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ELIZABETH TAYLOR MOVIE LEGEND, DIED AT 79.
Elizabeth Taylor, the Oscar-winning movie goddess and pioneering AIDS activist whose off-screen marriages, divorces and death-defying exploits rivaled her films for drama died today, her family said in a statement.
She was 79, and had been hospitalized in recent weeks for congestive heart failure.
“Her legacy will never fade, her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts,” son Michael Wilding said.
Taylor starred in 50-plus movies. She made the leap from child star to world’s biggest star. She won two Oscars, for Butterfield 8 and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Other signature films included Father of the Bride, Giant, and Cleopatra, on the set of which she began a notorious love affair with costar Richard Burton, whom she would marry, divorce, remarry and divorce again.
In all, Taylor celebrated eight marriages and endured seven divorces.
“I never planned to acquire a lot of jewels or a lot of husbands,” she said in a recent interview with Kim Kardashian for Harper’s Bazaar. “For me, life happened, just as it does for anyone else.”
Of all her off-screen accomplishments, most notably she helped raised more than $200 million for AIDS research. In the family statement, Wilding praised his mother’s “brave and relentless fight” for the cause.
In 2009, Taylor announced, via her Twitter page—yes, she rolled with the times—that she was to undergo heart surgery to repair a valve. Her most recent hospital stint, at L.A.’s Cedars-Sinai, where she died, began in February.
“Everything was handed to me. Looks, fame, wealth, honors, love,” she said in 1999. “But I’ve paid for that luck with disasters, the deaths of so many good friends, terrible illnesses, destructive addictions, broken marriages.”
“All things considered, I’m damned lucky to be alive.”
SPRING TREND: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE…
Though always in style as far as we’re concerned, it’s still nice to see animal prints walk the runway for so many seasons in a row. Proving to be well worth the investment, every woman should own something leopard and python printed, even if it’s just an accessory. Here are some animal printed pieces we’re wild for this season at every price:
SPRING TREND: THAT 70s SHOW
Spring’s most fun trend? A fresh update on the Solid Gold and Studio 54 decade: the ’70s. Halter and peasant tops, floppy hats, chunky platforms, high waisted wide leg jeans and halter dresses are just some of the disco-era clothes making a comeback. Here are a few of our favorite ’70s-inspired pieces at every price:
SPRING TREND: GREAT LENGTHS
There’s a new alternative to minis and maxis this season: the midi skirt. Hemlines are dropping for spring, hitting anywhere from the knee to the ankle, offering women a less revealing option that can be just as feminine and sexy as shorter skirts. Here are some longer length skirts and dresses worth trying:
SPRING TREND: LOVELY IN LACE
From sexy to sweet, designers were loving lace this season. Look for traditional black and white lace pieces as well as colorful lace items. Here are some pretty pieces at every price:
Designers and Celebrities Band Together for Japan Relief
Designers, celebrities and fashion organizations are banding together in an effort to help aid Tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan. Some designers, like Rebecca Minkoff, are letting you shop for Japan by donating proceeds from purchases to the country. Others, like Coach, are donating out-of-pocket to the Red Cross and some brands — Theory, for one — have set up drop off boxes and sites to donate directly. More opportunities to shop and help are expected in the coming days. Diane von Furstenberg announced a plan for an online charity auction, with designers and friends of the CFDA putting together “huge packages” to benefit the Japan relief effort. In the meantime, here’s how you can put your shopping skills to a good cause.
• Alexis Bittar is donating all proceeds made from sales on his website from March 21-25 to the Catholic Relief Fund.
•Zero designer Maria Cornejo and her husband, photographer Mark Borthwick, will donate proceeds from sales of a limited-edition photo print tee to Doctors Without Borders. The couple will be on for the sale tonight at the Bleecker Street store in NYC.
• Lady Gaga created a $5 “We Pray For Japan” wristband which is available on her website. 100% goes directly to the Japan relief effort.
• Natori and Josie by Josie Natori will donate 10% of all sales through April to the Red Cross.
• Gilt City will match the profits from each donation made to the non-profit Global Giving.
• Coach is donating 400 million yen (approximately $5 million) to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
• Uniqlo will send 700 million yen worth of clothing to disaster victims, including 300,000 pieces of HEATTECH items. Plus, Fast Retailing President, Chairman and CEO Tadashi Yanai will make a personal donation of 1 billion yen and an additional 4 million will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross.
• H&M has closed down all stores in Tokyo and is donating 100,000 garments to the Japanese Red Cross.
• Brooks Brothers formed a Customer Giving Campaign where 100% of donations will go directly to the American Red Cross recovery and relief efforts. Brooks Brothers’ Golden Fleece Foundation will match dollar for dollar up to $50,000.
• Bergdorf Goodman added a disaster relief section to their Facebook page allowing visitors to donate to the American Red Cross, Shelter Box and Doctors without Borders. You can also donate through iTunes accounts.
• Tadashi Shoji is donating 10% of storewide sales from both its South Coast Plaza and Forum Shops Las Vegas stores to the Japanese Red Cross .
• Gap Inc. is supporting emergency relief efforts through a partnership with Global Giving.
• Karmaloop is taking pre orders for the site’s $20 Rising Sun Tee, which is available for both men and women. 100 percent of the proceeds from the tee will go to The American Red Cross’ disaster relief fund.
• American Eagle Outfitters is making a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross to provide assistance to the Japanese Red Cross.
• Theory, which is under the parent company Fast Retailing, has drop-off boxes for clothing donations in stores around the country.
• Rebecca Minkoff is donating is $100 for every red handbag purchased on her site to the Red Cross.
• Made With Japan is selling a series of tees for $35 each and 100 percent of the proceeds are being donated.
• Artist James White designed a tee playing homage to the Japanese flag. The poster is currently sold out but a second set is in the making.
• Afterzine is donating $5 from each sale to the Red Cross. The $10 bi-annual 112- page zine has contributors like fashion bloggers Alexa Chung and Tavi.
• Jewelry for a Cause is giving $6.50 from the sale of its $30 Blue Wave Talisman necklace to the Red Cross.
• Temptu is donating $100 from every AIRbrush MakeUp System sale.
• Hanae Mori Parfums is donating a portion of proceeds from all sales on their website to the American Red Cross.
• Creed is donating a portion of proceeds from all sales on their website to the American Red Cross.
QUICK BEAUTY TIPS FOR SPRING !! :)
With one almost-70-degree day under our belts, spring is most definitely at our fingertips (it became universally official on yeserday-March 20!). While we all have limitless amounts of inspiration for giving our closets a major clean-out and priming our wardrobe with all things feminine and light, it’s also time to get our beauty routine in shape.
Your nails, skin, and hair all need special attention to reveal that pretty spring-to-summer glow that can shed a very long winter in a heartbeat. From switching out your liquid makeup to freshening up your locks, I’ve tracked down four top beauty experts to provide you with the ultimate mini tip-sheet for getting pretty this spring in a flash.
HAIR: TRIM AND TEXTURE
“Make sure you get a trim each season, to keep ends healthy,” says celebrity stylist Theodor Leaf. “But if you’re looking for a quick, 3-minute style pick-me-up, create easy beach waves with just dry shampoo and a curling wand. Spray dry shampoo at the roots to add texture and volume, then take pieces of hair at the crown and wrap them around the curling wand. Finish by curling a few pieces in front.” Extra credit: We also recommend an easy at home-conditioning treatment to restore any moisture the cold and dry heat have zapped from your locks.
Above, from left: Alberta Ferretti spring ’11 image courtesy of Redken; Suave Dry Shampoo, $2.99, available at drugstores nationwide Conair Curling Wand Styler, $29.99, available at Ulta Ojon Dry Recovery Intensive Hydrating 2-Minute Hair Mask, $29.99, available at Sephora
MAKEUP: LESS IS MORE
“I automatically switch from my creamier liquid makeup that helped in the dry winter months to my lighter Airbrush Spray Makeup that’s perfect for the hotter, more humid months,” says makeup artist Carmindy. “It’s lightweight but provides enough coverage; spray it into your palms and apply with fingertips.” Extra credit: Try a tinted moisturizer with SPF protection to add a subtle glow to sun-starved skin.
Above, from left: Thakoon spring ’11 image courtesy of NARS; Fusion Beauty PrimeResults Tinted Moisturizer +SPF 15, $40, available at Sephora; Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Airbrush Spray Makeup, $13.99, available at CVS.
SKIN: MAGIC POTION
NYC Aesthetician Andrea DeSimone recommends changing your skin care with the season: “Don’t use the same rich, winter moisturizer during the spring and summer. Instead, use a thinner serum or moisturizer under your sunscreen. Keep greasy skin at bay and mattify your complexion with rice papers or use an oil-free moisturizer during the more humid months.” Extra credit: Add a works-while-you-sleep night treatment to your routine to even out skin tone, help clear up breakouts, and pump skin with vitamins and antioxidants, so you’ll always wake up looking radiant.
Above, from left: Sephora Super Loaded Age Defying Seurm, $32, available at Sephora; Patyka Combination Skin Balancing Face Moisturizer, $55, available at Spirit Beauty Lounge; Tatcha Blotting Papers, $12, available at Tatcha; Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Gel, $45, available at Ole Henriksen; Honor spring ’11 images courtesy of NARS.
NAILS: SHORT AND SWEET
While your nail length and color is ultimately up to you, CND Celebrity Nail Professional Roxanne Valinoti says, “In general, neutral shades like porcelain peach or nearly nudes—which are always big for spring—look best on shorter, softer nail shapes like round and oval, while pointier shapes and longer nails can pull off bright, intense colors and edgier designs.” Extra credit: Use an natural almost oil to moisturize extra dry cuticles (don’t forget your toes). This versatile miracle moisturizer is also great for smoothing lips and dry patches.
Above, from left: Isaac Mizrahi spring ’11 image courtesy of CND; Liz Earle Superbalm, $29, available at Liz Earle; CND Nail Colour in Smoochie, $9, available at CND; Essie Nail Polish in Topless and Barefoot, $8, available at Essie.
BEST DRESSED OF THE WEEK!
This week, fashion’s finest and Hollywood’s sharpest were out in full force promoting their favorite labels.
Thandie Newton showed off Spring 2011 Louis Vuitton in London, Eva Green wore her friend Tom Ford, and Drew Barrymore was decked out in Rag & Bone at the label’s Intermix event in Los Angeles. At the CFDA Award nominations party, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen wore…The Row! And CFDA winner Richard Chai wore…Richard Chai! And they all looked fantastic!!! 🙂
HEDI SILMANE SAYS NO TO DIOR ?!
Will Hedi Slimane design again? Will he replace Stefano Pilati at YSL? Or could he replace Galliano at Dior?
These are a few of the questions and rumors that have swirled around Slimane over the past few months. In two articles out today to promote a four-volume box set of his photography called Anthology of a Decade out this month–one in Menswear and one in the UK’s Guardian–Slimane sheds a bit of light on the rumors.
“I’m going to design again, but I come back when it’s the right project, so I keep my passion for it intact,” Slimane told the Guardian. Slimane left Dior Homme in 2007 to pursue fine arts like photography and sculpture, but not before leaving an indelible mark on menswear–the skinny androgynous rocker look–that’s still pervasive on the streets today.
The Guardian interviewed Slimane just days after Galliano’s arrest, and by then, the artist’s name had already been floated as a replacement at Dior. When asked about the Dior job Slimane replied:
“I really love to design but when it’s a big luxury house there is so much things around the design. Like the global branding, like the window displays. Oh, it’s so much. You just have to be happy doing it. If you’re not, you’re really miserable. And I have no intention to be miserable. I miss the fabrics and I miss the atelier. But if I really miss it that much, I would have started again already.”
It’s a response that would seem to rule Slimane out for the YSL job, too. If he does design again, he tells Menswear it would have to be luxury fashion over anything fast. “I only like luxury fashion,” he says. “You have to decide where you stand. I like well-made, authentic clothes, well-crafted tailoring. I also like the dream and fantasy of luxury, the exception and rarity of it. I have no interest at all in fast retail. It is ambiguous.”
And though he loves California and LA–the city he’s settled in since pursuing photography–he hates what celebrity–LA’s currency–does to fashion:
“Nothing looks worse than a dress or a suit on a red carpet. It is an ongoing tragedy of cheap fashion on cheap celebrities, followed by ubercheap comments. I only like designers’ clothes on models. Good models have an inner understanding of the clothes and design.”
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