Take a Peek at the National Portrait Gallery's Queen Exhibit


Updated 05/16/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Queen Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery

The Queen: Art & Image is the name of a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in honor of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. Just like the span of the monarch's reign, the iconic images range from traditional to modern, with commissioned portraits and works by contemporary artists included in the show. The exhibit hopes to demonstrate the evolution of Queen Elizabeth and how she's Read more

Link Time: A Dash of Mad Men Style in this Chic Townhouse


Updated 05/03/12 5:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mad Men Decor Style Pictures

This 1960s townhouse has a touch of Mad Men style. — House Beautiful Tour fashion designer David Meister's very cool home. — California Home + Design This understated Dutch home is quietly chic. — Houzz Try one of these thoughtful alternatives to Mother's Day cards. — Stylelist Home Learn more about the important plants from The Hunger Games. — Garden Design Take an inside tour of Read more

Direct a Retro Menu With Mad Men-Inspired Foods


Updated 04/30/12 2:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Classic 1960s Foods Inspired by Mad Men

Whether because of the retro fashion or the boardroom-to-bedroom drama, we can't get enough of this season of Mad Men. Though we observe the show's characters downing classic cocktails more often than sitting down to dinner, food still plays a major part of the historical accuracy of the show, and the series nails 1960s American cuisine when it does feature dining moments. Here's a roundup of Read more

Southern California Cool: Amber Lewis Take Us on a House Tour


Updated 02/27/12 10:46 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Amber Lewis Amber Interiors House Tour

My nominee for Elle Decor's Bloggers' Choice feature, Amber Lewis, is the founder of Amber Interiors, a design firm that mixes gorgeous textiles with one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect Amber's design philosophy that "chic should be comfortable and functional." Amber started her career when she turned her love of mixing bold textures and patterns into a small textile and pillow company. After Read more

Fab Recap — Fall '12 New York Fashion Week, the Most Iconic Grammys Looks, and More!


Updated 02/12/12 7:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fashion News and Shopping For Week of February 6, 2012

It's official: Fashion Week madness has commenced. From Jason Wu's chinoiserie-chic rundown to Rachel Zoe's homage to 1960s rock 'n' roll glam, it's time to get all caught up on the Fall '12 New York shows thus far. Lest we forget, tonight the music industry's brightest stars will hit the red carpet for the 54th annual Grammys. To properly prep for the evening's fashionable festivities, we've Read more

Ladylike Chic: '60s-Inspired Style For Fall


Updated 08/05/11 3:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

'60s Style From Mad Men and The Help

Fall is proving to be the season of '60s-chic femininity: knee-length skirts, cinched waists, and patent leather Mary Janes all signify a more sophisticated mood for the coming season. Ladylike, polished looks were shown on the Fall '11 runways by designers like Peter Som, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, and Bottega Veneta — and with the release of movies like The Help and a new collection of Read more

Moonrise Kingdom Trailer: Bruce Willis and Edward Norton Go Retro in Wes Anderson's Latest


Updated 04/24/12 12:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moonrise Kingdom Trailer Wes Anderson

Ever since we heard Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola were teaming up to write a screenplay, we've been patiently waiting for the trailer to present itself. Today, we finally got a taste of what Moonrise Kingdom has in store. And although it's live-action flick, Anderson's latest feels a lot more like Fantastic Mr. Fox than The Royal Tenenbaums. Set in a dreamy 1960s haze, 12-year-olds Suzy and Sam Read more

Missoni Offers Sneak Peek at Spring-Summer Collection For Tots


Updated 06/16/11 1:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Missoni Clothes For Babies

Everything's coming up Missoni striped, zigzagged, and tie-dyed these days! The Italian fashion house is quickly spreading its signature bohemian style to moms and lil girls everywhere. Earlier this season, the designer partnered with Havaianas to introduce a line of bright, designer flip-flops. They then announced a Fall collaboration with Target that will include affordable clothes and Read more

Get Christina Hendricks's Curves!


Updated 07/19/11 9:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Janie Bryant Interview on Christina Hendricks's Curvy Figure

Our friends at Lucky magazine spoke with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant on dressing actress Christina Hendricks and her secret shapewear sources. We admire Christina's sexy hourglass figure and are thrilled to present Lucky's interview here. Though there are still a good eight months of hiatus left until Mad Men returns to air next March, costume designer Janie Bryant has been keeping Read more