Barbie Fall 2009 Collection

Y'know, there are those who say that Bryant Park has gotten a little too...shall we say, democratic in the last few years and all too often are renting out tents to groups with only a peripheral presence in the fashion world. We tend to agree. On the other hand, the Barbie fashion show was just plain fun and besides, is there a woman anywhere more fashionable than that little plastic bitch?

"The iconic doll celebrated 50 years with a runway show featuring looks created by 50 American designers, including Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Anna Sui and Diane von Furstenberg. The world’s top models brought the doll to life in three themed wardrobe sets. The first looks were a tribute to the retro dolls of the '50s and '60s, followed by a Malibu Barbie-inspired crop with big hair and tanned skin, and the finale featured edgier looks with clear plastic toppers that gave the audience a peek into Barbie's bright future."

Some of these looks are just plain adorable and we salute the designers who really got what this show was all about. Some (Malandrino and Burch, we're looking at you) just didn't and threw any old look on a model and called it Barbie.


Diane von Furstenberg

"Barbie represents a confident and independent woman with an amazing ability to have fun while remaining glamorous," said Diane von Furstenberg.


Michael Kors

“Barbie is everything that an All-American gal should be… sporty, smart, sophisticated and sexy,” said Michael Kors.


Catherine Malandrino

“The Flag is the ultimate dress for the most famous American icon,” said Catherine Malandrino.



Betsey Johnson

"I'm a Barbie girl, in a Betsey world," said Betsey Johnson.

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[Photos: WireImage]

The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection

Darlings, the fashion week festivities kicked off today with Tim Gunn hosting The National Heart Lung and Blood Institutes Red Dress Fashion Show.

"On February 13, 2009, The Heart Truth will bring the Red Dress to life once again on the runway at New York Fashion Week with the debut of the Red Dress Collection 2009. This spectacular event reminds women of the need to protect their heart health and inspires them to take action. For the first time ever, a selection of the designer dresses seen on the runway will be auctioned online in February through a partnership with Clothes Off Our Back."

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Kristi Yamaguchi in Vera Wang

Pretty, but unspectacular. It's really the only dress in the collection that leaves us a little flat.


Linda Carter in Carolina Herrera

Bitch looks AMAZING. You go, Wonder Woman!


Tori Spelling in Betsey Johnson

This was adorable - and restrained, for Betsey.


Valerie Bertinelli in Christian Siriano

Big props to Princess for getting himself out there everywhere you look. Oh, and those who say he can only design for size 0 models? Nunh-unh. She looks great.

Read Christian's take on the show here.


Vivica Fox in Jenny Packham

Fierce.


Hilary Duff in Donna Karan

This is the best DK look we've seen in ages.


Susan Lucci in Gustavo Cadile

What a gorgeous dress.


Katie Couric in Carmen Marc Valvo

LOVE this dress. It's very flattering and the glitter at the top makes it.



[Photos: WireImage]

Trends for Spring '09: Statement Necklaces

Well, Korto and Malan (which sounds like a detective agency), got it right for their Spring 'o9 shows. We love both of these big clunky necklaces. Certainly, La Nina has a history of wearing them well. We're all for this trend, in theory. Unfortunately, we're in sharp disagreement about the following ones, all of which made recent runway appearances. So much so that Tom turned to Lorenzo upon viewing them and said "You're kidding, right?" According to Tom, most of what you're about to see ranges from ugly to ridiculous, but Lorenzo really likes them (most of them).

Like any accessory, it's all in how you wear it and how you pair it. As we said, we like clunky necklaces in theory. We just can't agree on these clunky necklaces. What say you, minions?


Anna Sui, Bottega Veneta


Burberry Prorsum, Chanel


Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix


Emilio Pucci, Giambattista Valli


Gucci, Lanvin


Louis Vuitton, Marc by Marc Jacobs


Marni, Michael Kors


Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren


Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney


Vera Wang, Viktor & Rolf


[Photos: Getty Images/Style.com]

2009 SAG Awards - Part 2

Angelina Jolie in Max Azria Spring 2009


Honey, you can flip it around and wear it backwards if you want. It's still a shapeless mess. What's up her ass lately? Is this like a "serious actress" kind of thing? Or is it a "I'm a humanitarian, so I can't look too good" kind of thing? Audrey Hepburn managed to look pretty good traveling the world to hug starving children for photo ops. Bitch can't even put any effort into a red carpet appearance? Pfft.


Viola Davis in David Meister Spring 2009


Simple and classic. She looks beautiful.

And yes, we're saying that about a Wilma dress. Sometimes, you just have to accept the trends.


Tina Fey in Brian Reyes


The hell...?

Honey, this isn't your 8th grade dance. Let's leave the stiff, shapeless dresses for the awkward tween years, shall we?


Taraji P. Henson in Hervé L. Leroux


She looks stunning. She gets a pass from us for wearing white because dark-skinned women look so good in it.


Perrey Reeves in Monique Lhuillier Spring 2009


This is a beautiful dress. The detail on the bottom is feminine and pretty and the metallic belt really sets it off. It's not the best dress to be photographed in because the color comes off a little drab but it still looks beautiful.


Sally Field in Alberta Ferretti


Oh, Gidget. No, honey. Just no. We don't know what the hell the deal is with the frayed edges, but couple that with the droopy-boob bust and all that business in the skirt and Sister Bertrille here looks a mess.


Olivia Wilde in Ralph Lauren Spring 2009


It's a beautifully constructed gown - we love the detail at the waist - but we can't help thinking a little bit of color would have made the details photograph better.


Penelope Cruz in Azzedine Alaia


Enh. It looks so heavy and funereal. Like a sexy Morticia gown.


Jane Krakowski in Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009 [Modified version]


It's not that we loved the print at the bottom, but why pick this dress if you're going to take away the only thing that made it interesting? And hello, boobs!


Claire Danes in Nina Ricci


It was pretty when it moved. It had a nice airy, floaty quality to it. Aside from that, it's a little dull.


Holly Hunter in Reem Acra Spring 2009


Man, that is some heavily ironed hair. It looks like she used spray starch on it. The dress, on the other hand, is gorgeous. The color looked fantastic on her.


Anne Hathaway in Azzaro


Hate the hair but love the dress. Very '30s Hollywood.


Christina Hendricks in Carolina Herrera


She got a lot of criticism for this dress but frankly, it's the best thing we've seen her in in a while. Red may not have been the best pick for her coloring, but it fits her well and shows off her ample curves. Her hair, though... that's just all wrong.


Eva Longoria in Jenny Packham Spring 2009


The color looks pretty on her and we almost like the jeweled collar (except for the visible illusion netting). The skirt is just too busy and messy, though.


America Ferrera in Vera Wang


We're torn. We think the black sash is distracting but we have to admit, without it, this dress would be practically invisible. It's a great silhouette for her, though.


Amy Adams in Giambattista Valli


That color looks gorgeous on her and the dress would be almost perfect if it weren't for that massive poof in the front. Also, it looks like she might have spent the night yanking on the top to keep the girls covered.


[Photos: WireImage/Style.com/Elle.com/Davidmeister.com]