Blog Posts by Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor

supermodel Natalia Vodianova dares to show off her unshaven legs. / Getty Images via StylelistWe've noticed a trend in fashion and pop culture blogs calling out ladies who haven't shaved. Whether they've made a personal choice to not shave like Mo'Nique or they simply forgot to shave, like Hilary Swank recently did before making a red carpet appearance, these website are quick to catch and call out the celebrity for their tragic grooming faux pas. And we say, really?! Is this really a big deal?

Today we spotted yet another post on Stylelist which pointed out that supermodel Natalia Vodianova (gasp!) revealed her hairy legs at Monday night's Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year event. They shun her for being a "repeat offender" since she also had hairy legs in ad campaign for Forum Jeans. Because apparently forgoing your razor is a serious offense. Question: which is more important, the fact that Vodianova didn't shave her legs or that she won the title of Harper's Bazaar "Inspiration of the Year" for raising money to build playgrounds for children? The blog goes on to suggest

We love a good high-low designer diffusion line, and we've been eagerly awaiting the upcoming Lanvin collection for H&M. Well, today we got a sneak peak at the garments, and designer Alber Elbaz has really outdone himself. While yes, the collection is a bit pricey (shoes are $99 while dresses range from $149 to $249), many of the items mimic the exact designs and fabrics of real Lanvin pieces which are waaay out of our budgets. For those looking for a cheaper quick fix, the sunglasses, jewelry, belts, and gloves (all under $50) are stylish and fun. The line launches November 23, so mark your calendars, peruse the looks, and get ready to fight for your favorites because these items are perfect for holiday party season.

ThinkstockOver the weekend, The New York Times published a story about a trend that has many of us scratching our heads (literally): Showering infrequently-three times or fewer a week-is growing in popularity, not just among the hippie-granola sets, but for mainstream professionals as well. High-powered workers like Jenefer Palmer of Malibu, California, chief executive for the Osea skincare line, told the paper that only does she regularly skip bathing, she also avoids using deodorant while both traveling and meeting clients in high-powered meetings. Phew.

The Times article calls this a "season of nonbathing, " though we've been noticing the trend for a while. In the past few years, beauty companies have subtly begun catering to the unwashed crowd. Multiple haircare brands like TRESemme and Bumble & Bumble, have introduced spray-on dry shampoos, which mask an oily appearance and provide not-so-fresh consumers with an extension on their next hair wash. According to market research firm the NPD

ThinkstockYou have probably purchased many watches in your lifetime, either for yourself or as gifts, but when was the last time you actually wore one? For me it was about five years ago. Like many people in this day and age, I rely on my cell phone, my computer, or even my cable box to tell the time. (I don't even have a proper alarm clock anymore--I use my phone.) According to a recent UK survey conducted by consumer analyst firm Mintel, 14% of people have stopped wearing a watch, now relying solely on their phone or computer clock, while 28% of people under 25 years old say they have no use for a watch. Additionally, 91% of those polled owned a cell phone while only 86% even owned a watch. Watches are just not as important these days!

Tamara Sender, Senior Fashion Analyst at Mintel, said: "Many consumers have grown up with technology and are just as likely to associate the notion of checking the time with a mobile handset as with a watch and as they grow older this mindset will accompany

ThinkstockThe Friday after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday, is known as the biggest shopping day of the year. With our economy and major retailers still suffering, experts say customers will be shopping in droves for bigger sales and better deals than ever. But if you're not the type to stand in freezing lines outside of Wal-Mart at 5 a.m. retailers may have another solution this year: start the sales now.

Why wait till next month for Black Friday, says Sears, when you can have it this weekend? Amazon is marking down popular electronics like hi-definition TVs and Blu-Ray players on Friday, and on Sunday all items featured in the Toys "R" Us Christmas toy book will be on sale.

"Consumers have been trained to buy merchandise only 'on sale,'" Sherif Mityas, a partner in the retail practice at the consulting firm A. T. Kearney, told the New York Times. "Given a limited budget, if retailers don't capture that first or second purchase, they may find themselves with a lot of inventory the week before

Lady Gaga's meat dress may have gotten loads of attention, but she wasn't the first one to come up with the idea. Last year photographer Ted Sabarese shot a series of images called "Hunger Pains" which showcased models wearing garments made of the foods they craved the most. Models and designers came together for 16 hours to cook and create one-of-a-kind works of wearable, edible art. With ingredients like fresh waffles and pasta on set we wonder if people were able to resist sneaking bites of the tasty outfits.

Check out the final images from Sabarese's portfolio and view a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot on his blog. [Ted Sabarese][Trendhunter]

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When it comes to sexy Halloween costumes, we thought we'd seen everything this year with ladies offerings that ranged from Sexy Phantom of the Opera to Sexy Cookie Monster. But apparently many costumers are on a mission to sex up male outfits as well, with the emphasis on their incredible manhood. Yes, this Halloween every guy can be a stud and ladies will gasp--not in horror, but in sheer awe. They wish.

Check out these NSFW men's costumes complete with product descriptions that range from offensive to obnoxious to downright absurd. Coming soon to a frat house near you.

ThinkstockA small town in Italy called Castellammare di Stabia is planning to ban miniskirts and low-cut jeans, which the mayor, Luigi Bobbio hopes will "restore urban decorum and facilitate better civil co-existence. BBC News reports that those who do not abide by these new wardrobe rules will face fines of 25 euros ($35) to 500 euros ($689). Another report says tops that reveal too much cleavage will also warrant a fine.

Personally, I don't believe in dress codes. I went to schools with fairly lax dress codes (no rips, no jeans, no hats indoors were some of the policies enforced), and while I followed all the rules in the handbook, I was constantly brought in to see the assistant principal for what she considered inappropriate. She called my purple hair dye "distracting," yet there was no written rule against using it. She claimed parents complained that my miniskirt was too short (it went halfway down my thigh) and asked if my mother knew what I was wearing. My mom bought it for me and there