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Countdown to ‘New Moon’ Premiere Begins

2009-11-20T07:04:30Z

Friday is the day that the second installment in the Twilight movie trilogy, New Moon, opens, and teenage girls worldwide are giddy with anticipation. Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward Cullen in the movies, has been the flavor of the week all year for his portrayal as the darkly handsome vampire in the wildly popular movie adaptations of the equally popular books. For the two or three of you who don’t know, Edward Cullen is the vampire who falls in love with human Bella (played by Kristin Stewart) in the fantasy romance series.

At first, readers were shocked, shocked! when Pattinson was cast in the movie. He had been in a couple of lesser known films, and had a small part as Cedric Digory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, but other than that, he was an unknown quantity. Of course, all that has changed now, and he’s swarmed by girls (and sometimes women who are old enough to know better) wherever he goes.

He treads the water of mega-stardom warily, however, telling Canada’s National Post, “If someone records what you’re saying, you’re always vulnerable to so many people, so you’ve always got to be watching your back a little bit. More people read the gossip sites than actually watch the movies, so you’re always in somebody else’s hands.”

Fashion Links Friday

2009-11-20T06:46:31Z

Trend Alert: Motorcycle Jackets [Omiru]

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka [The It Lists]

Why You Zippin? [Trend de la Creme]

Fashion Porn: Lace Orgy [College Candy]

Chic Trend: Violet Hued Sunnies [Chic Intuition]

Zachary Pryor’s Unique Jewelry Is Love At First Sight

2009-11-19T04:44:15Z

New York artist Jesse Utt travels to various spaces to showcase a spunky and shameless collection of wall-hanging artwork — and makes jewelry-making look like child’s play. As attractive as his artwork is on canvas, it’s his Zachary Pryor accessories line that’s so beguiling, we’d never want to take off. His earrings and necklaces resemble a scrapbook collage of trunk collectibles that are a perfect way to add crafty edge to your style. Metal chains, color contrast and charms all lend a hand in shaping the tasteful trinkets that have found their way to the necks and wrists of art-loving A-listers like Mary-Kate Olsen and Avril Lavigne. Jesse, under the trade name Zachary Pryor (a name that covertly pays homage to his grandmother and plays off a name that he could’ve been donned at birth) has made wearing art — and making a statement — easy. While his past works feature canvas-mimicking illustrations, his most recent follow either a more industrial style that is loud and evocative, or a fierce, whimsical style with bright feathers.

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From our friends at Stylehive

Jewelry Trend: Snake Rings

2009-11-19T06:27:45Z

Taking the buzz away from Brangelina’s rocky relationship, the new “it” story on the hot couple is their serpent-themed jewelry line for luxury jewelry brand, Asprey, which launched today. This slithery snake trend is making a fashion statement with the likes of celebrities, including Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and Miley Cyrus who have all been spotted wearing these charming styles from baseball games to Red Carpet Events-the only problem being, you have to spend like a celebrity with prices starting at $525.

Online jewelry boutique, MyJewelryBox.com offers the fashion-conscious world the same style with their black diamond snake ring for only $195.

Create Hairstyles seen at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards by Frederic Fekkai

2009-11-19T06:04:23Z

While the top designers in America were vying to win the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, what really wowed the crowd were the two hair looks designed by celebrity stylist, Renato Campora for Frédéric Fekkai.

As the exclusive beauty partner for the event, the Fekkai team worked closely with Vogue and the 10 Designer Finalists to create two special hairstyles, the Wet Look and the Dry Look, to compliment each of the collections.

The trend: TEXTURE. It was clear that sleek and straight is out, and volume and structure is in. Both hairstyles tell a story through texture, and offer a modern take on two young, trendy looks: the twisted ponytail, and the airy, bohemian partial up-do. Additional details about these two looks are attached here and also below.

Look #1: The Wet Look

The first look is a sculptural and edgy ponytail. It’s modern, young and sexy. The texture tells a story through the wet and twisted hard hair. Pieces are left in front for an effortless feel, inspired by some of the graphic trends shown in the collections.

To achieve this look:

Use your hands as styling tools to create this piecey look.

Apply Fekkai COIFF(tm) Extra Control Styling Gel to damp hair and comb through with fingers, no blow dry required.

Pull hair into textured sections before twisting together into a low ponytail just above the nape of the neck.

Secure the twist with bobby pins, letting shorter pieces fall to the side.

Shape the hair into a long sleek ponytail.

Look #2: The Dry Look

The second look is a modern, angelic take on a tousled, bohemian style. It’s dramatic, yet romantic and very wearable. Hair is full and voluminous with an airy soft texture that allows for movement as you walk. Pieces are left in front to frame the face and accentuate the jewelry shown in the collections.

To achieve this look:

Apply Fekkai COIFF(tm) Strong Hold Mousse to damp hair and scrunch with fingers as you blow dry completely to create the wild texture.

Wrap hair in big sections around twist-ties (fabric curling rods) to create volume at the roots and soft curl for movement.

Tease hair at the roots using a fine comb, and apply Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo to add thickness and extra structure, but no weight.

Pin the sides to the back of the head and secure with bobby pins.

To secure height at the crown, finish with a fine mist of Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray.

Products used:

Fekkai COIFF(tm) Extra Control Styling Gel Never flaky or sticky – This lightweight medium hold gel keeps hair exactly where you want it. The innovative all Day Style-Memory Lasting Complex shapes and controls the hair throughout the day…and night! Retail Price: $23.00, Bloomingdales

Fekkai COIFF(tm) Strong Hold Volume Mousse Fully fabulous – This ultra-light whipped mousse achieves the impossible? all day, all-out body and texture that never falls flat. Retail Price: $23.00, Bloomingdales

Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray – This lightweight formula holds volume to lift the roots and delivers powerful fullness that is never stiff or sticky. Retail Price: $20.00, Saks Fifth Avenue

Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo – This naturally formulated product free of sulfates, parabens, dyes and synthetic fragrances, gently cleanses hair with a natural botanical blend, infuses hair with conditioning ingredients, removes excess oil and builds volume. Hair is left refreshed and revived without the use of water. Retail Price: $23.00, Fekkai.com

Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Friends as Well as Sisters

2009-11-18T19:24:25Z

Ashlee and Jessica Simpson have been on a sort of roller coaster ride in 2009. Ashlee’s acting drew heavy criticism when she appeared in 12 episodes of nighttime soap Melrose Place. Jessica’s weight was constantly scrutinized, and she went through a painful breakup with Tony Romo. Then her beloved dog disappeared. It just wasn’t Jessica’s year. Of the two, Ashlee probably came through 2009 less scarred by celebrity, but in the world of celebrity gossip, all that can change in an instant.

But through it all, Ashlee and Jessica have been able to count on each other, as Ashlee recently told People magazine.

Ashlee, who appears on the December cover of Women’s Health, defended her sister against judgmental people, saying, “My sister has an incredible body. I feel sorry for anyone who would judge her, because she’s one sexy lady.” She also referred to the people who act as the weight police as “disgusting.”

Earlier this year, Jessica defended Ashlee against those who criticized her acting ability in Melrose Place, saying that the scripts she was given were “crap.”

Ashlee, in addition to being a wife and mother, is set to star as Roxy in Chicago this December. It will be her Broadway debut.

Get the Look: Rihanna

2009-11-18T16:10:25Z

Rihanna

November 17, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) – Rihanna unleashed the Black Cage dress by Funktional last night in London at the Nokia X6 launch party. On sale tomorrow exclusively at StyleQ.com, this dress proved to be the perfect red carpet look for the newly ‘Rated R’ songstress and fashion icon.

StyleQ.com is an innovative online retailer that offers the unique service of shopping with the stylists to your favorite celebrities and getting intel on their next look before their clients do.

Be the first to get Rihanna’s dress today at StyleQ.com for $85

Weekly Shopping and Goodies

2009-11-18T19:20:12Z

New Swatch watch line – Fashion Frille

The Fashionable Housewife is having a HUGE Sensa Weight Loss Twitter Party with over $4,000 worth of prizes! Join us tonight (Nov 18th) from 7:00pm – 9:00pm EST.

A Few Goody Gumdrops is excited to share this unique jewelry website…Boticca.com. with you!

Beseeninhollywood takes you behind the scenes @ BOXEIGHT Fashion week

Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy is getting back to basics with America’s Basics!

Couture In The City shares with us a fabulous holiday gift idea Audio Chi Headphones

Fashion Fille found a fabulous Swatch that looks exactly like the Chanel J12. Get the details here.

Fashion Hippo loves these awesome Calvin Klein Handbags at dirt cheap prices!

Fashion Cents shows you how to wear the season’s hottest trend — FUR! Watch the latest video and then get tons of fur options from faux to real.

Quinta Trends introduces fashion photography: Marco Patiño

Shopping and Info loves subtle sequins on a beautiful cowl neck scarf wrap.

SomeoneSpoilMe.com found a fashionable accessory to combat Morning Sickness!

Style Eyes talks about her love of statement tights especially Wolford Fringed and Henry Holland Tights

StyleMaven stylespotted Nicole Richie in a pair of rugged yet refined Modern Vintage Mack Boots.

TheFind Blog is on a quest for the perfect pair of black jeans + leggings = “jeggings”!

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

Fashion Staple: Classic Black Tuxedo Jacket

2009-11-19T04:23:07Z

The classic black tuxedo jacket is an item that has a place in every holiday wardrobe. It always has looked great, and always will. Here are some examples.

The Juicy Couture cropped tuxedo jacket is a slightly younger and funkier version of the original. Worn here over a graphic tee for a casual, edgy look. $198.00 from BergdorfGoodman.com.

White House Black Market does a take on the classic tuxedo blazer that includes iconic tuxedo jacket reinvented with stacked satin lapels edged in removable lace trim. $158.00 from WhiteHouseBlackMarket.com.

Macy’s is offering this long sleeved tuxedo jacket with brooch this season, that can dress up jeans to little black dresses. $44.25 from Macys.com.

Duke and Duchess makes a long-line satin trim tuxedo jacket featuring satin lapels and button trimming.$142.00 from Asos.com.

Arden B does a cropped take on the classic tuxedo jacket, giving it a button and chain detail to complement the narrow satin lapels. $38.00 from ArdenB.com.

White Sands Hair Products Backstage with CW’s Vampire Diaries Actress Katerina Graham

2009-11-17T08:25:55Z

Actress Katerina Graham as “Bonnie”

Katerina has medium thick and relaxed curly hair to start.

To achieve this look:

1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner to improve hydration levels and stand strength.

2. Spray on White Sands Porosity the Fix and apply Curl up in Silk Medium Mousse to define texture and remove frizz, drying tresses under a hairdryer.

3. Spray entire head with White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold.
Take 1-inch partings, starting at nape. Gather each 1-inch section and hold a 1 ½ inch curling iron vertical and wrap hair around barrel from scalp to ends.

4. Let curls drop and separate with White Sands Smudge Texture Creme for a soft relaxed curl look

Purchase White Sands Hair products at whitesandsproducts.com