Oktober 2011
Zoe_COUTURE- I’m sure many of us dollies wear make-up, some of us on special occasions and others everyday. Make-up is designed to enhance your already beautiful features and so, if worn correctly, it can make you feel fabulous. This fall, there are a few make-up looks that I recommend you try out, either on yourself or on your medoll!
Amber.Stardoll- Kim Kardashian has stepped up her game! For the past few days we've seen her big, flowy, out of season outfits, and it's killed us! But we just spotted Kim in Dubai wearing a chic white top, black tailored pants, and the most amazing pair of leopard heels! The belt is a bit tacky, but we love the heels so much that we'll forgive her for that. Have fun in Dubai, Kim!
Elle.Stardoll
A design by Romania's Andreea Musat
To most fashion-concerned Americans, rugby’s little more than an diffusion label that’s part of Ralph Lauren’s gargantuan empire. So it may come as a surprise to hear that the Rugby World Cup is the world’s second most-watched sporting event. The popular tournament is coming to a close in New Zealand next weekend and surprisingly enough, its culmination is being celebrated with a fashion show. Taking place in Auckland near the cup’s main stage—the show, called Style Pasifika is an annual event that was tied to this year’s rough-and-tumble tourney. It will feature a garment from most of the championship’s member nations, each one created of prized New Zealand wool. While the USA was kicked out early on, it’ll still be represented in the show with an ensemble designed by Julie Chaiken of Chaiken & Capone—a label that’s well-loved for it’s sophisticated and simple sportswear. ”They were looking for a designer typical of each country who could help promote New Zealand’s fabric industry,” Chaiken explained. She’s created a blue shift and charcoal double-faced wool trench coat for the show, “I made the dress in blue instead of a whole outfit of red, white, and blue, because I definitely didn’t think that was something typical of American sportswear.” Chaiken will share the runway with Japan’s Yohji Yamamoto, Ireland’s John Rocha, and England’s Elizabeth Emmanuel, who designed Princess Diana’s wedding gown. While each of the looks are a one-off, they’ll be part of a public exhibition that’ll promote rugby and the nation’s fine merino wool. “Outside the US, American fashion doesn’t have the same impact. Good American design isn’t necessarily trendy and has staying power, I don’t feel like fashion from all over the world is that way,” said Chaiken. Other countries on the show’s roster include nations diverse as Fiji, Namibia, Tonga, and Samoa, and they too will provide domestically-designed garments constructed of New Zealand textiles. So perhaps it’s time to start paying rugby some attention—beyond the masquerading racks of cotton jerseys.
- Elle.Stardoll
Carine Roitfeld finally offers her two cents on the Dior situation (which, really? Still no answer??). The former editrix thinks Marc Jacobs is a great idea, but worries no one wants the job now that every single name’s been dragged through the gossip heap.
- Amber.Stardoll
- Besides her already incredibly successful music career, superstar, Beyonce, is planning to start a maternity collection for her fashion line, House of Deréon! Beyonce said that when she was picking out what to wear for her big baby bump reveal at the MTV Video Music awards she tried on at least 70 dresses. "I was extremely nervous...It was the toughest red carpet I ever did." She finally chose that amazing orange Lanvin dress!
Now that Beyonce has the bump, she wants to focus her fashion on maternity friendly clothes. "All I see now are clothes that are flattering on a pregnant woman...I love figuring out designs that make me feel edgy and cool while pregnant." We're pretty excited about this for Beyonce, what a great idea! (people)
- Amber.Stardoll
- Recently Portia De Rossi's and Ellen DeGeneres' home was featured in the magazine, Architectural Digest and as expected, their home is gorgeous! It reflects both of the their personality's perfectly! From the huge Warhol in the living room to the ping pong table turned real table in the foyer, it's amazing! They have impeccable taste mixed with a bit humor and we love it! Besides their fantastic view, we really love their closet! Click on the pics to see more of Portia and Ellen's home or visit Architectural Digest for a sneak peek!
- Amber.Stardoll
- Heidi Klum really loves Halloween! It must be her favorite holiday! And how could it not be? The costumes, the candy, the pumpkin patches! It has all of our favorite things! We spotted Heidi carving pumpkins and she looked like she had a blast. We can't wait to carve a pumpkin this year!
- Amber.Stardoll
- We love Pippa Middleton's plaid shirt! It looks so cozy and warm! We love how she paired it with black skinnies but we feel like the heels are over-kill! We rarely say this, but flats would've looked much better! Click on the pics to more of Pippa's Fall style!
- Elle.Stardoll
Photo: iStock
At the risk of sounding ungrateful, I have a few thoughts regarding this potted-orchid-as-a-thank-you tradition we have in the fashion industry. I only bring it up after taking a stroll through the ELLE halls and seeing desk after desk cluttered with once-regal white orchids in varying states of decay, slowly meeting their demise under the unflattering, and certainly inhospitable climate born of fluorescent lighting and 68-degree closed-circulation air. Don’t get me wrong, orchids are beautiful—I love them. But they’re Daphne-Guinness-level fragile, in need of elaborate care for mere survival. (Were it that they, too, could exist on Guinness’ potent combo of Ensure and Red Bull.) My mom, an orchid lover who owns at least ten, follows a strict spritzing schedule and has to special-order their (expensive) food. Some experts even recommend talking to them to stimulate growth. And before all of that, I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to transfer the orchid from the glass cube in which it’s delivered into a big, comfy terra cotta urn—stuff’s no joke! As we editors watch the blooms wither and fall off, the waxy, wide leaves becoming spotted (stricken with some sort of plant disease, PERHAPS?), it serves as a searing reminder of our irresponsibility—we can’t take care of a goddamn thing, can we? And we’re almost thirty years old!!—and of our own mortality. I’m burdened with these thoughts as I sit at my desk trying to scribble out 150 words about a clutch. But I think have a solution…and fortunately there’s an eco angle. (Magazine editors love an eco story.) Start a community garden with all of the potted orchids that fashion people let die in their offices. You open up this courtyard to underprivileged children and seniors—let them take care of it! Have Zaha Hadid design the park benches and maybe we commission Banksy to paint a few botanical murals. Make it a fashion thing. Or, we get DVF to plant them on the Highline right outside her Meatpacking studio? They may not be indigenous species like the rest of the flora there, but a) they’d be recycled and b) off my desk, which would be a gift to both editors and the earth, right?
Annonse
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