diamonds are a girl's best friend

Attention Marilyn fans!! From June 10 -12, the iconic pink dress Miss Monroe wore in her 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes will be auctioned off in Calabasas, CA! The belted satin Travilla dress is expected to go for at least $150,000.

The dress is one of many Hollywood memorabilia items being auctioned off by California-based auction house Profiles in History, including the hedge-sculpture-creating gloves Johnny Depp wore in 

Edward Scissorhands (1990) and the endlessly-spacious carpet bag Julie Andrews donned as Mary Poppins in in 1964.

Watch the dress in action below.

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madonna: interview magazine may 2010

Looks like sleeping in a body bag filled with Israeli anti-aging cream every night is really paying off for Madonna! This woman is 51 years old and is looking better than ever. I was watching A League of Their Own (1992) last night with big M and  Geena Davis, and, aside from going blonde (and developing some mean biceps) she has hardly aged at all! May issue of Interview hits shelves May 11th.

Images from Interview

get the look: jessica biel

Jessica Biel staying eco-friendly today in NYC.

Vest, Something Else by Natalie Wood

Shorts, Citizens of Humanity,

Boots, Christian Louboutin

Bag, Givenchy

Watch, Adrienne

Glasses, Louis Vuitton

Tank, Splendid

Bottle, Sigg
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gwyneth paltrow: harper's bazaar may 2010

Images from Harper's Bazaar

victoria beckham: vogue germany may 2010

Images from Vogue.com

chanel wheat

Wheat Bangle, Brooch, and Sunglasses - all Chanel

To Coco Chanel, wheat was a symbol of prosperity and luck - one that she decorated her apartment with copiously. In the latest Chanel accessories collection, Karl Lagerfeld called upon Coco's apartment decor for inspiration and brought back wheat as a symbol of the iconic brand for Spring 2010.

Wheat - a symbol of the rich and affluent - represents the rich opulent history of the brand itself, while it is also a symbol of luck to those who wear it.

nOir jewelry

nOir Jewelry - Earrings - Large Mace Ball, $300
nOir Jewelry - Bracelets - Pave Pyramid Stud, $300
nOir Jewelry - Rings - Brooklyn Bridge, $250
nOir Jewelry - Rings - Fig the Flying Pig, $180
nOir Jewelry - Rings - Jules the Octopus, $150
nOir Jewelry - Rings - Spike, $50
nOir Jewelry - Rings - Four Stud Pyramid, $50

I first heard about nOir when Rihanna wore 3 of the Spike rings together to a charity event a few years ago. So, basically, she was even more lethal, if that's even possible. The ring description on the nOir site even says "Please wear at your own risk"!!

I love nOir jewelry because it's never ordinary and always original. Designer and owner Leeora Catalan's style is glamour with an edge, which has made nOir jewelry popular among many celebs and even among designers who use her creations in their runway shows often. Check out nOir jewelry to see more badass creations.

b&j take coachella

Tons of celebs were spotted at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California yesterday. Beyonce and Jay-Z, my favorite power couple, finished their performances from the first day and came out for the second day to see performances by Gossip, MGMT and the White Stripes, just to name a few.

Now, I usually think Beyonce has amazing style, and I know crop tops are in right now - but this outfit seems a little strange to me. Yeah, she looks better in it than I ever could, but there's just so much going on that it's confusing. The lace with the patent leather, with the cowboy boots, and boho headband...too much!

J - on the other hand - was looking dapper in a military/camo ensemble and Tims.

Other celebs were also seen at Coachella this weekend, including Katy Perry, Paris and Nicky Hilton, and Dita von Teese in some weird burlesque sailor outift.

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your love is my drug

Last night, Ke$ha appeared in her first performance on Saturday Night Live and, as usual, stole the spotlight. She and her band mates were decked out in glow in the dark tribal outfits as she gallivanted barefoot and painted around the stage. But would we expect anything less from the eccentric pop star? I enjoyed the performance mainly because whenever I do get the chance to watch SNL, I fast-forward the musical guest because it puts me half to sleep. But not Ke$ha. This girl must be the most confident person I know. One thing though - does anyone think that Ke$ha's outfit choice was inspired by Sia's video for Soon We'll Be Found (below) about 2:30 in?




Ke$ha video from Youtube.com
Sia video from Vimeo.com

matthew williamson for bulgari

I had the pleasure of interning in the Bulgari Press Office in NYC this past summer, and was very excited when I got wind of some big news for the Italian luxury jeweler. Matthew Williamson will be designing a line of handbags for Bulgari to debut at 2011 Milan Fashion Week in September! Williamson, who left Pucci in 2008 to focus on his own line, was employed by Bulgari for "the great sense of color and design he brings to his work which resonates with our brand's rich history," as CEO Francesco Trapani explained. This is the first designer collaboration for Bulgari, and I'm so excited to see what they come up with!

I think Bulgari is an amazing company to work for - not only for the quality and beauty of their goods, but for the integrity and family-feel of the company itself. My internship last summer fell right on Bulgari's 125th anniversary - an amazing time for the company. I worked with fragrance, skincare, and hotels & resorts when they were in the midst of releasing a new fragrance, BLV II, and a new skincare line - all phenomenal products that received great response and tons of coverage. Whenever I had the chance, I'd go to the Bulgari store on Fifth Avenue and take in all of the amazing bags, scarves and - of course - high jewelry pieces. This collaboration with Williamson will breathe new life into the iconic brand and is sure to be a hit.

Image from Nitrolicious

so you want a revolution?

On my quest to find my perfect job this summer, I've been keeping my eyes open for PR agencies that I might see myself working for. One agency that has caught my attention is People's Revolution, a NY-LA based fashion PR, branding, and marketing firm headed by go-getter fashion star Kelly Cutrone. I first heard of Cutrone when she employed Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port on The Hills and The City, and now I've been watching her new reality show Kell on Earth religiously.

The show documents the crazy life of Kelly Cutrone and gives a sneak-peek into what it's like to be an in-demand fashion publicist. People's Revolution represents many top-shelf clients, including Vivienne Westwood and Longchamp, and they put on some of the most major shows in the fashion industry. Their hardcore work ethic shined when they produced a record-breaking 5 shows at New York Fashion Week in 2002, which is insane considering the amount of work that goes in to producing just one!

One episode, where they were holding interviews for an open position at the agency, I found myself thinking "That girl doesn't what what it takes to work for Kelly, that should be me!" Not only would I be working for a woman that I respect and admire for her constant dedication to fashion, but I'd be immersed in the fashion world, my ultimate goal in life, and would be able to demonstrate my endless supply of energy and dedication to my work. I've heard that working for Kelly is tough and exhausting, but what do people expect in the fast-paced no nonsense world of fashion PR? When competition is fierce, only the strong will survive - and that's why I admire and aspire to be like the fine people at People's Revolution.

Image from: PopTower

style spotlight: zac posen

 

Last night, Zac Posen hosted a party in New York's Herald Square to celebrate his new line for Target. Celebrities flocked to support the velvet bow-tied designer, including Claire Danes, Selma Blair, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.  Posen's guests took in a sneak peak at the collection, which hits stores on April 24, and a performance by SoCo all-girl alt-rock  band The Like.

(Above Left: Sessilee Lopez, Selma Blair & Ginnifer Goodwin, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Paul Longo and Alexandra Richards)

Posen's Target collaboration will bring his designs to the everyday woman and open up a whole new demographic for the young designer. When asked about his collection by the New York Post, Posen said his collection is "a little bit Madonna, a little bit Tony Duquette and a little bit Andy Warhol". With all of his pieces for Target priced below $100 (except for a red motorcycle jacket for $200), Posen's line is sure to fly off the racks.

Party Images from Style.com
Posen for Target Images from Fashionista