Jennifer Lopez – Signature9 http://198.46.88.49 Lifestyle Intelligence Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:04:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 5 2011 Golden Globes Fashion Trends to Save and Skip http://198.46.88.49/style/5-golden-globes-fashion-trends-to-save-and-skip http://198.46.88.49/style/5-golden-globes-fashion-trends-to-save-and-skip#respond Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:47:30 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=17847 Unlike online influence, red carpet influence is one of those things that’s difficult to measure. Supermarket tabloids and gossip columnists usually play it safe and give best dressed to stars who go with a cookie cutter gown, while worst dressed goes to anyone who takes a fashion risk. Fashion blogs normally go the other way, praising those who aren’t afraid to look more runway than red carpet, and applying a snooze label to those who play it too safe.

We haven’t found a measurable way to tally best and worst dressed just yet, so we’ll just just round up the larger trends and add our favorites to the mix. Click on images to view at a larger size.

Golden Globes 2011 Fashion Trends

Pretty in Pink and Red or Dead

Save: Julianne Moore in Lanvin, Julianna Margulies in vintage Yves Saint Laurent

Skip: January Jones in Versace

Don’t get us wrong, January Jones looks great and men probably got a lot more interested in the red carpet after seeing that dress; but the line between vamp and tramp is thin and we’re not sure how many women would be able to toe the line in this dress or any “inspired by” designs.

What They All Wore

1st row L to R: Julianne Moore (large image) in Lanvin, Claire Danes in Calvin Klein, Megan Fox in Armani Prive, Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta, Heidi Klum in Marc Jacobs

2nd row L to R: Naya Rivera, Natalie Portman in Viktor & Rolf, Emma Stone in Calvin Klein, January Jones (large image) in Versace

3rd row L to R:  Julianna Margulies in vintage Yves Saint Laurent, Christina Hendricks, Edie Falco in Valentino, Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

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What’s A Model Worth? Why We Hope It Involves Personality http://198.46.88.49/style/fashion/whats-a-model-worth-why-we-hope-it-involves-personality http://198.46.88.49/style/fashion/whats-a-model-worth-why-we-hope-it-involves-personality#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:07:36 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=17114 L’Oreal’s famous slogan is “because you’re worth it,” and they regularly break out the big checks for stars like Beyonce, Freida Pinto, Eva Longoria, and, as of today, Glamour September cover girl Jennifer Lopez to help convince women that their products are worth it.

When it comes to models though, how exactly do clients calculate what a model is worth?

Elena Greenwell, a model for online retailer Shopbop

Earlier this week, Jezebel published documents from an ongoing lawsuit involving models who claim their former agency was withholding payments. the most interesting part are earning statements where it’s discovered that for all of the prestige that comes with a Vogue editorial, the H&M ad running next to it was probably worth much more for the model. Specifically, it’s revealed that Vogue‘s day rate for models (at least in this case) is a paltry $250, and French Vogue‘s is $125. Don’t feel too bad – campaigns for H&M pay $60,000, J.Crew pays $15,000 for catalog appearances and booking campaigns for luxury brand ad campaigns can range from $35,000 to $172,500 – we’re asusming for more than one campaign.

While the money is obviously in ads, the editorial appearances are seen as a catalyst for launching commercial careers. The assumption being that the models in the commercial campaigns bring in at least as much as they’re paid in sales.

Today, the New York Times claims that online retailers see more value in more “relatable” looking models. While you may be able to relate to Karlie Kloss or Freja Beha Erichsen just fine, online retailers think they’ll influence a wider audience with slightly larger models (size 4, rather than size 0) who is good looking, but not in the “gorgeous, but I’d never be able to look like that” way that runway models can be.

There are enough photoshop disasters from fashion ad campaigns to remind us that the definition of relatable is still incredibly subjective, but Shopbop and Gilt both voice opinions that shoppers don’t want to see impossibly flawless models when shopping.

“We don’t want a model to appear intimidating in a way they do in a fashion show,” Gilt’s Alexandra Wilkis Wilson tells the Times.

Steven Reider, a manager at Elite Model Management says online  appearances haven’t “ever made anyone a star on the global playing field of models,” but if the money is made on the more commercial campaigns, does that matter? Bluefly, the only retailer mentioned in the Times’ piece to test the difference between using models and using headless mannequins noticed only a very small increase in sales when using people to promote the items. Customers, they found, placed far more value on being able to zoom in on details and view more detailed photos.

Does this, in fact, support the position of using models as clothes hangers rather than personalities? After all, if an actual clothes hanger brings in the same amount in sales, why bother with the more costly model? We actually think it points more to the need for the return of the 90’s style supermodel who was as much of a draw as the clothes. Beauty companies – perfume makers especially- have found celebrity endorsed products can equal big sales, so there’s obviously some real value in name or face recognition. Magazines – Vogue included, have seen increases in circulation by pushing models off the cover in favor of actresses, musicians and other celebrities. They may not have the recognition of  J.Lo or Beyonce, but wouldn’t models become more relatable if they were allowed to become celebrities in their own right again? Victoria’s Secret has done pretty well business-wise with that line of thought, in spite of the fact that most women buying underwear will probably never be able to relate to walking around wearing a million dollar bra (or contract, for that matter).

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Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez and Kate Moss: A Look at This Year’s September Cover Girls http://198.46.88.49/style/fashion/a-look-at-this-years-september-cover-girls http://198.46.88.49/style/fashion/a-look-at-this-years-september-cover-girls#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:25:19 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=14937 September magazine covers were revealed this week. Three noteworthy ones: Rolling Stone, British Vogue and Glamour.

Katy Perry graces the cover of Rolling Stone for September, and to be honest the photo almost doesn’t even look like her. Not to mention she’s making a slightly snobby face. We don’t really like it, and The Cut pointed out that she looks uncharacteristically low-key. The Katy Perry we know and love floats around stages on giant banana props, sports light-up dresses down the red carpet and wears dresses with carousel skirts or watermelon rompers. The one on the cover is basically just boring in pink lingerie.

British Vogue chose Kate Moss as their September cover girl, marking her 30th cover for that magazine. It’s also her sixth time in the past 10 years appearing on British Vogue’s cover. {The Cut} They sure love her in the UK. She was photographed on a stool by Patrick Demarchelier wearing an army-style blazer, and she’s never looked better!

Finally, we come to Glamour, which chose Jennifer Lopez for their September cover. She looks fierce, and no where near her 41 years. {JustJared}

These three covers, however, are most noteworthy taken together. We have a singer, a model and an actress/entertainer. For all the buzz about celebrities vs. models, it would seem the balance between who gets the most covers is somewhat even, except that Kate Moss is very well-known outside of fashion. She may actually qualify as a celebrity, in which case it looks like stars reign supreme as cover ladies. What do you think of these three women for September?

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No Fragrance Deal for Lady Gaga (Yet) http://198.46.88.49/style/beauty/no-fragrance-deal-for-lady-gaga-yet http://198.46.88.49/style/beauty/no-fragrance-deal-for-lady-gaga-yet#respond Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:47:49 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=14206 A rumor that Lady Gaga signed on with Coty Inc. to create a perfume began in the U.K. and spread through fashion media outlets this week, but now the fragrance company’s marketing department has said it is not true. {The Cut}

As long as any prospective fragrances smell better than those glasses, we're sure it will do fine

“I know nothing of this project,” Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for the firm’s Coty Beauty division Steve Mormoris told WWD. “It is a totally false rumor.”

It is easy to see how the rumor spread so easily since Coty leads the celebrity fragrance trend with past and present scents from Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé Knowles, Sarah Jessica Parker, David and Victoria Beckham and Halle Berry in addition to some 10 others. It seems, however, the extent of Gaga’s involvement in the beauty biz remains with MAC Cosmetics. She is the spokeswoman for the brand’s AIDS Fund and collaborated with MAC to create a signature Viva Glam lipstick. {WWD}

Even though Gaga is not working on a scent yet, we’re betting she will be at some point. The Cut’s bloggers have been speculating what it will smell like, but we think the more interesting aspect will be the bottle design, which is more likely to be the focus of Gaga’s creative weirdness. Maybe the cap will resemble a hair bow, or perhaps the entire thing will look like a hand reaching up in the spirit of the design of the double grand piano she shared with Elton John at this year’s Grammy Awards. Leave a comment and tell us what you think it will look like!

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Padded Panties Prove Butt is Back in a Big Way http://198.46.88.49/style/padded-panties-prove-butt-is-back-in-a-big-way http://198.46.88.49/style/padded-panties-prove-butt-is-back-in-a-big-way#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:50:12 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=14074 The idea of an ass bra is just plain hilarious, right? Or is it?

Remember the days when women with large bums covered up in sarongs and oversized shirts to hide their supposed genetic misfortune? We don’t know if it started with Sir Mix-A lot’s obsession with Oakland booties, JLo’s most infamous asset, Venus Williams’ pension for showcasing her backside with itty bitty lingerie-like tennis gear, Kim Kardashian’s derriere or Beyonce’s gloriously fierce curves, but somehow it is now officially trendy to have a big butt. So trendy, in fact, that New York Daily News dedicated an entire feature to the phenomenon.

New York Magazine suggests that fuller bottoms are back (pun intended) since many Spring 2010 runway collections featured short shorts. Following that logic, this might be something Lady Gaga, a.k.a. she who never wears pants, is responsible for.

Regardless of the cause for the trend (It’s probably a combination of all these reasons), a slew of new products have hit the market to help women with flatter rears fill out as a result.

The Ass Bra is our favorite, especially because of its name. A few variations of it are available, and it works by squeezing the thigh area under your bottom and resting under the cheeks to give them a boost. Padded panties like Pure Style Girlfriends Bump-A-Booty Padded Panties look like the most comfortable option, and the $30 underwear is apparently quite popular. You can also get Bali Comfort Shape Hi-Waist Thigh Slimmer, which looks and works basically like a Spanx but squeezes the thighs tight to make the butt appear larger. {SheFinds}

Our initial reaction is to bust out laughing at the ridiculousness of it all, but if you think about it, padded panties or ass bras are really no more insane than the push up bra, Spanx or chicken cutlets. Actually, we’re surprised no one thought of this sooner, and the padded panties might prove really comfortable to sit on at work all day despite the extra baggage’s potential to be too warm in the summer months. We also prefer deceiving undergarments to plastic surgery like the Brazilian Butt Lift and other augmentation procedures. Padded panties are less permanent.

Our No. 1 recommended way to get in on the “It” body part of the moment is to work for it. The backside is one area of the body that can really change in appearance from consistent exercise to target the area, and firmed muscles are an ideal way to give your rear a boost. Check out Shape Magazine’s ultimate butt workout here to get started!

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