FASHION,GOSSIP AND BEAUTY TIPS FROM ITALY...AND THE WORLD

Trench

2007-04-03T05:57:00.000-07:00

The most fashionable women have been rocking fierce trenches for decades. The trench is back and is a real Must have for this Spring 2007. Find you right one. Long, short you can play with the lenght, but you definitely need one of it!

Kate Moss

2007-04-03T05:53:00.000-07:00

Kate Moss is starting to lose her charm: from what is seen from the votes, it appears that the top model could remain an outsider from the top list of the 100 most sexy women in the world, according to the magazine FHM. Last year, the top model, was placed at a very mere 87th position, and now it seems she has lost her magic over the readers that were asked to vote: up to now, for Kate Moss, only a few positive approvals have pulled through, and from what it appears is that men do not find her that fascinating anymore. The executive editor of FHM, Chris Bell, revealed to the Sun: "In the world of fashion Kate is considered one of the most beautiful of women, but according to the readers of FHM she is actually a passing fashion".

From Gossipnews.it

2008 will not be a grey winter

2007-03-31T05:33:00.000-07:00

Merit is due to the vivacious colors and perhaps, even shocking colors, that catch the eye on the most classic colors of black. Among the prints one can find tartan will be the main protagonist. With regard to the cuts, the pre-domination will be of fluid and flowing volumes: here one can find soft silhouettes proposed by Vivienne Westwood and Givenchy. However, the accessories will be the real stars: among the musts of this season will be the Samurai purse by Dior, the Kelly sleeves of Hermès and the bag in form of a toaster by Yves Saint-Laurent.

Catwoman calls Muccino

2007-03-30T04:47:00.000-07:00

Goodbye Catwoman and X-Men. For superheroines such as Halle Berry, she prefers Gabriele Muccino: "We met each other recently to discuss a project - says the Oscar-winning actress for Monster's Ball. But up to now, nothing decisive, but soon I hope to see a project in the works. I would really love to work with him".

The Best Body

2007-03-30T04:44:00.000-07:00

LONDON, MARCH 29 - Liz Hurley was voted the celebrity with the best body in a survey carried out among five thousand women by the British magazine New Woman. The actress, however, has paid a high price for the honor of being picked as the "Bristish body idol". Recently, in fact, she has confessed that she eats only one complete meal a day, and has six raisins as a snack and she only pigs out on watercress soup

Improve your health with chocolate

2007-03-29T09:03:00.000-07:00

We have all heard the news that eating chocolate is good for you. But what does that really mean? Can we chow down on eclairs and whittle our waistlines? Sadly no. Choose dark chocolate. Cocoa has more antioxidants than green tea or red wine. nd the darker the chocolate, the more cocoa it has. Choose a bar with at least 70% organic cocoa. Eat less, more often. To see in fact any health advantages from chocolate, aim to eat it three or four times a week. Keep your waistline in check by sticking to half-ounce serving, about 80 calories! Enjoy it!

Monica Bellucci elected the most sexy lady of the world

2007-03-29T08:56:00.000-07:00

The vote was casted amongst six categories and more than thirty candidates, who included Paris Hilton, Scarlett Johansson, Beyoncè, Shakira, Mathilde Seigner, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Sharon Stone, Sophia Loren, Madonna and Penelope Cruz. The absolutely most sexy woman, other than being a femme fatale par excellence in the category «les fatales» - that is women who are intelligent, precious, refined and sensual, also mentioned were Penelope Cruz and Sophie Marceau - and according to the survey the carried out by Yahoo Monica Bellucci won

Miniskirt

2007-03-29T08:45:00.000-07:00

This year grabbing the limelight, together with the plunging style 1960's dresses and shiny boots or Texas cowboy boots, the miniskirt will be short and of jean fabric, matched with stockings of different print and color designs, Scottish: all to be worn morning and evening. How short? The miniskirt cannot help but be... mini, it is mini by definition! Pratically impossible not have in one's wardrobe, and when one wears same one cannot help but feel feminine and at attractive at the same time. Irresistible also for the guys, who find it seductive and intriguing. Advice for its use and contraindications: do not overexceed in its use! The miniskirt is a classic to have in one's wardrobe, but, contemporarily, it is sexy and original. Wearing plunging tops and dressing with high heel shoes tend to excessively exaggerate one's figure, expecially if one is a teenager.

The Tribute Patchwork bag

2007-03-28T06:47:00.000-07:00

He is celebrating fifteen years of a career with honors as the head guide of the brand Louis Vuitton. It is Marc Jacobs, that for the occasion thought about bringing together fifteen of his most famous creations, creating the Tribute Patchwork Bag. We can honestly say that it is not one of his best creations, but seeing its price tag, at a whopping U.S.D. $ 42,000.00 in any case, it is a Must Have for the elite!

Wallaroo hats

2007-03-28T05:40:00.000-07:00

Cameron Diaz doesn't hit the beach without her trusty Wallaroo hat to protect her skin and hair! These wide brim hats shield your facefrom the sun. They are also crushable and washable so they can be toted along on any trip!

Florals

2007-03-28T05:30:00.000-07:00

Boost your look with bright florals, bold patterns and brilliant colors.

Yeah, right...VIPs!

2007-03-28T05:27:00.000-07:00

That VIPs were not the top of the class in means of class and elegance, this we already knew. There were many who were without pity nabbed in coarse and rude moments, for example, picking one's nose, scratching their backsides or walking down the streets with sloppy and shabby dresswear, without a hint of makeup on. Some stars, such as Britney Spears, Naomi Campbell and Robbie Williams, that have done outings, have publicly declared their dependence on alcohol, drug and various pharmaceutical products, and have entered into clinics to disintoxicate themselves. Others simply were arrested while under the influence of alcohol or regularly caught while on drugs or stoned out of their minds. If these are the stars of showbiz, to mix up one's wardrobe by color or texture and to show one's self in public with the very unelegant sweat rings under one's armpits is truly the least that could happen to them...

From Libero.it

Mel C confesses

2007-03-28T05:22:00.000-07:00

Robbie Williams, several years ago, declared that he had gone to bed with all the Spice Girls, excluding one. One thing is certain: towards the end of the 1990's, it was rumored that he was having a liasion with Mel C, known also as Sporty Spice. The two of them never wanted to speak about their relationship, but now, that a long distance of time has elapsed, the female singer has let the cat out of the bag: Mel C declared to have had a relationship wiht Robbie and was not capable to "tame the beast

Valentino stockings

2007-03-28T05:13:00.000-07:00

Valentino and Wolford have signed an agreement for a new line of stockings and body stockings that will be available from July 2007 in several worldwide boutiques of Valentino and Wolford.
"The stockings are an important element in the look I create and I am very happy for the opportunity to offer to all women, thanks to the agreement with a business partner that is able to efficiently translate my ideas into forms and materials", has commented Valentino.

Brioche and the Colosseum: Rome seen from a bar's point of view

2007-03-26T06:52:00.000-07:00

The rite of the cappuccino in the Capital is honored at any time of the dayand night. For this reason, The Eternal City, other than being filled withchurches and monuments, is also overflowing with bars. So many that, aRoman, by adoption, has invented a tour for the discovery of the beauties ofRome from the tables of the caffè. From the Gianicolo to the outskirts ofthe city, here is how to enjoy the panorama... from the other side of thecoffee cup. The rite of the cappuccino in Rome is sacred, twenty-four a day,sevend days a week. A small creamy break, to be taken either in a wide whiteporcelain cup or in a small transparent glass, to make peace with thefrenetic rhythmn of the city or to enter into the right gear to start thedaily marathon of work. There are those who rather sip a cappuccino than awordly aperitive. It is for this motive that the Eternal City, full ofchurches, is also chock-full of bars. There is one at every corner: some aresmall and friendly, others are large as a square, long and narrow, refinedor at the outskirts, every street boasts no less than three. The choice istruly vast. Overall, for those who want to expand their gaze from theircoffee cup to the profuse beauties of Rome, perhaps sitting comofortably ata bar that have a strategically panoramic view. One who really knows thisis, is a lady of Arezzo origins and Roman by adoption, that gives the giftof stopovers for a cappuccino has dedicated the guide "Rome and my cappuccinos". The small book is of 106 pages, small, but dense, it coversthe itineraries that begin from the terraces of Rome, the Gianicolo, to thencover and extend into the outskirts of town.

The diaries of Anna Nicole Smith - Sold!

2007-03-26T06:48:00.000-07:00

The memoirs of Anne Nicole Smith, were auctioned off on internet for fivehundred thousand dollars. The winner of the auction is a German businessman.However, the memoirs are valued at least twice as much as the price sold. Itseems that the ex-playmate Anna Nicole Smith cannot rest in eternal peace.Two of her diaries were just sold off on internet: the buyer is a Germanbusinessman. This news was given by Thomas Riccio, a responsabile of Universal Rarities.

Beautiful under the sun, with the most trendy of sunglasses

2007-03-26T05:59:00.000-07:00

For the spring\summer 2007 the most trendy sunglasses to be sought out will bring back the atmosphere of the Dolce Vita (n.d.r., "Sweet Life"), of the 1960's, and there will just be an embarassment of choices available in order to copy the look of the stunning Audrey Hepburn and the elegant Grace Kelly. The imperative of this year is the wraparound model, at times exaggerated, that besides the eyes covers the part of the face giving one a "fly effect". First of all, one has to choose a frame that conforms to the shape of the face and understand that eyeglasses are a fundamental accessory of our dresswear and have to be chosen in an accurate and precise manner. The look for this spring\summer 2007 is alla Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", with the addition of a scarf around the neck or used alla bandana mode - that is, colored and with a designer name - and huge sunglasses that protect from the sun and from indiscreet looks, while giving off a mysterious air of "vamp".

The cuddle pillow

2007-03-26T05:53:00.000-07:00

A pillow that cuddles and that hugs and warms you when your partner cannot. The idea comes from a British chain of hotels that puts at the disposal of its clients the "cuddillow" (from the fusion of the words: cuddle + pillow), dedicated to those that travel by themselves and have difficulty falling asleep

Kate Moss Top Shop Collection for Vogue

2007-03-26T05:48:00.000-07:00

In the fashion magazine, models come and go, but when Vogue dedicates its front cover to a model like Kate Moss, it is not an ordinary choice like many others. In the April Vogue U.K. issue on the cover page Kate Moss is not seen in the role of a model, but of a designer. Yes, this is because this top model has picked the bible of fashion to unveil the preview of her first dress collection for the low-cost brandname Top Shop. From the the first two snapshots, one can immediately deduce that the collection on sale in the famous fashion chainstores, mirrors the style of Kate Moss, with a predomination of colors that are white and black and, that her dresses are characterized with vintage prints that are very much loved by the top model. The preview of the collection cannot help but increase the already long lines of shoppers that have attended for months and will finally have the opportunity to grab hold of the some dress items that are signed by the top.

From www.verycool.it

Vintage is fashion!

2007-03-26T05:42:00.000-07:00

First of all, let us get the terminology right: vintage is a word that fashion has robbed from the world of the art of wine-making, who used same to indicate the valuable vintage wines. At the beginning of the 1990's the term was used to ennoble all that came out of attics, wardrobes and cellars and that re-proposed as objects having a retrò flavour: not only with regard to dresses, but also furnishings, gifts and fancy goods and music... Successively, little by little, as it found itself among the marketplaces of the most trendy European cities, where used goods were sold, these items have now become vintage and in consequence a "humour. A taste that influences, with epoch pieces or "in style" of the ambiences of up to par fashion locales, that leave a trace of one's self in the collections of the stylists and personalizes the home interior with lines and motive of the years 1950's, 1960's and 1970's.

If you want to know everythin about vintage check www.yoox.com/areas/vintageconnection/

The eternal enigma on fashionable hairstyles

2007-03-26T05:39:00.000-07:00

The VIPs continue to change pigmentation and forms of their very costly hair, mixing up the ideas of young teenagers who are always ready to imitate them in way of look. The latest tendency which is most accredited among the top expert hairstylists, is that they opt for the color tones from light chestnut to intense chocolate. There are many, in fact, the stars and starlets that this winter have decided to change the color of their hair and to have extensions to better matched with their coats or shoes who have more rigid and darker tints, distorting, in some cases, images that have now become symbols of identification for the public, who is often reluctant to guarantee the excessive changes of look of their favorite celebrities. The scandalistic newspapers are invaded by photos of very blonde actresses that have decided without beating around the bush to enter into the Olympus of the burnettes. Among these, the most clamorous is certainly Cameron Diaz, who for depicting the image of the flighty, candid and wild blond has made it her warhorse, while the intriguing Scarlett Johansson, has become the muse of many directors, thanks to the her delicate assonance of the very blond stars of the 1950's.

Excuse my absence!

2007-03-26T05:35:00.000-07:00

Excuse my absence, but a small health problem have prevented me for performing my "fashion duty"! Here I am back on my feet again and exploring the nations for the latest and hottest fashion news!

Scarlett: in the morning she is not a femme fatale!

2007-03-14T14:19:00.000-07:00

The Hollywood stars are at times extremely strange: the newspapers waste rivers of ink to their praise beuaty and they, with a simple declaration, can easily dismount an image of a femme fatale that has been associated with their image. This is what happened to the seductive Scarlett Johansson, defined in the Playboy magazine as absolutely the most sexy celebrity. The beautiful interpreter of "Match Point" has said, during an interview with the magazine Parade, that she does not indeed feel feminine, and which is more serious, she described herself when she first gets up in the morning. "When I wake up in the morning and without make up on - declared the actress - I look like a boy. I am absolutely not feminine. Yes I do have full lips and I do not have a beard (that's all she needs!) but I do not feel very feminine at all

Thigh highs, what passion!

2007-03-14T14:14:00.000-07:00

It was the year 1986 when Dim launched the thigh-high stockings. Also called the garter stockings, name, which was definitively elected the heir of the thigh-high stockings that have crazed the boys in the past years. Twenty years from their first apparition on the market, the thigh-high stockings still resist. Even if sales have drastically declined (the French brand names have been halved over the past 10 years).

Pomellato: Victoria is born

2007-03-14T14:12:00.000-07:00

Pomellato presents its latest homage to female beauty: Victoria, a gold rose-colored jet chain. A gold chian that does not tie you down, with a small bustier hook that permits the woman that wears same to compose it according to the sensation of the moment. Its execution and polish is entirely by hand. Victoria is a homage that Pomellato renders to feminility.

Pino Lancetti leaves an empty space in the Italian designer fashion world

2007-03-08T05:32:00.000-08:00

Today one of the great masters of Haute Couture Pino Lancetti, has passed away. They called him The Tailor Painter. Class and genius

D&G Bag

2007-03-08T05:11:00.000-08:00

One cannot certainly say that Dolce & Gabbana are designers that live their creativity in the pursuit of tradition and classicism. If only for this singular motive, one should not be surprised that with a handbag like this, in elegant tones of honey and caramel, is shown off with a certain degree of pride, with a huge splaying leather buckle in its center.
Extravagant luxury with details that take the front line, it is their unique combinations that has always characterized their collections. The handbag is in canvas, and is enriched with leather charms; its cost is of US.D. $ 690.00

Wanted: New doll

2007-03-08T05:09:00.000-08:00

The Pussycat Dolls have launched a reality show to find a new and sexy component for their musical band. The group of only girls has in fact accepted the proposal for a show to bring a new "doll" into their team. Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for The Next Doll has gone on the air on the American television station channel CW, showing the first moves of the nine girls who have all the intention and will to join the band of the six actual Pussycats.

Photo from libero.it

Versace for Liz's most important day

2007-03-08T05:07:00.000-08:00

Elizabeth Hurley, as I have anticpated to you earlier, has married the Indian millionaire Arun Nayar at the magnificient castle of Sudeley, in the Gloucestershire county, in England. Liz wore a splendid white dress crated for her by Versace. Her Indian marriage took place yesterday and here, Liz Hurley wore a rose sari created by Tarun Tahiliani ( we are talking about a price range with a estimate of U.S.D. $ 7,800.00), one of the most famous Indian fashion designers and the diamond necklace given to her as a gift from Arun Nayar.

Photo from libero.it

The Plastic bag

2007-03-08T04:14:00.000-08:00

Do you think that the actual handbag which is all the rage in the world of show business wears a designer label and is very sought after luxury item? Wrong, very wrong. The handbag that is most adored by the VIPs is the most simple that one can think of: it is created by Anya Hindmarch, and it is a plain cloth handbag that costs less than eight Euros. Among the celebrities of Hollywood it has become a real and proper must-have and this ultimately proves that one does not need to spend a lot of money to be cool.

http://www.stylosophy.it/s/moda/borse/

The pleasure of getting up in the morning

2007-03-07T02:09:00.000-08:00

Is the moment of awakening for you the most difficult moment of the day? Perhaps, it may be less traumatic, with the digial clock Night Light of Ming Hsu, created especially for a more relaxed awakening, and to feel more ready and comfortable in getting up, all using the innovative technology that renders it both an alarm colck and a night light. But how does it work? One can choose by using a control panel, the theme or situation that one prefers, by picking the music or perfumed essence that simulates an environment that we love, for example, the forest. The situation evoked permits one to relax before getting on our feet and ready to face the day. The modern design with squared lines, in fact renders this object fascinating and pretty to see.Are you ready to wake up!?

Being single is not that bad

2007-03-07T01:58:00.000-08:00

Hollywood is sending us a strong and clear message: being single is better! Bridget Jones made us get used to the idea that singletudine one has to suffer one or all of the following: sad weekends pining away at home awaiting the telephone call that would never arrive, nights stuffing one's self with ice-cream and pizza in front of our favorite love movie, entire days of compulsive shopping with the hope (SPEAKING FOR MYSELF, IT IS THE GOD HONEST TRUTH!, ESPECIALLY IF I BUY A DRESS, I ADD ON A SPLENDID PAIR OF CHOO'S AND A PRADA HANDBAG!) that a dress could help us feel better. All of sudden, there is the arrival of the lasses of Sex and the City who have completely transformed the vision of the life of a single, adding glamour and fun, making us think that all in all, not being a couple is not all that bad. All you have to do is get dressed up, call a couple of girlfriends and one's good mood is assured. From here on we can take examples from the Stars, that leave on a very frequent basis their companions, and then appear more beautiful and in shape than ever before!

Underwear, retro-chic and nostalgic

2007-03-07T01:40:00.000-08:00

The G-string remains closed in the dresser drawers, from which instead, pops up slips and "shorts" type underwear. Under the dress in the next seasons, we will be seeing women "retrò-chic", luxurious and of generous forms, like the 1950's pin-ups. There is an complete takeover of culottes in various versions, from boy-shorts, "shorts-style" underwear, elastizied low waist wear, but comfortable, be it in silk or lace, candid and malicious at the same time. Goodbye to white and black, and wide berth to water colors and new materials such as embrodiered silk and froissé, cachemire and doily lace. And the let us not forget the comeback of the slip! The one and only, those worn by our mothers and grandmothers, the undisputed arm of feminility and seduction.

A&F

2007-03-05T00:34:00.000-08:00

The Americans do not know that the young (and even the not so very young), Europeans, and especially the Italians, adore Abercrombie and Fitch. For this reason there is a considerable ferment these days for the opening of this single designer label store A&F in London, and, more precisely, at Saville Row in London. The inauguration should be March 22 and finally, in this manner, I do not have to return everytime to Italy with a suitcase full of sweatshirts and shirts for my brother (who is in the category of the not so very young!)

Penelope at the Festival of Sanremo

2007-03-05T00:32:00.000-08:00

The Spanish actress Penelope Cruz on the stage of the Ariston Theater at Sanremo has enchanted everyone, including Pippo Baudo. This is also due to the merit of the shot silk chiffon evening dress in the hues of "chocolate" with an inlay of a cream-colored velvet motif that withheld the marvelous dress chosen for the occasion. During the interview, the host Pippo Baudo delivered to Penelope a "tasty " chocolate Oscar that seemed absolutely to be appreciated and, in turn, naturally eaten by the movie star!

Photos from Libero.it

They broke the locks of love!

2007-03-05T00:30:00.000-08:00

The locks of love removed! Almost all the locks that have been for quite some time were hung on the lampposts and trees of Ponte Milvio (in Rome) by young lovers, as a symbol of an inseparable union, were cut off and removed by vandals during the nights of last Thursday and Friday! This was surely the works of a very unromantic burglar!

Mini-coat

2007-03-05T00:24:00.000-08:00

This autumn\winter season, short is in and of tendency. Mini dresses, tight-fitting short jackets, waist-length duvet jackets and coats and mini-coats. Half-lengths, sober or super-decorative, with a belt that highlights the waistline, the mini coat braves the rigid temperatures and is quite glamour!

Salma, a bosom with top grades and honors!

2007-03-05T00:21:00.000-08:00

Hayek has won the prize for the best décolleté displayed on the large screen at the Anatomy Awards. Also awarded were Jennifer Aniston, for her total nude scenes, and Brittany Daniel for her backside.

Ferretti for Hunziker

2007-03-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

Last night Michelle Hunziker displayed the usual brilliant and designer label dresses! In fact, last night, it was the turn of stylist Alberta Ferretti. I almost forgot to mention that the cost of the golden dress made by Valentino worn by Hunziker during the opening night was of ''...290 thousand Euros (approximately 350 thousand dollars!) Decisively a an entrance made in grand style!

Visits to Paris

2007-03-02T09:00:00.000-08:00

On the catwalks of Paris one can see the comeback to the 1940's! Diva and Divina for Dior. Thanks to the feminity for Girbaud, luxury for Valentino who is getting ready for three day party for his return to Rome! My favorite is Karl Lagerfeld!This time Riccardo Tisci has designed for Givenchy a perfect collection. Viktor and Rolf totally ...exaggerated!

Paris: the fashion phone of Giambattista Valli

2007-03-02T08:56:00.000-08:00

Prêt-à-parler according to Giambattista Valli, refined dress creator with the passion for cellular telephones. "The idea to have a cellular telephone as a fashion accessory is fascinating for me" he stated, in fact, he was readily appointed to create the design of the Special Edition of Nokia 7373.

A Need for Scarves

2007-03-02T06:07:00.000-08:00

A scarf expertly knotted at the neck always gives off a touch of glamour and style... that type of chic non-chalance of bon chic and bon genre that brings back a nostalgic atmosphere and always remaining present-day. Or perhaps a foulard that ties back one's hair...or perhaps ornately tied around the shoulder strap of a handbag. A splash of color even the most grey of winter days

Versace per Hunziker

2007-03-01T11:34:00.000-08:00

Last night the second part of the Festival of Sanremo and the second stylist (however, only in order of appearance!) for Michelle Hunziker. Also this time around, marvellous dresses for the co-hostess of Swiss origins, who will wear with great class the spectacular dresses of Versace. Exceptional guests for the evening will be the re-united (sans Robbie Williams) "Take That"!

The Chameleone Look of the Stars

2007-03-01T11:20:00.000-08:00

Being a star often to re-invent one's self often, evolutionizing one's look and aspects. These days, Keira Knightley, Hilary Duff and Jessica Simpson have picked a brunette look, however, even other stars have changed... with results that one can say for some, for better or for worst. A real diva cannot permit herself the luxury to remain static, identical and unchanging, overall, in regard to their look. It is not only the need dictated by ever-changing scripts, but also a necessity that is imposed by the show-business market: to be seen under the spotlights, one has to be a chameleone, always ready to renew their phyisque, their make-up and their hair. As of late, there are many stars that have radically change their looks, sometimes with absolutely great results, and at times, highly questionable.

From Science to Beauty

2007-03-01T10:28:00.000-08:00

From the Rancé Science laboratories hence the birth of the natural and innovative products capable to render the skin of the face more luminous, elastic and smooth. The signs of the times will visibily be reduced, the texture is lightened, pleasant to the touch and is absorbed rapidly: perfect when you have to apply make-up. All new formulas. Maximum value and scientific contents in the products available. Experimentation and innvoation. Principle active agents are of vegetive nature of sure-fire effiiciency. These new passwords are the newest products are signed Rancé, natural anti-stress cosmetic treatments capable of giving luminosity to the face, smoothness and regeneration. Products that are a real and true aid for beauty treatment, therefore, suitable for all skin types, in addition, it also boasts a light texture which is pleasant and absorbs rapidly.

Break-up between David and Vic?!

2007-03-01T10:23:00.000-08:00

The wedded couple Beckham seems to be in full marital crisis. To reveal this is the English daily paper Daily Star who in turn cites some well-informed "friends" of the couple that between public confessions and indiscretions there continues to reign the gossip chronicles. Now it seems that the gorgeous soccer player and the ex-Spice are experiencing very difficult moments and that a separation is at the doors. Do you believe it to be true? To me it seems that the economic interests are so high that I doubt in a true break-up...but let us wait and see!

Michelle Huntziker - The opening night with Valentino

2007-02-28T12:22:00.000-08:00

For the opening night as co-hostess of the Festival of Sanremo (the most important and the largest representation of Italian music, which I spoke about in my last article!) the Maison Valentino has picked several dresses that are decidely fantastic for Michelle Hunziker! To be pointed out that for the opening night the presence as host was the fantastic Norah Jones!

Valentino in Paris

2007-02-28T00:38:00.000-08:00

In Paris, the stylist picks face powder tones and gets his inspirations from Marilyn Monroe. Prominently sitting in the front row seats, one can observe the likes of Kirstin Scott Thomas, Marisa Berenson, several principesses, a pair of Rothschild, in and addition to a Matteo Marzotto without his mother or girlfriend, all the fans of Valentino, who are in nature, vain but, however, appraised the forty-six outfits in whom the work of approximately fifty tailors with long hour shifts for nearly two months churned out: mauve-colored crocodile jackets, corals and jades and diamond buckles.

The Summer 2007 hair tendency

2007-02-28T00:34:00.000-08:00

Goodbye curls. Now is the comeback of straight hair. And the password is simplicity. Allowed are the pageboy style (bob) hairstyle and ponytail. Exiled are games of volume and eccentric haircuts. For me, who (my hair is wavy prone to curly) now from five years to the present straighten my hair, no news in sight, however, why renounce to wild curls during the summer season, that are irresistibly sexy!

Sequins for make-up

2007-02-28T00:30:00.000-08:00

Brilliant ideas with applied sequins on the eyelids used in the same manner as an eyeshadow or used to highlight the eyebrow arch or try crystals on the eyelashes alla "string bow" which will give a jolt of light to your eyes

Paper dresses

2007-02-28T00:27:00.000-08:00

Soft or pleated draping dresswear, with games of geometric shapes and forms and lots, but lots of colors. A collection which was decisively original is that of "Paper Recycling" proposed during a fashion show in Cracovia. In which the main protagonist was the material: paper.

Europe becomes a One Size Fits All!

2007-02-28T00:25:00.000-08:00

"Goodbye and good riddance to the size jungle!". This is how the experts of the sector greeted the provisions EN 13402, that now fixes the new standards for the sizes of dresswear apparel. The European one size fits all was rendered necessary due to the variable of the average European physique, (the Europeans are on average taller and stockier than fifty years ago), but also due to the variety of pre-existing measurement systems, that obligated the ladies to elaborate complicated calculations to find skirts and pants of their size.

Jimmy Choo: Summer 2007

2007-02-27T06:35:00.000-08:00

Jimmy Choo, the most-loved designer of the Hollywood actresses, a star in the United States and the most-cited stylist in books and films, from the television series "Sex and the city" to "Il diavolo veste Prada" (n.d.r., "The Devil dresses Prada"), offers his Spring\Summer 2007 Collection, in the pursuit of grandeur, excessiveness, inspired by the eccentric world of Studio 54, found in modern day tones.How can I explain? Throw away your flipflops: elegance, even in the most relaxing of moments. Must this be the reason this style is liked so much? Even handbags are undergoing the enchantments of Studio 54 who find themselves decorated with metallic inserts and accessories become glittery and sparkling, mirroring the mood of the new fashion season ahead.

Winter 2007: The trends

2007-02-27T06:01:00.000-08:00

Cowboy boots to worn strictly on top of very tight-fitting blue jeans, this year the fashion world draws out the old cowboy pants, with the addition of many leather inserts and huge belts. The year welcomes the comeback of the bodice, robbed several years from the lingerie sector, but today is a clothing item to be used day and night, the bustier does not hide anymore under shirts, but is used in a very malicious manner as a underjacket or it can light up a night matched with pants or skirts with inserts of sequins, to render the woman more sensual and at the same time, elegant. A turbine of different styles and with discoveries that border the egocentric, with designer crowns on shirts, gaudy colored stockings and fingernails that leave the bon ton, to be transformed into hands that are literal "arms of seduction". To kindle the cold season will be the color red, that will render trendy even the most simple of pants or pick this color for enhance brilliantly even the smallest of accessories or details, for examples, purses, shoes and belts

Grey hair ..... and it is ....fashion!

2007-02-27T05:56:00.000-08:00

According to style and tendency researchers, this will become a fashion trend, in fact, it is already stylish and is a phenomenon that has been constantly on the rise in the last several years, reinforced by films like "Maria Antonietta", of Sofia Coppola. It is the trend of grey hair, from twenty to fifty years of age: a look that is in synchrony with the principles of what today is considered vogue, and that is accepting one's self for who they are, an aspiration to well-being and to serenity. Moreover, grey hair is an elegant color, reassuring, soft, delicate, honest and relaxing. The most celebrated of the silver-haired ladies is Marie Sezner, the preferred model of Christian Lacroix. I, however, am extremely skeptical in regard to this. In fact, last week I found a couple of white hairs and the first thing that came to my mind was "Let me see when I get an urgent appointment with my hairdresser!". I will remain, on a constant look out, to see if this new fashion trend will really catch on or not

The best bag: Kate Winslet

2007-02-26T10:53:00.000-08:00

Kate Winslet carried a 18karat gold clutch bag from jewellers Bulgari. The bag is set with 3 Ancient Coins from Alexander the Great. Absolutely gorgeous. Winslet 31, is the youngest actress to be nominated five times for an Oscar, and she is getting better and better. This time she wore a Valentino dress, "not his best performance", but still a good one!

Photo from Yahoo

Oscar 2007

2007-02-26T06:53:00.000-08:00

As a good Italian, I could not help but reflect on the night of the Oscars, highlighting the Oscar for the Career of our very Italian Ennio Morricone (who thanked the Academy in Italian, supported by an incredibile impromptu interpretor Clint Eastwood!). Let us pass to what is most dear to our hearts, the dresswear donned for the night of the Oscars. I have to say that none of the dresses worn by the divas have truly struck me. The thing that definitely drew my attention was the size of the emeralds embedded in the magnificient earrings worn by Cameron Diaz! Dresses, according to my opinion, have sinned in their "excessive" originality. Too many flounces or extreme geometric cuts. A postive note, however, goes to the fantastic red dress worn by Nicole Kidman, the sexy navy dress of Portia De Rossi and the wonderful Nina Ricci for Reese Whiterspoon

Photo from InStyle.com

Sex and the City: The movie

2007-02-26T05:08:00.000-08:00

After long negotiations with Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon they have confirmed their presence in the cast for the film inspired for the television series "Sex and the City", with a ratified contract of five million dollars. A friend of Kim Cattrall revealed that the English actress and the other protagonists of the series always kept in contact even after the ending of the television series "Sex and the City", but that there were divergencies of contractual nature that have restrained the taking off of the project. They were not only disagreements of an economic nature - it is said that Sarah Jessica Parker demanded a remuneration that was highly superior to that those of her colleagues, of approximately three million dollars - but also of a creative nature: the four friends, in fact, did not sign any kind of contract until they had the guarantee that the screenplay of the film was given to Michael Patrick King, who was the author, director and executive producer of the numerous episodes of the television series.

Spring\Summer 2007 Tendencies

2007-02-26T05:00:00.000-08:00

With the spring season at our doors, it will bring with it, the the color white, indistinctly seen in clothing items and accessories, from shirts, skirts, pants and jackets to purses, shoes, belts, wristwatches, eyewear and hats. The research for the sophisticated is important, the luminescence, the lamè, the metallized fabrics such as gold, silver, bronze, stelle, next to the most precious and prestigious brocade, the comeback of patent-leather. To the antipodes for the lovers of sports activities, the gymnastic style will also cause tendency: lateral bands that are usually found on sweatsuits, sweatshirts, t-shirts with printed numbers and hoods. And then more, from mini-shiorts, to those that are more essential and sporty in denim and those that are more seductive, in satin, trimmed or nothing short of bold if in metallized fabric. The bathing suit this year will change version: good-bye bikini, it is time for bathing suits, white, black, with floral prints, with trimmed prints and necklines that are more pondered and focused on the search for elegance and decor of other times!

Barbie and Zac Posen

2007-02-26T04:57:00.000-08:00

That Barbie was a lucky doll was always a well-reknown fact: five-star houses, sports cars, a well-built boyfriend and an unlimited and fairy tale wardrobe. And if this were not enough, she also boasts a designer dress signed by the stylist Zac Posen. The stylist, in fact, has created an extraordinary dress for her and for Ken. I never really loved playing with dolls, however, I do have to admit that Barbie was always a source of fun and gave me the first inspirations of fashion!

Vintage Workshop Milan

2007-02-26T04:35:00.000-08:00

If in the next following days you find yourself for pleasure or business in Milan, make a note to visit the Vintage Workshop: the Researchers of epoch clothing in plenary edition, dedicated both to clothing items and accessories, can be viewed with free entrance at the Admiral Hotel from February 28 to March 2. The collections exhibited regard a vast and variegated quantity of vintage fashion with items for casual men and women wear, day and evening chic that come from all parts of the world! A real paradise of Vintage, believe me!

Trend: Make up

2007-02-24T05:39:00.000-08:00

Just like in the 1950's, the eyes are drawn attention upon, contoured with a very thick line made with an eyeliner. For the eyeshadows one can pick from a large gamma of natural tones (from beige to brown) or, on the contrary, one can opt for strong chromatic contrasts. Never forget the mascara, which gives intensity to one's look. It has to be generously applied, creating an eyelash whiff effect (one can opt even for the application of fake eyelashes).
The foundation cream allows you to flaunt warm and natural tones (like sand and beige).
Thanks to the most innovative textures, that consent for a perfect adhesion of the product, the foundation cream coats the skin, but with a thickness that results so thin that it is almost imperceptible. The result? A luminous face but with a velvet effect, countermarked by a delicate game of lights and shadows. The blusher comes back, and defines the cheekbones almost like a continuation of the makeup of the eyes. And for a perfect end reult, a touch of face powder, enriched with micropearls, which complements the make up and gives the complexion a luminous glow.

Yoshoes, Personalized sneakers

2007-02-24T05:36:00.000-08:00

A new Italian website is born Yoshoes (also in English) where one can personalize one's sneakers! The prices may seem a bit expensive, however, the quality and the look of the sneakers are decisively OK! You will have to attend approximately 30 days to receive the personalized pair, but it is absolutely an excellent idea for a gift or simply to be noticed.

Galeries Lafayette

2007-02-24T05:31:00.000-08:00

If per chance you find yourself in Paris, or you are organizing a pleasure trip, know that... on Friday at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon, on the seventh floor of the Galeries Lafayette (the principal store to shop in Paris!), you can discover the latest in fashion news. The fashion shows are free, and a simple reservation will give you the possibility to admire high-quality clothing items worn by seven splendid models. The fashion show lasts thirty minutes and the presentation is in English. To make reservations, simply call the number +33 1 42 82 36 40 or send an e-mail at:welcome@galerieslafayette.com

The black dress

2007-02-24T05:27:00.000-08:00

When Coco Chanel invented it, it was called, petite-robe-noir, and Madame had to submit to criticisms from her detractors who accused her of copying the work uniform of the then maids (or colfs), including all the works, that is, including the white collar and cuffs. What is certain is that the black sheath dress resists beyond all fashion waves. Always very fashionable, it is eternally seen and revisted in a million manners on the catwalks. However, no matter how many times it is touched up, it is the only piece of clothing of a woman's wardrobe that can, without fear or intimidation pass easily from one season to another, due to the fact that it can last forever

The most expensive house in the world

2007-02-24T05:23:00.000-08:00

This mansion, which is the most expensive in world, has 103 bedrooms, a helicopter landing area, and a shelter for any sort of emergencies at the cost of 105 million Euros. This is what was stated in the magazine Forbes who published the annual list of the most costly homes (for sale). Updown Court a Windlesham, in Surrey, this marvelous abode possesses 58 acres of gardens and forests, five swimming pools, a bowling alley, twenty-two marble bathrooms and more than 4,500 square meters of house according to the description publizied on the Forbes.com website, who, however, do not reveal the name of the seller

In Europe: the Italians are the most slender

2007-02-23T04:33:00.000-08:00

The constant worrying over one's figure, the calculation of calories at every meal, the persevering committment to go to the gym, swimming pool and similars, or the female collective hysteria produced by the phobia of cellulite has finally given its fruits. According to this case, the dates contained in the annual report on obesity in Europe, diffused by the European Office of Statistics, Eurostat, the Italians are the ones that are most in form in the Old World, or at least, the least fat. The record of fat is given to Austria and Greece. In these countries it was recorded that the major amount of cases of obesity and overweightness. More than 50% of the male citizens of Greece and Austria are obese. Obese at 48% are the Germans.

Bloomers

2007-02-23T04:25:00.000-08:00

It is true that it does not matter if one looks good or bad, but the most important thing is one is talked about and it is a million times better to be noticed than to pass unobserved! However, the lastest tendencies of the fashion system, embraced, as always, by VIPs such as Sienna Miller, seem to really have exaggerated this time around! In fact, on the catwalks, for this fashion season appears the "bloomers", or "underwear" that are high waisted and tight-fitting (they look like those that Grandmother used to wear, to hold back the tummy!) with a high waistline. Various are the versions worn during the fashion show, but they continue to leave me extremely perplexed, Sienna was the first to launch this tendency, let us see what will happen next!

Gaetano Navarra

2007-02-23T04:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday at the fashion show of Gaetano Navarra a collection dedicated to a post-war Berlin. Exorbitant heels, extremely adherent sheath dresses and skirts with very deep slits. Abundant knitwear with asymmetric buttoning and small Tartan coats.

Photo from Donna Moderna

The Giorgio Armani exhibition

2007-02-23T03:55:00.000-08:00

Just opened in Milan these days, on the occasion of Fashion Week, the Mostra Giorgio Armani (n.d.r., Giorgio Armani exhibition). Seen for the first time at the premises of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York in 2000 the travelling exhibition, with its eighth and last leg of the tour will terminate in the city of the stylist, at the Milan Triennial. The project takes its origins from the Retrospective already seen at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation dedicated to the activities of Giorgio Armani, which reaches the Milan Triennial in more an ample and enriched version

The jewels of Gucci

2007-02-22T06:23:00.000-08:00

Under the spotlight, jewels and watches at the défilé of Gucci was in calendar for yesterday afternoon. A clear signal of how this business is becoming strategic for famous designer labels. On the catwalk paraded a collection inspired by the American photographer Lee Miller. The jewellery was created by Gucci and is easy to wear, and the prices are not extremely costly.

Photo from Elle.com

New pantyhose for Pierre Mantoux

2007-02-22T06:20:00.000-08:00

For the Autumn-Winter 2007\08 season Pierre Mantoux proposes a new pantyhose inspired to the anticonformist lifestyle similar to stars like Kate Moss and Courtney Love. The designer label distinguishes itself with the pup to up, a composition of lace and transparencies that intertwined produce overlapping geometric effects.A very refined contrast to wear with mini-skirts or shorts in whose satiny materials are alternated with opaque wool for dress combinations that are reckless and sophisticated at the same time.

Controversies at the Armani fashion show

2007-02-22T06:17:00.000-08:00

Controversies were not missed, even at the sophisticated and minimalist Giorgio Armani fashion show in program yesterday in the headquarters of the stylist in Via Bergognone in Milan. In fact, a journalist from the New York Times newspaper, Cathy Horyn, who had stated serious criticisms against his collection, was not admitted to the fashion show! The Genius of the white and black can obviously permit himself to snob the press. Anyway, for this coming winter Armani did not contradict himself, it is a fashion show with class. Sharp and soft lines for jackets modelled only to be worn with skirts, in fact pants were not seen at all, not even one. At the most a black legging!

Photo from Elle.com

Mickey Summer on the Catwalk

2007-02-22T06:12:00.000-08:00

The young daughter of Sting and Trudie Styler has partecipated exclusively to the fashion show yesterday for Frankie Morello. In ordinary day life, however, she is not a model: she studies acting and visual arts in New York

Supershort for D&G

2007-02-22T06:04:00.000-08:00

Decisively D&G do not want the comeback for the "curves"! Micro dresses and skirts so short that it is risky to call them mini skirts.It is a positive that the 2007 woman as seen by D&G is a woman who is thin and very young, or a woman who loves risks!

Photo from Elle.com

Are the Pashmina still fashionable?!

2007-02-21T12:34:00.000-08:00

It's been a good five years since its death was mooted in fashion circles.
The truth is that this practical accessory is a year round essential. Most women wisely kept faith with the only stylish garment that will serve as a chill-cheater on the plane and an evening cover up that can be boundled into a handbag. So you won't make a faux pas by wearing a pashmina so long as you make sure your wrap is right up to date. If you are still wearing the ice cream pashmina of last spring you will look decidedly unfashionable. But this accessory is still simple and elegant.

Purple is back

2007-02-21T03:48:00.000-08:00

It is a most particular color that brings with it an aura of superstition,misadventure or good luck, in the world of show business, especially at the opening nights, one never wears the color purple for it harbors bad luck.However, in the past, it was considered for a long period of time a royal color, in fact, it is the color of the amethyst that is on the British Royal Crown jewels. In short, purple makes its way in our wardrobe with accessories and entire outfits. And let us not forget that it seems that the color violet also has particular slimming properties! So always wear something with the color purple, a scarf, a bracelet, a top...it will benefit your figure.

Peep toe

2007-02-21T03:43:00.000-08:00

From at least two or three fashion seasons on the top of the list remains:the peep toe, "the shoe with the toe that peeps". With a decisively glamorous aspect, this type of shoe, which is usually seen with a thin and dizzyingly high heel, has made a comeback on the catwalks . The peep toe, has made so much clamor, that it has become blatantly of tendency, so much so, that even during the winter months has been a big hit (I wear it too even I terribly suffer the coldweather!) . This summer the peep toe can be seen everywhere, they are perfect for all occasions and with the right touch of the retrò look. The most beautiful among these are those of Gucci (previously mentioned).

The new makeup line signed Pucci

2007-02-21T03:39:00.000-08:00

On February 19, at the Pucci boutique in Via Montenapoleone in Milan, the maquillage Summer 2007 collection was presented, signed by "Guerlain by Emilio Pucci". A "una tantum" limited edition created with the collaboration of two realities both under the protective wing of the Lvmh Group. It involves a small collection on sale exclusively from May to August of this year, a way to increase the visibility of both brand names, and to create the not to be ignored articles for collectionists and to attract attention to clients who are different to those who are used to these designer brand names. This line will debut in five hundred Guerlain boutiques in all the world. In the United States there will eighty stores who were picked, among those shines Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

The noise of crunchy food stimulates the brain

2007-02-21T02:36:00.000-08:00

And it makes one feel happy.Do you want to know why it is impossible to the calling of snacks, potatoe chips and cookies?Because they are crunchy. According to a scientific study the noise of crunching brings good mood. The study, carried out by the University of Leeds, explains why crunchy foods, when they are bitten and chewed, emit ultrasounds that created a chain reaction in the brain and provoke a sensation of happiness. The "sound" of the food, sustain the scientists, is as important as the taste or scent. According to them, the first place goes to apples, followed by potatoes chips and cookies

A chic bag for the market!

2007-02-20T16:21:00.000-08:00

Structured shopper Michael Kors, tote bag of wowen straw. It has sculpted leather trim and goldtone touches front and back, gold link and leather handles with a comfortable 8" drop. This bag looks so chic and perfect to go to the market! Don't you think so!?

And for a real affordable price: 298.00 $

Love it!

2007-02-20T16:11:00.000-08:00

Winter 2007

Abaete Black dress, I think is lovely!

Lagerfeld Confidential

2007-02-20T05:10:00.000-08:00

The German stylist Karl Lagerfield, has presented at the 57th edition of the Berlin Cinema Festival, the film "Lagerfield Confidential". The film is directed by Rudolphe Marconi and recalls the twenty-three years of the career of this eccentric stylist. A film that reconstructs history, passions, manias and meetings of the man that revolutionized the tradition of the French maison Chanel.

Eva Longoria announces her wedding

2007-02-20T05:04:00.000-08:00

After Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and their dream wedding in a castle on a lake, another famous couple that is re-known worldwide has decided to pronounce their wedding vows in a scene straight out of a fairy tale: Eva Longoria, protagonist of Desperate Housewives, and Tony Parker, a famous NBA basketball player, have decided date and place of their matrimony. They will be tying the knot on Jult 7th in a XVII century French castle. Decisively a new tendency of the stars is that to exaggerate in the use of luxurious castles of the "Old" World (n.d.r., Europe). And we certainly cannot blame them!

Luxury is used for a good cause

2007-02-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

A luxurious item is sold at an auction on eBay. This is the case in fact for the "L'Oréal Paris Red Carpet Compact", a very special makeup compact with double mirrors, beginning on February 17th, in fact, five of these very precious items were put on auction on the eBay site. Made in 18 karat gold with 90 diamonds,this jewel is signed by Kwiat Diamonds. The price of the The Red Carpet Compact is estimated of approximately of $6,900 U.S. dollars, and only five models will be sold; and for the proceeds, they will be given to charity, more specifically, to two funds, the "The Motion Picture & Television Fund" and the "Ovarian Cancher Research Fund". For once, it is truly worth the while to spend more money than usual for such a small and unnecessary folly, but also for a grand cause.

Frost eyewear

2007-02-20T04:57:00.000-08:00

These are the eyeglasses Frost created by Marion Frost. I still do not understand if I like them or not, but one has to admit that they completely reflect the comeback to the oversized look for eyeglasses. Moreover, they are heart-shaped, giving them a romantic touch and a look which is totally femme fatale!

Cashmere necklaces

2007-02-19T05:20:00.000-08:00

For the next Autumn\Winter season of 2007-2008, Brunello Cucinelli proposes fabric necklaces with overlapping threads of cashmere and metals, a cult accessory of the knit-jewellery collection. The necklaces are connected with a small satin loop and are represented as a removable accessory capable of rennovating the basic

Roma bag

2007-02-19T05:18:00.000-08:00

On occasion of the rennovation of the Roman store in Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina, Bottega Veneta thought well in celebrating this happy event with a limited edition that is deign of the brand name that it carries. I am talking about the Roma Bag that costs $ 3,000 dollars, with a production line of only two hundred models worldwide and sold exclusively at the Bottega Veneta stores. The purse "Roma" is a seamless handbag that is made in ultra high-quality soft leather with the classic brand name of Bottega Veneta, unmistakable for its "interwoven look". For the fanatics for limited edition pieces getting hold on one of these will certainly be an arduous task.

Pageboy hairstyle: the 2007 Spring\Summer tendency

2007-02-19T05:15:00.000-08:00

Do you want to know what the fashion hairstyle for the next 2007 Spring\Summer season will be? The fashion shows do not dictate only tendencies in relation to clothes and accessories. Even our hairstyles have to become pure fashion tendency! How? With a Bob or (pageboy) hairstyle, 1960's style, but more defined, squared and minimal. This is the proposal made by Christian Lacroix in his fashion show: here are the models Heather Marks and Lily Cole while they show off their hairstyles

Sanremo 2007: Michelle Hunziker picks Made in Italy

2007-02-19T05:08:00.000-08:00

In the 57th edition of the Festival of Sanremo (the most important annual musical event in Italy!) it will be the Made in Italy that will surely triumph on the podium of the Ariston theater. Michelle Hunziker, co-hostess with the master of ceremonies Pippo Baudo, during the five nights will be sporting dresses of five great Italian stylists. The honor to inaugurate the kermesse will be given to the leader of the Haute Couture Spring - Summer 2007 signed Valentino to then give way to the dresses of Versace. The stylist Alberta Ferretti, inspires her creation to an image of a modern-day Grace Kelly, will dress the showgirl with romantic dresses on the occasion of the third evening. It will then be the turn of Gucci, and then the grand finale will have the creations of Giorgio Armani of which Michelle Hunziker will wear dress items of the Privè collection

www.sanremo.rai.it

Travelling without luggage

2007-02-19T05:06:00.000-08:00

Travelling light and with comfort is a true luxury, and feeling cuddled, is sometimes a sweet necessity. And very often, the luggage can be a heavy load in all senses. For its clients, FlyLite sends an empty piece of luggage, to be filled in according to the instructions of the hotel where the passenger is destined with all the wardrobe necessary for the trip. The luggage will be, at your arrival, ready in the hotel, waiting for you, with your wardrobe, all cleaned, ironed, folded and catalogued. Your luggage will always be accessible online and in case of change of travel programs, like a deposit for virtual luggage, similar to the services of those that you may find at the lobby at the hotels.

A film on the life of Anna Nicole Smith

2007-02-19T05:02:00.000-08:00

Anna Nicole Smith has passed away last week, at the age of 39 years, and already in the works are plans to make a film on her life. The heads of the Hollywood cinematographics industry do not have a doubt: to interpret the much talked about Playboy star, cannot otherwise be than Charlize Theron. The Oscar winning actress was in fact chosen as first pick among the Studios that want to tell the story of the astounding life of Smith. A tribute to the girl who had nothing, and that, marrying at the age of 26, the famous oil magnate, J. Howard Marshall, at the age of 89, had become one the most talked about personalities in the world. If Charlize should not accept the role there are positively many other of her colleagues that would go to any lengths for this role; a story like that of Anna Nicole Smith is so incredible that no one would be able to write same, even with the use of the wildest fantasies, a script like this one

Heart-shaped purse Moschino purse

2007-02-19T05:00:00.000-08:00

Even if it is not the day for sweethearts to celebrate, it is not said that it is prohibited to give gifts in the name of love. So here, now, it is Moschino which presents the purse that is utterly irresistible: its heart bag can make even those with a heart of stone fall in love.

Ice-cream urge

2007-02-16T07:11:00.000-08:00

If you find yourself in New York City and you are honestly craving a great ice-cream treat know that it will cost you a lot, in the literal sense as well. This is because the restuarant Serendipity in the Big Apple boasts the most expensive ice-cream cup in all the world: the Grand Opulence Sundae, and just reading the name says it all, for on the menu the price for this special ice-cream costs $ 1,000.00 dollars and if you ask what could this delight contain that is so very precious, just know that the cream is sitting on top of thin leaves of real gold. The restaurant wants to point out that they serve at one of these at least once a month.

reservation required 48 hours in advance

The 1960's fashion on exhibition

2007-02-16T04:49:00.000-08:00

At the Victoria & Albert Museum of London on scene are the 1960's with an exhibition that will conclude at the end of the month. Obviously, not all of us can partecipate to the exhibition and leave for the lands of Albione and therefore we have to be satifisfied with the images available on the website, that however, we highly recommend that you visit, because the images displayed are truly beautiful from an aesthetics point of view and philogically exhaustive, with various galleries to see, that are divided by theme.A real and true trip to into the past, but rich with inspirations and ideas for the future!

The experimental fashion design of Sandra Backlund

2007-02-16T04:46:00.000-08:00

The starting point is always the human body. I am fascinated with the various ways in which one can highlight, distort and transform the natural silhouette of the body using clothing items and accessories. I fabricate my articles of clothing with small pieces made by hand, that are united with others in methods that are always different, to discover the form I wish to have. My approach to fashion is more that of a sculptor than a tailor. In my opinion, clothes are the form of art that is most democratic, something which everything has, consciously or not. These are the words of Sandra Backlund, a Swedish fashion designer. Go check out her collection, rigourously monochromatic and hand fabricated: dismanteled, wild and contorted wool dresses. They seem to have come straight out a science fiction movie...

Biojewellery: a ring made with your companion's cells!

2007-02-16T04:44:00.000-08:00

Have you ever heard of biojewellery? Me niether. From what I understood by visiting the website Biojewellery, it is the taking of human bone cells (but wisdom teeth are also fine...), cultivate them (do not ask me how) and make a ring. An idea that is rather original, and was carried out by two design researchers of the Royal College of Art in London and a genetic engineer of King's College, always in London. Once a couple was found to be available to be human guinea pigs, the three extracted the cells and made rings in which were then exchanged between the donors: romantic, but also very frightening. Notice the motto engraved inside the ring. Ab intra in other words, from the inside

Wedge invasion

2007-02-16T04:32:00.000-08:00

To fully understand in the world of footwear, what will be fashionable, and absolutely trendy this Spring\Summer 2007, is very arduos.
Looking at the fashion shows all kinds of proposals are seen:high-heels / square heels, decoltè, vertiginous heels / medium heel, flatheel sandals (that women love a lot and men hate even more... Heck, it is not they that wear these instruments of torture...) student-like shoes with rounded point, straps at the calf / barefoot, covered toes / uncovered toes, even Franciscan sandals to match in every circumstance... But the MUST, the sceptre of the QUEEN Sping\Summer 2007 goes to, without a shadow of a doubt to the WEDGED HEELS or PLATEAU whatever, ... there is no stylist that does not propose same, there is no dress in which it cannot be matched... there is one for every kind of taste. There is also to add that the various stylists and production businesses have truly undertaken serious research in the use of the materials for the creation of the wedge heels, made with the most different and fantastic of materials: wood, cork, metal, leather, interwoven rope, cloth, croccodile, or colored python. In conclusion, there is something for all tastes, and no women can permit herself to feel fashionable if she does not wear a pair of these wedged heels that remind of us of those shoes worn by our mothers; those same ones that conquered our fathers

Lock: a symbol of love

2007-02-15T06:31:00.000-08:00

Born is a a curious phenomeon in ways of tradition, a phenomenon that is all Italian... in fact, Roman. On top of the Ponte Milvio Bridge in Rome (left picture), one of the most romantic of the capital, a little less than a year ago a new fashion mode for sweethearts was to tie onto a large chain attached to a pole, a lock with their initials written on top. The usual procedure to follow is that the two sweethearts hook their lock to then throw the only key in the Tevere River, in the gesture of eternal love, indissoluble...This strange phenomenon must have influenced in a reflex manner even the fashion system or is it a curious coincidence, but more and more often, one can see, in the proposals in the categories of "accessories" of the many prestigious and non designer fashion labels locks and keys as a recurring theme... Dior proposes the lock in the shape of heart with some of his handbags, on several pieces of jewellry and in the cosmetic line with a bicolored gloss. In the new purse, the "Gaucho bag" already a must for women, very sought-after with a bicolor profile, we find a large and characteristic pendant key. Even the historical brandname CHLOE' highlights the lock as a symbol of its immediate recoginition of the marvelous and much desired PADDINGTON BAG.

Optical Black and White

2007-02-15T04:37:00.000-08:00

The fantastic optical illusions produce at first glance a visive chaos of abstract elements in tones of black and white with strongly highlighted lines, but at the same time hold one in fascination. It must be for this reason that contemporary stylists repropose on a regular series the print graphics based on dresses and accessories. Malo brings to the catwalk purses and minidresses in the pursuit of black & white.