The McCartney Era--Stella Does Sports

It's been mentioned before but is now definitely worth repeating. Ladies, let's get physical and g*l*i*s*t*e*n!!!!!!!!!!! Stella McCartney is designing sportswear for Adidas, and pre-orders have started online with expected an expected ship date of August 26. Here are a few of my favs:

• Cover up sweat shirt, $160
• Sports bra, $70
• Track pant, $80
• Running trail fleece jacket, $300
• Short tights, $50
• Kaitara tennis shoe, $140
• Bouldering bag, $80

Stella McCartney for Adidas

Fashion Victim for Reality TV: The Return of Project Runway

There are a slew of intellectuals who argue that reality television has dumbed down America, and I am not one of such thought. Anyone who can label Bravo's Project Runway as dumb may just be so, for the reality/game show/soap opera was a major success, even receiving an Emmy nod. Watching 12 designers fight weekly on the catwalk was dramatic and humorous; witnessing them create some of the best and worst fashion designs was mind-blowing. This was a first in reality television--most of these people had true talent.
Naturally, I adored the Runway. (Who knew Michael Kors was so devilishly charming and Heidi Klum so sweet!) Despite having watched every episode and some marathon weekends, I jump for joy at the news of Season One coming to DVD on November 29th, around the time Season Two begins to catapult a wannabe designer to fashion stardom.
To understand the appeal to this reali-fantasy, tune in to Bravo on these days to catch a few teasing episodes: Fri, Aug 26 5:00 AM & Sat, Aug 27 12:00-2:00 PM. Don't forget to set your TiVo for all the new episodes once they air!

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Closet Therapy suggests a consultation with www.HonestForum.com if you plan to purchase any designer denim on Ebay, to rule out frauds. Now if only Honest Forum will round up all that fake Prada and overly carried Vuitton.
SheFinds featured an in-depth review of products recommended to fight frizzy hair. Now that Victoria's Secret hosts the Frédéric Fekkai line, I am completely fond of his Smooth Hair Cream ($16.50) to keep my frizz at bay.
Daily Fashion Report mentions the Style section of The New York Times, noting that its retrospective photo of Anna Wintour--Vogue Editor-in-Chief--in 1991 looks no different than Anna Wintour of 2005.
My Fashion Life spreads the news of Kimora Lee Simmons, wife of hip hop mogul Russell Simmons and Baby Phat designer. Mrs. Simmons will serve six months probation after pleading guilty to careless driving. " The former model avoided charges of reckless driving and ignoring a police car’s sirens for several miles last July. She also faced drug possession charges as police officers found a small amount of marijuana in her car." Being a non-violent first time offender, all charges will be dropped upon completion of the program. All I can say is NO FAIR that her mug shot happens to look better than most of my professional photos. Please, follow the link to view for yourself.

J'adore Dior Now!!!

Ok, Dior's catchy French slogan was getting a tad bit old, that is, until I browsed some of the fall accessories on eLuxury. It's all so functionably chic that I created a little story in my head, envisioning how each wishful item could be used.
Once upon a time, I was preparing to meet my (soon-to-be) brand new niece. Full of excitement, I quickly pulled on my romantic flowers ankle boots ($1150) and stopped by the mirror to freshen the Addict Lip Fluid ($22), a shiny gloss with the long-lasting color of a lipstick.
A quick glance to the 43 diamond decorated dial of my Riva chronograph sparkling steel watch ($3195) told that there was just enough time to gather up the baby's gift, her very first Dior cardigan ($120) in cotton, with a vinyl "1" on front, a sparkling rhinestone border and a butterfly with a silver "Dior" embroidery and put it in the romantic flowers leather tote ($1150) that matches Auntie's boots. One day, I'll teach her that matching shoes to purses do not have to always be so particularly focused.
On the way out the door, I suddenly remembered to grab her first teddy bear, Dior style ($265) before driving happily away in MissMini.

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I was really excited to see Daily Candy's feature on PixelGirlPresents, a website geared at changing your computer's desktop icons with images of cutesy cartoons. Don't let the PixelGirl part fool you, there are icons for boys--Transformers, Kill Bill, and Star Wars. My only problem was not being able to convert my icons once I saved a cartoon set.
Closet Therapy went all out after her trip to Maui. She's got three postings today discussing Marc Jacob's new collection of watches, the new 7 for All Mankind jeans, and various sprays perfect for refreshing, saving, protecting your face/skin/hair.
I'm drooling over the latest website link provided by that infamous SheFinds. (I completely adore this site, so much that I posted my blog link in their forum.) This brand is mentioned all the time in the fashion magazines, but I've never fully paid attention until tonight. Cake Beauty is a cosmetics line suited for those with a "sweet tooth" who love spa-inspired bath stuff; brown sugar scrubs, milk made hand creme, and dream puff bath gel are just a few of the good-enough-to-eat products. Just when I realized I had too many bath gels ...grrrrrrrr.
I'm not going back in time for Daily Fashion Report. In fact, I will probably be removing the link from my credit.
Oh boy, I cannot wait ... Beyoncé and her mother are creating accessories for their House of Deréon clothing line according to My Fashion Life. I would like to see Angelina Jolie design accessories and Pamela Anderson design clothing and Trista from The Bachelor design shoes and at least seventeen other celebrities with lines if the best Tommy Hilfiger can find will be one of the idiots currently on his show The Cut.

My New Chemical Peel

The summer can be cruel to a face. Winter can make it worse. To repair summer's damage and combat the upcoming winter, I checked into Mario Badescu's Enzyme Revitalizing Mask. As a devoted fan of this skin care line, I knew the mask must be a contained miracle. Made with papaya, this Alpha-Hydroxy based mask helps stimulate cellular growth, improve tissue vitality, and hydration, all for $20!!! It is recommended for combination, dry and/or sensitive skin and can be used up to 3 times a week. I've used it twice this week and a difference it does make. The official website offers an online questionaire for their complementary skin care evaluation, complete with free samples and instructions sent to your home address. www.MarioBadescu.com

Crossing the Threshold of a Wedding Budget

Je suis heureux de se retourner. (I'm happy to return.) After exam discussions relating globalization to technology, it only seems proper to dabble in the subject for my return to cyber-couture with a little French.
So, now that school has been suspended until fall, I have a little more time to direct my wedding event. After stumbling on the designs of Lewis Cho, I now envision a wonderful hommage to the departure dress, a quaint way to exit your reception AND have a completely different dress as you step out as a married woman. The NY design team has a gorgeous wool jersey babydoll dress on display in the August Vogue (yes, I'm finally reading it). It has a price tag that won't require foregoing a tiered cake ($209), and it looks elegant enough to pass as a wedding dress if maybe you are more womanly in age and/or not seeking that traditional look--don't forget a retro, poofy 60s style veil.
Departing requires transporation. My new husband and I will be traveling by airline, so a carry-on bag full of essentials (this is not the time to lose luggage) is a must have. Dooney & Bourke has so many great travel bags, but the all-weather leather collection will wear greatly as a tote. The large tassel tote, in saddle not the featured black, is $425 and roomy enough for a makeup bag, pair of undies, a good book and whatever else you'd need.
No outfit is complete without shoes. Absolutely necessary are the new Jimmy Choo Brocade d'Orsay pumps. Skip invitations, call guests on the phone, and use the money saved for this $565 work of art. Or, no one will notice missing monogrammed cocktail napkins . . . !!!
With a good, light hair fur coat, this newlywed is ready to honeymoon.

"Exam"ining Fall Fashions

Please excuse the momentary absence. I will return very soon, after exams are complete. Don't forget to check me often!!!!