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Love It Or Leave It: Claire Danes In Narciso Rodriguez

Eliza's Daring Look
What do you think of her plaid bustier? Read More »
Hot Pink Blush
Too daring or just daring enough? Read More »
The Midi Skirt
What's your take on the in-between length? Read More »
Love It Or Hate It?
Dree Hemingway's dress. Read More »

In her spare time, Claire Danes is married to Hugh Dancy, so she must be doing something right. Like really, really right. Regardless, I like Claire, even more so as of late, since she’s been out and about doing press for her TV show, “Homeland,” being generally funny and quirky and not at all like your typical Hollywood mouthpiece. She came out Monday night in Tribeca for the premiere of Hysteria, which her husband stars in, and chose a daring Narciso Rodriguez dress for the occasion. I honestly like that Claire isn’t afraid of taking sartorial risks — she almost never goes for basic, safe standbys, instead preferring edgier, more colorful pieces. This is a gorgeous dress any way you look at it but I just don’t know if it’s flattering on her, especially in the chest, where she’s small. What do you think of this dress on Claire: love it or leave it?

The First High Fashion, Internet-Inspired Instagram Photoshoot, Brought To You By Nick Knight

High Fashion Felines
Ad campaigns could always use more cats. Read More »
A Cat Fashion Show
Clothing for kitties: It's the cat's meow. Read More »
Fashion Photogs Say No
Inez & Vinoodh won't work with underage models. Read More »

Instagram is the latest billion-dollar craze, but you probably won’t see me hopping on the bandwagon. I am biologically averse to anything that leads millions of middle schoolers with iPhones to believe that they are, in fact, skilled photographers. The pictures aren’t terrible, but I hesitate to call anything produced by a smartphone app “art.” I guess it really just depends whose hands it falls into, because British fashion photographer Nick Knight has defied my reasoning with the first-ever high fashion Instagram shoot. Keep reading »

Do Not Want: Emma Roberts’ Excuse For An Outfit At Coachella

Do Not Want: Picnic Pants
Now you can eat potato salad off your crotch! Read More »
Do Not Want: Hair Thingy
Did a tropical bird just run into her head? Read More »
Do Not Want: Sunglasses
Patriotic? Maybe. Ridiculous? Definitely. Read More »
Do Not Want: Molting Boots
Pretty sure these boots are shedding their exoskeleton. Read More »

I thought I could count on Emma Roberts to keep things sleek, chic, and under control, but not so. Coachella would be the perfect opportunity to let your freak flag fly, and Emma seems to have taken up that offer. Girlfriend is looking less than her usual classy self in a bizarre boob tube she might have put through a paper shredder before changing her mind, not to mention those unbuttoned cut-offs. Seriously, I want to know what she was thinking. I can’t help but approximate, in the spirit of Coachella, that drugs may have been involved in the creation of this outfit. Thanks, drugs!

Michael Fassbender Goes Head-To-Head With Natalia Vodianova In A High Fashion Stand Off

Fassbender's Penis
michael fassbender
The actor says his penis is no big deal. We beg to disagree. Read More »
Happy Birthday, Michael!
Here's thirty-five things to love about the Irish actor. Read More »
Charlize Wants A Piece
Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron photo
...of the legendary Fass-dong. Read More »

Our love of Michael Fassbender is well-documented but even we were surprised to see that he’s such a damn good editorial model. The Irish actor boasts a feature in the May issue of Vogue, starring alongside serious supermodel Natalia Vodianova in a series of stunningly gorgeous Jazz Age-inspired photographs shot by the legendary Craig McDean, and take my word for it: Fass is a natural, evoking a striking utilitarian sensibility while also giving a nod to the nouvelle vague. I’m never all that impressed by screen stars modeling with high-fashion faces, but these photos are beyond — check them out after the jump. [Vogue] Keep reading »

Would You Wear: Doc Martens x Liberty of London?

Freida's Car Dress
What's your take on this unusual Prada creation? Read More »
Mullet Skirts
Do you love or hate this celeb fave? Read More »
January's Subtle Shadow
Would you wear this sweet take on the classic cat eye? Read More »

I’m a girl who loves a good pair of shit-kicking boots, and yes, before you ask, I insist that they bear the name of Doc Marten. All others are mere imitations, no? I take mine black, matte, and mid top because I’m hardcore like that, but you’d be pleasantly surprised by the vast selection the brand offers. They sell their famous ball-busters in every color, texture, and style imaginable. My personal favorites, as far as switching it up goes, are the spotted Italian calf hair (to die for) and the sadly no longer available pastel pairs. I love the idea of floral Docs, but the patterns they’ve used have been too great-grandma’s nylon tablecloth for my personal preference. This is where Liberty of London comes in. The famed fabric house, who has worked on collabs with everyone from Hermes to Kate Moss for Topshop, has joined forces with the staid shoemakers on a collection of shoes that’s bound to be one of the most coveted snags for spring. The shoes hit stores (and, fingers crossed, the website) come the first of May. I definitely need a pair, or two, or all of them (ahem, the ones on the right will be mine), but tell me: would you wear the outcome of this unlikely partnership?

A Glamorous Glimpse At Donatella’s Average Day

The Lagerfeld Life
Twenty-four hours with the Kaiser. Read More »
Versace Snobbery
Donatella Versace photo
Donatella didn't want real women modeling her new H&M line. Read More »

Harper’s Bazaar is really bringing it with this “…In 24 Hours” feature (last month’s issue covered the Kaiser) and I’m loving it. I mean, where else are you going to get a first-person, day-long diary straight from the pens of fashion’s biggest bold-faced names? I think one of the primary reasons they thrill me is that they tend to recall the intro scene of “American Psycho,” which I find so delightful.

The segment followed Tom Ford, then Karl Lagerfeld, and I reveled in knowing the daily routines (and, I’m not going to lie, the products) of these design icons. I was beside myself this morning to find Donatella Versace as the column’s next subject. Keep reading »

Beauty Test Drive: Stages Of Beauty Radiance Antioxidant Serum

Green Skincare
These five companies are worth every penny. Read More »
BTD: Philosophy
Rachel loves Philosophy's colorless primer. Read More »
BTD: Urban Decay Shadow
Winona looks fierce in this Urban Decay eyeshadow pencil. Read More »

If you couldn’t already tell, using natural skincare is incredibly important to me. I have extremely sensitive skin that reacts negatively to anything it could possibly react negatively to — sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, many things with weird chemical-sounding names and, lo and behold, most drugstore makeup and skincare (woe!). I really just can’t use anything that isn’t geared towards sad, sensitive people like me. I’m really into skincare, and while most people can shop themselves silly at drugstores without a huge price tag and without worrying about the consequences, I just can’t. I have to wait and eventually shell out the big bucks for something that won’t make me break out, whether it be in blemishes or in hives. Keep reading »

CFDA And Vogue Launch A New Green Initiative To Curb Fashion’s Carbon Footprint

Sustainable Bags
Eight picks from Rising Tide Fair Trade. Read More »
Vintage Sunglasses
Ten cheap, fun, sustainable pairs of sunnies. Read More »
Green Skincare
These five companies are worth every penny. Read More »

April is Earth Month, so naturally it’s the perfect opportunity for the fashion world (and, it goes without saying, the world over) to stand up and do what they can to take action. The latest venture into green comes from the CFDA and Vogue with Clean by Design, a new partnership with National Resources Defense Counsel. The council hosted a luncheon yesterday to announce the initiative, the premise of which could seem a bit strange — how does fashion directly impact the environment? Keep reading »

Beauty Style Stealer: Nicole Richie’s Shimmery Lids

Angelina's Smoky Eyes
Get her sexy smoky eye look from the 2012 Golden Globes. Read More »
Mena's Sultry Liner
We had to steal the actress's pretty eye makeup. Read More »
How To: Groom Your Brows
If you haven't before, now's the time to learn! Read More »

I hated — hated! — Nicole Richie in her “Simple Life” days. I mean, didn’t you? She was bratty, annoying, and entitled with crusty hair extensions and a tiny dog, whining and generally acting despicable alongside her equally (if not more) horrible cohort, Paris Hilton. That’s why I love Nicole all the more now: she was that girl, and now she’s … kind of the antithesis of that girl. She’s a mother, a wife, a designer, a TV show co-host, and an all around cool, normal-seeming person, with great style to boot. I just love how drastic her transformation was in the most positive way possible; Nicole is a real testament to the fact that you can be whoever you want to be, provided you’re ready and willing to make the change.

It’s no secret that she’s also really, really pretty: it’s all in those gorgeous deep-set eyes. My way too far away West Coast-dwelling coworker Winona (also gorgeous) has a really similar almond eye shape, so emulating Nicole’s makeup is a good look for her. She wanted to know how to get the star’s ubiquitous soft yet still defined eye, which she’s been wearing on Fashion Star and her other TV appearances as of late. This eye is different because, rather than harsh black, which can make eyes look smaller, it’s done in soft shades of brown with touches of shimmery gold. It’s beautiful and versatile, perfect for day, night, any time, anywhere. I’m breaking it down to the nitty gritty, after the jump! Keep reading »

Emily Blunt Broadcasts Her Apparent Affection For The Devil’s Weed

18 Celebrity Potheads
We know, Woody, we know. Read More »
Snoop Dogg And Cameron
What's their connection? Oh, he sold her weed once in high school. Read More »
Britney Disses Pot
Britney Spears marijuana photo
What's Brit-Brit got against ganja? Read More »
Hide Your Kids Weed
You know which is more important. Read More »

Is there something you’re trying to tell us, Emily Blunt? Too easy. But seriously, let’s hang out. Today, perhaps?