DIOR HAUTE COUTURE SS 2011 Part 2

This was my Fav for this year. It's been a very long time since I actually loved a show and if money was not a problem, I would wear every single item in this show. With the Golden Globes and Sag Awards recently were so disappointing on the red carpet, may I say there stylists should have been in Paris. So let me know what you think?

Marion Cotillard Lady Dior interview

Dior "Lady Blue" The Movie Part 1 [HQ]

Jeans

A true fashionista knows how to pair the high and the low in fashion.  But it isn’t every day that someone takes it to the extreme—like a $15,000 couture dress with good old-fashioned blue jeans.  Naturally, Karl Lagerfeld seems to be one of those few people capable of pulling off such a feat.At Chanel’s spring 2011 couture show, the Kaiser showed the world that some of the best couples are the oddest ones, sending out models swathed in the predictable taffeta and tweed, with denim hiding coyly underneath.  The pants came in a wide range of colors, from rock-n-roll black to bubblegum pink—perfect for matching every outfit in your wardrobe (shop the look here!).  And just in case things weren’t unpredictable enough, some were worn with the sheerest of sheer minis, so transparent that jeans were probably not such a bad idea.

In a meeting with the press, Mr. Lagerfeld cited Chanel’s modern clients, who often pair classic coats with cut-offs, for this haute twist: “It’s not like the old days anymore and couture has to be able to change and adapt.”

Just in time too—with brands like Céline and D&G including jeans in their collections, the look is becoming a major trend for spring 2011 onward.

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There are so many talented, design-forward readers on this site that I hope you will share your styling and decorating ideas with the rest of us in the Lovely Little Vignettes group, which is the place to share photos of the small vignettes you create in your home or those you see online or at a friend's home. (If you're not sure what I mean by vignettes, this slideshow should make it clear.) So, show me what you got! Be it a glamorous vanity mirror or your arrangement of vintage bottles on a shelf, I want to see all of your beautiful photographs of the little details throughout your home

Sneek Peak into High Gloss Magazine

Starting February 1st, there's a new online design magazine in town. Get ready for your fix of dreamy interiors, travel tips and yes, a surprise celeb guest, in the upcoming High Gloss magazine.
Houston-based Paloma Contreas of La Dolce Vita has been a charming fixture on the blog scene since 2007. But when she decided to branch out into the new world of online-only magazines like Lonny, Rue and Matchbook, she really showed her design chops.

Going from blogger to magazine editor is not as simple a transition as you'd think. While we all rely on design bloggers to search through and curate the best of the best photographs available on the web (or through their scanners), it's up to the editor to go out and produce fresh original content. As you can see from the shot above, Paloma and the High Gloss team took to it easily.

We asked her to share a little bit about the new project:

What's the difference between a High Gloss spread and a Lonny spread/Rue spread/Matchbook spread?

All of the magazines you named have very defined styles and all fit into their own niches. Our style is glamorous and eclectic, and I think you'll notice the Southern and West Coast roots of most of our editors are also a big influence. Rather than focusing mainly on interiors, we'll also have features rooted in fashion, travel and entertaining. We will also have some celebrity features from time to time. We worked on a feature with Chelsea Handler for this issue and two of our team members, Shannon Wollack and Ashley Steen, are designing Chelsea's new home, which we will feature in a future issue.

Courtesy of High Gloss Magazine.

What's the best/worst part of putting together an online magazine?

The best part has definitely been the creative freedom and being able to work with so many amazing and incredibly talented people. All of the girls on the High Gloss team are the best at what they do and they've continually blown away with their level of talent and dedication to the magazine. We've worked with designers, photographers and other talented people whose work we've admired for so long, so we're incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them. I also love to travel, which I've been doing a lot of for High Gloss!

I wouldn't say that anything is necessarily bad, but there are so many details to keep track of, which can be challenging at times.

What magazines inspire you?

I read an obscene amount of magazines and I know the other High Gloss girls do, too. Some of our favorites are Vogue, ELLE, ELLE DÉCOR, InStyle, House Beautiful, Vanity Fair, C Magazine, UK'S House and Garden and AD España.

Courtesy of High Gloss Magazine

Ready to see the site? Head over to High Gloss Magazine. Starting February 1st you'll be able to view their first issue. Happy reading!

If your into Working out and being Healthy Read This!

 I picked this up and have read the whole thing and live by it. I'm honestly in the best shape in my life, and healthy its the no nonsense way to get that bikini body you want with out living in a gyme Let me know what your think.

Look of the Day!

Pumps by Christian Louboutin
Clutches by Nancy Gonzalez

Molly Sims

Model turned actress turned jewelry entrepreneur Molly Sims is constantly reinventing herself. The "Las Vegas" star recently launched Grayce by Molly Sims, a line of necklaces, earrings and bracelets carried at Henri Bendel and Scoop and on HSN.

"Welcome to my life, I change careers every two or three years. It's funny, because even though I'm a person who hates change, all the biggest things in my life have come with change. We all play different parts in life," Sims says in the February issue of More magazine. "We just don't always realize it. When I first got into acting, I thought, finally I'm done transitioning. But the truth is, you always want to keep growing and changing."

Sims next role might just involve settling down.

"I know I want to get married and have kids, and hopefully that'll happen," Sims tells the mag. "I just know that I've never been happier in my life than I am right now."

But for right now, Sims is happy to focus on Grayce, which came about as a happy accident when her acting career quieted down.

"My mom's been collecting for years, and she'd always go to antique sales, estate sales, yard sales. So when Hollywood's writers went on strike in 2007, I had a plan B. I really love jewelry, and I just love dressing up," Sims says.

In honor of her many hats, Sims appears in the mag in variation iterations: "The Good Wife" (watch out Juliana Margulies), "The Seductress" and "The Trophy Wife."

For more of Molly's sexy shots and to hear her whole story of reinvention, head over to More.com.

Nicole Richie

I'm Happy to see someone else who wears as much jewelry as I do.

Rose McGowen and Kate Middleton have something in common!

Rose McGowan and Kate Middleton have remarkably similar styles, a fact McGowan cherishes. “If it’s good enough for Kate Middleton, it’s good enough for me!” she told us at Entertainment Weekly’s pre-SAG party in Hollywood, where she wore a hot pink Issa gown, a look that Middleton had worn previously in a slightly different cut. And this that wasn’t the first time McGowan and the Princess-to-be shared an Issa look. “I wore [the label’s] bright green gown to the MOCA and then Kate Middleton wore the blue one to announce her engagement to, you know, the Prince.” So why does she love the Kate Middleton-approved label? “Issa really embraces women’s forms,” McGowan told us. But don’t expect McGowan to admit that she and Middleton are exactly the same. “It might be Issa that brought us together,” she said. “But I don’t wear funny hats. And she probably doesn’t wear five-inch heels.”

Perfume Trend for Spring!

Harajuku Lovers G of the Sea Eau de Toilette, $45, available in March at Sephora—This crisp scent with a hint of the ocean delivers an energizing burst that's perfect for the warmer weather.

DKNY Be Delicious Juiced Eau de Toilette, $36, available at Sephora—Perfect for someone who gravitates toward bright, fresh scents, this perfume smells of just-sliced green apple with hints of marine.

Chloe Love, Chloe Eau de Toilette, $85, available at Saks Fifth Avenue—Besides loving the sleek bottle, the fragrance itself is a crush-worthy combo of sexy and powdery with floral and musky notes.

Atelier Cologne Vanilla Insensee, $170, available January 28 at Atelier Cologne—This eclectic mix of ingredients like vanilla, lime, coriander, jasmine, and vetiver makes this scent utterly irresistible.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette, $70, available in February at DaisyMarcJacobs—A spin-off Jacobs' original Daisy perfume, Eau So Fresh combines raspberry, wild rose, and warm plum—it's juicy but still light and crisp

Reb'l Fleur by Rihanna Eau de Parfum, $49, available at Macy's—Rhi-Rhi seems to be close to world domination; her just-realeased, first perfume is a fruity and floral blend tinged with hints of the tropics. Think red berries, pears, Hawaiian Hibiscus flower, vanilla, and coconut water



By Kilian Arabian Nights Incense Oud Eau de Parfum, $395, available at Lucky Scent—This exotic scent is a transporting cocktail of refreshing geranium and citrus for lightness, patchouli and sandalwood for depth, pink pepper for a kick; aTurkish rose oil magically ties it all together



Annick Goutal Le Mimosa Eau de Toilette, $80, available March 1 at Bloomingdale's—Gloriously lush a
nd floral, this perfume is inspired solely by the yellow mimosa flower that blooms each spring in the South of France. Fruity peach, white musk, sandalwood, and powdery iris and anise mingle together in a light and sweet aroma.

Cartier Cartier de Lune, $75 for 1.5 oz. and $98 for 2.5 oz., available at Cartier—Built around a picked-under-the-moon bouquet of white flowers like honeysuckle, wild rose, cyclamen, bindweed, and lily of the valley, the sheer, modern scent is floral at its heart, but layered with crisp juniper berries and sweet and spicy pink pepper for some bite, and musky and woody basenotes for a sexy come hither quality—perfect for a midnight rendezvous.

Fresh Brown Sugar Eau de Parfum, $32, available at Sephora—What started as a deliciously scented body collection now comes in perfume form: The sparkling citrus notes of Sicilian lemon and tangerine are warmed by caramel, amber, and sugared magnolia, forming a light and zesty formula

Modern Austin Home Tour via Launch 787

The 4th Annual Modern Home Tour is this Saturday, February 5! This is the biggest and best Modern Home Tour to date, featuring 16 architecturally progressive properties dotted throughout Austin.

WHEN: Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Complimentary happy hour & architectural panel from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at BoConcept. To see a map and listing of all 16 properties, go here.

TICKETS: Tickets for the Modern Home Tour are $15 in advance (plus $2 service fee) and may be purchased here. Day-of tickets are $25. Your ticket includes entry into all 16 tour properties and the happy hour / architect panel.

VOLUNTEER: We are in need of more volunteers for the Modern Home Tour. By volunteering, you will receive a complimentary ticket to the event for just a few hours of your time. It's fun, insightful and you'll get to know the people at the house where you're working! To volunteer, please email volunteers@launch787.com or reply to this email.

Special thanks to Treaty Oak Platinum Rum, Graham's Texas Tea, Republic Tequila, New Belgium, Waialua Soda, Chocolate Cup, Elixir Coffee, Cornucopia, Chameleon Cold Brew and Peached Tortilla for providing food and refreshments for the Modern Home Tour.

SAG Red Carpet [correct-worlds-info.blogspot.com] 2011

Who wore Orange Better

Orange is making a come back if you live in Austin it never went out of Style. I have 4 looks for you. Which one is your Fav? I "heart" the orange coat it's Fab!





Nail Polish Trends to Wear Now

Cherry Red

This shade is meant to be cheery. "Choose one that makes you smile," Johnson says. "I like brighter, orangey reds for darker skin and blue reds for fair skin."

Revlon in All Fired Up, $4.79; drugstore.com.

Butter London in Knees Up, $14; butterlondon.com.

Essie in Silken Cord, $8; essie.com.



Deep Purple

Sometimes what looks like the perfect eggplant turns jet black on your tips. Johnson's fix: "Pick one that looks brighter in the bottle or has a tiny flecks of glitter to pick up the light."

Deborah Lippmann in Bad Romance, $18; deborahlippmann.com.

Rescue Beauty in Catherine Nail Polish, $18; rescuebeauty.com.

Chanel in Paradoxal, $23; chanel.com.

 

 



Teal

Go green, but go wisely. "A teal with navy undertones will keep your hands from looking like they're freezing," says Johnson.

Illamasqua in Viridian, $14; sephora.com.

Perfect Formula in Pop, $15; perfectformulas.com.

CND in Urban Oasis, $20; CND.com.

 

 

Silver

While this dazzling hue is perfect for a party it can be a bit much for the office. "Try just applying it to the tips," advises Johnson.

Estee Lauder in Extravagant Pearl, $18; esteelauder.com.

Milani in HD - Silver Holographic, $4.49; cvs.com.

NARS in Full Metal Jacket, $16; narscosmetics.com.

 

 

Gold

Giving your nails the Midas touch requires a bit of finesse. "Make sure to pick a gold that's not too yellow-y, which can look tacky. Choose a warmer tone instead," says Johnson.

Sonia Kashuk in Reach for the Stars Gold, $4.99; target.com.

OPI in Rising Star, $8; opi.com.

Barielle in Aura Angora, $8; barielle.com.

 

 

Wine

If you tend to get post-manicure buyer's remorse, wine is the shade for you. "It's a hard color to screw up. Almost every hue looks festive and classy," says celebrity manicurist Ashlie Johnson, who works with Kristen Stewart, Eva Mendes, Lea Michele and Kate Hudson, among others.

Dior in Smoking Plum, $21; saks.com.

Nicole by OPI in the Grape Debate, $7.99; ulta.com.

Zoya in Stacy, $7; zoya.com.

 

 

Christina Hendricks

Tina Fey

Nicole Kidman

Rosario Dawson

Heather Morris

Amy Adams

Hilary Swank

Sofia Vergara

Kim Kardashain

Claire Danes

Jon Hamm and January Jones

Natalie Portman and Helena bonham Carter

Julia Stiles

Julie Bowen