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Nicole Richie Expands with Winter Kate Collection

2009-11-18T14:32:37Z

Nicole Richie�s accessories line, House of Harlow 1960, has been so successful so it�s not surprising that she�s ready to expand. This time Nicole is expanding to contemporary women�s clothing. The new clothing line, Winter Kate, is named after her daughter Harlow�s two middle names.

Nicole officially started working on the line earlier this year. All her hard work is going to pay off when the line gets released in February. So, probably she�s still doing some final touches on them at this stage.

]]> If you love Nicole Richie�s style, then for sure you mustn�t miss this 37-piece Winter Kate collection. The line includes jackets, vests, tops, and dresses. You can look forward to outfits made of vintage-inspired fabrics as well as leather. The pieces are versatile because Nicole intended this collection to be mixed and matched. You�ll have lots of fun doing so, I�m sure!

Photos from Nicole Richie Winter Kate collection 2010

Winter Kate�s pricing range from $35 to $595. It is not only composed of women�s contemporary clothing. It also includes clothing for children.

�Fashion should be accessible. That was my philosophy when designing House of Harlow 1960 and it remains my philosophy for Winter Kate.�

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Designs Snake Jewelry

2009-11-17T18:08:19Z

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have a new project! They couple collaborated with the renowned jewelry maker Asprey in creating the gold and silver accessories which they call �The Protector.�

Angelina chose the snake design for the pieces. When asked why she chose snakes, Angie said that while she was pregnant with her eldest biological daughter Shiloh, a snake ring was given to her and from then on she considered it to be the protector of her family.

]]> Brad and Angelina worked on the project for more than a year. However, the purpose of the project is not for their profit. The proceeds of the jewelry sale will go to Education Partnership for Children of Conflict. This is a charity that Angelina co-founded in 2006.

Aside from the gold and silver snake bracelets, pendants, and rings, Brad and Angie�s collection include silver baby gifts like spoon, picture frame, eggcup, and tooth box.

The collection will go on sale later this week.

So, think you might want to buy some of �The Protector� pieces? Prices start at $525.

Jimmy Choo's Ugly Yellow Plastic Bag!

2009-11-16T19:33:00Z

I usually think Jimmy Choo creations are bold and fun, but this clutch is just plain old ugly!
I see it as cold! Not bold!
This yellow thing is Jimmy Choo's Candy Acrylic Shoulder Clutch, a new contemporary twist for your black ensemble! Well, I wouldn't be caught dead with this clutch! Sorry!

The handbag is made of hard Yellow acrylic and costs a smooth $495 / �265!

What do you think of this handbag?

Rihanna is All Glam in Ivory Satin Mermaid Gown

2009-11-11T18:37:42Z

Once again we were surprised by Rihanna�s personal style! If you watched the Glamour magazine awards, you know exactly what I�m talking about. Ri-Ri wowed the crowd as she walked up the stage at Carnegie Hall in NYC wearing a glamorous and astonishing mermaid gown. The ivory satin Stephanie Rolland gown fitted her figure perfectly. The fabric clung to her curves lovingly despite the voluminous front. The gown had so many frills that starting from the chest down to floor.

]]> Ri-Ri was definitely the star of the night as she received the Woman of The Year trophy by Glamour Magazine. She was chosen because of her success in her career, charity work, fashion sense, and courage after what she suffered with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

Rihanna knew she looked good in the Stephanie Rolland gown so the discomfort is all worth it.

Some Helpful Tips when Buying New Jeans

2009-11-10T16:58:06Z

I don�t ever venture out buying jeans on my own. When I buy one I make sure I�m accompanied because I really find it difficult to find one that has a great fit and one that makes me look good. I don�t know about you, but getting the right fit is really a problem for me. If this is a problem for you as well, we can learn together! I made some research and got some tips that would be very useful when shopping for jeans! Take a look!

� Don�t just try the jeans on. Be sure to experience it; take time to walk, sit, stand while wearing them. Longer exposure will give you a better idea of how they will feel when worn for a longer time. Consider if the waistband, whether gapes or if it presses hard on your tummy.

]]> � If the jeans have a perfect fit and look on your butt then that is more than ok. If the hem is too long don�t worry. That can be easily fixed by a tailor.
� Check the pockets� depth and see if their outline can already be seen. Pockets� outline can make jeans seem less fashionable.
� Consider the material of the jeans because some can shrink when washed, while others will stretch with time.

A Peek at Carrie Underwood's Wardrobe

2009-11-04T17:29:58Z

When we catch sight of Carrie Underwood she�s usually all dressed up and looking glamorous. However, when she�s not on the red carpet, or when she�s not in front of a crowd, Carrie is still an ordinary woman like the rest of us. She likes to dress for comfort than for fashion. Want to have a look-see on the kinds of clothes she likes to wear in her ordinary days and other not-so-ordinary days?

Some of the contents in her wardrobe include the long-sleeved thermals like the Thermal Henley Top that costs $61. This helps keep the chill away. Harem pants are designed for comfort, so the Carrie won�t let it pass; she favors the blue Sabine pants that costs $168. A lot of singers like black and Carrie is no exception! She has lots of black like the Sequin-Trim Stretch Silk Carmelita Tank from Theory.

]]> But her all time favorite and definite must-haves are sweatpants! She specifically likes sweatpants from Victoria�s Secret Pink.

Although these clothes are really made for comfort, Carrie still takes quality into consideration.
She has excellent choices don�t you think?

J-Lo in a Sizzling Rock Chic Look!

2009-11-02T16:36:42Z

Jennifer Lopez has proven once again that she is still one hot momma! J-Lo rocked in her figure-hugging black dress at the This Is It premiere held at Nokia Theatre on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Were you able to watch the event? If you did, then you know what I�m talking about! J-Lo sashayed down the red carpet in a glittery black bandage dress from Herve Ledger. The dress had glittery material going down the front. She matched her dress with knee-high boot from Herve Ledger by Max Azaria. The boots also has some glittery accents on it, making the perfect complement to her dress.

]]> J-Lo also chose the right accessories to go with the rocker chic look. On her right hand was a thick bracelet with maybe diamond stones, if I�m not mistaken. And on her left was a much bigger bracelet.

Her tousled updo showed off her huge bangle earrings hanging from her delicate ears.
All in all, I really love her dress and her whole look that night. She�s sizzling hot!

$10,000 Perfume, Would You Dare?

2009-10-27T14:59:50Z

A $10,000 perfume� would you dare? For total ownership of that specific scent, some would! In fact, a Parisian spent such an amount in order to have full ownership of the fragrance #2 from L�Artisan Parfumeur. He or she will have sole right to that perfume for the rest of his/her life. Well, so I guess it�s not surprising that he/she is willing to splurge $10,000 for it! And to show full ownership, that person is given a �certificate of authentication.� On top of that, he/she also receives four 100ml bottles, four 50ml bottles, and four 15 ml bottles of L�Artisan Parfumeur #2.

]]> As icing on the cake, this owner also has full rights to order more of this scent. He/she has to pay $450 per 100ml bottle. He/she can order it as long as he lives. Since, life is not forever, the rights to the perfume can be willed to any heir or to anyone that person chooses.

This Parisian is surely very, very lucky that he/she has money to burn. I�m quite envious. Wish I had this kind of exclusive scent. Your very own designer perfume�doesn�t that just make you green with envy?

Karl Lagerfield Says Curvy Women Have No Place in the Catwalk

2009-10-14T13:19:21Z

The stick-thin models that dominate the runway have sparked the public�s concern because of the negative self-image that they evoke in ordinary women. Popular German magazine Brigitte took this concern to heart prompting it to ban skinny models from its pages; instead it will use �real, ordinary women� in its ads. But fashion guru Karl Lagerfield just shrugged it off saying that curvy women have no place in the catwalk. His exact words, �No one wants to see curvy women� and that only fat people who are jealous say that thin models are ugly.

]]> In Karl Lagerfield�s point of view, the world of fashion is all about illusions and dreams, so curvy or round women have no place in it. And when asked whether the fashion industry is to blame for the eating disorders that many women suffer, his answer was a strong �No.� Well, his stand in this hot issue in the fashion world doesn�t come as a surprise if his recent slimming routine is any indication. It�s quite clear how he has shed a lot of weight recently.

What is your reaction to his statement that curvy women don�t have a place in the catwalk?

Kim Kardashian Reveals Her New Fragrance

2009-10-12T13:21:56Z

If you�ve been wondering what Kim Kardashian smells like, you�ll find out really soon! Her debut perfume is going to be out pretty soon. The Keeping up with the Kardashians� star collaborated with the company Lighthouse Beauty for her upcoming fragrance. Kim was totally involved in the making of the fragrance because she really wanted it to smell the way she envisioned it to be. For the top notes, Kim liked the heart of jasmine, tuberose and gardenia, drydown of tonka bean, jacaranda wood and sandalwood.

]]> Aside from being involved in formulating the scent, Kim was also active in the bottle�s design! She really wanted her fans� feedback about what looks great because she even posted two choices for the bottle � a hot-pink and a pale-pink version. Most of her fans chose the pale-pink one. So, I guess that�s what we�d have to expect when it finally get�s released.

Kim Kardashian�s fragrance will be available in 1 oz. For $32, 1.7 oz for $45, 3.4 oz for $65, and 0.33-oz roller ball for $16. Those who want to smell the way Kim does will have excellent choices! This new perfume will be exclusively available in Sephora for 3 months; but, after that, it will then also be available in other department stores.

Emma Watson Shimmers in Gold Burberry Dress

2009-10-08T04:10:53Z

I really love Emma Watson�s fashion sense! Did you see her when she attended the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2010 Show during the London Fashion Week? The event was packed with other fashion icons, but Emma held her own with the shimmering gold Burberry dress she wore. The short Burberry dress suited her frame perfectly. Emma accentuated the short- sleeved, front-zip Burberry dress with a stylish black leather belt.

]]> The towering platform sandals with straps going round her ankles matched her outfit pretty well. In addition, the footwear also showed off her long legs perfectly. She was carrying a beige clutch that time also. She styled her hair in a loose updo and she finished her look with dark eye makeup.

Just additional information for those who want to dress up like Emma, she�s due to release her own clothing line soon. The line is aimed for people under 24. If her clothing line is as nice as this Burberry dress she�s wearing, then for sure it�ll be a hit!

Taylor Swift Designs Fashion Range for Marks and Spencer

2009-10-08T03:45:09Z

VMA winner Taylor Swift has a new project going on. And nope, it�s not music. She�s collaborating with well-known British retailer Marks and Spencer for a new fashion range. She�s designing dresses that are inspired by the sundresses that she usually wears. And despite being under Marks and Spencer, Taylor Swift�s new fashion range is affordable� well, that�s what she said.

]]> �If I was going to put out dresses I wanted them to be affordable especially with the economy doing what it�s doing, so I�m really excited that we�ve accomplished that.�

Marks and Spencer hopes that by bring Taylor Swift onboard, they will be able to attract the younger generation into their fashion range.

This isn�t the first time for Taylor to work on a fashion range. If will recall, she already has a range of dresses for Wal-Mart, which was launched earlier this year.

I�m intrigued to see what the new fashion range will look like, aren�t you?

Update: Marks and Spencer denied the news of Taylor Swift designing a new fashion line for the trademark.

Sandra Oh Dazzles in a Marchesa Gown

2009-09-22T15:39:23Z

The 61st Annual Emmy Awards that was held on September 20, 2009 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles was another event that one shouldn�t have missed. It�s really too bad that I did. So, it�s just now that I�m catching up on what went on at the red carpet. A lot of celebrities looked all glamorous in their outfits, but my dress pick is the one worn by Grey Anatomy�s Sandra Oh. Her elegant and shimmering gold Marchesa sheath gown is definitely a winner!

]]> Her strapless gown is made up of intricate gold lace. The darker metallic color of the gown reflects the red color of the carpet making it more eye-catching. The gold tassel around her waist is just the right accent because it sets off the graceful curve of her waist and hips perfectly. The gown�s color perfectly complements her skin tone.

On her are Jimmy Choo heels and on her finger is a David Yurman ring. Tacori earrings adorned her delicate ears. The final touch to her outfit is the Marchesa crocodile clutch.

Even though she didn�t get the Outstanding Supporting Actress award, she�s still a big winner on the red carpet. It�s all thumb up for Sandra Oh�s Marchesa gown!

Fabulous Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry at VMA

2009-09-15T15:39:33Z

Aside from gorgeous dresses, this year�s VMA is also filled with great sparkling jewelry. Whose jewelry did you notice most? Anyway, it was a night for Lorrain Schwartz jewelry pieces to shine! If you didn�t notice, all the famous ladies had Lorraine Schwartz jewelry dangling on their ears and arms! I liked Taylor Swift�s Lorraine Schwartz earrings which seemed to gracefully cascade down her dainty ears! Her mesh earrings are made up of oxidized gold and diamond. It has oxidized gold cuff with 40 carats of diamonds.

]]> Next in line is Beyonce who was wearing Lorraine Schwartz jewelry that was worth more than one million dollars. On her ears were huge hoop earrings and on her arms were three big bracelets. The earrings that were made up of diamonds and rock crystal was worth $450,000, while the bracelets which consist of green, lavender, and black carved jade with diamonds and rubies was worth $600,000. Wow!

Other stars who were also wearing fabulous Lorraine Schwartz jewelry include Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez.

Katy Perry Sizzling Hot in Silver Spiked Dress

2009-09-15T13:31:41Z

Did you watch this year�s Video Music Awards? For sure you were able to see the best-dressed and the worst-dressed celebrities during the event. There were lots of ladies who looked awesome that night, but, my personal favorite on the red carpet was Katy Perry. Well, she literally sparkled in her silver outfit by The Blonds that she wore during the event. This number features an asymmetrical hem that showed off her shapely legs to perfection! And you know what the highlight of this dress is? It has spikes on either side of the waist!

]]> I just hope nobody got injured by these spikes. Katy matched her strapless spiked dress with silver, studded Christian Louboutin pumps. The only other accessory she had on was udeFrances hoop earrings.

Her makeup and hair do go perfectly with her dress as well. Her makeup was done by Cover Girl makeup artist Jake Bailey.

Katy Perry looks really hot in this dress!