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Dark Tide Trailer: Halle Berry Goes Swimming With Sharks

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:41:25 PST

If you miss Shark Week all year, perk up, because the Dark Tide trailer is here. Halle Berry plays Kate, a shark expert who stopped swimming with the fearsome creatures when her mentor was attacked and killed by a great white. Her fear is enough to keep her out of the ocean until she gets the opportunity to revisit the shark-infested waters on the dime of a danger-seeking businessman, alongside her ex-boyfriend (Olivier Martinez).

Any movie with a great white baring its teeth brings up my lifelong Jaws fear, but the movie feels like a cheesy sequel to Into the Blue or The Deep Blue Sea, only with the inclusion of an Oscar winner. Berry is a great actress, but it doesn't look like she's flexing her acting muscles so much as her ab muscles. To see Berry in her bikini and facing down sharks, just keep reading.

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Fall 2012

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:52:30 PST

There was a cinematic kind of drama to the Fall 2012 collection of Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti. First, the elegant setting - Avery Fisher Hall, which is home to New York's Philharmonic Orchestra, was built in the '60s and reflects midcentury form in a warm palette of cream, brass, and wood. Cue the orchestral soundtrack, and finally the models, who came up a weirdly chic escalator and walked the eternally long hall only to disappear down the other escalator. It felt a little bit like the end of a movie, playing over and over again. If that's the case, the heroine we would imagine to be a very elegant woman from the 1960s with a taste for sparkle on her pert shirt collars, lucite belts to cinch her tailored skirt suit, and a fur jacket encased in plastic (in case it rains). It was as if last season's cute '60s girl, who wore shades of pink and purple and yellow with aplomb, grew up, got a job, married rich, maybe had an affair (we're thinking of Tilda Swinton in the beautifully shot Milan-based film I Am Love), and saw her tastes evolve a bit - still feminine, but a lot more elegant.

Trends: Ladylike, sparkly embellishments, skirt suits, monochromatic dressing, lucite, plastic, '60s elegant.
Colors: Gray, cream, nude, camel.
Key Piece: Any of the tops with sparkly collars, a beautiful ombré camel coat.
Accessories: Lucite belts, chic little briefcases, silver-tipped stilettos.
Who Would Wear It: Sophisticated, feminine dressers with a taste for unusual details.

Liv Tyler Makes Her Musical Debut For Givenchy

BellaSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:49:10 PST

Liv Tyler sings for Givenchy - Styleite
Pop art makes an appearance at Fashion Week - Stylelist
Makeup made easier - Real Simple
Tips for getting dramatic lashes like Adele - The Frisky
The red lipstick hall of fame - Refinery 29
10 drugstore purchases you won't regret - The Fashion Spot
Your 2012 beauty horoscope - Beautylish
Get the perfect Valentine's Day makeup look - Beauty High

Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter Cozy Up For a Sweet Sunset Beach Trip

Lauren Turner — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:52:44 PST

Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter grabbed a seat to watch the sunset on the beach in Venice, CA yesterday. The duo looked cozy despite their divorce being finalized in December. This isn't the first time Michael and Jennifer have been spotted together following their separation since they were seen on a coffee date last month. They also sat together at the SAG Awards, where their TV show, Dexter, was up for best drama and Michael was nominated for best actor. Neither Michael nor the Showtime series went home with any statues, but it looked like the couple had a fun night. Both Jennifer and Michael will be back on the small screen soon now that Dexter has been renewed for a seventh and eighth season.

Love It or Leave It: Halle Berry's Revealing Halston Dress

Noria Morales — Thu, 26 May 2011 07:20:49 PDT

It's no secret Halle Berry has great curves, in all the right places. It's no secret that she's one of the most beautiful, youthful, 40-something women we've ever seen. We love it when Halle goes sexy, and this dress takes sexy to that whole other level, the level that made us stop and think, "hmmmm. . ." She looks ultrasvelte in this Halston dress, which she accessorizes with simple, strappy black heels and gold earrings. It shows off her flawless body, but would you prefer to see Halle in something more sophisticated?

Impress Your Guests With Bite-Sized Filet Mignon Crostini

Susannah Chen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:55:58 PST

On the hunt for an elegant passed appetizer? Chef Meg Hall shares how to make decadent bite-sized crostini with filet mignon, topped with crème fraîche. These hors d'oeuvres look luxurious, but don't be fooled by their sophistication: these bites are deceptively easy to make. Watch the video, then follow Meg's simple crostini recipe to impress your guests without spending all of your time in the kitchen.

Don't Be Afraid to Play With Scale

Elka Karl — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:41 PST

In a recent interview on Dering Hall, Los Angeles-based designer Peter Dunham shared his thoughts on his line Hollywood at Home and offered excellent decorating tips.

One of my favorite tips from Dunham concerns scale - and the fact that we should consider it more carefully when decorating. Scale is just as important as pattern and color when decorating a space.

Dunham says,

In a high-ceilinged room, use an oversized chandelier. De-electrify it and just use it with candles so it becomes a piece of sculpture rather than a glaring light fixture, and it anchors the space. In a small room, choose a bold, big-pattern print and cover everything in it, the French way: walls, curtains, upholstery, et cetera. It gives the room vibrancy and glamor. Also, use large, but fewer, pieces in a small room-like a sofa that may seem too big-so it feels luxurious. In a large room, use smaller-scale pieces to create several areas and bring the space more to human scale.

I love the way that Dunham plays with scale in the room above, using a bold patterned print for the walls and matching sofa. It's an important lesson to remember when redecorating a room - keep scale a playful, and important, consideration.

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Celeb Style: Nicky Hilton's Cool-Girl Leather and Pumps

Hannah Weil — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:13:44 PST

Nailing the quintessential style elements, like slick leather pants, Nicky Hilton outfitted a perfect concert-ready style for Jay-Z's second night at Carnegie Hall. It's not just the cool-girl leather we love - Nicky plays up both the rocker vibe and adds polish, balancing statement jewels and a quirky sweater with sophisticated pumps. All together, it's a spot-on mix of the effortless and the on-trend. Feeling inspired? Shop our key pieces to channel Nicky's concert-night cool for your own night out.

Chinti and Parker Star intarsia cashmere sweater - Sold Out	Blank NYC Vegan Leather Super Skinny - $88.00
Diane von Furstenberg - Bang - Black Patent Leather Pump - $325.00	Ted Baker Apapane Quilted Clutch Bag - $123.54
Nicky Hilton "Chelsea" Sterling Silver Black Onyx Ring, Size 7 - $266.00

Karolina Kurkova Slips Into Alexander Wang Pre-Fall - Love It or Leave It?

Hannah Weil — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:06 PST

If you caught a glimpse of Karolina Kurkova at last night's Jay-Z concert at Carnegie Hall, you might have been wondering: what exactly was she wearing? It looked like the supermodel slipped a leather skirt over her sweater dress, but upon closer inspection, we discovered that the look is actually all one piece. In fact, the dress is a piece from Alexander Wang's latest Pre-Fall 2012 collection. It's a bold style for sure - one that we're still convinced looks a little like a miniskirt pulled over a sheer and knit sweater dress - but we're letting you make the call. What do you think of Karolina's look?

Kristin Cavallari Shows Off Her Tiny Baby Bump in a Red Dress

Lauren Turner — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:55:10 PST

Kristin Cavallari shows her barely there baby belly on the red carpet - People
Pregnant Lily Aldridge steps out with husband Caleb Followill - Lainey Gossip
Chelsea Handler breaks from her funny routine for a serious interview - HuffPost Entertainment
Halle Berry wants to move overseas with Nahla - D-Listed
Katie Holmes is fresh-faced after dance class - JustJared
Five things you don't know about Gisele Bundchen - The Insider
What do you think of Lindsay Lohan's new look? - Zap2it
Minka Kelly continues her string of gorgeous appearances - Hollywood Tuna
Watch Kanye and Jay-Z's crazy new video - Pink Is the New Blog
Kris Jenner has an interesting new brand to promote - The Superficial
The hottest new models of NY Fashion Week - The Daily Beast
Kim Kardashian makes a sitcom cameo - TooFab
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams have a shot at the top of this weekend's box office - Hollywood Reporter
Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z file to trademark Blue Ivy's name - I'm Not Obsessed