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2013 May 22

Look of The Daily: Joan Smalls in Emilio Pucci

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Catch her if you Canne! Joan Smalls won over Hollywood heavyweights yesterday at the premiere of Cleopatra, walking alongside red carpet regulars like Adrien Brody, Jessica Chastain, Dita Von Teese, Milla Jovovich, and Rosario Dawson. The 24-year-old stunner posed for the paps in a white, plunging Emilio Pucci gown reminding us why she's still the number one ranked model in the world. Werk.

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2013 May 21

Meet Naomi and Lavender's Tyler Williams

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Model Tyler Williams is wearing a new hat these days with the creation of Naomi and Lavender, an online shopping site that's becoming the destination for the California girl. But let's not let them have all the fun! We got Williams on the phone to get the skinny on the site and how being his Mom's stylist helped spark this endeavor.

What's Naomi and Lavender?
Naomi and Lavender is for the California girl or at least the girl who’s California dreaming. She’s boho '70s chic and loves a good floppy hat, wide-legged jeans, or a maxi. She likes the occasional pop of color, but likes to stick to earth tones for the most part. She never passes up a good Coachella festival. We sell everything from headwraps to handbags to blazers.

Got it! When did you start this company?
I started the company just a little over a year ago. I was talking with my mom, which I do a lot, and I wanted to create something having to do with fashion because I love it. When I was growing up my mom and sister used to come to me every day and ask me for advice on what to wear and what looks good. I’ve always enjoyed that, so it was a natural transition into fashion.

How often do you talk to your mom?
Like 500 times a day.

What's your background?
I grew up in Mississippi, and I always wanted to just get out and live. I knew that there was so much more for me outside of Mississippi because I never really felt like I fit in to that whole vibe. I would look in the magazines all the time and thought it would be amazing to be a model on the cover of magazines. I tried that route and modeled in New York and I did a little bit in L.A. but after doing it I found out that I wasn't really interested in it after all. I moved back to L.A. and came up with this. It's really paid off.   

Do you think that L.A. residents have good style?
Yes! Our style is their lifestyle. L.A. is a really stylish city. Some people might think that high fashion is the way to go, but I like more of a relaxed look as opposed to being dressed up all the time.

Why'd you call it Naomi and Lavender?
Naomi and Lavender was named after my mom’s mom, who I was very close with until she died a few years ago. Her name is actually Naomi Lavender. She always hated her name, but I think it's amazing. It’s kind of a tribute to her.  

What percentage of your customers are from California?
I’d say it’s about 50 percent. We also have a lot of New York customers.

How are you promoting the site?
I do all kinds of events, festivals, anything that I can get into that is more of a local thing. We’re at the Rose Bowl every month with a lot of the items that we sell online. You can always find us at Space 209 on the second Sunday of every month. I like building a local base. It gives it more of a homey feel.

Is your goal to design your own line someday?
Definitely! Ultimately the goal is to create our own collection. If I’m looking for that turban that Rachel Zoe is wearing I want to be able to create something similar if I can’t find it!

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2013 May 21

First Look: Carine Styles A Chanel Bag Seven Ways For CR Fashion Book

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"1 Girl, 1 Bag, 7 Looks"
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Carine Roitfeld's ongoing "7 Looks" series of styling moments for CR Fashion Book takes on a Chanel bag in its latest installment, modeled by Xaio Wen and shot by Max von Gumppenberg and Patrick Bienert. It's Coco's classic quilting and chain straps as you've probably never seen 'em (avec sweatshirts, cornrows, and slung from body parts that usually don't get handbag-ed up!). The iconic carryall gets paired with amazing looks from the likes of Marc, Balenciaga, and Givenchy; it's Carine, would you expect anything less?! Here's an exclusive peek at two more shots from the series. Check out the full shoot later today at CRFashionBook.com.

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2013 May 21

Fendi Is Good To Jessica Alba

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As we were looking for the top looks (or not so top) in Cannes right now, who knew one of our fave styles would come out of Greenwich, Connecticut? Jessica Alba wore this black Fendi number yesterday when she was honored at the Champion For Children Award Ceremony, and we're digging it. It's that leather belt that we're bonkers for. That's the sexiest Greenwich, Connecticut has been in a long time.

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2013 May 21

Cindy Crawford Covers Harper's Bazaar Spain

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There's something so Herb Ritts about this shot of Cindy Crawford on the cover of the June issue of Harper's Bazaar Spain. Alas, it was Nagi Sakai who took the shot of the legendary mod in Hollywood. Cindy's wearing a black and white dress by Elie Saab. Nice.

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2013 May 21

Erin Wasson To Join Rihanna On The Telly

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Rihanna has signed model Erin Wasson to come on board her upcoming reality show, Styled To Rock, for the Style Network. Wasson will join Pharrell Williams as a mentor to aspiring designers who get to dress RiRi for a high profile event. A few other perks are thrown in there, too. The show hasn't started filming yet, but is set to air later this year.  

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