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Much has been said about Michelle Obama’s bangs and she finally took a break from the busy demands of being FLOTUS to address the inspiration behind the buzz-worthy style.
“This is my mid-life crisis, the bangs,” Obama joked with Rachel Ray during a Skype interview that will air Wednesday, People reports. “I couldn’t get a sports car. They won’t let me bungee jump. So instead, I cut my bangs.” READ FULL STORY »
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Bill Cosby muses on the fashion phenomenon that is the “Cosby sweater.” [Collectors Weekly]
Stylist Phillip Bloch says that Charlie Sheen offered to “go halfsies” on the gown that Lindsay Lohan wore the amfAR’s New York City gala last week. [Us Weekly]
Style of the Union: Michelle Obama wore a Jason Wu dress to watch the President’s State of the Union address last night. [Huffington Post]
Shoemaker Steve Madden has a minor role in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. [WWD]
Carrying a boombox on your shoulder is out, Rebecca Minkoff’s portable speaker/clutch purse is in. [Rebecca Minkoff]
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When First Lady Michelle Obama sashayed onto the dance floor with the Commander-in-Chief at last night’s Inaugural Ball, she commanded most of the attention, at least for style watchers.
After much speculation, CNN reports that Mrs. O reportedly chose the ruby colored chiffon and velvet gown by Jason Wu — the same designer she wore for her first dance as First Lady at the Inauguration in 2009 — from a selection of 15 designer dresses. Wu Tweeted that he was “in shock.”
Now that the inaugural festivities are over, FLOTUS’ outfit and accompanying accessories — which included Jimmy Choo heels, Kimberly McDonald for Forevermark diamond bangles set in 18K gold as well as a diamond embellished ring by the jewelry designer – will be preserved at the National Archives.
Thanks to all of the celebrity guests, there were plenty more headline-making outfits in DC this weekend. Click on to see what Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Matt Bomer, Ke$ha and more stars wore to celebrate the President’s second term. SEE THE PHOTOS
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Locks of hair from historical figures like Edgar Allan Poe and George Washington is the latest thing in “celebrity” collectibles. Case in point; On Saturday, a few strands plucked from Abraham Lincoln’s scalp sold for $38,837 at an auction in Dallas. [New York Times]
Transgender model Connie Fleming poses as Michelle Obama on the latest cover of Candy magazine. [The Huffington Post]
Prada has tapped “leading men” Benicio Del Toro, Harvey Keitel, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Dane DeHaan to star in the label’s spring/summer 2013 menswear campaign. [WWD]
Speaking of male models, 10-year-old Romeo Beckham (son of David and Victoria) is the new face of Burberry Kids. [Vogue UK]
In case there was any doubt that J.R.R. Tolkien still has a serious following, check out these (permanent!) tattoos inspired by The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. [Flavorwire]
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A victory for President Barack Obama cements four more years of Mrs. O’s style! First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated reelection on stage last night in a Michael Kors dress she’s worn twice before. [People Style Watch]
A forthcoming biopic about designer Yves Saint Laurent snags French actor and Chanel model Gaspard Ullied to play the lead. [WWD]
Your next bed could have been sketched by Brad Pitt: the actor is creating a range of designs alongside furniture maker Frank Pollaro. [Architectural Digest]
Tonight: Snooki’s hawking a new perfume and a 3-piece nail polish set, which appropriately includes a shade called “Orange You Tan,” on HSN. [Huffington Post]
She may be all about The Voice, but Christina Aguilera’s plaits and pink extensions left parts of the Internet speechless. [Daily Mail]
These 10 ‘high tech’ gadgets were once the stuff of James Bond films; now they’re readily available. [A.V. Club]
Celebrity photographer duo Markus+Indrani are releasing a 200-plus page book, Icons: The Celebrity Exposures of Markus and Indrani. The cover features an anime-eyed Lady Gaga. [The Hollywood Reporter]
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First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech and made a fashion statement at last night’s Democratic National Convention — and both were equally well received.
“I found out Mrs. Obama was wearing one of our designs when she stepped out on stage to make her beautiful speech,” designer Tracy Reese tells EW. “In the midst of [New York Fashion Week] preparations, seeing [her] in one of my designs was a truly extraordinary moment.”
While fans of the FLOTUS’ style can buy the J. Crew “Evelyn” kitten heels ($245) she wore last night, Reese, a Detroit native who launched her NY-based collection in the ‘90s, says the dress is a one-of-a-kind. ”This particular fabric is a rich Italian silk jacquard in a great formal design,” the designer says of the frock. READ FULL STORY »
