Why is there always a debate surrounding long hair? Writer Dominique Browning, 55, wrote a piece for the New York Times today about how she loves having long hair, but everyone in her life seems to have a problem with it: "My mother hates it. My sister worries about it. My agent thinks I'm hiding behind it. A concerned friend suggests that it undermines my professional credibility. But in the middle of my life, I'm happy with it," Browning writes. And we can see where she's coming from!
When you're a young woman, a long, lustrous mane is often hair priority number one. Bouncing long hair is the most popular style for younger celebrities, it's favored by both designers and stylists, and, from what the many magazine surveys tell us, most men love it best. Ladies under 40 will go to great lengths (heh. pun intended) to get the look-even shelling out hundreds or thousands of dollars for hair extensions. But the cultural acceptability of long hair comes to a screeching halt by the time Read More »from Who says middle-aged women can't have long hair?
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Who says middle-aged women can't have long hair?
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fashion – Fri, Oct 22, 2010 8:46 PM EDTSupermodel Brooklyn Decker on body image, insider beauty tips, and the rise of plus-size models
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fashion – Fri, Oct 22, 2010 6:08 PM EDT
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Brooklyn Decker for VenusSome of you may not know Brooklyn Decker by name, but she's the 23-year-old blonde babe who landed the highly coveted cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue this year and was voted Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive. How very lucky for her husband, tennis champ Andy Roddick. Decker has modeled for Victoria's Secret and Gap, been in magazines from Teen Vogue to Cosmo to FHM, had guest TV appearances on "Chuck" and "Ugly Betty," and she's currently in Hawaii filming the new Jennifer Aniston/Adam Sandler rom-com "Just Go With It." As the new spokeswoman for Venus razors, we reached out to Brooklyn for beauty tips, her thoughts on body image, and the ever-evolving modeling industry. Check it out!
Shine: As a supermodel you have so much exposure. How does it make you feel to see your photo everywhere? Do you ever feel weird knowing people are staring at your picture?
Brooklyn Decker: It was definitely an adjustment when I first started seeing myself in magazines. I don't know if that'sArmy finally unveils female-cut combat uniform
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fashion – Thu, Oct 21, 2010 6:31 PM EDT
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The new and improved army uniform designed for women. Photo courtesy of Army Times.Fifteen percent of the Army's 560,000 soldiers are women, but up until this point there have only been male uniforms for those serving. That means about one in six soldiers is probably uncomfortable in what they're wearing while serving our country. Granted the garments are made for function, not style, but we'd imagine women may have a tough time operating in items that may be far too large in certain areas (arms and shoulders) and too tight in others (chest and hips). Thankfully, Army Times is reporting that a brand new Army Combat Uniform designed especially for the ladies is on the way.
"We need to ensure our women are wearing something they are comfortable in, and it doesn't make them look like their uniform doesn't fit," said Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, Program Executive Office Soldier. Over a dozen changes have been made to the new female-cut ACU in hopes that garments will now fit every soldier comfortably. These are just some of the structural changes being made to the newJWOWW's clothing line shut down, while Snooki launches slippers
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fashion – Wed, Oct 20, 2010 10:05 PM EDT
JWOWW modeling her Filthy Couture line that will never be. / Photo by Getty ImagesSorry to be the bearer of bad (good?) news, but all seven of you who pre-ordered your club gear from JWOWW's Filthy Couture line will be waiting forever. Radar reports that while her website launched in July, garments so tastefully named Pure Sin, Luscious Links, Violet Desire, and Sexy Siren, are not being produced. "Due to trademark issues the company was shut down," a friend told Radar. "Money needed to be returned to the people who had ordered clothing." The buddy added that "she couldn't handle the clothing line and didn't really have the help she needed."
JWOWW couldn't handle running a business? You're kidding! Jenni "JWOWW" Farley's official bio makes her sound so accomplished like she could take on the world! Look at all these great things JWOWW can feel proud of:- "long lines, cold winters, and fake club promoters who think they own New York made Jenni realize that she wasn't going to be like everyone else who had to wait or pay to get into clubs in the tri-state area"
Uma Thurman’s makeup malfunction
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fashion – Wed, Oct 20, 2010 7:42 PM EDT
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When you're a big celebrity who has their photo taken all the time, it's impossible to avoid a beauty disaster from time to time. Just ask Uma Thurman. On Monday she spoke at a New York gala celebrating 40 years of the Feminist Press, but guests may have had a hard time focusing on what she was saying since they were too busy staring at her makeup malfunction. It appears that her makeup artist decided last minute to powder Uma's nose... and her cheeks, and her hairline, and her neck, and around her eyes. Sheesh, the actress looks like she just had a baking accident! But these things happen, especially under bright lights. Next time we hope Uma Thurman checks a mirror before giving a public speech.
Sometimes makeup has a hint of shimmer that reflects under bright or natural light different than in your bathroom. And powder is meant to be dusted on VERY lightly with a blush to prevent shine--not caked on, which is the same mistake that Nicole Kidman made last year at the New YorkNine-year-old Willow Smith is poised to be the next... Will Smith
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Parenting – Tue, Oct 19, 2010 10:56 PM EDT
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Willow Smith performing on BET's Willow Smith may be dubbed a fashion icon at just nine-years-old, but we think she's going to be much more than that. She's got the hottest single in the country right now with "Whip My Hair" and the music video has already gone viral. Stylistically it's like Lady Gaga meets Lil Mama and Rihanna. Perhaps being on Jay-Z's label Roc Nation doesn't hurt, because the song is incredibly well produced and well promoted, but there's something else. She has something we haven't seen since... her father Will Smith came on the scene as the Fresh Prince.
The reason Willow Smith is going to be huge is simple: she's incredibly cool and has a good message, but she's keeping it PG. After all, the girl is nine. But when was the last time you listened to a song by a tween? On repeat? As a teenager Will Smith mastered the same formula with fun but positive hit songs like "Summertime" and "Parents Just Don't Understand," and even won the first rap Grammy of all time by age 20. Willow has a long way to$500 socks and other insanely overpriced legwear
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fall Shopping – Tue, Oct 19, 2010 7:25 PM EDTFancy socks and tights are more popular than ever this season, thanks to big-name designers like Prada, Givenchy and Chloé who all sent several incarnations down the runway. In fact, the New York Post recently reported that a $500 pair of socks from trendy fashion house Rodarte is currently being s
Artist creates themed dress sculptures in all 50 states
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fashion – Mon, Oct 18, 2010 10:30 PM EDTWe've always loved seeing dresses made out of unsuspecting materials. Robin Barcus Slonina is an installation and performance artist working on an ongoing project called "States of Dress." She has been touring the country constructing and modeling her unique dress sculpture in hopes to do one for all 50 states. Take a look at some of her recent creations, and see how they're made on her blog, State of Dress. [WhatTheCool]
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By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fashion – Mon, Oct 18, 2010 7:34 PM EDT
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Justin Bieber's One Less Lonely Girl collection from Nicole by OPIRemember when "selling out" just meant an artist getting signed to a major record label or appearing on MTV? These days celebrities will lend their name to anything if they can profit from it. First it was clothing lines, then fragrances, and now nail polish. Surely there are stars like Gwen Stefani who actually help design their garments, but we can't say the same of most celebs. Same goes for fragrances--they sniff a bunch of scents, say which they like or don't like, and a best-selling perfume is born!
Some celebrities know better than to attempt a major fashion line. So the new lazy celeb collab is "designing" nail polish. Justin Bieber may not no much about nail lacquer, but his teen fans sure do! He's teamed up with Nicole by OPI for the One Less Lonely Girl collection and the polishes are inspired by Bieber's hit songs: One Less Lonely Glitter (lavender), Prized Possession Purple (grape), Give Me The First Dance (silver), Me + Blue (dark blue), OMB! (bright red), and Step 2 theJ.Crew sells tights that look like hairy legs
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor | Fashion – Fri, Oct 15, 2010 8:02 PM EDT
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J.CrewEvery fall when the temperatures drop ladies turn to the latest in hosiery to extend the life of their favorite dresses and skirts. This season's biggest legwear trend is lace tights, which is not all that surprising given the continuing popularity of '80s fashions. But what IS weird, is a pair of brown, textured tights that make your legs look like you forgot to shave for a month. We didn't think those tights would be on the market, but fear not, because J.Crew has you covered! In what looks like a lot of hair!
For a mere $22.50 the lace tights in "fawn" can be yours. Channel your inner hippie! And hey, these tights are probably even warmer than actual leg hair. If by chance you're not looking to pull a Mo'Nique, consider yourselves warned. To avoid future lace purchases that may land you in hairy situations, we suggest you try the lace tights trend in bolder floral pattern or a non-realistic leg hair color shade like, say, purple. [J.Crew][The Frisky]
