Friday, July 30, 2010

Lady Gaga on the cover of Vanity Fair


Lady Gaga graces the cover of Vanity Fair's September style issue.

LOVE the grey hair!

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Dolce&Gabbana designing Chelsea's football uniforms


Looks like soccer is getting more and more fashionable!


Dolce&Gabbana has created a range of suits exclusively for the Chelsea Football Club, after inking a three-year deal with the team.


"We are really happy about this partnership and to be able to link our name to such a prestigious club like Chelsea," said Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. "We are big football fans: for us it means healthy competition, intense passion and great discipline. Football players are style icons both on and off the pitch and, on top of this, there is our love of England and of London, which have always been a source of inspiration for our work."

The designer duo used the club's signature blue, and created two off-field outfits for the players - a three piece suit with an embroidered logo crest, and a pair of jeans worn with a shirt and black trainers. Both looks will be finished off with a black wool fitted coat.

But it's not only the players who will be dressed. Coach Carlo Ancelotti and the team's staff will also be gifted with D&G apparel, including two-button jackets, blue shirts, wool jumpers, and high-heeled shoes for the women. D&G will also give the club directors' lounge and other areas of the Chelsea club's stadium a makeover.

Dolce & Gabbana has previously designed the uniforms for A.C. Milan and for the 2006 World Cup Italian football team.

Perhaps Giorgio Armani will consider designing for Real Madrid...considering he's already taken Cristiano Ronaldo under his wing.

To see more sketches of the apparel, click here.

Justin Timberlake designing for Target

Justin Timberlake has done a great job with his William Rast collection, although the price points are a bit much for me.

But, alas! Timberlake is teaming up with Target on a collection that will hit stores December 19th!

“The collection for Target was inspired by the essence of the William Rast brand — the iconography of biker culture and American denim heritage,” said William Rast chief executive officer Colin Dyne.

The prices for the collection have not yet been revealed, but they should be fairly affordable, like Target's other Go International lines.

 Looks like I'll have to make my way to the States for this one!

Will you be buying Justin Timberlake's Target collection?

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Gerard Butler signs deal with L'Oreal

The oh-so-handsome Gerard Butler has been named L'Oreal Paris Men's Expert's new spokesman. The line consists of a full range of skin care products including cleansers, face wash, shave balm, and moisturizers.

The 40-year-old will specifically front the Men's Expert Hydra Energetic Line, and ads will appear worldwide, except for in the United States.

L'Oreal chose Butler for his "charisma, confidence and modern style."

What do you think of Gerard Butler being the new face of L'Oreal?

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

O.P.I. to release Gossip Girl-inspired shades

Hello Upper East Siders, The Chic Spot here...

Nicole by OPI
is releasing nail polishes inspired by one of our favourite TV shows, Gossip Girl.

Each metallic shade is inspired by the scandals, secrets, and of course, gossip on the show, and are perfect for a night out on the town, or afternoon visits to Central Park.

The polishes come in green (Nicole...Spotted!), blue (Too Rich for You), silver (Scandals, Secrets and Sparkle) and a lighter blue (Party in the Penthouse).

Will you be spotted wearing one of the shades? 


 

M.A.C. to release lipglass version of Gaga and Lauper's lipsticks

M.A.C. cosmetics was highly successful in selling its Cyndi Lauper amd Lady Gaga Viva Glam lipsticks (everytime I went to buy the Gaga version, it was always sold out!).

Now, the brand is releasing a lipglass version of each colour for the fall.

The lipglass will be available in stores August 9th...so make sure you buy yours before they all sell out!

Monday, July 26, 2010

Fashion Savvy or Fashionably Challenged? - Blake Lively

Blake Lively's girls came out to play at Comic-Con this weekend.

The Gossip Girl star wore this revealing Preen number to the convention while promoting her new film, The Green Lantern.

What do you think of Blake's cleavage-bearing look? Do or don't?

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Taylor Momsen the new face of John Galliano perfume

Despite her controversial style, the fashion world is loving Taylor Momsen lately.

Along with fronting Madonna and daughter Lourdes' "Material Girl" collection, the 17-year-old is now the face of John Galliano's new fragrance.

The fragrance is set to launch this autumn, so expect to see the ads soon.

Do you think that Taylor Momsen is suitable to front these campaigns?

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Lady Gaga may land a tea campaign

We all know that Lady Gaga loves carrying around her teacup, as if it were a pet, so it was only a matter of time before tea companies would begin approaching her to become the face of their brand.

Lady Gaga has chosen Twinings tea who is said to have offered her a multi-million dollar deal.

"Her management have received a load of offers from major tea companies but Twinings are the front-runners. They want to launch a new tea with her face on it and discussions are taking place at the top level," a source told British newspaper The Sun.


Twinings also may create a new flavour in Gaga's honour.

"Names like The Taste Of Gaga are being batted about. The idea is to have tasting sessions in which she would participate," said the source. "The tasters are coming up with a tea with an oriental flavour. They want to market tea to a new, younger generation - particularly in America, and Gaga is making drinking tea cool again."

Leave it to Gaga to be a part of a creative celebrity collaboration.

Would you drink Gaga tea?

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Miranda Kerr the new face of Jill Sander

Miranda Kerr is spreading her wings.

The Victoria's Secret model is now the face of Jill Sander's latest campaign.

"It’s nice to have variety in my work," said Kerr. "I don’t ever want to feel pigeon-holed. I still have more coming out this year - a Jil Sander campaign, Vogue."

What do you think of the ad?

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

UGG Australia to open up shop on Madison Ave.

After all these years, UGG Australia reigns as one of the most popular picks for boots.

No matter how much the fashion world bashes the sheepskin boots, you can still expect to see them on women and men every year...and not just in the winter.

Now, the brand is opening up a flagship store in New York.  The company has acquired 2,600 square feet at 600 Madison Avenue, on 58th Street.

The store will open in November.

Guess they will be selling Jimmy Choo's design for their brand!

What do you think of UGG boots? Do you still wear them, or do you run away from them as far as possible?

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FIRST LOOK: The Pretty Reckless - Miss Nothing (Official Video)




Check out Taylor Momsen in her new music video for "Miss Nothing," with her band, The Pretty Reckless.

Also, keep in mind that Momsen is only 16!

What do you think of the "Miss Nothing" video?

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Taylor Momsen the face of Madonna's Material Girl collection

Little J is doing well for herself!

Along with starring in Gossip Girl and being the lead singer of her band, The Pretty Reckless, Taylor Momsen has been chosen to be the face of Madonna and her daughter Lourdes' Material Girl clothing line.

This isn't the first time that the 16-year-old has been fronting an ad campaign. Momsen was also the face of British fashion label, "New Look."

The Material Girl line will be available at Macy's in August.

What do you think of Taylor being the face of Material Girl?

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Gaga gets in touch with her masculine side

The blogosphere exploded when super stylist, Nicola Formichetti, posted photos of a model named Jo Calderone.

However, die-hard Gaga fans (who know that Formichetti is Gaga's stylist) claim that the model, is in fact, their beloved Momma Monster.

To further add the to speculation, Perez Hilton posted the photos on Twitter, and said, "My husband Jo Calederone! We are in love!" He also tweeted, "My man is so hot! http://twitpic.com/20vw93 Love him!"

The photos were shot by Nick Knight, and will appear in the September 2010 issue of Vogue Hommes Japan.

No word from Gaga yet on whether it really is her in the photos, but knowing her, it's more likely than not.

Do you think the model in the photos look like Gaga?
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Jean Paul Gaultier teams up with La Perla

Remember that famous Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra that Madonna wore in the 90s?

Well now, lingerie and Madonna fanatics can own their very own version.

Gaultier is now designing a high-end lingerie range with La Perla called La Perla, Designer Collection.

“Lingerie is part of my DNA and of my heritage," said Gaultier. "In my latest prêt-à-porter collection I revisited the conical bras and corsets worn as outerwear. This collaboration was a natural and logical step, especially since La Perla is the pearl of the lingerie, with the best savoir faire.”

This will be the first official lingerie line for the couturier, and will hit stores in November. The collection is nearly entirely handmade, and includes a waist-cincher corset, extra-high briefs, and a bodysuit and bras that sport that famous cone style.

Alain Prost, chief executive officer of La Perla, described the collaboration as a renewable two-year partnership. A capsule collection of beachwear will be added in March.

Retail prices start at 500 euros, for a bra and panties and up to 1,000 euros for the more elaborate designs.

The line will be available in about 100 stores worldwide, including Jean Paul Gaultier and La Perla stores, as well as department stores such as Neiman Marcus, and Galeries Lafayette.

FIRST LOOK: Megan Fox's wedding photos

Last week, Megan Fox got married to her longtime boyfriend, Brian Austin Green in Hawaii.

Now the photos from the secret wedding have emerged.

Fox is wearing Armani Prive, and looks stunning! You can't even tell her face is changed!

Check it out below!

Is Karl Lagerfeld Gossip Girl's latest guest star?

Michael Kors has already done it, but rumours are now swirling that Karl Lagerfeld may be guest starring on Gossip Girl.

The gossip arose when Lagerfeld was spotted with GG's Blake Lively, during the show's filming in Paris.

I really hope this is true!

Would you want to see Karl on Gossip Girl?

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