August 18, 2008
A recent MainStreet.com article reports on "The High Cost of Being Lauren Conrad". No offense to the author, Juliana Bunim, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that being a woman in the public eye costs money. Heck, being a style conscious woman of any sort is costly. The article points out her beauty, wardrobe, transportation, shelter, and endorsement deals, not to mention her salary for her role on The Hills.
Being someone who works in the big machine we know as fashion, I am privy to the access these types of celebrities can obtain. Her cosmetics deal with mark should afford her any product the line offers, and her handbags and clothing should come from her eponymous lines (a fatal mistake Jennifer Lopez made with her Sweetface line). A well placed phone call by an assistant/publicist should have clothing and jewelry pouring in for the reality star to photographed in. Additionally MTV using her home as a set should be some sort of tax write-off, if she even paid for the home at all. Not to mention Conrad charges fees for her appearances at restaurants, nightclubs and the like.
In fact, I would wager that it costs more for me to maintain my look than it does for Conrad to maintain hers, on a sliding scale of course. Offset for the major difference in our incomes and lifestyles, and I would wager that being Lauren Conrad isn't all that expensive. If I'm walking around in free jeans, you know she has to be.
August 17, 2008
European readers - count your blessings. On September 23, the Dita Von Teese X Wonderbra collection will become available. We've received first look images, and the collection is stunning! We hope these are enough to tide you over until the launch. Wonderbra has also promised a video to debut September 15 - can't wait!
I am very proud of the lingerie that I’ve created for Wonderbra, because it has all the beautiful detail of sexy, sensual and glamorous lingerie, but the fit is perfect to wear under your everyday clothes. I love it when you can go about your daily business with the knowledge that you have a little secret of your own on underneath. Lingerie shouldn’t be something you just put on for your lover; you should do it for you. It’s not about seducing men, it’s about embracing womanhood.
The collection includes three distinct styles:
- Multi-Teese a provocative, multi-talented set in black which allows the wearer to arrange the straps a multitude of ways, this range features a unique quick-release magnetic closure on both the bra and the bottom, making daring stripteases a cinch
- Spot-Teese a fun and flirty range featuring a casino chip motif in caramel, overlaid with a sexy sheer black tulle and accented with a floral detail that can decorate the bra or brief
- Satin-Teese is a return to classic elegance and retro glamour that comes in two colours; soft peach and dove grey, and offers the 50’s top wire design
August 16, 2008
Reports are circulating that Mary-Kate Olsen is rapidly running through her money, even though the star brings in an reported $40 million annually. As a noted style icon and fashion consumer, it's no surprise that a large contributor to her woes are her clothing and jewelry habits. I can't blame her for coveting the latest styles, and if I had a large sum of cash I'd throw it at the latest designer goods as well. Any financial queries aside, Mary-Kate pulls off a stellar editorial in September's issue of Elle UK. View the full spread in the gallery below.
August 14, 2008
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Poor Keira Knightley - she can perform well in a period piece, but she can't seem to take a decent Vogue cover. Of the three, which do you prefer, if any?
August 02, 2008
Christina Ricci has been a long standing favorite subject of Style IT's, from her "embarrassing" cover of W where she was ashamed she wore fur, to her stunning spread in Italian Vogue she's always been the subject of interesting photos. We're really impressed to see how she has come into her own as a woman and matured in her fashion.
Check out the actress' appearance in a recent issue of Hollywood Life magazine.
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