HATS OFF ON TO ISABELLA BLOW
The legendary eccentric editor of the Tatter has two new life stories in the works. The biographies about Isabella Blow, who wore crazy hats to prevent air kisses from the fashion hordes, are due out in 2010. Blow is often credited with discovering Alexander McQueen, among others.
[The Observer]

DAVID BECKHAM'S MINI-ME
The hot soccer star and underwear model told Matt Lauer of the "Today" show that the Beckhams' sons want permanent body art. Will Posh and Becks let the boys get inked? We say, don't let them do it. They may regret those Sponge Bob tats later.
[Daily Mail UK]

COOKING WITH SOPHIE
The voluptuous blonde beauty, Sophie Dahl, will star in her own cooking show on the BBC Two, due out next year. The model (also said to be discovered by the aforementioned Isabella Blow) says the show will be about her "emotional" relationship with food and cooking.
[The Sun]

CRACK DOWN ON BOGUS BEAUTY REVIEWS
New York Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo is taking on sites that post fake comments and reviews about their products, starting with the beauty Industry. Will this initiative create new laws for companies that advertise and push their "miracle" lotions and potions on the Web?
[Fashionista]

EMMA WATSON'S POST-POTTER CAREER
Now that her "Harry Potter" days are over, Hermonie Granger should get naked, according to a public poll that asks how 19 year old Emma Watson's career- path should proceed. Co-star Daniel Radcliffe calls the ogling eyes of the paparazzi and public on his Hogwart's classmate "creepy." Indeed.
[Jezebel]

I AM DOLL PARTS
Jewelry designer Margaux Lange dismembers your favorite childhood fashionista, Barbie, for her avant garde adornments. Anyone else think this is a bit reminiscent of scenes from Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now?" Shudder. Though, Lange does say the pieces are environmentally friendly, since she collects the dolls from yard sales and other second-hand means.
[Black Book]