Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Milan Fashion Week Comes to an End: The Best of the Runway

TOD’SA living sculpture by artist Thomas de Falco featuring models wrapped in leather and Naomi Campbell perched in the front as the centerpiece opened the show at Tod’s. The art installations pre-show at Tod’s are meant to highlight the house’s history of leather-making—last Fall, Karlie...

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Gabby, Gorgeous In Gold! (PHOTOS)

Dwyane Wade isn’t the only one serving up Miami heat.
The baller’s lovely girlfriend and superstar actress Gabrielle Union sizzles on the cover of…
Read more: Miami Heat, Dwayne Wade, Ocean-Drive-Magazine, Ocean Drive, Gabrielle Union, Fashion-Beauty, Dwyane Wade,...

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Why GRAVITYMUD Is Going To Give Sheet Masks A Run For Their Money

Tuesday 28 February, 2017


GLAMGLOW’s latest has the internet talking




Two things were a staple at sleepovers when I was a teenager: a scary film (usually Scream – it was the 90s), and peel-off face masks. Those masks cost about 50p at Boots and we’d all apply them...

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Here's What Brad Goreski Wants To See These Oscar Nominees Wearing

We’re just one day away from finding out which film will take home the Oscar for “Best Picture.” For us fashion folk, though, the real show starts way before the first award is handed out. 


Brad Goreski, co-host of “Fashion Police” and “E!  Live from the Red Carpet,” will undoubtedly have...

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The After-Party Looks Were Better Than The Dresses At The Oscars

You know what they say: After the show, it’s the time for everyone to change into yet another fabulous look. At least when it comes to the Oscars, anyway. 


Sunday night’s red carpet was full of elegance, sparkle, and golden gowns, but the after-party looks were hipper, cooler, and a lot...

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Suffering from Fashion Fatigue? Get A Fresh Face With Cane + Austin

Has fashion month got you down? We recently paid a visit to Dr. Austin of Cane + Austin at his spa on 120 East 64th Street for a little face refreshing and it was worth it. When Dr. Austin initially suggested we try microneedling, it struck fear in our hearts. Any mention of needles is...

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Chris Brown Named World's Worst Dressed Man By GQ Magazine (PHOTOS)

The British version of GQ magazine has crowned singer Chris Brown the worst dressed man on the planet. Ouch!


After calling him a “thuggish rapper-slash-singer,” the glossy suggests that Brown should be investing his fortune into tailoring not $15,000 phones.


Sure,...

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Easy London Fashion Week Trends Made Simple

Wednesday 22 February, 2017


Whoever said catwalk looks didn’t work IRL was wrong




Think London Fashion Week and you inevitably also think of madcap make-up that you’d be unlikely to pull off at the office. And, to some extent, you’d be right: the shows are often a...

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Women Are More Than What They Wear At The Oscars

It’s common practice on the Oscars red carpet for interviewers to ask the women in attendance, ”Who are you wearing?” before they ask about their accomplishments. It’s an old tradition, and it’s one that needs to die hard because, let’s face it, nobody asks the men the same question.


You...

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Tracee Ellis Ross Looks Like An Angel In This Playfully Sheer Gown

There’s sheer, and then there’s sheer perfection.



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STUNNING.



Ross, who joined the likes of Viola Davis, Issa Rae and Janelle Monae at the star-studded event, one-upped her own style with a flawless hair and makeup look. We love this combo of updo, pink...

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This Is the Ombre Colour Trend You’re Going to Want to Wear All Season Long

*Books into hair salon immediately*




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Forget those platinum tips—your ombre highlights are about to take on some serious bronzed goddess vibes. Similar to the way Lily Aldridge’s layers seem to be bathed in a warm sepia filter, the bronze ombre...

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Friday, February 24, 2017

Model Sasha Pivovarova Collaborates with Frame on Capsule Collection

By Sydney Sadick | February 24, 2017


While you likely know model Sasha Pivovarova from the runway, the Russian beauty has another talent: drawing. Pivovarova has been working on her career as an artist, illustrating books for both Miuccia Prada and Karl Lagerfeld, as well as exhibiting...

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Watch Beyoncé's Stunning 20-Year Evolution In This 20-Second GIF

Flawless.
A new GIF, created by the people behind the website aromahq.com, features 20 years of Beyoncé looks, one each year from 1997 to 2017. And i…
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Solange Knowles Shares Her Stellar Style On Vogue.com's 'Today I'm Wearing' Series (PHOTOS)

If you love Solange Knowles’ bold and inspiring style as much as we do, then you’ll be thrilled to know that British Vogue.com has picked the singer as February’s “Today I’m Wearing” subject.


The “Today I’m Wearing” series dedicates...

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MAC Is Releasing A New Basic Bitch Palette

MAC

MAC is reclaming the basic bitch label with its new must-have palette. Nope, it doesn’t contain pumpkin spiced eyeshadow or a shade to match your Uggs – it’s actually the ultimate back to basics palette.
We’ve already seen a glimpse of the Basic Bitch...

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

7 Things I've Learned As A Mom Of Boys

I am the first to admit that I always envisioned myself having a girl. Or girls. I pictured myself with girls all around me.


A daughter! All sugar and spice and everything nice just waiting for me to share my vast knowledge of lip gloss, boys and fashion with. A girl who would be strong,...

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There Are No Words To Describe How Good Viola Davis Looked Last Night

We’d love to tell you all about how absolutely stunning our national treasure Viola Davis looked at the 8th Annual Oscars Sistahs Soiree in Beverly Hills Wednesday night.


Unfortunately, we can’t. Because there are no words that could do her and her dress justice.



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London Fashion Week Street Style Trends

Thursday 23 February, 2017


From shoulder shrugging to tonal dressing, here are the street style trends to nail now…




When it comes to spotting trends, the street serves as a just as worthy platform as the runway. Outside the shows, you’ll find a scrum of...

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Gucci 'Animalium' Fall/Winter 2017 - Daily Front Row

By Paige Reddinger | February 22, 2017


Fashion’s grand wizard, Alessandro Michele, whipped up another fascinating collection for Gucci this season. In Gucci’s garden there grew red poppies on silk-cropped pants, pink peonies on a Chinese red dress, roses on a men’s unitard, and...

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Rocsi Diaz's Denim And Leather Pants At Christian Louboutin 20th Anniversary Party: Yea Or Nay? (PHOTO, POLL)

Christian Louboutin, the king of red-bottom heels, celebrated 20 years in business last night at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City.


Wendy Williams, Selita Ebanks and “106 & Park” VJ Rocsi Diaz were a few of celebs on hand for the party. Diaz wore a pretty pair of Loubous...

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Val Garland painted models lips blue backstage at Gareth Pugh's LFW Show

Well now this is different…




Last week, make-up maverick Pat McGrath painted blue all over the eyelids of models backstage at Anna Sui. The colour was immediately declared the comeback kid of make-up, and beauty fans with their beady eyes trained on NYFW rubbed their hands...

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Chrissy Teigen Speaks Out About The Underrepresentation Of Asian Models

National treasure Chrissy Teigen took a break from removing Fun Dip from her fingers to wax poetic on the need for more diversity in fashion.


The supermodel, whose mother is Thai, told E! News she thinks “Asian models are really underrepresented in the industry of course, especially on...

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London Fashion Week 2017: Winnie Harlow Was The Perfect Choice To Lead Matty Bovan's Divine AW17 Collection

When one of our favourite emerging designers – Matty Bovan – worked with one of our favourite models – Winnie Harlow – only one thing was going to happen.


Last year, Bovan was feted after being hand-picked by Fashion East as the sole newcomer to their London Fashion...

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Sofia Richie On Topshop Lock Ins With Lionel Richie

by Josh Newis-Smith
Tuesday 21 February, 2017


Sofia Richie was dancing on the ceiling on her first Topshop trip!


Topshop not only serves up cracking clobber it also gives good FROW. Ahead of the Topshop UNIQUE show at London Fashion Week we caught up with the likes of...

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LFW 2017: Androgynous Menswear Line Orange Culture Blew All Stereotypes Out Of The Park

Fashion Scout, the international showcase that helps emerging designers to access a bigger platform, presented us with one of the most exciting menswear brands of the year. 


Hailing from Nigeria, Orange Culture is an androgynous menswear line that moves fluidly between cultures and colour....

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2011 Clip Of The Obamas Talking About Their Marriage Will Make You Miss Them Even More

In today’s edition of Obama Relationship Goals, let’s take a look back at the first couple’s 2011 Oprah Show appearance, when then-president Barack Obama reminded all of us about the love and respect at the foundation of a solid marriage.


During the interview, the president and first lady...

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Gulping Gargoyles, J.K. Rowling Looked Incredible At The BAFTAs

J.K. Rowling took a break from owning trolls on Twitter to owning the BAFTAs red carpet on Sunday. 


The author looked straight-up magical in a long-sleeved, fitted maroon gown with a thigh-high slit. 



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She paired...

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LFW: Let's Talk About Ethics Baby

London Fashion Week blew in and out of town in a flurry of colour, sequins and PVC. The great and the good of the fashion world descended on the capital to view the latest collections form the best in British design talent and there were some beautiful shows from Mary Katrantzou to Erdem to...

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Fresh Out Of The Shower Looks From London Fashion Week

Tuesday 21 February, 2017


Seriously: it’s big




We’ve all been there: your alarm clock rings, you hit snooze repeatedly and before you know it you’ve only got ten minutes to shower, fling on clothes and rush out the door. Maybe you put mascara on on the tube, maybe you...

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Feast Your Eyes On This Bonkers Doughnut Dress At Fashion Week

We often find ourselves pondering why Fashion Week, a largely mysterious and elitist entity, still powers on with gusto, season after season.


Then a show like this happens, and we remember: 



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Do-nut act like you don’t love this...

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Designer Drags Donald Trump With 'More Glitter Less Twitter' Message

Ashish Gupta has a perfectly pointed message for Donald Trump: “More glitter, less Twitter.” And he didn’t even need 140 characters. 


There were even a couple of pieces that paid homage to Major League Baseball, which hardly seems like a coincidence. What better way to send the message...

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The 5 Most Political Moments From New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017

New York Fashion Week wasn’t just about clothes this year ― it was also about the message. 


This February, designers finally began making some bold moves toward inclusivity and diversity. But other shows also became political acts of resistance, like when LSR sent models down the runway...

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London Fashion Week 2017: Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid And Winnie Harlow Unwind At LOVE Magazine Party

Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Winnie Harlow let off some steam after storming the runways and photoshoots, at the LOVE magazine and Burberry London Fashion Week party.


The models were joined by Lottie Moss, Jourdan Dunn, Adwoa Aboah and Leomie Anderson at Annabel’s on Monday 20...

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Monday, February 20, 2017

The Best of London Fashion Week, Part 1

London Fashion Week was in full force this weekend and plenty of big trends emerged, from princess dressing and wistful longing for the romance of bygone eras to futurism. Below are some of the best looks from across the pond.
Christopher KaneFall 2017: A Space Odyssey. When the realities of...

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Viola Davis Looks Beautiful In Black On Cover Of LA Times Magazine (PHOTO)

Viola Davis looks stunning in her short natural hair decked out in elegant designer ensembles for the current issue of L.A. Times Magazine.


Although “The Help” star is dressed in head-to-toe black in each photo, she looks ethereal as she strikes some serious...

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See Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Reveal On Instagram

New beauty bag staple? Yes, indeed.




Rihanna’s brand-spanking-new Fenty beauty collection doesn’t come out until autumn, but she’s been offering us glimpses and teasers on social media this weekend that have whipped us up into a frenzy. On Saturday, the...

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Sunday, February 19, 2017

Saturday Savings: Selma Blair's Denim Dress Is Only $46

At $46, can you afford to say no? (The answer is no.)
How springtime does Selma Blair look in this denim Volcom dress? If you don’t live in LA and it’s not yet loafer weather where you are, you probably haven’t put much thought into your May wardrobe. But it really is time...

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London Fashion Week 2017: Simone Rocha Honours Age Diversity With These Three Beautiful Women

Simone Rocha, whose AW17 collection lit the catwalk in a sea of poppies, embellished coats and layers of chiffon, paid the ultimate homage to timeless beauty: rather than having a token older woman in her model line-up, she had three. 


One of them included the great model Marie-Sophie...

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London Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2017: The Trends And Shows To Know

by Josh Newis-Smith
Sunday 19 February, 2017


Roll up, roll up, it’s London Fashion Week!




Ye-ha cow girls, London Fashion Week is serving up the sass

London Fashion Week is in full swing, here’s your cheat sheet for all the latest trends, shows and...

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This Beautiful Jewelry Collection Is Actually A Line Of High-End Sex Toys

Sex toys are starting to look less and less like, well, sex toys.


Sexual lifestyle company Unbound recently launched a new sex toy collection that doubles as high-end jewelry. Dubbed “sexual accessories,” the Unbound jewelry collection includes pineapple earrings that can be turned into...

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This White-Bearded Sikh Man Just Won At London Fashion Week 2017 Street Style

So far in London Fashion Week street style, we’ve seen neon shoes, hella knitwear, dinosaur pouches, bridal veils saying ‘rebel’ and a man dressed like a Rubix cube. 


But all of them are rank amateurs compared to this beautiful creature.


From the flowers garlanding his turban to the...

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Emma Watson's Dream House Guest Is, Duh, Michelle Obama

This video has all the things we love: Emma Watson, cute kids, a Michelle Obama shoutout, “Harry Potter” goodies. Seriously, the only thing that could make this better is if the former first lady herself appeared carrying a basket full of deplorables puppies. 


Ahead of the release of...

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley And Hannah Jeter Take Their Pregnancies To The Red Carpet

If 2017 has been good for one thing so far, it’s the wealth of epic red carpet maternity style we’ve seen from singers, actors and supermodels alike.


Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hannah Jeter brought their growing baby bumps to the red carpet this week, looking like two glowing pregnant...

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Channel 4 Dispatches Britain's Cheap Clothes Investigation Reveals Workers Paid Below National Living Wage

High street stores are allegedly selling clothes made by workers in Britain who are paid less than half the legal minimum, a Dispatches investigation has found.


Textile firms making garments for chains such as New Look, River Island, Boohoo and Missguided are paying the workers between £3...

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London Fashion Week Make-Up | InStyle UK

Saturday 18 February, 2017


London is hosting a beauty rebellion




So far, this is shaping up as the season of statements; whether a message of inclusion a la Marc Jacobs, or through political slogan tees as seen at Prabal Gurung, it seems everyone has something to say...

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This Gorgeous Fashion Show Featured Immigrant Models In Hijabs

Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan made history at last year’s New York Fashion Week when she sent her entire cast of models down the runway in hijabs.


On Tuesday the designer took her commitment to inclusivity one step further, featuring models who are immigrants, visa and green card...

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The Truth Behind Those Photos Of Tiffany Trump Sitting 'Alone' At NYFW

Over the past few days, viral photos of Tiffany Trump apparently sitting alone at Philipp Plein’s New York Fashion Week show have circulated throughout the internet. 


But according to Christina Binkley, the former Wall Street Journal columnist who took the pictures and tweeted them out,...

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London Fashion Week 2017: Lottie Moss, Adwoa Aboah And Sistine Stallone Rule The Topshop Unique Runway

Autumn/winter 2017 collections may be dominated by jumpers and coats, but the Topshop Unique’sshow featured a fair few pieces we want to pack for our next beach trip.


Aboah modeled a sheer pink dress that had us fantasising about romantic beach-side strolls.



Antonio de Moraes Barros...

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Saturday, February 18, 2017

Clare Waight Keller Reportedly in Talks with Givenchy

By Paige Reddinger | February 17, 2017


Former Chloé creative director, Clare Waight Keller, is reportedly in talks with Givenchy for the creative director role, according to sources in Paris. Keller officially departed Chloé in early January, though rumors of her departure began months...

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Victor Cruz, New York Giants Wide Receiver, Signs Contract With IMG Worldwide (PHOTOS)

Last night he became a Super Bowl champ and this afternoon a model.


According to The Hollywood Reporter New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has just signed a multi-year contract with IMG Worldwide.


We’re sure the deal was based on his amazing athletic abilities, world...

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Diona Ciobanu Interviews Camille Belle

It’s a chilly afternoon in New York, and model Camille Rowe is tucked up in an armchair in The Bowery Hotel. Her blonde hair is tumbling over the front of her black blazer which, in typically-French style, she’s paired with a loose white Dior tee that’s emblazoned with the slogan ‘we should...

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Friday, February 17, 2017

Artist's Metal Chastity Designs Shine Fashion Show Spotlight On Sexual Assault

Most fashion shows leave audiences talking about everything from hot new trends for the coming season to the models themselves. When Ira D. Sherman’s work hits the runway, however, conversation takes a radically different slant — turning, instead, to a topic few discuss publicly: sexual...

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We Are Beautiful Just The Way We Are. Age Is Just A Number

So from letting my grey go grey and feeling invisible, a whole new adventure opened up to me! A model at the age of 53, in which my grey hair launched my career… who would of thought it? We have come a long way since my mother’s day.


I clearly remember her at 55 still...

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17 Closet Staples That Celebrate Black Culture

Anytime is a good time to wear your black pride on your sleeve. But Black History Month is an especially opportune time to stock up on apparel and rep your heritage.


That’s why we’ve rounded up 17 clothing items and accessories from black-owned clothing lines that you absolutely need in...

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London Fashion Week 2017: The Teatum Jones Runway Celebrates Diversity And Disability

Teatum Jones kicked off London Fashion Week with a powerful celebration of diversity.


The politically charged show, entitled ‘The Body | Part One’, featured an empowering soundtrack full of body positive quotations and Meryl Streep’s critique of Donald Trump when he appeared to mock a...

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18-Year-Old Captures The Daily Plights Of Black Women In Profound Poem

For HuffPost’s #LoveTakesAction series, we’re telling stories of how people are standing up to hate and supporting those most threatened. What will you stand up for? Tell us with #LoveTakesAction.


Poetess Stella Binion has just entered the throes of adulthood but she’s wholly grasped the...

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Drop Everything, There Was A 'Sex And The City' Reunion Last Night

Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon reunited on the red carpet in New York City Thursday night at the premiere of Matthew Broderick’s new play, “Evening at the Talk House.” It wasn’t quite Carrie and Miranda meeting up at the diner, but it’s still a pretty Big deal for “Sex and the City”...

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Emma Watson Stars In Sustainable Fashion Photoshoot For Elle UK

Emma Watson has been named Elle UK’s ‘Woman of the Year’ due to her “powerful campaigning for gender equality” and we’d like to take this moment to also celebrate her work promoting sustainable fashion.


Watson will be presented with the award at The ELLE Style Awards on 13 February and to...

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Carolina Herrera Says She'll Dress Melania Trump 'Out Of Respect For The United States'

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The Life Changing Pre Holiday Beauty Routine

by Josh Newis-Smith
Tuesday 14 February, 2017


How to maximize your pre holiday beauty routine…




With the help of Immunocologie this could be YOU!

Got a long haul flight or desperate for some short haul entertainment? Well getting down to your beauty regime...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/the-life-changing-pre-holiday-beauty-routine/

Watch Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Walk For Yeezy At NYFW

UPDATE: Halima Aden has officially arrived.


The 19-year-old model and Muslim refugee made her New York Fashion Week debut and walked Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 5 fashion show on Wednesday, wearing a black hijab with a golden fur coat and black pointed boots.


IMG Models, who now represents...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/watch-hijab-wearing-model-halima-aden-walk-for-yeezy-at-nyfw/

Bravo To These 10 Designers For Bringing Real Diversity To Fashion Week

Forty-three models signed a petition demanding more diversity before this season’s New York Fashion Week, and a full-page ad in New York Times did the same. It looks like it worked.


We wouldn’t call what happened on the runway this week revolutionary, but we would call it a larger step in...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/bravo-to-these-10-designers-for-bringing-real-diversity-to-fashion-week/

London Fashion Week 2017: Protesters Call For Older Models And A Ban On Animal Skins

Groups of protesters have descended on London Fashion Week to demand the fashion industry makes changes.


Three women dressed in lingerie, heels and crocodile masks marched along the Strand, London, on Friday 17 February, to represent animal rights group Peta.


They brandished signs...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/london-fashion-week-2017-protesters-call-for-older-models-and-a-ban-on-animal-skins/

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Thom Browne Fall/Winter 2017 - Daily Front Row

By Paige Reddinger | February 16, 2017


There was a cold chill at Thom Browne this season as models in tall platforms that mimicked ice skates descended onto a frozen lake against a rural American setting of gray painted churches and farmhouses. Leafless trees came wrapped in check...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/thom-browne-fallwinter-2017-daily-front-row/

Beyonce Makes First Post-Baby Appearance In Hot Red Dress At Jay-Z Carnegie Hall Concert (PHOTOS)

Beyonce stepped out for the first time last night since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter–and she looks amazing (not that there was ever a doubt)!


The 30-year-old superstar showed off her smokin’ hot post-baby body in a figure-hugging red Alice Temperly dress as she...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/beyonce-makes-first-post-baby-appearance-in-hot-red-dress-at-jay-z-carnegie-hall-concert-photos/

Here's How You Can Actually Nix Stretch Marks

Wednesday 15 February, 2017


The advice you really need…




Real talk: There’s nothing abnormal about stretch marks. In fact, studies estimate that 90 percent of pregnant women, 70 percent of adolescent girls, and 40 percent of adolescent men develop the streaks of...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/heres-how-you-can-actually-nix-stretch-marks/

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

A Lesson in Low-Key Edge, Instructed by Kylie Jenner, Zoe Kravitz & Fetty Wap

There’s no party like the after-party—unless it’s a fashion week show.
NYFW events are just as exclusive as any A-list soiree—with multiple security guards at every entrance, confusing check-ins (“Check the list again!” moments happen every minute) and handlers...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/a-lesson-in-low-key-edge-instructed-by-kylie-jenner-zoe-kravitz-fetty-wap/

Transgender Model Stars On French Vogue Cover For The First Time Ever

Vogue Paris has featured a transgender model on its cover for the first time in history.


Starring Valentina Sampaio, the cover features a portrait shot by photographer duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot and is accompanied by the text ‘Transgender beauty: How they’re shaking up the...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/transgender-model-stars-on-french-vogue-cover-for-the-first-time-ever/

Kylie Jenner Out Sasses Madonna At New York Fashion Week

by Josh Newis-Smith
Tuesday 14 February, 2017


Your daily report from New York Fashion Week!





The daily run down on what is going down in NYC

With New York fashion week kicking off the long fashion month it’s always going to be tricky to keep up with the 411....

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/kylie-jenner-out-sasses-madonna-at-new-york-fashion-week/

In Defense Of Letting Yourself Go

For someone who’s never had a baby, I know a hell of a lot about “baby weight.” After Jessica Simpson gave birth to her first child in 2012, she was criticized publicly for how much weight she’d gained during pregnancy; the news cycle speculated so obsessively over Simpson’s body and...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/in-defense-of-letting-yourself-go/

We Were Able To Create A Fashion Label Available To All - Things Aren't So Easy These Days

I grew up in modest background to the sound of whirring sewing machines and with a mum and a nan who always looked the most stylish in our town and as good as anything in the old magazines that were always lying around in the doctor’s surgery. If these clothes in the magazines had...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/we-were-able-to-create-a-fashion-label-available-to-all-things-arent-so-easy-these-days/

The Obamas Just Tweeted Each Other The Sweetest Valentine's Day Messages

While the couple currently enjoys a post-presidency vacation, the rest of the nation (and perhaps, the world) eagerly awaits any sign of communication from the two of them.


“Happy Valentine’s Day, @michelleobama!” He wrote. “Almost 28 years with you, but it always feels new.” 


Michelle...

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Beyoncé's 2nd Grammys Dress Really Showed Off Her Baby Bump

If, like us, you tuned in to the Grammys Sunday night with the sole intention of swooning over pregnant Beyoncé for three hours, you were not disappointed.


After the religious experience that was her performance, our queen changed into a long-sleeved, plunging red Peter Dundas gown with...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/beyonces-2nd-grammys-dress-really-showed-off-her-baby-bump/

Fearne Cotton And Mollie King Take On A Vintage Shopping Challenge In 'Fearne On Fashion'

“This is not like designer shopping when you’re like: ‘oh I really want it but I should be feeding my children’, this is like: ‘Bargains!’” explains a very excited Cotton.


Watch the video above to see the “cheap thrills and wild abandon” ensue, as Cotton discovers the cat leggings of her...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/fearne-cotton-and-mollie-king-take-on-a-vintage-shopping-challenge-in-fearne-on-fashion/

Women's March Organizers Deliver Powerful Message At New York Fashion Week

Designer Mara Hoffman used her platform at New York Fashion Week to amplify the voices of the Women’s March on Washington organizers. 


Activists Linda Sarsour, Tamika Mallory, Bob Bland and Carmen Perez gave a passionate speech before Hoffman’s show about their inclusive Women’s March...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/womens-march-organizers-deliver-powerful-message-at-new-york-fashion-week/

Competition: Win £500 Worth of Immunocologie Beauty Products

Immuncologie is the need to know natural skin care prodcut to know now

To celebrate the start of fashion month the need to know New York skincare brand IMMUNOCOLOGIE will offer one Instyle.co.uk reader the chance to enjoy a personalised daily routine of cleansing, moisturising...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/competition-win-500-worth-of-immunocologie-beauty-products/

Best Spot Treatment: 10 That Actually Work To Banish That Blemish

Spot treatments aren’t particularly glamorous but they’re a bathroom shelf must. It happens to all of us — you’ve got a party or a wedding (where you haven’t seen the people going for, like, ever) or an interview when you want to feel your most impressive and...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/best-spot-treatment-10-that-actually-work-to-banish-that-blemish/

Teacher Shows Students How To Tie A Du-Rag Because Black Educators Are Golden

First grade teacher Patrick Harris is so committed to his students, he even wants to ensure that their locks are well taken care of. 


In what has to be the most “aww”-inducing video to bless the internet this month, Harris, who is based in Washington D.C., is seen instructing a group of...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/teacher-shows-students-how-to-tie-a-du-rag-because-black-educators-are-golden/

Emilia Clarke Just Got Bangs And We Can't Stop Talking About It

Tuesday 14 February, 2017


It’s certainly a change…




Kahleesi, is that you? On Game of Thrones Emilia Clarke is known for her character’s long, platinum blonde hair, but off-screen the actress’s chocolate brown, wavy bob has quickly become her trademark.
While...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/emilia-clarke-just-got-bangs-and-we-cant-stop-talking-about-it/

Hair Updos 2017: Easy-To-Copy Red Carpet Styles

Updos can be the answer to all types of hair ‘mares. Whether you have grubby hair (and you want to snooze in the morning instead of get up and wash it), it’s raining, or if you just fancy an easy hairstyle change, a hair updo can be the perfect solution for work, parties or even...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/hair-updos-2017-easy-to-copy-red-carpet-styles/

You Need To See Prabal Gurung's Gorgeous Collection For Lane Bryant

Accessible, inclusive, and chic-as-hell fashion is right this way, folks.


Prabal Gurung took the fashion industry’s tired excuses about the “difficulties” of selling high fashion in plus sizes and turned them upside down Tuesday, debuting images of his new 12-piece collection for Lane...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/you-need-to-see-prabal-gurungs-gorgeous-collection-for-lane-bryant/

'Hot Mugshot Guy', Jeremy Meeks, Just Walked The Runway At New York Fashion Week

The 33-year-old’s model looks had people seriously swooning: some Photoshopped his mugshot onto high fashion campaigns, while others offered him jobs in the fashion industry – which he couldn’t exactly take at the time, as he was behind bars (after being sentenced for possession of a...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/hot-mugshot-guy-jeremy-meeks-just-walked-the-runway-at-new-york-fashion-week/

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Philipp Plein Fall/Winter 2017 - Daily Front Row

By The Daily Front Row | February 14, 2017


Always a master of spectacle, Philipp Plein’s Fall/Winter 2017 NYFW debut was far from a letdown. His welcome to America was a true tribute to the good ol’ USA. Elvis impersonators and models dressed as Lady Liberty greeted guests—including...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/philipp-plein-fallwinter-2017-daily-front-row/

Maya Penn, 11-Year-Old Entrepreneur Designs Eco-Friendly Accessories (VIDEO)

How’s this for some mid-week inspiration…


An 11-year-old girl is making quite a name for herself and some considerable cash, whipping up chic eco-friendly accessories from her home in Canton, Ga.


Maya Penn, CEO and owner of her own online boutique “Maya’s...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/maya-penn-11-year-old-entrepreneur-designs-eco-friendly-accessories-video/

Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts To Buy Yourself

Tuesday 14 February, 2017


Because who needs a dozen red roses, anyway?




As I walked to the tube this morning with my husband, he turned to me and said: ‘be honest: will you really not be even slightly annoyed if I don’t buy you anything for Valentine’s...

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Monday, February 13, 2017

Duchess Kate Middleton Wows At The BAFTAs In Strapless Floral Gown

Talk about a royal entrance! 


Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, arrived fashionably late to the 2017 British Academy of Film and Television Arts on Sunday night. 


While William looked dashing in a sharp tux and black loafers, all eyes were naturally on Kate’s...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/duchess-kate-middleton-wows-at-the-baftas-in-strapless-floral-gown/

Is Skincare Still Being Perceived As Feminine?

The StatsLet’s look at the stats; just 42% of men use a moisturiser whilst only 32% use a facial cleanser on a regular basis.* The world of skincare is still very feminised and despite it being an industry that has been developing products and spending millions on marketing for a...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/is-skincare-still-being-perceived-as-feminine/

Myanmar's Garment Industry Holds Unique Opportunity

Just as I return from visiting garment factories in Myanmar, a stream of press attention focuses on challenges facing this area. Although there are challenges, my trip has only made me believe in the unique opportunity this country represents to change the future of how our clothing is...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/myanmars-garment-industry-holds-unique-opportunity/

Burberry Confused Dev Patel With Riz Ahmed At The BAFTA Awards

Burberry made a major mistake on Twitter during the 2017 BAFTAs, and people aren’t happy about it.


The fashion house posted a photo of actor and rapper Riz Ahmed on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony, mistaking him for fellow British actor Dev Patel.



Burberry just confused...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/burberry-confused-dev-patel-with-riz-ahmed-at-the-bafta-awards/

Watch Barack Obama's Last Minutes In The White House As President

Friday was a bittersweet day for America as the 44th president left the Oval Office for the last time. On his way out, reporters asked if he had any departing words for the American people.


“Thank you,” he replied.


President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama then joined Donald...

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Twitter Is Losing It Over Singer Joy Villa's Trump-Themed Grammys Dress

And the winner for biggest Grammys troll is… Joy Villa, yet again. 


The singer, a regular on our most outrageous Grammys outfits list, made jaws drop by showing up to the awards Sunday night in a “Make America Great Again” dress with “Trump” spelled out in sparkles on the...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/twitter-is-losing-it-over-singer-joy-villas-trump-themed-grammys-dress/

If Cupid's Arrow Was Golden I Bet It Would Be Fairtrade

I remember my first valentine. I was nine years old and my classmate Billy gave me a card, I was excited to be part of the ritual. But when I opened the card and saw he’d spelled my name wrong and then my best friend told me she’d bought the card for him to give me, the feeling...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/if-cupids-arrow-was-golden-i-bet-it-would-be-fairtrade/

How to Wear A Breton Top: 5 Ways To Style This Classic Piece

by Arabella Greenhill
Monday 17 October, 2016


Arabella Greenhill shows us just how versatile the classic Breton top can really be.


What’s the one item you probably already have in your wardrobe, that can be worn by a one month old baby as well a 90-year old grandmother and...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/how-to-wear-a-breton-top-5-ways-to-style-this-classic-piece/

Fashion Without Borders: Iranian American Designer Maps the World on Her Garments for Social Awareness

In light of all the wars and conflicts happening in the world, a designer in New York City has created a brand inspired by cities that seeks to bring commonality into focus while respecting differences and creating “an awareness of place and leveraging fashion as a messaging tool...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/fashion-without-borders-iranian-american-designer-maps-the-world-on-her-garments-for-social-awareness/

Madeline Stuart, Model With Down's Syndrome, Debuts Her Own Clothing Line At NYFW

Madeline Stuart launched her first ever clothing line at New York Fashion Week on Sunday 12 February.


The 20-year-old model, who has Down’s syndrome, is hoping to increase diversity in the fashion industry with her label ‘21 Reasons Why’.



Andrew Kelly / Reuters



The new clothing...

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

Jane Says! Catching Up with Jane Pratt

Ever since she was named launch editor of Sassy at age 24, Jane Pratt has been entertaining and provoking young women in a way that few, if any, of her peers have mastered. Now, she finds herself a free agent after exiting Time Inc. in December, where the fate of her latest launches, XOJane...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/jane-says-catching-up-with-jane-pratt/

Naomi Campbell Tells Harper's Bazaar She Is Not A 'Supermodel' (PHOTOS)

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...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/naomi-campbell-tells-harpers-bazaar-she-is-not-a-supermodel-photos/

This Is The Hair Color You'll See Everywhere In 2017

It looks like we’ll all be Googling ‘bronde’ in 2017




Gigi is ALL about a bronde ‘do

Not quite bombshell blonde, not quite rich brunette, bronde is the happy medium hair colour that will warm up a sad, winter complexion, but won’t look out of place...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/this-is-the-hair-color-youll-see-everywhere-in-2017/

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Olivia Palermo Shares 3 Ways to Get the High-Fashion Look for Less

When it comes to fashion week, there are ways to get the look without going for broke.
Just ask Olivia Palermo , street-style star and a NYFW veteran.
“I always say it’s really about proportions,” the fashion expert told E! News. “Find a great tailor or your local...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/olivia-palermo-shares-3-ways-to-get-the-high-fashion-look-for-less/

Vogue Accused of Photoshopping Ashley Graham And Gigi Hadid's Cover Shot

Vogue’s latest cover featuring Ashley Graham, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Adwoa Aboah, Liu Wen, Vittoria Ceretti and Imaan Hammam was intended to be a celebration of diversity.


“No norm is the new norm” it proudly declares, but the iconic fashion title’s image of the “modern American...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/vogue-accused-of-photoshopping-ashley-graham-and-gigi-hadids-cover-shot/

Gigi Hadid's Backstage Tour of The New TommyXGigi Collection

by Josh Newis-Smith
Thursday 9 February, 2017


Welcome to Tommy Land. Population: ALL the girl crushes…




The definition of squad goals at Tommy Land

Is there anything Gig Hadid can’t do? The one-woman band showed her latest capsule collection for Tommy...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/gigi-hadids-backstage-tour-of-the-new-tommyxgigi-collection/

Joe Jonas And Jimmy Fallon Bro Out In Their Undies For Some Reason

Joe Jonas put his abs and his teaching skills on display during an appearance on “The Tonight Show” Monday.


The DNCE singer celebrated his Guess underwear campaign by playfully schooling Jimmy Fallon on how to model skivvies. The two put their boxer briefs on over their clothes and...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/joe-jonas-and-jimmy-fallon-bro-out-in-their-undies-for-some-reason/

Sartorial Elegance Defines Excellence At Private White V.C., Oliver Spencer And Chester Barrie Menswear Headline: LFW Men

Models wearing Chester Barrie showcase the new collection at the Autumn Winter 2017 Presentation at Smith & Wollensky [Photo Credit : Mehul Derodra]


London Fashion Week Men once more headlines this season as menswear is making waves on the international fashion front as London...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/sartorial-elegance-defines-excellence-at-private-white-v-c-oliver-spencer-and-chester-barrie-menswear-headline-lfw-men/

A 911 Call To The First Lady

The president needs you, Mrs. Trump, and fast.


I get it ― maybe you don’t want to jump into the icy waters of Washington. Or maybe you haven’t gotten over that video, and you’re angry about the salacious details in that now infamous dossier.


But this is about something much bigger than...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/a-911-call-to-the-first-lady/

The Best Maternity Style Moments At The Grammys

Any Bey sighting is a good one, but the Grammys red carpet is already a treasure trove of fun and fierce fashion ― especially when there are any pregnant stars in attendance. 


In honor of this year’s show, Beyoncé’s inevitable slayage, and expectant mamas everywhere, take a look back at...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/the-best-maternity-style-moments-at-the-grammys/

Fast Fashion, Mass Manufacture, And Meaningful Work

It’s easy to forget (particularly for the millenials amongst us) that the way most fashion is made, bought and sold today is a relatively new phenomenon.


When Zara came to New York at the beginning of 1990’s, the New York Times used the term “fast fashion” to...

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Winter Wedding Dress Ideas By Designers

How to choose a beautiful (and functional) winter wedding gown.




Greg Finck

Getting hitched in the winter could be a magical experience—snow makes for an enchanting backdrop. But there’s also the obvious—temperatures drop a lot, and you have to take that into...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/winter-wedding-dress-ideas-by-designers/

White Bandanas Are The Fashion Industry's New Protest Against Trump

While gorgeous models in incredible designs dance down the runway during Fashion month, President Donald Trump continues his fight to ban immigrants from certain countries and his Twitter tirades against those he feels have wronged him and his family. 


The folks at industry news site...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/white-bandanas-are-the-fashion-industrys-new-protest-against-trump/

How To Make This Glitter Eyeliner From Fashion Week Work In Real Life

The looks at New York Fashion Week are usually not what you’d call easy to pull off. Every once in a while, though, we’re blessed with a few things that can ― and should ― be recreated in real life.


This season, we’ve teamed up with fashion illustrator Emily Brickel Edelson, co-founder of...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/how-to-make-this-glitter-eyeliner-from-fashion-week-work-in-real-life/

Dear NYFW: Models Fight Back Against The Pressure To Lose Weight And Lack Of Diversity At Fashion Week

Models are sharing stories of the pressure they have felt to lose weight or the discrimination they have faced due to their skin colour with the hashtag #dearNYFW.


Their posts range from harrowing tales of casting calls, to inspiring messages calling for more diversity in fashion.


Model...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/dear-nyfw-models-fight-back-against-the-pressure-to-lose-weight-and-lack-of-diversity-at-fashion-week/

Friday, February 10, 2017

The Daily x LIFEWTR Take Kola House!

By The Daily Front Row | February 10, 2017


Last eve, The Daily and LIFEWTR took over Kola House for a NYFW kickoff party that was truly one for the ages. Over 500 chicsters, undeterred by the snow, joined together to celebrate fashion’s most inspired. Erin and Sara Foster, Eric...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/the-daily-x-lifewtr-take-kola-house/

amfAR Gala 2012: Janelle Monae, Jennifer Hudson And Joan Smalls Step Out In Style

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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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/amfar-gala-2012-janelle-monae-jennifer-hudson-and-joan-smalls-step-out-in-style/

Here's How You Can Score Luxury Lipstick for £2

A lipstick for £2?! Sign us up.




Remember when Birchbox came onto the scene? Opening your mailbox to find pint-size serums and hair products instead of just junk mail and bills was a dream come true. It was such an extraordinary concept, and since then, beauty subscription...

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Fashion-Forward Pigeon Sports Bread Necklace In Bold Style Choice

If there is a candy necklace for pigeons, this is definitely it. 


Speculation says that the pigeon in this video, filmed in Yekaterinburg, Russia, ate through the middle of a slice of bread such that it ended up around the bird’s neck. We think this pigeon knows a good look when it sees...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/fashion-forward-pigeon-sports-bread-necklace-in-bold-style-choice/

Daily Mail Criticised By Trans Activists For Treating 'Britain's Next Top Model' As A 'Freak Show'

The Mail Online ran an image of all of this year’s contestants with the headline “Can you guess which beauty queen from Britain’s Next Top Model was born a BOY?”


Jennie Kermode, chair of Trans Media Watch (TMW) told The Huffington Post UK they found this headline extremely...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/daily-mail-criticised-by-trans-activists-for-treating-britains-next-top-model-as-a-freak-show/

14 Things The World Wouldn't Have Had Without Alexander McQueen

Renowned for his fearless catwalks, groundbreaking design, and all-round nice guy attitude, we look back at 14 things the world would be missing if we’d never had McQueen.









Rex


Kate Moss wore McQueen’s iconic skull print at a fashion charity auction in June 2004. The print...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/14-things-the-world-wouldnt-have-had-without-alexander-mcqueen/

Tom Brady Can't Wear Five Rings At Once

The media is falling all over itself congratulating Tom Brady on winning his fifth Super Bowl championship ring.


But what message are we sending our children about over-consumption and materialism when we idolize one man for his pursuit of five rings when practical science and rules of...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/tom-brady-cant-wear-five-rings-at-once/

Jude Law, Cindy Crawford And Daniel Day-Lewis' Sons Model For Tommy Hilfiger At Florence Presentation

There’s a new guy style squad in town and its members bear a striking resemblance to fashion week FROWs of yesteryear. 


Rafferty Law, 20, whose parents are Jude Law and Sadie Frost, Presley Gerber, 17, the son of models Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis, the...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/jude-law-cindy-crawford-and-daniel-day-lewis-sons-model-for-tommy-hilfiger-at-florence-presentation/

Michelle Obama's Last Outfit As First Lady Is Classic, Of Course

With just a few hours to go before Donald Trump’s swearing-in, there’s no better time to get a glimpse of Michelle Obama. She just makes everything better. 


Luckily, she delivered, as she always does, standing on the steps of the White House as she and her husband hosted the...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/michelle-obamas-last-outfit-as-first-lady-is-classic-of-course/

Reese Witherspoon And Her Lookalike Daughter Hit The Town In Matchy Dresses

Of all the mother-daughter lookalikes in Hollywood, none are quite as twinsy as Reese Witherspoon and her 17-year-old daughter, Ava.


Seriously, look at these two. Not only do they look exactly alike, but they dressed alike, wore their hair alike, and even posed alike Tuesday at the...

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Natalia Vodianova Wears H&M Dress Made From Waste Washed Up On A Beach

Natalia Vodianova is no stranger to beautiful gowns made from luxurious fabrics that sweep over her body, but her latest ethereal dress was made from something a little unusual – waste washed up on a beach.


Vodianova donned the £149.99 powder pink plissé pleat gown made from BIONIC...

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The BEST Slogan And Band Tshirts And Styling Tips

by Josh Newis-Smith
Wednesday 8 February, 2017


The writing is on the t-shirt, babe.




How to make sure your tee is In-Style… (GET.IT?)

Let’s face it, if you have coughed up the cash for Gucci then you might as well shout about it. The perfect way for one...

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New York Fashion Week's Most Popular Accessory Will Be A Hot Pink Pin, Thanks To The CFDA's New Partnership With Planned Parenthood

For W magazine, by Stephanie Eckardt.



Courtesy of the CFDA



From obscure DM threads on Instagram to lines across New York that stretched for several blocks, last year, pins became an online craze popular enough to reach even all the way up to Kim Kardashian. But of course, like many...

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Naomi Campbell Will Be Doing A Diversity Audit At New York Fashion Week

Naomi Campbell has called on magazines and designers to feature a diverse range models not because they “have to” cast a “girl of colour,” but because they “should”. 


During an interview with Town & Country editor-in-chief Stellene Volandes, Campbell said that while diversity in...

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Inez & Vinoodh Shoot First-Ever Vogue Cover

By Paige Reddinger | February 8, 2017



 
Inez & Vinoodh landed their first American Vogue cover! With their impressive portfolio, it’s hard to imagine that this is their first. The cover, which features models Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Ashley Graham, Liu Wen, Imaan Hammam, Adwoa...

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Fashion Week Show Review: Tracy Reese Fall 2012 (PHOTOS)

Season after season Tracy Reese amazes us with her ability to deliver collections that invoke both femininty and strength–the Fall 2012 collection was no different.


According to the show notes Reese’s aim was “colorful, confident attire for navigating the urban...

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7 SS17 Beauty Trends You Can Totally DIY In Minutes

1. Colour Block Eyes
(l-r) Ports 1961 and Versus
If you weren’t working serious colour backstage, then what were you doing?! Seen everywhere at Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Victoria Beckham and Max Mara, colour block eyeshadow and paint-like swatches were THE makeup look du jour....

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration, Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra?Shop Dresses Under $100

Say yes to the dress!
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and whether you’re spending the day with your significant other or best friends, you’re going to need a dress for the occasion (that won’t break the bank!). You may be looking for a budget-friendly frock, but...

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Is It Okay To Wear The Same Outfit As My 20-Year-Old Daughter?

Open any fashion glossy and you’ll be hit with a barrage of age-appropriate style rules. Don’t wear a hem line that’s too high. You can’t wear that top because the neckline is too low. A leather pencil skirt, at your age? When many of us start experimenting with...

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Fashion Advertising Campaigns | InStyle UK

It’s dark when you’re heading off to work. It’s dark again when you’re leaving work. You’re still broke from Christmas, plus  ‘Send thank you cards’ has been on your to-do list for over three weeks now.  You’ve resorted to drinking...

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'Fearne On Fashion': Fearne Cotton Meets Julien Macdonald Backstage At London Fashion Week

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Fearne Cotton saw rather more than she bargained for when she got the chance to go backstage at Julien Macdonald’s London Fashion Week show.


As well as getting first hand experience of the sweat and tears that go into making a fashion line successful, Cotton also caught an...

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This Was Michelle Obama's Face Accepting Melania Trump's Gift

Obama was on hand to welcome President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the front steps of the White House ahead of the Inauguration on Friday. Melania came with a present in hand for the exiting first lady. 


Alas, her gift-giving timing was, er, a bit off. 


Michelle’s look said it...

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Kristen Stewart Rocked Spanx As A Dress On 'SNL' And It Actually Looked Great

Who says Spanx always have to go under your clothes? 


The 26-year-old actress rocked a black Spanx slip dress with a mesh skirt on top, then paired the outfit with Chanel jewels and Christian Louboutin heels, according to an Instagram photo from her stylist, Tara Swennen. 


Her...

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Fearne Cotton Learns How You Could Become A Designer's Muse In 'Fearne On Fashion'

Fearne Cotton has discovered the secret to becoming a fashion designer’s muse: Buy vintage.


Cotton met up with ‘The Vintage King’ William Banks-Blaney for her video series ‘Fearne On Fashion’ and he told her how vintage gems can inspire next season’s trends.


“Vintage has been a part of...

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The Easiest Wedding Hair How To Ever

by Hannah Lewis
Tuesday 7 February, 2017


It’s terrifying enough getting married, planning a wedding, choosing the dress, appeasing the bridesmaids. Seriously we know how you’re feeling. But this pretty, boho, just-cool-enough wedding hair look might make you...

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SS17 Trend Report | InStyle UK

Trend 1. Girl Power
Seen at: Celine, Chloe, Paul Smith, Philosophy, Rochas, Valentino, Marco de Vincenzo and Anya HindmarchOverall SS17 has a feeling of femininity to it, but it’s not as straight forward as pink and frills, even though they do make an appearance. The ruffles are...

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Textured Locks Rule The Runways At NYC Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week, there’s nothing quite like it. From the buzz created by multiple iconic designer clothing lines to how the makeup and hairstyles are married to create new unique looks. It’s an amazing experience.


Being in New York with fashion week underway is always a...

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There Were Trust Falls at the First Day of Men's Fashion Week

Models at Uri Minkoff spring 2017. (Photo: Thomas Concordia/Getty Images)


The one thing New York Fashion Week: Men’s might have in common with Esalen, besides all of the loose robes: The first day of the biannual event included models doing that classic therapeutic exercise, the...

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Bernie Sanders Responds To The ‘Bizarre’ Fashion Collection He Inspired

The idea of being a fashion icon doesn’t exactly fit Bernie Sanders like a glove.


Yet, his Democratic party presidential campaign inspired Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter 2017 collection, which was shown last month during Paris Fashion Week.



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A model walks the...

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Here's Why Everyone Is Going To Be Wearing This 'Planned Parenthood' Badge At New York Fashion Week

Forget handbags, the latest must-have accessory at New York Fashion Week will be a little pink badge.


The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced on Monday, via their Twitter page, that they have collaborated with Planned Parenthood. 


The collaboration will see the CFDA...

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Ayler Young on His Bomber Jacket Line, Philip Ayler

Ayler Young doesn’t have a typical fashion background for starting his own label, but perhaps that’s what sets him apart. The trained musician brought his creative talents to the fashion biz with Philip Ayler, a line of unique, limited-edition bomber jackets made in exclusive fabrics that...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/ayler-young-on-his-bomber-jacket-line-philip-ayler/

Valentine's Day Fashion: Red Hued Designs From New York Fashion Week (PHOTOS)

And New York Fashion Week designers have definitely been feeling it–made evident by the countless rouge red designs fluttering down the runway this week.


From red hot cocktail dresses to full on ballgowns, there are plenty of romantic frocks worthy of our affection.


In celebration...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/valentines-day-fashion-red-hued-designs-from-new-york-fashion-week-photos/

Being a Cat Lady Never Smelled Better, Thanks to Choupette Lagerfeld

Karl’s fave cat just landed herself an uber luxe candle.




Choupette Lagerfeld is the type of cat to sleep on a 500 thread count bed.
Choupette Lagerfeld is the type of cat to have two personal maids.
Choupette Lagerfeld is the type of cat to only drink Fiji...

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

21 Women Respond To Trump Telling Female Staff To 'Dress Like Women'

Axios’ Mike Allen and Jonathan Swan spoke to a source who worked on Trump’s campaign who reported that the president is very particular about what his staffers wear. This goes for both women and men. 


“If you’re going to be a public person for him, whether it’s a lawyer or representing him...

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Leomie Anderson On Why Words Are No Longer Enough, We Need Action To Improve Diversity In Fashion

Victoria’s Secret model Leomie Anderson has uttered a rallying cry for fashion and beauty brands to end tokenistic diversity gestures and make hiring a wide range of models the new normal. 


“The lack of diversity in fashion has been spoken about to death now, so I understand why people...

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Behind The Scene's at LFW Men With Ben Sherman, Casely Hayford, and Ximon Lee

Models Backstage wearing Ben Sherman at their Autumn Winter 2017 Catwalk Show The Vinyl Factory store in London’s West End [Photo Credit: Mehul Derodra]


The British Fashion Council present Autumn Winter 2017 Menswear collections as we give you our favourite edit of the shows this...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/behind-the-scenes-at-lfw-men-with-ben-sherman-casely-hayford-and-ximon-lee/

The Weeknd Is The Latest Person To Collaborate With H&M And It's Awesome

Following in the footsteps of David Beckham, Madonna, Lana Del Rey and many others, The Weeknd is the latest celebrity face to collaborate with H&M.


The Canadian singer, real name Abel Tesfaye, has worked with the Swedish high-street retailer to create a new capsule collection for...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/the-weeknd-is-the-latest-person-to-collaborate-with-hm-and-its-awesome/

Joe Biden Left Office By Taking A Train Because Of Course He Did

WASHINGTON ― Joe and Jill Biden left the nation’s capital on Friday via the former vice president’s favorite method of travel: the train.


The couple bid farewell to now-former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama after President Donald Trump’s inauguration at the U.S....

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The Women Of 'Girls' Have Changed A LOT

The women of “Girls” enjoyed one final season premiere in New York City Thursday night before the sixth season begins Feb. 12. And they did it in style. 


Lena Dunham, Zosia Mamet, Allison Williams and Jemima Kirke arrived in a whirlwind of black, white, and mixed metallics. 



Jamie...

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The Road To House Of Khadi

It’s December 2016 and almost a month after our successful Kickstarter Campaign for House of Khadi.


I happily find myself in Goa, India, about to open a small House of Khadi shop in a section of Jade Jagger’s beach boutique, which she has kindly allowed us to inhabit for the...

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13 Major Nail Art Instagram Accounts Nail Obsessives Need To Follow (Like ASAP)

by George Driver
Friday 3 February, 2017


The ultimate nail art inspo courtesy of instagram…



Nail art is almost always the reason behind us falling into that Instagram black hole (you know the one you where you stalk someone, then another person then someone they...

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Week Three Is Fashion Fabulous

Here we are in week three of Fashion Week. The great styles and super looks just keep coming! We just viewed the latest trends in New York and London. In these two cities, we saw some common themes interwoven through both week’s events as well as some fantastic looks that were unique...

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Models Team Up To Demand Diversity At Fashion Week

At this point, there’s no honest way to talk about fashion week without also talking about diversity. While the mainstream is slowly but surely widening its standards of beauty, high fashion runways are noticeably taking longer to adjust. 


Now the pressure to become more inclusive feels...

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Sustainability And Transparency Are Key To Luxury's Success

Environmental concerns are increasingly top of mind for every business, despite Donald Trump’s denial of global warming. Leading businesses confirmed their commitment to the cause at Davos a couple of weeks ago when they launched FReSH, the Food Reform for Sustainability and Health...

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Saturday, February 4, 2017

Exclusive: A First Look At Kaia Gerber's LOVE Editorial by Kendall Jenner

LOVE this. Kaia Gerber continues to be making all the right moves with another cover story and major editorial in LOVE magazine‘s ‘The Fans’ Spring/Summer issue, which comes out Monday. Once again Katie Grand enlisted model/photog Kendall Jenner to shoot Gerber, who she paired up for LOVE’s...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/exclusive-a-first-look-at-kaia-gerbers-love-editorial-by-kendall-jenner/

On Horses, My New Book Cover, and Coming Full Circle

My dad was a Navy officer, yet he was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas when I was eleven years old. Yes, Kansas: not exactly a seafaring state.


Dad’s assignment was a teaching job at the Army’s Command and General Staff College. It was an important job, but did I care?


I...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2012: Front Row Celebs (PHOTOS)

While we’re definitely keeping our sights on all the beautiful collections being presented during New York Fashion Week, it’s hard not to notice all the famous faces filling the front row.


Angela Simmons, Beverly Johnson, Zoe Kravitz, Idris Elba and of course fashion stylist...

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6 Major Beauty Buys That Cost Less Than A Tenner

by George Driver
Wednesday 25 January, 2017


How to give your makeup bag a new lease of life when you’re poor AF.




January. It’s cold, it’s booze free (almost) and we’re poorer than ever. Which means it’s time to get frugal.
Don’t get us wrong, we’ll still...

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Him: Inspired by David Beckham, Jay Z, Aziz Ansari & More!

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Love may be in the air, but finding a good gift for your man can be tough.
Whether you’ve been dating for five years or even a month, the challenge of picking the perfect present for your loved one can be overwhelming. We don’t think the...

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Dressing Appropriately As A Mother

When I had my first child at 18, I felt as though as soon as I gave birth there was an instant pressure to be a completely different person. Don’t get me wrong, I felt different, my outlook on life totally changed and I had a whole host of new emotions and feelings that I hadn’t...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/dressing-appropriately-as-a-mother/

Riccardo Tisci's Most Iconic Moments At Givenchy

by Chloe Mac Donnell
Friday 3 February, 2017


As the news breaks that the designer is leaving Givenchy, we look back at his most iconic moments…




After 12 years as creative director at Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci is leaving the fashion house. Tisci is...

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This Obama-Themed Clothing Line Just Dropped Into Your Life

There has been no shortage of tributes to President Obama and first lady Michelle in the months since the 2016 election. But none have been quite as cool as this clothing collection by designer Joe Freshgoods, which launched on January 20. 


If you, like us, missed the first release of...

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Fearne Cotton Reveals She Is Preparing To Launch A Pop-Up Shop In 'Fearne On Fashion'

Fearne Cotton  is preparing to launch her own pop-up shop selling a collection of items curated from the designers she met while filming ‘Fearne On Fashion’.


Cotton sought advice on her latest venture from Mary Portas – however, she didn’t initially get the response she hoped for,...

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https://skpsoft.com/fashion/fearne-cotton-reveals-she-is-preparing-to-launch-a-pop-up-shop-in-fearne-on-fashion/

Twitter Is Losing It Over President Obama's Backwards Hat And Flip-Flops

While the rest of the world goes up in flames, Barack and Michelle Obama are off on a well-deserved vacation. 


The two flew to Palm Springs immediately after Donald Trump’s inauguration, and are now hanging out and soaking up some sun on billionaire Richard Branson’s private island in the...

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This Is Who Picked Out Michelle Obama's Flawless Versace Gown

The epic Versace gown-sized hole left by Michelle Obama at the White House still stings like a fresh wound. It makes the following revelation about said gown all the more incredible and devastating.


In a new interview with W Magazine, Donatella Versace was asked who picked out the...

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Why 2017 Is The Year To Empower Ourselves Through Fashion

‘Ethical’, ‘sustainable’, ‘eco’, ‘green’, ‘transparent’, ‘slow’ – there are numerous buzzwords within sustainable fashion, but the message that this niche part of the industry is trying to portray still seems to...

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Five Key Skills Designers Should Hone and Often Don't

What skills do you think most designers have under-invested in? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Ben Blumenfeld, Co-Director at Designer Fund, former Design Lead at...

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If Your Shoes Hurt When Wearing Them, Why Buy Them!?

Fashion week is being celebrated worldwide; it’s the beginning of fall and time to buy new shoes again. The fall collection of your favorite shoe designers such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik are now available at your favorite shoe boutique, department store or...

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87-Year-Old Buzz Aldrin Slays The Runway At New York Fashion Week

We’re majorly impressed: 



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Graham is apparently a huge fan of outer space. He invited Bill Nye to narrate the show and close with a walk...

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These 11 Iconic Disney Princess Dresses Were Spotted At Paris Fashion Week

If there is any season when a dress is truly fit for a princess, it is, of course, couture. And though many of these fantastical creations do end up on actual royalty, the regal gowns on the runway also bear a striking resemblance to the stars of our animated dreams: Disney heroines and...

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A Uterus Dress Has Just Been Sent Down The Runway At Stockholm Fashion Week

In a month that has seen women’s reproductive rights thrust to the centre of the political stage around the world, it seems the fashion industry is seizing the cultural moment in its own special way too.


This is after a Swedish designer sent two dresses down the catwalk at Stockholm...

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Natalie Westling and Selena Forrest Front Proenza Schouler's Spring/Summer '17 Campaign

By Paige Reddinger | February 2, 2017


For its Spring/Summer 2017 campaign, Proenza Schouler tapped Natalie Westling and Selena Forrest. The focus was on movement this season, with a film directed by Zoe Ghertner, who is known for her work not only with Proenza Schouler, but also...

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8 Creatures From Literature Who Can Teach Us Humans A Thing Or Two

There are so many different components behind the makings of a brilliant book, plot and characterization being two key factors!


Nearly always, we find that the protagonist of a story is a human being, either male or female. But what about the supporting characters? We normally judge the...

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Tyler Perry's 'Good Deeds' Premiere: Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton, Beverly Johnson And More (PHOTOS)

Tyler Perry was joined last night in Hollywood by the star-studded cast of “Good Deeds” for the flick’s Valentine’s Day premiere.


Perry serves as the writer, director, producer and lead actor in the movie, which casts him as a highly successful businessman that is...

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Getting Wiggy With It - Why Wearing Wigs Is So Hot Right Now

A car has been arranged. It’s en route to our cover shoot. But it’s not for an A-list actress, a super model, or even a Grammy winner; it’s for a wig.  The cover star in question might have suddenly dyed her hair dark brown, but, for today at least, she’s going bleach...

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