Item of the Day: YSL Sequin Jumpsuit

Yves Saint Laurent Sequin Strapless Jumpsuit

from Net-a-Porter
$4,350

Brrr, looks cold!

It's no ANTM casting but, hey, still a decent turnout!

Twice a year, Henri Bendel holds a casting call at its Fifth Avenue flagship store where aspiring designers can have their collections sold in the store. Called "Open-See", the 40-year old event gives these hopefuls an opportunity to personally meet with the stores buyers and show their designs. Although doors didn't open until 9 a.m this Monday morning, the crowd began arriving around 11 p.m Sunday with a student from Parsons being the first in line. Open-See is where designers such as James Purcell, Anna Sui, and Todd Oldham were first discovered...I guess you can just call it the Original "Project Runway".

For Kicks and Giggles: Kaiser Approved?

Poster for an art exhibit hosted by Cantine Gallery in Ottawa, CA.

No, Coco! Don't go towards the (beauty) light!

You know, I've daydreamed about a lot of things before (usually involving celebrities: either me meeting one, or dating one, or representing one, or better yet BEING one!) and in these daydreams I often imagine the celebrity dining out, shopping, partying, working, hanging out...you know, cool everyday type stuff that would only be cool if you were a celebrity. However, I've never imagined them re-decorating their apartments or cooking or even sleeping...how boring! Well, Coco Rocha recently gave Entertainment Tonight Canada a tour of her swanky NYC pad. Click here to see video of her closet, fridge, and her intense supermodel makeup regimen requiring a mysterious white light.

Item of the Day: Jil Sander Panel Tank

Jil Sander Panel Tank

from Oki-Ni
$198

SHE (got) BANGS!

No, your eyes deceive you not, dear reader. A sexy Nicole Richie poses for BlackBook magazine's Music Issue as Lady Gaga wearing a blond wig, bangs, and Vuitton. The spread is very 80's and very Fall 2009 (as seen on the runways in New York and Paris). Nicole has been relatively out of the spotlight since becoming a mother, so I can't wait to pick up a copy of April's BlackBook to read what she has to say about Harlow, her jewelry line, and whatever else Nicole likes to talk about. Check her out below:

Topshop+Kate Moss S/S 09

This week is going to be MAY-JAH for Topshop. Not only will Thursday be the grand opening of the British retailer's stateside flagship in SoHo, but it's also the day that the Kate Moss Spring 09' collection hits the web. The Spring collection, Kate's ninth for Topshop, is heavily inspired by prints and will also feature lingerie. It's safe to say that, after this week is over, Topshop can just change its name to M.O.N.E.Y.M.A.K.E.R.

P-P-P-P-Puckface, P-P-P-Puckface

Sean Avery, the professional NHL player (who played left wing for the New York Rangers when he wassn't being suspended for beating the crap out of someone) who also famously interned at the Vogue offices under the watchful eye of Anna Wintour is getting his own movie. New Line Cinema has picked up the rights to the film and given it the name Puckface (clever). The romantic comedy will chronicle Avery's experiences as an intern. Honestly, I'm not so sure this movie is the best idea...for several reasons. First, most women aren't going to have the smallest clue who Sean Avery is. Second, we all know his internship at Vogue involved nothing more than macking on all the "clackers" in the office, then cruising off to Fashion Week to mack some more from his front row seat at the Marc Jacobs and Narcisso Rodriguez shows. Lastly, making a movie of Avery's experience as an "intern" is extremely misleading to all the Running in Heels watching girls and hockey playing boys everywhere: No girls, interns do NOT sit front row at Fashion Week (they rarely even get to go) and, No young male NHL fanatics, Vogue will NOT hire you as an intern and you will NEVER be taken seriously again by your male friends, even if they do. So, New Line, for the sake of all that is good can we please put Hamish Bowles in Avery's place on the soundstage and call it a day? Thanks.

aaaaaannnnnndddddddd......WE'RE BACK!

Yes, kids, you heard right. After taking a short break to focus on how to better improve the site, vcuStyle is back in full swing! I'm coming at you with a TON of more cool content like interviews, breaking news, music, and street style photos. YEP! Street style (you know you love it)! You see it in ELLE, on the Sartorialist and on Face Hunter, but now you can see it here on vcuStyle, too. I'd like you to know that I'm extremely dedicated to expanding this site and doing whatever it takes to keep you coming back. So, please, e-mail me [vcustyle@gmail.com] or leave a comment to let me know what YOU want to see here. Thanks so much for your support, guys! I can't wait to get back to work.