Nicki Minaj's Perfume Bottle Will Look like Nicki Minaj

There's been a ton of speculation this week that Nicki Minaj will join Mariah Carey as a new judge on American Idol. So when Minaj tweeted last night that she'd announce a "surprise" for fans this morning, no one expected it would be a fragrance launch.

With a picture of a Minaj-shaped bust bottle, Minaj introduced her upcoming perfume, dubbed "Pink Friday" (like her album), and set to launch in September. See the resemblence?

What do you think of Nicki Minaj's upcoming fragrance, and fragrance bottle? Let us know in the comments!

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Watch: Lanvin's Fall Campaign Video Full of Real People (Not Models)

Yesterday, Lanvin released its fall-winter 2012 campaign video which, instead of models, features real people with all sorts of interests from all walks of life.

One woman collects salt and pepper shakers. Another man says that he really likes to eat frozen blueberries. A younger woman talks about an unspecified band she clearly despises, saying they're "Douchy, gross, masculine, like, in a bad way—just, like, ugh."

Our personal favorite? Former Apollo dancer, Jacquie “Tajah” Murdock, who ends the film saying, "Well I said that when I was 18 I wanted to go to Paris so he could turn it around and put the eight in front and the one behind it... Eight one, instead of one eight." You can hear Alber Elbaz say, "Paris is coming to you!" With a big "MWAH!" at the end.

Watch the incredibly quirky documentary-like video for yourself, here:

Love the video, and the collection looks pretty dope as well.

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5 Cool Looks from Nasty Gal's Fall Lookbook

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A few weeks ago, we brought you the news that e-commerce site Nasty Gal is launching its first-ever eponymous label. Now, we finally have the lookbook—as shot by Terry Richardson—on hand!

The 26-piece collection is called "Weird Science," and, according to the release notes, "is the ultimate amalgamation of the digital and alchemical." Uh, we think we know what that means...

The point is, the clothes are quirky and cute, and are finally available to view. Check out our five faves below, and don't forget to check out the rest once they hit the site!

80s prom meets grunge anyone?

"Oh. Em. Gee. He, like, actually texted me that?"

This one's a total power-luncher.

Ballerina goes biker. Hypothetically, there's a really great Avril Lavigne song about her.

Back to black.

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Kobe Bryant's Wife is Soooo Over Hermes Birkins & Chanel 2.55s

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Vanessa Bryant married Kobe Bryant when she was still in high school, stuck by his side through a cheating scandal, and is now publicly trying to make it work after already filing for divorce. With all of that hullabaloo surrounding her personal life, she just opened up to New York Magazine and talked about how she's soooo over luxury handbags.

You need to read this outrageous excerpt for yourself:

I'm not really a handbag person anymore. I've collected Birkin bags, Chanel 2.55 jumbo flap bags, and the Marc Jacobs Stephen Sprouse collection for Louis Vuitton since I was a teenager. But now, as they say, everyone and their mom is buying a Birkin or a regular size 2.55 bag in black, taupe, or beige. I've been sticking to a magenta suede Proenza Schouler bag.

I can't say that I hate her for the statement. Who wants something that everyone has/had? Thats the point of exclusive items for the elite. I wouldn't want the same bag that a stripper in Atl could afford. It's like having the taxes drop on your property because everyone who has bought a piece is so common.

HAHA!

Back To School Essentials: Handpicked by Jasmine

We know a lot of you will be heading back to school soon, so we had Jasmine put together some prducts that will come in handy and keep you stylish this semester. What's even better is that this weekend, these handpicked items will be available online for a 15% OFF discount. Check out the items and click the product names to head over to the website and enter promo code SCHOOL15 to take advantage of the Essentials discounts! But remember, these online deals will last this weekend only.

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Watch: Behind-the-Scenes at Gabby Douglas' Essence Magazine Shoot

Ever since her star gold-medal turn at the 2012 London Olympics, we just can't get enough of the amazing—and gorgeous!—Gabby Douglas. Check out this behind-the-scenes video of her October-November Essence magazine photoshoot:

We're so excited for the new issue to come out! Are you a huge fan of Gabby Douglas too? Tell us how much you love her in the comments, below. article via StyleBistro

Behold: Fake Louboutins

Here's some news that hurts the sole, er, soul—20,000 pairs of fake Louboutins are about to go up in smoke!

U.S. Customs agents had a suspicion something sneaky was going on when more than 20,000 red-soled shoes showed up from China—as you know, the real deals are made in Italy.

Here's What 20,000 Counterfeit Louboutins Look Like (The WORST Replica's EVER!).

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Love it or Loathe it: Kim Kardashian's Leather Harem Pants

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That's right, Kim Kardashian was spotted in leather harem pants. We didn't know such a thing existed, either! Alas, the queen of sexy and sharp style caught a flight at LAX wearing this baggy pair with extremely puffy ankle-wrap heels—very Marshmallow Man à la Ghostbusters.

Kim took to twitter to show off the new pair of Celine leather sweat pants, paired with a Helmut Lang top, but of course, it was Kanye West’s $6000 Giuseppe Zanotti heels that shined in the photo.

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We have a sneaking suspicion beau Kanye West helped pick out this outfit. But hey, if you're going to wear the most uncomfortable textile on the planet for your travels, it should be in as roomy a form as possible.

Is this look hot or not? Vote and tell us why you love it or loathe it in the comments!

Look of the Day: Jennifer Lopez, Bold in Blue

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Jennifer Lopez is unstoppable. At Pure Nightclub in Vegas, the touring talent took a break from her bejeweled bodysuit stage uniform to slip into a royal blue Edition by Georges Chakra dress.

JLo wore her thick curls in a half-up 'do that trailed down her back and embellished her eyes with brow-reaching lashes. She completed her look with Christian Louboutin platform peep-toes and (of course) never leaves home without that famous bronzed glow.

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Are you as enamored by this look as we are, or do you prefer when Jenny brings on the glitz? Sound off in the comments below!

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