Grammy's 2013 Belles of the Ball

While the red carpets were brimming with ooh-la-la couture and must-have pieces, it was easy to spot la crème de la crème.

Rihanna left everyone in her wake with her gushing red dress and matching lips, while Taylor Swift stunned in a gorgeous Grecian-inspired gown!

Which were your Grammy faves?

Bag of Tricks: 5 Pre-Fall Bags on the Tippy Top of Our Wish-list!

These are the bags dreams are made of....we are luving the look of Pre-Fall 2013!

Tartan Clutch: Chanel, Burgundy Suede Tote: Phillip Lim, Chain Mail Clutch: Chanel, Pony Hair Tote: Burberry Prorsum, Sky Blue Tote: Balenciaga 

We know it's still winter, but these Pre-Fall 2013 beauties are too stunning not to share! Tantalizing burgundy and back-to-school tartan are some of the trends heating up the runway for Fall and we are drooling over the new accessories! 

Topping the list is Phillip Lim's oh-so-suave burgundy suede number, and who could resist the look of Chanel's chain mail clutch - the perfect rebel rock detail to pair with your LUAs and some fierce combat boots!

Celeb Legging Inspiration: Mila Kunis Gives a Little Edge to Classic Black and White

Sultry Mila Kunis is the epitome of chic in this black and white ensemble. Leather and tweed come together in a modern mix that's part sexy and part sophisticated! We are luving the look of classic charm with a very Mila rebel edge!

Snag Mila's Look: Get this modern twist on the classic by pairing your LUAs with a tweed blazer and black suede wedges like these gold-trimmed foot-candy by Charlotte Olympia. Grab an envelope clutch and finish with smoky eyes for a femme fatal look that is sure to wow! 

Tweed Jacket: Giambattista Valli, Shoes: Charlotte Olympia, Blouse: Alexander McQueen, Leggings: Half & Half Denim, Clutch: Miu Miu

The Kaw-ling: Graffiti Artist KAWS Knows Street Art Chic

This is not your average figurine...






In a Stroke: 
Brian Donelly, otherwise known as KAWS, is a pop art superstar painter, sculptor, designer and one of the most influential voices in the contemporary art scene. Known for his "X" marked figures and larger than life sculptures, KAWS is shaking up the meaning of toys.

Rebel , Rebel, Toys and Trouble: 

Graffitti-bombing trains, planes and billboards in his home town of Jersey City took up most of KAWS teen years. Wanting to create more impact, KAWS soon graduated to a more covert form of street art. He began stealing posters from bus stops, adding his own signature graphics to them, and then returning them to the same spot. These hits were so skillfully executed - not one brush stroke could be detected - that it was almost impossible to distinguish the artist's work from the original advertisement. 

Out of the Shadows: 
KAWS has gone from rebel street painter to running with big names like Kanye West and Nike. He has produced everything from his trademark "x"-marked sneakers for Nike to an album cover for a special edition of Kanye West’s 808s & Heartbreak (2008). With a monograph from Skira/Rizzoli due out this fall and the Aldrich show at his doorstep, KAWS has gotten approval from an art-world establishment that he felt would never accept his work. 

If you haven't had enough KAWS, click here to see the artist in a live interview.

We would luv to see LUA fan's KAWS collection. Snap some pics and tag us on Facebook or Twitter!

Terry Richardson snuggling up to Kaws creatures

The Golden Girls of the Golden Globes: The Best Dressed List of 2013

This year's Golden Globes was a stunner of mesmerizing red carpet creations, from Anne Hathaway’s white Chanel to Emily Blunt's golden Michael Kors! 

Here are some of our super faves:

Which one is your favorite?

Teacher's Pet: DSQUARED's Fall-Winter 2012/13 Video Campaign is an A+

 

"The Substitutes"

High school is super-chic-and-cool in this wacky campaign video by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for Dsquared²'s Fall/Winter 2012/13.  This eccentric retro film includes funky fresh styling, a slew of awesome models (including the fab Daphne Groeneveld), and of course, the dynamic duo Dean and Dan.

It's back-to-school chic in the School of Rock-till-you-drop!

The Ultimate New Year's (Play-Until-Dawn!) Playlist by DJ Mia Moretti

It's almost New Year's Eve!!! And we hope you're as excited as we are!!!


And of course, what's a New Year's Eve party without champagne-spraying worthy music?!? We are seriously luving the rock-your-socks-off NYE playlist put together by DJ Mia Moretti, who has performed at parties for some of our fave names like Jimmy Choo, Topshop, and Barneys New York! Check it out below!! (courtesy of Elle.com). 

 "I think the trick is to always mix some classics with your new favorites," she advised. "As a DJ, you can never forget the importance of nostalgia and the art of storytelling! Oh, and have fun, it's just music!" Mia said in an interview with Elle.com. 

The Ultimate NYE (Play-Until-Dawn!) Playlist:

"Sweet Nothing" by Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch

"Some Things Never Seem To F*cking Work" by Solange Knowles

"Clique" by Kanye West featuring Jay-Z and Big Sean

 

"Anything Could Happen" by Ellie Goulding

"Someone Just Like You" (Posso Remix) by Beni

"Happiness" (The Magician Remix) by Sam Sparro

"Take Care of Business" (Pilooski Remix) by Nina Simone

 

"Diamonds" by Rihanna

Still trying to put together the perfect NYE emsemble? Click here for the perfect LUA look you'll luv! 

Fancy-Pants: Sparkle and Shine in the Perfect Holiday Legging!

New Year's Eve is the glitziest holiday of the year and choosing the perfect outfit is essential! 

Why not take a cue from this year's red carpet and go for a glam tuxedo-chic look? Set yourself apart from the crowd with a sexy pair of LUAs that will define your legs and keep you dancing all night long! 

Luxe Leggings: We luv the Tara Sequin Knee Legging paired with an eye catching blazer, like this oh-so-sparkle sensation by Zadig and Voltaire. Add a pair of metallic or embellished heels and some glam accessories for a outfit that is sure to razzle-dazzle you into the New Year!!!

Leggings: LUA Tara Sequin Knee, Blazer: Zadig and Votaire, Bag: Alexander McQueen, Bangles: Dannijo, Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti

Fashion Forward Fabulousness with GMHC

Models: Jenny Shimizu (Women), Crystal Renn (Ford), Andrej Pejic (DNA), Lea T (New York)ny Shimizu, Hanne Gabby Odiele and Sky Ferreira

Everyone is always trying to be fashion forward  but few understand what it takes to be a real trail blazer....  

The finest in the fashion industry lent their time and over $400,000 of resources to shoot the extraordinary commercial to support Gay Men's Health Crisis and their annual fall event, Fashion Forward presented by Bank of America.  

This video campaign for GMHC's Annual Fashion Forward event not only trail blazes - ITS ON FIRE! The gender-bending video features a diversity in model casting, done with the intent to showcase fluidity of sexuality and gender identity.

Nothing like a night of underground glamour for a good cause to up the fab factor!

Check out insane pics from the event:
http://backstageat.com/fashion/gmhcs-fashion-forward-2011/

Celeb Legging Inspiration: Selena Gomez Wraps Up for Winter!

 

Selena Gomez masters the art of winter-chic with some trendy basics, expert layering and the perfect pop of color!

 Snag Selena's Look!: 

Pair Half and Half LUA leggings with an oversized sweater. (We luv this rich oxblood sweater by Stella McCartney!) This denim shirt from See by Chloe and Zadig and Voltaire scarf make the perfect layering trio. Finish with a colorful bag and you'll be ready to face the elements!!

Sweater: Stella McCartney, Shirt: See by Chloe, Leggings: LUA Half and Half, Scarf: Zadig & Voltaire, Bag: NastyGal, Sunglasses: Ray Ban, Boots: Yves St Laurent

Shave It For Later: Movember '12 WRAP UP

We hope you all had a wonderful Movember!!! Kick back in these lounge moustache loafers and LUAs and enjoy a few moutasche-tastic highlights from the month... it's been a hairy one!

Loafers: Belle, Leggings: LUA Crisscross, Phone: Etsy, Bandages: Urban Outfitters Tote: Etsy, Tee: Delia's

Velvet Crush: Winter's Coziest Trend

 











 


Welcome to the plush life! 

Classic or crushed, we are falling in luv with this seductive fabric that is a welcome trend as the temperature drops!

Velvet was all over the runway for Fall-Winter 2012 and we are ready to start rocking these lush and luxe numbers!

Jessica Biel, Kim Kardashian, and Penelope Cruz in velvet

The best part about this trend is its an easy one to master. Velvet can be worn from head to toe like Jessica Biel's emerald ensemble, as a separate or as a simple accessory. 

We are crushing over this velvet trimmed bustier by Topshop - pair it with your LUAs and a black velvet blazer for a look that feels as glam as it looks!

Belt: Dolce and Gabbana, Tank: T by Alexander Wang, Bustier: Topshop, Shorts: Free People, Blazer: Elizabeth and James, Lipstick: Chanel, Bag: Vintage Chanel, Shoes: Roger Vivier