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Archive: January, 2013

POSTED: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 11:32 AM
President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama in the presidential box near the White House as bands march past the presidential box, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP)

The czar of high fashion has spoken - and he says Michelle Obama's bangs were "a bad idea."

Karl Lagerfeld appeared on French TV show Le Petit Journal to discuss Paris Fashion Week, but the conversation turned into commentary on Michelle Obama's bangs.

The creative director of Chanel, Fendi and his own eponymous line said, "I don’t understand the change of hair...Frankly, the fringe was a bad idea. It’s not good." He also added that she looked like an anchor.

POSTED: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 11:21 AM




POSTED: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 4:55 PM
Juicy Couture founders Pamela Skaist-Levy, left, and Gela Nash-Taylor attend the Juicy Couture Fifth Avenue flagship store opening party on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Housewives and young things have these women to thank for making the tracksuit trendy. Or at the very least, publicly acceptable.

Cofounders of Juicy Couture Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor have nabbed a book deal with Gotham Books. The book, titled "The Glitter Plan," will chronicle the beginning stages of Juicy Couture to the sale of the brand to Liz Claiborne. The story will also include insight on Skaist-Levy and Nash-Taylor's newest endeavor, Skaist-Taylor, another promising contemporary collection carried by major retailers. LA Times fashion critic Booth Moore, who wrote the first story on the two, will co-author the book. "She’s part of our story and we wanted an L.A. girl to write the story," Nash-Taylor tells WWD.

Under Pam and Gela's carefree, relaxed, West Coast creative direction, Juicy's velour and terry cloth tracksuits, in an array of pretty pinks and powder blues, became more than acceptable: They became a trend - first in Los Angeles, then slowly tipping and catching on like a comfort-crazed fever throughout the rest of the country.

Justin Timberlake 'Suit & Tie'

Fashionably speaking, of course.



POSTED: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 12:35 PM
Maddie Bailis from Adresse near Rittenhouse Square. (COLIN KERRIGAN /

Designer destination for the city’s most fashionable residents, Rittenhouse Square's Adresse is a treasure chest filled with high quality, functional, and timeless pieces. Stefanie Lutzo, owner of Adresse, was interviewed by Big Rube back in November on her personal style which can be found here. Between working at Adresse and attending college at Wheaton, shop employee Maddie Bailis was kind enough to model three of Lutzo’s favorite looks for spring. This season, expect to see plenty of saturated pastels, easy separates from The Row, artistic prints from Kelly Wearstler, white cross-body utility satchels, and fitted ladylike silhouettes. Providing apparel and accessories that are functional, easy to wear, and unlike anything else one might find in the Rittenhouse area, Adresse is a place for those who want to feel great about their appearance without having to dwell on the investment. Adresse’s passionate and knowledgeable staff works with each individual to find the best styles to suit one’s body and provides a personalized shopping experience unmatched in other boutiques.

Look 1:

Coralla Linear Stingray Dress by Kelly Wearstler $450


At least they have good taste?



POSTED: Monday, January 28, 2013, 10:58 AM







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