After Wearing Plastic to the Sex and the City II Premiere, Liza Minnelli Announces Clothing Line

Word of advice, Liza Minnelli: If you're planning on launching a clothing line, do not come to a premiere wrapped in a glittery garbage bag.

The sartorial offense was made worse by the exposure of Minnelli's bra underneath the plastic off-the-shoulder top. That bra is clearly not made for show, but it could've been worse. She could've went braless. (Did you lose your breakfast yet?)

And to add insult to injury, the whole reason Minnelli is even at the premiere is because of (what I hear is...) a horrible rendition of 'Single Ladies' in Sex and the City II during the gay wedding scene (the irony of Minnelli performing at a gay wedding after her own, well, gay wedding is not lost on me). Sigh.

And now for the kicker, ladies and gentleman. Liza Minnelli considers this a perfect time to try and tell you how to dress. The star is teaming up with HSN for a line of clothing and jewelry dubbed The Liza Collection via All Headline News.

The limited edition collection of apparel and jewelry is inspired by Liza's personal wardrobe and iconic looks. Expect sequins galore (some even show up on a $130 boyfriend blazer) and lots of diamonds.

Of her line, Minnelli says: "My life has provided me the ability to amass a wonderful wardrobe designed by fashion's brightest stars...I am excited to work with HSN in launching The Liza Collection and to have the opportunity to share my favorite looks with millions of women who want to look fabulous and feel their very best."

To buy your own sequins and bling, visit HSN.com and watch the debut on HSN starting June 30th at 10PM.  Let's hope the garbage bag isn't included.

Kisses,

Coutura

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WOULD YOU WEAR?: The Peek-a-Boo Bra Trend PLUS Bra Do's and Don'ts

Don't worry. We're not talking about pulling a Lady Gaga and hitting the streets in a coat and see-through underwear. The new bra trend certainly leaves little to the imagination, but it is a (bit) more demure and covered up than that.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've spotted starlets like Sarah Jessica Parker, Janet Jackson and Letoya Luckett letting their bra show freely under sheer and lace blouses.

The trend is not for everyone. No matter how stylish or sexy, some ladies have a problem revealing their underwear. (Though in defense of the trend, I would say, a bra is better than nothing.)

Where do I stand? Well, I'm not completely against the look, when it's done right. But unless it's ultra sophisticated (like Janet) or tastefully sexy (like Letoya), it can look tackier than ever.

Check out the celebs who dared to bare their bra, and scroll down for tips:

Posing alongside former Destiny's Child member, Kelly Rowland, Letoya Luckett lets her bra peek out beneath her sheer and leather dress.

Flaunting her new haircut, Janet's lacy, gray bra adds a feminine flair to her sheer top. 

Leighton Meester gets daringly sexy with a lace turtleneck and pants, with a simple black bra underneath.

Gwen Stefani makes the look casual with red bra under a slouchy top and pants. The pop of color is perfect for her look.

Katie Holmes leaves little to the imagination under a sheer t-shirt. The look is simple yet sexy.

If you're the kind of daring sex kitten who'd love to show a little lingerie, the following tips are a must:

-This is the most important tip of all. If you're showing your bra, please for the love of God let it be a decent bra. Liza Minnelli's strapless bra was all function, no fashion (only the first of her many offenses in that outfit). Not something you want to incorporate into your outfit.

- Make sure you have the right fit. Sarah Jessica Parker's bra was an epic fail because, well, her boobs didn't look pretty. Since you are putting so much emphasis on your girls, make sure they look perky.   And beware: this trend is not for everyone. Too much cleavage can make you look like you should be in a Playboy ad. Not good, unless that was your intention. Wink.

-When it comes to the Peek-a-Boo bra trend, the operative word is..."Peek." Wearing your bra completely out is not the idea, but showing a hint of lingerie is both subtle and sexy. Though she's adorable, Zoe Saldana's look is a bit much to hit the town in. When rocking this trend, remember to cover up, if only slightly.

- Your bra is not merely a part of your outfit, it is the focal point. So it's no longer there just to support your girls, it's there for style. Go for pretty lace numbers or pops of color that add some flair to your look. Here are some chic bras that are just too pretty to be hidden:

More Elle Macpherson...

With these tips, would you participate in the new Peek-a-Boo bra trend? 


Kisses,


Coutura

GLAM OR SHAM?: Sarah Jessica Parker's Terrible Outfit at the Sex and the City II Afterparty

There's no doubt about it. Sarah Jessica Parker stole the show in her yellow Valentino gown and blonde highlighted curls (see her look below). But an outfit change post-movie, pre-afterparty proved a disastrous choice.


The leading lady opted for a black sheer top, bra and full skirt for her second appearance of the night...and well, she looked a disastrous mess.


The outfit was very Britney Spears meets Morticia. From the ill-fitting full skirt to the uncharacteristically low-hanging breasts, Sarah Jessica Parker's second look of the night did little to flatter her. It's more fitted for, I don't know, a stripper's funeral than the 'Sex and the City II' afterparty.


Pretty disappointing, especially considering SJP hit the silver carpet looking like this.

What do we think of SJP's second look of the night? Glam or Sham?


Kisses,


Coutura


Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage via The Cut Blog.

GLAM OR SHAM?: Judge the Looks from Glee's Lady Gaga Episode + Video!

If you're anything like me, you went Gaga for Glee's tribute episode last night.

Alongside amazing renditions of hits like "Bad Romance," and "Poker Face," the Glee cast each dressed in one of Lady Gaga's trademark looks. From the plastic Armani Prive construction at the Grammy's to her famous dress of Kermit the Frog stuffed animals, it was all there in it's outlandish Gaga glory. Even football player, Finn (Cory Monteith), wore a red dress like Gaga's famous outfit to meet the Queen.

I won't give away too much of the plotline (which is oddly, or fittingly, dramatic) but I will say the mini-Lady Gaga fashion show during their 'Bad Romance' performance made my year (Walk, walk, fashion, baby...). I LOVE that Lady Gaga has enough iconic looks to outfit the entire Glee squad! But as the resident Queen of Glee, Kurt, said "She changes her look faster than Brit changes sexual partners." Indeed.

Costume designer, Lou Eyrich, insists that that the plethora of Gaga-inspired "costumes are not replicas." She told InStyle "We wanted it [to] look like the kids made them." Umm...I could never make a dress of bubbles like the one Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) wore but okay.

Check out the looks below alongside the Gaga-inspired outfits. Did Glee's hair/costume people do a good job on recreating?

And scroll down for video of Glee's 'Bad Romance' performance.

Who could forget Gaga's bubble outfit? Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) gets to rock the look.

Gaga's plastic Armani Prive dress at the Grammy's was a fashion hazard. Quinn (Dianna Agron) wears the dress to cover up her baby bump in pink.

Has a lobster head ever looked more high fashion? Britney (Heather Morris) nails the look.

One of my favorites, Mercedes (Amber Riley) recreates Gaga's bow hair with a purple wig!

The costume designer, Lou Eyrich, dished to FOX that she scoured yard sales for stuffed animals to create Rachel's (Lea Michelle) interpretation of Gaga's Kermit look.

Get into it! Kurt (Chris Colfer) gets to prance around in Alexander McQueen-inspired heels like in Gaga's 'Bad Romance' video. Lucky guy!

Here's the performance via MTV/Fox:

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What do you think of the looks? Were they on point? What's your favorite? I liked the lace unitard, and the McQueen-inspired heels the most.


And how much did you LOVE the episode? (P.S. I'm totally going to be Gaga for Halloween! If she's still popular...)

Kisses,

Coutura

Photos: Fox

TWEET TO WIN IT!: SJP NYC Fragrance Goodies

Coutura and I have Sex And The City 2 fever! We can't wait to check out the film tomorrow night at a special screening. Although we can't bring all of you guys with us, we do have a great giveaway for you.

What better way for you to join in on our SATC 2 mania than to rock Sarah Jessica Parker's signature fragrance SJP NYC while watching the film?! The character Carrie Bradshaw inspired Parker so much that she teamed up with Coty to create this fragrance. It's fun, bold, chic , vibrant and don't you just love the packaging?! All of it is Glamazon approved, of course.

To win, all you have to do is follow us on our Twitter account (@glamazonsblog) and RT this post for your chance to win ALL of the SJP NYC fragrance goodies pictured below as well as the soundtracks to SATC and SATC 2. Over $100 worth of SATC inspired greatness! We'll pick one lucky winner and announce it tomorrow. Good luck!

SJP NYC 60 mL Spray

SJP NYC 15 mL purse spray

SJP NYC Body Lotion

SJP Solid Perfume Cuff

xo

Ferocia

FIRST LOOK! Pure Energy for Target Plus-Size Collection, Modeled by ANTM Winner Whitney

Behold, Glamazons: an ANTM success story. Whitney Thompson has nabbed her first major campaign modelling Target's plus-size line from LA-based brand, Pure Energy. Wait, you didn't know Target has a plus-size line?

Well, they do and the latest styles are delightfully edgy and chic. Trends like sheer blouses, floral prints and military-style jackets all show up in the Pure Energy for Target Fall collection, which will launch in stores and online in July.

I especially love the denim. Sexy in an effortless, distressed kind of way, the denim hugs full-figured curves perfectly.

Check out pictures from the collection below.

What item are you picking up when it hits Target stores? And what do you think of Whitney's gig? Did she perfect the smize?

Kisses,

Coutura

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Spike Lee Presents...Absolut Brooklyn!!!

Ferocia and I are proud Brooklynistas. While our weekly schedules are packed with Fashion & Beauty events in NYC, come Friday evening our time is spent primarily in Brooklyn. And we wouldn't have it any other way.

Whether shopping at a street fair, toasting mimosas at a restaurant or partying at the Brooklyn museum, our summers find us happily enjoying borough life on the other side of the Brooklyn bridge.

Ferocia and I at a Brooklyn houseparty

Ferocia at a street fair in Brooklyn where she scored this adorable dress

Me running my mouth at brunch in Brooklyn haha a weekend pastime 

That is why we are thrilled to hear of Absolut's latest flavor, Absolut Brooklyn. Designed by Brooklyn-bred director Spike Lee, the bottle features a brownstone bearing the number 165, the address of Spike Lee's old home in Cobble Hill.

According to Absolut, Brooklyn tastes like red apple blended with ginger. Sounds delicious, right?

The bottle, which is available now, will cost you $25. And your money is going to a good cause. Absolut will give $50,000 in sales to Habitat for Humanity to help fund their efforts to build environmentally sustainable housing in my old neighborhood of Bed-Stuy.

Spike Lee, along with spoken word-poet, Lemon Andersen, filmed a love story for the borough to celebrate the launch; the film will be a part of a larger project, "Stoop Life."

No drinking Absolut Brooklyn on the stoop though, haha. (That's where the people of New Orleans, who also have an Absolut bottle, have us beat!) Are you excited for this amazing new flavor and homage to my favorite borough? What do you think of the design?

Kisses,

Coutura