Dara Ford: modern yet timeless fashion for women

Designed for women of all ages and offered in sizes 8 – 18 the Dara Ford collection will appeal to women with busy lifestyles and demanding wardrobe needs. The clothes are comfortable and practical without compromising on style or quality and carry their wearer from daytime at the office to night time socialising with friends – true investment pieces that can be worn season after season.

Says the labels designer Dara Stringham: ‘I work very hard to create pieces that I love and which I can see women wearing in their everyday lives. I like playing with subtle details that only reveal themselves at close range and which allow the exquisite fabrics to shine. Comfort and elegance are my natural design instincts, a kind of old-world appreciation for quality and craftsmanship translated into contemporary pieces for the women of today.’

The beautifully designed online store allows shoppers to browse the collection by style, colour or fabric and gives detailed information along with the designer’s notes for each piece. It is easy to navigate and provides the perfect shopping experience for savvy women with busy lives. 

Dara Ford

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La Fleur

After seeing the post on the lovely Discobelle I downloaded the mix by La Fleur and her mixes fast becoming the soundtrack to my haphazard essay writing.

Some fantastic techno selecting going on. She's very estute. And stunning too!

Particularly fond of this mix.

La Fleur - Power Plant Mix by lafleur

PS If you've have or have never come across SoundCloud before let me know what you think of it, please. I'm undecided.

Kingfisher Bikini Bombshells : Mid Week Specials

With winter well and truly here, a piping hot picture gallery is just what the doctor ordered. Presenting the best of our bikini bomshells to keep you nice and toasty!

The girls of the Kingfisher calendar hunt pose together in an assortment of bikinis.

Before Katrina Kaif became a super successful Bollywood actress, she was part of the Kingfisher calendar.

Pooja Misra in a pretty pink bikini.

Now we're getting serious - Pooja Misra in a sexy black number.

A beautiful shot of a Kingfisher calendar girl.

Photographer Atul Kasbekar in action, as he shoots a gorgeous bikini clad model.

Arlette Grao - one of the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt 2010 finalist - strikes a hot pose.

Hot pink never fails!

The new Miss Earth in the swim suit round.

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Judy Crowell Launches New Fashion & Accessories Collection On ShopNBC

ShopNBC the premium lifestyle brand in electronic retailing, announced that Judy Crowell, television shopping industry veteran and fashion trend forecaster, has joined the network as the inspiration and designer of the new show series, "Judy Crowell Collection." As part of the network's ShopNBC Anywhere initiative, customers can shop via cable and satellite TV; mobile devices; online.

Judy Crowell brings over 20 years of television experience to ShopNBC. She began her career as a TV correspondent, then as a TV shopping host for QVC and HSN. Ms. Crowell's career led her to fashion hot spots around the world, including Monte Carlo, Basel, Milan, and Hong Kong, where she developed a global sense of style. Ms. Crowell is certified as a trend forecaster from the World Fashion Council.

The Judy Crowell Collection will feature fashion outerwear and accessories for women seeking to update their wardrobe and help create a polished look. Designed to enhance rather than replace a woman's wardrobe, the Judy Crowell Collection also caters to women searching for timeless and affordable accessories. Viewers will be surprised and delighted with the newest trends in handbags, sunglasses, scarves and more, along with Ms. Crowell's advice on where and how to wear each piece.

Judy Crowell's Key Accessories for Holiday 2009:

• Paisley Scarf. Key accessory for the season, the scarf adds instant sophistication to any outfit.
• Crackle Finish Clutch. Add a little ooh la la to last year's little black dress.
• Braid Detail Shopper Handbag. Look pulled together and stay organized with this handy tote that shifts from work to play.

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Broken Hooker DJ's

In the North East on Saturday? Then really, you should be attending this.

Broken Hooker DJ's @ The Medicine Bar, Middlesbrough, Sat 28th Nov 2009.

It'll be excellent. Fact. Plus, you can have a dance with myself and as long as there is no rohypnol sneaking in (I have work the next day, don't ya know?) you can buy me a drink. How kind of me!

Ana Ivanovic unveils new adilibria dress for Aussie Open

Ana Ivanovic will make a much welcomed comeback to the tennis tour in January 2010 in a fresh new adlibria Tennis look. The 22-year-old Serbian will step on the southern hemisphere courts in a core yellow, dropped waist dress that has been 18 months in the making.

Ana’s feedback was instrumental in the finished design of this fusion piece with the request for a deeper neckline, close body fit, dropped waist and side pleats skirt detail all fulfilled by the adidas Tennis design team.

The former French Open Champion says, “I love the new dress for SS10. The colours are really bright and refreshing and the skirt pleats add a cute feminine touch. It feels very comfortable and I’m looking forward to wearing it in Australia.”

The adilibria dress is accompanied by a separate bra top and boy short in black to match the dress trimming, while Ana will also sport her trademark adidas visor during her day matches.

Ana’s dress in SS10 is made from 100% recycled PES (polyester) and is part of the adidas sustainable Better Place range making it a must-have piece for all eco-friendly tennis players worldwide. ClimaCool moisture management technology is included in the upper back and neck area to keep Ana’s body at its optimum playing temperature no matter how the sun gets down under.

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The sum of all my parts

I'm not even sure what led me to the delightful Jack and Levi, who make up (Pretty) Girls & Lasers but something did and I'm glad that it happened.

They are DJ duo that hail from over that American way. They spin fabulous electro-pop-clash-rave records and make girls dance. Preferably pretty one, of course.

Anyway, rather than go on and inevitably profess that they are as great as some dead philosopher, or claim that their mixes are suddenly making postmodern theory clear to me now, we shall skip that. For something exciting in the future may occur (ahem), where I can do that. So temporality aside here is there latest offering.

In two parts:

(Pretty) Girls & Lasers - Late 2009 Mix Pt. I (Right click & Save as...)

(Pretty) Girls & Lasers - Late 2009 Mix Pt. II (Right click & Save as...)

And tracklisting:

Kleerup – Until We Bleed (Featuring Lykke Li)
La Roux – Colourless Colour
Pamela Hute – Hysterical (Perfect Loosers Remix)
Something a la Mode – Rondo Parisiano (Justin Faust Remix)
Tommy Sparks – She’s Got Me Dancing (Tommy Sparks & The Fury Remix,
re-edited by us to include sections of the original version)
Kissy Sell Out – This Kiss
VHS or Beta – Can’t Believe a Single Word (LA Riots Remix V6)
Daft Punk – Technologic
Fukkk Offf – Rave is King
Sebastian Tellier – Kilometer (A-Trak Mix)
80kidz – Getting You Off
MSTRKRFT – Heartbreaker (Featuring John Legend) (Wolfgang Gartner Remix)
Run DMC – My Adidas (Pilotpriest Remix)
Dragonette – I Get Around (Kolt13 Remix)
Edison Gem – Hold Back (LA Riots Remix V2)
DatA – Rapture (Bestrack Remix)
Grafton Primary – I Can Cook (Hey Now Remix)
Ruby Isle – So Damn High (Will Eastman Remix)
The Aston Shuffle – Do You Want More? (Featuring Danimal Kingdom) (The
Aston Shuffle Remix)
Ladytron – Ghosts (The Toxic Avenger Mix)

Enjoy! Hard not too, like.

Bejeweled Blitz for the iPhone

Nothing else is cooler than this.


Finally popcap group has made my wish come true
for Bejeweled Blitz.





I can now play Bejeweled Blitz on my iphone!
The cool part is, I can publish my score on my facebook wall!




Anytime, anywhere I can compete with my facebook friends around the world. Cool huh?

Hollywood Studios signs up model Rachele Schank

Models International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hollywood Studios International announces the signing of acclaimed international model Rachele Schank.

Shortly after Rachele's signing, she was hired for Dimitri Zafiriou's runway show at Athens Fashion Week, an editorial for the popular teen magazine PINK WOMAN, a commercial spot for SOFT KINGS COOKIES and a commercial spot for VODAFONE. Each of these commercials runs on every major channel, giving Ms. Schank even more widespread exposure.

Scott Whitfield, Managing Partner of Models International, said, "We are excited that respected model Rachele Schank has been added to our already fantastic roster of talent. Her unique look is widely sought after by photographers, designers and clients alike. Along with the US, Rachele is now one of the hottest commodities on the European and Asian model circuits and has truly become a Superstar."

Models International is a premier boutique modeling agency based in New York and Los Angeles with plans to expand domestically and internationally. The agency represents over 400 models for fashion, commercial, hosting, and endorsement endeavors. The agency's client list includes Vogue, Teen Vogue, Teen Magazine, Allure, Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Modern Salon Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, Rolls Royce, Abercrombie + Fitch, Ralph Lauren, Ed Hardy, Bebe, Rock & Republic, Pottery Barn, Macy's, Fox Racing, Sketchers, Wella, BCBG, Tilly's, Urban Decay, MTV, HBO and many others. 

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Wiley -- again!

A video for the new song Take That. Which I would suggest features some rather schizophrenic looking girls.

"Conceptions of schizophrenia as the loss of more real, authentic, versions of the self are typically combined with the disease models, again displaying the social nature of medicalized constructs inidivduals use to explain their lives."

Jim:

"Having one character that says one thing and another character that says another ... having two different, especially when I talk to myself, that's sort of my schizophrenia ... I imagine people talking to me, I just imagine I don't hear voices ... sometimes I hear society talking to me, yea, which is not normal [laughs]"

I'm reading about schizophrenia and attempting to deduce what, if anything, this can allude with regards to the creation of self and identity.

I may empathise too much with the schizo's.

Plus, the girls in this video are quite sexy.

Primary 1 and Riton

Riton and Primary 1 - Radiates from Bob Harlow on Vimeo.

Ere, don't ya think that Primary 1 looks like T4's Rick Edwards?

I've loads of half finished posts. Proper busy at the moment, like. Sorry.

Star Wars Wallpaper

TLé Designs featuring on Bella Petite Hour Radio Show

Women’s petite fashion designer Teresa Le, founder of TLe Designs will be the featured guest on The Bella Petite Hour radio show as fashion month continues during November on The Bella Petite Hour. The live radio appearance, hosted by Ann Lauren, will be Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10 am PST.

TLé will be giving details about what inspired her to move from the corporate world, achieve her MBA, and into establishing her own fashion-forward clothing line designed especially for petite women. She will also be discussing her expertise in the fashion industry and providing insight into her future plans for TLé Designs.

“This is an exciting opportunity to reach thousands of listeners who are petite and to promote the petite fashion industry,” says TLé. “But this goes beyond just fashion. I am trying to change how petites view themselves and how others view them. It’s not only about beauty and fashion but more importantly self-esteem and self-acceptance in what people may consider beautiful and ‘the norm’.”

Bella Petite was founded by petite model Ann Lauren. Featured in over 500 newspapers, radio, and television interviews nationwide, Lauren is considered the foremost expert in petite fashion, modeling and attitudes. 

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Color For Beauty : Black Inspiration

The mysterious, sexy and the sophisticated hue black. A black outfit gives the bold statement, "Observe me but do not interfere".

Black is a color that is often misunderstood. It is even defined as an absence of color. Both positive and negative, it is used for expressing grief, and by youngsters as rebellion. It might appear a little skeptical to think that black is an all time favorite color. But be it a punk, classy, preppy or chic style; black is the color that will make one stand out in a crowd. It is a dark color that absorbs more light, and makes the wearer look even hotter. A silent and concealing shade, black is a mixture of many other colors.

Black is a timeless color and is regarded as the most stylish hue in the world of fashion. A dramatic black outfit gives a thinner appearance to the wearer and is mostly a preferred choice of creative people. In the commercial society, black is considered as a hue representing power and authority. With regards to formal wear, no color is acceptable as black. This hue is considered as the most elegant choice. This silent, and dictating shade s flattering to all skin tones and body types and gives an elegant look.

The Fashion Spotlight:

In the world of fashion, black is used to add a touch of mystery to outfits. It gives a visually slimming effect to clothing. Dark charcoal gray, and dark brown are also used as a substitute for black. Black is a color that matches with every light color. It makes other colors appear brighter. This hue blends well with jewel-toned shades of red, green, blue and white. It offers a conservative look when matched with gray, or light blue.

The upsurge of black as a noticeable color in the fashion segment was the result of creativity of the fashion houses in Paris, and London. The Little Black Dress introduced by Chanel brought a new inspiration to this color. Later, Christain Dior made the black afternoon dress and jacket. During the 90s, wearing a black outfit for a party was considered as a high society fashion in cities like Paris, and London. Black thus became a fashion of high society. Later with the passage of time, the color was adopted as a staple color in any fashionable gathering. 

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References:

1. http://www.nytimes.com/
2. http://www.traditioninaction.org
3. http://www.beautytipshub.com
4. http://womensfashion.suite101.com/
5. http://formaldressesboutique.com

Ferragamo & Swarovski work together to create Pink Collection

Salvatore Ferragamo and CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements in line with their global initiative joint hands to launch the “Pink Collection” of bags, shoes, T-shirt and accessories that pays homage to both brands heritage, and in support of Breast Cancer awareness .

Salvatore Ferragamo Pink Collection includes women’s bags and shoes, sunglasses and t-shirts: a Varina ballerina shoe, a sports shoe, a T-shirt, a tote bag and sunglasses Made with CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements. An iconic Ferragamo sandal with the celebrated cage heel swathed in CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements is also available as a limited edition item.

The limited edition Pink Collection specially created to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness globally; is now available at the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique at DLF Emporio, New Delhi and will donate part of the proceeds of all sales to the Ogaan Breast Cancer foundation.

James Ferragamo who was instrumental in the design and launch of this exclusive range of bags, shoes and accessories,recently said “Together with my team we fully support this initiative, all the product offerings are a symbol of collaboration between Salvatore Ferragamo and CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements for this project”.

“We are proud to have formed this creative partnership with a brand as important as Salvatore Ferragamo. It reflects our more than a century long tradition of working with distinguished designers and brands and, with our sparkling CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements, allows us to support a vital health issue, the global fight against breast cancer.” said Sanjay Sharma, Country Head, CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements.

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Bridget Moynahan To Be The Face Of The Garnier Ultra-Lift

Global skincare leader Garnier Nutritioniste is proud to introduce actress Bridget Moynahan as the latest spokesmodel for the brand. Moynahan will appear in print and TV campaigns for the brand's top-selling Ultra-Lift skincare collection, set to debut July 2010. Moynahan joins an impressive roster of Garnier spokesmodels, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Bar Rafaeli and Alana de la Garza.

Moynahan is an ideal partner for Garnier Nutritioniste and embodies its vision of natural beauty. Her flawless skin is the perfect canvas to showcase Garnier's Ultra-Lift products, a collection targeting the anti-aging needs of women in their 30's and 40's. Moynahan's aspirational yet approachable look is the key to her appeal, and reflects Garnier Nutritioniste's core value of healthy beauty. Always poised both on and off the red carpet, Bridget is the ideal Garnier Nutritioniste woman - classic but modern, the ultimate woman-on-the-go.

"We are thrilled to partner with the beautiful Bridget Moynahan," says Maybelline New York-Garnier President David Greenberg. "Her class, grace and accessibility make her a model representative of the Garnier brand. Most importantly, she exhibits a likeable, healthy beauty that speaks to our consumer in such a positive way. We are thrilled to announce that we will be working together."

Moynahan is an all-American girl raised in the East Coast town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Before earning international recognition in films and TV, she had a successful modeling career, appearing on the covers of numerous magazines including Glamour, Vogue, Elle and Self. Moynahan has since appeared in a number of major films, such as Serendipity, The Sum of All Fears, The Recruit, I, Robot, and Lord of War. 

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