Posted in August 2008

Tyra as First Lady

Tyra covers the current issue of Bazaar and is featured in the cover story dubbed, “American Dream.”

From the runway to the Oval Office, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE for Tyra Banks.

Bazaar casts her as First Lady while she reflects on being a model citizen and the politics of fashion.

View the lookbook.

Read the full article.

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Fabulous Thought for Today

People treat you how you treat yourself. If you ignore yourself, others will ignore you. If you strive to look like a thoroughbred, people will respond accordingly. – Diana Pemberton-Sikes

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Kimora, Pet Lover

If you see Simon Cowell’s and Baby Phat founder Kimora Lee Simmons’ images in the neighborhood, it could be PETA’s brand-new Dog Doc Animal Birth Control (ABC) bus.

Emblazoned with the tagline “Simon Says: Get Your Dogs and Cats ‘Fixed,’” the clinic offers sterilizations, basic exams, fecal tests, skin scrapes, and tests for parvovirus, FIV, feline leukemia, and heartworms for minimal costs.

This follows Kimora’s bare-it-all “Be Your Dog’s Angel” ad, which urges people to take better care of their dogs. 

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Cars and Couture

 

The Monterey Peninsula once again became a fashion hub as Lexus and Vogue returned with The Lexus Fashion Preview at the 58th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The next generation of young American design talent showcased exquisite creations and cutting edge looks at the show during the premier invitation-only fashion event.

The Lexus Fashion Preview was hosted by Vogue’s Fashion News/Features Director, Sally Singer.

It revealed the collections from the finalists of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund, the industry’s intense search for talent who will emerge as the next great American designers.

In addition, the couture collections shared the spotlight with Lexus’ sleekest automobiles, including the LF-A Roadster concept vehicle.

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The Haute List

Pierce Mattie Public Relations firm has issued its Haute List.

It’s a collection of brands the folks at the firm think we should be keeping an eye on.

Here’s their roundup of the beauty and fashion brands to watch.

Indie Fashion & Beauty Magazines:
1.    
Visionaire
2.    Metro.Pop
3.    VMAN

Foreign Beauty & Fashion Magazines:
1.    Company (UK)
2.    Jessica (Hong Kong)
3.    Trendi (Finland)

TV Shows:
1.    90210
2.    Kath & Kim
3.    Gossip Girl

Women’s Apparel:
1.    Topshop
2.    Valentino under Alessandra Fachinetti
3.    Rodarte

Men’s Apparel:
1.    Pastelle
2.    RMC Martin Ksohoh
3.    ANAMA

Jewelry Brands:
1.    John Hardy
2.    
Alexis Bittar
3.    Trollbeads

Handbag Lines:
1.    Rebecca Minkoff
2.    Foley+Corinna
3.    
Timi & Leslie

Cosmetic Lines:
1.    e.l.f.
2.    Colorescience
3.    Classified Cosmetics

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Tune in to VH1 Thursday Night

Don’t forget the premiere of “Glam God with Vivica A. Fox” on VH1 Thursday, August 21 at 10 PM ET/PT.

And sit tight for the return of the channel’s long-running popular series “The Fabulous Life” on that same night at 9 PM ET/PT.

Can’t wait to hear how much our fave celebs shell out for fashion!

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A New PiNKiTUDE Partnership

Actress Emmy Rossum has signed on as PiNKiTUDE’s official spokesperson.

She will help the creators of PiNKiTUDE and Susan G. Komen for the Cure in sharing life saving breast health messages with young women everywhere through the PiNKiTUDE campaign.

You probably know the Golden Globe-nominated actress for her roles in “Mystic River” (as Sean Penn’s daughter), “The Phantom of the Opera” (as Christine) and “The Day after Tomorrow” (as Jennifer Ramsey).

In fact, she’ll appear in the campaign as Jennifer Ramsey.

A minimum of 5% of the sales of the modern fashion line targeting teen and young adult women will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader in the breast cancer movement.

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Chris Brown’s Caps

Crooner Chris Brown is launching his own cap collection today.

The new “CBE” 59FIFTY cap series was created by Chris from his own designs and drawings. 

Currently available at Lids stores and all New Era flagship stores, the collection comprises 6 caps.

They’ll include 80′s inspired symbols like a boom-box and a “nerd” character, which Chris came up with himself, as well as a cap inspired by his very own insignia: “CBE.”

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Fabulous Thought for Today

Well, we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not what other people think of you. - Gloria Gaynor

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A Slowing Economy = Longer Skirts?!

If you needed any more evidence that we’re in an economic slowdown, search no more.

Hemlines are falling and hair styles are softening.

It’s quite an interesting take on the economy’s effect on beauty and style.

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