Kerry Washington Makes Her First Post-Baby Red Carpet Appearance

After the hustle, bustle, and insanity that is awards show season winds down in March and April, it’s not uncommon for the year’s biggest stars (think Lupita Nyong’o, Jennifer Lawrence, and Sandra Bullock, this year) to take a few weeks or even months to escape from the red-carpet limelight. Especially if they’re pregnant, as many stars — such as Olivia Wilde, Drew Barrymore, and, yes, Kerry Washington — were this season.

But that doesn’t mean we can’t miss seeing these gorgeous stars’ faces on the red carpet and practically shed tears of joy when they make a reappearance at their first post–awards season event, right? Which is exactly what I did on Wednesday night when I saw the always-glamorous and impeccably dressed Washington pop up not only for the first time since wearing that unbelievably gorgeous Jason Wu gown to the 2014 Oscars, but also for the first time since she (secretly) gave birth to a sure-to-be-beautiful baby girl named Isabelle.

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And let me tell you: She looked nothing less than flawless (and really, when does she not?). Going casual-chic at the Women In Film 2014 Crystal + Lucy Awards in a wide-V, plain black blouse and paint splatter–print, sheer-hem skirt from Sportmax, the actress and Scandal star absolutely nailed her red carpet return.

Sure, this skirt has already been worn on the red carpet — by Orange Is The New Black’s Taylor Schilling at the 2014 Webby Awards, where she paired it with a sleeveless and plunging white blouse — but that doesn’t take away from the fact that Washington looks downright sleek and undeniably hot in this cleavage-bearing ensemble. I mean, the flowing, voluminous waves; luscious orange pout; and statement heels alone make this ensemble simply smoldering.

And speaking of heels, can we get a closeup of those shoes, please?

Just what I thought: Those studded-cap, hot orange Louboutin heels are just plain ah-mazing.

Though she certainly made a splash with her red carpet return, Washington wasn’t the only major star to hit the 2014 Crystal + Lucy Awards. None other than red carpet queen Cate Blanchett also made an appearance, looking positively dreamy in a tiered ruffle, softly draped Chloé ensemble, which she complemented with a truly gorgeous pair of turquoise Lorraine Schwartz earrings.

Neighbors star Rose Byrne — who was honored with the Max Mara Face of the Future Award at the awards show — repped the womenswear brand well, pairing her sleek hair and dazzling jewels with a stunning silver lamé, strapless jumpsuit.

Maggie Gyllenhaal also walked the evening’s red carpet, going for a dramatic, moody vibe in her mixed-print, blurred floral ensemble from Peter Som. But for all the star power that turned out for the Women In Film event, we all know Washington was the real style star of the night.

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Big hair bounces back

If you'd told me a few years ago that Dynasty-style coifs would be making a comeback, I'd have thrown you my best soap-opera death stare in disbelief. The thought of cutting ties with my beloved straight-styling ghds was anathema.

Fast forward a few years, though, and I'm embracing my inner Alexis Carrington and pumping up the volume.

But before you start turning to reruns of Dallas and Dynasty for inspiration, there are a few key differences between 80s big hair and today's. First, and most important, is movement. Those heavily lacquered helmet-like 'dos have been replaced with far more natural-looking locks.

To get the look, you'll need to arm yourselfwith a few styling products.

Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse, $56.50, will help set the scene and a ghd Natural Bristle Radial Brush, $39, will seal the deal and give you bouncy full waves.

Sprinkling a touch of Matrix Design Pulse Mega Dust Volume Texturizer, $21, at the roots will give your look that little extra va-va-voom. And, finally, add a touch of Hollywood wow with Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray, $45.

REVIVAL OF A CLASSIC

There aren't many perfumes wished back into existence by their former wearers. Chances are when you look back into the dark recesses of your bathroom cabinet as it appeared five, 10 or 15 years ago, there's not much there you haven't - by now - moved on from.

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Especially when it comes to scent - yesterday's latest can today smell dated; cloying, powdery or just plain similar to others from the same era.

But not so Calyx, which has recently been resurrected by Clinique, who describe it - fairly accurately - as "a cult favourite scent that is sparkling and fresh. Energising and audacious, it uplifts the mood."

Calyx is quite unconventional as far as scents go: crisp, fresh and sweet, but not too sweet, it has notes of grapefruit, mandarin, passion fruit, mango, freesia, neroli, lily, jasmine, oakmoss and vetiver.

Of course, usually that means diddly-squat when it comes to the final result (a bit like wines boasting notes of berry that you can't for the life of you discern), but in this case you really can make out its 'ingredients'.

Released in 1986 by Prescriptives, it was withdrawn in 2009, and returns in its original form - a simple ribbed bottle and flattened oval top.

Just a word of warning for those who like their scents extra subtle: this is a fairly bold perfume. That said, it does soften after the first spray, like many scents, so do give it a full day's wear first.

SUNDAY LOVES

Mecca Cosmetica Lip De-Luscious Overnight Lip Conditioner, $44

This beautiful overnight balm is designed to hydrate and repair lips while you sleep, but the lip-loving shea butter and vitamin E will also help to keep your lips looking and feeling smoother and well conditioned during the day, too.

Dr. Hauschka Lip Balm, $29

This balm adds a pretty shine to your lips while the calendula extracts help with skin renewal and healing. The waxes and oils in it will also help to prevent those pesky fine lines around your mouth.

Bobbi Brown Lip Balm SPF15, $45

Specially formulated with wheat germ and olive oil, this non-greasy lip balm is nourishing and also offers an all-important SPF15 to protect your smackers from the sun's harmful rays.

How I Embraced My Natural Hair, Plus Tips If You're Considering Ditching Relaxers For Good

Going natural was a lengthy and scary notion for me. Once I gained the confidence and the knowledge of the many health benefits to my psyche, skin, and hair — I still put it off. This is a short journey of how I ditched my chemical relaxer, plus a few of tips I discovered so you can go the natural route too.

The first of many relaxers

Growing up in New Hampshire, I longed to have straight hair like my friends, and after a decade of hot combs, my mother told me it was time for my first relaxer. I didn’t know what that entailed, but I knew the outcome would be straight hair with an actual chance for getting bangs. Admittedly, I was a crybaby up until about my 18th birthday. Please believe, the only time I cried harder than getting my first relaxer was when my imaginary friend died after eating a poisonous crab.

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Renee, my loving Dominican hair dresser, was very gentle, but even his fatherly hands couldn’t mask the chemicals burning my scalp. After about 45 minutes — which felt like four days to young Kristin — he told me it was time to rinse it out. He then applied a neutralizing shampoo that made me scream in pain. After about a half hour of rinsing the relaxer out and conditioning my hair, it was time to get my hair rolled to go under the dryer. Fortunately, the dryer was loud enough to mask my small sobs. I remember thinking that I was being tortured; who in their right mind would go under high heat after just being burned?? A pretty high percentage of women it turns out.

I showed up to my first day of 6th grade, flicking my thick straight hair over my shoulder. It’s a fond memory, because it was the last time my hair was ever healthy. At tennis camp, a long pony tail flung around with me on the courts; suddenly I had caught the attention of a few shorties that I had been secretly crushing on. Three months later, my old hair had started coming in. My mother broke the news to me: “Looks like it’s time for another relaxer!” she exclaimed cheerfully. I recoiled in fear, I told her I’d never go back and I would run away from the family. That attitude changed however once I received my class pictures that were taken the first day of school. I knew I was going back — forever.

The Last Relaxer

I talked about cutting off my relaxed hair a.k.a, going natural for about five years before I actually did it. Shamefully, I was nervous about boys mostly. I read magazines about how men wanted to run their fingers through your hair and feared I’d end up dateless. The second factor, was being a product of my own environment. I had worked hard to go against stereotypes growing up and I considered having kinky hair as something that would define me in a job interview as “too ethnic.” (Also why I left the “Jackson” part of my last name off applications — but that’s another story.) The ultimate reason that I talked about going natural for as long as I did was just out of sheer utter laziness. What if I was so truly lazy, that it ended up all falling off?

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To be fair, I was already that lazy. I waited too long in between relaxers and washes which meant that when I finally showed up at the salon, I was more prone to burning. I had gotten my crying under control, but let me promise you, it never got better. Eventually, I got a relaxing treatment from an unlicensed hair dresser and most of my hair broke off. The horror that I experienced washing my hair for the first time after the relaxer was real. Strands came from the center of my hair in huge clumps and my hairline just didn’t make it. The most horrifying part of this experience was how vain I felt. I could not stop obsessing and complaining about my broken hair. I felt ugly and my hair certainly looked ugly. It had taken forever for me to see my hair almost to my shoulders since that first relaxer and suddenly, I had to start from scratch.

Going Natural

While I was living in Portland, Oregon (yes, my hair was so bad that I packed up and moved across the country), I saw a picture of my friend Shareefah who had cut off her natural hair and put a fun, fluffy weave in her hair before I had moved. Suddenly, there she was on Instagram; the weave days were over and her hair had grown tremendously. She wasn’t the only one, there has been a sudden craze in ditching relaxers and wearing your hair natural. The thing I love about this craze? No posers and no scalp-burning side effects. The amount of blogs out there create a world of support that simply was unheard of when I was growing up and even in college. When I learned the amount of harmful chemicals I was putting into my hair and scalp, it was no wonder if eventually all fell off.

On July 1st, 2012: I cut off all of my hair. I didn’t have a strong emotional reaction because I had already learned it had been dead for years anyway. The reason that I went for the big chop as opposed to the alternative options to go natural is because I wanted to feel humbled again and just take a break from the amount of time I spent on my hair. After almost two years, I can say that it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made — and not just in the beauty department. I’m in my natural state and if anything, the nasty hang-ups I once had about going natural have been proven wrong. I mean, who doesn’t love an afro??

If you’ve got a kink in your hair that your sick of straightening, know that I can attest to it being cheaper than having a relaxer. Know that depending on how you keep your afro, it is incredibly time-consuming. In my opinion? The pay-off is big big healthy curls!

Here are three ways to make going natural seem less scary, if you’re so over your relaxer.

The Big Chop

As I mentioned, this was my choice and will by far be the cheapest way to go. When all the relaxed hair is cut off, your hair will be at its healthiest. This is a great way to focus on putting moisture back into your scalp and you can get to know your natural curl pattern, it’s likes and dislikes. It’s also a well-deserved break from years of taking an hour to get ready. If you’ve been longing for the day where you can get ready in 15 minutes and go swimming without a hair care in the world? This is your jam.

Relaxer Grow Out

Not everyone looks good bald or with short-short hair. Trust me, as much as I appreciated the compliments, I did not feel cute with my short-do. Empowered? Yes. Cute? No. This option is great if going short is a deal-breaker for you. With this process, you’ll grow out your natural hair to a comfortable length and trim the relaxed hair accordingly. The risky part is that you’ll be treating two very different hair types which can be time-consuming and ultimately damaging to your new hair.

Weave Out

This is the most common option I see amongst my friends and peers and it’s a combination of the “Relaxer Grow Out” and “The Big Chop.” Grow out your natural hair to a reasonable length and then cut out the natural hair. Throw in some braids or a fun weave and then just chill for a couple of months (depending on the weave/style). You’ll be worry-free in terms of styling and maybe you go after that flaming red hair you always wanted. The downside to this option for those of us who can’t DIY, is the cost of hair and weave maintenance. In most cases, your hair will grow fastest and at its healthiest by itself without the weight of additional hair.

Make Your Own Sunscreen This Summer For Natural UV Protection

Growing up in the middle of the southern New Hampshire woods, I became fond of star-gazing. In the summer, my high school boyfriend and I would bring our CD players outside, listening to Weezer, while we gazing up at that infinite dark world, full of endless possibilities and beauty. As the hours passed, the stars would slowly disappear, only to be replaced with a single 600 billion year old star that was out for vengeance, making us quickly recoil into the shade. To my knowledge, as a teen, the sun was as evil and dangerous as Charles Manson. The threat of wrinkles, skin damage, and skin cancer was enough to make me shun this beautiful star for the rest of my life.

It was no surprise that in my twenties, I became vitamin D deficient, due to years of avoiding the sun and a long-term, strict, vegetarian diet. My first thought? Are you #$%*& kidding me!? They were not. Turns out lack of vitamin D has been found more common in society than over-exposure to sunlight. I would lather on the thickest SPFs I could find, convinced that it would give me timeless skin, having no idea how important vitamin D was for my health. Interestingly enough, the pigment melonin makes it harder to produce vitamin D in sunlight exposure — according to Web MD, studies show this is more likely in darker skin. The only thing more effective than taking vitamin D supplements, or any supplements for that matter, is getting your nutrients directly from the source: In this case, the sun.

Today, I still consider the sun to be a frenemy. The UVA rays age us while its UVB rays burn us. There is a plethora of scientific data out there to prove that overexposure to sun causes premature aging, eye damage, and skin cancers, which means it’s super important to keep our skin protected. Still, there are ways to do so while still drinking in the healthy aspects of the sun (like all that delicious vitamin D) and avoid ingredients that are found in sunscreens that can also promote skin cancer and free-radical production. For some of us, wearing over-the-counter sun-screen is a medical no-no. Whether you are on an all-natural diet that requires you to forgo all topical chemicals or have allergies, there are cost-effective and easy ways to make your own sunscreen. Many articles discourage the use of sunscreen altogether, and while some have merit, science is constantly evolving — we still do not understand everything about the sun and how it can effect our bodies.

Here is the great news! If you absolutely can’t stand the chemicals or if you have been asked not to use the chemicals in sunscreens by your doctor, there is a healthy all-natural way you can have the same protection as drugstore sunscreen. Whatever you do, just don’t go out there without any armor at all! Your skin will thank me in 10 years.

Homemade Sunscreen

Here are some essential ingredients you will need for your homemade sunscreen — please play with the portions to get the right recipe for your skin. If you are looking for more UVA or UVB protection then you’ll want to adjust the ratio accordingly.

1/4 cup of beeswax (this will give you a nice texture and make it waterproof)

2 tablespoons of zinc oxide powder (this will protect you from UVA rays that are known for skin aging)

1 ounce of shea butter (for moisture and extra vitamin D)

1/2 cup of essential oil (this will be your SPF and protect against UVB rays which are known to cause burning)

My choice oil to protect my skin from UVB rays is coconut oil because it has natural SPF just under 10. If you are looking for extra protection from UVB rays or have an auto-immune disease (the sun is known to flare up symptoms), my fair skinned bestie uses raspberry seed oil which has a natural SPF of about 50. This is a great choice if you burn easily in the sun. Looking for something right in the middle? Carrot seed oil will be your jam, with an SPF of 38-40.

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Must-have accessory this ball season: lots of cash

Ball season has arrived - and so have the costs, which can approach $2000 once the dress, shoes, spray tan, hair, makeup, nails and tickets have been paid for.

As school balls have become more extravagant - with elaborate props and decorations - so too has the preparation.

Jacqueline Recchia will fork out about $1800 to send her daughter Montana, 17, to the ball this year.

That cost covers the dress, alterations, shoes, hair, make-up, nails, spray-tan and tickets to the pre-ball and ball.

The Westlake Girls' High student picked up a dress for $1200 during a trip to Brisbane.

Ms Recchia said although it was a lot of money, she was happy to pay.

"She's only going to one ... they just have one in their final year now, which in hindsight is a good decision because it makes life cheaper.

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"The cost of the ticket - $100 - that's the cheapest part of the whole thing."

Many students have booked beauty treatments months in advance to secure an appointment at their favourite salon.

Ashley Kellett, owner of Beauty on Demand, said her 18 stylists would be flat-out over ball season. They could treat up to 15 clients on school ball days, and also did spray tans and manicures in the lead-up.

"We have a saying that the ball girls are just as important as the brides-to-be, it's nearly like an example of walking down the aisle, but it's their red carpet."

Girls were picking up dresses from shops including Zambesi and Moochi, and then adding expensive accessories.

Epsom Girls Grammar student Bianca Mangakahia will be getting her hair and makeup done through Beauty on Demand for her school's ball on Friday. That would cost about $130. She said all-up the event would cost her about $400, and she was paying some of that herself.

The Year-13 student had ordered her dress from the United States and said buying online was common to avoid wearing the same thing as others, and it was cheaper.

Lorde look now hot trend

Her songs will likely be on the playlist but Lorde's influence will also be seen in the hair and make-up of many at their school ball this year.

The straightening irons are being put away for those with naturally curly hair like Lorde's.

Ashley Kellett of Beauty on Demand said Lorde's style - including trademark dark lipstick - was a trend this year.

"Lorde has brought back quite a bit of a natural beauty aspect ... I think it's helping younger girls accept themselves a little bit more."

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These Apple Cider Vinegar Hair And Skin Recipes Are Your New Natural Beauty Must-Haves For Summer

Warm weather has arrived, albeit begrudgingly, and as excited as I am to wear short shorts and crop tops? I am not looking forward to the oily complexion that summer brings to my beloved face. The humidity melts off any concealer I apply, making me even more conscious about how I look au naturel. No one wants their face to be confused with the greasy grill at a BBQ — it is just not a good look.

To start problem-solving, I needed to understand why my skin hates summer heat. I was pretty shocked to read on Eucerin’s website that summer weather brings loads of summer skin blues: With high humidity, the skin’s natural moisture is actually stripped, thus causing overproduction of oil and dryness at the same time. Not only that, but the high air-conditioning indoors verses the high heat outdoors effects our skin’s natural ability to act as a barrier between the outer elements and our healthy bods.

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There are great natural astringents out there that can even skin tones and absorb excess oil, but for the past couple of years, my summer love has been apple cider vinegar (ACV). It honestly keeps my skin luminous all day, everyday!

Plus, for those of you that love a dual face and hair routine, get ready for the best news ever: Apple cider vinegar can be used to keep a shiny mane as well. Because hair is naturally acidic (and this is especially true for my kinky cousins out there!), apple cider vinegar can neutralize your hair daily. This delicious condiment is not only great on fries, it’s a natural detangler and cleaning agent. ACV closes the cuticles around your hair, so you get a brilliant shine to otherwise dreary locks.

Wary of the smell? You’ll notice once you rinse this super ingredient off skin or hair the odor is basically eliminated. Plus, want to lock in moisture at the same time, any of your fave oils will mask unwanted scents with its own. Check out some key ways to work ACV into your beauty routine this summer.

Vinegar Hair Rinse

This rinse is amazing to add shine to your hair and keep the frizz at minimum. Some recipes vary depending on hair type, but I use equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar. I also use this rinse to remove harmful build-up from styling agents and shampoos or, if you’re in NYC, that dank city air! If you are itchin’ for more vinegar hair remedies, check out Black Girl Long Hair’s site for additional recipes that are specific to your hair type.

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Facial Toner

I can’t tell you enough how pumped I was to find apple cider vinegar. It really keeps my skin healthy and clean throughout the summer, but this toner can also be used as a nightly treatment on a freshly washed face through all four seasons. I simply use a travel size bottle and squeeze a dime-size amount onto a cotton ball, lather up my face and go to bed. The downside to using this twice a day is the smell, but a few drops of a yummy smelling oil completely masks the scent. Feeling doubtful? Scarlett Johansson is just one celebrity who’s boasted about using ACV on her face and, I mean, c’mon. She’s got some seriously flawless skin.

Bad Breath

Plagued with bad breath after you doused your eggs with hot sauce and onions? Sources say a teaspoon of ACV can be your warrior against foul breath, so go ahead and drink a teaspoon after smoking or eating food smothered in garlic. It’s an awesome, natural alternative to mouthwash.

Creativity Without Commercial Restraints at SCAD’s Annual Student Fashion Show

The Savannah College of Art and Design has acquired some eighty buildings since its inception in 1978—many of which are historic, and so spread out that a campus tour requires a car—and the development is showing no signs of slowing down. The facilities are even more impressive. Fashion students are trained on state-of-the-art laser cutters, 3-D printers, and every type of textile and fiber contraption the mind can imagine. All of that has made SCAD a hot spot of emerging fashion talent, which the school proudly displayed at Saturday night’s annual student fashion show.

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Beverly Sung’s pleated, asymmetrical dresses (above, left) were a respectable nod to Issey Miyake. Sculptural, digital printed dresses from Wenxia Wang and Zenobia Duncan (below, left) were equally impressive. Elaine Lui, a former Alexander Wang intern, drew creativity from her native Hong Kong, with mesh-overlaid streetwear covered with prints of electric wiring and light-up LCD details built into the clothes (above, right). Across the board, fabric innovation was the big story here—burned Lycra, hand-plisséd skirts, digitally printed boiled wool. Dean of Fashion Michael Fink told us, “What sets this year apart is that there is so much textile and fiber development. The fashion students are actually making their own textiles in collaboration with our Fibers students.”

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One-on-ones with the designers after the show afforded an opportunity to hear their stories and inspirations. Michael Mann’s conceptual menswear referenced football, a comment on the offense and defense he struggled between while being bullied as a teen. Wesley Berryman’s parents drove eight hours from rural Tennessee to come see him show androgynous creations that might feel at home on a rack beside Rick Owens and Gareth Pugh (above, right). Berryman’s mother told us, “I don’t know where he got his fashion sense—definitely not from me! When we used to go to Walmart [to buy clothes], I was always worried he would put up a fight! But really, I just want to support my son.”

The real joy in seeing a student fashion show like SCAD’s is the opportunity to witness creativity without the commercial restraints many professional designers face. Free from the pressure of having to “sell” anything, and enabled by a supportive faculty and cutting-edge facilities, SCAD’s runway served as a rare, unfettered fashion moment.

Dean Brough: If it's white it's right in the shirt fashion world

The classic white dress shirt is familiar and omnipresent in men's fashion. As a result, we tend to not realise that for more than 200 years, this singular item of apparel has been able to define and represent status, wealth and fashion norms.

The history of this garment is rich and, in the main part, untold.

The influence of the men's white dress shirt can be traced back to the Victorian era, where it was an important symbol of wealth and class distinction and a powerful emblem of sobriety and uniformity - despite it being usually hidden by outer garments.

The pure white colour of the cloth fulfilled masculine ideals of resolute austerity, and only those of substantial prosperity could afford to have their shirts washed frequently and to own enough of them to wear.

The link between social distinction and colour of the cloth was a marker for affluence, and the terms "white collar" and "blue collar" evolved from this delineation.

The collar was also used as a symbol of status, with high-standing armour-like detachable collars preventing a downward gaze. High, rigid, starched collars distinguished the elite from clerks, who wore low collars for ease of movement - the idiom "to look down one's nose" was, in part, connected to this consequential upright facial stance.

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Arguably, by the late 19th century, the unadorned white dress shirt was intrinsically linked to appropriate moral masculine behaviour and this austerity of dress indicated that a man could be trusted and was soberly business-like.

By the close of the 19th century, the use of the white dress shirt to define status had diminished.

Increasing affordability and availability of the white dress shirt enabled a man to wear it for church, the "high street" and for employment in clerical roles.

The defining factor for class separation was no longer the whiteness, but the fit, quality of the cloth and discreet style variations.

After the end of World War I, a societal shift occurred and a new, softer and more fluid look was developed for less formal clothing.

One of the main influences was the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), who was a leader of fashion at the time. His rejection of the white shirt, with its severe lines, in favour of soft, floppy, coloured shirts created a major shift in menswear fashion.

Nevertheless, in the early 1920s the white dress shirt was still associated with moral respectability.

In 1924, the founding father of IBM, Thomas J. Watson, insisted on a dress code, demanding that his office employees wear a classic white shirt.

The next significant change for the white dress shirt was the introduction of synthetic fabrics - with questionable benefits for comfort - in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s an escalation of floridity occurred, in particular, frontal flounces and ruffles, as well as increased collar widths.

But the white dress shirt was still seen as a "proper" garment amid the vast array of highly coloured and printed casual shirts on the market.

For a brief period in the early 1980s, an innovative romantic style of dressing with loosely styled foppish and frilled white dress shirts was the height of fashion.

Then, through the 1980s, "power dressing" was fashionable in urban business contexts - and the white dress shirt regained the association with power and prestige that it still holds.

Jennifer Lawrence Makes Her Red-Carpet Return at 'X-Men' Premiere

I don’t care if she’s a walking, talking GIF whose endlessly chattering interviews and endearing awards-show trips and falls are the result of a hyperactive personality and a few too many drinks (which she basically admitted to in the her latest Marie Claire interview): To me, Jennifer Lawrence is, and always will be, perfection. Not only is she hilarious and insanely talented (hello, the 23-year-old already has an Oscar), but she’s also absolutely gorgeous and has a super-sexy sense of style both on the red carpet and off — a truth that’s only been cemented over the last several years as Lawrence has been the (well-paid) face of Christian Dior, appearing in the brands’ ads and making practically every red-carpet appearance in a couture gown designed by the legendary Parisian label.

But after staying off of the red carpet since the 2014 Academy Awards in March, the Hunger Games actress finally made her return on Saturday at the X-Men: Days of Future Past premiere in New York City. And as if the excitement of spotting Lawrence on the red carpet for the first time in months wasn’t enough, something even more exciting went down at film’s first premiere of the press tour: The actress didn’t wear Dior.

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Sporting a steely blue, liquid velvet Jason Wu slip gown that practically melted over Lawrence’s envious curves, the actress looked sultry, seductive, and undeniably like her X-Men character Mystique as the star of the film’s premiere red carpet.

Styling the look with simple strappy sandals, statement earrings, a subtly smoky eye, and beautiful berry lip, Lawrence looked nothing less than sophisticated in her non-Dior ensemble. She also showed off her slowly-growing-out hair, which she styled with a dramatic, sleek, and side-swept bob.

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While Lawrence was undoubtedly the main attraction of the evening’s red carpet, she wasn’t the only star who dressed to impress. Actress Emma Roberts — who’s starring alongside James Franco in a new flick, Palo Alto — hit the event in a perfect pink satin sheath dress from designer Katie Ermilio. With its strapless, bustier top and midi-length pencil skirt, the ensemble was a classic pick in a shade made for a spring event.

Girls star Zosia Mamet also took to the red carpet, looking far sunnier than usual in her crisp white crop top and baby pink, pleated maxi skirt, paired with a casual bob and cuff bracelets. While Roberts and Mamet certainly looked pretty in their pastels, I think we can all agree that Lawrence’s crushed velvet, non-Dior gown was the only thing that really mattered at the X-Men premiere — and was a label change we could certainly get used to in the future.

What Radio Hosts Really Wear

Whether responding to breaking news, hosting a musical performance or interviewing heads of state, employees at NPR aim to dress appropriately for their roles. For the roughly 750 employees at the media organization’s Washington headquarters, that can mean anything from shorts and sandals in the summer to tailored suits.

“You’re going to dress differently if you’re a White House correspondent than if you are shooting video or editing tape on the overnight,” said Margaret Low Smith, senior vice president of news.

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Scott Simon, host of “Weekend Edition Saturday,” said he often gets teased by his colleagues for dressing up, whether it’s because of his pocket squares or red socks, or for wearing a particularly voluminous coat in Afghanistan. “You can’t let your standards slip just because you’re in a war zone,” he quipped.

The Dress Code: There is none, although employees have to be prepared for surprise visitors. “It could be the Secretary of State, it could be Wyclef Jean—which all happened,” said Michel Martin, host of “Tell Me More.”

Nina Totenberg, veteran correspondent on legal affairs, requires that people working for her dress up at the Supreme Court. At minimum, they must wear presentable dark slacks and a white shirt. “My view of that is, that is so boring, why would anybody do that?” she said. “Why wouldn’t you have some fun with your clothes?”

Dressing for Radio: Visitors are often surprised by the way people at NPR look. “You have this vision in your mind of this very wise, older, bearded sage, and you can see that every time somebody comes in, they’re deflated,” said Guy Raz, host of “TED Radio Hour.”

“You kind of feel bad,” he said. “I wish there was something I could do to fulfill that.”

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How you comb your hair also matters

Dull hair, dandruff and excessive hair fall - summer brings a whole lot of hair problems. Experts say one can ward off hair woes by focussing on cleanliness and hygiene and following the correct combing technique to keep the scalp and hair healthy in the scorching heat.

Pustular eruptions and hair root and fungal infections are also common during summer.

For lustrous tresses, Chiranjiv Chhabra, dermatologist, Skin Alive Clinic in the capital, says cleanliness and hygiene should be on the top of the to-do list.

"If the hair is not washed often and the scalp is not kept clean, the constant presence of moisture on the scalp causes weakening of the roots, which further causes itching and irritation on the scalp, worsening the condition and hence hair fall," Chhabra told agencies.

One of the major causes of scruffy hair is lack of maintenance.

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Anyone can have beautiful and healthy hair through proper care and using the right products, says Apoorva Shah, trichologist and founder of Richfeel Health and Beauty Pvt. ltd.

For the hair expert, combing with right brushes and following correct brushing techniques are vital.

"Use a wide-tooth wooden base comb or a tortoise shell comb. Never go for rubber or iron combs. Make sure the ends of the comb are not pointed. Start combing the hair carefully from the ends in a downward direction only. Comb your hair only when dry. Hair is weakest when it is wet.

"One should never comb when the hair is wet; else it can damage the hair. One can just gently finger-comb wet hair," said Shah.

The basic hair care starts with clean hair, but too much cleansing can be damaging.

The scalp produces an oily substance, which is called sebum. It is important to choose a shampoo that removes the right amount of oil. Daily shampooing is not a problem as long as the shampoo is mild and formulated for daily use.

Most of the shampoos are not meant for daily use.

Chhabra said: "Due to excess washing and wrong selection of hair care products, problems like dandruff, pustular eruptions and fungal infections aggravate. Scruffiness makes the hair look dull even after a wash and split-ends make the hair look thinner at the bottom, slowly leading to breakage."

If possible, avoid using a blow dryer. Rather, gently squeeze out excess water from the hair and blot it with a towel.

Shah told us: "One of the main reasons of hair loss is the use of hair dryers. The skin pores of the scalp open up while blow drying, which allows the dirt to enter the pores and that leads to hair loss."

Also, regular use of hair dryers dulls the hair.

Styling products that contain alcohol or other harsh chemicals too can spell hair trouble.

Have your hair trimmed on a regular basis, at least once every two-three months. It is important for growing out layers.

Oil the scalp once a week. It stimulates blood flow and relieves stress, said Shah.

If the techniques and daily rituals have to be correct, one should also use the right products.

An expert from skin and hair care cosmetic brand The Body Shop suggested that those who complain of oily hair can try Rainforest shampoo. It soaks the oil and sweat from the scalp.

Then there are therapies to tackle hair-related problems.

Chhabra suggested that one may opt for scalp rejuvenating medical therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, Peptide Therapy Laser, LED Therapy and Rejuvenating Orange Light Therapy as these help stimulate hair growth and keep dandruff and other hair problems in check.

Diet, too, plays an important role.

One should consume a balanced diet to ensure that one gets the essential nutrients. Hair reflects one's health and the lack of balanced diet can affect the texture.

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Be the summer style icon with headbands

Printed, beaded and sparkly headbands are back in fashion. Sonakshi Sinha, who recently flaunted a gold Amrapali headband at an awards function, said that headbands are a great way to add a little something to your hairstyle. Bollywood stylist and designer Pernia Qureshi said that floral headbands are nice options, but ensure the flower doesn’t overpower your head and try to keep things somewhat proportionate so you don’t look like you’re about to topple over. Rod Anker, Creative Director of Monsoon Salons and Spa, said that different hairstyles – updos, down hairstyles, side dos and half-up half down hairstyles — all look great with a headband.

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Anker also advised against using metal or rubber bands as they will cause too much friction on the hair and cause it to break or become weak at the point of securing it. The quality of the hairband can vary, however avoid the ones with a hair clip attached as they too will catch hair and cause breakage, he added. Those with longer hair can actually braid a section of hair on the side and use the braid as a headband.

Hair accessories are also part of Indian weddings where the bride often wears a mang tika or head gear to further enhance her hair. Clips and beads are other ways to enhance the beauty of one’s hair. Tying a bandanna or a scarf on your head can suit a few people but make sure you don’t end up looking like you are going to the gym. Tie a scarf around your ponytail to make it look stylish. If you can’t take your pick, going for a black or muted colour headband is your safest bet on a regular day and a neon or floral headband works for a party look.

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Gia Coppola On Palo Alto, Personal Style, and James Franco

Days before her debut film, Palo Alto, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, director Gia Coppola made a last-minute decision to buy a YSL tuxedo. “I didn’t know what I wanted to wear—and then I was like, screw it, I’m going to get it and it’s going to be something I’ll always have. I’ll remember this moment—my first film at Venice,” she recalls. A call to her grandmother, Eleanor Coppola (wife of director Francis Ford), revealed that the matriarch, too, had a YSL tux, hers from the sixties. That settled it—the 26-year-old knew she’d have it forever.

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The tux stunned—but then, so did the velvet off-the-shoulder Christopher Kane piece, the dusty-rose Zac Posen with the trumpet hemline, the array of Proenza Schouler looks she wore on the festival circuit leading up to tonight's New York premiere. Drawn to designers whose process “feels like art and has a backstory,” Coppola counts Proenza, Rodarte, and friend Posen among her favorites. “He used to be my ‘adult supervisor’ when he stayed with a family friend on trips to LA.,” she says of Posen. “He’d really just take us out with him and we’d have a lot of fun.” Clad in an emerald Isabel Marant sweater and Top shop jeans, Coppola, seated in the garden of the Chateau Marmont on a cloudy day, fingers a heart-shaped Jennifer Meyer necklace that dangles from her neck. “I wear it every day,” she explains of the jewelry—a gift from her mother, Jacqui Getty, upon completion of her first film, “I need to get Palo Alto engraved on it.” The movie, which stemmed from James Franco’s eponymous book of short stories, was adapted and directed by Coppola, who was heralded as a young talent to watch as the piece made the rounds at the fall film festivals. Dev Hynes provided the sound track, and a young cast (including Emma Roberts, Nat Wolff, and Jack Kilmer) starred. Many of them stayed at Coppola’s mother’s house during filming. “I would drive them home after work and we’d all have dinner,” Coppola says, “It was like camp. I loved it.” She did post-production at her grandfather’s editing suite in Napa, and counts her aunt Sofia and uncle Roman among her favorite directors, along with Fincher, Sturgess, and Godard. The bloodline was inadvertently involved in the film debut, but the talent—and the YSL tuxedo—is all hers.

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Sophia Webster's New J.Crew Collaboration Will Make You Smile

Any shoe that whose main mission is to “put a smile on your face” according to their press materials is immediately on my radar, and that’s why my heart is aflutter for designer Sophia Webster’s new shoe line for J.Crew. The collaboration, announced earlier this spring, includes a collection of 13 different shoes from the British Webster — and the best news is that they’re all available to purchase today.

If you’re not familiar with Webster, she’s known for her playful and whimsical accessories (clutches and statement heels, mainly), and is popular with a few celebrities you may have heard of: Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker (the shoe queen herself), and Rita Ora are a few of the names that have put Webster’s designs on the map.

While Webster’s usual pricepoint for heels can flirt with the $500-somethings, the collaboration with J.Crew has some pieces from Webster starting at a more accessible $320. (The prices do climb as high as $695, though, so before you fall in love, check the tag to avoid major sticker shock at the register, yeah?)

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J.Crew’s head designer, Tom Mora, worked closely with Webster on the collection, and told ELLE that the collaboration of brands made perfect sense:

“Sophia Webster seemed like such a natural fit for J.Crew,” Mora said. “We are so well known for our love of color and pattern-mixing and I think this is something we really share with her, it’s part of her DNA as a designer.”

Webster said she wants people to know that you can express your personality through shoes. All you need is a good statement pair, she says.

From the looks of the first images of the collaborative collection, patterns, colors, and tassels have come together to cater to even the boldest personalities out there. And, it’s true, it’s hard not to smile at least a little at the whimsical and colorful collection.

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Vegan make-up

Make yourself look beautiful without feeling guilty about what products you're using.

If you care about what goes into your favourite beauty products and cosmetics then this article is for you. It's completely understandable that you want to make yourself look pretty without having to worry about what animals the company tested on to get the finished result.

Here are some recommendations you can add to your everyday beauty regime to ensure you're avoiding cruelty to living creatures.

Neal's Yard is a company which has received dozens of awards over the years and operate to a fully organic policy. In addition to this, they have never tested on animals and are recognised and respected by campaigners from PETA. Their new Frankincense Intense cream is a fantastic option for a totally natural anti-ageing cream and is ideal for all skin types. So you can get rid of those wrinkles without any suffering on your behalf or animals.

Its body brush is a great tool to use to get rid of any dry skin and leave a smooth result while in the shower. It's made from 100 per cent natural bristles and the handle is formed of sustainably sourced beech wood.

Emani Minerals is a brand which is completely vegan and also organic. There are no animal derived ingredients in any of the products and every item is gluten free as well, preventing symptoms such as rashes and reflux. Try out the eyeshadows Emani have on offer, such as the Feeling Mischievous Mosaic Eye Colour. It's a beautiful mix of mauve and cream presented in a beautiful pattern, all safely held in a small plastic pot. There are also more daring choices such as Glitter Dust, perfect for a night on the town.

For the face Emani's Liquid Mineral Foundation comes in several shades, from Warm Expresso to Natural Beige. Ingredient such as Vitamin A and Jojoba Oils sooth as well cover blemishes.

e.l.f. (eyes, lips and face) is another entirely vegan cosmetics company and the products are great value for money. Take the HD Blush for example - a rich and creamy liquid which comes in a cute class bottle in five different shades. It's the perfect product to sculpt your cheekbones and highlight your best features, and with the range of tones on offer there's something to suit all skin tones.

There are always new items on offer as well, such as the Baked Eyeshadow Palette. Again there are options, with four different colour ranges on offer, and you get the quality of a high end brand at a much cheaper price. Best seller Studio Volume Plumping Mascara comes in at a mere $3/£3.95, leaving you room to splash out on another product without feeling guilty.

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Elton John's wedding party fizzer

My heart skipped a beat when news broke that Elton John and his long-time partner, David Furnish, were planning to get married.

The couple announced their wedding day was nigh after England and Wales passed legislation allowing same-sex marriages.

Instantly I began to fantasise about a suitably over-the-top celebration, filled with baby's breath, sequins and a stellar cast of celebrity faces, converging at some incredible venue for a wedding that would surely be done in such a grand style it would have the editors at Hello! and Woman's Day foaming at the mouth in anticipation.

But my heart sank almost as quickly when Elton declared it would be a ''low-key'' affair in - a registry office.

Low-key! A registry office! Elton, what the hell is going on? This is an outrage.

The high-profile couple, who underwent a civil partnership in 2005 on the day the ceremonies were introduced in Britain, said family and friends had been ''eager'' to hear about their plans.

Well, dear Elton, that is hardly surprising considering your past parties. Could you blame cousin George and Aunt Melba for being a tad ''eager'' in the hope of getting an invite?

During an interview for US network NBC's Today program, Furnish admitted: ''The phone's been ringing off the hook.''

Well, David and Elton, you only have yourselves to blame for this situation, and, quite frankly, I think you are letting the side down.

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Having lavished your nearest and dearest - several thousand of them over the years - with some of the most extraordinary parties of the modern age, from the annual White Tie and Tiaras bash to the hysterical 50th birthday party Elton threw at the Hammersmith Palais in 1997, it would only be fitting to get married in style.

To mark his half-century, Elton turned up dressed in an elaborate Louis XIV-style costume complete with a five-metre silk train and towering wig, held with a bejewelled French galleon hair pin that was more of a hair anchor. The whole confection was so huge he had to be ferried to the venue in the back of a removalist's truck.

But apparently Elton has changed.

The singer got all pious on US television when it came to his wedding day: ''We'll do it very quietly. But we will do it and it will be a joyous occasion, and we will have our children there.''

''For this legislation to come through is joyous and we should celebrate it. We shouldn't just say, 'Oh, well, we have a civil partnership, we're not going to bother to get married'. We will get married.''

And further dashing any hopes of a grand affair, Furnish said in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal: ''I think what we'll do is go to a register office in England in May, and take the boys with us, and a couple of witnesses.''

Oh, just shut up already and call the party planner.

Unlike us mere mortals, celebrities such as Elton John are in the showbusiness game, and if anyone can pull off a grand spectacle and do their bit for marriage equality, then it surely has to be this pair.

When David Furnish celebrated his 50th in 2012, Cher and Lady Gaga were there and the party lasted for four days. So what's with the restraint? What happened to the Elton who gave his house staff Cartier watches and continues to donate millions of dollars to charities around the world?

Considering the lengths the couple have gone to to create their family, which now comprises two little boys (Zachary, 3, and Elijah, 1), why rob the world of staging what ought to be one of the most extravagant wedding celebrations imaginable.

Just think of the photos. Elton's bridesmaids could easily include Lady Gaga, Elizabeth Hurley and Victoria Beckham.

Perhaps the restraint could be due to the fact it will be Elton's second time down the aisle?

His first wedding was here in Sydney back in 1984, five days after he proposed to Renate Blauel, a woman who worked as a sound engineer for the singer. They married on Valentine's Day and his bride reportedly wore a wedding dress studded with 63 diamonds.

Three years later it was all over, with Elton admitting he was gay.

Surely it's time he did it right, and with all the trimmings.

Elton, can't you do better than some sad little registry office affair?

Tavi Gevinson Is Making Her Broadway Debut

Somewhere, somehow, an actor out of work is sobbing violently into her pillow. She just found out she won’t be starring in This Is Our Youth, the 1996 play by Kenneth Lonergan. Why? Because Tavi Gevinson snagged that role.

The 17-year-old Gevinson is probably pretty sick of adult writers referring to her as “freakishly articulate” and “precocious” whenever they hash out her bio, but she’d better prepare for another round of compliments, because This Is Our Youth is Broadway-bound. The play will begin its run in Chicago, presumably so that Gevinson’s parents can practice not sobbing with pride every time Gevinson has a line, before moving on over to NYC and the gaping maws of the New York theater critics.

This Is Our Youth covers 48 hours in the lives of three wealthy young adults — teenagers on the brink of becoming 20-somethings — who’ve come of age in New York in 1982, just as the Reagan Era begins. Don’t expect Gevinson in a walk-on role; she’s been cast as Jessica, one of the three leads. The Hollywood Reporter says that Jessica is “a ‘anxiously insightful’ fashion student,” so basically, Tavi’s been typecast.

And of the three leads, Gevinson is probably the least famous. Michael Cera will play Warren, a 19-year-old who’s just stolen thousands of dollars from his “lingerie-tycoon” father, and Kieran Culkin will play Dennis, his drug-dealer friend. While this run marks the Broadway debut for Cera and Culkin, too, they’ve played these roles opposite each other before (in Sydney, Australia, in 2012).

But don’t worry about Gevinson — she’ll hold her own. The Rookie founder has already worked on her acting chops, despite whatever that dejected actor out of work is screaming into her pillow; she appeared in the 2013 comedy “Enough Said” with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini. We’re sure she’ll blow us all away with sensitively anxious facial expressions and innovative costuming. The only question is: can she project?

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Sarah Jessica Parker Is A Shimmery Bronze Mess In Diane Von Furstenberg

If you told us a year ago that Sarah Jessica Parker would become a regular of the Fashion Disaster feature, we would not have believed you even a little bit. In fact, we might have been so offended by the suggestion that we would have challenged you to a duel for her fashion honor. But somehow she has stunned us with two notable fashion disasters in just a month. Kim Kardashian is on the cover of Vogue. Sarah Jessica Parker is dressing badly. What has the fashion world come to?!

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Fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker turned up to the DVF Awards last night wearing a Diane Von Furstenberg dress that featured two different types of lamé in a fight for supremacy that nobody was going to win, least of all Sarah Jessica Parker. Most of the time we consider metallics to be neutral, but in this case all her colors and textures were so one-note we couldn’t figure out where to look. Everything was bronze and shiny, from her ombré hair to tips of her tan little toes.

Between this and her recent appearance in red lace over an all-business white button-down shirt over a pair of sheer black stirrup-footed pantyhose, we’re becoming suspicious that Sarah Jessica Parker has been replaced by a less stylish pod person. Sure, this dress is far from the worst we’ve ever seen, but we’re used to seeing Parker in only the very best. When a noted style icon like Sarah Jessica Parker comes in on a flat note, we start to worry she’s been replaced by a less-stylish alien lifeform.

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Where I Travel: Judith Pratt

The most amazing place you have been?

So hard to narrow it down as I have been blessed to have travelled to some amazing places around the world and each one is special for different reasons - overwater bungalows in Bora Bora, safaris in southern Africa, soaking in outdoor thermal pools in Iceland while it snows. If I have to choose it is probably Morocco - a magical country of Berber, Arabic and Moorish culture filled with beautiful colours and exotic mystery.

Getting lost in the souk while trying to explore the maze-like tiny lanes between stalls selling babouches (traditional leather slippers), carpets and mosaic lanterns, riding a camel over the enormous sand dunes of the Sahara Desert to watch the sunset and sleeping in a Berber tent under the stars. I sipped mint tea in riads (houses with interior courtyards) filled with rose petal-scattered fountains and explored sand-coloured kasbahs in date palm-fringed villages.

Your next trip?

I'm in the middle of booking a trip to Cuba in May. It has been on my to-do list for about 10 years and I want to experience it before things change too much.

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I'm a keen photographer, so everything about it draws me in like a visual feast - beautiful crumbling architecture, the turquoise Caribbean waters, vintage cars and the remarkable, resilient locals. I'm looking forward to sampling the famous cigars and perhaps attempting to dance the salsa - with liquid courage from rum cocktails!

Your spiritual home?

Europe - I got my first taste of Europe 20 years ago on a Contiki bus tour. I fell in love with the different languages, architecture, history and food; and knew I would come back again and again to explore each country in depth. I try to go every couple of years.

Last year, I went to Puglia in the south of Italy with a group of girlfriends and we stayed at these amazing trulli villas. They are white circular limestone houses with a conical shaped stone roof. We spent our days exploring medieval villages surrounded by ancient olive tree groves, and lazing around our villa swimming pool having leisurely meals with locally grown food and wine.

Favourite European spots:

Cocktails at Borgo Egnazia Resort - visit this castle-like property with its bougainvillea-covered white stone walls for a cocktail around its enormous swimming pool and to rub shoulders with Italy's rich and famous.

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Shopping in Lecce - cobblestone lanes full of boutiques selling local leather and linen products.

Cooking Class - we arranged for a local chef, Anna Maria Chirone Arno, to come to our villa and give us a cooking lesson on the regional cuisine. We had lots of fun making pasta from scratch - including the famous orecchiette that looks like ears.

What do you pack?

No matter how much I edit, I always pack too much! Trelise introduced me to the packing technique of leaving all garments on hangers, which makes life so easy when unpacking at hotels. I always pack a selection of scarves and pashminas. They provide shoulder cover in countries where cultural sensitivity is a factor, and can instantly add a pop of colour to any outfit.

What's always in your carry-on?

I purchased some noise-cancelling headphones a couple of years ago and now never fly without them. They make flying so much more tranquil, and sleeping easier. I tend to get cold on planes, so always have a cashmere wrap cardigan and a pashmina to layer plus socks/slippers to keep my feet warm. Another must-have is Trilogy's Hydrating Mist Toner (in travel size). I spritz this refreshing spray on to my face throughout the flight to keep my skin hydrated.

Beauty travel essentials?

• Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream to keep my lips from drying out.

• Insect repellent - not very glamorous but essential as no one wants to be covered in

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• Face wipes - I've also used them to spot-clean stains off clothing.

Book or Kindle?

A Kindle app on my iPhone and iPad - it is amazing. I've also been working my way through Christine Manfield's Tasting India - the most beautiful book that captures the essence of India through stunning photos and recipes Christine collected along her travels.

Travel fashion essentials?

I always pack my soft black leather biker jacket. It folds up easily and is a great layering piece for cold airports and hotels. Also, at least two pairs of sunglasses. A large pair for slipping on immediately when you exit the airport to hide tired eyes and for poolside/beach lounging, and then my Sass & Bide aviators when I'm doing the city scene.

Polyester is not your friend in the heat, so I tend to pack cottons and silks. I've ordered a fabulous green floral dress from the upcoming Trelise Cooper Spring collection that I'll be taking to Cuba.

Your favourite hotel?

The Leela Palace in Delhi. It is a fairly new seven-star hotel I've been lucky enough to stay in when I travel to Delhi for work. I love the colours, noise and chaos of India but after a long day of working, returning to the Leela is like coming home to a calm oasis. You are welcomed with a tuberose lei around your neck, saffron dot on your forehead and softly greeted with the word "Namaste" - a gracious form of extending friendship by the staff.

The air is scented with jasmine oil and the foyer has the most gorgeous floral arrangements and flickering candles. They also have a stunning rooftop pool where the staff deliver to your sun lounger a wicker basket with complimentary fruit cocktails, reading material, suntan lotion and refreshing chilled face flannels. Their mango daiquiris are to die for.

Most memorable meal: A long leisurely lunch at La Colombe d'Or in St-Paul de Vence in the South of France. My friend and I stumbled across this restaurant in the hilltop village of St-Paul de Vence when we were holidaying in Nice.

On the terrace drinking rose wine and eating Provençal specialties in the sunshine, in the midst of the most amazing art collection. La Colombe d'Or was originally an inn where artists such as Picasso, Leger and Matisse stayed, exchanging a piece of their art for a stay or a few meals.

8 signs that you're healthy

You can be working out five times a week and doing everything by the book, but how do you know if all your hard work of healthy eating and regular exercise is actually paying off?

Good health is more than a slim physique and buffed muscles, and your body is pretty clever about letting you know when things are on-track, or not.

1. Your Urine is Light in Colour

Your urine isn't something you probably check all the time, but if it's light in colour you're in luck - your kidneys are in fine working order! Darker urine can indicate you're not drinking enough clear fluids.

2. You Have Regular Periods

Ladies, regular periods are a great way to know your reproductive system is healthy. Missed or delayed periods could indicate things like malnutrition, over-exertion or even polycystic ovaries.

3. Your Lips Are Pink and Uncracked

Cracked lips can be a result of dehydration, but small cracks in the corners of the lips can be caused by a lack of B vitamins and zinc.

4. Your Wounds Heal Quickly

Small wounds like cuts and grazes should generally heal within a day or two. But if you find they're taking a long time to close over (or never heal) you could have a problem with your body's blood clotting properties or have an infection brewing.

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5. You Have a Good Resting Heart Rate

If your resting heart rate is between 60 to 80 beats per minute, good news - all that cardio is paying off. If it's higher than 80 you know that you need to add more cardio workouts like running, cycling and swimming into your weekly routine

6. Your Nails Are Pink and Soft

When you're healthy you nails will be pink, have a smooth surface and be firm to touch. If they have any of the following signs it's best to get checked by a doctor.

Weak, brittle nails: This comes with age, but can also be due to the overuse of salon treatments like acrylic nails or harsh nail polishes.

Yellow: If your nails have a slight yellow tinge to them it could possibly be a fungus (eww) or psoriasis, and best to get this one checked out.

Vertical ridges: This can be a result of hormonal changes, stress or even other diseases like diabetes or thyroid issues.

7. You Have Lots of Energy

If you're bounding out of bed each morning, chances are you're a healthy one. Good nutrition, adequate sleep and regular exercise mean you'll have enough energy to do most day-to-day tasks. If you're feeling tired and lethargic this could indicate poor sleep or nutrition, but could also be a result of a bigger health issue.

8. Your Body Mass Index is in Range

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a great sign of your overall health. It can give you a pretty good idea of whether you're underweight, overweight or an ideal weight for your height. Everyone is different so it's best to use a BMI calculator to get an accurate reading.

Empowered women and powerful ideas

The label Mahnoush represents a number of attributes beauty, spirit, empowerment, ambition and passion. Here are the five women that Amin feels embody these qualities and represent Pakistan in the best light — master couturier Bunto Kazmi, the fearless filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, artist-extraordinaire Shahzia Sikander, dynamic social entrepreneur Roshaneh Zafar and leading athlete and sporting entrepreneur Naseem Hameed.

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy

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Fearless Film-maker

Amin says that Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy was chosen for bringing worldwide fame for Pakistan as the recipient of both an Oscar and an Emmy, and highlighting the plight of the less fortunate through her critically acclaimed work.

The first non-American to win the Livingstone Award for young journalists, Chinoy was conferred the Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan and was also included in Time magazine’s 2012 annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

“Mahnoush has chosen to celebrate Pakistani women who are passionate and dynamic and who represent the best of Pakistan, and that speaks volumes about the brand and its vision. Women in Pakistan are spirited and ambitious and I support a brand that looks to embrace and espouse these values.”

“I am honoured to be celebrated in such auspicious company. I feel the brand is authentically connected with people instead of on a surface level by shining a light on women who have defied the odds and succeeded,” adds Chinoy.

“It’s no secret that I have always had an ambitious spirit and I’ve always been passionate about the empowerment of women and communities. I always endeavour that my work as a filmmaker and a voice for Pakistan embodies the very ethos of passion, empowerment, truth and spirit.”

Bunto Kazmi

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Master couturier

Bunto Kazmi was chosen for the way she has reached the pinnacle of her career with her customary grace, according to Amin.

She creates not just beautiful clothes, but works of art, heirlooms to be passed on from one generation to the next. With intricate workmanship and motifs that ultimately save the best of our sartorial traditions for coming generations, she is a living legend.

“I feel extremely humbled to be celebrated as one of Pakistan’s most formidable women,” says Kazmi. “I think I embody passion the most, as I have always gone the extra mile to fulfil my work commitments, and ensure that each outfit is a labour of love,” she adds.

Shahzia Sikander

Artist extraordinaire

Shahzia Sikander was chosen for her immense achievements in the international art scene, according to Amin.

She is responsible for re-inventing miniature painting as practised in Pakistan today. Her multimedia work in video, animation, mural and installation has pioneered a new discourse in the arts by bringing contemporary miniature painting into the international arena. She was recently awarded the MacArthur Genius Award and is currently working on a new project commissioned by the Samdani Foundation, Dhaka.

“I am proud to be a Pakistani Woman and to be celebrated in the company of other women I admire and respect. For me, art is not just an impulse to make aesthetically pleasing objects. It has been an instinct to think and imagine the future. Ideas are a powerful entity. In re-imagining lies the ability to break moulds and re-examine the norms,” says Sikander.

“Creativity is genius and the more we strengthen and build cohesion in the creative capital drawn from the diverse communities of our great nation, the better we will be to address our current and future challenges,” she adds.

Naseem Hameed

Athlete and sporting entrepreneur

Naseem was chosen by Amin not just for getting a gold medal in the SAF games, but for setting up an academy to train young sportsmen and sportswomen.

“It’s a great honour for me that I was selected as one of these five women being celebrated, and being part of the campaign with the likes of Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and Bunto Kazmi, who have promoted the positive image of Pakistan in the world,” says Naseem.

“I believe my spirit, passion and ambition are reflected in everything I’ve done and hopefully in all that I will do as an athlete and as an entrepreneur,” she adds.

Roshaneh Zafar

Amin says that Roshaneh Zafar was chosen for the wonderful work she has done for bettering the lives of thousands through micro-finance opportunities.

She is renowned for her pioneering work in helping women in lower-income groups achieve economic parity. The Kashf Foundation has disbursed over 2.2 million loans and redirected the lives of thousands of households.

“For me, this is about upholding Pakistan’s traditions of art and design. It’s about combining the classic woman with modernity and about promoting one of Pakistan’s most vibrant industries — textiles. At one level it’s also about being a supporter of women led businesses, which Mahnoush as a brand represents,” says Zafar.

“I am sure there are many other women who deserve this title, especially the low-income women entrepreneurs who I work with, who are truly formidable. I have deep respect for the women of Pakistan who despite all the challenges they face are able to realize their dreams. I hope being part of this campaign will encourage other women to excel in other fields,” she adds.

NARS stylist: Not a plain Jane

YOU don’t have to be conventionally beautiful to be beautiful, said Jane Richardson, international lead make-up stylist for NARS. “I prefer to work on faces that are different, that have a stronger element in them.”

While she has come across her fair share of drop dead gorgeous women like Diane Kruger, Mena Suvari and British model Holly Willoughby throughout her illustrious career, it was Tilda Swinton’s adrogynous features that captivated her the most.

“She has the most incredibly interesting face and she’s just so graceful,” gushed Richardson, referring to the time she worked on Swinton for a critically acclaimed one-woman-runway show called The Impossible Wardrobe at Au Palais de Tokyo in Paris in 2012. An unorthodox beauty herself, with flaming burgundy hair and an icy cerulean stare, the London-based Richardson was handpicked by NARS founder Francois Nars as they share the same philosophy.

“A lot of women are so busy trying to conform to the images they see and put on make-up like everyone else. Don’t try and make (what you have) different. Be who you are,” said Richardson, 40, who was in Kuala Lumpur recently.

This paint-pot magician wasted no time wowing her beauty industry peers with her ubiquitous presence in fashion publications like Elle, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and behind the scenes at runway shows. As an international lead make-up stylist, Richardson works by Nars’ personal ethos of “Don’t be so serious, it’s only make-up”.

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Unique to NARS, “wardrobing” is a technique used to help women understand make-up. The concept was explained by Richardson: “You need your ‘Wardrobe Basics’ – the things that you really can’t do without. Then you need your ‘Modern Classics’, which are all about the things that suit you – those that bring out your eyes, your hair, your skin tone, or that simply work with your bone structure. Then, there are the ‘Fashion Accessories’ which will ensure that you are not going to wear the same look for the next 20 years.”

She believes the key to improving oneself is to break a few rules once in a while. “When we’re learning to do make-up, you’re breaking it down into stages and steps. But at some point, you have to relax and not take it so seriously. If not, you won’t be playful, you’ll be wearing the same thing over and over.”

Richardson is never spotted without bright lips (“It’s the DNA of the company”) but, true to her words, her obsession with colours and textures runs the gamut with each passing season.

“I’ve worn a lot of reds, but now, I’m into pink,” she said mischievously. “I’m now obsessed with 413 Bleaker; I think I need therapy! But today, I’ve mixed it with Tim and Fire – the new mandarin red – for a Spring touch,” she said.

According to Nars himself, the palette “mimics an island getaway: rich, glistening, and saturated from the sun”. Inspired by Helmut Newton’s photography from Monte Carlo, the collection features a range of shades and finishes “from shimmering sheer to bold washes of colour”.

The resulting look, which can be spotted on model Toni Garrn in the spring 2014 ad campaign, is “very relaxed yet glamorous”.

To recreate Garrn’s look, Richardson said on should start at the base, with NARS’ complexion products. “The lovely thing about these is that they are designed to manipulate how light falls onto the skin. It’s like having your own lighting crew follow you around.”

Richardson, who uses NARS’ Multi-protector primer SPF 30 herself, said it’s the one thing she cannot live without. “I wish I used SPF earlier in my life. I burn very easily, so I use it every day even if I don’t wear any make-up. It gives you a pearlescent sheen.”

Meanwhile, NARS will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next year and Richardson – who recently got a sneak peek of what’s in store – cannot contain her excitement.

“It doesn’t matter how long I’ve worked for them, I still get excited when I see the new collection. You still want it. You know it’s going to get bigger,” she concluded.

For a harmless Holi

A day in the sun with your loved ones and a whole lot of colour sounds fun. But gulal and other colours — unless you're using the eco-friendly ones — are not derived from natural sources.

They contain chemicals, particles of mica and even lead, which harm your skin and accumulate on your scalp. Moreover, exposure to sun tans the skin and makes it dry due to depletion of moisture. So, don't let this Holi end on a sour note with skin and hair woes. We give you a checklist of things to do before and after rang barse... to keep your skin and hair looking clean and fresh.

POST-HOLI ROUTINE After-care post your Holi celebrations is important. Keep away from any harsh treatments for your skin and hair.

SKIN

Do not wash your face with soap immediately, because soap is alkaline and causes further dryness. Scrubbing is a strict no-no too, as your skin isn't ready for exfoliation at this stage; it needs to be treated gently. So, use a cleansing cream or lotion. Apply and massage it on the face. Then wipe off with a moist cotton ball. Also, gently cleanse the area around the eyes with a cleansing gel or a make-up remover. This will dissolve the colours and facilitate their removal. It will help seal in moisture too. If you're experiencing any kind of redness, rashes or irritation, an ice pack will take care of it. After icing, apply a gentle moistur iser - a must-do for dry skin.

Tip: If you have sesame seed (til) oil in your kitchen, you can use it to remove colours from the body and counteract sun damage.

HAIR Rinse your hair with plenty of plain water to wash away the dry colours and tiny particles of mica. Then, apply a mild herbal shampoo, specially made for dry hair. Massage the scalp gently and rinse thoroughly with water again. In a mug, add lemon juice and water and use this as the last rinse. This will help to restore the acid-alkaline balance of the scalp. Follow up with a regular conditioner.

Beer can also be used as the last rinse. In fact, it will soften and condition your hair. Add lemon juice to beer and pour the mixture all over your hair after shampooing. Leave on for a few minutes and rinse off with plain water.

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If you're experiencing an itchy scalp, add two tbsp of vinegar to a mug with little water and use it as the last rinse. This will reduce the itching. However, if the itching continues and causes redness, it may be a sign of allergy. Consult a doctor at the earliest.

GIVE YOUR HAIR A NOURISHING TREATMENT

What you'll need: Pure coconut oil: 1 tbsp and Castor oil: 1 tsp

Method: Mix the above mentioned oils. Heat and apply on the hair. Dip a towel in hot water, squeeze out the water and wrap the hot towel around the head, like a turban. Leave it on for five minutes. Repeat the hot towel wrap procedure three or four times. This will help the hair and scalp absorb the oil better. Wash your hair after an hour.

TO MAKE YOUR OWN HAIR MASK What you'll need: Henna powder: (depending on the length of your hair), Lemon juice: 4 tsp, Coffee: 4 tsp, Egg yolks: 2 eggs, Olive oil: 2 tsp and Curd: enough to mix into a paste.

Method: Apply on the hair and wash your hair after an hour.

Inputs by beauty expert Shahnaz Hussain

MAKE YOUR OWN SKIN CLEANSER What you'll need: Cold milk: ½ cup, Til/Olive/Sunflower oil: 1 tsp

Method: Mix the above ingredients. Dip cotton wool into this mixture and use it to cleanse the skin.

MAKE YOUR OWN FACE MASK

The day after Holi, you may have to deal with the effects of sun exposure, like dryness or tanned skin. Applying a homemade face mask will work wonders on your skin.

What you'll need: Honey: 2 tbsp, Curd: ½ cup, Turmeric: ½ pinch

Method: Mix the above ingredients in a bowl. Blend the mixture well. Apply this on the face, neck and arms. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with water. Honey will soften the skin, while curd will nourish and restore the normal acidalkaline balance. It will also remove tan.

PRE-HOLI ROUTINE Add a protective layer on your skin and hair to keep the colour from seeping in. For the same, go for simple ingredients that are gentle and effective.

SKIN

Don't allow the colours to touch your bare skin. A thick layer of sunscreen on your body, as well as face, will help you do this. Use a sunscreen of SPF 20 or more. If your skin is prone to pigmented patches, select one with a higher SPF. Most sunscreens have built-in moisturisers. If your skin is very dry, first slather the sunblock, wait for a few minutes and then apply a moisturiser. Apply the sunblock at least 15-20 minutes before you head out. The SPF keeps the sun from harming you and the moisturiser protects your skin from drying chemicals in the colours.

HAIR

Coat your hair with a generous amount of nourishing oil. You can choose between almond oil and olive oil. Or apply a protective, leave-in conditioner or hair serum. They form a layer over your hair and protect it from chemicals in colours, pollutants and sunlight. They also add shine to your mane.

NAILS

To avoid your manicured nails from getting ruined, coat them with a vitamin E-enriched base coat. Also, drench your cuticles in cuticle oil to avoid them from soaking up the colours. You can also paint your nails with multiple coats of nail polish.

Sarah Jessica Parker May Have an Awesome Shoe Line, But Her Promo Style Is Awful

Fashion it-girls are a dime a dozen in today’s fame- and style-obsessed world, but at the end of the day, it’s the lasting style icons who are the only ones who truly matter. We’re talking ladies like Kate Moss, Anna Wintour, even Michelle Obama — ladies who can practically do no wrong, no matter what gorgeous, fashion-forward, and sometimes-risky outfits they sport. And up until recently, we thought the ever-stylish Sarah Jessica Parker fit that bill pretty well — until she started showing up at appearance after appearance wearing ensembles that even Carrie Bradshaw might look at with confusion, that is.

We were beyond thrilled when, months ago, we heard that Parker was launching her own footwear line, and were even more excited as images of the polished, cutesy, and slightly quirky designs started to trickle in. Now that the line — sold exclusively at Nordstrom — has actually launched, however, we’re feeling pretty let down. And not over the shoes, but over the outfits SJP has been wearing to promote them.

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First came the highly questionable denim overall capris that she donned on Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime talk show while talking up her SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker shoe line, which she completed with an off-the-shoulder white blouse and an admittedly adorable pair of teal suede pumps. Sure, that wouldn’t be our choice of outfit while promoting our new shoe brand on national television, but it is probably an outfit that Carrie Bradshaw would both approve of and wear herself.

The real problem arose when SJP ditched her glamorous gowns, tasteful frocks, and sleek skirts in favor of tween-tastic dress-and-T-shirt ensembles. First, she showed up to a pop-up shop event in New York City sporting a white lace crop top over a plain, long-sleeved black dress and tights, then she headed to a Nordstrom-hosted event in Los Angeles wearing a white lace dress over a black long-sleeved shirt, black tights, and the same teal pumps she wore on Ellen. The most recent disaster happened when she donned a red, lace tank dress over a puffy white button-down, sheer navy tights that stopped at the ankle, and a pair of black T-strap heels to a launch event in Florida.

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The dress-over-shirt ensemble isn’t a bad one in and of itself, as we’ve seen stars like Alexa Chung pull this look off perfectly again and again, and it can be a chic way to warm up a summer dress for cool, winter weather. But there’s simply no excuse for a woman of Parker’s sartorial caliber to don a look so uninspiring not just once, but three times over the last few weeks.

And it’s not even that these outfits are so wacky that they borderline on good (or at least intriguing), because we could understand that coming from SJP. (After all, this is a woman who’s worn a leather jacket over a ball gown and the world’s most insane headpiece to the Met Gala). Rather, it’s that they’re so un-noteworthy, average, and just plain boring that we can’t believe one of today’s living fashion legends would dare to step out in them.

Not that it’s our job to put the Carrie Bradshaw in her sartorial place, but we do have a few sage pieces of advice that Parker may want to consider next time she throws on a lace dress over a T-shirt and tights.

First, try a little statement jewelry. That white lace dress would have had at least a little visual intrigue had she traded out her tiny pendant necklace for a major bauble à la the one she wore to last year’s AOL Digital Content NewFront event.

Second, if you’re going to tuck a button-down shirt under a loose-fitting lace dress, be sure to choose a slim-fit blouse to avoid drowning in a ton of unnecessary fabric. And finally, when all else fails and you really can’t think of anything more exciting to wear, it never hurts to throw on a bright, bold red lip.

Listen, we love Parker more than your average girl, so that probably explains why her promo style is upsetting us so much. But is it too demanding to ask for one of our favorite style icons to put in at least a little effort on her latest fashion adventure? We think not.

Kendall Jenner, Off Duty: Style and Beauty Lessons to Learn From the New "It" Girl

It’s difficult to separate Kendall Jenner from the Kardashian empire, but the 18-year-old seems to be doing everything she possibly can to do so. Jenner stunned the fashion world when she walked the runway at Marc Jacobs’ Fall/Winter show in New York last month, and while rumors swirled whether it was a one time thing, Jenner has proven she’s here to stay.

Since then, Jenner sat in the front row next to Anna Wintour at the Topshop Unique show in London and has walked for Givenchy and Chanel this Paris Fashion Week. Being part of a famous family surely helped her become recognized, but her poise and professionalism (and that supermodel bod of hers) have definitely earned Jenner a ton of respect as a high-fashion model. I doubt that Karl Lagerfeld gives two shits about what family she belongs to, so if she gets the Kaiser’s seal of approval, I think we can all expect to see more of Kendall Jenner the model in our future.

She may be getting all of the attention being on the runway, but Jenner’s off duty style is pretty enviable, too. Because she may be fashion’s next “It” girl, here are a few lessons you can learn from the model herself.

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NOURISHING YOUR BODY IS KEY TO OUTER BEAUTY

Taking care of your body and mind is just as beneficial as any skin cream or beauty product can be.

BAND TEES ARE STILL IN

Sure, snack-inspired shirts and parody tees still reign supreme, but your favorite tattered band tee, like Jenner’s Lynyrd Skynyrd top, will never go out of style. Don’t be afraid to represent.

LAYERING CAN LOOK SEXY

Yes, it’s still cold outside and while you’re itching to show some skin in your cute spring dresses, it’s totally possible to look and feel sexy all bundled up.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO KEEP THINGS CASUAL

Unlike her older Kardashian sisters, Jenner likes to keep things casual when she’s off duty, sporting her favorite comfortable sneakers and a backpack, albeit super-chic, to throw everything in.

WHEN IN DOUBT, WEAR RED

Even when you’re having an off day or aren’t feeling particularly pretty, there’s nothing a swipe of red lipstick can’t fix.

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Paris Fashion Week: Is Karl Lagerfeld off his trolley? Audience strips shelves after Chanel show

Karl Lagerfeld staged his autumn/winter 2014 Chanel collection in a recreation of a supermarket. The shelves were stocked with faux Chanel-branded products - everything from “Jambon Cambon” ham, to camellia-festooned rubber gloves. Lagerfeld went for a simple, direct title: “Chanel Shopping Centre.”

That all sounds funny. And expensive. It was both. It also says a lot about the state of the fashion world today. Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel collections often feel like a supermarket sweep, a riot of tweed and chains, pearls and cashmere. Like those mega-marts that pepper industrial wasteland, it can all feel a bit overwhelming. But once you find the aisle with the stuff you like, it’s easy to make your purchase, and a swift exit. That’s Lagerfeld’s formula: he lays his wares out and you pick and choose, like a Chanel salad bar.

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Equally, that supermarket can be seen as a metaphor for how designers plunder the stocks of fashion’s past with gleeful abandon, throwing everything into the trolley and seeing what they can cook up when they get home. Lagerfeld does that better than anyone. The man invented the revival of the designer brand when he first clocked into the Chanel HQ on Rue Cambon over 30 years ago. And he still cherry-picks through those references best. Today, alongside the eternal tweeds, there was a hint of the early ’90s with moth-eaten leggings and trainers, and of Lagerfeld’s back-catalogue of sarcastic Chanel-isms like a leather-intertwined chain shopping basket or 2.55 handbag wrapped in cling-film.

Finally, a supermarket sates appetites – en masse. After Lagerfeld took his bow, the entire audience surged forward to grab and bag those Chanel-ised everyday staples in a fashion free-for-all. Lagerfeld, ever-impassive behind sunglasses, coolly fielded questions while mobs stripped the shelves. Security guards confiscated the lot when guests reached the door. Everything will be going into Chanel’s boutique window schemes this autumn.

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Chanel’s supermarché worked because it wasn’t merely a superficial staging tag-on. There’s a depth. Lagerfeld is a master at catching the mood – in this case, the commerciality and safeness that has infected many a collection. Sometimes, that shapes up into refreshing realness. Other times it means the clothes lack the frisson of forward-thinking that gives them true catwalk validity. They’re pure product, like all that Coco Panettone on Chanel’s Shopping Centre shelves.

Sarah Burton’s Alexander McQueen shows aren’t about reality. There’s a commercial collection in the showroom to shore up this considerable business. The catwalk is where Burton allows herself – and us – a flight of fancy.

This time, the theme was beauty and the beast, usually fused in dresses that collided lace and lambskin, tiered ruffles against tough, even visceral sproutings of fur or hard patent leather. A trio of sheath dresses disintegrated into animalistic fronds of pelt at the hem. You couldn’t help but place Burton’s tour de force (for it was) in a deeper context, like that afforded Lagerfeld. Maybe the beast is crass commerce, the beauty that form of catwalk artistry and make-believe rapidly falling out of fashion. The industry today is an unholy, uneven marriage between the two.

Not at McQueen. As a pair of gossamer gowns ethereal in their loveliness closed the show, Burton’s beauty won through. To dress? Perchance, to dream.

One Direction to Launch 'That Moment' Fragrance

The second One Direction fragrance is on its way, Harry Styles announced yesterday! The band's first fragrance 'Our Moment' became one of the fastest selling fragrance of 2013, so the boys decided to surprise fans with a new flanker. The new fragrance is titled 'That Moment' and it's very similar to the original scent, both in terms of presentation and smell. After all, the fans' overwhelming response was the catalyst for the new project according to the teen heartthrob who presented some of the key aspects about the new scent in a short Youtube video.

"Your reaction to Our Moment has been absolutely amazing... people have already been asking what is next. So we've come up with a new version.... with some of the original notes but with some new stuff. It's a special edition, and it's called That Moment. We hope you like it as much as we do and we will see you very soon."

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How exactly will the new scent be different from the uber successful original perfume? Well, according to the singer, it will smell as good as it looks and apparently it will feature a couple of fresh floral and fruity notes: ''It's taking things like pink grapefruit and Jasmine, and mixing them with scents like green apple and violet... in a swanky new bottle!"

Another great thing about the new One Direction That Moment fragrance is that the band isn't planning on keeping fans waiting for too long. The special edition fragrance is said to arrive in stores starting with early April, though no details have been disclosed yet regarding the price. However, given the striking similarities between the two scents, the price range will probably be the same as with the first scent. If the popularity of the first scent is to be taken into account, this too will sell like hotcakes, so procrastinating is definitely not recommended if you plan on adding the scent to your personal beauty collection.

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