Luella Bartley to Publish Eponymous Magazine

Edited by Andy Wass

Earlier this month the blogs were buzzing with rumors that Luella Bartley was planning to dip her toes into the publishing world.

Now the plans seem more solid.  The debut issue of Luella (that was easy!) features Jourdan Dunn as covergirl, and is set to hit newsstands in spring.

Luella has been rumored to be working with a lot of youngsters in New York, and maybe some familiar names.

While I love Luella’s designs and don’t doubt she’s in touch with the trendsetters and tastemakers of the world (and did you know she started out as a journalist and fashion editor?) I can’t help but wonder why she’d get into the magazine world now, when so many are folding.

Even Daniel Saynt knows that.

Image and info from Catwalk Queen.

SHOP: Cesare Paciotti Beckhams Shoe

Edited by Andy Wass

The star player of Cesare Paciotti‘s men’s collection for F/W 2009 is his Beckhams shoe.

The David Beckham-inspired limited-edition lace-up sequin shoe features 18-karat gold accents. Perfect for standing around looking rich and beautiful.

From Style Frizz.

F*CK-UPS: Jessica Simpson

Edited by Andy Wass

While the other blogs are calling Jessica Simpson fat again, based on photos from her performance in Florida on Sunday, I am calling her outfit a good old-fashioned bad time.

She’s looking a little softer here, but there are ways of concealing that. And they do not include tight, high-waisted, big-pocket jeans with a bad wash, or a tacky leopard-print belt.

Image from PopCrunch.

ADDICT: Diesel Intimates 2009

Edited by Andy Wass

Undies in HD! These ads for Diesel Intimates 2009 are heating things up.

MOMENT OF STYLE: Katie Holmes

Edited by Andy Wass

So another awards show went down over the weekend (The 2009 SAG Awards, the most flatteringly-named awards). It’s only like the second award show of the year, and all the dresses and actresses are already starting to look alike to me. Even Angelina let me down again.

But I’ll be darned if Katie Holmes didn’t just look adorable and elegant in her Jil Sander dress. The dress and hair were slick without looking vampy. And the pointy flesh-toned pumps shouldn’t work. But it’s all so modern and classy.

From Style Frizz.

ADDICT: More of DSquared S/S 2009

Edited by Andy Wass

We brought you the initial image from DSquared’s S/S 2009 ad campaign a couple weeks ago, and now the rest have been released. Linda fights Naomi some more, and then they have a little cuddle.

F*CK-UPS: David Beckham’s Scarf

Edited by Andy Wass

(Don’t get me wrong. Gray is my new favorite color. As of right now.)

On Tuesday David and Victoria Beckham went to a Fendi party during Milan Menswear Fashion Week. Posh wore her own design, while David dreamied it up in a shiny gray suit. All their colors go well together, and I think a gray suit is always a great way for men to stand out in a formal setting.

BUT. If it’s one thing I hate, it’s the superfluous scarf. I don’t know how cold it is in Milan right now, but Davey, you’re wearing more than your lady, and you have considerably more muscle mass to keep you warm. I’m assuming your body temperature is functioning properly. It looks like your face is in the process of getting cocooned or mummified. Or your head is being held on with a huge gray bandage.

Take it off!

Image from PopSugar.

RANDOM COOL: Bulletproof Suit?

Edited by Andy Wass

Wow.

Gizmodo is reporting that Barack Obama may have worn a bullet-proof suit during his little parade on Tuesday. Not just a vest, but the whole suit!

I can’t find any official confirmation, but it makes sense.

The rumor mills are saying that Obama may have sported a design by Miguel Caballero, a Colombian bulletproof apparel line. Called “the Armani of bulletproof apparel,” Caballero’s “high security fashion” finds loyal customers in ”Presidents, State Leaders, Dignitaries, Top Executives, Businessmen, Diplomats, and those who demand maximum discretion, comfort, and flexibility.”  And the suits are lightweight!

That’ll keep your inaugural balls safe!