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Photo from V Magazine, Courtesy of Nicola Formichetti
It’s no secret that Americans feel pressure to be stick thin. The image is projected onto us from every media outlet. With super tiny models and celebrities reigning supreme over pop culture, the race is on to become the skinniest version of yourself. Then there’s the idea that big is beautiful and not to be ashamed of your size. These influential messages have teens and adults alike in a standstill between embracing their figure and shaming themselves into thinness. Tom Ford, famously nonchalant in interviews, was quoted in Time Out Hong Kong saying, “Americans are too fat. And in London they are starting to get fat too. So I have to say that if we have to talk about race system and nationalism, I find it refreshing that everyone [who is] Chinese is slim.” Then we have Lady Gaga’s stylist, Nicola Formichetti, whose comments were “misconstrued” in the latest issue of W. He made a comment saying he disliked working with fat people but later retracted. Formichetti even posted a photo on his Facebook of a plus-sized model he styled for V magazine. Well, bold and big are beautiful, and the fashion industry is taking baby steps to ensure these gorgeous women get their chance in the spotlight.
- ElleGirl
Photo: Courtesy of eBay
This season’s Brian Atwood pumps for less than $100. Tory Burch clutches for a fraction of the designer’s price. DVF dresses for only a couple week’s allowance. It all sounds way, way too good to be true. Well, that’s probably because it is (sadly). Designer rip-offs, knock-offs, fakes—whatever you want to call them—have become all too common. And although we love a good deal, we simply can’t get behind shelling out our cash to a fashion copycat who wants to make bank on somebody else’s creativity. eBay has teamed up with the CFDA to send out a similar message: You Can’t Fake Fashion. Starting Monday, the online auction megasite will be selling totes bearing the tagline for $35, along with limited-edition, specially customized bags from 50 CFDA designers for $135. ELLE.com got an exclusive sneak-peek at the Diane Von Furstenburg creation above, and we can’t wait to see what the other designers—including The Row, Badgley Mischka, Tory Burch, Jason Wu and Marchesa—offer up. One of the bags might be a bit of a pricey investment, but it’s a steal- and a completely legal one- considering who they’re designed by. Plus, all proceeds will benefit the CFDA foundation. Visit eBay’s Fashion Vault on Monday to check out the selection.
- ElleGirl
Photo: SplashNews
Who is Fearne Cotton, and why didn’t we know about her earlier? The girl has got some serious style chops—she designed her own line for U.K. department store Very—but she gained fame by hosting popular British TV program Top of the Pops (their version of TRL). She’s since made the switch to radio, DJ-ing for BBC, but that doesn’t mean her face has disappeared from view. Brit paparazzi love to snap her as she leaves the radio station each day because she never fails to look both trendy and stylish, like in this comfy but cute maxi-skirt and cotton-tee get-up. Like British it-girls Kate Moss and Alexa Chung before her, Fearne Cotton has taken the English fashion world by storm—and don’t be surprised if she soon does the same stateside. Recreate Fearne’s easy, comfortable style with these finds:
- ElleGirl
- Sure, we all love to roll the windows down, blast music, and sing at the top of our lungs with friends in the car. But all that happiness flies right out the window when the gas light comes on, and we’ve got to reach for our wallets. Nobody wants to spend their hard-earned summer cash on gas money. It’s time to take on biking or longboarding! Why not—they’re both great ways to stay in shape and, with the right gear, look pretty cool. Save up for one of these bad boys, and really feel the wind in your hair.
- ElleGirl
Photo: Courtesy of our friend Amanda
There’s nothing easier than waking up in the morning, throwing on your favorite graphic tee, shades with bag in hand, and heading out the door. The graphic tee is comfort’s coolest friend. We all have at least two over-sized, off the shoulder, slouchy tees that year after year seem to creep back into the front of our wardrobe. Come on, you know the shirt I’m talking about. Check out a few of our faves and while we’re at it, why not learn how to make a graphic tee on your own. It’s the perfect way to spend a rainy summer day (or any rainy day for that matter).
- ElleGirl
- Lately it’s as if fashion’s in a stage where the most seemingly offensive combos are, well, the most appealing and surprisingly refreshing: fanny packs, feathers, cracked nail polish. The initial “what the h-e-double hockey sticks” moment passes, and we find ourselves inevitably embracing all that is unique…and odd. Human hair glasses, barbie-doll head necklaces, my little punk pony…wait, rewind. Don’t worry—our eyebrows are still raised at that list too. But that doesn’t stop us from letting you decide whether or not these things are a fashion do, or a fashion dump. Let the wackiness ensue.
Human Hair Glasses
After we got over the shock value that the words “human hair” and “glasses” have together, we realized the frames themselves are pretty trendy and actually super cool. Woven with human hair, the glasses are 100% biodegradable, but we all know finding someone else’s hair on you is never pleasant. Would you ever be able to get over that fear and rock these shades? Learn about the collection here.
- ElleGirl
Photo: Courtesy of OPI
OPI never ceases to amaze. They put out line after line of nail polish and they still manage to find untapped colors and shades. We don’t know how they do it, but we’re glad they do (shatter nail polish? How clever!). Now they’ve released another collection of fun shades in their newest line, ‘Nice Stems.’ Let’s take a gander at the tones in this floral assortment.
- ElleGirl
Photo: Courtesy of MTV
They’re so bad, they’re good, and although they’re often coined as “trashy” TV, we’re brave enough to fess up and say: we’re addicted to reality TV. Hookups, girl fights, crying, pranks, and backstabbing are nothing out of the ordinary in some of the most popular reality shows out there today. Networks like MTV, E! and VH1 have us hooked to shows like Celebrity Rehab (who doesn’t love Dr. Drew?), Real World, The Bachelorette, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Jersey Shore, and The Challenge Cutthroat,the list goes on (come on…who can say they didn’t watch this past seasons Real World: Las Vegas? We couldn’t believe Dustin had the hidden past that he did!).
- ElleGirl
Photo: Retna
According to most, country music has a bad rap. The twangy, heartache-y tunes just don’t appeal to everyone, or so it seems. But with Taylor Swift’s domination on both pop and country charts, it’s made us think twice. Just last night at Macy’s 4th of July celebration in New York, famed country singer Brad Paisley was one of two performing acts. He headlined the event with none-other-than Beyonce. Other country stars have skyrocketed to the land of fame-dom. Carrie Underwood was the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. She’s stayed a constant figure in the public eye with her style and grace, not to mention has incredible talent, having won five Grammys.
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- Just as excitement over the resort 2012 collections is dying down, a few designers—the ones with the craziest talent and imaginations—are releasing their fall 2011 haute couture collections. Among the out-there looks better left for the runway, we spotted a trend we can totally get behind: Japanese-inspired style.
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