Haute List interview

[pranksalot]

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08162007..._danica_lo.htm

HAUTE LIST
BUYS THAT BYNES
By RAAKHEE MIRCHANDANI and DANICA LO
Actress Amanda Bynes and her fashion line, including resin deer necklace ($6), underwear ($6), pink dress ($15) with thermal ($11), star hoodie ($15) and yellow hooded thermal ($11).
August 16, 2007 -- ‘IN my family, we love a bargain,” says a bubbly and very blond Amanda Bynes. “And I love things that are well-made, but it’s always nice when I find something that doesn’t break the bank,” adds the 21-year-old actress fully clad in Dear, her new under-$20 clothing line debuting at Steve & Barry’s today.

“It’s all about mixing and matching,” she says, pointing to her $99 pair of Steve Madden “Brytni” peep-toe Mary Janes that she paired with a YSL Muse bag and Dear miniskirt, long pink tank and black shrug.

Her favorite bargain destinations are H&M and Forever 21. And when she was younger, she says, her dad made her ditch the idea of rhinestone Kate Spade sandals for Payless pairs instead.

“I’ve been drawing dresses since I was 8 years old. I used to watch the Oscars and sketch dresses,” she says. “If I wasn’t an actress, I would have definitely gone to Parsons. I love fashion.”

Bynes’ collection comes on the heels of Sarah Jessica Parker’s budget-conscious Bitten line that hit Steve & Barry’s stores in June. Recently, Parker’s fall collection (in stores Sept. 15) has been plagued by controversy - her Bitten “City Handbag” ($9.99), which appeared in fall look-books, was never produced because of its similarity to Anna Corinna’s “City Tote.”

Dear, although colorful, sweet and perfectly priced could also face some well-manicured finger pointing - the printed nylon mini-makeup bag ($6) is reminiscent of LeSportsac’s three-zip cosmetic pouch, the heart hoodie ($15) fits the L.A. vibe just like Primp and the white glasses T-shirt ($8) references Maison Martin Margiela’s men’s glasses, camera and hammer tees.

The 150-item line is well-suited for both back-to-school and comfy weekend style. Bynes says the casual collection - soft waffle thermals, padded plaid hoodies, skinny stretch jeans and whimsical hoodies in heart and star prints - were all inspired by her favorite clothes and down-to-earth style.

“I brought in some of my favorite pairs of jeans, because I wanted them to see what I like about my stuff,” she says. “I love little bags too, one for only lip gloss and one for eye shadows that fit inside your purse. And I wanted hoodies that I could wear snowboarding and at the movies. You know, stuff that’s cheap enough that you could have the same thing in a million different colors.”

[wonderboy]

Good picture and quotes

[open32]

Thanks, and thats a new picture also I think.

And I wanted hoodies that I could wear snowboarding and at the movies

She goes snowboarding, or was that just an example. I remember not to long ago, just before STM amanda said she never saw snow before.

[charlespt]

Pretty interesting scan and interview