BETWEEN EVA'S SHEETS
The sultry Calvin Klein model dons her best family-friendly look in a white bold print floral dress for the launch of her home line, "VIVA by Eva Mendes" at Macy's New York.
[Ideeli]
OSCAR DE LA RENTA'S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
The seventy-something designer of sophisticated women's wear will receive the Superstar Award at The Fashion Group International's 26th annual Night of Stars. Hosted by Barney's Creative Director, Simon Doonan, the event's theme is "Storytellers" and Mr. de la Renta, according to the president of the fashion group "fits the bill."
[WWD]
MORE JASON WU AND THAKOON IN THE FIRST LADY'S FUTURE?
Ikram Goldman, owner of the Chicago boutique Mrs. Obama frequents, gives a little insight into what Goldman has her eyes on this fall for the First Lady. As you may have guessed, she sounds like she's into a practical wardrobe, favoring pre-fall collections because she knows "they are going to be filler for every piece."
[Style File]
DOING A DOUBLE TAKE IN PARIS
A small museum in Paris houses a collection of real deal, high-end fashion pieces and right next to them, a fake. We're dying to go to the Musée de la Contrefaçon (Museum of Counterfeiting) to test our skills for spotting for knock-off Birkins! However, the displays are not just limited to luxe products. What else is there may surprise you. Read the article here.
[LA Times]
"COCO BEFORE CHANEL" COSTUME DESIGNER DISHES ON RECREATIONS
Much a fuss has been made about Audrey Tautou, the actress playing Madame Chanel, but critics say the real star of the film are the recreations of the the pre- fame Gabrielle Chanel's costumes. Catherine Leterrier, the costumer of the film talks about the pressures of dressing one of fashion's "greatest."
[Independent UK]
AMERICA'S TOP WORST SUB-LETTER?
A Craiglister sublett her apartment for two weeks to America's Next Top Model Winner, CariDee English, only to come home to fake tanner all over the place and a remote control size hole in the wall. Allegedly. She isn't getting her deposit back.
[The Cut]
LONG LASHES AND... HAIRY CHEEKBONES?
The ads for Lattise warn that these products should only be prescribed if someone has difficulty growing lashes. Its not surprising that many women will interpret this as "my lashes aren't long enough" given the doe-eyed spokes-model is Brooke Shields. But beware, you may get hair where you don't want it.
[Fashionista]