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Lady Gaga undone was Stefani Germanotta and very brunette

March 17, 2010

Lady Gaga undone was Stefani Germanotta and very brunette

Before there was a whole lot of styling and theatrics there was a brunette girl with a very good voice

We all thought that the entire world has seen these early Lady Gaga videos, but are constantly amazed to discover that so many have not.

Lady Gaga in Giorgio Armani Privé at the Grammy Awards 2010

Before there were the outrageous couture costumes, the high budget "Telephone" video, and a whole lot of thought to personal branding, Lady Gaga was Stefani Germanotta. She was a very talented singer and pianist with not a very terribly distinctive look other than looking like any girl, every girl, anywhere.

But boy, could she sing.

The question is would she have made her enormous impact in the music world as a stringy haired brunette with no discernible fashion style? Maybe not as easily or as quickly.

The point of this is to understand the whole package that makes up brand YOU!

We're not asking you to turn yourself into some fantastical diva like Lady Gaga, unless as Andre Leon Talley says, "you are Lady Gaga."

But YOU do want to put some thought in how you look.

Take a peek at early Lady Gaga before she became the new diva of pop in her early videos below. Think about the attention paid to create her image, which would be fair to say has soared over most other recent pop stars.

Then, we ask you to please polish up your edges because you never know who is watching...

The Stefani Germanotta Band live at The Bitter End 1/20/06 video:

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Oscar Dress Red Carpet Review

March 08, 2010

Diane Krueger in Chanel Haute Couture

Fashion’s Best, Worst, and Plenty in the Middle on the Academy Awards Red Carpet

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Armani Red Carpet Fashion Retrospective from Lady Gaga to Beyonce

March 05, 2010

Armani Prive Lady Gaga creation for the Grammy Red Carpet

Lady Gaga fashion firsts lead the must-see Armani Red Carpet Retrospective

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Cindy Crawford and The Olsens step up for JCPenney cheap chic

March 03, 2010

Cindy Crawford at the JCPenney ‘Discover Spring Style’ event

The department store chain that began in Kemmerer, Wyoming 108 years ago is really thinking out of the box

How can you resist the marketing meld of Cindy Crawford and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen making the scene for JCPenney at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center?

It’s genius, we know!

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Kristen Stewart fashions up a Twilight for day look and it rocks

February 23, 2010

Kristen Stewart wearing Burberry at Burberry Autumn Winter 2010 Womenswear Show

I'll Have What She's Having: Burberry Prorsum mini and sheer for day

Kristen Stewert wore the totally fab silver satin ruched and twisted double reef knot skirt from the Burberry Prorsum Spring collection and a sheer top to today's Burberry fall fashion show in London.

The 3D viewing of the fashion show was the first of its kind and the collection was amazing... we'll tell you our thoughts later.

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Britney Spears Candie's campaign has her photographed by the best of the best

February 17, 2010

Britney Spears Candie's campaign has her photographed by the best of the best

Let's do the new Britney math:

Take 3 famed photographers, Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson.

Add 1 pop star with a shaky fashion past, Britney Spears.

Glued together by a mega marketing brand, Candies.

The result: G-E-N-I-U-S!

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Fashion for Relief Haiti- Naomi Campbell fashion show video

February 12, 2010

Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief™, a spectacular charity fashion show and auction

The star-studded Fashion for Relief runway show and auction held in aid of CARE to raise crucial funds towards rebuilding Haiti’s healthcare system for mother and children

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell

Earlier tonight at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Naomi Campbell pulls friends in high places for an incredible fashion show spectacular hosted by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York to benefit the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Sit back and enjoy the video of the amazing show, but please don't forget to donate to Fashion for Relief.

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Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Lopez do Versace well at the Grammy's

February 01, 2010

Presenter Jennifer Lopez on stage wore a Versace Spring/Summer 2010 silver chain-mail mini dress with a long white silk chiffon column overlay and belted at the waist.

The outer galaxy trend continues with chain mail and leather gladiator chic

Grazie to the Italians to make the 52nd annual Grammy Awards "the" red carpet event in fashion!

Versace dressed several guests for last night's event with our favorites being Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé Knowles.

>> See Lady Gaga in Giorgio Armani Privé at the Grammy's

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It or Miss? Rhianna Two-tone hair color and button earrings

January 18, 2010

Rihanna at the 2010 NBA - Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers

Blonde? Brunette? Dual Tone? You decide Rihanna's hair color.

We actually don't mind a bit of edge with dramatically different two-tone hair colors, like platinum blonde and jet black.

Rihanna's half brassy blonde, half brunette number doesn't seem to carry that much style impact for us.

Rihanna is continuing her infatuation with the eighties with this hairstyle, but we really didn't love it then and sure don't love it now.

However, we are rather interested in her button earrings, another eighties, throwback that we do approve of, especially with the combination of a crisp white shirt.

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Megan Fox dress from the red carpet to you, thank you Mr. Armani

December 10, 2009

Mr. Armani's sketch of the Emporio Armani dress now in stores that is inspired by the strapless fuchsia Giorgio Armani Prive dress Megan Fox wore to the Moscow premiere of "Transformers 2

I'll Have What She's Having: Almost the dress that Megan Fox wore

Armani does Armani

Grabbing inspiration from where you can is nothing new in fashion. But Mr. Armani has enough class to be inspired by himself.

The gorgeous, body hugging, tush emphasizing, strapless fuchsia Giorgio Armani Prive dress that Megan Fox wore to the Moscow premiere of "Transformers 2" , pictured below, now has a just as beautiful little sister.

It is the Emporio Armani version, sketched by Mr. Armani and pictured left.

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Tom Ford talks about his film, A Single Man

December 02, 2009

Peter Guber and Tom Ford chat about A Simple Man on Encore’s new half-hour news and interview series, “In The House”

Get on the A List, Interview Cliff Notes

Tom Ford chats with Peter Guber about his new film A Single Man starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore.

He is the guest on Encore’s new half-hour news and interview series, “In The House” this Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30 p.m. (et/pt).

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Obsessionista: Michelle Obama wears Love Moschino plaid blouse

November 30, 2009

First Lady Michelle Obama wore a Love Moschino plaid blouse while greeting the horse-drawn carriage that delivered the official White House Christmas Tree

The First Lady jazzes up her signature look with some festive holiday plaid.

Michelle Obama wore a Love Moschino plaid bow blouse while greeting the horse-drawn carriage that delivered the official White House Christmas Tree.

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I'll Have What She's Having: Carla Bruni Wears Gap Kids

November 30, 2009

Carla Bruni performs with Harry Connick Jr on French TV wearing a jacket from GAP Kids

Yup, we've been out cooled!

French First Lady Carla Bruni performed The Beatles classic song, "And I Love Her" with Harry Connick Jr. on the Le Grand Journal television show

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Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and 'Twilight' stars fashion it up

November 27, 2009

Kirsten Stewart and Robert Pattinson dressed in Burberry

Fashion Pop (Culture) Quiz: The Twilight stars have been dressed up in which designer for a slew of "Twilight: The New Moon" international press events this month?

You guys are like vultures, not vampires, sucking up every bit of Twilight trivia. So, here you go with some more Twilight fashion tidbits...

Ok, so we know why Robert Pattinson wears the same clothes.

Maybe, just maybe, it's also because the clothes are so fab that he and the rest of the the Twilight cast can't get enough of them. Just like you, can't get enough about the actors!

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Jennifer Lopez - Fresh Out The Oven - Leopard Vixen

November 25, 2009

Jennifer Lopez - Fresh Out the Oven

Bodysuits are video gold

We know that wearing leopard is fierce-- we've been pushing the animal print fashion trend and certainly hope that you are rocking it.

But when Jennifer Lopez dons some sexy leopard, baby it's muy caliente!

>> Check out our Animal Print Shopping Guide

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Robert Pattinson wears the same clothes

November 25, 2009

Robert pattinson at"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Los Angeles Premiere

The TV is on across the loft and we just overheard the craziest thing about Robert Pattinson on Access Hollywood.

Ok, so it probably is a rerun of last night's broadcast but it's news to us and we want to share it with you.

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Creative Recreation - Galow Hi W Purple hightop sneakers

If you are int fashion sneakers- these are a standout pair! Fantastic color, great styling. --more colors

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Free People -Sporty Dolman Hip Hugger Dress- Black Under $100

We love the slouchy 80's vibe of this color block T. If you're a bit tall, it will look fab over skinny pants or leggings too! Love the UNDER $100 price tag too!

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