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Camilla Belle wears Alexander McQueen for Spring 2010

2009-11-09T18:52:30Z

Camilla Belle

At the debut of the futuristic dystopian flick 2012, Camilla bravely donned an Alexander McQueen creation from his Spring 2010 collection, which premiered in Paris a few weeks ago. The entire Alexander McQueen collection featured a futuristic look and reptilian themed prints.

Belle’s dress was a short dress with a puff-ball skirt and gem trim on the sleeves. She wisely accessorized this attention-grabber of a dress with a minimal theme in mind. A simple, bangle, plain earrings, and nude platform heels ensured that accessories would not compete with the dress. It would be easy to overdo it with chains or diamonds or “look-at-me” shoes.

Also in attendance at the movie premiere was American Idol season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert. The soundtrack to the movie features his song “Time for Miracles.” Critics describe the song as “perfect” for the movie in which the world faces a huge cataclysmic event and those left have to fight for survival.

Written by Roland Emmerich and Harald Kloser, the movie’s cast includes John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Thandie Newton. Woody Harrelson and Danny Glover are also included in the cast of thousands. The film premiered November 4 in Los Angleles. This week it is scheduled for release in Belgium, France, and the UK.

More images of Camilla Belle’s look

Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga Named Faces of MAC AIDS Fund

2009-11-06T19:47:44Z

Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga have been named the latest faces of the MAC AIDS Fund, reports today’s Women’s Wear Daily. The newest campaign, From Our Lips, will break on February 25.Â MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick and Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick will launch in North America on March 18 and will go global after, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the MAC AIDS Fund.

Source: wwd.com

Lindsay Lohan Hates her Dad

2009-11-06T19:32:39Z

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan’s father, apparently unhappy at the lack of attention he’s been getting in the press, released an audio recording of a phone conversation under the guise of being concerned about his daughter’s sometimes out-of-control life. The tape was released to Radar Online and purportedly revealed that mom Dina Lohan was punched and kicked out of the car when she tried to intervene last year and get Lindsay to go to rehab.

Another call published this week supposedly has Lindsay sobbing and saying, “No one cares about me.”

Lawyers have been called, and Lohan has taken to Twitter to express her feelings on the matter, tweeting “Good news is, I haven’t called him many times @all-so it will end sooner rather than later!!! Lol”

Another tweet said, “Its so sad that I even have to share this w/everyone, but I haven’t had a real relationship w/Michael Sr. in years. That is the truth.”

The 23-year-old actress referred on Twitter to her dad as a “lunatic,” and has reportedly been considering getting a restraining order against him.

Papa Lohan told People that he is simply worried about his daughter’s battle with addiction. “Regardless of what people say to me, Lindsay is my first concern,” he told the magazine.

Josh Duhamel and Fergie: Blissful or in Trouble?

2009-11-06T19:49:25Z

Fergie and Josh Duhamel

The December 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine features an interview with singer Fergie, who is set to star in an upcoming movie musical titled Nine. In the interview she said her husband, Josh Duhamel, didn’t mind when she added a little poundage to her normally tight body for the movie. Duhamel enjoyed “the extra meat to grab,” she told Cosmo. “He’s never been critical,” she added.

That interview was conducted long before allegations that surfaced this week that Duhamel has cheated on his wife. Both Duhamel’s and Fergie’s spokespeople have called the claims, by an Atlanta stripper, “ridiculous” and were seen being affectionate at dinner in Atlanta this week.

In the story, which appeared in Us Weekly, Nicole Forrester, a 34-year-old mom of two, claimed on a radio show that she and Duhamel had “lots of sex” at the St. Regis hotel after he visited the Tattletale club where she works. Duhamel is in Atlanta working on the movie Life as We Know It. She claimed that he watched a porn movie with her before hooking up. He did not pay her for sex, she claimed, but did give her $100 for cab fare.

Fergie is scheduled to go to Paris next week to do promotional appearances with her band, the Black Eyed Peas.â€¨Josh

Bare Escentuals: Beautiful in Pearls Line Launch this weekend on QVC

2009-11-06T18:53:15Z

QVC is gearing up for the launch of the new Bare Escentuals,Â Beautiful in PearlsÂ line this weekend. The line blends the depth and texture reminiscent of fine pearls into cosmetics and each shade in the collection matches a hue of pearls on the â€œBeautiful in Pearlsâ€ necklace created by Honora. The new line launches tonight at midnight on QVC and airsÂ November 7th at noon, 4pm and 10pm ET or you can shop online atÂ Â Bare Escentuals on QVC

Fashion Links Friday

2009-11-06T08:28:01Z

Trend Alert: The Sweaterdress [Omiru]

Killer Kuffs [the It Lists]

It’s a Trap [Trend de la Creme]

Nicole Richieâ€™s Boots [Chic Intuition]

Fashion Porn: Glove & Mitten Orgy [College Candy]

Punch It Up with the Perfect Poncho

2009-11-06T08:34:35Z

Ponchos are making an appearance again this fall in the form of chunky knits. Think handmade, warm and cozy. Many are a fusion of sweater and poncho that button up the front, making them easier to layer. You’ll see hoods, pockets and zippers as added features as well. Look for all wool styles made with thick yarns and lots of texture in the knitted design. Or try a lighter poncho on for size; it is more like a wrap and much more fluid than chunkier styles. Go for a neutral like gray or brown that can be paired with a variety of items in your wardrobe.

On the chunkier side, from Haute Hippie is the Chunky Wool Poncho (top left, $495.00 at Nordstrom.com) with classic overtones and a cable-knit design. It has a full zip-front closure, pockets to keep your hands warm and a slouchy hood at the back. From Stella McCartney is a pricey and luxe Zip-Front Boucle Poncho (top right, $1,685 at Neiman Marcus) with oversized buttons button as an accent on the cape sleeves. The poncho is an Alpaca/linen/polyamide/wool blend and made in Italy. Helmut Lang has also done a version, all in a minimalist style of course! Helmut Lang Knit Poncho (bottom right, $260 at Saks.com) is an alpaca/merino/polyamide blend and is super soft as well as warm. This poncho also features a generous hood. From Elizabeth and James is the Olivia Poncho, (bottom left, $545 at Shopbop.com) made of moleskin this is the perfect piece for layering. Pair with a cozy cashmere turtleneck and jeans for a luxe weekend casual look.

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New York Housewife Bethenny Frankel Debuts Holiday ‘09 Looks on StyleQ.com

2009-11-05T05:17:09Z

StyleQ.com has launched its newest celebrity profile collection with Bethenny Frankel, one of the Real Housewives of New York. These 2009 holiday styles were styled by Jose Camilo, the celebrity stylist for E!’s Joel McHale and Giuliana Rancic. This collection of clothing by Cynthia Steffe, Nanette Lepore, Nuj, BCBG, and Funktional is a way for every woman to put together a look worthy of a celebrity. The best part? StyleQ.com is giving customers and Real Housewives fans 30% off when they enter the special code “BETHENNY” when checking out. The offer is good until Friday, November 6.

Here are a few favorites from the collection.

The black silk “cupcake skirt” by Nuj is the perfect skirt for holiday parties. Perfect with a camisole top and a shrug, this 100% silk piece is both unique and versatile. $175.00 from StyleQ.com.

Another hot look this fall is strong shoulder styles. Don’t panic: they’re not like they were in the 80s. Put together with this season’s other hot trend, sequins, you have a dress that can be dressed up for the holiday office party or dressed down with a denim jacket and pumps for drinks out with the girls. $95.00 from StyleQ.comâ€¨.

ThisÂ red dress by Cynthia Steffe is perfect for a nice holiday dinner out with your sweetheart. With its sexy one-shoulder style and flattering silhouette in a gorgeous look-at-me red, you may get a marriage proposal with dessert! $255.00 from StyleQ.com.

Source: StyleQ.com

Celebrity Makeup Artist Mally Roncal Launches New Fragrance Mally

2009-11-05T05:38:48Z

Mally Roncal

October 29 marked the launch date of celebrity makeup artistÂ Mally Roncal’s new fragrance, Mally.

Mally Roncal, makeup artist to celebrities like Heidi Klum, is expanding the Mally Beauty collection into the world of fragrance with this modern floral citrus scent with a slight tropical note. The Sampaguita flower is the national flower of the Philippines, and its scent is similar to jasmine, yet slightly more tropical and exotic. The name translates to “I promise you,” and it symbolizes purity, strength, devotion, dedication, and fidelity.

Says Mally, “Beauty isnâ€™t just about color cosmetics and covering up a blemish. I wanted to create a scent that embodies who Iâ€¨amâ€¦something fresh and feminine that makes you feel joyful and invigorated.” Other top notes in the fragrance include Mandarin, red currant, bamboo, and palm leaf. The middle notes are composed of freesia, jasmine, muguet, and peony, and underlying it all are the base notes of peach, coconut, sandalwood, and musk. Try Mally, makeup artist Mally Roncal’s new fragrance, and you’ll feel and smell as beautiful as you look.

“I received a sample of Mally from QVC and this scent will bring to mind adjectives like “sweet,” “fresh,” and “pretty.” In a beautifully designed bottle, Mally has top notes based on the Filipino Sampaguita flower, from Mally’s Philippine home. This new exciting fragrance makes you feel Mally’s infectious warmth, love, happiness, and hopeful energy.“

Angelique - Editor of Couture In The City

Purchase your very own bottle of Mally or as a holiday gift for someone special at QVC

View Mally Roncal’s video here

Disclosure: We received the sample for free from QVC to shoot and include on the site if we so choose.

Weekly Shopping and Goodies

2009-11-04T18:57:45Z

Michelle Roy’s Arm Candy Bracelets Giveaway - A Few Goody Gumdrops

The Fashionable Housewife is giving away a $200 Gift Card for Anne Klein! Enter for a chance to win before Nov 8th at midnight!!

A Few Goody Gumdrops is so excited to give away Michelle Roy’s Arm Candy Bracelets. Enter to Win!

Be Seen In Hollywood takes you Elmer Ave. Spring 2010 Fashion Collection.

Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy has a foot fetish thanks to Famous Footwear!

Couture In The City trend alert time to add embellishment to your look this fall.

Fashion Cents gives away great tips on how to wear the sheath dress.

Fashion Fille is giving away a beautiful and luxurious pair of velvet leggings from Chickdowntown.com. Enter now to win!

Fashion Hippo is having an $100 Armani Exchange Gift Card GiveawayEnter here

Handbag du Jour wants to know - will you pay $995 to design your own needlepoint Fendi baguette?

Princess Dominique Dishes Fashion entices you to enter the GUESS Innocent2 Multi Strap Platform Pumps Giveaway!

Quinta Trends talks to Argentinean fashion brand: La Coquette

Shopping and Info has a $500 gift card giveaway for Carolina Herrera.

SomeoneSpoilMe.com is giving away a FREE Bottle of Dr. Perricone’s No Foundation Foundation!

Style Eyes is starting to think about Christmas (already!) and has found some very stylish Rudolph and Reindeer Fashion

StyleMaven is trendspotting a roundup of pret-a-porter perfume rings from Michael Kors’ “Very Hollywood”, Marc Jacobs’ “Lola” and Kat Von D.

The Budget Fashionista hopes you will check out the collaboration between Michael Kors and Estee Lauder!

The Fashionable Gal is having a fabulous Alight.com Giveaway just for Plus Size gals! Enter by November 30th at 11:59PM EST!

The Fashionable Housewife is giving away a pair of Tall Boots from SuperShoes.com! Winner gets to pick from 5 pairs of beautiful boots! Enter before Nov 8th at midnight!

The FindBlog is giving away a $50 gift card from beauty superstore ULTA this week. Leave a comment on TheFind Blog here to enter!

What’s Haute Magazine and Shopbop.com. hope you will view Marc Jacobs handbags. Who wants some?

Don’t forget to check out next weeks edition of Shopping and Goodies!