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Anna Selezneva is an intriguing looking Russian model with the funkiest hair in the modeling business, but definitely the poster child for the emaciated image that the Fashion World tends to project these days. Anna would look much better if she put on 15 pounds at least...

Finally, we have a sneak preview of the cover of W magazine, which was photographed by Brad Pitt. The actor pictured his beloved wife Angelina Jolie smiling and breastfeeding her newborn babies. What an idyll!

Paris Fashion Week was all about romance and sensuality. Designers played with proportions and introduced dresses that were swankly asymmetrical and stylishly playful. Short in the front, long in the back, and graceful all the way through. Olivier Theyskens of Nina Ricci completely incorporated the style into his show, as did Elie Saab, Kenzo, Blamain, YSl, Emanuel Ungaro and Sonia Rykiel. From the top: Nina Ricci, Emanual Ungaro, Kenzo, Balmain, YSL, Sonia Rykiel

Kate Moss We love YSL for Stefano Pilati’s aesthetics, which he brought to the house, their shoes, and the third thing we love about the brand are their BAGS. The YSL ‘Easy’ bag caught our eye when Kate Moss, Emma Watson and Kylie Minogue started toting them around the town. Lily Allen, Lindsay Lohan and Julianne Moore were captivated by the ‘Easy’ too.

The Oscar winning actress Nicole Kidman looked fresh and beautiful on the cover of Elle’s November issue.

Esquire magazine has named Halle Berry as the sexiest woman alive in its November issue. “I don’t know exactly what it means, but being 42 and having just had a baby, I think I’ll take it,” says Berry.

It was a great star studded party last night, as Hollywood’s most stunning ladies, gathered at Elle magazine’s Women in Hollywood Tribute in Los Angeles. Let’s check out what Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Mendes, Halle Berry and others were wearing on the red carpet! Anne Hathaway has recently appeared on the red carpets only in Marc Jacobs dresses from his Spring 2009 collection, and last night was no exception, as Anne chose the designer’s navy and red metallic dress. Halle Berry showed some curves in a black satin top and flower printed skirt.

Marc JacobsAlways a fashion darling, Marc executed this season effortlessly as usual. The models looked like Mary Poppins gone grunge! Jacobs’ early grunge era at Perry Ellis was quite evident here, and a perfect continuation for the fall.

As I was listening to this morning's crushing stock market news, another headline picture jumped out at me. It looked like some sort of new science fiction movie, but it was just Pierre Cardin's new spring/sumer line. I like to look for connections, and I believe there is a tie between our economic free fall and our cultural free fall. I suspect fashion designers lunge at the outrageous to get attention, and my daughters assure me that no sane woman ever wears this stuff, unless they are getting paid for it, but the very idea of even proposing it seems...

Carlos Miele, Badgley Mischka, Boy by Band of Outsiders, Diane von Furstenberg, Jill Stuart Fall/Winter ‘09 Secretary chic was one of the designers’ inspirations for Fall/Winter ’09. It graced the catwalk in the form of sophisticated black dresses clinched at the waist, along with chiffon and satin blouses which were paired with silk pencil skirts and tweed structured jackets.

A look at some of the hottest styles for Fall and Winter...

Channel your inner bad girl with these statement making leggings by hot new brand Les Chiffoniers. Aqua Women’s Latex Leggings Alice + Olivia Latex Leggings

Angelina Jolie, a mother of six children, glammed it up for The Changeling premiere’s red carpet after a long break, and looked incredibly beautiful.

Coco appears to be being attacked by her clothing...

The lovely Daria Werbowy has that 1960s Big Hair going and flowing in an intriguing photoshoot for Christian Dior...

A model wears a short dress with a portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill, a creation by French designer Jean-Charles ...

High hair all the rage at Paris Fashion Week. Seen as homage to Sarah Palin's 'do. Sarah Palin may have had some hair-raising moments in the vice-presidential debate, but at Paris Fashion Week her "hockey mum" style looks to have launched a new trend. For Yves Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer show, influential designer Stefano Pilati sent models down the runway styled with beehive hairdos that appeared to be channelling the 44-year-old Republican vice-presidential nominee. Perhaps geographically Alaska is a long way from the capital of fashion, but sartorially Paris' affection for the "Palin-do" is on the rise. This is not the...

Victoria Beckham wows the crowd again. This time with her surreal Antonio Berardi leather boots, which have no heels. Vote and tell us, are these boots Hot or Not?

The Chinese Supermodel has nice lips, but she really needs to eat. And did you hear about her famous brother? Don Juan...

Swedish clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz has been given the all clear to open an outlet on the swish shopping street Champs-Élysées. H & M beat off the vociferous objections of Paris city council. France's top administrative court, the State Council, rejected an appeal by Paris city council which moved in January to block a store licence granted to the retailer, according to deputy Paris mayor Lyne Cohen-Solal. "We are completely powerless" to stop the spread of big chain stores on what is touted as the most beautiful avenue in the world, she said. The city has now exhausted all...

Amy Winehouse has committed a fashion crime. Yes, indeed. She borrowed £25,000 worth of designer frocks from London’s Harvey Nichols and returned them with vomit stains. There was even a furry mold growing on the satin and silk gowns that made them unwearable.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld is adding a new item to her modeling resume. The daughter of French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld, was chosen as the fall face of Accessorize, the British fashion accessories chain.

Austrian photographer Helge Kirchberger and famous chef Roland Trettl teamed up to launch a Fashion Food project, and the results were amazing. Among the stylish items they cooked up were evening gowns from wild rice, hats from chicken eggs and marzipan, bikinis from seaweed, and many other types of clothing from organic food.

CARLA 'KOZY IN NYC BIG APPLE SAYS BIENVENUE Foxy French First Lady Carla Bruni was the belle of the Big Apple yesterday. The stunning ex-model, in New York with president hubby Nicolas Sarkozy for the opening session of the UN General Assembly, hit the town running - as the couple went for a morning jog through Midtown. Bruni turned heads in a skintight sports top that bared her washboard belly as the seemingly winded president struggled to keep up in an oversized soccer jersey that covered a pair of way-too-short shorts. A few hours later, Bruni looked no worse for...

Zippers are everywhere this fall – from brooches, gloves, and bangles to clutches, booties, and sexy heels Leather heel, Manolo Blahnik for Thakoon...Chinese Laundry Women’s Betsey Zipper Platform ($89.95)

A Mango shop in KuwaitSpanish high street brand Mango announced that it will open a store in war-torn Iraq. According to WWD, the company asked Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad to create a special collection that respects the region’s covered-up style, which may include head scarves and veils.

Molly Sims achieved perfection at the Metropolitan Opera’s 125th Season Opening Night Gala.

Model: Natasha Poly Photographer: Craig McDean

Our attention yesterday was not on the 2008 Emmy Awards itself, but on the red carpet, where the ladies stepped out in stunning gowns and fantastic frocks. See, who wore what last night… Brooke Shields opted for a fuchsia ruffled Badgley Mischka gown. Olivia Wilde was amazingly chic in her Reem Acra gown. Kyra Sedgwick showcased grace and elegance in a white L’Wren dress with crystals detailings.

37-year-old Rachel Weisz does the cover of October’s Vogue, and as usual, we are disappointed to see another actress, who «epitomizes effortless beauty».

Snippets (you really have to read the whole thing): On Thursday at the [French] embassy, a contemporary mansion on Reservoir Road, the white marble floors, soaring ceilings and skylights helped make castoffs look chic... After they sipped wine and nibbled on salmon in champagne sauce, the crowd settled in for the fashion show..... "That's Goodwill?!" one woman gasped as a model wearing an impeccably tailored French wool suit peacocked down the runway. The chocolate-colored, satin sheath gown! That velvet, midnight-blue suit! The mink, oh, that MINK! Eschewing any facade of fashion ennui, members of the crowd cheered and whistled and...

Like ‘it’ bags and shoes, fashion has dresses which become ‘it’ after celebrities wear them numerous times. If YSL Tributes dazzled every single red carpet, then Roland Mouret’s Pigalle dress accomplished the same effect, being seen on everyone from Dita von Teese to Heidi Klum. Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Dita von Teese, Beyonce, Nina Garcia

Mini skirts are an indecent way of dressing, according to Uganda’s ethics and integrity minister Nsaba Buturo. Wearing a miniskirt should be regarded as “indecent”, which would be punishable under Ugandan law, Mr Buturo said.

What a beautiful woman she is and what a great sense of style she projects!

People Magazine has announced its annual 10 Best Dressed Women list, and we agree with almost all of the mag’s choices. Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Fergie

Eva Mendes, Eva Longoria, BeyonceCall it madness or hysteria, but YSL footwear is the celebs biggest favorite. Tribute sandals and pumps are sweeping through every red carpet these days thanks to their chic and uber sexiness. From Jennifer Lopez to Beyonce and Lindsay Lohan, everyone owns a pair.

Rounding out the top 10 -- and making a campaign statement for fashion -- was Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, who was given high marks for a look that was "classic and confident." "She has a look. She works it with confidence, and she knows what looks good on her," said People's Style Editor Clarissa Cruz. But Obama played down the notion that her sense of style might be anything close to couture, telling People: "Some of my favorite summer dresses are from Gap and H&M."

Yigal Azrouel, Balmain, Collette Dinnigan Fall/Winter ‘09When we saw the leather pants and leggings at the Givenchy, Balmain, and Alexander McQueen shows, it became clear that Eighties Goth is back.

Transformers star Megan Fox graces the cover of GQ’s October cover with a tongue-across-the-teeth pose.

Gianfranco Ferre, Zac Posen, Sonia Rykiel, Betsey Johnson, Anna Sui Fall/Winter ‘09You may love them or hate them, but colorful tights are the hottest thing on the fall runways. From colorblocked tights at Sonia Rykiel to ornamental at Anna Sui, from electric reds at Betsey Johnson to vibrant yellows at Zac Posen, colored tights are celebrating their trendy moment.

Alexander Wang, Burberry Fall/Winter ‘09“What the hell is that?” is a phrase that may refer to a tuque. But when it’s paired up properly, like it was at Alexander Wang’s fall fashion show, it can look hip and stylish.

Victoria Beckham’s fashion adventures continued, as she styled a white dress with oversized buttons that worked as a big blazer. She complimented her outfit with a Birkin bag and matching white pumps.

The Fashion Time Magazine has obtained exclusive images of Agent Provocateur’s new Season of the Witch lingerie campaign. AP overwhelms one’s eyes with a smoldering depravity of forbidden fruit in a dark castle, dominant maidens and dusky halls, rich and ornate, strewn with pleasures past and present. Sultry and sensuous, Agent Provocateur’s Season of the Witch campaign cries out with the spell of steamy decadence. Wolf and whip, Sade and nature, merge into sweltering gothic sensibilities.

ALBANY, GA (WALB) - The Republican Vice Presidential Nominee has inspired women in South Georgia. It's not just her political platform. Sarah Palin's eyeglasses have inspired women to want the same look. Optometrists in Albany say they are seeing customers demanding "the Palin effect." The Governor of Alaska burst into the national spotlight when she was named John McCain's vice presidential running mate. Her eyeglasses part of her signature look, and women in South Georgia noticed, and want them. Beverly Johnson said "I thinks she looks very nice in her glasses, and I would consider buying that kind of glasses."...

The customer has always been listed in the salon’s appointment book as “Sarah P.” “We would talk about pedicures and manicures and moose and politics, all while Sarah was having foils in her hair and holding my baby on her lap,” said Jessica J. Steele, the owner of the Beehive Beauty Shop in Wasilla, Alaska, where Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, has visited over the last six years ...

Palin's Style Sparks Buying Frenzy, And Fashion Firms Rush to Cash In Wig Sellers Capitalize on Upswept Hairdo; Naughty Monkey's Red Heels Get a Lift By ELLEN BYRON, JENNIFER SARANOW and RACHEL DODES September 12, 2008; Page A1 Fashion companies have discovered a lucrative new marketing vehicle: Sarah Palin. Since John McCain chose her last month as his running mate, Gov. Palin's personal style has sparked a buying frenzy. Many women are snapping up her choices of shoes and eyeglasses and blogging about which brand of lipstick she wears. Hairstylists and wig sellers report sudden demand for her trademark up-dos....

Sarah Palin fever has prompted a surge in sales of the shoes, spectacles and even wigs needed for her 'look'. The former beauty queen and prospective Republican vice-president drew accusations that she had put on glasses and tied back her hair simply so she would be taken seriously at the party's national convention. But, whatever the motives, her style has proved enormously popular with American women. Sales of the accessories she wears have shot up, while hairstylists and wig sellers say they have been inundated with requests from women wanting to look like her. Amid heated internet speculation over the...

Jean Paul Gaultier, Marni, Louis Vuitton, Etro Fall/Winter ‘09PETA activists may do their best to stop the exploitation of animals, but the use of fur is still going strong, with top brands introducing warm and fuzzy fur vests for the fall and winter. Kate Moss and the Olsen twins can often be seen styling up in one.

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The Devil Wears Prada star Anne Hathaway graces the cover of October’s W Magazine. And it’s not as horrible as we thought it would be. Although we don’t love celebrities on the fashion magazine covers, the editorial inside the mag portrays Anne as a real beauty.