Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Honoring Life Of China Machado, First Non-White Model In A Major Magazine

The fashion world lost a groundbreaking icon this week after lifelong model and fashion director China Machado died of cardiac arrest in Brookhaven, New York, at the age of 86.


Machado became the first non-white woman to appear in a major American fashion magazine, gracing the pages of ...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/honoring-life-china-machado-first-non-white-model-major-magazine/

‘Diversity Isn’t A Trend’: Woman Designs Lingerie To Fit All Shapes And Shades

A woman who spent more than 30 years trying to find “gorgeous” underwear to suit her skin tone and body shape, has created her own inclusive lingerie line.


Sadia Sisay, 47, from Norfolk, is preparing to launch her BeingU range in February 2017. She was inspired to design the collection when ...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/diversity-isnt-trend-woman-designs-lingerie-fit-shapes-shades/

Gwen Cunningham: #GETYOURSHITTOGETHER: Education Calls For A Fashion Revolution

Fashion students join forces to call for a transformation of the industry at large.


‘I’m so sick of the word sustainability’


‘I want to be proud to work in this industry’


‘Why are we causing long lasting damage with short lasting...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/gwen-cunningham-getyourshittogether-education-calls-fashion-revolution/

Katrina Turnbull: Stylish Winter Maternity Coats For The Modern Mom

Pregnant moms-to-be rejoice! Never before have there been so many options for stylish winter maternity coats. Designers have caught up with demand. You no longer have to sacrifice fashion for function during pregnancy. I’ve found the best stylish winter maternity coats to keep you and...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/katrina-turnbull-stylish-winter-maternity-coats-modern-mom/

Hilarious Video Calls Out The Gendered Marketing Of Beauty Products 'For Men'

From a very young age, girls become used to seeing pink-versions of products “made especially for them”, but it’s not just women who are impacted by gendered marketing.


Lucky Turner, 22, from Virginia, US, is being praised on Twitter for creating a hilarious video about the way skincare and...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/hilarious-video-calls-gendered-marketing-beauty-products-men/

Obamas' Last White House Christmas Address Reminds Us All Of Americans' Shared Values

In their final White House Christmas address, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama reminded the nation that the holidays are time to give back to others “no matter where they come from or how they practice their faith.”


Christmas reflects “the idea that we are our broth...

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A Look Back At Franca Sozzani's Iconic Style

Beloved by the industry and fashion enthusiasts alike, Sozanni was forward-thinking and passionate, catapulting Vogue Italia into the global spotlight with powerful imagery from the day she took the reigns as editor-in-chief in 1998. Her iconic and important magazine world moments include...

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Sam Williams: The Environmental Impact Of Clothing

Christmas is approaching fast, the high streets are alive with shoppers, and presents are mounting up ready to be wrapped. Among the most popular of gifts are clothes; after all, we love to look good. But, do we really need them?


I recently wrote about ‘millennials’ wasteful...

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9 Super Weird Beauty Trends That Became Totally Normal In 2016

1. Sheet Masks
Hitting celebs’ faces everywhere way back in December 2015, the arrival of sheet masks marked the beginning of the infamous (and totally instagrammable) #sheetmaskselfie.
Winging their way West from South Korea, they’re the simplest way to add an instant hit of moisture to your ...

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WATCH: How To Do Red Glitter Lips With Lisa Potter-Dixon

by George Driver
Friday 16 December, 2016


Like ruby slippers for your face, this is how to do red glitter lips with makeup pro Lisa Potter-Dixon…


Red glitter lips are SO hot right now, it’s insane.
Shimmying their way down SS17 runways everywhere, they’re the glitziest beauty trend to hit...

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Liquid Lipsticks: 10 To Give You The Ultimate Insta-Pout

Liquid lipsticks – if you haven’t heard of them, tbh where have you been? The ultimate new addition to our lipstick wardrobes, they’re sort of all the rage. Like… so fetch. Think somewhere between a lipstick, a lip stain and a lip gloss and you’ve got liquid lipsticks aka the sweet spot....

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Sabrina R. Perkins: Is Going Natural Hard?

 

You hear about going natural a lot in our conversations among black and brown women whether online, in salons or in small groups. Everyone seems to be going natural and while many find a way to excel with a breeze, others find themselves struggling and uninspired by the task.


The...

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The Daily Media: 27 Shifts to Discuss

Chris Gay, formerly president at The Society Management, has been named co-CEO at Elite World.
Bobbi Brown, founder at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, is leaving the company.
Federico Barbieri, formerly digital and e-business senior vice president at Kering Group, has been named global retail director a...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/daily-media-27-shifts-discuss/

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Taylor Hill Gets Double the “Love” in Today’s Advent Video

By Sydney Sadick | December 14, 2016

Taylor Hill looked hot, hot, hot, in not one, but two videos in today’s installment of Love‘s Advent video series. The Day-14 clips mark the Victoria’s Secret Angel’s debut for the calendar, and each video shows a different persona. Phil Poynter captured t...

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Friday, December 9, 2016

Best of 2016: Your Favorite Red Carpet Moment Was... (Drumroll, Please)

Four days later, and you’ve finally picked your winner.
Like we said before in our initial post, it’s been a tremendous year for red carpet style. We pit so many incredible fashion moments against each other—like Ciara‘s ruffle-licious Roberto Cavalli dress vs. Bey...

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CRUSH ALERT: Meet The New Tom Ford... Jacquemus

by Josh Newis-Smith
Thursday 8 December, 2016


Move over Tom, there’s a new delicious dressy dish on the menu.




Meet Simon Porte, Talented AND Hot. RIP US!

Tom Ford has long been fashion’s dish of the day; the cheekbones, the perfectly trimmed beard, t...

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Obamas Send Out Their Last Christmas Card From The White House

The Obamas have officially sent out their final holiday card from the White House, and it is a gem.


The card features a photograph of President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters, Malia, 18, and Sasha, 15. The photo was originally taken at a March state dinner...

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A Beautifully Diverse Group Of Women Did Their Own VS Fashion Show

The typical reaction to watching the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show isn’t wanting to strip down to a bra and underwear and walk a runway. But a wonderfully diverse group of women did just that, in the most inspiring way.
BuzzFeed produced its very own recreation of the highly anticipated annu...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/a-beautifully-diverse-group-of-women-did-their-own-vs-fashion-show/

I Don’t Believe I’m Black And Beautiful

I do not think that I am beautiful. 
Whether or not I actually am is irrelevant, but whether I think that I am has become a constant source of preoccupation for me in recent months. Not feeling beautiful worries me for one specific reason: it feels like a defeat.
All women are forced to deal ...

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WATCH: How To Nail Alexa Chung’s Fashion Awards Waves

by George Driver
Friday 9 December, 2016


How to rock Alexa’s Fashion Awards waves and make Angela in accounts green with envy at the office Christmas ‘do…


Our forever bob inspiration, Alexa Chung’s hair is always at the top of our Pinterest boards giving u...

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Kristian Henderson: The Natural Hair Movement Failed Me

When I was in middle school, a boy I had a crush on said that I was cute, but that he didn’t date girls with “my kind of hair.” I was not sure what was wrong with “my kind of hair,” but presumably he meant the short kind. Although I never really understood what...

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11 of the Best Suits at GQ’s Men of the Year Party

By Kristen Heinzinger | December 9, 2016


While it was a frigid night in New York, Los Angeles was heating up, where GQ hosted its famous Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont. The list, which honors the most stylish GQ-iest set, was released in September and ranges from designers (Ales...

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

23 Unique Gifts That Make You Look More Thoughtful Than You Are

It’s time to get started on that holiday shopping for your friends and loved ones, and we think you should make this year extra special. That’s why we threw together this gift guide of amazing, affordable, personalized gifts to ensure that your presents this year are unique and tho...

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Model Holds A 'Black Mirror' Up To The Fashion Industry's Racial Bias

A model is encouraging the fashion industry to take a good hard look at its racial bias, through a powerful photo series that holds a “Black Mirror” up to famous campaigns.
Deddeh Howard worked with photographer Raffael Dickreuter to recreate classic fashion campaigns – featuring the l...

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13 Christmas Dresses That Will Perfectly Conceal Your Christmas Food Baby

We all have grand visions of ourselves decked out in Instagrammable velvet and sequins on Christmas day, when in reality we just need a pair of elasticated slacks and wipe-clean surfaces for 48 hours. 
So reach a compromise this year (and simultaneously appease your grandmother who hates you ...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/13-christmas-dresses-that-will-perfectly-conceal-your-christmas-food-baby/

Washington Osiro: Thank You President Barack Obama!

Eight years to the day (November 4, 2008), 92% White and 3% Black Iowans gave Kenyan-American Barack Hussein Obama 38% of the votes in the 2008 Iowa Caucus thereby sending the man derisively called the “junior senator from Illinois” on his way to an extremely hard-fought and...

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Charlotte Crosby Launches Vegan Cruelty-Free Makeup Range

Charlotte Crosby has launched her debut makeup range and the best news is it’s cruelty-free and vegan friendly.
The former ‘Geordie Shore’ star has teamed up with Easilocks to create the 40-piece cosmetics line, which includes a contour palette, eyeshadow, highlight, lip tints and brushes ...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/charlotte-crosby-launches-vegan-cruelty-free-makeup-range/

Amy Schumer Held Her Own Victoria's Secret Fashion Show In Pajamas

While Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and the rest of the world’s genetic lottery winners stomped down the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris on Wednesday, Amy Schumer couldn’t help but draw comparisons to her own super glamorous night in with sister Kim Caramele. 
Never one to ...

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Move Over Sugar And Fat, Why Alcohol Is Our Skin’s New Enemy No. 1

By Lisa Haynes  ‘Wine Face’. It’s officially a thing. So yes, your Friday night glass of Sauvignon is partly to blame for that boy-you-look-tired complexion. It was a phrase coined by Sienna Miller’s go-to naturopath Dr Nigma Talib, conforming that alcohol manifests itself on your...

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23 Gifts For Kids Who Rock Natural Hair

In a world where black kids don’t always see their beauty reflected in mainstream culture, their parents (especially white parents like me) often have to work double-time to safeguard their sense of self-esteem and cultural pride. It’s my job to make sure my son gets the message from as many ...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/23-gifts-for-kids-who-rock-natural-hair/

Donatella Versace Touts Her New Book

By Eddie Roche | December 8, 2016


Donatella!!!!! Last night, The Times Center in The New York Times building hosted the charming Donatella Versace for a Q&A moderated by InStyle’s Eric Wilson to plug her new book, “Versace,” which came out last month. The Rizzoli title features Versa...

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Your Sweater Is Letting You Down--You Just Don't Know It Yet

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There’s a reason you don’t love sweaters like Naomi Watts loves sweaters.
You wear them because they’re a necessary piece of outerwear when it comes to battling colder climates, but do you love them? Probably not. And there are many (read:...

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COS X Agnes Martin: Inside The Most Instagrammable Art-Meets-Fashion Dinner EVER

by Chloe Mac Donnell
Wednesday 7 December, 2016


It’s all about the pear martinis and succulents…





Last night, to mark COS’s sponsorship of the Agnes Martin’s retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the fashion brand hosted a...

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The Royal Family Just Won At Ugly Christmas Jumpers

The Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas Day outfits have always been the most stylish around, so we’re not sure how she feels about donning what is quite possibly the tackiest Christmas jumper on earth.
Luckily, the Duchess doesn’t actually have to wear it herself. Her waxwork at Madame Tussa...

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Isla Fisher Thanks Trump For Showing 'Unqualified Orange People Can Win Things'

Isla Fisher didn’t hold back in her acceptance speech at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards on Wednesday.
While accepting her Trailblazer award, the actress mocked Melania Trump’s plagiarism scandal and poked fun at President-elect Donald Trump. 
“From a young age my ...

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Something Was Off About Lady Gaga’s VS Fashion Show Performance

Listen, we love “Joanne” as much as the next card-carrying Lady Gaga fan, but maybe the folksy dive-bar rock album isn’t the best soundtrack to the high-energy Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, you know? 
Dressed in an intricate sheer gown with red rose overlays, Gaga opened her performance at ...

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Naomi's No 'Supermodel'

She’s been called a cell-phone-throwing, short-tempered diva. But above all else, Naomi Campbell is known as one of the world’s most iconic supermodels, right?


Not according to the London-born beauty.


“I would never call myself that. I don’t have any superhuman powers,” Campbell told H...

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Faux A Dreamy Glow With Our Pick Of The Best Bronzers

Bronzer means that whatever the weather, there’s no reason to give up on a natural-looking tan. 
Whether you’re a dab hand with a bronzing powder or a serious tan-o-phobe, a light sweep can take your complexion from just good, to glowing and gorgeous.
They’re the must-have ...

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Diana Ross Serenades Carolina Herrera at Lincoln Center’s Fashion Gala

Carolina Herrera, Glenda Bailey All images by Joe Schildhorn/BFA.com

A little rain did nothing to deter the ray of light at Alice Tully Hall last night, where Carolina Herrera was honored at Lincoln Center Corporate Fund’s 4th annual Fashion Gala. Harper’s Bazaar hosted the evening, which h...

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

23 Hilarious Gifts For Your Friend Who Loves Swearing

We all have that potty-mouthed friend who loves to curse and swear at every opportunity. They have no filter, but it’s all part of their charm and why we love them, right?
Well, here’s a gift guide designed specially for the foul-mouthed pal in your life. The holiday season is right around th...

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Afton McKeith: My £5 Note Problem

The UK has recently come out with a new £5 note (equivalent to about $7 US Dollars). The new British polymer note is partially see-through like a mini window, crease-proof and waterproof. When it was first introduced, I thought it was extremely cool. I was really excited, as I had heard ...

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https://skpsoft.com/view/fashion+news/afton-mckeith-my-5-note-problem/

People On Twitter Really Want Michelle Obama To Run For President

People on Twitter want another first lady to become the first female president of the United States.
After Donald Trump won the 2016 election, people sounded off on the social media platform about whom they’d like to see in the Oval Office in 2020: Michelle Obama.



Dear @MichelleObama, I k...

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Mandy Moore Is Officially Our New Style Crush

For best results, press play before reading. 
Mandy Moore has long been one of Hollywood’s sweethearts, but stayed largely out of the spotlight until recently. 
Now thanks to a starring role on NBC’s new drama “This is Us,” our ‘90s crush is back on the red carpet and our best-dressed list, t...

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https://skpsoft.com/view/fashion+news/mandy-moore-is-officially-our-new-style-crush/

Emilia Wik: Transitioning From Fast Fashion To Slow Fashion

From fast fashion to slow fashion, how can we change our mind frame to build a sustainable, chic, and ethically conscious wardrobe you can always count on to stay current? And what will it take to rekindle the relationship to your wardrobe? Continue reading to find...

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Lady Gaga Wore A $1 Million Hat At The Victoria's Secret Show

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Yes, that’s right. This one-of-a-kind hat embellished with over 45,000 Swarovski crystals is worth the same amount as these homes or 25,000 of these hats from Zara. 



Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images



The “Million Reasons” singer not only wore said h...

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The Cut: Here's Where Black Beauty Is Celebrated Online

Photos from Rita Labib and Jay William Washington, as seen on @BeBeautifulLA (Photo: jwilliamwashington.com, Rita Labib)


Shawanna Davis was trying to fight tears. On the phone from L.A., she recalled a comment from a follower who said she was barely holding on after a bad breakup....

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These Celebrities Prove That Blue Eye Makeup Is Having a Moment

The ’80s may be over but blue eyeshadow is back…




Usually blue eye makeup conjures up images of an ‘80s movie’s prom scene or the first eyeshadow pot you stashed in your Caboodle. However, when the vivid shade is done right, prepare to be on the receiving end of ...

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Hublot’s Weeklong Whirlwind of Unveilings and Events at Art Basel Miami

Hublot is investing in the arts in a very big way. The luxury Swiss watch brand hosted a series of events and artist collaborations during a weeklong extravaganza of events called “Hublot Loves Art” during Art Basel Miami. A much talked about event with famed tattoo artist Maxime Büchi, who c...

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Monday, December 5, 2016

Willow and Jaden Smith Awarded New Fashion Icon 2016 by British Fashion Council

Congratulations are in order for the youngest Smith children.
Willow and Jaden Smith have been awarded the New Fashion Icons Award at the 2016 Fashion Awards hosted by the British Fashion Council.
Previously known as the British Fashion Awards, the Swarovski–sponsored event is ce...

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The Ultimate French Girl Style Guide

When asked about the secret to French girl style, Parisian stylist Camille Seydoux told us, “I think French girls pretend to be lazy when it comes to style. She’s not going to admit that she spends 50 minutes getting ready. She needs to look effortless, like ‘oh, my hair is...

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GQ: The Hairy Man's Guide To Skincare

By Stephen J. Praetorius for GQ.


Does it you look like you’re sporting a sweater vest every single day of the year? Are your arms, legs, shoulders, stomach, back, balls, and all manner of other body parts covered in a forest so dense you have trouble picturing what your bare body...

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Michelle Obama Just One-Upped Herself With This Festive Dress

The annual Kennedy Center Honors are always a delight for the soul, boasting epic musical performances and heartfelt speeches. Thanks to Barack and Michelle Obama, these evenings have been a treat for the eyes over the last eight years, too.


That’s largely because FLOTUS, who has been tur...

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We Are Not Worthy, Lupita Nyong'o!

Remember when Lupita Nyong’o made her first few appearances on the red carpet back in 2014, and we, as a collective captivated public, thought there’s no way it could get better than that?
How wrong we were.
Nyong’o made her latest triumphant return to the red carpet for the London premiere ...

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Stunning Photos Show Evolution Of The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs tonight.
Based on photos that have emerged in the days since this year’s show filmed, it’s evident that the flashy production, which has only gotten more elaborate over the years, maintains its re...

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Carol Brailey: What Do Your Eyes Say About Your Best Color Choices?

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“The eyes are the window to your soul.” – William Shakespeare


Did you know that the colors and pattern in your eyes harmonize with your natural hair and skin color to make you naturally appear vibrant and give off a...

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Holiday Party Hairstyles You Can Master in Your Office Bathroom

‘Tis the season for holiday parties and events every day after work, you social butterfly, you. It always seems like we forget about these commitments until the day of, when we happen to be on day 4 of a blowout we got earlier in the week and are in desperate need of dry...

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Which Short Hairstyle Is Right For You? Get Inspo From The A-List

Short hairstyles are having a moment. Gone are the times when long hair ruled the red carpet, now it’s about short hair cuts on your favourite A-list women.
As proved by some of the coolest women in Hollywood, ditching longer locks and going for that short haircut is the new chic way...

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Rashad Benton: Rashad Benton Interviews Designer John Varvatos At the Launch Of His New Fragrance Dark Rebel Rider

Held immediately following the John Varvatos Spring/Summer 2017 Fashion Show on July 14th, as the last official event of New York Fashion Week Men’s. John debuted his latest Fragrance Dark Rebel Rider a few hours later. I was there in time to ask John a few questions before the night...

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Sunday, December 4, 2016

21 Genius Gifts College Students Will Absolutely Love

The holiday season is upon us and it’s almost winter break for college students! You know what that means? It’s time to start shopping. Not to worry though, we put together the perfect gift guide for college kids.
Whether they’re redecorating their dorm, on the hunt for the perfect mini fridg...

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Morgan Ruth McTiernan: I Am Curve

If I were to say I worked as a model, what would you imagine I looked like? What body type would I have? Would a figure that is in proportion, thin, a size 8 and below with a 24″ inch waist come to mind? That is the problem. The first assumption of a model is to generalise that they...

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Federiga Bindi: The End of the Pantsuit Nation and the Force of Subliminal Messages

Game over. The election was the Democrats to lose, and they did. The Dem leadership can only blame itself and the numerous strategic and communication mistakes it did along both the primary and the electoral campaigns. The GOP in fact did not win the election, the Democrats lost it, as...

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Jennifer Connelly Absolutely Killed It In This LBD

If Victoria Beckham taught us anything, it’s that there is no piece of clothing more powerful than the little black dress. 
Like us, Jennifer Connelly must have seen “Spice World” her fair share of times. The 45-year-old looked outrageously beautiful in a simple LBD outside of “Jimmy Kimmel ...

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Let's Talk About The Natural Hair That Slayed The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Gorgeous curls, coils and kinks made a few jaw-dropping appearances at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday in Paris. 



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Just look at these beautiful teeny weeny Afros!



Several models of color ditched the hot combs, weaves and extensions ...

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The Secret Weapons in Zoƫ Kravitz's Quintessentially Cool Beauty Routine

If anyone should be described as quintessentially cool, it’s Zoë Kravitz. When the 27-year-old singer and actress isn’t fronting her electro-pop band Lolawolf, she’s starring in blockbuster movies, and acting as Yves Saint Laurent Beauty’s newest muse—all while rocking body art inspired by he...

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Aerin Lauder & Olivia Palermo Celebrate Accessories Launch with a Festive Feast

By Kristen Heinzinger | December 2, 2016


Aerin Lauder and Olivia Palermo hosted a chic set of guests at Sant Ambroeus in NYC’s West Village last night. The occasion? The launch of AERIN Fashion Accessories and the Resort 2017 campaign, where Palermo is front and center. The pair’s fashion...

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Saturday Savings: Taylor Hill's Pre-Victoria's Secret Show Jeans Are Now 50% Off

You don’t need to be model fit to wear skinny jeans. You don’t need their bank account either. 
If you want to look as good as Taylor Hill did before the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show taping this week, you may want to consider scooping up a pair of her Joe’s The ...

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Can A Fashion App Really Make You More Stylish?

Fashion director Arabella Greenhill on the clever bit of tech that put some colour into her life




Fashion director Arabella Greenhill on the clever bit of tech that put some colour into her life…
I love wearing black. I work in fashion so this may be an obvious...

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Obama: 'Michelle Will Never Run For Office'

President Barack Obama crushed a lot of people’s hopes and dreams this week, revealing that his wife Michelle “will never run for office.”
“She is as talented a person as I know,” he told Rolling Stone in an interview published Tuesday. “You can see the incredible resonance she has with the A...

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The Real Taylor Swift Is Back In A Classic Throwback Outfit

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Victoria's Secret Puts Record Number Of Asian Models On Its Runway

The luxurious world of lingerie is embracing diversity.
Victoria’s Secret’s world-famous annual fashion show included a record number of Asian women this year, with Ming Xi, Sui He, Xiao Wen Ju and Liu Wen ― all Chinese supermodels with massive Instagram followings.
Compare that with the two...

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PHOTOS: A New Look For Janelle Monae?

The annual amFar Gala to raise money for AIDS research, prevention and education took place last night in New York City. Tons of stars attended to show their support for the amazing cause and party the night away.


The evening’s entertainment came courtesy of “Lettin’...

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Proof The A-List Love Mid Length Hairstyles...

Mid length hairstyles are the cut of the season. Where longer, classically glamorous styles used to rule, now the more practical, low-maintenance looks are taking over. From Alexa Chung’s grown-out bob to Kate Moss’ mussed-up bedhead, these are the top hairstyles for the new se...

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Agnes Gund: Bill

Rain or shine, Bill never missed the chance to capture New York City’s street style. Photo credit: Billy Farrell/BFA.com, 2012


As all of New York and most of the rest of the world knows, the inimitable Bill Cunningham died recently, unexpectedly, but at the age of 87. Bill never...

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Friday, December 2, 2016

Rachel Hawkins: Don't Bite The Hand That Feeds You

Can you remember a time when celebrities didn’t try and flog you something they’d purportedly created? No, nor me. Especially since the inception of structured Reality TV a few years ago where the obsession with shows such as TOWIE and Geordie Shore et al paved the way for...

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11 Christmas Party Shoes That Won't Break Your Feet

If the very thought of sticking out a night on the dance floor in crippling heels this Christmas is giving you pre-emptive foot spasms then fear no more.


To help you avoid any mid-party dilemmas, or a walk home carrying your shoes, we’ve rounded up 11 feet-friendly pairs that won’t cramp yo...

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THIS Is How You Dress For A Holiday Party

All hail Michelle Obama, who must understand just how tightly we’re holding on to every last appearance she makes as first lady.
FLOTUS continued her streak of style hits over the past few months on Tuesday, wearing a perfectly festive look at a holiday event hosted for military families at t...

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Bella Hadid Basically Stayed In Her Undies After The VS Fashion Show

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Wearing an incredibly revealing and complicated-looking sheer, gorgeous gown, Hadid showed off a nude thong on the red carpet. She posed for photos alongside sister Gigi Hadid and mom Yolanda Foster.



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Chiara Mio: Why We All Need To Be "Orange"

Almost every day brings stories of violence against women – from partners at home, sexual abuse and mutilation, and tragic suffering in ravaged communities and war zones. One in three women suffers violence, often from those closest to them, and it takes many forms.


Shockingly,...

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The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Broadcast Used To Be Intensely Creepy

You’ll never watch “My Best Friend’s Wedding” the same way again.
The year was 2001. Adriana Lima was 20 years old, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was 6 years old and for some reason, Rupert Everett was the host. 
If it bothers you that a televised broadcast of beautiful women parading do...

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Carol Brailey: 2 Tests To Find Out If Your Bra Is Holding Your Chest Too Low

Is your bra holding your chest too low? In the video above, I share with you 2 tests to solve this question for you. A poor-fitting bra is a common issue I see with many of my female clients.


A bra holding your chest too low could eventually cause longer term health issues and it could...

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WATCH: How To Do Candy Cane Eyeliner (And Out Sass Everyone At Xmas)

by George Driver
Friday 2 December, 2016


Candy cane eyeliner is officially the most festive makeup trend we’ve come across EVER . Trust, it’s totally a thing. #Georgetown shows you how…


Possibly the sweetest (and most festive) beauty trend we’ve come a...

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Long Hairstyles: The Celebs Who Are Giving Us 'Long Hair, Don't Care' Inspo

Long hairstyles are still a favourite of ours. No matter how cool the crop, or messy lob become, we can’t quite bear to part with our long locks. If you’re bored with yours, don’t reach straight for the scissors (the grow out will be a mare, for starters). Instead, be...

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Ronnie Fieg on Opening Kith’s First Miami Store

Ronnie Fieg (Photography: Patrick McMullan)

Today, popular street-gear brand Kith enters the Miami scene with a new flagship. And what better timing than Art Basel to make a splash? The Daily caught up with founder Ronnie Fieg about why he took his label to 1931 Collins Avenue, and got the ...

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Friday 2nd December

Emma Watson’s Latest Sustainable Fashion Look Is By Kitx #Love
our pick




Lily Collins Does Cut-Outs The Classy Way Thanks To Mary Katrantzou




Nocturnal Animals Star Ellie Bamber Makes An Impact In Sequined Chanel



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Thursday, December 1, 2016

December Horoscopes: Mercury Retrograde Brings Some Not-so Good Tidings!

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The holidays may bring on good tidings…but not necessarily good cheer.
Unfortunately for us all, Mercury will sink into retrograde from Dec. 19 to Jan. 8, which might explain why you’re extra moody waiting in that cashier line, you’re ...

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What It's REALLY Like Backstage At Victoria's Secret Show

by Josh Newis-Smith
Thursday 1 December, 2016


Welcome to Supermodelville. Population: 51 mega babes.




Sisters are doing it for themselves: Gigi and Bella backstage at the VS show

Going backstage at the Victoria’s Secret show as a mere mortal is like being L...

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Doctor Calls Michelle Obama 'Monkey Face,' But Says She's Not Racist

A Colorado doctor has been ordered to stop seeing patients and is being fired from her medical school teaching job after calling first lady Michelle Obama “monkey face” on Facebook and defending herself as “still not racist.” 
Dr. Michelle Herren, a white pediatric anesthesiologist at Denver ...

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Jennifer Lawrence's Skirt Sure Is Sheer

Jennifer Lawrence’s is known for her delightful transparency. Apparently, this now applies to her wardrobe choices, too. 
The “Passengers” star took to the red ― er, gray ― carpet on Tuesday, in a cozy Dior sweater and coordinating tulle skirt that revealed a LOT of leg and a little pair of w...

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Everything You Need To Know About Zero Waste - The Latest Sustainable Living Trend

From clothes and food to stuff, how many times per week do you throw out unloved, unwanted or unused waste? The simple answer lies in your bin.
As scientists continue to tell us our planet is getting hotter at an alarming rate, 2016 is a time for big changes, starting at home. According to...

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Sandra Lorenzo: I Attended The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, And I Felt Obese

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is the holy grail for all models. At least, that’s what they claim during interviewees. So as a journalist, it was quite flattering to receive an invitation.


The invitation was clear and stern. If you want to be part of the party,...

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Allure : Black Fashion Designers Are Finally Getting Their Moment In The Spotlight

For Allure, by Kari Molvar.



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The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology offered a number of must-see exhibitions over the years on topics ranging from gothic glamour to body-contorting corsets. The next to put on your radar: Black Fashion Designers, which opens on...

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Best Mascaras: 12 That Have Our Tried & Tested Stamp Of Approval

Mascara isn’t the easiest make-up to choose. You’re faced with shelves and shelves of different wands, with loads of different (but equally tempting) buzzwords: best lash-lengthening mascara, best volumising mascara, best waterproof mascara, best separating mascara, and so...

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Jeremy Bamidele: Made in America Made LA

When most think of American ingenuity and production, they think of Baltimore’s car industry. When they think of fashion, they think of New York. The …
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