BARNEYS NEW YORK WAREHOUSE SALE!

Los Angeles

Picture this...the brands you adore and consistently covet, think: Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Proenza Schouler, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and Manolo Blahnik, all 50%-75% off regular prices! I know it sounds too good to be true, but once in a blue moon, fashion dreams become realities! So get your Louboutin’s in gear, because the legendary Barneys New York Warehouse Sale is upon us, and making its first stop in Los Angeles, starting TOMORROW! Trust me, this is one event to which you will not want to be fashionably late.

With an impossibly glamorous selection of the finest designer clothing, shoes and accessories for both men and women, as well as gifts for the home, the Barneys New York Warehouse Sale has something for everyone. The sale schedule is as follows:

·      2/4 and 2/5: 8am-9pm
·      2/6: 9am-7pm
·      2/7: 10am-7pm
·      2/8 and 2/12: 10am-8pm
·      2/13 through 2/15: 10am-7pm

With that said, clear all other engagements off your calendar and get ready for some fashion mayhem—in the best way possible! xoRZ

Availability: Barneys Warehouse Sale begins Thursday, February 4th and runs through Monday, February 15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall. 1201 South Figueroa Street. (310.777.5700).

FROM THE FIELD TO THE CATWALK

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens is not always the model teammate, but from now on, everything he does will be model behavior.

That's because the often verbose pass-catching enthusiast signed a contract with the Wilhelmina Agency this week. Owens said he was approached by the firm, which was founded by former supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper and has offices in the model-friendly cities of Los Angeles, New York and Miami.

Seeking to capitalize on Owens' popularity, the agency will represent him in future endorsements and sponsorship deals in the fashion and personal care industries.
"Well, I'm always putting my hands in and feeding into something," Owens said. "When you've got some good looks like myself, you've got to take full advantage of it."

Owens got another bit of good off-the-field news recently when VH1 decided to pick up his reality show for a second season.

All is not peachy for the symmetrically-faced one, however. Owens' Bills are 4-8 on the year.

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT ANGEL?

Victoria’s Secret must have wished all the contestants for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show could have been California girls, since the two finalists in the lingerie retailer’s modeling contest are from the Golden State.
As you might have read in Adam Tschorn’s earlier post, Victoria’s Secret decided to spice up its spicy Fashion Show with a modeling competition featuring 10 gals scouted in casting sessions in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Miami. The competition has been whittled through online voting on VS All Access and CBS.com down to two finalists: Simi Valley’s Kylie Bisutti and Carmel’s Jamie Lee Darley, who lives in Brentwood.

The winner will magically (thanks to editing) strut on the catwalk with supermodels Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo and Marisa Miller.
Victoria’s Secret wants you to vote online either for Kylie Bisutti and Jamie Lee Darley up to 2 1/2 hours before the show airs Tuesday at 10 p.m.
“Ironically Kylie and I, we were the closest girls in the house,” says Darley, reminiscing about the time she and Bisutti roomed at the Victoria Secret's Angel boot camp. Now that the two girls are competitors? “We obviously haven’t stayed as close."
Kylie Bisutti is an active 19-year-old who’s into scuba diving, basketball and hip-hop dancing. She's been modeling since the age of 16.
"It's been my absolute dream to be a Victoria's Secret model," says Bisutti. "I was born to walk that runway, I have the longest legs."
Darley says the Victoria Secret's modeling competition has been a mental boost: “I had modeled and dealt with rejection because I’m curvy and busty," says the 23-year old who doubles as a waitress and model. "There had been places that had asked me to lose 20 pounds, but I don’t think that’s healthy.”

MEET MARIE-LISE!

New York based artist Marie-Lise Lachapelle draws from her artistic heritage and innate passion for creativity for her diverse jewelry collections.

Born and raised in the leafy suburbs of Montreal, she credits her parents for her artistic ambitions. Her entrepreneurial father is also a talented sculptor, and her mother is a painter and former high fashion model.

Marie-Lise's passion for jewelry design began in 2003, soon after moving to New York City. While working as a fashion stylist she started introducing her own creations, which quickly gained favor among celebrities, models, and fashion editors. She launched her first collection in 2005.

Marie-Lise continues to create innovative and stunning pieces. From her signature leaf and lacquered flower collection to her more delicate fine jewelry line she uses nature's most exquisite resources. Her pieces can be customized in sterling silver, gold vermeil, and 18-karat yellow, white, or rose gold. She uses natural semi-precious and precious stones. The combinations are endless.

She approaches each piece like a sculpture, taking from various eras and cultures. Marie-Lise gets her inspiration from the city, love, life, and her travels. She is constantly evolving and learning. Whether working on her own collection or designing original pieces for a client her aim is to create distinctive and contemporary art.

Visit: www.marielise.net

FROM UNGARO TO MOUAWAD

LINDSAY LOHAN has landed another fashion gig just days after designer EMANUEL UNGARO called the work the actress did for him earlier this year (09) a "disaster". The French style guru hired Lohan as a style consultant for his company in September (09) and debuted her first collection during Paris Fashion Week last month (Oct09).
 
But the star's hard work was panned by critics who dubbed her creations an "embarrassment".
And, earlier this week (beg09Nov09), Ungaro spoke out about the actress' disastrous efforts, complaining he was powerless to prevent the deal going ahead because he sold the fashion house in 2005.
He said, "Lindsay Lohan's collaboration was a disaster."
 
But that hasn't stopped jeweller Pascal Mouawad from signing her up as a new style partner.
Lohan tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood, "We’re doing something with a friend who owns bebe. We’re doing a collection for them and we’re also going to be doing some other things."

While on the red carpet for the Nu Pop Movement watch launch at Kitson in West Hollywood Thursday night, Lindsay Lohan announced an upcoming collaboration with jewelry designer Pascal Mouawad.
Mouawad and music producer Jermaine Dupri teamed up to produce the Nu Pop Movement watch collection which includes colorful, oversized cases with funky designers. Lindsay is holding some of the watches in the pictures. You can check out the collection here too.

THE POWER PLAYERS OF FASHION

THE POWER PLAYERS OF FASHION & THEIR POWERFUL PENS

discussing the shifting dynamics

of how trends are created by

the Fashion Press

print, web, blogs, tweets....who kick-starts the trends & is the consumer buying?

November 19th 6pm

with DVD presentation of Spring 2010

from Paris, Milan, London, and New York

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HAUTE DOG

It's a doggie, dog world. Haven't we always heard that? Well guess what? It most certainly now is a doggie, yet fashionable world we live in.

Statement jewelry is one of the biggest trends in '09! Diamond Dog New York combines two of my best friend's- DIAMONDS and DOGS! Designer and CEO, Suzanne Mates was inspired by the love of her life "Ellie", her dachshund, and her other passion- FASHION! Like the posh pooches that catwalk on 5th avenue, any true fashionista will be struttin' in style with a diamond doggie charm necklace in white gold.

DDNY's couture collection is a must have for any jewelry connoisseur or dog lover. The collection features paws-itively perfect charms, rings, earrings, and chains set in 18 kt white gold and matte yellow gold. Encrusted with micro-pave, white, brown, and black diamonds, hand-cut black Onyx and Sparkling Pink, Blue, and Yellow Sapphires, make DDNY a fine jewelry line that is recognized by the elite socialites of New York and Los Angeles.

My favorite pieces:

1. “THE ELLIE”
18k matte yellow gold, pave’ white
diamonds & hand-cut black onyx.
Shown on 18k DDNY solid cable chain.

2. DOG & X-BONES RING
18k matte yellow gold, pave’ white
diamonds, hand-cut black onyx & pink sapphire tongue.

3. PAW CUFF LINKS COLLECTION

18k matte yellow gold, pave’ white diamonds, & paw of hand-cut black onyx.

***To get this gorgeous jewelry on your celebrity clients or on your sexy self, visit the website- http://www.diamonddognewyork.com/!

A Hot Piece of Ash, . . .

Sitting in her comfy sweats getting her makeup and hair done, a beautiful and bubbly Ashlan Gorse couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear. I think that is what catches your attention first, her sweet smile is captivating along with her goddess-like height and appearance. She isn't your typical LA blonde, this southern belle is a a rare find in Hollywood and her beaming personality radiates that through and through. She quickly greeted me with a hug like we'd been friends for years and immediately I thought, 'this is going to be a great shoot' because typically the models aren't excited when they see the "stylist" who is going to put them in sexy lingerie or skimpy swimsuits. Ashlan and I briefly exchanged messages beforehand about the vision I was thinking for her. I had only seen her briefly on E! News and right away thought "Bond-girl, bombshell, and a new play on vintage pin-up". She loved my idea and my portfolio and thus began the amazing fashion story that is now on fhmonline.com!

Ashlan's eyes lit up when she walked into my perfectly organized wardrobe suite at the beautiful Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood. The E! News camera crew in toe, we started going through what we felt was the hottest outfits for her shoot. Ashlan found some of her favorites and I showed her what I was thinking for Look 1 which was going to be her kneeling on this beautiful chaise bed. (Look for it tonight on E! News - check your local listings)

You would never be able to tell that we shot this beautifully sexy fashion editorial on the most "rain-iest" day in Los Angeles, because the atmosphere at the shoot was sunny, fun, and full of laughs. It was great energy that maintained throughout the long day of shooting. FHM proves yet again, that you can be FASHIONABLE and still be sexy at the same time. I love working with FHM because they allow me to really bring a fashion flair to these photo shoots, which I know the celebrities and their publicists love.

This southern belle from North Carolina exudes Hollywood glamour and has a unique style all her own. I think what makes any girl sexy is her ability to transform from "Girl Next Door" to "Red Carpet Goddess" and Ashlan makes that transition effortless. Her zest for life lights up the room and her dramatic "come hither" look can make anyone melt.

Ashlan loves "vintage" lingerie and some of her favorite pieces were the Ashley Paige suits that had a pin-up feel, PussyCat Dolls, Shh, . . .by Robin Antin for BEBE, and the Coco De Mer high waisted pieces. I was excited that we got to do alot of looks that day, because to be honest I could've stayed there all day it was like dressing up your best friend.

How to Get Ashlan's Look:

HAIR: Loose curls and swept away from the face. Start with small sections of the hair with a medium barrel curling iron and then a lil spray. Sweep your fingers through it carefully to give that sexy "Farrah-like" movement without looking feathery over-done. Spray a lil shine spray and you too can have that fabulously tossled bedroom hair like Ashlan.

MAKEUP: Glowy and warm tones are easy to achieve with a great bronzer and to play up the smoldering "bombshell" look, do a silvery smokey eye and line the eyes with liquid liner for more drama. Mascara is key to finishing the eyes. Don't go overboard with the lips, nude or a gloss is better when trying to steal this beauty look. Glamour without trying too hard is the secret!

FASHION: Check out FHMOnline.com for all the credits and then SHOP! SHOP! SHOP! I promise, whether you are buying it for your girlfriend or buying it to surprise your significant other, Valentine's Day can happen more than once a year!

And watch this bombshell on E! News and check her out LIVE on the Red Carpet come Oscar Sunday!