Archive: January 13th, 2008

courtesy Costume Institute

If you love talking about fashion as much as we do, then you’ll be thrilled to hear about the new blog that has style hounds buzzing. The Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute (famed for their yearly celeb-studded bash) wants our thoughts on the newest, most stunning additions to their world famous closet. Their new exhibition, called “blog.mode: addressing fashion”, features a blog that asks for viewer participation — both in the museum and on the web. Can’t visit the Institute’s priceless works of fashion in person? Then be sure to post your comments on 18th century gowns and contemporary masterpieces from designers like Olivier Theyskens and John Galliano at metmuseum.org.

Olivier Theyskens (Belgian, b. 1977) for Nina Ricci (French, founded 1932)
Evening Dress, spring/summer 2007
Steel gray heat-crinkled silk organza embroidered with linear chain stitch in white silk
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Mario Grauso, 2007 (2007.376.2a, b)

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Mr. Blackwell may have put her at the top of his worst dressed list, but Marc Jacobs named Victoria Beckham the face — or legs — of his new ad campaign. Get a peek at FabSugar.

Stylist to red carpet favorites like Penelope Cruz, Nicole Richie and Jessica Biel, Estee and Christina, are designing a limited-edition bag collection for Coach dubbed Miss Davenporte. FashionWeekDaily has the scoop.

Not sure where to place that new skinny belt? Check out WhoWhatWearDaily’s “How to Wear a Belt” video for some tips on making the most of your belt collection.

How well do you pay attention during Gossip Girl? Test your knowledge on the famous tresses of the super hot cast at BellaSugar.

Cameron Diaz, Lindsay Lohan, <a href=”LC and Vanessa Hudgens love their over-sized hand bags, but could there be some serious health risk for a “too big” bag? Revolveclothing.com investigates.

Seems like Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port have out-grown Teen Vogue. JustJared.com has the whisper on where the The Hill’s girl may be heading for their next fashion jobs.

Though there was no shortage of Manolo Blahniks, Cashmere Mafia’s designer styled cast ceased to impress New York Magazine.

Has Louis Vuitton designed bags for kids? And who would buy their little one a 4 figure priced purse? Check it out on Totsnob.com.

We are sure not to covet any of the 27 Dresses in Katherine Heigl’s new bridesmaid movie, but with 27 weddings comes 27 engagements rings! Stilettojungle.com has the scoop on the movie’s enviable jewelry collection!

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La Vie en Rose star (and Golden Globe nominee) Marion Cotillard sparkled at the Critics Choice Awards — makeup artist Pati Dubroff says she was inspired by the starlet’s gorgeous blue eyes and wanted to create a soft grey winged eye to really make them stand out. For Marion’s shimmery smoky eyes, she used Dior’s 5-Colour Palette in Night Dust, $52. She smudged the shimmery black shade around her lashline, brushed the silvery shadow onto the lids and pressed the iridescent white into the inner corner. She added the 1-Colour Powder Eyeshadow in Silver Dust, $24, to her lids for additional sparkle. Dubrof added extra drama to her eyes by rimming them with Dior Crayon Eyeliner in Black, $24, and coating her lashes in DiorShow in Black, $23. To balance out the look, Dubrof brushed a light pink highlighter onto her cheeks and swiped light shiny Rouge Dior in Gala Pink, $26, onto her lips.