LETS GIVE LAUDEME A ROUND OF APPLAUSE



EXCLUSIVES, FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 8th, 2010


Natalie Thompson saw a void in the fashion industry and she sought to fill that void. Blaynistas, feast your eyes on LAUDEME.

World Wide Web- By definition, laud means: praise, give kudos, compliment or flatter. Blaynistas that is exactly what will happen if you wear these pieces. LAUDEME sets the stage for the compliments to flow as the wearer conveys magnetism and charm. Natalie Thompson deserves a handclap for creating a brand who’s goal was to pay homage to presentations past by being a clean and admirable ode. Thompson honed her craft at Catherine Malandrino and Yves Saint Laurent. Peep a sneak peek of her line after the jump.

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EVA LONGORIA CREATED A PERFUME FOR SENSITIVE NOSES IN LONDON



BEAUTY  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 7th, 2010


Longoria launched her first fragrance that every woman can wear in London yesterday.

World Wide Web- Eva Longoria has been keeping busy while we twiddle our thumbs waiting for the return of Desperate Housewives. She just launched Eva by Eva Longoria at The Perfume Shop in London on Sunday. This just won’t be another celebrity fragrance though Blaynistas. Longoria’s smell good is special because she “wanted something that every woman could wear.” Even the ones with sensitive noses because the scent is “light, fresh and unique.” We can’t wait to smell it for ourselves! [The Glamazons]

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BETSEY JOHNSON OWES STEVE MADDEN HELLA COINS!



FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 7th, 2010


Betsey Johnson defaulted on a loan to Steve Madden Ltd. and if she doesn’t come up with the money by August 20, 2012, Steve Madden could own the company.

World Wide Web- Here’s the deets: Betsey Johnson owes money to Steve Madden and defaulted on her loan. So unless Johnson can come up with $48.8 million dollars to cover the loan that she took out by August 20, 2012, Steve Madden could get the brand. The loan includes Betsey’s intellectual property so Madden really could be hitting the jackpot with this one. [The Cut]

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BETHENNY FRANKEL DOESN’T BELIEVE IN PAINTING HER NAILS!



BEAUTY  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 6th, 2010


Bethanny says that nails need to breathe and will only get them cut and buffed.

World Wide Web- Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel doesn’t paint her nails Blaynistas! Have you ever of such a thing? To us, that is blasphemy. We like our nails did, but wait until you hear why Bethenny doesn’t. She said that she only gets her nails cut and buffed, because she thinks her nails need to breathe. Fret not Blaynistas, Glamour looked into this issue. It is perfectly ok to paint your nails. Your nails do not need to breathe because they are not alive. They are made of keratin! We will be sure to pass that along to Ms. Bethenny. [The Girls In The Beauty Department]

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VICTORIA BECKHAM IS NOMINATED FOR 2010 BRITISH FASHION DESIGNER BRAND OF THE YEAR



FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 6th, 2010


The British Fashion Council Press Committee decided that they were quite impressed with Mrs. Becks work.

World Wide Web- Mrs. David Beckham is everywhere. She’s toting Birkins, designing for Range Rover, and maintaining her own brand. She’s made quite a mark because she is not only nominated for designer and designer brand of the year. The 2010 British Fashion Award nominees were announced last week but we will have to wait until December 7th to find out who wins the title. [Fashionologie]

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SIMON DOONAN LEAVES THE NEW YORK OBSERVER FOR SLATE



FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 3rd, 2010


Doonan was the star of The Observer and now the paper is searching for someone new to step up.

World Wide Web- Could it be more than a coincidence that Simon Doonan is leaving the New York Observer right after Alexandra Jacobs left? Doonan, after writing a column for the paper for 10 years, will take his talents to Slate. Obviously Doonan will be missed and Observer editor-in-chief Kyle Pope is looking for the next star. “Simon has been the star of the Observer for 10 years, and he’ll be missed,” said Pope. “But, as he said, it’s time for someone new to step up. We’re searching now for who that someone will be.” Any ideas Blaynistas? [Fashionologie]

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ZOYA WANTS TO SPOON YOU TO HELP PICK YOUR NEXT MANI



BEAUTY  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 3rd, 2010


Zoya’s New Color Spoons allow you to try several nail colors without having to commit to buy the bottle, or even paint your nails for that matter.

World Wide Web- If you’re anything like us Blaynistas, when it comes time to pick a color for your mani, you’re like a small child. One minute you think you want one color and the next it’s a different color. Zoya understands that and they want to spoon you. Literally. Zoya’s new Color Spoons are clear plastic handles, with a tip resembling a nail. The nail tips are painted with whatever shade you select and then you hold the spoon to your nail to get a feel for how the color will look on. Intrigued? Here’s how this works. You select however many spoons in however many colors to be sent to you. The spoons cost $.50 but the shipping is free. You are able to use the cost of the spoons toward a nail polish purchase with a promo code. [Bella Sugar]

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SO LADY GAGA IS NEW YORK’S GIFT TO POP CULTURE AND FASHION, V MAGAZINE?



EXCLUSIVES, FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 3rd, 2010


The New York Issue of V Magazine is on stands now, and its cover models couldn’t be more New York if they tried.

World Wide Web- The first of four V67 covers to be released was created by Dan Colen where he interpreted the iconic “V” as chewed up wads of bubble gum. You know, like, the stuff you see all over the streets of New York. Colen posed Lady Gaga and designer Marc Jacobs for the cover shoot. Editor Stephen Gan thought Gaga was the perfect choice for the cover. “Just as the statue of Liberty was France’s gift to America, Gaga is, to us, New York’s greatest gift to pop culture and fashion,” said Gan. “Exactly one year after her first V cover, we decided to do the NEW YORK issue, and she was the first person who came to mind to represent our great city.” Does Gaga represent that empire state of mind to you too Blaynistas? We have more images from the glossy after the cut.

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LANVIN + H&M= HELLS YES!



FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 2nd, 2010


H&M released a teaser video about the upcoming collaboration riddled with Alber Elbaz-isms fueling rumors. Today it was confirmed the two will be working on a holiday collection together.

World Wide Web- Remember when Kanye West tweeted a couple weeks ago, that he jogged in Lanvin? We thought he was being a show-off. Typical Kanye. But you know what Blaynistas? We may have the opportunity to jog and do whatever else in Lanvin if this collaboration with H&M is really happening. From the looks of things, it really is. WWD announced this morning that this is indeed true. Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver were drawn to the idea that design esthetic would not being going “public but that H&M would be going luxury.” The collection will include menswear and womenswear and will be released November 20th in the US. [Fashionista]

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PARIS HILTON HAS PERFECTED TURNING A MUGSHOT INTO A GLAMOUR SHOT



BEAUTY  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 1st, 2010


Hilton seems to have mastered “the smile with your eyes” technique for the camera, because her mug shots have gotten progressively better.

World Wide Web- It definitely isn’t a good thing that Paris Hilton has been arrested enough times that we can compare her mug shots. You have to admit though, they have gotten better. This time around she’s rocking a cute hairstyle, nice sooty lashes and a sweet pink mouth. Hilton was arrested for alleged cocaine possession on August 28th. We aren’t quite as sympathetic seeing as this the 29-year-old’s third run in with the law. We are wondering, however, if she is wearing the correct hair extensions in her mug shot. [StyleList]

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