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Posts for October 10, 2008

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 6:30 PM
  • Hairy Situation

Scary, Hairy Jewelry Proliferates

Clockwise from top left, eyelash necklace by Stephanie Simek, Hairrings by Bijules, brooch by Melanie Bilenker, Braided Band, tricolor Hairring, and Hairball by Bijules.

Clockwise from top left, eyelash necklace by Stephanie Simek, Hairrings by Bijules, brooch by Melanie Bilenker, Braided Band, tricolor Hairring, and Hairball by Bijules.Photo: Courtesy of Bijules NYC and The New Museum Store

The Paris spring runways were covered in hair, from sky-high wigs to Cousin Itt wannabes. Well, that trend already seems to be catching on. Above you see a smattering of accessories made from human hair. What, you don't want to sport an eyelash necklace? We'll admit the idea of wearing someone else's hair is a tad creepy. But it doesn't seem to be going anywhere, so get used to it. And maybe you, too, will embrace that deliciously icky feeling of random hair on your face. Here's what's pictured above.

Eyelash Necklace
This sterling-silver necklace by jewelry designer Stephanie Simek models a fringe of lashes made of sterilized human hair.
Price: $45
Where to Buy: The New Museum Store

Hairrings
The original "Hairrings" (earrings made of hair, har-har) by Bijules are available in four different shades of synthetic strands and come with a comb to ward off tangles.
Price: $198 per pair
Where to Buy: Court and Cry Wolf

That bun doubles as a pillbox hat. »

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 6:06 PM
  • Holiday Shopping
Extra-Snowy Winter Should Boost Shopping
Extra-Snowy Winter Should Boost Shopping

Weather Trends, a group that forecasts weather for companies like Wal-Mart and Kohl's, says we're in for an especially snowy winter. This could be good for retailers anticipating one of the worst holiday-shopping seasons ever since people will spend money stocking up on cold-weather gear. Weather Trends chief executive Bill Kirk says, “If a month is 1 degree colder, we get a 1.1% lift so let’s say it’s 4 degrees colder, you get a 4% lift in comps.” He also noted that weather changes had bigger impacts on sales in the five biggest economic slowdowns of the last 24 years than eroding consumer confidence. So now we just need to figure out which candidate can make it snow harder. Pundits? [Heard on the Runway/WSJ]

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 5:24 PM
  • Sale Insanity
The line this morning.
If You Want Those $50 Diesel Jeans, Prepare to Wait Forever

Diesel is selling jeans for $50 today only in honor of their 30th anniversary. If you thought about stopping by but haven't made it yet, be glad you've just thought about it. Because the line to get in was as long as an avenue-to-avenue block at 9:30 this morning. This blogger waited on it and didn't get inside until 1 p.m.! And they were already running out of sizes. See what this recession hath wrought? [Racked]

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  • Posted 10/10/08 at 4:49 PM
  • Cover Girls

Video: Fox News Wants Sarah Palin to Be Photoshopped Like a Supermodel

Video: Fox News Wants Sarah Palin to Be Photoshopped Like a Supermodel

Did you know the folks at Fox News are experts in retouching? Neither did we! They're upset with Newsweek for not Photoshopping the cover shot of Sarah Palin's face on this week's issue. "It highlights every imperfection that every human being has. But we're talking unwanted facial hair, pores, wrinkles. This is a gross slap in the face to Sarah Palin," says Republican media consultant Andrea Tantaros. She claims the covers of Barack Obama are more flattering. Then anchor Megyn Kelly offers her two cents on retouching, asserting, "That's what they do in the magazine business. They didn't do it for Sarah Palin." Actually they did. Click through for a larger shot of the cover in question and the video.

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  • Posted 10/10/08 at 3:53 PM
  • Beauty Marks

Balenciaga Launches Fragrances; Press-On Eye Shadows Proliferate

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The "first" skin-care line by a female plastic surgeon.Photo: Courtesy of En Pointe Skin Solutions

FRAGRANCE
• Balenciaga is relaunching a series of fragrances under Coty to stretch the brand to new audiences. Yes, stretch it to us. We want. [Cosmetic News]

• Tous is launching Tous in Heaven, a fragrance targeted to teens with purple and black packaging meant to project a more "rebellious image." Anything's more rebellious than their usual teddy-bear logo. [Cosmetic News]

MAKEUP
• L'Oréal is sponsoring a law and business ethics degree at the University of Cergy-Pontoise in France. We wonder if they're giving out scholarships for free products. [WWD]

• Avon is making a cheaper version of press-on eye shadow. Since when did press-on makeup get big enough to get knocked off? [Kiss and Makeup]

SKIN
• Plastic surgeon Christine Rodgers launched a new skin-care brand called En Pointe Skin Solutions. It's being billed as the first line by a female plastic surgeon. The packaging has ballerinas on it, and it's bright pink. Feminist solutions, people. [WWD]

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 2:49 PM
  • Gossip Girls

Taylor Momsen’s Angsty ‘Crash’ Fashion Spread

Taylor Momsen’s Angsty ‘Crash’ Fashion Spread

Photo: fabsugar.com

Little Jenny Humphrey is growing up, bitches! Or rather, Taylor Momsen is. Remember when the 15-year-old Gossip Girl star signed with IMG a few months back? Well, homegirl is not only working but working it. Here you see a sampling of her new spread in the October issue of Crash magazine (see the rest here). With darkened, full eyebrows and red or flesh-colored lips, she chews on straws and wraps chains around her neck. Rufus wouldn't approve, but we can feel her angst. Can you?

Sneak Peek! Taylor Momsen Models For Crash Magazine [FabSugar]

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 2:15 PM
  • Model Tracker

Meet the New Girl: Imogen Morris Clarke

Meet the New Girl: Imogen Morris Clarke

Photo: Courtesy of Chadwick Tyler

London native Imogen Morris Clarke has that je ne sais quoi quality that's got casting directors in a tizzy. Before she hit a single runway, the 16-year-old had been featured on the cover of Japanese Dazed & Confused. And when she made her catwalk debut, she walked for only the best: Rodarte in New York, Prada in Milan, and Alexander McQueen in Paris. Her quirky doll-like beauty harkens Twiggy's era, which we love. Apparently Mario Testino does too, having just lensed the Brit for D&G’s ad campaign. With Japanese Dazed & Confused requesting her again, it looks like this teen's career is about to get busier.

Model Profile: Imogen Morris Clarke

Find your new favorite runway star in our ever-expanding Model Manual.

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 1:35 PM
  • Adventures with Avery

Video: Sean Avery Talks About Playing With Dolls As a Child

Video: Sean Avery Talks About Playing With Dolls As a Child

ESPN's amazing video profile of ex–Vogue intern Sean Avery explores his double life as a fashionisto and professional hockey player. It begins with a fantastic montage of Avery playing hockey and sitting front row at the Marc Jacobs spring 2009 show. We don't know anything about hockey, but apparently Sean Avery "revels in being the most despised man in his sport." His fashion interest began as a child when he would steal dolls from his babysitters. ESPN goes shopping with Avery, who wears a shirt from one of his favorite stores Blue & Cream. "I certainly admire a nice purse — no question," he says, fondling a bag. He also discusses his Vogue days, dragging his teammates to Neiman Marcus, and brags about already having met a few gays in Dallas, where he recently moved to play hockey. The video's eight minutes long, but we recommend you watch every second of it.

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  • Posted 10/10/08 at 12:54 PM
  • Bag Crazy
Anya Hindmarch for Target
Shoppers Display Ravenous Appetite for Anya Hindmarch’s Target Collection

Anya Hindmarch's handbag collection for Target went up for sale on her Website this Wednesday before it hits Target stores. And it sold out in less than two minutes! Anya's bags normally cost between $300 and $1,600, but her Target line goes for around $50. If you missed the presale, you'll be able to buy the bags in Target stores or online at target.com from October 12 through December 26. Godspeed. [British Vogue]

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 12:12 PM
  • Over the Hills
You know you want to call this face.
We Have Spencer Pratt’s Phone Number

This morning Facebook delivered a little Friday surprise when a friend (of a friend of a friend) posted Spencer Pratt's digits. Are they legit? We haven't called. But the Daily News' Cristina Kinon did (and printed the number) and was too flustered to leave a message when she got Pratt's voice mail. So instead of screaming at your TV when Spencer acts like the world's greatest jackass, you can tell him yourself and blow off a little steam. Like kickboxing.

Want To Tell Spencer What You Really Think Of Him? [NYDN]

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  • Posted 10/10/08 at 11:31 AM
  • Tyra's World Takeover

The CW Finally Spins Off ‘America’s Next Top Model’

Jay Manuel and Miss J

Jay Manuel and Miss JPhoto: Courtesy of CW

We don't know why someone didn't think of this until eleven cycles in, but the CW is spinning off America's Next Top Model. The new series is called Operation Fabulous (working title, but we hope it sticks) and stars Jay Manuel and Miss J. Alexander. They'll travel the country giving makeovers to lucky participants in each town. Reuters reports:

In various towns, the duo will select five participants and give them "Top Model"-style overhauls — how to dress, wear their hair and makeup and bring out their confidence with the support of family, friends and their community.

The project seeks to capitalize on a fan-favorite "Model" segment, when contestants are given head-to-toe high-fashion makeovers supervised by Alexander.


Sure, we may already have two similar shows starring Tim Gunn and Carson Kressley respectively, but this one is by Tyra Banks! She'll executive-produce the series along with Ken Mok, whom she worked with on America's Next Top Model and forthcoming fashion-magazine-assistant reality show Stylista. And now she has one more mechanism with which to mold the nation's adolescent women in her image. And we thought the economic crisis was scary! If you're brave enough to put yourself in the hands of "J and Jay," the casting call is here.

"Top Model" spinoff heads to catwalk [Reuters]

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 10:46 AM
  • Loose Threads

Abercrombie Sales Down; Karl Lagerfeld Illustrates Dictionary

This is how Marisa Miller sells motorcycles.

This is how Marisa Miller sells motorcycles.Photo: Courtesy of Harley Davidson

• Abercrombie & Fitch sales dropped 14 percent yesterday, and the company saw its shares fall 14.8 percent in September. Don't look so surprised. [WWD]

• Karl Lagerfeld has officially become a proper noun in the French dictionary, Le Petit Larousse Illustre. He also illustrated this year's cover. [British Vogue]

• Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller is the new face of Harley Davidson's new V-Rod Muscle motorcycle ads. Good for her. [Models Blog]

• Marc Jacobs was spotted wearing another skort. This time, with boots and socks. [Grazia]

• Tyson Beckford reportedly asked Victoria's Secret model Noémie Lenoir for a kiss at a party, but she declined. Tyson, making out in bars = not classy. [NYP]

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 09:38 AM
  • Money Matters

LVMH Profits Up Thanks to Louis Vuitton Monogram Bags

Bags people are actually buying.

Bags people are actually buying.Photo: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Yesterday the stock market lost more points in a single day than it has in 21 years. Some negative thinkers are calling it a crash. But the fashion industry has proved there is a light at the end of this pitch-black tunnel, and it shines thanks to handbags. LVMH announced yesterday revenues actually increased in the third quarter, thanks to "remarkable" sales at Louis Vuitton. LVMH revenues grew 6 percent over three months through September. And Louis Vuitton alone enjoyed double-digit growth in the same period since its Damier Graphite and Monogram lines are "still enjoying exceptional momentum." Leave it to the fashion industry to inject that dose of positivity everyone's griping about into These Economic Times. LVMH said other brands performed well, too, like Fendi, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, and Givenchy and that accessories continue to "see strong progress." So don't buy gold! Buy handbags.

LVMH Sales Leap [WWD]

  • Posted 10/10/08 at 09:00 AM
  • Fashion Calendar

Events and Sales: $50 Diesel Jeans; Deals on Diane Von Furstenberg Shoes

EVENTS
• In honor of its 30th anniversary, Diesel is hosting a "Dirty Thirty" jeans event, offering their premium denim jeans in two styles for only $50. One day only. 1 Union Sq. W., at 14th St. (646-336-8552); 11–9; 770 Lexington Ave., at 60th St. (212-308-0055); 10–8; and online.

• Don't miss the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, which brings top vintage dealers from all over the country under one roof. One-of-a-kind vintage items like fitted blouses, pencil skirts, and more will be on sale. Admission is $20. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave. (212-691-7297); Fri. (1–8), Sat. (11–6).

• Meet Madonna's personal makeup artist on the "Sticky & Sweet" tour, Gina Brooke. While Madonna's in town, Brooke stops by to share her tips and tricks. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue, nr. 61st St. (212-833-2007); 11–6. Call for appointment.

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