Monday, November 30, 2009

Seen at Kinokuniya Bookstore

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If you love manga, anime, fashion or photography -or happen to be fluent in Japanese- then Kinokuniya Bookstore across from Bryant Park is a must. It has been a favorite place for me to go between shows during fashion week in the past but now that FW is moving to Lincoln Center I need to find other times to go there. I was there yesterday and saw this boy. I love how the bottom of his pants remind me of long underwear and his topknot. A look to steal.

Dara Ford: modern yet timeless fashion for women


Designed for women of all ages and offered in sizes 8 – 18 the Dara Ford collection will appeal to women with busy lifestyles and demanding wardrobe needs. The clothes are comfortable and practical without compromising on style or quality and carry their wearer from daytime at the office to night time socialising with friends – true investment pieces that can be worn season after season.

Says the labels designer Dara Stringham: ‘I work very hard to create pieces that I love and which I can see women wearing in their everyday lives. I like playing with subtle details that only reveal themselves at close range and which allow the exquisite fabrics to shine. Comfort and elegance are my natural design instincts, a kind of old-world appreciation for quality and craftsmanship translated into contemporary pieces for the women of today.’

The beautifully designed online store allows shoppers to browse the collection by style, colour or fabric and gives detailed information along with the designer’s notes for each piece. It is easy to navigate and provides the perfect shopping experience for savvy women with busy lives. 


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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Out shopping

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Basic blue jeans complement the 'black and white' theme going on. From the hat(which has a great houndstooth print on the side which you can't see here) to the Lacoste bag that accessorizes his look.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

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Tiger Woods has been the source of much attention and speculation since he crashed his car the day after Thanksgiving. Why do you think that story has attracted intense interest? Does he have a right to privacy?

After Tiger Woods crashed his car, there has been a lot of gossip about Woods and his family. Though he initially maintained silence about the event and the rumors and reports about him, The Times reported that Woods posted a statement on his Web site:

But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy,” he wrote. “I realize there are some who don’t share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one’s own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn’t have to mean public confessions.


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The Holiday Season has now officially started

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So be ready to dress pretty and rock the dress. The city will be full of champagne cocktails and the girls (and boys) who love them. I love the holidays!

Kingfisher Bikini Bombshells : Mid Week Specials

With winter well and truly here, a piping hot picture gallery is just what the doctor ordered. Presenting the best of our bikini bomshells to keep you nice and toasty!





The girls of the Kingfisher calendar hunt pose together in an assortment of bikinis.



Before Katrina Kaif became a super successful Bollywood actress, she was part of the Kingfisher calendar.






Pooja Misra in a pretty pink bikini.



Now we're getting serious - Pooja Misra in a sexy black number.



A beautiful shot of a Kingfisher calendar girl.




Photographer Atul Kasbekar in action, as he shoots a gorgeous bikini clad model.





Arlette Grao - one of the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt 2010 finalist - strikes a hot pose.





Hot pink never fails!





The new Miss Earth in the swim suit round.



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Friday, November 27, 2009

Rosemary Ponzo leads the Chanel Cocoon trend.

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I found this photo I took during fashion week of the inimitable Rosemary Ponzo and it struck me that her coat looks like it was made to match the new Cocoon line by Chanel...personally I'm not overly fond of puffy in either coats or bags but I do love her shiny black hightops. And there is an edge of eccentricity to both the bow and the tiara. Maybe Karl was as inspired by Rosemary for this collection as well?
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Judy Crowell Launches New Fashion & Accessories Collection On ShopNBC


ShopNBC the premium lifestyle brand in electronic retailing, announced that Judy Crowell, television shopping industry veteran and fashion trend forecaster, has joined the network as the inspiration and designer of the new show series, "Judy Crowell Collection." As part of the network's ShopNBC Anywhere initiative, customers can shop via cable and satellite TV; mobile devices; online.

Judy Crowell brings over 20 years of television experience to ShopNBC. She began her career as a TV correspondent, then as a TV shopping host for QVC and HSN. Ms. Crowell's career led her to fashion hot spots around the world, including Monte Carlo, Basel, Milan, and Hong Kong, where she developed a global sense of style. Ms. Crowell is certified as a trend forecaster from the World Fashion Council.

The Judy Crowell Collection will feature fashion outerwear and accessories for women seeking to update their wardrobe and help create a polished look. Designed to enhance rather than replace a woman's wardrobe, the Judy Crowell Collection also caters to women searching for timeless and affordable accessories. Viewers will be surprised and delighted with the newest trends in handbags, sunglasses, scarves and more, along with Ms. Crowell's advice on where and how to wear each piece.

Judy Crowell's Key Accessories for Holiday 2009:

• Paisley Scarf. Key accessory for the season, the scarf adds instant sophistication to any outfit.
• Crackle Finish Clutch. Add a little ooh la la to last year's little black dress.
• Braid Detail Shopper Handbag. Look pulled together and stay organized with this handy tote that shifts from work to play.






Thursday, November 26, 2009

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It's all about the mix:short hair with a cap + black tux jacket + a string of beads = a nice look.

Ana Ivanovic unveils new adilibria dress for Aussie Open


Ana Ivanovic will make a much welcomed comeback to the tennis tour in January 2010 in a fresh new adlibria Tennis look. The 22-year-old Serbian will step on the southern hemisphere courts in a core yellow, dropped waist dress that has been 18 months in the making.

Ana’s feedback was instrumental in the finished design of this fusion piece with the request for a deeper neckline, close body fit, dropped waist and side pleats skirt detail all fulfilled by the adidas Tennis design team.

The former French Open Champion says, “I love the new dress for SS10. The colours are really bright and refreshing and the skirt pleats add a cute feminine touch. It feels very comfortable and I’m looking forward to wearing it in Australia.”

The adilibria dress is accompanied by a separate bra top and boy short in black to match the dress trimming, while Ana will also sport her trademark adidas visor during her day matches.

Ana’s dress in SS10 is made from 100% recycled PES (polyester) and is part of the adidas sustainable Better Place range making it a must-have piece for all eco-friendly tennis players worldwide. ClimaCool moisture management technology is included in the upper back and neck area to keep Ana’s body at its optimum playing temperature no matter how the sun gets down under.






Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Hollywood Studios signs up model Rachele Schank

Models International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hollywood Studios International announces the signing of acclaimed international model Rachele Schank.

Shortly after Rachele's signing, she was hired for Dimitri Zafiriou's runway show at Athens Fashion Week, an editorial for the popular teen magazine PINK WOMAN, a commercial spot for SOFT KINGS COOKIES and a commercial spot for VODAFONE. Each of these commercials runs on every major channel, giving Ms. Schank even more widespread exposure.

Scott Whitfield, Managing Partner of Models International, said, "We are excited that respected model Rachele Schank has been added to our already fantastic roster of talent. Her unique look is widely sought after by photographers, designers and clients alike. Along with the US, Rachele is now one of the hottest commodities on the European and Asian model circuits and has truly become a Superstar."

Models International is a premier boutique modeling agency based in New York and Los Angeles with plans to expand domestically and internationally. The agency represents over 400 models for fashion, commercial, hosting, and endorsement endeavors. The agency's client list includes Vogue, Teen Vogue, Teen Magazine, Allure, Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Modern Salon Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, Rolls Royce, Abercrombie + Fitch, Ralph Lauren, Ed Hardy, Bebe, Rock & Republic, Pottery Barn, Macy's, Fox Racing, Sketchers, Wella, BCBG, Tilly's, Urban Decay, MTV, HBO and many others. 






David Beckham hair gallery

David Beckham hair gallery

David Beckham has had a lot of different hairstyles in his lifetime. It doesn't matter if he is playing soccer or attending the oscars, most ofDavid Beckham hairstyles looked great and sexy. We on David Beckham hair blog have decided to show you a short David Beckham hair gallery.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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but cute outfit. Great textured vintage jacket dressed down with black leggings and biker style boots.

Celebrity style: dresuri/colanti din dantela

Daca va intrebati ce trenduri mai sunt hot printre celebritatile de la Hollywood aflati ca la mare cautare sunt dresurile sau colantii din dantela.
Vedetele rich and famous isi accentueaza picioarele sexy cu dresuri/colanti sexy.
Megan Fox si-a asortat colantii feminini cu un cardigan si cizme de calarie, Shenae Grimes i-a combinat cu o camasa supradimensionata pentru un look lejer, iar Olivia Palermo a dat un aer sic tinutei cu dresurile dantelate, in timp ce Miley Cyrus a mers spre stilul rock purtandu-le cu biker boots, rochie mini si multe bratari.
Dresurile din dantela pot fi purtate si la outfit-uri office. Cheia este ca restul tinutei sa fie foarte, foarte simplu.
Karl Lagerfeld le-a folosit in colectia couture pentru Chanel.

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TLé Designs featuring on Bella Petite Hour Radio Show



Women’s petite fashion designer Teresa Le, founder of TLe Designs will be the featured guest on The Bella Petite Hour radio show as fashion month continues during November on The Bella Petite Hour. The live radio appearance, hosted by Ann Lauren, will be Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10 am PST.

TLé will be giving details about what inspired her to move from the corporate world, achieve her MBA, and into establishing her own fashion-forward clothing line designed especially for petite women. She will also be discussing her expertise in the fashion industry and providing insight into her future plans for TLé Designs.

“This is an exciting opportunity to reach thousands of listeners who are petite and to promote the petite fashion industry,” says TLé. “But this goes beyond just fashion. I am trying to change how petites view themselves and how others view them. It’s not only about beauty and fashion but more importantly self-esteem and self-acceptance in what people may consider beautiful and ‘the norm’.”

Bella Petite was founded by petite model Ann Lauren. Featured in over 500 newspapers, radio, and television interviews nationwide, Lauren is considered the foremost expert in petite fashion, modeling and attitudes. 






Real Madrid retain Cristiano Ronaldo hope

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Ramon Calderon, the Real Madrid president, has not given up hope of signing Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, and says he is biding his time while Manchester United and the player resolve their "argument".

Ronaldo has made no secret of his desire to join Real Madrid and even likened his situation at Old Trafford to that of a slave in a recent television interview after suggesting that United were holding him against his wishes.

Sir Alex Ferguson has continually criticised Real's pursuit of the player and United have even reported the matter to Fifa however, Calderon insists his club are little more than spectators.

"Look, this is a problem that wasn't created by Real Madrid," he said. "Madrid are just spectators in this soap opera. At the moment Manchester United and the player are in an argument and Madrid are waiting...and we can't do any more for the time being.

"Obviously, it's clear that we want Cristiano with the quality that he has. But there is a contractual problem that United and the player have to resolve, not us.

"Will he persuade the club to let him go? I can't say that. That question's for the player, who has publicly said his dream is to play for Madrid.

"We hear those words with pride and satisfaction, but his departure doesn't only depend on Cristiano. United are the ones that have to sort it out and it will either happen or not."

"I would like to remind everyone that Madrid didn't generate this expectation but the player himself. The club has been respectful. We didn't blow this all up. The club at which I'm president sleeps with a clear conscience."

Ronaldo, who is recovering from ankle surgery, is yet to return to Manchester, but Calderon believes when he finally does it could force a resolution.

"It could happen then, but it's true that we have to wait developments," he said. "Everyone's thinking so much about this matter that people can get confused and I understand that they're fed up.

"They (United and Ronaldo) will talk next week and if after this conversation United decide to sell him, then of course Madrid will be there."

Some reports have suggested Real would be forced to sell Robinho to accomodate the Portugal international, however, Calderon insists both players can play in the same team.

"The coaches believe they (Ronaldo and Robinho) are compatible and Madrid don't need to raise funds to buy," he said. "To sign Cristiano we don't need to sell anyone and even less so Robinho. It's not like that at all.

"I don't have any reason to think that Robinho is unhappy. Schuster adores him, his team-mates want him and last year he was very happy at the Bernabeu.

"If he wasn't happy and wanted to leave we wouldn't fight to change his mind. But I don't think that's the case. It's absurd to plan someone's transfer if they're happy and I firmly believe that."

Monday, November 23, 2009

So GLAMorous

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I love glammy boys who aren't afraid of a little sparkle and shine. Seen at Vandam last night.

Creeaza si doneaza pentru cei care conteaza

RFB (Romanian Fashion Bloggers) si Club 4x4 Romania te invita la Orange concept store, sambata, 5 decembrie 2009, intre orele 11 si 17, la o petrecere creativa organizata in scop caritabil.
La acest eveniment sunt chemati toti cei care doresc sa intinda o mana de ajutor, insa intr-un mod inedit : cei prezenti vor crea accesorii pentru Craciun, accesorii care vor fi apoi oferite spre vanzare, in cadrul evenimentului.  Fondurile astfel obtinute vor fi folosite pentru a ajuta 80 de copii scolari si prescolari din Comuna Braiesti, judetul Buzau.
“ Acest eveniment este continuarea unui vechi proiect care a avut mult success in vara lui 2009 – RFB Creative Party, insa, de data aceasta, cu un scop caritabil. Asocierea cu Clubul 4x4 Romania face ca ajutorul sa ajunga in locuri atat de vitregite, incat nici nu am visat ca exista. Sunt absolut sigura ca vom fi surprinsi de creativitatea si de darnicia bucurestenilor”, Roxana Radu - fondator RFB.
Toate accesoriile si ustensilele necesare pentru eveniment sunt donate de catre RFB si Club 4x4 Romania, iar  membrii celor doua comunitati isi vor dona creatiile, alaturi de public si de invitati. De exemplu, designer-ul vestimentar Ludmila Corlateanu a pregatit accesorii din blana ecologica, iar designer-ul de accesorii Agata Seceleanu va dona ingerasi creati din papusi foarte mici si pene de pasare.
"In fiecare an organizam cate doua actiuni cu caracter umanitar si ajutam acolo unde este nevoie. De cele mai multe ori, banii stransi se duc in locuri extrem de izolate, descoperite in expeditiile Clubului 4x4 Romania, unde nu este curent electric si cu acces imposibil pentru alte masini inafara de cele de teren", Ligia Popescu – Club 4x4 Romania.
Asadar, sambata, 5 decembrie 2009, te asteptam pe calea Victoriei, nr.41, la Orange concept store, intre orele 11 si 17, fie sa iti pui in valoare talentul creativ in scop caritabil, fie sa ajuti o cauza nobila, cumparand accesorii de Craciun.
Romanian Fashion Bloggers (RFB) reprezinta bloggerii romani de moda, fie ca acestia lucreaza in industria modei romanesti, sau sunt doar pasionati de moda. RFB se considera a fi o comunitate, un blog colectiv si informational si o platforma unde se poate comenta liber despre moda in diversele ei forme - de la fotografie la modelling.

Color For Beauty : Black Inspiration


The mysterious, sexy and the sophisticated hue black. A black outfit gives the bold statement, "Observe me but do not interfere".




Black is a color that is often misunderstood. It is even defined as an absence of color. Both positive and negative, it is used for expressing grief, and by youngsters as rebellion. It might appear a little skeptical to think that black is an all time favorite color. But be it a punk, classy, preppy or chic style; black is the color that will make one stand out in a crowd. It is a dark color that absorbs more light, and makes the wearer look even hotter. A silent and concealing shade, black is a mixture of many other colors.


Black is a timeless color and is regarded as the most stylish hue in the world of fashion. A dramatic black outfit gives a thinner appearance to the wearer and is mostly a preferred choice of creative people. In the commercial society, black is considered as a hue representing power and authority. With regards to formal wear, no color is acceptable as black. This hue is considered as the most elegant choice. This silent, and dictating shade s flattering to all skin tones and body types and gives an elegant look.


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In the world of fashion, black is used to add a touch of mystery to outfits. It gives a visually slimming effect to clothing. Dark charcoal gray, and dark brown are also used as a substitute for black. Black is a color that matches with every light color. It makes other colors appear brighter. This hue blends well with jewel-toned shades of red, green, blue and white. It offers a conservative look when matched with gray, or light blue.


The upsurge of black as a noticeable color in the fashion segment was the result of creativity of the fashion houses in Paris, and London. The Little Black Dress introduced by Chanel brought a new inspiration to this color. Later, Christain Dior made the black afternoon dress and jacket. During the 90s, wearing a black outfit for a party was considered as a high society fashion in cities like Paris, and London. Black thus became a fashion of high society. Later with the passage of time, the color was adopted as a staple color in any fashionable gathering. 













Sunday, November 22, 2009

Does Jelena Jankovic Deserve To Be Number One In Women’s Tennis?

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I just heard the shocking news that Jelena Jankovic won the International Tennis Federation’s player of the year award. Jankovic definitely had a solid 2008 she reached her first grand slam final at the US OPEN this year and the semifinals in Australia and the French Open. Jankovic is currently the number one female tennis player. However, Jelena Jankovic also is not a champion she hasn’t won a grand slam singles title yet.

I am confident Jelena will win a grand slam eventually she is just too talented not to. How can Jankovic be the ITF female player of the year when she did not win a grand slam in 2008? Grand slam singles titles separate the champions from the wannabe champions. Jelena is obviously a solid player but she does not deserve this award. It appears to me this is another snub against the Williams Sisters.

The WTA computer rankings value quantity over quality it is obvious Serena Williams had a superior year then Jankovic.

However, grand slam titles are the jewels of tennis therefore I don’t believe she deserves to win the International Tennis Federation player of the year award. It is obvious that Serena Williams should of won the ITF player of the year award. Serena won the US OPEN, she was a finalist at Wimbledon and she also won tier I titles in Charleston and Miami. Serena has a winning record over all her rivals except her older sister Venus.

Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova started out 2008 strongly but both women fizzled in the second half of the year due to injuries. Sharapova has a chronic shoulder problem she says she will be ready to defend her title at the Australian Open in January 2009. Ana Ivanovic I am not that impressed with her. I think Ivanovic was able to win the French Open this year because Justine Henin retired from women’s tennis. I still don’t understand why Henin retired she is only twenty five she is still in her prime. The media talk about Henin’s mental strength but I actually think Henin is very fragile she doesn’t take losing very well. Henin tends to be a quitter she just can’t handle pressure and she burned out.

The Williams Sisters are the only women from their generation still at the top of women’s tennis. The Belgians Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin retired, Martina Hingis quit due to controversy over drug use, Davenport is pregnant again, and Amelie Mauresmo is fading. Venus and Serena’s strategy of playing a limited schedule helped them obtain longevity. Serena and Venus also won grand slam singles titles in 2008.

Venus won Wimbledon and the WTA Championships. The Williams Sisters are the best players of their generation when they are serious. There doesn’t seem to be any new players that can crack the top of the womens’ game and no one is dominating women’s tennis right now at the top. 2009 should be interesting I still feel that Serena Williams is the best when she is motivated and serious. I expect Serena to do well in 2009 if she is injury free.

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