Topic: spring

Party Favors: Apply Foundation Like a Pro

Party Favors: Apply Foundation Like a Pro

Makeup artist Pat “The Greatest” McGrath (pictured) offers a lesson in foundation application. -Refinery29

I just learned a new phrase: lavender marriage. Apparently Tom Cruise is involved. -The Frisky

A preview of Burberry’s immaculate Spring beauty campaign. -Fashion Etc

Model diets: no sodas, no snacks, intense cardio. Sensible. -NYMag

Fashion roundup: Spring hats. -Fashionologie

Did David Ferrer lob a tennis ball at a crying baby? -MyDaily More »

Gallery: How to Color-Block Without Looking like a Mondrian

Gallery: How to Color-Block Without Looking like a Mondrian

Spring is finally upon us, and I know I’m not alone in my desire to slough off the black-on-grey-on-black look that has defined my wardrobe for the past few months. However, I’m not willing to fall into the ubiquitous “florals for spring” trap yet again; something new needs to happen. One thing that attacked the runway this season was head-to-toe bright, monochromatic color. Although this might seem too extreme to translate into your closet, there are definitely ways to make it look fierce and innovative. Be careful though, lest you wind up looking like a remnant of the Cubist movement.

The Dutch painter Piet Mondrian may have been a pioneer in non-representational art in Paris in the early 20th century. But far too often, his influence is terribly visible in wardrobes today. Although his work is art, Mondrian’s work should hang on your walls, not your body. Just say no to neo-plasticism. More »

Retro Snap: Cecil Beaton Again

Retro Snap: Cecil Beaton Again

Cecil Beaton, 1948

I just really like Cecil Beaton this week. Maybe I’ll only post him forever now. I don’t know! I might! But then Richard Avedon would be sad, right? Sad from beyond the grave about not being prominently featured on TheGloss every week? Maybe Richard Avedon should have done more gentle, feminine portraits of women in pastels, huh? Maybe it sucks to be Richard Avedon. More »

Handbag Porn: Michael Kors

Handbag Porn: Michael Kors

Just because it’s gray and snowy outside (or so I hear) doesn’t mean you have to settle for colorlessness in your satchel. The vibrant green of this Michael Kors bag will remind you that soon, life will begin anew, flowers will bud and grass will once again start to grow.

Who knew that a bag could be so life-affirming? I guess this is what we have to look forward to in 2011.

Nordstrom, $398 More »