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Bette Midler Auction- Costumes and Possessions from the Divine Miss M

You could probably clue in that I wasn't a generic kind of kid when I had to reach to "someone" I admired for a school project and that someone was Bette Midler... fresh out of her bath house days and immersed in campy chutzpah. Honestly, I think my mom was more impressed at the time that a large 9x12 envelope from Ms. Midler's agent/manager arrived in the mail addressed to me with clips and autographed photos of her Divineness.... my mom never let me forget how "valuable" those items are, and they were never discarded but buried around here somewhere. I still love the Divine Miss M and her couture campiness and if I were her, every last bedazzled and platformed

In the wake of Kim Kardashian's divorce announcement and her pr-powered mega wedding event, one has to wonder how her divorce will impact the way consumers see her brand. Could this possibly be the beginning of the end on fashion and beauty products built on celebrity brand power? Let's think celebrity products- does it really ever work? Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Simpson , The Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, The Olsens, and The Housewives franchise... love their products or leave them? I need to address this subject; as much as I love Sarah Jessica Parker's, her Bitten line has long bit the dust, as has her days at Halston Heritage. Is there really a market for fans to

Julianna Margulies and Oliva Munn opt for soft waves

Right on trend with the hairstyles of New York Spring / Summer 2012 Fashion Week, the Emmy's red carpet hair followed suit with one of next spring's biggest hair trends: Soft waves. We've got the hairstylist tips to help you get the look, right now. Afterall, great hair is a whole lot more obtainable than a couture frock. READ: Quick notes on Emmy Red Carpet Fashion Emmy winner Julianna Margulies chose soft waves using Leonor Greyl products from the French hair brand that helped save my uber damaged hair this past winter. Watch Mathew Monzon recreate Julianna Margulies' Veronica Lake-inspired Style from the 2011 Emmys on this video or by following his styling steps below: “For Julianna Margulies’ Emmys look, I

I'll Have What She's Having: Red on Red Yes, yes, we are still simmering over the end of New York Fashion Week that comes to a close tonight, but London Fashion Week is just gearing up! Kate Moss no stranger to grand entrances and brand collabs that we actaully love (Topshop, Hogan's) made the grandest entrance of all... by helipcopter to host the party for her beauty collaboration with Rimmel. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Rimmel is the cheap chic cosmetics brand and we're sure Kate's collab is fab, but it's her red on red look that we so love. Okay, Kate Moss can wear anything, but she is able to pull off her red on red drapey red sheath and

Rihanna Rocks Some Very Cool Sunglasses- That is if you can get past the rest of her prom queen Muppet look

I'll Have What She's Having: If you look beneath the overworked mess Yes, Rihanna, when it comes to your celebrity style, sometimes, well, most of the time, you work the living daylights out of it. Exhausting. But, the rest of you can find a golden needle in this mishmash of too many style things... Despite Rihanna's questionable 80's era Miss Tennessee inspired up-do and the fact that her feathery ensemble looks akin to a Jim Hensen Muppet creation, what does work and what one could take note of is her exotic cream snakeskin covered Linda Farrow Luxe shades. MORE: Sunglasses While they instantly illuminate the face, they also happen to hit upon fall's full on reptile print trend in a

Lady Gaga Dumps the Crazy Costumes and Wears Tom Ford

I'll Have What She's Having: This is HIGH F-A-S-H-I-O-N, but is it right for Lady Gaga? It seems that Lady Gaga got the memo that the constant ridiculous costumes distract from her music. Its redundancy in trying to push the envelope becomes, well, boring. Then, there is fashion, and there is HIGH fashion. At an appearance for MTV News last night, Lady Gaga wore an off the runway, Tom Ford chalk white guipure lace dress with 3D detail. The dress has the exaggerated aristocratic elegance of a dress that the model Dovima would have been photographed wearing in the 1950's. And, I love it! The dress as seen on TomFord.com But on Lady Gaga, not so much. Let's not forget

Persol Magnificent Obsessions- The Intersection of Film, Eyewear, and Iconic Elegance

Obsessive craftsmanship as star PERSOL MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: 30 Stories of Craftsmanship in Film Obsession: Costume Design-- Oscar-winning costume designer Milena Canonero, designed hundreds of elaborate costumes for Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, taking the entire color palette from a box of macarons. Film still above. I attended the fascinating exhibition on Thursday night that celebrated the painstaking and thought-provoking process to dedication that becomes obsession in pursuit of the craft, or in this case, frame by frame. PERSOL MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: 30 Stories of Craftsmanship in Film took a unique turn to parallel the "harmonious partnership between human and machine" by way of its iconic frames and iconic moments in great cinema. >> MORE: Eyewear Persol Eyewear made its first screen appearance

Cameron Diaz Knows How To Wear Shorts With Heels To Look City Chic and Stylish

I'll Have What She's Having: Tailored short shorts, high heels, and the right kind of attitude to pull it off Total Disclaimer: It's almost no secret that MOST of the time, I cringe when I see woman on the street wearing shorts-- particularly in the city. They either are wearing something overtly girly like a kiddy romper when they are well over a certain age, or half-naked as if they are about to change their profession and take to the nearest street corner. Cameron Diaz tailored short shorts and high heels worn right! Not to mention, those with the figures that should really consider a skirt or something a bit longer and more appropriate for the city. Just because it's

I'll Have What She's Having: Easy, breezy summer animal prints that don't wear you I've always been a fan of wearing animal prints, be it leopard, chetah, zebra, or some amalgamated whozeewhat animal pattern. The thing is that when wearing something as bold, and often daring, as an animal print, if you don't style it correctly, you can look like the crazy cat lady rather than exotically chic. >> SHOP: Animal Prints We all know that Sarah Jessica Parker can be a risk-taker when it comes to her style and Dolce & Gabbana is known for their signature leopard prints. Put the two together, and here you have a very stunning, surprisingly simple and elgant take on walking on the

Gwen Stefani Knows How To Wear a Bow and Make It Edgy, Well Armani Helps

I'll Have What She's Having: Two Big Bows and NOT look like you escaped from a prom! Ok, I must confess, bows on grown-up women can really wreck my style nerves. It's not that I don't like a good bow here and there, it's that many women have a tendency to make them look too sweet and juvenile and end up looking ridiculous. But when worn right, a few well-placed bows on a dress can look positively stunning. Case in point: The Giorgio Armani white and black gown that Gwen Stefani worn on the red carpet for the premiere of Paolo Sorrentino's "This Must Be the Place," at the Cannes Film Festival. >> READ MORE: Armani brand Granted, it's an

Uma Thurman Glams Down and Looks, Well, Normal

I'll Have What She's Having: Even Glamazons Can Look Pretty Regular Sobering note for all those who think models, actresses, celebrities, and other glamazons are 24/7 glamtastic. Here, we have the always beautiful Uma Thurman at Cannes wearing a slinky Roland Mouret purple number on the red carpet one night, and a silvery embellished Cahnel sheath the other. Two different looks, both flawless in her hair and makeup. Uma has turned IT on! Then, we have the daytime Uma. Her vibrant red dress is a stunner but... From glamtastic to realistic! Let's just say that in this photo, a whole lot of time was not spent on hair and makeup. And you know what I think? Uma looks, fantastic! Completely

OSCAR Fashion- Red Carpet Photos 2011

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Elizabeth Taylor Style, A Legend Beyond Her Fashion and Beauty

I'll Have What She's Having: A true movie star, a fashion icon, and a tireless activist to raise AIDS awareness As we grow older, we hold close the memories-- or visual snapshots-- of our youth and coming of age. Through all the celebrity gossip, a dark suntan, big boobs, tremendous jewels, flashy outfits and many husbands, what I remember first about Elizabeth Taylor is her devotion to her family, pets, and to raising AIDS awareness. Then there was her fashion --particularly through the 1950's 1960's, and 1970's-- that for better or worse was more than memorable. I'll let Brad Boles share the rest about this very smart and philanthropic legend—and that is the classiest of all that is glamour and

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Bette Midler Auction- Costumes and Possessions from the Divine Miss M

Kim Kardashian’s divorce news, is it the beginning of the end on celebrity products?

Red Carpet Emmy Hairstyles- Julianna Margulies and Oliva Munn opt for soft waves

Red Hot Kate Moss arrives by helicopter to set off London Fashion Week, with her Rimmel collab