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October 30, 2009 · Filed under Fashion & Makeup, Magazines
For the first time in Glamour’s 70-year history, its putting a First Lady on its cover in its December 2009 issue — Michelle Obama, as one of the magazine’s 12 Women of the Year.
The magazine is also honoring Obama with a special recognition award for her commitment to mentoring young women in the annual Women of the Year issue, set to hit newsstands on November 10.
Tip: It is definitely a collector’s item, so keep at least one copy in mint condition.
New Glamour columnist and CBS anchor Katie Couric interviewed Obama on the occasion, where the First Lady shared her point of view on fashion and ‘cuteness.’
Setting your own standards is key to style, said Obama…
“People are always going to have opinions, and people have a right to their opinions, particularly when you’re the First Lady; you’re representing the nation. So I can’t be surprised that people are interested. But I’ve tried to be at peace with the choices that I make first, and then be open to everyone else’s reflection.”
… and advised not to get carried by the ‘cute’ factor.
“Cute’s good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it’s, Who are you as a person? Don’t look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul…When you’re dating a man, you should always feel good…You shouldn’t be in a relationship with somebody who doesn’t make you completely happy and make you feel whole.”
Obama’s outfit on the Glamour cover — the drop-waist, red cocktail dress with an adapted ballskirt and necklace — is apparently from her own closet.
However, fashionistas will recall that she wear a $1500 dazzling gold sheath by Cuban-born designer Isabel Toledo to the presidential swearing-in ceremony way back in January 2009:
October 24, 2009 · Filed under Watches
Wonder who first said, “Fashions fade, but style is forever.” How true… style is timeless, and it manifests in everything you say or do — or wear. If what some of the classiest Hollywood celebrities and Beverly Hills folks wear, I’ll swear by Michele Watches.
Don’t take my word for it. It’s well known that Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and a host of other ‘timeless’ celebs are all die-hard fans of Michele watches.
Anyone who’s ever browsed through top-end glossies such as Vogue or Maxim, could not have missed seeing Michele watches featured in them. And for good reason – not many watches can live up to the contemporary lifestyle depicted on Vogue!
One of the more popular models (pictured above), is the unisex Deco Classic, with a shimmering Mother of Pearl face, and beset with 108 genuine, hand-set diamonds around bezel.
Well, it’s not just a ‘watch’, it’s a chronograph, which means it features multi-functions related to measuring time, such as individual subdials for telling seconds, 1/10 second and 30-minute, all backed by a sophisticated Swiss quartz movement. And trust me, this watch has gone through some of the toughest tests to arrive at the market place.
Care to customize your Michele watch to go with your hair or eye color, or dress or even your mood? This model offers some massive choice in the number and types of 18mm straps – which are interchangeable in minutes.
If you do decide to look into Michele watches online or otherwise, be sure you have plenty of time and be ready to get spoilt for choice – you may have to decide from an array of around 300 watches and accessories such as straps and bracelets. Check out some of them here:
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| Diamond – yellow gold plated and stainless |
Urban mini – stainless steel case |
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| Deco classic – stainless steel case |
Deco classic – diamond rose gold case |
Finally, why Michele watches? Why not any other brand? For one, a Michele watch is the ultimate embodiment of nearly six decades of refinement, in a bid to achieve the ultimate in craftsmanship, styling and quality…. did I forget to say style never came easy?
And that it’s forever?
October 22, 2009 · Filed under Accessories
Hollywood star and definitely-not-so-desperate wife Eva Longoria Parker and hubby NBA San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker get together in typical fashion brand London Fog style in its latest holiday marketing campaign.
Well, as the legend on London Fog’s site says it all… “Weather or not”… the brand seems to go all the way, whether clothes or not.
Recall the Nicollette Sheridan-Michael Bolton ad for London Fog? It’s the same philosophy here, too, except Eva is just topless, whereas the yet-to-be-housewife Sheridan posed nude.
The top-end accessories line seem bent upon shooting celebrities topless, and covered in stylish trench coats. Not that I’m complaining.
Reputed photographer Nino Munoz shot the campaign in Los Angeles, which will appear in top glossies in December.
Meanwhile, Longoria Parker said in a statement:
“It was fun to work together. London Fog is always classy and beautiful, and we knew we were in good hands for the campaign.
“The coats and bags were gorgeous; I am a huge fan of trench coats and all the London Fog trenches were amazing.”
Obviously London Fog shared their sentiments. “It was a big love fest,” said Dari Marder of London Fog, which is owned by the Iconix Brand Group.
“The creative concept was a romantic intimate moment, so it was a lot of Eva and Tony standing really close and nuzzling,” he added.
By the way, this marks the first fashion campaign where Tony and Eva appear together.
October 19, 2009 · Filed under Apparel, Fashion & Makeup, Lingerie
Transformers hottie Megan Fox has just made room for Victoria Beckham to get out of Emporio Armani underwear – cuz Fox has been signed up to model Armani intimates as well as jeans.
The buzz is that the 23-year-old once-upon-a-time ‘Hope & Faith’ actress will hitting the high end of the normal Armani payout — which is just around $2 million.
The global economy must be recovering — at least in the celebrity/fashion world. Why else would Giorgio Armani be signing up top of the line celebs, like they’re donuts or something? (He signed up Cristiano Ronaldo to pitch Armani men’s underwear and Armani jeans less than a fortnight ago.)
I guess I know what you’re thinking… would Fox and Ronaldo appear together in an underwear ad? Far off chance, I’d say, but you never know…
Well, back to Fox, who wouldn’t agree that she has a great belly to put a great brand name on? Check out my post on Top 5 Sexiest Celebrity Stomachs in the World, and then you can also see why Megan Fox gets my vote.
The new Armani campaign featuring Fox will be launched worldwide in January, says WWD.
Until then, check out some photos of Megan Fox here:
Feel free to click to see the full picture… she won’t bite. Unfortunately.
Megan Makes it Beyond Beyoncé for Armani
FHM Girl Megan Fox Goes Topless
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Victoria Beckham to Get Intimate in Armani
October 12, 2009 · Filed under Beauty, Hair Care
Star of HBO’s Entourage, Emmanuelle Chriqui will help Braun launch a women’s movement for well-groomed men, called the “bodycruZade”, the world’s first all-in-one body groomer featuring Gillette Fusion shaving technology.
Just how would Chriqui help a campaign for grooming for men?
Recent Gillette surveys on male body grooming revealed that only one-third of men age 24-34 shave, wax or trim below the neck but that 57 percent of men would change their body grooming habits if they received a negative reaction from their sexual partner.
The survey also said that 63 per cent of American women are turned on by a well groomed chest. Okay, I can take it. And 69 per cent said one of the best reasons to bodygroom is to appear more attractive to a potential partner. And over 50 per cent said they felt most comfortable seeking body grooming advice from their significant other.
Chriqui, 32, will feature in an online video introducing the bodycruZade movement. Also, the Braun bodycruZade Web site features a customizable video that allows women to send a message to their favorite guy praising his body grooming habits to reinforce the positive reactions a well-groomed man receives when he grooms below the neck.
Last word from Emmanuelle? She’s asking women to check out bodycruZade.com.
Sounds like fun. Zoom in on this product line image from bodycruZade:
Source BRAUN
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