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Amanda realized at a young age she could turn her love for materialistic bullshit into a lucrative career. She gets the best of two worlds working in both fashion merchandising and journalism. Amanda's obsessions include Johnnie Walker Black Label, jamming to Lil Wayne at obnoxious noise levels and working on her memoir "Sex, Drugs and Burning Chairs: The Kent State Experience." She possesses more knowledge about underwear than you could ever accumulate in your entire life. Midwestern born, bred and corrupted, Amanda currently resides in Brooklyn with the ///Slant///.

ADDICT: Relish S/S 09 Ad Campaign
Wednesday, 11 Feb, 2009 – 8:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Relish S/S 09 Ad Campaign

It seems that Brazil is unhappy with Italy’s Relish brand’s S/S 09 ad campaign.

Inspired by the movie Thelma & Louise, the campaign features a couple of models being frisked by Brazilian police. Hence Brazil being unhappy.

Some have even cried for an injury to the dignity of women as the models depict

SPREAD UM: “Die for Me” Shot by Aitken Jolly for Wonderland Magazine
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 10:00 | Comments
SPREAD UM: “Die for Me” Shot by Aitken Jolly for Wonderland Magazine

The fashion in this recent spread starring model Katie Fogarty for Wonderland Magazine is wild, crazy and super cool. I love the crazy turbans and plethora of insane prints. Photographer Aitken Jolly did a great job of making “Die for Me” a black and white wonderland of its own.

Thanks to Fashion

SPREAD UM: How I long for summer brights
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 9:00 | Comments
SPREAD UM: How I long for summer brights

This spread is incredibly playful with the neon colors and adorable clothes; it’s making me feel like I’m living in black and white. I am obsessing over the crazy pink, blue and yellow jumpsuit. I need to find out where I can buy it ASAP.

Thanks to Le Fashion for the photos.

SPREAD UM: Aline Weber for Mark Segal in Vogue Nippon, March 09
Monday, 9 Feb, 2009 – 10:00 | Comments
SPREAD UM: Aline Weber for Mark Segal in Vogue Nippon, March 09

Vogue Nippon hasn’t once disappointed me this year. I love the tone of this spread shot by Mark Segal for the magazine’s March 09 issue. Weber’s hair looks amazing, and she wears the clothes quite well. And I’m all about that little moped she’s rocking.

ADDICT: Dolce & Gabbana S/S 09 Shot by Steven Klein
Monday, 9 Feb, 2009 – 8:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Dolce & Gabbana S/S 09 Shot by Steven Klein

Besides the cameo from those horrible pajamas Dolce & Gabbana walked down the runway at their spring 2009 show, I really love this series of ads. Models Mariacarla Boscono, Caroline Trentini and Karlie Kloss perfect the lush scene shot by Steven Klein. Pajama vomit aside, the clothing looks absolutely phenomenal;

ADDICT: Barbara Bui S/S 09 Ad Campaign Featuring Sophie Srej
Thursday, 5 Feb, 2009 – 9:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Barbara Bui S/S 09 Ad Campaign Featuring Sophie Srej

The newest Barbara Bui ad campaign featuring model Sophie Srej has me a little creeped-out. I don’t know if the photos were taken at weird angles or there is a ton of Photoshop work, but the model looks way skewed. Her head looks way too alien-big for her body or

ADDICT: Moschino Cheap & Chic S/S 09 Ad Campaign
Thursday, 5 Feb, 2009 – 8:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Moschino Cheap & Chic S/S 09 Ad Campaign

The new ad campaign for Moschino Cheap & Chic has me wanting to spread my blanket out in McCarren Park and have a picnic. Emma Maclaren and Nika Lauraitis look perfectly content in sundresses and sandals. I love the old school radio and adorable wicker picnic basket. The clothes aren’t

ADDICT: Mariacarla Shot by Camilla Akrans for Vogue Nippon, March 2009
Wednesday, 4 Feb, 2009 – 11:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Mariacarla Shot by Camilla Akrans for Vogue Nippon, March 2009

When supermodel Mariacarla Boscono models for photographer Camilla Akrans, you know something great is going to come from it. This spread for the March issue of Vogue Nippon has luxurious Italian palazzo written all over it. All of her dresses say something different, from conservative beauty to disco superstar. I think

SPREAD UM: Liu Wen Shot by Daniel Jackson for Vogue China, February 09
Wednesday, 4 Feb, 2009 – 10:00 | Comments
SPREAD UM: Liu Wen Shot by Daniel Jackson for Vogue China, February 09

Daniel Jackson transformed Liu Wen into a work of art for this spread in the February issue of Vogue China. The garments look fabulous on Wen; she is the perfect canvas for couture. The dress with all the crazy circles is my favorite, but the black and white hat is

ADDICT: Calvin Klein Men, Spring 09
Wednesday, 4 Feb, 2009 – 9:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Calvin Klein Men, Spring 09

I don’t know what it is about these photos, but I absolutely love them. Calvin Klein strikes again with another eye-catching campaign for spring 09 menswear. The model is so insanely hot with that white hair and those blue eyes, I’m barely looking at the merchandise. But the red suit

ADDICT: Armani Exchange S/S 09
Wednesday, 4 Feb, 2009 – 8:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Armani Exchange S/S 09

I am surprised to say that I like new ad campaign for Armani Exchange, even though the clothes are totally Euro-trashy. It’s sexy, fun and makes me want to say “Fuck You, New York” and move to Cabo. Okay just kidding, but the models are hot and the water is

ADDICT: Lanvin Spring 09 Ad Campaign Shot by Steven Meisel
Tuesday, 3 Feb, 2009 – 8:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Lanvin Spring 09 Ad Campaign Shot by Steven Meisel

I’m loving the stark contrast between a gorgeous dress and disgusting old couch in the S/S 09 Lanvin ad campaign. Shot by Steven Meisel, this photo represents every woman out there- classy and beautiful yet an occasional mess. Along with the dress, the shoes, bag and accessories are perfect for

SPREAD UM: Emma Watson Shot by Ellen von Unwerth for Vs. Magazine
Monday, 2 Feb, 2009 – 15:30 | Comments
SPREAD UM: Emma Watson Shot by Ellen von Unwerth for Vs. Magazine

Funny I came across this today, as I just watched The Prisoner of Azkaban on Sunday night. I love, love, love this spread; Emma Watson looks incredibly beautiful and energetic. The talented young actress was photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for a recent issue of Vs. magazine. She wears all

SPREAD UM: Even more Lara Stone in French Vogue, February 09
Monday, 2 Feb, 2009 – 15:00 | Comments
SPREAD UM: Even more Lara Stone in French Vogue, February 09

Here is another great spread from the February issue of French Vogue starring model Lara Stone. This editorial moves away from the others, showing off designers rather than conceptual photography. Four pages of glorious fashion offers a look for every girl. I love that I can relate to each one

ADDICT: Gisele Bundchen for True Religion
Monday, 2 Feb, 2009 – 10:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Gisele Bundchen for True Religion

I adore Gisele Bundchen, but I hate True Religion and I hate this advertisement. First of all, way to sell cut-off shorts that look exactly like the pair I wear every day of summer that cost me a whopping $4 at Salvation Army. I really hate how this ad is

SPREAD UM: Awesome Spread Shot by Angelo Pennetta for Vogue Russia
Monday, 2 Feb, 2009 – 9:00 | Comments
SPREAD UM: Awesome Spread Shot by Angelo Pennetta for Vogue Russia

This recent spread in Vogue Russia takes me to a circus funeral shot in film noir. Even though I can’t read the copy, I love it. It’s amazing to me that every country’s Vogue except America’s has the coolest and most innovative photography and conceptual ideas. What does that tell you

SPREAD UM: Lily Allen for Spin Magazine, February 09
Monday, 2 Feb, 2009 – 8:00 | Comments
SPREAD UM: Lily Allen for Spin Magazine, February 09

Brit-pop sensation Lily Allen makes a fabulous cover girl for the February issue of Spin Magazine. Photographer Ellen von Unwerth shot Allen for the cover and spread inside. Girlfriend looks fabulous in some of the best dresses I’ve seen in awhile. The number with the black stars in my absolute

ADDICT: Aquascutum S/S 09 Ad Campaign Shot by Tim Walker
Friday, 30 Jan, 2009 – 13:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Aquascutum S/S 09 Ad Campaign Shot by Tim Walker

This is the most random and playful campaign I’ve seen in awhile. Tim Walker shot this ad for Aquascutum’s S/S 09 line, and I’d have to say it’s quite effective. Not only do I love that all the models are kissing, but I think it’s awesome they all match. Sign

ADDICT: Jil Sander S/S 09 Ad Campaign Shot by Willy Vanderparre
Friday, 30 Jan, 2009 – 11:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Jil Sander S/S 09 Ad Campaign Shot by Willy Vanderparre

I have always admired Jil Sander advertisements because they have this loud, simplistic mood to them that is like no other. And the campaign for spring/summer 09 is no exception. Shot by Willy Vanderparre featuring models Natasha Poly and Douglas Jewell, these black and white photos need no explanation. The

ADDICT: Kylie Minogue’s Agent Provocateur Voted Best Ever
Friday, 30 Jan, 2009 – 9:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Kylie Minogue’s Agent Provocateur Voted Best Ever

Kylie Minogue’s steamy ad for lingerie line Agent Provocateur has been voted the best cinema commercial of all time.

The ad, which features our pop princess writhing on a mechanical rodeo bull in sexy underwear, caused a massive stir when it was released in 2001.

It came out on top in a

SPREAD UM: Two Different Covers, One Louis Vuitton Outfit
Friday, 30 Jan, 2009 – 8:00 | Comments
SPREAD UM: Two Different Covers, One Louis Vuitton Outfit

I absolutely adore this look from the Louis Vuitton Spring 09 runway. One outfit styled two different ways for two different magazine covers is quite interesting. Julia Dunstall for the Febuary 09 issue of L’Occiciel is wearing the more understated version; solely the outfit sans accessories. Simple makeup and hair

ADDICT: Lydia Hearst for Pringle of Scotland Shot by Steven Meisel
Thursday, 29 Jan, 2009 – 10:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Lydia Hearst for Pringle of Scotland Shot by Steven Meisel

Lydia Hearst is definitely not one of my favorite models. But I have to give it to her for looking pretty fierce in this ad for the Pringle of Scotland spring 09 campaign. I don’t know if it was the work of photographer Steven Meisel or the stylist who called

ADDICT: Iceberg S/S 09 Ad Campaign Shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Thursday, 29 Jan, 2009 – 9:00 | Comments
ADDICT: Iceberg S/S 09 Ad Campaign Shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott

I love a good oxymoron, especially when it comes to fashion. That’s why I am totally digging the newest ad campaign for Iceberg. Models Steve Gold and Amber Valletta look steaming hot, which is quite the contrary of the label’s name. Even though the only background you can see is

ADDICT: PETA’s Rejected Super Bowl Commercial
Thursday, 29 Jan, 2009 – 8:00 | Comments
ADDICT: PETA’s Rejected Super Bowl Commercial

PETA is so weird and grosses me out so much that I don’t know where to start. First off, this commercial is disgusting. Sweaty women rubbing raw vegetables all over themselves? No thanks, and I’m pretty sure the guys can agree with me here. Vegetarianism is a decision made for

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