TEST Presents...The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, Town Hall Hotel, London.

The Collector's Instinct: A Thought Leaders Interview with William Rau, Third Generation CEO of M.S. Rau Antiques Monet lived in the village of Giverny for over 40 years and this present work captured a piece of the town's landscape like no other artist (and many painted there). Monet's ability to portray nature at a point in time was his most appreciated attribute. His use of color and texture in Champ...

ViewonFashion Magazine: DIANE VON FURSTENBERG NYFW FW 2012 1302/17/12 - Though Diane Von Furstenberg is known for her iconic wrap dress in a range of prints, her fall 2012 collection presented at New York Fashion Week was all about blocks of color. The catwalk featured total black looks and colorful outfits. DIANE VON FURSTENBERG NYFW FW...

Diane von Furstenberg NYFW Spring 2013 CollectionBucking the leather trend for the season, Diane von Furstenberg instead presents a woman with the ultimate fairy tale. Her program notes read, "Some fairy tales end with the girl marrying the prince... some start there." Yes, Diane's trademark bohemian spirit was in full effect, as vivacity...

Think Most Cosmetics Companies Don't Test on Animals AnymoreIs there anyone who thinks testing beauty products on animals is a good idea? We bet a lot of people think it's an archaic practice that's not utilized much anymore. Wrong. An article in the presents just how common it still is. And to complicate the issue, labeling is not veryregulated, so...

Visit Diane von Furstenberg's Glass Penthouse in NYC When it comes to celebrities, their apartments are often presented, but fashion designers usually tend to be a little harder to catch. Today we can give you a look at the glass penthouse of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. She found herself a nice little spot in the heart of the...

OPI Pirates of the Caribbean Sparrow Me the Drama and Mermaid's Tears I wanted to test out the new(ish) colors from the OPI Pirates of the Caribbean Collection -- especially the two that really called to me, Sparrow Me the Drama and Mermaid's Tears. I love the rich, bright pink hue of Sparrow Me the Drama -- and combined with accent nails in the...

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide... Does it help that I grabbed it off the clearance rack? Well, if you don't have any qualms about fur and there is a glamorous lady in your life who deserves a luxe Christmas present then this Theory vest is it! Check out this similar style from Dolce Vita ($520) or go the faux route with this...

Collection images: diane von furstenberg, resort " JEЯEMYDANTÉpresented on a lively runway, filled with color, style & in true von furstenberg fashion; DVF presents their 2012 resort collection. taking a fun spin on some classical elements the collection hosts a range of color with mindful presence in the accessories market. i loved the round lens...

A few items that may be worth buying in multiple But if you shed bitter tears every time you go in for a fitting, consider buying multiples when you DO stumble across a fabulous bra. If you're anything like me, you snag a pair of tights every time you THINK about nails or barbed wire or sandpaper. Especially patterned or sheer tights. If...

Gucci presents special edition 500 by Gucci sunglassesFollowing the launch of the 500 by Gucci, Gucci presents a pair of special-edition sunglasses belonging to the Gucci Eyeweb collection, dedicated to the young and dynamic universe of the digital generation. Designed by Creative Director Frida Giannini, this aviator model in metal with...

DIANE von FURSTENBERG Narcissa Silk Combo Print DressThe DIANE von FURSTENBERG Narcissa Silk Combo Print Dress looks simply lively and lovely in its breezy, flowy style. This mid calf dress in silk frock presents a combination of two prints and a high neckline with tie. This sleeveless dress with a pleated skirt, cutout lattice details at...

Paris Fashion Week: John Galliano Fall 2011 with video release and beyond, all this ended with Galliano getting fired from DIOR, and with the reduction of his show to a presentation. But the show must go on, with or without Galliano, and for those who missed the drama atmosphere at Dior's show this time you have a bittersweet...

Diane Von Furstenberg's Home CollectionI'm in an interior decoration mood these days so I couldn't have missed Diane Von Furstenberg‘s presentation of her home collection. Beautiful plates, bakeware and so much more designer kitchen goodies, as described by Diane von Furstenberg herself as very eclectic. The table is all about...

Jennifer Aniston's debut fragrance does not smell like tears - go figure!Our favourite friend has a debut fragrance and if you are anything like me (mean, evil, jaded) you might have thought it would smell like the bitter tears of her many failed relationships, but strangely - it doesn't. It's actually meant to be reminiscent of her beachy California days, floral...

Diane von Furstenberg Thinks Hamish Bowles Is a" –Another reason to love Diane von Furstenberg: no filter. Diane von Furstenberg presented Vogue's Hamish Bowles with the 2011 Pratt Fashion Institute Fashion Icon Award last night and kept the packed house–including Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington and the rest of the Vogue team–at the...

Your first look at Diane von Furstenberg's Pre-Fall 2013 handbagsLast week, Megs and I had the pleasure of previewing the clothes, shoes and handbags from Diane von Furstenberg Pre-Fall 2013, and we're excited to be able to give you a look at the collection's full handbag line today – think of it as our early Christmas present to you! Thank us later. You...

Diane Von Furstenburg Spring 2012The iconic designer and head of CFDA, Diane Von Furstenburg presented one of the most talked about fashion shows so far. She sent lots of brightly printed large florals down the runway. The designer also showed sold separates in beige, lemon yellow and pops of turquoise blue. The prettiest...

New York Fashion Week S/S 2013: Diane von Furstenberg mixes things up with past, present and future The collection seemed to jump so easily between casual to glam to tough that it's easy to see why von Furstenberg describes the glamour of a DVF girl as being "a rebel princess who dresses up, but at the same time can't wait to sneak out and go clubbing." There was a touch of...

5 Easy Ways to Wear Spring '12 Trends The color block dress can easily work for the office by adding a blazer or work for a night on the town by adding some strappy black sandals. You could even take this dress a step further by swapping out the belt for another color like red, and continuing to build on the color block...

what a wild thought. Even in the darkest times, crying bitter tears, believing that it's just not worth it, someone convinces you that it is. Even when the world's against you, even when the most childish people take credit out gossping about you, realize you have to take the risk, and that it's worth the fall....

Simon Doonan: Still Witty After all These Years I zeroed in on the chapter "The Bitter Tears of Jackie O" which points to the lack of knowledge of today's youth regarding historical events, cultural icons, and the world of style and glamour. He tells us, "If you are straight and considering a career in a groovy visual field, or any...

Gary Card on Body Horror, Extra Limbs and the Lasting Appeal of Videodrome What do you hope the Test Presents audience will take from the viewing? I hope they are thoroughly freaked out by it like was when I first saw it! It really got under my skin. I was very disturbed but also strangely drawn to the idea. That's always a sign of a great film. What do you...

Confashions from Kuwait: Bargain Bags With this thought, I decided to showcase three statement handbags/clutches that I spotted at the sale of Harvey Nichols Kuwait, which I truly believe will stand the test of time. We have Diane von Furstenberg's lips clutch in a beautiful shade of pink, the designer introduced the same style...

Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress Replica Made Out of Balloons?!' Although we think this a fabulous piece of art, I wonder how wearable it actually is? Imagine the embarrassment if one of the balloons decided to pop? Talented Thelma, has spent almost 15 years of her life blowing up balloon and has even created a large pink Cadillac for a birthday...

Runway Review A/W 2011: Diane Von FurstenbergPrints and colors accented by belts, string leather hats and sunglasses were elements seen in the vibrant women's fall collection from Diane Von Furstenburg. Now when I say vibrant I am referring to some of the color pieces presented such as the green fur and pant outfit but I also say vibrant...

Dita Von Teese Presents Von Follies Lingerie Collection Just In Time For Valentine's Day. The entire collection is based on Dita Von Teese's personal taste which, as we can judge it, is high class and chic. As Dita stated it had taken her nearly 18 months to design the range and she felt really glad that it could hit the shelves just in time for Valentine's Day. Dita Von...

Cointreau & Nikki Beach Present Dita von TeeseDita Von Teese was the undeniable femme fatale at the Cointreau and Nikki Beach Present Dita Von Teese event, hosted during the Cannes Film Festival at Boulevard de la Croisette on Monday. The entertainer and Cointreau ambassadress may favour the colour black. But she can also play the queen...

Find The Best Macaroni And Cheese In San Francisco Luckily, chefs across our fine city are as big of fans of the ooey-gooey pasta as we are, and are whipping up inventive versions of the classic that will make you say, "Kraft, who?" Of course, we would never endorse consuming carbs that aren't worth it, so we made it our duty to taste test...

Diane von Furstenberg Launches DIANE Vintage Collection love affair happening with Diane von Furstenberg. I love everything she does -- the wrap dresses, the perfect slouchy pants, the chic silk tops, the gorgeous shoes. She can do no wrong in my eyes. And now, 40 years after designing her first collection, Diane von Furstenberg has brought back...