Block took the ’80s teenybopper scene by force—Backstreet Boys did the same in the ’90s. In April 1986, New Kids on the Block released their self-titled album, but the album did not have much success. After the release of their second album Hangin’ Tough, the New Kids shot to stardom. Almost a decade later, the Backstreet Boys rose to fame. In 1997, the hit single “Quit Playing Games With my Heart” was released. Their album Backstreet’s Back won a spot as number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. After New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys experienced whirlwind success in the ’80s and ’90s, they started to disappear from the mainstream music scene. But in 2011, these two pop sensations joined forces and released a compilation album of their biggest hits titled NKOTBSB, and embarked on their tour in May 2011.
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As Selena Gomez accepted the Choice Music Group award onstage during the Teen Choice Awards yesterday, dozens of celebrities sang “Happy Birthday” to the starlet who turned 20! Us Weekly. Check out the complete list of Teen Choice Awards Winners 2012 here! Teen Choice Awards. Justin Bieber revealed the cover for his new photo book, Justin Bieber: Just Getting Started, available September 13. Disney Info. Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is the U.S. Open’s pre-tournament celebration for families. This event is taking place in NYC on August 25th, and will feature performances from stars such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Owl City, and The Wanted. For those of you who can’t tune in, the event will be airing on CBS. BSC Kids. American model and ballet dancer Karlie Elizabeth Kloss will be featured in the new fall 2012 ads for Lebanese designer Elie Saab. NY Magazine.
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It looks like Biebs is putting that new ride to use. The teen popstar was pulled over for speeding, allegedly in an attempt to lose a hoard of photogs on his tail. E! Online. Chloë Moretz and Aéropostale go together like peanut butter and jelly. In a new ad for the retailer, the actress poses in teal skinnies, a graphic tee, and studded loafers—all of which we can’t wait to get our hands on for fall. Huffington Post. We imagine that crafting a Chanel piece is no easy feat, but thousands of hours to make? According to head designer Karl Lagerfeld, there’s a coat in the label’s couture collection that took 3,000 hours (125 days!) to finish. Telegraph. Katie Holmes, ELLE’s August cover girl, will reveal close-to-home details in a new film, Molly, about a single mother and her daughter. ELLE. Our favorite pint-sized fashion blogger, Tavi Gevinson of The Style Rookie, is making her foray into print. Her first paper project, Rookie Yearbook One, will be available this September. The Cut.
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At this year’s Comic-Con, the cast of Glee including Lea Michele and Cory Monteith revealed some season four spoilers! Read at your own risk. Deadline. If you’re totally crushing on the boys of One Direction, there’s good news: the boys have released a video blog that offers a behind-the-scenes look of their American tour that recently wrapped up. Unreality TV. Summer’s for superhero movies, and the official names of the Thor and Captain America sequels have been revealed: Thor: The Dark World and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. E! Online. Celebrities and fashion—the perfect pair! Mila Kunis appeared in her second Dior campaign. WWD. Bridgit Mendler of Good Luck Charlie announced that her new single is coming out this summer and assures fans that the music from her new album will be different from what we’ve heard from her before! Disney Info.
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Photo: courtesy of VintageDenimCompany on Etsy
It seems like lately every store you enter is selling embellished or altered high-waisted denim cutoff shorts. This denim trend has absolutely taken over casual summer style and the look never fails to look cool. While making a pair of DIY denim shorts from an old pair of jeans is an easy trick, we’ve got a tutorial that will help you take your jorts to the next level. Check out these EG tips on how to create your very own destroyed ombre dyed denim shorts. The first trick to making your DIY denim shorts look store bought is of course to totally destroy them! This can easily be done with an xacto knife, some tweezers, sandpaper and a lot of patience. To get that look where threads are exposed going in only one direction follow these steps:
1. Make 2 parallel slits in your denim going horizontally with your xacto knife.
Photo: courtesy of Xacto Gripster Craft Knife, $5.
2. With your tweezers, start pulling out all of the pieces of fabric running vertically leaving behind only the strings running from left to right.
Photo: courtesy of Sephora Anastasia Tweezer, $28.
3. Rub the edges of the rip with sandpaper for that perfectly destroyed look you’d otherwise be paying for in stores.
Next, to create the ombre effect you’ll need a bucket and some powder or liquid fabric dye in any color you like, we think pink turns out great!
1. Follow the instructions on the back of your dye and fill your bucket with a little less than the suggested amount of water, then add about one third of the fabric dye into the water.
Photo: courtesy of I've Got a Notion
Rit Dye Powder in Rose Pink, $2.
2. Dip your shorts into the mixture about halfway and let them sit for 20 minutes.
3. Next, pull your shorts out of the water so that one third of the previously dipped part of denim is now out of the dye and water mixture. Add another third of the dye to the water. Let the bottom 2/3 of the dyed part sit in the darker water for another 20 minutes.
4. Finally, pull out your shorts so that only the tips of them are now in the solution and add the remaining dye into the water. Let them sit for another 20 minutes.
5. Rinse out your shorts, let them dry and you’re done! The result will be some extremely cool ombre dyed denim shorts that will fade from a dark shade of magenta at the bottom to a barely there tickled hue on top before fading into a normal denim color.
- ElleGirl
- Good morning Stardoll!
Elle.Stardoll and I had a fantastic shopping spree in Starplaza and are dressed to impress for the summer!
We are headed for the beach in style!
What do you think of my look this week? Tell me in the comments!
Outfit Details:
Sunglasses: Spectacular
Earrings: Tingeling
Necklace: Riviera
Robe: Riviera
Swimsuit: Riviera
Bracelet: Epiphany
Bag: Riviera
Shoes: Riviera
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