StyleWatch Style News Now

Archive: June 2009

Jun 10 2009 11:42 PM ET
Comments (5) Permalink

Vera Wang to Dance with the Stars?

Sonia Moscowitz/Globe

The web has been buzzing with reports that Vera Wang will join the next season of Dancing with the Stars, and while there is no confirmation to the rumor, we think that the designer would bring a host of talents to the reality show. From her obvious costume-designing skills to her training as a champion figure skater, she could sweep the show! But that made us think of whatever designers we’d love to see on DWTS. Marc Jacobs twirling in his signature skirt? Oscar de la Renta doing the rhumba with grace and elegance? Donatella Versace, well, just being Donatella? Tell us: If you could see one designer on DWTS, who would it be and why?

Jun 10 2009 12:35 PM ET
Comments (12) Permalink

50′s Scent: The Rapper to Launch Men’s “Power” Fragrance!

George Pimentel/FilmMagic

Rapper 50 Cent has already crossed over to acting, currently filming the new drama Twelve opposite Gossip Girl hottie Chace Crawford, and now he’s jumping into the fragrance market. A rep from Lighthouse Beauty confirms to PEOPLE.com that the rapper is teaming up with them to release his first fragrance, Power by Fifty Cent. The men’s fragrance will launch exclusively at Macy’s this fall. Considering all that the mogul has going on, we can’t think of a better name for 50′s scent. Tell us: Will you buy Power by Fifty Cent?

Advertisement

Jun 10 2009 10:54 AM ET
Permalink

Stella McCartney to Design for GapKids and babyGap!

Stella McCartney, whose designs are worn by stars likeKate Hudson, Madonna, Cameron Diaz and more, is lending her talents to the Gap for a one-off collaboration for GapKids and babyGap. We think it’s only a matter of time before famous tots like Rider, Lourdes and Suri Cruise are sporting the mother-of-three’s Gap designs. The collection will launch later this year in Gap stores all over the world as well as online.

Jun 10 2009 10:42 AM ET
Comments (5) Permalink

Justin Timberlake Shares His Street Style Inspirations

J. Graylock/JPI

When it comes to fashion, you might not think Justin Timberlake would ever find himself bereft of inspiration. But the William Rast designer has taken to his blog to reveal the street-style websites that spark his imagination. In a post entitled “Style on the Brain,” Justin offers his hand-picked selection of style blogs from all over the world, including The Sartorialist and Jak & Jil. And when Justin promises that they’re “style salvation,” we believe him! Click here to check out his favorites.

Advertisement

Jun 09 2009 05:04 PM ET
Permalink

Shop Bobbi Brown’s Summer Beauty Blow-Out!

Get ready to get your beauty fix — for less. Star-loved beauty brand Bobbi Brown is offering 25% off all online purchases today through Thursday only, with free shipping on orders over $60. Even better, proceeds from each purchase will support Bobbi Brown ‘s $10,000 donation to Dress for Success, which helps give women the tools and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace.

Jun 09 2009 04:23 PM ET
Comments (25) Permalink

CONFIRMED: Courtney Love is Planning A Clothing Line

ANG/Fame

Courtney Love has always been on her own fashion path, as often setting trends as getting tongues wagging. So when British socialite Peaches Geldof tweeted she was eating chocolate cake and having a hotel-room fashion show of Love’s designs, the internet started buzzing with the idea that Courtney was becoming a designer. Now, a rep for Courtney Love confirms to PEOPLE that the rocker is indeed launching a clothing line. According to Grazia, who first ran the report, Courtney has said her line will include “cotton ribbed body suits, cashmere harem pants and a ruby stitched into every outfit”. Just like everything Courtney does, we can’t wait to see how this turns out. Tell us: Would you wear clothes designed by Courtney Love?

Advertisement

Jun 09 2009 02:30 PM ET
Comments (447) Permalink

Kim Kardashian’s Super Short Hair: Love It or Hate It?

Courtesy Kimkardashian.com

Kim Kardashian is back at it — first she tried out a long blonde wig, and now she’s showing off a super-short brunette wig for a shoot for O Magazine. The reality star blogs that it was her first time working with star-fave stylist Kim Paves and she was so excited at his work, writing “This shoot was the first time I worked with famed hair stylist Ken Paves. He completely transformed my hair! Check it out! We used a wig.” And Kim wasn’t the only reality star at the shoot — Trista Sutter from The Bachelorette and American Idol‘s Kara DioGuardi were there too. Kim wants to know “what do you u think of me with short hair? Go ahead, PEOPLE.com readers — tell her!

Get StyleWatch Everywhere

Advertisement

StyleWatch Concierge