Runway2Magazine2Sidewalk: LV Skirt

First seen in Paris on the runway for Louis Vuitton's Fall 2008 collection this sculptural wool skirt seems to be one popular piece! Making it's rounds first in Essence Magazine on curvaceous singer Beyonce Knowles who paired it with a long-sleeve turtleneck, as on the runway, and an artistic statement necklace and belt by Basia and Emilio Pucci respectively. The skirt was then spotted on a fashionista leaving LV's Spring 09 showing with ofcourse a long-sleeve shirt, shoes from the LV fall 08 collection, fur scarf, and a white clutch. I must say I like the latter most of the three, effortlessly chic!

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Legacy

Iman for YSL circa 1980's.

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Get In or Get Out

but you gotta love


Yves Saint Laurent Babylone Leopard Moccasin
$570.00

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This Love Is Takin' All of My Energy

Jourdan Dunn backstage at Alexander McQueen Spring 2009


Despite what the issue was in the back when Miss Dunn hit the runway,
she was that model I've come to love! Question?

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Am I The Only One In Love?

Alicia Keys & Jack White - "Another Way To Die"

"Someone that you think that you can trust is just another way to die!"

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Topman arrives in the U.S.

U.K.-based store Topman is making its way across the pond! If not solely to further business, nothing more than an attempt to style us American boys posh with collaborations including talented young designers Patrik Ervell, Mjolk, Kim Jones, and Tim Hamilton, to name a few. These designs along with others will be carried within the 40,000-square-foot Soho, New York Topshop/Topman falgship store. Topman promises more relevant and higher quality clothing for less... A statement heard before, but stands as one that should have chains of the same vein shaking in their patent leather loafers based off the looks I have ran across as of late. With that said this news comes as music to my ears, wardrobe, and wallet! Get into the looks after the jump!

Dexter Wong, Carolyn Massey, Kaspar Harup Hansen, Mjolk, Carolyn Massey, and Another Boy for TOPMAN Lens


Patrik Ervell, Aitor Throup, Ann Soffie Back, and Topman for Topman's Black Trouser Project.

Photos courtesy: Brandish and Men Style

Visit topman's website for more info. on it's US debut!
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Who knew...

Should-be supermodel and Oscar nominated actress, Uma Thurman, covers InStyle magazine for it's September 08' issue. Within the publication the bird-like beauty dishes on fashion, family, and her love for rap music! Thurman confesses her favorite album is the late Tupac Shakur classic All Eyez on Me!

Who knew.... But Uma isn't the only one coming out of the closet with her love for the genre. See who else confesses hip hop as their favorite guilty pleasure after the jump!

Eccentric designer and all around fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld tells US Haper's Bazaar

"Believe it or not, I love rap!"

Decked out in Phat Farm jeans, Adidas, and a hip hop t-shirt Lagerfeld serves up his best b-boy pose against a run down building!
Hmmm... I'm not too sure if I'm convinced! I wonder if he's more of a Ready to Die man to Thurman's All Eyez on Me? At any rate he's Karl Lagerfeld who am I to second guess?
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I Think I Love My Wife...

Acclaimed actress, L'Oreal spokesmodel, social activist, and one-time music video director Miss Kerry Washington graces this month's GIANT magazine wearing nothing but black, a pout, and bedroom eyes to rival the best of any Victoria Secret Angel. In this uberly sexy shoot, shot by noted photographer Miko Lim, Kerry is sure to have any man waivering in his devotion to his spouse, even if only til the last page of the spread. I've been a fan of Miss Washington's since Save The Last Dance, and have enjoyed her performances in Ray, The Last King of Scotland, and I Think I Love My Wife. Possessing regalness, beauty, a keen fashion sense, and authentic acting chops she's always been a favorite of mine. I feel she just might be the next Halle...anyone?

Either way catch the rest of the seductive shots after the jump!




Washington plays a newlywed, alongside Patrick Wilson, whose interracial marriage inflames her nutty neighbor (Samuel L. Jackson) in the suburban thriller Lakeview Terrace out September 19, 2008. Looks interesting!

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Sex with Aleksandr Petrovsky

I know every one's crazy for Carrie and Big! Lets face it, that's the relationship, or lack there of, the iconic series is centered around; but my favorite beau of Miss Bradshaw's has to be Aleksandr Petrovsky. Yet, my choice is not for their chemistry at all, but hands down the fashion he brought out of the on-screen style icon. Throughout the relationship, filled with gallery openings, an extravagant trip to Paris, and other events spent, or not, with the legendary member of the international art crowd; Carrie's wardrobe was the perfect combination of vintage and haute couture ever televised! I'm sure this fashionable bliss had to do with it being the show's final season in someway or another, nevertheless, it made me an eternal fan!

For example one of my favorite, yet more formal, ensembles from that period was this pink charmeuse Oscar de la Renta Spring 04 dress Carrie wore to an opera she and her "luvah" never entered. The Manhattanite looked the part of Parisian-chic with a feminine ballooning silhouette paired amidst a cropped tuxedo blazer, black leather gloves, and pink clutch, aligned with gold trimming, securely in hand! Need I say more?
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Model of the Moment: Sasha Pivovarova

Russian model Sasha Pivovarova made her splash onto the scene in 2005. Then a fresh-face 20 year old, major fashion house Prada booked her to walk exclusively in both the Prada and Miu Miu F/W 05 shows. Sasha also landed a spot in the much hyped Prada campaign of that season, shot by Steven Meisel. Since then Pivovarova and her striking cheek bones, prominent jaw line, and piercing eyes have become a staple on the most coveted catwalks, magazine covers, campaigns, and editorials in the industry. Being replaced by legendary supermodel Linda Evangelista as the face of Prada this past season, a title she's held for the past couple of years, many thought this beauties career would slow down. But to the contrary she has picked up deals with Armani beauty, Tiffany & Co., and Pringle of Scotland to name a few. She has also been on five international Vogue covers in 2008 alone! Besides supermodel stardom Sasha doubles as a wife and artist. Some of her work has been published in French Vogue. It's not only Sasha's feline-like features, but her love for what she does that gives her staying power within this fickle industry, and makes her my Model of the Moment!

Sasha walking for (left) Christian Dior Resort 09 and (right) Chanel Resort 09.
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Remember this?

Solange - Feelin You Part. 2
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Awww...the innocence! Here's Solange's 2002 single "Feelin' You (Part II)" featuring rapper N.O.R.E. I must admit I was nodding my head to the short-lived tune back in the day. Solange's debut album Solo Star was actually a pretty solid effort, but failed to make a dent on any chart. I personally don't think the public knew how to take her as Beyonce's little sister, yet her sound wasn't very "r&b" or "pop" enough. Mixing a bohemian with a rasta look Knowles' offbeat style is nothing new. Though, this was her only solo music video she was featured on single "True Love" by rapper Lil' Romeo. Fast-forward to 2008, I'm glad to see the now Sol-Angel is back with a vengeance! Though her style is still very whimsical and music experimental there's an evolution happening and I love it!

Oh, and a funny thing I noticed... The video ends with Solange's crush entering her "solo spot" then the classic "to be continued..." appears. Ofcourse, the next thing we know she's a mother... They grow up so fast!

Anyways, catch Solo's brand new music video for second single "Sandcastle Disco" after the jump!

SANDCASTLE DISCO

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Wanted: Dee and Ricky's Pixel Heart Pin

As seen on fashion mongers such as Kanye West and Genevieve Jones, also sitting in the pages of August's issue of US Elle magazine Dee and Ricky's pixel heart pin has been added to my ever-growing wish list! This clever accessory is sure to add a pop of color and fun to any ensemble! As seen in the photos above the heart is worn over denim, leather, cotton, even tweed jackets and blazers for an amusing effect. The unisex pin comes in two different sizes, 2 x 5" & 3 x 2", and three colors, red, black, and multi-colored, to choose from! Twins Dee & Ricky are also the minds behind the Lego-inspired accessories worn in Marc by Marc Jacobs' S/S 08 showing. At anyrate school is almost in, and I need this "bad as my heartbeat..."!
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Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams Inspire Fan

Off the heels of her recent promo visit to the UK, Solange performed at the Stone Soul Picnic event in Washington, D.C. this past week. During her set a, dare I say drunken, picnic-goer was inspired by the soulful instrumental of "I Decided" onto the stage to give his own show and rendition of the girl's routine. Instead of letting security whisk the man away Solange proceeds to dance with him and let eager bodyguards know "he ain't hurtin' nobody!". She goes on to thank the man for his performance as she tips off stage with background singers! Ahhhhh... how I love this girl!
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Keira Knightley Vogue Sept. 08'

Acclaimed, and might I add gorgeous, actress Keira Knightley graces the cover of the September issue of US Vogue in F/W 08 Balenciaga. The photo was shot by world renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino. Though I'm not too keen on the cover-shot her spread inside of the magazine is what gave me the life I needed! The styling of Miss Knightley is on-point! From the lace, to the prints, and bold accessories! I want every bit of what she is serving! Get into the headpiece in the photo with the LBD!



More photos after the jump!




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Spotted: Omahyra Mota is it a comeback?

Androgynous model/actress Omahyra Mota has been m.i.a. from the fashion world for awhile. After her appearance in 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand she took a break from high profile work, but now it seems Miss Mota is back on the runways and I must say I'm excited! Here she is recently appearing in shows for Vivienne Westwood's Gold Label, Jean Paul Gaultier, and JPG Menswear. Most may not understand, but I'm a big fan of her androgynous look. To me she's the harder version of Agyness Deyn. Anyways, I hope she makes her way back to print soon. I loved her JPG fragrance ad from some season's back!

View a sample of previous work from Omahyra after the jump!



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