SHOE ENVY: Jeffrey Campbell Lotus
When “Blue Fuchsia Red Metallic” is the color name for a platform wedge sandal, there is bound to be a party on your feet. None other than Jeffrey Campbell can make us swoon like this, sending our creative brain into overdrive thinking of all the possible outfits to pair with a burnished masterpiece of this nature. Named Lotus, these 6-inchers are far from delicate.
Beauty Indie: How To Rock A Casually Chic Pinup Look
Here is your special indie guide to a more than simple 4 step look to try for any busy, sassy little frassy, that wants to rock an everyday pinup inspired beauty. It can be worn from daily office life to creeping the night, no matter what your wardrobe is that day. And so, here’s how Editor Amanda @CrystlMeatballs and I break it down for you.
The Jewish Christmas Eve Chinatown Express Guide
Oh goy! While all of your gentile friends will be off with their families on December 24th celebrating the birth of baby Jesus, you, the Jew, will most likely be chowing down on Chinese food and catching a flick at the theater. This isn’t discrimination – those are my plans, too. The only questions that remain: where to go and what to wear? We’ve scouted out a few restaurants all over town, wherever your priorities lie. Authentic food? Open seating? Free wine?? Yeah, we’ve got you covered. Merry Christmakah.
The Versace x H&M Resort Lookbook
Every look from Versace x H&M‘s online-only resort collection has hit the interwebs. And it’s not that great. More like Versace for Kohl’s, the pieces look cheap and bland compared to the massively successful original. Perhaps it’s no big loss that this line isn’t available in the states, but only in countries where H&M offers e-commerce, such as the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Click through to discover what you’re (not) missing — although I do see a lovely black robe I wouldn’t mind getting drunk in during the mornings.
Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry Auction Sets World Record, Selling for Over $115 Million
Leave it to Elizabeth Taylor to go out with a bang worthy of a movie star. The auction of Taylor’s — “impressive” seems to be a gross understatement at this point — epic jewelry collection was expected to raise $30 million, but by the time the last bid was placed, the 80 lots fetched a staggering $115,932,000, drop-kicking the record for a private collection previously established by the Duchess of Windsor‘s $50,281,887 auction in 1987.
Jimmy Choo Wants To Make Your Coffee Chic Again
When you get your morning coffee have you ever looked at the cardboard sleeve and just wish it was much more chic? Guess what? Jimmy Choo as answered you prayers.
Thank You for Buying a Friend: Rue McClanahan’s Possessions Up for Auction
Move over Liz Taylor, you ain’t got nothin’ on Blanche Devereaux. While the legendary Mrs. Taylor-Hilton-Wilding-Todd-Fisher Burton-Burton-Warner-Fortensky may have had enough jewels to shower the East Coast in White Diamonds, who wouldn’t want some treasured Golden Girls memorabilia? Rue McClanahan sadly passed away last June, but before her death she made sure that she left her fans a bit of herself. Now her son, Mark Bish, is fulfilling his mother’s wishes in a series of auctions of the star’s possessions across the country starting December 17.
12 Ugly Christmas Sweaters to Get You in the Spirit
Last week, we showed you seven Christmas sweaters that aren’t so ugly. Well, the time has come for the FashionIndie / Lookbooks holiday party tomorrow, and the theme is ugly Christmas sweaters, naturally. Contrary to popular opinion, finding one can be difficult and making your own a pain. To get our team in the spirit and to inspire some truly disgusting outfit choices for tomorrow, here are 12 ugly Christmas sweaters guaranteed get your stomach churning.
Matisyahu Shaved his Face!
Say so long to Matisyahu the obvious Jew and hello to Matisyahu, the artist formerly known as the only known reggae-rapping Chassidic Jew. He took a blade to his face, and with it he gained freedoms, and a kind of creepy prison-looking instagram. Who knew that underneath the tufts of facial hair and pais was a cute, skinny Eminemish lookin’ dude. He posted his reasoning behind the shearing on his blog this morning – read it here.
Marion Cotillard Stars in “L.A.dy Dior” by John Cameron Mitchell
Dior turned to director and purveyor of the angry inch John Cameron Mitchell to inject the staid fashion film formula with some much-needed schtick for its latest short, L.A.dy Dior. Marion Cotillard does what she does best — cry and act hysterical, but this time sans the gravitas — as a tortured actress named Margaux on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Diego Diaz Marin Adds Some Flavor To The Shoe Game
Remember last year when we posted some photos from indie photo Diego Diaz Marin? Well we’re featuring him again with some if his wicked work.
Design for a Cause with UGG Australia Art & Sole
Attention all UGG Australia fans: how would you like to design a custom pair of UGG boots for a good cause? As part of the brand’s yearly charitable initiative Art & Sole, one winning design will be produced and sold online and in stores across America to benefit The Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Click to find out how you can enter and WIN an UGG scarf exclusively for FashionIndie readers.
25 Days of Gift Guides: Giving It Doggie Style
Though all your pup may do is eat, sleep, walk, play, poop, repeat, it’s a dog’s life out there, and it’s stressful! Your dog needs pampering. We’re talking massages, Reiki, mani-puppies and more. See the greatest gifts you can give your pooch, doggie style.
Young Money: The Kendall and Kylie Jenner Show
With all the divorce drama and absurd antics who wouldn’t choose team Jenner sisters vs. the Kardashians? It was about time before Kris Jenner got her little ones rolling in some bills. The 15 and 16 year old Kendall-Kylie duo have signed with accessories company Glamhouse to create their up and coming (and yet to be named) jewelry line for teens and tweens and are also shaping up for their television debut.
How To Dress For The Holidays Without Looking Like A Douchebag
Guess what guys, we are knee deep in holiday season and it’s time to ditch that “ugly sweater” mentality and look sharp at any holiday function.
How To Master 60′s Mod Makeup in 5 Easy Steps
As the holidays approach closer and closer every day, so does the swoon of exciting beauty and outfit ideas. And while going about usual Indie office activities, like looking through files and piles of magazine editorials, we fell in love with everything 60′s mod. After coming across a photo of the beautiful Christina Hendricks of Mad Men, Editor Amanda (@CrystlMeatballs) and I got to work to create the look in 5 simple steps.
WIN: 5 WkShp Printed Tees
You have five chances to win one of these beautifully printed WkShp t-shirts, collectively valued at $300.
5 Muff Diving Designers
We hear that the muff is an ideal spot for warming up your fingers. You know what? Just go ahead and stick a whole hand in there. Stick two! There should be room inside that furry muff. You can even tote some personal belongings in your muff if you can close it. If you don’t already have one, we can help you find a designer’s muff that’s appropriate for you to touch. The best part about these? They come on a strap, so you can wear your muff like a bag.
Glamour Magazine Getting Major Overhaul
After seeing ad pages and newsstand sales take a hit this year, Glamour‘s editor in chief Cindi Leive is giving the pub a much-needed makeover to appeal to a much-needed hipper clientele.
Is Dior About to Hire Raf Simons Away from Jil Sander?
The answer is a potential “Yup” — seems like Marc Jacobs is out and Raf Simons is in. Sources close to Christian Dior tell WWD that the luxury house is close to signing the Belgian designer, but there are a few obstacles in the way, such as Simons’ recently extended contract with Jil Sander.
Three East Village Shops with Coats to Die Faux
Inspired by Kate Lanphear lauding the East Village as her shopping stomping grounds, I plucked my bum up off the interwebs and hit the road. I dropped myself off on E. 9th Street and journeyed eastbound and up. What struck my fancy in a few stores in particular were the awesome caliber of faux fur jackets, which usually just strike me as faux pas. In case you don’t have a few thou to spend on a few animals’ worth of jacket, try these real life finds in these fantastic indie boutiques.
BROADCAST: Marriage Made Easy & Glamorous with Sui Numeris
Allegedly, picking out a wedding dress makes most women want to pull their hair out. Surely, it’ll be several decades until I learn firsthand. Either I won’t find Mr. Right, or I’ll have turned to Sui Numeris for my bridal needs. It’s a bridal shop that finds the best designs by top designers like Vera Wang, Valentino and more, but also finds some extremely well crafted designs that will leave some funds left over for the honeymoon. With an array of evening wear and an entire section devoted to the LBD, it’s more than just bridal. And try to beat this: currently evening wear starts at less than $100 and bridal wear starts at less than $140! Bam.
Franca Sozzani Admits It Was a Mistake Taking Down Karlie Kloss Photo
Remember this photo of a contorted Karlie Kloss by Steven Meisel? Well, some people might not since Franca Sozzani and the kids at Vogue Italia took it down from the magazine’s website after it started appearing on pro-anorexia websites. Sozzani took to her blog today to dispel any rumors and explain her reasoning behind the decision:
25 Top Fashion Moments of 2011
‘Twas one hell of a year for fashion, 2011. Alexander McQueen triumphed this year thanks to a pair of well-documented dresses and a bona fide cultural phenomenon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Christian Dior tried to rebound from a potential PR nightmare, to varying degrees of success. Diffusion lines easily out-shined their designer homes. An editrix reinvented herself amidst a sea of rumors without losing a beat. And underaged fashionistas grew up in front of our very eyes. Here are our picks for the 25 most memorable and stylish moments of 2011.
BROADCAST: Shoes to Get You Through the Cold
Shoes are trifle harder this season to navigate, with impending snow and rain and cold, and fine I’ll stop complaining. Point is, boots are put to a tougher test because of the awful conditions they face, so use the right shoes for the weather and let them last longer. Use this guide to help figure out your plan of attack on which shoes you’ll need this season.
Kendall Jenner for Lovecat Magazine: She Loves Exclamation Points
I’m so tired of hearing about the Kardashian klan, I could just keel. But cute younger sis twins Kylie and Kendall Jenner are the prettiest, plastic surgery and diet pill-free (at least we think) siblings of the bunch. Lovecat Magazine thinks so too, as the publication recently interview Kendall for Issue 3. One thing we’ve learned from the Q&A? Jenner loves exclamation points, maybe a little too much.
Buy One, Get One Half Off on Pour La Victoire, L.A.M.B. & Ted Baker
This holiday season, pick up a few gifts for YOURSELF while you shop for others!
SHOE ENVY: United Nude Abstract Pump
Rugged leather looks incredibly smooth studded onto an abstract wooden platform, especially when the final design is a sculptural work of art. United Nude knows how to calculate the perfect balance between craftsmanship and conceptual design, and our feet walk this earth in a better state because of it. Whether you prefer black, stone or cognac, there are enough of these masterpieces to go around.
25 Days of Gift Guides: For The Cool Techie
If you have friends with gadgets and gizmos aplenty, whozits and what zits galore – and you’re not sure what to get them this holiday – we have the top thingamabobs they’re sure to love. See what gifts we found for your favorite techie.
Tips to Class Up Your Holiday Dinner Party
Whether you’ve invited just a few close friends, or everyone you’ve met in the past year, you’re throwing what may possibly be your first real holiday dinner party. You’re a good cook (or an excellent caterer) so you’ve got the food covered, so here are some tips for the 3 most important parts: presentation, presentation, presentation.
Anna Wintour and Hamish Bowles Talk Vogue History on CBS
Vogue‘s leading ladies, Anna Wintour and Hamish Bowles took a stroll through the mag’s storied history with MTV VJ turned legitimate reporter Serena Altschul yesterday on CBS Sunday Morning.
Meryl Streep Lands Her First Vogue Cover
Over forty years, over 40 roles, and over 400 Oscar nominations later, the world’s greatest living actress finally covers American Vogue. Meryl Streep sits on a rock recently left vacant by Charlize Theron in a belted shirtdress for the January issue of Vogue, meaning that Anna Wintour‘s finally dropped that half-decade-old Devil Wears Prada grudge.
Where to buy THOSE Little Mix jumpers…
Want to get your paws on one? Click here...
Porn, Pregnancy, & Mason’s New Mullet: Top Ten Highlights from Kourtney & Kim Take New York
Some people love them, most people hate them, and we are shamelessly proud of how entertained we are by them. That’s right, it’s another Top Ten Recap of Kourtney & Kim Take New York. Always fans of taking things to the next level, this week we’ve scaled the walls of the Gansevoort Park Hotel (the Kardashian NYC retreat) to watch this week’s episode. Here’s what we learned.
(Festive) Fashion Five: Amber Le Bon
It's been a stellar year for young model (and rock offspring) Amber Le Bon. We put her through her Christmas-themed paces...
What's the secret to looking good when it's freezing outside?
Get a really good coat that will last a couple of years and that you can't wait to put on when the weather starts to turn. I wore one on a shoot recently that was amazing, so warm and stylish, you could just wear jeans and a jumper underneath and feel really great. It is the dark purple fur coat from Chelsea Girl by River Island. And a steal at £65!
Vogue.com Launches Online Fashion Week
Florence Welch today cut the digital red bow to launch Vogue.com's Online Fashion Week, a shopping extravaganza for savvy, chic consumers. The week marks a major collaboration of special offers, discounts and limited edition fashion creativity to celebrate the very fabulousness of our industry. With brands from Alexander McQueen and Anya Hindmarch to Harrods and Topshop involved, there's plenty of reason to get fashion palpitations - and that's before you've even taken into consideration the Handbag Half Hour, or David Gandy chiming in.
Up Next: Marni For H&M!
Finally come down from the adrenaline high of Versace for H&M? Good. Because today, H&M announced its next designer collaborator: Marni.
The Italian house is known for its quirky prints and ‘intellectual' take on trends, so expect a riot of pattern and colour via jacquard knits, graphic stripes and cute cropped trousers to touch down when the collection hits selected stores on March 8.
Top Winter Fashion Trends
Would you dare wear head-to-toe chains and studs? Would you take your wardrobe back to the future and sport 60s dresses? Our Fashion and Shopping Editor Philippa Morgan Walker rifles through the Jacques Wardrobe Of Wonders and introduces the top winter fashion trends to wear now.
The Big City Pump
Be&D Creative Director Steve Dumain and artist Trong Gia Nguyen have collaborated to create a stompingly stylish new trainer that all the coolest kids in the fashion industry will be gasping for, surely?! While we cannot promise to wear them with everything - let's leave Lily Allen's penchant for trainers and dresses way back when - a pair of these personality-packed high tops and classic blue jeans will work with aplomb. “Trong and I both share the affinity with all things that can be both serious and fun at the same moment,†says Dumain. Here, here, gentlemen! To think we're choosing flats over vertiginous heels - goodness gracious, is the fashion desk finally coming down to earth?
Big City Sneakers ( available in pink, turquoise and yellow), £85 by Be&D
Fashion Foie Gras For Coach
Emily Johnston – aka blogger Fashion Foie Gras – is not just a pretty face nor, indeed, a wonderful wordsmith; she can now also add handbag designer to her resum©. She has collaborated on this large tote bag with luxury US label Coach, which was launched to much fanfare at a cocktail-filled soiree at the label's Bond Street headquarters last night.
