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GOODBYE LONDON, SALUT PARIS!
I've had the most incredible time in London, but now it's off to another fashion adventure. I can promise you'll see more Luella, TopShop, Rodnik, and Henry Holland in upcoming issues of Teen Vogue. ...
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Fancy Pants
What are "treggings", exactly? Well, according to Grazia magazine in England (the UK's answer to US Weekly), they're the latest trend for fall, a hybrid of trousers and leggings. Love the idea of them......
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Agent Orange
My iPod suffered a tragic fate last night when I dropped it at the gym. Boo! If only I had had the foresight to purchase this super cute (I love the color orange!) Kena...
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La vie en CHANEL!
C'est magnifique! Check out www.mademoiselle-forever.com to get a peek atMadame Coco Chanel's inner sanctum, her apartment at 31 Rue Cambon... Cool,no?...
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How cute!
I love the idea of these "staple-free" staplers... (it's eco-friendly, kindof!) I just ordered one of them (the dog, of course) from SeeJaneWork.com.Apparently, they work by punching through paper to form a teeny tab...
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M.I.A. is an M.V.P.
After five days of London fashion shows, it's official: The most played song on the UK runways was "Boyz" by the Sri Lankan rapper, M.I.A. The tough and beautiful London resident was a no-show...
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BOYS DON'T CRY, DO WEAR LIPSTICK
Think male models were born gorgeous? Don't bet on it. We spied a beautiful boy brigade backstage at the TopMan show today, patiently getting their makeup done, just like Coco and Raquel do before...
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MUSE CLUES
You already know about models who inspire designers: Henry Holland has Agyness, Heatherette has Lydia Hearst, Nicholas Ghesquiere has Irina Lazareanu, and Karl Lagerfeld has Diane Kruger. But sometimes muses aren't models - they're...
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GIRL OF THE MOMENT: FASHION IN THE FAMILY
Name: Angelica Hicks Age: 15 Location: Backstage at the show of her designing mom, Allegra Hicks Outfit: "My dress is from TopShop and my jacket is from my mother's last collection, but it's a...
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WE WILL, WE WILL SOCK YOU
Last night, I saw a fashion show from a label called Noki. It featured models going down the catwalk in clown wigs, artfully shredded t-shirts, blue glitter lipstick, and neon underwear. The reaction from...
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RODNIK ROCKS OUT
You may remember Rodnik designers Rich Ascott and Phil Colbert from their DIY spread in Teen Vogue, but I recall them a bit differently: as temporary rock stars, playing songs about fashion onstage at...
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HENRY HOLLAND'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE
Agyness Deyn, Tanya D, and Leigh Lezark may have stormed the catwalk at Henry Holland yesterday, but the London It Boy also gave his audience a runway of their own. To get into Henry's...
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MODEL MOMENT: BEHATI!
Things you might not know about model Behati Prinsloo, 18 -She was raised near a wildlife preserve in Namibia, Africa.-She was discovered by Sarah Doukas, the London model guru who also found Kate Moss.-Last...
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Asian Inspiration
When I was in high school, I used to scour through my favorite magazines for the latest how-to beauty tips. (Yes, I loved experimenting with makeup and skincare products long before my beauty editor...
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DELICATE SUBJECT
My mother is a very practical woman and doesn't understand why I buy thingsthat say dry clean only or hand wash only - including nice undewear ("what'swrong with cotton?" she says). What she doesn't...
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I-Nine visits the Teen Vogue offices!
On Tuesday, South Carolina's own I-Nine stopped by the Teen Vogue offices to tell me all about their upcoming debut album Heavy Weighs the King (J Records). You might recognize the foursome from their...
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Music Blogger extra!
In the October issue, my column was focused on British avant-garde it-girl Natasha Khan, who plays under the name Bat for Lashes. As my space in the magazine is somewhat limited, here are some...
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MODEL MOMENT: MORWENNA COBBOLD
You may recognize 17-year-old Morwenna Cobbold from a back issue of Teen Vogueâ¿¿she got to wear a gorgeous yellow Chloe dress in the Valentine's Day shoot! But chances are, she's also looking familiar because you've...
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TRASH IS CHIC
You've heard that one girl's trash is another girl's treasure. Now here's a dynamic example from Georgina Bacchus, Teen Vogue's European fashion assistant. "I look a bin liner," which is just Brit-speak for Hefty bag,...
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accessories alert!
From London, with love: The specs at Paul Smith. Very cute and scholarly. Clare Tough shoes. A fabulous wooden heeled-punched leather hybrid. Giant fishnet socks at Duro Olowu. Also loved the HEAVENLY giant gingham pie...
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ROLL AND LOL
Designers often commission their own shoesâ¿¿Christian Louboutin creates Ruffian pumps each season, Manolo Blahnik is a favorite partner of Yigal Asrouel, and 26-year-old Courtney Crawford does all the heels for Calvin Klein. But I've never...
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GET BACK(PACK)
If your favorite Le Sportsac's sold out this season, here's a more novel suggestion: This backpack with the London skyline sculpted on the back, as seen at last night's Claire Tough show. It may be...
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Beet it
Oh la la! This is one of those lipsticks you'll just love to whip out of your handbag! The new, ultra-limited shade from fashion goddess Diane von Furstenberg, this Beet lip color made its...
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Animal Planet
KelleyL, you were recently ruminating on whether your clear skin could be result of cutting meat from your diet... I asked Amy Groome, a NYC-based Certified Health Counselor specializing in nutrition and wellness, about that...