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Cally Blackman's 100 Years of Fashion Illustration ($26) is well worth its weight. After all, it takes a lot of pages — 378 to be exact — to show off 100 years of fantastic fashion illustrations as far back as the 1900s. Artists featured in this amazing exposé include Andy Warhol, Antonio Lopez, Tod Draz, and Erté. So much to ogle, but we especially love the groovy 1970s section . . . Read more
Are there any illustration-lovers in the house? You should pick up a copy of Fashion Wonderland: Uncover the Power of Illustration in Fashion ($27), published by Victionary. Basically, it concludes that the impact of illustration is felt most directly in fashion. It is what influences shoppers' choices by allowing products to stand out. Learn the crucial role of illustration in fashion and see Read more
Models Coco Rocha (left), Hilary Rhoda, Jessica Stam, Freja Beja Erichsen, and Lily Cole all show up in the recent issue of Nylon Magazine, but not in the way that you would expect. Artist in residence Coco has drawn gorgeous and lifelike illustrations of the models on the catwalk and in editorials. They're definitely worth a look, and in fact, they're worth printing and posting on your walls. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more
We're all for keeping our style a little rough around the edges via tougher accessories, undone details, and a firm nod to biker-chick chic. To illustrate our point, these celebs have been spotted wearing their coolest pairs of moto-inspired boots with everything from sweet wintry toppers, slouchy pants, and sleek separates. From Miranda Kerr's polished version to Kate Bosworth's log cabin Read more
Sanaa Lathan ditches her extensions and lives to tell the tale — Stylelist Must haves for a perfect manicure at home — Real Simple 18 famous women who look amazing without makeup on — The Frisky 10 types of tattoo artists who should never be allowed to ink you — The Stir Nine gorgeous braids and tips for getting them — Glo An illustrated history of nail art — Refinery 29 ANTM alum Read more
Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan are having a boy! — Lainey Gossip Elizabeth Olsen says she's the "curvy" sister — UsWeekly Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong admits she was a "train wreck" — People Kim Kardashian calls Khloe a "troll" — Huffington Post Willow Smith likes experimenting with fashion trends — D-Listed Luisana Lopilato is one hot swimsuit model — Sports Read more
As the first black model to grace the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, Tyra Banks solidified her legacy early on. With countless runways, print campaigns (remember that sexy milk mustache for Got Milk?), commercials, and a turn as one of Victoria's Secret's ultra-sexy angels under her belt, there's no arguing the fact that Tyra's supermodel status is well deserved. Now, we Read more
We're known to love some body-con dresses now and again, but we were totally humbled by Brazilian model Ana Beatriz's turn in Elle. Now that's how you do it if you want to be a bombshell. Yes, she has an inherent advantage over us in that she's been a Victoria's Secret model and Sports Illustrated babe for years. We love that she turns up the heat in Miami in some of Spring's colorful and quirky Read more
Freja Beha Erichsen's coolest backstage photos — StyleList The best faux fur finds under $100 — The Fashion Spot Hey, softy: cashmere you can actually afford — Refinery29 You won't believe what shoes Prince Harry bought — HuffPo Style J Brand releases three limited-edition colors for City Year — Lucky From Queen Elizabeth to Blake Lively, see the chic illustrations from Herself Read more
