MTV Style - Part 50

SXSW Essentials: What To Pack For Austin

Here's what you need to pack for Austin's South By Southwest music festival.
Photo: Courtesy of Dimepiece/Urban Outfitters/Nasty Gal/Sephora/80s Purple/Woolrich/Barneys

The music leg of Austin's SXSW conference/festival/all together incredible hodgepodge of panels, live music, BBQ and tacos is officially underway! Not only does this mark the start of the the gigantic, several-days-long Texas event, but it also firmly kicks off the spring and summer festival season. Packing, especially for a city or experience you're unfamiliar with, is always difficult, but we have a few tips for SXSW (that can also be applied to other festivals!) to make things just a little easier.

Tags 2013 SXSW, Austin, Festivals, Shopping, South By Southwest, Sponsored, SXSW

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Aubrey Plaza Models Mustaches, Masks, And Silly String For 'Complex'

Posted 3/13/13 9:59 am EST by Liza Darwin in 'It' Girls, Covers

Aubrey Plaza for 'Complex.'
Photo: Via 'Complex'

The last time we spotted Aubrey Plaza on a magazine cover, she was snuggling up to a cat on the front page of Bust. Now she's posing with another prop for the April/May issue of Complex, but instead of a cuddly animal the actress is double fisting two cans of silly string?! Yep, our favorite Parks and Rec star is showing her funny side yet again for the mag, dressed in a simple pink romper and adorned with some, um, festive accessories (if you can even call silly string that...?). She also shows her stuff inside the feature posing with a bear mask, banana peels, AND a Whoopie Cushion, all while still managing to squeeze in some impressive smize action. Hey Tyra, better watch your back!

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Check Out Kristin Cavallari's Jewelry Collection For Glamboutique!

Posted 3/13/13 9:00 am EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Accessories, Celebrity Designers, MTV Stars

Kristin Cavallari and pieces from her Glamboutique collection.
Photo: Getty Images/Glamboutique

Friends, the time has finally come--Kristin Cavallari has launched her first-ever jewelry collection! Last fall, the former Hills girl announced that she'd be working with Glamboutique and business partner Pascal Mouawad (who helped launch Nicole Richie's House of Harlow label) to create a line of necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings that are all under $100. Lucky for us, her collection is officially available to purchase on the internet, so now we all can snatch up our favorite (and affordable!) K Cav-designed goodies. Some of our favorite pieces include the Pyramidia Layered Necklace ($35), which features three, gold-plated chains with a circle pendant, pyramid studs, and light blue beads. We're also OBSESSED with her punky-yet-girly Safety Pin Earrings ($15) that come in solid gold, lavender, light pink and sky blue. The best part is that she also created a super cool Safety Pin Necklace ($22) to match.

Tags Accessories, Glamboutique, Jewelry, Kristin Cavallari, MTV Stars, The Hills

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Garage Magazine Takes Street Style To Court In 'Take My Picture' Documentary

Posted 3/12/13 6:44 pm EST by Maud Deitch in Bloggers, Fashion Week, Let's Discuss

Tommy Ton and others shooting Anna Dello Russo in "Take My Picture".
Photo: Garage Magazine

In their new documentary, Garage Magazine explores one of the most vehemently debated, scorned, and defended elements of the current fashion industry: street style. From photographers to bloggers, those involved in street style have come under scrutiny from fashion's old guard as of late, and "Take My Picture" aims to explore and explain some of the reasons why. Whether you're a blogger, an editor, a photographer or a fashion fan, you've probably caught some of the vibes coming from both sides. There was much chatter amongst both bloggers and editors alike when Suzy Menkes published a piece called "The Circus of Fashion" in The New York Times' T Magazine, right smack in the middle of Fashion Month, and "Take My Picture" has set tempers flaring again. Going through the history of street style and, really, fashion in general, the team at Garage starts from the beginning, in the 80's, when nobody cared what was going on backstage. Legendary fashion journalist and Style.com editor-at-large Tim Blanks cites the birth of the supermodel as the beginning of the age of the peacock, citing the fact that Hollywood glamour was waning and fashion glamour was taking its place. Unlike much of the debate thus far, particularly Suzy Menkes piece, the documentary shows many sides of the debate, from Susie Bubble's thought that editors turning up their noses at people who want to be photographed as "elitist," to Tommy Ton's mourning the days when he was one of few photographers in Paris' Tuileries Gardens during fashion week.

Tags Anna Dello Russo, Fashion Week, Garage Magazine, Susie Bubble, Suzy Menkes

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Nicki Minaj Shows Off Alexander McQueen, Oscar De La Renta 'Realness' In Poolside Photo Shoot

Posted 3/12/13 4:39 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Ladies

Photo: Via @NickiMinaj's Twitter

Nicki Minaj can't stop obsessing over Alexander McQueen, y'all. Last week she name-dropped the designer during her live Kmart clothing line press conference ("I've been wearing a lot of Alexander McQueen dresses lately, and I feel like it makes you feel slimmer and longer, so I want to have those cuts in terms of dresses in the line"), and just a couple days ago, she kept tweeting photos of herself poolside at an unnamed shoot using the hashtag #AlexanderMcQueenRealness. We know she has fashion on the brain because, um, she's currently designing an entire clothing and accessories line for Kmart, but can we just discuss how AWESOME her new designer infatuation is? I mean, just peep that image above. We're in love with the new, sophisticated Nicki's honeycomb print gold and black McQueen frock and fire engine red platform stiletto ensemble paired with blunt platinum blonde bangs and silver eyeshadow. #WERK

Tags Alexander McQueen, Nicki Minaj, Oscar de la Renta

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Behold, The Google x Adidas Talking Shoe

Posted 3/12/13 4:00 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Let's Discuss, Shoes, Tech

The Google x adidas "Talking Shoe" in action.
Photo: Via ArtCopyCode

Between Google Glass on the runway, designer smartphones as the norm, and model cams during Fashion Week, there's absolutely NO question that fashion is on a fast-track to Techsville these days. But despite all these crazy-cool innovations, the latest project in the pipe just might be the wildest one yet. Google and adidas have joined forces on a new sneaker that, thanks to some super slick features, is capable of turning into a smart-talking shoe with a major personality. Sure, the futuristic concept might SOUND all Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century and whatnot, but it's actually way simpler than you'd think. Here's the lowdown: the aptly-named Talking Shoe seems like regular 3-stripe adidas at first glance, but once you look closer you'll see that there's speaker connected to the tongue that's capable of speaking 250 phrases...in a highly dignified British accent, we might add.

Tags Adidas, Google, Shoes, Technology

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Zooey Deschanel Goes Bold In Bright Red For 'InStyle'

Posted 3/12/13 1:04 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Covers, Ladies

Zooey Deschanel for 'InStyle.'
Photo: Courtesy of 'InStyle'

From princess frocks to Old Hollywood beauty to a consistently on-point nail art game, Zooey Deschanel KNOWS what works for her. The actress just gets it, and she's repping her signature girly sensibility on the cover of the annual April "Color" issue of InStyle, looking radiant in a bright red dress embellished with a giant back bow. Paired with almost no jewelry (save for a couple of rings) and a fresh-faced makeup look that causes her blue eyes practically pop right off the page, this gorgeous photo is a lesson in effortless glam that we can ALL use. But her cover look isn't the only thing we learned from the issue, which hits newsstands Friday. Inside, the actress dished on her personal style philosophy, stating that “Style isn’t when you buy yourself the most expensive things. It’s being creative and able to put together what you’ve collected.” Well said, Zooey. Noted!

Tags Covers, InStyle, Zooey Deschanel

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Selena Gomez Bares Her Belly Twice At SXSW: Which Look Do You Like Best?

Posted 3/12/13 12:24 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Events

Selena Gomez at SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 11 and 10.
Photo: Getty Images

Yes, Selena Gomez is still promoting her Spring Breakers film AND still continuing to kill it in the sartorial department. See: Sel at SXSW in Austin the past couple of days. Like, is it hot in here or is it just Ms. Gomez's sizzling summery ensembles? *fans self* She opted for two super bold outfits that feature—GASP—a little flash of the belly (and we ain't mad at that!). On Monday, she sported a tailored turquoise Cushnie et Ochs frock with cut-outs around the shoulders and stomach. The modest knee-length hem and sleeves make this look grown-up but still edgy, which we LOVE. She finished the look with pointy nude Giuseppe Zanotti pumps and diamond-shaped drop earrings. For her beauty look, she tossed her gorge waves back into a high ponytail, but left some pieces down in the front for a softer feel. Her smoky-eye-and-nude-lip combo knocked it out of the park, AND she even matched her nails to her shoes. PERF.

Tags 2013 SXSW, Cushnie et Ochs, Dolce & Gabbana, Giuseppe Zanotti, Iwona Ludyga Design, Selena Gomez, Spring Breakers, SXSW

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All The Details On Lady Gaga's Custom Ken Borochov 24-Karat Gold Wheelchair

Posted 3/12/13 11:55 am EST by Maud Deitch in Ladies

Lady Gaga's gold wheelchair in New York City.
Photo: Terry's Diary

Lady Gaga sightings have been scarce since the singer cancelled her tour due to a painful case of synovitis, an inflammation of the joints, and a torn labrum in her hip. We were worried for Mama Monster, but after hearing of her upcoming wedding yesterday, our worry changed to happiness. We're still relieved, however, to see the singer out and about in New York City, photographed by her bud Terry Richardson. Gaga looks her usual glamorous self, although she certainly doesn't look excited to be confined to a wheelchair. What a fabulous wheelchair it is, though. We assumed that Gags wouldn't be caught dead in a regular, hospital issue chair, but even we're a little surprised by how lux her medical device turned accessory is. Crafted out of tufted leather and bright yellow gold, the wheelchair is like something we imagine a little king being confined to in old time-y England (think Colin Craven in The Secret Garden, we're partial to the Francis Ford Coppola version from the 90's, ourselves). Only the best for the queen of the Little Monsters, am I right? UPDATE: We've received an exclusive scoop from the chair's designer, Ken Borochov, that he was commissioned specifically by Lady Gaga herself to design the wheelchair. Ken is the creative force behind MORDEKAI, and has designed pieces for Mama Monster in the past, but nonetheless, he was still surprised to get the call. "I certainly wasn't expecting that phone call and have never done a wheelchair but am always up for a challenge and was thrilled to create what I affectionately dubbed the Chariot, a chair fit only for a queen," Ken said in an official statement. Get all the deets on the Chariot, and Gaga's accompanying look, after the jump!

Tags Lady Gaga, Terry Richardson, Wheelchair

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Taylor Swift Takes You Behind The Scenes Of Her Diet Coke Commercials

Posted 3/12/13 10:00 am EST by Maud Deitch in Campaigns, Ladies

Taylor Swift in her Diet Coke commercial.
Photo: Entertainment Tonight/Diet Coke

We never thought we would hear Taylor Swift talking about aging gracefully, or at least not yet. But that's exactly what she talks about in Entertainment Tonight's behind the scenes interview on the set of her brand new Diet Coke commercial. She's not talking about wearing long sleeves and remembering to moisturize your neck, however. Taylor is talking about her personal style. We've actually been wondering, as of late, if Taylor has been taking more fashion risks, and it seems that she has, but for no reason other than the fact that she's a grown up lady now, and such things are appropriate. "In my life I've just tried to be the age that I am," Swift says, "so being 23, it's fun to play with your style, it's fun to kind of edge it up once in awhile." She goes on to joke about people saying she's being edgy by wearing shorts for a performance, laughing, "I'm wearing more clothes than anyone here!" We get it though, Tay, you want to try new looks, see what works (which could pretty much be the definition of being in your early 20s). Her new Diet Coke commercials show her playing around just that way, dressed up in everything from a red ball gown to a super tight, silver mini dress, with every other look along the way. We can't wait to see the full commercial, but in the meantime, watch the behind the scenes video after the jump!

Tags Behind The Scenes, Diet Coke, Taylor Swift

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