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Baz Luhrmann to Take on the Great Gatsby

BuzzSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:30:11 -0800

Director Baz Luhrmann (Australia, Moulin Rouge, Romeo and Juliet) recently sat down for an interview with the Hollywood Reporter and opened up on all sorts of stuff - including the fact that he has acquired the rights to F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and feels that now is the perfect time for this "parable for economic disaster." Here's more:

Luhrmann sees the pre-Depression story as a wake-up call as the economy comes crashing down and another Gilded Age, as he sees it, comes to an end.

"If you wanted to show a mirror to people that says, 'You've been drunk on money,' they're not going to want to see it. But if you reflected that mirror on another time they'd be willing to."

He added, "People will need an explanation of where we are and where we've been, and The Great Gatsby can provide that explanation."

I'm a fan of Luhrmann's so I can't wait to see what he does with this story. It seems like he might consider Nicole Kidman for the role of Daisy Buchanan, but I wonder if there are other actresses who could do well with the part. Which actors could you see in some of the other roles, like Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, and Tom Buchanan? And do you think this classic is in good hands with Luhrmann?

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Fabworthy: Mod Girl Mini Mirrors

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:00:22 -0800

Runway shows and magazines are a great source for outfit inspiration, but every now and again, you find ideas from something unexpected. Recently I've been admiring The Great Gatsby style, so these Mod Girl Mini Mirrors ($7) immediately spoke to me. They are the perfect way to show the world my adoration for this trend.

Trend Alert: The Great Gatsby

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:03:33 -0700

Here is my ode to The Great Gatsby. Fashion is experiencing a throwback to the times of art deco, pleats, beading, speak-easies, and the Belle Epoque. Legendary designer Paul Poiret has been referenced and you can see his dropped hemline and flapper hats in a major way in the Proenza Schouler Fall 2007 collection. After all the 70s and 80s we've been seeing on the runway these seem fresh and a step in a new fashion direction - just don't take away my booze!

Looks like this is a trend that's going to be around for a couple seasons so if you fancy it, check out these glamorous Spring Gatsby finds, read more

Love from Ya-Ya Bone Caravan Sweater, on sale for $211 (originally $264).

Ascension cloud white sequin pleated skirt, on sale for $149 (originally $175).

Taryn by Taryn Rose Lift, $250.

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Guilt Trips: President Obama Finds Time to Read - Do You?

TresSugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:00:00 -0700

That's it. If the president has time to read a novel, there is no viable excuse left not to. Maybe he's starting his own viral campaign for literacy?

In an interview for an upcoming New York Times Magazine, the president said he's reading the acclaimed novel Netherland at night because he's tired of reading briefing books all day. Fair enough. What did we expect the president to do at night - watch The Real Housewives of NYC?

The book's been compared to The Great Gatsby, but what's it about?

Hans, a Dutch financial analyst living in lower Manhattan, grows increasingly alienated from his wife following the Sept. 11 attacks. During their separation, the main character spends a Summer alone in New York and strikes up a friendship with a wily Trinidadian businessman named Chuck, who helps Hans rediscover his childhood love of cricket.

Cricket? I'm in. I expect to see sales of Netherland skyrocket. Maybe Obama is the new Oprah?

Link Time!!!

PopSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:06:36 -0800

The How I Met Your Mother cast recreates iconic images of 2008 - EW
Baz Luhrmann to take on The Great Gatsby - BuzzSugar
Emile joins the porn 'stache crew - Pink Is the New Blog
Vince Vaughn engaged?! - MSN Hot Gossip
50 sexy dudes over 50 - Fox Pop Tarts
Meet the new and improved Lily Allen - Lainey Gossip
Pete Doherty's medical emergency! - D-Listed
Eva Mendes's alluring photo shoot - Egotastic
Alyssa Milano's new 'do - Hollywood Tuna
Kelly Osbourne turns it out - Hollywood Rag
Marley & Me spoiler alert! - Holy Taco
What do Katie and Nicole have in common? - IDLYITW
Arnold Schwarzenegger's holiday hair - cityrag
Shannen Doherty looks more than a little rough - popbytes
Kate and Anne are just two Modern Brides - JustJared

Backstage Pass: Proenza Schouler's Wartime Glamour

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0700

While most of you love the blue eyeshadow trend that was revived by Proenza Schouler this summer, next spring is going to be all about a 40's wartime look with deep red lips and matte skin.

At New York Fashion Week the duo showed rock chick-meets-femme fatale clothes while the beauty look took it's cue from the World War II era with matte red pouts and polished hair. Diane Kendal created the runway look for MAC, and according to WWD she got that vamp lip look by mixing a red pigment with a neon pink sheen. Look-at-me lips combined with strong brows and natural, fresh-faced skin had an air of timeless elegance, whilst just a touch of bronzer was added across the bottom of the cheekbones for a contouring effect.

For my beauty report of the show just read more.

The hair also worked a retro beauty look but this time the reference was the Great Gatsby period with hairstyles concocted by Didier Malige for GHD.

“The look is very 1920s - with longer hair brought to one side,” said Omar Lopez, lead stylist for GHD. The hair look was a modern take on the flapper girl finger-wave curl, created by gently rocking the GHD heat styler back and forth down four sections of the hair, for a not-too-perfect effect. In contrast to the matte textures of the clothing, stylists added tons of shine, according to Lopez, to imitate the shiny accessories on the catwalk.

The bright orange-red lips against simple matte skin and wavy hair may be a classic retro look but it feels fresh and modern here. Plus you don't need to be model-perfect to pull it off. Come next spring we may all be looking like wartime pin-ups.

Take a peek at Bella US's great gallery for all the beauty looks from the show.

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Beauty Glossary: 20's Slicked-back Hair

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0700

While girls wore their hair in cute bobs or wavy flapper girl style, mens hair in the 1920's was super simple. Hair was slicked back with gel for a formal look that was thought to be both masculine and also elegant. Think of The Great Gatsby or the new Brideshead Revisited film and you get the picture.

Using an early form of gel, called brilliantine, hair was generally slicked straight back and kept short on the sides. The top layers were left longer, but they were combed back and greased with tonic to provide a sophisticated look. Alternatively, the hair had a slightly off-side parting and was slicked back and to the side for a distinguished appearance that is probably what springs to mind when most people think of the roaring 20's.

This masculine look inspired the most fashionable women's styles of the times too. Compared to the poufy big hair dos of the 1900's the 20's was all about slick bobs and boyish hair. If the catwalks are anything to go by, then this masculine 20's style hair is going to be big news for next spring for both the girls and the boys. Think of the slicked back hair at the Jean Paul Gaultier and Karl Lagerfeld shows this week in Paris, while London Fashion Week gave us the quintessential 20s hair look at Temperley. Seems like we're looking back to the future for next season.

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Storming Twenties at Temperley

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:00:00 -0700

Mischa Barton, Rosamund Pike and Peaches Geldof witnessed the Temperley show at London 2009 Spring Fashion Week yesterday. The designer showed beautifully structured jackets, high-waist trousers, red-carpet worthy draped dresses, ruffled gowns and gorgeous asymmetrical cocktail frocks.

The beauty mood was dramatic as the models sported high-voltage smoky eyes in dark grey, stormy purple and coal black. The colour was taken right up to the brows for a modern effect, while black liner and strong brows balanced the look. Skin was fresh and natural, with a touch of creamy pink blush, and lips were almost bare in peony-pink lipstick with a hint of gloss.

The hair referenced the Great Gatsby era of the 20's with severe side partings giving way to slicked back hair. Optical flower headdresses in lilac and fuschia gave a nod to futuristic fantasies although various odds hats, in leopard print and black chiffon, rather detracted from the romance. Elsewhere, the slicked-back, almost boyish hair was the perfect antidote to Alice Temperley's ultra pretty creations. To see more images from the show, read more.

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Fabworthy: Shop By Your Favorite Decade

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:00:22 -0800

Saks Fifth Avenue is now letting you live vicariously through your favorite style icons of decades past. If like me, you wish you experienced the roaring '20s, let's stock up on fun flapper items, much like The Great Gatsby characters. Prefer to dress like Audrey Hepburn? Then visit the '60s section. Madonna lovers can revel in acid bright in the '80s department, while Kate Moss wannabes can sift through '90s-inspired clothes. Find your favorite decade and shop accordingly!

eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:22:22 -0800

I have a Great Gatsby-esque cloche hat that I've been wearing all Winter. If you don't have one in your closet yet, try one out, like this Bloomingdales Wool Cloche Hat. It's similar to the one Diane Kruger wore recently at a New Year's party. Plus, the light color will allow you to wear it through Spring.

The current bidding price is at $14.99, and the auction ends on Thursday, Jan. 17. Good luck and happy bidding!