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Is Tim Gunn A Fashion Bully? Lady GaGa Thinks So!

Can’t we just all get along? Tim Gunn and Lady GaGa are at it again. It’s a war of words between Mother Monster and The Gunn Show.   Read More »

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H&M: Nope Our Models Are Not Real-They Are Computer Generated

You’ll have to excuse me … but I just can’t stop writing about H&M. Every time I turn around … there’s a weird headline that catches my eye. First, it was the controversy surrounding their new Versace line and now it seems the lingerie models on their website aren’t even real. Well, at least from the neck down anyway.  Read More »

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liscaro…The Most Scarf-Tastic Scarf You Will Ever Own

Remember that scene in Airplane when Chief Kramer asks effusive air controller Johnny, “What do you make of this?” and proceeds to hand him a piece of paper? Johnny then grabs it and says, “Well, I can make a hat … or a broach … or a pterodactyl …” Well, I have found a scarf that would make Johnny proud. It doubles as a scarf, a head wrap, a bra … and the list goes on and on.  Read More »

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Janet Jackson Forays Into Fur!

Ms. Rhythm Nation herself is launching her own line of furs. Janet Jackson is taking her relationship with furrier Blackglama one step fur-ther with the launch of the new Janet Jackson Blackglama collection.  Read More »

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H&M + Versace = Controversy

H&M recently teamed up with Versace to come up with an affordable line of clothes just in time for the holidays. But, turns out, the line has had some controversy just over the last few days. Creator Donatella Versace (who is neither normal-looking or normal sized) would prefer her new line is not worn by (shudder, gasp) real women.   Read More »

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A New Footwear Collection…Inspired By Wonder Woman?!

Forget Wonder Woman fighting for our rights … in her satin tights. Now you can dress in her to-die-for shoes. French fashion designer André has launched a new collection of high-end footwear inspired by DC Comics’ very own Wonder Woman and Catwoman.  Read More »

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Jenny Garth Is All About Promoting New Skin Care Line

Fresh-faced Jennie Garth is about to get a little more fresh-faced. The 90210 star has started shilling a new line of skin care products. As the celeb spokeswoman for Porcelana, Kelly, er, Jennie will be the new face of its line of products.   Read More »

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New Japanese Fad: Making Your Teeth Look Worse

Weird trend alert … crooked teeth. Well, at least in Japan anyway. While Americans spend thousands upon thousands of dollars for that perfectly white, megawatt smile, Japanese women are embracing their snaggleteeth.  Read More »

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For Sale: $19,000 Golden Shoelaces

Of all the insipid things you could spend your money on nowadays (and there are a lot of ‘em), this particular item takes the cake.  Read More »

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Countdown To H&M’s New Versace Line Hitting Stores

When high-end designers create an in-store line for national chains, it allows simple folk to go outside their comfort zone. Well, that and they can finally buy fashionable items at sensible prices. People are buzzing – borderline giddy – about Versace’s new collection coming soon to an H&M near you. (November 19th … but who’s counting?)   Read More »

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Melissa McCarthy Will Soon Launch Plus-Size Fashion Line

Not only is Melissa McCarthy everywhere these days, she just joined Twitter earlier this week (@The_McCarthy). On top of that, she’s now decided to work on a plus-size collection of women’s clothes.  Read More »

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Got Hoops? Jay-Z to Design New Brooklyn Nets Basketball Uniform

In his never-ending quest for complete world domination, you can now add fashion mogul to the list of monikers for Jay-Z. Seems not only is Mr. Beyoncé part owner of the New Jersey Nets basketball team, he’s designing the players new uniforms.  Read More »

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Starbucks’ Coffee Spill T-Shirt….Only $85?!?

Whoops. I just spilled a cup of coffee – Starbucks, of course – on my new white t-shirt. Darn the luck. In theory, I could wash it. Or I could charge $85 for it like designer Alexander Wang.  Read More »

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J. Crew Hits Fashion Week

I am a firm believer in J. Crew’s product line. They’ve gone a bit more upscale in the last three years … and it shows. In fact, J. Crew has joined the crew – meaning the hundreds of other designers showing at New York Fashion Week, that is. J. Crew is now in the same stratosphere as Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang, who are all on the Fashion Week roster.  Read More »

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Steven Cojocaru: He’s Got Style, He’s Got Grace…He Will Mock You to Your Face

Celebrity style critic Steven Cojocaru is a fashion maven. He’s also my hero, a self-proclaimed crown prince of clothing. But more than anything else, Cojo is a survivor. He’s a walking, breathing testament to the power of medicine – having undergone not one, but two, kidney transplants. “This tragedy really turned my life upside down,” Cojo said during an interview with me yesterday.  Read More »

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