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Lea Michele for Candie's Only At Kohl's [PHOTOS]


Lea Michele for Candie's

Glee star Lea Michele is the new face of Candie's, a juniors fashion line sold exclusively at Kohl's. Lea joins the ranks of past Candie's luminaries such as Britney Spears and Vanessa Hudgens. The campaign shows Lea flirting with the camera in girly dresses and sky-high heels, lounging poolside, whipping up a batch of pink cupcakes and playing dress-up. I think she's a perfect fit for the brand and actually manages to class things up a bit. The photos are still provocative but I think Lea keeps things fun and lighthearted. Click through to see all the ad campaign shots as well as some unretouched photos from the shoot. Note how Lea Michele's already skinny thighs were airbrushed to doll-like perfection. Crazy.

Kate Moss is the New Face of MANGO


Spanish fashion brand MANGO has named Kate Moss the star of its new Spring/Summer 2012 campaign. Previously MANGO has worked with Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Milla Jovovich, and Naomi Campbell. The advertising campaign will feature Kate Moss wearing the latest new Mango Spring/Summer collection photographed by renowned photographer Terry Richardson. To hear Kate talking about the collab, watch the short video clip above. It's so rare to see Kate Moss speak, isn't it? I, for one, am fascinated.

See the MANGO Spring 2012 lookbook here.

Edie Rose by Rachel Bilson 'Bloom' Collection




Remember Rachel Bilson's Edie Rose collection for Macy's? If not, allow this post to refresh your memory. While browsing macys.com the other day, I noticed a couple new additions for spring that are totally pin-worthy. The "Bloom" collection for spring features more pretty tabletop items with nature motifs like delicate sketches of insects and birds. Prices range from about $15 for a hummingbird-design plate to $58 for a butterfly adorned basket, but you'll find most pieces are already on sale making this a very reasonably-priced way to add some fun to your kitchen. Head to macys.com and search for "Edie Rose" to see many more products, including some cheerful coral-tinged hydrangea pieces.

Sneak Peek: Tracy Reese Fall 2012

Sneak Peek: Tracy Reese Fall 2012

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is just around the corner, and one of my favorite designers sent us this sneak peek sketch of the collection she'll be presenting. Here's a quote about the collection from the designer:

For fall 2012, Reese offers an optimistic color palette of vibrant tomato, juniper green and lemon enlivening neutral browns, grays and black. A mixture of fabric, textures and embellishments create dimension on tailored silhouettes, abundant with refined craftsmanship details. Bold pops of fiery tomato orange energize the classic contrast of black and white, as seen on the Black Box Jacquard Pea Jacket with large leather knot button, and Bi-Level Mini, when paired with the Tomato Falling Leaves Ruched Turtleneck and Black Tomato Gold Mixed Media Pump. A subtle peplum updates a classic mini yet remains flattering and wearable.