CHAOS Magazine

Rihanna for Armani SS'12

2012-01-28T06:00:00.000-08:00

Rihanna is back with another steamy ad campaign for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani underwear. Although 2012’s spring/summer campaign is a little more tame than last year’s backseat-changing, leather-filled campaign that showed us an edgy, blonde RiRi, it still delivers in the sexy department. Lace lingerie, a silk camisole, striped hot pants, and a nice serving of denim is seen in the new

Useful City Mittens

2012-01-27T18:00:00.000-08:00

These gloves are playful with a purpose. Stamped with “taxi” on the palm, it will be impossible for anyone to miss these bright yellow mittens. Kate Spade has designed every city-goers dream accessory. When its cold and you refuse to take your hands out of your pockets to hail a cab, you have Kate Spade to thank for being so creative and trendy! Everyone knows that bright colors are in style

Paris Street Style

2012-01-27T13:00:00.000-08:00

Paris is undoubtedly one of the best places for fashion in the world. During Paris Fashion Week, the runways are filled with the hottest couture trends, and the audience sparkles with the high amounts of star power. There’s probably no better place for a fashion lover than Paris in late January. But the runway isn’t the only place to spot some of the hottest looks: The streets are filled

Pantene Partners With Olympic Athletes

2012-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

Celebrity endorsements of beauty products have become as commonplace as seeing a Starbucks pop up along every three blocks, so it comes as no surprise that Pantene is now partnering with Olympic athletes to advertise its products. Though the world's most popular haircare brand has never featured athletes before, its new marketing approach focuses on the importance of healthy beauty. Pantene

EmersonMade

2012-01-26T18:00:00.000-08:00

EmersonMade is a husband-and-wife-run clothing line. Emerson designs the line and does all of the styling, content, and artwork, while her husband, Ryan, takes all of the photographs. Emerson even models the clothes! They split time between their farm in New Hampshire and weekly trips to New York City. All clothes are produced in the garment district. They also share the farm with their little

Nanette Lepore's Line for JCPenney

2012-01-26T13:00:00.000-08:00

Designers really give back to the fashion community when they set out to design a line that is both innovative and inexpensive for department store shoppers. Nanette Lepore had created a fantastic line for JCPenney customers, alike. No photos or sketches of these designs have surfaced yet, but from the looks of her pre-fall 2012 runway show, it should be nothing but fabulous. If you know

Bee the Change

2012-01-26T09:00:00.000-08:00

Many rush to negative conclusions, but bees symbolize one’s soul, hope, and all things good in life. The "Häagen-Dazs Loves Honey Bees" campaign was specially designed to increase awareness of the serious danger faced by our bees. For those of you who aren’t aware, one in three honey bee colonies have died nationwide within the past three winters, and their deaths eventually put our natural

London Reveals Men's Fashion Weekend

2012-01-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

Fashion Week has been a cornerstone in the fashion industry for many years. (The exact dates of origin are, in fact, arguable.) However, one thing remains true: That these events lay the foundation for what’s “in” and what’s “out” for the coming seasons. In London, it is not unlikely for the menswear fashion shows to be held on a single day. It's a day when many designers, models, and

Dainty Rings Make a Statement

2012-01-25T21:00:00.000-08:00

While we have all gravitated towards statement jewelry because of its large size and stylistically bold appearance, more delicate pieces are beginning to take over and make just as big of a fashion statement! Hopefully you are all familiar with the cocktail ring, which typically features a rather substantial piece of hardware, big enough for anyone to spot from miles away. But, as the saying

Face Time With Lanvin

2012-01-25T18:00:00.000-08:00

Geek just got way chicer, and this time around, you don’t have Harry Potter or Tina Fey to thank. French fashion house Lanvin just announced that they’re launching a glasses line for the spring. (After all, who hasn’t been dying to get a pair like head designer Alber Elbaz’s, anyway?) The fashion favorite, who just arrived on the sunglasses scene, as well, is sure to find four-eyed fans of its

Spring Couture Is in Full Bloom

2012-01-25T15:00:00.000-08:00

The spring 2012 couture runway shows only began on Monday, but, so far, they have stayed true to the season’s flora and fauna theme. Giambattista Valli used feminine petal accents in most ensembles. In the spirit of spring, dresses and jackets appeared to be sprouting flowers. Christian Dior’s show was filled with light dresses layered with embroidered floral patterns. Animal prints came into

Guess Charms Charity

2012-01-25T13:00:00.000-08:00

Fashionistas should never pause to support a good cause, so it's a good thing that the creative people behind Guess are offering a stylish braided band. In return, this elegant yet simple accessory supports a neglected child in Eastern Africa. Guess and Save the Children have collaborated to create this exclusive, limited edition slipknot bracelet in order to help raise awareness about

Punk Chic Essential

2012-01-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

Style icons like Agyness Deyn have made punk rock chic again. From utilitarian boots to grungy jackets, we're getting gritty this season — and whether you're the type to go all out, or if you've got girly girl style, there are pieces you can incorporate into your outfit to perfectly exemplify the trend. The denim vest is surprisingly versatile: Throw it on over your vintage band tee and

Tangerine Tango With Your Beauty

2012-01-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

Winter may well bring the blues to more than a few people, but those at the Pantone Color Institute have another story to tell. The company chose "Tangerine Tango" as the supercharged new color of 2012, and this reddish-orange color is dramatic and emanates a positive energy. An added benefit of this gorgeous shade is that it is much more wearable and elegant than traditional orange hues.

Balmain Hits Paris With Moves Like Jagger

2012-01-24T18:00:00.000-08:00

It seems as if the menswear Paris Fashion Week has been a venue for which distinctively independent styles and trends have been married together to create something brand new. Balmain debuted their fall 2012 menswear collection just a few days ago, and this collection has taken the class and elegance of the classic preppy style and remixed it with the style reminiscent of a British rocker and

The Bigger the Buckle, the Better

2012-01-24T13:00:00.000-08:00

Strap yourselves into your next outfit with a fun accessory that is sure to make a strong fashion statement, because big buckle belts are stealing the spotlight! While we have all used this particular accent piece as a mere waist-defining accessory, this fashion staple has definitely transformed into something bigger and better. Already attracting quite a lot of attention from celebrity

Best Party Ever: Chanel in Las Vegas

2012-01-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

Chanel's invite-only, eight day event for the Numéros Privés installation began on Friday, January 20 in Las Vegas. Guests who included Alexa Chung, Gia Coppola, Diane Kruger, and Rachel Zoe were picked up in Escalades and flown in private jets from New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Clearly, our invitation was lost in the mail. (Just kidding!) But the private planes were only the

Bouncy and Behaving Hair to Wear

2012-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

While this spring may be all about going au naturale, that doesn't mean your hair needs to look like an unbrushed rats nest. There are plenty of ways to coif your coif without looking like a Barbie doll that aren't all that hard to pull off. Our number one choice for that perfect "oh, my hair looks good? I barely did anything to it" white lie you're dying to tell your friends is the bouncy

Getting in the Wedge for Spring

2012-01-23T18:00:00.000-08:00

This spring season shows that the hottest shoes for 2012 are wedges. They are sleek, fun, and chic, not to mention they are easy to dress up. These wedge sandals from Oscar de la Renta can be worn dressy or casual. A bold shoe of this magnitude can be worn as a "dress to impress" statement piece or for a coffee run. The multiple horizontal straps give them that edgy look that we strive

Vintage Tastes Like Buttered Toast

2012-01-23T12:00:00.000-08:00

Jasmine Jarrett, co-owner of Butter Toast Boutique in Phoenix, Az., began selling clothing on eBay before the idea of opening up a store became logical. Fast forward to 2011, and Butter Toast is now in its third (and largest) location, right in the heart of the artsy meets hipster downtown area, just blocks away from Arizona State University. The support that Butter Toast, a unisex shop, now

Pastels Pop This Spring

2012-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:00

Seeing spots? Hope not, because that is simply not healthy. But seeing pastels and flamboyant candy color hues sure is. It is now becoming a well-known fashion fact that pastels and dandy candy tinges are back in the spotlight. And boy, do they ever shine! Philip Lim sent his girls dressed head-to-toe in pastels for his spring 2012 ready-to wear collection. Models adorned basic frocks, misty

Essie Nail Bling

2012-01-22T21:00:00.000-08:00

Usually the last thing on a person's mind during the cold winter is the color of her (or his) nails. But Essie, the nail polish company since 1981, has done it again with a transforming pop of color in the best way possible. Their newest line, “Cocktail Bling,” features hues of gray, pale green, pale pink, navy, and cream. These colors are extremely versatile and pleasant for the

Avril Lavigne Partners With Sally Hansen

2012-01-22T18:00:00.001-08:00

Avril Lavigne is the newest celebrity to partner with Sally Hansen. Joining the Kardashian sisters and Nicki Minaj, Lavigne will have a limited edition collection of Salon Effects nail strips launching globally in April. There will be twelve different prints in the collection, and each set contains sixteen strips, selling for $9.99 each. The prints are in typical Avril style, colorful and

Wishbone Earrings Bring Good Luck

2012-01-22T12:00:00.000-08:00

Add some luck to your wardrobe by wearing these Rose Gold Wishbone Earrings by Jennifer Meyer. The chic design of these earrings make them very modern, but the fact that they're gold, very small, and dainty give them a classic appeal. What's the most awesome thing about these? You can wear them everyday with just about anything, and still look chic. Pair them with jeans with a gray or

Dorothee Schumacher's "New Divas" Collection

2012-01-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

German-born designer Dorothee Schumacher may have found her footing updating basics for chic businesswomen, but her latest runway show at Berlin Fashion Week proved she’s really trying to brighten up the work place. The designer ditched neutrals for a bold color story that embraced deep rose, bright blues, and earthy green hues in rich silks. The line, dubbed her “New Era Divas Collection,”