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Friday, 30 November 2007

Rachel in Barneys...

Rachel Bilson headed to Barneys in LA with some friends to check out alternatives to her beloved boots. While she's waiting for her next acting gig, adorable Bilson should follow in the footsteps of actresses like Kirsten Dunst and try to snag a modeling contract, I'm sure she'll get one soon!!!
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H&M Organic Cotton Collection

H&M introduced an organic cotton collection. The collection now includes underwear and outerwear for women, men, teens, and children. Well, going green is not getting in the way of the fashionable and cheap styles we've all grown to love. "Naturally our customers are concerned about the environment, but it’s also important that garments are up-to-the-minute trend-wise.
It's about time for other retailers to follow H&M going green!!!
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Clinique Happy Personalized Photo Bottle...

Hey! Want something new this christmas??? I'm sure most of us were going to love this because Clinique has made our holiday shopping this season much easier with individually customized bottles of the signature Happy fragrance.

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Thursday, 29 November 2007

Levi's 770 Jeans......

The new Levi's 770 jeans, £75, feature a slouchy low waistband and bowleg line on the leg for a flattering, yet comfortable cut. A good compromise if you like your jeans comfy, but still want a sexy slimline.
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Ashton Kutcher for Pepe Jeans...


The Hollywood actor, who started his career as a Calvin Klein model, will make his debut for the Madrid-based brand in the spring campaign. ASHTON KUTCHER HAS been snapped up as the new face of Pepe Jeans. Kutcher replaces Sienna Miller as the face of the brand and will share the campaign with model Daria Werbowy, who is contracted to Pepe for one season.
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Kirsten Dunst - New Face of Miu Miu

Kirsten Dunst has been named the new face of Miu Miu. The fashion-forward star follows in the footsteps of Lindsay Lohan and Maggie Gyllenhaal as model for the design house's quirky ad campaigns. The spring/summer campaign, which was shot last week, will hit magazines in the new year.
Love to see the new campaign!!!
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Wednesday, 28 November 2007

The British Fashion Awards.....

The British Fashion Awards Winners were a bit predictable, let's start with Aggie who ran away with Model of the year, Marchesa won Red carpet designer of the Year, Christopher Kane bagged New designer of the year while Designer of the year went to Stella McCartney.Erdem won the coveted £50,000 Swarovski-sponsored Fashion Enterprise Award and finally outstanding achievement in fashion design was received by Dame Vivienne Westwood.
By the way, Agyness Deyn and Lily Allen looked gorgeous in feathers!
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007

Fendi 10th Anniversary Baguette bag

This 10th anniversary Baguette bag is a collector’s item with only 40 in existence. With it’s delicate beading detail, it’s definitely an evening bag you pull out of it’s dust bag and box every year or so. Guess how much it cost???£2,791.49
if you love it, get it at net-a-porter.com

Comfy Cameron....

Here's Cameron Diaz looking so cute and comfy. She's wearing a wool beret hat, a cowl neck with fitted navy jacket, skinny jeans and a tall brown boots. Perfect outfit this season.
C'mon let's rock this look!!!
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Eugenia Kim Dion Hat....


Lovely Eugenia Kim Dion Knit Hat Cost $215.00 at Neiman Marcus. So if you want to treat yourself for expensive winter hat , this one is for you! Fabulous and it shows with the price tag!!!
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Winter Knit Crazy....


The world is going ‘knit crazy’ this winter! You can just about get anything covered in a chunky woolly knit fabric; even bangles are getting a cable knit makeover! it’s winter and it’s time to get cosy!
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Monday, 26 November 2007

Olsen Twins.....

Olsen twin are getting more and more famous in the fashion industry . Mary Kate has a boho and funky style while Ashley has a modern and chic ensembles. But they still manage to create their own line successful besides the differences. And that makes them more adorable not only for me but also for the fans out there....
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Sunday, 25 November 2007

Natalie Portman for Instyle....

Natalie Portman channels Audrey Hepburn for InStyle’s December 2007 issue.
I always see her as a woman with beauty and brain, love her she looks great!!!
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Chanel Mini pouches.....

Karl Lagerfeld designed mini pouches for his Chanel spring 2008 collection and attached them to the ankles of his runway models - as if Chanel’s quilted bags were lust worthy enough, these little pouches would be fabulous wrist or ankle wear.
Clever idea!!! Anyway, what will we expect from Karl???
Expect the unexpected!!!
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Saturday, 24 November 2007

Kate Moss - Donna Karan Spring 2008

Amazing Kate Moss shooting Donna Karan's Spring 2008 campaign in LA. The brown leather waist belt makes the dress feel more earthy rather than over-the-top glamorous, while the deep front and long split show the right amount of skin. Again, Kate shows us that a smaller chest can work fantastically with a low-cut neckline.
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Elle MacPherson At MCM Awards....


Models Elle MacPherson and Mark Vanderloo attends the 5th Marie Claire Magazine Awards at the French Embassy November 22, 2007 in Madrid, Spain.
Still Stunning As Ever!!!
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Julia Roberts Designer Bracelet....

Julia Roberts has teamed up with Giorgio Armani to design a bracelet for Emporio Armani. The bohemian-style leather bracelets, which she showed the world during her appearance on Oprah, come in red for women and brown for men. The bracelets—$175 for women’s and $195 for men’s—will be available in stores Feb. 1 but will go on sale at emporioarmani.com on World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, and proceeds benefit (PRODUCT) RED, the business initiative started by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS in Africa.
Brilliant!!! A Fashion Designer With A Good Cause.....
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Friday, 23 November 2007

Claudia Schiffer for Chanel....


Claudia Schiffer has taken over from Freja as the face of Chanel’s clothing line. She was photographed by Karl Lagerfeld for the simple but chic Chanel Cruise 2007/08 advertising campaign.
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Gwen-Style Queen


Gwen Stefani lives up to her title of style queen while out shopping with assistant Pete last Wednesday at Barneys New York and Prada in Los Angeles.
She still managed to be both Hollywood glamorous and girl-next-door accessible at the same time.
Fabulous Gwen!!!
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Kate's Another Drug Claim.....

The supermodel was partying with Sienna Miller, Naomi Campbell and Kelly Osbourne at Davinia Taylor's 30th birthday party last weekend (17.11.07) when she asked DJ Elliot Eastwick for various drugs, including cocaine, cannabis and over-the-counter substance alkyl nitrate - which is popular with clubbers and gay men and is commonly known as 'poppers'
She still have'nt learn her lesson from previous experience and there might be a possible part II of those "caught on the act moment".
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Thursday, 22 November 2007

Burberry & Vanity Fair

UK fashion house Burberry have announced plans to sponsor the hottest exhibition of 2008 at The National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition of Vanity Fair portraits will open on February 14th 2008 and will include a selection of historic images from 1913 – 2008. This is actually the third time that Burberry have supported the iconic London gallery having previously sponsored David Hockney portraits in July 2006. and Mario Testino portraits in January 2002.
Great privilege to be able to continue the Burberry history of supporting the arts.
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The Venus Williams EleVen Collection.....

The tennis pro, who graduates in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in December, launched "EleVen," a new celebrity collaboration with Steve & Barry's, hot on the heels of their popular Sarah Jessica Parker line Bitten and Amanda Byne collections. All items in the sporty collection, which include long sleeve logo t-shirts, track suits, shorts, sports bras, sunglasses, visors and outerwear, are priced under $19.98. The Venus Williams EleVen collection will be a ongoing fixture in the store, with new items continually added.
A graduation present many fashion design students would dream of....
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Patent Annika Clutch....

Anyone looking for a clutch bag for the holiday season ? These crinkled patent leather clutches feature circular buckle details has loads of style. A flap closure with magnetic snap, inside zip pocket and mirror make them the perfect little bag for day or night. $185 at bloomingdales.com ....

Zoya joins the tour.......

Roberto Cavalli has designed the costumes for the Spice Girls world tour and now it’s been announced that Zoya professional nail lacquer is going to be travelling around the world with them.
How many brands do you think will announce that they’re on board with the Spice Girls ???
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Applegate does PETA....

Christina Applegate apparently hates wearing fur almost as much as we enjoy gawking at her wearing nothing at all in the PETA Ad.
Applegate does it in the name of animals around the world...
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Tuesday, 20 November 2007

Chewy Vuiton....

Las Vegas company HauteDiggity Dogg has manufactured successful parodies of the real louis vuitton and not infringing their copyright.
A court has decided that a designer doggie toy, Chewy Vuiton, created to look like the famous unattractive purses, is not biting the style of the real Louis Vuitton handbags. It's just arful!
Lucky for you for not paying any damage unlike Britney.....
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Dolce & Gabbana Gloves....

If you are looking for a perfect gloves that would suit your designer coat, well maybe this one is for you. Dolce & Gabbana gloves fur trimmed cost $315, so if you fancy spending money to a luxurious gloves, grab one at Net-a-Porter......

Beyonce - Cosmopolitan Cover Girl

Cosmopolitan cover girl for december is none other than Beyonce Knowles. Still looking fabulous as ever.....
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Top 12 Luxury Bags.....

Handbags are driving the fashion world today, and newcomers are diving into the market almost daily. That makes it ever harder for brands to capture the attention of the all-important luxury consumer. "There are so many names in the luxury handbag market today, which tells me that they have to work to stand out.


The top 12 handbag brands ranked by familiarity among luxury consumers.

1: Coach - 76%
2: Louis Vuitton - 63%
3: Gucci - 61%
4: Dooney & Bourke - 56%
5: Prada - 54%
6: Kate Spade - 48%
7: Burberry - 47%
8: Fendi - 45%
9: Chanel - 45%
10: Ralph Lauren - 45%
11: Dolce & Gabbana - 37%
12: Hermes - 36%
Source: WWD
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The Hayden.......


The latest celebrity turned handbag designer is Hayden Panettiere. Launch of her limited edition bag, “The Hayden” for Dooney & Bourke which will be available in red, black, brown t-moro, and white, features puffy pleats and a buckle closure for $500. Bags being delivery in early December.
I think her design would be a big hit and I'm glad it's a bag not a perfume......
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Karl Lagerfeld's New Design......


Calling all Karl Lagerfeld fans!!! You surely don't want to miss his new masterpiece. Lagerfeld designed a Steinway grand piano to commemorate the piano maker’s 150th anniversary in 2003. And there may be some left.
The 150th anniversary Steinway / Karl Lagerfeld piano is bold and impeccably made like Chanel and Fendi’s creative director’s designs usually are.
What amazing gift you have Mr. Lagerfeld....
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Monday, 19 November 2007

Heidi's Backless......

Backless dresses are becoming more and more prominent as a trend both on the street and the red carpet. In this photo Heidi is showing off less of her chest and much more of her back but it seems Heidi Klum has gotten the hang of the trend... a bit too much!!!
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Gucci Lace Ups.....

Perfect present for yourself this Christmas. Gucci lace ups worth £335 . They look great with a cute mini prom dress and would certainly get you noticed. However there are plenty of similar pairs available for a much more affordable price in the usual store.
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FCUK Sales Down......

French Connection have reported sales are down by two per cent on last year and bosses are already lowering their expectations for the Christmas period.
Chief executive Stephen Marks admitted this week that the company was "reducing our expectations" for the full-year results, report Vogue.
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Effortless Ashley......

It's a Calvin Klein collection for Ashley Olsen. She standout with her effortless beauty at the CFDA and Vogue's Seventh On Sale Gala, in an angelic satin gown. The actress skipped her usual bold accessories and complemented the dress with a black clutch, simple gold bracelet and cocktail ring.
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Saturday, 17 November 2007

Victoria Secret Fashion Show.....

The 12th annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was successful night for Heidi Klum. As expected all of the models looked absolutely stunning in their Christmas-themed underwear, but it was the Spice Girls who stole the show with their very first reunion performance. The ladies went for a military theme to perform Stop and then went went old Hollywood glam for their new single Headlines.
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Winter Style.....




Is it a sweater? Is it a dress? Or maybe a coat even? Whatever it is, it's the cutest and most comfortable piece of the season, as proved by my favourite sweaterdresses from fall '07 RW runways.
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Undercolors Benetton.....

Undercolors, the underwear range of Benetton is expanding. This year, the multicolour brand planned on opening thirty stores of which they launched 50% already. For the upcoming year, Benetton is looking at opening another fifty branches. Barcelona, Athens, Warschau, Rome and Venice have recently opened new stores, Madrid and Lissabon are coming up next.
The concept of the brand called ‘Gloss’. The atmosphere of the stores emphasizes on the female identity of the brand. Benetton Undercolors features feminine styles for private moments with the Fun and Charme range.
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Simple & Fashionable......

I'm actually looking for a nice outfit for this cold season and I spotted this simple but fashionably Jessica Alba who fought the New York City cold in a knee-length military coat and straight-leg jeans. The actress added flair to the casual look with a leopard-print purse and gray boots.
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Alicia Keys In Style......

I'm not really a fan of Alicia with regards to her sense of style but i have to admit that her outfit suits her and make her stand out. And perfect for this cold season. Keys wore Sergio Rossi heels and Rock & Republic jeans with her double-breasted coat.
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Friday, 16 November 2007

Madonna & Gucci for UNICEF....

Madonna will host a special fashion event in February at the new Gucci store on Fifth Avenue, including a dinner, concert and afterparty. Every penny from the event will go towards good causes ( unicef & orphans in malawi) after Gucci offered to underwrite the whole event.
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Slim Fit Fashion......

Slim fit is here to stay! The slim fit works with many different looks, from classic cigarette trousers to leggings with a rock-chick outfit - the choice is endless. Slim fashion is all about figure-hugging fits that create streamlined shapes.
Here's the Queen of slim fit Ms. Kate Moss.....
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Affordable Boots......

The cross-over ties at the side and faux suede material.La Redoute Creation ankle boots: £29

Funky studs and flashy style gives us the urge to get up and dance!Barratts Quatro stud detail flat ankle boots: £35



Silver stripes and slightly space age look of these cute little boots.Naf Naf black and silver leather ankle boots: around £45
Even the tightest budgets have the right to step out in style. This cut-price selection will inspire you to give your other shoes the boot!
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Thursday, 15 November 2007

Juicy Couture Evening Shoe Charm

Juicy Couture Evening Shoe Charm looks really adorable and usually
girl doesn’t like a pair of strappy black heels but this charm is finished off with a black silky ribbon around the ankle so even if your not a fan you have to admit that it still look different in a positive way....
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Liz Hurley's Dress....

Elizabeth Hurley's arrived in blustery NYC with a lovely dress. Once again Liz prove she's still HOT and she's one of the best looking mums around but dang I am tired of seeing Liz's boobs.
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