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Obama sings the blues with BB King

Jimmy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:10:33 +0000

With blues and rock legends in the White House on Tuesday night to celebrate Black History Month, the President of cool, Barack Obama, joined BB King to belt out a few lines of the finale Sweet Home Chicago. Your move Ahmadinejad.

Nelson Mandela banknote

Jimmy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:23:25 +0000

South Africa to issue new banknotes bearing the image of Nelson Mandela.

True stories: Hot pursuit

Jimmy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:44:48 +0000

An undercover policeman spent 20 minutes chasing a suspect round the streets of a Sussex market town, after a CCTV operator radioed to tell him that he’d seen a man acting suspiciously. As the chase continued, the PC kept radioing over his position to his colleague in the CCTV room, who told him that he was “hot on the heels” of the suspect – though strangely, he seemed unable to catch him. Eventually, a sergeant came into the control room and pointed out that the “suspect” was in fact the plainclothes officer; the PC had been chasing himself.

Men’s Fashion Trends for Fall 2012

Maria — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:40:13 +0000

1. Military Style Coats

It is a very big trend as it has been going on since last year. These are very stylish military jackets so you dont have to worry about looking like you are wearing a uniform.

2. Preppy fashion

Sweaters, casual look, and comfortable clothes are a big hit for fall so stock up! These sweaters are not the regular kind though as it is very bright and colorful.

3. Every shade of Grey

It is such a classic color thats why it is always seen on runways. It can be worn with black and white as well as mixed with bolder colors.

4. Luxurious Fabrics
Say hello to velvet, fur, leather and cashmere! Velvet jackets, colored leather, fur coats and calfskin outerwear.

5. Loose Tailored Clothes
Men can finally breathe and be comfortable because the skinny and fitted jeans are soooo last season. Now, it is all about the loose fitting but still tailored clothes!

Must Have High Top Sneakers for Women

Maria — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:25:04 +0000

I am not really a huge fan of wearing sneakers because I feel like it is not really my style. Im used to seeing sneakers from the regular sports boutiques like Nike, Adidas or Puma so I am a bit surprised and kind of happy when I saw that big shoes designers like Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin have designed some high top sneakers for women. It looks very chic and its designs are just really perfect for a modern woman.

Python Print sneakers by Chloe

Louis Jeweled sneaker by Christian Louboutin

Studded high top sneakers by Giuseppe Zanotti

Willow hight top sneakers by Isabel Marant

Glitter and leather tokio sneakers by Jimmy Choo

Diamond print canvas high top sneakers by Lanvin

Gold mirror hight top sneakers by Maison Martin Margiela

Patent high top sneakers by Miu Miu

Super Bowl Ad Time

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:53:11 +0000

So it’s that time of year again when America’s two best football teams (not to be confused with US-owned Manchester United and Liverpool, not even the same sport!) come together in the mighty nation’s biggest annual sporting event and second biggest worldwide. But, as usual, the New York Giants and New England Patriots will not be the only teams battling it out for the No1 spot in their field this Super Bowl Sunday.

For with 111 million viewers tuning into last year’s Super Bowl and worldwide viewing figures only surpassed by the UEFA Champions League final, the event is also a contest for big business. And the TV commercials of all the big brands during the broadcast has become as much talked about as the game itself.

This year with airtime being at it’s most expensive yet – a reported $3.5m for every 30 seconds – the marketers have taken to YouTube a week before kick off to steal a march on their competitors. The advertisers are advertising the adverts. And here are the best of the bunch doing the rounds on t’internet; Honda recruit Matthew Broderick in a send up of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Volkswagen get in a dog choir to bark a Star Wars cover, Doritos parody iPhone robot Siri, and for the ladies, David Beckham in his pants…

Honda CRV – Matthew’s Day Off

Volkswagen – The Bark Side

Doritos – Hot Wild Girls

H&M – David Beckham Bodywear

Fall 2012 Menswear Trend: Statement Shoes

Maria — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:12:32 +0000

Men’s fashion week fall 2012 just finished and one of the trends are statement shoes. Before, it was only the women who had statement shoes as a trend but now, men are keeping up and have statement shoes too. These shoes are seen in several collections like Philip Lim, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani and Opening Ceremony.

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 shoes

Givenchy Fall 2012 shoes

Kenzo Fall 2012 shoes

Louis Vuitton Fall 2012 shoes

Moschino Fall 2012 shoes

Prada Fall 2012 shoes

Would you wear these trends?

7 Stylish Music Videos!

Maria — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:55:57 +0000

Fashion and music are closely related that is why a lot of designers and stylist go gaga just so they can be featured in a music video. The costumes and clothes in a music video should directly reflect the message of the song so sometimes, there are hits and misses. I’ve found the 7 stylish music videos that have really good clothes and let me share them with you!

Lady Gaga – Born This Way

This is like a powerhouse video because it is directed by Nick Knight and Raquel Zimmerman and Rico “Zombie Boy” Genest was in it. It was also styled by Nicola Formichetti, creative director of Thierry Mugler. The clothes Lady Gaga is wearing are custom made just for this video!

Beyonce : Run the World

Ahh Beyonce. Everybody loves her and I love her fashion sense! She wears Alexander McQueen, Givenchy Haute Couture, Puccci, Gareth Pugh and Jean Paul Gaultier in this video and she looks amazing!

Rye Rye – New thing

This song and video is actually for the promotion of Prabal Gurung’s Resort 2012 collection. Of course she is wearing head to toe Prabal Gurung and she looks amazing! Also, the song is very catchy.

Lana Del Ray – Video Games

She was big in 2011 and I am sure she will still be big this year. Very talented girl and this video is nice because it looks like an old Hollywood movie. There is a vintage feel to the video and it is nice seeing vintage clothes too.

Adele- Someone Like You

Adele wore a Moschino coat all throughout and it does not matter because she’s walking around Paris and it is just really breath taking. Paris is beautiful in black and white and add Adele in her 60s glamour look singing to you and it is just magical!

Florence + The Machine – Shake It Out

Florence is clearly a designer favorite. She sang at the Chanel Spring 2012 show and she was an inspiration of Frida Giannini when she was designing Gucci’s Fall 2011 collection. In this video, she wears couture dresses from Valentino and Elie Saab.

Duran Duran – Girl Panic

Can I declare that this is the best video of the decade? What more can you ask for? Duran Duran, supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Eva Herzigova, and Cindy Crawford are in it! Oh and did I mention that they are wearing Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Giles Deacon and Roberto Cavalli? Yes.

Hello by Various Actors

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:19:43 +0000

A beautiful rendition of Lionel Richie’s ‘Hello’ by some of Hollywood’s finest actors and actresses on the sets of some Tinsel Town’s greatest movies…

8 Shoes Every Woman Should Own

Maria — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:44:48 +0000

A few months back, I wrote an article about the 8 shoes every man should own so it is about time that I write about the 8 shoes every woman should own. I am one of those women who is guilty with owning too many shoes but I must say, I do not have all these 8 shoes in my closet. Do you? Check it out!

1. Ballerina Flats

This is a very chic type of shoes because it is very Parisian and it can literally save your feet after a night out wearing heels. It is chicer than wearing open toe sandals because there is just really something about a cute looking pair of ballet flats that livens up the whole outfit.

2. Black Pumps
These are classic shoes and can be worn with anything in your closet. Make sure you choose a classic style so it will not be out of season everytime you wear it. You can choose a rounded or pointy pumps, just as long as you are comfortable in it.

3. Nude Shoes
Just like the black pumps, nude shoes can go with almost anything. Flesh colored shoes blends in well with the feet so it makes it look like you arent wearing any. You can wear this when you are a little bit unsure with what to pair your outfit with. It is very versatile and fresh!

4. Wedge shoes
This is one of the comfortable shoes a woman can have that can still add height and confidence to you. It is a very laid back and casual shoes that can be worn with dresses, jeans, shorts and skirts.

5. Strappy Flat Sandals
This is for the low key weekends where you have to run errands and do some grocery shopping. You should make your feet rest after wearing heels all week. Strappy flats are perfect for this and you need one in your closet!

6. Sports shoes
Yes, admit it or not, you need it. Fashion is fitness so you need to work out at least 3 times a week. Rubber shoes may be a little bit bulky and look weird but there are some out there that look sleek and okay.

7. Boots!
This is your feet’s best friend once it gets chilly outside. It can also be used as a statement shoe when you are wearing a dress or shorts. There are a lot of boot options out there and I must say, you need to have one pair of boots that have heels (it does not matter if it is ankle, knee or thigh high) and one pair of flat boots.

8. Sexy Stilettos
For this type of shoes, you can have your own free will of choosing the sexiest stilettos you can find. This can be your statement heels that you can wear at night on a date or at a party or event.