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From Style Editor Bobbie Thomas
The holidays are here and 'tis the season to find fashion forward looks for winter's countless commitments. From your office party to your big family dinner, I want to help you celebrate in style this year and am asking our allDAY readers to send in the fashion questions that have them stumped.
Have an item you want to wear but aren't sure how? Need alteration advice to update an outdated outfit? Take a picture, come up with questions and submit them here. Then tune in November 19th to see if your question is answered live during my Style 911 segment on the TODAY show.
Send Bobbie your style questions!
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From Style Editor Bobbie Thomas
French Vogue is known for its wild, irreverent style and creative use of imagery, but when I caught wind of the controversy surrounding their latest issue, I felt compelled to reach out to allDAY readers for opinions on where fashion should draw the line — and whether this is crossing it:
The October issue includes a spread of supermodel Lara Stone in blackface, which was a popular performance tradition used in 19th century minstrel acts that perpetuated negative stereotypes of African Americans. While French Vogue is no stranger to controversy (having recently featured photos of cross-dressing and faux pregnant women smoking cigarettes), many wonder if this bold move extends beyond artistic expression and could be interpreted as racism. CONTINUED >>
From Jill Martin, Us Weekly contributor and TODAY fashion expertHi everyone! We missed a lower third in today’s
“Slimmer in seconds” segment, so if you're desperately searching for the Hello! Skinny Jeans visit
skinnyjeans.com. All other product info is in the
video.
From Style Editor Bobbie Thomas
From babies to cartoon characters, the dreaded self-portrait has prompted many to go to creative and elaborate lengths in order to avoid putting an actual photo of themselves on the internet.
Having said that, a free and fabulous idea caught my eye while going through some pitches today. While cosmetic counters have always offered us a fresh face for a special occasion, they are now offering a makeover that will last long after the makeup has washed away!
Select Estee Lauder counters across the country are giving free makeovers along with custom digital photos which they'll help you post online. Now you can get all glammed up and have someone (actually everyone) to show! So for everyone who has ever spent hours scanning picture folders looking for something to post, this seems like a great opportunity to put your best face forward! So say “cheese” and post your pretty pics below!
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines
What's the secret
to Hoda's great hair? The host of the fourth hour shares her
not-so-technical description of how her stylist maintains her 'do.
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Is Jay Leno a fan of Hoda and Kathie Lee? The hosts of the fourth hour of TODAY teased the late-night comedian for grabbing footage from last week’s chat segment highlighting “Winkers,” the new line of pants with custom graphics on one’s derriere.
“He’s got 80 writers and he’s gotta steal from little us?!” exclaimed KLG. “This is sad.” But is it, really? After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
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Wish your jeans could do the flirting?
A new line of pants features mesmerizing custom graphics on one’s derriere that “wink” while you walk. These “Winkers,” in styles from owl eyes to clap boards, make good use of curves, but can cost between $140-$160. During TODAY’s chat, Hoda jokingly claimed she “might do the owl [style]” but Kathie Lee insisted she “didn’t want to draw attention that part of my anatomy.”
Are they cute or creepy? And would you ever wear them?
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From Style Editor Bobbie Thomas
The fashion scene in France is dividing at the seams over a proposed law that would require retouched photos (including advertising, press photos, political campaigns, art photography, and packaging images) to come with labels clearly stating that they have been altered. It’s no secret, at least it shouldn’t be at this point, that most of the images we see in magazines are doctored before they make it to print — be it simple color correcting or dramatic figure altering.
Now on the heels of recent issues involving the likenesses of such famous ladies as Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Winslet and Kim Kardashian, this law has people questioning the potential harm associated with passing distorted images off as the real deal. With teenage eating disorders consistently on the rise and unrealistic standards being set, lawmakers hope this regulation combats the negative body images that pervade popular culture.
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We hope you’ve cleared some room on the credit cards because tonight is Fashion’s Night Out, for which countless stores will be open till 11:00pm to offer discounts, cocktails, celeb run-ins and best of all – goody bags. This is the perfect time to schedule a night on the town with your girlfriends – you can drink, shop and even scold Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen for being out past her bedtime.
Apart from the multitude of new products and limited-edition collections, you can also get some free (my favorite word) expert advice. For example, TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas will help customers find that perfect fit at DSW Union Square in New York – a great opportunity for the working woman who wants to invest in a few fantastic cost-per-wear shoes and bags… and gab with Bobbie. The store will also be giving away a free pair of shoes every half-hour and indulging one lucky lady in Carrie Bradshaw’s ultimate fantasy: a winning prize of one year’s worth of shoes. Not a shoe gal? Then check out these other great events:
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From Style Editor Bobbie Thomas
I'm on the hunt for handbags... and I want your help! Every spring and fall, I spend hours on end flipping through lookbooks, scouring stores, and surfing the Web for the season’s best bag offerings. While I’m excited to share some of my favorite finds, I’d also love to know what carryalls have caught your eye.
Whether you’re drooling over a designer dream bag or have spotted a style steal somewhere – leave a comment below and let’s see if we can kick off our own virtual handbag guide for all allDAY readers to enjoy. And tune in to see my fall’s hottest handbag segment on TODAY, September 17th, to see if your pick makes a cameo (with a shout out, of course!)
Photo credit: Foley and Corinna, foleyandcorinna.com
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