Headlines This Week 3/27
March 27, 2009
- Oh, how to describe our excitement at getting a glimpse of Beyoncé’s Thierry Mugler tour costumes! We’ve been waiting for this moment for four months, yet deep down inside we feel like we’ve been waiting for it our entire lives. Looking at these images has brought us to a moment of Zen, perhaps best put into words by Mugler, who says the costumes are
rooted in the songs’ meanings: “Feminine. Free. Warrior. Fierce.” She’s not just Sasha Fierce anymore. She’s Sasha Feminine. Sasha Free. Sasha Warrior. NYMag.com - Stephen Webster’s muse, Christina Aguilera, is back again with a dazzling ’09 ad campaign for the jewelry designer. Check out the songstress looking like a futuristic hottie decked out in Webster’s line of modern baubles. FabSugar.com
- Yikes, if you’ve ever worried about getting older, or have been contemplating anti-wrinkle nonsense then check out Cindy Crawford in Allure magazine first. She looks phenomenal and at 43 she is a perfect role model for aging gracefully/hardly aging at all. Popgloss.com
- How far would you go to rock the nautical trend? LA-based jewelry designer Robin Charlotte Humphrey collects dead sea creatures from local pet stores and resurrects them as assorted earrings, necklaces, and other accessories. TeenVogue.com
- Matthew Williamson’s much-anticipated line for H&M is set to hit stores in just one month. The first shipment will arrive on April 23, followed by a second delivery on May 14 — and we can hardly wait! People.com
- Will the real Kim Kardashian please stand up? Not only did Complex photoshop the heck out of Kanye to make him look like a silver cyber bot for their April issue, they also reduced the size of Kimmy’s curves… FashionIndie.com
Headlines This Week 3/9
March 13, 2009
H&M releases a bold new ad campaign for 2009 Spring with the fabulous Shalom Harlow, Eva Herzigova and Vincent Gallo. Add your two fashion cents at FabSugar.com . These ads completely contrast the classic feel of previous ads released, featuring models Maryna Linchuk and Isabeli Fontana. They take you back to a retro era seen here at nitrolicious.com
Industry fashion retail leaders are hit with the doom and gloom of the recession. Teen retailer Charlotte Russe goes up for sale, Swiss watch group Swatch’s profits fall over 17 percent while Bulgari profits sink over 45 percent. And Dallas- based Neiman Marcus made huge headlines this week after the company posted a net loss of $509.2 million in the fiscal second quarter that ended on Jan. 31, compared with a profit of $44.3 million, a year earlier. Find their plan moving forward on Forbes.com
Elle dropped its April issue yesterday and who graced it’s infamous cover? The classy and gorgeous Oscar-wining actress, Reese Witherspoon, who reveals to the magazine what we all have been waiting to hear. Reese speaks out about getting past her divorce from Ryan Phillippe, her relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal and her strict diet of cookies and read wine. YUM! Elle.com
One of the most emailed stories this week on The New York Times involves a lot of women’s favorite ingredient for detox diet, the açaí berry. Everywhere we turn we see they hype over the açaí. Just browse through your e-mail messages or advertisements on Facebook and you’ll get the gist of the claims: “Lose weight with Oprah’s favorite diet secret!” “Eat the berry that Dr. Oz calls the ‘No. 1’ superfood!” But a Texas A&M food chemistry professor and other sources claim this appeal is merely “Skin Deep.” NYTimes.com
Twilight hottie, Robert Pattinson is on the cover of the April issue of GQ Magazine that debuts next week. The 22-year-old is featured in the ‘What’s Hot in 2009′ section of the mag. When asked how he landed his role as sexy vampire Edward he said: “I took half a Valium and then went into this thing — and all this stuff happened.” It was the first time I’ve ever taken Valium. A quarter. A quarter of a Valium. I tried to do it for another audition, and it just completely backfired — I was passing out.” This sexy photo shoot will turn any woman (or man’s) head but alas, this single man is not looking for a special woman right now. Take a look for yourself GQ.com.
Top 5 Wallet-Friendly, Yet Trendy Stores
February 26, 2009
It takes just a few new items to re-work what you already have in your wardrobe to create new outfits. A pair of perfect fitting leggings, some great ballet flats, or an adorable yet basic blouse can revolutionize your simplest pieces. Take a look at your closet and dig out your favorite dress from 1999. Think about how a few key accessories or a few precisely placed layers could make it hot for 2009. While it’s great to use what we have, it’s crucial to have some go-to stores to find a bargain and refashion what we already have.
Here are Oligoville’s Top 5 Wallet-Friendly, Yet Trendy Store Picks:
5. Old Navy
After the anorack and fleece stage died down post high school, I went on an Old Navy freeze for a few years. I recently incorporated them back into my rotation and have been quite pleased with their selection. Just last night I wore a black dress I purchased this summer at Old Navy to a big fancy press dinner. I felt cute and nobody knew it cost $25. (If they did, they didn’t say it while I was within ear shot.) Either way, Old Navy is the perfect place to pick up classic essentials to build upon what you already have in your closet.
4. DSW and Shoesteal.com
Shoes are the perfect place to switch it up and recreate your favorite outfits. DSW is a hot spot for finding amazing deals on designer shoes. I purchased some orange Steve Madden slippers there last Spring and I still wear them on a weekly basis. Just yesterday I was introduced to the most amazing website ever for shoe deals, www.shoesteal.com. They have some of my favorite brands from L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, to my all-time love affair, Camper.
3. Vintage/Second-hand
The best place to find unique accessories to dress up what you already have is at vintage and second-hand stores. I also find that I treasure what I buy second-hand much more than what I buy brand new. I have a tougher time throwing it away than pieces I buy brand new. Second-hand pieces are timeless and worthy of the search it takes to find them. Imagine how fabulous a distinctive vintage sweater or eclectic old broach can make the simplest of outfits.
2. Forever 21/H & M
Though daunting, Forever 21 and H&M are the best places to find what’s trendy while being wallet-friendly. Scour their accessories section to find unique pieces that will keep you up with the Joneses. They always have the latest looks from a ruffled blouse to high-waisted jeans, it’s a one-stop fashion-friendly shop. My only advice is to avoid them on the weekends because if you’re like me and despise shopping in crowds, there’s one word only—hell.
1. Target
Target, oh my beloved Targé. Target is my favorite spot to find basics on a budget. At this very moment I’m wearing black leggings from Target. They are eons above Walmart and Kmart when it comes to affordable designer threads. From their monthly guest designer, to their trends that rival Zara, Target is the best spot to make a quick purchase without spending all your Benjamins.
