Johnny Weir’s Collection of LBDs

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If you thought Olympian and professional figure skater Johnny Weir’s only marketable talent was triple sow cow-ing his way onto the Olympic medal podium, think again. The outrageously adorned fan favorite has just released a limited collection of little black dresses exclusively through the retail website, eDressMe.com. And guess what? We don’t completely hate them! In fact, they are reasonably priced – and a few of them are downright sophisticated. We’re actually considering whipping out our credit cards and ordering one, despite the fact that they were all custom designed by a marabou feather-wearing, in-your-face outrageous athlete. Read on for a few photos of Johnny’s designs, and tell us below: would you wear any of them?

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The exclusive collection just became available for purchase on Saturday, April 30th, and even though the designs are online-exclusives, Weir premiered his favorite looks in person at the second annual Ice Dreams Skating Show in Bennesville, Illinois. Admittedly, we loved watching Johnny skate during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, but his questionable ensembles on the ice made us hesitant to take his dress collection seriously. However, he managed to prove us wrong, by sticking to the basics with his premier fashion foray. He kept his collection simple and small for his first time out, and stuck to a clean color palate of mainly classic black with splashes of ballerina-inspired pastels.

We always encourage you to try new trends and shapes, as long as you stick with simple colors to avoid an overwhelming ensemble – and that’s exactly what Johnny did with his collection. His managed to showcase his creative side, while still creating frocks that real woman actually want to wear. We think he summed up this fashion juxtaposition perfectly, when he told the New York Times, “The level of design is complemented by my understanding of a woman’s body, and my knack to refine the classic Little Black Dress with fanciful embellishments like feathers and sparkles.”

Camilla Belle in Victoria Beckham Spring 2011

True stylistas know that a celebrity clothing line has officially reached cult status when we spot other A-listers wearing their friends’ brands. That’s why we were positively giddy when we saw brunette beauty Camilla Belle wearing one of Victoria Beckham’s Spring 2011 designs. On April 20th, the stylish celebrities came out in droves to support the Children’s Defense Fund – and the Coach-sponsored soirée took place at Bad Robot Productions in Santa Monica, CA. We saw plenty of looks we loved at the fashionable affair – but Camilla earns our “best-dressed of the night” honor. Keep reading to discover what we loved so much about Camilla’s ensemble – and learn how to mix contrasting shimmery metallics just like the gorgeous star!

This particular Victoria Beckham creation suits Camilla’s petite frame perfectly. If you’re on the petite side, look for similarly slim cuts. We love that the dress hits Camilla above the knee, but stops short of becoming micro-mini. The mid-thigh length is great on small girls, especially when paired with a sky-high pair of heels, like Camilla’s black patent Sergio Rossi peep toes. The dress’s just-right length paired with a pair of fierce stilettos creates the illusion of longer legs, no matter what your height. If you’re aiming for a similar look, remember to use a light-reflecting, radiant moisturizer on your gams just after you step out of the shower to create a flawless finish.

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We love that Camilla opted for a modest shape, and encourage everyone to try a looser-fitting frock this spring. The From Prada to Nada star proves that comfortable fashion can be just as stylish and sexy as a skin-tight cocktail dress. In addition to the modern and flattering shape, we are obsessed with the pale silver-and-pewter color combination. Mixing metallic hues is a huge spring trend, so try throwing on a few lighter silver pieces of jewelry the next time you reach for your dark pewter handbag for a similar effect.

Dita Von Teese to Release Lingerie Line

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Burlesque beauty, Dita Von Teese finally signed on for her own collection of lingerie. There’s nothing more fitting than that. Dita tweeted the great news:

“Just signed a new lingerie deal!!! Glam underpinnings in XS to plus-sizes! Launching in Australia, then going global shortly after. Excited!”

CocoPerez reported that Dita signed a global deal with lime door brands to become co-owner of several of it brands.

Dita is very excited about the partnership, which will launch the lingerie collection in a wide range of sizes: from XS to E-Cup. She stated:

“I love lingerie that fits well and is also beautiful, bringing function together with glamour and sensuality. I am especially excited to be designing lingerie with a vast sizing range so that women of all shapes and sizes can have a beautiful, sensual lingerie wardrobe that suits their body type. Indulging in elegant lingerie isn’t about the seduction of another person, it’s about seducing yourself first and embracing womanhood and femininity.”

This isn’t Dita’s first venture into the lingerie world.  Back in 2008, Dita Von Teese linked arms with Wonderbra and released a limited edition collection of lingerie.

It’s said that this time, Dita won’t just come out with lingerie. Dresses and accessories are next on the list. The collection will be available in Australia this year and the UK next year. When will we get our hands on the goods? Guess we’ll have to wait.

Want to Snare a Millionaire? Dita’s Cardigan Can Help

Dita Von Teese is known for many things: her burlesque artistry, her stunning looks, her relationship with Marilyn Manson. Many women have worked to emulate Dita’s particular brand of femininity and sexiness by coiffing their hair, and working to maintain perfect scarlet red manicures and pouts. Now the endeavor to look like Dita will be slightly easier as the star has teamed up with Wheels & Dollbaby to produce a vintage-inspired cardigan. Sure, a cardigan might not be the most enticing garment that a woman can wear, but when it is worn with the Dita Von Teese charm, it can certainly be fun and coy.

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The tag line for Wheels & Dollbaby is “Clothes to Snare a Millionaire.” If a cardigan (which happens to be priced at $190) can do that, then we’re in! The sweater comes in three color ways. The first is black with red details. The second is black with pale pink details. The third is red with black details. It is this third color combination that Dita was recently spotted wearing while grocery shopping. (So now we know which one is her favorite!)

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In addition to contrasting satin detailing and a velvet neck tie, the Dita Von Teese cardigan from Wheels & Dollbaby features rose detailing on the front and a rounded collar. The item comes in a French Armoire box that Wheels & Dollbaby is referring to as “collectible.” The box also includes a portrait of the burlesque star herself wearing the cardigan.

In a recent statement, Dita said “I love the way Wheels & Dollbaby makes it easy for any girl to capture the spirit of the classic pin-up girl…This cute cardigan has always been a favorite of mine, and I am excited to bring it to my fans. I wear mine with a sleek pencil skirt or capri pants for an easy yet chic ensemble.

Gastineau Bling by the Gastineaus

Lisa and Brittny Gastineau are certainly no strangers to the small screen. This mother-daughter duo previously lit up televisions with their E! reality television show Gastineau Girls which followed the exploits of the pair in New York City. It has been half a decade since the Gastineau girls made a splash in the world of pop culture. Now they are back on the scene showing off a new line of jewelry which will be sold on the Home Shopping Network.

In a recent interview with PEOPLE Magazine, Lisa Gastineau said that, although many people have been unaware of her professional pursuits, she has actually been in the jewelry business for quite a while. Apparently her daughter Brittny has been involved in the business, in one way or another, since she was a young girl. “Brittny actually grew up in my stores, selling jewelry to herself in the mirrors,” Lisa explained in her interview with PEOPLE. She went on to say that “(j)ewelry was a natural extension of everything we’ve been doing together.” So how is the team splitting up the tasks of producing and selling a line of jewelry? Well, Lisa is still in charge of designing the pieces while Brittny focuses her efforts on marketing the collection.

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The pieces in the Gastineau Glamor collection will be largely inspired by the various items that Lisa has collected over the years while traveling. In addition to bracelets and pendants, the collection will also include rings. Many of the designs will incorporate precious and semi-precious stones such as topaz, sapphires, and pearls. The items will range in price from $50 to $499. This collection is intended to be very wearable, unlike estate pieces that stay in safes only to make appearances at black tie affairs. “We try to create pieces that women will wear every day and not stick in a jewelry box,” said Lisa.