Paramore Talks Brand New Eyes

If you're anything like us, you've been listening to Brand New Eyes, the third studio album from Tennessee-bred quintet Paramore, since its release last month. I recently visited vocalist Hayley and bassist Jeremy backstage at their sold-out gig at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom to chat about BNE's chart success, their former funk band, and what it was like to tour with No Doubt this summer. Read our exclusive interview here.

—Erin Clements

Photo: Ryan Russell

EG Loves These Celebs-Turned-Designers!

Our two favorite fashion moguls have done it again! On the heels of their wildly successful labels, The Row and Elizabeth & James, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have partnered with JCPenney to launch their newest line, Olsenboye, a youthful mixture of urban chic and bohemian edge. The girls been all around NYC this past week passing out free cupcakes and showing off pieces from the new line in the Olsenboye Treat Truck, an ice cream truck they converted into a shop on wheels. The best part is you don’t have to hold your breath when turning over price tags—jeans, dresses, shoes, and more are all at a price point of around $20-$50. Mark your calendars because the line will officially debut in February 2010 at JCPenney stores nationwide.  And speaking of creations from celebs’ imaginations, Selena Gomez is also launching her first eco-friendly clothing line, Dream Out Loud.  The environmentally and socially conscious actress, who recently spent time in Ghana raising money for children’s organizations there, is in the process of creating a line of dresses, floral tops, jeans, and accessories that will all be made with organic materials and is due out in 2010.

 What do you think about celebs turned designers? Will you support the Olsens' and Selena’s new lines?

—Kiki Von Glinow

Red Carpet Buzz: Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller just made her Broadway debut in After Miss Julie, Patrick Marber’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s 19th-century play about class, seduction, and the battle of the sexes, which debuted last night at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s American Airlines Theatre. Miller chose a dramatic look for the premiere: a glittery, asymmetrical minidress from Balmain’s spring 2010 collection.

Photo: Getty Images

—Erin Clements

Red Carpet Buzz: Lily Cole

Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, which stars Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Heath Ledger, and Lily Cole, follows the fantastical tale of a traveling theater troupe that lets its audience members transcend reality through a mirror with supernatural abilities. Titian-tressed beauty Cole, who plays the title character’s daughter, looked ethereal at the film’s Rome Film Festival premiere, in a black corset gown by Dolce & Gabbana that may have had some magical powers of its own.

 

Photo: Getty Images

—Erin Clements

Red Carpet Buzz: Blake Lively

At the New York premiere of Where the Wild Things Are, Blake Lively wore a ferociously sexy feathered frock by Marchesa. And that's not where the film's sartorial inspiration ends: Spike Jonze is celebrating his highly anticipated adaptation of the 1963 children’s classic by Maurice Sendak, by collaborating on a faux-fur clothing line with Opening Ceremony. For more on their untamed accoutrements, click here.

Meet the Winner of ELLEgirl's Annual Nationwide Model Search!

Do you dream of being a model-actress? 16-year-old Brittany Martinez does too! And now, thanks to winning ELLEgirl’s Annual Nationwide Model Search, her dream has become a reality. While on vacation in Dallas, Texas with her mom, Brittany got a call with the good news and, soon after, she was on a plane to NYC! Once arriving in Manhattan, the Eagle, Idaho native was whisked away to a luxury downtown apartment where a gift basket with goodies awaited her. But the best part was yet to come—as part of Brittany’s prize package, she scored an acting spot on CBS’ award-winning daytime drama Guiding Light (right before its bittersweet end). Even better: After her TV debut, Brittany got to do a glamorous photo shoot with GL cutie Zack Conroy! The photos were snapped by celebrity photographer Francis Hills, who has also worked with Megan Fox and Kimora Lee Simmons.

Even though Brittany’s fabulous time in New York was brief, her moment in the spotlight didn’t end there. Not only is she kicking back at home with a free, year’s supply of SoBe water but—with the help of ELLEgirl—she now has good representation both locally and in NYC. Oh, and did we mention that her new acting coach is none other than Cody Linley’s mom?!? (Hmm. Wonder whether Brittany’s ever met the Hannah Montana hottie…)

Stay tuned for news on how you can be the next ELLEgirl Model Search winner! Until then, check out these pics of Brittany, Zack, and EG Model Search runner-up Ally Taylor.

—Emily Hebert

Brittany strikes a pose. Photo: Francis Hills

Brittany snuggles up to Zack. Photo: Francis Hills

Group photo! Brittany and Ally with Zack. Photo: Francis Hills

Red Carpet Buzz: Rachel Weisz

In director Alejandro Amenabar’s historical epic Agora, Rachel Weisz plays the brilliant 4th-century astronomer-philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria. Weisz’s sartorial wisdom was certainly evident at the film’s Madrid premiere: The actress wore a scene-stealing strapless Prada dress in a dramatic red hue with a sparkly jeweled neckline.

Red Carpet Buzz: Gwyneth Paltrow

Predictably, Stella McCartney’s spring 2010 show at Paris Fashion Week drew a heady array of boldface names: Sir Paul supported his designer daughter from the front row, as did Charlotte Rampling and pal Gwyneth Paltrow, who looked casually chic in a structured white blazer by McCartney and a pair of acid-wash jeans.

Show Off Your Style!

Do you have a totally unique style? Do your friends and even strangers comment on your fashion-forward looks? Do you go to sleep thinking about what show-stopping ensemble you’re going to put together the next morning? If this sounds like you, enter our Street Style contest for the chance to be featured on ELLEgirl.com and win an Apple iPod touch! Last month, Ashley Kuitunen from Rochester, NY sported totally rockin’ distressed, black denim cutoffs paired with a neon v-neck with wildly chic paw prints and topped it off with the essential leather bomber. Her blend of rocker-femme and neon cool definitely caught our eye! So, grab a friend and a camera and snap some full-body shots outside your favorite coffee shop or on that totally photo-shoot-worthy cobblestone street around the corner. Give us your best Jessica Stam or Chanel Iman pose and you could be on ELLEgirl.com! Enter now!

Fashion Across the Bridge at BK’s Fashion Week(end)

Just as New York’s fashion elite were giving their Jimmy Choos a rest after this season’s Bryant Park shows, it was once again time to don sky-high heels at Brooklyn’s Fashion Week(end).  A showcase of New York’s up-and-coming designers from across the bridge, designers like Alisha Trimble and Loris Diran stole the show. As always, Trimble’s collection showed us all that the perfect cocktail dress does exist. Feminine frocks in an array of neutral rich beiges and grays were accented with black ribbon details for a clean, sleek look. Always the favorite among young fashionistas, Trimble’s party dresses promise a great night out. Diran’s collection was classically simple with bright layered garden party dresses and fuss-free layered gowns with an ethereal edge. Three of the Real Housewives of New York City (Kelly, Alex, and Ramona) showed their support for Diran by turning out their best runway walks as they headed down the catwalk in the designer’s gowns. And, fashion wasn’t the only focus of the night.  Sprinkled throughout the runway shows, local Brooklyn artists gave the audience something to bob their heads to.  Thirteen-year-old rapper The Astronomical Kid and his 12-year-old DJ rocked the house. A perfect mix of fashion and music, hats off to BK for a flawless New York night. 

  

Photo courtesy of alishatrimble.com

-Kiki Von Glinow