Health & Nutrition

Celebrity Stylist Phillip Bloch on Charities, Fall Fashion, and the Trick to Making it Big in Hollywood

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Have you noticed how celebrities are identifying themselves with charities these days? Do they do it for the press? Or do they align with a cause to share their spotlight with a worthy charity? We asked celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch to share with BOYT readers his thoughts and insights into celebrity causes, as well as what he’s been up to in the fashion world. When he’s not designing for the red carpet or styling for fashion shoots, you can see Phillip interviewing celebrities on television, contributing articles for publications like Huffington Post and putting in his two-cents as a commentator in print and on television.

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cookie johnson, demin, style,cj, oprah, jeans, trends

Ah, our jeans. It’s a love-hate relationship, isn’t it? Like our readers, here at BOYT we love wearing our jeans, but looking for the perfect pair can be frustrating. Some of us have more curves, some aren’t curvy at all. And jeans aren’t always that forgiving. But that was before we discovered the Cj by Cookie Johnson line, specifically designed by Cookie Johnson to fit and flatter real women of all shapes. With her summer and spring lineup freshly out, Cookie took some time to answer our questions about how to pick the right pair of jeans and the inspiration behind her Cj by Cookie Johnson line.

Trend Report: Girly Glam

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Rebecca Taylor, girly dress, sparkle, stylist

Where do you go to indulge your feminine wiles? Best of You Today recommends the hottest designer on the scene, Rebecca Taylor, as the first stop for women who want to dress girly, modern, and kittenish, but with a touch of sparkle.

Thursday, 7 October 2010 - 8:20pm | Written by: Best of You Today

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Fashion stylist, Kendall Farr, began her New York fashion career at Seventeen Magazine and now works as a freelance fashion editor for titles such as Vogue, Glamour and Marie Claire.

Tuesday, 20 July 2010 - 9:00pm | Written by: Best of You Today

Heels, Calleen Cordero heels, Calleen Cordero designs, black heels,

Calleen Cordero devised her own line designer products consisting of luxury hand-crafted shoes, handbags, belts and accessories featuring funky leather and carved-wood heels out of her Laurel Canyon home in 1999. Her North Hollywood factory now employs more than 40 artisans. Blending her down to earth style with a love of high fashion, her work is a perfect example of luxury made in the USA. She recently sat down to answer a few questions for us and share her story of making an American dream come true.

Bikini Basics With Designer Melissa Odabash

Wednesday, 9 June 2010 - 9:00pm | Written by: Best of You Today

Melissa Odabash, designer, bathing suit, bikini, swim suit

Prior to launching her first collection, one of the hottest designers, Melissa Odabash was modeling swimwear in Italy, knowing all the while that she could design suits far better than what she was asked to wear down the runways. And so she did. Melissa created her first bikinis by hand and sold them through the boutiques of Milan. Within two years her zebra-print bikini had become the best-selling item in the Victoria Secret's catalog and the success of her line grew from there.

Our Exclusive Interview with Adam Lippes

Tuesday, 25 May 2010 - 9:00pm | Written by: Best of You Today

What is the secret behind the perfect white t-shirt? Adam Lippes is the man to ask. Here is a 36-year-old man with a degree in psychology from Cornell and a love of art and architecture who turned into an expert on the fit, fabric, and wearability of the humble white tee.

Q&A with Tibi's Amy Smilovic

Sunday, 16 May 2010 - 9:00pm | Written by: Best of You Today

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American Designer Amy Smilovic is an artist, mother, businesswoman and designer. She has traveled the world and been inspired by the people, cultures and textiles she has seen. Amy grew up on St. Simons Island, Georgia, and from there has looked far and wide to find inspiration in her art and design. She designs for her line Tibi, which is known for its hot contemporary looks as well as an elegant, yet casual, aesthetic.