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Bradley Cooper Named People Mag’s “Sexiest Man Alive”

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:58:30 +0000

Well this is neither a disappointment nor a surprise, but Bradley Cooper was just named People Magazine‘s Sexiest Man Alive. Joining the ranks of studs like Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Ryan Reynolds, this is just about the highest honor one can receive from a high-class supermarket tabloid. Click to see a gallery of the other 2011 sexy man honorees.

Images via People.com

Jennifer Lopez Covers Vanity Fair’s September Issue

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:59:17 +0000

Called it. In a major coup for her neverending comeback, diva-extraordinaire Jennifer Lopez has given her first post-divorce interview to Vanity Fair — not to tabloid trash like People or Us Weekly, thank you very much — for the all-important September issue, featuring their “72nd International Best-Dressed List.” Honestly, whoever’s pulling the strings behind the scenes of La Lopez Inc. knows exactly what they’re doing. I’m not saying this divorce was planned but the next step would have been rehab.

Mario Testino captures Lopez in all her Glow by JLo glory and Lisa Robinson gets the exclusive scoop on her life with Marc Anthony, her relationship with Diddy,her broken engagement to Ben Affleck as well as “the example she hopes to set for her children.”

INDIE NEWSROOM: Bieber A Bomb…Dior’s Haute and Cold Reception…Formichetti Not a Fan of the Fats

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:35:30 +0000

- Justin Bieber‘s cherubic face may tug at tween heart strings but it does not move mags.

His Tiger Beat-esque Vanity Fair cover is the worst(-selling) issue of VF in 12 years and his covers for People and Teen Vogue performed well below their averages. Has a cure finally been found for the dreaded Bieber Fever? [WWD]

- Coco Rocha blogged about her move to Wilhelmina. [Modelina]

- Chloë Sevigny is so cool she’s uncool. And being so uncool, she’s the coolest person ever. [Refinery29]

- Seems like I’m not the only one who was less than enthused about Dior’s Fall 2011 Haute Couture show. [Styleite]

- Despite knowing and liking John Galliano “a lot,” Tom Ford is adamant about not being a racist. [Fashionista]

- And despite styling last January’s V Magazine‘s “Size Issue,” Mugler‘s creative director and Lady Gaga‘s stylist, Nicola Formichetti does not care to work with the fats. Speaking to W: “I was only used to dressing models and skinny kids. And I turned up and it was, like, three fat guys. I just left. That was the last time I tried to work with fat people.” I once had the same reaction at a Dairy Queen. [Jezebel]

5 Dresses to make Ryan Reynolds Light Your Lantern Green

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:32:32 +0000

All the People in all the land agree that Ryan Reynolds is the Sexiest Man Alive. Thus, we should do all that it takes to garner his precious attention. Given the acclaim and success of Green Lantern, that new movie where he saves the universe in glowing skin tight magical green spandex, let’s get our green on and get into his world. Because, in the words of Ryan Reynolds himself, “I’m obsessed with Ryan Reynolds.”

(L-R)

Get earthly orchids with pleated greens: Roberto Cavalli

Painted-on body-con: Horace

Asymmetrically cut with an arm of gold: Emilio Pucci

With an applique at the chest, ~~you~~ me and Ryan Reynolds will be soul mates: Emil Couture

Like the trunk of a tree, you will stand tall in carved glory: Vassilisa

Red Carpet Report Card: Rose McGowan in Juan Carlos Obando

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:31:31 +0000

Fashionistas gathered at Decades in Los Angeles last night for ‘A Night Of Red Carpet Style’ hosted by People StyleWatch. Rose McGowan chose an emerald Juan Carlos Obando dress from the Spring 2011 collection. Find out what her style grade is in the Red Carpet Report Card.

Credit: Yuku.com

Rose is an obvious bombshell, so the fitted top and low plunging neckline is a great look for her. The full skirt adds a fun element to her look. How does it compare to the runway?

Credit: Style.com

Rose gives the dress a much nicer shape than the runway model does. The green color is great for her dark hair and medium skin tone. She chose spiked silver Christian Louboutin shoes to complete the look. I love those shoes, but I like the way black looks, as it is shown on the runway. Even gold would have been nice to bring out the warmer tones in the dress. But overall, she looks gorgeous and not too overdone, as this dress speaks for itself. Grade?

Even though I might have picked different shoes, I can’t go lower because she looks amazing. Well done Rose!

Lupe and Evan are madly in Love!

The Fashion Web — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:43:25 +0000

Lupe and Evan are madly in Love!

LINK:http://www.terrysdiary.com/post/1222248523

Heroines

The Fashion Web — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:12:03 +0000

I think this is my longest post so far, but I had to posts these photos. In 1997, fashion and portrait photographer Lincoln Clarkes turned his lens away from the world of glamour and began documenting the dire circumstances being endured by the marginalized women living and working on the …

LINK:http://wunderbuzz.co.uk/people/heroines/

Hot Links This AM: Rachel Zoe, Sephora and more!

The Fashion Web — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:39:48 +0000

Celeb Stylist Rachel Zoe’s assistant Brad Goreski is leaving Rachel Zoe Inc. People Estee Lauder’s Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign will have a feature of 12 bloggers. WWD Lucky Magazine is launching a children’s magazine called Lucky Kids. Refinery29 Free People October catalog features bloggers …

LINK:http://www.hotbeautyhealth.com/news/hot-links-this-am-rachel-zoe-sephora-and-more

Don’t stereotype all Fashion bloggers

The Fashion Web — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:36:25 +0000

Fashion bloggers have been receiving bad press at Fashion Week of late. Apparently turning up at any opportunity all ‘dolled up’, grabbing freebies, celebrity spotting and if they’re lucky enough to get an invite to a show, they hardly write anything about the collection but instead ‘whose on front…

LINK:http://www.theyenvy.us/xn/detail/2394740:BlogPost:176964

Art Deco by Manish Arora

The Fashion Web — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:20:17 +0000

Most of you have probably already seen this collection on styledotcom – it’s the same collection that walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week in March (click) . The show was sponsored by Philips. I thought they only made light bulbs, during the show I remembered they also made electronics…

LINK:http://wearabout.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/artdeco/

10 Questions for Celebrity Photographer Frazer Harrison

lookbooks — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:01:06 +0000

Possessing the aggression and will to hold your own behind the lens at red-carpet events takes a certain type of individual. They’re the brave souls at the Oscars, Fashion Week , as well as any A-list events, weaving in and out of the crowds to snap the most …

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Michael Kors Spring Summer 2011 Show

lookbooks — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:21:38 +0000

As the rest of New York prepares for the coming gloomy winter months, Michael Kors imbues his Spring 2011 collection with the calm exhilaration of long summer days. Kors cites his admiration of the “ jugglers ” — the people who, seemingly effortlessly, balance careers with family with travel—as inspiration…

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Designer Spotlight: Kevia Jewelry

The Fashion Web — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:30:28 +0000

Kevia Jeffrey-West’s exposure to the world of fashion began at the ripe age of five, a period often spent admiring her mother’s clothing sketches and playing with fabric swatches. Over time, she developed an eye for color, contrast, texture and detail: skills she now uses to design her…

LINK:http://www.theyenvy.us/xn/detail/2394740:BlogPost:174393

Notes on Fashion’s Night Out 2010

The Fashion Web — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:18:51 +0000

“It’s like Halloween for fashionistas,” said my daughter, Emily, as we walked the crowded midtown streets on Fashion’s Night Out this past Friday. And it was. The streets were filled with beautiful women and men who donned their finest cocktail attire to see and be in the scene. Bloomie’s…

LINK:http://www.theyenvy.us/xn/detail/2394740:BlogPost:175425

VIDEO: Hippie Wood Nymphs in the FREE PEOPLE Behind-the-Scenes of the September Catalog

The Fashion Web — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:35:44 +0000

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Check out this cool behind-the-scenes video from the Free People September catalog shoot. Set to “Wolf” by Cuddly Toys and shot by photographer Iain McKell. Cute and upbeat, it shows modern hippie nymphs frolicking around with their hipster boyfriends with close-ups of some of the clothes, which…

LINK:http://fashionmakesmehorny.com/2010/09/video-hippie-wood-nymphs-in-the-free-people-behind-the-scenes-of-the-september-catalog/

September, Love SHEFinds.

The Fashion Web — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:30 +0000

Forget about the cold months ahead and enjoy the best of what September has to offer (you’re welcome). September 3rd: Drew Barrymore and Christina Applegate ’s newest flick, Going The Distance , co-starring Barrymore’s beau Justin Long opens today in theaters. September 6th: Celebrate Labor Day – and stash…

LINK:http://www.shefinds.com/2010/september-love-shefinds/

FAB Exclusive: How-to Eat, Pray, Love with Kiran Rai

The Fashion Web — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:57:24 +0000

SOURCE:FAB Exclusive: How-to Eat, Pray, Love with Kiran Rai

Style, spirituality and spaghetti ruled the box office the past weekend. With the popularity of the book and movie, Eat, Pray Love, there is a huge demand for global chic. Kiran Rai, design director of Sir Alistair Rai and Satya Rai has always been an ambassador for style that is not exclusive of spirituality.

Ms. Rai has been inspired by the people and culture of her extensive travels. The International influence has helped her to create her laid-back and edgy collection. The bohemian touches and humor of her collections have made fans of Halle Berry, Ricky Martin and Angelina Jolie.

Mariana Leung had the opportunity to ask Kiran about her design and work philosophy:

MsFABulous: What piece of the collection is your personal favorite for the upcoming season?

Kiran Rai: My favorites are the “I’m Free” Peacock Caftan, and the Tie Dye Wrap in pink. The caftan is a wardrobe staple; it’s flattering to all body types and is wearable all year round. I was inspired by the Rolling Stones in this collection, and this pattern evoked their “I’m Free” hit for me. The Tie Dye Wrap in pink is hot; it’s got the same softness our wraps are known for, but the pattern and color lend it some edge for the Fall season.

MsF: Plenty of celebrities have enjoyed the carefree elegance of your pieces. Is there one in particular that you feel embodies your style philosophy the most?

KR: Julia, Julia, Julia! Everything about Julia Roberts is true to our style philosophy. Her style, her SMILE, her timeless beauty, and her love of India.

MsF: The global soul of the Satya Rai collection seems to be right on point with the spirit of upcoming Eat, Pray, Love movie. Where is the most inspiring place you have traveled yourself?

KR: India is hands-down the most inspiring…and funny enough, Italy is my second favorite! I understand Elizabeth Gilbert choosing the countries she did for her journey. India is my motherland, and I lived outside Milan in Lugano in boarding school. They both hold different inspiration for me: Italy means love, fun, food and wine, and in India, I find bravery, peace, color…and it’s always a different journey.

MsF: The commitment statement on your website states “You can feel good that the clothes you buy today are helping enrich the lives of the people who helped make them”. So few fashion consumers ever pause to think about the human beings who make the product they wear. Can you tell us a little about the people you employ to make your collection?

KR: Two words: HAPPY, and RESPECTFUL. I have the best crew; they’ve been with me forever, and they really do embody our truth…both in their personal and professional lives.

MsF: Your label’s message is one of peace and wisdom. Rare for the often cut-throat world of high-fashion. What is your personal mantra for navigating the stressful garment industry?

KR: BREATHE…when I can!

MsF: Thank you Kiran! Namaste!

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Chloe and her black Toyota Prius.

The Fashion Web — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:06:07 +0000

Chloe and her black Toyota Prius.

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Fashion & Beauty Online Sample Sales Week of 8/12-8/15

The Fashion Web — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:03:50 +0000

SOURCE:Fashion & Beauty Online Sample Sales Week of 8/12-8/15

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Ideeli- Le Donne, Betsey Johnson, Nine West, Wrap it Up, Eliza J, 49 Square Miles, Cowparade Rug, DL 1961
Beyond The Rack- Premium Watch Event, Vero Moda, People’s Liberation, Paper Denim & Cloth, Girly Girl Shoes, Solitaire, Uni Mondo, Nili Lotan, LAMade, Laffaire, Larson Grey
Haute Look- Diesel Women’s Shoes, Diesel Men’s Shoes, Diesel Men’s Underwear, Diesel Men’s Swimwear, Matty M, Kids Ink, VIOlight, Jasmine J, Kinetic, !iT Jeans
Gilt Groupe- Betsey Johnson Intimates, Bon Voyage: Accessorize Your Getaway Gear, Chambers Hotel – NYC, Corioliss Beauty Tools, Fine Jewelry by Michel Piranesi, Jewelry by Wendy Mink, Kaylee Tankus, KORS Michael Kors, Jean Michel Cazabat, Charlotte Ronson and More, Trovata
Gilt Man-BESS, Billionaire Boy’s Club & Ice Cream, Buckler, Chambers Hotel – NYC, Isaia, Paul Smith, Massimo Bizzocchi & More, Juma, Kai D, NUMBER:Lab & Love Thy Neighbour
Rue La La-Robert Rodriguez, Jack Rogers, Marmot, Marmot – Men’s, Barbara Barry, The Mirage Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas
Billion Dollar Babes- Styles from Eat Pray Love

Friday August 13th , 2010

Ideeli- Penny Loves Kenny ,Emma & Ivy, bcbgmaxazria, Jil Sander, Claire Newell Luggage, Honeydew, Joe’s Jeans , Plugged In
Beyond The Rack- Fendi, Nike, Belargo, Nicole Miller, Cullin Art, Ed Hardy, Lou, Thro, Creme Fraiche, Girly Girl Shoes, Work it Out
Hautelook- Tt Collection, Splendid Mills, Vfish, Tammy Fender, Hudson Threads, Accents de Ville, Skova Design, Jon Gilmore Designs, Ava Rose Blowout
Gilt Groupe- Bon Voyage RTW ,Bright Ideas: Bags in Every Color, Flying Colors: Gems, Stones and More, Kelly Wearstler for Sferra, Neutral Territory: Beige Is the New Black, Piazza Sempione, Malo and Lisa Perry, Well-dressed: Fun Dresses up to 75% Off
Gilt Man- Alexander McQueen, Maui and Sons, Property Of, Shirt by Shirt, Creative Recreation, Earnest Sewn & More, Summer Surf Sale
Rue La La- Andrew Marc, Andrew Marc – Men’s, Elliott Lucca, Anna Griffin
Billion Dollar Babes- Styles from Eat Pray Love

Saturday August 14th, 2010

Ideeli- kay unger | phoebe co, hanna & gracie, sculptz
Beyond The Rack- Tom Ford, Roots, Yosi Samra Shoes, Dots & Dreams, Romy Rich, Soffe, High Street and Shine, Lauren Hansen, Blue Label Pink, Bread & Butter
Haute Look- Saturday Blowout, Melissa Joy Manning, Candice Olson Lighting, Croscil Dad Gear, gogoVoyage Blowout
Gilt Groupe- Designers Guild Bedding, Mauna Lani Bay-Hawaii, Melissa Shoes, Rock & Republic
Gilt Man- Mauna Lani Bay-Hawaii, Missed The Sale?, Palace at Playa Grande- Dominican Republic
Rue La La- MaxMara, Fendi, Taryn Rose, Mario Batali

Sunday August 15th, 2010

Beyond The Rack-Two Lumps of Sugar, Danish Designs, Lumian LED Desk Lamp, J. Loren Collection, Stephanie B., Issue New York, Lamaze
Hautelook- BigEye Tuna Guy, Texas Tamale, Desert Peppers, Harney & Sons
Gilt Groupe- Bright Baubles, DKNY and Calvin Klein SHoes,Loquita, Heidi Weisel and more, Rory Beca
Gilt Man- Baron Wells, Public School & Sunday Rocks
Rue La La- Pink Tartan, Cinzia Rocca, De’Longhi, Sunday Night Styleathon- Starts at 8pm ET

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British Singer Lily Allen Announces Pregnancy

The Fashion Web — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:09:09 +0000

Only weeks after announcing that she was taking a break from her music to work on starting a family, British singer Lily Allen has announced that she’s pregnant. “Lily Allen and Sam Cooper are very happy to confirm that Lily is expecting their first child,” said a rep for the singer in a statement to People Magazine. “Lily’s professional commitments will carry on as normal, including a scheduled performance at the Big Chill this weekend.” Allen and her boyfriend Cooper have been together for close to a year now.

Image Source: www.MySpace.com

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Live Out Loud Charity (LOLC) Sherrie Gearheart

The Fashion Web — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:43:09 +0000

FACT

More teenagers and young adults die of suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia and influenza, and chronic lung disease combined. Please support the Live Out Loud Charity in our quest raise awareness of suicide which is one of the most preventable causes of death. You may volunteer and/or attend any of our fundraising events, become a spokesperson, or more. SherrieGearheart@yahoo.com

GOAL

To Share the Live Out loud Charity Seminar with over 100 Schools, After School Programs, Organizations and/or Youth Institutions by December 31st, 2010

Help me reach my goal by recommending your organization or school. Please email SherrieGearheart@yahoo.com or Call 815.914.8602.

As of July 31st: 70 Left -5 months left to meet my goal!-

Complete List of Sherrie Gearheart’s Public Appearances to date (newest to oldest)

July 31st- Automated External Defibrillation Certified
July 31st- First Aid Certified
July 31st- CPR Certified
July 31st- Special appearance at Dr. Tom Reits clinic
July 31st- LOLC Message helping those in needs
July 30th- Director of Fashion Week for Improv Playhouse with our FINAL FASHION SHOWCASE!
July 29th- Director of Fashion Week for Improv Playhouse in Libertyville, IL a mentoring program
July 28th- Director of Fashion Week for Improv Playhouse in Libertyville, IL a mentoring program
July 27th- Director of Fashion Week for Improv Playhouse in Libertyville, IL a mentoring program
July 26th- Director of Fashion Week for Improv Playhouse in Libertyville, IL a mentoring program
July 25th- Follow up interview with Miss Teen International 2009 on the Tiara Talk Show
July 25th- Interview with Miss Teen International 2010 on the Tiara Talk Show
July 25th- LOLC Message helping those in needs
July 25th- Follow up interview with Miss International 2009 on the Tiara Talk Show
July 25th- Interview with Miss International 2010 on the Tiara Talk Show
July 24th- Filmed Tiara Talk Show at the EYF 2010 FS: Special guests included Accessory Barn, SARET CHARITABLE FUND, and more!
July 24th- LOLC Seminar to over 350 attendees at the Electrify Your Future 2010 Fashion Show
July 24th- Orchestrated the Electrify Your Future 2010 Fashion Show fundraiser for the Live Out Loud Charity.
July 23rd- LOLC Seminars
July 23rd- LOLC Meetings
July 22nd- EYF 2010 FS Rehearsal & LOLC Seminars
July 21st- LOLC Meetings
July 21st- LOLC Message helping those in needs
July 20th- EYF 2010 FS Rehearsal & LOLC Seminars
July 19th- LOLC Meetings and Seminars
July 18th- Interview with Mrs. International 2010 on the Tiara Talk Show
July 17th- Mrs. International Competition
July 17th- EYF 2010 FS Model Coordinator
July 17th- LOLC Seminars
July 16th- LOLC Meetings
July 16th- Meeting with Improv Playhouse- Chosen as the Director for Fashion Week in Libertyville, IL for Mentoring Program
July 14th- LOLC Meetings
July 12th- LOLC Meetings
July 12th- LOLC Message helping those in needs
July 11th- Attended the US Beauties Final Competition
July 11th- Speech to the US Beauties Contestants
July 10th- Attended the Glen Ellyn Jazz Fest
July 10th- LOLC Meetings
July 10th- Attended the US Beauties Prelims
July 9th- Host of Tiara Talk Show interviewing US Beauties Girls
July 9th- Speech at the Glitz & Glam Event
July 9th-LOLC Meetings
July 7th- EYF 2010 FS Model Meeting
July 7th- LOLC Seminar
July 6th- CPR Certified
July 5th- Accepted into SPS- 4 more check points left before I become a suicide paraprofessional this fall
July 5th- Instructor for Model Training for EYF 2010 FS
July 5th- LOLC Meetings
July 4th- Glen Ellyn Parade along with Miss Western Suburbs Outstanding Teen
July 3rd- Mock Interview Judge for US Beauties Pageant
July 3rd- LOLC Seminar
July 1st- Instructor for Model Training for EYF 2010 FS
June 30th- Wheaton Theatre downtown Wheaton, IL
June 30th- Live Out Loud Charity Meetings
June 30th- Five LOLC Seminars
June 29th- Dr Tom Reits Dental Office Special Appearance
June 26th- Advocate for the You’re the Cure Network & Go Red for Women
June 25th- Officially a member of the National Association of Professional Women
June 25th- Live Out Loud Charity Meetings
June 20th- Judge at the Miss IL & Miss IN Perfect Pageants
June 20th- Tiara Talk Show on site at the Miss IL Coed Pageant
June 19th- Miss Illinois MAO Pageant
June 19th- Miss Illinois Coed Pageant
June 18th- Meeting with Michael Galanes
June 17th- Mock Judge for Miss IL Coed Pageant
June 16th- Recipient of the People’s Choice Award
June 14th- Sherrie Gearheart & Tiara Magazine became Members of SIFJ
June 13th- Chosen by the FFF Editor’s Association as a Favorite Editor to Follow
June 13th- Featured as a True Titleholder
June 12th- Pretty Princess Tea Party, Indian Lakes Resort with International State titleholders
June 10th- Downtown Chicago Photo Shoot with Lynea Tucker Plus Teen USA
June 9th- Filmed by Video Crew for Talk Show with different guests
June 9th- Cover Shoot for Tiara Magazine with Lynea Tucker Plus Teen USA
June 9th- CIL Youth Mentoring Seminar with Jojo Sayson
June 7th- Live Out Loud Charity Seminar
May 30th- Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen & Preteen Competition
May 29th- Illinois Got Talent Competition
May 28th- SARET Charitable Fund
May 28th- Visiting local downtown Glen Ellyn Shops
May 28th- An interview for local magazine & newspapers
May 28th- Glen Ellyn Farmer’s Market
May 27th- Officially a QPR Certified Gatekeeper
May 26th- MAO Mock Interview Judge for IL Outstanding Teen Competition
May 23rd- MAO Mock Interview Judge for IL Outstanding Teen Competition
May 23rd- LOLC Message helping those in needs
May 23rd- Dr. Tom Reits at Dental Office
May 22nd-Speech for Live out Loud Charity at the Winthrop Harbor Pageant
May 21st- Taste of Glen Ellyn Day 2
May 21st- Whistles and Bells Snackery Autograph Signing
May 20th- DSW Shoes Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron
May 20th- Taste of Glen Ellyn
May 16th- Miss Northern Suburbs Fashion Show
May 14th- Ribbon Cutting Dogs n Scrubs
May 13th- Glen Ellyn Fashion Show Committee Meeting
May 12th- Chamber of Commerce BAH Dr. Murphy’s Clinic
May 8th-Happiness is Pets Arlington Heights, IL Puppy Mill Protest
May 7th- Ribbon Cutting A-Z Medical Billing Services
May 6th- ALS Fundraiser
May 1st- Dogs n Scrubs Grand Opening
April 30th- Photo shoot at Tirage Studio “My Princess & Me”
April 30th- Ribbon Cutting Wentworth Law Offices P.C.
April 30th- Honey’s Restaurant
April 30th- George Foundation for Excellence Fashion Show Fundraiser
April 27th Featured on Webmii As the chosen Magazine Editor
April 25th- Vocal Coach Melisa Sugden
April 23rd- Ribbon Cutting Glen Oaks Restaurant
April 22nd- Photo shoot & Interview for Multi Media Package
April 15th- Multi Media Package Meeting Tirage Studio & Optix Audio
April 14th- Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
April 13th- Tirage Studio Ribbon Cutting
April 13th- Chamber of Commerce BAH Tirage Studio
April 12th- Officially Miss Glen Ellyn International

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Fashion & Beauty Online Sample Sales Week of 7/29-8/1

The Fashion Web — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:08:39 +0000

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Ideeli- Julie Brown, Votre Nom, Magid, Havaianas, CC Couture, Boyd’s Cosmetic, Orit Schatzman Design, Frenzii, Nicole, Melissa Beth
Beyond The Rack- Premium Watch Event, Deco Moda, Michael Kors, Cabrelli &. Co., Designer Footwear Event, Nathan & Moe, Ava Gray, 525 Homewea, Monster, Taverniti So Jeans
Haute Look- DEPT Blowout, Shoes Under $100, Right Bank Babies Blowout, Bernhardt, Josh Brody Blowout, Biotherm, Skin by Alison Raffaele, My First Shades, Ariane Arazi
Gilt Groupe- Angel Sanchez, Naeem Khan and More, Camilla Skovgaard, Jil Sander, Alejandro Ingelmo, Donna Karan and More, Jewelry by Carelle and David Harris, Linea Pelle, Magaschoni, Nomia, Pratesi, Yelo Spa
Gilt Man-Bern, Chrome and Rudy Project, Diesel, Luciano Barbera, Mondrian Los Angeles, Oakley, Reebok Pump, Seize sur Vingt, Steuben Barware
Rue La La-K A S, Quiksilver, Quiksilver – Men’s, Roxy, Devon Leigh, Portmeirion
Billion Dollar Babes- Sama Baby, Jami Rodriguez, Designer Scarves

Friday July 30th, 2010

Ideeli- Claudia Ciuti, Paige, ECI, Cuisinart, Rebecca Beeson, Cinzia Rocca, Circulon, Watch Out, Melissa, Nuloom Rug
Beyond The Rack- Ray-Ban, Ralph Lauren, Jones New York, True Religion, Ed Hardy, Womens Designer Fragrance, Adore, Seneca Rising, Nicoletta, Xtrax
Hautelook- Watch Blowout, Sunglass Blowout, Beach Bunny Swimwear Blowout, People’s Liberation, Plan Toys, Azul and Ola Lola, Blaque Label, Modern Classics, ART:ADDICTION Blowout
Gilt Groupe- Elle Macpherson Intimates, Gold Rush: Our Gilded Jewelry Faves, Ibiza Gran Hotel – Spain, Summer Love: Sandals, Sandals, Sandals!, Tibi
Gilt Man- Diwon, hickey, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mundial, MYMU Shoes, Warriors of Radness, Simple and SmoothCo.
Rue La La-Oakley, Oakley – Men’s, SABRE, GUESS by Marciano
Billion Dollar Babes- Bryna Nicole Handbags, RaMona LaRue

Saturday July 31st, 2010

Ideeli- Cuisinart, Mea Shadows
Beyond The Rack- Prada Handbags & Accessories, ABS Allen Schwartz, Juicy Couture, Miz Mooz, Jack & Jewel, Christian Audigier, Parasuco, Navoh, Barex Italiana
Haute Look- Saturday Blowout, Papo D’Anjo Blowout
Gilt Groupe-BOSS Black, Chelsea Flower, Delano Hotel-Miami Beach, The Classics: Converse, Keds, Sperry Topsider and more
Gilt Man- Delano Hotel-Miami Beach, Ibiza Gran Hotel-Spain, Missed The Sale?
Rue La La- Nicole Miller, Summer Jewelry: Day-To-Night Style, zak! Designs, J.Lindeberg

Sunday August 1st, 2010

Beyond The Rack- Designer Watch Event, N.Y.L.A. Shoes, Guess, Rush Couture, Santa Barbara Outfitters, Garner Grace, Emerson
Gilt Groupe- Jewelry by Eddera, Nina Ricci and Christian Lacroix Scarves, Summer Steal: Tees and Tanks Under $40
GiltMan-DKNY & Kenneth Cole
Rue La La- Casadei, Jodi Arnold, Skullcandy, Sunday Night Styleathon-Starts at 8pm ET

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Studded Clogs

The Fashion Web — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:54:00 +0000

I like how these clogs mix black, dark brown and a light beige to make they versatile with many different outfits! You can buy them exclusively at Free People for $198.

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Daphne Guinness Talks Fashion

The Fashion Web — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:39:03 +0000

Daphne Guinness isn’t impressed by the state of modern dress, believing the public don’t make enough effort to attire their selves properly.

“You can tell the state of civilisation by the way people dress,” said Guinness. “If the people who fought two World Wars came back to 2010 and saw all of us running around in tracksuits, what would they think? It is just about being sloppy. And it is not about the money – it is a mindset.”

The 42- year-old heiress also admitted to being “too thin”.

“I’d love to put on a few pounds,” she told the Daily Mail. “But I certainly think some people look tremendously unhealthy – and quite unhappy actually. I have nothing against people who are round.”

(Vogue U.K.)

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Kristin Cavallari to Design Shoe for Charity

The Fashion Web — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:57:27 +0000

In the latest fashion news, reality television star Kristin Cavallari plans to become a shoe designer. The star of MTV reality show “The Hills” is currently designing a pair of shoes for Shoe Dazzle, and will donate a portion of the money from sales to the charity OneKid OneWorld. OneKid OneWorld provides education to children in impoverished communities.

Cavallari, 23, says that shoes are her favorite fashion accessories, telling People magazine “Shoes are my number one thing.”

Now that “The Hills” is over, Cavallari is eager to move on, despite the fact that the show was responsible for sparing numerous fashion trends. She recently told E! online that the semi-scripted show often forced her and the other cast members to say things to heighten the drama. But apparently it wasn’t all bad. Cavallari met her boyfriend, Miguel Medina, a cameraman, on the set.

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New Talents // Photography // Anthony Maule

The Fashion Web — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:00:00 +0000

Anthony Maule is
one of fashion’s most original young voices. With his talent for
creating expressive images that push technological boundaries, he is
fast becoming one of the industry’s most sought after talents

Christopher Michael: As someone who’s really grown up and been
nurtured by London, what is your sort of perception of New York in
comparison, as a different market?

Anthony Maule: Well, you come to New York to make money don’t you?!! It’s a business here and you have to have a product to sell; that’s the
message you get when you come here. London still aspires much more to
the ideal of being avant-garde, so the spirit there is still much more
about creation over commercialism.

I would recommend everyone go to London when they first start out just to experience it. I mean, I can only really talk about it from my
own perspective but when I first went to London it was the mid-late
90’s, there was this big energy there back then. It was cool to be the
poor struggling artist and I think there’s always been this general
opinion that everyone has about London being this hub of creative
energy.

It’s partly to do with the history of punk culture being born in the UK, even though aesthetically it doesn’t really exist on the street as
much anymore. The spirit of punk still exists in many different ways
and maybe always did even before it became a brand… It’s just inherent
to British culture to be like, “What the hell, I’m going to do what I
want.” People from all over still want to buy into that so they come,
they feed off of it for a while and they learn how to be individual.
London’s really good at that.

CM: How did you meet the editors you work with?

AM: The connection to Andrew [Richardson], Karl [Templer] and Olivier [Rizzo] was all through Guido, Marie [Chaix] was more of a sort
of organic process. Sometimes it seems that you just meet up with
people and it kind of clicks or it doesn’t. I’d seen Marie’s work and
she’d seen mine, we both liked each others’ work and it sort of went
from there. We met up and 2 weeks later we shot a story for Acne Paper,
it just sort of clicked. That was quite special.

I have a great relationship with Andrew as well… his office is around the corner. I’m interested in what he’s doing with Richardson
Magazine; I think it’s the perfect voice for him and we are always kind
of throwing crazy ideas around. He’s rather subversive…he always likes
to kind of subvert the flow (laughs). That’s why I really enjoy working
with him, because he’s someone who will really question something over
and over and I find it more interesting to work with those kinds of
people. I like the way he thinks and the way he references things. It’s
nice for me to work with someone who thinks like a photographer.

CM: It seems that you have your teams that you enjoy working with and have a great creative rapport with them…but there is always
that one person that you really sort of look forward to working with
one day…Who is that person for you?

AM: That I’ve not worked with? Big Mac….I’ve not met him (laughs).
I’ve read in some of your previous interviews about this sort of
cross-generational period where the new generations are having the
chance to work with their icons and I kind of feel like I’ve been very
fortunate so early in my career to work with a lot of my icons already.
To be able to collaborate with people like Fabien and Olivier [Rizzo]
already I just sort of went…off the wall, in a way. I didn’t
preconceive any of that, I was just surrounded by people like Julian
[Watson] and Guido who were incredibly supportive, believed in me, and
were interested in launching my career…Melanie Ward is another
incredible stylist that I’d really like to work with. People like that,
like Melanie and Joe, they are kind of structured, simplistic, and
graphic. I’m just naturally drawn to those kinds of people. I’m a bit
like that kid out of that Rodriguez film “Planet Terror”…you know, the
one with the toy dinosaur that says, “I want to eat your brains and
gain your knowledge.” I’m just fascinated by people with experience and
history in this business. I just see what we do as such a privilege
that I want to use it to educate myself, it makes it feel more real for
me that way. I have to say though that I’m just as interested in
working with people from my own generation and younger, it is totally
different but you can learn from everyone I think and especially now
the younger generations seem totally in control of the future so I’m
looking at working with a broader range of people now…….I’d love to
work with Panos too, his work just kills me

CM: Dream publication?

AM: French Vogue.

CM: Do you look at the arrival of digital as the reason behind an over saturation in fashion photography? Or do you look at it
as the reason behind an increased sense of opportunity for people to
work within the business…

AM: Well it’s postmodernism, isn’t it? That’s it. Perhaps it’s a weird term to use but that’s how I see it. That’s the world we live in
now, everything is over saturated so that everything, in itself, is
very modern and relevant. But it’s both really….of course there’s more
opportunity now and than there ever was and digital has definitely made
it more accessible to everyone, but I think we all start to see that
technology is bringing something very different, very new, to the table
and it is very exciting. It will force change and that’s a good thing.
The people that adapt to it and embrace it are ultimately the people
that will survive.

CM: You were saying print pages are being threatened as we head toward online media, yet somehow during economic threats and the
arrival of the online publishing world there seems to be numerous sort
of niche print publications opening up…

AM: I think that will always happen. We always need independent voices no matter what format they come in, but you know, the idea of
the print magazine as a luxury item is nothing new. Portfolio was
luxury, Egoiste was luxury; the idea has been around for years but I
think for a while now that’s the only thing that print media has been
left to aspire to become…As digital takes over, print publications will
simply become more and more desirable and collectable. So that’s the
point, if you can back it, it’s still an interesting time for the
independent voice in print media now and maybe that’s why you’ve seen
the interest, because they could see that happening and they’re
passionate about what they do. Look at Self-Service, it’s the perfect
example… it’s like buying a book, it’s the same price as a book!!
(laughs). It’s totally decadent and embracing the times in its own way.
I love it! There’s something very nostalgic about print media now and
we still need those people who are obsessed with it to keep it alive.

CM: So what about now, what’s next? What can we look forward to this season?

AM: Ah, hah! Well, this season will be very exciting… lots of changes, new editors…I don’t want to say too much. It’s just all
evolving and the industry is so transient, what I say today is going to
be different tomorrow anyway, so that’s it. I’m really excited about
what’s going to happen over the next 12 months…

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NYCBEDBUGS.

The Fashion Web — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0000

A few weeks ago when I was in New York, my mom was telling me about the news of bedbugs infestations in retail stores. The conversation which stemmed from her saying that NYC is overpopulated, literally got underneath my skin. Well now according to NY Mag Victoria’s Secrets on Lexington Avenue has fallen victim to these pests. I think the problem lies with people being able to return them damn underwear’s after purchasing them, which I find gross and people buying these garment, wearing them, and returning them. I never understood it and now NYC has this problem. It has been reported that bedbugs has always been present in stores its just that customers did not know of it, well here is my opinion. If it has always been present and they all have been able to control this issue and the news about it, the fact that the public now knows about it in more than one store means it is a growing problem that is not being taken care of properly. Get it together people. And if consumers keep up with this buying, wearing, and returning this will not only be a NYC problem but a nationwide issue. On another note, key is to wash your clothes before you wear them. We all know this but I admit at times I just throw things on and then wash, but I def will be changing that around.

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BP To Plug Mel Gibson Next

The Fashion Web — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:08:52 +0000

BP has the opportunity to plug the other big hole.

Did you ever have one of those days where nothing seems to make you go mmmm? Far be it from me not to have an opinion on just about everything in today’s headlines, mind you. The Gulf Oil Spill is finally capped. It seems like that saga has gone on longer that than the War in Iraq. Yes, the gusher is sealed, yet there seemed to be no real celebratory hooray from the media. It took second spot to that Wall Street non-starter reform package. Here I thought it was all about the fact that whole areas of land and wildlife were being destroyed, families forced to move away and start new lives, America’s greatest disaster on record. And the response was like…”Ho hum”. Are we that desensitized to great news as opposed to the titanic response to let’s say, Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston’s engagement? How about the 80th newly released audio tape from that crazy lunatic Mel Gibson, kvetching about how broke and horny he is? My suggestion to BP executives and Hilary Rosen, their public relations point person, to combat the unending bad publicity caused by the spill, would be to use the same plugging device on Mel Gibson and watch how quickly the tide will turn for a positive spin. Imagine, a picture of Mel Gibson with a big BP plug in his mouth on the cover of People, Us Weekly, Star, The Huffington Post, Perez Hilton, D-Listed, Gawker. But what do I know?

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Me and Zach Galifianakis

The Fashion Web — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:18:49 +0000

Me and Zach Galifianakis

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Me and Kanye… wearing one of my new Terry t-shirts.

The Fashion Web — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:34:42 +0000

Me and Kanye… wearing one of my new Terry t-shirts.

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Bread + Butter Berlin, Germany

Claudine Gumbel, Publicist — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:40:02 +0000

I have seriously met close to 400 + people in last two days at the largest fashion trade show in the world. The group who organizes Bread + Butter is one impressive team… It is organized, visually stimulating and cool. They thought of everything and I believe they inspired a majority of brands to be the best they can be since people around the globe are here to see, learn, order and give feedback!

I came to check out the show for a couple of reasons:

A. To cover it for my curated.culturejam.com and debonairmag.com. I have been able to write about rad people and rad happenings… Deepak Chopra, Blake from Toms Shoes, What Goes Around Comes Around vintage, Coachella, etc. B. To cover it for my blog – this one – www.caravangirl.com

C. To see what trends, colloborations, new collections etc are out there

D. To look for new international collections that I need to know about

E. To meet people in my field of business and see how amazing this trade show is

F. To visit with my clients from THINK PR

G. To hang out in Berlin + observe what is happening in this city

So who am I if I gave you my card and your visiting my site for the first time…

1. I am the writer behind www.caravangirl.com – a blog I created to track my events I organize and dj, the events THINK PR organizes, things I attend such as parties and exhibits, things I love and just my general life… It gives me the opportunity to share what is happening with my life + also tell you about cool things I saw along the way- bands, films, artists, djs, etc.

2. I have written for other blogs such as curated.culturejam.com, style360.com, debonairmag.com

3. I find new talent for colloborations and fashion show events such as STYLE 360 which we help create the schedule for… Style 360 occurs during fashion week and are the fashion shows that Elle and Elle.com created… It is our job to help find the designers that participate. I am always on the search for new talent … In the last year I got designers such as Rebecca Minkoff, Geren Ford, Walter and many others to participate

4. I work with a lot of young talent to find them clothing for red carpet events and photo shoots to get an idea visit www.shopcaravan.com to see just some of the names that visited me over the last two years. You will see I am lucky for it to include cast members from Glee, Gossip Girls, 90210 etc. I am always searching for the coolest contemporary designers to dress the talent for events + shoots

5. I am Reshma Patel’s from THINK PRs partner – we work with a lot of brands at Bread + Butter such as Bensimon, Junk Food, bobi, 80%20 and a few others… Visit us at www.thinkpublicrelations.com 6. I organize events and fashion shows and I dj

7. Lastly - for all the street brands… We are organizing an event in NYC called traction with some of the coolest brands… we will be sending out info soon

TRACTION is an innovative event series that celebrates the sneaker culture as a whole, providing a venue to not only buy and sell, but to connect directly with influencers and consumers in an open and unique environment. An ever-expanding forum, TRACTION aims to bring together creative and pioneering minds in fashion, music and art.

Why the name Caravan + www.caravangirl.com?

Because in 2005 I launched a business called Caravan which was a store in a winneabago and it drove around the city and sold the coolest collections such as Tokidoki, J lindeberg, Merc and about 50 collections from around the globe. I love finding new talent and supporting really good corporations. About a year later I opened an actual store on Great Jones and sold about 100 collections everything from Rebecca Taylor to Edun to Genetic Denim.

About a year after that I opened a store on the UES and for over 3 years almost 4 I ran a mobile store and 2 stores. It was hard because I had all my other responsibilities so I slowly closed Caravan as a store but it exists today as a studio where I still wardrobe talent and recently during upfronts worked with 40 actors from different television series. Visit www.shopcaravan.com for some more info.

I love clothes. I love people’s personal style. When I return on the 19th I will start posting all my photos from Bread + Butter and my other travels. In the meantime google some of the rad labels I hung out with…. This is a fifth of the people I met…so much more to come..

LoveHelmets….www.lovehelmets.com … Brillant

Thgallery….thgallery.fr

I love tokidoki

www.numph.dk

www.rvlt.com

www.rivieras-shoes.com

Edwin

****Canterbury of New Zealand

***Scholl dying !!! So good

Eleven Paris

Some of the new Clarks

www.kling.es

I am loving G-Star Raw… Amazoid!!

www.rivieraclothing.com

Over 130 years old scottish brand…www.lyleandscott.com

Dying over sebago all the amazing colloborations!!! Wow!!!!

www.wellensteyn-usa.com

Melissa and the colloboration with some of my favorite industrial designers… Wow… www.plasticdreams.com

Met the brillant guru behind Smiley… Franklin Loufrani is the guru… It just makes me smile… www.smileylicensing.com

Oh and this is brillant everyone was loving … Plastic Playground.. Play with legos…www.albinoplast.de

There is tons more. Holy!!! I will post photos, trends, info galore on my return…

Here are some general photos.. Just some quick shots on my phone…much better photos to come!!

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Barneys: Heartbreaker

The Fashion Web — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:55:00 +0000

I tried to buy these Opening Ceremony boots on Barneys.com.
They said they had them in my size,
but they tricked me.
They sent me an email 2 days later
saying something along the lines of:
“Sorry, our bad! We don’t have them.”
I’ve been coveting them for a year now.
This has happened to 2 other people I know.
So beware shoppers don’t get your hopes up.

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uh oh, there's a monster in my bed.

The Fashion Web — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:47:00 +0000

So as I told you all 10 000 times via blog posts and twitter, I attended the Lady Gaga ‘Monster Ball’ tour last night. And as you can guess, it was freaking fantastic. We first went out for dinner at east Side Mario’s because virtually every restaurant on front Street was filled with World Cup viewers, and some very, very disappointed Netherlands fans (the second we walked into the restaurant, two guys in orange t-shirts came out of the restaurant sobbing). But congratulations to Spain! We headed down to get in line around 7 pm and were literally swarmed by GaGa fans. Some costumes were unrecognizable and much more relative to Madonna’s ‘Material Girl’ than to GaGa (does anyone else recall Gaga having a perm, strands of pearls and a lace glove? Because I don’t!). Some costumes were just plain wrong (shorts that should not have even been classified as shorts; 50 year old women in tight leather ensembles with platform boots taller than I am and blonde wigs that were probably used for their daughters’ Halloween costumes several years ago). However, some efforts proved fruitful! Their was this one girl who was dolled up as one of Gaga’s costumes from telephone with diet coke cans used as hair rollers, fish nets, a studded biker jacket and appropriately high platform boots! I also spotted several people wearing these Jeremy Scott for Linda Farrow sunglasses, which I was very jealous of! Personally, I didn’t dress up, though, I thoroughly enjoyed the people watching!

The band Semi-Precious Weapons opened for GaGa. Musically, they were pretty brutal. Though, the lead singer was pretty entertaining and fabulous (he’s also been friends with GaGa since 2006). he writes songs with humorous titles such as, “I Can’t Pay My Rent, But I’m Fucking Gorgeous”. The lead singer even stopped a song to get naked and remove his fish nets and stiletto boots (yes, I just said that) to put on some Wolford floral tights and silver sequined stilettos. Needless to say, he was hilarious. Luckily, they only played for about twenty minutes so their performance ceased before they began to annoy me.

During the set change, we noticed a flock of people sprint over to the fenced off area where the sound and lights crew were seated. Thinking Gaga was there, we stood up to take a look. After a few minutes of peering, we noticed that it was Elton John! Elton, who played in Hamilton (a city a few minutes from Toronto) last night, came out to support his friend, Lady GaGa! I thought that was super sweet. It also gave the boys who were unwillingly dragged to the show something to remember!

During set changes and prior to GaGa’s debut, a set of really artsy and unique videos (starring GaGa, naturally) played on the main screen with instrumentals from “Dance in the Dark” in the background.

Gaga opened with the song ‘Dance in the Dark’ and closed with ‘Paparazzi’, using ‘Bad Romance’ as an encore. The show effects were incredible, as were the set. She set statues of angels on fire, played a piano built into the hood of a car and a burning piano, went into a virtual “cyclone”, rode an on-set subway for her “Love Game” performance, donned the very controversial nun outfit that she wore in her ‘Alejandro’ video, bathed in a fountain of fake blood and many, many more crazy shenanigans!

(Please note that my friend, Sonia took the majority of these photos! She was closer to GaGa than I was, so the photos I took were pretty brutal!)

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PARTNER: Free People Makes a 1K Bag

The Fashion Web — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:01:53 +0000

I like Free People as much as the next girl. I consider it to be the more bohemian, festival-going, I’m-going-to-walk-barefoot-on-grass-sometime-today version of Anthropologie. That’s why I was slightly shocked to see that they sell a bag for $998! Granted, this leather mail bag is a cross-body messenger bag that’s cute but plain and definitely nothing to write home about. Plus, their other bags hover between $150 and $300, on average. What were they thinking?

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DJ. RON GALELLA. JACKIE O. MALIBU. HABANA. FREE CITY. MIKE DESOLA.

Claudine Gumbel, Publicist — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:21:49 +0000

Another week of SPUN – check it out every Tuesday at THE FOUNDATION at 137 ESSEX STREET off Rivington – you have the opportunity to go behind the dj booth and learn how to dj for 15 minutes or if you are learning how to be a dj – try out your skills for 15 minutes. The party starts at 9pm and the open djing is from 10:00 – 11:30 every Tuesday night. The party goes on after that. Bring friends and have fun – everything you need is provided.

Charles Thorp wrote an awesome review of the party and explains how it works here:

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/niteside/NTSD-Claudine-DeSola-Spun-Party–96978004.html

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/niteside/NTSD-Niteside-Party-Pics-97654929.html

I am so excited because my friends have been coming to visit me on Tuesday to check the party out and my best friend, Kerri and her boyfriend Mark came out …. Here are some photos from the last two weeks’ parties of SPUN.

Last week, I was in Los Angeles flew out with my buddy, Josh, we were supposed to dj a party for my client, bobi and Keep A Child Alive but we arrived and unfortunately the sound system had some serious technical difficulties and there was no sound – so we both had our first silent dj set. I knew what I wanted to play but I never got to play it. The funny part is that my friend, Brandon Barash, from General Hostipal was all set up to play the harmonica while I played ‘Janglin by one of my favorite bands – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes but it never happened. My buddy Danny & David Roberts stopped by to support and Julie from PJ Salvage ( the most amazing pjs in the world) and my one of my favorite favs, Amanda Macnaughton ( from CultureJam). Kara Lusardi, the designer of bobi, is brilliant – her clothes are just super wearable, well designed and great for traveling. Here are some photos from the party. She raised over $5,000 in 2 hours selling samples for $20 each and all the money – all proceeds went to Keep A Child Alive – an organization where you see the results. They are making change happen and they are giving Africa and other third world countries a better future. Leigh Blake is one of my heroes and everyone that works at KCA is awesome. I love talking to them and I wish I could do more with them.

So the next day I went to visit the THINK PR LA office… here are some photos of the office and Jen & Grace were around so I caught them on camera….

So funny Jeremy Searle, Jen’s brother, who is always a hoot and just a superstar is on some rad Toshiba commercials… so we watched those….

So then Grace, Jen & I went for a ride

TO MALIBU

To check out the Café Habana Outpost which = good food and amazing atmosphere – everything from the décor to the Shepard Fairey original on the wall … check out some photos of the café, the surrounding stores, and our trip to some of the stores including JUICY COUTURE ( which is such a cute little shop – we went in because my friend AMANDA’s face graces one of the t-shirts there – we all had to get one … my friend Jen & her took a photo in a photo booth and the designer liked the image they used it for one of the shirts they sell – it is adorable!) … FREE CITY…. James Pearse

The next day I met up with my buddy, Peter James Lee, we had some talks about life + then we chatted a bit about “how to incorporate new talent into the garment industry” meaning sewers, pattern makers etc… to learn more visit www.madeinmidtown.org…

PJL is just an awesome dude – full of ideas, super creative, super fun, and a huge heart. My friend, Josh, introduced me to him and I am very lucky to have them both in my life.
Check out his blog at – not only is he an amazing designer, creative direction, trend watcher, trend setter… he also takes amazing photos and just has an eye of wonder and coolness…. http://www.nycparislondonhktokyola.com

After that I was like Jen & Josh we gotta go to the Cobrasnake store… and so glad we did… I picked up some awesome books and we got to hang out with all the guys that make it happen including this awesome store/ gallery… I found myself a cool vest and picked up some books…. And we just hung out and chatted with the guys for a while.. so glad I popped by – if you don’t know about Cobrasnake – google … we are lucky to be in 2010 and to have talent like this surrounding us.

Speaking of talent, I encountered some really sad news last week when I opened my Sunday Styles to see the world and many people close to him, lost Tobias Wong. He was a genius. I was able to work with him during our time working with Felissimo and I knew from the day I met him he was a stand out artist/designer. He had an eye and a mind that created just really smart items. He always put a smile on my face and in his presence I always knew I was with someone brilliant. The last time I saw him, I asked him about these matches he made using a play on the Chanel logo. I wanted to get some for my buddy, Josh for his birthday since he has a Chanel tattoo and has an admiration for Gabrielle Coco Chanel and Karl etc… and Tobias was so happy I asked about them and gave me a few – I remember I asked if they were signed and he was so sweet about the whole thing. I wanted to pay him and he said don’t worry about it… and he had such a big smile that day. He was always so kind, so lovely, so interesting and just an awesome person. If you never saw Tobias Wong’s work at one of the many museum shops or at Felissimo etc you should google him.

What I took away from reading the article and feeling so bad for all the people that loved him was that you never know what is going to happen in life. We are all on a journey of life and we don’t have control over it sometime. I had some serious suprises this year and nothing is set in stone… but you just need to take each day as it comes… you need to enjoy life and enjoy the people who make you feel good … go after what you want…. Run instead of walking sometime…. Don’t be lazy… Voice your opinion try to make your dreams come true and love with all your heart. Your heart will get broken sometime – it just happens but sometimes it doesn’t and it feels really great to love your family and your friends and to be loved back.

The other thing I learned is to support talent – don’t be afraid of it. If you have a talent or hobby – dedicate time to it. Support your friends who have specific talents and encourage them to explore their skills. And support TALENT… support the arts … dance, music, art, etc… all forms of it and when you find people who inspire you – embrace it and tell them. I think Tobias knew I was wowed by his talent that day I saw him for the matchbooks – I hope so… I hope that every artist I notice that inspires me realizes that they inspired me. Art is all around us we need to embrace it and share it with others.

When I got back from Los Angeles, Robbie asked me to go check out his cousin, Domenic’s band –substratus- at the THE CAKE SHOP on Sunday. Check them out… http://www.myspace.com/substratuspunk

I never went to THE CAKE SHOP before but it is really cute upstairs and as you walk down the stairs, there are lots of cool people who left there mark… see some photos as well as a great photo of the SUBSTRATUS by Robbie Bellon.

Oh right before that we went to the RON GALELLA exhibit at the CLIC GALLERY – he is amazing – check out SMASH THE CAMERA ON HBO.

It is funny because I was a new wave /alternative / classic rock … with a little NKOTB and Bon Jovi girl growing up and now I love indie rock and a mix of global and electronic music… a very small part of me appreciates House music because of my times in Ibiza… I would say I have eclectic taste.. I have been to Heavy Metal shows but I never really loved them but I am gaining a bit of an appreciation in punk music… Substratus I would say is a punk band… and it is funny because on the way home from LA, Josh gave me a dvd of THE CLASH. Mind you that THE CLASH were the coolest dressers ever… they made their own clothes… I watched the dvd and would rewind here and there to see some of their jump suits and painted shirts and jackets and just how they wore their clothes…I have on some of my trips to LA and abroad watched about 3 or 4 documentaries and films on PUNK music and I do have an appreciation for it now and I enjoy it.

After the show we walked by THE CARAVAN OF DREAMS… one of the yummiest restaurants in the city – check it out – so good !

Last night I winded up walking by this little mini gallery for “bike clothing” on Bowery – they have a Caravan in the back and just some really cool décor – the space has a great vibe and check it out if you are near Gemma or the John Varvatos store it is the other side of the street off Great Jones on Bowery.

Well Happy Fourth of July and I won’t be writing in possibly for a little bit because I am off to the Bread and Butter show in Berlin next week and to see some of the Mercedes Benz fashion shows and then going to Morrocco and Paris and Normandy. I am very excited about my trip but definitely going to miss NYC and ice cream at Lulas. http://www.lulassweetapothecary.com/

Oh last thing!!! My father recently reminded me besides being my hero that he was a hero once for someone on their wedding day — he was driving and saw a car with a BRIDE stuck along the side of the road – and he pulled over and indeed the bride was going to be late to the wedding so he drove them…. the local newspapers covered the story … check it out ….

LINK LOVE: DJ. RON GALELLA. JACKIE O. MALIBU. HABANA. FREE CITY. MIKE DESOLA.

Lady Gaga… Little Monsters.

The Fashion Web — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:56:04 +0000

Lady Gaga… Little Monsters.

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Me and Lady Gaga… autographed polaroid for Me.

The Fashion Web — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:43:36 +0000

Me and Lady Gaga… autographed polaroid for Me.

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Lady Gaga on 14th Street.

The Fashion Web — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:08:12 +0000

Lady Gaga on 14th Street.

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Lady Gaga shot for Rolling Stone… out now!

The Fashion Web — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:08:11 +0000

Lady Gaga shot for Rolling Stone… out now!

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Recycling Your Old Converse

The Fashion Web — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:39:32 +0000

Most of you (and by that I include myself into this kind of thinking) say to yourself that wearing out your trusted pair of Converse sneakers will surely diminish their (market) value. Here’s the Free People to prove us reverse economy is a reality.

Their recently issued Converse look really, really worn out. The Free People say that the sneakers have been hand ripped and washed to shred them as vintage-y as possible. Now if you ask me, I think we can find far better ways to spend $128 than this, not to mention that you old, torn Converse have a sentimental value, way more important than a hundred bucks a Converse-pair can bring. That’s just me. How about you? (via)

Recycling Your Old Converse

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camilla and marc

The Fashion Web — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:21:42 +0000

Crrushing on camilla and marc’s silhouettes, softer shades, multicolored tweeds, graphic silks and draped leathers from their pre collection ’10/11.

Dreammmmm boat!

More…

Photos: Courtesy of People’s Revolution

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Harem Pants Found!

The Fashion Web — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:49:14 +0000

For the longest, I’ve been obsessed with finding a particular style of harem pants. I bought a pair last summer with the elastic ankle; I’ve decided that I don’t like those anymore. I wanted specifically, the “covertible” type that you could wear as a jumpsuit or harem pants, to enjoy a bit more versatility (I can see wearing them year round; I envision how great they will look in the fall with a leather jacket). I did find them at a “trendy” store in my area, but they had some gaudy, swirl design on the right leg….I still don’t understand that! Anyway, I took to the internet yet again for a cute, yet affordable pair, and low and behold, there they were on freepeople.com! I somehow missed them in my past searches. They are marked down to $29.95 from $78, which makes them a really sweet deal. I immediately ordered them and am anxiously awaiting their arrival! The picture below is taken from the Free People website, as those the exact ones that I ordered. I must admit, I don’t like the way that they look in the picture with the top tucked in…..I prefer a fitted tank with a belt. I also plan to add the belt when wearing them as a jumpsuit. There were over 30 reviews on their site about them and all that I read were favorable….I can hardly wait to get them!

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Rihanna Goes Cherry Red

The Fashion Web — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:27:19 +0000

For her recent performance in Spain on Sunday, Rihanna went all in on the candy-colored locks trend,working with stylist Ursula Stephen to dyeher hair a bright, cherry red and upped the ante even further by shaving all but a mop top. In reading the feedback on her new look on various sites, the consensus is very much a big thumb’s down. But oh well, by now it should be patently obvious that Rihanna is not going the people pleaser route…entirely the opposite in fact. She and three or four of her peers are very much invested in making avante garde fashion looks a part of theirperformance package, andwhat’s fascinating is watching how competetivesome are over who came first, etc. (Kelis vs. GaGa vs. M.I.A.)Clearly they and their stylists are borrowing and beinginspired by each other, which is not at all a bad thing and actually great for fashion and fun to watch unfold.

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Chloe

The Fashion Web — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:29:50 +0000

Chloe

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LINK: ANDRE ZIEHE FOR LADY GAGA | ALEJANDRO

The Fashion Web — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:19:38 +0000

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NEWSFLASH: Chuck And Blair Are Staying Together!

Hillary Frazier — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:39:44 +0000

I’m so happy to have found out that my favorite couple in the entire world will remain together for the new season of Gossip Girl. The show’s executive producer, Stephanie Savage, told PEOPLE:

“Chuck and Blair in a relationship is going to be something very unique and something we haven’t seen before. They have definitely found ways to not be boring.”

Score.

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News Alert: Brangelina’s Twins Debut Sunday 7 pm

Lauren Garroni — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:03:27 +0000

Since Thursday People.com has emblazoned on their site that they will present the first photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s new babies, Knox and Vivienne. Now Gawker is reporting People Magazine has rushed out their new issue for Monday, a whole four days before its usually release. The spread is reportedly 30 pages long! Can you handle 30 pages of Brad, Angie, Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, Vivienne, and Knox? I suppose they want the most bang for their buck seeing that they paid close to $14 million of the pics! Ouch! Are they going to charge $20 bucks a pop for this issue?

I know that in between checking Fashion Indie for updates you’ll be eagerly awaiting the chosen two’s faces to pop up on People.com!

Until 7 pm (EDT)!