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These Illustrations Will Change The Way You See Some Iconic Horror Movie Killers

October 24, 2014, 1:17 pm
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With Halloween just a few weeks away, our worlds have been filled to the brim with DIY costumes, a ton of candy and of course, scary movies.

But from a fashion perspective, iconic horror movie killers throughout history kind of get the short end of the stick.. at least when it comes to costume design.

That's where David Murray comes in. The UK based illustrator (whose Tumblr shows off some amazing work) and whose background is in fashion design, decided to give some of his favorite movie monsters a makeover, by dressing them to the nine's in some of the hottest designers around (Dries Van Noten and Moschino, to name a few).

We chatted with Murray about the illustrations, his style inspiration and what he has up his (very scary) sleeve.

On how he picked the characters:

I chose the most iconic killers, the characters that first come to mind when you think horror movies.

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Frankenstein in Juun J


On pairing each character with each designer:

The green oversized double breasted coat from Juun.J's Fall 2014 collection inspired the Frankenstein idea, which really inspired the rest of the series. I researched some my preferred designers and it turned out a lot of the Fall 2014 collections included looks that I felt my favorite horror characters could wear without looking too abstract or out of place.

On if he thinks the illustrations could make these characters seem a little less scary:

I think it will take a lot more than a Moschino sweater or a Hood By Air Hockey Jersey for people to perceive these monsters in a less frightening light. People I've talked to still find them scary, even in their high fashion attire.

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Jason Voorhees in Hood By Air


On his favorite one:

I like Leatherface in Rick Owens, because it actually looks like something the dude would have worn in the movie.

On the movies that scare him:

As a kid, the "Scream" movies freaked me out a lot, as did "Halloween." Stephen Kings's "It" is quite disturbing as well!

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Pennywise in Moschino


On the character he wants to illustrate next:

There are so many, you'll have to wait and see. I have lots of new ideas that I'm putting to work!

We CANNOT wait. Click here to check out Murray's Instagram account.

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Leatherface in Rick Owens
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15 Questions: Designer Marco Marco

October 24, 2014, 1:18 pm
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Marco Marco's "Collection Three" show proved to be an even more perfectly outrageous spectacle than his last showing. That alone was no small feat, but with 37 looks adorned on the bodies of the most celebrated queens, no mission proved impossible.

The show titled, "Collection 3, Slut Goes to the Moon," took place at the stunning Cathedral of St. Vibiana. The event was sponsored by The Abbey Food and Bar, Skynny Kitchen, and produced by the fabulous Chanel Perrillo. Seated in the front row of the immaculate long white runway were Adam Lambert, Carmen Electra, Lilly Ghalichi, Samuel Larson and of course the "Who's Who" of West Hollywood. Everyone was there to celebrate Marco Morante, the mysterious man behind Marco Marco. The highly anticipated runway video of the full show will (as rumored) be released this Tuesday. In the meantime, I was lucky enough to track Marco down for this rare question and answer session.

1. How did this season's line and show differ from last years?

This show was an attempt to up the ante from last year. I wasn't necessarily ready to change the formula, but I wanted the opportunity to grow the concept and flesh it out. Last year was a mash up of sacred geometry and an old school walk off.

This year blended patterns of crystal formations and refracted light with some of my favorite iconic gay movements: vogueing, pageants, club queens, and of course giving it all a sci-fi twist. I'm a comic book nerd at the end of the day.

2. How did you come about featuring queens in your fashion shows?

There is a queen named Vicky Vox, who performs a number called the laughing track. I die every time I see it because it is just so good. All I wanted was for her to open the first show, and when she said yes, that was the first seed.

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Having the show include all the different types of boys, that I'm surrounded with, just made sense. It felt real and visceral because it was! Those are my friends and watching them shut the house down one by one was the most exciting 15 minutes of my year. It's also nice to give credence to a social group that doesn't get the appropriate type of attention they deserve. I wanted a legitimate opportunity for my friends to show the world what being a 'bad ass bitch' is really about.

3. There are so many fierce queens and hot gay boys. How do you choose whom to feature in your show?

I don't choose to feature anyone. I feel like it all kind of falls into place as the pieces develop and as I meet with them and begin to decide which girl fits each design. This is a process I go through with my team. Everyone has input on who the models will be, and we come up with an order from there.

4. Were you always a fan of Britney and what is it like to design for her?

I was out of high school and into art school before Britney came on to the scene, so I definitely missed the boat there. However, my assistant (Michael) made it VERY clear to me that she is a legend. He calls her "Godney." When we booked the Vegas show, I learned her songbook very quickly and feel like an expert now! She is an inspiring person who has overcome adversity time and time again and that is a hard thing to do over and over. (Especially on such a global scale).

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photo credit: Marco Morante


5. Why do you cover your cute face in pictures and videos?

That's MY face! You wanna see it, come talk to me :) 15 yrs selfie free!

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photo credit: Marco Morante


6. I sat next to your family at your show. They seem very proud and supportive. Have they always been that way?

Yes, my folks have always been very supportive. They always expected the most from me, but also never let me beat myself up when I failed. They were consummate parents and I owe them the world.

7. What is your favorite color and why?

I don't have one, but I do love neon. I read somewhere that certain animals can't see neon and that's why hunters wear them. The idea of wearing a color that is at least semi specific to our species is pretty awesome.

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photo credit: Magnus Hastings


8. Where are you from? What does your hometown think of your success?

I grew up half in Anaheim and half in Laguna. I don't go back to either often, so I can't say I know much about what they think, but I hope it's good though!!

9. Do you wear your own brand of underwear? What pair is your favorite?

Yes, I'm almost always in Marco Marco undies and socks. My favorites are the black boxer briefs and the black and white socks! I LOVE them, so much that I get sad when I'm out of laundry and have to revert to my old ones. If I have to, I'll sneak into the back (when Chris isn't looking) and snag an extra pair.

10. Who are your favorite designers of all time and your favorite up and coming designers?

My favorite designers of all time: William Travilla, Edith Head, Eiko, Paco Rabanne, Issey Miyake, Iris Van Herpen.

My favorite up and coming designers: August Getty, Nika Danielska, Takashi Nishiyama.

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Designers Marco Morante and August Getty. photo credit: Jason King Photography


11. What can we expect from your online web series?

I have no idea! LOL I haven't seen it either, so I'm watching it at the same time everyone else is, but I imagine you're going get to see a little of what it is we go through to create one effortless evening for our guests and for the models. Our goal is to make this an experience and we want it to be all encompassing.

12. You wrote an open letter to Anna Wintour. Has she replied?

Hahaha! No she hasn't. That's okay though. I imagine she is a busy lady!

13. What are some of your favorite costumes you designed?

Iggy-EMAs
Fergie-Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Britney Spears-Angel costume for Vegas show (see above)
Katy Perry- Cupcake Bra
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14. What advice do you have for people who look up to you and want to be a fashion designer?

Run! LOL It is not an easy gig! The machine could swallow you. However, if you're patient (and willing to go broke over and over again) and can't live with out it... then go for it! It has to be all in or nothing because there are a million kids who are the shit and make amazing things. So give it everything!

15. Do you have any hidden talents?

I'm a good whistler and I can fry an egg like a mother fucker.
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DIY Jimmy Fallon 'Ew!' Costumes Will Make You Seriously Freakin' Flip

October 24, 2014, 1:24 pm
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Finally there's a DIY costume that's definitely not "ew!"

A new music video from the "Tonight Show," featuring Sara, aka Jimmy Fallon, and Mir.i.am, aka Will.i.am, is blowing up, and the only thing better than the vid has to be the girls' awesome style. These looks are definitely anything but basically basic. And with Halloween coming up, they are an easy way to look totes OMG.

Fallon even thinks it's a good idea:




Thankfully, HalloweenCostumes.com put together some instructions for bringing these looks to life.


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What you'll need:

A purple dress, fuchsia tights, blonde wig, tiara, fake braces, silver shoes, gold heart necklace, pearl bracelet, diamond bracelet and tons of attitude.

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Mir.i.am

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What you'll need:

A yellow dress, blue leggings, pink pony backpack, disco puffs wig, purple shoes, purple socks, cat eye glasses, pink bead bracelet, green bead bracelet and definitely no impleggies.

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The Final Looks:

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Make sure to bring your BFF and leave Uncle Gary at home because this is going to be the best Halloween ever. Seriously. Seriously. Ew! Ew!

H/T HalloweenCostumes.com
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Fashion Keeps Embracing Guns, While Guns Keep Killing Women

October 24, 2014, 1:33 pm
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Former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.) brought the message that gun violence is a women's issue earlier this week, declaring at an Iowa domestic violence event that "dangerous people with guns are a threat to women.”

“Women can lead the way," she added.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and prominent women such as Giffords, Hillary Clinton and Atlanta "Real Housewife" NeNe Leakes have used their platforms to bring attention to the epidemic that killed about 1,500 American women in 2012, according to the most recent analysis by the Violence Policy Center. Guns were the most common weapon used in murdering women.

But it seems like the world of fashion still hasn't got the memo. Just last week, one dramatic style icon, Rihanna -- who is also no stranger to domestic abuse -- toted two gun-inspired handbags to dinner in Los Angeles, making headlines for her predictably “controversial” choice.

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Rihanna carried two gun-inspired handbags last week. (Photo credit: x17)

Both bags -- a gun-print clutch that retails for $745 and a gun-shaped purse, dubbed "Bo Gun," that retails for $990 -- are made by Saint Laurent. The fashion house also offers gun-print dresses, shirts and cardigans. It has not responded to a request for comment.

Last week wasn’t the first time Rihanna carried a gun-themed bag. A couple of years ago, Dutch fashion accessory brand Vlieger & van Dam rolled out a “Guardian Angel” handbag series, and stars including Rihanna and Rumer Willis were seen carrying the revolver-embossed bags. According to the designer’s website, the bags were meant to “narrate the increasing violence and crime in the media, objectifying our addiction to fear.”

But the problem is not just violence "in the media" -- and we have an addiction to guns, not the fear they create. The U.S. has by far the highest gun murder rate in the developed world, and gun murders claim about 30 American lives a day. Dozens of school shootings have happened in the past year alone. Guns are a persistent element in American culture, but it’s not one we need to glamorize.

When designers blend firearms and high fashion, they perpetuate the idea of a gun as a sexy status symbol. Prada rolled out its Lady K bag nr.4, featuring a gold-plated gun and bullet, in 2007. Days after a 2013 bill to ban assault weapons failed in the Senate, supermodel Karolina Kurkova stepped out in New York City wearing a gun-print dress designed in 2006 by Israeli-born Nili Lotan, who said it was intended as an anti-war protest. Also last year, German designer Philipp Plein sent male models wielding automatic weapons down the runway in Milan.

The low fashion world has followed suit. Urban Outfitters recently offered, and then apologized for, a faux blood-stained sweatshirt with the logo of Kent State University, where four students were shot and killed in 1970.

With 88 guns for every 100 people in the U.S., it's not surprising that sales of fashion items meant to carry real guns are up in recent years. A women’s gun club in Ohio held a Concealed Carry Fashion Show last month showcasing designs for ankle and hip holsters, compression shorts and handbags with an easy-access gun pocket.

For those with money to burn on products to hold their guns, the Dallas-based handbag company Designer Concealed Carry has everything from Italian leather hobo bags to a "Caiman crocodile fuscus" bag that retails for $4,200.

Certainly, women who choose to carry concealed guns -- which is legal in all 50 states -- should take safety precautions, such as using a handbag designed to house a deadly weapon. But turning a concealed carry bag into a luxury item runs the risk of fetishizing the very idea of carrying a gun.

Designer Concealed Carry quotes one pleased customer on its website: "I love it! And will enthusiastically recommend your bags to my friends. The design features are great, the quality of the construction is superior and the plum leather is beautiful. Thank you for putting something new and fashionable into the market.”

Meanwhile, Jewelry for a Cause is taking seized illegal guns and bullet casings and turning them into non-gunlike jewelry. The company says a portion of the proceeds goes to gun buyback programs in American cities.

Here’s hoping gun control fashion like that will be the next gun-inspired style trend.
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Nina Garcia Reveals How Being Latina Helped Her Succeed in the Fashion World

October 24, 2014, 2:45 pm
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Nina Garcia knew she wanted to pursue a career in fashion from an early age. Though she initially dreamed of being a designer, her trajectory wound up veering towards journalism -- and this is the path that has led her to the top of the industry. As the creative director of Marie Claire and a longtime judge on the hit reality show "Project Runway," Garcia has established herself as one of the most influential voices within the fashion world.

A native of Barranquilla, Colombia, the style expert has certainly come a long way since the days when she used to pack up garment bags as an intern in Perry Ellis' closet. In a phone interview with HuffPost Voces, Garcia spoke about the beginnings of her career, how being Latina helped her excel in the industry and why she's confident that Latino designers will continue to succeed on the runways.

Where did your love for fashion originate?
My passion for fashion originated in my mother’s closet. She was a woman who loved fashion. She enjoyed dressing up a lot, and she had a closet that was like her sacred room that belonged only to her. She wouldn’t let us go in and play there very often. I think that’s where my fascination began. She was obviously a Latina woman with curves. She wasn’t a size 2 or 4, she was a woman with lots of curves, but she knew how to present herself very well and how to dress her body very well. I think that’s where my passion for fashion began, seeing my mother have that style. That closet of hers was like a fortress!

You’re originally from Barranquilla, Colombia -- when did you move to the United States? Was it difficult for you to adjust to life here?
I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and I came to attend high school in Massachusetts when I was about 15 years old. The situation in Colombia had become very difficult, with kidnappings, drug trafficking and the insecurity in the country at that time. My parents thought it would be best to send my sister and I abroad. It was hard for me to assimilate to the culture because it really is very different. We have a lot of similar things but also a lot of different things. The girls in boarding school were tomboys, and I was very feminine. I just wanted to be a designer and draw collections. So for me it was a big cultural shock, but I learned a lot about American culture, and I assimilated very well after a while. I understand all the Latinos that are in this country, they have that duality, because I find myself in that duality. I have many Latino things, and I also have many American things.

How did your career in the fashion world begin?
It was always very clear to me what I wanted to do, from a young age. As I said, I used to draw my collections and I had a fascination with magazines [and] with fashion. I had a lot of interest in that, I knew it from an early age. I started out in an internship that I got through my college, and it was in the closet of Perry Ellis. At that time, it was about 1992, Marc Jacobs was Perry Ellis' designer and he had his grunge collection, which was very well-known. I was a lowly intern who packed up the garment bags that would go to Marie Claire [and] Vogue. And there I started to really see how magazines worked, how the editors worked, and that internship really opened up my fashion perspective because up until that point I still had ambitions of becoming a designer, even though I knew that there were many people in my class who were very talented, much more than me. And I felt a little frustrated, but I hadn’t yet come to understand fashion's scope.

There really are so many lines of work that you can join that don’t have to only be design. And that was one that particularly interested me a lot, because the editors could appreciate all the trends, all the designs and all the work of the designers. I really appreciated working there and seeing how Marc Jacob’s entire team worked for Perry Ellis, but I was more interested in meeting the editors and seeing the work that they did when they came to see Marc and his collection. I went into the journalism part, which is where I ended up and where I am now.

What does it mean to you to be a Latina who has gotten so far in this industry?
It has helped me a lot, I think, being Latina. It gave me a lot of strength when I started my career, and it still gives me a lot of strength today. I think my Latino culture has equipped me with a different point of view than the rest of my counterparts, and seeing things from a different angle has helped me a lot. I feel very proud of my culture, of my Latino heritage. When people ask me, ‘Where are you from?’, yes, now I’m American because I live in this country and my husband is American and my kids were born here, but I also feel very Colombian and very Latina and my kids are half-Latino, so we’re very proud of that. I’ve never hidden it, on the contrary, I like for people to know it.

Latino designers such as Oscar de la Renta*, Narciso Rodriguez, and Carolina Herrera have long distinguished themselves as important figures in the industry. Now it seems that a new generation of Latino talent is emerging, as Stella Nolasco, Victor de Souza, and Rolando Santana all presented their collections at New York Fashion Week. Do you think the visibility of Latinos in the fashion world has changed throughout your career?
Yes, it’s changed, and it will continue to change. Oscar, Carolina and Narciso were truly the beacons who illuminated the new generation of designers. I have no doubt that Latino talent is going to continue on the runways. I just got back from Paris, and I saw, for example, the collection of Esteban Cortazar, who is Colombian and presented in Paris and made a fascinating collection. So I’m certain that we’re going to continue to be famous on the runways of the fashion world. There’s no doubt about that for me.

*Note: This interview was conducted before the passing of legendary designer Oscar de la Renta.

Check out the full interview with HuffPost Voces here and Garcia's recent interview with HuffPost Live above.
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The One Shade Of Black Paint That Always Looks Good (VIDEO)

October 24, 2014, 3:23 pm
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Few color combinations are as modern, elegant and timeless as black-and-white -- when it's done right, that is. A big part of achieving a flawless black-and-white aesthetic is picking the right shades. Paint retailers boast an array of blacks (from onyx to ebony to midnight) and whites (from snow to linen to ivory), but which ones really create the best look?

Will Taylor, an interior design expert and author, tells the web series #OWNSHOW that when it comes to black, he goes for a softer shade.

"I always try and go for a chalkboard black," Taylor says.

This particular black is soft enough to be versatile while still looking dramatic -- and it's easier to work with than glossier options. "It usually can be brought into many different spaces," Taylor says. "That matte finish means that it will seamlessly introduce to a scheme, whereas if you go for something gloss, it's going to be much more in-your-face."

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Paying close attention to the paint's finish is one of Taylor's biggest tips for anyone shopping for a shade of black.

"Just like lighter shades, dark shades also show knocks and bruises and those kinds of things," he explains. "When it comes to chalkboard paint, it has this matte finish that actually hides any scratches and fingerprint marks."

Bonus tip: To add an element of whimsy, use special chalkboard paint that allows people to write on it. Taylor says it's a great option for kids' rooms, especially. "I've seen great examples by people who have actually painted a kid's bedroom door in chalkboard black paint, which produces this really statement piece on the landing, but then when you go into the bedroom, the children can write all over it in chalk," he says. "It's really fun."

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As for white, Taylor admits that it often comes down to individual taste, but shares a few tips to help guide those in the market for their ideal shade.

"Personally, I don't like to go for a stark, bright white because it can feel very clinical," he says. "So try and pick a white with a little more warmth in it -- perhaps an oatmeal or a stony white. It's just got a little more depth and texture to it."

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As with black, focus on the finish. "A matte finish will really help in keeping that white feel... fresh and not clinical," Taylor says.

But is there ever a good time to use that crisp, bright white? Absolutely, Taylor says, but you don't have to buy a single gallon of paint to do it.

"Pure white works really well in a modern and contemporary space when it comes to introducing furniture," he says. "So, you might want to go for a lacquered, high-gloss white desk in a contemporary office or perhaps you might want to bring in lacquered white units in a contemporary kitchen."

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Are you a renter? Try these simple ways to add unexpected pops of color in your space without painting any walls.

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'Little Mermaid' Wedding Ideas For Your Disney-Loving Heart

October 24, 2014, 3:41 pm
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We bet there are a lot of little kids (and quite a few not-so-little ones) who have dreamed about having a "Little Mermaid"-themed wedding.

Online wedding marketplace Your Cloud Parade recently teamed up with singer and designer Traci Hines to bring that childhood dream to life with a fantasy wedding photo shoot inspired by the beloved Disney movie. Hines plays the role of mermaid bride Ariel and model Leo Camacho plays the charming groom, Prince Eric, in the faux wedding.

Now this is a world we would love to be a part of. Check out some of the photos below for a treasure trove of under-the-sea inspiration.




For more photos from the shoot, check out the slideshow below. Credit on all photos: Mark Brooke Photography and Mathieu Photo





Credits:
Produced by: Your Cloud Parade | Bride: Traci Hines | Designed by Your Cloud Parade's: Lauren Coats | Groom: Leo Camacho | Videography: Sweet T Studios | Photography: Mark Brooke Photography, Mathieu Photo, Dillon Phommasa Photo | Hair & Makeup: 10.11 Makeup | Cake & Desserts: Sweet and Saucy Shop | Florist: A Blooming Bud | Silk Floral: Afloral | Mer-sister Bridesmaids (models): Charis Lincoln, Brytni Jean, Vanessa Walton, Helena Levin, Joanna Lynn, Amber Arden

Your Cloud Parade Vendors:
Bridal gown: Claire La Faye | Hair pieces: Creature of Habit | Paper goods: Typologie Co. | Tablescape: Koyal | Bow Tie: Little Byrd Shop | Plaid skirts: Fleet Collection | Shell stir sticks: Laura Hooper Calligraphy | Geometric planters: Redwood Stoneworks | Air plants: Robin Charlotte | Wands & Streamers: Kate Kate NYC | Shell crop tops: Adorkable Apparel | Shell rings: Siren’s Grotto | Tulle skirts: Dark Pony Designs

h/t POPSUGAR

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How To Replace Your Makeup With Skin Care

October 24, 2014, 4:00 pm
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If this season's no-makeup makeup obsession is any indication, then bare, yet clear faces are not just desirable -- they're downright trendy. But, what if you (like most of us) don't have the skin to get in on the whole fresh-and-flawless thing?
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15 Winter Coats That Are Actually Affordable

October 25, 2014, 4:00 am
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OK, we admit it: Our online shopping baskets are almost NEVER empty in the winter.

Winter coats are a crucial wardrobe staple, especially in places where the polar vortex makes its presence known with its freezing temperatures. We're not forecasters and we can't predict this year's weather, but we can count on annoyingly expensive, yet desirable outerwear to keep us warm.

We know you've had your eye on that double-breasted floor length coat that is so conveniently half your paycheck, and we're not here to judge. However, we've done the shopping research for you, and you CAN find a coat that is in your price range. And guess what? If you feel like treating yourself, you can buy more than one, in place of that really expensive one you've been drooling over for the last few weeks.

Scroll down to find affordable coats for this winter -- you can thank us later.

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Cute Shorts, Versatile Bomber Jackets And More Cheap Celeb Finds Of The Week

October 25, 2014, 4:00 am
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It's almost November, which means we have already started counting down the minutes until Black Friday. And while it may seem a tad far away at the moment, there are many great deals to be had right now.

Some of Hollywood's most stylish celebrities were out and about this week in very affordable pieces. Taylor Swift found an awesome pair of shorts for $48 (and if you throw on a pair of tights, they are perfect for fall!), while Nicole Scherzinger's Topshop bomber jacket is a steal for $76.

Check out our favorite cheap celeb finds and let us know which ones you're eyeing.

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Kim Kardashian Celebrates Her Birthday In A Plunging White Dress

October 25, 2014, 7:48 am
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How low can she go?

Kim Kardashian took the plunge in a lowcut white dress at her birthday party in Las Vegas on Friday. The birthday girl, who turned 34 on Oct. 21, celebrated the special night at Tao nighclub at the Venetian Casino and Hotel:

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Inside the club, Kardashian posed with sister Khloe and mom Kris Jenner next to her elaborate birthday cake:

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The reality star brought along close family and friends for the occasion and shared an Instagram photo of the whole crew outside of a private jet earlier on Friday:

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Las Vegas isn't the only place Kardashian has jetted off to recently. On Wednesday, Kanye West surprised his wife with a trip to Hawaii to celebrate her birthday.
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Best Tweets: What Women Said On Twitter This Week

October 25, 2014, 9:44 am
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This week was quite productive for the ladies of Twitter. Not only did Twitter user Mmmkay? do laundry, she achieved the impossible: "Just finished the laundry with no missing socks. // *adds magician to resume*." Yep, that's definitely magic.

Abbi Crutchfield killed two birds with one stone this week when she bought a pumpkin to celebrate Halloween: "Carrying a pumpkin home from the grocery store counts as exercise during the fall." Seasonal enthusiasm and cardiovascular exercise? This woman is a hero.

For more great tweets from women, scroll through the list below. Then visit our Funniest Tweets From Women page for our past collections.













































































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Cute Shorts, Versatile Bomber Jackets And More Cheap Celeb Finds Of The Week

October 25, 2014, 4:00 am
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It's almost November, which means we have already started counting down the minutes until Black Friday. And while it may seem a tad far away at the moment, there are many great deals to be had right now.

Some of Hollywood's most stylish celebrities were out and about this week in very affordable pieces. Taylor Swift found an awesome pair of shorts for $48 (and if you throw on a pair of tights, they are perfect for fall!), while Nicole Scherzinger's Topshop bomber jacket is a steal for $76.

Check out our favorite cheap celeb finds and let us know which ones you're eyeing.

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Holy Moly, Sweater Weather Is In Full Force

October 26, 2014, 4:00 am
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Sweater weather is the best weather.

Listen up people of Instagram; it's time to get comfy in our coziest attire. ​Cable knits, turtlenecks and cardigans are staples in our transitional fall to winter wardrobe and as of late, there's no other way to post a photo on our favorite social media platform. And you know with autumn comes a lot of taupe and navy -- our closets won't be seeing many pops of color until the holidays.

So curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and consider this your memo; Sweater weather is here and in full force.



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Stars Sport The Most Flattering Lipstick On Our Best Beauty List

October 26, 2014, 4:00 am
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If you have any doubts that red lipstick is the most flattering lip color, the women atop our best beauty list will certainly change your mind.

Tina Knowles made a jaw-dropping appearance at this year's Angel Ball rocking bold red lips. Reese Witherspoon channeled screen sirens of the past at the American Cinematheque 28th Annual Awards with her vintage-inspired crimson lipstick. And Anne Hathaway attended the same event wearing an eye-catching creamy red lip hue.

Check out these beautiful red lipstick looks below, and see which celebrities made our worst beauty list this week.

BEST: Tina Knowles

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Beyoncé's mother shuts down the red carpet with this super sexy look. Her chestnut brown curls cascade against her bronzed complexion, and her metallic gold eyeshadow, wispy lashes and red lipstick add the finishing touch.

BEST: Reese Witherspoon

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The 38-year-old actress takes our breath away with her wavy, blonde locks, subtle blue eyeshadow and red-orange lip color, which brightens up her black and white Prabal Gurung satin gown.

BEST: Anne Hathaway

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With her chocolate bob and black embroidered dress, Hathaway's look is pretty dark overall. However, that bright red lip and those emerald drop earrings add the perfect pops of color.

WORST: Kerry Washington

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It pains us to see the "Scandal" star on this side of our beauty list. But it's all due to her thick false eyelashes that take away from the cool cerulean eyeliner on her top lids. In this case, we would recommend sticking with just one eye makeup accent.

WORST: Rocsi Diaz

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Here's another tragic example of falsies. The "Entertainment Tonight" host is wearing a set of lashes that look rather heavy. Well-applied individual eyelashes would have really made a difference.

WORST: Jessy Nelson

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The Little Mix singer has a whole lot going on with her smokey eyes. It makes her small, round face look even smaller than it really is. By maintaining the smoldering makeup closer to her lash line, Nelson's gaze would skew more glamorous and less goth.
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These Amazing Fall Shoes Made Our Accessories Of The Week List

October 26, 2014, 4:00 am
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This week, as the temperatures started to drop, all we could think about was fall footwear. Cozy boots, velvet pumps and leather loafers took over our minds (and our Instagram feeds).

Some of our favorite fashion bloggers took photos of themselves out and about in great cold-weather looks. Check out our favorite shoes of the week and let us know which ones you're coveting.

Natalie Joos' Alexandre Birman pumps (Image via @jxxsy)

It's officially velvet season. If you're scared the fabric screams "Christmas party," try it in footwear to ease into the holiday spirit.





Pernille Teisbaek's Gucci loafers (Image via @lookdepernille)

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It may be getting a little nippy outside to go out with exposed ankles -- so why not wear your favorite fall footwear with a pair of cozy socks? You'll look stylish and stay warm.





Ezgi Icel's gold booties (Image via @Luxuryshoppers)

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Just because it's boot season doesn't mean your footwear needs to be boring. While most people will be stepping out in black booties and brown kickers, why not go for gold to make you happy through all the freezing weather.





Rach Parcell's black Vince booties (Image via @rachparcell)

Peep-toe bootie weather never lasts very long, so wear 'em while you can. And once your toes start to freeze, throw on some tights to extend their life.





Chiara Ferragni's Chiara Ferragni Collection slip-ons (Image via @chiaraferragni)

How many shoes can make you smile?





Danielle Bernstein's Balenciaga boots (Image via @weworewhat)

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Pro tip: If you want to give the illusion that you are wearing thigh-high boots, but don't want to invest in a pair, wear your black leather booties with a pair of leather leggings and no one will be able to tell the difference. Bernstein had us fooled.
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9 Wedding Dress Trends For Anti-Princess Brides

October 26, 2014, 4:00 am
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We'd be silly to deny that planning a wedding puts everyone in a pressure-cooker situation. You're searching everywhere for the perfect details to celebrate your commitment. But, when it comes to fashion, we’re firm believers in the go-with-the-flow approach. After all, some of the most beautiful and inspired big-day looks we've ever seen are ones that feel like a sartorial extension of the bride herself. They're you -- not the fairytale-princess, too-precious-to-move version of you.
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8 More Reasons To Believe Kids' Rooms Can Be The Most Stylish Spot In The House

October 26, 2014, 5:00 am
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We already know the potential that lies within the walls of a play room or nursery. (Where else can you go wild with color and pattern and truly get away with fuzzy creatures as part of your decor?!)

And yet, when our friends at Porch.com shared this collection of kids' spaces their design contributors created, we couldn't contain our surprise at just how stylish they are.

Behold, 8 rooms whose accents we'd actually consider stealing for our own (adult) space.




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The High Price Our Bodies Pay for High Fashion

October 26, 2014, 5:55 am
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Six-inch stilettos, over-sized heavy handbags, toothpick-tight jeans -- the average woman is no stranger to suffering for fashion.

In the "Look At Me" culture we live in, it is no wonder who you wear is just as important as what you wear. However, instead of designer labels, there are some trends today that should come with warning labels.

Women may pay a high price for fashion, and I'm not talking about the amount of money those designer bags and shoes cost -- I'm talking about the price of your health. Certain fashion trends can take their toll if you don't take steps to correct them (or at the very least recognize them).

Bigger Isn't Always Better: Is Your Over-Sized Handbag Causing Back Pain?

Heavy handbags, computer bags -- even dog carriers with a 10-pound pooch inside can cause back pain. Inside a typical handbag, you may find a phone, iPad, wallet, makeup bag, a bottle of water, book or magazine -- maybe an extra pair of shoes. They seem like little things, but they add weight -- up to 10 pounds -- and carrying all that weight can cause shoulder and neck pain.

When it comes to fashion, putting extra weight on one side of your body is one of the biggest neck and back pain causes. Any time you carry weight on one side of your body for an extended period of time, it causes your spine to curve, and that leads to back pain symptoms.

So what can you do? Try to aim for symmetry. Choose a bag that you can wear diagonally across your body rather than a single-strap bag that rests on one shoulder. When you can't avoid using a single-strap bag, be conscious of changing the sides you use to carry it.

That Stylish Backpack You Bought Your Child Can Be A Pain In Their Neck (And Shoulders)

Let's face it, kids want to be fashionable and trendy too. In these days of iPads and laptops, online learning and e-books, it seems like a backpack would be unnecessary. But kids are still loaded down with traditional books, as well as notebooks, binders, folders and calculators. It all adds up and tips the scale in an unhealthy direction.

Unfortunately, most kids are wearing backpacks that are too heavy for them. As a father of two, I'm all too familiar with the problem. A child's backpack should weigh no more than about 15 percent to 20 percent of his or her body weight. If a child starts complaining about neck, back or shoulder pain, parents should look at the backpack first.

Less Is More: Wallets Are Causing Men Pain And It Has Nothing To Do With A Lack Of Cash

Millions of men drive with their wallet in their back pocket and sit on them at their desk at work. Unfortunately, this is one of the worst things you can do for your back. Back pain and sciatica is often caused by sitting on a thick and heavy wallet that throws your pelvic balance off triggering chronic pain in your back, hips and shoulders.

Eventually, you may compress the sciatic nerve -- it runs from each side of the spine down through the back of each thigh to the foot -- and cause sciatica, searing leg pain and numbness. The piriformis muscle near your glutes may also become aggravated, which can irritate the nerve and trigger lower back and sciatic pain. You're better off placing your wallet or money clip in your front pocket while sitting for a prolonged period.

Sole Searching: Your "Killer" Heels May Be Killing Much More Than You Think

High-end fashion designers are synonymous with today's most sought after styles including sky high pumps and heels.

However, the pain you feel while walking in your 6-inch heels is a symptom of the potential damage stylish footwear may be doing to your body; including your back and neck. The structure of the foot is not meant to be crammed in the shoe that way. It puts the body in a very unnatural position.

When you wear high heels -- shoes with a heel two inches or higher -- your foot slides forward in your shoe, forcing the toes into the unnatural shape of the shoe and redistributing your weight incorrectly. The increased weight on your toes causes your body to tilt forward, and to compensate you lean backwards and overarch your back, creating a posture that can strain your knees, hips, and lower back.

I'm not advising giving up your heels! But try giving your feet a break with flats or running shoes in between -- especially if walking to work.

The Skinny On Skinny Jeans

Skinny jeans have become the quintessential fashion staple for many women and men especially in the fall. Unfortunately, trying to squeeze into them is more than an inconvenience. An overly tight fit could actually cause nerve damage.

A disorder called meralgia paresthetica can occur when one of the nerves on the outer part of the thigh compresses and pressure on it causes symptoms of tingling and numbness and pain. Pair those skinny jeans with a pair of ultra high-heels, and your risk for upsetting this particular nerve increases.

Bottom line: If you love your body more than the clothing it's dressed in, keeping up with these fashion trends doesn't have to take a toll on your health.

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6 Lessons We Can All Learn From Julia Roberts

October 28, 2014, 4:00 am
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From the early "Mystic Pizza" days to becoming a full-blown A-lister, Julia Roberts has always made a splash in Hollywood. Clearly she knows a thing or two about style.

In honor of her 47th birthday, we're looking back at some of the major moments that really made the legendary actress, well, legendary. And we couldn't take a trip down memory lane without highlighting tips from Roberts' bold choices over the years.

1. Comfort and fashion can go hand-in-hand.

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Early on in her career, Roberts made head-turning statements with menswear-inspired outfits on the red carpet. We've seen her rock casual, comfy looks that prove even a pair of jeans can be chic.

2. Don't be afraid to flaunt your natural hair...

For a time, Julia Roberts was recognized for her big, curly hair, because ahem, "Pretty Woman." Her bodacious ringlets bucked against the Hollywood norm of straight, tamed locks.

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3. But experimentation is okay, too.

Roberts' natural hair color is only a guess at this point, but it doesn't really matter. She's worked the glossy spectrum -- from platinum blonde to brilliant brunette.

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4. Vintage finds are always a good idea.

2001 was a big year for Julia Roberts. Not only did she win an Academy Award for "Erin Brockovich," but at that same Oscars show she wore a vintage Valentino gown that is truly unforgettable.

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5. Always have a go-to lip color.

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Roberts rarely goes wrong when it comes to makeup, and her lips are no exception. She knows which lipstick shades work best for her, even though that mega-watt smile keeps her radiant 24/7.

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6. Stay true to bold style.

Roberts' red carpet gowns have held strong through the years... like her beaded Elie Saab dress from this year's Emmys.

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