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There was lots going on in London this weekend, between Angelina Jolie‘s return to the red carpet and the star-studded Sound of Change concert. And with so many big stars in one place, it stands to reason that there would be three hairstyles we’d have to talk about.
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H&M has recently been praised for featuring a plus-sized model in its swimwear campaigns, and for recently saying its models in the past had been too thin, so we were surprised to read reports that pop diva Beyoncé was furious with the fashion chain for retouching her figure in her ads for the brand.
According to the U.K.’s Sun paper, the star “hit the roof” when she saw the digital manipulation done to her figure in the campaign. “She’s a true diva and was furious that she had been given such a snubbing,” the paper’s source said. “Her people refused to give the pictures the green light so H&M were forced to use the originals.”
H&M, for their part, says no such dramatic encounter ever occurred. “Beyoncé was our only choice for this campaign and we were delighted when she said yes,” said a statement. “Our goal has always been to portray Beyoncé as the strong and beautiful woman she is. It has been a wonderful working process and a close cooperation. Both parties are happy with the final images.”
Tell us: What did you think of Beyoncé’s H&M ads? Do you wish fewer ads were retouched?
–Alex Apatoff
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–Fashion outlaws? Dynamic design duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana (the masterminds behind Katy Perry‘s heavily beaded Met Ball confection) could spend up to two years behind bars stemming from a recent tax evasion case [Fashionista]
–Don’t try to airbrush the Queen Bey! Reportedly, Beyoncé‘s flawless bod is not retouched in H&M bikini photos [Telegraph]
–Anti-photoshop activist Gisele Bündchen shows off her incredible two-months-post-baby bod on cover of Vogue Brasil [Huffington Post]
–Cara Delevingne’s new Saint Laurent campaign looks like a bunch of Throwback Thursday photos thanks to the ’90s inspired fashion [Refinery 29]
–Hilary Clinton will present Oscar de la Renta the Founders Award at next week’s CFDAs [Telegraph]
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–Queen Beyoncé has some style advice for you! The singer/actress/designer/fashion consultant/empress of the universe has curated a collection of her Mrs. Carter-approved looks for Rent the Runway [Rent The Runway]
–Calling all brides on a budget! Target has just launched a new bridal line with dresses ranging from $69.99 -$129.99. Check out the bridesmaids collection too [Racked]
–Heath Ledger‘s rugged Brokeback Mountain 501 Levi’s sold for $21,013 at an L.A. auction [Telegraph]
–Of course Victoria Beckham has neon running sneakers that say Posh on them! Check out the designer’s custom sneaks [Huffington Post]
–Oscar de la Renta’s fun new nail hues make us want to go on a tropical vacation, stat [Net-a-Porter]
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–Beach body inspiration time! Bombshell Adriana Lima has finally put her bikini back on after giving birth to her second child last year. The supermodel looks absolutely flawless on a shoot for Victoria’s Secret in St. Barts [PopSugar]
–When we were done drooling over Zac Efron‘s abs in this photo, we turned our attention to his droopy-crotch sweatpants. Here, a more extensive look [BuzzFeed]
–It’s official. Celeb-loved designer Phillip Lim is teaming up with Target for a women’s collection launching September 15. Now we have to develop a plan of attack for purchasing his line, as it will inevitably sell out within 10 seconds [Target]
–We obviously can’t get enough of Solange Knowles‘s eclectic style, and this video proves she might also be the coolest person on the planet. Talk about breaking out of Beyoncé’s shadow… [Refinery 29]
–Catch a sneak peek inside designer Betsey Johnson’s rose-colored world in this clip from her new Style channel reality show XOX Betsey Johnson [Racked]
–We have to give serious props to Spanx founder Sara Blakely. The entrepreneur (who made bodycon a possibility for women everywhere) signs on to Warren Buffet and Bill Gates’s Giving Pledge initiative, agreeing to donate at least half of her billions to charity [Huffington Post]
After you’ve clicked through all the amazing (we use that word in a good and bad way) looks stars wore to the annual Met Ball, scroll down to see the punk-ish style themes that kept popping up on the red carpet.
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SPIKES: There was perhaps no trend more ubiquitous than these bad boys. Jessica Alba (carrying a Christian Louboutin clutch) and Cameron Diaz (in a golden belt) looked ready to skewer vegetables for a barbecue, while Cara Delevingne reminds us of a sexy porcupine in her sharply studded Burberry gown.
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GLOVES: Unlike those spikes, we never could have predicted the presence of these ladylike accessories at Fashion Prom for Punks. But Kerry Washington and Beyoncé wore them with their gowns. And then there was Kim Kardashian, who wore gloves attached to her dress and in the same print.
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PUNK HAIR COLOR: Lily Collins (rocking blue streaks), Diane Kruger (who dip-dyed her ponytail pink) and Alicia Keys (with red highlights) are giving us flashbacks to the Manic Panic-fueled days of middle school. Wonder if any of them, including Kerry Washington with her purple-ish mane, will keep the color after the Ball has ended.
Which of these trends would you consider trying?
–Zoë Ruderman
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–Now our dreams of dressing like Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary have become a reality. Downton Abbey executive producer Gareth Neame confirms a clothing line is on its way. Let’s hope Matthew isn’t driving the shipment! [Fashionista]
–In the market to make a major purchase? Moda Operandi has teamed up with designers so you can shop the Met Gala looks the day after the prestigious fashion event. So you can buy whatever Beyoncé wears May 6 on May 7 — who needs to pay rent! [PopSugar]
–Martha Stewart the model! Catch 12 beautiful vintage photos from the mogul’s teenage year. [BuzzFeed]
–Women want to copy Michelle Obama‘s affordable style — but they’re willing to pay big bucks for her arms. A new study shows more women are going under the knife for arm liposuctionm, inspired by FLOTUS’s toned guns. [The Cut]
–Less than two weeks to go before Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan take over the box office in the The Great Gatsby! To get you even more excited (if that’s even possible) click through these sketches of Miuccia Prada’s creations for the film. [WWD]
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