Friday, June 29, 2007

Spears looks to Holmes for fashion tips

Pop star Britney Spears wants to reinvent her look--and hopes to take inspiration from the clothing choices of actress Katie Holmes.


The "Toxic" singer admits she is a great admirer of the Batman Begins star's fashion choices and plans to revamp herself as a similar "classy" lady.


She says, "I like clothes. But I like to be comfortable, too.

"Katie always looks so cute in her Armani and Manolo Blahnik stuff. I'm gonna go for that vibe and all the trimmings."

Oprah, The Olsens & More Step Out For CFDA Fashion Awards

Last night in NYC, it was the Oscars of fashion, where Oprah Winfrey lead an unbelievable style parade down the red carpet.

“I’m wearing Ralph for Ralph by Ralph,” Oprah said of her outfit.

Pale pink perfection! Lady “O” arrived to awaiting photogs who were eager to get a shot of her exquisite, floor length Ralph Lauren gown at last night’s CFDA Awards.

“Ralph called me personally and he asked me to come,” Oprah explained. “I said ‘Ralph, I don't know I'm suppose to be in Africa,’ so only for Ralph would I do this!

Mary-Kate Olsen opted for classic white while twin sister Ashley held her own in a sophisticated black gown, both in their own designs.

A dapper Diddy dusted off his vintage Tom Ford tux and walked the carpet solo as did all out sexy Eva Mendes in bright pink Calvin Klein and stunning at 53, Ellen Barkin in skintight sequins.

A white hot Petra Nemcova channeled Marilyn Monroe in the night’s red carpet trend – halters.

Taking the purple plunge, Uma Thurman and Debra Messing – arriving with designer Michael Kors and out celebrating the success of “The Starter Wife.”

“I know USA has the option to turn it into a series,” Messing said. “So we'll take it one step at a time and we'll see!”

Heidi Klum sparkled in this chocolate Michael Kors still glowing after renewing her vows with husband of two years, Seal.

“It’s true,” Heidi said of their renewal. “I don’t know who always talks about [these] things.”

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STARS LINE UP FOR FASHION ROCKS EVENT

JENNIFER LOPEZ, AEROSMITH, USHER and ALICIA KEYS are among the stars confirmed to play this year's (07) Fashion Rocks concert in New York City. Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy, Fergie and Ludacris are also scheduled to perform at the annual Radio City Music Hall event, which celebrates the ties between the worlds of music and fashion. The 6 September (07) concert will be hosted by Entourage actor Jeremy Piven.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Keira Knightley Walks The Walk With TOMS Shoes

When she’s not a pirate in love/not in love with Captain Jack Sparrow, or an impossibly good looking 18th Century Jane Austen character, Keira Knightley is a fashionista with an eye for design and a penchant for charitable causes.

So is the case with TOMS Shoes — a business that allows Knightley to combine her love for helping out, while also looking good. TOMS creates shoes that are inspired by the traditional make found in Argentina. For every pair that is bought in stores around the world, the company generously gives away the same pair to a person in need. Over 10,000 pairs have been distributed so far to poor in Argentina.

You can pick up a pair for about $38 or hit up the website for more information. A great concept and business that’s easy on the wallet and good for the sole.

Jennifer Garner Slips Into Pine IV Jeans

Ah, mon chérie. J’taime.

Today’s fashion find is none other than my personal favorite celebrity, Jennifer Garner. A sassy tipster spotted Garner slipping by in a pair of Pine IV Jeans. The green spin is that for each jean sold, the company will make a donation to one of several different conservation organizations who will plant one tree on that customer’s behalf. The program comes at absolutely no cost to the consumer, but you’ll definitely be shilling for the jeans. Each pair sells for a cool $200.

But what’s so great about Pine IV Jeans? Here’s what one reviewer had to say,

“Girls who want great-fitting jeans should check out Pine IV, a line of denim out of Redmond. First, the jeans aren’t too low; they come to just four fingers below the belly button. Second, they’ve got just the right amount of stretch to be comfortable, but they don’t bag out. Finally, they seem, well, accommodating, whether you’ve got a little excess junk in the trunk or an abdomen that isn’t perfectly flat.”

Interested? You can grab a pair here — and Jennifer: Keep wearing the green. I don’t mind telling the world at all.

MINK Shoes Gives Celebrities Green Options For Their Soles

Buxom blonde Pamela Anderson extended her veg-advocacy from her stomach to her toes with sustainable vegan footwear along with Denise Richards in their latest comedy Blonde and Blonder, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France, according to MINK Shoes founder and owner, Rebecca Brough.

MINK Shoes—a vegan shoe company dedicated to animal-welfare and environmental conservation—offers fun, sexy, flirty, vegan high-heels for woman. Green and Hollywood veg die-hards like Natalie Portman and Alicia Silverstone off set their carbon footprint to an even greater extent thanks to Brough’s signature dainty, glamor-gal, animal-inspired designs constructed from cork, denim, linen and additional non-leather fabrics. The vibrant, eye-catching fancy footwear comes packaged in recycled, hot pink, girlie-girl boxes adorned with a picture of animal of inspiration.

At roughly $350–$400 a pop, the haute pair do not come cheap—but, neither do the unsustainable Manolo Blaniks and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Keira Knightley Hits Farmer’s Market With Hindmarch Bag

The “I’m Not A Plastic Bag” tote has been spotted once more on the arm of its famous owner. After getting snapped earlier this year carrying around the Hindmarch bag, Keira Knightley was seen at a Farmer’s Market in central London last week walking the green walk with the same bag.

Sure, it’s just a bag — but the craze that followed after Knightley was photographed with the tote caused designer Anya Hindmarch to be overwhelmed with demand. We’re talking lines around bocks, Ebay sales, cats and dogs living together, etc. Then there was the controversy that erupted when the bag was found to be less than “green” — even though Hindmarch never intended them to be sourced locally or made from organic materials. This spawned a whole slew of “I’m Not A” knock-offs and responses.
We’re just hopeful this goes beyond the fashion and causes people to use less plastic and more reusable options.

Dear Keira: Please carry around a solar panel next. They’re heavy, but you’ll look great.

For more photos of Knightley and her beau Rupert Friend at the Market, hit JustJared’s gallery…