Hasta La Ideas

Kelly Clarkson has already marked 2009 as the year of her comeback with her record-breaking new single “My Life Would Suck Without You” and her upcoming fourth album “All I Ever Wanted” due out this March… and I’d say it’s about time! Our favorite American Idol winner has slipped under the radar for a year or two, and we single folk have certainly missed her solid girl-power singles (there hasn’t been another liberating breakup song to belt out the car window quite as satisfying as “Since U Been Gone”) and soulfully poignant power ballads to get us through those romantic rough patches. And in her absence, plenty of new female performers have stepped up to the plate to both fill in the void on the charts and serve as our fashion muses — such as Katy Perry’s naughty pin-up girl style and Duffy’s jazzy throwback feel — but there just hasn’t been any other performer to do the casual-yet-chic rocker chick vibe justice quite like Kelly can. While some Clarkson critics may say her new song lyrics seem strangely self-sacrificing and sunny compared to her previous ex-bashing persona we all knew and loved, her video for “My Life Would Suck Without You” shows that even though her bitter lyrics may have sweetened up a bit, she’s still got her playful-yet-empowered edginess and sophisticated rockstar style, not to mention tons of hair-whipping energy to boot. With lots of layered jewelry, the right cropped blazer, and the legs to pull off a pair of shiny leggings as pants, you can put your own spin on both Kelly’s power-performer style and her joyriding girl-next-door get-up she rocks in the video. Take a look at the video yourself, then check the slideshow to see how you can channel Kelly’s kick-ass comeback looks- no stylist needed!

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Your friends may make fun of you for your perhaps age-inappropriate Hello Kitty collection of pens, mugs, linens, guitars, jewelry, cutlery, furniture, and what-have-you, but who are they kidding? Despite her sweet and youthful appearance, Hello Kitty isn’t just for kids, and quite frankly, with upscale Sanrio-loving designers like Tarina Tarantino and Kimora Lee Simmons for Zales, she’s much more popular with the adults these days than she ever was with the youngsters! And now, with the help of MAC Cosmetics, she just got a whole lot more grown-up! The much-anticipated Hello Kitty makeup collection is finally available for purchase today in MAC stores and MAC-carrying department stores (yes, you can actually buy it and take it home — it’s not just on display for pre-orders or to tease us anymore)! The collection contains three different “lines” — Hello Kitty Mild, Hello Kitty Wild, and Hello Kitty Accessories — with coordinating shades in each that range from pretty girlie pinks to bold modish blues and neon hues. While the sweet inspired products include a variety of makeup zip-cases, feline-like lashes, and loads of character-influenced glosses, glitters, and pigments, I have to say I much prefer the products that they’ve emblazoned with the Hello Kitty logo over the plain pots of “inspired” shades that they’ve also thrown in the collection (I don’t really see the point unless you’re truly indulging in your obsession). Overall, MAC’s spin on our favorite cartoon cat is so dark and funky that she looks more like “Goodbye Kitty” than her usual jolly self, but I have to say, I’m kind of diggin’ this gritty new side to the classic Kitty! Check out the slideshow for some of the products inspired by the fancy feline!

Five time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin may be known for her moves on the balance beam and uneven bars, but is the fashion world ready for her athleticism? She may be only 5’3″ but she packs a lot of strength and grace just like any seasoned model as the new face of Max Azria’s Spring 2009 campaign. Stylehive got some behind-the-scenes pictures of Nastia at her photoshoot. From the looks of the pictures, I guess you really can do anything in those strappy black wedges! With that and her brief cameos in the movie “Stick It” and hit show “Gossip Girl,” now we all know the camera loves her. You’ll recall her collaboration with Vanilla Star Jeans in addition to front row seats at more than a few fashion shows last season- clearly, her poise and creativity extend well beyond the gym.

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