From The Daily Beast : From famous friends to editorial spreads, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, and more reveal the moment they knew they’d made it.  Photo: Getty

From BellaSugar : Models’ high, sculpted cheekbones aren’t 100 percent genetic. In fact, a lot of that dramatic definition comes from the work of talented makeup artists who have a nuanced understanding of contouring

My Week With Marilyn opens today. With her distinctive come-hither voice, enticing strut, and iconic face, playing Marilyn Monroe would be a challenge for any actress.

Photo: Elkin Brit and Kara Smith’s shared preoccupation with the transformative powers of make-believe began during elaborate games of “dress up” played at their childhood home.

A look at Blk Dnm's first fragrance, Perfume 11. Blk Dnm, the new downtown concept store-meets-online denim mecca, is gearing up to launch its first fragrance. You’ve probably owned a piece of Johan Lindeberg-designed denim before, whether from his days at Diesel, his eponymous collection or even William Rast (for which Justin Timberlake recruited his talent), but Blk Dnm’s offering a wider spread—think tuxedo jackets, leather pants and now, a perfume.

SCF, Photo by Zoller, Obrand, and Green The Cali-cool girl of yesteryear is making yet another return thanks to Cydney Morris and Dallas Wand, designers of the young label, Stone Cold Fox—an easy, breezy, lace-filled collection made for suitable for sun-bleached blondes with bronzed complexions.

Photo: Vanessa Jackman The UK Advertising Authority has had a very busy fall.  They’ve just pulled Hailee Steinfeld’s Miu Miu ads because sitting on the train tracks is dangerous. { ELLEUK } The Hipster Girl Dress Up game is a real thing. { Refinery29 } NBC finally issued an apology to Michelle Bachman for the Roots’ choice of intro song, “Lyin’ Ass B*$&.” { Deadline } Chloe Moretz rocked a spring look from Proenza Schouler on Jimmy Fallon

Photo: Net-a-porter If you didn’t wake up this morning to face the fierce crowds of Black Friday shoppers—gunshots! pepper spray! stampedes!—you can still take advantage of hundreds of online sales that kicked off this morning and last through the weekend.  Is there anything better than shopping from bed anyway?  We’ve rounded up a few of the most enticing deals from our favorite retailers below. Net-a-porter They’ve marked down hundreds of fall items up to 50% off including Stella McCartney pumps, Isabel Marant blazers, Charlotte Olympia clutches and Phillip Lim’s slim printed pants.

KAUFMANFRANCO Spring 2012 KAUFMANFRANCO’s not an emerging label, but judging from their resurgence on the red carpet you’d think that they’re onto something new.  A recent visit to the label’s midtown atelier proved otherwise, offering a close look at two designers who are dedicated to their craft, not churning out loose sketches or impersonal spec sheets. While there’s not a flamboyant color or flash-trend in sight, what’s quite visible (and unique) is the label’s in-house sewing team, all outfitted in stark white labcoats, providing an air of skill in their crusade toward perfection.

Posted in Fashion / Fashion blog / Fashion trends / Hair trends A hint of nostalgia churned with a surprising twist of modernity was the theme for Prada’s spring 2012 collection. While the knife-pleated chiffon skirts rang the 1950s doorbell, the quirky prints brought back quirkiness from the sixties . This Milan show struck a playful and affirmative chord via the clothes, and the hair and make-up further enhanced its ladylike elegance