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Saturday, February 28, 2009
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Top Stylists Create Hot Looks At NY Fashion Week With L'Oreal

The Carlos Campos show marked the introduction of HOMME, L'Oreal Professionnel's new innovative men's collection of styling, color and care products. Also making a debut at both shows was the new Texture Expert Reverie/Realite collection, alongside favorites from the Texture Expert collection.
Zac Posen, February 19
World-renowned hair stylist Odile Gilbert created the hair design for the Zac Posen 2009 Fall/Winter Collection, which perfectly complemented the romantic and mystical energy of the collection, which included a performance by The Five Browns, a group of piano virtuoso siblings. Front row celebrities included Claire Danes, Rachel Bilson, Nicole Ritchie and Alicia Keys.
"The look is a French-inspired Josephine Bonaparte meets punk, with a lot of volume and texture. It has a messy, yet put together feel, as if it has been worn for several hours," notes Gilbert.
The hair was first prepped with L'Oreal Professionnel Texture Expert Expansion and curled then teased. Sections of hair were pinned and twisted to form the chignon all the while being generously sprayed with L'Oreal Professionnel Texture Expert Infinium #2, while allowing for continued styling. The headband was added once the chignon was set, then the front section of the hair teased and tucked into place. To finish the look, Gilbert and team sprayed L'Oreal Professionnel Texture Expert Infinium #4, for a strong hold and a hint of shine.
Carlos Campos, February 15
Renowned celebrity stylist, Ted Gibson, crafted sleek and contemporary hairstyles that complemented the uniform theme of the Carlos Campos 2009 Fall Collection.
The men's look Gibson created with L'Oreal Professionnel is a modern Clark Gable, with a deep side part of very shiny, highly quaffed hair that looks handsomely young.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Stripes? Check!
Harper's Bazaar debuts in India with Swarovski crystal elements
The collaboration presenting the first ever CRYSTALLIZED cover in India is a celebration of the launch of Harpers Bazaar in India and an innovation by CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements that inspires the world of fashion and lifestyle.
BAZAAR’s cover has been CRYSTALLIZED in India to create the ultimate inspirational experience that marries fashion and luxury. This association is carried forward from similar associations between Harper’s BAZAAR and CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements for UK and US Editions.
18,000 covers of the inaugural issue have been CRYSTALLIZED as limited edition issues for select distribution.
Commenting on the first cover to be CRYSTALLIZED in India, Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Country Manager, CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements says, “Our partnership with Harper’s BAZAAR displays yet another inspirational creative partnership which is avant-garde, fashion forward and luxurious, a spirit perfectly encapsulated by both the brands. The CRYSTALLIZED cover celebrates the launch of Harpers BAZAAR in India and gives the inaugural issue a truly spectacular and special visual presence.”
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Bolzano unveils ‘Charming in Silk‘ partywear collection
The fabric, since it is silk, gives a rich look and a feeling of smoothness and comfort to the wearer. The gowns and skirts have been introduced in rich shades of colours, to make the wearer stand out in the party crowd.
Although silk is a material worn through centuries, it still has not lost its allure. The designer’s from Bolzano have designed the collection, which drapes women to perfection with special cut lines.
Source : Fibre2fashion
Thursday, February 26, 2009
A Review of Jay McCarroll's Eleven Minutes
Fashion Week NYC has just ended and what better time to review Eleven Minutes the new documentary by Michael Selditch and Rob Tate featuring Jay McCarroll, the first winner of Project Runway. I am not a huge “reality TV” fan as the majority of these shows catapult average people into screen fame (meaning famous on the tv or the internet but without having any accomplishment offscreen or talent whatsoever).
Project Runway is (or was – where is PR now?) different. To get onto the show and to continue on the show you had to have talent. And work hard. Yes, having a big personality helps as well and being too quiet can hurt you. It was exciting to tune in each week and find out what the challenge was and how the contestants were going to pull it off. And similar to child stars, we want to know after the fact “where are they now?” We imagine how amazing our life would be given such an opportunity…Eleven Minutes asks “but would it be?”
The film opens with Jay the day after fashion week of February 2005.
He has just informed us (or the camera) that he’ll be showing in September and follows with
"So today marks when I need to get my ass in gear. I have a design. It’s in my studio. It’s on paper. I just don’t know how to pay for it…or how to get it produced… manufactured… distributed... advertised ...merchandised …I just know how to put it on paper!"
And this sets up the premise of the film: how does an idea go from paper to actuality in the world of fashion. But the secondary premise that is not stated so directly is how can someone who has become a reality TV star continue his creative process with the high expectations of the media.
Jay is complex in a very ordinary way. He wants to be accepted by the fashion world but he wants to do so on his terms and there’s no roadmap on how to accomplish this. His story is familiar to any creative artist who wants recognition but doesn’t want to lose control of his or her creative process. Initially offered 100k as part of his winnings, I have read (Jay will not comment on this) that he turned it down because it gave Project Runway 10% of everything for perpetuity. A clause since dropped from the contract.
The documentary is an insightful look at Jay’s process of putting together a show as well as his intimate struggle against his own personality as defined by the media. It is almost uncomfortably real -like when he is swearing during his pre-show interviews- which made me want to reach into the TV and smack him and say “Don’t fuck it up for yourself by saying things they can’t use in TV-land. In Eleven Minutes we experience the tension and insecurity as well as the hope and excitement of trying to make a vision a reality along with Jay -as well as learn more about the process and problems of producing a line than we’d ever want!


The film opens with Jay the day after fashion week of February 2005.

He has just informed us (or the camera) that he’ll be showing in September and follows with
"So today marks when I need to get my ass in gear. I have a design. It’s in my studio. It’s on paper. I just don’t know how to pay for it…or how to get it produced… manufactured… distributed... advertised ...merchandised …I just know how to put it on paper!"
And this sets up the premise of the film: how does an idea go from paper to actuality in the world of fashion. But the secondary premise that is not stated so directly is how can someone who has become a reality TV star continue his creative process with the high expectations of the media.
Jay is complex in a very ordinary way. He wants to be accepted by the fashion world but he wants to do so on his terms and there’s no roadmap on how to accomplish this. His story is familiar to any creative artist who wants recognition but doesn’t want to lose control of his or her creative process. Initially offered 100k as part of his winnings, I have read (Jay will not comment on this) that he turned it down because it gave Project Runway 10% of everything for perpetuity. A clause since dropped from the contract.


You can find out more about the film as well as the release schedule here
Chic & Trendy Nails Brighten Up Dubai Fashion Catwalk
CND’s top notch team of master nail technicians headed by Irene Abogado, the brand’s leading nail educator in the Middle East region, created contrasting nail looks to complement the collections each evening. CND’s “Romantique”, a nude pink was used to complement Saks Fifth Avenue’s romantic sheer collection of flowing chiffons, ruffles, romantic evening styles, full of the signature English eccentric chic.
CND’s “Beau”, an understated tone echoing the skin colour was chosen along with a fiery orange named “Fiespa” to enhance John Galliano’s celebratory Great Britain collection bursting with bold colours and bright prints. On the third and last day of Dubai Fashion the already mesmerized audience witnessed the Etoile Group’s array of international designers including Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Sonya Rykiel, Kenzo, Valentino, Barbara Bui, Stephan Roland and Stella Cadente. The Etoile Group opted for CND’s “Wildfire”, a passionate red perfect for an untamed extravagant, collection that radiated passion and high energy.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Queen Latifah Wears Georges Chakra’s gown at Academy Awards

After traveling to Paris especially to attend Chakra’s latest Haute Couture show, the singer-actress Queen Latifah stepped on the red carpet of the 81th Annual Academy Awards – Oscars 2009 wearing a Chakra’s gown. The one-shouldered navy duchess satin gown was tailored made with Swarovski-encrusted neckline. Later that evening, Queen Latifah sang on stage also wearing a custom made royal blue gown by Georges Chakra.
On the other hand, American Idol Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood attended the 17th annual Elton John Aids Foundation Oscars party looking amazingly beautiful in Georges Chakra’s gown. Her asymmetrical dress in rough silk macramé adorned with flowers and crystal gemstones was chosen from the designer’s latest summer 09 couture collection.
In the UK, Cheryl Cole, member of Girls Aloud went for a pure white look signed by Chakra to attend the Brit Awards Ceremony 2009. The short A-line dress delicately embroidered with white flowers contributed in listing Girls Aloud as Brit Awards’ best dressed.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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Oscar Fashion Trends 2009
Red carpet fashion was really a mind blowing on the night of Oscar Awards function. The Winner Of Best Actress Award was Kate Winslet wearing a two tone, steel blue and black, YSL dress. Her hair was back and off her face in a "modern Grace Kelly" coif.









Monday, February 23, 2009
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Celebritati la evenimente: Premiile Oscar 2009
Premiile Oscar sunt o oportunitate minunata pentru celebritati sa straluceasca pe covorul rosu si pentru designeri sa-si promoveze creatiile.
Dupa ce au ales, au asortat si au ajustat, iata cu ce au pasit in lumina reflectoarelor cateva participante si preminate.
Alicia Keys a adus putina culoare pe covorul rosu cu rochia liliachie Armani Prive. Miss Keys a accesorizat cu bijuterii Leighton din secolul 19, sandale Jimmy Choo si clutch Zufi Alexander

O alta aparitie in mov - Lisa Rinna in Gustavo Cadile toamna 2009. Un mare minus pentru coafura sauvage.

Le Bal des Sirènes, colectia lui Zuhair Murad pentru sezonul primavara/vara 2009, a fost preferata mea dintre toate colectiile din cadrul Paris Haute couture Fashion Week si abia asteptam sa vad una din rochiile lui pe covorul rosu. Rochia de mai jos este absolut superba, dar nu purtata de Miley Cyrus. Bijuteriile sunt Neil Lane si clutch-ul Mary Norton.

Rochia Christian Dior Haute couture a transformat-o pe Sarah Jessica belle of the ball. Buclele lejere ii dau un aer fresh.

Beyonce intr-o rochie sirena, ceva obisnuit pentru ea, mereu poarta acest gen de rochie, creata de mama ei Tina Knowles pentru House of Dereon. Stim ca poti mai mult Bee!

Cea mai buna actrita in rol secundar in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", Penelope Cruz, a aratat fabulos in rochia Pierre Balmain Haute couture, o piesa demna de muzeu, creata in anii'50. Ca accesorii a ales diamante Chopard de aproape 3 milioane de dolari si un clutch Judith Leiber.

Castigatoarea a Premiului Oscar pentru rolul din "The Reader", Kate Winslet, a optat pentru o rochie asimetrica Atelier Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati si a accesorizat cu diamante Chopard.

Din nou intr-o tinuta all black, deja a devenit predictibila - Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab si clutch Lana Marks alaturi de Brad Pitt in Tom Ford. Smaraldele Lorraine Schwartz au salvat look-ul Angelinei.

Jennifer Aniston a ales o rochie Valentino Couture din colectia de primavara 2009, sandale Jimmy Choo si diamante Bulgari.
Imi place impletitura din parul ei si faptul ca a facut ceva cu suvitele mereu drepte care devenisera plictisitoare.
Dupa ce au ales, au asortat si au ajustat, iata cu ce au pasit in lumina reflectoarelor cateva participante si preminate.
Alicia Keys a adus putina culoare pe covorul rosu cu rochia liliachie Armani Prive. Miss Keys a accesorizat cu bijuterii Leighton din secolul 19, sandale Jimmy Choo si clutch Zufi Alexander

O alta aparitie in mov - Lisa Rinna in Gustavo Cadile toamna 2009. Un mare minus pentru coafura sauvage.

Le Bal des Sirènes, colectia lui Zuhair Murad pentru sezonul primavara/vara 2009, a fost preferata mea dintre toate colectiile din cadrul Paris Haute couture Fashion Week si abia asteptam sa vad una din rochiile lui pe covorul rosu. Rochia de mai jos este absolut superba, dar nu purtata de Miley Cyrus. Bijuteriile sunt Neil Lane si clutch-ul Mary Norton.

Rochia Christian Dior Haute couture a transformat-o pe Sarah Jessica belle of the ball. Buclele lejere ii dau un aer fresh.

Beyonce intr-o rochie sirena, ceva obisnuit pentru ea, mereu poarta acest gen de rochie, creata de mama ei Tina Knowles pentru House of Dereon. Stim ca poti mai mult Bee!

Cea mai buna actrita in rol secundar in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", Penelope Cruz, a aratat fabulos in rochia Pierre Balmain Haute couture, o piesa demna de muzeu, creata in anii'50. Ca accesorii a ales diamante Chopard de aproape 3 milioane de dolari si un clutch Judith Leiber.

Castigatoarea a Premiului Oscar pentru rolul din "The Reader", Kate Winslet, a optat pentru o rochie asimetrica Atelier Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati si a accesorizat cu diamante Chopard.

Din nou intr-o tinuta all black, deja a devenit predictibila - Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab si clutch Lana Marks alaturi de Brad Pitt in Tom Ford. Smaraldele Lorraine Schwartz au salvat look-ul Angelinei.

Jennifer Aniston a ales o rochie Valentino Couture din colectia de primavara 2009, sandale Jimmy Choo si diamante Bulgari.
Imi place impletitura din parul ei si faptul ca a facut ceva cu suvitele mereu drepte care devenisera plictisitoare.

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