Insider Roundup: Azzedine Alaïa Passes On & More

It's a new week. And while we hope we can say we're happy to start the new working with week only good news, there are a couple of sad things that have happened over the weekend but we just have to share them. So get your tea or coffee ready — maybe a napkin, too — and get reading.

Azzedine Alaïa Passes On

The visionary designer, who was the king of bodycon dresses, has passed away at the age of 77. Those who have worked with the designer in the fashion and entertainment industries have shared their tributes online. 

Selena Gomez is blonde now

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Gomez debuted her new look at the 2017 American Music Awards. She also wowed viewers with a custom Coach leather dress. The singer-actress also wore the Coach Metallic Quilted Rivets Dinky bag and Tea Rose Pointy Pump.

When it comes to skincare, we believe that the path to great skin starts with the first step: cleansing. It may be the most basic part of your skincare routine but, dare we say, it's the most crucial. Think about it: if you don't do proper cleansing, dirt, dead skin cells and other gunk will block your pores. This will make it hard for essences and creams to penetrate the skin and do their work. 

To help you upgrade your cleansing routine, we asked product recommendations from beauty experts and enthusiasts in our community. Read on to find out what they nominated for Clozette Beauty Awards 2017.

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To effectively remove makeup and other impurities, double-cleansing is a must. For Clozette Ambassador Yen Ong, the Shu Uemura Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil does a great job of purifying the skin. "It removes all makeup including those stubborn waterproof ones."

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LANEIGE has been known to release great products for different skin types, even for those with sensitive skin. And they did not disappoint Clozette Ambassador Roanna Tan with their LANEIGE Fresh Calming Gel Cleanser. Roanna shares, "[The cleanser is] refreshing and hydrating; a dream for anyone with oily-combination skin!" 

It’s Fri-yay! We’re ready to face the weekend — with fun new information at that. Here are some of the things that piqued our interest, and we’re sure you’ll love learning about these, too.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show no-show

Gigi Hadid has bowed out of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this year. The model did not give a reason for her decision. Hadid’s announcement comes a couple of days after it was reported that the Chinese government made it hard for many models that are set to be part of the show to enter their country.

Get gifting

Mulberry is already in the mood for gifting. The brand has released their gift collection, as well as a film to give people a peek into what they can give their loved ones this holiday season. Watch the fun film above.