Beach season is quickly approaching and last year's swimsuits might begin to look less and less appealing. Fret not, eager sun-worshipper. The hottest style of the season is not only cute and wearable, but flatting for all body types. Enter the bandeau swimsuit. Here is how to find the perfect bandeau swimsuit for your body type.
Fashion's all-stars, and their muses, gather together for one night to celebrate not only the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute, but also to raise their champagne flutes to the style-setters of the year. The 2012 Met Gala, otherwise known as the Met Ball or the Oscars of the East Coast, is an annual fete that features the world's best red carpet.
The Kentucky Derby might be known as The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, but everyone knows the race plays second fiddle to the dazzling display of Southern belles in the fanciest, most ornamented, most jaw-dropping hats around.
Kyle Richards of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is bringing her style expertise to a new Beverly Hills boutique, Kyle by Alene Too. Richards has teamed up with Boca Raton-based retailer Alene Too - a store co-owned by Debbie Weisman and Lizzy Schwartz - to open a West Coast base. Of course, the RHOBH star, who is known as one of the most stylish of the bunch, will add her special flair.
Vogue's underage, anorexic model ban is a prohibition a long-time in the making; but, as the saying goes, better late than never. Vogue, considered as the Fashion Bible by many, is setting a precedent with its move to eradicate too-young and too-skinny models from the pages of its publication. It is one small step for Vogue, one giant leap for fashion.
Cindy Crawford's daughter is a spinning image of her international celebrity model mother. Kaia Gerber, Crawford's daughter, stars in a sweet Mother's Day ad campaign with her mother and grandmother for JCPenney.
Hats, horses and a whole lot of fun - the Kentucky Derby has it all. Rarely is a racetrack transformed into a runway but the Kentucky Derby is an exception to the rule. This is no ordinary runway, of course. Hats, not models, are the main attractions. Check out the fashion forecast for the 2012 Kentucky Derby, courtesy of the Polyvore community.
The most scrutinized of fashion's social events is right around the corner. The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, otherwise known as the Met Ball, will take place on Monday, May 7. Celebrities from Hollywood, fashion and beyond will meet for a night of sheer glamor, commemorating two Italian designers from different eras. Here are the most memorable dresses from the Met Ball.
Last campaign season it was Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton who made waves with their style choices; this year, it is Ann Romney. The fashion show that is the run for the 2012 White House bustled into full swing on Wednesday as bloggers quickly zeroed in on Romney's $1000 blouse, The Reed Audubon Silk Shirt made by designer Reed Krakoff.
As the Cannes Film Festival approaches (it begins May 16), film loves are already anticipating the star studded arrivals. So far such A-List stars as Angelina Jolie and Kristen Stewart are set to attend. Though the annual event serves as a platform for new and established directors to showcase their work, the red carpet is just as important.
The Victoria's Secret Swim is in! The 2012 Victoria's Secret Swim Collection catalog will arrive in mailboxes this week, featuring the likes of supermodels Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo and more. Here is a round-up of the best of the bunch.
Julia Bluhm is the teen protesting the use of airbrushing in photo shoots at Seventeen magazine. Here's 5 things you should know about the socially-conscious Maine girl who is already taking on the media's portrayal of women despite being only 14 years old.
Stunning clothes, exotic models and fabulous parties might sound like fun and games but peel back the glamorous layers and you quickly see that fashion is serious business. A serious billion dollar business, to be precise. Three brands offered up their recipes for success in the digital space to IBTimes Fashion & Life. Here is what they said.
The JoeyBra is unlike any other piece of lingerie ever designed. It is not marketed as a miracle push-up bra nor is it touted as having been woven with the finest Italian silk. The JoeyBra is attempting to replace the purse with its side pouch, devised to carry your iPhone, keys or credit card.
Former Disney star Selena Gomez proves that she is all grown up in the sexy ad for her new namesake perfume.
Lauren Tannehill's name might not have been considered famous before her appearance at the 2012 NFL draft where she watched her No. 8-pick husband, Ryan Tannehill of Texas A&M, get picked up by the Miami Dolphins. But, after just one quick camera pan, the nation took notice of Ms. Tannehill. Meet the young blonde beauty, an aspiring model and nurse, who stole the show at the 2012 NFL draft.
Put away the dark eye shadows because spring and summer is all about pretty pinks and a little bit of sparkle. We got a chance to try Pixi's new PixiGlow Tinkerbell collection, and it is exactly what every girl needs for the spring/summer season.
Zooey Deschanel usually charms with lush false eyelashes, smoky eye shadow and a coquettish smile; but seeing her without makeup for People magazine's World's Most Beautiful issue proves that she is just as captivating without a hint of cosmetics. But is this sort of feature refreshing or forced? Bloggers sounded off with their opinion on the matter.
Even supermodels are not invulnerable to wardrobe malfunctions. Stephanie Seymour left little to the imagination on Tuesday night at the Chanel Tribeca Film Fest party in New York City. in a sheer black Chanel dress. Check out hers and other celebrity wardrobe malfunctions.
Ukrainian model Valeria Lukyanova, who has been dubbed a living Barbie, became an Internet sensation this week because of her doll-like features and her seemingly inhumane figure. On Thursday, Valeria Lukyanova took to her official YouTube channel, Amatue, to respond to the media attention she has received in a post entitled, Doll's appearance is not everything.
Coco Rocha is not happy with Elle Brasil. The fashion magazine purportedly airbrushed the cover image of Rocha to make it look as if the supermodel was nude underneath an open, sheer dress. She took to her Tumblr to respond about the May 2012 cover photo, saying that, as a high fashion model [she has] long had a policy of no nudity or partial nudity in my photoshoots.
Few models can pull off devouring a Carl Jr.'s Southwest Patty Melt in one advertisement and then turn around and pose for a high-fashion spread in Harper's Bazaar; yet, Kate Upton manages to do just that in one foul swoop.
A queen has lost her crown. Beauty queen Miss Dominican Republic 2012 will lose her title because she is married, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday.
The fashion industry is not necessarily known as the most conservative bunch. In fact, many of today's top designers have publicly flaunted their love of President Barack Obama, including Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour, Rachel Roy and Vera Wang. But GOP nominee Mitt Romney has scored some weighty fashion support as he moves inches away from clasping the official 2012 nomination.
Lauren Conrad is a chameleon when it comes to fashion and beauty. Although she tends to stick to classic staples - like blazers, pumps and cat-eye makeup - she is constantly trying out new trends for an updated look. Her most recent whim? Hot pink hair. Lauren Conrad showed off a ponytail dipped in hot pink dye at the signing of her new book. Here is how to get her funky hairdo.
A hidden gem is not a typical term used to describe Tumblr, a social media platform founded in 2007 that currently boasts over 46.2 million pages. However, in the vastly sprawling galaxy that is the fashion industry, Tumblr does not immediately come to mind. However, Tumblr is rife with fashion and beauty photos, tips, tricks and quips. Here are the 10 must-follow fashion and beauty Tumblrs.
Kim Kardashian was photographed sporting West's initials on her left ear upon arrival at LAX airport. Kardashian flaunted two gold earrings, with the letters K and W, with her hair pulled back into a tight, high ponytail. Here is info on where you can buy yourself a similar pair today.
Valeria Lukyanova, a Ukrainian model who is a living Barbie, became an overnight Internet sensation after photos of her unbelievably proportioned frame and doll-like face circulated like wildfire on the web. Viewers gaped at her huge, glassy blue eyes, her seemingly plastic skin and her carved waist. Skeptics questioned if the photos were legitimate or digitally altered.
Ukrainian model Valeria Lukyanova is a living doll. The 21-year-old has used plastic surgery as well as everyday cosmetics to transform herself into a real-life Barbie. Lukyanova has big, glass-like eyes, tiny bow-lips, long blonde hair, an ample bosom and a tiny carved waist. Her Facebook page features tens of photos of her astonishing Barbie-like body and face. Her living-doll looks have brought her Internet fame.
The 2012 Coachella Music and Arts Festival has come and gone; leaving in its wake a field trampled by revelers who sought nothing but a good time. This year's Coachella festival brought out the big guns -- from fabulous fashions and superstar celebrities to rocking performances and all-night parties, making this year's Coachella is worthy of a round-up.
