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Pinkapalooza: Victoria's Secret parties with Behati (and Fall Out Boy)

Whit Honea — 2008-07-24T09:56:00 00:00

Filed under: Bags and Purses, On location, Style icons, Accessories, Style in the media, Under the outer, Casual wear, Sporty wear, Designers, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Skin Care, Celebrity Style, Soaps & Salves

So last Thursday we found ourselves standing in blistering 80ish degree sunshine on the Santa Monica Pier. We had to wait in the corner between the coeds of USC and UCLA while they shouted "spirit" at each other. It was very peppy and just a bit intimidating.

Why were we there with rivals and cheerleaders? For Pinkapalooza, of course! Duh.

The first annual (or whenever) Pinkapalooza was thrown by the good people at Victoria's Secret Pink to introduce their new Pink Collegiate Collection (still no University of Arizona?!) to the masses. Fall Out Boy performed. It was what we in the biz call "a major event."

Gallery: Pinkapalooza Photos

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Backstage at Yoko Devereaux

Michael Cohen — 2008-07-23T23:11:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Casual wear, Sporty wear, Men

Just a few ticks away from his s/s '08 runway show-held at NYC's, member's only, Classic Car Club-Andy Salzer takes a minute to hint at his inspiration for Yoko Devereaux's newest looks: "classic convertibles" and "invading East Hampton."

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Spotted at NY men's fashion market: Robert Burke

Michael Cohen — 2008-07-23T17:44:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Style icons, Men

We ran into Robert Burke, a familiar face from the front row, just outside the men's room at a trade show, Blue, this week. The former senior VP at Bergdorf Goodman currently oversees his own, big time consulting company but still manages a type of effortless style.

He's got a summer weight, two-piece suit and skips on a tie to beat the heat. Then, add those signature glasses for a touch of whimsy and a tad of intellectualism. The look is totally soft and approachable, classic and tailored but still relaxed and refined. We're digging what Mr. Burke puts together. Anyone else?

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Backstage at Conference of Birds

Michael Cohen — 2008-07-23T16:35:00 00:00

Filed under: On the catwalk, On location, Men, Designers, Fashion Week: New York, Under the Radar

Somehow, designer Andrew Holden resists reading the newest edition of Antenna Magazine that sits in front of him. (The beer belongs to this reporter, yikes!) Maybe it's because the second second season, s/s '09, for his own collection, Conference of Birds, is less than an hour away from a runway show. While currently lacking its own website, the video of last season's debut for f/w '08 is just a click away. More on s/s '09 soon.

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Iranian fashion: bland, unattractive, and government-approved!

Jonathon Morgan — 2008-07-22T15:32:00 00:00

Filed under: On the catwalk, On location

Sick of the immoral fashion industry invading your nation? Kick out that Western filth by showing your country's ladies how to look hot by covering up -- with a government-approved fashion show!

That's the plan according to Saffar Harandi, the Culture and Islamic Orientation Minister of Iran -- and apparently it's just as stupid as it sounds. Harandi was the driving force behind a first-of-its-kind fashion show for Iran, in which catwalk models ditched the traditional black for more colorful cover-ups. At first this sounds like a step in the right direction, but local critics weren't very impressed.

Gallery: Imam-approved fashion in Iran

One of the show's photographers told the New York Post: "The music was awful, and the models were not professional models and not pretty enough for a fashion show," while another noted that "Iranian women...[are] much more fashionable than that in the street."

Not exactly high praise -- but that shouldn't be surprising. The "fashion" on display looked more like first generation Star Trek costumes than traditional Iranian outfits, and were unfortunately adorned in plaids and floral patterns.

Ugh.

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On Location for Red Carter Runway Show at Miami Fashion Week Swim

Michael Buckner — 2008-07-22T11:24:00 00:00

Filed under: On the catwalk, On location, Swimwear, Celebrity Style

When I saw Red Carter, the designer, I couldn't quite picture him designing vintage swim wear. He's a short, red headed geeky kind of guy with glasses and wearing a white James Bond Tuxedo. Who would have thought, he'd make sexy, vintage styled swimsuits that have appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

The show was incredible! The DJ played 20's jazz remixed with hip hop beats. Models wore jumbo pearls and costume jewelry for the affect. It was an all around impressive show for swimsuits.

Former tennis star and Miami local celeb Anna Kournikova brought out the photographers, who were hungry for a taste of the celebrity.

Gallery: Red Carter Runway

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On Location for Ed Hardy at Miami Fashion Week Swim

Michael Buckner — 2008-07-21T10:04:00 00:00

Filed under: On the catwalk, On location, Style icons

Michael Buckner is a fashion and celebrity photographer who travels around the world taking pictures on the red carpet. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest entertainment industry events.

Christian Audigier isn't quite fashion forward or even close to couture. The French designer has been pumping out screen print T-shirts, dresses, shoes and swimsuits which top out at well over $200. Since Ed Hardy's inception in 2004, the apparel has spread from flashy, skull prints to... skully flash prints.

But what Christian Audigier has succeeded in the most is making his mark in niche clothing, which covers the backs and butts of millions in huge cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles and of course, South Beach, Miami. Club goers wait in line in style with Ed Hardy nightly on the A1A.

I went to a press event before the shows started yesterday to take a preview of what the runway was about to see. Two models, one designer and thirty hungry Miami photographers.

The show was so overcrowded that they wouldn't even let me into the show to shoot (and I'm working for the management company). Rock and Roll shook the walls of the hotels as the show was going on. I looked at my fellow photographers take. There was a ton of looks.

I posted my favorite pictures from the event in the below gallery. I'm gonna post a couple more shows later, but it's 1:30 in the morning, and I've got to catch some sleep.

Gallery: Ed Hardy

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Kimora Lee Simmons' fabulosity clothing line launch

Zandile Blay — 2008-07-21T09:17:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Designers, Fragrance, Celebrity Style

[If fashion is war, then consider Zandile Blay your embedded reporter. From fashion shows to stylish parties, she's there to cover it all -- from London to New York and everywhere in between. Read all about it from your favorite fashionista.]

Kimora Lee Simmons isn't just obsessed with the word fabulosity (her latest book, perfume and clothing line all share the name) she embodies it! How else do you explain yesterday's launch party/fashion show for her Fabulosity clothing line, which was sponsored by JC Penney? Everyone from actress Gabrielle Union, celebrity stylist Robert Verdi, and major magazine editors Danyel Smith of Vibe and Memsor Kamarake were there.

Gallery: Kimora Lee Simmons' Fabulosity Launch

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Backstage at Syla By Sylvie Cachay for Miami Fashion Week

Michael Buckner — 2008-07-20T09:11:00 00:00

Filed under: On the catwalk, On location, Swimwear

I was running back and forth from five different things, so I didn't have too much time to observe the suits the models were wearing.

The designer, Syla Cachay, is of Peruvian descent, which is brought out in her selection of prints. The former Marc Jacobs intern used bright contrasting colors in big and loud shapes which she describes as "Hippy Couture."

I talked to a couple of the models who were wearing the brand, they told me that it was the best fitting suit they'd worn all day.

Gallery: Syla By Sylvie Cachay

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Runway at Tommy Bahama in Miami Fashion Week Swim

Michael Buckner — 2008-07-19T16:25:00 00:00

Filed under: On the catwalk, On location, Swimwear, Stylelist Polls

Tommy Bahama is no longer merely your dad's cigar smoking, flowered Caribbean shirts that swim on even the largest of men. Last night, the fashion house unveiled their new line of women's swimsuits, and I have to say that I am impressed. Large flowered prints with sexy but sporty cuts -- this line will sure to be a hit for cougars and young chicks alike.

The best part of the show was that it was done on the beach with guests watching from campfire benches.

I got to watch the show in between the two backstage jobs I was doing (more of that to come).

This show was the only one of the evening which I though geared towards an American audience. Something that Jane Smith from the Midwest would wear on vacation. The line didn't really symbolize the Miami crowd, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Tommy Bahama must know its audience.

I have a gallery of my favorite shots. Take a look and tell me if you agree.

Gallery: Tommy Bahama

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Backstage at Diesel Swimwear for Miami Fashion Week Swim

Michael Buckner — 2008-07-18T12:31:00 00:00

Filed under: On the catwalk, On location, Swimwear, Designers

Michael Buckner is a fashion and celebrity photographer who travels around the world taking pictures on the red carpet. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest entertainment industry events.

Victoria Secrets model May Andersen kicked of the swimsuit shows walking for Diesel at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach. The humid weather did not make hair and makeup easy, but luckily all she had to wear were bikinis.

Also included in the show was rapper Teyana Taylor, who's next single, "Move" is likely to be all over the radio soon. So keep an ear out.

Diesel set the runway up on top of the Raleigh Pool, which is straight out of a 1960's Versace dream. Fashionistas viewed the linnet while dipping their feet into the pool and sipping mojitos.

The theme of the show was "School's Out Forever," an Alice Cooper throwback to a prep school themed party. It was East Coast prep school meets varsity athletics meets gender confusion out there.

The swimwear stuck to mostly a black and white theme with branding all over.

Check out my gallery from the event, and let me know what you think of the safety equipment.

Gallery: Diesel Swimwear

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I am so glad I didn't get into the party -- I met this Dolce & Gabbana model instead!

Zandile Blay — 2008-07-18T08:55:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Men

[If fashion is war, then consider Zandile Blay your embedded reporter. From fashion shows to stylish parties, she's there to cover it all -- from London to New York and everywhere in between. Read all about it from your favorite fashionista.]

Hearing the word "no," never felt so good. Last night, as I was trying to get into Paper Magazine's party featuring a performance by rap-star/fashionista Pharrell and his band NERD. Though I was personally invited by the magazine and confirmed days earlier, I was repeatedly ignored at the door. A lesser party girl might have taken this as her cue to go home, but not I. Smart move because by the end of the night I got to meet Tyler Riggs, (above) Dolce & Gabbana's next campaign model.

Gallery: Paper Magazine Pharrell Party

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Would you pay $400 for this? Hundreds of people tried to at the Christian Louboutin Sample Sale!

Zandile Blay — 2008-07-17T10:02:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Stores, Steals and Deals

[If fashion is war, then consider Zandile Blay your embedded reporter. From fashion shows to stylish parties, she's there to cover it all -- from London to New York and everywhere in between. Read all about it from your favorite fashionista.]

Class, work, doctors appointments - none of these could ever get me out of bed early, but the Christian Louboutin sample sale did. I, and three friends, got ready by 7 a.m in the morning to head to mid-town Manhattan where the invitation only sale took place. Believe it or not -- we weren't the first ones there. By 10 a.m the line wrapped around the block.

Gallery: Christian Louboutin Sample Sale

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The holy grail of sample sales: Christian Louboutin

Stephanie Prommer — 2008-07-15T13:04:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Shoes, Steals and Deals

Stephanie Prommer is a writer, editor and stylist in the fashion and entertainment industry. She's on the scene at all the hot parties, bringing you the inside scoop on A-list style and gossip.

Much like the mythical unicorn, or all-you-can-eat sushi bars that don't make you sick, I didn't actually believe that the Christian Louboutin sample sale existed. Well, I'm happy to report that I was wrong. Last month, an innocuous little email popped into my inbox out of nowhere, reading something like this:

From: Christian Louboutin US Press Office
Conversation: Invitation Only Sample Sale
Subject: Invitation Only Sample Sale

PRIVATE SAMPLE SALE
by invitation only
July 1st & July 2nd
9am - 4pm

Flats from $175/ Pumps from $250 / Boots from $350

You must RSVP to the email address below to attend

Credit Cards Only
non transferrable - for you and a guest

PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD

Gallery: Christian Louboutin Sample Sale

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Pinkapalooza and YOUR interview with Behati Prinsloo

Whit Honea — 2008-07-14T19:10:00 00:00

Filed under: Bags and Purses, On location, Style icons, Accessories, Style in the media, Under the outer, Casual wear, Shoes, Sporty wear, Swimwear, Designers, Dresses and Skirts, Videos, Fragrance, Skin Care, Tops, Celebrity Style, Soaps & Salves, Interviews, Styles that Stick

As we mentioned previously, Victoria's Secret Pink Collegiate Collection is all sorts of fun and spunk for the college set.

What we didn't mention previously is that you can be a part of the Pink action. This Thursday, July 17th, will be the first annual Pinkapalooza. It will be held on the Santa Monica pier from 5-10 p.m. and the public (that's where you come in) are welcome. Click here to print your pass.

Those in attendance will be able to compete in rivalry games between USC and UCLA, as well as be among the first to shop the new Pink Collegiate Collection. There will also be a free concert by Fall Out Boy.

The party will be hosted by the new (and first official) face of VS Pink Miss Behati Prinsloo. We will be sitting down with Behati for a little Q & A. and we thought it would be fun to take along some of your questions for the lovely young model.

If you have a question about VS Pink, modeling or something else (within reason) that you would like to ask Behati please leave it in the comment section. We'll pick the best (not that there is such a thing as a bad question) and ask Behati on Thursday- you know, when we sit down with her. Yes, we've been bragging about this to everyone.

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VS Pink: Victoria's Secret goes to college

Whit Honea — 2008-07-14T18:32:00 00:00

Filed under: Bags and Purses, Haute Home, On location, Style icons, Accessories, Style in the media, Under the outer, Casual wear, Shoes, Sporty wear, Swimwear, Designers, Dresses and Skirts, Fragrance, Skin Care, Tops, Soaps & Salves, Do Good, Styles that Stick, Get the Look

We know, it's still summer, but before long school will be starting and Victoria's Secret wants you to be ready, hence the Pink Collegiate Collection.

Victoria's Secret describes PINK as "a fully articulated lifestyle collection for young women" and "includes 9 different items, including fleece pants, hoodies, panties, tees, and totes... available in approximately 375 stores, many of which are in close proximity to the universities in the program." Thanks to a partnership with The Collegiate Licensing Company there are 33 schools featured thus far and more (hello, Arizona?) will be added shortly.

Gallery: Victoria's Secret PINK: College Tees

Gallery: Victoria's Secret PINK: Undies and Overs

Gallery: Victoria's Secret PINK: Dorm and Beauty

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On Location Hale Bob Birthday Party

Michael Buckner — 2008-07-10T17:34:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Designers, Dresses and Skirts, Celebrity Style

My birthday is in a week, so I kicked it off with an early celebration for Hale Bob fashion designer Daniel Bohbot's 40th birthday at Falcon in Hollywood.

It was basically an arrivals line and fashion show combined because all the women wore Hale Bob designs. From floral prints to simple elegance, Hale Bob really has something for everyone. Whether they were young Hollywood starlets like Ashley Jones or a veterans on the game like Vivica A. Fox, Hale Bob brought out the best in all of them.

Tara Reid walked the carpet and hung out at Daniel's table, while Vivica Fox (who I hear is returning in another season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, BTW), hung out in the mushroom forest.

Check out the gallery of the latest summer trends from Hale Bob.

Gallery: Hale Bob

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On the Red Carpet for "No Bad Days"

Michael Buckner — 2008-07-10T12:36:00 00:00

Filed under: On location

I covered the premiere at the Egyptian Theater for a independent movie called No Bad Days starring Michael Madsen (from Kill Bill) and Keith David from Super Hero Movie.

The movie is about evil tomb-raiders who rob precious Mayan artifacts but soon face a difficult opponent -- an unpredictable, rugged, ex-military operative who discovers his true self after ending five years in hiding. Our hero finds himself being chased through jungles, spying in underground waterways, and falling in love with an attractive, yet stubborn American woman searching for her missing mother (an archaeologist who was in the wrong place at the wrong time).

It sounds like a Jean-Claude van Damme flick.

Altogether, Michael Madsen, Heather Storm and Kelly Noonan showed up, along with an onslaught of red carpet seekers and faux fashionistas.

I'm just thrilled because I'm leaving from Miami for a week to cover Miami Fashion Week. So seven days from now I'll be on Miami Beach in swim trunks and boat shoes.

Gallery: No Bad Days Premiere

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Jezebel.com writers make absolute jerks of themselves publicly

Annie Scott — 2008-07-09T11:40:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Style icons, Style in the media, Videos, Interviews

We at Styledash are unabashed fans of Jezebel.com. We have long enjoyed their edgy and witty writers--but then we saw them in person.

Last week on Shoot the Messenger, The Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead (pictured)'s weekly live show in New York, Jezebel writers Tracie Egan and Moe Tkacik showed up drunk, kept drinking, and said some outrageous things about rape. That's right. Rape. It wasn't funny. The audience was infuriated and saddened, and I know, because as a New York blogger who happens to have three friends on that show, I was there.

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National League All-Stars: The jerseys

Whit Honea — 2008-07-09T11:02:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Style icons, Casual wear, Sporty wear, Men, Tops, Kids and Babies

Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really. Go Yanks!

Next week Major League Baseball will be celebrating the All-Star break. That doesn't mean you can't start celebrating it now. We're talking jerseys, people.

Please note, we cannot, in good conscience, endorse the idea that people wear replica jerseys and faux uniforms as a fashion statement. However, as a regular statement they are generally acceptable. We recommend that you wear them to the game, bar, or other sports-related event. You know, fun places.

Gallery: National League All-Stars

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