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Not everyone wants to put in the effort to do a big Halloween costume; in fact, maybe you're the type of person who wants the easiest solution. We can't think of anything easier than donning a mask, so we did some serious searching for incredible masks that will become the main element of your costume. Quite frankly, you don't really need to do anything else, but we've included styling tips to Read more
Among the more memorable looks for Fall are masks: Jason Wu showcased beautiful lace masks with his ladylike wear while Louis Vuitton used the accessory to speak to a more fetishistic aesthetic. While we've seen masks cropping up in editorials and shown off regularly by Lady Gaga, we want to know if you'd ever try on one out for yourself. What do you think — are masks a trend you'd experiment Read more
We've come to know and love Erickson Beamon for its in-your-face rhinestone baubles. For designers Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon, bigger and chunkier is always better. But for Fall '11, the duo have outdone themselves with eye-catching — pun intended — rhinestone masks. They're definitely intriguing to look at, but I'm not so sure they're translatable to the streets or even comfortable. Read more
Hello? Lady Gaga? Is that you underneath that black mask? It sure is. The singer, known for her bolder than bold ensembles, attended a press conference in Malta wearing a mask. Now, I know Malta doesn't require its women to cover up, so this is merely another Gaga fashion move. Perhaps she's having a bad face day. A pair of black mismatched leather gloves and a sheer studded dress completed her Read more
Taking the extra five to ten minutes (OK, hour) to let a facial mask work its magic is one of life's simple pleasures for me. Except, I swear that the doorbell always rings during the process. "That's all right ma'am," said the UPS delivery guy, as I apologized for my most recent goopy green face application. "I've seen it all," he said. Minor embarrassment aside, I just love the results and feel Read more
Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within. --James A. Baldwin How have you become more yourself or more revealed through love? Source Read more
While scoping out this incredibly imaginative and whimsical little girl's birthday party based upon the story The Princess and the Pea, "budget" is the last word that comes to mind. But crafty mom Beca, who blogs and sells her printable papers at My Paper Lily, says that she did it all on her own — right down to sewing pillows and sleep masks for the little guests. Click through and enjoy the Read more
Before Kirsten Dunst hit the Cannes red carpet in her two respectively stunning looks, she boarded a plane at Heathrow in her pajamas. Well, not exactly — playing to the season's pajama-dressing trend in a silky Louis Vuitton pajama top and skinny black pants, she executed the chicest kind of comfortable travel style. We love that it's both a relaxed Summer look and a cheeky nod to the "don'ts" Read more
SpaceX is a go! — Geekosystem The top 10 most legally and illegally downloaded TV shows — FWD 8 insane street legal vehicles — Cracked The Facebook status that can ruin a marriage — Tecca A mask to control your dreams? — Newser Google is the official owner of a tech manufacturing giant — SlashGear Which DC Comics character will come out of the closet? — SlashFilm Read more
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. This BEKVAM stool ($15) from IKEA is made from solid wood and is very sturdy. However, it could definitely use a little personalization. I thought it would be fun to add some glossy color to the stool. Read more
