Posts for March 27th 2008

Fab Finding

Fab Finding Follow Up: The Perfect Pair of Jeans

I feel like we're all perpetually in search of the perfect pair of jeans.

I feel like we're all perpetually in search of the perfect pair of jeans. All I'm asking for is a pair with the perfect wash, cut, and fit — does it even exist?

Earlier this week, I asked you to share your best prospect for the perfect pair of jeans and told you that my current fave is the J Brand Mid Rise 16-inch Straight Leg Jean ($159) — I love the simple cut and color.

Let's see what you came up with!


Fab Find #1, made by Lala77 shows that she's a true denim connoisseur. Her favorites include every shape, cut, and color imaginable!

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Fendi

Sneak Peek! Karl Lagerfeld Behind the Camera

The usually stoic Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld let loose (and even cracked a slight smile) in Madison Square Park on Wednesday while he took on his other occupation: photographer.

The usually stoic Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld let loose (and even cracked a slight smile) in Madison Square Park on Wednesday while he took on his other occupation: photographer.

His current muse, gazelle-like model Raquel Zimmermann, posed and made silly faces while the designer snapped away for what I'm assuming is the next Fendi ad campaign. Of course, he didn't leave home without his fingerless leather gloves, dark shades, and square-toe boots. I'm digging the tweed trench coat he's donning. These models deserve praise because I can't imagine working with a photographer-slash-designer . . . Kaiser Karl no less!

To see more of Karl the photographer in action, and the models, read more

Marc by Marc Jacobs

March Shopping Madness: Headgear

I continue to love the resurgence of fabulous headgear on the runways.

I continue to love the resurgence of fabulous headgear on the runways. Not to be mistaken for the kind that involves braces, headgear can really add extra flair to any Spring ensemble.

A silk head wrap can complete a bohemian-inspired look, a straw fedora can make you look oh so suave, a visor can polish off a sporty outfit . . . you get the picture. Doesn't Chanel Iman (left) look adorable with her hat dramatically placed on the side of her head at the Marc by Marc Jacobs show? There are no rules when topping off, so get creative and lay something on that'll make you feel happy.

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Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: Rodarte Diet Request Causes Vogue Controversy

The April issue of Vogue has been feeling its share of media heat, first for the possibly suggestive cover with LeBron James and Gisele Bundchen, and now for one of the features inside.

The April issue of Vogue has been feeling its share of media heat, first for the possibly suggestive cover with LeBron James and Gisele Bundchen, and now for one of the features inside. Last September, a Vogue editor suggested that Laura and Kate Mulleavy, the designers behind Rodarte, see a trainer and go on a diet. The sisters admitted that a doctor had told them to get in shape and said they wanted to be healthier, so they agreed and accepted four months of personal training and a meal-delivery service paid for by the magazine. As a result, Laura and Kate lost 50 pounds combined, all the while keeping a journal which appears in the April Shape issue.

The magazine has a history of chronicling staff diets, but objections rose that such a suggestion to an outside party was out of line. What do you think, are the ladies at Vogue just trying to rabblerouse or is the media concern deserved?

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Kate Bosworth

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Celebrity Designers

Fab Flash: Ashlee Simpson Designs For Wet Seal

This has been a busy month for celebrities who want to try their hand at designing!

This has been a busy month for celebrities who want to try their hand at designing! In the wake of Rachel Bilson, Avril Lavigne, and Lindsay Lohan all announcing lines, Ashlee Simpson has joined the bunch.

The pop singer has partnered with Wet Seal to design a collection of tops that will launch simultaneously with her new album, Bittersweet World, on April 22. Inspired by Ashlee’s personality, sense of style, and her new album's artwork, the tops are said to be priced in line with the rest of Wet Seal merchandise. Are you going to be checking out any of these new celebrity lines?! If so, which ones?


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Stella McCartney

Fab Flash: Stella McCartney has Plans in India

Click to ReadFab Flash: Stella McCartney has Plans in India Stella McCartney has not let the latest divorce hearing of her father's or her latest baby slow down her business.
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Fab Flash: Stella McCartney has Plans in India Stella McCartney has not let the latest divorce hearing of her father's or her latest baby slow down her business. Instead, she has decided to increase her store count with a whooping six new stores in India.

Celebrity Style

Celebrity Style: Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth pressed on with her streak of stunning looks, nailing it again in Calvin Klein at the premiere of 21 in New York last night.

Kate Bosworth pressed on with her streak of stunning looks, nailing it again in Calvin Klein at the premiere of 21 in New York last night. She's been getting a little more experimental lately — I'm liking her edgier vibe. Her cropped blazer is minimal but has a cool structured feel to it, and that crossover gold necklace is the perfect finishing touch. Keep it up Kate!

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Elle Macpherson

Beauty Byte: Revlon Scoops Up Elle Macpherson

Click to ReadBeauty Byte: Revlon Scoops Up Elle Macpherson Here's a little beauty news for today: Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson will be the next global brand ambassador (a.k.a.
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Beauty Byte: Revlon Scoops Up Elle Macpherson
Here's a little beauty news for today: Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson will be the next global brand ambassador (a.k.a. spokeswoman) of Revlon. She'll be featured in advertising campaigns and will take part in Revlon-sponsored philanthropic women’s health events.