Mark Zuckerberg Named ‘Worst Dressed’ in Silicon Valley

Mark Zuckerberg is known for a lot of things — starting Facebook, inspiring the Aaron Sorkin-David Fincher movie The Social Network — but fashion is not one of them.

The CEO and co-founder of the social networking giant has been ranked the worst dressed man of Silicon valley according to a new poll by GQ. The news comes less than a year after he was named to Esquire’s worst-dressed list in January.

Zuckerberg’s “style sins” include that he’s “oblivious to the fact that jeans and ties come in skinny sizes—or that suits exist” and that “he loves to recycle the fresh-from-Stats-class look. Zuck’s style is so poor, it even inspired a mock fashion line, Mark By Mark Zuckerberg, which thankfully doesn’t sell any actual clothing.”

Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who favors a uniform of a black mock turtleneck and jeans, comes in at No. 2.

“Apple releases an iPhone every 0.5 seconds. Steve Jobs never gets an upgrade. The Svengali’s self-inflicted uniform (black turtleneck, dad jeans, Seinfeld kicks) rival Superman’s in its homogeneity—a style blunder no AutoCorrect can fix,” writes GQ.

Bill Gates ranks No. 3.

“Curious how Harry Potter will age post-Hogwarts?” snipes GQ. “When you’re Scrooge McDuck rich, a snazzy ensemble isn’t tops on your to-do. Rather than swag out in Armani suits, Gates takes the lazy preppy approach, opting for a drawer full of V-necks in every hue.”

Find the Right Wedding Wear

It’s tough to figure out what’s right to wear to today’s weddings. Yes, there are rules, but some of those rules are made to be broken, or at least bent.

Almost every wedding falls into one of three categories: formal evening; semi formal/cocktail and informal/casual. Here’s a guide for you to find the right wedding wear.

If it’s a formal evening affair

Men have it easy: a tuxedo.

For women, a long dress is entirely suitable but not required. It is bad form for guests to draw attention away from the bride, so a low-cut, skin-tight sequined red dress, for instance, would not be a good choice. As a wedding guest, it’s not your job to stand out. That’s the bride’s job.

A semiformal/cocktail wedding

For men, it’s suits and ties. A dark suit is right for evening, but tan or seersucker is fine for day.

For women, pick a short afternoon dress or suit but fancied up with jewelry so you don’t look as though you just came from the office. Evening calls for cocktail dress, but a pantsuit is an option. Add some sparkle, sequins or rhinestones to amp your outfit.

Informal/casual

The hardest one to get right. As a general rule: Better to be overdressed than underdressed.

Men might not want to hear this, but it would be nice if they wore a tie. It’s a sign of respect for the couple. Khakis or seersucker pants with a contrasting jacket are options. But if it’s a theme wedding, dress accordingly. Dressier leather sandals are a good option for the beach. Overall, take cues from the setting.

For women, even if the wedding is on a beach or in a meadow, showing lots of skin is not a good idea. What’s right? You have to infer based on location. On a beach, a long flowy skirt is great. You could even wear an embellished tank top. But in another setting, casual means Sunday best. For sure, wear flatties or sandals if you’re on sand or hiking up a hill. Can’t figure it out? It’s totally fine to ask.

A word about white: You may wear white, with caution. But, don’t even remotely approximate a wedding-type gown. Some brides will be enraged if you wear white. Others don’t care.

Ashley Greene

Why Ashley Greene Loves Her Bridesmaid Dress

While all eyes may be on bride Bella Swan when she walks down the aisle in the fourth installment of the “Twilight” film franchise, “Breaking Dawn Part 1,” co-star Ashley Greene says the bridesmaid dresses will be worth a glance as well.

The 24-year-old actress recently chatted with InStyle about her bridesmaid dress in the upcoming Twilight film. “It was a collaboration for the dress. We wanted to have all the bridesmaids fit together and also have their own identity. So, we took a little bit of Alice’s past and put it into her dress,” she shared, “I’m really excited for everyone to see my dress, too.” In fact, the starlet even had a say in what she wore for the big day.

And just like finally finding the perfect wig for her character, Greene says the final choice for the dress was also a perfect fit — well, almost. “I didn’t love the corset,” she admits.

“There were corsets in them and we took them out by the end of the movie. We were just like, ‘We don’t care!’ There’s dancing and stuff like that so that was the only part that I didn’t like because that was uncomfortable, but once the corset came out I loved it. That’s the only way I’ve been able to describe it [the wedding]. It’s magical and beautiful.”

Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in Disarray

A planned Michael Jackson tribute concert, supported by the late pop star’s mother and four siblings, was in disarray Thursday.

Tickets for the show, scheduled for Cardiff, Wales, in October, were to go on sale Thursday, but instead of providing a link for purchases the promoter’s website asked fans to “Please Standby for further announcements.”

The head of the British company promoting the concert promised last week it would “feature the world’s most amazing music performers.” The roster would be revealed online one act at a time over the next 10 days weeks, Global Live Events CEO Chris Hunt told reporters at a July 25 news conference.

“Everybody’s in the midst of signing contracts so nothing can be announced until that happens,” Juliette Harris, spokeswoman for Global Live Events said late Tuesday. She suggested an announcement would come Wednesday.

By Thursday, still no acts had been announced.

The problems started soon after brothers Marlon, Tito and Jackie, sister La Toya and family matriarch Katherine Jackson attended the “Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert” announcement at the Beverly Hills Hotel on July 25.

But Jermaine and Randy Jackson, the only brothers not at the news conference, issued a sharply worded statement that reflected a deep division within the Jackson family over the show.

“We want to make clear that this does not reflect the position of the entire family,” the two brothers said in a joint statement.

“While we wholeheartedly support the spirit of a tribute that honors our brother, we find it impossible to support an event that is due to take place during the criminal trial surrounding Michael’s death.”

The Michael Jackson Fan Club agreed with the two brothers, issuing a similar statement.

Jackson fans posted messages on the concert’s Facebook page questioning ticket prices and the process for buying them.

Fans must place bids for a chance to buy a ticket. The higher their pledge to a charity, the better their chances of getting a good seat.

“The ticket system is so bad!! the higher you bid the better seats you get?? not every Michael fan is rich!!!” one fan posted on the “Michael Forever Tribute” Facebook page Thursday.

After several days of such negative posts, a link to the Facebook page was removed from the concert’s website.

How to Dress for a Night Out

It’s fascinating that dressy evening events — cocktail receptions, charity galas, premieres — elicit such excitement of anticipation, yet so frequently disappoint from a fashion perspective. Why is it that so many people choose evening wear that is lackluster? The lamentable fact is that all of those humdrummers out there are really satisfied with their look. In most cases, people are simply in a fashion rut. Here’s how to get out of it:

Handbags

Why, oh, why do people persist in dragging around luggage-size handbags to evening events? What are people thinking? Do they line these behemoths with plastic in order to escape with leftovers? There is an easy prescription for getting this right: The dressier the affair, the smaller the handbag. We want to sing the praises of the clutch style, which comes in dozens of iterations. The clutch is precisely that — a handbag that one clutches. Our advocacy for the clutch has caused some women to balk: “But what do I do during a cocktail reception?” You place the clutch under your upper left arm with a cocktail in your left hand. This leaves your right hand free for greetings.

Legwear

There is no simpler way to be on-trend this season than to don a pair of fashion hosiery. They are loaded with glam and pizzazz, and maybe we can think of nothing easier — and more affordable — to lift the spirits of a basic black cocktail dress than these shimmering, sparkling, or iridescent newcomers. Furthermore, believe that when one is wearing stockings, one should look like she’s wearing stockings (few things offer more dowdiness than sheer hosiery). We rarely state that a particular item provides something for everyone, but in this case it’s true!

Cover-ups

Forget about global warming; just plain ol’ air-conditioning and heating are enough for me to salute the benefits of layering. But let’s banish the pashmina, please, and consider some alternatives. You can play it safe with a dress or skirt with a matching jacket, but we want you to consider the evening cover-up an opportunity to have some fun with a novelty item, like a metallic gauze stole or an embellished cardigan, or a plain cardigan in metallic wool, cotton, or silk.

Apparel

It goes without saying that the basic black dress is the core of evening attire. It provides a neutral platform for accessories. But we want to suggest separates as well. Think about the impact and fashion counterpoint of a pencil skirt paired with an exuberant white top. Or how about a fitted bustier with a voluminous skirt? There are limitless options. Just take a chance!

Tips in Choosing the Right A Line Wedding Dresses

In every bride’s checklist in planning a wedding, choosing the right kind of wedding dress is on the top of their list. What are the things to consider when choosing the right kind of wedding gown?  A line wedding dresses may just be the right gown for you.

A line wedding dresses are intended to compliment any type of body types. If you choose this type of wedding dress you can not go wrong. Different designs are available in the market that suits any kind of budget. Designs for a line wedding dresses vary from simple to elegant kind to a more embellished sort of gowns depending on what the client desires. A line wedding dresses are one of the most passionate, pleasing and youthful looking dresses you can wear in your wedding.

In choosing a gown for your wedding, style is not the only feature that you should keep in mind. Comfort is one key factor when it comes to gowns because you do not want to feel uncomfortable and overwhelmed by the wedding dress in your especial day. A line wedding dresses are just the right choice when you want radiance and fresh-feeling comfort because the dress does not fit tightly on your body. A line wedding dresses can be very fashionable even if it has minimal design.  One of the benefits in choosing an a line wedding dress is that oftentimes, when purchasing a gown, the costs are cut down if you only purchase a simple design. It is advised to take time to identify what your personal style is since this will help you come up with the right kind of gown that you really want to wear. Classic full a line wedding dresses are trendy these days because it allows the attention to focus on the bride’s radiant face.

When choosing the exact kind of a line wedding dresses, you have to keep in mind your own personality and sense of style. This means that you just not select a gown from the choices of a line wedding dresses that have already been set, the standards that have already been expected, but you should take the time to create something new, something better and something that you can call your own.

Hollywood’s Most Stylish Tweens and Teens

Picture 1: The 19-year-old Wizards of Waverly Place star (and Justin Bieber’s best girl) works some fashion magic, loving simple, fresh pieces like patterned tops and cute shorts ensembles. Her slinky style is so in demand that she now designs a line for Kmart called Dream Out Loud.

Picture 2: A breakout style star during awards season – when she was nominated for her role in True Grit – the 14-year-old actress stunned in dresses from big-league designers like Marchesa and Prada. She continues to take fashion risks, from stylish suits to bold prints, and her commitment to fashion earned her the Miu Miu Fall/Winter campaign. The collaboration, she says, “feels appropriate”.

Picture 3: She’s worn a homecoming dress and a cap and gown, and the 17-year-old star’s all-American style doesn’t stop once she leaves high school and hits the red carpet. She’s a fan of laid-back denim looks and romantic gowns – but she’s not afraid to show her wild side in ads for Marc Jacobs’s Oh, Lola fragrance.

 

 

 

Picture 4: Dakota’s 13-year-old sibling (and star of this summer’s Super 8) may be a few years behind her big sister, but she looks like she’s been hitting red carpets for years, choosing risky styles and posing like a fashion pro. After stepping out in ensembles from lines like Valentino and Chanel Haute Couture, the young star was tapped by Marc by Marc Jacobs to be the face of its Fall ad campaign.

Picture 5: The star of Nickelodeon’s Victorious, 18, digs classically pretty attire – picking pieces that are feminine and flirty without being over the top. The actress and singer knows what she likes – from her favorite loose waves to the high hemlines on her bold-colored frocks, she’s got a definitive style and loves to stick to it.

Picuter 6: The Kick-Ass star’s style is, well, just that: Though young, she is not afraid to take chances with her films or her wardrobe. From ladylike patterned dresses to a superhip hat-and-jumpsuit outfit, the 14-year-old has the red carpet confidence of an actress twice her age.

Kardashian Announces TV Wedding

Fans can experience the “glitz, glamour and romance” of Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Humphries in a two-part television special on E!, the network said Wednesday.

“Follow the bride, groom and entire Kardashian clan every step of the way, from the lavish wedding planning to the fabulous parties to the highly anticipated big day when Kim and Kris say ‘I do,'” a statement read.

Kardashian, 30, got engaged to the New Jersey Nets player, 26, in May and the pair will marry Aug. 20.

The bride-to-be revealed this week she will wear a wedding dress created by family friend and celebrated designer Vera Wang for her “wedding extravaganza.”

“Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event” will air Oct. 9 and 10 on E!, which is also home to the starlet’s hit reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

Petra Nemcova Talks Wedding Details, Dress By Marchesa

Supermodel, Thailand tsunami survivor and former “Dancing With The Stars” contestant Petra Nemcova sat down with the Telegraph to talk about her charity, the Happy Hearts Fund, which helps countries rebuild after natural disasters when the first responders leave. Nemcova mentioned that in the last five years, Happy Hearts has reconstructed 51 schools and has a presence in nine countries.

She also discussed her upcoming wedding to British actor Jamie Bellman, explaining, “We met through a neutral friend, well, his best friend since he was ten, so for twenty years — and he’s now engaged to my best friend who I’ve known for seven years. And they brought us together and so it’s stayed in the family, which is wonderful.”

Deets, girl, deets! Petra added, “In terms of the wedding and the preparation, there are some things set in stone, like the date, which will be in June 2012, and the wedding will be in England, since we both love England. It will be in the countryside. The wedding dress will be designed by Marchesa. The relationship with Marchesa, for me, has been for many, many years. It’s just nice to be able to wear them even on that special day. And I can’t wait to see what they will create.”

 

Fashion One Shoulder Wedding Dresses

Nowadays, lots of benefits follow behind a fashionable appearance. Since modern girls more look forward to new paths on the wedding dress, one shoulder wedding dresses come clear and absolutely trigger one of the biggest impacts.

One shoulder wedding gowns refer to styles that carry single shoulder straps, they are frequently seen on some high-end award ceremonies and launch events. They have become one of the favorite options for many celebrities, which certainly make these styles great options to complete gorgeous appearances on solemn nuptials. Then, does a chic single-shoulder wedding dress really fit you?

Because of the special configuration, a single shoulder wedding dress usually makes the wearer’ s silhouette much slimmer. To fully show the original appeal on the unique neckline pattern, you are strongly suggested to spice it up by a simple necklace that is made by a cluster of twinkling pearl, crystals or gemstone directly. The beauty oozing out from the understated pattern and eye-catching sheen has been alluring enough, which ideally accents the noble sensation revealed by the asymmetrical wedding gown. Then, when it comes to choosing the strap style, length and color on your single-shoulder wedding dress, some significant tips are shared below.

First, if you want to make your wedding ceremony solemn and romantic, it is wiser to go for a long bridal wear. In most cases, a wedding dress with a hem reaching to the floor seems dolce and elegant. Due to the asymmetrical pattern, the accentuation on femininity presented by one shoulder wedding dresses becomes more appealing undoubtedly. Second, the strap design should fit the delicate theme of your wedding gown. If you choose a mermaid one-shoulder style, the strap should not carry extravagant decorations. But if the strap is made to be spaghetti-like, it does not look great either. Most of time, ruffle, flower, beads and ribbons are popular accessories on the shoulder straps. Finally, referring to the color, you are still suggested to embrace the elegant and chaste sense of beauty made by white. A white floor length one shoulder wedding dress has captured favorable impression from lots of modern girls because of looking chic and gorgeous. To add some unique touches to your wedding semblance, don’ t forget to take it into your consideration please.