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Trend Alert: Ombre

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:00:11 PST

Ombre is beginning to rear its pretty head and while it feels very warm-weathery, I'm already seeking a new ombre addition. I'm still on the fence though - some of these items are dope, while some of them are dull. Here's the dilemma: It's a trendy motif, but only looks good on fine fabrics. Case in point: ombred fur at J. Mendel's Spring '08 show (pictured). Thus, one should seek out an ombre that looks expensive but doesn't break the bank. Ah, the trials and tribulations of fashion . . .

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LuRu Home Brings Shanghai Style to NYIGF

Angela Swinderman Elias — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:52:24 PST

If you're a fan of Indian block printing, you'll flip for Chinese Nankeen cloth. After moving to Shanghai, Liza and Claire picked up more than just Chinese. The two fell in love with the vibrant indigo hues and imperfect patterns of Nankeen cloth and decided to translate the look to products for the modern home, with LuRu Home.

The ritual of making this traditional cloth dates back thousands of years to ancient China. It involves applying soybean-rice paste to cotton and linen with hand-cut stencils. After the paste dries, the cloth is dipped over and over again into baths of indigo ink. While the fabric dries, oxidation creates brilliant hues of blue. The soybean-rice paste is finally scraped off to reveal a marvelous piece of hand-dyed fabric.

New to NYIGF, I have a feeling LuRu Home is going to be a hit! With pillows, tabletop linens, and aprons, I'm anxious to incorporate this look into my own decor. Keep reading to see more goods from LuRu Home and a peek at additional shots from their imaginatively styled lookbook!

Add Chic, Saturated Color to Your Home With Midnight Blue

Elka Karl — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:13 PST

Forget brown, black, white, or beige - when it comes to neutral colors, give me the deepest, darkest blue. From midnight blues to indigos and deep navy, this shade has so much life to it and infinite variety. Pair it with Winter white for a cool, elegant look, or mix it with rich chocolate browns for a warmer, cozier feel. I'd also love to see it paired with a hot pink, fuchsia, or electric yellow. However you choose your color mix, here are some great midnight-blue pieces to get you started.

One of my favorite pieces from Anthropologie is the Henri Dining Chair ($170, top row, right). Made in Italy, this chair would look amazing with a contrasting cushion - I'm thinking Joel Dewberry's Heirloom home decor fabric collection in dandelion would look particularly smashing.

I have to admit I'm completely lusting over the Milo Baughman Velvet Sofa ($14,000, second row, right). This incredible 1970s-era sofa is built on a wrap-around chrome-plated steel frame and has been newly reupholstered in a decadent blue/gray velvet. It's the ultimate elegant lounger.

For a lighter touch of this versatile shade, add a set of Vintage Navy Blue Glassware ($8, third row, middle) to your collection. Use them for entertaining or everyday service; each piece is dyed in a beautiful navy-blue color.

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Katy Perry's Hair Is Truly Blue This Time

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:31:31 PST

Katy Perry's dyed her hair blue for real this time - InStyle
Great beauty goodies for under $10 - Glo
Five products that fight back against cold-weather skin problems - Stylelist
Are headbands the new red-carpet "thing"? - Huffington Post
Taylor Swift is Vogue's February cover girl - The Cut
Jason Wu talks about his new fragrance - Refinery 29
Easy ways to get rid of dark under-eye circles - Real Simple
How to downsize your makeup - Beautylish
Even elephants enjoy a good pedicure - Styleite

Bold Rugs in Every Color of the Rainbow

Anna Monette Roberts — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:20 PST

Most people will migrate toward a traditional Persian rug or one that is neutral colored when investing in a rug. However, a bold colored rug instantly brightens a room and can be a fresh and funky statement piece. These eight brilliantly colored rugs cover the rainbow, so you can be as adventurous as you'd like.

6 statement rugs for any room:

Yellow: Saffron Rug by Anthropologie ($200) is made out of silk-cotton dhurrie and is hand-knotted.
Green: Cablelock Braided Reversible Rug in Bright Green ($90) is stain- and fade-resistant and reversible to offer twice the wear.
Orange: Steepholm Rug by Design Within Reach ($5,832) is made from hand-spun wool and is manually dyed. Over time, the wool's natural lanolin will emerge and will boost the rug's luster.
Red: Second Studio Stockholm Rug in Ruby Wine ($1,190 for 41" x 63") is made of 100 percent wool and is constructed by hand.
Purple: Second Studio Samba Contigo No. 2 Rug in Purple Dewberry ($1,050) is soft, thick, handmade, and 100% wool.
Blue: Ralph Lauren Sheldon Rug ($12,000) has a brilliant pattern, styled after traditional fair isle knits of Scotland.

13 Foods For Freaky Friday

YumSugar — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:55:19 PST

In honor of Freaky Friday (today's Friday the 13th!), I thought I'd pull together a list of 13 freaky foods. Even if you don't have triskaidekaphobia (the fear of the number 13), you may be afraid of some of the things on this list. I know there are a bunch of other freaky things out there (how about almost anything Andrew Zimmern eats on his show?), so if you think something's missing, we want to hear it.

#13: Bubble Tea
I personally love this stuff; however, I've known quite a few folks who are freaked out by the tapioca inside of the tea. Come to think of it, I know a lot of people freaked out by tapioca in general . . .
#12: Squid ink pasta
I don't have a problem with this lovely pasta dyed with squid ink, but some find eating black pasta to be just a bit too freaky.
Keep reading to see more freaky foods perfect for Friday the 13th.

Downton Abbey Beauty: No Mascara, Please, We're Edwardians

Allure — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:05:00 PST

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure:

Fans of the PBS blockbuster Downton Abbey don't need us to tell them that season two has arrived, ending a painfully long wait for the return of the period drama set in a spectacular English country house stuffed with spoiled aristos and scheming servants. How ever did we survive? One bright spot was the video parody that appeared on YouTube with Joanna Lumley, of Absolutely Fabulous fame, playing an Edwardian housekeeper with Sephora tastes.

"Is that lipstick you're wearing?," a butler asks disapprovingly.

"Just a bit of gloss," replies Lumley. "Her ladyship doesn't mind."

The joke left us wondering what the Crawley sisters of Downton might actually have have in their medicine cabinets; or rather at the mirrored vanities where they seem to linger for hours, as a loyal maid brushes out their hair and listens to their secrets. That part, as it happens, has the ring of truth: Edwardian ladies never (no, never) cut their hair, according to makeup artists who work on the show, which has an on-set historian to police every gesture and costume. Find out what they had to say about Edwardian beauty now.

Is Pippa Planning an '80s-Themed Party For Kate's 30th?

Katie Henry — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:16:03 PST

Is Pippa throwing an '80s-themed bash for Kate's birthday? - The Daily Beast
Victoria's Secret Angels Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel star in a bikini-filled video - TooFab
Juliette Lewis dyed her hair red! - Us Weekly
Daniel Radcliffe admits "I'm crap at dating" - People
JC Chasez saves a baby from danger - The Insider
Tina Fey takes her anger out on an innocent car - Lainey Gossip
Matt Damon steps down from a directing project - Huffington Post
See Dennis Quaid in his Beneath the Darkness trailer - Rotten Tomatoes
Giuliana and Bill's show picked up for fifth season - Hollywood Reporter
How well do you know Nic Cage? - Wonderwall
Nick Cannon's trying to get back to business following health scare - Lifeline Live
Veronica Mars could be heading to the big screen - Zap2It
Leonardo DiCaprio's mom approves of Erin Heatherton - Celebitchy

Suddenly, Barbie Is Looking Very Burning Man

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:05:54 PST

London salon Bleach is famous for its daring hairstyling and amazing color, and now it has a very important new client. And though she may only be 11 inches tall, she's got a whole lot of style cred. For two weeks, colorists and stylists from Bleach are creating hairstyling masterpieces on none other than Barbie, she of the eminently chewable feet and statement eye shadow. So far, the stylists have done everything from the rainbow rope braid above to star-print extensions and wild dip-dyed color. They're all impressive and well worth checking out. Plus, each Barbie style creator details exactly how they made the look, just in case you want to go a little wild yourself.

Best of 2011: What Was Your Favorite Baby Carrier?

Kate Stahl — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:55:09 PST

Ask any new mom: a baby carrier can be a lifesaver, freeing up your arms for those otherwise impossible tasks (like eating!), while keeping your lil one safe, cozy, and content. Regardless of whether your style is luxe, laid-back, or sporty, there's a baby carrier for you. Fashionistas love the Sakura Bloom silk baby sling, starting at $180 and going up to $540 if you choose the naturally dyed hand-loomed silk, while countless mamas go with the ever-popular BabyBjörn. The brand's new Air Carrier features a highly breathable 3D mesh, which they say offers 138 percent more heat reduction and 30 percent more moisture reduction than any other carrier, a perfect choice for warmer climates. So are you a Moby Wrap or an ERGObaby mom? Do you prefer a sling or a wrap? A hip, back, or front carrier? Let us know below!

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