Have you ever stopped and wondered what is under the green dress? If so, you may just have the opportunity to find out on October 16th , when natural beauty, Marge Simpson, graces the cover in a 3 page pictorial of Playboy’s November 2009 issue. With the average reader around 35, Playboy hopes that in bringing to bare this mother of three, they will attract a 20s crowd to the magazine, while also marking the 20th anniversary of the Simpsons. Well that certainly says a lot about my generation. Either that, or she’s just trying to get some attention from her Homie.
Lara Eurdolian, Pretty Connected Beauty Blog
Marge Simpson Playboy Cover Girl
Sotherby’s Photograph Auction: Let the Games Begin!
Ready, set, go! Bidding starts today for the Sotherby’s photograph auction, which includes works by Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz and many more. This is your opportunity to start a museum worthy collection featuring images of beauty icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford, and Nadja Auermann (to name a few). And if you can’t afford the original, it’s still fun to browse. Click here to view the auction.
President Obama Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
I could come up with some clever verbiage on how the announcement of President Obama’s win of the Nobel Peace Prize today ties into beauty, but really it’s just huge news that I felt was worth announcing. Click HERE for the NY Times article.
Legendary Fashion Photographer Irving Penn Dies at 92
Celebrated photographer Irving Penn died Wednesday at his home in Manhattan at the age of 92. Considered one of the most influential fashion photographers of the 20th century, Penn’s global notoriety began in 1943 when he started working at Vogue.
“In my career, I have met no one else who worked with the level of imaginative intensity and economy of Irving Penn,” said Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. “His photographs were as exquisite and electrifying in the last year of his life as they were in 1943, when he started contributing to Vogue. To have been a colleague and friend of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century is a privilege greater than I could have ever imagined.”
Growing up, both Richard Avedon and Irving Penn captured everything I loved about fashion and brought such beauty and elegance to every shot they released. When I read the headlines of Penn’s passing this morning, I could not help but feel very sentimental. His photographs have deeply moved me and I appreciate them so much. Rest in peace Irving Penn.
For more on Irving Penn click HERE
Claudia Schiffer: From Runway Retire to Fragrance Hire
Yesterday, Claudia Schiffer told Italian magazine, Donna Moderna “I am finished with the catwalk and I won’t miss it.” While the 39-year-old German icon will retire from the runway, this is not her exit from modeling; she is after all the face of Alberta Ferretti’s new signature fragrance. “I continue to model and it’s a lot of fun – but no more fashion shows.”
Last week, the blonde bombshell reunited with fellow 90s supermodels Naomi Campbell and Eva Herzigova to celebrate the launch of Dolce and Gabbana’s D&G Anthology Perfumes. The ladies appear in the print ads for this five piece collection of
October 8th Francois Nars at Saks Fifth Avenue
Happy 15th anniversary NARS Cosmetics!
In celebration, Francois Nars will be signing copies of his books X-Ray (1999) and Makeup Your Mind (2001) as well as the limited edition NARS Loves New York Set with any purchase. This is a HUGE honor. I was once told I had a ‘better chance of meeting God’ than Mr. Nars. So there you have it, anything is possible.
Lets go!
October 8th, 1:30-3:00pm
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
611 Fifth Avenue at East 50th Street
NARS Counter l 212.940.2643
Choo on this! Fragrance isn’t Saab-ing this week!
This is a big week for fragrance with Jimmy Choo and Elie Saab both signing fragrance deals!
Jimmy Choo signed a 12-year fragrance licensing agreement with Inter Parfums effective January 1st. Founder and president, Tamara Mellon, comments, “It has always been my vision to fully accessorize the woman, and fragrance is an integral part of the modern wardrobe.” Feel free to dress me head to toe any day of the week!
Meanwhile, Elie Saab signed a 10-year fragrance (and cosmetic!) license agreement with Beauty Prestige International (BPI). “Creating a fragrance has become an essential step of the development of our couture house,” says Saab. “We have chosen BPI as a partner who is able to actualize our ambitions. We will create together a signature fragrance and an image that embody the DNA of our brand.”
I’m obsessed with Elie Saab, he makes some of the most beautiful clothing I have ever seen. If this fragrance embodies any part of that man’s talent or ability to make a woman feel anything short of perfection, then sign me up!
Neiman Marcus’ Cupcake, Yours for Only $25k
What can I say that isn’t spelled out in the description? You’re looking at a $25,000 customizable car cupcake. I’m not sure if this is adorable or insane. But at a wopping 7mph, if you don’t like the way they drive, get off the sidewalk.
To purchase this yummy piece of machinery (no, it’s not edible) click HERE.
Elizabeth Taylor in the Hospital
Elizabeth Taylor, legendary actress and beauty icon, announced on her twitter yesterday, “Dear Friends, I would like to let you know before it gets in the papers that I am going into the hospital to have a procedure on my heart. It’s very new and involves repairing my leaky valve using a clip device, without open heart surgery, so that my heart will function better.”
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Stay posted on Elizabeth’s condition via her twitter DAMEELIZABETH
Bad Hair Day for Chris Rock’s Good Hair
After Chris Rock’s five year old daughter, Lola asked him “Daddy, how come I don’t have good hair”, the perplexed comedian set out on a journey around to world to document what black men and woman go through for beautiful hair. The result of Rock’s exploration into the multi-million dollar African American hair industry is birthed in Roadside Attractions and HBO Films’ Good Hair. Co-written and produced by Rock the film will debut in theaters this Friday, October 9th.
Unfortunately, Rock is having a bad hair day. According to Access Hollywood, Regina Kimbell is suing rock for copyright infringement, unfair competition and fraud (yikes!), claiming the documentary is very similar to her film, “My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage.” Kimbell is suing in the amount of at least $5 Million.