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The MTV Movie Awards aired last night and though I am admittedly no longer in the MTV demographic, I think it’s fair to say that the network and their awards shows have gone in steep downhill direction in recent years.  The over-scripted jokes delivered by over-acting celebrities induce more cringes than laughs.  A camera panning the audience will find anything from utter bemusement to total boredom.  Well, at least we still have the fashion.

Some highlights:

Kristen Stewart striking an (almost) confident pose in a belted mini that is fast becoming her signature style.  Look for more of these as the Eclipse media onslaught kicks into high gear in the coming weeks.

Kristen Stewart in Dolce & Gabbana

 Scarlett Johnasson mastering sexy demure in a belted green Dolce & Gabbana.  Johansson also played part in one of the evenings only funny bits with Sandra Bullock. 

Scarlett Johannson in Dolce & Gabbana

Whitney Port keeping it edgy and light in yellow and tan.   Of all the Hills/City girls, Port seems to be the one with a true sense of style. 

Whitney Port in Yigal Azoura

TI representing the men in a dapper, summer appropriate suit.  Take note of the pocket square.  So much better than prison garb!

TI in Ralph Lauren Purple Label

British soul singer (and occasional actress), Joss Stone is known for her vocals and free-spirited approach to style.  She’s applying this sensibility to her collaboration with Nine West to produce a line of vintage shoes.  

Stone cites LAMB designer and fellow songstress Gwen Stefani as a source of style inspiration, but says her fashion mantra is simple, “Wear whatever feels good to you at the time.” 

The line debuts in August and will incorporate Stone’s bohemian-chic style and some of her own tattoos.  Stone says that while she loves heels, she usually wears flip-flops because of her 5’10″ height.  “You can’t look sexy if you look like you are going to fall over, ” Stone explained.  (No explanation was provided abour her affinity for going barefoot on stage.)

You can see the line and pre-order at ninewest.com/vintageamerica now.  Prices range from $70-$120. 

Bayles by Nine West Vintage America

Missfab by Nine West Vintage America

Chewy by Nine West Vintage America

The playing field is getting a bit more level: Spanx for men are selling like hot cakes (and they work to hide that paunch grown out of hot cake consumption).

Jimmy Kimmel has broached the subject on his show and Steve Carell hinted at wearing an early sample of the men’s T-shirt during an interview at the Golden Globes, but all jokes aside, real men are shaping up and retailers are taking note.

Nick Wooster, men’s fashion director at Neiman Marcus says, “We are selling them as quickly as Spanx can make them. Men may not be talking about it, but they’re buying it.”  Sales so far seem to be more substantial online where a self-conscious man can shop with anonymity.

In addition to popular paunch smoothing T-shirts, brands are producing profile-enhancing underwear.  Profile enhancing underwear are the equivalent of the push-up bra.   (Is that Spanx you’re wearing or are you just happy to see me?)

The founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, is quick to explain that her products are not for weight loss and not aimed at beer bellies and muffin tops, but for anyone trying to smooth over small problem areas.  She sites the perpetually slim and fit (size 2) Gwyneth Paltrow as a client and fan. 

The problem with all these smoke and mirrors is that when it comes time to strip of our Spanx, we may all be in for a shock.  As comedian Wanday Sykes explains, “It’s so funny that when you take them off you just become a blob. You look in the mirror, and it’s like, hey, now I’m an amoeba.”  At least now they’re will be two amoeba’s…

AFTER

The days of unwittingly flashing your everything when getting out the car and struggling to retrieve something you’ve dropped without creating a scene are at an end: longer hemlines are back!  (Oh happy day!)

What was once reserved for dowdy ladies attending afternoon tea, is in the midst of a fashionable revival thanks to Marc Jacobs’ recent Luis Vuitton designs.  Unlike the mini skirt, this  hemline which falls mid-calf, is wearer friendly and creates a universally flattering retro-feminine silhouette. 

To keep it youthful, find bright colors and flirty prints and avoid the frumpy by focusings on definitive waists and a voluninous skirt. 

Gemma Arterton in Louis Vuitton

Gemma Arterton in Louis Vuitton

Kirsten Dunst in Louis VuittonKirsten Dunst in Louis Vuitton

It’s just two days until Sex and the City 2 opens nationwide and fashionistas and fans of TVs most (in)famous foursome are waiting with breath that is baited to see how Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda have evolved since last we saw them.

Since you’ve seen the trailer (so what if you crashed your work computer watching it over and over in high resolution?) you know that that all four ladies and Mr. Big reprise their roles and that a trip to the desert brings Carrie and Aiden face to face (shock!).  But if you’re like me, you’re likely plagued with questions: Will she cheat on Big? Was it Aiden this whole time? Can I pull off a long ruffled skirt with a simple tee? Why are they on camels?  How on earth can you walk through sand in 4″ Manolos?

Sadly, I have no answers, but I do have some shots from the premiere to tide you over until Thursday!  

SJP in fun, flirty, fluorescent Valentino

A dramatic Cynthia Nixon

Kim Catrall stealing the show in Naeem Khan

Kristin Davis pretty in pink

Jason Lewis looking like an Absolut Hunk

A sight for sore eyes, John Corbitt

Mr. Big (Chris Noth) and his real life leading lady, Tara Lynn Wilson

Oh, the internship.  That inevitable right of passage where eager students and wide-eyed career hopefuls seal envelopes, fetch coffee and write copy for their masters, err, mentors.   But the internship is about to be revamped! 

Vogue UK is reporting that Lady Gaga has applied for an internship with renowned milliner (hat maker) Philip Treacy.  The duo has collaborated on some of Gaga’s showstopping headpieces in the past and is said to get along quite well.  Though nothing has been confirmed, a spokesperson for Treacy said, “We really cannot wait to see what happens.” 

By taking an internship, Gaga is following in the footsteps of NY Ranger’s player Sean Avery and Kanye West who both took time to learn the fashion ropes at Vogue and Louis Vuitton, respectively. 

The lesson here? You’re never to young, old or famous to learn something new.   

The Canne’s film festival is in full swing in the South of France. To truly appreciate something, you must first understand it’s history. Allow me…

The Cannes Film Festival was founded in 1946 and is the world’s oldest and most prestigious film festival.  This year marks the 63rd year.  The films are screened and judged by a panel (jury) for prizes like Grand Prix (Grand Prize), Prix du Jury (Jury Prize), Palm d’or du court metrage (Best Short Film) and so on.  Winning at Canne is a sure-fire way to find a distributor and market your film stateside.  This year’s jury is headed by American director, Tim Burton. 

But enough history, bring on the fashion!

Kate Beckinsdale in Balmain

Evangeline Lilly (in Pucci), Michele Yeoh, Naomi Watts (in Gucci)

Michelle William's in SUNO

Czech supermodel Eva Herzigova in Dolce & Gabbana

Eva Longoria Parker in Pucci

There are two things that everyone knows about Calvin Klein: their woman’s denim and their men’s underwear.  Both have seen iconic advertising campaigns and catapulted their stars into the limelight, but is booking a campaign a precursor to success?  More often than not. 

At just 14 Brooke Shields proved that nothing gets between her and her Calvin’s.  The controversial 1980 campaign made her a household name and sought after actress.  After putting away her Calvin’s, Shields went on to star in the cult film Blue Lagoon, and TVs Suddenly Susan and Lipstick Jungle.

After displaying his wares (pun intended) in Times Square, Mark Wahlberg, put his rapping days behind him, was nominated for an Oscar (The Departed) and now produces the HBO staple, Entourage. 

Post CK, Djimon Hounsou was also nominated for an Oscar (Blood Diamond) and pro-created with Kimora Lee Simons.

Antonie Sabato Jr., has stared in a slew of soap operas, Melrose Place and most recently, his own VHI reality show (did he ever find love, I wonder?).

Of those currently parading around in their undies, Mechad Brooks has appeared in Desperate Housewives and the hit  HBO series True Blood, while Kellen Lutz has put his (ridiculous) six-pack to work on The Bold and the Beautiful, 90210, Nightmares on Elm Street, and The Twilight Saga.

The lesson to aspiring stars and starlets? Hit the gym and keep you eyes on the billboard!

Brooke Shields

Kellen Lutz

Iconic eye wear brand Ray-Ban is revamping its classic line of shades and launching six new Aviator designs.

The brand, a favorite of celebrities and rock & roll icons, is hoping to reestablish their 60-year-old line with styles like Ray-Ban Craft, Titanium, Metal Glide, Road Spirit, Tech and Ultra Gold.  The Metal Glide and Road Spirit will come in bright colors like yellow, blue and fuschia while the Tech, Titanium and Ultra Gold will feature new construction like carbon fibers and titanium.   Retail prices begin at $139.

The new looks were officially launched a celebrity filled party in Brooklyn attended by Kate Bosworth, Iggy Pop, Juliette Lewis, Charolotte Ronson, Justin Long, Kelly Osborne, Agyness Deyn and Jessica Stam.

Kate Bosworth

Iggy Pop

Jessica Stam

When someone says “wicker” to me I picture patio furniture, an overdone floral living room at Grandma’s house and a Nicholas Cage movie, but wicker is about to become fashionable. 

Diane Kruger, who convincingly played the most beautiful woman in history (Helen of Troy), was recently spotted in France carrying a basket purse.  Basket purse?  Yes, Kruger completed her chic (Chanel Spring 2010) look by carrying her lady things in an actual basket.  (A trend is born!) 

If you simply cannot avoid cliched images of picnics and fairy tales when carrying a basket, try Straw Studios Wicker Tube Clutch ($46).  

Kruger with basket and boyfriend Joshua Jackson

I have to admit that when Katie Holmes first started rolling up her boyfriend jeans I was not a fan.  I feared it would be just another trend that everyone would try and few would pull off (leggings).  But, despite my initial hesitations, the look has taken off and is fast becoming summer’s easiest and most versatile trend.

What makes this look so senstational is that it gives new life to those boycut pants we’ve stashed in the back of our closet in favor of the skinny jeans.  It’s also one of the most versatile looks to hit the masses in years. With just a  few quick rolls, you’ve got at least three options: sexy (with a sleek tank top and pumps or heeled sandals), relaxed (with a band tee and some converse) and perfectly casual (in a simple tee, flats and a fedora). 

That’s one pair of pants and at least three go-to styles that can easily take you from date to concert to the beach.  Just keep your footwear on point and make sure your pants are still a good fit, otherwise your look will be more sloppy than stylish.

Did you know that Michael Ball, the founder of the sassily elegant Rock and Republic clothing was a star cyclist in the late eighties? But later he was in an accident that rendered him unfit for sporting and he launched himself full time in designing the exquisite Rock and Republic Jeans and Apparel with Andrea Bernholtz. And we know how that went—the skyrocket way.

Ok, I really want to get down and dirty about Michael Ball in this article, but before I do let me just get this off my chest. He’s really cute!!!! And so not gay for a head designer of USA’s reining brand.

I guess Ball was really rich (his Wiki article does say multi millionaire without any explanation, that should mean ‘reaaaaally’ rich!) by the time he launched Rock and Republic in 2002 to make it what it is today. For starters he did team with the best of the best in every endeavor. Much has been said about his firm’s president Andrea Bernholtz who worked in the fashion industry for several years before recognizing the business potential in starting Rock and Republic with Ball as their passions for music and the rock and roll lifestyle matched too much.

Here’s a picture of the both of them.

Well received and well applauded Rock and Republic’s real elevation to star-dom, sorry star-wardrobe happened when Victoria Beckham happened in Michael Ball’s life. No silly, they didn’t hook up or anything but they did something much more fabulous! Victoria took to herself to design the butt grabbing line called VB Rocks in 2004 which totally rocked the markets beyond anybody’s expectations.  I should say it was a pretty eye catchy line and beginning at $300, VB Rocks maintained the high end status all along….till it’s termination two years later. There was no good reason given before the split but soon later, Victoria sued Rock and Republic saying they did not pay her enough Loss of Earnings according to the line’s indomitable success.

Later Michael Ball founded the bicycle racing team Rock Racing in 2007 to relive his passion for racing. It was known that Ball used to design apparel for his own team when he was still racing. Ball used the immense popularity of Rock and Republic to publicize his racing team and vice versa because of which he received a ton of flak. Mario Cipollini, the famous but retired cycling champ fondly referred to as Super Mario, surfaced to race for Rock Racing but later criticized Ball saying, “I’m trying to get Michael Ball to understand the difference between marketing a brand and being successful in European racing. You can’t run a team on marketing hype and polemics.” The team is currently dysfunctional.

Well, it has certainly been a great ride for Ball since 2002. May he start more daring and rocking endeavors!

Believe it or not, there is still a law on the books in Paris that bans women from wearing trousers (pants).  The law was implemented back in 1800 by the police chief and has managed to withstand numerous repeals.

Over the years, the law has been adapted slightly to include exceptions.  In 1892 women were permitted to wear pants as long as they were “holding the reins of a horse.”  In 1909 a woman could wear pants on a horse and while riding a bike. 

Most recently (2003) President Sarkozy’s political party penned a letter to the minister in charge of gender equality to protest the law.  (The President is married to former model and fashion plate Carla Bruni who does wear pants.)  The minister declined to repeal making the pants law in Paris one of the most archain laws of fashion. 

The law hasn’t deterred Parisian women from wearing pants, but if you want to steer clear of the long arm of the law, I suggest you stick to skirts. 

Carla Bruni Sarkozy in pants.

Last night The Metropolitan Museum Costume  Institute held a gala was to celebrate the opening of the new exhibit American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.  The exhibit runs through August 15 and will explore “developing perceptions of the modern American woman from 1890 to 1940 and how they have affected the way American women are seen today.”  The study will focus on American femininity as expressed through clothing and how changes in style have affected women’s liberation and progress in society and politics.  

Naturally, the event drew a slew of fashionable women.  A few of our favorites:

Anne Hathaway in Casadei

Camilla Bell in Jason Wu

Gwen Stefani in LAMB with Gavin Rossdale

Kerry Washington in Thakoon for Gap

Kate Hudson in Casadei

Liv Tyler, the current face of G-Star, recently traveled to France to shoot the spring/summer 2010 campaign.  See footage here:   http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2010/04/28/video-behind-the-scenes-of-liv-tylers-g-star-raw-photo-shoot/

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The ladies in Hollywood are breaking out their stems and looking good.

Gwyneth Paltrow is making the rounds promoting her new flick Iron Man 2 looking effortlessly glam (as usual).  Here she is at the premiere in a gold Giorgio Armani jacquard shorts suit, Chopard jewels, Christian Louboutin clutch and Gianvito Rossi booties. 

And while you may not be a fan of GOOP, it’s hard to deny that her obsession with cleansing and fitness does a body good!

Gwyneth Paltrow at the Hollywood premiere of Iron Man 2

Amanda Seyfried of Mama Mia fame donned a similar outfit (but in black) at the Tribeca Film Festival.  Seyfried (below) in Viktor & Rolf shorts and blazer and matching Roger Vivier shoes looks sexy yet smart.   Like Paltrow, Seyfried is meticulous with her diet (she details the pangs of eating raw in Esquire magazine).

Dare we say a (fashion) star on the rise?

Amanda Seyfried at the Tribeca Film Festival

If you’ve seen the trailer’s (and I trust you have), you know the ladies take their fabulousness out of NYC and to the sandy desert.  Based on the trailer and the (scant) details we’re acquired thus far, here are a few things we think will be trending this summer and into the fall:

1. Scarves: Not just for grandma’s and cold weather, scarves are about to hit the fashion big time.  Go for color and wrap yours over your head and tie at the nape of the neck or around the front of your forehead (headband/bandeau style).  And if you happen to be in a convertible (or on a camel), don’t be afraid to channel Jackie O.

2. Long, feminine dresses: Ranging from floral to hippie-chic to luxury maxi’s in metallics, dresses are definitely in.  They work well with an embellished flat or strappy sandal and are the perfect way to beat the heat without sacrificing the fashion.

Josh Brody Maxi-Sleeveless

3. Shoe, shoes, shoes:In the series and in the first film, Ms. Bradshaw solidified what many of us already knew: it’s all about the shoes!  It looks like the ladies will continue their shoe game in the second film.  Invest in the staples like  classic black and nude pumps and permit yourself the luxury of buying a statement shoes to build an outfit around. 

Rock & Republic Pandora Chain Sandal

4. Fun, fearless females:  The journey the ladies take in SATC 2 seems to be all about embracing life and being fearless, fun and female; something that never truly goes out of style. 

Miranda, Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte

Also look out for all the subtle trends the film is keeping under wraps (like the iPhone cameo in the first film).

Every one’s favorite Republican/Geography Wiz was spotted wearing Juicy Couture sunglasses at the Phillies v. Diamondbacks game on Sunday.   She wore the shades with her signature coif, perfectly polished makeup, silver hoops, a black top and navy khaki’s. 

We’ll give her a point for relevancy, but she’s got nothing on our political style icon FLOTUS.  

Signing a ball for her adoring fans

Palin flanked by daughters Bristol and Piper

There is something wonderful and undeniable happening in the fashion and entertainment world right now: the casting of un-enhanced, real looking women.   (Okay, okay, size 4 is not exactly a real woman, I hear you!)

A decade ago, plastic surgery seemed as necessary as a killer resume and signature walk.   Now, casting agents are in hot pursuit of talent that bypassed Barbie conveyor belt.  For example, Fox Broadcasting has been casting young women from Australia and Europe to avoid the “sameness” that the LA standard of beauty has created. 

While most agents and directors admit that a little nip tuck will not likely end a career, extreme surgeries, especially on older ladies, can lead to casting doubts.   Faces that are dramatically altered not only make a character hard to identify with, but can be distracting. 

Breast implants in particular have become problematic.  Most agents, directors and costume designers prefer women with natural breasts, especially for period pieces (implants are not consistent with certain periods of time and can detract from the authenticity of a film).   It is rumored that a young Hollywood actress, renowned for her beauty, was not cast in a Batman movie because the director believed her breasts were fake.  While her implants didn’t affect that particular role, the director worried that her choice to enhance herself called into question her acting abilities and understanding of the craft. 

The recent casting of more life-sized models, naturally aging women and untouched celebrity photo spreads call attention to our own notions of beauty.  So, what do you think?  What is beauty in 2010?

Is this beauty?

Maybe this is beauty?

How about this?

Or this?