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Paris Fashion Week just closed its last show, and if the makeup and hair I've seen on display in the last few days are any indication, we're gearing up for an absolutely gorgeous 2011. The catwalks were lavish with jewel box tones, soft, glossy hair, and patent shine. There's no need to wait six months to jump on these looks, so go on — step into Paris in the springtime. Read more
Paris Fashion Week is the creme de la creme of all fashion events. New York had its highlights; London wowed me with its revived schedule; and Milan is always beautiful, but Paris? Undeniably thrilling. Here's a roundup of my favorite looks, ranging from the spooky, kooky looks of Gareth Pugh to breathtaking frocks from Yves Saint Laurent. Peep McQueen's ethereal alien-like ensemble here. Keep Read more
Beyonce decided to rock her fashion sense at Radio City Music Hall in a short, sleeveless Costume National LDB with silk insets. Silver and gold shoes are the focal point along with Egyptian-inspired eyes. What's also interesting is how she opted to wear two matching bracelets on each wrist. What do you think? Source 2008 Fashion Rocks: Beyonce Love It Hate It Read more
Solar bags are usually bringing the ugly in a big way, but I'm not totally sure I hate this Solar Bag by Costume National. And though most solar bags are still pretty pricey, this one takes the cake: $1,905! I might just buy a fancy bag and slap a solar panel on it for that price. I mean, I want to be able to charge my gadgets inside my bag and save the environment while doing it, but I just Read more
Like the latest Calvin Klein Jeans ads, C'N'C Costume National's Fall 2008 campaign features non-celebrities. Only, you probably won't recognize these models because they were recruited from MySpace. Designer Ennio Capasa picked 12 models for their individuality and diversity. "Social networking is one of the most interesting phenomena today on the Internet," Capasa said. "It represents the Read more
Just as I said that it's normal for fashion designers to draw inspiration from one another, one more case popped up to further prove my point. This time, Costume National looked to Rodarte's Fall '08 collection to create one of the pieces in its 2009 Resort line. The fashion world, moi-self included, were awestruck by Rodarte's innovative, beautifully crafted Fall gowns (left). I remember how Read more
The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building Read more
For me, trick-or-treating is basically synonymous with Halloween night. It's the one night kids all over the nation run around their neighborhoods dressed up in crazy costumes and are actually encouraged to take candy from strangers! We've tested you on classic Halloween candies, but how much do you know about the trick-or-treating tradition and the Halloween candy craze? Take this quiz to test Read more
You're never too old to dress like a princess for Halloween For National Coming Out Day we look at how gay celebrities have come out Caught on camera! Surprise paparazzi-like proposals In honor of Canadian Thanksgiving hot Canadians you should know Toast to London cocktail week with vintage cocktail ads Date night for the first couple: Michelle and Barack Obama host state dinner Is reality TV Read more
Decisions, decisions, decisions! With just a few weeks to go until lil ghouls and goblins take to the streets, costume decisions need to be finalized. Some moms have been planning for this day for months, with exquisitely designed costumes thought out to the last detail, while others will go the old "let's get creative with an old sheet and a pair of (safety) scissors" route the day before Read more
