As far as we can tell, Sesame Street doesn't really follow the latest fashion trends. I mean, when was the last time you saw Oscar the Grouch or Big Bird change their outfit? But now things might be changing on the block, with a little help from Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, some very special guests are coming to the block. Harper's Bazaar paired up the show's most lovable characters with some hot fashion designers. And then we realized that maybe Oscar the Grouch does know a thing or two about fashion. According to him, "Hey, I invented grunge! It's a look I've been sporting for years!" We bet Oscar de la Renta can help Oscar the Grouch class up his grunge look a bit.
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We've loved Trinny and Susannah, the sassy ladies behind the original U.K. version of "What Not to Wear," from afar for a long time. So imagine our glee when we found out our two favorite inscrutable fashion experts were coming stateside to get fashion-truthy on us. Their new show, "Making Over America With Trinny and Susannah" (which debuts tonight on TLC at 10 p.m. EST) has the pair traipsing from Annapolis to Orlando, offering style advice and changing lives. The idea behind "Making Over America" is to keep it local. "It's not about whisking women off to someplace new," explains Trinny Woodall, who started her career in fashion more than fifteen years ago. "It's about going to their local main street and hair salon and figuring out what works." But Woodall and her partner Susannah Constantine don't just fix fashion mishaps on "Making Over," they also live and work with their charges: "We become cheerleading coaches and dolphin instructors. We see how they live and what they need."
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Rejoice, fashionistas, for Tim Gunn's Guide To Style is back on Bravo and better than ever! This season, Gunn is joined by trusty sidekick/celebrity stylist Gretta Monahan. Gunn and Monahan will transform style-challenged women and help them embrace their best look, including the ten pieces Gunn swears every woman should have in their arsenal and a hair/makeup update. Beyond guiding them through the trying task of finding a perfect pair of jeans, Gunn focuses on the big picture, turning body concerns into polished, put-together looks. In the video, Gretta shows Meredith how a properly-fitting bra can enhance her figure and give her a longer, leaner silhouette! Check it out for yourself, and be sure to tune in to Tim Gunn's Guide To Style Thursday, October 16th at 10 PM ET/PT!
Does Joan Holloway make you covet a time machine to retrieve her body-hugging style? Never fear, for this season's designers have embraced the curve-loving silhouettes of the 60s. AMC got it right in the costume department - Mad Men's ladies have the look down cold. Channel your inner Jackie O by pairing a gorgeous strand of pearls with a belted dress, like this gorgeous green Escada. For a more casual look, make like the equestrian Betty Draper and try a swing riding jacket with skinny jeans and boots. Work week chic? No problem -- try a wool cap sleeve dress like this Bottega Veneta and you're sure to turn heads! Check out the slideshow to start your journey to the fabulous silhouettes of the past! And if you still can't get enough, add some Mad Men style to your apartment too!
When was the last time you made use of that stack of unwatched movies on your bureau and your shiny new surround sound system and enjoyed a good old fashioned movie night? Don't remember? That's okay because today's Hive 5 has got you covered for the best movie night you will ever have! With a 52-inch (count 'em!) flat screen television to the cutest popcorn maker, it's easy to get some friends together and settle down for a few hours to watch those hit movies. What are you waiting for? Check out my SLIDESHOW to see how you can bring the big screen experience to your home!
Staycation. It's a trendy term I've been hearing thrown around quite a bit this summer. And while I applaud the news programs that turned this eco-friendly idea of staying close to home into a chic way to spend this summer's vacation, most peoples' backyards are anything but an oasis. So how do you turn that crumbling patio or yellowing lawn into something that resembles a desirable outdoor living space? Well, it's really quite simple - accessorize! By adding interesting features to you your backyard, you can turn an ordinary outdoor space into something truly exceptional. Be drawn outside for a playful game of croquet, or escape the sunlight under a jewel-toned cabana. At night, illuminate your yard with an exquisitely designed fire pit, or watch your favorite flicks on an outdoor theater entertainment system. What's best of all is that these items are meant to be shared in the company of family and friends. So this summer, invite over some friends, cook up your favorite summertime foods, and indulge in a staycation. Be sure to check out my SLIDESHOW for five items that would definitely turn your vacation at home into something extraordinary!
Rejoice, fashionistas, for Tim Gunn's Guide To Style is back on Bravo and better than ever! This season, Gunn is joined by trusty sidekick/celebrity stylist Gretta Monahan. Gunn and Monahan will transform style-challenged women and help them embrace their best look, including the ten pieces Gunn swears every woman should have in their arsenal and a hair/makeup update. Beyond guiding them through the trying task of finding a perfect pair of jeans, Gunn focuses on the big picture, turning body concerns into polished, put-together looks. In the video, Gretta shows Meredith how a properly-fitting bra can enhance her figure and give her a longer, leaner silhouette! Check it out for yourself, and be sure to tune in to Tim Gunn's Guide To Style Thursday, October 16th at 10 PM ET/PT!
When's the last time you made use of that stack of unwatched movies on your bureau and surround sound system and to enjoy a good old fashioned movie night? Don't remember? That's okay because today's Hive 5 has got you covered for the best movie night you will ever have. With a 52-inch (count 'em!) flat screen TV to the cutest popcorn maker, it's easy to get some friends together and settle down for a few hours to watch those hit movies. What are you waiting for? Check out my SLIDESHOW to see how you can bring the big screen experience to your home!
