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Ruth Finley Set the Schedule for New York’s Fashion World

8/31/2018, 2:48:53 PM
Publisher Ruth Finley set the schedule for events in the New York fashion world for decades, resolving timing conflicts and helping unknown designers get a shot at fame. ✔ The disruptions of World War II put the project on hold, and Ms. Finley revived the business in 1945 ✔ Ms. Finley is survived by three sons, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren ✔ I like to be neutral in what I wear, she told The Wall Street Journal in 2012



Al Gindi Helped Found Century 21 Department Stores, a Discount Fashion Powerhouse

8/31/2018, 2:48:51 PM
Al Gindi, a high school dropout who sought to create the “store of the future,” helped found Century 21 Department Stores, a discount fashion powerhouse that was hit hard by the 9/11 attacks, but came back strong. ✔ Partly because of that caution and his personal relationships with fashion houses, his firm outlasted such rivals as Filene’s Basement and Loehmann’s ✔ Century 21 plans to have a store in the American Dream mall at the New Jersey Meadowlands complex, due to open next year and featuring a water park and indoor snow skiing



Five under-the-radar fashion brands to add to your new-season shopping list

8/31/2018, 1:30:03 PM
Let’s face it. ✔ Instagram has made our shopping baskets that much more visible ✔ The quest for the undiscovered label is on in full force ✔ DuÅ¡an: timeless elegance with a cult following A brand with a zealous following, but few outside fashion’s inner circle have heard of it



Everyone Eminem attacks on surprise new album Kamikaze, from Trump to Tyler the Creator

8/31/2018, 3:13:35 PM
The rapper has hit out at those who criticised his previous record in controversial fashion



Natalie Dormer looks sensational in a chic red floral dress

8/31/2018, 1:57:10 PM
Natalie Dormer, 36, garnered lots of attention as she made a glamorous entrance at the ISPCC Brown Thomas Fashion Show in Dublin, Ireland on Friday. ✔ And actress Natalie Dormer garnered lots of attention as she made a glamorous entrance at the ISPCC Brown Thomas Fashion Show in Dublin, Ireland on Friday ✔ Natalie told the publication: 'Sex and romance is a huge part of human motivation ✔ Natalie played out her last scenes as Margaery in the sixth season of the epic adventure series and she has since moved onto other acting roles



Instagram star shares the secrets to building an online empire 

8/31/2018, 1:15:29 PM
Danielle Bernstein, 26, is based in New York City and runs her own fashion blog. WeWoreWhat covers street style and what she wears every day. ✔ 'Don't lose sight of what your ultimate goal is and be a fearless networker.' Her Instagram feed is curated with a plethora of stunning images that feature a range of outfits and locations ✔ Danielle defended her budget-friendly line then but ended up pulling five offending pieces from Nordstrom to accommodate the backlash



Emilia Clarke: Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Targaryen wins honour and you’ll never guess why

8/31/2018, 3:35:52 PM
EMILIA CLARKE is known for her chic sartorial displays away from Game Of Thrones, however it is actually her character Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons, who has been honoured for her fashion sense in a new survey today. ✔ Emilia's character in The Game of Thrones is known for her platinum blond locks (Image: SK/HBO/WENN) Managing director at Banana Moon Clothing, Alex Grace, suggested that it is a result of the resurgence of 90s fashion that has influenced pre-2000’s TV stars to top the list



What 20 Famous Top Models Look Like in Real Life

8/31/2018, 1:45:35 PM
Supermodels always give an impression of being perfect women with ideal appearances who are always busy with photo shoots and fashion shows. However, when there are no cameras around, they are regular people who just want to be themselves. ✔ ...and in real life © eastnews   Natalia Vodianova at a fashion show.. ✔ ...and in real life Irina Shayk on magazine covers.. ✔ Share your impressions in the comment section below! Preview photo credit Victoria’s Secret, allwomenstalk.com



Where does Meghan get her style tips? The answer may surprise you

8/31/2018, 2:10:57 PM
While planning her duchess-appropriate wardrobe, Meghan looked, it appears, to this Scandinavian style muse. ✔ Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has been setting the style bar higher since marrying Prince Harry ✔ Photo: AP People do buy what she wears, says Henriette Schmidt, who has blogged about her royal style for eight years at styleofmary.blogspot.com ✔ Our new podcast series from the team behind Phoebe's Fall View episodes



A wheelchair hasn't stopped Jillian Mercado from becoming a top model who reps Target and Beyonce

8/31/2018, 1:12:17 PM
Jillian Mercado has lived with muscular dystrophy since her teens. She's using her platform as a top model to become a voice for those with disabilities. ✔ I remember the first day I met Ivan Bart, president of IMG, I had bright pink hair, Mercado says ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTub e ! Don't miss: How this 26-year-old who has been blind since birth got a job writing code at Amazon This 11-year-old drag kid encourages LGBTQ youth to be themselves    1:17 PM ET Mon, 13 Aug 2018 | 06:13



Balmain ditches models in favor of CGI creations for new campaign

8/31/2018, 12:41:38 PM
Balmain, which is led by designer Olivier Rousteing, unveiled three new models. In the past, Balmain has been worn by Kim Kardashian (pictured), Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner. ✔ People claimed he was trying to eliminate jobs for people of color with the virtual model  Lifelike: Margot was Olivier's 'french-inspired' model and was exclusively created by Balmain Realistic: The third model, named Zhi, is a Chinese beauty who was inspired by David Bowie  'She’s the one pushing the agenda that David Bowie did in the past,' Olivier said



Charli XCX flashes legs for days in scathingly short minidress

8/31/2018, 1:22:21 PM
CHARLI XCX returns to her favourite pose as she flaunts her pins in minuscule dress. ✔ The 26-year-old often leaves little to the imagination with her flesh-flashing snaps, whether she's flashing booty, boobs or both ✔ While she was flaunting all dimensions of her slim figure, fans were going wild over her legs as they flooded her comments



Megan McKenna looks sensational at her Studio Mouthy clothing launch

8/31/2018, 3:39:00 PM
She was recently eliminated from 5Star's Celebs On The Farm after trading her glamorous lifestyle to try and learn the ways of the land. ✔ Power suit: The former TOWIE star, 25, looked sensational for her big milestone as she showed off her slender figure in a stylish white pyjama suit with black piping on the hems Gorgeous: Staying true to her Essex roots, Megan looked every inch the glamorous reality star as she styled her blonde balayage locks into a voluminous curly blow-dried hairdo The High Heeled Shoes hitmaker took to her Instagram earlier in the week to gush about her new exciting business venture



Double denim is the latest retro trend celebs are wearing… here’s how to carry off the look

8/31/2018, 1:25:40 PM
SINCE the 90s, sporting an ensemble made up of double denim would have seemed dated and unfashionable. That is until now. The celebs are bringing back the retro trend. From Kendall Jenner to Dani D… ✔ Splash News 14 Kendall Jenner has 94million Instagram followers, so when she says it's a trend, it is 14 She won this year's Love Island and now Dani Dyer is following in the footsteps of the big name stars BackGrid 14 Christine McGuinness made double denim look glamorous The shirt and jeans vibe Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix steals the award here for the best look



Stiletto and thigh-high UGGS get a classical makeover... and we’re not sure what to think

8/31/2018, 2:35:54 PM
UGG boots are the trend that just does not quit. Previously, Y/Project brought us giant, thigh-high versions of the boots, then restyled the boots into thigh-scraping stilettos. And things are only… ✔ Previously, Y/Project brought us giant, thigh-high versions of the boots, then restyled the boots into thigh-scraping stilettos ✔ Arnaud Lajeunie/Ugg 3 Glenn Martens has reimagined the sheepskin shoes onto classic nude artworks Arnaud Lajeunie/Ugg 3 What do you think of the snaps



Charlotte Dawson glammed up Celebs on the Farm with a CARAVAN as a walk-in wardrobe

8/31/2018, 12:45:52 PM
CELEBS on the Farm threw glam-queen Charlotte Dawson into the deep end when her normal luxury lifestyle was taken from her. ✔ The 25-year-old reality babe had a surprise of a lifetime after rocking up to join the cast of Celebs on the Farm to find that it wasn't as glam as she thought it was going to be ✔ But Charlotte revealed that it wasn't all bad despite having her luxuries taken away – she even went as far to say she loved it



Kanye West Just Hilariously Trolled Himself Over Those Slippers That Were Too Small For His Feet

8/31/2018, 2:24:35 PM
"Are the slides big enough?" ✔ KANYE WEST @kanyewest are the slides big enough 😂🔥🔥🔥🔥 11:20 PM - 30 Aug 2018 Reply Retweet Favorite Advertisement I hate that I laughed for a full five minutes at this picture ✔ At least our feet will be pretty damn comfy! Tap to play GIF



Mollie King takes inspiration from the 90s with a bright yellow jumper

8/31/2018, 1:46:51 PM
Mollie King, 31, proved her style credentials as she made her way to the BBC Studios in London on Friday. ✔ Fashion forward: The pop princess teamed her stylish ensemble with a delicate gold chain and tangerine manicure while holding her warm beverage According to the publication, the couple unfollowed each other on social media but 'there's no hard feelings' between them



Queer Eye's Karamo Brown Reveals Past Suicide Attempt in Inspiring Video: 'Things Do Get Better'

8/31/2018, 2:10:26 PM
On Instagram, Queer Eye star Karamo Brown shared that he attempted suicide 12 years ago and urged followers to get mental health help if they need it ✔ Queer Eye‘s Karamo Brown is diving into a difficult time in his own life in order to inspire followers and fans ✔ There is a better day around the corner with support … If you need help call 1-866-488-7386 @trevorproject ✔ Oh my God, they Queer-Eyed me, Brown told PEOPLE at an event with the rest of the cast promoting their new lifestyle book



NBC denies former producer's claim that they tried to kill Ronan Farrow's Weinstein story

8/31/2018, 1:35:23 PM
Former NBC producer Rich McHugh, who left the network recently, is breaking his silence on the Harvey Weinstein story he worked on with Ronan Farrow. ✔ He described the decision as unethical and a massive breach of journalistic integrity ✔ 25, 2017, file photo, former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a rally, in Fairhope, Ala ✔ Barry Brecheisen, AP Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide



Blogger who couldn't pick a wedding gown wore FIVE dresses worth £50K

8/31/2018, 1:15:35 PM
Rachel Ward, 27, tied the knot with her husband Thomas in The Maldives in November 2017 with two different dresses and again in the Lake District in June 2018 wearing three gowns. ✔ 'Changing was easy as I had my mum and three bridesmaids on hand,' she said ✔ The weather was also very hot so it definitely served its purpose as you want to feel comfortable on your big day ✔ I love sharing my story on line and I love following and sharing other Instagrammers.'



These are the beauty products ASOS insiders swear by… and prices start from £7

8/31/2018, 3:30:56 PM
WHEN it comes to cosmetics it can be a little overwhelming trying to find out which products actually work. But instead of trawling through pages of beauty blog posts or scouring website recommenda… ✔ WHEN it comes to cosmetics it can be a little overwhelming trying to find out which products actually work ✔ If it's all going to slide off anyway there's really no point ✔ MAC Little MAC Prep + Prime Fix, £10 at ASOS - buy now Anaelle - @anaellepostollec Anaelle is an ASOS face and body Insider



A home from home in Mayfair: Inside The Connaught's penthouse Apartment

8/31/2018, 2:25:05 PM
Designed by the late Dublin-born architect David Collins, The Apartment at The Connaught is an elegant two-bedroom residential-style penthouse suite with a townhouse feel. ✔ The Connaught also champions art (there are around 3,000 pieces in the hotel, spanning Barbara Hepworth to Damien Hirst) and painting materials by Green & Stone of Kings Road can be brought up if one feels particularly inspired by the hotel’s collection and the surrounding views



Royal Rebel: 12 Ways Princess Diana Broke with Tradition and Paved a New Path for the Royal Family

8/31/2018, 12:52:40 PM
From a hands-on approach to parenting to getting real about mental health, the People's Princess did things her way ✔ The decision to have William, 3, develop his finger-painting skills among commoners showed the influence of Diana, Princess of Wales, who had worked in a nursery school herself when she was just a Lady, George Hackett wrote in Newsweek in 1985 of William going to Jane Mynor’s nursery school



From Shayne Ward to Matt Terry: X Factor winners and runners up – where are they now?

8/31/2018, 1:30:00 PM
From Shayne Ward to Matt Terry: X Factor winners and runners up – where are they now? ✔ As The X Factor returns for its 15th series, we look back at the winners and runners up of previous years to see what they're up to now ✔ His debut album, In the Arms of an Angel, was released in March 2014, peaking at number 6 in the UK album charts; the record contained many covers of corny love songs, as well as three original tracks, all naturally cheesy in their own right



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