This is what Beyonce wears to play pool.
Photo: Courtesy of iAmWillJ91's YouTube channel
This week, the Internet bestowed upon us a video relic from the Beyonce archives. In this video, she teaches the world how to play pool. There are few things in this world that get people excited quite like the candid lives of celebrities, but more than a voyeuristic peephole and educational short, this video is a moving snapshot of late-Destiny's Child era Bey and her early-aughts casual fashion.
Posted 10 hours ago by Liza Darwin in Ladies, Sneak Peek
Kat Graham on Tuesday night's premiere of Hip Hop Squares.
Photo: Courtesy of MTV2
Looking for an excuse to cancel your plans tonight? You're in luck, because we're serving up two reasons to spend some quality time vegging out on the couch (yeah, you're welcome...). Not only is the new show Hip Hop Squares finally premiering on MTV 2, but our fashion crush Kat Graham will make a very special appearance in the debut ep. The singer and Vampire Diaries star shows her stuff in the hip hop revamp of the old-school TV series Hollywood Squares, holding her own against fellow guest stars Ghostface Killah and Nick Cannon. Okay, and while the show is technically about their pop culture IQs, we're currently distracted by Kat's amazing outfit in the sneak peek. But really, how can you not be?! She’s sporting her signature high pony (sleek, not curly this time around) and an amazing neon tropical print dress.
Santigold for "SPIN" magazine.
Photo: Courtesy of SPIN/Márton Perlaki
Santi White a.k.a. Santigold's debut album Santogold caught huge buzz when it came out in 2008, positioning the pop singer/producer as a major music industry player to watch. Close to four years later, we finally have the follow up to her OG smash record with Master of My Make-Believe, and along with being revered as a bonafide music heavyweight, Santi is burgeoning as a style icon. Never has that been more clear than in this crisp colorful spread courtesy of SPIN magazine.
Posted 5/17/12 3:27 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Events, Ladies
Kristin Kreuk, Rachel Bilson, and Nina Dobrev at The CW's Uprfront event..
Photo: Getty Images
The real purpose of The CW's Upfront Presentation, held today in Los Angeles, is to give industry insiders the scoop on what's coming to their televisions next fall. But for small screen stars like Kristin Kreuk, Rachel Bilson, and Nina Dobrev, the event was their chance to shine-literally- in gorgeous champagne dresses. Former Smallville actress Kreuk, who returns to the channel next season in the new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, shimmered in a sequined tee and a floral print skirt. Despite the glittery top, she managed to keep the rest of the outfit's low-key girly vibe with nude peep-toe pumps, a statement gold bangle, and classic wavy hair. The whole look is very "J.Crew catalogue goes Hollywood," and we totally love it.
Posted 5/17/12 1:30 pm EST by Gaby Wilson in Covers, Dudes, Ladies
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez for "Forbes."
Photo: Courtesy of Forbes/Michael Prince
Holy power couples! Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez may have the world under their glitter magic teen pop spell, but don't let their button noses fool you. Biebs and Sel are savvy business giants and have each landed features in Forbes magazine's celebrity issue. Bieber receives top honors as #3 on the mag's Celebrity 100 list (just below Jennifer Lopez and Oprah) AND the issue's cover boy, while Sel gets her own story, lauding her as one of the latest major celebrity entrepreneurs. These two are always cropping up on our radar, working hard on their next project. Whether it's music or movies or fashion or fragrances, we're acutely aware of how eyeballs-deep they are in the business of it all. Or at least, we thought we were. Bieber in the boardroom or Selena talking "value proposition" are just not things we've ever pictured before, but after seeing these teenagers in office-ready business casual, it's all starting to gel.
Posted 5/16/12 11:17 am EST by Liza Darwin in Ladies
Taylor Swift and Dianna Agron have a floral dinner date in LA.
Photo:Splash News
Along with their shiny blonde hair, crossover music and film careers, and obsession with all things girly, here's another thing Taylor Swift and Dianna Agron share: the pair loves to dress up. Case in point? Just a few weeks ago the friends celebrated Shirley MacLaine's birthday by donning old-fashioned outfits, hats, and even floral wreaths for a vintage-inspired shindig (all together now: awwww). Now they're at it again, this time sporting matching floral dresses for a dinner date at Dominic's Restaurant in West Hollywood. The girls took cues from the Spring/Summer runways in garden party-style frocks and subtle red lips for a fresh, natural look. Taylor opted for short sleeves, pairing her green and taupe printed dress with adorable tan leather sandals and topped off with a sleek straight half-up hairstyle. Dianna went with a sleeveless, boldly-patterned knee-length number that's perfectly complemented by her bright blue flats. The result is easy, cute, and proof that sometimes being matchy-matchy (with your friends, at least) isn't such a bad thing.
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Posted 5/16/12 10:00 am EST by Liza Darwin in Covers, Ladies
Kristen Stewart for "Elle" magazine.
Photo: Courtesy of Elle Magazine
No, your eyes aren't tricking you: that's two Kristen Stewarts in the June issue of Elle magazine, proving that double the K.Stew really is double the fun. The Snow White and the Huntsman star may work the bombshell thing on the cover, but flip inside and it’s a different story altogether. In the spread, dubbed “She’s The Man,” the actress plays with opposites, channeling her inner dude alongside a more feminine version of herself dressed in a seductive Tom Ford crocodile bra and leather pencil skirt. It's a total study in contrasts, taking cues from old school gender-bending films like Victor/Victoria and retro fashion icons like Loulou de La Falaise (the YSL muse and inspiration behind the designer's trademark "Le Smoking Suit"). The male version of Kristen rocks a Balenciaga wool double-breasted jacket and silk pants topped off with Alexander Wang shoes- all men's, obviously- and we've got to admit that even as a guy, she looks pretty rad. In the story, she dishes about her first experience with movies, the annoying parts of fame, and why she "loves living in different worlds."
Posted 5/15/12 3:00 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Ladies
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We’ll always know Jessica Alba as the kickass star of Fantastic Four and we'll forever associate Bjork with that infamous swan dress (can you really blame us?!), but turns out these celebrities are way more than Hollywood heavyweights; according to Fast Company they’re sucessful entrepreneous as well. The publication has just unveiled its 100 Most Creative People in Business list, and some of our favorite celebs and industry icons have made the cut (!!). Drumroll, please...
Alba scored the #17 slot for her eco-concious baby brand The Honest Company, which she started after her youngest daughter Haven was born. The luxe line of diapers, laundry detergent and soap reportedly take influence from everything from French soaps to Alexander McQueen, making these babies the most pampered kids around. Fashion fave Pamela Love was named #93, thanks to the NYC designer's line of jagged, hard-edged rings, stone bracelets, and tough cuffs. We're major fans of her (literally) drop dead gorgeous collections, so it's about time the rest of the biz is giving her a proper shoutout, too.
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Posted 5/15/12 2:30 pm EST by Alex Catarinella in Ladies, TV Shows
Britney Spears at the Fox 2012 programming presentation and the post-show party in New York on May 14.
Photo: PictureGroup/Splash News
Britney Spears' fans are probably convulsing-on-the-floor-types of *dead* as a result of yesterday's official halt to the heart-murmur-inducing rumors: Brit Brit (along with 19-year-old cutie-patootie Demi Lovato) is next season's new X Factor judge! #THEREISAGODNEY Brit Brit graced Manhattan with her Holy Spearit yesterday for the announcement of the very special occasion at the Fox Upfronts whilst looking all kinds of hot. Allow me to explain/gush: Britney's super straight, shiny locks in a middle part, natural-ish make-up with a little blush and a smokey eye, and a perfectly tanned/totally toned body had me teary-eyed and breaking out in happy hives. OKAY. Britney took "fit like a glove" to a whole new salacious level with that off-white Stop Staring mini dress paired with stylish stilettos from Gaga favorite, Mr. Giuseppe Zanotti.
Posted 5/15/12 1:00 pm EST by Gaby Wilson in Ladies
Azealia Banks's "1991" cover art.
Photo: Courtesy of @Azealia Banks's Instagram
While we're still waiting on concrete release details for that full Azealia Banks LP, it looks like the pieces for her forthcoming EP are finally coming together. Baby steps, y'all! Banks tweeted that four-track 1991 will be out for digital release on May 29 and physical release June 12. Ever the social media overshare, she also instagrammed her EPIC 1991 cover art. The muse/darling of many a fashion heavyweight (*cough* Karl, Nicola, AND Wang *SIGH*), our expectations for her press materials were and are preeeeetty high, and justifiably so. From here on out, we won't ever underestimate Azealia Banks because girl just exceeded and flat out shattered those lofty expectations with this Grace Jones-channelling portrait of fashion and feminine strength.
