Rachel McAdams showed up to the NYC premiere of Married Life looking sexy as ever channeling her inner Robert Palmer girl — love it! She is proof that you don't need to show a lot of skin to look h-o-t hot. If you tend to wear a lot of color, try head-to-toe black once in a while for a "wow" factor!
Another year gone by, another year to come! Every year seems plentiful if you keep your watch on the ever-fickle world of fashion. What was in a year ago is not so in now, in some cases though, trends prevail. This can be interpreted on a personal level too. December is a time to reflect back on the year and think good thoughts; I never think it's healthy to start a new year as a negative Nancy. So let's raise our glasses and kick up our booties in an ode to 2007. Here are some things to get me through the stressful, but blissful, final month of the year.
I'm no procrastinator but once October hits the rest of the year tends to fly by and I feel boggled down. I always find the time to stop and eat the candy once Halloween rolls around though — the holiday that encourages you to exhibit your creativity and release inhibitions. All week we showed you Fab and fast costumes and I promise there's still time to create a unique costume so next week we'll be continuing our Fabby Halloween series. In case you missed any:
Fab is so obsessed with the dancers in Robert Palmer's classic video Simply Irresistible that she asked me to share how to get the hair and makeup look. You don't have to ask me twice, Fab. Here's how to do it up if you're thinking of swaying with a guitar this Halloween.
Fortunately, the hair is ridiculously easy to recreate. If you have straight hair, you're set; if you have wavy or curly hair, use a heated styling iron to make it pin-straight. Pull your hair back into a low, tight bun that rests at the nape of the neck. Then, work a glossing cream such as Citre Shine Shine Miracle Glossing Pomade ($4.49) into your hands; then smooth the hair down. The idea is to make it slick and shiny, so don't worry about going overboard. See, easy!
For instructions on getting the makeup look, read more
You've heard me go on about how much I love Robert Palmer girls before. Not to sound like a broken record but they are too cool for school. They first appeared in his "Addicted to Love" video and were so popular he decided to include them in his similar, but better, video for the Fab song "Simply Irresistible." The song rocks, he rocks, the girls rock. And as a costume, this look is easy, cheeky and sexy. I would announce yourself as being ""Simply Irresistible," not just a Robert Palmer girl — it's more alluring.
For props, an electric guitar is ideal, but I threw in a little electric guitar necklace if you don't want to be too literal. These girls were all eye candy and didn't speak a word, but their dance moves were spicy. I'd learn some and you'll be the life of the party.
Also, a key accessory is the heavy makeup and slicked back hair so learn how to deliver it with precision and then knock 'em dead!
Mr. Garavani appointed quite the triumvirate for his Fall ad representation: Gemma Ward, Daria Werbowy, and Hilary Rhoda. The girls are lookin' good in Va-Va's trademark red dresses and matching red lipstick. Just look at those swooning poses and smoky eyes - there is some serious drama going on here! As the last ad campaign under the now retired designer's direction, I'd say this is the perfect ode to the glamorous Italian fashion house.
In closing, I love how the light is coming through blinds: does anyone else see American Gigolo meets Robert Palmer here?
I have seen this video I don't know how many times; especially since I was "Simply Irresistible" for Halloween this past year. I tell ya: it's a very easy, cheap costume and it's really fun! The boys love it. I mean, wasn't this a total male fantasy? A GQ guy surrounded by femme fatales in tight black mini dresses with pouty red lips who would sway their hips, and shoulders, from side-to-side. And then you have the dancing posse - I actually memorized this routine for my costume (I go all out on Halloween). I suppose we could do without the wet dancers in goggles and the freak train of purple mini skirts but the rest is...simply irresistible.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the FABTV.
