Vogue cover girl Kate Upton is smokin’ hot and turning heads on newsstands this month (see the slideshow). Sure, we’re feelin’ her Jason Wu shorts, but the real zinger are these Tom Ford frames. Of course we ran to eBay to scope out some similar models available. Here’s what we found:
Tom Ford Brown Gradient Frames and Traditional Black
(Photo: Mario Testino for Vogue. Text by Jauretsi)
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The Great Gatsby is finally hitting theaters May 10th, so we thought we’d remind our readers of the tremendously chic fashion options on eBay from this era. First there are the 1920’s headpieces, and a few other head adornments under the search for “antiques” to doll up any low cut luxury dress. Pair it up with a set of long flapper neck chains, and voila, you got the look. Here’s Carey Mulligan donning the style in Vogue this May 2013, photographed by Mario Testino. Sweet perfection.
(Photo: Courtesy of bohemea. Text by Jauretsi)
Natalia Vodianova and Justin Portman may have split since this photo was taken by Mario Testino back in 2007, but this shot — with the hair, the poodles, and the Narcisco Rodriguez jacquard dress — is timeless. Narcisco is having something of a renaissance these last few seasons, creating strong, simple shapes that women want to wear, like this sleeveless sheath dress in white silk we found on eBay.
(Photo courtesy of Mario Testino for Vogue. Text by Jenny Bahn)
Vogue rounded up some new lovebirds making waves in New York. Photographed by Craig McDean, here’s Vogue’s six couples, including Dree Hemingway and restauranteur Phil Winser of the Fat Radish.
(Photo: Courtesy of Vogue.com. Text by Jauretsi)
Designed by engineer and inventor Mason Pearson in the late 1800s, his namesake brush has been a staple since before the advent of sliced bread, literally. Today, it’s one of the most regularly recommended hairbrushes amongst professionals. Its premium-grade boar bristle (removed from the animal in a cruelty-free manner), is gentle on your hair and scalp, minimizing breakage. And we all know that in winter our locks need all the help they can get. If you’re looking to invest in a better brush, might we recommend checking out the offerings on eBay. We suspect you might find a good deal to complement your future of better hair.
(Photo courtesy of Vogue circa 1968 via pinerosolanno. Text by Jenny Bahn)
It’s been a massive year. We reelected a president, endured — for better and, unfortunately, worse — the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, watched the EU needle their way through total financial collapse. The list goes on. But tonight, friends, we dance! There’s no better way to celebrate the culmination of the last 365-day cycle than to put on your favorite party dress and hit the dance floor. So raise your glass, say a toast, and cut that proverbial rug… just make sure you’ve got comfortable shoes on.
(Photo: Courtesy of Vogue.com. Text by Jenny Bahn)
By Jenny Bahn
What do you do when you’re the editor of US Vogue? Get Mario Testino to photograph your passports, obviously. While the rest of us will likely be unable to commission Testino to save us the trip to the local Kinkos for what will likely be a garishly lit, unremarkable photograph destined to haunt us for 15 years, here’s something we can do: buy a gorgeous passport cover. No, you can’t help the horrors that might lie within those pages, but you can surely make the outside sing. We’re a big fan of this simple and elegant one by Smythson, as well as these iconic Goyard options on eBay. Say cheese!
(Photo: Courtesy of Grazia Daily)
By Sade Lythcott
Bold, head-to-toe florals are the ultimate statement for fall. The bigger, the better. The bolder, the more chic. I have been tracking this trend in fashion mags and by watching trendsetters on the streets. One thing is for certain: You can’t go wrong with flower power. Before you take on this trend, here’s a bit of advice: Choose one article of clothing or an accessory to make this bold statement to avoid looking too much like your grandma’s garden instead of the blooming blossom you are.
(Photos: Courtesy of W, Vogue, What-do-I-wear.com, StyleBubble, Elle, and Lucky)
By Sade Lythcott
It’s official. The Dior lightsaber has officially been passed from John Galliano to Raf Simons. Nostalgic as some might be for the the frivolity and irreverence of Galliano, Dior couldn’t be in more deserving hands. Read this December’s Vogue article on Simons to get to know the designer and his aesthetic better. In the article, Raf expresses his great humility about such an important opportunity as the new creative director of Dior. In the article, he gives homage to his roots. “I am super proud of my parents—my mother was a cleaning lady, and my father was a night watchman in the army,” says Simons, “and now I stand in this world, and yeah, it’s a bourgeois environment, in a house that’s seen in France as the most important position in fashion, along with Chanel. But I don’t care about that. What I find amazing is that it’s a beautiful house where I can make clothes to make women happy. I was raised in a very happy nest by very happy people, and I like to think that those are enough ingredients to make me succeed at Dior.”
We wish Simons the best of luck. Check out Simons first collection for Dior here. Thoughts?
(Photo: wrathsimons)
Lily Donaldson by Paola Kudacki for Harper’s Bazaar US June/July 2013
Frida Gustavsson For Vogue Germany March 2010 “Style-Stars” by Greg Kadel
