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From left: Amelle: velvet dress, £975 (was £1,625), Marc Jacobs, Harvey Nichols, as before. Diamond earrings, £85,000, Ritz Fine Jewellery, The Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, London W1; 020 7409 1312. Jade: silk-stretch gown, £1,000 (was £2,050), Emilio Pucci, Harrods, London SW1; 020 7730 1234. “Icicle” cuff, £24,000, Ritz Fine Jewellery, as before. Heidi: silk-stretch body-con dress, £480 (was £645) Preen, Matches, Ledbury Road, London W11; 020 7221 0255. Diamond/pearl necklace, £65,000, Ritz Fine Jewellery, as before

Picture: JOHN SWANNELL

From left: Jade: beaded body-con dress, £1,042.50 (was £2,085), and stretch thigh-high boots, £397.50 (was £795), Stella McCartney, Bruton Street, London W1; 020 7518 3100. Heidi: lace/satin dress, £1,385 (was £2,920), Erdem, Harvey Nichols, London SW1; 020 7235 5000. Amelle: silk, floral dress, £225 (was £449), Nicole Farhi, Fenwick, New Bond Street, London W1; 020 7629 9161

Picture: JOHN SWANNELL

Amelle: silk-stretch body-con dress, £896 (was £1,298), Preen, Matches, Ledbury Road, London W11; 020 7221 0255. Diamond/pink sapphire earrings, £45,000, Ritz Fine Jewellery, as before. Ankle-boots, £400 (was £580), Rupert Sanderson, Bruton Place, London W1; 020 7491 2220

Picture: JOHN SWANNELL

Jade: lace/satin dress, £1,400 (was £2,375), Balenciaga, Harrods, London SW1; as before, and from a selection at Browns, South Molton Street, London W1; 020 7514 0000. Lizard-skin shoes, £403 (was £805), Christian Dior, Sloane Street, London SW1; 020 7172 0172. Diamond corsage necklace, £95,000, Ritz Fine Jewellery, as before

Picture: JOHN SWANNELL

Pictures by John Swannell

Hair by Paul Percival at Percy & Reed , Great Portland Street, London W1; 020 7637 4634

Make-up by Cat Crawford using Dior and Dermalogica

Styling: Hilary Alexander/Alison Elwin

Fashion assistant: Natasha Cowan

(Daily Telegraph U.K.)

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LINK LOVE: The SUGABABES Model 2009 Bargains

1. ANN-SOFIE BACK FOR TOPSHOP launches January 6th 2010.

Clockwise from left: Black jersey slashed dress, £60. Grey T-shirt dress, £50. Black sleeveless dress, £70. Black long-sleeved top, £55.

The designer collaborations will be on sale at the following Topshop stores: Oxford Circus, Liverpool and Manchester Arndale, as well as Selfridges in London, and online: www.topshop.com. For enquiries call: 0845 121 4519 .

2. JONATHAN SAUNDERS FOR TOPSHOP launches 20th January 2010.

Left: Denim panel cropped-top, £40, and skirt, £50. Right: Black devoré dress, £45.

The designer collaborations will be on sale at the following Topshop stores: Oxford Circus, Liverpool and Manchester Arndale, as well as Selfridges in London, and online: www.topshop.com. For enquiries call: 0845 121 4519.

3. ASHISH FOR TOPSHOP launches February 3rd 2010.

Clockwise from left: Black studded jogging bottoms, £75. Grey rolled sweatshirt, £45. Black jersey studded jacket, £150. Gold wedge sandals, £150.

The designer collaborations will be on sale at the following Topshop stores: Oxford Circus, Liverpool and Manchester Arndale, as well as Selfridges in London, and online: www.topshop.com. For enquiries call: 0845 121 4519.

(Daily Telegraph U.K.)

Interesting collections……….I like the pieces by Ashish.

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LINK LOVE: Topshop Collaborations for 2010

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LINK LOVE: MaruMaru.etsy.com

. Louis Vuitton wool coat, $4,490. Wolford bra, $199. Chantal Thomas garter belt, $197. Wolford stockings, $59.

Photographer: Richard Bailey

2. Burberry Prorsum silk jacket, $2,295, and stretch satin twill pants, $895. Chantal Thomas bra $181. Louis Vuitton watch, $21,000.

Photographer: Richard Bailey

3. Louis Vuitton silk wool blend top $2,580 and skirt, $1,790. Wolford stockings, $59. Fashion editor: Naomi Smith Hair: Daren Borthwick Make-up Kellie Stratton Manicure: Kathryn Gibson

Photographer: Richard Bailey

Beautiful…………shoot!

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LINK LOVE: Melissa George for Australian Vogue

*A theory from Bernard Werber exposed in “The Encyclopedia of Absolute and Relative Knowledge“ in 1993.
By Isa Maïsa

I have repeatedly seen how opposites seem to attract. A form of osmosis perhaps? You have what i don’t? Never a dull day? Whatever the reasons, I always find the results create an interesting “new” melange. Let’s take old examples of what was: converse tennis shoes worn with a party dress, a tall, blond blue-eyed man with a short olive skinned woman, a conservative with a liberal or sweet and sour cuisine. At one time, these mixes were “new”, fresh, different and out of the ordinary which then led to even more “new” and innovative ideas. I believe that the sum of the talents of two people is greater than their simple sum of their addition. A wonderful domino effect of sorts.

In a society where everyone looks the same, does pretty much the same thing and originality lacks in everyday life, I find it exciting to see diversity, variance and the “new”. I believe as a designer/creative person, I am here to stimulate and to be stimulated towards variety and diversity. I am naturally attracted to opposites: wood with metal, dark with light, soft with rigid, shiny with matte and what fascinates me are the ”new” creations that happen on a regular basis with common everyday pedestrian items. For example, clothing made out of recycled plastic, water used as fuel, hot chili peppers as the main ingredient for a sumptuous dessert. Doesn’t this sound interesting to you? It does to me. In my mind, it takes some off the wall and wacky thinking to place two opposites together to make 1 “new” unique thing.

Life should be creative. Are you creative? Do you try to mix different things together to come up with something “new”? I am and i am always looking for an unconventional wacky way of thinking when it comes to my designs. I find that necessity always pushes me to create some “new” form of thought and therefore, a “new” idea and ultimately the product. Since we cannot stop evolving and we are surrounded with so many opportunities to think outside of the box, it would be benefitial to look at the infinite melange of two opposite things that make something original. How can you take an image from a different perspective? How can you mix the music using totally opposite polarities to come up with a new genre of music? How as a designer, can two opposite materials create a new style and product? Why not use ordinary corduroy fabric to make an elegant little black dress? I have seen makeup artists use feathers as false eyelashes. Orange peels for eyebrows. pushing our creative imagination ripples into our common everyday life and will have an effect on the society as a whole. This is what I believes drives mankind forward. That desire to break down the walls of convention and break the mold.

I see it this way; ”new” ideas keep us flexible and open to the possibilities, while stagnation dwarfs our growth allowing the status quo to remain intact and unchecked. By allowing diversity, variance and difference in our everyday life, we become more tolerant to “new” beliefs, ideas and cultures. in today’s fast changing world, this is a very powerful thing.

Original Post with Illustrations and Video

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LINK LOVE: 1 + 1 = 3*

1. Vampire Weekend
From left, Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Christopher Tomson, and Rostam Batmanglij, with model Sasha Pivovarova in Bottega Veneta crimson cotton dress, silver brooches, clutch, and patent wedge sandals.

“We think of ourselves as being on a journey,” explains Koenig. “You get older, you get new ideas…that’s just what happens.”

2. Beirut
Lead singer-songwriter Zach Condon, with Pivovarova in Jil Sander cotton-linen jacket, mohair-and-silk skirt, belt, and bag.

“Everyone wants to write the magnum opus,” reports Condon. “I wouldn’t mind doing it myself.”

3. Adam Green
Singer-songwriter Adam Green, with Pivovarova in Gucci ikat-print taffeta dress.

“This is the main focus of my life,” explains Green, “so how could I not make a new record every year? That would just be lazy.”

4. Mika
Singer-songwriter Mika, with Pivovarova in Céline tan bodysuit dress, belt, box bag, and wedges.

“I made a conscious decision to keep taking risks,” says Mika. “I’ve listened to so many second albums, and so often you feel like people are taking a couple of steps back away from the microphone, but I decided to be un-complexed and unapologetic, and that kind of helped me.”

5. The Horrors
From left, The Horrors’ Tom Cowan, Joshua Hayward, Joseph Spurgeon, Rhys Webb, and Faris Badwan, with Pivovarova in Balenciaga zippered stripe dress, ring, and boots.

“We want to make music that makes people feel something,” Badwan proclaims, “that provokes a reaction.”

6. The Horrors
Left: The Horrors’ front man, Badwan, with Pivovarova in Givenchy striped jacket, blouse, and georgette trousers.

Right: The Horrors’ lead guitarist, Hayward, with Pivovarova in Lanvin one-shouldered dress, belt, and clutch.

7. MGMT
Left: MGMT’s Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden, with Pivovarova in Yves Saint Laurent blouse, briefs, collar, belt, and clutch.

Right: MGMT’s VanWyngarden and Goldwasser, with Pivovarova in Rochas floral silk blouse, skirt, and straw bag.

“People assume that we used to be really weird and that we toned it down and started writing pop songs in order to sell out,” says Goldwasser. “When really, the songs that got so big were some of the first songs that we wrote. There wasn’t anything contrived about it.”

8. Chester French
Left: Chester French’s D.A. Wallach and Maxwell Drummey, with Pivovarova in Balmain fatigue-green military coat, distressed tee, leather trousers, belt, and boots.

Right: Chester French’s Wallach and Drummey, with Pivovarova in Louis Vuitton lace pullover, embroidered blouse, lamé skirt, ombré bag, fur tail, and boots.

“We’d made the music without a real regard for building an audience,” Wallach explains.

9. Golden Silvers
Left: Golden Silvers’ keyboardist, Gwylim Gold, with Pivovarova in Burberry Prorsum petal-pink duchesse-satin trench, belt, socks, and platform boots.

Right: Golden Silvers’ Alexis Nunez, Gold, and Ben Moorhouse, with Pivovarova in Nina Ricci lace jacket, floral camisole, rose ruched skirt, ribbed leggings, scarf, flower brooch, clutch, and booties.

“There wasn’t any big concept,” Gold explains. “It was more like, I’ve written some songs, and I want to play them.”

In this story: fashion editor, Grace Coddington; hair and wigs, Julien D’Ys, using Mokuba Ribbon; makeup, Pat McGrath.

(Photos by Stephen meisel)

(Vogue)

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LINK LOVE: In Fashion: "Already Famous"

With AL & ALICIA, Ong breathes new life into our classic closet staples. For instance, she took a simple V-neck, doubled it up, unevened the hemlines and added a cool “Fembot Army” graphic to it. Of course, my favorite is the tuxedo-inspired romper with inverted pleats on the bottom; anyone who can turn pleated pants and shorts into a haute look is alright in my book. Anyone who can make me want to wear Chuck Taylors–or any sneaker with laces in them, for that matter–is okay with me, too (that’s an even bigger challenge than creating cool, pleated pants!). The entire collection is filled with an “I’m too cool to give a damn” attitude, which I really dig.

These threads haven’t found their way onto the mainland yet, but Ong has launched an online store to hold us over until AL & ALICIA hits stores in the U.S. I know what boys like, and I know what I like and–thanks to AL & ALICIA–I now know it’s okay to wear pants.

www.corridor40.com

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LINK LOVE: Boy like Me – Al & Alicia

1. Sherri Saum 2. Eve 3. Holly Robinson-Peete 4. Paula Patton 5. Jordin Sparks 6. Viola Davis 7. Toni Braxton 8. Ciara 9. Rihanna 10. Kelly Rowland

(essence.com)

Gold is always must for the holidays.

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LINK LOVE: "Go for the Gold"

(Elle U.K.)

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LINK LOVE: Street Style: Faux Fur Frenzy

The fashion designer Donna Karan is producing a short film, titled Four Play, about new Karan’s Eldridge bag, which is worn in four different ways.

Christina Ricci is the protagonist of the movie, which were directed by Sting’s son, Jake Sumner

She plays four different personalities dancing and spying at the Soho Grand Hote: The Paramour, The Expressionist, The Dreamer and The Voyeur.

“I didn’t want it to feel like advertising. I wanted it to feel like something that could be viewed in itself, but using the aesthetic of Donna Karan.

There’s a thin line between very unsubtle advertising and doing something that stands alone and has its integrity,” Jake Sumner said. (Luxuo)

Beautiful Pictures!

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LINK LOVE: Christina Ricci for Donna Karan

As we head inexorably into winter here on the East Coast, it’s time for The Classicist to take a look back, raise a glass and celebrate the best of the season. Perhaps you’re looking for a last-minute gift for the holidays or just want to treat yourself once the dust settles. Here’s our rundown of seasonal favorites, some we’ve mentioned before and others appearing for the first time. See the gallery for full pix:

1. Barbour Dunelm jacket: A slimmed down version of the classic foul weather parka style jacket in signature waxed cotton with an attached hood, utility pockets and a two way zip under a studded-front storm flap, from the classic British outerwear company. Founded in 1894 and holders of the Royal Warrant, they’ve opened a new chapter in classic sporting style with updated designs.

2. LINCS by David Chu cardigan: From Chu’s new collection of clothing for the “gentleman adventurer”, a weighty cashmere cardigan in a heathery loden weave with a leather buckle at the collar and suede trim under the placket. The epitome of Chu’s classic and rugged yet elegant ethos.

3. Ralph Lauren tartan duffel: Part of Lauren’s luxe new Holiday Collection, rooted in the spirit of 1930′s Sun Valley, the famous Idaho ski resort frequented by socialites and celebrities. Tartan plaid wool with saddle leather trim embodies wintry sophistication.

4. Wolverine Gentry Upland boots: From the 125-year-old company’s new vintage-inspired 1000 Mile Collection, finished in rough full-grain leather with loden Pendleton wool inserts and lug soles. Equally at home in the field or on the town.

5. Caesar Guerini Apex shotgun: The rich heritage of fine Italian shotgun makers meets British lines and classic style in the Apex field and sporting models, blending beauty – Oiled Turkish Circassian walnut stock and intricate engraving – with performance and lasting value. (Luxist)

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LINK LOVE: Men: The Classicist

Renowned photographer Roxanne Lowit has been chronicling the fashion scene for the past 30 years; early on she staked out the backstage areas at fashion shows, where the really interesting action takes place, as her prime hunting ground for capturing the most beautiful people in their natural habitat. Now Lowit, whose work has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum and others, has an incredible new book just published by teNeues, focusing on brilliant, flamboyant Dior deigner John Galliano’s couture concoctions which she chronicled for over a decade. Backstage Dior, with a foreword by Galliano, mixes black-and-white and color images, candids and close-ups, delving into the fascinating details behind the scenes. The book is a must for any devotée of fashion, spectacle, photography, or all three. (Luxist)

I would love…..to peruse those pages!

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LINK LOVE: "Backstage Dior"

It was only a month ago that Thakoon Panichgul was announced as the new creative director of the Japanese fine jeweler Tasaki, but his first designs for the pearl-favoring brand have already hit the Web. Thakoon’s signature humor and verve bring a little levity to the collection: He arrays pearls on finger-spanning rings and pendants, even—with a few safety-pin-accessorized necklaces—making the prim staple look positively punky. “I wanted to put some youthful spirit into pearls,” he told WWD. The pieces, however, will be at grown-up price points, ranging from about $5,500 to nearly $40,000 when they debut at Tasaki’s Ginza, Tokyo store in April (not February as previously reported). New York girls, there’s reason to hope: The brand is mulling an NYC shop, but no plans are confirmed yet. (style.com)

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LINK LOVE: Thakoon’s Pearls

The bigger — and odder — the better. That’s clearly the motto du jour among a certain set when it comes to accessorizing their necklines.
Not content to merely decorate their décolletage with a simple sprinkling of diamonds, these celebs and socials have been breaking out all manner of necklaces from torso-length feathery confections to barbed wire-inspired statement makers.

Never one to shy away from a bijou or two, Daphne Guinness went tribal at the NARS 15×15 launch fete in New York, while Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kelly Wearstler opted for less glitzy, but no less subtle, takes on the look with fringed fabric bibs. Lake Bell gave her LBT a punk flare with a silver spiked piece at a New York screening of her latest flick, “It’s Complicated.” Incessantly papped songstress Rihanna gave photographers plenty to shoot when she donned a chunky version of Chanel’s iconic logo-laden strands to the fashion house’s spring presentation. And couture darling Lady Gaga had a veritable chandelier hanging from her throat in the form of a weighty, diamond-encrusted bauble. Such high-impact and burdensome statements are likely not pain-free — these girls might want to add chiropractors to their holiday wish lists. (WWD)

Extreme? I think not…..I love each and every one. I appreciate the fact that some women take it beyond the norm.

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LINK LOVE: Extreme Necklaces?

Eva Longoria Parker, the actress and L’OrEal Paris front woman, has delved deeper into beauty with a signature women’s scent, called Eva by Eva Longoria.

The eau de parfum, which was developed by Falic Fashion Group, is due to launch in the U.S. in spring.

“I have always been somewhat allergic to all perfumes and really wanted to create something that every woman could wear,” said Longoria Parker. “So I decided to create my own fragrance that is light, fresh and unique. I think the scent of a woman is extremely sexy and this scent will prove that.”

Longoria Parker, who stars in the ABC TV show “Desperate Housewives,” was closely involved with the scent’s creation, according to Jerome Falic, chief executive officer of Duty Free Americas, parent company of Hollywood, Fla.-based Falic Fashion Group.

“Eva was involved from Day One with all aspects of the project,” said Falic. “At the end of the day, it’s about Eva. She wanted something different, so we designed quite a few different [versions].”

“I never knew how complicated it was to create a unique scent that hasn’t already been done,” said Longoria Parker. “But I enjoyed the process.”

The scent was composed by Takasago and features top notes of citrus, neroli, bergamot tea and aldehydes. The heart of the fragrance includes sheer jasmine, muguet, violet and freesia, and the scent dries down into notes of skin musk, amber and sandalwood. The bottle, intended to resemble a feminine silhouette, was designed by Wilhelm Liden at Paul Meyers & Friends and manufactured by Bormioli Luigi.

Eva by Eva Longoria is not directly associated with “Desperate Housewives,” Falic noted. “It’s just Eva Longoria’s brand,” he said. However, existing fragrances tied into the hit show have been developed. For instance, in 2006, Coty Inc. launched a “Desperate Housewives” scent called Forbidden Fruit. Also, German direct sales company LR Health & Beauty Systems introduced during the summer a line of four scents named for the characters in the show — Bree, Susan, Lynette and Gabrielle (the last of whom is played by Longoria Parker).

Eva by Eva Longoria is Falic Fashion Group’s first celebrity fragrance, and Falic explained the firm had been on the hunt for a celebrity deal when it approached Longoria Parker about a year ago. “She’s got worldwide presence,” said Falic, “so we feel we have a worldwide brand.”

Eva by Eva Longoria is to make its debut in April in more than 1,000 doors in the U.S., including Macy’s, Dillard’s and Bon-Ton. Throughout the rest of the year, the scent will be rolled out to Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

The fragrance will come in a 1.7-oz. version for $45 and a 3.4-oz. version for $58. Industry sources estimate the scent could generate upward of $15 million in first-year retail sales volume.

Longoria Parker is slated to make personal appearances in the U.S. and abroad to promote the scent, Falic noted, and a print ad campaign featuring a visual of Longoria Parker — lensed by Randall Slavin — is to break in April issues of fashion and lifestyle magazines. Industry sources estimate as much as $6 million might be spent to advertise and promote the fragrance.

“The plan is to, in the future, bring [out] more fragrances with her name,” said Falic. (WWD)

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LINK LOVE: "Eva" by Eva Longoria to Launch in the Spring

My Weeks:

The Shits…

- Christmas shopping is over!
- The Fame: Monster
- Two sleeps and my love is with me once more for Christmas <3

The Pits…

- Alice Dellal claiming in the latest British Vogue that she’s a punk. I love her, but shaving ones head does not a punk make. Many of my punk friends would be very offended by a high fashion model claiming that. *shake of head*
- RIP Brittany Murphy. Amazing in Girl, Interrupted.

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LINK LOVE: Is ebay better than a boyfriend?

With a whopping 44 percent of survey votes, H&M and Jimmy Choo had the most inspired collaboration of 2009. From the moment the companies announced they would work together, anticipation began building. Finally, it reached its culmination on Nov. 14, when Choo fans bought out the stores’ offerings of shoes, accessories and apparel. But they weren’t the only companies to team up. Target and Anna Sui (with 24 percent of votes) debuted a fall collection inspired by “Gossip Girl,” and Payless ShoeSource (nabbing 10 percent of votes) recognized the power of “Project Runway” by signing season four winner Christian Siriano as its newest guest designer. (WWD)

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LINK LOVE: Readers’ Choice: Coolest Collaboration

Hits:

Gladiators
Rocker-bottom shoes
Over-the-knee boots
Boat shoes
High wedges

Misses:
Neutral colors
Fringe & Tassels
Military-inspired sneakers
Men’s metallics

(WWD)

I’m afraid that I must disagree with the neutral colors and fringe and tassels on the misses list. Neutrals can definitely be a do, it’s all about the choice of fabrics. The lightweights tend to be transparent, thus requiring the proper undergarments….in addition the right choice of shoe is a must. While I wasn’t crazy about the “Minnetonka-style” fringe boots, there were plenty of other choices which were tastefully done.

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LINK LOVE: Readers’ Choice: The Top 10 Trends of 2009

For the second year in a row, Christian Louboutin was chosen as the most influential designer label, with 21 percent of votes. He beat out runner-up Marc Jacobs (with 19 percent) and third-place winner Jimmy Choo (with 13 percent). Working in Louboutin’s favor this year were some big buzz builders, including a glittering new store on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, where he shot part of a short film inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho.” And if that’s not enough, Louboutin also created a special collection of shoes for Mattel’s Barbie doll and unveiled it — in all its bubblegum-pink glory — during New York Fashion Week in February. (WWD)

No surprise there!

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LINK LOVE: Christian Louboutin Chosen the Most Influential Designer Label

It looks like Roland Mouret might just love Beyonce as much as we do… The French designer has revealed that Bey was behind his decision to start raising the hemline on his covetable form-fitting frocks.

The French designer recently began to stray from his tried-and-tested style of signature calf-skimming dresses – releasing a series of frocks for net-a-porter.com with a decidedly higher hem.

‘In a funny way, the first one that did that for me was Beyonce,’ he told FabSugar.com. ‘This season, where my length was mid-calf, she asked to raise the hem.’

‘I said, ‘You really inspire me, because it’s nice to see that kind of attitude,” he continued.

The designer du jour – who counts Victoria Beckham, Cameron Diaz and Heidi Klum among his famous fans – admits that his original longer-length designs were created for women who ‘don’t want to show the legs, because they don’t like the leg’ – but that the new style gives women the option to flash their pins if they want to.
(Marie Claire U.K.)

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LINK LOVE: Beyonce is Deigner Roland Mouret’s New Style Inspiration

Making the rumors official, Louis Vuitton launch a special mini site dedicated to its latest collaboration, this time creating alongside Parisian street artist André.

Creating a portrait gallery of Parisian and New-York trendsetters, André and a cast of friends are seen in the Marc Jacobs designed frames which take cues from the house codes.

The Monogram flower feature in the design for the women’s styles, while the Damier check appears in the collection for men. (Luxuo)

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LINK LOVE: Andre for Louis Vuitton Sunglasses

Former online shopping portal eLuxury, has been transformed into a web magazine called Nowness, due to be up and running by beginning of January.

According to the site’s owner, French luxe conglomerate LVMH, Nowness will be covering the fields of fashion, art, design, culture, travel, beauty, food and wine, music, and entertainment.

In the run-up to its proper launch, the new web destination is running a special story each day, including sneak peeks behind the scenes at Dior or recent New Generation winner Peter Pilotto.

eLuxury had announced its closure as early as January, which is believed to have been caused by many design brands developing their own e-commerce sites. (Luxist)

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LINK LOVE: Eluxury Relaunches in 2010

White silk-jersey dress with feathers, £2,900, and white leather shoes with feathers, price on request; both by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, from Selfridges (0800 123400).Floral bombé pearl and diamond necklace, £65,000, by Ritz Fine Jewellery, (ritzfinejewellery.com).

Picture: Jean-François Carly

Black silk maxidress with jewel-encrusted waist, £350, by All Saints (0870 458 3736). Black and gunmetal patent-leather peep-toe stilettos, £359, by Jonathan Kelsey (020 7586 2694). Floral bombé diamond ring, £10,000, by Ritz Fine Jewellery (ritzfinejewellery.com). Black satin clutch, £135, by LK Bennett (0844 581 5881).

Picture: Jean-François Carly

Cream polyester beaded jacket, £125, by Topshop (topshop.com). Cream and black polyester and lace slip, £16, by Next (next.co.uk).Cream wool-mix trousers, £85, by French Connection (020 7036 7200). Diamond chandelier earrings, £85,000, by Ritz Fine Jewellery, (ritzfinejewellery.com).

Picture: Jean-François Carly

Black wool-mix dinner jacket, £120, and matching trousers, £79, by Marks & Spencer (0845 302 1234). Diamond and pearl tourbillion necklace, £22,500, by Ritz Fine Jewellery, (ritzfinejewellery.com). Black patent-leather heels, £375, by Christian Louboutin, London W1 (020 7491 0033).

Picture: Jean-François Carly

(Daily Telegraph U.K.)

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LINK LOVE: "A Little Something for the Party"

Toms Shoes has teamed up with the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project on a limited-edition shoe, available on the shoe brand’s Website starting yesterday.

Co-designed by actress Charlize Theron, the unisex shoe is made from vegan materials and was inspired by the baobab tree, whose silhouette is embroidered on blue and orange canvas. A portion of the proceeds from each pair will go directly to the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, which provides education about the need to provide sustainable health, education and recreational resources to remote areas with high rates of HIV/AIDS.

“I’m thrilled to have Toms Shoes as a partner,” said Theron in a statement. “We are so grateful for their generous donation of shoes to the students that we work with. They are passionate about the kids and have been incredibly supportive of the work of the Africa Outreach Project. It’s exciting that we’re able to come together in such a cool and creative way to bring attention to the needs of many South African youth.”

The limited-edition shoes are available for $54 and are sold exclusively on Tomsshoes.com. (WWD)

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LINK LOVE: Charlize Theron Designs for Toms Shoes

Beyoncé Knowles is aiming to light a much-needed fire under the beleaguered fragrance business this February with her first scent, Beyoncé Heat. Industry sources estimate it could do $100 million at retail globally in its first year on counter. At least half of that figure is expected to come from U.S. sales.

And the entertainer — who is up for 10 Grammys on Jan. 31 — is more than up for the challenge. She can’t wait to get her scent into the hands of her fans.

“I’m so happy with it,” she said during an exclusive interview with WWD. “I’ve been working on it for a while now. I was on tour for a year, and I have meet-and-greets with fans. I’ve never in my life gotten so many compliments. Coty has their own testing, but that was my testing! The fans loved it. They were like, ‘I love that, I’m getting that, why isn’t it out right now? I need it!” said Knowles with a laugh.

Her fans’ passion helped spark the development process. “What inspires me [both in music and product creation] is love, passion — something that makes me want to be better, to do more,” she said. “Knowing that I have people who look to me — because thank God I’ve had so many great opportunities — I don’t take it for granted. Young girls can see me, and think, ‘Wow. Maybe if I work hard and I’m focused, I can do the same thing.’ And they absolutely can. It’s not just about me being a singer. It’s about knowing that I have people who look at my life, and to know I can inspire them inspires me.”

For the fragrance’s name, Knowles drew from her past tours. “A lot of my performances have had fire involved, so we thought ‘Heat.’ Also, red is one of my favorite colors, as is gold,” she noted; both colors frame the bottle. “So then we thought of making the bottle look like it’s on fire. I love antique bottles — my mother had a collection of them when I was growing up. I wanted something with an antique yet modern feeling. Even with my wardrobe, I always try to find things that have a little bit of something vintage, yet still timeless and classic. The bottle, I felt, was a great mixture of the two.”

The juice, which Knowles concocted with Givaudan’s Claude Dir and Olivier Gillotin, has top notes of red vanilla orchid, magnolia, neroli and blush peach; a heart of honeysuckle nectar, almond macaroon and crème de musk, and a drydown of giant sequoia milkwood, tonka bean and amber.

“This was my first time starting from scratch, although I’ve worked with a few other fragrance projects,” said Knowles, who has also been the face of Tommy Hilfiger’s True Star and Giorgio Armani’s Diamonds. “Everything, from the bottle design to the name and the ideas for the commercials — that’s me. When I commit to something, I do it 100 percent, and I’ve never had [creative control over a fragrance] until this project. I learned a lot of great things from the past — but I always asked myself, ‘If I could have my own scent, what would it be?’ I wasn’t worried about deadlines. It could have taken me three, four, however many years — this was my first fragrance, and I wanted to make sure that it was something I would love forever.”

And there will definitely be more fragrances, said Stephen Mormoris, senior vice president, global marketing, at Coty Beauty, a division of Coty Inc., which holds Knowles’ scent license.

“We will explore all of the different sides of Beyoncé with future fragrances, but Beyoncé Heat is meant to be the enduring classic,” said Mormoris. “We think this scent will re-energize the celebrity category.” Mormoris declined to discuss how large a house of Beyoncé fragrances could be, although industry sources estimated a Knowles-branded fragrance collection could represent a $300 million market opportunity within a few years.

The Beyoncé Heat lineup includes eaux de parfum in three sizes — 1 oz. for $39; 1.7 oz. for $49, and 3.4 oz. for $59 — as well as a 6.8-oz. Gold Sparkling Body Lotion for $24. (WWD)

Good for her……and I must say, she definitely chose the right dress for the ad!

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LINK LOVE: coming in 2010

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LINK LOVE: Street Style: "A Dose of Fierce"

I am looking for photographers and creatives to collaborate with !
I am willing to muse for projects ; you can contact me directly at malcom_duplessis@hotmail.com

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Fashionably ,

Olivier

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LINK LOVE: work

1. Keisha Whitaker & Selita Ebanks 2. Amerie & Kimora Lee Simmons 3. Kandi Burruss & M.C. Lyte 4. Keke Palmer & Gabrielle Union 5. Eva Marcille & Vanessa Williams 6. Diahann Carroll 7. Liya Kibede & Waris Dirie 8. Mariah Carey & Leona Lewis

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I agree.

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Featured are some of my favorites from Devi Kroell’s Pre-fall collection. I love the softly draped dresses, clean lines and bold color and detailed silhouettes. She certainly has command of her designs and is taking her brand to the next level.

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LINK LOVE: Devi Kroell: From Shoes to Frocks

Nine isn’t the first film inspired by 8½: Woody Allen got there first, with Stardust Memories. Charlotte Rampling was the legendary beauty in that movie. Nine, directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), recruits a whole team. Kate Hudson! Nicole Kidman! Marion Cotillard! Sophia Loren! And Penélope Cruz, left, an actress whom Fellini, were he alive, would no doubt have loved, just as Pedro Almodóvar does.

8½ is a study of, among other things, the power of a muse. In this film, the muse is Claudia Cardinale—kittenish, concupiscent, and, in the film’s own words, “child, yet already a woman, authentic and radiant.”

A candid Cardinale, circa 1960.

An altogether different kind of beauty shows up in 8½ when Anouk Aimée appears onscreen. Aimée—who also starred in La Dolce Vita—brings her aristocratic cheekbones and astringent intelligence to the part of the director’s semi-estranged wife. (Marion Cotillard steps into the part in Nine.)

Aimée, ready for her close-up, 1969.

Blond, buxom, Swedish: Anita Ekberg was the ultimate fantasy sexpot. The image of her romping in Rome’s Trevi fountain in La Dolce Vita is one of cinema’s most indelible. (That film also bequeathed the word paparazzi to the culture: The wild-child movie star played by Ekberg is hounded by a tabloid photographer named Paparazzo.)

Ekberg, off duty, in 1951.

Giulietta Masina’s performance as a guileless circus performer in La Strada earned her the nickname “the female Chaplin.” La Strada won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film, as did Fellini’s Nights of Cabiria, where Masina played against her waifishness as a spunky, streetwise prostitute. They married in 1943. The director dedicated his last Academy Award, for Lifetime Achievement, to her, and died the day after their 50th anniversary. Masina passed away a mere five months later.

Masina in Paris, 1956.

(Vogue)

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LINK LOVE: Beauty Icon: Fellini Girls

Laid-Back
The Toronto-based actress is the antithesis of Hollywood high maintenance. Her life: a low-key mix of Kundalini yoga, long walks, and the occasional knife-skills class. Dior lace top.
Photo: Mario Testino

Cheery Red
“She cares about the craft, not the parties and fancy clothes,” says Sherlock Holmes coproducer Joel Silver. Dior belted organza-and-satin dress with built-in bra. Cartier white gold-and-diamond earrings.
Photo: Mario Testino

What the Girl Wants
Her material desires are minimal, and her extracurriculars are mostly eco-minded. Dolce & Gabbana floral silk-and-nylon bodysuit and pencil skirt. De Beers diamond earrings. Christian Louboutin heels.
Photo: Mario Testino

She is absolutely gorgeous……..red is definitely her color.

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LINK LOVE: Rachel McAdams for Vogue

Tamara Mellon, designer

I will be spending Christmas in St Barths with my daughter, Minty, and some close friends.

My wow-factor frock is any dress by Alexander Wang (£855, Harvey Nichols, 020 7235 5000) will be perfect for holiday parties.

My dancing shoes are Jimmy Choo’s glamorous glitter Private shoes (£550, Jimmy Choo, 020 7823 1051).

My party accessory is the animal-print Conti bag (£995, 020 7823 1051) from my new collection.

My luxe lounging essentials are cashmere tracksuit bottoms by Juicy Couture (£92, net-a-porter.com).

My favourite winter beauty treat is Rebecca Körner Loaded The Anti-Ager Moisturiser (£120, 020 7229 2700) at night to replenish my skin after nights out.

On my party playlist Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga (£8.98, amazon.co.uk) – they put me in the party mood.

I will be catching up on time with my daughter and friends – and some rest.

My foolproof Christmas shopping destinations are gift-library.com always stocks great things – I’ve bought personalised bathrobes and towels as gifts; Hamleys is a one-stop shop for children – I’ll be buying from the Hannah Montana range for my daughter this Christmas; and Alfies Antiques Market for one-off items (Fifties Beswick cup and tray, £38, from Beth at Alfies Antiques Market, 020 7723 6066).

Anya Hindmarch, handbag designer

I will be spending Christmas on the beach.

My wow-factor frock is a mad, old vintage kaftan (£355, By Malene Birger, net-a-porter.com).

My dancing shoes are Seventies’ wedges (£263, cleob.com).

My party accessory is the sparkly Valorie clutch (£250, 020 7730 0961) from my cruise collection.

My luxe lounging essentials are oversized men’s shirts (£95, b Store, mywardrobe.com).

My favourite winter beauty treats are anything from Sisley (Soir de Lune Limited Edition Set, £165, 020 7591 6380), or Crème de la Mer moisturiser.

On my party playlist Christmas carols from King’s College, Cambridge.

I will be catching up on books, exercise and sleep.

My foolproof Christmas shopping destinations are amazon.co.uk for last-minute shopping, and abebooks.co.uk for that something special.

Betty Jackson, designer

I will be spending Christmas in London, for the first time in two years, so we’re looking forward to it.

My wow-factor frock is a velvet day dress (£350, 020 7589 7884) from my winter collection, or possibly the one-shoulder dress in black taffeta – you can change the look by putting a black body under it.

My dancing shoes are kitten heels (£550, Christian Louboutin, net-a-porter.com). They’re the new chic height for shoes – and you won’t have to reach for the ballet pumps at the end of the evening.

My party accessories are anything that sparkles, such as a great big necklace (£121.67, Linda and Kim Renk, intermixonline.com) or huge earrings (£450, Carla Shanks, kabiri.co.uk).

My luxe lounging essentials are I’ll be lighting a candle and sinking into a fragrant bath to re-energise.

My favourite winter beauty treats are long, warm baths and a manicure – nails seem to require more attention in the cold weather.

On my party playlist all of those cheesy Phil Spector classics, plus anything by Florence and the Machine (£6.98, amazon.co.uk).

I will be catching up on quality time with my children.

My foolproof Christmas shopping destinations are Wild at Heart is filled with beautiful cushions (£195, Pimlico Road, London SW1, 020 7229 1174), and Donlon Books is a brilliant shop for unusual art books (Cambridge Heath Road, London E2, 020 8980 4859).

Yasmin Le Bon, model and designer

I will be spending Christmas in the exotic climes of Putney.

My wow-factor frock is a long, red Studio 54-inspired gown (£120, YLB for Wallis, 0845 121 4520) from my collection for Wallis.

My dancing shoes is an old pair of Manolo Blahnik mules that have huge drop pearls on them. I’ve never worn them out as they’re so decadent, but Christmas is perfect.

My luxe lounging essentials are vintage silk nightwear from the Thirties (£19.99, Sonia Ryiel for H&M, 020 7323 2211).

My favourite winter beauty treats are E Coudray Perfumed Dry Body Oil (£45, 020 7734 8040), Avon Anew Reversalist Serum for the face, and a glass of champagne.

On my party playlist Bing Crosby, The Cure (£8.18, amazon.co.uk), Stevie Wonder, Duran Duran and T Rex.

I will be catching up on Gossip Girl (£13.98, amazon.co.uk).

Laura Bailey, model

I will be spending Christmas in London with friends and family.

My wow-factor frock is Stella McCartney’s beautiful lace dress (£1,135, Matches, 020 7221 0255).

My dancing shoes are Charlotte Olympia’s black platform wedges (£493, Harvey Nichols, 020 7235 5000). I love that they make me 6ft tall!

My party accessories are jewellery by Lara Bohinc (£500, 020 7730 8194), Stella McCartney’s satin clutch and I’ve long lusted after a Stephen Jones trilby.

My luxe lounging essentials are Temperley London’s zebra-print playsuit (£420, 020 7229 7957), super-soft skinny tees by American Vintage (£45, mywardrobe.com) and oversized scarves by Wool and the Gang (£120, net-a-porter.com).

My favourite winter beauty treats are a facial by Una Brennan (020 7313 9835), Realhair Masque, Cowshed Salt Scrub (£39, cowshedonline.com) and Chanel’s Beige perfume ( £160, 020 7493 3836).

On my party playlist Leona Naess, Nick Cave and Roald Dahl stories for car journeys.

I will be catching up on reading and Pixar films.

My foolproof Christmas shopping destinations are Couverture for its original selection of childrenswear (cashmere bunny hat, cardi and mittens set, from £109, Kensington Park Road, London W11, 020 7229 2178), toys, books and one-of-a-kind vintage treasures – I recently bought a green leather antique cake-stand for a friend; Atlam on Portobello Road for trinkets; and Honeyjam for children’s stocking fillers.

Laura Bailey is an ambassador for fairtrade.org.uk (Daily Telegraph U.K.)

I like Tamara Mellon and Betty Jackson’s choices.

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LINK LOVE: Celebrities Christmas Wish Lists

Skull puzzle £19.95, Horsfall and Wright (horsfallandwright.co.uk)

Tom Ford Private Blend atomiser £155 (harrods.com)

iPod hoodie £9.99, Pussy Home Boutique (pussyhomeboutique.co.uk)

Playlister voucher: One-on-one music playlist consultation, £150 (playlister.fm)

Neon Red Pro Powerball – a pocket-size workout, £17.99 (play.com)

Close Shave soap £5.20 (nealsyardremedies.com)

Doctor Who T-shirt £11.99 (play.com).

Charity playing cards Limited-edition pack decorated by artists and designers including David Bailey and Alber Elbaz to support the homeless charity Shelter, £70 (shelter.org.uk/shop)

Salt and Pepper Bots £20 per pair, Marc Owens (suck.uk.com)

Muck Truck desktop vacuum cleaner £4.98 (lakeland.co.uk) (Daily Telegraph U.K.)

Cool stuff!

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LINK LOVE: Men’s Stocking Stuffers

We know how hard it is to break into the fashion industry. Funding, mass manufacturing, press and stockists are often impossible to find. This is why Launch Initiative offers a variety of opportunities for designers at different stages in their career.

Whether you are just starting out and looking for a way into the fashion industry, or you have an established label, looking for an outlet or agent to get your stuff in the stores, Launch Initiative has a way to help.

Launch Initiative aims to nurture and assist Fashion Designers in any way they can. Through our Designer Membership we are not only opening up, but we are breaking down the door for you to achieve in the illustrious world of fashion.

Designer Membership

A Designer Membership allows new or established designers, to enter our bi-monthly design briefs. This allows them to submit their designs, to be critiqued by a changing panel of judges. These judges are growing to include potential stockists and expert designers. The winning designs are then manufactured and distributed for sale to top retail outlets, complete with the designers name on the label and a swing tag all about your label. Not only does this give the designers maximum exposure, and gets their name out in the industry, it also gives designers who are struggling with funding a head start in the industry.

?The designer remains in complete control of their design and receives a 10% royalty from the sale of their product – just like a professional. Designer Members can submit as many designs and can seek expert advice from the Launch Initiative design team before and after submitting their designs, giving maximum feedback to each designer to increase their chances of winning. ??

As well as this Launch Initiative also provides our Designer Members will access to our Webinar Series, Designers Boutique, our Mass Manufacturing facilities, and the Platinum Program.

Webinar Series

Run by two business coaches from Quantum Compass, this series guides fledging designers through the business process of starting a label and making the most of their fashion career. The business coach’s will conduct a once-a-month interactive Webinar, where members can ask questions and get immediate feedback. The series is also designed to help designers create a network for themselves and meet others in the industry.

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Designers Boutique

The Designers Boutique is an ‘Online Store’ for Designers and established labels. Launch Initiative is opening it up to any designer members who want an outlet to sell their label.

Launch Initiative has anticipated that the Designer Boutique will help to cut out the fees that are often associated with starting an online presence, and to assist Designers in gauging maximum exposure for their label.

As well as gaining an online presence, our fashion agents regularly search the boutique for new designers to represent throughout the world. Our agents are always glad to receive look books from our designer members, and offer feed back, if not representation.

This is an exclusive offer to Designer Members ONLY. Unfortunately, we cannot view collections from any other members as we get overloaded with responses. Our Designer Members are priority at Launch and our agents are always happy to check out what you have on offer.

Mass Manufacturing

Launch Initiative has now opened an outlet to assist mass- manufacturing for new and established fashion labels.

Even the team at Launch initially struggled to find outlets in the industry to have clothing mass produced at reasonable rates when they started. But have since built strong relationships with manufacturers both in Australia and overseas.

Knowing how hard it is for a designer to find the right fabrics, pattern makers, samplist, and manufactures for their designs was the leading factor to opening this new area.

When you are ready to venture into larger orders simply bring or end your designs/samples to us, and we will handle the rest, from giving you fabric options, and custom printing fabrics, to final production, the Launch Initiative production team will ensure that you achieve the best possible quality for the best possible price.

Platinum Program

The Launch Initiative Platinum Program is an incredible opportunity for a very select few designers. The platinum program gives the top aspiring designers the opportunity to work within the Launch Initiative office, being given their own office space and all our resources to produce their own label. This program is aimed at nurturing aspiring designers, through the highs and lows of starting a label.

The Platinum Program is an invitation only program, which is based on;

- Designer Member activity

- Quality and response from submitted designs

- and Your Boutique Garments for sale

There are no catches and no deep, dark holes to fall in to. Launch Initiative is simply here to collaborate with aspiring designers, and to bridge the gap between what the consumers what, and what the designers design.

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LINK LOVE: SEX & SKIN S/S 2010/2011 DESIGN BRIEF OUT NOW!

More dangerous than pyramid studs, that’s part of the appeal. Rock and Republic featured a spiked dress, which Kristen Stewart wore to the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, in its recent campaign, and Ioannis Dimitrousis played with the hybrid of hard and soft via the knitted, body-con dress-dripping-with-needles he sent down the runway at London Fashion Week. In addition, Cheryl Cole stirred up a fashion frenzy when she wore a studded and spiked Agent Provocateur corset in a music video; the corset comes from their new couture “Soiree” collection and retails for $4,900. Feel a little adventurous? Feast your eyes on this killer clutch by Corto Moltedo and Tom Binns. Obviously, dangerous beauty is the name of the game.

Aside from spikes and needles, the hardware trends of safety pins and staples have surfaced. For the DIY-inclined, try combining these 14k gold staples from Studio OOOMS with influence from Viktor & Rolf ‘s FW08 collection.

Not convinced office supplies belong in your closet? Then consider Tom Binns’ safety pin and pearl necklace, or Moschino’s of-the-moment safety pin dress.

For complete photos, visit Corridor40
http://www.corridor40.com/2009/12/fashion/on-trend/the-needle-and-the-damage-done

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LINK LOVE: The Needle and the Damage Done

1. Duncan Quinn 2. Duncan Quinn 3. Minox digital spy camera 4. Hackett folding sunglasses 5. Loro Piana cashmere sweaters 6. Bill Amberg weekender 7. Loro Piana cashmere slippers 8. Loro Piana 9. Mecchaniche Veloci 10. Castaner 11. It’s about time cuff links 12. Grahame Fowler Lambretta scooters 13. Nancy gonzalez Loro Piana long wallet (vivre.com)

During this posting, Cary Grant and others from the “dapper set” came to mind.

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LINK LOVE: "Alpha Male"

If the Kaleidoscope Tote failed to meet your glam quotient, the Small Glamorous Tote from Valentino will surely live up to your expectations. A stylish accessory for every fashion conscious lady, this tote is sure to be the envy of many. The handcrafted black shiny nappa leather, paillette-covered tote sparkles with Swarovski crystals, jet bead embellishments and intricate hand-embroidered flowers. The stylish Tote features two black leather top handles, a detachable shoulder strap, black satin lining, magnetic fastening at top and a zipped internal pocket. Team this bag up with a beautiful sundress and you are sure to make head turns. Glamorous, stylish and extremely amazing, this tote is a must have for every fashionista.

The Small Glamorous Tote measures 12″ / 31cm in width, 9″ / 23cm in height and 4″ / 11cm in depth. Priced at £$2,795 ($4,500). (Luxury Launches)

I love it!

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LINK LOVE: "Glamourous Tote"

(Luxuo)

Nice!

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LINK LOVE: Sex and The City 2 Movie Poster Revealed

Jimmy Choo, a nominee for a Readers’ Choice Award for Best Leathergoods, was launched in 1995 when Tamara Mellon, Accessories Editor at British Vogue, realized the potential demand for stylish but wearable shoes. Mellon approached Jimmy Choo, a couture shoe maker based in the East End of London who was recognized for his excellent craftsmanship. The pair formed a partnership to start a ready-to-wear shoe company and opened the first stand alone boutique on Montcomb Street. Sandra Choi, Choo’s neice, was named the company’s Creative Director with Mellon as its president. Joshua Schulman is the company’s chief executive officer.

In 1998, the company opened its first boutique in New York, followed by Los Angeles in 1999. The company’s name soon became synonymous with the “red carpet” shoe of choice. Choo’s shoes were a favorite of the late Princess Diana, worn by Michelle Obama to the Inauguration Ceremony and have also been seen on such Oscar winners including Cate Blanchett, Halle Berry, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman and Hilary Swank, among others.

In 2001, Jimmy Choo expanded significantly and introduced a handbag collection. Today, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury lifestyle accessory brand with women’s shoes, handbags, small leather goods, sunglasses and eyewear. Its products are now available in tknumber of Jimmy Choo freestanding stores as well as in prestigious department and specialty stores worldwide. The Jimmy Choo store network now encompasses more than 100 locations in 32 countries.

The brand received the 2009 “Designer Brand of the Year” award from the British Fashion Council, the 2008 ACE award for “Brand of the Year” from the Accessory Council and the 2008 “Brand of the year” from the 22nd Annual Footwear News Awards in New York.

Cast your vote for the Readers’ Choice Awards at http://www.luxist.com/awards-vote/accessories-awards.

(Luxist)

Another well deserved nomination.

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LINK LOVE: Elegant Jimmy Choo

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LINK LOVE: reason # 31 to love NYC

Gatsby Salon Expert Nail Technician Krista Battipaglia says “I love to suggest to my clients to invest in a great Shea Butter to rub into their hands before they go to bed- this will allow the product to stay on your hands for about 5-8 hours without being washed off and allowing the product to really work to its fullest. Keep this product on your nightstand and you’ll always remember to moisturize before bed!”

A drugstore favorite, like Palmers Shea Butter Formula is a cost effective choice to keep hands silky smooth.

“Another tip I tell my customers is to apply petroleum jelly on your cuticles at night and massage it in, working down to your knuckles,” says Krista. “This will allow the product to get stuck under the cuticle and work it’s hydrating magic overnight.”

Vaseline works as a great moisturizer- just make sure you sleep with gloves on as it can get a little messy!

Gatsby Salon is located in Green Brook, NJ. For additional information or expert tips please contact Lori Chiazzo at The Hip Event Lori@thehipevent.com or 973-707-7125

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LINK LOVE: Heal Dry Winter Hands

Today, Envy will be giving away a bottle of Mystique Fountain Deep Hydrating Rainy Mist by Luxtural to one lucky Envy reader.

The first step in the Luxtural skin care regimen, the Mystique Fountain feels like a gentle mist of ocean water. A superb hydrator for any skin type, it tones, calms, cools and refreshes the skin while naturally protecting it from environmental damage. The Mystique Fountain is based upon Luxtural’s Pure Pacific Ocean Rainwater, which allows for increased absorption and moisture retention. Mystique Fountain also contains Luxtural’s special exotic extract, a one-of-a-kind complex that adds additional moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Mystique Fountain can be used as a primer or enhancer for the other Luxtural products or any time of day as a refresher.

In order to win, invite as many of your friends as you possibly can, winner will be chosen based on number of invited friends.

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LINK LOVE: Mystique Fountain Deep Hydrating Rainy Mist Giveaway!

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Featured are some of my favorite looks from Elie Tahari’s pre-fall collection.

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LINK LOVE: The Look: Elie Tahari

1. Trunk LTD 2. Hugo 3. Boss Orange 4. Salvage 5. Affliction 6. Diesel 7. Diesel 8. Salvage

(Bloomingdales)

The ever popular tee is always a wardrobe staple for men as well as women.

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LINK LOVE: "Tee Time"

(essence.com)

The ever glamourous Michelle is always a vision to behold.

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LINK LOVE: Michelle Obama: "Working the Bow"

When it comes to photo shoots, Scarlett Johansson is a natural……….this is one of my all time favorites. She is perfectly styled and always gorgeous no matter the look.

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LINK LOVE: Scarlett Johansson for Harpers Bazaar U.K.

(essence.com)

Stunning beauty!

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LINK LOVE: Model Spotlight: Selita Ebanks

1. Damir Doma 2. Maison Martin Margiela 3. Sergio Rossi 4. Bernhard Wilhelm 5. John Richmond 6. Backlash 7. The Old Curiosity Shop 8. Paul Smith 9. Aki Choklat 10. Bstore 11. Aki Choklat 12. Curiosity/Daita Kimura 13. Sight Seen 14. Schmoove 15. Marsell 16. Dsquared2 17. La Martina 18. Paul Smith 19. Common Project 20. Dsquared2 21. Shoe the Bear

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