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8jgb Chanel Jade’s Sexy Cousin, Jade Rose_1354



In all the hoopla surrounding Chanel’s new “it” polish Jade (the minty green color that was previewed on Chanel’s Fall ‘09 runway, then launched September 10 at Fashion’s Night Out to kick off New York Fashion Week), a few things have gone overlooked.

Despite being a gorgeous shade, not everyone wants to be flaunting green fingernails, and it’s not exactly the most work appropriate. There are waiting lists to get the coveted color. Jade has an equally chic counterpart, Jade Rose. And it’s stunning.No one seems to realize that Chanel launched two colors this season, and Jade Rose is the more wearable option.

The dusty shell-pink color with a hint of shimmer is subtly sexy, yet suited to any occasion (board meeting included).

To us, Jade is a fashion-forward, quirky college girl and Jade Rose is her sophisticated and stylish older cousin who runs her own business and can actually afford a quilted Chanel bag.

Jade Rose isn’t alone! Check out our other favorite nail trends for fall. 


Chanel Jade's Sexy Cousin, Jade Rose



Chanel Jade Rose is pretty, versatile, and probably not sold out!
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hnan Charlize Theron in Dior – I Want That!_3068


Charlize Theron in Dior - I Want That!

Charlize Theron accompanied her go to guy, John Galliano, to the Christian Dior & Chinese Artists party. She should probably make a pact with herself that she will wear nothing but Dior 24 hours a day 7 days a week for the rest of her life. And oh my god isn't John Galliano awesome? What other guy can pull of man boobs with such elegance?

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Charlize Theron in Dior

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Mxry Chanel’s 60W heels inspired by LA Lights – no

  
















Chanel's 60W heels inspired by LA Lights - not so cheap thrills






When we first laid eyes on these sandals, we though for a moment that the heel contained a bottle of Chanel No. 5, tucked away for emergency use only. As it turns out, it's something much cooler than that -- a working light bulb. For $2,200 these Chanel Lightbulb heels will attract attention to your shapely legs by flashing each time you take a step. Hmm, where have we seen that gimmick before?

Of course, we don't think that LA Lights ever marketed a sandal, and we pretty sure the never priced a shoe above the $2,000 mark. So really, this gimmick is slightly original because it brings a kind of Wal-Mart toy aisle sense of cheesiness to a shoe that costs as much as a used car. Actually, we really like playfulness of this design, especially if the soles are made out of real aluminum (then you know they'll last).

Before trying these on, we recommend you have good health insurance. Wearing these heels, you run this risk of twisting an ankle, being electrocuted, and walking on broken glass -- all in the name of couture.

[via Haute Concept]












  
										  
  

  

     

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0rkj DIY Design – Patterns 101 Laying and Cutting

  
















DIY Design - Patterns 101 Laying and Cutting Out a Pattern








A carefully cut out pattern is one of the most important steps to making a garment. Photo: Getty Images

One of the first things you'll need to know when you sew a garment is how to lay out and cut out a pattern. 

Laying and cutting out a pattern was once a basic skill taught in school home economics classes, but now more than a couple of generations have graduated high school without knowing the basics, and that can be a major roadblock to getting started sewing. 

If you are lucky enough to have a friend or relative to teach you, take advantage of it. If not, no worries. A quick search will reveal plenty of information on the Web.

Like everything else in sewing, laying and cutting out a pattern isn't that difficult; it mostly takes patience and common sense. Fortunately, it's a task that can be done separately from construction, so if you can find just an hour or two in the evening, you can get a pattern cut out while you're watching TV, for instance.

Often I'll set aside several hours and cut out several patterns at once. Either way, it's best to make sure that you can complete cutting out in one sitting, as once you get the pieces laid out, you'll want to finish.

You don't need a fancy cutting table; you can cut out a pattern on just about any large, flat surface -- an ample kitchen table or even the floor. Inexpensive cardboard cutting boards can help you convert any good-sized flat area into an even cutting surface. 

The more you sew, the more you'll realize that fabric grain is everything when it comes to creating a beautiful garment. While most pattern pieces are usually laid out on the lengthwise grain, there's also a crosswise and bias grain. Learn more about grain here.

Survival tip: On each pattern piece you'll see a big arrow and information on what grain to align the arrow with. 

After you lay out your fabric, you'll lay out your pattern pieces. Here's a great little step-by-step guide to laying out your pattern. Remember, your pattern instructions are your go-to, and while reading the symbols and diagrams may be a little confusing at first, just take your time. 

Pattern instructions come will lots of information and it's just a matter of reading carefully. Learn more about reading sewing patterns here.

Once you have the pattern laid out, it's just a matter of cutting the pattern out. This short video gives an excellent walk-through of cutting out a pattern.

A carefully laid and cut out pattern is one of the most important steps to making a garment you'll be proud of. If you watch experienced seamstresses, you'll notice how painstaking they are in this phase of sewing. But it's worth it!

You can learn more about using the Internet to further your sewing skills in this virtual sewing circle post. Next week: Get going in your sewing with some fast and fun projects.

Amber Eden is the former editor-in-chief of Threads magazine and founding editor of SewStylish magazine and CraftStylish.com. She has studied draping and haute couture techniques at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), and according to her, will probably be a student there for life.












  
										  
  

  

     

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Goau Burlington Coat Factory Ordered to Pay Fendi

  
Burlington Coat Factory Ordered to Pay Fendi $4.7 Million in Lawsuit







The bag's out at Burlington Coat Factory's Fendi trademark infringement. Photo: eBay.com














I told you once, I told you twice. That's what Fendi must be thinking with its whopping $4.7 million win against Burlington Coat Factory.

After a trademark infringement spat over counterfeit goods was resolved between the two in 1987 -- the court ordered an injunction against Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. from selling any Fendi-labeled products, the two were at it again in 2006. 

Fendi North America Inc. filed suit in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan claiming that Burlington Coat Factory had violated the injunction by continuing to sell counterfeit bags bearing Fendi's logo. 

Now the verdict is in and Judge Leonard Sand was all for Fendi, reports WWD. The court found Burlington Coat Factory in contempt of the injunction and ordered the retailer to pay up: as in $4.7 million up! The amount includes the profits the retailer earned plus interest and attorney's fees.

Fendi's CEO Michael Burke was plenty pleased with the outcome and spoke out on the responsibilities of retailers. Burke told the paper, "Retailers have a duty to society and their customers to do a certain amount of due diligence. Clearly [Burlington Coat] did not." 

But the bad news may not be over for Burlington Coat Factory just yet. Judge Sands is still pending the magistrate court's recommendations for damages for infringement, which were not included in the $4.7 million penalty. 

Trademark infringement seems to be the court date of choice these days. See who Marc Jacobs is suing.











  
										  
  

  
     

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Qhwe Burger King Spray – Eau de Gross_2873

  
















Burger King Spray - Eau de Gross






You're not gonna believe this. Have you ever wanted to smell like the above? On purpose?

Burger King has launched a body spray called "Flame" ... "the scent of seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat." 

The body spray is apparently for men, but we're gonna go ahead and assert that it's for no one.

The Burger King Flame Body Spray is a highly affordable fragrance at a sexy $3.99, and available at Ricky's NYC locations and here on their website. The photo of this product is 99% likely to give you nightmares. Don't check it out before bed.

If you're really sure you don't scare easy, check out this additional website they created - FireMeetsDesire.com. You get to spray the bottle and weird stuff happens. The creepy Burger King king is on there. He's half-naked, and he totally points right at you.

[via Star Tribune]












  
										  
  

  

     

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3jpc Button Necklaces by The Jewelry Workroom_2439

  
















Button Necklaces by The Jewelry Workroom






Today's featured indie designer is Pat Dippre of The Jewelry Workroom. Pat has been designing elegant jewelry for the past four years, including her own original take on the classic button necklace.

Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I live in West Chester, Pennsylvania with my husband. My full time job is an administrative assistant to a school nurse and I couldn't be happier there! I design my jewelry in my spare time, after work and on weekends.

My designs are mostly neutral earth tones; I feel one gets more mileage out of a piece if it goes with many articles of your wardrobe. I feel that my designs are chic and updated; I love to create pieces that are over the top, or my line of button necklaces.

Button necklaces have been around for many years. Many that I had seen were very simple and I decided to make mine more elaborate, with layers of buttons, in varying shapes and sizes and weaving beads and/or crystals through them. They're so much fun to design! 
How did you get started as a designer? A friend asked me if I wanted to take some beading classes and I was hooked! I did it for fun, but got some serious inquiries about my jewelry and decided to give it a try. 

What inspires your work? I'm inspired by beautiful colors, iridescence, and sparkle. There are so many factors to inspiration; sometimes a person inspires me, or a mood, even the weather! 

Who are your favorite designers? I have so many favorites, let's see, Donna Karan, Liz Claiborne, Ellie Tahari, Gianni Versace, Nicole Miller, Daniel Espinosa ... so, so many. 

What are your top fashion & beauty must-haves? The color black -- I wear it almost daily in some form! Plenty of silver jewelry is a must, mostly earrings and rings. 
Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?  If you love it ... don't give it up! Sometimes we all need to put things on hold for various reasons, but if it makes you happy, don't give it up. 

The style you choose to create is your own. If it excites you, it will surely excite others. Success takes time; it's a matter of finding the right market and constantly tweaking your work and improving the various aspects of it. Photography, descriptions, materials, they all need continual monitoring. The world changes and we must be willing to change with it, in order to look current, even if we are selling vintage items!

Where can people find your work?  I sell primarily on Etsy at jwlrywrkroom.etsy.com 

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there and we wanted to find out more about what makes these creative types tick. If you do too, check out more of our Indie Designer Interviews.












  
										  
  

  

     

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Wmpy Bridal Fashion Week – Budget-friendly ($400!)

  
















Bridal Fashion Week - Budget-friendly ($400!) Wedding Dresses by Alfred Angelo






By Anja Winikka, editor, theknot.com

It's bridal fashion week! Heather Levine, fashion editor for theknot.com, stopped by Alfred Angelo where designer Michael Shettel put on a private show of his latest gowns. Here's what she has to say: 

"These two styles are from the Reception collection. They are adorable (perfect for dancing and showing off great shoes). And the best part: The entire Reception collection retails for under $400!"

Want more wedding style? Check out theknot.com to search thousands of wedding dress photos, see the hottest wedding color combos, and look at some fabulous wedding hair!

                                    The Knot is your online destination for all things wedding, and they're covering Bridal Fashion Week, which showcases some of the most creative couture bridal fashion and accessories designers from around the world. 












  
										  
  

  

     

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2ehu Brian Reyes to Guest Star on ‘Ugly Betty’_649

  
















Brian Reyes to Guest Star on 'Ugly Betty'







The cast of Ugly Betty may be rock solid, but unfortunately the show is falling by the wayside. Photo: ABC

ABC's "Ugly Betty" may have been given the pink slip -- news of the show's cancellation broke last week -- but there's still one very stylish guest star to ensure that the show goes out with a bang.

Designer Brian Reyes is set to appear as himself on the fashion magazine-centric series this Wednesday in a fashion week story line. The scene takes place in a restaurant where a show is about to take place, according to WWD.

"Onion rings are involved," Reyes told the paper. While food and fashion, um, aren't exactly known for going hand in hand, the cameo seems to be the product of a long red carpet relationship.

The Oscar de la Renta alum has previously dressed Betty star America Ferrara, including for the 2007 Golden Globes and for "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" premiere, where the actress wore a bright blue strapless number

But don't expect Reyes to jump ship for Hollywood anytime soon. With a real-life fashion week coming up and runway collaborations with British shoe maven Georgina Goodman and Ukrainian artist Oksana Mas, the designer is plenty busy.

As for a future in Tinseltown? The New York-based designer joked with WWD on his acting skills, "I'm definitely not quitting my day job."

Despite his ladylike designs, Reyes' history of collaborations isn't so prim and proper (well, not prim, at least). He last teamed up with condom brand Proper Attire.












  
										  
  

  

     

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5gtk Backstage Beauty at Tommy Hilfiger_1413

  
HAIR: Eugene Souleiman for Wella
MAKEUP: Lisa Butler for MAC
NAILS: Priti Nails
SNAPSHOT: American Beauties

THE SCOOP: Tommy Hilfiger represents the epitome of classic, American fashion, and for his Spring 2010 collection, Hilfiger sent models down the runway in crisp, nautical influenced pieces. And the beauty professionals created looks that were clean and minimal.


Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman was inspired by the easiness of the collection. “I wanted the girls to look glamorous and healthy…like West Coast girls from the 80s,” he said. “Like Brooke Shields back in the day.” Souleiman skipped the products (since models hair had been weighed down from previous shows) and used a blow-dryer, curling iron, water, and a brush to rejuvenate locks.


Makeup artist Lisa Butler painted faces in caulky shades of pink to recreate an elegant, yet soft look. “The clothes are like sugared almonds,” said Butler. “They’re really pretty, so I didn’t want to go too girly.”


Priti Nails manicurists rounded things out by painting fingers and toes in a sheer pink lacquer. 




Soft and pretty faces at Tommy Hilfiger. Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images for IMG


Backstage Beauty at Tommy Hilfiger








Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman perfects gorgeous locks at Tommy Hilfiger. Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images for IMG

GET THE LOOK - HAIR: Product by Wella. For a really easy blow-out, curl hair with a large barrel curling iron and pin down onto the scalp. Release curls and and blow-dry. Finish with Finishing Mist Finishing Hairspray to hold. 

GET THE LOOK - MAKEUP: All makeup by MAC. Skip the foundation and conceal where necessary. Dust cheeks with Mineralize Skinfinish Natural and highlight the plains with Eye Shadow in Rosy Outlook (available Spring 2010). Layer the lids generously with Eye Shadow in Nanogold (available Spring 2010) and coat lashes with Pro Lash in Black. Finish the look by coloring in pout with Lipstick in Bubblegum (available Spring 2010).

GET THE LOOK - NAILS: Polish by Priti Nails. Paint digits with two coats of "Coronation."




























  
										  
  

  
   
  
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