Posted by Tara Decoda on Jul 27, 2010 in
Celebs,
Fashion For A Cause Looks like Kristin Cavallari has decided to hop on the celebrity designer ban wagon with her new shoe design venture, but no worries, this is just a one time thing! Or is it?
Kristin told People.com:
“I’m designing a shoe for Shoe Dazzle right now, which is like a one time, one deal show which a portion of the proceeds [will] go to my charity ‘OneKid OneWorld’. I’m excited about that because I want to have my own shoe line so it’ll be like a good first shoe to get my feet wet with.”
Shoe Dazzle is Kim Kardashian’s company by the way. Very interesting endeavor for the star that isn’t really known for her great fashion sense, but who needs any substantial experience or sense to launch a fashion line these days?
Tags: Kim Kardashian, Kristin Cavallari
Posted by Tara Decoda on Jun 2, 2010 in
Cheap & Chic,
Designer,
Fashion For A Cause Polo is the most iconic style of shirt in America, its just as much of an American icon is Frank Sinatra. Okay, maybe I’m pushing it. Yeah, I’m definitely pushing it, but you get it. Summer is upon us, and since Lacoste knows how imperative it is to have a Polo as apart of your Summer wardrobe, they have teamed up with USA Network and Vanity Fair to benefit “Doctors Without Borders”:
To get your free Lacoste polo, all you have to do is bring in one of your used Summer shirts in exchange for a Lacoste gift card redeemable for a new shirt at any Lacoste boutique. The “Royal Pains Summer Shirt Exchange” will coincide with USA’s June 3rd premiere of their new show Royal Pains. For each shirt collected (it can be from any label — but no holes or stains), USA will donate $10 to Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical care in nearly 70 countries.
Here’s what Steve Birkhold, president and CEO of Lacoste USA, had to say about the partnerhsip: Read more…
Tags: Doctors Without Borders, Lacoste, Royal Pains, USA Network
Posted by Tara Decoda on May 14, 2010 in
Celebs,
Fashion For A Cause,
That's A Good Look Starting today, and continuing to Thursday, May 20, stars such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Beverly Knight, Elle Macpherson, Alexa Chung, Annie Lennox and many others are donating clothes from their walk-in closets to Oxfam Curiosity Shop in Selfridges store in London:
The charity pop-up shop will be staffed by A-Listers and will stock hand-picked high-end and vintage items donated by these celebrities, like the House Of Dereon dress Beyonce has on in the above pic. All funds raised will go to women’s projects supported by the charity around the world including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
A selection of 20 items including An Education actress Carey Mulligan’s Bafta dress will also be auctioned online so fans everywhere will get the chance to buy the unique pieces. To make an online bid go to Read more…
Tags: Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Oxfam Curiosity Shop, Selfridges
My favorite woman and role model, Kimora Lee Simmons, is taking all she has learned in the fashion industry from 13 years old until now- from the runway to Penthouse corner office, and giving you her style pearls at The Learning Annex TONIGHT in NYC:
Here is the description of the course:
The fashion industry is an exotic world unto itself. Sewn together from an intriguing mix of design divas, ‘style-setters,’ glitz and glamour, it craves a steady flow of fresh new ideas to keep it moving forward. In this ‘one time only’ special event, Kimora Lee Simmons will share with you how to carve a niche out for yourself and move ahead in this fun, fast-paced business.
As President and CEO of Baby Phat, Phat Farm, Fabulosity, and soon-to-be launched fashion brand ‘Kouture by Kimora’, one of the world’s hottest fashion names, Kimora is known for her Read more…
Tags: Kimora Lee Simmons, The Learning Annex
I had the pleasure of attending the “Housing Works Fashion For Action 2009″ sample sale and auction event yesterday night in New York City. The Fall benefit and sample sale featured to die for auction packages, and unbeatable designer finds. The event, which is co-chaired by fab designer Derek Lam, is a four-day charitable fashion event, silent auction, and sample sale, that raises funds for Housing Works’ lifesaving services for homeless and low-income New Yorker’s living with HIV/AIDS:
These Balmain boots were on sale for $975!!
Packages auctioned include tickets to the “Essence Music Festival 2010” and a three-night-stay in a hotel in New Orleans, tickets to the Oscar de la Renta, BCBG MAXAZRIA, Tracy Reese, and Rebecca Taylor shows during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 in New York City, and two tickets to the Broadway show, backstage passes to meet the cast and a private theater tour with John Stamos two tickets to the Broadway show, backstage passes to meet the cast and a private theater tour with John Stamos, just to name a few.
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Tags: Balenciaga, Derek Lam, Fashion For Action, Housing Works, Nicolas Ghesquière, Pierre Hardy
Day 1 of Teen Vogue’s Fashion U was all about the high-style guest speakers, while Day 2 was all about the students!
The students received mini-makeover’s courtesy of Maybelline, but most importantly they received their diplomas:
Teen Vogue also partnered with Maybelline, to not only give out makeover’s but scholarships to 2 lucky girls as well:
For more pictures of the event… Read more…
Tags: Fashion University, Heather Roff, Jennifer Huang, Laura McEwan, Stephanie Cross, Teen Vogue
Posted by Tara Decoda on Oct 25, 2009 in
Designers,
Fashion For A Cause,
Special Events I remember the stylist I used to intern with, Trina Patterson, told me about this event and told me I should sign up for it and go, but by then it was too late! Well, FashionU finally went down in NYC yesterday and they kicked of Day 1 with the who’s who of fashion and beauty:
Fab designer, Kimora Lee Simmons, was one of the speakers there
Reem Acra was also a speaker. Don’t you just love her designs?
Handbag designer Rebecca Minkoff was there as well, as we here at FM are always featuring her sample sales!
Thakoon, a Michelle Obama favorite, also spoke at the event
Oh how we love Derek Lam here at FM!
Richard Chai was a speaker as well.
TOMS Founder and Chief Shoemaker, Blake Mycoskie, was a speaker
(From L to R) LaROK Director of PR Erin Caruth Mugavero, LaROK Sales rep Kimmy Star Picone and LaROK Showroom Manager and Sales Assistant Cammy Lynn Herbert, were there to offer their fab words of wisdom!
Philip Crangi was also there to speak
Serena Giovi of my favorite beauty brand, Maybelline, came and held down the beauty segment.
President of Estee Lauder, Thia Breen, was also there representing the beauty industry
To see more pictures, and the overall view of the scene Read more…
Tags: Blake Mycoskie, Cammy Lynn Herbert, Conde Nast, Derek Lam, Erin Caruth Mugavero, Fashion University, Kimmy Star Picone, Kimora Lee Simmons, Philip Crangi, Rebecca Minkoff, Reem Acra, Richard Thai, Serena Giovi, Teen Vogue, Thakoon, Thia Breen
It’s here again, when the fabulous worlds of fashion and female empowerment collide to honor all the women in Hollywood- from newcomers to legends- who have made a mark and paved the way. It all went down last night in Beverly Hills at the Four Seasons Hotel, and I can say everyone “shut it down” (as Rachel Zoe would say):
Katie Cassidy wore a sparkling halter Lela Rose dress, Jimmy Choo sandals, and a Celestina clutch. The fit was great on her, love the pulled back hair, and I die for a smoky eye!
Modest mama and honoree Katie Holmes kept it simple and plain in Azzedine Alaia, but on trend with a sheer see-through top. I would have loved to see Katie up the glam factor, but what can we say? It’s Katie, Mrs. Cruise if ya’ nasty!
A pregnant Jenna Elfman showed off her baby bump in a Richard Sorger mini dress with fringe sleeves, Miu Miu sandals, Leyla clutch, and really dope Erickson Beamon necklace and ring. Love this look!
Honoree Zoe Saldana, who was awarded the Calvin Klein Collection Spotlight Award, wore none other than Calvin Klein Collection fresh off the runway, and Christian Louboutin pumps. Love this look on Zoe, I also love how she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves as an actress after so many years in the game.
Ford model Amber Rose came out rocking a strapless red mini with ruffle side detail, and YSL pumps. It’s an unusually understated look for the Rose garden but the lashes are hot (although you can’t see it here). But, umm, is that a name chain she’s wearing? Toto, you’re not in Philly anymore.
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Tags: Amber Rose, Becki Newton, Diane Kruger, ELLE, Emily Blunt, Jenna Elfman, Jennifer Carpenter, Julianne Moore, Julie Andrews, Katie Cassidy, Katie Holmes, L'Oreal Paris, Miranda Cosgrove, Renee Zellweger, Robin Wright, Willa Holland, Zoe Saldana
amfAR, the foundation for AIDS research, held their first ever charity event in Milan at La Premanente, co-hosted by Janet Jackson. The fashion elite took a break from the shows to support the effort to end the global AIDS epidemic:
Janet Jackson hit the carpet with Donatella Versace, both of course wearing Versace designs. Janet looked amazing in this blue wrap gown, and Donatella rocked a look straight off her S/S 2010 runway.
Burlesque queen, Dita Von Teese, rocked a pink and black satin rouched dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Typical retro look for Dita. She looks fab.
Model Chanel Iman rocked a beautiful black satin and sheer gown by Versace. Absolutely love this look for Chanel, and the hints of sheer seems to be really big for the upcoming season. One of the best dressed for the night.
Iconic Canadian model Linda Evangalista seemed to be unsettled about which fabric of choice to wear. Satin, velvet, fur, oh my! Dare I say it, she pulled this look off! Loving the vintage 40’s finger waves, and the bold red lipstick.
Kanye West & Amber Rose came matching in all black everything. I would have loved to see the two up the ante, because I know they definitely know how to bring it! And it looks like someone has a new piercing:
I am loving this “made for Barbie” shade of lipstick too! She rocks pink lips well, seems to be her fave shade.
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Tags: Alek Wek, Amber Rose, amfAR, Chanel Iman, Dean and Dan Caten, Dita Von Teese, Donatella Versace, Janet Jackson, Kanye West, Linda Evangelista, Milan Fashion Week, Noemie Lenoir, Poppy Delevigne, Rachel Bilson
Fall 2009 fashion week has officially kicked off as of yesterday, but not with out the annual Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection:
Nia Long came out in a fab Tracy Reese dress and Christian Louboutin pumps.
Brittany Snow came out in a Marchesa dress
Amanda Bynes wore an interestingly fabulous red dress by Daniel Swarovski and paired it with Yves Saint Laurent platform pumps.
Hilary Duff rocked a beautiful Donna Karan gown. Love the make-up.
Fierce one Vivica A. Fox rocked this sequined Jenny Packham gown.
Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling (in Betsey Johnson) had a little 90210 reunion on the carpet.
Valerie Bertinelli looked gorgeous
CBS news anchor Katie Couric rocked a slinky gown by Carmen Marc Valvo
Nastia Liukin rocked a short little number by Max Azria
For those who don’t know, The Heart Truth features as a Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. This symbol links a woman’s focus on her ‘outer self’ to the need to also focus on her ‘inner self’ and her heart. To check out the runway Read more…
Tags: Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow, Hilary Duff, Jennie Garth, Katie Couric, Nastia Liukin, Nia Long, Tori Spelling, Valerie Bertinelli, Vivica A. Fox
