Camilla Belle

At the debut of the futuristic dystopian flick 2012, Camilla bravely donned an Alexander McQueen creation from his Spring 2010 collection, which premiered in Paris a few weeks ago. The entire Alexander McQueen collection featured a futuristic look and reptilian themed prints.

Belle’s dress was a short dress with a puff-ball skirt and gem trim on the sleeves. She wisely accessorized this attention-grabber of a dress with a minimal theme in mind. A simple, bangle, plain earrings, and nude platform heels ensured that accessories would not compete with the dress. It would be easy to overdo it with chains or diamonds or “look-at-me” shoes.

Also in attendance at the movie premiere was American Idol season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert. The soundtrack to the movie features his song “Time for Miracles.” Critics describe the song as “perfect” for the movie in which the world faces a huge cataclysmic event and those left have to fight for survival.

Written by Roland Emmerich and Harald Kloser, the movie’s cast includes John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Thandie Newton. Woody Harrelson and Danny Glover are also included in the cast of thousands. The film premiered November 4 in Los Angleles. This week it is scheduled for release in Belgium, France, and the UK.

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With one of the most attractive casts on TV, it is no surprise the debut of CW’s Vampire Diaries pulled in more viewers than any other new show launch in the network’s history. Thanks to series hairstylist Randa Squillacote and the #1 product line found on today’s top TV and movie sets, White Sands Hair Care products, staying beautiful has never been so easy in the midst of the good and evil battle between vampires.

Looking for the juicy, backstage secrets on how to copy the hairstyles of your favorite Vampire Diaries beauty? Randa Squillacote shares her on set tips to achieve their star style with ease.

Actress Nina Dobrev as “Elena”

Nina has medium thickness and a natural wavy pattern to start.

To achieve this look:

1. Shampoo and condition hair with White Sands Vegan
Volumizing Shampoo and Volumizing Conditioner for a clean canvas.

2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, spraying sections with White Sands Liquid Texture Medium Hold for its thermal protection and color enhancers. This technique creates volume and shine with just a round brush in hand.

3. Using White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Hold, flat iron hair in sections starting at the crown and lift

Stay tuned for Candice Accola and Katerina Graham hairstyle tips.

Purchase White Sands Hair products at whitesandsproducts.com

Get your plaid on with Sunner’s new collection exclusively at Bloomingdale’s. Check out their high neck ruffle shirt for $145 and their high neck riffle tunic for $155.

Available at Bloomingdales and Bloomingdales.com

StyleQ.com has launched its newest celebrity profile collection with Bethenny Frankel, one of the Real Housewives of New York. These 2009 holiday styles were styled by Jose Camilo, the celebrity stylist for E!’s Joel McHale and Giuliana Rancic. This collection of clothing by Cynthia Steffe, Nanette Lepore, Nuj, BCBG, and Funktional is a way for every woman to put together a look worthy of a celebrity. The best part? StyleQ.com is giving customers and Real Housewives fans 30% off when they enter the special code “BETHENNY” when checking out. The offer is good until Friday, November 6.

Here are a few favorites from the collection.

The black silk “cupcake skirt” by Nuj is the perfect skirt for holiday parties. Perfect with a camisole top and a shrug, this 100% silk piece is both unique and versatile. $175.00 from StyleQ.com.

Another hot look this fall is strong shoulder styles. Don’t panic: they’re not like they were in the 80s. Put together with this season’s other hot trend, sequins, you have a dress that can be dressed up for the holiday office party or dressed down with a denim jacket and pumps for drinks out with the girls. $95.00 from StyleQ.com

This red dress by Cynthia Steffe is perfect for a nice holiday dinner out with your sweetheart. With its sexy one-shoulder style and flattering silhouette in a gorgeous look-at-me red, you may get a marriage proposal with dessert! $255.00 from StyleQ.com.

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Mally Roncal

October 29 marked the launch date of celebrity makeup artist  Mally Roncal’s new fragrance, Mally. This new exciting fragrance makes you feel Mally’s infectious warmth, love, happiness, and hopeful energy.

Mally Roncal, makeup artist to celebrities like Heidi Klum, is expanding the Mally Beauty collection into the world of fragrance with this modern floral citrus scent with a slight tropical note. The Sampaguita flower is the national flower of the Philippines, and its scent is similar to jasmine, yet slightly more tropical and exotic. The name translates to “I promise you,” and it symbolizes purity, strength, devotion, dedication, and fidelity.

Says Mally, “Beauty isn’t just about color cosmetics and covering up a blemish. I wanted to create a scent that embodies who I am ¦something fresh and feminine that makes you feel joyful and invigorated.” Other top notes in the fragrance include Mandarin, red currant, bamboo, and palm leaf. The middle notes are composed of freesia, jasmine, muguet, and peony, and underlying it all are the base notes of peach, coconut, sandalwood, and musk. Try Mally, makeup artist Mally Roncal’s new fragrance, and you’ll feel and smell as beautiful as you look.

“I received a sample from QVC and the scent will bring to mind adjectives like “sweet,” “fresh,” and “pretty.” In a beautifully designed bottle, Mally has top notes based on the Filipino Sampaguita flower, from Mally’s Philippine home.” Angelique Editor of Couture In The City

Mally Roncal video here

Visit QVC to purchase your very own bottle of Mally here

Competition:

Jimmy Choo and Elton John AIDS Foundation have launched a photo competition to support the launch of Project PEP, a charity collection that donates 25% of sales to the Simelela Rape Centre in South Africa. The money goes towards providing the HIV-preventative treatment PEP (which must be taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV) and counselling to victims of rape in South Africa, which has the highest count of rape in the world.

Entries

The theme of the photo competition is ‘You, Your Shoes and 72’, and as you can see from the photo entry below.

Prizes

The overall winners will be announced after the competition close on 7th December. On offer is a Grand Prize of the ultimate Jimmy Choo VIP experience – the winner will be invited to spend a day of luxury and the Jimmy Choo HQ and choose 7 pairs of shoes and 2 handbags to keep. Plus over 100 exclusive Jimmy Choo prizes will also be awarded.

Visit jimmychoo72.com to enter competition.

Genetic Denim – Boyfriend Baggy Jean – was $231.00 now $115.50

It must be in our genes: we love Genetic’s take on the boyfriend.

Denim pant with 5-pocket styling and single-button closure. Whiskering at front. Worn spots, holes, and heavy distressing throughout. Rolled cuff at bottom hem.

Sequins never totally go out of style, and why should they? A simple sequined piece can rock anything from a pair of ancient faded denim jeans to a formal skirt. These days, the best way to wear a sequins is to not do them head to toe. Otherwise you’ll look like you stepped right out of a 1980s prime time soap opera. It’s better to pair a sequined top with other pieces that are plain, or at least plain-ish. This includes sequined shoes, which can look amazing with a cute top and jeans.

Let’s start with these Sequin Skirt Shorts from Topshop. If you have great legs, then this is a terrific look for you this fall. Topshop suggests wearing them with biker boots. They need to be paired with a simple top so as not to have your top half competing with your bottom half for attention. These are made from 97% Viscose, 3% Elastane. $70.00 from Topshop.

If you want your sequins to be more edgy than girlie, try this GUESS by Marciano Sequin Tank in Cloud Grey. Not only is it posh, but it’s also comfortable. Black skinny jeans and a pair of great looking platform heels would go great with this. 94% rayon, 6% spandex, $68.00 from marciano.com

This all-over sequined dress is a real stunner. Strapless, with sequins that shimmer in a waterfall inspired design. This is a mini-dress length that works on its own, or with leggings. $98.00 from bebe.com.

It may have “boy” in its name, but this boyfriend vest will make you look very feminine. This is a shimmery, sequined take on the classic vest, with notched lapels, hook closure, and all-over sequins. $88.00 from express.com.

Or if it’s cooler outside, you could wear this black sequined blazer by Rachel Rachel Roy. Talk about versatile! $199.00 from Macys.com.

With Hilary Swank’s Amelia landing in theaters, it’s no surprise that aviator style is quickly hitting the streets.

Melrose Place star Katie Cassidy shows off the season’s next big trend as she exits LA boutique Intuition.  Katie’s “Miss Top Gun” aviator bomber is spot on – complete with vintage patches and a pin-up girl lining.

Miss Top Gun jacket – $550.00

Want to get the look for less?

ShopIntuition.com (sister site to the popular LA boutique) carries several other versions to suit your shopping budget.

Vintage inspired aviator jacket – $75.00

Crinkled faux-leather bomber jacket – $65

Source: shopintuition.com

Crystals, jewels, metals: they all have a place in this fall’s wardrobe. Embellishment is a big trend right now, with designers taking their inspiration from the glittering splendor of chandeliers.

Here is a great example of super-casual dressed up.. This scoop neck tank from Torn by Ronny Kobo is embellished with faux pearls, rhinestones, and beads at the arm openings and along the racer back. With 1 inch straps, this 100% cotton jersey top measures 26 inches long from the shoulder. $150.00 from Shopbop.com

Or how about a pleated dress with a crystal embellished neckline? It is belted and lined at the bodice with a zipper and tie at the back. Measures approximately 34 inches from shoulder to hem. Available in Navy/Gray or Olive/Taupe $42.00 from Forever21.com.

Antique silver metal leaf sequins adorn this long sleeved black shrug from Topshop, who declares that embellishment is key this season. Made of 100% viscose, this shrug can go with anything from a little black dress to your favorite jeans. $135.00 from Topshop.com.

The Summer in the City Sequin Skirt in white is beaded chiffon with a full lining. The bottom hem is accentuated with contrast lining. It measures 16 inches for the size 6. $108.00 from Freepeople.com.