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Cheap Chic Alert: H&M Fall is all about strong women with plenty of embellishment

The three key trends for H&M this fall are embellished, clean cut, in a new fabric, like coated wool. Emphasis is on slacks, a pencil skirt, and something decorated with a strong woman in mind, and a strong shoulder with a enhanced waist... love that! >> MORE: Cheap Chic Watch the H&M video trend report for fall 2012- (it has menswear too): >> DON'T MISS: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS

Invitation for the Rock Paper Photo "The Decade That Rocked" photo exhibition by rock 'n roll photographer Mark "WEISSGUY" Weiss, curated by Phil Collen of Def Leppard.

The Decade That Rocked. Do you ever wonder what it's like to be behind the scenes photographing some of rock 'n roll's greatest legends? I know that I certainly find it fascinating. Bon Jovi. Twisted Sister. Def Leppard. Ozzy Osbourne. Christina Aguilera. Sebastion Bach. Gwen Stefani. Gene Simmons. Bret Michaels. Joan Jett. And even One Direction. A who's who in music, that's who. My friend since my early stylist days, Mark "WEISSGUY" Weiss, the ICONIC rock 'roll photographer that has been photographing his friends who just happen to be some of the biggest names in metal, rock, and pop since he was a determined teenager. >>MORE: Music Posts I had my son, a determined filmmaker, shoot this interview when Mark was

John Varvatos Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Show JOHN VARVATOS Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2013 Milan Fashion Week – Menswear "I am constantly inspired by everything that I see around me." says John Varvatos. " I think the idea of elegance is relevant again for an audience that, so far, has not experienced the taste of it. Youthful elegance, therefore, is my feeling for this season, meaning with youth an attitude, not a matter of age. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS I mixed a sense of dress-up with touches of my very own perfect imperfection and I added a dash of the military. The play of juxtapositions gives a nonchalant twist, yet everything looks proper on the surface. This

It's a first for GUESS by Marciano. The iconic brand delivering affordable sexy for 30 years announced this morning, and set to hit stores in November, the Elin Kling for Marciano capsule collection. “When I met Elin, we connected right away. She has style, she has personality, and she is typically our customer,” said Paul Marciano, Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director of GUESS? Inc. >> SHOPPING GUIDES The collaboration between the brand and the Swedish street style blogger behind Style by Kling on NowManifest.com is inspired by Marciano's pictures of Matadors with a soft twist. Watch: “She [Elln] is feminine, she is sexy, she is super confident and I really love how she perceived the brand. It isn’t just that she is a blogger

The French haircare brand Leonor Greyl is not only fabu but has gotten giddy with glam and gusto this week. First, we shared The Artist's Oscar winner Jean Dujardin's grooming tips.... how gorgeous can one get? And now, for a little après-midi delight, we present the most adorable video homage, "The Artist for Leonor Greyl," complete with its own version of Uggie the dog. Enjoy! Shop: Leonor Greyl Haircare products

Did you ever have the urge to see what it feels like to be front row at a New York Fashion Week show? Well, you don't even need to be in the industry or pretend to be a VIB (Very Important Blogger), because fashion week is becoming democratic! Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week along with YouTube and Maybelline New York will live stream shows from Lincoln Center to fashion fans, industry peeps not able to schlep to the UWS, and surely copycat designers worldwide on Live from the Runway. NYFW is from February 9-16, but starting today, you can watch how-to videos, backstage beauty looks and interviews on the channel. Just think, all this fashion extravaganza without having to listen to an

Dsquared² MEN’S by Dan Caten and Dean Caten Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection FALL / WINTER 2012 Milan Men's Fashion Week SHOP: Dsquared 2 menswear at ssense MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Dsquared² MEN’S FW1213 f/w photo gallery: [nggallery id58] video Photos: Dsquared

We all know that nothing is really what it seems in terms of retouching. Since the day when PhotoShop became a verb, what you see is not always what you get. But, what if you could magically "Fotoshop" that blemish off your chin??? Here's a fantastically brilliant video spoof by Jessen Rosten called Fotoshop by Adobé to add a smile to your day. Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo. MORE: Retouching Posts

Or, is Eddy becoming me? My favorite show, Absolutely Fabulous, returns with a Christmas special. Bubble is back and Eddy is having issues with updating her blog, or flog. I'd like to hear her take on wanker web developers... I could write a comedy of errors pilot on that! Here's a sneak peek video of the Ab Fab Christmas Special 2011: Ya know, that undulated alumninum kitchen cabinet looks a lot like my kitchen.... a bit too-too of art imitating life! The sad news, according to Lalate is that the special will not be airing in the US at this time... boohoo.

Here's a very off-key-- but sweet-- rendition of Jingle Bells courtesy of Victoria's Secret models Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton, and Lindsay Ellingson. MORE: Victoria's Secret

The British Fashion Council is what one would say is the CFDA of England. The annual British Fashion Awards yesterday had some pretty keen picks as winners: Sarah Burton of Royal Wedding fame, for Alexander McQueen won Designer of the Year (video below jump) Victoria Beckham won the Designer Brand Award (video below jump) Alexa Chung won the British Style Award Christopher Kane won the New Establishment Award while Sam Gainsbury of Gainsbury and Whiting won the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator Stella McCartney won the Red Carpet Award Watch Sarah Burton's acceptance speech for Alexander McQueen as she won Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards: Alexander McQueen in stock now: More Alexander McQueen... "I am absolutely thrilled

Can you wait for spring? Full disclosure, reporting on every designer's cheapie collaboration can get rather mundane, but this time... whoosh, we are all excited here! There's something about the easy off-handed nonchalance of Marni that is irresistible. And now, it's been recently revealed that there will be a Marni for H&M collection coming this spring. Watch Consuelo Castiglioni, Founder and Creative Director Marni describe the collection in this exclusive video: Details: March 8th 2012, a Marni at H&M collection will be released worldwide! Women's and Menswear as well as accessories. Photo: H&M Video: Barracuda Film & TV Designer Marnie in stock now: More Marni...

"I was thinking about a woman as an object of desire. We go to such lengths to adorn ourselves that we almost become our clothes or are taken over by them. This is a collection about excess - an exploration of ideals of beauty at their most extreme." - Sarah Burton, Creative Director of Alexander McQueen How often do we have the rare chance to be mesmerized by the beauty and intimacy of a collection so magical? Sit back and inhale the luxury of this exclusive backstage footage of Sarah Burton and the Alexander McQueen team preparing for the Spring/Summer 2012 runway show during Paris Fashion Week-captured in a short film created by filmmaker Sean Frank. MORE: Alexander McQueen In their

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Cheap Chic Alert: H&M Fall is all about strong women with plenty of embellishment

Exclusive Interview With Mark Weiss: What It’s Like To Be a Rock ‘n Roll Photographer

John Varvatos Spring/Summer 2013

Collab News: GUESS by Marciano Teams Up With Fashion Blogger Elin Kling

The Artist for Leonor Greyl, a little apres-midi video delight

You’re ALL invited to the (fashion) show! Well, to watch 30 #NYFW runways live stream on Youtube

Dsquared² Fall 2012 Menswear Collection Photos

Fotoshop by Adobé by Jesse Rosten Spoofs the Age Old Art of Retouched Photos

Absolutely Fabulous Special- OMG, sweetie darling, I’m becoming Eddy! Sneak peak

Reasons why Victoria’s Secret models should keep their day jobs

Victoria Beckham wins Designer Brand Award and Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wins Designer of the Year at British Fashion Awards- video

Cheap Chic Thrill: Marni at H and M

Behind the Scenes at Alexander McQueen- The Beauty, the Splender, the Drama

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