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Is This Really Kate Winslet?

Posted by Lindsay Ferrier
on Apr 20, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Kate WinsletAs I was flipping through the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar, I was struck by this Lancome ad. The woman looked so familiar. Almost like Kate Winslet. But of course, it couldn't be Kate Winslet. Kate Winslet doesn't look like this! This was just someone who resembled Kate.

Curious about the identity of this Kateposter, I looked at the ad's caption and read the words ...

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Draw Stares with a Hands-Free Umbrella! (PHOTOS)

Posted by Lindsay Ferrier
on Apr 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Nubrella

Tired of suffering from the tremendous, soul-shattering embarrassment caused by an inside-out umbrella?

No?

Well, who cares? You NEED a Nubrella, billed as "The Worlds Only Hands-Free Umbrella."

Why? SO WE CAN LAUGH AT YOU!

Click through to see more Nubrella photos that are sure to give you the giggles ...

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Burger Eyes: The Next Big Thing?

Posted by Lindsay Ferrier
on Apr 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Burger KingWhat won't Burger King do to get consumers' attention? After seeing this ad from the Netherlands, I'm thinking NOTHING.

Yes, girls, the supposed 'King' of fast food is taking a strange new tactic to convince our Dutch friends that Whoppers are where it's at. BK has now given us ...

BURGER EYE SHADOW.

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Using Hitler to Sell Men's Shampoo Is Just Plain Sick (VIDEO)

Posted by Maressa Brown
on Mar 26, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Hitler biomen commercialYou would think by now, almost 70 years since World War 2, the international community would be on the same page with knowing that it's in incredibly poor taste to use Hitler or the Nazis or anything resembling a nod to the Holocaust as a marketing ploy. But no. A Turkish cosmetics company is under fire this week for releasing a commercial for their men's shampoo, the "star" of which is none other than Adolf.

The commercial uses vintage footage of the dictator and dubs with a Turkish voiceover that makes it seem like Hitler is claiming, "If you're not wearing women's clothes, you shouldn't be using women's shampoo either. Here it is. A real man's shampoo. Biomen. Real men use Biomen."

Can you believe it?! Heinous, just heinous!

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Technology Say What!?

Billboard That 'Knows' You're Female Isn't as Creepy as It Sounds

Posted by Maressa Brown
on Feb 21, 2012 at 3:00 PM

plan uk screenshotIt's bad enough that we now have billboards on highways that play video and distract us from driving. Now, advertisers can incorporate facial recognition technology into their sidewalk billboards and target a certain consumer group based on what the technology concludes about your appearance. A billboard that does exactly this is being tested right now in the UK. It uses a high-def camera to determine if a passerby is a man or a woman (with a 90 percent accuracy rate), and then it tailors its content to you depending on your gender. For. Real.

Although it sounds like it's something straight out of 1984 or The Hunger Games, you have to hand it to the global children's charity, Plan UK, that is behind this one particular billboard. They actually managed to figure out the perfect use for discriminating facial recognition.

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Beauty & Style Say What!?

Phony Airbrushed Ads Should Have Warning Labels

Posted by Maressa Brown
on Feb 16, 2012 at 5:45 PM

julia roberts ad banned by ASA in UKSome Arizona politicians may be known for having some out there views, but Democrat Representative Katie Hobbs doesn't sound like she fits in with the rest of the pack. At least not when it comes to her latest proposed bill for the state, which would require airbrushed ads created in Arizona to come with a warning. Something like, "This photo has been altered by post-production techniques. Similar results may not be achieved."

While there's already coverage out there asserting that this is exactly the kind of overstepping government regulation that America doesn't need, it seems like something that certainly does more good than harm. Plus, they're already doing something similar in the U.K.!

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Spring Inspiration From J.Crew

Posted by Lindsay Ferrier
on Feb 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM

J.CrewI'm totally in the mood for spring shopping, probably because our winter here in Nashville has been unusually mild. Already, the daffodils are starting to bloom in my backyard!

So I was psyched when the latest J.Crew cataog showed up in my mailbox.

J.Crew always has great ideas on how to style your basics so that they look current -- and this issue is no exception.

It's all about color this spring, and unexpected color combinations.

I love everything about this photo to the left -- The addition of a bright blazer to your spring wardrobe can liven up a basic button down shirt and jeans.

And I'm crazy about the red sandals.

Want to see more inspiration to help you update your closet for the upcoming warmer weather?

Read on!

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Kardashians Go Topless for Jeans Ad & Leave Us Bewildered

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Jan 30, 2012 at 7:21 PM

kardashian kollection jeansHave you heard of Sears' Kardashian Kollection -- the clothing line designed by inspired by the Kardashians? It had toungues wagging this fall when the sisters came out with their smokin' lingerie line. If you're promoting your undies, it makes sense to pose in your undies, right?

Okay, so what about jeans? The Kollection (ooh, it hurts every time I write that) has added a new denim line -- just for curvy women like the Kardashian gals. Yay! And what do you wear to promote that line? Jeans, of course! And, apparently, nothing else. Yes, the Kardashians have posed topless. For Sears.

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Lea Michele Is the Sexiest Candie's Model Yet (VIDEO)

Posted by Emily Abbate
on Jan 26, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Lea Michele Candie'sOn Glee, Lea Michele plays Rachel Berry, just about the most put-together and preppy teenager ever. In the latest ad campaign for Candie's, the 25-year-old actress is throwing her Mary Janes to the side and channeling her bad side. Lea Michele's making her big debut as the brand's spokeswoman for their 2012 spring collection exclusively at Kohl's, and let me tell you something -- she's looking H-O-T

Babes like Alyssa Milano, Kelly Clarkson, Fergie, Vanessa Hudgens, and my personal fave, Britney Spears have all represented Candie's in the past. However, I don't know if any of them ever looked this fierce. Dare I say it, Lea's campaign may actually make me head over to the teen section at Kohl's! I mean it, these looks are seriously adorable.

Check out this behind-the-scenes look from Lea's Candie's photo shoot and see the sexiness for yourself:

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Kate Hudson Is the New Face of Ann Taylor: Does She Outdo Demi?

Posted by Lindsay Ferrier
on Jan 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Kate HudsonGoodbye, Demi ... hello, Kate!

Kate Hudson is the new face of Ann Taylor, and if these photos are any indication, she's la fantastic choice!

My question for you is -- is she a better spokesmodel for the brand than Demi Moore?

Check out more behind-the-scenes photos from Kate's AT shoot -- after the jump!

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