MARC JACOBS RECRUITED WINONA RYDER FOR HIS LATEST BEAUTY CAMPAIGN

After casting Winona Ryder as one of the many famous faces in his fall 2015 campaign, Marc Jacobs has brought the actress back — and into softer focus — for his latest Marc Jacobs Beauty ads.

THE ULTIMATE WINTER 2015 LIPSTICK GUIDE

As winter continues to creep in, our daily outfits are slowly becoming a hodgepodge of everything we own.

IN 2015, FRIENDSHIP WAS THE BIGGEST TREND IN FASHION

Almost a year ago to the day, Taylor Swift threw herself a 25th birthday party. Many of Swift's famous friends were there, including (but not limited to) Sam Smith, Selena Gomez and Justin Timberlake.

BODY LANGUAGE CUES FROM EXPERT TONYA REIMAN

Any single person will share that the dating scene just isn't what it used to be. Instead of meeting in person, exchanging numbers and scheduling a date, connections are now made by swiping left or right on phones

American Apparel Says It Might Not Have Enough Money to Last the Year

Between sinking sales and mounting legal fees, you might wonder how American Apparel has enough money to operate an international business. On Monday, the company provided a response to that question: it might not.

Uniqlo Had a Sluggish Spring in the U.S.

With its fleet of stores now numbering 814 in Japan and 767 more internationally, the low-priced basics brand Uniqlo led parent company Fast Retailing's revenue to grow 24 percent in the first nine months of the year. Although unusually cold weather put a damper on sales during June, Uniqlo Japan saw same store sales rise nearly 10 percent in the third quarter, which ran from March to May 31 — and the brand was even stronger in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, which all beat their sales estimates.

Did Michael Kors Knock Off Shrimps's Recognizable Striped Coat?

It's often said that there's no such thing as an original idea anymore — in fashion or otherwise — and some weeks, that rings especially true. On Tuesday, for instance, Skechers filed a lawsuit against Steve Madden that claims the latter footwear brand knocked off Skechers's patented "Go Walk" sneakers. 

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Meet the New Multi-Step Mascara Regimen

It's no secret that makeup has become very specialized lately, and with specialization comes multiple steps. People think nothing of using six products to contour or slathering on 12 products in a Korean-inspired skin care regimen. Now this "more is more" philosophy is moving up to the eyes, and more specifically, to lashes.

16 Must-See Beauty Looks from the Fall 2015 Couture Shows

Couture is the best. After seasons of tasteful, subtle hair and makeup at ready-to-wear runway shows, it's a relief to see completely over-the-top looks for a change, if for no other reason than I don't have to think of synonyms for "glowy" and "natural" to describe them. Designers went all the way with hair and makeup for the fall 2015 couture shows, and it was dreamy and thought-provoking.

Madewell to Reprise Its Collaboration With Sézane Just in Time for Bastille Day

Last fall, perennial cool-girl retail chain Madewell partnered up with French label Sézane — which has a similarly hip cult following — on a 14-piece collaboration that perfectly captured the particular brand of French insouciance that so many fashion lovers are fond of.

Bright Colors and Bold Patterns Spotted Outside the Paris Couture Shows

There was a motley crew of colors and patterns outside the haute couture shows in Paris this week, and we aren't just talking about the anti-fur protestors. Of the many fashion weeks that have already happened this year — from women's ready-to-wear to men's — couture is undeniably the fanciest, and as such, fashion's insiders dressed to the nines.

Alyssa's Chic, Convertible Shirt Dress

 

Often times, it seems that no one can style a piece of clothing quite like the man or woman who designed it. Case in point: when I dropped by Carin Rodebjer's resort preview last month — where the native Swede walked editors through her collection — I couldn't help but obsess over the shirtdress she was wearing. More specifically, how she was wearing it.

Uniqlo outfits 'stylish' hijabs, dresses for the modern and modest women

Clothing retailer Uniqlo has teamed up with a UK-based fashion designer to launch a new “modest wear” collection, including a range of hijabs.
The range, designed by Hana Tajima, features stylish hijabs in a variety of colours and prints, headbands, long dresses and rayon blouses which aims to “cater to ladies who embrace modest fashion” as well as being “carefully designed to suit contemporary tastes”. The items will go on sale on Friday from the store’s website and outlet in Singapore.

Amazon has completely changed its fashion strategy

Amazon has changed its mind about being a luxury retailer.
The massive e-commerce company is saying it no longer is focusing on courting luxury brands, Jennie Perry, chief marketing officer of Amazon's fashion division, told Business of Fashion.
"There has been lot of speculation on us entering the luxury market and that is just not something that we’re focused on right now,"  Perry said.

Kiernan Shipka Shows Us There's More to Summer Than White Dresses

In my fantasy future for Sally Draper, the character Kiernan Shipka played on "Mad Men" until the show wrapped forever last month, she goes to interesting parties and always looks like the coolest girl in the room. Which pretty much describes Shipka's life currently.

Vita Fede Is Hiring A Social Media Manager In LA

Vita Fede is a collection of handcrafted jewelry and accessories inspired by art, architecture, and culture; made in Italy and born in LA.

Up-and-Coming American Models to Watch

While the models you see in ad campaigns and runway shows come from all corners of the globe, some of the most famous supermodels in the world were born and raised in the USA. Women like Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Christy Turlington Burns and Carolyn Murphy were discovered as young women growing up in relatively small towns, and although they've reached the pinnacle of industry success over the years, they had humble beginnings (and less-than-ideal bookings), just like many other models trying to break into the business. 

4 'New' Beauty Trends That Are Actually Old Techniques With Different Names

Certain trends in fashion and beauty are recycled every generation or so, like A-line miniskirts, flared jeans and the cat eye. Movie remakes are common, too. (And I would argue sometimes completely unnecessary.

From Startups to Mass Retailers, It's a Tough Time for Fashion

I went out to eat on Saturday night, my third visit to a restaurant that opened about six months ago. I initially booked a reservation there because I’m attracted to novelty. It’s in a popular neighborhood, but more than a few blocks away from the cliché parts, and its chef has worked at some very hip eateries. The menu, from the raw bar to the cocktails, is appealing. The proprietors have also done a good job with branding: nice logo, beautiful interiors, inventive cocktail names.

6 Standout Shows from London Collections: Men

 

Those who have been in the fashion game long enough will remember when LC:M was just a day tacked on the back of London Fashion Week. Today, LC:M, short for London Collections Men, has its own four-day event, which has underscored what many people concede to be fashion canonical law: There is no men's style like London men's style.

For Young Designers, Private Clients Can Be the Start of a Real Business

Earlier this month, Honor designer Giovanna Randall announced that she would stop producing her ready-to-wear collection — for the time being, at least — to focus on “special orders and bridal.”

It’s not entirely surprising. Honor was well funded.

9 Must-Know Tips For Walking in High Heels

High heels really are a girl’s best friend. They make you stand taller, look slimmer, and give you that extra boost of confidence that can only come from wearing a killer pair of heels.

8 Beauty Habits You Should Be Doing Every Morning

Use an antioxidant serum.
Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E help protect your skin from aging free radicals, which occur when you encounter UV rays, pollution and other stressors during the day. They also help your sunscreen work better, and give your complexion a noticeable glow. S

3 Things Healthy Women Do Before Stepping In the Shower

They Take Out Their Contacts
 
Water and contact lenses should never mix, and that includes your tap water. Because soft contact lenses are permeable, contaminants found in water can latch onto the lens and cause serious eye infections.

An Eyeliner Trick You Have to Use for Your Office Holiday Party

Office holiday parties can cause a little bit of a makeup freak-out. You want to look special but not crazy or over-the-top—a.k.a. water-cooler fodder. Which is why this eyeliner style Sienna Miller wore to the American Sniper premiere last night is perfect.

Fresh Ways to Rock a Ponytail

Rules are meant to be broken, right? After you've mastered the classic ponytail, take your cue from these celebrities on how to change up the look.

Lauren's Asymmetric White Skirt

I've been steadily building up my collection of midi skirts, the latest of which — a white linen-blend number from Stella McCartney — I picked up during Farfetch's biannual sale.

Personal styling fashion app, Voonik secures USD 5 M in Series A funding from Sequoia Capital and Seedfund

 
Starting up
Voonik was founded in 2013 by Sujayath Ali and Navaneetha Krishnan. Sujayath is an ISB alumnus and had worked with Visa and Amazon. Navaneetha has been involved with startups for many years, having previously worked at Zoho, Aryaka and Freshdesk.

How "Wall Scouting" Became a Thing in the Fashion World

It's a running joke in the Fashionista office that "wall scouting" has become one of the biggest time sucks for fashion bloggers and editors who want that little something extra to make their Instagram posts stand out. While it's a no-brainer that a hand-painted mural that's dozens of feet tall is a more eye-catching backdrop than an apartment wall, we can't help but wonder what lengths folks will go to in order to get a shot.

Today Is Probably the Day That You Will Buy a Bathing Suit

If you’ve been procrastinating on that summer swimsuit purchase, you must not delay any longer. No, really. After today, the pickings are bound to be much slimmer. Lyst, an search engine for online shopping, predicts that June 8 will be the “most popular day of the year to buy swimwear online,” based on search traffic, 2014 sales patterns and the number of swimsuits that have been uploaded onto the platform in the past two weeks.

Army-Inspired Pieces for Easy Summer Dressing

We can thank military outfitters for inspiring generations of fashion designers, who have adapted the colors, boxy shapes, precision tailoring and utilitarian pockets typical to fighting uniforms time and again for civilian consumption. For spring 2015, Marc Jacobs and No. 21 embraced the colors and shapes of army dressing, and J Brand offered up many more inspired options for pre-fall.

9 YouTube Tutorials to Help You Achieve a Flawless Korean Makeup Look

The increasing popularity of Korean beauty here in the U.S. is undeniable, and by now many of us are familiar with the basic features of the trending Korean makeup look: luminously dewy skin, straight eyebrows, a soft eye, and lips that manage to be both vivid and natural, with the deep sheer tint you might get after eating a handful of juicy berries. It's the girl next door but turned up to 11, and it is gorgeous.

How to Dress For Church on sunday

Tired of panicking about what to wear to church or youth trips and have it be deemed appropriate? Or are you a recent convert and are wondering what's a do and what's a don't? Here's a quick guide which will allow you to dress your style, look great, and still be church acceptable.

Ukrainian Designers Press On in Wartime

Even in the shadow of war, the fashion show goes on. As Ukraine remained in crisis this week, with a cease-fire weakening, Ukrainians in Kiev were doing their best to proceed with business.
Kiev’s fashion week—three days of shows sponsored by Mercedes-Benz—hit the runways over the weekend. The event showcased a group of designers determined to carry on despite sewing machines that might run only two hours a day amid electricity shortages, difficulty importing fabric and fears among business contacts outside the country.

Burberry's Resort 2016 Collection Is All About Texture

How convenient that the 2016 resort collections are beginning to roll out just as we're looking for summer style inspiration. Burberry's latest collection is packed with vacation-ready looks, featuring a playful mix of textures in macramé, mesh and lace.

Google, Levi's Partner to Develop "Smart Fabric"

At Google's annual developer conference on Thursday, the tech giant revealed that its Advanced Technology and Projects group (ATAP) has developed a textile woven with microfibers that have "digital sensing capabilities" — a "smart fabric" that could, conceivably, interact with devices including our smartphones. On Friday, Google announced that it has a partner to help bring the textile to market: Levi's.

New York Governor Introduces Nail Salon Workers' Bill of Rights

In his ongoing response to The New York Times exposé on worker exploitation in nail salons, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced Friday a nail salon worker's Bill of Rights. As part of his Nail Salon Industry Enforcement Task Force initiatives, going forward, all nail salons in New York will be required to post the workers Bill of Rights in plain view — for workers and consumers to see. 

Is it Even Possible to Look Classy at the Beach?

 
Contrary to popular belief, looking classy at the beach isn't hard. Trade in your teeny bikini for a figure-flattering one piece, ditch the baseball cap and choose a floppy straw hat, and voilà! If you want to go the extra mile, oversize tortoiseshell sunglasses never hurt anyone.

Business Louis Vuitton Ranked World's Most Valuable Luxury Brand

In the luxury world, the top dogs are exactly who you might expect them to be. According to a new ranking from the research group Millward Brown and the advertising conglomerate WPP, Louis Vuitton — the crown jewel in the luxury conglomerate LVMH's portfolio — is worth an estimate $24.7 billion, making it the most valuable brand in the sector.

The Best Daytime Looks at Cannes

I'd be curious to know just how many gowns were flown into Cannes for its annual film festival. With its many premieres and galas, the number must be greater those brought in for any other event series.

But it's the stars' daytime looks — typically worn to photocalls for the films they're promoting — that always prove the most varied, and thus interesting.

Sephora Goes Straight for Chinese Consumers With New Online Flagship

In a bid to get in with Chinese shoppers, Sephora is extending its reach in the region — online, at least. On Wednesday, the LVMH-owned beauty retailer announced that it would be opening a "flagship" store on the Chinese e-mall JD.com, a competitor to Alibaba. 

How to Get Megan Draper's '60s Hair from 'Mad Men'

The seven seasons of "Mad Men" span almost exactly a decade, from March 1960 to sometime in 1970. It was a decade that saw a great deal of change in fashion — from shortening hemlines to the total disappearance of men's hats — as well as in hair and beauty. This is best captured in Megan Draper's shift from a carefully arranged bob to a large, Priscilla Presley-inspired bouffant with cascading curls, which she begins wearing after she moves to California and her marriage to Don Draper enters its final stages.

How to Add Sun Protection When You're Already Wearing Makeup

You've probably read enough sunscreen articles at this point to know that most dermatologists recommend reapplying it every two hours. While this generally applies to situations when you're outside and being active/getting wet/sweating/in direct sunlight, it's also ideal to touch up your sunscreen on a normal work day, too. Its key chemicals can break down over the course of the day and become less effective, and it's in your face's best interest to reapply at least once on non-beach days. 

Models thatCame Out for the Amfar Gala in Cannes

As I type this, all of the best looking people on the planet (at least in my humble opinion) are gathered together at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, where the Amfar Cinema Against AIDS Gala is taking place. Thanks to Carine Roitfeld, who's staging a black and white-themed fashion show for the occasion, models like Karlie Kloss, Adriana Lima, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner traveled to Cannes with their best black tie ensembles in tow, and the one of a kind looks that come down the runway will be auctioned off to raise money for the cause. The 2014 edition of the Amfar Gala raised a record-breaking $35 million for AIDS research, and if the showing on this year's red carpet is any indication, we're thinking Roitfeld and her stunning model entourage might have what it takes to surpass it.  
 

Eliza's Love Letter of a Perfume

On a gorgeous afternoon a few weeks ago, I met up with Jan Ahlgren, the creator of the luxury perfume brand Vilhelm Parfumerie, to learn about his young business. He brought with him his wife and collaborator, Polly, who is currently finishing up law school and is, not so incidentally, the inspiration for the brand's flagship fragrance, Dear Polly. It is, in essence and intention, a love letter.

Maddie Ziegler Takes Her Rightful Place as Capezio's Brand Ambassador

After starring in numerous hit music videos for the pop singer Sia, shooting editorials for magazines like Dazed and serving as a fashion week correspondent for Elle, Maddie Ziegler has finally landed the industry gig she was always meant to have: brand ambassador for the dance wear company Capezio.

Maybe you, like me, haven't thought about Capezio since you took jazz class in the fifth grade. But thanks to the Ziegs and her strange gravitational pull, it's suddenly on your radar again. You discover they also carry an "activewear" line, and even though a former employer once told you at a party to "Stop dancing, you're terrible at that," you look into it, because, hey, you work out. Maybe you even wind up buying something.

That's celebrity marketing in action.

Capezio announced the happy news on Instagram, and Ziegler looks predictably cute in her first campaign images. While the clothes and Ziegler's movement take center stage, we'd like to give a big shoutout to the hair team. That messy bun trying to wrestle itself to freedom is truly fantastic.

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Who better to show off our favorite summer sunglasses than an insanely cute dog with personality to spare? We're talking about none other than Fred — who, in addition to having over 3,000 Instagram followers and a signature hashtag (#fredtastic), knows how to perfectly balance sunnies on his nose like a seasoned pro. We'd like to thank his owner, Cannon Tekstar, for finding time in Fred's busy schedule for Fashionista and bringing along the right treats to the shoot to ensure our top model stayed in high spirits. 

See the gallery below for images of Fred wearing all kinds of sunglasses — wooden, wayfarer, transparent, tortoise-shell, reflective — suitable for the summery months ahead. Fred approves! 

News Brief: Tavi Snaps Back at The Sartorialist, What David Letterman Has Done for Fashion

Tavi snaps back at The Sartorialist
The always frank Tavi Gevinson made her name as a fashion wunderkind at the very young age of 13. In an interview on The Talks, the now 19-year-old discusses the success of Rookie and grudgingly being a role model for young girls. On the topic of Scott Schuman of the Sartorialist and the comments he's made about her immaturity in the past, Tavi minces no words, saying it stems from his own insecurity and “the fact that he’s shorter than [her] in real life.” Oh, snap. {The Talks}

Hollywood's view of Chinese fashion

Hollywood has long been fascinated with China. But that doesn't mean it has always represented it fully or accurately — far from it.

In the new exhibit "China: Through the Looking Glass," early Hollywood — and film in general — is just one of the lenses through which the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute explores the way Chinese art and aesthetics have been interpreted by the West over the years.

Another, naturally, is fashion — and the show boasts a massive 30,000 square feet of gallery space filled with rich ensembles: Chinese costumes, historic garments and decorative arts, displayed beside the work of dozens of Western designers who were inspired by China.

The exhibition runs through Aug. 16 in New York City. 

 

A nail biting finish: how I finally stopped biting my nails

This might sound impossibly lame, but I have never cut my fingernails and if someone gave me a nail clipper, I would probably leave myself with ten raw stumps for fingers. I have been biting my nails for literally as long as I can remember, so it’s no exaggeration to say that stopping is tackling the habit of a lifetime.

I know that being a nail biter is unusual, but I never really thought about why I did it, what it meant, or how to stop. Now that I think about it, that’s strange, because I’m a psychologist and this kind of this is exactly what I am interested in – in other people. 

5 Tips for Rocking Short Hair Like You Mean It

The first time I cut my hair short, I was thirteen-years-old. I chopped over a foot of hair and donated it in honor of my sister, who had passed away from cancer the previous year. Cutting my hair was one of my earliest brushes with feminism, and one of the most empowering things I’ve ever done (try being the only kid in your freshman class with a pixie cut, much to your new boyfriend’s dismay.) In the past fifteen years, I have had just about every short hairstyle imaginable, from shoulder-length long bobs (or “lobs” as Pinterest would have it) to super short side-shaves and faux hawks. Some styles were more successful than others (pixie cuts should never be feathered y’all), but suffice to say, I think I’ve finally nailed this thing down.

How to Dress I Appropriate On A Tight Budget

What do you think of when you think of interviewing? I think of answering a lot of tough questions and wanting to make a good first impression. The best way to make a good first impression is to dress appropriately for the company setting.

Italian icon Giorgio Armani celebrates 40 years in fashion

Italy’s Giorgio Armani has celebrated 40 years in fashion with a star-studded gala, a fashion show and the opening of a museum dedicated to his designer business.

CAN CELEBRITIES DRESS FOR THE CHINESE-THEMED MET GALA WITHOUT BEING CULTURALLY INSENSITIVE?

 On Monday, dozens upon dozens of celebrities and the designers who dress them will walk the red carpet into the Metropolitan Museum of Art to fete the opening of the Costume Institute's next exhibit, "China: Through the Looking Glass."

PROFESSIONAL CURLY HAIRSTYLES

While not a style all hair lengths and textures can pull off, it is definitely ONE to keep in your repertoire. Even those with shorter cuts and tighter curls can benefit from letting a few pieces hang down to frame the face. 

5 Rules for Wearing Thigh-High Slits Like Jessica Chastain, Blake Lively, And More

Must to my occasional dismay, I’m not exactly built like your typical actress and model, with their super-slim physiques, miles-long legs, and perfectly defined waists. Which is just one of the reasons why I often get a glimpse at these gorgeous stars’ ensembles and think,

Loki-ing good: Disney launches new Avengers fashion line for women

An official line of Avengers-inspired clothes for women has been unveiled by fashion website Hot Topic. The range is the result of a partnership between women’s pop culture apparel company Her Universe and Disney Consumer Products.