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As Cinco de Mayo approaches, I figured now would be a good opportunity to plan a movie night with some of my favorite movies having to do with Mexico. I left off Quinceanera because I've already recommended it, but that is one of my favorite films in this genre. Rent it! Frida Salma Hayek's performance as Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is astounding. The film follows Kahlo's very turbulent life: Read more
While many women dash to electrolysis or maintain a standing appointment with a waxer, Frida Kahlo proudly— and beautifully, we might add — skipped out on hair removal treatments. In fact, when she was photographed for the cover of French Vogue in the late 1930s, she wore her signature braided hairstyle, red lips, and a unibrow. This unconventional beauty was famed for her artistic talents, Read more
James Franco interviews Gucci designer Frida Giannini for Harper's Bazaar — Stylelist Versace regains control of the Versus label — Vogue UK Daily House of Holland's kooky fashion video — Nylon Blog Rumors about Stefano Pilati's fate at YSL resurface — The Cut Brooklyn Decker's Just Go With It style — InStyle Marc Jacobs's prom-queen-worthy JJ patent leather corsage clutch — Bag Read more
If you need further proof that '60s chic will be in high gear for Fall, look to H&M's latest Winter campaign. The new ad, featuring Frida Gustavsson in a slicked back high ponytail, shows simple structured silhouettes in the way of sheath dresses, knits, tops, and trousers dipped in purple, blue, and dark citron hues. Here are the top three cold weather dressing tips we've gleaned from the Read more
I've been obsessed with Seattle artist Frida Clements's work for some time now. Her style, which encompasses art nouveau-inspired as well as nature-based imagery, looks gorgeous when it's illustrating gig posters for some of my favorite bands, including Bon Iver, Joanna Newsom, Rufus Wainwright, and Spoon, among many others. When I visited Seattle recently, I asked Frida if I could pop in to Read more
Take a tour of gorgeous wintry ski cabins. Take a peek at Jennifer Aniston's Hawaiian vacation home See how Matisse inspired these decor products. What do you think is the best design show of 2011? Tour artist Frida Clements's Swedish in Seattle home. Have you seen our slideshow of West Elm's Spring 2012 line yet? Find out how to decorate for the holidays with things you already own. Did your Read more
Frida Kahlo's ageless beauty makes her an unexpected icon — Stylelist Find your perfect fragrance here — Real Simple Snow White or Katniss: whose braid is better? — InStyle Is Gisele the new face of Givenchy? — The Cut Could your hair's pH balance be off? — Beautylish More evidence that some men are totally ignorant of makeup's purpose — Glo Did Sweet Valley High cause our current Read more
Glamour, Milanese style: Gucci kicked off Milan Fashion Week with a show that was heavy on metallics and fringe. The 20s theme we saw in New York — literal Gatsby references at Ralph Lauren, theatrical and abstract at Marc Jacobs — got its sleekest turn yet with Frida Giannini's take on the Art Deco architecture, shown via boxy, tailored jackets, drop-waist dresses decorated with red-carpet Read more
You can always count on Juicy Couture for fresh city girl inspiration, and its Fall lookbook — starring Frida Gustavsson and Shannan Click —provides just that. For those cold Autumn nights, seek stylish solace in the brand's array of cropped pom-knit sweaters, furry coats, and polka-dot cardigans. Underneath, we suggest you layer up in Juicy's moody print dresses, bow-adorned sailor tops, and Read more
For its Fall 2011 campaign, Prada tempered its colorful collection featuring bright hues and funky mermaid-scaled dresses with models, like Frida Gustavsson and lesser-known Ondria Hardin, posing in louche and laid-back positions. The idea, shot by Steven Meisel, was meant to, "exemplify an anything goes attitude to fashion maximalism," as portrayed by the harlequin flooring and fancy velvet Read more
