Looks like Kim Kardashian is making a few corporate enemies on her continuing rise to the top! The Sephora execs are pulling her scent from the shelves and cancelling her upcoming in-store appearances:
With the immense amount of success of both of her perfume’s, Kim and Lighthouse Beauty (her fragrance manufacturer) are looking to expand into retailers like Macy’s and Target. The fragrances are currently carried exclusively in Sephora, but with the success of the scents wouldn’t the next, smart step be to expand? Not if you ask Sephora! Apparently, Kim K. and Lighthouse planned to expand without offering Sephora a first right of refusal.
Question is, is Kim Kardashian wrong for expanding into larger markets? (Sephora is by no means as big, or bigger than Macy’s and Target!) or is Sephora wrong for taking this decision so personal and reacting in a way that affects business for both parties? Speak on it…
Tags: Kim Kardashian, Lighthouse Beauty, Sephora
Posted by Tara Decoda on Aug 31, 2010 in
Celebs We have seen many wax statues in the past, and of course they always dress the wax like the star, but Rihanna’s brand new wax statue, of course by Madame Tussauds, takes the cake:
In case you can’t recall, Rihanna wore this exact same Balmain outfit with Christian Louboutin pumps to Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010, of course to the Balmain show. To see her in the actual outfit Read more…
Tags: Madame Tussauds, Rihanna
It’s that time of year again, the Primetime Emmy Awards went down in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater last night, and the stars were shining bright! Of course, some shined brighter than others, and to separate who those were, I have my best & worst dressed for the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards:
BEST:
Heidi Klum never, ever in a lifetime fail to dazzle on a red carpet! No matter the occasion she is always on, and last night was no different. Wearing a strapless, mini rosette Marchesa dress, and spiked Christian Louboutin pumps, she served up style and sass. And the gorgeous diamond necklace and updo definitely topped off the look! Love it!
Kim Kardashian also graced the carpet, and was one of the most fabulous ones to do so! Going with a Grecian goddess theme, she rocked a white chiffon halter gown by Marchesa from the Resort 2011 collection. The jeweled halter definitely served as the perfect neck piece. The simple cuff and stud earrings were minimal, but still perfection. Stunning!
Eva, the red carpet slaya’! Never afraid to take risks or do things unconventionally, Eva Longoria-Parker wore a simply stunning Robert Rodriguez gown, with intricate detailing and mermaid bottom. The look was simple but still very stunning, and although she left the neck naked, she substituted it with dangling earrings. Loving this look for her. She proves you never have to try too hard to look great! Read more…
Tags: Anna Paquin, Eva Longoria-Parker, Heidi Klum, January Jones, Kelly Osbourne, Kim Kardashian, Lauren "Lo" Bosworth, Shaun Robinson, Stephanie Pratt, Tina Fey
Posted by Tara Decoda on Aug 30, 2010 in
Celebs,
Designer,
Who ROCKED It? I guess this Atelier Versace Fall 2009 dress is the dress that doesn’t quit, huh?
Rihanna first rocked the dress when she did the September cover of Vogue Italia in 2009, then Beyonce wore it while shutting down the 52nd annual Grammy’s stage earlier this year and rocked it with Guiseppe Zanotti booties, and even after all of that, Steve Harvey’s wife Marjorie Harvey wore it recently while attending the 8th annual Hoodie Awards. Rihanna’s look was more high-fashion editorial, as she rocked it with a detachable sleeve, where Beyonce made the look more daring and edgy, and Marjorie gave the dress some class with satin ribbon tie sandals. This Atelier Versace leather mini-dress, with cut out detail is definitely a statement maker, but who made the best statement in it?
Who ROCKED It?
Tags: Beyonce, Marjorie Harvey, Rihanna, Versace
Posted by Tara Decoda on Aug 27, 2010 in
Celebs,
Designer,
Out Of Business/Shut Down 
Anyone who knows me knows much I J’ADORE Kimora Lee Simmons! I am over the top in love with her boldness, fearlessness, and yes, even her loudness! Although I do not necessarily wear Baby Phat, I was still a little saddened and confused that she was leaving. Yes, gone. No more “Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons.” Those same words were permanently attached to the back of every runway at Roseland Ballroom for well over a decade. Why? Because it was hers. Because she built it from the ground up. Because she turned a T-shirt into an empire that turned out to be nothing to f*ck with. Because she turned Russell Simmons’ bad idea of shrinking men’s clothing for women, into something that would surpass its male counterpart. Because she was growing in an economy where everyone else was shrinking, or even collapsing. Because she gave the term “urban clothing” a different vibe, a vibe that those who never supported the style of clothing into hard core consumers. Because she mothered it and nurtured it, and whether we thought everything she sent down that runway was hot or not, we respected it. So with her gone from the company, with the companies products no longer mothered by her vision, what will become of it? And better yet, should we still support it? Read more…
Tags: Baby Phat, Kimora Lee Simmons
Posted by Tara Decoda on Aug 27, 2010 in
Beauty & Make-Up,
Campaigns,
Celebs I’m still in the process of getting over the fact that Scarlett Johansson is married to my future husband in my head (Ryan Reynolds) but I’ll get over that soon enough. Until then, check out her new ad campaign for Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2010 Makeup line:
It was a typical D&G aesthetic; sensual, sexy and romantic. For the campaign she rocked D&G’s Classic Cream Lipstick in Amethyst:
Love, love, love this shade! I don’t care how much it cost ($30)… I need this! I’m all the way into it. You can get your hands on the Classic Cream Lipstick at Saks. I’m definitely getting mine. As for Ryan, I’ll get over that soon enough. Or not…
Tags: Dolce & Gabbana, Scarlett Johansson
Posted by Tara Decoda on Aug 27, 2010 in
Celebs,
HIT or MISS,
Red Carpet Style Jessica Alba was spotted at the screening of “Machete” in Los Angeles recently, rocking a sparkly gold and black mini. Don’t exactly know how I feel about this look:
She rocked a black and gold sequin long-sleeve mini Balmain dress, and paired the dress with Christian Louboutin booties. Not my fave look of hers, but what does my opinion matter? What do you guys think?
HIT or MISS?
Tags: Jessica Alba
Posted by Tara Decoda on Aug 27, 2010 in
Celebs,
Red Carpet Style,
Who ROCKED It? Lace and leather? Not for Kristin Cavallari and Kim Kardashian, who opted for the same leather and velvet dress with exaggerated hip, even though Kim’s version has a little ruffle detail:
Kim rocked it last night while attending LA Confidential’s Fall Fashion Issue celebration and accessorized her look with a belt, box clutch and metallic sandals, while Kristin, who rocked the dress back in June, kept her dress clean and finished it with white platform sandals. I actually prefer the look on Kristin, but what do you guys think?
Who ROCKED It?
Read more…
Tags: Kim Kardashian, Kristin Cavallari
Posted by Tara Decoda on Aug 20, 2010 in
Celebs,
Designer,
High-End,
Seriously? That's Strange Back when I was pursuing a career as a celebrity stylist, I found out one of fashion’s dirty little secrets: brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton (especially them) did not want certain celebs wearing their items! As a matter of fact, they would even demand and strong arms celebs to not wear their pieces! This case was made loud and clear back when T.I. had a hard time releasing his “Swing Ya’ Rag” video featuring Swizz Beatz, as Louis Vuitton and Gucci were adamant about NOT having their scarves swangin’ in “some rap video.” And that video never did get released. It looks like Snooki has come under the same wrath with Gucci:
Jersey Shore’s resident dwarf has been spotted on several occasions rocking her basic Gucci bag, with the Gucci monogram all over it. While most brands would try their hardest to keep the closet of a star of the biggest reality show out stacked, Gucci ain’t having it! They would rather Snooki NOT rock anything Gucci and they will do anything to make sure she doesn’t! Creative director of Barney’s, Simon Doonan, claims that no brand wants to co-brand with Snooki, so they send her their competitors bags to stop her from wearing theirs. Her Coach bag was pretty much sewn onto her arm last season, but apparently Coach wanted no parts of that, and sent her a Gucci. Read more…
Tags: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Simon Doonan, Snooki
Posted by Tara Decoda on Aug 20, 2010 in
Celebs,
Who ROCKED It? Looks like there’s another fashion face off with two young diva’s. Dawn Richard and Angela Simmons both seems to like this black dress with detailed shoulders:
Dawn first rocked it while posing for Ghubar magazine back in June, completing the look with platform booties and a mushroom hair style. Angela rocked it while in Vegas while promoting Pastry’s “Box Of Chocolate” launch party, and rocked the Jimmy Choo Zap sandals and long, layered tresses. Love the dress on both ladies, but tell me what you think?
Who ROCKED It?
Tags: Angela Simmons, Dawn Richard
