Crazy For Kate

Exclusive Collections · Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Better sprint on over to Barneys - the ultra cool Kate Moss for Topshop collection hits the racks at the retailer today! If you’re lucky enough to get inside (expect hoards of shoppers), you’ll find a must-have mix of Kate’s favorite finds ranging from sexy halter dresses, skinny jeans, hotpants, wide-legged trousers, fitted vests and of course… her signature aviator shades.

A top tip: you’d better play hookey or you’ll miss out on all the merch. Can’t deal with the masses? You might be able to score something in your size at topshop.com (Barneys.com is already sold out!)

Be back soon… I’m off to Barneys!

Gaga For Giada

Interviews · Tuesday, May 08, 2007

It’s easy to be envious of Giada De Laurentiis. Aside from growing up in Rome (also home to Gucci, Prada and D&G!) with Hollywood lineage (granddaughter of film producer, Dino De Laurentiis), Giada is regularly gallivanting around the globe for her TV host gig on the Food Network (Giada’s Weekend Getaways and Everyday Italian) and as a correspondent on NBC’s The Today Show. During her downtime (umm… when?), she’s a private chef and caterer (founder of GDL Catering in L.A.) and is also the author of Everyday Pasta (Potter, 2007) – her third national bestseller.

FashionJunkie recently caught up with the down-to-earth De Laurentiis at New York Fall/Winter ‘07 Fashion Week at Bryant Park to dish about her favorite desserts, restaurants and of course… designers. 

-By: Dara Fleischer

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Vivienne Tam Sample Sale!

Sample Sales · Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Attention New York shoppers! Vivienne Tam is holding a blow-out sample sale at their 7th Avenue showroom this week. Not only are they clearing out vintage merchandise from the earliest collections (think Asian-inspired frocks for day or night), select items have also been reduced by 75% off the retail price! With new stock arriving daily, you’d be foolish to spend your lunch hour anywhere else.

Location: 550 7th Avenue, 20th Floor (between 39th & 40th streets)

Hours: Tues. May 8th, 9am-7pm; Wed. May 9th, 10am-7pm; Thurs. May 10th, 10am-7pm and Fri. May 11th, 10am-6pm

Accepted Payment: Cash, American Express, Mastercard & Visa

Lip Shtick

Interviews · Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Poppy King makes heads turn from Melbourne to Manhattan thanks to her uncharacteristically cool twist on the tube. Known as the “Queen of the lipstick scene,” this Aussie-born entrepreneur launched one of the first indie beauty brands on the market back in ‘92 when she was barely out of high school. Fast-forward twelve years: cosmetics giant Prescriptives came calling with an unbelievable job offer, so King closed-up shop and moved to their NYC headquarters to fulfill the roll of Creative Director. But those solo-preneur pangs refused to subside and eventually, King left the corporate world to launch “Lipstick Queen” - a coveted 20-piece collection of sultry red, burgundy and barely-there sheers (Saints) and bolder, movie-starlet-inspired mattes (Sinners). As if that’s not enough to make you smile, King just added “Oxymoron” to the mix - 4 subtle shades of must-have matte gloss, packaged into chic, clear cases that work wonders for lips and cheeks.

After barely four months since debuting the line exclusively at Barney’s New York and select grass-roots retailers, King is once again making a comeback. Known for her signature fire engine red smackers, edgy downtown style and spunky demeanor, FashionJunkie (FJ) dished with the makeup maven herself about life, leopard-prints, and of course… lipstick!

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