Jezebel 
Enter your username and password.
-
more about #jcpenney more comments → jemandtheholograms: If Rachel Zoe starts a cult, would her followers, "literally die!"? That would be bananas. more » greygreygrey: I can totally relate to the editor with the broken heels. I once wore a new pair of Proenza Schouler heels to the opera, and on my way down the stair... more » PaigeTurner: "I actually think I'm prettier without makeup." I think you're right, Leighton. more » AtelierCeleste: Re the less make up thing: I was never taught by my mother to apply makeup and I have never really made the effort to learn. Now thirty-one, I feel i... more » Mary McCarthyite: Ah, the JC Penney catalogue. When I was in 5th grade or thereabouts, I used to hotly anticipate the arrival of this thick tome, and dog-ear the pages ... more » cate3710: Leighton, I watched your music video the other week. After seeing that, I agree that you WOULD look much better without makeup (or at least with a lot... more » hortense: Elements of Style, By Lauren Conrad, Chapter 1: "Never wear waterproof mascara. Nobody will believe in your fake drama on your scripted reality show ... more » Everything MidnightBikeRide does is a balloon.: Confession: I've bought a Miley-designed shirt from Wal-Mart. Which leads me to the bigger confession: I shop at Wal-Mart. Regularly. Whew, feels ... more » ihateyourescalade: Thanks, Lady GaGa. I was just thinking about how much better I'd look at the Unemployment Office in fishnets and plastic bra. #mileycyrus more » Master.And.Everyone: The Lady Gaga clothing line will debut with the "Poker Face," an ingenious face-defense sheath made of lace available in avant-red, paparazzi-purple, ... more » suck_it_monkeys: I prefer my Max Azria to come from TJ Maxx, with the "Max Azria" name crossed through with a black marker. Just like the good lord intended. #ragtrade more » cuteasabutton: That KOL line is pretty standard fashion for most rock boys already. I'm pretty sure the BF already has a flannel shirt and some cowboy style shirts. ... more » Kivrin: Mr. Cavalli, I wouldn't recognize you if I saw you on the street. I would never interrupt your trek down 5th Avenue to treat you like a rock star. Yo... more » Acquanetta: I've seen the Miley Cyrus clothing. Some is hideous, some is very cute and wearable but it's all somewhat shoddy. #mileycyrus more » PaigeTurner: remind me to treat roberto cavalli like a complete and total stranger next time i see him on the street #mileycyrus more » -
#ragtrade
No Blake For Beckham; Supermodel Puts Photos On Display
- Victoria Beckham's team always denies the best rumors. Blake Lively, apparently, will not be the face of her next campaign for the dress line. [UK Vogue]
- Helena Christensen's photographs of climate change in Peru are being exhibited in London. [BBC]
-
#ragtrade
Miley & Max For Wal-Mart Is Cheap; Lady Gaga Planning A Clothing Line
- Today in pointless clothing lines of the stars: Miley Cyrus and Max Azria's Wal-Mart collection! The digs look well worth every penny of their sub-$20 price point. [Lucky]
- Now, even the Kings of Leon has one. [Blackbook]
-
#ragtrade
Prada Does Skirts For Men; No HSN Scent For Heidi
- Miuccia Prada: "I'm working on [a men's collection] right now and someone at the office worriedly asked me, ‘You're not going to make short skirts again, are you?' So I'm now pushing it even further, just for revenge!" [BlackBook]
-
#ragtrade
Lagerfeld Slams Big Women; Louboutin Slams Barbie's Ankles
- "No one wants to see curvy women," says Karl Lagerfeld, who has struggled with his weight. "You've got fat mothers with their bags of chips sitting in front of the television and saying that thin models are ugly." [News.com.au]
-
#ragtrade
Soccer Star Undie Fight; Model Sues Guess? For Sexual Harassment
- Move over, David Beckham: Cristiano Ronaldo is posing in the spring Armani underwear campaign. [AP]
- Beckham, who says he decided not to renew his Armani contract, is said to be looking to launch an underwear line of his own. [WWD]
-
#ragtrade
McQueen Goes After Madden; Supermodel Spends $50K A Month On Clothes
- Creator of this season's mightiest shoes, Alexander McQueen, is suing Steve Madden. McQueen's lawyers say the only reason the Madden is a knock-off and not a pure counterfeit is the omission of the logo'd zipper pull. (L-R: McQueen, Madden.) [WWD]
-
#penneypeace
NYTimes Issues Apology For Cintra Wilson Article
In what is hopefully the final chapter in the JCPenney scandal of August 2009, the New York Times issued an apology of sorts for Cintra Wilson's now-notorious "Critical Shopper" takedown of JCPenney that appeared in the paper earlier this month. More » -
#foryourthoughts
You Can Look Chic At Penney's! (If You Have To.)
Renata Espinosa: "Sailor striped knits paired with the slouchy denim-very Jean Paul Gaultier. A tie-dyed vest half wrapped around my neck like a scarf, layered under another long black knit vest over rubberized leggings? A little Rick Owens, maybe." [DailyBeast] -
-
#ragtrade
Gwyneth Does Designer Duds; Posh Hires Doppelgänger
- Gwyneth Paltrow's clothing line with Zoetees is hitting stores this month. The collection includes tee shirts, studded tank tops, and a grey oversized blazer — fine basics, but there's no indication why the line should start at £100. [Elle UK]
-
#closure
Wars Of Words: Week, Penney's Fracas, Blessedly Over
In the days since we gave our take on Cintra Wilson's J.C. Penney review, the thing's taken on a life of its own: Wilson's three apologies, a barrage of abuse on her site and a lot of media coverage. More » -
#ragtrade
Roisin Murphy Calls Lady Gaga "A Poor Imitation Of Me"; Katie Holmes Is Launching A Fashion Line
- We never thought of Lady Gaga's style as something one should actually seek to take credit for, but Roisin Murphy apparently feels differently. [Refinery29]
-
#ragtrade
Michael's Moonwalk Glove Under The Hammer; Jil's Uniqlo Line Costs $21
- A rare, left-handed Michael Jackson glove — the one the star wore when he unveiled his moonwalk at Motown's 25th anniversary in 1983 — is to be auctioned in November at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square. [CTV]
-
#warsofwords
Mea Culpas?
On her website, Cintra Wilson "apologizes" for giving the impression of "cackling and snickering at the expense of overweight persons." [CintraWilson] -
#fittoprint
Times Writer Finds J.C. Penney's Focus On Fat People Clever, Amusing
"Why would this dowdy Middle American entity waddle into Midtown in its big old shorts and flip-flops without even bothering to update its ancient Helvetica Light logo?" asks the Times' Cintra Wilson in a remarkably nasty piece. Brace yourselves, kids.
More »
-
#ragtrade
Stella McCartney And Ali Hewson Lawyer Up; Agyness Does Jacko
- Bono's wife Ali Hewson is suing Stella McCartney over the title of her unreleased perfume, "Nude." Hewson, who also has a sustainable fashion brand, oversees Nude Skincare, and feels that McCartney's brand is too close to her own. [Daily Mail]
-
#ragtrade
Christian Louboutin Creates Sky High, Obscene, Snake Stilettos
- This shoe is made by Christian Louboutin, out of python skin, leather, cobbler's glue, and, we assume, diamond-plated unicorn farts. Because what else could justify a $2,875 price tag? Happy recession! [The.Life.Files]
-
#ragtrade
Sleep In Cindy Crawford's Bed This Fall; Have A Cocktail While You Shop?
- Cindy Crawford hasn't been back in the public eye for naught as of late — turns out she's launching a homewares line with J.C. Penney, which will be in stores nationwide this September.
-
#ragtrade
Michelle Obama To Receive Fashion Award; Salma To Do Skincare
- Michelle Obama will receive a CFDA award — but CFDA president Steve Kolb isn't certain she'll attend. "We'll do whatever we can to get her here, but the award isn't about getting her to come." [AP]
-
#ragtrade
Oh, God: Pixie Geldof Gets Cover Of Italian Vogue
- It's too early for this heartbreak. Pixie (Pixie!) Geldof got the March Italian Vogue cover. Have Franca Sozzani and Steven Meisel lost their minds? The cover line is "So young, so cool." So barf. [Telegraph]
-
#designerdilutions
Charlotte Ronson For JC Penney Greets You Like An Old Trend
Charlotte Ronson's diffusion line for JC Penney is now available, and the clothes are hideous. Why does a designer of Ronson's caliber need to make a bunch of white shirts and recycled trends? Oh: money. More »
