Julio 2011
Elle.Stardoll
Q-Tip and Ali, 1990 Photo: Chris Carroll/Corbis
In 1998, the seminal hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest—whose jazz-infused melodies and whimsical rhymes offered a socially conscious alternative to gangsta rap in the ’90s—mysteriously called it quits. Michael Rapaport’s new doc Beats, Rhymes, & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, out July 8, got ATCQ members on the record about their dissolution—albeit separately, since founders Q-Tip and Phife Dawg barely speak to each other. Still, the evocative, head-bobbing film isn’t all Real Housewives–style name-calling and fisticuffs (though both do occur); it’s also packed with archival footage that celebrates the foursome, whose lyrical rap influenced artists from the Beastie Boys to Pharrell. Offscreen, mudslinging began at Sundance, when Q-Tip and Tribe members Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jarobi missed the premiere, accusing Rapaport of limiting their editorial input. Phife broke down in tears at the screening. But by spring’s Tribeca Film Fest, the group had suddenly announced their support. Here, first-time director (and lifelong fan) Rapaport explains.
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Photo: Courtesy of Alkemie Jewelry
This month, Free People’s featured artist is design duo Ashley Lowengrub and Dara Gerson with their eco-friendly jewelry collab, Alkemie. The couple lives a life where sustainability is key (shouldn’t we all?), so imagine their dismay when they found out what goes into most jewelry making. Ever think that purchasing that pretty gem ring actually might be aiding in hurting the environment? Finding precious metals and gem stones sometimes means dangerous work environments for children, who are also exposed to toxic chemicals from mines. The couple couldn’t bear this thought but still wanted to create beautiful pieces, so using 100% reclaimed metal—or in other words, scrap gold and metal—the duo manufactures necklaces, bracelets, belts, earrings, etc. in downtown L.A. With their love of the environment, exploration, texture and nature comes Alkemie, the art of transforming something common into something precious. Check out some of their pieces after the jump!
Amber.Stardoll- Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman has kept very secretive about her newborn baby boy. Not a single photo of him has leaked since his birth in June, and his name has been cloaked in absolute mystery... until now! According to Natalie's cousin, the little one's name is Alef! How quirky and sweet!
- Elle.Stardoll
Cate Blanchett, Roberta Armani & Katie Holmes at Armani's Privé show. Photo: Getty Images
The Haute Couture shows kicked off in Paris on Sunday night and ELLE’s market editor, Joann Pailey, is keeping a daily diary of Paris’ most talked about moments! Read on for her notes on Armani, Givenchy and fashion’s newest model couple.
- ElleGirl
Photo: Courtesy of LaurenConrad+KristinEss/tumblr.com
“Reality TV“—how does that word taste in your mouth? We either eat it up or spit it out, but there’s always that one person who’s the exception to the rules of the reality star world. Lauren Conrad has risen to the top of her career with two fashion lines, three books, and a beauty website without falling into the doom and gloom that usually comes with the post-reality show life (Oh, that guy is STILL on Real World challenges, how old is he, 50?). Although she came to fame as our favorite “character” on Laguna beach and The Hills, Conrad was never just your typical reality star—we knew right away that the girl had spunk. But spunk in the form of dip-dyed ends? Even we didn’t see this coming from the always classy fashion princess. But guess what, we got your back Lauren. We are BIG fans of the dip-dye trend. Conrad left the power up to us in the form of a poll on her beauty site. She asked readers whether or not she should leave the tie-dyed tips to the “rebelling teens,” but we all know that there’s nothing better than those teenage years. Sixty percent of “Do It’s” got the job done, and uh…who’s to say whether or not my finger hit the “Do It” button more times than one. Conrad posted the result today and opted for tie-dyed ends of purple, pink, and blue. And well, with a few tousled strands of purple hair myself, I can’t say I hate it. Like it, love it, want it? Here are some tips on how to dip dye your own hair. After all, this is a new generation of party people.
- Amber.Stardoll
- Ever dreamed of being in the shoes of Kristen Stewart for a day? To walk around the Twilight set while sharing tender kisses with a pale white Robert Pattinson? Well now you can! Sort of... Kristen recently donated an autographed pair of black sneakers to the charity organization "Shoe Revolt" and they'll soon be auctioned off to the highest bidder! All the money will go towards preventing trafficking of young girls so not only would you receive a hip pair of kebs, you'd also be doing some good!
And who knows? Perhaps these sneakers have even been rendered sacred by the touch of Rob!
- Amber.Stardoll
- Gwyneth Paltrow has really managed to take cooking to a whole new level with the release of her debut cook book! Her success has been so overwhelming that even rock bands have joined in the line of people fighting to have her in their projects!
Liam Gallagher, former member of the 90s hit band "Oasis" has given Gwnyeth the peculiar job of opening the show for his new band Beady Eye's concert in London today. Not with song, but with talk about cooking!
According to the organizers, Gwyneth will be "exploring some of the themes of the book as well as discussing why cookery has become such an important part of her life”.
This could be fun to watch! We wonder if she will be cheered or booed at by the crowd?
- Amber.Stardoll
- We spotted celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and her son Skyler go out for coffee at a Starbucks in Los Angeles yesterday. They were accompanied by their nanny who was wearing an earpiece, and it made us wonder what job actually is the hardest... Being Rachel's assistant, or being her nanny?
We have all seen the stressful life she and her assistants lead in the reality show "The Rachel Zoe Project", but what is life really like for those involved with her baby? Hurry up and give us "The Skyler Project" so we can find out!
- Amber.Stardoll
- We spotted super model Claudia Schiffer and her husband Matthew Vaughn walk their daughter Clementine to school this Friday. While mom and daughter were dressed to the nines, Claudia in a casually chic summer outfit and Clementine in a too cute for words straw hat, dad Matthew kept it veeery casual. Perhaps he just wasn't expecting photogs at 7 in the morning? Either way he should know that fashion never sleep in late!
- Elle.Stardoll
Joan Smalls in Giambattista Valli couture. Photo: Imaxtree
Paris has played host to almost two full days of couture shows; what’s happened so far?
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