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Prepare Yourself: The Karl Lagerfeld-Snoop Dogg Music Video Is Finally Here

Liza Darwin — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:38 +0000

The duo stars in Jean-Roch's new music video.
Photo: Getty Images

It's crazy to think it's been almost a year since we first told you about Karl Lagerfeld and Snoop Dogg's forthcoming music video, but now the day has finally come- and trust us when we say it's 100% worth the wait. Tapped by Europop star Jean-Roch, the oddest couple ever lends their swag to his latest single, which is a musical ode to the luxe beach town of St. Tropez (yep, it's all as ridiculous as it sounds..) The video for the eponymous track rolls out with grand movie-style opening credits, before settling above the clouds where the white-suited Kaiser meets up with Jean-Roch and informs him that heaven's not the only version of paradise. Spoiler alert: St. Tropez is, too. That's when the vid quickly cuts back to Earth, where Snoop's holding things down by the water in his signature pigtails and ready to fist-pump up a storm.

Filled with gorgeous villas, fancy yachts, and beautiful sunset shots, the video has a definite cinematic quality, but don't be fooled. Thanks to tons of bikini babes, cheesy closeups, and some questionable lyrics ("I'm sitting on a dock, St. Tropez on a bench...) this collab more likely to be filed under "guilty pleasure" listening than anything else. Next time, guys, can Karl do the rapping?

Check it out for yourself here and tell us what you think!

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Justin Bieber Wears 'Swaggy Adult' Menswear For 'GQ'

Gaby Wilson — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:25:39 +0000

Justin Bieber for "GQ" magazine.
Photo: Courtesy of GQ

If you weren't already made painfully aware by the cacophonic ladycries heard 'round the world on March 1 (tears of joy and misery alike depending on which side of the age barrier the affected party might lie), Justin Bieber is 18 years old, which means he's technically an adult. The topic of Bieber's burgeoning manhood (and task of representing that pictorially) has been broached by magazines before, but so far, the editorial bridge-crossing from "Baby" to "Boyfriend" (err, Manfriend??) hasn't been quite as effective as GQ's latest offering.

Justin Bieber for "GQ" magazine.
Photo: Courtesy of GQ

I mean, of course. What better fashion hub than Gentlemen's Quarterly to fashion The Biebs in a coming-of-age spread? They swaddle him in Dolce & Gabbana suits, Thom Browne tailoring, and Rag and Bone knits. Button-up shirts, mixed prints, ties, and tie bars. They even shoehorn him out of his Supra Skytops and into lush sueded YSL designer sneakers, and the effect is brain-pettingly good.

Justin Bieber for "GQ" magazine.
Photo: Courtesy of GQ

While it doesn't elicit the same tongue-waggingly primal response of that shirtless arm-flexing video he tweeted out yesterday, menswear-clad Bieber has a similar heart-stopping, take-notice effect as a Zac Efron red carpet win (similar, but certainly not identical). It's a look Justin describes as "swaggy adult" and one that, frankly, we're dying to see more (*cough cough* Billboard Awards this Sunday???).

+ WATCH VIDEO FROM JUSTIN BIEBER'S 'GQ' SHOOT!

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Ke$ha Wears Eyeliner On Her Lips, Shows Off Nail Art

Chrissy Mahlmeister — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:59 +0000

Ke$ha at the BMI Pop Music Awards in Beverly Hills on May 15.
Photo: Via @keshasuxx

We ALL know Ke$ha isn't afraid to experiment with her beauty routine (see: American flag face paint, studded hair), but the pop star even manages to turn our view of traditional makeup products completely upside-down. Last night at the BMI Pop Music Awards, K-money tweeted a pic of her freshening up her bold plum pout with the caption, "Puttin eyeliner on my lips. No big deal y'all." Wait, what? That's eyeliner? On your lips? What a FANTASTIC idea! I mean, it can't be that different from lip liner, right? And eyeliner comes in array of SO many freakin' shades that it gives us more room to experiment with our lip color. The best part is that tons of makeup brands carry waterproof and smudgeproof liner so that bold hue will not come off throughout the night. The only problem is that our lips need some moisture, so if you plan on copping Ke$ha's idea, we recommend using a base of a nourishing lip balm first. Also, no liquid liner allowed. Blech!

And, um, HAI AWESOME NAILS. *waves* We've been super into the outline nail art trend as of late, but we're loving Ke$ha's pale pink and black talons with a bold gem (?) on her pointer finger. We also MUST point out her gorge, side-parted blonde waves and killer gold-rimmed lids to pull together one totally bad ass beauty look. WERK!

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Taylor Swift And Dianna Agron Are Fashion Twins In Floral Dresses

Liza Darwin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:17:31 +0000

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.

We love how the dresses' modest lengths and defined waists are definitely feminine without being overly prissy; in other words, we've got our next girls' night outfits on lock. What do you think about their coordinating wardrobe choices?

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Kristen Stewart Is One Of The Guys In June's 'Elle' Magazine

Liza Darwin — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:48 +0000

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."

It's definitely a far cry from the sophisticated beaded tulle Ralph Lauren Collection dress she wears on the cover (below) and an even bigger departure from the prim and proper look she sported for Elle U.K. Which cover spread do you like better? Whatever your pick, let's just say that in the battle of the sexes, our bet's on Kristen.

Kristen Stewart for "Elle" magazine.
Photo: Courtesy of Elle Magazine

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Rihanna Channels Cleopatra In 24K Gold Alligator Jeremy Scott Couture Ensemble

Chrissy Mahlmeister — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:42 +0000

Rihanna before her Robin Hood Foundation performance in New York on May 14.
Photo: Via @mforde11's Instagram

We were perusing the internets just like we do, um, every minute of every day and accidentally stumbled upon a gold mine. Rihanna's BFF snapped a pic of Ri before her Robin Hood Foundation gala performance on Monday night, and we couldn't tear our eyes away from her shimmering ensemble. RiRi channeled Cleopatra in her all-gold get-up by sporting a cobra snake tiara, blunt bangs, gold hoops, and snake arm cuff. For her makeup, she wore all white shadow around her eyes, dramatic liquid eyeliner, turquoise blue brows, and gold leafing along her nose and cheeks. She finished the look with matching gold lipstick and bustier, but we NEEDED to know more about her ensemble!

GOING 4 DA GOLD @RIHANNA TWERKN IT IN A JEREMY SCOTT COUTURE 24K GOLD GATOR !! twitpic.com/9l887h

— JEREMY SCOTT (@ITSJEREMYSCOTT) May 15, 2012

Thanks to some more cyber-sleuthing, we found out that our fashion fave Jeremy Scott outfitted RiRi in her all-out amazing ensemble, and he tweeted that her alligator skin top and skirt are made of—get this—24K gold. Wuuuut. The designer ALSO said this was from his Jeremy Scott Couture collection, which gives us a may-juh eyebrow raise. Is this "couture" collection something bigger J. Scott has in the works or was this just a one-time deal? *shrug* Guess we'll just have to wait and find out, but if there is a god, PLEASE LET THIS BE A REAL THING. Amen.

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A$AP Rocky And RSVP Gallery Team Up For R$VPA$AP Capsule Collection

Gaby Wilson — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:30:55 +0000

A$AP Rocky and RSVP Gallery collaborate on R$VPA$AP capsule collection.
Photo: Getty Images/Courtesy of RSVP Gallery

Early this month, Chicago's RSVP Gallery launched their hotly anticipated collaboration with one of the rap game's brightest young rookies, A$AP Rocky. The R$VPA$AP capsule collection consists of tees, tanks, and accessories and is slowly starting to trickle onto RSVP's ecommerce site. The range of streetwear follows a spring-ready black-and-mint color palette featuring elements of bandana paisley and varsity details throughout.

R$VPA$AP is consistent, cohesive, and in 100 percent line with both entities' respective styles, and we'd expect nothing less of a guy who shoot videos with Alexander Wang and has an affinity for Jean Paul Gaultier vintage frames. What weren't expecting, though, is that the A$AP Mob has launched ANOTHER designer collaboration and Pretty Flacko hasn't even dropped his first full-length studio album yet. I mean, that's amazing. With all this design practice he's getting, we can't WAIT to see what his tour merch is going to look like. For now, watch this R$VPA$AP launch video soundtracked with the Jim E Stack Bootleg Remix of "Purple Swag."

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Jessica Alba, Pamela Love And Bjork Are Some Of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People In Business

Liza Darwin — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:25 +0000

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Photo:Getty Images

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.

Bjork doesn't do sitting still. She never has, never will. So considering this is the musician who made her album Biophilia a total multimedia experience, it's not that surprising that the artist has added another 'slash' to her resume. She's fused her music with education, performing concerts and doing workshops for middle schoolers, making us wonder where she gets all her energy from (seriously Bjork, tell us your secret!).CeeLo Green won the #5 spot for his genre-hopping music and his mentor role on the voice, whereas fellow musician Jared Leto scored #72 for 30 Seconds to Mars and his marketing firm, The Hive. Rounding out the entertainment club are director Wes Anderson and comedian Aziz Ansari.

Just in case these high profile overachievers aren't enough, check out who else topped the list here. Business has never been so major.

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Britney Spears Slays It In Two Body-Con Mini Dresses For 'X Factor' Judge Announcement

Alex Catarinella — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:30:32 +0000

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.

Just when I was about to brush off my "Oops… I Did It Again" choreo in public in the concrete jungle, Britney showed up at the after party in, you know, the downtown designer prince of hipper-than-thou known as Alexander Wang. This stretchy viscose sleeveless V-neck dress can be yours too if you have $495 to spend and a seriously bangin' bod. *pulls out credit card* Did I forget to mention the 3-carat and (alleged!) $90,000 engagement sparkler? There's that, too. WE GET IT BRITNEY, You look like a million bucks. As for the way my <3 will behave leading up to the premiere of X Factor? Priceless.

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Azealia Banks Channels Grace Jones On '1991' Cover

Gaby Wilson — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:16 +0000

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.

Grace Jones's strong signature style in 1989 and 1979.
Photo: Getty Images

While Grace would more likely be spotted in a high-cut leotard than a full leather skirt, the influence of the legendary singer/model/actress in Azealia's styling from the waist up are clear. The bare-bodice paired with leather elbow-length gloves juxtaposes feminine sexuality and vulnerability with whip-wielding brawn and is an undeniable nod to Jones. The wide brim Stetson winks back at Grace's affinity for bold millinery, and the industrial gold cuff is another marrying of style and strength. Banks keeps her "mermaid hair" (we'd expect nothing less of the Yung Rapunxel), but keeps the beauty severity up with a dramatic vampy lip. In short, we're totally obsessed with this photo, and cannot (CANNOTTTTT) wait for the liner notes, the LP, the LP liner notes, and a bajillion more magazine spreads to follow suit!

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