Material Muse

Material Muse

Fashion-obsessed Zimbio editor Alicia dishes on favorite style stories, girl crushes, hair envy, and all things material.

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This Week's Cutest Topshop Dresses

Getty Images. Karolina Kurkova's striped peplum Topshop dress is so flattering, you can't tell she's six months pregnant in it. Check out this week's best Topshop frocks: Considering the number of dresses in Victoria Beckham 's collection, it's unlikely that the singer-turned-WAG-turned-fashion designer will ever have need for fast fashion. But if she did, she'd probably gravitate towards a piece like this 'Cosmic Shoulder' jersey dress ($80). With a fierce pair of brightly-colored heels... Read Full Story

Does Lindsay Lohan Need Qualifications to Be Ungaro's 'Creative Consultant'?

Lindsay Lohan and Esteban Cortazar. Getty Images. More Material Muse: Kristen Stewart's Converse Sneakers: Hit or Miss? Is Victoria Beckham's Hermés Bag Collection Worth $2 Mil? Senseless Acts of Desperation on the Cannes Red Carpet Lindsay Lohan 's getting back to work, her career having been derailed by a myriad of personal and legal problems. Not only has she signed up for a film role (tentatively titled The Other Side ), she's also in Paris, in talks with the House of Emanuel Ungaro to... Read Full Story

Are Crop Tops Making a Return?

Singer Rihanna shows off a new bleached streak in her bangs as she leaves lunch at Da Silvano restaurant in Greenwich Village. (Bauer Griffin) more pics » This week, Rihanna - who has become an unquestionably fashionable figure in the past year - has been spotted wearing skin-baring crop tops on several occasions. These tops are not quite like the ones sported by Britney, Christina, et al around a decade ago, when belly jewelry was also at its zenith. Rihanna tends to make hers look a bit... Read Full Story

Spring/Summer Runway Hairstyles: Can You Pull This Off?

A model showcases the AGURI SAGIMORI Spring/Summer 2009 collection designed by Aguri Sagimori on the second day of Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo at Harajuku Quest Hall on September 2, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images AsiaPac) Hair has always been a huge deal in the fashion industry.  At last month's fashion weeks around the globe, hair even permeated the clothes themselves.  At Paris Fashion Week, French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac exhibited a few dresses... Read Full Story

Why HELLO, Hofit Golan!

Getty Images. Who, exactly, is Hofit Golan ? According to the trusty Internet search, she's an Israeli socialite. According to her commenting fans, she's "stunning and a TV presenter and spokes model [sic]" who "looks classy and sexy." Well, I'd beg to differ: Uh, I could knock the head petals, but I don't even have to. This garishness doesn't even fit well. But it did get her picture taken, so mission accomplished, probably. And her shoes are great, which is probably why she wore them to... Read Full Story

Is Victoria Beckham's Hermés Bag Collection Worth $2 Million?

Photo Agency. One of Beckham's coveted Birkin bags. Victoria Beckham is one of the world's most avid collectors of Hermés bags, with an estimated 100 bags in her massive collection, according to The Big Money. Trust that these are not the only bags she's collecting - just some of the most sought-after. See, Hermés bags can run anywhere between $7,000 and $200,000. Very few are made, and the waiting list for a special-edition bag can take years. Victoria owns nearly every type, from pink... Read Full Story

In Pictures: The Belongings of Marilyn and Elvis

The table displaying articles of clothing, photographs and jewelry worn and previously owned by Marilyn Monroe seen here at Julien's Auctions Summer Entertainment Sale press preview at Planet Hollywood on June 4, 2009 in New York City. (Getty Images) more pics » This summer, several pieces of clothing once owned by screen siren Marilyn Monroe are up for auction, including a white fur stole and a parasol used in a 1949 Andre de Dienes photo shoot. Also for sale are a collection of items... Read Full Story

Anna Wintour Joins the List of Celebrities Attending 'Fashion's Night Out'

Getty Images. Don't Miss: Anna Wintour to Appear on 'Late Show with David Letterman' Anna Wintour Told Oprah to Drop 20 lbs for 'Vogue' Cover This fall's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York will be different from all others, thanks to an initiative conceived by Vogue editrix Anna Wintour : Fashion's Night Out. On Thursday, September 10, about 700 stores throughout New York will remain open until at least 11 PM, with in-store performances and events planned for the public at most locations... Read Full Story

Victoria Beckham Keeps Heels on for Heathrow

Photo Agency. You know you have a reputation going when the fact you've worn sandals becomes a news story. Last month, one of the world's most famous fashionistas, Victoria Beckham , stepped out in a pair of flats. The paparazzi photos of the event - and it was an event - hit gossip sites the world over, causing many of her fans to wonder of Mrs. B had finally stiletto-stepped her way into a foot condition. The former Posh Spice hasn't appeared in flats since - not even when she's dragging... Read Full Story

Jessica Biel Is Revlon's New Face

Getty Images. Jessica Biel has joined the ranks of former spokespeople Halle Berry, Jennifer Connelly, and Jessica Alba as Revlon's newest brand ambassador. Alan T. Ennis, the president of Revlon, remarked via press release, "Jessica is a beautiful woman and an accomplished actress. Her modern and youthful spirit play to the essence of the brand." Biel, who will be featured in global advertising campaigns, said of the partnership, I'm honored to be associated with this strong global brand... Read Full Story
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