Sunday, January 31, 2010

all kinds of craziness

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Sometimes fashion seems to short circuit...when the rest of the world up-ends why shouldn't fashion? I'll be interested in seeing the collections next week but on the streets I feel like there is a really edgy energy right now which is seen in the revival of a quasi-punk aesthetic and a really anything goes attitude. This girl fits right in with that with her 2-toned half shaved hair, old fur over a kimono, accentuated eyemakeup and (following in the footsteps Ms. Roitfeld) the pantless look...I guess that's a look for less!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Oh Sweet Jane

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I'm deviating from my normal style posts to give a shout out to Jane's Closet. They have a website but now will be opening a pop-up shop at 60 N 6th Street in Williamsburg February 1st with a 15% off everything sale. They carry younger designers like Charlotte Ronson and Corey Lynn Calter as well as a wide range of accessories from bags by Deux Lux to unique jewelry by Jill Schwartz to fun winter wear by Wooden Ships. (They'll also have a Valentine's Day sale February 12-14.) It takes guts to open a small boutique in the current economy, so I encourage those of you living large off the L train to shop locally at Jane's Closet.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Maiden Fair

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Okay, I'm not sure what her headpiece/hairband is exactly. But it reminds me of what I wore for my First Communion...except that had a veil as well. Maybe hers did originally as well but it got lost between the church and the nightclub. Then again, maybe not!

Beyoncé Heat embodies Beyoncé's unique appeal


Hailed as the Renaissance woman of the decade, Beyoncé has already conquered music, film and fashion and now brings her one-of-a-kind style, spirit and confidence to her first-ever fragrance. A captivating scent that exudes passion and unleashes a spirited fire within, Beyoncé Heat embodies the trendsetting vision and effortless chic of pop culture's most emulated icon.

On February 2nd, New Yorkers will catch the fever as Beyoncé turns up the heat in Union Square. To celebrate the launch of her debut fragrance, Beyoncé Heat, the visionary artist is illuminating the central destination with fiery red light and smoky fog, infusing the winter landscape with a steamy, sexy aura that embodies Beyoncé's unique appeal.

The unprecedented, spectacular display will vividly capture the spirit of Beyoncé Heat, creating a dramatic play of light that promises to turn heads and pique curiosity. The radiant spotlights transforming Union Square will serve as a luminous backdrop to the Beyoncé Heat launch party, where luminaries from the worlds of music, film, and media will gather to toast Beyoncé's latest venture.

Feminine and irresistible, the floral, fruity, woody scent features rare, sensual flowers. Beyoncé Heat opens with a radiant floral bouquet of magnolia, neroli and red vanilla orchid balanced with a kiss of luscious blush peach.




Thursday, January 28, 2010

hey there sailor boy...

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What can I say? Sooo Eighties! These boys look like a cute new wave boy band...Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, INXS...loving the Crucifix earring ala Madonna and...well everything, actually!

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sexy attitude for Emporio Armani



Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil the first images of Cristiano Ronaldo appearing as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, coinciding with Spring Summer 2010 advertising campaign.

The first advertising campaigns featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, for both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, were shot on location Madrid by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and will roll out starting from February around the world in sport, fashion and lifestyle magazines and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo.

Giorgio Armani said, "Cristiano is a great looking man with the perfect physique of an athlete. For me, he is the essence of youth – spontaneous, exciting, a real maverick. It is for his energy that I have chosen Cristiano to become the new face of Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear – for his youthful, exciting and yes, sexy, attitude."

Cristiano Ronaldo says, "I am very flattered to be asked to represent Armani; Giorgio Armani is a legend in the fashion world and I have long been a fan of his work. I am very pleased with the pictures we have done together - they are certainly striking and are full of an attitude and spirit that I can relate to."

The close union between Giorgio Armani and the world of sport, and particularly soccer, is well-documented. Over the years he has dressed many of the world's great players including David Beckham, Ronaldo, Luis Figo, Thierry Henry, Christian Vieri, Fabio Cannavaro, Andriy Shevchenko and Kaka'.





Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Q + A with Krystyna Printup

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I first met Krystyna two years ago at a Radar Magazine party where I was taking photos for Style Defined. Not only do I love her style but she has insane energy. A rare breed, the native New Yorker, Krystyna's also like the super cool girl from school who is open and friendly with no patience for fakeness or pretentiousness. So I was not surprised to learn that her own website keeps it real as well. With the tagline You no longer need to know the right people, Krystyna's Printup List shares her insider knowledge with everyone else. And she was nice enough to do a Q + A for us as well! So check it out in the Musings. And note to Krystyna: I will def check out Fridays at Santos!

Design am Rhein for young & aspiring fashion talents



Adieu Tristesse! In hard economic times it is the creative industry that undergoes a noticeable boom, as is particularly the case now. People are searching for something new and fresh, they want to get back to essentials and reinvent themselves. Those looking for endless retro recycling will search in vain as this has long since gone out of fashion.

In cooperation with fashion and design school AMD Akademie Mode & Design Düsseldorf the Igedo Company is now tapping into this dynamism and will once again, also at the February 2010 edition of cpd, be initiating the competition “Design am Rhein” for young and aspiring European fashion talents.

“Design am Rhein” promotes dialogue between the creative minds in the sector. It arouses the public’s attention, dazzles, surprises and prompts new ideas. The cpd is an opportunity for the next generation: ten finalists will be competing here for first place with their collections. Awaiting the winner will be an individual sponsorship programme along with a presentation drawing effective attention in the media.

From the 92 international entrants ten young designers from six countries have made it into the final of this year’s competition. In a final show organised by the Igedo Company a top-class international jury of experts will select up to five winners who will receive a stand for two seasons at cpd. The first prize-winner will also be allowed to present their collection at CPM. The award ceremony will be held at cpd on at 4.00 pm on 7 February at Showcase Düsseldorf in Hall 11.

Exciting Looks for the Future showcased by…
Andrea Kristic was born in Sarajevo in 1986 and studied fashion design at the Artez Institute of the Arts in Arnheim. Her fashion follows an intellectual approach seeking a new interpretation of the modern woman where gender roles are broken up and male components play a major role. Her designs combine classic and high-quality fabrics with futuristic materials to create a partly flowing, partly static feel. Her current 2010/11 Autumn/Winter collection was inspired by the idea “panta rhei” – everything flows. Undulating folds in combination with flowing fabrics and billowing wool reflect shapes from nature and are a sign of total mobility.

Born in Belarus in 1982 Anna Jazewitsch studied fashion design at Bielefeld Polytechnic graduating from there in 2002.Her collection for Autumn/Winter 2010/11 entitled ‘Ofimatica’attempts to develop artistic and logical women’s workwear for today’s daily office work. The clothing might serve as a prescribed uniform for modern, future-oriented companies but also aims to generate a creative atmosphere and guarantee efficient work and wearer satisfaction. 





Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Christian Dior Haute Couture primavara 2010

In cadrul Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, ce se desfasoara in perioada 25-28 ianuarie, John Galliano a resusit inca o data sa ne taie rasuflarea cu o colectie fabuloasa pentru Christian Dior.
Sursele de inspiratie au fost multiple, de la tema ecvestra, cu care a debutat colectia pana la Gibson girl, idealul de frumusete la inceputul secolului XX, Millicent Rogers, mostenitoarea excentrica a Standard Oil, fashion si beauty icon, colectionara si designer de bijuterii si designerul Charles James.
Rochiile de cocktail sau de bal, incrustate cu cristale sau bijuterii, dar si accesoriile foarte voluminoase sunt cu siguranta show stoppers.




Monday, January 25, 2010

Head Gear

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I'm not quite sure what the construction of this hood is exactly but I'm intrigued by it and the metal embellishments on the shoulders...

Super Stretch line - timeless look & feel of premium denim



Fidelity Denim, an internationally recognized leader in denim design, announced the early delivery of its new Super Stretch line of denim jeans produced with Fidelity’s proprietary Italian made Super Stretch fabrications.

Balking a conservative, single style approach for April delivery, Fidelity is breaking away from industry standards by boldly offering a February delivery of Super Stretch in three new washes across four bodies for the premium/luxury denim market. In keeping with the company’s commitment to motivate consumers to buy luxury denim in 2010, Fidelity’s competitive Price-point compliments the game changing fit and comfort of Super Stretch giving hesitant consumers good reason to buy new denim.

With all the buzz surrounding stretch jeggings and skinny jeans, competitors have shown how reserved the market is by only offering one or two styles. “I can’t say I blame them because jeggings and skinnies are really niche, but jeggings have also shown how much consumers are craving novel new stretch fabrics,” states Fidelity Denim designer and founder Jason Trotzuk. 


“The trick really is to offer a game changer with traditional denim bodies in order to lure the majority of consumers back to the stores. I believe that we have done exactly that with a heavy-weight stretch denim that doesn’t just improve comfort and fit but does it in leaps and bounds. Our Super Stretch is called super for a very good reason. Once the buzz gets out, I assure you that stores and denim lovers won’t be able to get enough of it. 2010 will be the year of Super Stretch.” 




Sunday, January 24, 2010

Venus Williams' skin-colored underwear raises eyebrows at Australian Open

Venus Williams appeared to moon crowds at the Australian Open, but in fact the tennis star was wearing flesh-colored underwear.
Venus Williams appeared to moon crowds at the Australian Open, but in fact the tennis star was wearing flesh-colored underwear.

We see London, we see France, where is Venus' underpants?

That's likely what crowds at the Australian Open have been asking themselves since tennis legend Venus Williams took to the court and appeared to flash her backside last week.

However, the 29-year-old star was quick to put any rumors to rest via Twitter.

"I am wearing undershorts the same color as my skin, so it gives the slits in my dress the full effect!" she wrote on Thursday.

For the last few days during the tournament, Venus has donned a bright green one-piece, with undergarmets that match her dark skin. This sparked debate online that she had elected to battle her opponents commando style.

"Please put on some decent panties. I do not watch tennis to see your exposed buttocks!" wrote one fan on her website, venuswilliams.com.

Reaction to the ensemble has been mixed, based on the posts.

"I just love her dress it has flare and it has imagination," wrote "margaret joyce." However, "Susan A. Yeck" had a different reaction.

"Your choice of outfit at a Grand slam tournament (or any tournament) was disgusting," she posted. "People really do not want to see your body parts exposed."

Although the mixed response may have come from the illusion she was naked, photos (like the one above) clearly show she was thoroughly covered. Venus indicated via Twitter that she was pleased with her choice to wear the outfit.

"My dress for the Austrailian Open has been one of my best designs ever! Its all about the slits and V-Neck," she wrote.

Whatever she may wear, the famous sibling has been burying her opponents at the Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific. She defeated Casey Dellacqua on Saturday in the second set.

Venus will play along side her sister on Sunday against Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka.

Source: Dailynews

Interview with Vera Zvonareva

Interview with Vera ZvonarevaAlex Kay has the chance to interview Vera Zvonareva and this is what the Russian has to say...

On kicking on from reaching her first Grand Slam in Australia: I’m not really thinking about it. I’m trying to improve no matter what, I have lots of room for improvement but I’m always confident in myself. I’ve got a lot more experience now and I’m a more mature player.

On how long Russia can continue to produce top players: There are quite a few good juniors coming up but also, if you look at all of us, Dinara is only 22; Elena Dementieva is 27 and probably has a couple more years to play; Svetlana is 23; I’m top 10 and I’m 24 and then there are a few other players and they’re all younger than 25, so I’m sure we will see lots of Russians in the next year or two. But we also have people like Ksenia Pervak, who won the Junior Australian Open final (against Laura Robson).

On why Russian tennis became so strong: Tennis became so popular thank to Boris Yeltsin. We had such a great champion in Yevgeny Kafelnikov and then Anna Kournikova was one of the first ones on the female side. Then it was Anastasia (Myskina) and Elena coming up and lots of girls were practising with them, growing up looking up to them. They started to believe in themselves more, thinking they deserved to be out there as well. We challenged each other a little bit, which helped each other to improve because we practised with each other, we trained in the same facilities and it just made us better and better.

On developing kids: We have lots of great kids' coaches. We don’t have so many Russian coaches working with the professional players on the tour but I think we have great coaches for the kids. They see the talent, work with them, so we get a lot of great juniors but after that everyone makes their own way. Tennis is not cheap, you need money and facilities so lots of juniors are then forced to move somewhere else. So I stayed in Russia when I was young and then I practised over in the US when I was 16 or 17 for quite a while.

On tennis and the credit crunch: I think it might make it a little bit more difficult because to create a good player you need lots of sponsorship for most kids. Most parents can’t afford it because you have to travel, you have to compete, you have to get the experience. It will make it difficult but if we have lots of talent and lots of kids playing tennis, the challenge itself will still produce lots of good players.

On the difficulties of success at Wimbledon: It’s very tough to make Wimbledon a priority. Of course it’s a Grand Slam and of course I want to do as well as possible out there because I love the tournament, but I only get the chance to play one tournament on grass before Wimbledon and I really never get the chance to practise on the grass courts. If you look at my whole career, you can literally county how many weeks I’ve played on grass. It would be something like 20 weeks in total throughout my career since I was six years old. It’s not enough so it’s very difficult to produce your best tennis. But I will try to maybe change my preparation because Wimbledon is a special tournament. It’s not only a Grand Slam, it’s something with so many traditions that I have been watching on TV since I was a kid.

Rock On!

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This is Pete and Kim who I met at the Coffee Shop bar last week. They're originally from Australia but are currently living and rocking in LA with their band the Hot Kicks. And they definitely look like a certain LA scene but were alot nicer than many LA peeps...maybe that's the Aussie in 'em!

3 shocking style moments of the week

Din categoria "the most shocking style moments" ale saptamanii am ales trei celebritati care s-au remarcat in mod special si au starnit discutii aprinse pe forumurile si blogurile de moda.
In primul rand Amber Rose, prietena lui Kanye West. Celebrul cuplu de fashion victims/attention whores cunoscut pentru extravagantele vestimentare, a fost invitat la prezentarea lui Kris van Assche in cadrul Men Fashion Week de la Paris, eveniment la care Amber si-a facut aparitia intr-o rochie transparenta si decupata pe sub care a purtat doar un body in culoarea pielii. Rezultatul a fost un look 100% vulgar, dar cu care si-a atins scopul, acela de a atrage atentia.
Pe al doilea loc o plasez pe Victoria Beckham, care a fost vazuta in balerini, desi, acum ceva timp, declara ca nu se poate concentra in pantofi cu talpa joasa. Se pare ca Posh nu si-a schimbat parerea si prefera in continuare tocurile vertiginoase, dar are o problema destul de serioasa cu monturile.
Si, pe locul trei, vine Pamela Anderson. Nu pentru ca s-a imbracat deosebit, ci pentru ca a ales niste haine decente, nici prea scurte, nici prea transparente, nici prea decoltate.
Amber Rose si Kanye West


Victoria Beckham

Pamela Anderson la lansarea liniei de parfumuri Malibu by Pamela Anderson

credit foto: socialite life

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Ladylike Sonia Li style

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Mad Men (which I am not a fan of) has made ladylike dressing more popular again. Which can be a refreshing change from the blue jean shorts and shredded tights trend. Especially when it's done like my dear friend Sonia Li. The cut of this dress is modest but the animal print makes it edgy. And then she accessorized it with a teal snakeskin belt with a gold cat buckle, and a 60s style handbag decorated with...Tori Spelling!?!

2008 World Championship Ice Dance Jana Khokhlova and Sergei Novitski

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Jana Khokhlova and Sergei Novitski are Russian ice dancers and the 2008 World bronze medalists. They ended the night with 203.26 points. The compulsory dance was to the "Argentine Tango."

The color goes well with the music, red and black usually shows the drama of the tango. The style of the costumes are okay. Sergei looks good in black and I like the simplicity of his costume. The black satin button-down shirt with quarter sleeves gives a sophisticated yet casual style that fits the music well. I like it that he pulled back his hair, but he should get a trim.

The style of Jana's dress is not very pleasing. I like the style of the skirt and beadings on the dress. But I didn't like how the color faded into pink and black. I really don't like the black gloves she's wearing. I liked that she pulled her hair back and added a black flower, it pulls outfit together nicely.

I give it 1/2

Original Dance

For their original dance, they skated to "Two Guitars" by Paul Mauriat, a Russian Gypsy Dance.


Instead of Russian Gypsy, these costumes remind me more of "carribean-flamenco" style. The bright pink, orange, and green reminds me of a luau and the flower patterns remind me of a Hawaiian theme style.


The good: the fringes and the black relates to the music. The bad: the color, the style, Sergei's covered boots, and so on. I don't mind the color, it brightens up the costume, but it doesn't relate very well to the music. Jana's dress (if you can call it a dress) is very busy and very revealing. The cut-outs in the bodice is not bad, but it's barely a dress. The skirt is busy with fringes, flower-patterned shawl, and etc. And why is there a fabric wrapped around her arm?

With Sergei's costume, it's ugly. I get that he's matching his partner's costume, but what is with the big flower all over the right side of his shirt?! And his shirt is way too low (button them up a bit). The black boots over the skates make him look like a pirate!

Overall, I give it 1/2

Free Dance

For their free dance, they skated to "A Night on Bald Mountain" by Modest Mussorgski and "In The Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt" by Edvard Grieg.

He's suppose to be a demon and she's a witch. The costume, like the music, is very "Halloween-like" and very theatrical and "costume-ish." On the other hand, the style of these costumes is very busy and distracting.

Jana's dress (again if you would call it as a dress) has a lot going on. Some details I like are the designs on the dress such as the spider webs to personify her character. But I feel like pieces are going to fall off as she skates (it happened to Sergei once with the million frills he's wearing).

Like Jana, Sergei's costume is very busy. He's wearing more frills than any of the ladies in these competitions. I hate the blue and red strands on his pants that cover his boots. But his scruffy look and his long hair depicts his character very well.

Friday, January 22, 2010

3 x 3

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Not full length style shot but I love these kids...and I couldn't decide which photo to put up so here's one for each. Or three for three. Or...whatever!

Origany loved by Hollywood celebrities at ‘Boom-Boom Room’


Origany's eco-friendly apparel was showered with compliments from more than 80 celebrity moms and dads at a two-day pre-Golden Globes event called "Boom-Boom Room" at Century Plaza in Beverly Hills.

The daughter of Golden Globe winner Jason Reitman will be wearing Origany as Michelle Reitman decided on the green pintex dress for their daughter. Reitman, director of "Juno" and "Up In The Air" co-wrote "Up in the Air" and won his first Golden Globe for Best Screenplay-Motion Picture.

Samantha Harris, co-host of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," picked up a purple Baby Alpaca/organic cotton knit dress for her two and a half year old daughter and was very pleased with it. Nancy O'Dell from "Access Hollywood" said, "[I] love the way your clothes feel and really love that they are organic!" Tony award winner and host of "Dance Your Ass Off" Marissa Jaret Winokur gushed over the reversible baby hoodie for her 18-month-old son.

Golden Globe nominated Joely Fisher from FOX's "Til Death" was very excited about Origany's line of certified organic cotton and baby alpaca apparel for babies and toddlers. She got two Baby Alpaca/Organic Cotton dresses for her soon to be two-year-old and four-year-old daughters.

Tiffani Thiessen, currently starring in USA's "White Collar," and also known for her roles in "Saved By the Bell" and the original "Beverly Hills 90210," chose the paisley kimono-style bodysuit for the little one she is expecting in May 2010, while Busy Phillips from ABC's hit show "Cougar Town" loved the Baby Alpaca/ Organic Cotton dress. "This dress is so soft, sweet and organic. It's perfect!" Phillips exclaimed.

Soap stars including Michelle Stafford, "Phyllis Newman," and Kate Linder, "Esther," from "Young and The Restless," as well as long-time "Lucky Spencer" from "General Hospital" Greg Vaughan all oohed and aahed over various items from our organic cotton line. "Lizzie Spaulding" from "Guiding Light," Marcy Rylan, and her husband said, "We love love the reversible baby hoodie!"

Celebrity moms weren't the only ones getting clothes for their little kids. Celeb dad Larry Birkhead chose a pleated purple dress for his four-year-old daughter with the late Anna Nicole Smith, Dannielynn. Evan Handler, who stars in "Californication," but known to many as Charlotte's husband from "Sex and The City," went with the same outfit for his three-year-old daughter.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

the face as the new accessory

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Last night I stopped by the Hudson Hotel to take photos of some of my favorite club kids for an upcoming video. This is Jackie Birdy and I adore how she has added dots to her face to match her dress. Super crazy and creative.

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Megan Fox - new face of Emporio Armani campaigns



Giorgio Armani is pleased to unveil the first images of actress Megan Fox appearing in the official worldwide advertising campaigns for Emporio Armani Women's Underwear and Armani Jeans, for Spring Summer 2010.

The first advertising campaigns featuring Megan Fox, for both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, were shot on location in Los Angeles by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and will roll out starting from February around the world in fashion and lifestyle magazines and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo.

Giorgio Armani said, " Megan is young and sexy and has a lot of spirit. 


Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans are all about a youthful attitude making her the perfect choice for the collections".

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Kim Kardashian to endorse sassy & sexy VATA Brasil line



Muscle Flex Inc. announced that Kim Kardashian has partnered with Muscle Flex to endorse its sassy and sexy Muscle Flex VATA Brasil Sports and Active Wear Collection. Kim Kardashian is synonymous with style, beauty and fashion and is the perfect individual to showcase the Muscle Flex VATA Brasil Active Wear Collection.

As one of the most watched and written about women today, Kim Kardashian is very selective in the products that she chooses to endorse and ensures that their quality and styling are commensurate with her international persona. Muscle Flex Inc. is excited to work with Kim Kardashian in propelling the Muscle Flex VATA Brasil Sports and Active Wear Collection and to continue to expand its quality, styling and brand awareness.

Muscle Flex was introduced to Kim Kardashian through its public relations and marketing partner TLK Fusion. Muscle Flex CEO Danny Alex provided Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a selection of pieces from the collection to assess their styling feel and quality.

Kim Kardashian replied, "I have been in search for the perfect fitness gear, and Muscle Flex VATA workout wear is stylish and comfortable, perfect for my lifestyle!"

Kim Kardashian continued, "I look forward to working with Danny Alex and Muscle Flex in branding and showcasing the Muscle Flex VATA Brasil Sports and Active Wear Collection. The collection has an amazing feel, incredible fit and that sassy Brazilian flare." 




Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Trend alert: the return of big hair

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It's been a long time coming, but I predict big hair is coming back with a vengeance after a decade of the flat iron. Since my hair is naturally stick straight it won't be anything you'll see on me but it will be interesting to see if I'm right and if so what permutations it will take: Hairband hair? Spiral Perms? Afros?

Sexy Britney Spears to remain rock for Candie’s & Kohl's

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced it has renewed its exclusive partnership with international icon, Britney Spears for its Candie's brand, which is available only at Kohl's Department Stores and Kohls.com. Spears will appear in the Candie's only at Kohl's marketing campaigns throughout 2010.

Commenting on the partnership, Britney Spears stated, "I had a great experience working with Candie's and Kohl's last year and I am thrilled to be asked to sign on again for a second year. We're planning some very cool photo shoots and I can't wait for my fans to see them."

Dari Marder, chief marketing officer, Iconix stated, "We had such a successful year with Britney in 2009 that we wanted to keep the momentum going and offer our Candie's customers new, exciting campaigns with Britney in 2010. Britney has been a great partner, truly embracing the brand, and we know her fans worldwide will love what we have coming next."

Julie Gardner, Kohl's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, stated, "We are excited to have Britney Spears represent the Candie's brand for another year and are confident this year's campaign will be another success. Our customers embraced Britney as the face of Candie's and know they can count on the brand to deliver quality and style at a great value."

Details on the spring 2010 Candie's only at Kohl's marketing campaign will released next month.

During her 10 year career, Britney Spears has had 5 albums debut at the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, as well as 23 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. Worldwide, Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, constantly topping charts with her albums..





Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Q + A with Christopher Lee Sauve


As promised I'm posting my Q+A with graphic designer, art director and creative superstar Christopher Lee Sauve. So read it in the MUSINGS SECTION. The above video is not the interview. It's just wicked cool ;)

Eco-Panda to exhibit at Go Green Expo

Eco-Panda, the world’s only recycled nylon swimwear line, will be exhibiting at the Go Green Expo in Los Angeles, CA, January 22nd-24th, 2010 with their exhibit booth hosted by Bianca Peters, the reigning Miss Malibu.

Visitors to the Eco-Panda booth will experience the ultimate in modern fashion including the unveiling of the 2010 swim wear line with a mini fashion show, hourly product give-a-way’s and a behind the scenes look at the technological advances behind the production of the brand. Eco-Panda will also be offering exclusive steals & deals on their 2009 swimwear to all Go Green Expo attendees.

Eco-Panda splashed on the scene of the swimwear industry in June of 2009. Debuting their eclectic line of swimwear featuring vibrant colors & bold hues, Eco-Panda drew inspiration from fashion mecca’s of the world including: Tokyo, Cozumel, Morocco, and Paris. The Eco-Panda brand has proven that eco-fashion doesn’t have to lack style or quality. No attention to detail has been spared with this impeccable line of eco-swimwear, including the fact that each garment lasts up to three times as long as the average swimsuit due to the unique blend of MIPAN regen.

Waves of Change…Eco-Panda swimwear is composed of MIPAN regen recycled nylon, which is created from post-consumer fishing nets. The recycled fishing nets are ground into fabric chips, which are then liquefied, creating fiber, which in turn is spun into fabric.





International Apparel Expo 2010  

Monday, January 18, 2010

evening jackets dressed down

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As girls are wearing more blazers again and boyish jackets, these boys are taking it up a notch by wearing more formal jackets -satin lined tuxedo and velvet- to dress up more casual looks. Well done!

Silent killer Maria Kirilenko dumps Maria Sharapova

TWO things made everyone sit up and take notice of young Russian Maria Kirilenko on Rod Laver Arena yesterday.

Firstly, she beat 2008 Australian Open champion and former world No 1 Maria Sharapova in straight sets in the opening match of the tournament.

Secondly, she created a sensation with the simple gesture of putting her finger to her lips late in the third set.

Was she trying to quieten down the rallying cries from the crowd for Sharapova to keep fighting? After all, Sharapova had crawled back from 4-1 down to 5-4 and only had to hold serve in the 10th game to get back on level pegging at 5-5.

But it was not to be. Sharapova was down two match points on her own serve and after saving one, she sent a cross-court forehand over the sidelines to hand victory to her 22-year-old compatriot and friend 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 6-4 in three hours and 21 minutes.

If they'd stayed on court 13 minutes longer they would have broken the Chanda Rubin-Arantxa Sanchez Vicario record from 1996 of the longest women's singles match in Australian Open history.

As it was, all everyone wanted to know was why Kirilenko had put her fingers to her lips.

Countrywoman Svetlana Kuznetsova thought she was mimicking Russian soccer player Andrei Arshavin, who was part of Arsenal's 2-0 win over Bolton in English Premier League action earlier yesterday.

"It's unbelievable. I got so many questions in the locker room, in the players' lounge. What did you do? What does it mean?" Kirilenko said.

"I don't know. Everyone can think what does that mean. Normally, it was for me actually, that everything is calm, you know."

The 22-year-old has a mature head on her shoulders.

She knows there will be much fuss made of her second career win over Sharapova (the other was in Beijing in 2005) but she is a realist.

"It's a great win, but it's only the first round I pass. It's like nothing big happens," she said.

But the 1700-plus media contingent was intrigued whether Sharapova's shoulder surgery, which forced her to miss the 2008 US Open and 2009 Australian Open, was still not giving her enough consistency on what used to be one of her weapons.

"I served big when I had to. I served big second serves," Sharapova said, rebuffing that line of questioning.

"You know, if I'm going to serve at that pace and do it for three hours and make those types of mistakes, then I'm okay with it."

Sharapova also dished out nine aces to Kirilenko's one, although she gave away 11 free points through double faults.

Sharapova also made an uncharacteristic 77 unforced errors.

"Just didn't win the match. You know, bottom line," Sharapova said when asked what went wrong.

The Kirilenko camp will be riding high, especially boyfriend Igor Andreev, who is set to play his first-round match today against world No 1 Roger Federer.

"He had Federer and I have Sharapova. I think before the matches he said that we can start the year like loud," she said laughing. "And I already start the year loud, I think. So now, his turn."

Earlier another Russian winner, Dinara Safina had to defend her 2009 season, which started with a humiliating 78-minute loss to Serena Williams in the Australian Open final and ended with severe back pain at the WTA Championships in Doha.

"It was still a great season. You know, I didn't make a grand slam (win) but I still won big tournaments," Safina said after defeating Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova 6-4 6-4. "So, you know, every year I'm doing better. So why I even have to be sad or something?"

What will make Safina even more happier is Sharapova's exit. The pair was destined to meet in the fourth round. However, another Russian is lurking, French Open champion Kuznetsova, who swatted away Russian-turned-Australian citizen Anastasia Rodionova 6-1 6-2.

Source :

theaustralian

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New ethical label Charlotte and Jane to showcase at Valmont


New Ethical Irish label 'Charlotte and Jane' will present their stunning collection consisting of a gorgeous selection of fresh, elegant, glamorous dresses, at the prestigious private members venue the Valmont in Chelsea on Thursday 21st January.

The design duo behind this exciting new label is Charlotte Cargin and Jane Skovgaard Charlotte is a graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and design and Jane is an artist and third level teacher of drawing and painting.

Both girls live in the Kinsale area of Co. Cork, Ireland and work from a base in Kinsale. Attention is paid to every inch of each dress. Each dress is beautifully finished, fully lined and has intricate detailing.

Many of the dresses have fine French lace trims, boning and unusual buttons. The fabrics are all natural fibres - fantastic printed cottons, Irish linens and Irish wools and tweeds. Charlotte and Jane design everything themselves and each dress is sewn up locally by Cork seamstresses working from home.

These dresses are heir loom pieces. The event which has been organised by La Geneve North Events (LGN Events) will commence at 7.30pm. 



Cele mai frumoase rochii la Golden Globes 2010

Acum doar cateva, la Los Angeles, a avut loc a 67-a editie a Globurilor de Aur. Alegerile vestimentare ale nominalizatilor si invitatilor au fost, ca de obicei, in cazul unui eveniment cu o astfel de amploare, un important punct de interes.
Cei mai buni stilisti si designeri au conlucrat pentru ca celebritatile prezente la Golden Globes sa arate cat se poate de bine. Ploaia, care putea distuge coafurile si pretioasele rochii, a fost inca o provocare pentru ei.
Zoe Saldana, vedeta din Avatar, a optat pentru o creatie Louis Vuitton cu volane si trena.

Pentru Christina Hendricks tanarul designer Christian Siriano a personalizat aceasta superba rochie cu volane, din colectia de primavara. Tinuta este completata de bijuteriile Loree Rodkin si poseta Christian Louboutin.

Drew Barrymore se bucura de ploaie, desi i-a udat rochia nude Atelier Versace, toamna 2009, decorata cu cristale. Bijuteriile sunt Loraine Schwartz si clutch-ul Roger Vivier

Diane Kruger a iesit in evidenta cu rochia Christian Lacroix couture accesorizata cu un clutch Raven Kauffman couture

Nicole Kidman a imbracat o rochie din satin Nina Ricci pe care a accesorizat-o cu bijuterii Fred Leighton

Cameron Diaz in Alexander McQueen, rochie din precolectia de toamna 2009, bratara vintage din anii '5o de la Van Cleef and Arpels si pantofi peep toe din satin de la Ferragamo

Creatiile Marchesa nu puteau lipsi de pe covorul rosu. Kate Hudson arata impecabil intr-o rochie alba, din colectia pentru mirese, pantofi Casadei si bijuterii Stephen Russel

Noua silueta a Christinei Aguilera, mult mai supla, a fost pusa in valoare de rochia in ton delicat de piersica, cu detalii metalice, creatie a Donatellei Versace

Dupa cum ne-a obisnuit, Jennifer Aniston este minimalista. Tinta este destul de banala si lipsita de stralucire, dar rochia Valentino este frumoasa, sandalele sunt Versace, iar bijuteriile Fred Leighton.

Penelope Cruz a stralucit intr-o creatie Giorgio Armani Prive accesorizata cu diamante Chopard

Pentru acest eveniment Chloe Sevigny a renuntat la tinutele moderne cu un aer rebel si la rochiile foarte scurte, purtand o rochie din sifon, cu volane, din colectia de primavara semnata de Maria Grazia Chiuri si Pier Paolo Piccioli pentru Valentino. Bijuteriile Buccellati i-au completat lookul.

Sandra Bullock a aratat superb in rochia mov Bottega Veneta din colectia de primavara 2010, clutch de la aceeasi casa, pantofi Casadei si bijuterii Loraine Schwartz.
Movul a fost culoarea vedeta la Globurile de aur, Leona Lewis, Jane Krakowski si Rose Byrne au facut aceeasi alegere cromatica.

Rose Byrne intr-o creatie Lanvin din precolectia de toamna 2010
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