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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
For today's insanely cute second birthday bash, we travel far across the ocean to Australia, where event planner Dawn of Ruby May Designs was inspired by vintage fabrics and illustrations from Sarah Jane Studios to create a simply charming party. A licorice allsorts-embellished cake, fabric pennants, and charming pom-pom details, all created by Dawn, make this party one of a kind. Add in Read more
Today, H&M released its Fashion Against AIDS collection to raise awareness and funds for HIV and AIDS. This time around, the collection was inspired by global influences and is filled with brilliant colors, patterns, and prints created by international artists and illustrators. Not only are these pieces fashion-forward and fun, but 25 percent of the sales will go directly to international Read more
Europe's Fashion Weeks have come to a close for Fall 2012, and Paris ended on a high note with some unconventional eye makeup looks. Ornate eyebrows at Chanel, bright mascara from Stella McCartney, and illustrated eyeliner at Miu Miu were among the runway highlights. See the boldest looks — watch now! 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
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: Can I really eat as much fresh fruit as I want and still lose weight? A: Unfortunately, no. Fresh fruit is a healthy choice and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants; however fruit still contains calories and carbohydrates. These are Read more
Award season and New York Fashion Week continued this week, along with Valentine's Day and the big reveal of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition cover model Kate Upton. We checked out eye candy at the BAFTAs and hot couples at the Grammys, and celebrated Joseph Gordon-Levitt's birthday and Matt Bomer coming out. But we also mourned the loss of a legendary singer with Whitney Houston's Read more
It was a busy week on Twitter! Our fashion favorites celebrated Valentine's Day, the Grammys, and the beginning of New York Fashion Week — and they did it all in style. Victoria Beckham and Michael Kors prepped for their runway shows, Zooey Deschanel wore silly shades, and Kate Upton had a very special date to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue party. Click through to see the celebrity Read more
