Bey’s new old album…
The rumor mill was in overdrive after news there was going to be a new Beyoncé album. It seems the singer will in fact be releasing an album, but it won’t exactly be new. Beyoncé will be expanding her self-titled album from last year, creating a Platinum Edition, which will include two new songs and four new remixes. [Rolling Stone]
Sorry, Kate…
Kate Middleton may not be as much of a fashion icon as we perceived. A new study, which surveyed more than 5,000 women, found that Duchess Kate has about as much style influence as Jersey Shore star Snookie. The study also found that women are more likely to be inspired by the clothing of independent women who are willing to take more sartorial risks, like First Lady Michelle Obama. [WWD]
But first, let me take a selfie…
Or not. If you choose to take a selfie today while at the polling booths, you may get yourself into some hot water. Though it’s rarely enforced, it is actually illegal in 35 states to film or photograph a marked ballot box. [Time]
Michael Kors’ strategy…
The holiday season is nearly here, but don’t expect sales at Michael Kors. The designer won’t be cutting prices to bring in customers this year, and it’s a matter of image. “We think that’s the right thing for us to do as a luxury brand,” said chief executive officer John Idol. [Bloomberg Businessweek]
Lauren Hutton’s beauty tips…
The secret to Lauren Hutton’s youthful complexion? Coconut oil. The 70-year-old beauty admitted, “I’ve been slathering myself in coconut oil since I was about 22.” [The Huffington Post]
