Maison Michel

New York Fashion Week

What's Black and White, Gold, and Lacy? Jason Wu's Fall 2011 Collection

>> Karlie Kloss, Jason Wu's usual runway opener, was at his show as usual .
Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week: Jason Wu

>> Karlie Kloss, Jason Wu's usual runway opener, was at his show as usual . . . but this time, she walked second to last — Daphne Groeneveld opened, and Kloss's best friend Jourdan Dunn closed. But that wasn't the only big change Wu made for this season — though known for his use of color, Wu's Fall 2011 collection — "baroque American sportswear," as he called it — is primarily black and white.

Gold was also on the designer's mind, thanks to his inspiration — the restoration of Versailles. He had the models walk on a slippery runway of gilded antique mirrors, some with gold paint in their hair, in gold-dipped stiletto heels. Lace, too, played a major role — a number of models wore structured lace Maison Michel masks, and Wu incorporated more than 15 different types of lace, specially woven in France, into the collection.

It was the end of an intense marathon for Wu — he said backstage that he slept only two hours last night, and hadn't eaten in two days.

lookbooks

Karl Lagerfeld Shot Olivier Theyskens, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Lou Doillon and More For Maison Michel's Spring 2011 Lookbook

>> Karl Lagerfeld first shot Maison Michel's lookbook back in 2009 (the millinery's art director Laetitia Crahay doubles as Chanel's accessories designer), and now he's back to capture the Spring 2011 Maison Michel collection, bringing some of his favorite faces along with him.

>> Karl Lagerfeld first shot Maison Michel's lookbook back in 2009 (the millinery's art director Laetitia Crahay doubles as Chanel's accessories designer), and now he's back to capture the Spring 2011 Maison Michel collection, bringing some of his favorite faces along with him. In addition to highlighting the famous Maison Michel bunny ears, the lookbook also features new pieces like sculpted metal headbands, floral hair pins, and posh trilby toppers modeled by the likes of Olivier Theyskens, Irina Lazareanu, Leigh Lezark, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Lou Doillon and her son Marlowe, as well as Mark Ronson and girlfriend Josephine de la Baume. The complete lookbook, which features special pieces designed for Opening Ceremony, in the slideshow.

hair accessories

5 Outrageously Expensive Hair Accessories

When it comes to hair accessories, many bargains are to be had, but sometimes, they can cost a pretty penny.
Really Expensive Hair Accessories

When it comes to hair accessories, many bargains are to be had, but sometimes, they can cost a pretty penny. Do you recall the over-the-top eyelet bow from Chanel? Here are five more pieces with a hefty price tag, some costing as much as my rent. They'll bauble, I mean boggle your mind.

Halloween

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Ghost Town Halloween!

Halloween is my favorite holiday, so you know I partied it up.
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Halloween is my favorite holiday, so you know I partied it up. My itinerary included a Ghost Town party complete with goblins and ghouls, so I needed you to help me put together a classic ghost costume.

I started you off with this Maison Michel Miniature Veil Top Hat ($645) because it's simultaneously spooky and sassy. Let's see your creations.


Look #1, created by Zivanod, is ghoulishly girlie. The tutu is amazing!

See one more look.

Halloween

Come Fab Finding With Me: Ghost Town Halloween!

Halloween has arrived — yay!
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Halloween has arrived — yay! It's my favorite holiday so you know I'll be partying it up. My itinerary includes a Ghost Town party complete with goblins and ghouls, so I need you to help me put together a classic ghost costume. Are you up for the challenge?

I'll start you off with this Maison Michel Miniature Veil Top Hat ($645) because it's simultaneously spooky and sassy.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Ghost Town Halloween. Now, you can build outfits by creating your very own widget of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from GeekSugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Shopping

Fab Finding Follow-Up: MJ Dance-Off

I've been wanting to host a Michael Jackson dance-off for a while now.
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I've been wanting to host a Michael Jackson dance-off for a while now. What better way to pay tribute to the iconic pop star than to gather 'round some friends and dance the night away to his hot hits? I admit, I can't do the moonwalk, but I can do a mean shuffle. I asked you to imagine a super bad ensemble for such an occasion. Were you up to the challenge?

I started you off with this Maison Michel Felt Hat ($330) because it's totally rad. Let's take a look at what you conjured up!


Look #1, created by maria212134, is Michael Jackson defined; the band jacket is c-ute.

See the rest.

Celebrity

Freaky or Fabulous: Ashley and Mary-Kate's Laced Ears

Girls just wanna have fun.

Girls just wanna have fun. That's exactly what Ashley and Mary-Kate did this past weekend at the Opening Ceremony reception in Japan, when they paired Maison Michel's laced ears with their LBDs — was Madonna on to something? Check out Ashley donning quirky lace Mickey Mouse ears with an LBD from The Row collection, cream coat, Ralph Lauren tortoise sunglasses, studded sandals, and funky red handbag — both from Prada.

Mary-Kate complemented her rabbit ears with a ruffly Toga frock, Prada ankle wrap platforms, and a studded bag from the same designer. No doubt, the two are known for their unique style — play this game to see if you can tell the two apart — and kudos to them for making fashion fun. What do you make of their latest fashion statement?

Shopping

Come Fab Finding With Me: MJ Dance-Off

I've been wanting to host a Michael Jackson dance-off for a while now.
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I've been wanting to host a Michael Jackson dance-off for a while now. What better way to pay tribute to the iconic pop star than to gather 'round some friends and dance the night away to his hot hits? I admit, I can't do the moonwalk, but I can do a mean shuffle. Can you help me put together a super bad ensemble for the occasion?

I'll start you off with this Maison Michel Felt Hat ($330) because it's totally rad.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with MJ Dance Party. Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more