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What The Hell Ellen Pompeo!!??



Ellen Pompeo showed up to the grand opening of Marque at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas looking like friggen Michelle Tanner from Full House. You are a grown woman!! Lets get it together! See this is what happens when you have a child, you lose all sense of style! Let's get back to the sleek sophisticated modern look you used to have. New Year New Look

Craic Colored Bags!



Don't you just want to take a bite!!? Yum. Here are some of the best and brightest bags out there right now. Beware though! The top two rows will set you back from the hundreds to thousands. The bottom two rows are more wallet friendly! What's the point of a hot bag if you have no money to carry in it right!? 
First two rows are from saks.com
Last two rows are from shopbop.com, urbanoutfitters.com and forever21.com

Kanye West's A Fashion "Monster"


Kanye West's video for Monster has just been released and it is caraaaazzyyy. High fashion, high art, high entertainment. The vid features a shirtless Kanye (thank you) a bug eyed dominatrix Nikki, dead models, vamps, werewolf models. Love it!! Monster features Jay- Z, Rick Ross and Nikki Minaj. Check out the sick hot and twisted vid above. I will predict the new accesory for 2011 is a models head!

Vogue's Impact List of 2010



Vogue Named its 2010 Impact List and a lot of big names made it this year. Including Lady Gaga, Cary Mulligan, Emma Watson, Alexander MCQueen and Tom Ford. The list is actually a very intresting blend of people and places. You can take a look at the full list at

Craic'y Trend: Polka Dots

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Polka Dots are hot right now and they're all over the big designer lines so expect to see a lot more of it in the Spring in the mainstream stores like H&M, Ann Taylor, Express, Asos, Bebe etc. Polka dot is always a staple piece, it's lady like and sophisticated but this season it seems to be everywhere and really getting its moment in the sun. Don't let the trend pass you by. Beware! These designer duds will set you back a few!

#1 Christian Louboutin Polka Dot Pigalle 120 Pump $595.00 net-a-porter.com
#2 Comme Des Garsones Leather Wallet $235.00 saks.com
#3 Sonia Rykiel Polka Dot Cotton/Silk Blend Dress $495.00  net-a-porter.com
#4 Dolce & Gabbana Polka Dot Georgette Dress $1,595.00 saks.com
#5 Versace Polka Dot and Lace Detail Dress $2,295.00 saks.com
#6 Jason Wu Dot Pleated Skirt $696 net-a-porter.com
#7 Miu Miu Polka Dot Silk Sandal $495.00 neimanmarcus.com
#8 Dolce & Gabbana Polka Dot Tank Dress $1,650.00 saks.com
#9 Akris Punto Ripple Sleeve Blouse $580.00 saks.com

Michelle Williams Magnificent in Manhattan




Aaww the scheming girl from the Creek would probably spread a nasty rumor about ya, ya look so damn good! Michelle Williams, fastly becoming one of my favorite red carpet ladies looks beautiful for Manhattan Magazine this month. Inside the Oscar favorite talks about her breakoutrole in Brokeback Mountain, meeting Heath Ledger on set, being emancipated from her parents at 15 and much more. Head to manhattan.modernluxury.com to read the rest of the interview.

Jennifer Love Hewitt in Desperate Need Of...


A stylist? A Career?? You decide. Perhaps they go hand in hand because without a hit she cant afford a stylist. Either way this hipster lesbian chic thing she is trying to attempt just aint working for her at all. Turn around go home take the urkels off and change into something a little more body concious and pretty instead of something i would wear to paint my living room in. X

How To Get In The Mood


Okay perhaps I have too much time on my hands or I care too much. Whatever the case, when I have an event coming up I always think what do I want to wear? What color do I want to wear? What is the feeling I am going for? So, for everyone out there that struggles with what to wear and how to look,  a great way to fix that is with a mood board. In these two instances I did it with color. You can get a vibe off each one and start to think what you want. Am i  tough, sexy, cute ??  This is a great way to have a little fun with your powerpoint and get a clear vision on what you want!

Posh NYC Bound


The ever sexy and succesful Victoria Beckham is apparently NYC bound. She believes that New York City is the fashion capitol (which it is) and the commute from NY to the UK would be easier then LA. This comes right on the heels of her nomination at The 2010  British Fashion Awards. Being a native New Yorker, I just want to say we welcome you with open arms!
P.S. If you could just cut your hair though I and the greater New York would appreciate it. I miss it! Thanks!!

New Britney Spears "Hold It Against Me"

 


The song sounds hot already and I haven't even heard a stitch of the song yet. The song will be released on January 7th. Can't wait!!



Britney Spears: ‘Hold It Against Me’ Lyrics!

Hey over there
Please forgive me
I’m gonna have some fun tonight
And ain’t that how it should be?
Dancing to my favorite song
All by myself (Loving myself)

And ain’t that how it should be?

Baby, you can hold it against me
But tonight, I’m out on my own
You think I dress to impress them
But tonight, I’m doin’ it for myself

Hold it against me (Just do it)
Hold it against me (Boy, just do it)
Hold it against me
But when I go home tonight,
I’ll be by myself (Loving myself)

You think you’re a rockstar
Coming on over to my party
That this tight ass dress is for you
Thinking that’s how it should be

Dancing to my favorite song
All by myself (Loving myself)

Baby, you can hold it against me
But tonight, I’m out on my own
You think I dress to impress them
But tonight, I’m doin’ it for myself

Hold it against me (Just do it)
Hold it against me (Boy, just do it)
Hold it against me

Just do it, just do it
Just do it, just do it

If you hold it against me
I won’t mind, cause babe
It’s just not our time
And if you wanna dance
You might as well ask (My girlfriend)
As I’ll be on the dancefloor
All by myself
All by myself

Baby, you can hold it against me
But tonight, I’m out on my own
You think I dress to impress them
But tonight, I’m doin’ it for myself

Hold it against me (Just do it)
Hold it against me (Boy, just do it)
Hold it against me
baby, you can hold it against me
But tonight, I’m out on my own
You think I dress to impress them
But tonight, I’m doin’ it for myself

Hold it against me (Just do it)
Hold it against me (Boy, just do it)

Hold it against me
Hold it against me
Hold it against me


For more on Britney head over to mtv.com

A Stylish Read
















Still snowed in or just using that as a an excuse for a few extra days off from work?? Cozy up with a good book. Forget Potter or whatever people are reading about these days. Read about how to be the most fabulous you or the designers you die for. These eight books will put you into style overload and keep you feeling hot and confident.Then take all that knowledge and help the less fashionable! Tis the season for charity!

            

Emily Blunt Gets Hairy For Harpar's




No need to shave your legs ladies!! Hair is in!! (barf! shave them hooves please) Emily Blunt strikes a mean pose for Harper's Bazaar UK Magazine. Dressed in Tom Ford the star looks ravishing. Everyone is raving about Tom's first stab at a women's line although i have to say...Does anyone remember when Project Runway alum Chris March debuted his hair raising clothing?? No one was ready for it and now look. So lets give Chris March a little kudos for having the vision. and kudos to Tom for getting the press!

Fun With Florals!

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Tired of the gloomy weather outside? Cheer up and brighten up with some drool worthy girly floral prints. From pants to dresses here is the cream of the crop and the best way to wear each piece. Enjoy!

Look One
Navy Floral Striped Dress $80.00 topshop.com
Fabric Multi Row Necklace $40.00 topshop.com
Agate on Suede Necklace $28.00 topshop.com
Bangle Set $2.80 forever21.com
Alexander McQueen Samuri Strappy Sandal $1,095.00 saks.com
Straw Box Oversize Stone Bag $80.00 topshop.com

Look Two
Warehouse Bright Floral Wide Leg Pant $43.10 asos.com
Cross Tusk Pendant $20.00 topshop.com
Oval Facet Ring $20.00 topshop.com
Mega Arm Cuff $30.00 topshop.com
Chic Woven Blazer $22.80 forever21.com
Christian Louboutin Amber Double Platform Sandals $2,445.00 saks.com
Faux Lizard Skin Box Bag $60.00 topshop.com

Look Three
Abstract Print Bubble Skirt $15.80 forever 21.com
Mushroom Bobble Knit Beanie $28.00 topshop.com
Tiger Eye Loop Ring $25.00 topshop.com
Sead Bead Multi Row Necklace $25.00 topshop.com
Knitted Boyfriend Cardigan $90.00 topshop.com
Suedette Stiletto Ankle Boots $29.80 forever21.com
Multi Zip Washed Satchel $70.00 topshop.com

Look Four
Warehouse Silk Poppy Floral Shift $112.06 asos.com
Navatte Spike Ring $28.00 topshop.com
Tassle Chain Lariet Necklace $6.80 forever21.com
Etched Bangle Set $4.80 forever21.com
Premium Red Flannel Back Jacket $145.00 topshop.com
Diane Von Furstenberg Poppy Sandal $275.00 saks.com
Suede Envelope Clutch Bag $80.00 topshop.com


Look Five
Abstract Woven Tunic $19.80 forever21.com
Large Rose Quartz Ring $28.00 topshop.com
Enamel Single Bangle $20.00 topshop.com
Woven Canvas Belt $6.80 forever21.com
Brushed Cotten Blend Cardigan $22.80 forever21.com
Gold Chunky Chain Handle Bag $70.00 topshop.com
Alexandre Birman Snake Print Sandals $750.00 saks.com


Leighton Looks Lovely for Seventeen



Leighton Meester looks lovely in Seventeen Magazine. My favorite Gossip Girl opens up about wanting to have a family someday, her new music and love. What I love are those shoes!! Not to mention the Milly top and shorts she's wearing! Swoon

Snooki, Eat Your Heart Out!




Lindsay Lohan debuted these pics on her newly launched website but then mysteriously disappeared. These shots of a very VERY tan Lindsay are supposedly from the Brenn Rae shoot that she did in Novemember.I mean I'm a fan of tan in a can (look at me I ryhme) but dayum girl. Oompa Loompa Syndrome much! I guess with more progress comes more spray tanning!

Dita Von Teese Teases!



Dita Von Teese dazzles in bedazzled sunglasses for her new do-it-yourself  beauty book. The burlesque beauty posted this teaser pic on her twitter today. Yum!!

Merry Christmas from Craic Style!!


Merry Christmas from Craic Style! Hope every good boy and girl gets Loubs and gets lubed up! Make sure to eat and drink too much! We will!
xo

New Year New Look: Men



I know this is more of a women's blog but I cant help it. If getting all decked out on NYE isn't your thing perhaps these more casual, comfy, sexy looks will be more your speed. Grab a beer a lady or a boy =) and watch the balls ahem ball drop
First two shirts from tokostyle.com
The rest is from asos.com

Ring in The New Year In Style: Mens Edition


Now listen here boys! There is no reason on NYE not to look as polished and dapper as ever. Get decked out, you never know who you will meet or who you will be kissing when that clock strikes 12. Stay away from the norm and stand out in a crowd. Cus you know it will be crowded. Try a burgundy suit or a navy tux, a black suit with a bit of sheen to it or for the daring (like me) a plum velvet blazer.  Keep the rest simple with a clean shave or a sexy five o clock shadow and you will be stepping into 2011 in style.
All clothing from asos.com
Shoes from topman.com

Joan Rivers brings the LOL's to NY Magazine

The always out there and hilarious Joan Rivers sat down with her (bleh) daughter Melissa to speak to New York Magazine about everything from the Holidays, to Gaga, to her own personal style (more the better) which i totally agree with. Here are some bits from the interview
We are thrilled with the return of Fashion Police on E!, by the way. How were you able to do it again in a weekly format?
Joan: Well, I'm not on the red carpet anymore. When you're on the red carpet, you get word from on high: "Don’t say anything bad about Angelina Jolie because she’s a friend of the network. Don’t say anything bad about Sarah Jessica Parker because she's a friend of the network." No one says anything bad [about celebrities] — they’re not going to say, "Your ass is too big, and you shouldn’t be wearing that color, and you look like a fool." You can’t say that so what’s the point of doing the red carpet? So the Fashion Police, when they came to me, they said let her do it. I don’t have to meet them on the red carpet. I don’t have to deal with Rihanna. Rihanna and I will never meet unless we both go clubbing together, and I don’t think we’ll go to the same clubs.
Melissa: My first thought was there is not enough material because I used to do fashion news once a week on E!, and I always felt like it was a stretch. But over the past couple of years there seems to be more material.
What do you think of the state of celebrity red-carpet dressing today? Do you think the "Joan Rivers effect," as the Times called it, scared celebrities into playing it too safe?Joan: That is such nonsense. What they’re starting to do now, which worries me, is they’re all trying to copy Lady Gaga. You want to say to Katy Perry, "You’re beautiful! You’ve got the body, wear a pretty dress.You don’t have to strap electrical stuff on your dress."
Melissa: They’re all so scared. I think a lot of these younger girls are getting shoved into clothes by designers and are too impressed that it’s that designer, and I think that’s where you get a lot of bad choices. Their gut might say no, but they’re too scared to say no and everyone around them is saying yes.
Speaking of Lady Gaga — thoughts?
Joan: Lady Gaga wants to look crazy — her next outfit I know is going to be surf and turf. It’s the ones that think they look great, and you go, "Are you out of your mind?" Or the ones who have become total fashion victims. I just think Prada should be shut down, and truly I think they hate Americans. I think they’re still angry at us for WWII.
Melissa: Lady Gaga — you can’t even put that in the category of fashion because those are truly costumes, but she sells them and everyone goes berserk.
Where do you shop?
Joan: I shop my closet a lot. I’ve taken a lot of jackets and added things. I work with my stylist on it. Before you cut into a vintage Yves Saint Laurent, you better fucking know what you’re doing. Every time I get together with Melissa we go to Barneys and we go to Bergdorf's. And also the ten-dollar-and-under stores in the airport, where I buy scarves and cheap jewelry that’s going to break, but you can wear it once. And in London, the only place you go is Topshop. I buy anything that sparkles. Topshop is just amazing because you run in, you come out, you look like a whore. It’s great.
Melissa: Elise Walker in Pacific Palisades. In New York, Barneys. I get stuff from Intermix. I mix stuff up — I’m just as likely to be wearing something from Old Navy or Gap with Louboutin shoes and a J.Crew jacket.

Who are your favorite designers?Joan: Valentino, Gaultier because he’s very showbiz, good ol’ Armani — I don’t pick it that way, that's just what works. Escada.
Melissa: For dressy, I love Dolce & Gabbana, I love Calvin Klein, I love Donna Karan, I love Michael Kors. I’ve got some great Stella McCartney stuff, really cute Chloé. I have a lot of Theory. I’m kind of all over the map but it’s always things that are pretty non-fussy. My favorite dresses this year were a little black dress from Prada and a little black dress from Miu Miu. I wore the dress in front of my mom and she loved it and didn’t know it was Prada.

How do L.A. and New York style compare, in your views?
Joan: I think New York women have such style, and it’s not about money, it’s just the look and the pace and the activity. And in L.A., they’re very beautiful and they all look exactly alike, which is good because if we go to war they’re all in uniform. They’ve got the same bag, the same jeans, they’re exactly alike. New York women, they look like they’re going to an art opening. They look smart.
Melissa: New York is just more formal, but the women in L.A. are just as pulled together. It’s a totally different look, it just doesn’t have as much of an edge to it. It’s less severe.

2010 Craic Dressed: Bad Girls

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You are not having a bad high. (ahem Miley) These really are some of the best looks of 2010. What would 2010 or fashion in general without those people that take risks and make us think? This year Rihanna and Lady Gaga took it to the next level. While some just think its all for publicity, I happen to think it really is all for the art. These bad asses are always changing their style up all while keeping us guessing Click the most scandalous looks of the year. 

Rihanna Stops to Smell the Roses



Rihanna gets all dolled up for the package art for her new fragrance  Reb'l Fleur which will hit stores early next year! Hope it smells as good as Rihanna looks!

Humbug! No Mo Holiday Music Gimme Kylie!


Forget Christmas Music!! I will take Ky any day of the week. Check out this gay dance track "Get Outta My Way" as well as all the amazing clothing from Louboutins, The Blondes, Gaultier and Nicholas Kirkwood.

2010 Craic Dressed: Gossip Girl Edition


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By now everyone knows how much affection I have for Leighton Meester and Blake Lively so it is no suprise that they land on my Best Dressed List of 2010. These ladies know how make a gay heart soon and a straight boy go va va voom! Take a peak at eight of there best looks from 2010!

Have A Four Way For The Holidays!


Woops! I meant have it four ways...now that I have your attention. So many parties this holiday season let one dress do triple and quadroople the duty. Wear a simple black dress like this one from Asos ($31.04) and switch it up over and over. Go for a tough sexy look with the Biker Chic look, sparkle from head to toe in the All That Glitters look, cozy up with the Casual Cutie look and be like a modern Audrey Hepburn with the Classic Twist look. Either way you spin it no one will know that its the same dress over and over again. You can even use the oversized clutch each time!
All Outerwear and clutchfrom asos.com
All Shoes from neimanmarcus.com
All Jewlery from express.com

Really Mary Kate?? Really??

Mary Kate Does Patsy Stone

Patsy Patsy, Edie Edie! Looking like something from Absolutely Fabulous, Mary Kate Olsen was seen out and about in NYC yesterday. How this girl has a succesful clothing line and still looks like this is beyond me. Watch out Rachel Zoe theres another tiny fur loving blonde ready to take your place!

Alexander McQueen's Final Collection: Spring 2011


One of my favorite designers is the late Alexander McQueen. Intricate, artful and daring. Big name celebs like Lady Gaga, Anna Paquin, Bjork and Sarah Jessica Parker and Naomi Cambell have always worn and admired his clothing. Sad that the world won't get to see more from this talented designer. Watch Spring 2011 above!

Grab a Cocktail with Erdem's Pre-Fall Collection

Erdem's Pre Fall 2011 Collection

Don't you want to just grab a fag with a cigarette extender a martooni and be a drunk housewife from the 60's!!?? A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Erdem Moralioglu spent a year working with Diane von Furstenberg before winning the prestigious Fashion Fringe award in 2005. Celebrated for his unique take on prints, he evolves this signature in elegant new ways for each collection. This season sees him inspired by the costumes of the 1920s Ballet Russes ? which comes through in fitted bodices, flared skirts, patchwork-printed silk and theatrical appliquéd embroidery and lace. I just can see Julianne Moore wearing this on and off set. Looking forward to more from this talented designer.

Craiced Out Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood










Look at these out of this world shoes. Modern and edgy this young (not bad on the eyes either ) talented designer has been on the fast track since 2005 winning multiple awards and working for fashion heavy weights like Rodarte. Famous for the architectural quality of his designs and his innovative use of materials including devoré satin, hand-printed suede and leather, degradé fabrics, python, shaved stingray, laser-cut mirror leather, cobra and rubberised leather he is a celeb favorite with Kylie Minogue most recently wearing this last shoe in her video for "Get Outta My Way" They will set you back a pretty penny though. Ranging from $395 into the thousands. Calling all sugar daddies!!

Dinner with Friends


Tis the season for dinner with friends you haven't seen in a bit and you want to be looking your best! Here's two swanky looks that will have your friends green with envy. Another round of cosmos please!

Look One
Asos Contrast Ruffle One Shoulder Top $34.80
Stella McCarney Wool Twill Skinny Pants $545.00
YSL Divine Platform Pumps $695.00
Bag and Jewlery from shopbop.com


Look Two
A.L.C Contrast Trim Leather Jacket $1045.00
Theory Len Tubular Tank $105.00
3.1 Phillip Lim Sequined Chiffon Pants $795
Jimmy Choo Leather Sandals $845
Bag and Jewlery from shopbop.com

Interview Magazine's 20 Faces of 2010




Interview Magazine has named its 20 Faces of 2010, making the list this year are the likes of James Franco, Blake Lively, Ke$ha, Alexander Wang, Jay-Z, Ryan Gosseling, Justin Bieber, Nikki Minaj, Emma Watson, Joseph Altuzarra, Andrew Garfield and Jennifer Lawrence. In the profiles Interview talks about the success that each has achieved and what is next for these newcomers and veterans in the buisness. To read the article and in it's entirety and see who else made the list,  pick it up on newstands or head over to interviewmagazine.com/culture/faces-of-2010