Fashion news: Blake’s new hair, Olivier’s thoughts for Kate and why Franca Sozzani might think you should go to hell
By Gillian Pryor and Renee Reardin
Hold the phone, Blake Lively has a new hairdo! The actress says her new red makes her feel like The Little Mermaid’s Ariel. [People Style Watch]
Olivier Theyskens thinks Kate Middleton should steer clear of the predictable. He believes it’s important to shock everyone with the choice of dress she wears in her upcoming nuptials. [Nymag]
After dressing the First Lady, what else is there to do for Jason Wu? Design faucets, duh! [NY Daily News]
The annual sexy Pirelli calendar will be shot this time around by legendary photographer Mario Sorrenti. [Fashionologie]
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is auctioning off her legendary Asprey handbag and could see a pretty penny for it. It’s expected to fetch close to $165,000! If only that bag could talk... [Daily Mail UK]
Along with the country’s rising consumption of luxury goods, Vogue China editor Angelica Cheung complains about how much advertising there is in her magazine, and that she has difficulty standing up to read it… it’s just that heavy! [Guardian]
US Weekly has announced Jessica Simpson as the Style Icon of the Year. Is that seriously the best they could muster? [Racked] Franca Sozzani declares you can go to hell if you don’t like her blog… a little harsh, no? [Fashionista]