Coach Brings Back Iconic '70s Bags For Exclusive Launch With Net-a-Porter


Updated 02/08/12 3:26 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Coach Relaunches Classic '70s Heritage Bags With Net-a-Porter 2011-04-18 08:05:00

It's hard to beat an old Coach bag, which is why Coach is reintroducing five archetypal styles from the 1970s, just as the Spring '70s trend hits full-force with stacked heels and flared jeans galore. Net-a-Porter's buying director Holli Rogers said, "It is a testament to Coach's enduring appeal that these designs are as relevant today as they were 30 years ago." The classic bags are simple, Read more

Hysteria Director Tanya Wexler Talks Vibrators, Faking It, and Duck Sex


Updated 05/25/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hysteria Director Interview

Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more

Punch Up Your Technicolor Style With a Seriously Colorful Bag


Updated 05/17/12 11:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Colorful Bags For Summer

Where Spring-to-Summer bag statements are concerned, dull is not an option. Thus, we've rounded up the season's brightest technicolor options for your shoulder candy perusal. These bold bags are nothing short of eye-catching accessories, sure to punch up everything from your beach-going attire to your sophisticated LWD ensembles a few color notches. We couldn't resist Prada's limited edition Read more

The Rise of Weight Watchers in the 1960s


Updated 05/15/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

History of Weight Watchers

This week on Mad Men's "Dark Shadows" episode, Weight Watchers serves as a type of therapy for Betty Francis, who can definitely use it. Boredom, jealousy, and insecurity dominate Betty's life as a 1960s housewife on her second marriage, and she's turned to bags of Bugles to pass the time. Now determined to lose the weight, the former model turns to a new diet plan gaining popularity with women Read more

Nicole Miller Fall 2012


Updated 02/11/12 11:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nicole Miller Fall 2012

Topping her graphic prints, fringe-trimmed dresses, and flares with floppy hats, Nicole Miller zeroed in on '70s boho-glam for Fall 2012. There was barely a look that didn't hit the runway with a hat to top it all off, adding to the drama and unifying every style with a nod to that confident '70s woman. But it's not just a single trend of the decade we see — Miller's collection offers a taste Read more

Item We're Coveting: Coach Classics Shoulder Bag


Updated 06/17/11 7:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Coach Classics Shoulder Bag

The Piece: Coach Classics Shoulder Bag The Investment: $300 Why We Covet: Coach has gotten back to their roots, and we like the result. Their Coach Classics collection consists of iconic Coach styles from the '70s, all reworked to feel just modern enough. This '70s-era style has been downsized a bit, making it perfect to throw on for a busy day around town. The classic look means this is a bag Read more

Cute Alert: Chris Benz and Lancôme Bag It Up at Saks


Updated 06/15/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Chris Benz Designs a Bag for Lancôme and Saks Fifth Avenue

Chris Benz has been collaborating with Lancôme for a while now, and the colors at his show are always eminently covetable. Now, they've taken things a step further with a "Benz Bag" gift with purchase that's exclusive to Saks Fifth Avenue and saks.com. The bag is cute — I love the '70s vibe — and it's yours after spending $60 at Lancôme (not hard to do) between June 14 and 25 to get it. Read more

Look of the Day: Crochet Cool


Updated 06/10/11 3:10 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Street Style: Crochet Top and Miniskirt

Fab reader Davida10 mastered Summer-cool '70s style. Between the wide-knit crochet top, easy blue mini, and lace-up flats, she's pulled together perfectly easy pieces, each with a little statement power. Add in the aviators and her covetable Mulberry bag and it's an all around swoon-worthy style moment we're already out to re-create. Congrats to Davida10! Everyone else, submit your looks, and I Read more

Link Time: How Essie Nail Polishes Are Named


Updated 04/19/11 1:45 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How Essie Nail Polishes Get Their Names

How Essie nail polishes are named — InStyle Eau wee! Stores reduce fragrance spritzers — StyleList Six foolproof eye treatments — Real Simple Lady Gaga tones down the facial prosthetics for her album cover — The Cut Get Olivia Palermo's '70s-glam hair and makeup look — StyleCaster The top 10 Summer makeup bag essentials — Refinery29 Try Lauren Conrad's easy retro waves — The Beauty Read more