LOOK BOOK: Peace Out

The year of 2008 was one for the record books. Gas prices peaked, stock markets plunged, Beijing offered a taste of global unity, and our nation elected Barack Obama as the 44th President of The United States of America. Another important symbol for change clocked in a banner year: the peace sign celebrated its 50th birthday.

In honor of the symbol’s golden anniversary, Earth Pledge, the not-for-profit organization that created the FutureFashion initiative, which helps the fashion industry make the transition to sustainable materials, teamed up with the Barneys New York flagship store on Madison Avenue to offer peace inspired fashions.

Designers such as Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, Rag and Bone and Michael Kors created one-of-a-kind eco-friendly fashions and accessories that incorporate the peace sign or embody the ‘60s spirit, and use sustainable materials such as organic cotton, linen, recycled fabric, merino wool or tilapia sea leather.

With January 1st just around the corner, ring in the New Year with a blast from the past that still represents a symbol of hope 50 years later.

Peace, love, and all things Salty.

1. Hand Dyed Scarf, Sunshine and Shadow, $135

2. Peace Sign Umbrella, Barneys New York, $135

3. Hippie Cuff, Fallon, $285

4. Peace Sign Necklace, Julie Wolfe, $2,750

LOOK BOOK: Grown-Up Dakota?

We all remember the little Lucy Dawson from the I am Sam (2001). My how much little Dakota Fanning has grown up in front of our eyes. But looking at her newest movie trailers for Push it’s hard to believe that she’s only 14 years old!

LOOK BOOK: Celluloid Chanteuse

Britney Spears has been making headlines since she asked us to hit her one more time 10 years ago. Since then, the pop princess has made a number of bold statements and unforgettable risks with creative costumes in her music videos and performances. Some outfits launched trends. Others just made jaws drop. With Brit on the rise again, we pay tribute to the star with her fashion risks over the decade.


Sexy School Girl: The Catholic school girl uniform from Britney’s “Hit Me Baby One More Time” video with its innocent grey cardigan and sexy staple white-button-down tied to show a little more skin made Britney Spears a hot commodity. Guys drooled over her. Girls wanted to be her. Not to mention the pink puff ponytail accessories that became a must accessory for months.


You Drive Me Crazy: Before she did go crazy, Brit looked great as a club waitress. After her video came out, hair crimpers replaced curlers and bed-head braids became a norm.


The Red Jumpsuit: A perfect example of a Britney, jaw-dropping move. This pleather jumpsuit stuck to every curve in the “Oops I Did It Again” video started jaws jabbing. Blame it on the millennium hype, but not even the Spice Girls could take a risk like this and get away with it.


I’m A Slave 4 U: While the video didn’t necessarily turn any heads, Britney’s 2001 VMA performance of her sultry song included an albino snake the size of the pop star. She looked fierce in her green bustier top, pixie-like embellishments, and rock-hard abs. This costume was unforgettable.


Futuristic Flight Attendant: This costume has been beat to death, but Britney’s take from “Toxic” is a reinvention. The halter neck with a front keyhole reveals enough skin to leave something to the imagination. The shoulder wings change up the look a bit, garnished with a tilted hat makes a Halloween costume to die for.


Bedazzled: With Britney in her prime, no one could forget her nude bedazzled body, also from the “Toxic” video. Another stunning move from bombshell Britney.


The Ringleader: In her newest video and album title song, “Circus” Britney brought back trends from the 1920s with platinum finger curls, gaudy pendant jewelry and a feathered top hat. Fishnets and a whip added a touch of naughty to her tailored ringleader suit. Once again, Brit is stealing the show.

LOOK BOOK: Black By Popular Demand

Fashion reflects our cultural mood, and the recent run of the austere combinations of black and white reflect the world’s contemplative disposition. But these classic looks of Spartan hue prove you don’t need the flash of color to look strikingly glamorous.


Oscar de la Renta, Pre-Fall 2009 Collection


Actress Blake Lively


Limi Feu, Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection


Marc Jacobs, Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection


Actress Kate Hudson


Lanvin, Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection


Doo.Ri, Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear Collection

LOOK BOOK: Fashionably Fit

Among the highest grossing celebrities and performers, fashion and fitness share an unbreakable bond from the streets of London to the Hollywood Hills.


Madge, Incognito


Spice Girl Mel B., Pretty in Pink




Britney, Hit me Bally one more time!


Fergie, Just workin' on her fitness


Madonna and Gwyneth, Double Trouble


Jessica Biel, Who let the dogs out?


Lauren Conrad and BFF Lo Bosworth, Hills' Hotties