Media Manipulation The (Not So?) Honest Company It’s Friday, and while the rest of us are winding down, Jessica Alba is probably going to be working this weekend. A reader called Jamie emailed me a link to a Wall Street Journal story about The Honest Company’s laundry detergent. An investigation and independent testing was done By Maria • Mar 11, 2016 01:11 pm
Style Gwyneth’s morning skin Earlier this week, Gwyneth Paltrow was papped out for dinner with Brad Falchuk on his birthday. They looked happy. She looks happy. So happy. This, as I’ve mentioned several times, is her revenge. Gwyneth was never going to be the girl cheated on by the musician and left alone By Lainey • Mar 04, 2016 11:16 am
Celebrity Lifestyle Brands Shock of the Day Last night was the grand opening party for Jessica Biel’s Au Fudge, presented by Amazon Family. Now there’s a deep-pocketed sponsor. But it might not be a bad investment for Amazon Family. Because Jessica says Au Fudge is for the parents who often feel like going out to By Lainey • Mar 02, 2016 11:11 am
Celebrity Lifestyle Brands Jessica’s opening night Jessica Biel’s Au Fudge finally opened in LA last night. She was seen earlier in the day on Tuesday running errands and then later in the evening, in white, attending the party. On Instagram Au Fudge is described as "a community clubhouse adults and children alike will enjoy” By Lainey • Feb 17, 2016 12:53 pm
Books Kate Hudson’s Pretty Happy Gwyneth did it. Cameron did it. So, naturally, it’s Kate Hudson’s turn. To write a book, giving you advice on how to love your body. Were you waiting for this? Before you answer, please consider the synopsis from the publisher: “I didn’t just wake up one day By Lainey • Feb 02, 2016 11:20 am
Baby and Bump Obsession Gwyneth’s “California posse” Gwyneth Paltrow is promoting the launch of her GOOP beauty and skincare line. She covers the new issue of Glamour. I prefer the photos inside to the one they used on the cover. That braided pony with the middle part looks great. As do those booties. I’m into the By Lainey • Feb 02, 2016 10:14 am
Media Manipulation Drew’s Flower Power If in 2013, when Drew Barrymore was talking about Flower Beauty all over the place, you told me that it would be a runaway hit and bestselling product line, I might have believed you, but I might have shrugged. There is something about Drew that makes her easy to underestimate By Maria • Jan 21, 2016 09:57 am
BFFs You are misinformed about Gwyneth It’s January. Which means it’s time for us to be mad at Gwyneth Paltrow because she’s telling us to think about detoxing. Or you can be mad at her for a new reason: she’s partnered with Juice Beauty for her own beauty and skincare line and By Lainey • Jan 13, 2016 04:17 pm
Celebrity Lifestyle Brands A New Level of “Effortlessness” It has been a busy year in lifestyle; Preserve went bust, Goop continued to assert itself as the gold standard in eye-rolling aspiration, Jessica Simpson expanded to fitness, Drew Barrymore continued to show she’s game, Reese "y’all-ed" us nearly to death, Ellen went cool and casual By Maria • Dec 21, 2015 12:38 pm
Celebrity Lifestyle Brands Jessica's all warmed up Our favourite lifestyle idiot savant has added a new money-printing line to her empire (and it really is an empire), The Warm Up. It’s activewear – we talked about it back in August and it’s now launching at Macy’s. Do you equate Jessica Simpson with fitness goals? Yes By Maria • Dec 01, 2015 03:10 pm
Celebrity Lifestyle Brands Intro for November 19, 2015 Dear Gossips, Goop, Wonder Woman, Valentino = New York This is the photo that Gwyneth Paltrow just posted on Instagram this morning ahead of Goop’s first New York City pop-up starting next week featuring a collaboration with Valentino. It’s the first time that Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli By Lainey • Nov 19, 2015 09:36 am
Media Manipulation Girl Sh-t Master Class I want to thank the genius producer who put this segment together: it’s Ellen and Drew Barrymore cooking with Martha Stewart, who is there to promote her 85th book (!!!!!), Appetizers. Drew has done a cooking segment with Ellen before and continues to expand her lifestyle profile with a makeup By Maria • Nov 09, 2015 10:21 am
Celebrity Lifestyle Brands Alright, Alright, Alright it’s Halloween Camila Alves has somewhat puzzlingly been anointed as a lifestyle expert, and this morning the exclusive story on PEOPLE (errr, exclusive?) is that she’s launched a web series called Camila's Code. First off, the video is 20 minutes long, which is FOREVER in TV/web video. I By Maria • Oct 28, 2015 05:09 pm
Celebrity Lifestyle Brands How To Write a Lifestyle Book in 10 Days Earlier this week, Lainey wrote about Lily-Rose Depp’s arrival on the scene. Or rather, she’s decided to take her place. Because there was a seat waiting for her, as there usually is for children of certain celebrities. Kate Hudson is, much like Lily-Rose and Dakota Johnson, and Drew, By Maria • Oct 20, 2015 11:52 am
Marcus and Friends (dogs) Jennifer’s script in hand Jennifer Aniston has been in New York the last week or so. She was photographed leaving her hotel today holding on to what looks like a script. As I mentioned the other day – click here for a refresher – Jen’s just confirmed several non-rom-commy roles. It’s serious acting time. By Lainey • Oct 14, 2015 04:43 pm
Media Manipulation Preserve taps out Last week, I wrote about Stephen Colbert’s take on lifestyle, and his mock introduction of his own brand, Covetton House. Afterwards, a very astute reader called Janel had to correct me on the difference between Preserve’s real product and the fake product that Stephen had made up for By Maria • Sep 30, 2015 02:26 pm
