Style Icon : Lauren Conrad

 

Facts about Lauren Conrad:

  
Lauren Conrad's style is classy, trendy and understated.

Lauren Conrad is best known for starring in the MTV hit series The Hills.

Her novels, L.A. Candy and Sweet Little Lies, were #1 New York Times bestsellers.

In October 2010 she released her first book on fashion titled  Lauren Conrad Style.  
Available at: 
http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Conrad-Style/dp/0061989142

She began her career as a fashion designer in spring 2008 with the debut of the Lauren Conrad Collection and expanded in 2009 with a second line, LC Lauren Conrad, exclusively for Kohl's.
Available at:
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/brandswomen/lc.jsp

She has been featured on the covers of Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Elle Magazine, Us Weekly, Rolling Stone, and Entertainment Weekly

A Message from Lauren Conrad:

Cool Concept: Chanel "Culture" Exhibition

Chanel is planning to take over the Museum of Contemporary Art in Shanghai to run an exhibition featuring the iconic Chanel fashion house's many inspirations.

It's titled "Culture Chanel". The exhibition will run from January 15 till March 14. There will be around 400 items on display at the Museum, which will include clothing, artworks, manuscripts and films. The exhibition will be curated by Jean-Louis Froment, a French art director and critic.

If it's successful, briging the exhibition to the United States will make many Chanel lovers' dream come true.

(WWD)

Derek Lam launching a mini collection for Ebay

It's exciting news everywhere. Renowned designer Derek Lam will be launching an exclusive capsule collection for eBay. This collection will be shown at New York Fashion Week in February 2011. The prices for the collection will be at an "accessible" price point on eBay by spring/summer 2011.

This February Derek Lam's runway show will be streamed live, and consumers will be able to place their votes on the favorite looks. The looks which receives the highest point will be immediate put into production (New York Fashion).

Cool Concept: Anya Ponorovskaya's Miami Downtown Salon for Art Basel 2010

Art Basel week is coming soon to Miami Beach. It is an important art show held at Miami Beach's art deco district, Art Basel highlights international and local artists.

To celebrate Art Basel, Anya Ponorovskaya's gorgeous salon will offer a night of beautiful works by emerging artists. The boutique is a wonderful place where the designer's high end dresses, coats, and handbags are sold. All Anya Ponorovskaya's fashion line is produced in Manhattan, where she has two boutiques.

“Art Basel week is our one-year anniversary in Miami's Design District and I wanted to do something special to celebrate that” Ponorovskaya says.

The event will take place Thursday Decemeber 2nd from 7pm-10pm. Call 305-677-5088 for more info.

The Featured Artists

Sculptural work by Barrie Cline

Illustrations by Erina Dempsey


Still Life Photography by Ani Berberian

Glass Paintings by Richard Alvarez

Jewelry by Hollow Dancer

Lady GaGa

'Sexiest Shoe of the Year"

MARALENA

Reatiling at $2,445
Photos courtesy of The Huffington Post

Yup, they named the "sexiest shoe of the year" and the award goes to Christian Louboutin's Maralena. Saks Fifth Avenue and Footwear news joined forces to decide which shoe would take the award home. More than 8,000 shoppers casted their votes, and it was no surprise that Maralena won the coveted title. Why wouldn't it? It's simply fierce.

This Weeks Fashion Offenders:

Mischa Barton

Mariah Carey

Jessica Simpson

Ke$ha

Snooki

Who do you think was this weeks WORST fashion offender?

Comment Below:

At Miami's 1st Annual Fashion Bash

It was wonderful night of fashion and shopping. And yup that's the sample tote bag in my hand. It was filled with awesome samples and goodies. Can't wait till next year. Great Job Sassy City Chicks.




Cardigan: Wetseal
Pants: Express
Tank Top: Gap

7 Hairstyles To Try This Fall

Allure.com has the most amazing beauty, hair, and makeup articles. I came across the 37 new hair Ideas for 2010, and had to share with you my favorite 7. I'm really excited to try these new hairstyles out. Love having long hair. :)

Pretty Chignon

Bejeweled Updo

Messy Braid

Perfectly Parted

Colorful Scarf

Rustled Hair

Hair Halfway Back

Fashion History 101

Demure and Dramatic 40's

Fun and Flirty 50's

Fabulous and Stylish 60's

Sugar and Spice 70's

Rebellious and dynamic 80's

This was such a fun photshoot. All the clothes shown here are vintage, courtesy of Vintage Divesity. The photographer for the shoot was the amazing Frank Polanco.

We wanted to do a photoshoot that depicted the different fashionable eras. Melanie from Vintage Diversity was the wonderful stylist who put the different looks together. I literally fell in love with all the looks.

What's your favorite style era or look? Leave a comment.

Don't forget to check out Vintage Diversity, and the excellent works by Frank Polanco.