Tag: Style & Design (21-30 of 45)

Aug 17 2012 03:56 PM ET

Style & Design: Taylor Swift's scent, Lauren Conrad's book blunder and more

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“Wonderstruck is about that moment when you instantly feel a connection to someone, but then there’s that feeling of being completely enamored — enchanted,” Taylor Swift says of her new perfume. Wonder what she spritzes on when it’s time to pen the inevitable breakup song? [StyleWatch]

No hardcovers were harmed in the making of this blog post. Lauren Conrad suffers a backlash after sacrificing copies of  books by children’s author Lemony Snicket for a home decor project. [ABC News]

In a new video game described as “Bourne Identity Meets Fashion Week,” players try to navigate their way through the high-stakes world of high-fashion modeling. Watch out for that cell phone! [WSJ]

The funnies just got fierce. Designer Phillip Lim has created a stylish comic book (with illustrations by Jan Duursema of the Star Wars series) timed to his Fall 2012 collection. [Fashion Etc.]

From Lolita to The Blues Brothers, see the most iconic sunglass moments in movie history — in one awesome supercut. [Flavorwire]

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Hey girl, Ryan Gosling inspired a coloring book
Jordin Sparks’ ‘Sparkle’ dress: The Irene Cara inspiration, the ‘Hunger Games’ connection

Aug 16 2012 04:35 PM ET

Hey girl, Ryan Gosling inspired a coloring book

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Image Credit: Mel Simone Elliott

Can you embrace your inner child and still harbor a steamy crush on the world’s most meme-able man? Now, thanks to Colour Me Good Ryan Gosling, the answer is a resounding yes! This fun-for-all-ages coloring book comes courtesy of I Love Mel, a.k.a. English artist Mel Simone Elliott, who has illustrated some of Gosling’s most memorable roles (The Notebook, Blue Valentine, underwatched charmer Lars and the Real Girl) and promotional shots for the 15-page booklet, which sells on her site for just under $12 ($17.26 with shipping to the U.S.) — a price low enough to make your eyes pop like Emma Stone’s in Crazy, Stupid, Love. (Yes, as you can see to the right, Gosling’s washboard abs came to play.) Click through to see four more pages from the greatest birthday and/or holiday present of 2012.

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Image Credit: Mel Simone Elliott

Hey girl, Blue Valentine is the name of the prettiest marker in my new partnership with Sharpie.

Aug 15 2012 10:12 PM ET

Jordin Sparks' 'Sparkle' dress: The Irene Cara inspiration, the 'Hunger Games' connection

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Image Credit: Warner Bros; Alicia Gbur; Mark Davis/Getty Images

In posters for the musical drama Sparkle (opening this Friday), Jordin Sparks steps into the spotlight wearing a show-stopping $13,000 Chagoury Couture gown.

Turns out, it’s the second time around for the one-of-a-kind dress.

Wardrobe designer Ruth Carter had been on the hunt for a bombshell dress reminiscent of the one worn by Irene Cara (above, left) in the original 1976 film when she got an urgent call from Sparks. ”Jordin found it when she was visiting a showroom to look at red carpet gowns,” says Carter, who also created original costumes and sourced vintage clothing for the ’60s-set Motown movie. “They loaned it to us, which meant we couldn’t make alterations. Luckily, Jordin was losing weight, so she just walked into the sample size.”

The beaded chiffon column isn’t just sexy, it helps tell the story of Sparkle’s rise to the top. “This is her breakout dress,” Carter says. “It [not only] had to compete with the other dresses in the movie, it had to be the cherry on top of the sundae.”

After production wrapped in late 2011, the gown was returned as promised to the fashion showroom. Not realizing it would play such an important part in the movie, reps for the designer label put it back on the floor, where it was soon spotted by another young actress. In March, Hunger Games actress Leven Rambin (above, right, who played the tribute Glimmer) chose to wear the fiery dress to the Hollywood premiere of The Hunger Games.

When it comes to fashion, it seems Sparkle and Glimmer have similar taste.

Nakisha Williams

Aug 13 2012 04:55 PM ET

Style & Design: The Olympics fashion fail, TV's worst dance numbers and more

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Image Credit: Alastair Grant/AP

Is this the Olympic Games or the Hunger Games? We’re still not sure why there was a supermodel walk-off at the Closing Ceremonies. [InStyle]

Need inspiration for your next YouTube video? See Will & Grace‘s Jack break out some Britney Spears and more awesomely bad TV dance numbers. [Flavorwire]

Bravo steps out on the Housewives with tonight’s premiere of Gallery Girls. [THR]

He’s blown your mind, now it’s your chance to return the favor. Lars von Trier is seeking submissions for a user-generated filmmaking project. [NY Times]

Never mind the macrame. See examples of the avant-garde artworks and handicrafts available on Etsy. [ArtInfo]

Beyonce shares family photos via her Tumblr. [Tumblr]

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Style & Design: Emmy costume contenders, Mariah Carey’s nail polish and more
Lady Gaga looks perfectly ordinary on the cover of ‘Vogue’, no one claimed — PHOTO

Aug 10 2012 04:34 PM ET

Style & Design: Emmy costume contenders, Mariah Carey's nail polish and more

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Image Credit: Jonathan Hession/Showtime

Everything old is new again, at least on TV. The Emmy-nominated wardrobe designers behind The Borgias, Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire explain the process of creating period costumes. [WWD]

Glitter — hated the movie, love the nail polish shade. Mariah Carey has inked a deal with OPI. [Fashion Etc.]

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Aug 10 2012 12:12 PM ET

Lady Gaga looks perfectly ordinary on the cover of 'Vogue', no one claimed -- PHOTO

As Tim Gunn would say: That’s a lot of look.

Lady Gaga tweeted out her September Vogue cover late Wednesday night, and as one might expect, there is quite a bit going on from the woman who regularly refers to herself as a monster.

Gaga may sing about her own “Hair,” but for Vogue, she went with a teased-out RuPaul-inspired weave. She dons a Marc Jacobs fishtail gown for her return engagement as cover star.

In another image released from the shoot, Gaga answers the question of what, exactly, is appropriate to wear along with a gigantic ostrich and marabou hat designed by Stephen Jones: absolutely nothing. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 9 2012 05:14 PM ET

Style & Design: Olympic furniture for sale, Miranda Lambert's interactive video and more

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Usain Bolt (may have) slept here. Beds, nightstands, desk lamps and more furnishings from the 2012 London Olympic village are up for grabs in the “Remains of the Games” online estate-sale. [Telegraph]

Miranda Lambert’s new interactive music video is a little bit country, a little bit Grand Theft Auto. [Mashable]

You better work indeed. Lady Gaga channels RuPaul on the cover of Vogue‘s September issue. [StyleWatch]

From Hemingway’s Parisian pied-a-terre to William Burroughs’ Bowery bunker, take a Google Maps tour of places famous authors have called home. [Flavorwire]

9021-oh-no-you-didn’t! Jennie Garth, Jason Priestly and Luke Perry star in Old Navy’s back-to-school campaign. [Fashionista]

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Style and Design: Stanley Kubrick’s greatest hits, Zooey Deschanel’s nail art and more
Style and Design: Marilyn Monroe uncovered, The Big Lebowski‘s L.A., and more
Style and Design: Emily Maynard’s finale dress, David Lynch’s favorite things and more

Aug 6 2012 11:39 AM ET

Target goes high-end with 'The Hunger Games' limited-edition merchandise

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Image Credit: Courtesy of Target

Target has seen massive success with its designer capsule collections, now the retail giant is aiming for a bullseye with a limited-edition run of Hunger Games merchandise.

At midnight on August 18th — the same day the movie arrives on DVD and Blu-ray — a 14-carat-gold reproduction of Katniss Everdeen’s Mockingjay pin ($999), a replica of the Hunger Games heroine’s leather jacket ($349) and a lithograph signed by stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson ($699) will go on sale at Target.com.

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Aug 4 2012 09:15 PM ET

Style Hunter: 'Bunheads' Michelle's off-duty shoes

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Image Credit: ABCFamily

What does a ballet dancer wear when she’s not en pointe? We looked to ABC Family’s Bunheads for a tip-off. This week, Vegas showgirl-turned-teacher Michelle (Sutton Foster) gave her arches a rest in a pair of subtle nude Canvas Classics from Toms ($44). It’s not the first time the brand has popped up on the show. Michelle also slipped into a pair of stand-out red Canvas Classics during a previous episode. READ FULL STORY »

Jul 31 2012 01:53 PM ET

Style & Design: Ryan Lochte plays fashion critic, Game of Thrones-inspired footwear and more

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Image Credit: Harry How/Getty Images

Asked what women look hot in, Olympic heartthrob Ryan Lochte says, “One of my long-sleeved button-down shirts and that’s all.” [THR]

Helmut Lang and LD Tuttle have created a capsule collection of boots inspired by Game of Thrones’ rangers of the Night’s Watch. [Racked]

See mind-blowing behind-the-scenes photos from Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Planet of the Apes and more. [Flavorwire]

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Jessica Chastain and Matt Lauer are among the notables who made Vanity Fair‘s annual best-dressed list. [People StyleWatch]

Flags of our fingers? Show your national pride with Olympics-inspired Minx nail art. [Minx]

A new comics-only crowdfunding platform aims to help aspiring writers and illustrators. [Time]

Read more:
Style and Design: Stanley Kubrick’s greatest hits, Zooey Deschanel’s nail art and more
Style and Design: Marilyn Monroe uncovered, The Big Lebowski‘s L.A., and more
Style and Design: Emily Maynard’s finale dress, David Lynch’s favorite things and more

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