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The Fashion Week Model Makeover (PHOTOS)

Posted by Emily Abbate
on Feb 9, 2012 at 4:43 PM

New York Fashion Week

The time is here again, it's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week here in New York City. The streets are buzzing with the clickety click of tall stilettos, big name designers are spanning across the streets from Amsterdam to York, and extravagant fashion shows galore are underway at the mother mecca in Lincoln Center.

Thanks to Red Door Spas, I had the opportunity to get New York Fashion Week ready on the Red Door Beauty Bus parked right outside all the action. As a gal who has never really gotten a hardcore glam squad treatment before, I was pumped. Would I come out looking like a totally different woman? Would I grow an automatic 4 inches just being around all those dazzling models?

I was hopeful. Thus, into the bus I went ...

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See How Scarlett Johansson Shows Her Love for Obama

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 8, 2012 at 6:31 PM

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I want to show my support for Obama, but I don't have a car -- so I can't get a bumper sticker. And I live in an apartment, so I can't put a little flag thingie in my front lawn. And most political t-shirts just don't quite look right with a blazer. If only they sold cute Obama-supporting swag at H&M!

Well, we're close.

The fashionistas have flocked to design some nifty swag for their favorite president: Check out the Runway to Win collection, designed by the likes of Tory Burch and Alexander Wu. The launch was hosted by Scarlett Johansson and Anna Wintour. Oh what, the celebrity thing hurts Obama's campaign? So what. Is it Obama's fault that fashion designers love him? Might as well embrace the love and make some campaign moneeeee -- and do it stylishly. 'Cause that's how Obama rolls. Here's a few highlights from the collection.

 

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The Dangers of Going Gray and Other Saucy Style Advice (VIDEO)

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Feb 6, 2012 at 3:54 PM

joann from bensonhurstIf you ever wanted some style advice with a side of sass, JoAnn from Bensonhurst is your go-to gal. She's an over-the-top Brooklynite whose accent will knock your leopard print slippers off, and whose tell-it-like-it-is attitude will knock you back into reality. Her show this week on CafeMom Studios focused on style and beauty -- JoAnn took subscribers' fashion questions and doled out some pretty unforgettable advice on inner beauty, underwear, and how to know when your jeans are too tight. There's also a little segment on cooking chicken cutlets, which was a little out of left field, but not entirely unappreciated.

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Sofia Vergara Isn't 'Most Desirable' Only Because of Her Breasts

Posted by Mary Fischer
on Feb 1, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Sofia Vergara is being hailed yet again for her amazing curves now that she's been named the hottest woman of 2012 by AskMen.com.

The 39-year-old mom and Modern Family actress landed at the top of a list featuring some incredibly high-profile names, including Miranda Kerr, Kate Upton, Rooney Mara, and Kim Kardashian. But despite such stiff competition from those younger stars, few would be surprised that men find Sofia totally hot. What guy wouldn't drool over that voluptuous body?

So while there's no doubt that Sofia's sexy figure helped win her the most votes, she also has a secret weapon for looking her best and exuding the confidence needed to be crowned queen of all hotties.

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Red Lips Were the Show-Stopper at the Golden Globes

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Jan 17, 2012 at 3:00 PM

angelina jolie 2012 golden globesWhile the rest of America argues over what really matters (the South Carolina Debate and our future president, Stephen Colbert), I spent the weekend caught up in a tussle over red lipstick. There I was, watching the Golden Globes with a glass of red and a couple thousand of my Twitter friends when Claire Danes crossed the stage. I retweeted one woman's snarky slap-down over all the "whore red lipstick" she was seeing only to have another friend issue a cease-and-desist over the red lipstick-hating.

I think it's really hard to get red lipstick right. You have to calibrate the lip color just so -- for your complexion, your hair, your dress, the lighting. But I actually think a few stars Sunday night nailed the look. Here's my list of ladies who rocked the red lips -- and a couple who seemed to drown in a red lipstick tide.

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Lea Michele's People's Choice Awards Look Was the Best of the Night

Posted by Emily Abbate
on Jan 12, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Lea Michele People's Choice Awards 2012Don't you just love fashion spotting while watching awards shows? I absolutely adore every opportunity to channel my inner Joan Rivers (minus the plastic surgery). Last night's People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles had its fair share of glammed up leading ladies, but I couldn't take my eyes off of Glee's own Lea Michele. The actress, who snagged the award for Favorite TV Comedy Actress, beating out Tina Fey, co-star Jane Lynch, Kaley Cuoco, and Courteney Cox, looked AMAZING.

Her white Marchesa gown was so not what I expected, with beautiful draping and so many intricate layers. It fit her like a dream! Accented by a strappy pair of Jimmy Choo shoes and jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz, Lea did Rachel Berry proud.

BUT we haven't even gotten to my fave part of it all, just yet. I'll give you a hint: Pretty in pink.

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Sarah Palin’s New Frumpy Look Is Here to Stay

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Jan 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM

sarah palinI confess, I miss Sarah Palin. Not because I like her politics -- I disagree with almost everything she has to say including the words "and" and "the." But I miss the fierce style she flaunted during the last presidential campaign. Oh sure, she got into a lot of trouble over how much she/the GOP spent on those clothes. And yeah, the clothes do NOT make the candidate. But let's be honest, a rockin' wardrobe sure makes the election season a whole lot more fun for us.

Which is why I've been so disappointed with political style these days. Not only is Sarah not in the race, she's been sporting some hideously dorky duds. Check out this shot of her wearing not one, but two fleeces! And what is with this fuzzy red chenille jacket? Why is she dressing like Elmo?!? Did she not learn anything from her 2008 stylist? Is it me, or are politicians afraid to look fabulous these days?

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$62 Million is A Lot to Spend on 'Uninspiring' Military Uniforms

Posted by Emily Abbate
on Dec 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM

British soldiersIf I was going to spend a whole lot of money on something I'd wear every day, it would definitely be cute, comfortable, and stylish. Apparently, the British government doesn't feel the same way. The head honchos across the pond recently spent $62 million on new uniforms for their soldiers, and it seems that the verdict on the new style is anything but positive.

In fact, the new Multi Terrain Pattern uniform allegedly looks like "something from Toys 'R' Us," according to one soldier, and is unflattering, made of cheap fabric, and doesn't fit right. Eeeek!

I've got to be honest, I never really thought that fashion was important to troops. But now? I'm convinced it does. In fact, I'm wondering if this fashion faux pas of epic poportions could actually be hindering their performance. My guess? Most definitely.

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8 Ways to Look Fab on New Year's Eve Without Spending a Fortune

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Dec 28, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Penny Pincher’s Holiday Guide

champagne toastNew Year's Eve is just a few days away and you're starting to feeling the un-do pressure, aren't you. I know. I feel it, too. There are plans to be made, outfits to be chosen, and hair to be up 'doed. It's one of those holidays that takes so much time, energy, stress and money for not that great of a payoff but hey, who knows. Maybe it's just me who thinks that, buuut I have an inkling there are a few of you out there who feel me. New Year's is kinda of a let down. Like, always. But! But. That doesn't mean we shouldn't give it our all and look our best.

That said, I'm over shelling out the big bucks for black tulle skirts and glittery tube tops (don't judge) so this year, I'm going to get some new accessories that I can pair with stuff I already own. It's a tricky way to look fly on NYE ... on the cheap.

 

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How to Wear '90s Clothes in 2012 (PHOTOS)

Posted by April Peveteaux
on Dec 27, 2011 at 12:30 PM

styles trends from the 90sIf you've been watching the rapid turnover of style trends, you'll know that there is some very '90s fashion happening. It's true. Last year the 1980s were all back in, and bam, just like that we're in the '90s. Of course for some of us that wasn't that long ago and maybe we still have some of our clothes purchased in the 1990s in our closets.

Okay, not maybe -- totally. I still have more than one clothing item that I rocked in the 1990s, and I'm putting it on again because I think it still works. Completely ignoring that sage advice I heard on Oprah once (something about, never wear a trend twice in your lifetime), I dusted off some duds and am here -- for you - modeling them and taking feedback.

So what do you think, are the '90s back? Or should they stay put for another decade or two?

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