Rachel Krause | The Frisky

Would You Wear: Nicki Minaj’s Neon Hair?

Rachel KrauseMarch 16, 2012 //

Would you wear this designer shoe by the budget brand? Read More »

Floral Pants

Would you wear them? Read More »

Saddle Shoes

Are you feeling them this season? Read More »

Nicki Minaj has rocked some pretty imaginative looks, none of which I would commit to wearing myself, so this will be a first: I’m kind of loving the long, crazy-voluminous light green hair she’s sporting in the video for her latest song, “Starships.” My Little Pony-inspired hair has been literally everywhere for the past year or so, some interpretations more successful than others, so her neon hue isn’t that much of a departure from what’s on trend. This is such an eye-catching look, I can’t help but picture it on my head. With my pale skin, it would probably send me straight into Beetlejuice territory, but maybe it’s worth a shot… What do you think? Have I lost my mind, or is this something about this verdigris strangely appealing? [Just Jared]

Shopping Guide: 10 Cheap Pairs Of Sunglasses In Every Style!

Rachel KrauseMarch 15, 2012 //

View the Gallery / 11 Photos »

Cool Coral Frocks

Look lovely in coral. 10 Photos »

As much as I love my sunglasses, I’m in a constant state of losing them. It’s usually my favorite pair that I “misplace,” given that I’m always carrying them with me, and it usually ends in tears. There’s just way too many places to casually leave them and then forget about them just as casually. They also happen to be ridiculously easy to break and scratch, what with the bending arms and fragile lenses. After losing three pairs of Ray-Bans in the past two years, the days of shelling out for a designer pair are over, and I’ve become a connoisseur on the quest for good-looking, decent quality sunglasses that I won’t have a panic attack over if I leave them somewhere. Here’s my round-up of 10 stylish shades that won’t break the bank, or your heart.

Do Not Want: Mules

Rachel KrauseMarch 15, 2012 //

Do Not Want: Wang Fur Boots

Ugh, these boots are terrible. Read More »

Weird Designer Shoes

9 Bizarre And Beastly Pairs Of Designer Shoes

Nine bizarre and beastly pairs of designer shoes. 10 Photos »

Ugliest Shoes Ever

Whose idea was it to make these ugly shoes? 10 Photos »

I say if you’re going to bother wearing a heel, go high: this indecisive mid-point isn’t working for me. High-end designers such as Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, and Prada may have marched them out on their Spring/Summer 2012 runways with aplomb, but the mule doesn’t translate well to real girl style, unless perhaps she goes all out with head-to-toe vintage, no apologies. While Stylelist, which is usually right on trend, insists that you should invest in a pair, I say it’s a definite don’t. What’s your take: would you wear this classic, grandma-inspired footwear? [J. Renee Baja, $36.99, 6pm.com]

Karl Lagerfeld Tries Daily Life On For Size

Rachel KrauseMarch 15, 2012 //

Karl Outdoes Himself

The designer manages to say something offensive and weird yet again. Read More »

Kooky Karl

Karl Lagerfeld does not wash his own hair. Read More »

Karl's Christmas Present

Maybe his heart isn't made of imported ice, after all. Read More »

I can always count on Karl Lagerfeld to reassert just how much different his life is from the lives of us mere plebes. Rumors swirled this week after he suggested via Twitter that “we would see him like we’d never seen him before,” and yesterday morning WWD came out with the details: the April issue of Elle France, which debuts tomorrow, features an 8-page editorial depicting the famed couturier in various … pedestrian circumstances. It does so with Lagerfeld’s trademark condescension, a wink that says, “Of course I would never actually do this.” The joke’s on us, then, because this glimpse of a different Karl comes on the heels of the recent launch of his new line, an eponymous lower-priced venture. I guess he’s trying to work on his mass appeal. [Fashionista]

Hair Dos: Spring Brunette Inspiration From The Stars

Rachel KrauseMarch 14, 2012 //

View the Gallery / 10 Photos »

Get Gorgeous Hair

How to make 2012 the year of good hair. Read More »

We have been having some beautifully, apocalyptically warm weather in New York the past few days, and I am feeling it. I’m like a completely different person from winter to summer — seriously though, aren’t we all? — and the sunshine feels so good. In fact, it makes me want to buy things.

I may be unique, though, in that the first thing that crosses my mind as something I must get in anticipation of the season is not sundresses or even sandals. It’s highlights. My extremely dark, cool-toned hair in its natural state serves me just fine in the fall and winter, but man, does spring call for some lightening up. I haven’t dyed my hair in over a year since a near-catastrophic incident involving a box of bleach and a blowdryer held too close (shout out to my dad for being there to shove my head under the faucet!), so I’m going to have to get reacquainted with hanging out in a stylist’s chair with foils on my head, but I think I’m ready.

The best kind of highlights, the kind I covet, are glossy, healthy, and expensive-looking, regardless of how much they actually cost. I like to enter the salon with photographic reference, perhaps even annotated, so who better to field hair color inspiration from than these famous brunette beauties? The real question is: will I go the traditional route or opt for ombre? Decisions, decisions…

Kate Moss Poses For Terry Richardson

Rachel KrauseMarch 13, 2012 //

Lindsay Poses For Terry

Lindsay Lohan poses for Terry Richardson photo

Lindsay bares her butt for a photo by Terry Richardson. Read More »

Calvin On Kate Moss

He hired her for her "natural, always thin" look. Eek. Read More »

Chloe Sevigny As Terry

Chloe Sevigny goes drag for Candy magazine. Read More »

You would think that with the level of universal fame Kate Moss has achieved, she … wouldn’t deign to be photographed looking lascivious by her friend, the seedy predator otherwise known as Terry Richardson. However, I have to give it to Kate — all one needs to do is give the girl a cigarette and a leather jacket, tousle her hair, snap some otherwise pretty typical photos, and the results exude the implacable coolness that Moss is famous for. I like these pictures, but that has far less to do with the photography/photographer and more to do with the fact that Kate so effortlessly owns every frame she’s ever graced. It’s no wonder she’s been modeling’s premiere wunderkind for going on 20 years now. These shots aren’t set that differently from the grimy photos Richardson took recently of Lindsay Lohan, but they manage to be worlds apart. [High Snobiety]

Beauty Test Drive: Philosophy “The Present” Clear Makeup

Rachel KrauseMarch 13, 2012 //

BTD: Black Mask

We try this unique mask from Boscia. Read More »

BTD: Beach Tint

Jess tries this cheek stain from BECCA. Read More »

BTD: PixiGlow Face Palette

Another great selection from the Target line! Read More »

I’m of the ilk that believes any and all makeup is ill-advised without the use of primer. On my fairly oily skin, I can’t go a day without applying a good primer before my foundation or tinted moisturizer, lest I lose my carefully applied face by midday. I’ve tried quite a few, including the highly regarded Smashbox version, and found them underwhelming. What I really need is something that’s like a colorless foundation, the lovechild of a moisturizer and spackle, that will hide pores without clogging them, smooth my skin and fine lines, and most importantly, keep my makeup on all day. Philosophy is mostly known for its (amazing) skincare, so this souped-up primer is a natural extension. It makes my skin look and feel basically airbrushed from when I put it on in the morning until I take my makeup off at night. It’s mattifying enough that I can skip powder, yet it’s a natural, glowy semi-matte that never looks caky or oxidizes. Keep reading »

Celebrity Close-Ups Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Rachel KrauseMarch 13, 2012 //

Ridic Celeb Photos

These celebrity photos are ridiculous! 19 Photos »

Celeb Pit Hair!

These famous ladies ditched the razor. 12 Photos »

Celeb Cameltoe

Yup, it even happens to celebs. 22 Photos »

It used to be that celebrities were shrouded in mystery, lightyears out of the atmosphere that “normal” people occupy. Thanks to gossip magazines and that little thing called Twitter, Hollywood has no secrets anymore. I can’t speak as to whether this is for better or for worse, but it’s certainly … interesting. Have you ever speculated what it might be like to see celebrity beauties like, say, Jennifer Aniston or Blake Lively up close and personal, the way they air their lives out for the world to ~~see~~ read? Well, speculate no more — Celebrity Close-Up has it taken care of. They’ve got the closest of close-ups of the stars, hence the name, and their own tagline says it best: “Get close to celebrities! Really close. So close that you will beg to be taken far, far away to a place where you’ll never have to see that celebrity ever again.” Indeed, I would not be sad if Billy Crystal’s forehead rendered itself suspiciously void from my subconscious. Check out a few more after the jump and the rest at the link! [Celebrity Close-Up] Keep reading »

Would You Wear: Preen For Aldo Giffee Sandal?

Rachel KrauseMarch 11, 2012 //

Weird Designer Shoes

Nine bizarre and beastly pairs of designer shoes. 10 Photos »

Floral Pants

Would you wear them? Read More »

Ugliest Shoes Ever

Whose idea was it to make these ugly shoes? 10 Photos »

I’m all for Aldo’s collaborations with high-end designers at a lower price point, and I usually die for Preen, but I don’t know if these are working for me. They’re a replica of the shoes worn on the runway in the design duo’s heavily pixelated spring 2012 collection, but I wasn’t so sure of them there, either. I loved the dresses in the show mainly because of the large scale of the pixels, so I think this condensed incarnation lacks the impact of a bigger print. I do, however, love that chunky, sculptural heel. I’m so torn. What do you think? Would you wear them? ($155, Aldo)

Makeup Bag: The Best New Thing In Beauty

Rachel KrauseMarch 11, 2012 //

View the Gallery / 8 Photos »

A New Skincare Routine

Make 2012 your most glowing year yet. Read More »

Have you heard about BB cream? It’s the latest buzzword in beauty, and for good reason. Any product can claim to change your life, but this one actually will. “BB” stands for Blemish Balm, a product that’s been popular on the Asian market for years but has only recently presented itself in the States and Europe. It was originally formulated by a German dermatologist as a treatment to help patients of laser facial surgery soothe and protect the resulting extremely sensitive skin while imparting light coverage. Somehow it found its way to Asia, where it became increasingly celebrated, before it was brought to other countries. BB cream is like a primer plus tinted moisturizer on crack, if crack was skincare benefits and sun protection and made foundation totally superfluous. While before it could only be accessed through questionable Korean dealers on Amazon (I went there), big American brands are now cashing in on this in-demand beauty booster, and I couldn’t be more excited. If you haven’t sampled a BB cream yet, you must. Once you give it a try, you’ll never go back to thick, cake foundation. They come at all different price points and there’s bound to be one that suits you.