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Monday, July 18, 2011

Gwen Stefani to Create Kids Line for Target

Rocker, fashion icon and mother of two, Gwen Stefani is creating a line of budget-friendly clothing for kids.

According to Women's Wear Daily, Stefani has partnered with superstore Target to bring a collection of apparel and accessories for fashion-forward babies and kiddies everywhere.

Items from the collection, branded Harajuku Mini, will range in price from $3.99 to $29.99 and will be available online at Target.com and in Target stores November 2011 and January 2012.

"Harajuku Mini is a dream come true," Gwen tells WWD. "I've always wanted to do a cool children's fashion line inspired by the supercute and playful kid's clothing you find in Japan. Target has given me the creative freedom to design kid's clothing that is different than most anything you usually see out there with great quality, attention to detail and most of all, available at amazing prices."

Now, your adorable tot can rock the Kingston and Zuma look!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Rihanna Tapped as Next Armani Underwear Model

Move over Megan Fox! Barbadian superstar Rihanna has been cast as the next face (and body) of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans.

The sexy new ad campaign launches in September.

This isn't the singer's first foray into the spokesmodeling world.

RiRi has appeared in ads for such brands as GucciVita Coco, Nivea and, of course, easy breezy Cover Girl.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Zappos Gets Frisky in New Ad Campaign

Zappos isn't just selling shoes with quick shipping!

The successful online retailer has sparked a little controversy with its latest ad campaign, featuring naked models doing everyday things. Ya know, like throwing a frisbee, jogging, hailing a taxi and riding a motorcycle.

"Sometimes advertisers try to do something very creative and the messaging gets lost,” explains Zappos' senior brand marketing manager Michelle Thomas. "Zappos has a belief that really, we can sell anything.”

But what they're selling we're not quite sure. Do the ads really make you want to buy clothes? Or, just start hitting the gym.

Check out a few images from the campaign below and tell us what you think.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Kate Moss Marries Kills Frontman Jamie Hince

Sorry fellas but Kate Moss is officially off the market! The supermodel wed longtime beau Jamie Hince in a lavish ceremony in England.

Moss wore a custom dress made by former Dior designer John Galliano, who is currently on trial for hurling anti-Semitic remarks at patrons outside a cafe in Paris.

Meanwhile, Hince sported a pale blue suit from YSL.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Nicole Richie's House of Handbags

It was only a matter of time! One of our favorite fashionistas Nicole Richie has expanded her House of Harlow 1960 empire with a line of handbags.

The collection will include a mix of casual and luxe clutches, hobos and cross-body bags, ranging in price from $150 - $162.

“Handbags have always been a part of the equation since we first launched the House of Harlow 1960 brand,” Richie tells Women's Wear Daily. “We just needed to make sure all of the components were aligned before setting foot into that category. The collection is quite small in terms of the styles we are launching with. I wanted to make sure that each piece is special and then be able to grow it slowly and organically season after season.”

“When I design, I always try to design pieces that are universal, meaning anyone can wear and carry it," the designer continues. "At this stage of my design process, I really try to gather direct feedback from my customers, whether through in-store personal appearances, my website, Twitter or Facebook. It really helps me when they provide me with their desires, feedback and comments on what they are looking for, so I can try my best to cater to their needs, yet stay true to the brand’s identity."

The line is coming to Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Shopbop.com in mid-July. Yay!

Take a sneak peek at a few of the designs below and tell us what you think!


Monday, June 27, 2011

Christie Brinkley Relishes in the Role of Roxie Hart

In the new issue of New York's "Hamptons" magazine, singer/songwriter Alexa Ray Joel conducts a special interview with her mum, supermodel Christie Brinkley.

Brinkley elaborates on her turn on Broadway as showgirl Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago."

"It's not everyday that one has an opportunity so rife with possibility, excitement and adventure," Brinkley explains. "It awakened me to the realization that this is something I had always dreamed of doing but never had the time, or perhaps even the courage, to pursue.

"I didn't know if I had the goods, but I would rather go down in flames than spend the rest of my time wondering, What if?

"So, with a reckless abandonment and a hot pair of Louboutins, I marched into my audition, ready to have some fun. And believe me, after four or five really tough years, I really was ready to have some fun."

The 57-year-old beauty, who endured a very public divorce from Peter Cook in 2008, continues, "I got to meet and work with Walter Bobbie, the revival's original director, and he gave me wonderful emotional direction and some very helpful technical direction. For example, he suggested that I hand write all my lines in order to open up other neural passageways toward memorizing Roxie's lines.

"Also, the show surrounded me with a team of highly knowledgeable and patient professionals such as my conductor Leslie Stifelman, who worked with me on vocals. I'm also lucky enough to get squeezed in, once a week, for lessons with Broadway's most in-demand vocal coach, Joan Lader, who is helping me find ways to keep singing even through this season's record-breaking, history-making, highest pollen count ever."

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Jennifer Aniston Plays Peek-A-Boo

Looks like Jennifer Aniston confused New York City with Venice Beach.

While the A-list actress looked beautiful as always, she walked the city streets in a see-through white skirt that would have been more appropriate for high tides.

What do you think?