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Super Weirdo Random Trend: Theodora Richards, Daisy Lowe, And Abbie Cornish Write Graffiti?

Posted 3/21/11 4:47 pm EST by Mary H.K. Choi in Ladies, Trends

Theodora Richards at the Macy's bar III store launch in New York on Feb. 9, Daisy Lowe at the Elie Saab A/W 2011/2012 show in Paris on March 9, and Abbie Cornish at the 'Limitless' premiere in New York on March 8.
Photo: Getty Images

Look, ladies, I saw Exit Through The Gift Shop, too. I mean, we all did. And personally (having worked at a graffiti lifestyle magazine in my youth [OK, to be fair I've worked at several publications that have chronicled the art form BUT I WAS BORN IN THE '70S AND LIVE IN NEW YORK WHAT DO YOU WANT?]), I have a soft spot for it all. I HEART when artists like Todd "REAS" James get to design a whole mess of HILARIOUS characters for TV shows or when Claw Money (who's famous for having the City's most extensive sunglass collection) comes out with original sunnies designs of her own. I am SWOONING over something as simple as KAWS making light bulbs for the Standard Hotel but hold the bedazzled smartphone at this rash of socialite/"it girl"/actress types catching tags all over town! So weird, right? We've got Australian actress, Abbie Cornish, in the April issue of InStyle (she's also on the cover of Marie Claire) talking about how she writes under the name "Dusk," then we've got Keith Richards's kid Theodora getting BUSTED for scrawling a teeny weeny "T <3 A" on the side of a Soho building and pics of model / socialite / designer / illegitimate seed of Gavin Rossdale, Daisy Lowe, bopping around town with actress Jaime Winstone with drippy evidence of a wild graf night out. Is this going to be a thing? Good grief, I hope not.

+ Are these ladies expressing their artistic sides or are they just acting out? Tell us what you think in the comments!

Tags Abbie Cornish, Claw Money, Daisy Lowe, Gavin Rossdale, Graffiti, InStyle, Jaime Winstone, KAWS, Keith Richards, REAS, Theodora Richards

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Is The Texas Tuxedo Making A Comeback?

Posted 3/18/11 12:28 pm EST by Emily Hochberg in Trends

Deena Nicole Cortese on 'Jersey Shore,' Ashley Greene in Los Angeles on March 10, Charlize Theron in Los Angeles on March 12.
Photo: MTV/INFDaily/GSI Media

Last night on Jersey Shore, DJ Pauly D set his roomie Deena straight by telling her that her all denim ensemble was decidedly NOT cool, and hasn't been for years. Which got us to thinking. That might not exactly be true, as Deena isn't the only one we've spotted rocking head-to-toe denim recently. In fact, some of Hollywood's trendiest have stepped out in the once taboo Texas (or Canadian) tuxedo. And actually pulled it off (#gasp #soundofjawhittingfloor). Here's why. Both Ashley Greene and Charlize Theron werrked the denim-on-denim look by going for crisp, tailored cuts and avoiding the cheesy, acid-washed, vom-inducing washes that earned this ensemble a bad rap. Both ladies opted to counter their light, airy chambray shirts with flats and ink dark denim which creates a nice color-counterbalance. Choosing the skinny cut is also super flattering against the tops' looser feel. And while we're normally not one for tucking in shirts, Charlize's noncommittal half tuck on her Current/Elliott button-down is casually cute. As for Deena, well, we don't hate you, gurl. We appreciate your romper and love that silhouette for spring. But next time, try a chambray shirt like Ashley or Charlize.

+ Would you wear denim on denim?

Tags Ashley Greene, Charlize Theron, Current/Elliott, Deena Nicole Cortese, Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio

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Breaking News: Onesies And Rompers Still Important. Also, Still Very Cute.

Posted 3/15/11 4:17 pm EST by Mary H.K. Choi in Shopping, Trends

In critical trouser/top hybrid news, it seems that our very own Whitney Port recently attended and danced at a "Onesie Party" where everyone wore some sort of romper. We were slightly on the fence about revisiting the trend this spring and summer what with it being dumb everywhere last year (and some of us maaaaaybe being too old for it, ahem, just me), but then we scoured the interwebs to discover that a) Them shiz are still everyplace and b) Them shiz are still really cute. So no matter what the hatingest of the haters say about the look (YO, what's up with pretty much EVERY dude being "meh" on rompers? What say you dude readers, do you hate 'em? If so, WAI?), we will be definitely be doing onesies this season aaaaaaaand we may rock them with long-sleeved shirts underneath, blazers and tights into the dead of winter too. Suck it, naysayers.

PRINTED:

The classic rompers!
Photo: Courtesy of Forever 21, ModCloth, and Madewell

LEFT TO RIGHT:
+ Forever 21 Heart Print Romper ($22.80, Forever21.com)
+ ModCloth Gallop With Glamour Romper ($79.99, ModCloth.com)
+ Madewell Rare Blooms Romper ($59.99, Madewell.com)

COLLARS:

Collared onesies!
Photo: Courtesy of ModCloth, Dear Creatures, and Topshop.

See, OK, I could totally see wearing these to work provided you paired them with tights and a light cardigan. You'd risk freezing to death if you bare-legged it anyway. And by "work" I mean a low-key, sorta-casual deals. Not recommended for oncologists and prosecutors.

LEFT TO RIGHT:
+ ModCloth Ra Ra Romper ($89.99. ModCloth.com)
+ Dear Creatures Patch Romper ($154, ShopDearCreatures.com)
+ Topshop Tan Bow Front Color Block Playsuit ($110, Topshop.com)

SOLIDS:

Solid rompers!
Photo: Courtesy of Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, and Need Supply.

Easy, peasy weekend dates, brunch, picnics and BIKE RIDING (if you freakishly enjoy active, outdoorsy verbs).

LEFT TO RIGHT:
+ Forever 21 Chambray Sweetheart Romper ($24.80, Forever21.com)
+ Silence & Noise Crepe V-Neck Romper ($59, UrbanOutfitters.com)
+ Samantha Pleet Castaway Romper ($280, NeedSupply.com)

JUMPSUITS:

Jumpsuits!
Photo: Courtesy of Zara, Nasty Gal, Forever 21, and Macy's.

See, this to me is what makes the new batches of rompers sorta awesome and different from last year. We're already thinking about micro-floral maxi dresses and looooooong skirts to pair with tanks and men's work shirts and pajama pants and heels, so this is perfectly complementary to the '90s silhouette. You don't have to think about what to wear on top. Tooootally worth the extra effort it takes to go to the bathroom. CASE CLOSED.

LEFT TO RIGHT:
+ Zara Long Printed Jumpsuit ($69.90, Zara.com)
+ 6 Shore Road Shelter Jumpsuit ($98, ShopNastyGal.com)
+ Forever 21 Woven Jumpsuit ($24.80, Forever21.com)
+ Buffalo Jeans Jumpsuit ($84.99, Macys.com)

Tags Dear Creatures, Forever 21, Jumpsuits, Macys, Madewell, ModCloth, Nasty Gal, Need Supply, Onesies, Rompers, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, Zara

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Who Wore A Beige Leather Dress Better: Lindsay Lohan Or Jennifer Hudson?

Posted 3/14/11 12:15 pm EST by Emily Hochberg in Ladies, Trends

Lindsay Lohan at a courthouse hearing in Los Angeles on March 10, Jennifer Hudson performs at the 2011 Nickelodeon Upfront Presentation in New York on March 10.
Photo: Getty Images

Well, here are two celebrities we never expected to dress alike, let alone to include their names in the same sentence. Yet by some mysterious force, Lindsay Lohan and Jennifer Hudson both wore nude-hued short leather dresses on Thursday. Who knew that LiLo and J. Hud had such similar taste? For a courthouse appearance in Los Angeles, Lindsay donned a Raquel Allegra dress, which she teamed with Chanel booties and Dior shades. Meanwhile, Jennifer, who performed at a Nickelodeon event in New York City, went sans sleeves in her caramel-colored A-line Chloe shift. Choosing between these is a toughie, but we're going to have to go with Jennifer, who's been looking off-the-charts-amazing, and her amethyst platforms are KILLER. Plus, we gotta give the songstress props for looking good without a court order. Sorry, Linds.

Winner: Jennifer Hudson

Tags Chanel, Chloe, Dior, Jennifer Hudson, Lindsay Lohan, Raquel Allegra

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Mila Kunis Kills It Dead In A Boca Negro Suit

Posted 3/8/11 3:25 pm EST by Mary H.K. Choi in Ladies, Models, Trends

Mila Kunis at 'Cosmopolitan' magazine's Fun Fearless Males Of 2011 event in New York on March 7.
Photo: Getty Images

We love that we don't have to trudge into work in somber, wool crepe suits like the rest of corporate America, but we have to admit to a little fancy-pants envy at what's going on here with Mila Kunis. Wowowowowowow, I guess this shawl-collared, solo-button, monochromatic affair is an homage to the dapper dudes of the "Fun Fearless Males" event that she attended, but in honor of International Women's Day (which is apparently today, and 100 years strong [suck it, dudes.]), here's a slew of ladies in ridiculously slick suiting (with some hella strong shoulders) from Paris Fashion Week. Get it!

Models walk the runways in the Yves Saint Laurent, Balmain, and Hermes shows for Paris Fashion Week.
Photo: Getty Images

Tags Balmain, Boca Negro, Hermes, Mila Kunis, Yves Saint Laurent

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Closer Look: Zara's Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Posted 3/3/11 11:16 am EST by MTV Style in Shopping, Sneak Peek, Trends

Looks from the Zara Woman SS 2011 collection.
Photo: Zara

Zara Woman just unveiled its Spring/Summer 2011 collection, and it's got us SO excited about warmer days ahead. The collection is full of chic and sophisticated separates, all with Zara's classic well-tailored touch. Three looks stood out to us in particular, though. The first outfit features a black boyfriend cut blazer thrown over a gray shirt and patterned pants. We love the unexpected print on pants, especially worn with more basic tops. The second look features a hot pink shirt tucked into a teal skirt. This colorful combo is not for the shy at heart, but a perfect pairing for the summer months. And last, you can't get much crisper than a simple white shift with black stripes down the sleeves. The dress oozes effortless elegance that's perfect for any occasion—date night, girls-only brunch, lounging around at home, etc.

+ Which Spring/Summer Zara look is on your must-buy list?

Tags Zara

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Snap, Crackle, Polish: The New Trend In Nail Lacquer

Posted 3/1/11 4:45 pm EST by Ayren Jackson-Cannady in Beauty, Trends

Crackle nail polishes by China Glaze, OPI, and Mia Secret.
Photo: Courtesy China Glaze, OPI, and Mia Secret

Polish is polish is polish. Unless, of course, it crackles. The hottest new trend to hit the lacquer world are these polishes that create a shatter effect when they dry on your tips. The look is raw and gritty, yet amazingly intricate (i.e. if you tell 'em you sat in a salon for hours to get the look, they'll probably believe you!).

How to wear:
For day, coat your nails in a flat/matte polish, then top with one of these crackle polishes; for night, go with a layer of glitter lacquer topped by a shatter effect polish. Done and done.

If you can only try one, try one of these:
+ China Glaze Crackle Glaze in Crushed Candy ($6.49, SallyBeauty.com)
+ Katy Perry Collection Nail Polish by OPI in Black Shatter ($12.75, Amazon.com)
+ Mia Secret Crackle Nail Polish in Rose ($4.10, Amazon.com)

Tags China Glaze, Get The Look, Mia Secret, Nail Polish, OPI

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The 'Jersey Shore' Cast's Stylish Weekend

Posted 2/28/11 3:30 pm EST by MTV Style in MTV Stars, Trends, TV Shows

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, and Jenni "JWOWW" Farley on Feb. 26, 2011.
Photo: Getty Images/WireImage/FilmMagic

Hollywood royalty may have dominated the red carpet at the 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, but the stars of Jersey Shore were having a super-fashionable weekend of their own. On Saturday, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino attended a party in West Orange, N.J., wearing a white blazer, baggy black pants, and flashy sunglasses with a neon blue border. Meanwhile, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi signed copies of her new book, A Shore Thing, in a V-neck beige tank and fun leopard print hat. But the most stylish of them all had to be Jenni "JWOWW" Farley, who looked glam at her birthday party in Las Vegas in a sparkly gray cutout cocktail dress. But what do you think?

+ Which Jersey Shore cast member had the best weekend outfit?

Tags Jenni "JWOWW" Farley, Jersey Shore, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

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2011 'Vanity Fair' Oscars Party: Top Trends

Posted 2/28/11 12:46 pm EST by Ayren Jackson-Cannady in Events, Red Carpet, Trends

The 2011 Oscars red carpet was just the beginning. Nominees plus dozens of other celebs slipped into their cutest cocktail dresses for the Vanity Fair Oscars Party, one of the most coveted post-Academy Awards tickets in Hollywood.

SHOWSTOPPERS: A memo must have gone out! There was a TON of crimson at the Oscars, and the scene was much the same at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party. Zoe Saldana wore a Prabal Gurung fuchsia and red frock, Selena Gomez slipped into a body-lengthening Dolce & Gabbana gown, Anna Kendrick wore a ruffled scarlet Notte by Marchesa dress, and Anna Paquin rocked a ballet-inspired Monique Lhuillier dress.

Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, Anna Kendrick, and Anna Paquin at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood on Feb. 27
Photo: Getty Images

THRILL OF THE LACE: Nothing says glamour like a little lace. Mia Wasikowska (in Stella McCartney), Zooey Deschanel (in Valentino), Ginnifer Goodwin (in Erdem), and Jena Malone (in a sleeveless, tummy-"showing" cocktail dress) chose to drive the point home in A LOT of the feminine fabric.

Mia Wasikowska, Zooey Deschanel, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Jena Malone at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood on Feb. 27
Photo: Getty Images

AU NATUREL: You'd think that wearing a dress that matches your skin tone would completely wash you out and make you look like a blob of, well, beige. But it was quite the opposite for Jessica Biel (in a strappy Versace gown), Gwyneth Paltrow (in the same Michael Kors gown she performed in at the Oscars), Taylor Swift (in a Zuhair Murad minidress), and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (in a Valentino Haute Couture dress). These stars glowed!

Jessica Biel, Gwyneth Paltrow, Taylor Swift, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood on Feb. 27
Photo: Getty Images

SINGING THE BLUES: Our new fashion theory is that ANYONE can dazzle in a blue hue. Enter: Rosario Dawson in a high-slit Diane von Furstenberg dress, Lea Michele in a long-sleeve sparkling Roberto Cavalli gown, and Dianna Agron in an ankle-length, flowing frock by J. Mendel.

Rosario Dawson, Lea Michele, and Dianna Agron at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood on Feb. 27
Photo: Getty Images

TAKE THE PLUNGE: One thing's for sure—a lot of double-sided tape was used last night to keep the deep necklines of Claire Danes' cream Calvin Klein dress, Emma Roberts' sparkling Jenny Packham creation, and Gabrielle Union's stunning Diane von Furstenberg purple dress in place.

Claire Danes, Emma Roberts, and Gabrielle Union at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood on Feb. 27
Photo: Getty Images

CHIC FRILLS: You have to be careful with ruffles, as there's a fine line between classy and trashy, but these ladies pull them off. Rashida Jones (in Valentino), Selita Ebanks (in red and beige one-shoulder dress), Amanda Seyfried (in Valentino), and Cameron Diaz (in Carolina Herrera), looked uber-ladylike in their perfectly frilly frocks.

Rashida Jones, Selita Ebanks, and Cameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood on Feb. 27
Photo: Getty Images

PRINTS CHARMING:We know that trends come in threes (at least). But we were so mesmerized by Emma Stone's short-sleeved Chanel Haute Couture dress and Lourdes Leon's AllSaints Aztec minidress that we couldn't help but mentioning. You like, right?

Lourdes Leon and Emma Stone at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood on Feb. 27
Photo: Getty Images

MORE 2011 ACADEMY AWARDS COVERAGE:
• Red Carpet Live Blog
• Top Trends
• Top Looks
• Hottest Hustlers
• Anne Hathaway's Wardrobe Changes

Tags 2011 Academy Awards, Academy Awards, AllSaints Spitalfields, Anna Kendrick, Anna Paquin, Calvin Klein, Cameron Diaz, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Claire Danes, Diana von Furstenberg, Dianna Agron, Dolce & Gabbana, Emma Roberts, Emma Stone, Erdem, Gabrielle Union, Gennifer Goodwin, Gwyneth Paltrow, J. Mendel, Jena Malone, Jenny Packham, Jessica Biel, Lea Michele, Lourdes Leon, Mia Wasikowska, Monique Lhuillier, Notte, Prabal Gurung, Rashida Jones, Roberto Cavalli, Rosario Dawson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Selena Gomez, Selita Ebanks, Stella McCartney, Taylor Swift, Valentino, Zoe Saldana, Zooey Deschanel, Zuhair Murad

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2011 Academy Awards: Top Trends

Posted 2/28/11 12:07 am EST by Ayren Jackson-Cannady in Events, Red Carpet, Trends

For every awards show that comes, we try to predict which trends will rule the red carpet. Most of the time, we are completely surprised (pleasantly) by the looks the stars step out in...which was the case at Sunday night's 2011 Academy Awards. From lovely lace to shades of purple, here’s the lowdown on this year’s hottest Oscars red carpet trends.

IN THE NUDE: Mandy Moore, Halle Berry, and Florence Welch looked naturally beautiful in nude-hued gowns. Mandy wore a shoulder-baring Marchesa dress, while Halle also sported a magnificent Marchesa creation, and Florence gave the red carpet a vintage-y vibe in a tired Valentino frock.

Mandy Moore, Halle Berry, and Florence Welch on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
Photo: Getty Images

RED HAUTE: Jennifer Lawrence (in Calvin Klein), Sandra Bullock (in Vera Wang), and Jennifer Hudson (in Versace) were just a few of the bombshells to wear a serious pop of color.

Jennifer Lawrence, Sandra Bullock, and Jennifer Hudson on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
Photo: Getty Images

SHADES OF PURPLE: Purple reigned with Mila Kunis donning a boundary-pushing Elie Saab gown with white drop earrings, Natalie Portman showing her baby bump in a flowing Rodarte dress, and Cate Blanchett wearing a work of art in the form of a Givenchy frock.

Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
Photo: Getty Images

GLITTER AND SEQUINS: It's one way to turn heads on the red carpet! Mandy Moore (in Monique Lhuillier), Amy Adams (in L'Wren Scott), and Michelle Williams (in Chanel) weren't hard to miss in their sparkling gowns.

Mandy Moore, Amy Adams, and Michelle Williams on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
Photo: Getty Images

SHEER THINGS: Mila Kunis, Hailee Steinfeld, and Scarlett Johansson looked lovely in lace. Mila's lavender Elie Saab dress was demure yet insanely sexy. Meanwhile, Hailee looked like a modern day princess in Marchesa, and Scarlett's Dolce & Gabbana gown was the talk of the carpet.

Mila Kunis, Hailee Steinfeld, and Scarlett Johansson on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 27, 2011, in Hollywood, Calif.
Photo: Getty Images

MORE 2011 ACADEMY AWARDS COVERAGE:
• Top Looks
• Red Carpet Live Blog

Tags 2011 Academy Awards, Academy Awards, Amy Adams, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Florence Welch, Givenchy, Hailee Steinfeld, Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lawrence, L'Wren Scott, Mandy Moore, Marchesa, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, Monique Lhuillier, Rodarte, Sandra Bullock, Scarlett Johansson, Valentino, Vera Wang, Versace

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