Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

Emily Blunt’s WILD TARGET Clothes

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

emily blunt wild target clothes

After someone linked me to the YouTube Trailer for the movie “Wild Target” I took right to the clothes that Emily Blunt‘s character wears in the movie. Words to describe her style aesthetic would include: bright, cheeky, strong, eclectic and fun.

I’m interrupting our She’s Smart hiatus to show you these inspirational photos. The outfits tend to mix a busy print (or two) with a strong solid from a primary color. She wears a lot of strong red, blue and yellow. There are elements of style in bows (on the gloves), layered pearls, fringe, draped scarves, berets, black tights, cuff bracelets, studded jackets, and handmade-looking jewelry.

The costume designer for “Wild Target” was Sheena Napier who has worked on many UK based films and TV series like “EastEnders” and the “Miss Marple” mini-series movies.

Image by Nick Wall.

InStyle pointed out that in one scene the character (photo above) wears a Vivienne Westwood dress and Yaffa Meskell necklace.You can also spot some blue eyeliner that is very funky and fun.

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Cool Gadgets for Women 2011: Mp3 Shower Speakers Still Need Tweaks

Monday, December 13th, 2010

cool gadgets for women 2011

I spotted a cool add for mp3 shower speakers in a Bed Bath & Beyond ad. I thought this would be AWESOME, and exactly what I was searching for (although I had a pang of guilt, because I don’t want to waste water and take longer showers than I should – I am so conflicted!)

In a quick and desperate attempt to see which model might be the best, I googled away like the pro I am. And what I discovered is that while there are a few options out there, that hopefully 2011 will bring us options that people can give positive reviews to!

The Sharper Image Wireless Speaker MP3 Shower Mirror? Click Here to See. There are only 4 reviews, but both are bad.

iSing Wireless Shower Radio for iPod, MP3 Player, CD Player: Click Here to See. There is only one review, and although it’s positive I ... Read More

Vampire Diaries Style Guide for Bonnie Bennett

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

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On The Vampire Diaries, Katerina Graham plays Bonnie Bennett, a burgeoning witch. The TVD costume designer has referred to Bonnnie’s style as that of a modern flower child, citing that Free People is a great label when looking for clothing for that character. Well, as a boho luxe enthusiast, I was flipping through a Free People Catalog that I’d kept for inspiration and decided to do a spotlight on some items that are in stores right now that would fit Bonnie’s style excellently. So, if you have Bennett style ambitions, this would be a good – nay – great place to start.

Here’s Bonnie in the Free People Run Free Flare Dress. Click Here

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Steal All of The Vampire Diaries Style Tricks!

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

katherine vampire diaries shoes

Jennifer Bryan is the costume designer for The Vampire Diaries. She recently gave an interview to The Fashion Spot. Based on some of her quotes, we can do a lot of inspired shopping!

“When I’m designing for the show, I check out brands like Guess for their edgy look, and Jennifer Fisher for her mystic and animal-inspired jewelry. I also like John Varvatos for the guys. ”

Guess Panoa Boots (Katherine wears lots of black boots on The Vampire Diaries.)

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Vampire Diaries Elena’s Miss Mystic Falls Dress

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

elena's dress in miss mystic falls

Love The Vampire Diaries dress that Elena wears for Miss Mystic Falls? You are SO not alone. (Love Damon? You’re also not alone in that!)

My pick for a replica of this dress is this: Long Sweetheart Fit Long Blue Evening Gown by Liz Fields

Elena's dress in Vampire Diaries wasn't my favorite when you compare it to Caroline's Dress for Miss Mystic Falls. What about you?

Why? While this is a strapless blue evening dress, and Elena’s dress in Vampire Diaries had a halter dress, most blue halter dresses have all sorts of stupid rhinestones on them that look tacky. Elena’s hair covered the halter straps in the front, giving you the same simple sweetheart neckline look with both of these dr ... Read More

Glee Fashion: Gwyneth Paltrow in ‘The Substitute’

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

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Inspired by the Glee fashion that Gwyneth Paltrow rocked? Us too!

In Glee “The Substitute” Gwyneth Paltrow played Holly Holiday. I really loved the outfit she wore during her Cee Loo performance. There are no clear pictures of it, so I’m showing another picture from that episode. It’s actually a very similar outfit. In that outfit, she wears a sleeves black blouse with a cowl neck and a houndstooth skirt with zipper accents.

But we’re focusing on another outfit! One that’s more appropriate for the weather! Pair a black turtleneck with a tweet skirt and a pair of knee high black boots. You can tailor this to be what you like the most – long sleeves or 3/4 sleeves. Do you like black and white tweed, or do you want colored tweed? And the variables for black boots are endless. Another suggestion is to put on black tights to keep your legs warm.

What’s great is that this Glee style outfit is perfect for all sorts of occasions. Even if you make it funky with accessories, you can wear this to a formal Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Have a big speech? This should be your power outfit! It conveys confidence and it’s modest without being boring.

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The Vampire Diaries Style: Caroline’s Bag

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

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There are fans of The Vampire Diaries all over the world! Including TVD fans who like the fashion! We got a very sweet e-mail from Norway that said:

Hello

I really like your blog, and it seems you know all about the fashion behind the vampire diaries. In the last episode “Rose” Caroline had a brown bag at school. I have seen that she has worn it in another ep. Do you know where I can get one of those?

Thank you

from Hilde in Norway:)

Ah, well Caroline Forbes went a little boho in the “Rose” episode. We don’t know the exact bag (and you’re not the only one who’s asked – it’s a popular bag!), but we can come close by giving suggestions and ideas as to why this bag might appeal to you. Caroline’s purse is an earthy brown leather. The style of it is a crossbody bag, and what’s unique is that it has a foldover flap with an extra set of double handles. We all know how organized Caroline likes to be, so this is an ideal bag for her. Especially if she’s ... Read More

Serena’s van der Woodsen Dress Season 4 (Saintly Dress)

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

serena's carolina herrera dress

It’s always a good time for Gossip Girl fashion. In Gossip Girl “The Witches of Bushwick” Serena van der Woodsen wore a Carolina Herrera Fall RTW 2010 Blue Tiered Glitter Dress. Umph, that’s a mouthfull! She also wore a Carlos Falchi Pearlized Python Mini Clutch, Swarovski Hyacinth Blue Ring and a Swarovski Glamour Blue Bracelet.

So how do you get this Gossip Girl fashion for less? You must incorporate what you like about this outfit!

How to dress like Serena Van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl season 4:

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LUX Life Unexpected Style: Smart Blazer Outfit

Monday, November 15th, 2010

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Even if the shows ratings aren’t so great, people still want to know about Life Unexpected style. Especially when it comes to Lux’s clothing.

Taryn, 25 just happened to have wrote to us about Lux from Life Unexpected:

I was hoping to have a particular outfit replicated, specifically one article of clothing. Could you please tell me where Lux’s blazer is from in the November 9th episode (Plumber Cracked)? I wish it was possible to know exactly which brand of blazer she was wearing and where to get it. Include online shops or stores, it does not matter, I was really hoping to find out the exact blazer she was wearing.

Not vague, huh? Taryn wanted the exact item! Well, we try to find exact replica’s when we can, but do specialize in more of a “look for less” type of deal. In this case, I was pretty stumped at first for this Lux Life Unexpected style look. It’s the prime time for a brown blazer with elbow patches to be in stores, and yet my results did not yield much. Disgraced, I huffed and puffed for a bit. No houses blew down, but I did dismiss web pages in a flurry of “no, you aren’t the right one!” madness.

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Caroline Forbes Fashion: Masquerade Dress

Friday, November 5th, 2010

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Candice Accola has been wowing fans in her portrayal of Caroline Forbes in season 2 of The Vampire Diaries. In the episode “Masquerade” she proved to be strong and sympathetic. But she has not lost her great sense of style, either!

She wore a red dress with one shoulder, and it’s definietly a look worth copying for Homecoming, Christmas parties, or anything that requires a cute dress.

Caroline Forbes Fashion:

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