If you often find yourself standing in front of your closet, at a loss about what to wear, perhaps Marie Claire’s new book, Outfit 911, can help. Written by Marie Claire contributing editor Joyce Corrigan, Outfit 911 has advice and guidance on what to wear to any and every occasion—from a business meeting to a beach party.
So, how does this advice book work? Each chapter focuses on a different set of occasions that the modern girl will encounter. Corrigan walks through each occasion step-by-step, offering advice on what to wear, but also how to build a wardrobe that lasts. In addition, she suggests which pieces you should invest in and which pieces you should miss. Plus, you will find extra tips from fashion insiders like Donna Karan and Tim Gunn.
Outfit 911 ($16.47) is available now from Amazon.com. Tell us: could you use a book like this?
Thanks to shows like The Rachel Zoe Project, we have been given a sneak peek into the world of celebrity stylists—and now it is time to see that world from another angle. Last night, on VH1, Styled by June made its debut. Styled by June follows the life of June Ambrose, who has helped shape the personal style of such stars as Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, and Jay-Z. June and her team—Eli, Tukie, and Rachel—try to keep it together while June’s brand expands into design and rebranding. For instance, in last night’s debut episode, The O.C. star Mischa Barton gets a style makeover from June just in time to launch her new handbag line. So, we want to know: did you watch last night’s episode? Will you continue to watch? Styled by June is on every Monday at 9.30/8.30c. Click inside to watch a preview.
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In just a few weeks, Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson will join together with designers Nicole Richie, John Varvatos, and Jessica Simpson on Fashion Star, a brand new fashion reality series coming to NBC. The show will show 14 budding designers competing against each other to become the next “fashion star.” They will be mentored by Richie, Varvatos, and Simpson, and judged by Caprice Willard, Terron E. Schaefer, and Nicole Christie, who are each buyers for Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and H&M respectively. Sounds interesting, right? Fashion Star will premiere on March 13 at 9.30/8.30c. In the meantime, watch a preview video by clicking inside.
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If you enjoyed watching Brad Goreski on The Rachel Zoe Project, and if you are enjoying his star turn on It’s A Brad, Brad World even more, we have some good news! In March, Brad is releasing his first book, Born To Be Brad: My Life and Style, So Far, which explores his journey from his childhood in small-town Canada to his arrival on the red carpets of Hollywood.
What is most interesting about this book is that Brad didn’t take the journey one might expect of such an upbeat, fun-loving character. In actuality, Brad’s past includes childhood bullying, alcohol abuse, and recreational drug use—but, of course, all these served to make him the strong and sunny personality that we have come to know and love on our television screens.
In addition to sharing his past, Brad also reveals what it is like to work with celebrities, attend red carpet events and award shows, and travel the globe in search of the best dresses for his clients. Intrigued? Born To Be Brad: My Life and Style, So Far ($24.99) is due out on March 6, but you can pre-order your copy now from Amazon.com.
If you have a spare slot in your television schedule, perhaps you should make room for Remodeled, the brand new modeling reality show from the CW. The show features veteran modeling agent Paul Fisher—who helped launch the careers of modeling heavyweights such as Naomi Campbell and Carol Alt, just to name two—as he takes on the task of “remodeling” struggling model agencies in small towns across America. To be a little more specific, Paul is trying to make sure that these smaller agencies no longer get taken advantage of by the big New York agencies—especially when they scout a major face! Remodeled airs every Wednesday at 9/8c on the CW. Tell us: are you watching already? If not, will you watch?
The impact of the Council of Fashion Designers of America can be felt far and wide, but if you want the true history, make sure you check out this new book, IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA, by Patricia Mears. With an introduction from Cathy Horyn and a foreword from Diane von Furstenberg, the current president of the CFDA, this book is sure to have all the nitty-gritty details.
So, what will you find inside? Mears has written an essay on the history of the CFDA, which is anchored with over 300 “personal impact statements” from some of the designers that the CFDA has helped propel to stardom—including Alexander Wang, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, and Ralph Lauren, just to name a few. In addition, you will find never-before-seen images from these designers, highlighting the true impact that the CFDA has had on their careers.
IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA ($60) is available now at Amazon.com. The book accompanies the upcoming exhibition of the same name, which will take place at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York from February 10 through April 17.
While you may not have heard of Susan Ashbrook, you have definitely seen her work in action. Susan is responsible for introducing Monique Lhuillier to Britney Spears and Escada to Kim Basinger, to name just a few of her celebrity/designer match-ups. Now, Susan is revealing how she created these partnerships, plus a whole lot more, in her new book, Will Work for Shoes. We sat down with Susan to discuss the nitty-gritty of product placement, celebrity seeding, and what she plans to do next. Read on!
Can you tell us a bit about your career in product placement and how you got started?
I was working for Los Angeles-based fashion designer Richard Tyler, as his Director of Public Relations. Richard had many big-time celebrities as clients, such as Julia Roberts, Anjelica Huston, and Mick Jagger. What he didn’t have was publicity and name recognition. I started calling fashion editors to tell them about Richard and mentioned his celebrity clients. They started writing about him and publicity followed. At about this same time, I decided to create my own business representing fashion designers—essentially, becoming an “agent” for them—to connect them to Hollywood.
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