Headlines This Week 4/17

kristenk — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:00:50 +0000

Crystal Renn’s voluptuous figure was recently featured in the Australian edition of Harper’s Bazaar, giving curvy fashionistas some long overdue editorial love. “62% of all American women (18 or older) wear a size 12+, and yet the plus size market is still overlooked.” FashionTribes.com
Wearing a suit to walk the dog? Even if you’re President of the United States, the style is somewhat jarring. On Tuesday, when the First Family unveiled their Portuguese water dog, Bo, to the world, the President made good on his promise to bring a canine into the White House — and perhaps displayed why suits shouldn’t be worn for exercise. WWD.com
The new French Elle features eight European celebrities on its multiple covers, un-retouched and wearing no makeup. Well, “Stars Sans Fards” loosely translates to “without makeup” but suggests a sense of openness in French. NYMag.com

VANS has just re-launched its VANS Customs shoe site, now you can choose from three VANS favorites- the Slip-On, Era or Old School. You can customize by inspirations that VANS came up with or start on a blank slate on a white or black shoe, there are 48 colors and patterns to choose from. Nitrolicious.com
Rapper and Dancing with the Stars contestant Lil’ Kim might be better known for her friendships with hip-hop superstars like P. Diddy and the late Notorious B.I.G., but in an interview with stylist.com, the Grammy-winner talks about her enduring friendship with star designer Marc Jacobs. People.com
Throughout the past year, the term “shop your closet” has become ubiquitous with these gloomy economic times. I don’t know about you, but I’ve often dreamed of shopping other people’s closets—Kate Moss’s, Charlotte Gainsbourg’s, my mom’s circa 1963. Gwyneth Paltrow has now made my dream a reality—sort of. Elle.com

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