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Gaga Phones in the Fashion in ‘Telephone’

March 12, 2010
Gaga Phones in the Fashion in ‘Telephone’

The amount of hype surrounding Lady Gaga’s new video for her single “Telephone” has been enormous. So much so that it was bound to let me down… That’s not to say that it’s wasn’t an interesting short film (I guess), but Gaga has created such a presence in fashion that I and many others...
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Vogue Curvy: Progress or Patronizing?

March 3, 2010
Vogue Curvy: Progress or Patronizing?

There’s something going on in the fashion world. An uprising is brewing and the Wintours and Lagerfelds on high are being forced to recognize that their body ideals are destructive and unrealistic. The people are angry (low calorie diets tend to make you cranky) and ready for change. And like so many rebellions...
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Talley to the Rescue! Saving ANTM from the Brink of ‘Drecktitude’ + Smith is the new Wu

February 26, 2010
Talley to the Rescue! Saving ANTM from the Brink of ‘Drecktitude’ + Smith is the new Wu

Who knew MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow had to ability to influence anything fashion-related (we love you Rachel, but um…). It turns out Andre Leon Talley coined his term “drecktitude” after watching an episode of TRMS. If Talley’s term wasn’t already common knowledge, it will be after the 14th cycle of America’s Next Top Model. The...
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Web Review: Couturious? No Thanks.

February 25, 2010
Web Review: Couturious? No Thanks.

**B&W Red Virtual Band Styled on Looklet.com – lead singer, guitar, background vocals, drums, strings, bass** Earlier this week fashion blogs and even business sites were buzzing about a new outfit creation called Couturious.com. Okay they weren’t buzzing, but they mentioned it. The site is made by the people behind polyvore.com and like.com and it...
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Shopping Tips – When to Save, When to Splurge

February 15, 2010
Shopping Tips – When to Save, When to Splurge

Here at The Fashion Cult, we may seem to obsess over extravagant runway item and red carpet dresses, but we’re well aware of the more down to earth side of fashion. Accordingly, we’re in the process of building a listof essentials, which the average jane can use to build a strong style foundation. In...
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Doutzen Kroes: Too Fat for Fashion

February 10, 2010
Doutzen Kroes: Too Fat for Fashion

The above question is one that, shamefully, I have asked myself. At a healthy size 8 (& bigger in the bust) one can feel rather invisible in the fashion world. Browse your average street style blog and note that nearly all subjects are a 4 and under. Sadly, the fashion eye is just trained...
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PR Puzzler: Lindsay Lohan ‘Hoarding’ Story *VIDEO*

February 6, 2010
PR Puzzler: Lindsay Lohan ‘Hoarding’ Story *VIDEO*

How on earth did the PR team at Ungaro let this Linday-Lohan-as-a-Hoarder story get out? Especially after her debut as Artist Director at the legacy house was so coolly received. This story just adds to the trashy factor… literally. I imagine her situation isn’t really all that uncommon in the celebrity world. While we common...
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Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards: Best Video + More *POLL*

February 4, 2010
Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards: Best Video + More *POLL*

Private shopping pioneer ideeli.com has partnered with Style Coalition to create the Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards, which seeks to recognize labels and brands that are doing the best job at utilizing social media. Winners will be chosen with the help of online shoppers, blog readers and fashion lovers en generale. There are 7...
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Finally, A Reason to Watch TV Again: Bravo’s ‘Kell on Earth’

February 1, 2010
Finally, A Reason to Watch TV Again: Bravo’s ‘Kell on Earth’

Fashion PR Maven Kelly Cutrone was definitely my favorite part of MTV’s scripted realities. Her black-hair cynicism was always a delicious foil to the vapid blondeness of Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port (or their characters). Now Cutrone has her own show on the delicious rerun-prone network Bravo. The show is called “Kell on Earth”...
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Get A Job! Fashion Gig Tipsheet

January 29, 2010
Get A Job! Fashion Gig Tipsheet

********* Public Relations Director, Editor, Graphic Artist and Marketing Coordinator *Ideeli (members-only shopping community)* *New York, New York* Job Description ideeli, the fastest growing on line sample-sale shopping site in the U.S, is hiring. The company has surpassed one million members and recently closed $20 million in financing. ideeli is founded on creative innovation, passionate camaraderie and the fun-loving competitive spirit of...
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