Mommy's little helper.
Who says the newborn you fawn over has to be real? This Jezebel post about the British trend of childless women spending a pretty penny for life-like dolls that they push around in prams and tend to as their own frightened me. Especially the clips from the documentary about the "moms," called My Fake Baby. In addition to toting the extremely realistic bundles of joy, called Re-Borns, on Read more
A love affair with lush, worthy-of-an-oil-painting florals began this Spring with British fashion designer Erdem's collection featuring unabashedly feminine floral prints as its main message. Floral prints have decked everything from jeans to shift dresses in fashion this Spring, and it's feeling particularly fresh for home as well. Classic floral prints are wonderfully old-fashioned, inspiring Read more
Last night, HBO's new show Veep premiered, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as US Vice President Selina Meyer. Selina joins a growing group of female politicians on TV and in films, a trend we're happy to see especially this election year. Not only have two popular female TV characters been campaigning in their current seasons — Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation and Claire Dunphy in Modern Read more
See photos of Pamela Love and Creatures of the Wind for J.Crew line — Styleite The hottest fashionistas to go green for Earth Month — HuffPost Style How to rock the mesh hole trend — Olivia Palermo Do you think Kate Middleton is a style icon? — Stylelist NYC vs. LA: a tale of two (fashion) cities — The Fashion Spot Gucci's Frida Giannini shares her Shanghai diary — The Daily Read more
Natalie Portman and Dior team up for charity — InStyle See inside the bathroom cabinets of beauty experts — Refinery 29 Three spa facials that will restore your skin for Spring — Stylelist Does Jessica Alba have a new rose tattoo? — HuffPost Style Easter-themed products for the beauty lover's basket — The Fashion Spot Charlize Theron is very Betty Draper on the cover of British Vogue Read more
There are not many people who can take something old and bring it back as a new trend, but Adele does it flawlessly. This British beauty borrows from the '60s, wearing winged eyeliner and matte crimson lips in a fun, fresh way. Who better to highlight as our first-ever Best Retro Style winner? Watch now to see why she's as inspiring as she is gorgeous. Read more
Alexa Chung is known for her quirky, cool ensembles, and yesterday she styled an outfit that we'll definitely be emulating. For the launch of the British Designers Collective in England, she selected a floral-print, A-line skirt from Celine's resort 2012 collection. In true Alexa fashion, she put a playful spin on her look with a "je t'aime Jane" top, that actually plays homage to another iconic Read more
Another British invasion is happening in the world of nails. Hot off the tails of another successful British lacquer line, Nails Inc., arriving stateside, UK polish brand Ciaté will make its trip across the pond this month at Sephora. Ciaté (an acronym for color, innovation, aspiration, trend, and extraordinary) is known for its intense pigments and cute packaging. A favorite of Adele's, the Read more
Stella McCartney was in a sporty state of mind for her Fall 2012 collection (most likely inspired by her recent gig designing Olympic uniforms for the British team), showing bold color and athletic-inspired shapes. With a magical touch, McCartney injected a dose of luxe into every piece; lavish slouchy trousers were dipped in shocking cobalt and dark pink hues, while a selection of textural Read more
John Galliano's Fall 2012 collection was the second solo show for Bill Gaytten, and the incumbent designer successfully set the tone for a charming, British-chic season. He showed gorgeous floaty gowns draped in silk charmeuse and accordion pleats, riding coats with ruffled collars, and sumptuous velvet cropped trousers, all in a decidedly autumnal palette of mustard, royal blue, and cinnamon. Read more
