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How I remember Whitney Houston

As we learned of Whitney Houston's passing last weekend we like many of you out there felt an overwhelming shock and genuine sympathy for the fallen star for her voice was like no other. And although we got to see her through her turbulent years and were faced with an explicit reminder of the devastation drugs can take on one's life, we will miss her fiery demeanor and explosive performances. Brad Boles looks back at their time together. -N.H. The unexpected that comes along in life can work in funny ways sometimes. Just a week ago I received a call from Whitney Houston asking to meet as she wanted me to work on an interior design project. She was upbeat and looking to the

I'll Have What She's Having: A flattering leather skirt that is both chic and modern. Leather skirts can look tacky, we know. Particularly when you are not a rail thin beanpole but a lady with some gorgeous womanly curves. But, if you wear leather right, wow... MORE: I'll Have What She's Having By pairing a demure silk blouse in an elegant jewel tone, songstress Alicia Keys managed to evoke an elegant allure in a statement making leather paneled pencil skirt that hit the leather trend on the dot in a completely classy way. That's what's made leather's comeback in separates such an important proposition this time around as the notion is to use hides as an ultra deluxe way to add

Styling Tips how you can too... Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stepped out solo last night in London for the opening of the Lucien Freud Portraits Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. MORE: Kate Middleton Style Her VERY 1950's Mad Men style dress referenced the open portrait shawl collar dresses that Queen Elizabeth wore in the 1950's. The full-skirt, elbow-length sleeves, and shawl collared styling of Kate Middleton's Jesire number, a High-Street brand that we aren't finding online, could be stuffy and downright dowdy if not worn the right way. Frankly, the obvious 1950's styling can look a bit too costumey and the Mad Man fashion moment is on the wane for copycat styling references. But, if you want to wear the look, here's

I'll Have What She's Having: Radiant skin even in the bitter cold A serendipitous beauty coincidence here. My skin was looking a bit winter weary yesterday so I reached for some Votre Vu Tragic Magic Rescue Creme and didn't think much else about it. UNTIL, I applied my makeup last night and my skin looked so refreshed and vibrant that you could have sworn that I has paid a visit to a facialist or a derm. Then, in swoops this tidbit, that Kate Bosworth got her flawless look while braving the Sundance chill with the help of some Votre Vu too. MORE: Beauty Listen up- if you want to wear daring pink lips like Kate, your skin must look dewy and

Golden Globes Best Dressed: While there were plenty of red carpet mishaps at this year's Golden Globes, there was also a heady mix of flawless fashion to be inspired by albeit from some of Hollywood's all-time best dressed actresses. From Rooney Mara's minimalist glam to Tilda Swinton's hype-chic Haider Ackerman hybrid of a gown, here's a quick look at our favorites of the night. MORE: Red Carpet Fashion Tilda Swinton- Always one to elegantly play on the masculine/feminine divide, Swinton cut an ultra-chic swath in a slick icey blue Haider Ackerman gown that boasted an age-appropriate dinner jacket (above). Angelina Jolie- After over a decade in the spotlight, Jolie continually proves that she has a confident handle on red carpet dressing

Red Carpet Hair Review: Reese Witherspoon's modern, sexy take on big, toussled bed hair Reese Witherspoon is the bomb(shell) at tonight's Golden Globes. That Zac Posen mermaid dress sculpts her curves in a way that we haven't seen since Thierry Mugler, the original, not the Nicola Formichetti redeux. Reese's look is total modern bombshell.. well, the spray tan looks a tad dark in HD, but that aside, she looks fantastic. MORE: Red Carpet Fashion You'll most likely be able to get that dress, or a reasonable facsimile by night's end, but you can also easily get her hair before the broadcast ends. Reese Witherspoon wearing Zac Posen MORE: GOLDEN GLOBES 2012 Next party, next date, next day you want to look hot, FREDERIC FEKKAI STYLIST ADIR

Red Carpet Beauty Review: Approachable, chic, and smart beauty that looks right on a grown-up girl Joan Crawford once said, "If you want to see the girl next door, go next door." Well, I live next door, You live next door. And Tina Fey is one of the girls who knows how to to make real-woman loveliness look gorgeous on the red carpet. MORE: Red Carpet Fashion Nothing flamboyant. Nothing trendy. Just better than real makeup and hair that is absolutely the way a sophisticated lovely wants to look. MORE: GOLDEN GLOBES 2012 The broadcast isn't over, but we have the step-by-step on how to get Tina Fey's Golden Globe look. You should try it tomorrow. Really, you should! Tina Fey

Red Carpet Beauty Review: Dolly Girl pretty makeup It's hard not to love the one-of-a-kind Prada embellished gown with emerald bodice. After all, it totally compliments the one-of-a-kind style of its wearer. Zoey Dechanel beats to her own quirky fashion drum, and that's what we love about her, right down to her kooky "tuxedo" nails. No natural makeup needed, but a quirky, pretty doll look mastered by Rimmel of London makeup artist Jorgee. MORE: GOLDEN GLOBES 2012 The broadcast isn't over but we've got the step-by-step guide to get Zoey's look. “I am wearing a gown but my nails are wearing tuxedos!!! @zoeydechanel “Zooey is one of my favorite clients because she loves to have fun with her makeup, hair and fashion,”

From Angelina Jolie's space-age Versace gown to Sophia Vergara's expected but perfected sex kitten glam, we've got the red carpet arrivals. Details to follow. Ogle & discuss now... MORE: Red Carpet Fashion MORE: GOLDEN GLOBES 2012 [nggallery id49] Photos © HFPA, except focusonstyle.onsugar

Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci Golden Globes Fashion Red Carpet Review: As the celebrities make their way through red carpet arrivals, it's clear the minimalist looks are the most stunning. It's easy to make a frothy dress look glam. Pile on the fabric, cinch in the waist, add some glimmer and the princess is good to go. But when it comes to sophisticated chic, a well-cut dress with strong lines is stunning beyond compare without wearing the wearer. Rooney Mara in perfect black Nina Ricci that she described to E! as being "comfortable and simple" is one of the most spectacular looks on the red carpet that we've seen in a while. Well, except for the last time Rooney was on the

The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor auction dates December 13-16 2011, celebrating her life and legacy at Christie's New York and online. The Mike Todd Diamond Tiara An Antique Diamond Tiara, circa 1880 Gift from Mike Todd, 1957 Estimate: $60,000-80,000 The legendary actress and humanitarian's estate is stunning, to say the least. From the Crown Jewels of Hollywood, her copy of the first edition of National Velvet, incredible haute couture from Dior, Valentino, Gianni Versace, to French decorative arts and furniture from Emile Galle, to her Andy Warhols. And, who cannot think of the jewels... some of the most extraordinary in the world, plus some Kenneth Jay Lane costume. It's all there from high to low (that cigar box purse), and everything

Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene, the starlets of Twilight's "Breaking Dawn," are being touted as striking a fierce fashion face-off against each other at the movie's recent premiere and while we think that's just a bunch of Hollywood hype for you, we have to admit that in our books, Stewart's ensemble(and date!) clearly make her the winner. For one, Greene's(above & below) strapless scarlet floor-length Donna Karan number with a swirling lace insert effect ages the young actress as its a tad too formal while having a loose, clumsy silhouette. And compared to Stewart's J. Mendel column dress with its devore velvet fabrication in a rich abstract texture with sheer panels and a come-hither slit, it also brings to mind

Juliens Auctions Lot 1404 MADAME FIGARO MAGAZINE FEATURING LADY GAGA (4)

Lot 1405: LADY GAGA PHOTOSHOOT WORN ENSEMBLE A sculptural dress and shirt worn by Lady Gaga for a photo-shoot and seen on the cover of the May 21, 2011, Madame Figaro magazine. The ensemble consists of a blue metallic organza shift dress with an under armature that expresses geometric forms on the surface of the dress. Accompanied by a long-sleeve black cotton shirt with matching geometric styling. Designed by Irina Shaposhnikova. No size present. Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 Must admit that Lady Gaga looks rather chic in this geometric design by Irina Shaposhnikova from her 'Crystallographica' collection at Royal Academy at Fine Art in Antwerp (see it here). Lady Gaga wore the dress on a photo shoot and cover

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