Keri Hilson, the height of chic

These days, pop stars' outlandish get-ups sometimes eclipse their music, making them seem more like sideshow attractions than serious...

Shopping: Hudson by Georgia May Jagger jeans

It seems only fitting that model Georgia May Jagger, daughter of rock royal Mick Jagger and model-fashion muse Jerry Hall, has created a...

Scene & Heard: Costume designers in the spotlight

At the preview of "The Art of Motion Picture Costume Design," two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood said Johnny...

It's cool to be country

The Coen brothers' "True Grit," which plays out over rural Arkansas and the Indian Territory of the 1870s, is the duo's highest-grossing...

Highlights from the Paris menswear runway shows

PARIS — When it came to theatrics, the Paris leg of the recent menswear shows was as full as the generously cut trousers that filled...

Weight-loss regimens can harm skin

It's almost February, and with luck and willpower, maybe you're still sticking with that New Year's diet resolution. Or maybe you're still...

Direct-sales cosmetics 2.0

The world of direct-sales cosmetics is in a state of transition. You might remember Avon's door-to-door saleswomen or Mary Kay cosmetics...

Hollywood takes a shine to lia sophia jewelry

Celebrities headed for the Golden Globes or Oscars may drape themselves in "loaner" diamonds from Harry Winston or Cartier, but less...

Shopping: Nony Tochterman at Forever 21

Forever 21, the Los Angeles-based retailer famous for selling runway-ready looks for less than the cost of lunch at La Scala, will debut its...

Scene & Heard: Diavolo's 'salad' days at Broad Stage

Who doesn't love a good party? That's the attitude of leadership at the Broad Stage in Santa...

Milan fall-winter 2011 menswear fashion shows

If the production values of the recent Milan menswear shows are any indication — an indoor rainstorm at Burberry, John Varvatos'...

Stefano Tonchi putting his stamp on W magazine

A nude Kim Kardashian photographed full-frontal by artist Barbara Kruger. Katherine Heigl as the epitome of the new American family posing...

There's hope for women with hair loss

A beauty queen with no hair … that turns expectations upside down.

Designer knit sweaters that are chic and luxurious

So far this year, much of the nation has been hunkered down dealing with ice, snow, sleet, closed airports and all the other facets of a...

Shopping: Yoga wear and more in I Am Beyond line

For Jodi Guber, yoga has always been more of a lifestyle than a mere fitness endeavor. Which is why the designer and certified yoga...

Scene & Heard: A slice of 'Heaven' for the Art of Elysium

The Art of Elysium's "Heaven" is one of the year's most popular draws for young Hollywood's A-...

Designer Michael Kors sticks to reality

Having dinner with Michael Kors is like having dinner with Auntie Mame. When you sit down with him, you know nobody is going to be at a loss...

Fashion Diary: New energy to infuse men's fall-winter 2011-12 European collections

The showing of the major men's fall-winter 2011-12 European collections, which this season run Jan. 15 to 18 in Milan and Jan. 19 to 23 in...

Beauty: The new looks for 2011

There are more than 7,000 miles between Los Angeles and Beirut but when it comes to beauty, distance is meaningless. In a sophisticated...

Will Golden Globes raise the red carpet out of its doldrums?

Hollywood's annual awards season kicks into high gear with the unfurling of the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday. From afar, it will...

Stars who shine bright on the red carpet

Fashion critics will be busy putting together their best-dressed lists as celebrities hit the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards on...

Raising funds for refugees in Pakistan

Just before the Ludus Athletics models began parading down the runway at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, Vincent Cochetel, North...

Badgley Mischka opens store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills

Badgley Mischka, a brand that's walked more red carpets than Nicole Kidman and Cameron Diaz combined, has finally opened the store its two...

Las Vegas' grand designs on luxury shopping

When it comes to shopping, Las Vegas is on its way to becoming the fashion capital of the West.

Miss America pageant celebrating 90th anniversary

If the term "beauty pageant" seems quaint, you're not alone in your thinking. Television ratings for the Miss America pageant have...

10 men's fragrances that women love — for themselves

If you are a woman who loves to wear fragrance but only if it's not too floral or girly, maybe it's time to expand your choices. This year,...

Hair color that's eco-friendly — and effective

The beauty industry is no stranger to organic ingredients, and a multitude of hair- and skin-care companies claim to be eco-friendly, all-...

Scene & Heard: John Lithgow's 'Stories by Heart' opening and party

In John Lithgow's one-man show, "Stories by Heart," which opened Wednesday at the ...

Shopping: Splendid Littles for Target

Los Angeles-based casual-wear brand Splendid, famous for its ultra-soft fabrics and trendy silhouettes, is the latest label to collaborate...

New paper and pen collections to help you write with style

If you can stop texting, tweeting and typing long enough, you may notice that some stylish people are taking communication into their own...

William Rast line makes a timely appearance in Target stores

Los Angeles-based William Rast is the latest designer label to board the Target train, with a capsule collection hitting stores just in time...