Rujan 2011
Elle.Stardoll
Photo: Imaxtree If we take haute couture and Hermes out of the equation, the Row’s crocodile backpack is probably the most expensive high fashion thing on the market right now. But Proenza Schouler’s SS12 collection is giving the Olsens a run for their money. Moda Operandi just launched their Proenza trunk show and if your closets in need of a palm print you’re in luck. On one end of the spectrum, we have the printed neoprene sheath for $3,950. On the other is the beaded finale dress at left. It’ll set you back $22,500. That’s about half a year of Harvard tuition or $500 less than the starting price of a Prius. Can’t quite bring yourself to spend that on a cocktail dress? Mere mortals can invest in spring Proenza for just $1,850 by pre-ordering a palm print PS1 on the brand’s site. If, however, the dress sounds like a bargain, have you heard about the new Dior suite?
Amber.Stardoll- One of this season's hottest fashions is making appearances in the movies! The 40's and 50's is by far our favorite fashion era (all of those romantic dresses!) and we're so excited to see Emma Stone dressed in lovely dresses for her new movie, "The Gangster Squad."We spotted Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling filming the movie together and they look ridiculously adorable! We already love "The Gangster Squad" and we can't wait for it to hit theaters!We were totally inspired by the photos from the movie! Click on the pics and check out the pics from the set of "The Gangster Squad"!
- Amber.Stardoll
- We think that "The Lazy Song" singer, Bruno Mars, is totally adorbs! Ah, we love him! But his jean jacket...not so much! We'd much rather see this hottie in a killer leather jacket! What do you think, is Bruno's look hot or not?
- Elle.Stardoll
Photo: Clement Dauvent
This morning, we swung by Manish Arora’s studio as he was putting the finishing touches on his eponymous collection, which will show in Paris tomorrow, as well as his collection for Paco Rabanne later in the week. “I feel I’m beginning to think of slightly more wearable clothes, for women to actually wear,” said the remarkably calm designer who’s known for over-the-top looks full of bright colors and extreme embellishment. “Tomorrow, you’ll see plenty of flesh tones and for the first time, black and white! It could be result of spending so much time in Europe?” Arora says the new simplicity (relatively speaking) will also be reflected in 60s inspired A-line dresses, recurring photographic prints (“something I’ve rarely done”), and straight cut jeans. There will, of course, be sequins, both tiny and over-sized in a fish-scale like texture at the center of the collection. The wackiest feature (we’re betting) will be the stilettos morphing into skinny jeans, “something I’m experimenting with, I’m thinking of a full shoe-outfit for next season.” As for the craftsmanship, which is key to Manish’s work, everything is still made in India where he can merge ancient techniques with modern fabrics. “It’s important to preserve traditional skills. Plus, you get standards that simply don’t exist in Europe any more,” he said, pointing to a finely embroidered holographic dress and a top composed entirely of little tubes that gives off a 3D armor-like effect. This respect of craft is one of the things Manish is importing to Paco Rabanne. Although most of the clothes will be produced in France, select few pieces will be hand-made in India, a novelty for the company. “Some of the dresses will require 25 people, which you can only do back at home,” the designer explained. “What Paco Rabanne and I have in common is lavish, over the top elegance, and a love of craftsmanship. But today, I’m trying to update that woman: she’s a woman in motion.”
- Amber.Stardoll
- "Pride and Prejudice" is by far the most romantic story ever. We'd just love to have our very own Mr. Darcy! Siiigh! But "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies...." not so much! If you didn't know, "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is a best selling book about our favorite Jane Austen characters and well, zombies! Haha. And now they're wanting to make it into a movie and rumor has it that Blake Lively will star!
Other stars such as Emma Stone, Natalie Portman, and Scarlett Johansson have all said "no" to the lead roll, but we heard that Blake is set to play Elizabeth Bennet. Can you imagine Blake in a zombie movie? It'd be such a change of character for her! We're not so sure about this. (twitchfilm)
- Amber.Stardoll
- This weekend the 3rd annual Power Of Women luncheon was held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, California. They had invited several strong and beautiful women who clearly all fit the theme, but we're sort of stuck wondering if perhaps one of particular woman embodies the concept more so than the others. Could it be newcomer Lea Michele, or gorgeous long-timer Demi Moore? Have your say by voting!
- Elle.Stardoll
Photo: The Rachel Zoe Report The craziest part about this photo of all the luggage that Rachel Zoe packed for the European shows isn’t that she carted the load from the United States to London and now to Paris, or that her husband Rodger is roughly the size of one Louis Vuitton duffle, or that it looks like they had to acquire a French version of a tractor to haul it across a parking lot, or that all of the people visible in the background are mesmerized by the stack, but that with all that luggage, the Berman family chose to take the train.
- Amber.Stardoll
- Now that she's starting up a family, former Disney princess Hilary Duff has realized that it might not be the wisest thing to keep a $6.25 bachelorette pad just sitting empty. She and husband Mike Comrie bought a $3.85 million home together last year, and hence her old one has to go.
Hilary lived in this Toluca Lake home during all her years as "Lizzie McGuire" on TV and we can see why, it's absolutely perfect for any aspiring young actress! The Mediterranean-style home is completely and utterly awe-worthy with its gorgeous walk-in-closet, large library, private gym, lush pool and outdoor fireplace.
If you feel like drooling a bit, you can check out the listing pictures here!
- Amber.Stardoll
- Are we the only ones who had the New Moon soundtrack on repeat for like 7 months? Nope? Ok then! Get excited because the Breaking Dawn soundtrack was just revealed and it looks like it will be amazing! We especially love that Bruno Mars is on it! Check it out, what do you think?01 End Tapes – By The Joy Formidable02 Love Will Take You – By Angus & Julia Stone03 It Will Rain – By Bruno Mars04 Turning Page – By Sleeping At Last05 From Now On – By The Features06 A Thousand Years – By Christina Perri07 Neighbors – By Theophilus London08 I Didn’t Mean It – By The Belle Brigade09 Sister Rosetta (2011 Version) – By Noisettes10 Northern Lights – By Cider Sky11 Flightless Bird, American Mouth (Wedding Version) – By Iron & Wine12 Requiem On Water – By Imperial Mammoth13 Cold – By Aqualung & Lucy Schwartz14 Llovera – By Mia Maestro15 Love Death Birth – By Carter Burwell
- Amber.Stardoll
- We spotted what surely must be Hollywood's sweetest mother and daughter duo out and about in Santa Monica yesterday. We're talking about Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck, and little Violet seemed to be in such a great mood that she just couldn't stop skipping and hopping! Celebrity parenting at its finest!
