Tibi’s got Your iPhone Covered

Tibi is the latest brand to glam up your gadgets. The whimsical brand has introduced adorable covers for your iPod Touch and iPhone. Each style features a print from Tibi’s latest collection making your tech toys all the chicer!

Available at powersupportusa.com for $54.95

Farah Angsana Fall 2011 Bridal Collection

Handmade from the finest satin, chiffon, and feminine lace, Farah Angsana’s bridal gowns radiate a sense of timeless elegance. Angsana’s fresh designs are perfect for the modern woman who seeks a sensual, chic gown. Her creations are suitable for every type of wedding, including traditional, fairytale, and destination. For Fall 2011 dresses are adorned with eye-catching crystal and sequin patterns, embellished bows and feathered details. It’s no wonder Angsana spends anywhere from 50 to 200 hours on each dress. This season Angsana drew inspiration from the scintillating beading on elaborate chandeliers which led to glistening gowns fit for glamorous brides! ~Kristina Kawas

Sneak Peek: TRON

TRON: Legacy is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world’s leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn’s Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. TRON: Legacy hits U.S. theaters on Dec. 17, 2010, in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D.

GLEE in GQ

Glee, the sing-along comedy about high school theater geeks has quickly become the most popular show on television. Now, in it’s second season, the gay-positive, anti-stereotyping, song-and-dance TV sensation has spawned hit soundtrack albums, a sold-out concert tour, a Golden Globe award, and a passionate fan base of self-professed “Gleeks,” propelling the cast further into stardom with every episode. GQ’s Alex Pappademas sits down with stars Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith, and Lea Michele to discuss their relationships with their characters, cast mates, the racy GQ photo shoot, and the “no-trailer-sex” rule on set…

Lea Michele on people’s insisting she get a nose job:

“I was one of the only girls in my high school that didn’t get one. And if anybody needed it, I probably did. But my mom always told me, growing up, ‘Barbra Streisand didn’t get a nose job. You’re not getting a nose job.’ And I didn’t. F*&^ those people. That’s why I’m proud to be on a positive show and to be a voice for girls and say, ‘You don’t need to look like everybody else. Love who you are.’”

…on why the camaraderie among the show’s cast needs to last:

“Someone from [another] television show came up to us at an event and said that and I got offended. Our show won’t still be running in season three if we’re not feeling that way, because then we won’t be real, and people will see it. So let’s hope that everything stays that way. Because I need this. I need this family!”

…on the GQ photo shoot for this story:

“I don’t know how they got me to do half the stuff I did. But I was in really good shape this summer, so…”

Dianna Agron on the shoot and rumors that she and Michele are real life lovers:

“When it was just Lea and me, I was like, ‘We’re in skimpy clothes, we’re up against each other. This is feeding those rumors.’ I’ve never been shot in so little clothing.”

…on being the pregnant Cheerleader on Glee:

“I remember Ryan saying, ‘You’re about to get pregnant.’ And I thought, ‘Bring it on.’ When they put the pregnancy pad under my cheerleading outfit, I was walking around the set, and people were like, ‘Only on Glee!’”

Cory Monteith on growing up in Canada and dropping out of high school:

“You have to really look to get into trouble in Victoria, but I was industrious. Skipping school. Drinking. All that kind of crap. Things started off innocent like that. I definitely found myself in some places that I’m very fortunate I came back from…. The last thing I want to do is kind of imply to readers in high school that you too can drop out and be an actor and get on a big show and be -famous and make a shitload of money.”

…on Ryan Murphy’s “no-trailer-sex” rule:

“The first I heard about that was in the media. I was like, ‘Oh, really? Dammit!”

…on what really goes on inside those trailer:

“They all, like, hang out. ‘This sounds really cliché, but it’s true—it’s the high school experience I always wanted. Where we’re all growing into this new life together and figuring it all out as we go. I remember I’d come home from fifth, sixth grade, and I’d watch Saved by the Bell and be like, ‘I hope my high school experience is like that.’ And it totally wasn’t. It sucked.’”

We’re In a Burlesque State Of Mind

Fact: We’re counting the days until Burlesque opens in theaters. The cast, the costumes, the makeup, the plot, the dancing… we can’t wait!

In the meantime, we’ll satisfy our cravings for all things burlesque with these:

Pretty Things: The Last Generation of American Burlesque Queens by Liz Goldwyn available at Borders.com for $44.95 (paperback edition in stores December 21st!); OPI Burlesque Holiday 2010 collection available at Amazon.com/Beauty for $8.50 each.

xx, India-Jewel Jackson

Twitter: OnGlamBeauty

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Treat Your Tresses to Something Sweet

We as women put our hair through absolute hell. Between extensions, highlights, full-on dye jobs, taut ponytails, perms, et al, it’s a wonder we even still have any! Remember to take time to treat your tresses with something sweet that will help strengthen each strand. Below, a few of our favorites.

Mason Pearson Boar Bristle & Nylon Hairbrush, $108 at Drugstore.com | Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil, $65 at ShuUemuraArtOfHair-USA.com | Aesop Wild Lime Hair Polish, $32.50 at Barneys.com | Rene Furterer Tonucia Toning and Densifying Mask, $42 at Sephora.com.

xx, India-Jewel Jackson

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Pop Culture: Celebrate National Popcorn Poppin’ Month

Popcorn is a whole grain, rich in polyphenol antioxidants.

No one wants to be known as the mean lady who gives out apples for Halloween (or pennies, which didn’t buy much even back when we were Little Bo Peep). But we still are seeking healthy alternatives for trick-or-treaters. We like the suggestion of popcorn, a potentially more healthful option, not only for trick-or-treaters but for those of us who need help resisting the call of leftover candy. Plus, October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month!

According to the National Confectioners Association, 90 percent of parents sneak treats from children’s Halloween stash. TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight-loss support and wellness education organization, recommends swapping sugary, high-calorie popcorn balls for 100-calorie packs of kettle corn.

Popcorn is fairly low in calories, especially compared with other snacks. According to the Popcorn Board, air-popped popcorn has only 31 calories per cup, while there are 55-calories in a cup of oil-popped. Popcorn also is a whole grain — a nutritional bonus. The average adult eats less than one of the recommended three to five daily whole-grain servings, while more than 40 percent of Americans don’t consume any, according to the Whole Grains Council. On prepackaged popcorn, look for the Whole Grain Stamp that shows 16 grams or more per serving, such as the stamps found on several Popcorn, Indiana products, including Original Kettlecorn and Touch of Sea Salt Popcorn.

Of course, be wary of popcorn laden with butter, salt and sugar. This fact about movie popcorn might be the most frightening thing you see this Halloween season: A study from the Center for Science in the Public Interest found that a medium popcorn and soft drink from a national movie chain has 1,160 calories and 60 grams of fat, the equivalent to three McDonald’s Quarter Pounders and 12 pats of butter.

Below we’ve included one of our favorite recipes for homemade popcorn, with olive oil and seasoned sea salt to elevate the humble snack. Salt options include Penzeys Spices 4/S smoky or spicy sea salt ($2.95–$4.59) or flavors from The Spice Lab ($14.95), such as black truffle, chili verde or bourbon vanilla bean. (The Spice Lab’s ghost pepper option might sound apropos for Halloween, but before sprinkling beware; the South Asian pepper is eerily hot.)

Your New Favorite Microwave Popcorn

1/3 cup popcorn

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ teaspoon seasoned sea salt

Instead of pre-bagged popcorn, put kernels in a brown paper lunch bag. Fold the top over twice. Microwave for about 2–3 minutes, until 2–3 seconds between pops. (No turning plate in your microwave? Rotate halfway through cooking.) When popped, drizzle with olive oil. Shake seasoned sea salt on top.

Serves 2

NUTRITION SCORE (per serving)

119 calories

27% fat

Fat 4 g

Carbs 20 g

Protein 3 g

Fiber 4 g

Calcium 0.5 mg

Iron 0.7 mg

Sodium 533 mg

What Halloween treats are you looking most forward to this year?

Photo credit: The Popcorn Board

HSN, Lancôme Products to Benefit St. Jude

'I love Christmas,' designer Reem Acra says. 'It is one of my most cherished holidays because it's always happy.'

While we haven’t decided on a Halloween costume yet (bed bug? Betty Francis? Lady Gaga at the airport?), at least we can get a head start on our holiday shopping. The Heart HSN 2010 Designer Ornament Collection went on sale this week and features more than 70 tree trimmings by renowned stylemakers, including VIVmag contributor Colin Cowie, Jonathan Adler, Gwen Stefani, Naeem and Ranjana Khan, and Padma Lakshmi. We plan to give the chic ornaments as presents this year because we love that 100 percent of the proceeds go to a good cause: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a comprehensive cancer center that treats pediatric patients regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

During the collection’s launch party in New York City last week, ornament makers — including supermodel Iman and fashion designer Reem Acra — mingled with attendees while admiring their creations among the dozens on display. Ranging in price from $19.90–$299.90, the festive bulbs suit a wide spectrum of personalities and tastes.

“It’s always exciting to see how other designers have looked at their brands through one element,” says Acra, adding that she once decorated for the holidays by fashioning a whole Christmas tree out of stacked books (a smart alternative to live fir even if it’s still made of trees).

We’re fans of Acra’s elegant, silver-toned ornament with black-and-white bead detailing ($39.90) as well as Naeem Khan’s tassled, bejeweled creation ($299.90) and Colin Cowie’s glittering green bulb accented with a peacock feather ($19.90). Honorable mention goes to skin-care maven Adrien Arpel, who painted a face on her ornament and topped it with a head-turning mini wig ($39.90).

St. Jude national outreach director Marlo Thomas, who designed two of the ornaments in the collection ($29.90 for the set), inspired support with this sobering fact: “It costs $1.4 million a day to run St. Jude,” she says. Thankfully for Thomas and her organization, French cosmetics powerhouse Lancôme will lend a hand too: Today, the beauty company is holding Genes Day, a one-day fundraiser for St. Jude. For every bottle of Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate ($78) sold on Oct. 22, Lancôme will donate $7 toward research at the hospital.

Do you plan to help St. Jude this year?

Photo credit: Courtesy Getty Images

From Where I Stand by Mary McCartney

Self-Portrait, Nashville, 2005 | Photo: Mary McCartney

LONDON, United Kingdom — This evening at the Michael Hoppen Gallery is the private view of images from Mary McCartney’s first book, From Where I Stand, documenting her more than fifteen years of work as a photographer. Mary seems to have always had the natural instinct to observe and document the people around her, shying away from the spotlight that has shone on her family ever since her father, Sir Paul McCartney, became one of the most popular musicians of all time.

Over time, Mary also began to photograph advertising campaigns for her younger sister, Stella McCartney, which brought Mary closer to the fashion industry and inevitably led to some enviable behind-the-scenes moments, where Mary of course always had her camera at the ready, capturing many living fashion icons on film, including Kate Moss, Daphne Guinness and Bjork.

“I wanted to pick shots that stand alone,” says McCartney of the images she selected for the book. “I like the photographs of other people that inspired me to be a photographer that make me think: Who was that person? Where was this picture taken? What was the feel behind it? What the emotion behind it? Those are the things that intrigue me and drive me as a photographer.”

In advance of tonight’s event, I met with Mary over breakfast to get learn more about the images from her book linked to the fashion industry, each of which seems to have it’s own special story, which we can share exclusively with BoF readers today.

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney, Long Island, 1995 | Photo: Mary McCartney

“We chose this as the cover image because it’s quite arresting. It was a personal moment for Stella and I after a night out b0wling in America. I like that you can see her little bowling socks. Having been on the other side of paparazzi before, this was just a fun way of commenting on it.”

Kate Moss

Kate Moss, Worcestershire, 2003 | Photo: Mary McCartney

“Kate Moss is a strong character. She’s a commanding presence in front of the camera. She has so many different facets to her character. She’s girly, she’s naughty, she’s funky, she’s clever. Is she going to be impish and childish or sexy and sultry? I think that’s why she’s iconic, because people are intrigued by her. For me she’s the dream subject because you want to know more about her. You want to know what she thinks about things and what she is like.”

Kate Moss, London, 2004 | Photo: Mary McCartney

“This was for a campaign for Stella. The point of it is not to know whether Kate is zipping or unzipping. Who was she with? Who’s observing her? Is she on her own? She’s barefoot and not completely perfect. Her feet are a little bit dirty. It’s really simple..there’s no accessorising or anything…it’s just three things: the tapestry, the chair and the dress, and then it’s all about her. Kate can create that atmosphere around her.”

Bjork

Björk, Royal Albert Hall, London, 2003 | Photo: Mary McCartney

“I was doing the backstage photography at the first Fashion Rocks at The Royal Albert Hall in 2003. It was mayhem…designers, models, musicians. Usually you have one event going on, but there they had several events all at the same time. The place was just rammed with hair and makeup and clothes. But within all of the chaos there was this moment which was quite quiet. They were individually sticking crystals onto Björk’s face and it had to be quite slowly, properly applied because each one was stuck on individually. I kept coming back to see them applying more and more…”

Daphne Guinness

Daphne Guinness, London, 2009 | Photo: Mary McCartney

“I have shot her a couple of times, and think she’s stunning and has quite a unique style. This shot was for a magazine…I wanted something that had depth to it and windows at the end. The reason we chose this for the book is because it shows a different side of her. It’s got a softer quality to it and she is looking off camera. She can come across as quite angular and quite serious, but this shows a bit of her romantic side.”

Bling is back, Zegna profits grow, Armani interactive, Augmented reality marketing, Chinese models rising

Bono and Ali Hewson for Louis Vuitton | Source: Louis Vuitton

Bling is back (The Economist)

“The strength of the recovery was a surprise…. Big brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are the main winners. With their deep pockets, they were able to continue to open new shops and invest in the business during the crisis.”

Zegna Sees Sales, Profit Growth (Bloomberg)

“Sales will grow ‘well above 10 percent’ this year, led by Zegna’s biggest market of China and exceed the 870.6 million euros ($1.22 billion) generated in 2008…. [while] margins are improving, 2010 profit will be below the 62.3 million euros.”

Giorgio Armani draws focus to eyewear line via interactive video site (Luxury Daily)

“Armani’s Frames of Life campaign Web site lets consumers make their own customized video ads by piecing together different clips of content, or create print ads from screen grabs of the Optical Collections’ main campaign video.”

Potential Marketing Opportunities in Augmented Reality (Fashion’s Collective)

“As yet another element to consider in a marketing strategy, this begs the question, should augmented reality be part of a brand’s budget, and what are the benefits and concerns involved?”

Chinese models hit runways around the globe (CNN)

“When the willowy Liu Wen stepped onto the runway… she finally began to see a parade of models who looked increasingly like her: This fall, major design houses featured a number of Chinese models in fashion weeks as part of a bid by the firms to boost their sales in China.”

Would You Rather…? The ‘Team Zoe of One Mind’ Edition

Rumors are surfacing that Brad Goreski’s departure from Team Zoe happened far earlier than the Oct. 1 date announced to the public.

Brad’s solo styled shoot for October’s Harper’s Bazaar offers some proof to this, as does the fact that both Brad and Rachel styled the same Stella McCartney striped look for separate shoots. Rachel styled Ginta Lapina in this striped Stella dress for LOVE #4 which debuted in late August, so either Brad knew of Rachel’s styling choice, or he had already left Rachel when she did the LOVE shoot….

Either way, Rachel’s influence on her ducklings is obvious.

Last Night’s Party: Taylor Momsen Flashed Her Tits While Performing at Don Hill’s; Stoned Models Didn’t Notice

Paper Magazine and Express threw a party last night at fashion hot spot du jour Don Hill’s to celebrate the wrap of the brand’s Spring 2011 spring campaign and runway show. Never mind how Paper and Express make sense together (they don’t really)–Taylor Momsen’s band, “The Pretty Reckless,” performed. So we had to go.

The expectations for Momsen were high: She recently told Revolver that she likes a good sex tape but “wouldn’t fuck Tommy Lee,” so we were counting on her to do something obscene. And she didn’t disappoint. During “Make Me Wanna Die,” she caressed herself and then pulled down her low-cut shredded rock concert tee down to flash the audience. Don’t worry, her nipples were covered by duct tape x-es (it might have been electrical tape–either way, ouch). Which also means this was a premeditated move. Unless Tay just walks around with duct tape x-es over her nipples, which, considering her proclivity for stripper-wear, is entirely possible. Either way, I was a bit taken aback. I know she’s trying to be super punk rock right now but she is only 17. The models however, the ones who walked in the Express show earlier (including Jessica Hart, Eniko Mihalik, and Erin Heatherton), were completely unfazed. Probably because they’re all the around the same age as Momsen, have to get naked a lot for their work, and mostly because the handful crowded in front of us (we’re not sure which ones) were too busy smoking a joint.

Here’s the thing, though: Momsen’s performance was awesome. She has a fantastic voice, one that she’s completely in control of and that sounds like it belongs to a much older person, and she’s got great stage presence, despite (or because of?) her sexual precocity. She tossed around her wayyy too long blond extensions like she’d been doing it for years. Ditto the way she shot one arm straight up over her head whenever she belted out the high drama sections of her set. So hate all you want but I’m admitting it– kind of a fan of Momsen and The Pretty Reckless.

**All photos from MTV News and HollywoodLife.com

Lulu Kennedy is Amazing, Not Only Because She Said ‘Fashionista’s Got Balls’

LONDON–Fashion East, the London launchpad for raw young talent, celebrated its 10th year with the launch of a 10-piece range under new label Lulu & Co. Each look, some of which were only seen on the runway–never in stores–were handpicked by Fashion East founder Lulu Kennedy from the archives of alum like Richard Nicoll, Roksanda Ilincic, Jonathan Saunders and Henry Holland.

To mark the occasion, the East End fashion pack brought the party West to Harvey Nichols in London’s posh Knightsbridge neighborhood for a Mexican-themed disco replete with fish tacos, hibiscus margaritas, and wonderfully kitsch gold palm trees. Everyone from Roisin Murphy and Pixie Geldof to supermodel/presenter Jade Parfitt spun around in their favorite pieces from the range, while a tagteam set was DJ’d by Princess Julia, House of Holland and Hazel. We nabbed the ageless fairy godmother of London fashion, Lulu Kennedy, dressed in a fiery organza gown by Jonathan Saunders, to talk disco and a decade of designers.

Hard to believe Fashion East is in its tenth year!
I am freaked out, it crept up on me. I’ve been doing this since I was 30 so it’s kind of a blur. The designers I work with have become genuine friends not ‘fashion friends’, if you know what I mean.

What was significant about it being East?
We were all working and living in the East end of London. As we got more established we moved closer to the center. We’re not more mainstream, but we try to make it more accessible. It’s an easy no-brainer for journalists who are really short of time. A bit like the way the music industry gets bands signed in a showcase.

For the MAN show during fashion week you built little wooden cabanas outside the tents, they were like these fantastic menswear stables. What’s tonight’s flavor?
Tonight is sort of like Mexican disco. It’s really random. Basically we indulged ourselves with our favorite things. I have a thing about Mexico and I love disco, it’s really, really relevant.

So you must of caught (disco act from NY) Hercules & Love Affair last Friday?
Don’t talk to me about it, I missed it! Everyone I know went but me and I’m really upset. You know what I was doing? You’ll die. I was dealing with all the shipping documents to get the Lulu & co range delivered into the UK while that was happening. Literally, crazy customs issues. It’s a whole new ball game. I can do parties, I can do fashion shows, but manufacturing and shipping of goods is a whole new thing which I’m learning via the Lulu & Co. range..it’s not easy.

How has it evolved?
It’s exactly where I want it to be. We are still selecting designers that go on to do well. We’re the stepping stone between college and the next level of sponsorship

At the time there were few if any people creating such a platform. Now there seem to be dozens.
It could get a little bit over-saturated and then you kinda lose quality control. I’d rather not do a show than show some designer I didn’t really feel.

What was the selection criteria for the Lulu & Co. range?
Some were about me knowing immediately. Like this Jonathan Saunders dress, when I saw it at the show I just welled up. Then with Henry Holland we kinda sat around going ‘ooh they’re all so much fun and young…but let’s produce something that you can’t actually get, something I saw on the runway that never made it into stores.’ Louise Gray’s stripey (four of which were made) dress was another.

It appeals to different people’s tastes, body sizes and price range. We’re really looking to work with the manufacturers so we can get those prices down.

Thanks again for a your time and for speaking with Fashionista
I LOVE Fashionista, a great site…it’s got balls!

Honor Seeks a Fashion Design Assistant!

New RTW women’s designer fashion brand HONOR (that we love), is looking for a design assistant. HONOR recently launched its first collection for SS2011 in September and can be viewed here.

Requirements:
- Degree or certificate in fashion design, graphic design, or equivalent
- Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong technical drawing skills
- Knowledge of Construction, Fabrics and Hardware

Ideal candidates are self-starters who are communicative and extremely detail-oriented. If you meet the requirements above and would like to join their team, please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (sketches of flat’s too!) to: HONORNYCJOBS@GMAIL.COM.

Express Runway: Rock The Sidewalk

Express decided to do things differently for their Spring/Summer 2011 show. Hitting the streets of Manhattan’s Flat Iron District, the brand turned the corner of Broadway and 23rd Street into a public fashion show, inviting everyone to watch. As curiosity built up, a crowd of tourists, teens, and even nearby food vendors started to gather along the catwalk. By the the time the first model stomped the runway, we had ourselves a full-on outdoor fashion show–eclectic crowd and all.

Putting aside the fact that it was colder than it has been so far this year, the overall energy of the show was positive and lively. The models strutted down the runway in short black mini-dresses, pink printed tops, and leather jackets to an upbeat mix of oldies and top hits. The male models were also looking dapper as they walked out in button down shirts and swanky jackets. As the show went on, the crowd took pictures of models on their cell phones and cheered when the wind lifted up a models skirt, a la Marilyn Monroe. Erin Heatherton closed the show in a black crinoline skirt, white top, and leather jacket.

While we thought the public show was enough of a display, Express took it up a notch by having Greg Kadel simultaneously shoot their spring 2011 marketing campaign imagery and look book. Everywhere you looked, a photographer was positioned, hoping to get the perfect billboard image.

Why is this Miu Miu Dress Still Getting Shot?

That Miu Miu dress that covered four magazines this August still won’t die. While it hasn’t made a cover since W, British Vogue, Swedish Elle and British Elle all used it in the same two months (because that would be repetitive), it has made it its way into the editorials of American Vogue, Muse and The Block. Click through to see the dresses on Tiah Eckhardt, Eniko Mihalik, Crystal Renn and Anne Hathaway.

Best Dressed: Kate Bosworth, Sofia Coppola, Elle Fanning and More

This week, Kate Bosworth glammed it up in Derek Lam. Sienna Miller sported a perfect daytime look of cropped trousers and white sweater by Topshop. Freida Pinto looked gorgeous as usual in a bold Alexander McQueen number. Finally, Elle Fanning and her Somewhere director Sofia Coppola both looked lovely in Marchesa and Celine, respectively.