We're all about a hot recession-friendly designer collabo, and in tough times like these, we're definitely not the only ones! In honor of Charlotte Ronson's new line for JC Penney, "I Heart Ronson," family, celebs, and socialites alike gathered at NYC's Lighthouse for barbeque fare, beach volleyball, and killer dance tracks, thanks to the designer's famous DJ siblings, Mark and Samantha. The collection's fall line is said to include lots of fun florals and floaty blouses with on emphasis on flirty and feminine, low-maintenance style. And while the designer and her wardrobe were naturally the stars of the evening, plenty of stylish stars were present to help share the spotlight. Mischa Barton and Alexa Chung were among some of the launch celebration's fashionable attendees, decked out in their favorite Ronson duds. Vote below on which party guest you think stole the spotlight! Photo Credit: PR Photos
This past Wednesday night, New York's Museum of Modern Art was abuzz with some of the world's most chic elite as they mingled at the NYC premiere of The September Issue. The film, which hits theaters on Friday, documents the inner workings of Anna Wintour and her Vogue team as they slave over the release of the hugely-anticipated annual Fall issue of the fashion bible. To celebrate the movie's release, style icons of Hollywood and the design industry alike graced the red carpet, and although it's normally their clothing that fights for the attention of the cameras, the designers themselves embraced the limelight in person to honor the occasion. Among some of the fashion favorites in attendance were Carolina Herrera (hand-in-hand with Oscar de la Renta), the always-polished Vera Wang, and Zac Posen, who didn't hesitate to throw a few "top model" poses in the paparazzi direction. Vote below on which designer you think most stylishly held up the fort for the fashion industry! Photo Credit: PR Photos
This past week has been a big one for Brad Pitt (then again, when isn't it a good week to be Brad Pitt?) with the recent Hollywood premiere of his latest film, Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. Decked out in head-to-toe black, save for a pair of gold-rimmed aviators and some goatee scruff, he looked sharp as always and accessorized flawlessly with leather-clad Angelina Jolie on his arm for nearly the entire night. Despite all the excitement, he wasn't too busy to lend support to pals Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams at the NYC premiere of The Time Traveler's Wife just two days later -- only this time dressed in head-to-toe white... with a similar pair of aviators and the same scruffy facial hair. Uh, Brad? What's with the monochromatic menswear? While we understand the desire to match and coordinate, that doesn't mean you need to wear all the same color... especially when these suit shades can hardly even be considered "colors!" I guess there's no use complaining -- the man still looks good, no matter how much variation he seems to lack. Personally, I enjoy him most in his wide-open bathrobe in Fight Club, but since that's not an option, vote below on which one-color ensemble you like best: Brad in white or Brad in black? Photo Credit: PR Photos
After a refreshing first two months of summer sun, celebs and fashionistas alike are taking every opportunity to show off their sun-kissed shoulders, whether on the red carpet or just on a typical night out on the town. To suit the season, trendy tops and dresses in all shapes and silhouettes specifically designed to highlight your upper torso have been popping up everywhere, from one-shoulder gowns to draped off-the-shoulder numbers. More and more starlets are daring to bare their "blades" as a sexy statement for their big-night occasions on the red carpet, including Katherine Heigl at her recent premiere of "The Ugly Truth." Even fairer-skinned beauties like Amy Adams and Claire Danes are rocking the look in the spirit of the last half of summer! Are exposed shoulders the new, more subtly sexy alternative to cleavage? Vote below on who you think gave the hottest cold shoulder. Photo Credit: PR Photos
I have to admit I was pretty lucky in terms of not having to endure any particularly embarrassing first day of school outfits growing up, with the exception of the first day of fourth grade cowgirl outfit incident- I promptly insisted on choosing my own outfits from that day forward. Needless to say, had H&M been around at the time, the process of back to school shopping and outfit planning would have gone much more smoothly- and stylishly! Let's face it, the "my kid looks cute in anything" saying doesn't apply to humans past age six, and elementary schoolers can be a discerning crowd. Kids need a few great back to school outfits to carry them confidently through the upcoming fall season, and H&M is where it's at! Get a head start and vote below for your favorite H&M back to school look!
If you're not familiar with Comic Con, despite what the media and the fangirls may have misled you to believe, it is not actually a weekend-long festival dedicated to shirtless film clips of Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner (believe me, I would have been there if it was). The annual event, which took place in San Diego last weekend, has traditionally served to honor the best in comics, action figures, superheroes, and anything sci-fi and fantasy in film and television... and boasts the biggest concentration of nerds in one place next to a Star Trek Convention (I say that with love). However, ever since the recent rise of R-Pattz, Comic Con has gained a much broader following among the preteen female fanatic demographic, much to the disgusted dismay of faithful convention-goers who preferred the event before it was tainted by anything "Twilight." But the event wasn't all vampires and pocket protectors. Sexy Hollywood starlets like Scarlett Johannson and Megan Fox helped add a little style sense to the arena while promoting sci-fi flicks "Iron Man 2" and "Jennifer's Body," respectively. But who held up the fort most fashionably for the girlie-geeks? Vote below on who you think made the most supernaturally sexy appearance. Photo Credit: PR Photos
In the fashion world, it's "what is old is new again" all of the time. Everywhere I turn, it seems like the cropped top is one of those "new" old trends that's coming back with a vengeance! They were on the runways (Alexander Wang & Victoria Bartlett, for instance), in tons of editorials, and now it seems like the lynch pin of '90s fashion is even popping into stores! After years of t-shirts and tops getting longer and longer, are we ready to raise the shirt hemline, bare the midriff again, and show off some skin? While the trend seems sexily adorable on tall Eastern European models in the pages of Vogue, is it going to be able to translate to mere mortals? Crop tops can be a great option with high-waisted pants and skirts, as you don't have to tuck in all that excess fabric. But what happens with tighter pants? What's going to hide a woman's worst enemy... the muffin top? Just the thought of wandering the city streets with my belly bare makes me want to lock myself in my apt with my ab roller!
When she's not busy burying her nose in spell books, donning dress robes, and getting all "teenage-angsty" over a not-quite-budding romance with Ron Weasley, Emma Watson is quite the young fashion icon. Known for her love of Chanel eveningwear, her buddy-buddiness with Karl Lagerfeld, and her role as Burberry's fresh fall face, Emma seems to have the whole "effortlessly elegant" look down pat. And now with "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in full media swing, she's charming big-screen audiences and red carpet rompers alike with her collection of captivating big-night dresses. From Hogwarts to Hollywood and beyond, not even the Sectumsempra curse could stop her style-savviness! Vote below on which of Hermione's many outfits you find most bewitching! Photo Credit: PR Photos
Nobody throws a party like Puffy/Diddy/Sean Combs! This is a man who is a giant in the music industry, fashion world and a force to be reckoned with in terms of business savvy. Sean "Diddy" Combs definitely embodies the age-old saying of 'Work Hard, Party Harder!'. He does everything so over-the-top and extravagantly, how could you expect anything less at a Diddy party? Diddy got together with his best friend and also very business-savvy, trouble making, taller, Caucasian counterpart, Ashton Kutcher to throw a star-studded summer bash! Held at a private residence in Beverly Hills, Combs, Kutcher and Malaria No More opened their arms and summer closets and invited many of their closest celebrity friends to help celebrate the sunshine and raise awareness for malaria. Where there is a Hollywood party, there's the latest fashion and many big celebrity egos trying to show it off! Everyone had to wear white (Diddy turned Katie Lee Joel away for wearing cream) but each star had their own take and personal style! Model Amber Rose, Kanye's ex, kept it sexy and summery with a pair of white skinny jeans and a barely-there, draped top, while Cassie played up her edgy half-hairstyle with an equally edgy half-dress! Khloe Kardashian kept it sweet and feminine with a strapless pouf mini and some killer shoes! Take our poll and let us know who you think looked white-hot at Diddy's Annual White Party!
The BET Awards were just held at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and it was a bittersweet show this year due to the sudden passing of Michael Jackson. Personally, the most poignant moment was Beyonce performing "Arms Of An Angel" in remembrance, but you also had other knock-out performers like as Jay-Z, gospel duo Mary Mary, Keri Hilson and Monica. Some favorites won: Beyonce for Best Female R&B Artist, Ne-Yo for Best Male R&B, Keri Hilson walked away with 'Best New Artist' and Lil' Wayne is still on top with a 'Best Male Hip-Hop Artist win. Great, but no real surprises there! Aside from the big celeb names, fist-pumping performances and musical memories, stars were also lighting up the red carpet and showing it off pre-show! Many of the men cleaned up nicely, but it was the women that did the real show-stopping and head-turning. Beyonce showed some leg in a marbled Balmain dress, Alicia Keys looked confident and sexy in a sari-inspired tunic, and Keri Hilson made a bold statement in a pop-art, mosaic strapless sheath dress. Which BET bombshell do you think was the most daring songstress on the red carpet?
