a La Marilyn

Lindsay Lohan has been known to idolize Marilyn Monroe and now she's doing it in print (again). Recreating the photo shoot right before Monroe's death, Lohan is showing off more than she has before for New York Magazine. Find them here on the Magazine's website including outtakes.

Getting a little Loony

You've probably already seen the cartoon-ish new Prada advertisements but Miuccia Prada is taking the prints one step further - film. "Trembled Blossoms" will be unvieled on Febuary 5th at the SoHo boutique and will feature Miuccia's sketches of fairies, butterflies, and what else? handbags.

Check prada.com the video should be uploaded soon.

J'adore Dior

I just browsed through the Paris haute couture show and there are no words. The looks are fabulous and I honestly have no favorites. The layer upon layer at Lacroix, the balloon hems at Dior, and the 75 foot tall replica of a chanel cardigan definitly stand out (and another new one: the models wore flats!)

Bada-Bing

I recently found these photos by David Lynch featuring Christian Louboutin shoes. There are a total of five prints with five shoes.

Louboutin said, “The models wore these unwearable shoes with natural grace. Their very white skin, very dark eyes and bright mouths melded with Lynch's aesthetics… As is his habit, David Lynch made it into a décor populated with shadows.”

The series Fetish is on display at Galerie du Passage in Paris.

Looking Towards the Port[er]

I recently stumbled upon an up-and-coming designer that I think we are going to have to keep our eyes out for. The brand is Porter Grey and it was created by two sisters - Alexandra and Kristen O'Niell. The brand was named after the girls' grandmother. You can find the items from their collection on shopbop.com

February Sweetheart

I've been pillaging my local CVS for the new february issue of Vogue. The January issue is always so small and I literally read it in one sitting. So finally the new issue is out with a suprising newcomer, Kate Bosworth. In her interview she discusses weight loss due to stress, ex Orlando Bloom, and current boy toy James Rosseau

Oh La La Leg

Victoria Beckham has had a big year this year. From her documentary, Coming to America focusing on her move to L.A. to becoming not only a fashion icon in Britain but also on this side of the pond, she can now add showing off a little leg in the new all-American brand's Marc Jacobs Advertisements.

Oui Oui for Chloe

Chloë Sevigny is officially launching her new clothing line with boutique Opening Ceremony. In February's edition of Teen Vogue, Sevigny stated that the line represented her high school years and have a preppy look. She cut out pictures of celebrities in their bathing suits and drew over them because she said she has a limited sketching ability. Oh well the pictures I've seen so far are fabulous. So hopefully you're located in New York or L.A. to check it out!

I'm Sorry am I drooling?

Sigh.

Kirsten avec Miu Miu

Apparently Kirsten Dunst will be the new face for the Miu Miu ad campaign. She will be the face of the Spring 2008 ads. We've already seen what Miuccia can do for Selma Blair, Maggie Gyllenhall (and how she even made Lindsay Lohan look pretty darn cool)

Actually, I like Dunst so hopefully the pictures are unique as we've seen before

Well Hello Kitty

An Amusing story for you:

An old hello kitty gadget is being re-introduced to the global market. A shoulder massager. There seems to be a lot of controversy associated with it though. Says Andrea Sobel, vice-president of the American Sanrio company, “I have no idea what people may have used it for,” she said. “The product was marketed as a shoulder massager. That’s what it was sold as.”

A Little Remodeling

Style.com has gone through some new renovations. It appears that the website is no longer home to both W magazine and Vogue. W Magazine now has its own website and Vogue is still attached to the site.

Unlocking an Hermes Kelly Bag

So we've all heard the rumor of a giant waiting list for any Hermes bag, but what's the truth. I went into the Hermes store in search of answers. How many people are on this list? How does it work? etc. etc. Well it turns out, the buyer ready to set down a few thousand dollars chooses everything from size to leather to color of the bag writes it down on a sheet with their Name Address and Phone Number and when said bag enters their local store they are called and can claim their bag. Well apparently the list is kept hush hush as well as its contents. The very nice salesman I spoke with said that they aren't even allowed to talk about their bags over the phone.

So hush hush, I probably wasn't even supposed to tell you.

"This is my Mother's house"

I just recently sat down to watch the documentary "Grey Gardens" after seeing almost every fashion magazine do their take on the film. It was extraordinary. I now find myself quoting the two Kennedy outcasts on a daily basis. Saying things such as "I'm a STAUNCH character!" and "I'm really an organized person I just can't find it -you see?"

So as I researched more about the film I ran across something VERY interesting. It's being made into a film. And who will be playing little Edie you ask? Why Drew Barrymore.

I don't know if I'm liking this or not.

The London times ran an intresting article on what is in so famous British celebrities bags -- toys, airborne and even tabasco sauce.
"VICTORIA BECKHAM
My favourite is my Hermès Kelly bag, in which I always carry my DVB sunglasses, my BlackBerry, a small make-up bag with a few essentials, baby wipes, some toys for the boys when they’re out and about and a spare nappy for Cruz.
SAVANNAH MILLER
I love Luella’s bags – they are beautifully made and you don’t see them everywhere. Inside is my BlackBerry, which has changed my life; Ruby & Millie Face Gloss, which gives a natural glow and stops you looking like a dog’s dinner; Airborne Formula, a fizzy vitamin thing that is amazing for avoiding bugs on planes; Oyster card; pictures of my family; and a Moleskine sketchbook.
NIGELLA LAWSON
I feel rather antilabel about handbags these days – they’re all a little too Wagtastic. I’m using an anonymous suede bag by Fratelli Rossetti. Inside is a Givenchy powder compact in Happy Sun, a Letts Ladydate diary, a tube of Colman’s English mustard, a mini supply of Maldon salt, a mini bottle of Tabasco, my BlackBerry and a digital camera for taking pictures of everything I eat.
ROKSANDA ILINCIC
My bag is a Chanel 2.55 that was a present from my husband three years ago. I still haven’t found anything that could replace it. Inside are my two favourite lipsticks, Amplified Orange by Mac and a shocking-pink YSL; my LG Shine mobile, which doubles as a mirror; Shu Uemura Depsea Water in Rose and Shu Uemura mascara; YSL vintage sunglasses; Flavigny Pastilles, preferably violet flavour; and my Eiffel Tower gold pen, found when tourist shopping in Paris.
COLEEN McLOUGHLIN
I’m using a classic black leather Chanel bag. I use the same routine when it comes to packing it and follow it religiously: diary, camera (you never know when you will need one), St Tropez Bronzer, Nars blusher, Pout lip plump, YSL mascara, my own Coleen X perfume, green Wrigley’s Extra, credit cards and money in case I need to take a taxi. "

Some Like it Hot

So, who doesn't love Marilyn Monroe in the Seven Year Itch and Some Like it Hot?, but new photos have recently been released showing how she looked before the glamour years, and I've got to say the transformation is spectacular. She grew up Norma Jeane but changed her name (kind of like Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's no?)

The Big One

I know everyone has already heard that the infamous HBO show Sex and the City is making its way to the big screen -- but to tide you over until it actually comes out here are some shots from filming

A Bit of Spice

They're back and skinnier than ever (well some of them) The Spice Girl tour has begun and if you want to go back to your younger days of dancing to If you wanna be my lover buy a ticket -- they may be in a city near you

Greetings

Sorry it's been so long will write again shortly

Times They are A'Changin

Two words you never thought you would hear in the same sentence :: Robert Cavalli and H&M.
That's right Cavalli is designing the next inexpensive line for the store. Expect long lines at all stores when it launches on November 8 (don't tell me you forgot about the Stella McCartney raid already?) He's calling this collection his "flash collection" and it will feature his signature leopard print.