Category Archives: Ad Madness

Watch This Style: Dior’s Reinvented Miss Dior Le Parfum Commercial Starring Natalie Portman!

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You’ve probably seen the very gorgeous Natalie Portman sporting a black bow & Parisian couture in the ads for Dior‘s Miss Dior Cherie, however footage from the previous commercial has been revamped for the latest luxury scent, Miss Dior Le Parfum.  Natalie looks ever so romantic, indulging in the sensual scent while frolicking about with a handsome leading man.  Take a look below at the latest commercial, along with a video from last year, showing a behind-the-scenes look during the shoot.  For more posts from Watch This Style, check out Alexander Skarsgård in Calvin Klein’s latest short for Encounter, Sarah Jessica Parker making her stylish mark on Glee, & Lindsay Lohan in the trailer for Lifetime’s Liz & Dick. Happy Styling!

Watch This Style: Calvin Klein’s Newest Fragrance Short Film For Encounter Starring Alexander Skarsgård!

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I’m always writing about women’s fashion & what’s going on with the fairer sex, but for those of you who can’t get enough of the tall & brooding male type, buckle up for some men’s fashion talk. Well, in this case, it’s men’s fragrance chat… More specifically, Calvin Klein‘s latest fragrance Encounter ($58.00 – $72.00)for men has been turned into a short film, starring True Blood hunk Alexander Skarsgård, opposite model Lara Stone. Under the direction of Fabien Baron, there’s something very Fifty Shades of Grey & James Bond about this just-over two-minute video. Take a look & share your comments. Do you think fragrance commercials are getting too overproduced? Would you like to see more videos like this? Which fragrances are you most attracted to?

For more scents on Style Darling, check out posts in Watch This Style, including Crystal Renn for Reem Acra, Beyonce’s latest fragrance, Heat, & Blake Lively as the face of Gucci Premiere. Be sure to check out videos featuring Sarah Jessica Parker on Glee, Lana Del Rey singing “Blue Velvet” for H&M’s latest ad campaign, & Lindsay Lohan starring as Elizabeth Taylor in Liz & Dick. Happy Styling!

Watch This Style / Ad Madness: Lana Del Rey’s “Blue Velvet” Video For H&M!

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A month ago, I shared images of Lana Del Rey‘s latest venture, her ad campaign for H&M, featuring vintage-inspired looks & a gorgeous pink angora sweater! Now, the music video for the campaign has hit the web & Style Darling is excited to share the full-length version of her cover of “Blue Velvet.” Check out H&M for store locations & to price the items featured in the video. For more celebrity-fronted ads, check out Scarlett Johansson for Dolce & Gabbana & Julia Roberts for Lancome! Happy Styling!

Ad Madness / Watch This Style: Scarlett Johansson’s Latest For Dolce & Gabbana Cosmetics!

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When you look like Tony-winner Scarlett Johansson, I guess you don’t need much to look like a gorgeous model. For Dolce & Gabbana‘s latest campaign, the actress is lending her sensual pout & old Hollywood beauty to the brand’s cosmetics line, promoting the Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation ($59.00) available @Saks Fifth Avenue.

Check out the video (commercial, maybe?) for the newest make up product, featuring beautiful shots of Italy & a snuggling Scarlett wrapped in sheets.  What do you think of cosmetic ad campaigns? Do you think this is too much? What do you think of Scarlett returning as a spokesmodel for the brand?

For more from Ad Madness, check out Julia Roberts for Lancome’s La Vie Est Belle, Lana Del Rey modeling for H&M, & Lily Collin’s for Movado! Happy Styling!

Watch This Style / Ad Madness: La Vie Est Belle For Lancome & Julia Roberts!

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While sifting through the knee-high pile of the September issues of my favorite magazines, I noticed that several (Self, Cosmopolitan, & Allure) have the ads for Lancome‘s latest fragrance La Vie Est Belle featuring Julia Roberts‘ infamous smile on their back covers.  The Oscar winner’s Mirror Mirror director, Tarsem Singh has, from behind the camera, brought out the best in Julia in a short film to go along with the stunning ad campaign.  Luckily, I was able to find the video on YouTube, along with a making-of video, which includes a brunette-tressed Julia in an elegant white gown breaking free from conventions & embracing a beautiful life, all with the help of the perfume.  Having graduated from the previously popular Tresor fragrance, La Vie Est Belle is set to hit stores in mid-August.

What do you think of Julia Roberts as a spokeswomen for Lancome? Do you like the videos? Would you try this scent? For more celebrity campaigns, check out posts from Ad Madness, including Lana Del Rey for H&M, Lily Collins for Movado, & Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor.  In addition, Watch This Style videos include stylist Brad Goreski talking to Nightline, a behind-the-scenes look at Victoria Beckham as guest editor for the September issue of Glamour, & my top 5 most stylish music videos from the Spice Girls. Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: H&M’s Lana Del Rey Ads For Fall Are Finally Here!

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Lana Del Rey has been making headlines in the music industry for quite some time now, but her bombshell style & old Hollywood allure have been raising eyebrows in the fashion world as well.  Naturally, the talented singer has snagged herself a modeling gig for H&M‘s latest fall ad campaign.  Thanks to Fashionologie, I’m sharing these 10 images of Lana, photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin which H&M has recently released.

In addition, H&M creative director Donald Schneider explains, “Lana is totally unique, and we wanted to create a print and film campaign that’s just as special… The mood is very LA noir and is inspired by our Fall collection, which also fits with Lana’s own personal style.“

Not to mention that the NYC-born chanteuse will release a music video covering “Blue Velvet,” which will also feature looks from the latest fall collection from H&M.  The style doesn’t end here either since the video will be edited down for commercial-length to appear on television.  Also, Lana’s relationship with the Swedish-based retailer will continue on into the winter with ads shot by photographer Solve Sundsbo.

For more celebrity-fronted ad campaigns, check out more from Ad Madness including Lily Collins for Movado, Blake Lively’s commercial for Gucci’s Premiere fragrance, & Kate Hudson’s latest as spokesmodel for Ann Taylor! Happy Styling!

Watch This Style / Ad Madness: Lily Collin’s Is Movado’s Newest Face!

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Mirror Mirror actress Lily Collins is making her next big mark with Movado as the newest face of the 130-year-old brand’s latest ad campaign, following in the footsteps of other up-and-coming names like Kerry Washington & Amanda Seyfried. The strong-browed daughter of musician Phil Collins shares with InStyle, “I have always been an admirer of Movado watches.” Watch the video below ingénue strike a pose wearing the sophisticated Cerena style. Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: Model Crystal Renn Models For Reem Acra’s Debut Fragrance!

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Fragrance ads have been getting more & more press as the weeks go by. I’ve talked lots about Blake Lively for Gucci Premiere, featured Keira Knightley for Coco Mademoiselle, & shared my love of Old Hollywood with Charlize Theron’s commercial for Dior’s J’adore which shows virtual cameos by Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, & Marelene Dietrich. Designer Reem Acra is debuting their very first fragrance, eponymous of course, featuring former plus-size model Crystal Renn, looking svelte, stunning, & sexy.

The scent, which will be sold exclusively @Saks Fifth Avenue, will hit shelves in October, exuding “orange blossom, pear, bergamot, ginger, jasmine, lily of the valley, peony, amber, cedarwood, patchouli, and warm musk,” according to Styleite. Prices for the fragrance will range from $35 – $125, & will include body lotions, shower gels, & creams. What do you think of this ad? Are you interested in trying the fragrance? Do you think Crystal Renn was a good choice to be spokesmodel? Happy Styling!

Watch This Style / Ad Madness: First Look At Gucci Premiere’s Commercial Starring Blake Lively!

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Of course print ads of celebs starring in campaigns for fragrances are always juicy to look at, especially when we’re talking about Savages star Blake Lively, however almost one month ago, I informed readers of Blake’s collaboration modeling for Gucci Premiere. While I was browsing through the web just recently, I found a short sneak peek at the Gossip Girl actress in motion in a clip from the film that supports the scent.  Under the direction of Nicolas Winding Refn, this golden girl is clad in sequins overlooking the Los Angeles skyline, as well as in a flowing navy gown in the desert.  Take a look at the commercial below & share with readers what you think about this campaign.

Also, for more celebrity-endorsed fragrances, be sure to check out more from Watch This Style, including Liv Tyler for Givenchy’s Irresistible, Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel starring Keira Knightley, & Charlize Theron for Dior.

Ad Madness: Kate Hudson’s Latest Campaign For Ann Taylor!

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Back in March, Kate Hudson debuted as the new face & body of Ann Taylor (see post here), sharing with the world that as a busy mom, she’s all about making it work without the fuss, especially when it comes to the elegant day & evening designs that are sold @Ann Taylor.  For the latest fall collection, the actress shares with In Style: “Ann Taylor is about making sure women have one place to go where they can shop and still feel chic.“

In this same article, I’ve found some behind the scenes images during the shooting for the new campaign, including some fabulous dresses, tops, & skirts. If you’re an AT shopper, be sure to check out the newest arrivals to build your new fall wardrobe! Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: Beyonce’s New Ad For Her Latest Fragrance, Midnight Heat!

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Beyonce isn’t just causing a stir on the red carpets these days since the dynamic diva has just released her latest fragrance, Midnight Heat ($59.00), as well as its corresponding ad sure to make the pages of the upcoming September issues of all our favorite magazines.  The singer / actress / dancer is showing off her curvy post-baby body in a feminine, one-shoulder purple mini dress.  If you’re interested in adding this sixth scent, said to contain notes of starfruit, Armenian plum, & dragonfruit in the tradition of the Heat collection, it can be found @Macy’s. Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: Pretty Little Liars’ Actresses Model For Bongo!

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I should’ve known this already, but Bongo is still around! I recently spotted Pretty Little Liars actresses Lucy Hale & Ashley Benson rocking duds from the brand that is currently sold @Sears & KMart.  Aside from finding figure-friendly designs by the Kardashians @Sears, or getting your curve on with Sofia Vergara’s KMart collection, the department stores are revamping their apparel scene in a majorly stylish way! Of course, Bongo is a Juniors’-geared brand, but I’m also happy to share that they also sell plus-sized clothing, like colored denim jeggings ($16.00) up to size 22.  Not to mention, I’m loving Ashley’s sequin front tank top ($12.00 – $14.00) in the ad on the left!

For more celebrity-fronted ads, be sure to check out more from Ad Madness, including Mila Kunis for Dior & Chloe Grace Moretz for Aeropostale! Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: Mila Kunis Returns To Dior Sporting New Fall Handbags!

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Dior‘s spring spokesmodel Mila Kunis is returning to endorse the brand’s fall handbag line, clad in a retro Hollywood bob- very Jackie O- swarmed by photogs in these black & white shots taken by Mario Sorrenti. Mila, who also graces the cover of Glamour‘s August 2012 issue, can be seen next in Oz: The Great & Powerful, alongside James Franco, Michelle Williams, & Rachel Weisz. For more about Ad Madness, check out posts featuring Chloe Grace Moretz for Aeropostale, Kristen Stewart’s ad debut for Balenciaga, & Blake Lively for Gucci Premiere! Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: Chloe Grace Moretz for Aéropostale!

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Actress Chloe Grace Moretz is leading the next generation in Style Darlings.  The Hugo actress, along with stars like Hailee Steinfeld & Elle Fanning, are on the rise on the red carpet, showing teenagers everywhere their classic, age-appropriate glamour.  However, the Georgia native has seven films currently in pre-production which are slated to keep her busy for the next three years, including a remake as the titular Carrie alongside veteran actress & fashion risk-taker, Julianne Moore.

Check out Chloe in her latest venture, which is a cute & fun ad campaign for Aéropostale.  Also included with the ad, which you can find in magazines like the August 2012 issue of People Style Watch, is a coupon for $20.00 on any pair of jeans.  The brand’s jeans typically cost up to $39.50, which makes this a spectacular 50% off deal! Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: Blake Lively Is Beautiful For Gucci Premiere’s Fragrance Ad!

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Blake Lively is everywhere! With the premiere of Savages, the Oliver Stone-directed action drama, as well as her latest campaign for the fragrance, Gucci Premiere.  The bombshell shows off her Old Hollywood glamour with Veronica Lake-like waves, a long-sleeved embellished evening gown, & open back.  The former Chanel-spokesmodel is high in-demand, especially since it’s been announced that this coming fall will see the farewell season of Gossip Girl. 

In addition, a short film about the fragrance is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 1st, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Blake. Do you think the California-born actress is overexposed or do you want to see more of her? Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: Kristen Stewart Is The Face of Balenciaga’s First Fragrance, ‘Florabotanica!’

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Actress Kristen Stewart, a self-proclaimed tomboy, has reluctantly given in to the world of fashion, as a result of her star status.  Her red carpet style as of late has been hitting all the right notes, especially since she’s had a little help from Balenciaga.  After becoming an ambassador for the brand back in January, the star of The Twilight Saga was named the face of their first ever fragrance, Florabontanica. 

In a recent interview with WWD, Kristen reveals that she’s never worn perfume until the project with Balenciaga was presented to her.  In addition, she adds “I’m very lucky that I like the fragrance, because I would have done anything with [Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquiere]… and I’m a terrible liar… There is something natural about it. It’s very alive. I think that as a young person wearing it – considering that I’ve never worn a scent – it kind of puts you on this level of, like, ‘Whoa, check me out.'”

Typically, when you see ads for fragrances, spokesmodels are all about skin, showing lots of it & selling sex.  Here, Stewart represents a younger, cooler generation, vibrant with color, rock glamour, & excitement. 

I should also add that Ad Madness is a new category for Style Darling, where I’ll be featuring exclusive ads for magazines starring our favorite celebrities.  To see some more, check out supermodel Daria Werbowy alongside Betty Boop for Lancome’s latest mascara! Happy Styling!

Ad Madness: Kate Hudson Models For Ann Taylor!

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I was super excited to see this new ad campaign for Ann Taylor, starring the one & only Kate Hudson! I’ve been on a major shopping diet, but seeing these new ads makes me very eager to get my hands on some beautiful spring fashions. I love the combination of delicate fabrics with feminine prints, especially with new wedges or strappy sandals. Lace isn’t just for lingerie or evening-wear, as seen in the flirty blouses and sophisticated pencil skirts sold among Ann Taylor’s new collection.

For more posts about the retailer, check out images from Demi Moore’s previous campaign, Katherine Heigl wearing Ann Taylor boots, & Kerry Washington in a leopard blouse! What do you think of Kate’s look in theses ads? What trends are you following this spring? Happy Styling!