Designer Spotlight: Just Cavalli Fall 2009

This isn't really a designer spotlight. I just needed somewhere to put it.
I only like these 3 pieces from the collection.

Designer Spotlight: D&G Fall 2009

I have to say that this is one of the best collections for Fall 2009.
This definitely makes the the top 5.

Designer Spotlight: Luella's Fall 2009

Beauty Update 2/27/09

Jenna Jameson's Heartbreaker Fragrance



I haven't had the chance to smell the perfume myself.
But it is a line consisted of perfumes and lotions.
I honestly don't think this is a good investment.
But here's the link if you're interested:

Heartbreaker by Jenna Jameson



RareMinerals Purely Nourishing Facial Moisturizer



This paraben-free moisturizer is enriched with active minerals
from rare virgin soil. It's clinically proven to improve your
skin's ability to absorb and retain moisture for firmer,
brighter, and healthier looking skin.

It Doesn't Include:
Paraben
Sulfate
Petro-chemicals
Synthetic Fragrances
Phthalates

&& beter yet, it didn't use animal testing!!!

What Went Wrong: Lady GaGa?

Maybe she should save this type of attire for her performances rather than events.
I want to see this chick in regular clothes for once.

Fly Away

I am not very happy with the way my life is going.
I'm 16 going on 17 ALREADY. I feel like life is
moving along too fast. I want to bring back the days
where all I would do is go to the park & explore my surroundings.
Take naps and eat delicious snacks. The only thing I would have to
worry about is going to bed on time. Those days are long gone.
It's not that I feel overwhelmed, its just that I'm alone.
I feel incomplete, I feel as if God didn't make someone for me
to bond with. Maybe I was meant to be alone.
Maybe I was meant to be different from everyone else.
I'm just tired of people. I wish I had wings so I can just
fly away. I need to get away from this town and move to a
place where no one knows me.
To a place where I can start off fresh.
A clean slate.
I cried today. I don't know why I was crying, but I cried.

The Lovely Amber Rose

Candids 2/25/09

Zoe Saldona's outfit is very tasteful and well put together.


I love this dress that Mel B. is wearing.


Kanye West photoed with model Amber Rose. I LOVEEE her style. I'll post some more pics of her soon.


Alicia Keys, Vanessa Hudgens, & Halle Berry at the 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party


Jennifer Lopez sports 6 inch by Christian Louboutin


Kerry Washington wearing an outfit from Louis Vuitton's Spring 2009 Collection


NO-N). Joy Bryant did NOT rock this dress the right way. I'm not feelin the black tights with & those shoes. Tsk Tsk Tsk. This dress had a lot of potential.


Model Sussilee Lopez with Ryan Leslie. This is another model with a great look.

Designer Spotlight: Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson's collection for Fall 2009 is UH-MAZ-INGGGG!!
Check it out

Model Spolight: Damaris Lewis

Model Damaris Lewis has a dance-off against Joshua Pelatzky.

Kanye West: Trading the Mic for the Dress Form

Mr. West is ready to leave the music industry and take over the fashion world. The hip-hop mogul has been interning for Louis Vuitton for quite some time and has been quoted saying,

"Put this in the magazine: There’s nothing more to be said about music. I’m the f*cking end-all, be-all of music. I know what I’m doing. I did 808s in three weeks. I got it. It’s on cruise control. . . . Man, we talked about music for God knows how long! Now let’s talk about how my fucking sweater didn’t come back right from Korea. That’s what’s interesting me."

AT first, I thought that he's just another celebrity-turned-into-designer, but he really wants to get down and learn the ins and outs of the fashion industry.

Designer Spotlight: Jeffrey Campbell

Jeffrey Campbell, an L.A. based designer, never fails to create an edgy chic line of footwear. For the last nine years, he's planted roots in high fashion and vintage footwear. I love his shoes, if only I could afford them.

Model Spotlight: Alexandra Crandell

You might know her as "Allie", Adam Senn's boo, or Whitney's friend
from the hit MTV Show "The City". Apparently she's Australian & Native
American mixed. Her look is so intriguing &&
I think she's going on my Fav. Models list with Chanel Iman.

Video: Fashion Draping

I found this video on YouTube. I learned a lot from watching it
so I decided to share it with everyone. It's a great instructional
video. Mimi Goodwin teaches it. && make sure to check out the rest of her videos.

Books: Born Again Vintage

Author: Bridgett Artise & Jen Karetnick
Price: $24.95

Book Description from Amazon:
Fashion designer Bridgett Artise believes in second chances—a philosophy that extends all the way to her clothing line, B. Artise Originals. Fashion gave her a second chance at happiness and success, and, in turn, she gives vintage garments that have lost their luster another chance at being fashionable. Mixing contemporary clothing with the best elements of a vintage piece—like the collar of a funky fifties housedress or the pockets of a seventies-style jacket—and piecing them back together in a whole new way, she creates one-of-a-kind garments that are both trend setting and timeless.

An old-fashioned ruffled shirt with terrific buttons, plus an inexpensive tank top, can become a unique top. A poodle skirt and that so-last-year’s knee-length cardigan sweater can be turned into anything from a mini-poncho to a structured tube top. With fashions for every season, Born-Again Vintage contains patterns for:

•Pants that pair perfectly with winter boots and a sweater dress that’s sexy and simple
•A cropped jacket + sweater corset that are perfect for a flirty spring fling
•Dresses + bags to keep summer easy and breezy
•Pretty-in-a-blink dresses + accessories for a big night out

Born-Again Vintage updates the trends of fashion eras gone by and brings the unparalleled quality of vintage into a new age. Complete with a vintage shopping guide, handy style tips, and ideas for reinventing disused cast-offs, Born-Again Vintage is a must-have for vintage shoppers and sewers alike.

Don't want to do it yourself?
Visit her website for info on the author herself doing it for you.
B-Artise.com

RATING: 4.5 out of 5