Get Adele's Glam Grammy Look

Adele may have walked away with an impressive five Grammys at Sunday's award show, but the recent buzz from viewers and reporters had little to do with the singer's amazing voice, because they could not stop admiring her winning beauty look. The lovely songbird sported fresh, clear skin, smoldering eyes, and red lips. Her hairstyle was stunning, as an update on classic waves with major volume.

To emulate her retro look, start with a clean face and apply your favorite foundation and concealer. Fill in your brows with a pencil that is a couple of shades darker than their actual color. Try a pale champagne shadow over the lid, and line your upper lash line with a thick layer of liquid liner, making sure to wing it out into a cat eye. Curl your lashes and pile on the mascara, then apply false lashes if you have them, concentrating on the outer half of the lash line.

Finish it off with your favorite matte red lipstick, and then you're done with the makeup. To copy the hair, pin it up in large barrel rollers, and make sure to use a root lift spray or tease for extra oomph. Now all you're missing is an invite to the next awards show!

Text Esther Reisberg
Image Mirror

Back to the Future

History has a way of repeating itself, and apparently fashion is no exception. Reinvention is a natural part of life; it almost seems reductive. Just ask Madonna and Lady Gaga. The people of the fifties probably would have thought that by the time 2012 rolled around, we’d be wearing nothing but space suits made of a multitude of fabrics not yet discovered. In reality, the world of fashion has taken to paying homage to styles that were originally popular in the earlier decades.

In the last few months, there has been a reemergence of the popular fifties and sixties styles. Think haircuts reminiscent of Grease, with their loosely but perfectly shaped coiffs. Rolled jacket sleeves and cuffed pants are also instrumental style choices that make up the rebirth of the styles of those eras.

With the tiniest of modifications, anyone can reach James Dean status. Who wouldn’t want that effortless confidence about them? So, ask your grandparents to break out those old flicks, and start patterning your outfit after it.

Text Jarrod Wadsworth
Image Style.com

Acne Spring 2012 Men’s Collection

A new collection with a retro twist, Acne Spring 2012 Men’s Collection, exploded on the runway for all eyes to see. The items in the collection range from pastel blues, salmon shades, to a flora camouflage print. Many of the other colors include black, navy, mustard, sea green, and red. For the footwear, leather sandals vary from the gladiator look to other styles. The collections provide various styles, from tight fitting, straight legged pants to tight shorts. Many of the jackets are blazers that are solid colors, denim and various colored trench coats. Some items include a velvet vest, what looks like a flowery Kimono shorts outfit, cardigans and loud and retro pants. Retro, modern and sleek are words to describe this collection. Very different and eye catching, the Swedish label has provided its unique style for men across the globe. For some these trends may be too much, for others this may be just what they’re looking for but the unique presentation of the collection has made viewers admire the originality and the creativity of the items.

Text Stephanie Buscema
Source(s): GQ

Three Retro-Inspired Swimsuits That Are High On Style

If you're not the itsy-bitsy, barely-there-bikini-wearing kind, then you're in luck. There are plenty of stylish options that you can pick from, like these three from Samantha Pleet, Rodarte for Opening Ceremony, and Lonely Hearts. The Samantha Pleet Tide Suit features a high-waisted bottom and a classic brassier top in an interesting modern print. This Rodarte for Opening Ceremony halter one-piece is adorable with its nostalgic floral print. And this cut-out purple number from Lonely Hearts is so cute that you'd want to wear it with high-wasted shorts or skirt so you can sport it out on the streets as well.

Text Kristina Bravo

Sources: Need Supply, Opening Ceremony, Lonely Hearts

Bass x Rachel Antonoff: There's No Shame In Being Girly

Taking interest in the royal wedding (don't even pretend not to know) and gushing over cute kittens may be considered for the weak. Thanks to Alexander Wang, bright-eyed romantics have been pushed aside even in fashion, where tough, I-don't-give-a-fuck downtown chic still reigns in vogue. Sometimes however, it's nice to embrace your sweet, non-swearing feminine side. This is where Rachel Antonoff's collaboration with Bass comes in. Known for her frilly and playful designs, Antonoff created a collection for the century-and-a-half old footwear company that can bring out the girly side in the most rebellious of chicks. Floral details, ladylike bows, and fine craftsmanship are just some of the remarkable features of these vintage-inspired kicks. So go ahead, drop the leather jacket and give those dominatrix boots a rest. Allow yourself to get giddy as you stain your lips red, wear a flower in your hair, sport one of these and for heaven's sake, let the lucky boy pay for your dinner for once.

Text Kristina Bravo

Image and Source: Bass Shoes

No Lie... Well, Maybe...

Too... many... emotions! Can't... dictate...

Oakland natives, Cryptacize, have done it again for the first time! Stolen my heart, that is, with the classic sound of their new album, Mythomania. Its fifties jingle influence jogs a memory I never had about a time in which I never lived. The faux-nostalgic experience of another life.

Hear it for yourself!

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Cryptacize :: Mythomania

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