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After the mini Chanel-inspired tattoo craze last year, it’s not too surprising to see another mini trend arriving of tiny temporary facial tattoos. Interestingly enough, this trend has roots dating back to the mid 1500′s in Europe where nobles would often wear tiny patches in shapes such as crescents or dots to cover up zits or blemishes.
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However, these ones that Shenae Grimes and Leona Lewis are sporting are merely for decoration and could easily be drawn on with some liquid eyeliner or made with a temporary tattoo. What do you think? Would you wear a temporary face tattoo?
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While some might find it counter-intuitive that the line responsible for the adventof the bumster pant also created Kate Middleton’s dizzingly elegant wedding dress, the pairing makes perfect sense coming from Alexander McQueen, a house celebrated for its stunning sartorial contradictions. Standing next to her freshly wedded husband Prince William (who, in perfectly tailored scarlet regalia, also looked like a figure from the McQueen imagination) Kate carried the ethereal V-neck, long-sleeve gown. Honoring the impeccable standard of craftsmanship that McQueen himself set since the his days cutting suits for Prince Charles and others on Savile Row, the floral lace appliqué for the bodice and skirt were handmade by the Royal School of Needlework, using a nineteenth-century Irish technique called Carrickmacross. The delicate fabrics, ivory and white satin gazar and blended hand-cut Chantilly and English lace, reflected the unique romance of the occasion. Yet the look didn’t lack Alexander McQueen’s telltale drama, now carried on by Sarah Burton. Signatures, such as Victorian-style corsetry, padded hips and a modern skirt with soaring pleats and arches, ensured that Kate’s beauty was anything but quiet on her day.
After months of silence, Burton reflected in an official statement, “Alexander McQueen’s designs are all about bringing contrasts together to create startling and beautiful clothes and I hope that by marrying traditional fabrics and lacework, with a modern structure and design we have created a beautiful dress for Catherine on her wedding day. The last few months have been very exciting and an incredible experience for my team and I as we have worked closely with Catherine to create this dress under conditions of the strictest secrecy.”
Some, such as Elie Saab and Hubert de Givenchy, found the effect to be a touch too simple. While the gown was subdued for the notoriously high-stakes line, it suited Kate perfectly. In it, she was never overshadowed, but confident, strong and engaging — which is exactly what Alexander McQueen designs are all about.
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On The Today Show Matt Lauer called out the glowing and pregnant Kate Hudson on the rock on her ring finger. When he asked if it was an engagement ring, Kate said, ”I’m so glad you noticed—I kinda felt like the announcing thing feels so silly; I was just waiting for someone to notice.” Apparently she had been engaged for the past week. Paparazzi, you guys need to step up your game! When pressed for details on how the Muse frontman popped the question, she merely described it as “very sweet; it was very romantic. He [Matt] is a beautiful man; I’m excited.” With a new man, a new baby and a collaboration with Chrome Hearts, Kate Hudson is a very lucky girl. Congrats and best wishes you two.
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- Mother’s Day is coming up, and it’s our daughterly duty to let the superwoman in our lives know how much she is appreciated. Give mom a call, take her out to brunch, or pick up a little decadent gift that she would never buy herself. But whatever you do, make sure to give her a loving thank you. Check out a few things on our list!
Photo: Courtesy of Theresa Rose. Theresa Rose necklace, $20
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Think In a recent article, The New York Times explores the newest explosion of vanity sizing (the adjusting of measurement scales so that a woman who once wore a size 10 can now, arbitrarily, wear a size 8) and its footprints on the American retail scene. MyBestFit, a full-body-scanner that calculates the circumference of your various appendages, can now specify what clothes to grab according to the brand you’ll be buying, cutting back on time, energy, and supposed humiliation. While the issue of rotating between a small, medium and large can be perplexing in a mall, it’s exponentially more frustrating for online shoppers, who often need to order (and thus return) multiple items at a time in order to discover their true size. As the author explains, ”Take a woman with a 27-inch waist. In Marc Jacobs’ high-end line, she is between an 8 and a 10. At Chico’s, she is a triple zero. And that does not consider whether the garment fits in the hips and bust. (Let’s not get into length; there is a reason most neighborhood dry cleaners also offer tailoring.)”
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Originally published in 1965, the recently reprinted photography book Take Ivy documents a global fascination with the seemingly mundane topic of American prep style. While the clean-cut looks throughout its pages resist the stinging label of “old-fashioned,” turning to the fall 2011 runways as a cross-reference proves that we have made progress since. The collections of ADAM, Yigal Azrouël, and Tommy Hilfiger are anything but traditional, infusing East Coast refinement with grunge, glam and everything else that would make Lily Pulitzer’s skin crawl. As Pete Seeger sang in “Little Boxes,” “The kids go to the university.” But now, they slap on some leather, a little neon, and certainly don’t, “all come out the same”, updating their tweed and argyle for the 21st-century. As the admissions decisions roll in, here’s how to create your all-American look based on the recent trends, and redefine prep just in time for enrollment.
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Reese Witherspoon’s onscreen personas often portray a strong sartorial statement, from Election’s no-nonsense chic to Legally Blonde‘s overt femininity. But that doesn’t mean Witherspoon lacks a voice of her own on the red carpet. She regularly demonstrates her confidence and fashion savvy with handpicked vintage finds, such as her infamous 1956 Dior from Didier Ludot’s Parisian shop and the most red-hot labels of today, like Jason Wu and Nina Ricci. See our favorite highlights of her style evolution after the jump:
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Balenciaga fall 2011, Imaxtree
Answering the prayers of women everywhere who love the fashion-forward thinking of a strapless bag, but also maintain enough of a busy schedule to carry around more than the bare necessities, the envelope clutch is on the job for spring and fall 2011. Unlike its slinky, nocturnal cousin, this purse is suitable for all times and purposes. Lanvin’s utilitarian version added a new drama to the office, while Balenciaga’s opulent braided numbers were born for a night of mischief. No matter where you decide the envelope clutch fits in your life (or how much you can fit inside it) here are some options we’re craving:
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This morning Lea Michele was hamming it up on the set of Glee in Times Square. We love how she takes a normally winter appropriate look (tights, hat, coat…) and with fun brights makes it feel totally springy and fresh. Plus the clashing color combos, stripes, and tights with open-toed sandals are right on trend for 2011! Try these pieces for a similar style:
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It’s not exactly a trade secret that success in the music industry is one part talent, many parts stage presence. To that eye-catching effect, our favorite performers have turned transformation into an art, keeping their fans guessing about their next single, but also about what they’ll wear next. While some take this from the envelope-pushing to the shocking (with Lady Gaga and her motorcycle-woman Born This Way cover in a category all of their own), all of these artists have challenged our senses in more ways than one.
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