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How To Stack Your Wrist Like A Pro
GIFs by Dianna McDougall My style tends to err on the simple side, which is why I gravitate toward chic accessories to add an element of personal panache. For a special flourish, I like to indulge in a bit of arm candy, which, ideally, looks effortless even though a good deal of thought is required to achieve the right balance. Making the transition from Swatch watches and friendship lanyards to metal bangles and cool cuffs has been a fashion journey.
Carol Burnett Brought UGGs to the SAG Awards Because She’s 82 and Can Do What She Wants
By virtue of the fact that Carol Burnett is 82 years old (or young!?), she can pretty much do whatever she wants. And that’s just what she did at the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday. The legendary TV personality and comedienne stayed true to the age-old axiom that “comfort is key” when she lifted her kelly green skirt’s slit to reveal that she opted for fuzzy grey UGG slippers as her shoe of choice at some point on the red carpet. A close up of the slippers.
J’Adore! Street Style’s At Its Best at Paris Fashion Week
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Laverne Cox Used Makeup as Armor Throughout Her Transition
“Obviously I’m a glamour girl. I love a full face of makeup,” Laverne Cox tells Yahoo Style’s Joe Zee in this episode of Style Sessions. “But there was a point, early in my transition, where I did not leave the house without makeup. It was my armor in the beginning.” But the actress, who’s known for her role as Sophia Besset in Orange Is the New Black, is quick to admit that the hours-long process is no longer a part of her daily routine. “It’s just too much work!” she laughs.
One Writer Mourns the Death of Fashion Twitter
“Back in the day I would wake up and go on Twitter every morning for an hour of posting and chatting with Twitter friends. The way you get up and check your email,” says Mickey Boardman , editorial director at Paper magazine , whose tweets I always enjoy. “I’m now in the habit of going on Instagram and Facebook more. I still go on Twitter everyday, but now I just read more and click on links more than actually posting.” Jannuzzi still tweets quite a bit. Which is great, because he’s entertaining.
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, August meant ads for school supplies rudely interrupting my MTV show marathons, and plastered all over the mall as I shopped my favorite teenybopper stores. Such a killjoy — and it didn’t help that the merchandise they were advertising was less than chic. But now, back-to-school items are cooler then ever, making the first day of school so much more exciting — or, just giving us grown-ups incentive to fancify their workspace.
Melissa McCarthy Wants to Build Women Up (While Kissing Jon Stewart’s Face)
From Gilmore Girls to Bridesmaids and beyond, Melissa McCarthy is a new brand of American Sweetheart—one who could be your best friend or your “screw the haters” life coach. One who makes you laugh so hard, you almost forget your own name. But the Ohio native isn’t just an Oscar-nominated actress and comedian—she’s also a trained fashion designer who studied, pre-stardom, at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology.
#TBT: Antonio Lopez, the Illustrator Who Charmed Andy Warhol & Karl Lagerfeld
Flaws have rarely been as celebrated as they are right now. In an with Yahoo Style earlier this week, Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane said, “I also always have this idea that it has to look vaguely wrong to feel right.” But it wasn’t so long ago that we lived for effort, embracing the ultra-glamorous and the super made-up with the passion that made so many of its most famous names fall in love with the industry in the first place.
Meet the Fashion Blogger Making $11 Million Per Year on Shoes
“So many people were interested in what I was doing from the beginning,” said Ferragni one recent afternoon from her suite at New York City’s The Edition hotel . She’s all-angles thin, with a photogenic head of mussed amber waves — a shade that isn’t quite blonde anymore. How did a law student who began posting amateur outfit shots online in 2009 emerge as a fashion force to be reckoned with? Very carefully, it turns out, with highly calculated precision fueled by her huge fan base.
Who Will Play Patti Smith? We Think We Know...
Today, Showtime announced their plan to turn Patti Smith’s jaw-dropping memoir “Just Kids” into a mini-series. With candid details about Smith’s life with artist Robert Mapplethorpe in ‘70s New York, the book became an instant hit with rock 'n’ roll fans and literary critics alike. Judging from the internet’s initial response, the TV show will have even more hype.
Siki Im and Tanya Taylor Win the Woolmark Prize
Mark two new names to know in the fashion world: Siki Im and Tanya Taylor. The designers each won the International Woolmark Prize last night for American designers, going up against ten other young talents. “It was such an honor to be nominated by The Woolmark Company and to be chosen to represent the US for the women’s designer challenge,” Taylor said.
Princess Charlotte's Official Christening Photos Will Make Your Heart Melt
Members of the royal family and the Middleton family at Sandringham House after Princess Charlotte’s christening.
Brody Jenner On His Relationship With His “Dad” Caitlyn, Not Knowing the Sex of Kim’s New Baby & How He’s Only Met Kanye Once
“You’ve got to have a sense of humor about it. I say Bruce, I say Caitlyn, I say dad…we mess up all the time. You just laugh it off, who cares?” Brody Jenner tells Yahoo Style’s Joe Zee when discussing his relationship with Caitlyn Jenner in the latest episode of Style Session. “And ultimately, that is my dad. There have been a lot of things that have been difficult to deal with, but ultimately it’s not about me, it’s Caitlyn. Now Caitlyn is in a much happier place.
“Bitch I’m Madonna” Is a Standard Moschino Rave
It’s here! After Madge’s cryptic social media announcement about the release of her “Bitch I’m Madonna” music video, the much-anticipated project is officially on the interwebs (or Tidal, to be precise). In true Madonna form, it’s a total spectacular. Although different from her sexy matador “Living for Love,” it’s not a far cry from her sartorial choices IRL…because it’s practically a Jeremy Scott for Moschino fashion show in cinematic form.
10 Menswear Bloggers To Know Now
If the sun’s rising it means the dawn of a new fashion week. But slow your roll ladies—this one’s for the gents. The men’s runway scene is on — kicking off in London right now — and then heading to Milan, Paris, and New York for the first time. And sure you can watch all the runways, models, and the front row, but we all know the real action these days is with the bloggers.
Natasha Lyonne on ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ Her Soul Cycle Addiction, and Her Big Hair
Photography by Kava Gorna Styling by Nicholas Grasa Hair by Seiji Makeup by Julie Harris Special thanks to the Gramercy Park Hotel Natasha Lyonne, the big-haired, sass-mouthed ’90s teen actor (The Slums of Beverly Hills, American Pie turned 30-something ensemble member of the breakout Netflix TV hit Orange Is the New Black, thinks that OITNB’s rabid fans somehow can break the laws of time.
What’s the One Hairstyle Sarah Jessica Parker Regrets?
Sarah Jessica Parker’s changing hairstyles are as iconic as Carrie Bradshaw’s shoes. In this episode of Timeless, Time Warp or Time to Hide, Yahoo Style editor in chief Joe Zee sits down with the legendary SJP and the man in charge of her locks, Serge Normant, to discuss the braids, the mohawks, the bobs, the curls—all hairstyles, good and bad. Parker’s admitted to hating her short hair before.
The Bachelorette’s Stylist Talks Dress Disasters, Why Kaitlyn Bristowe Is His Favorite & More
They say a first impression is everything. And whether you like it or not, your clothes have a lot to do with that. So it’s no wonder why The Bachelor/Bachelorette folks called upon Cary Fetman to be the show’s in-house stylist. Fetman knows a thing or two about fashion, having worked with legends like the late Joan Rivers, Oprah Winfrey, and Sarah Jessica Parker prior to his reality TV days.
Is American Eagle’s New Line Really ‘One Size Fits All’? An Investigation.
There was a time not so long ago when the term “one size fits most” applied mostly to winter hats, plastic rain ponchos, and those super weird popcorn shirts thats had an unfortunate moment in the early 2000s. But with the undeniable success of “one-size-fits-most” casual-wear brand Brandy Melville, one size fits most is now a bona fide business model—and American Eagle Outfitters is hoping it will help help re-capture the attention (and expendable incomes) of young adults.
Katie Holmes on Her Sock Obsession, Rihanna’s Style & A ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion
Did you know that Katie Holmes got a near-perfect score on her SAT? Or that her ultimate fashion weakness—ranking up with Yves Saint Laurent and Azzedine Alaia—is…socks!? In this episode of Style Sessions with editor in chief Joe Zee, you best believe you’ll learn fun facts about the household name. The two sit down to talk all things—from how she’s developed her style (which she attributes to her friends!) to her time on TV, to her favorite celebrity’s red carpet looks (think: BadGalRiRi).
Mad Men Costume Designer Janie Bryant on the End of an Era
It was clear from the first episode of Mad Men that the clothes would be part of the next-day conversation about the show. Early on, fashion websites began recapping the costumes the way TV critics recapped the plotline.
Jennifer Lopez Tries Out Reverse Cleavage at the Billboard Music Awards
At this point, the real news would be if J.Lo turned up in anything not sheer and embellished. On Sunday, she tried the same look from a new designer—Charbel Zoe. She said on the red carpet, "This dress doesn't need taping. It's very well made." Instead of her typical v-neck silhouette, however, the well-placed beaded tentacles reached all the way up to her neck and opened up underneath her chest, like some sort of reverse cleavage. Like everything J.Lo does, it works.
‘Salem’ Star Ashley Madekwe Talks Internet Trolls, Spring Staples & Major Style Regrets
Depending on whom you ask, Ashley Madekwe is famous for her roles in Revenge and Salem, or a superstar for her fashion blog, Ring My Bell. Years ago, the 31-year-old British actress started an online diary to document her move to America. The unusual name came from Anita Ward’s famous song, the photos from her husband (duh!), and she quickly started picking up fans.
First Look: H&M’s Stepping Up Its Beauty Game
Like most clothing stores at this point, H&M has dabbled in beauty. A lip gloss for sale at checkout, nail polish in the jewelry section. But this fall, they’re going all out, launching a sophisticated looking collection of makeup, hair, and body care in 900 stores across the world. The Swedish brand quietly broke the news in January, in their annual report, but with the first images of the collection (above and below), they’re slowly revealing more details.
My Boss Embarrassed Me in Front of Ansel Elgort at the Met Gala
The Met Gala’s a night where all eyes are on the celebrities. Right? Well for a majority at least. At Monday’s red carpet—which was my very first time covering the event—the camera managed to turn to me. And it’s not because my dress rivaled Rihanna’s or because I showed up late like Beyoncé. My boss, Joe Zee, embarrassed me…on camera. Ever since The Fault in Our Stars hit theaters, my unabashed love for Ansel Elgort has been no secret.
A Brief History of the Costume Institute
Over the years, displaying clothes alongside other sorts of objects and art distinguished the Costume Institute’s exhibitions. In 1972, the already-popular department was set to rise in profile even further, thanks to the appointment of former Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland as special consultant. “She was the ultimate storyteller,” says Lisa Immordino Vreeland, director of Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel .
8 Reasons To Sleep Completely Naked Tonight, According To Science
Had a hot date and fell asleep naked? Dragged yourself out of the shower and don’t have the energy to put pajamas on? It’s happened to all of us — and turns out it’s fine. Whatever your reason, there’s a lot of reason to consider making a habit of sleeping naked! It’s good for your skin, which likes to breathe, says Jenny Block, author of Oh Wow: Discovering Your Ultimate Orgasm. Especially if you tend to sweat at night, sleeping sans clothes can be a great idea.
Misty Copeland on Ballet, Beauty & Standing Out
Something to aspire to: the way Misty Copeland looks in front of a mirror. The soloist for the American Ballet Theatre is breathtakingly lovely, of course, with a tawny complexion, the kind of muscular body that makes it clear she’s a professional athlete, and a genuine smile that dispenses with any stereotypes about ballerinas being chilly. But what’s worth emulating is that she’s totally comfortable with her own reflection. She isn’t overly absorbed by it, or critical of or skittish about it.
Culottes? Yes. Crop Tops? No. What to Wear to the Office.
Last Sunday’s final-season premiere of Mad Men wasn’t the first episode with a tense Peggy/Joan elevator scene touching on sexism—but it still was a doozy.The two had just come out of a pitch meeting—for Topaz pantyhose, to rival 1969’s runaway hit L'eggs that came in a plastic eggshell—where three chauvinist-pig male execs had made leering remarks to Joan, humiliating and infuriating her. She says as much in the elevator after to a buttoned-up Peggy, who replies, “You can’t have it both ways.
The Saudi Princess and the Multi-Million Dollar Shopping Spree
Maha, in her early 50s, was the third of Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud’s three wives. The couple—who were also cousins—were together some three decades before parting ways. They had five children, now ranging in age from 22 to 30. In 2009, Nayef (a half-brother of King Abdullah’s) had been second in line for the throne—and at times Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler as a result of the poor health of both the king and the then crown prince, Nayef’s brother Sultan.
Millennial Mansions: Kylie Jenner, Taylor Swift & More
Jenner’s move leaves Kris Jenner an empty nester, but the 17-year-old’s new manse is close by her mom’s, as well as Kourtney’s and Khloe’s. Jenner posted a pic of her new pad on Instagram with the caption: “So much work to still be done! IM SO EXCITED. The first thing I'm gonna open are my new @casper mattresses.” It’s situated in a gated community (later, paparazzi!), has five bedrooms, a movie theater, and enough green grounds to have Kendall’s dogs over for a play date.
The Bachelor's Chris Harrison Made This Man Fiancé of the Year
Getting down on one knee is so last year. If you’re going to ask someone to marry you, you better be thinking outside the box. What about the high-tech Ring Cam? One guy even spent 365 days planning the perfect proposal. But the latest man to get down on one knee may have just won best fiancé award: Scotty Bence, of Santa Clarita, Calif., enlisted ABC’s The Bachelor host, Chris Harrison, to ask his girlfriend, Megan Ebert, for her hand in marriage.
The J.Crew You Loved Is Returning in 2015
If you found yourself shopping at J.Crew a little less last year, you weren’t alone. On a Wednesday call announcing its 2014 financial results, J.Crew CEO Mickey Drexler talked a lot about the company’s recent struggles in women’s fashion. “Needless to say, it’s has been a tough year for us, and our numbers speak to that,” said the legendary merchant.
Superskinny Models Are Likely To Be Banned in France
Australian model Cassi Van Den Dungen, who was criticized for being too thin after walking in designer Alex Perry’s show. Photo: Getty In France, where women have the magical ability to drink, smoke, and eat whatever they want and still look great, it was announced today that there will most likely be weight guidelines for models who have future plans to strut the runway or appear in advertising campaigns.
Listen to #Unbuttoned, Yahoo Style’s New Podcast!
Yahoo Style’s launching our new podcast, Unbuttoned, on iTunes today! The audio version of our magazine brings everything we love to life: strong opinions and ideas, irreverence and fun, and style through a pop culture lens. There’s a lot to discuss at the end of this epic week in fashion, from the Oscars to Tom Ford’s already legendary runway show, and the tail-end of New York Fashion Week.
The Best and Worst Dressed at the 2015 Oscars
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Delpozo is Fashion's Prettiest New Label
Details from the Spring 2015 Show. Photos courtesy of Delpozo. Josep Font is somebody who likes to do things properly. Like other artists seeking the sublime, he has come to terms with this reality. “Perfectionists suffer a lot,” says the 47 year-old designer with a slight sigh. But the rest of us, specifically the women who wear his clothes, benefit from his suffering.
Did the 2015 Grammys Just Win for the Most Outfit Changes Ever?
Katy Perry looked like God while singing “By the Grace of God” in white. She changed from head to toe—literally. Perry walked the red carpet with purple hair, wearing a chandelier-like Zuhair Murad dress. Onstage, she wore a white-caped number by Versace (it bore an uncanny resemblance to Solange Knowles’s wedding dress ) and a slicked-back black ponytail. Madonna got horny onstage in her “ Living for Love ” performance. She went from one sexy matador to another.
Why Bill Murray Should Be Your Fashion Icon on Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil peeked out of his groundhog hole this morning to tell the world that there will be six more weeks of winter. You could sit there sulking, trying to figure out how to keep dressing for frigid temps without getting depressed, or you could channel Bill Murray. Our favorite TV weatherman starred in Groundhog Day over 20 years ago, but he’s as relevant as ever.
Iman Talks "Ageless Chic" With Joe Zee
Welcome to the Yahooniverse the lovely and effortlessly cool Iman! Today marks the dawn of a new era when the supermodel and entrepreneur becomes a regular contributor for Yahoo Style. The wonder woman (who speaks five languages, FYI) has built up a loyal following on her own site, Destination Iman, and now will be sharing her style and beauty tips and tricks in a new column “Ageless Chic.” (Did we mention that Iman turns 60 this summer?
High Heels Are Finally Making A Comeback-in Fashion
The Spring 2015 runways boasted a fair share of podiatrist-approved footwear. There were Dr. Scholl’s- inspired sandals at Marc Jacobs, Grecian lace-ups at Erdem, and bedazzled shower slides at Fausto Puglisi. However, alongside those exceedingly comfortable options were a slew of loftier choices. At Louis Vuitton, creative director Nicolas Ghesquière showed high, square-off heels emblazoned with the brand’s logo, while Dior designer Raf Simons offered crocheted booties with a curved, narrow lift.
Exclusive: Jessica Chastain & Oscar Isaac on A Most Violent Year
It's a brooding film that pays homage to American filmmaking in the seventies with all its small storytelling nuances. Isaac evokes Al Pacino's iconic Michael Corleone in The Godfather, with his soulful eyes and his push-pull struggle to do the right thing. But when Chastain is asked if she found inspiration for Anna in Diane Keaton's role as the wife, she shuts that notion down quickly. "Anna is not Kay," she says emphatically. "She has more authority. She knows what she is doing.
Meet Calvin Klein Model & Internet Sensation Myla Dalbesio
Photography by Jody Rogac Styling by Shibon Kennedy Hair by Siobhan Benson Make-up by Grace Ahn Model Myla Dalbesio is a pro at pretending she’s larger than she is. A size 8 to 10, she’s never belonged with show-your-bones high-fashion models or big-and-beautiful plus-size ones. She’s an “in-betweener,” an awkward fashion industry term meant to make it clear that she’s bigger than sample size (0 to 2) but smaller than plus size (14 and up).
Sophia Amoruso on Her First Nasty Gal Shop, Adding Vibrators to the Inventory, and Being Bossy
Photography Jeff McLane Online retailer Nasty Gal unlocked its flagship retail store last evening in West Hollywood, Calif. revealing a chic, fresh space that mixes affordable new apparel with pricey vintage finds to a crowd that included Charlize Theron and Sean Penn. The brand has come a long way since 30-year-old founder and CEO Sophia Amoruso launched it as an eBay shop eight years ago.
Dare to Compare: Michelle Obama vs. The Duchess of Cambridge
A new study of the attitudes of women in the U.S. and U.K. not only calls into question validity of the “Kate Middleton Effect,” but found the Duchess of Cambridge has the same fashion influence as reality star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Kate Beckinsale and Paris Hilton.Women are instead gravitating to figures they see as more independent, such as America’s First Lady, who is seen as 11 times more influential in style, according to the study by Jeetendr Sehdev, a celebrity branding expert and...
Katy Perry Wins Halloween in a Cheetos Costume
Getty Images Cara Delevingne’s pepperoni suit has major competition because Katy Perry dressed up as a flaming hot Cheeto for Halloween. The singer showed up to Kate Hudson’s annual Halloween party in Los Angeles on Thursday night in an awesomely textured Cheetos suit, layered over neon-orange pants, a long sleeve shirt, and red high-top sneakers.
American Adults Spend $1.4 Billion on Halloween Costumes
Getty If you don’t have a Halloween costume yet, much less one that you’ve had professionally styled and dropped hundreds of dollars on, you might be a bit behind the curve ball this season. With Heidi Klum’s and New York socialite Allison Sarofim’s soirées setting the bar even higher and higher for zany costumes (remember Klum aged 50 years as a grandma last Halloween?!), an increasing number of people are taking a no-bars-held approach to dressing for the big night.
Audrey Hepburn’s Granddaughter Emma Ferrer Talks Family and Fashion
After a quiet childhood spent in Switzerland, California, and Italy, the 20-year-old granddaughter of the Hollywood icon (her father, Sean Ferrer, is the only son of Audrey and actor Mel Ferrer) considers the spotlight. "I was born in Switzerland in a really small town called Morges, between Lausanne and Geneva.
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