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- Fashion You Can Feel Good About: Our Top Picks That Benefit The Oil Cleanup
- Get Inspired: Lindsay Lohan’s Nail Art (Sans the F-U)
- Who Wore it Better: Vanessa Paradis and Blake Lively in Chanel Cruise
- First Look: Grey Antics Fall 2010
- Street Style: Gaga’s Little Monsters Edition
- Model Cailin Hill’s Blog is Actually Really Good
- 032c.’s Garden Cabaret
- Calling All (Dainty) Sneakerheads
- Fashion News Roundup: Wardrobe Shrinkage, Ali Wise Victim’s Street Style Appearance and Kate Moss is Shy
- Take Ivy: Novel Then, Essential Now
- Ten Investors Who Take Chances on Smaller Fashion Labels
- First Look: Cut25 By Yigal Azrouel
| Fashion You Can Feel Good About: Our Top Picks That Benefit The Oil Cleanup Posted: 08 Jul 2010 04:00 PM PDT
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| Get Inspired: Lindsay Lohan’s Nail Art (Sans the F-U) Posted: 08 Jul 2010 03:00 PM PDT
We doubt Lilo’s manicure will hold out for her 90-day prison sentence. But it looks like it’s going to last longer than our $12 manicures. And that tie dye effect is kinda awesome. Want it. Even reigning nail art queen, Naomi Yasuda, whose client list includes Lady Gaga, Amanda Lepore, Alicia Keys and, wait for it, Steven Tyler, thinks Lindsay’s nails were hot.  Yasuda's handiwork “I think the tie dye look is really cute,” says Yasuda, 25, who works out of Hello Beautiful salon in Williamsburg. “I could do that with an airbrush and it would only take about 20 minutes and cost around $50.” As for the “Fuck U”? Yasuda says you can use little stickers to write on nails but we’re betting Lilo just sharpied that on. But the design, Lilo has confirmed with a tweet (yes, she’s still tweeting) was airbrushed. You can also thank Yasuda for the only redeeming part of Sex and the City 2: Kim Cattrall’s nails. She’s behind Samantha’s amazing manicures, and submitted ten designs for the film. While we had the nail artist to the stars on the phone, we thought we’d pick her brain a bit.  Yasuda as a Hello Beauty salon vixen Yasuda’s been using nails as a canvas for the past seven years, and she got her start doing her friends nails for fun in junior high school. One of her trademark super ornate manicures – replete with chains, charms, jewels, and intricate designs – takes up to an hour and a half and costs up to $150. If you don’t have $150 to blow on a manicure, Yasuda’s got some tips for the DIY inclined. “Always put on a base and top coat to make it last longer,” she says. “And remember you don’t always have to do all 10 finger nails. Just doing one fingernail can set another mood for you.” Her dream client? “Michelle Obama and her two daughters.” We can see it now…Mrs. O matching her nails to her statement jewelry. Click through to see some of Yasuda’s best work.
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| Who Wore it Better: Vanessa Paradis and Blake Lively in Chanel Cruise Posted: 08 Jul 2010 02:30 PM PDT
Musician/Chanel spokesmodel Vanessa Paradis took to the stage in this tiered printed maxi dress. Blake Lively wore a slightly more off-the-rack-looking version to the Chanel couture show in Paris. Which Chanel-loyal blonde wore it better?
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| First Look: Grey Antics Fall 2010 Posted: 08 Jul 2010 02:00 PM PDT
The popularity of Grey Antics makes sense: Krajecki’s pieces are super-casual, yet super-special at the same time. It’s difficult to balance the two, but he does it well. In fact, I know this from experience. I picked up one of the sundresses at Urban this past weekend, subsequently becoming the belle of the barbecue. (Seriously, I got loads of compliments!) Click through for a sneak peek at Grey Antics’ fall collection.               
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| Street Style: Gaga’s Little Monsters Edition Posted: 08 Jul 2010 01:30 PM PDT
I was a bit disappointed in Gaga’s costumes–no wigs or interesting millinery, just that yellow hair with three inch dark roots. But she's an amazing performer and I’m both deaf and hoarse today from all the screaming and singing. I took Fashionista’s street style camera along for the ride, focusing on Gaga's exuberant and loyal fans. Wigs, lightning bolts, cigarette glasses, and a severe lack of pants were de rigueur for both boys and girls. And while some honored her with literal translations of past looks, others used her style as an inspiration to dress in…yellow tape. Click through the slide show for a glimpse of the lengths to which people will go to show their admiration for Gaga. (OK, secretly I was wishing I, too had a pink wig.)         
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| Model Cailin Hill’s Blog is Actually Really Good Posted: 08 Jul 2010 12:30 PM PDT
Cailin Hill’s Tumblr blog, Modelburnbook, chronicles the Parisian transplant's insanely honest and hilarious modeling moments: "It funds my Sagittarian tendencies to travel the world and write sarcastically about my experiences while remaining completely broke yet within a hand's reach of luxury goods…." Whether she's quipping about the Parisian health care system, teaching us life lessons, voicing her thoughts on Bieber fever, or simply recounting a hilarious tale, we’ve become loyal readers. Indeed, Ms. Hill’s lighthearted snark (and not to mention great taste in movies: Blue Lagoon, Clueless, Royal Tenenbaums) has got us hooked.
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Photog Danko Steiner and wife, stylist Ana Steiner, create an “Olympic Garden Cabaret” for 032c.’s summer issue.
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| Calling All (Dainty) Sneakerheads Posted: 08 Jul 2010 10:30 AM PDT
We narrowed down the growing girly sneaker market to a few of our faves. Which pair would you rock?
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Teen Vogue Editors Love Making Cute Accessories: Following in the footsteps of Mary-Kate Steinmiller, Teen Vogue accessories editor Sarah Kuhn makes awesome chain link camera straps for only $30 a pop. {Refinery29} Shyness is nice: According Mario Testino, shyness is to blame for Anna Wintour’s apparent coldness and Kate Moss suffers from the same affliction. Mario on Kate: “I go to events with her and I am, like, what’s the matter with you?’ and she is, like, shaking, nervous.” {Telegraph}
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| Take Ivy: Novel Then, Essential Now Posted: 08 Jul 2010 09:00 AM PDT
In fact, this is the book that made “trad” fashion so popular among young Japanese men. The look is an adaptation of the old-money prep school style of, you guessed it, American Ivy Leaguers. Filled with photo after photo of gorgeous (now-retro) scenes from the daily lives of these boys, Take Ivy is now enjoying a welcome run with powerHouse Books. This new edition is the first to be translated into English, but remains otherwise unedited. To be sure, some of its charms lie in the captions. But if this book was influential before, it’s absolutely indispensable today. The photos chronicle the journey of the strapping young prep from his ivy-coated study perch on graduation day all the way to his new job on Madison Avenue. They describe not just his fashion but his way–the steps he takes from dorm to class, what he eats, the manner in which he carries himself. As an anthropological study done by a foreigner, it’s fascinating. But as a menswear bible, it’s refreshing and straightforward. If the photos alone don’t make you drool (the unexpected backdrop of classic cars certainly did it for me), then perhaps the handy itemized guide to a proper wardrobe will get you hooked. The book isn’t for everyone (very few women are even shown as the schools were not yet co-ed, and those with a grungier style will surely be disappointed), but if retro-prep is what you’re after, there can be no better companion. So if you like your whiskey neat and enjoy listening to Vampire Weekend on repeat, prepare to squeal with joy. Take Ivy is available at Amazon.    
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| Ten Investors Who Take Chances on Smaller Fashion Labels Posted: 08 Jul 2010 08:00 AM PDT
Well, it takes a lot of hard work, talent, and yes…money. The big problem: There aren’t a ton of investors willing to put down cash on a new designer. As one serial investor once explained to me, “Fashion is a risky business. But it’s not as sexy as film. Sometimes, people are lured by the glamor, but in general, the return on investment is so unlikely, most aren’t willing to take the risk.” In the movies, on the other hand, investors will still probably get to hang out with the star–even if the film doesn’t make any real bank. So what’s a young designer to do? Working for a bigger label is always an option. Adam Lippes worked at Polo Ralph Lauren for years before launching his own label. Chris Benz worked at J.Crew. Richard Chai worked at Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan. Loans from friends and family always help, but we understand that’s not viable for most. Another way to do it? Get one of the few investors who do spend money on younger brands to notice you. Now, we’re not advocating knocking down these people’s doors. And you’re probably going to have to come up with your own money to establish the company initially. But doing good work and networking should get you closer to your goal. Here are 10 companies/people known for investing in younger brands.
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| First Look: Cut25 By Yigal Azrouel Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:00 AM PDT
While his ready-to-wear collection is slinky and definitely sexy, this collection boasts more of rock-star influence, making it the rebellious twenty-something cousin of Azrouel’s other lines. Expect leather and even a sequin or two, starting at $180 with most items in the $300 range. Intermix just received its first fall shipment, and the collection will also be available at Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Bloomingdale's, and other retailers across the country. Click through to see images from the fall look book.                    
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The oil spill is ravaging our nation's coast, but some of us are too far away to pitch in and help—at least physically. However, there are a few charitable companies who are raising money for the cause with their wares. Here, we round up the most stylish ways to pitch in. Of course, we advocate donating to the cause directly so the most is made of your money, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do this, too. 
Confession: While everyone else was making a fuss over the fact that one of Lindsay Lohan’s courtroom nails (the middle finger, natch) had a tiny “fuck u” written on it, we were thinking about how awesome her nails looked. 
Grant Krajecki’s diffusion line for Urban Outfitters, Grey Antics, has proven so successful that the Los Angeles-based designer is offering it at more retailers this fall, including Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s.
Lady Gaga is playing three nights at Madison Square Garden in New York City. And last night, I was there. No matter what you think of her music, 
Models, from Coco to
Gap is the latest brand to collaborate with 
Fashion Experiments: A group of normal people around the world are taking part in an interesting experiment called Six Items or Less, in which each participant is forced to reduce their wardrobe to six items, for a month. We can’t decide if this would make our lives way easier or way harder. We’ve entertained the idea of simplifying our wardrobe to a cute day-to-day uniform, but never been able to do it. Could you? {
Another question the Fashionista team is often asked, mostly by design students, is: “What does it take to launch my own label?”
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