These Breasts Have a Message For Us! Art Sculpture [PIC]

On closer inspection however, you’d notice that the breasts above were painstakingly created using 32,000 Barbie dolls by photographer Chris Jordan. Why? Because that’s the number of females in the US who have cosmetic surgery to enlarge their breasts every month.

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These Breasts Have a Message For Us! Art Sculpture [PIC]

On closer inspection however, you’d notice that the breasts above were painstakingly created using 32,000 Barbie dolls by photographer Chris Jordan. Why? Because that’s the number of females in the US who have cosmetic surgery to enlarge their breasts every month.

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The Nudity Cult

Six months after the topless-swimsuit brouhaha, bare skin—or styling that gives the illusion thereof—is the thing to wear under the sun. Where do we go from here?

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People Watching: Selena Gomez's Simple Style

WHO: Selena Gomez

WORE: A white button down and jeans

WHERE: AmberWatch Youth Coalition Fun Faire, LA

WHEN: September 27, 2008

What do you think of this It girl's style? Share your comments below

Fashion 101: On the Wedge

Wedge: "A shoe having a heel extending from the back of the shoe to the front of the shank and a tread formed by an extension of the sole."

Most famous for having designed Dorothy's ruby-red slippers in The Wizard of Oz, this shoe designer created the first high-wedge heel in 1936:

a) Salvatore Ferragamo

b) Manolo Blahnik

c) Roger Vivier

Fashion 101: Word Play

In the October issue of Vogue, there is a great article by Hamish Bowles which gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of working life in the top Parisian couture houses.

Did you know, though, that the classification of "haute couture" fashion is highly regulated? Although the term is overused in popular culture to describe elaborate or detailed garments that involve a lot of hand sewing, technically there less than a dozen designers in the world who can call themselves couturiers!

According to a Wall Street Journal article from 2007, the French Ministry of Industry has been protecting the term "haute couture" with the help of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture since 1868! The stringent rules include stipulations that all garments are sewn by hand, with employees who are French, in French ateliers. With all these rules, it's no wonder that a single haute couture gown can cost around $50,000!

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Fashion Crush: Tiers of Joy

I'm not normally a fan of frilly dresses, since they tend to look more cutesy than polished. However, this layered Sonia Rykiel dress immediately caught my eye upon its arrival at Teen Vogue because it so cleverly skirts the line between flirty and sophisticated. The shape and pleated silk material are simple and uncomplicated, but the fanciful layers and color-blocking adds a playful and immediate impact.

Shopping Alert: Two of a Kind

East Village girls rejoice! The boys behind the neighborhood's favorite men's store Odin have just opened up a shop just for you. Titled Pas de Deux, the Parisian-style women's outpost is stocked full of Teen Vogue-approved brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, Rag & Bone, and Karen Walker. And located conveniently next to renowned boys boutique Odin and Den, convincing your boyfriend to take post-brunch shopping trip has never been easier.

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Political Influence

While President Bush's term is nearly over, it seems that the fashion world will be welcoming another Bush into their circle very soon. First-niece Lauren Bush has debuted her first collection under the label Lauren Pierce, which is slated to hit stores this spring. No stranger to fashion, Lauren, a formal model, counts internships at Zac Posen as well as dating Ralph Lauren's son David as all part of her style schooling. With a focus on eco-conscious clothing, Lauren Pierce's feminine frocks will be made out of low-impact fabrics, such as hemp silk, bamboo and organic cotton, as well as crafted by women living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, enlisted through a program called Women for Women International which helps underprivileged women find work.

Will you be buying Lauren's new clothing line come spring? Or is this project not your priority?

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The Luxe Collective - MSFW 2008

In the surrounds of the Victorian majesty that is the Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2008 hit its stride yesterday evening when Sally Graham took to the catwalk and opened The Luxe Collective show.
As if proof that things haven't gone quite smoothly for MSFW of late, a naming sponsor notably absent from this year's line-up, it was a night where organisers tried to be somewhat different.

Out of the Shadows: MSFW 2008

Out of the Shadows, the second main parade of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, was aimed at the cool kids. You know, the ones who consider themselves quite alternative but are somehow yet to realise that their quirky styles have become rather mainstream and commercial. And so the usual suspects - along with FAT, purveyor of all such things - took to the MSFW stage... but were sadly less edgy, less new than usual.

Kaleidescape - MSFW 2008

Proving that steps and seven inch heels don't mix, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week's Kaleidescape parade opened this evening with Sally Graham, the face of fashion week, not so much traversing the stairs but falling down them.
Such is the life of a model on a ridiculous square catwalk that many a person has been miffed about. But proving her professionalism Graham simply picked herself up, and got on with it having joined the esteemed company of many a professional model - yes Jessica Stam, we're looking at you.

High Fashion, High Tea; Backstage Pictures

Leave it to photographer Wayne Wong to not only snap pictures of your models at the end of the catwalk, but also backstage. That's precisely what Wayne did at September 2008's High Fashion, High Tea when he took some of the event's models and took full advantage of the setting in between catwalks.

The Fug Girls Know Why Mary-Kate Olsen is Smiling

We're accustomed to seeing the Olsens skulking around town with their arms over their wee faces and a battalion of bodyguards preventing any errant air from being breathed in their direction. So it was a shock Saturday night at Rock & Republic to see one of the twins actually allowing herself to spend a full fifteen minutes in view of the masses — and looking happy, to boot. The Olsen in question laughed and smiled at the people around her, boasted shockingly bouncy hair, and did not appear to have arisen recently from the depths of a Starbucks dumpster. "That has to be Ashley," the girls behind us decided. "She looks so clean." Well, hang onto your shower gel, ladies, because the well-groomed and jolly Olsen in attendance was in fact Mary-Kate. And if her mood is any indication, girlfriend has been getting laid. Or at least that's our pet theory.

A Nerdy-Cool Winter Hat

I''ve been looking for the perfect nerdy-cool winter hat for ages.

I''ve finally found it.

Earflaps? Check!

Pom pom? Check!

It is love!

Psst, don''t forget to use the coupon code "fashiony10" to get a 10% discount!

The Dooney Bourke Metallic Mambo Handbag Collection

This winter Metallic Mambo handbag collection is available in 12 shimmering colors - black, black/black, gold, hot pink, ivory, light blue, lime, pink, red, silver, tangerine, and yellow.

Miu Miu Woven Leather Hobo Bag

One of the latest new additions is the Miu Miu woven fringe hobo. The hobo is dressed in a woven pattern body and features double trails of fringe down each side. Not as dramatic as Miu Miu''s distant relatives version* - Prada''s Nappa Weave Flap Hobo. Still I have never been a fan of tassel fringe. I would get the urge to pull out the scissors and start snipping away. Or at least avoid this bag all together. What do you guys think? A hit or miss?

The woven leather Miu Miu can be spotted in the of net-a-porter, along with a few other new designer bags worth checking out.

Discover the Miu Miu Woven Leather Hobo Purse$1,595

Insprired by nature

A big trend showing up on the runways is all things nature inspired. Alexander McQueen did an entire headdress made out of butterflies but you don't have to go that far. Think gauzy fabrics to replicate the delicateness of a butterfly's wing. Think adding a rose broach or a piece with a few feathers on it. Try a t-shirt made from organic cotton or even jus something as simple are an earth tone palette. This trend is very much open to your interpretation.

Try a simple butterfly pendant necklace. Stone Butterfly Necklace, $28 at Arden B. How about just a feather print on a dress? Yes! That will work. Eva Franco, feather silk jersey 'Fioana' sheath dress, $320 (on sale) at Bluefly.com A tunic in an animal print is a great take on this trend. MICHAEL Michael Kors Printed Tunic, $120 (on sale) at Nordstrom

Primal Shopping Urges

Last weekend my friend and I had a fabulously successful shopping day. We were vaguely in the market for some kind of dress to wear to Senior Night (I''m not really sure what it is, but I''ve been told the dress code is semi-formal.) Mostly, though, we were just shopping because we felt like shopping. It''s a primal urge among fashion bloggers, I''ve been told.

My purchases: A pair of light blue, thin (and therefore perfect for summer), comfy, baggy jeans on sale for $4.99 (!), a gorgeous halter top discounted to a reasonable price, a cute belt, the world''s softest white tee, and a dress that I had to have, even if it''s not as summery or casual as what I was looking for.

I''ve been meaning to photograph my two favorite purchases for you all week, but I only just got to it. Better late than never, eh?

Here''s that amazing halter top:

Gorgeous, right? I''m in love! In addition to the beautiful pattern, there is beading below the bust and the straps are made of braided fabric.

My other new love is my dress:

I really had no choice in this purchase. My friend tried it on and it didn''t work on her, so I tried it on for the hell of it and was pleasantly surprised. It was amazingly comfortable, reasonably priced, and made my butt look bigger. And when I say bigger, I mean in a good way, not an I-ate-too-many-Cheetos way. Seriously, they should label the thing "Insta - Badonkadonk."

Or not. I mostly just said that because I wanted to use the word "badonkadonk." You know how it is.

Oh, and by the way, I didn''t just suddenly lose my bangs. I like to wear them pushed to the side occasionally, just for a change. And yes, I really am that pale.

I Spy a DIY

I think my laziness (let''s say it''s summer-induced laziness, to save face if nothing else) has been compromised. The universe appears to be kicking my butt into gear.

Summer courses, the responsible things I really should be doing instead of sprawling on my bed with a stack of glossies, and a few exciting extras to be shared at later times have raised my stress level a bit. I mean, I''m not hugely busy, but if I didn''t procrastinate so much, I would be. But such is life.

That''s why it''s so unfair that I''ve been itching to do some DIY projects. I don''t really have the time, damnit! But I hope to do them just the same.

Firstly, the new denim issue of Nylon had a fairly easy DIY for these adorable denim romper shorts. Want ''em, must have ''em, will make ''em! The article isn''t on Nylon''s website, so you''ll just have to trust me on this one.

Then, there''s this picture of a blazer on the Urban Collection website:

Isn''t it stunning? I''d like to think I can make one like it. A trip to the thrift store and craft store should do the truck, and I honestly think it shouldn''t be too hard. It would be a piece of cake if I could use a glue gun to attach the silver buttons, but then I wouldn''t be able to wash the blazer. I may suck it up an sew by hand; it should be worth it. A garment like that will definitely draw the right kind of stares!

I know, I know. I rarely do DIY projects on this blog, which is kind of strange considering I was ultra-crafty as a kid. I''m a nightmare with a sewing machine. But I''d like a chance to redeem myself, please!

Do you have any neat DIY ideas? Have you made anything really smashing lately? And more importantly, who wants to buy me the Urban Collection blazer to save me from ruining a thrift store one I attempted to spiff up when I should have been doing homework?

Fall 2008 Trend: Plaids

If you're mad about plaid, then your season is coming up. Plaid is a big trend for fall 2008. While every designer didn't take part in it, here's some who did in a really cool way.

ADAM showcases this adorable skirt ensemble in typical fall colors. Unless you've got ultra-skinny thighs like the model, you may want to stick with black or charcoal tights (I know I would, anyway!).

Next up, D&G, who showed a lot of plaid. This isn't my favorite outfit, but I like the sweater vest a lot. I'm more crazy about the argyle in this ensemble than the Little House on the Prairie dress.

Finally, one of my faves, Ralph Lauren. This look is very classic, very Americana. I would wear this one "as is." And I absolutely adore that bag.

What I really like is that although plaid was a hit, none of these are school-girlish at all, which only belongs on parochial school playgrounds.

Fall 2008 Trend: Plaids