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Feb 21 2009
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Will Project Runway Survive?

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The uncertainty looming over the future of Project Runway is saddening!

When will NBC Universal and the Weinstein Company come to an agreement so faitful viewers can be confident that we’ll be able to enjoy Season Six?!

The New York Times reported on the situation following the season’s finale at New York Fashion Week.

Although Season 6 won’t be broadcast for months, if ever, the producers filmed an awkward finale at Fashion Week in New York on Friday, in a tented room filled with barely hushed uncertainty about the show’s future.

“We are all in a bit of a limbo,” the show’s host, the model Heidi Klum, told the roughly 1,000 audience members, “and we hope that everything is sorted out very soon.”

Read the full story.

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Feb 17 2009
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Virgin Makes Way for Forever 21

Virgin Megastores is getting ready to host the biggest sale in music retail history!

The major discount event begins Thursday at the music chain’s iconic Times Square.

What does this mean for recessionistas?!

It’ll mean just one more year until the retail space at Times Square reopens as Forever 21, according to “The New York Times.”

It will be the clothing chain’s largest store.

It will be combined with some adjoining space to create a 90,000-square-foot store that will be triple the size of any of Forever 21′s three current stores in Manhattan, said Lawrence Meyer, a senior vice president of Forever 21.

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Feb 16 2009
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Justin Timberlake is Most Stylish Man

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Justin Timberlake is the most stylish man in the states.

According to American GQ, JT beat out Mark Ronson and photographer Alex Lubomirski for the top spot.

So where exactly does the William Rast designer get his inspiration?

GQmagazine.com reports:

Timberlake attributes his unerring dress sense to his stepfather, a banker who laid out his suits every night and went to work “looking like Richard Gere in [American] Gigolo.”

Btw, you can watch the William Rast runway show LIVE, thanks to Extra.


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Feb 16 2009
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Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2009 Runway Show

I can never get enough of DvF!

So excited about this runway show, which featured Chanel Iman,  the African-American model most recently in the spotlight after critics noted the absence of Black women on couture runways.

But what’s up with reports that Whitney Port wasn’t even at the show?

I’m sure there’ll be updates on that soon. Staying tuned.

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Feb 10 2009
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Who Is Basil Soda?

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At the Grammys, we saw his work at least twice.

Both Katy Perry and Paula Abdul were wearing pieces from his Summer ’09 collection.

So just who is Basil Soda?

First off, he’s a Lebanese designer – with a respectable 28 years experience in the haute couture world.

And it’s no surprise we haven’t really heard much about him.

According to bio details issued by his PR people, he’s been busy at the forefront of Middle Eastern chic and is only now making his mark in Europe and the States.

As evidenced in Katy and Paula’s dresses, Basil Soda’s got a thing for corsages, muslins, lace, satin and silk.

His penchant for symmetry, shape and the relationship between points, curves, lines is also pretty obvious.

Click on the thumbnails for images of his Summer ‘o9 collection.

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Feb 09 2009
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We Love Life in the Fab Lane – Just Not on Grammy Night

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While I was busy tracking fashion at the Grammy Awards last night, I missed out on Life in The Fab Lane.

Season 3 of Kimora Lee’s show premiered on the Style Network at 8 p.m.

What an awkward programming choice.

Anyhew, there’s a full schedule of reruns!

  • Tuesday, Feb 10 12:00 am
  • Tuesday, Feb 10 11:30 pm
  • Friday, Feb 13 1:00 am

Regularly, Kimora’s on Sundays at 8 p.m.

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Feb 09 2009
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Spring Trend Alert: The Cardigan


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From florals to stripes, the cardigan is a wardrobe staple for spring.

Styling tip: Wear a short-sleeved cardigan over a soft top or dress, or pair a longer style with boyfriend jeans.

Featured: Theory ‘Gwenyth M.’ striped cardigan, Italian wool, school bus multi (oatmeal/yellow/charcoal/navy), $315. ‘Sakina’ leather belt, gunmetal hardware, school bus (yellow), $175. ‘Liddita’ skirt with stitched-down box pleats, Italian wool/Lycra® spandex, indigo, $200. All in Individualist at select Nordstrom stores and online at nordstrom.com.

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Feb 08 2009
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Grammy Fashion Roundup

  1. We missed Rihanna and what we’re sure would have been a show-stopping red-carpet look.
  2. Mimosa, named the color of 2009, made the Grammy Awards sunny. (see Solange, Paula Abdul and Natalie Cole)
  3. Natalie Cole looked fabulous; Can’t believe she’s 59!
  4. Jennifer Hudson was beautifully classic — on stage and on the red carpet.
  5. Katy Perry’s bubblegum-colored dress was very, well, Katy.
  6. Both Katy’s and Paula Abdul’s dresses were designed by Basil Soda — a Lebanese designer.
  7. Leona Lewis’ dress … was something wrong with the bust line fit, or was it just me?
  8. Estelle’s red carpet outfit — out of this world.
  9. While we’re chatting about Estelle, let’s talk about her and Kanye’s coordinating on-stage outfits. 80′s fun!
  10. Lisa Rinna – daring, to say the least.
  11. Kim Kardashian’s dress showed lots of character. Thought it was cool.
  12. Did I mention that we missed Rihanna?
  13. Paris Hilton’s outfit – colorful; her shoes were très sparkly and Wizard-of-Oz-esque, except they weren’t red.
  14. M.I.A. was pretty in her red-carpet preggers dress. Prayed to God she wouldn’t go into labor there on the stage in her polka dot preggers ensemble.
  15. Kathy Griffin’s outfit was ordinary — not like I didn’t expect that.
  16. Audrina Patridge was elegant.
  17. Can’t help but wonder if Janelle Monae’s styling team will ever consider a girly look.
  18. Can’t imagine the effort that must’ve gone into the detailing in Carrie Underwood’s dress.
  19. With all the rumors of bankruptcy, and of Simon Cowell having to pay for her house, Fantasia looked just fine.
  20. Jordin Sparks’ chose Arizona fashion designer, Debra Davenport, to make her dress. Thought the fabric was a bit busy but it was a good fit.
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Feb 08 2009
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Russell Simmons, Serena Williams on Black List

This month, being blacklisted isn’t such a bad thing.

Just ask Russell Simmons of Phat Farm fame and Serena Williams, tennis pro/fashion designer.

In celebration of Black History Month, Target has partnered with The Black List Vol. 1, exclusively bringing its customers copies of the acclaimed DVD at $9.99.

It also  showcases prominent African Americans, Chris Rock, Toni Morrison and Colin Powell, sharing insights on the struggles, triumphs and joys of black life.

Still not familiar with The Black List Vol. 1?

It was created by award-winning journalist Elvis Mitchell and renowned photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, and premiered on HBO in Summer ’07.

Look out for The Black List Vol. 2, which premieres with storytellers, including T.D. Jakes, Angela Davis and Laurence Fishburne on February 26 on HBO.

To see what else Target is doing for BHM, visit Target.com/Dreamincolor.

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Feb 04 2009
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Fabulous Thought for Today

I’m being more thoughtful about my appearance—putting on makeup, doing my hair … There’s something satisfying about sitting down with your coffee and spending time on yourself – Rosario Dawson

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