Wednesday, June 22, 2011

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Celeb Style Transformation: Cameron Diaz

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:09 AM PDT

The blonde bombshell wowed us with her acting debut in The Mask and has continued to knock us out over the years with her ultra-chic, California-girl style!

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Eco Style West Vol. 14

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:08 AM PDT

Sustainable style news from EcoSalon's West Coast fashion correspondent.

Style, savvy? — Don't miss Treasure Island Flea on Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m on — where else—Treasure island, San Francisco. In addition to the spectacular views from the Golden Gate to the Bay Bridge, you can pick your own stylish plunder from hundreds of local Bay Area resellers. Alongside antiques and collectibles, there will be independent designer merchandise, vintage clothes and accessories, art, specialty eats, local California wines and entertainment.  As you are already half way there, why not drop by Berkeley's Rue Atelier for a Red Hot Trunk Show from 1-5 p.m., featuring the locally made designs of jeweler Alison Rutherfurd and milliner, Jasmin Zorlu?

PinBoard Wizards – Okay, Angelenos… As you will agree, looking good is serious business. The organized style seeker knows that keeping on top of inspiration, finding the season's must-haves and planning a killer vacation wardrobe requires the help of Pinterest, a great new site that allows you to track all the beautiful stuff you see on the web. Come meet the talented folk at Pinterest for a drink at their first LA meetup at Urbanic Paper Boutique on Abbot Kinney this Thursday, June 23rdfrom 6-9 p m.

Sample Sale — Check out Portland's up-and-coming designers at Make + Show + Tell this Friday, June 24. The gallery event will be hosted at NW Portland's Warehouse Loading Dock area from 5-10 p.m. Daring to venture beyond the limits of your GPS has its payoffs, with first access to local designers and their latest work including furniture, jewelry and accessories at sample sale prices. Designers including Moonwoods, Merkled Studio, Fix Studio, Logan laboratories and Askew Designs.


 

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WATCH: Man Teaches His Adopted Dog To Recycle

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:05 AM PDT

Dog owners are likely familiar with the training basics of sit, roll over, poop outside. But for Keith Sanderson and his pet labrador, Max, they took it to the next level: recycling.

"I thought, 'Gee maybe we could do something else?'" Sanderson said in an interview with Patch.com. "He's wired to be a retriever, so why not make him be a retriever… There's no pheasants or ducks around, so we did bottles."

In order to train Max to pick up trash, Sanderson started off by Having the adopted lab chase a ball, then switched that out for a bottle. Now every morning the pair goes out for a walk, and cleans up stray trash.

"We have a 40-gallon trash can full of cans and bottles that it took us less than a week to fill," he said.

We think that’s a pretty green trick! To watch the interview with Sanderson and Max, click below.

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Maria Francesca Pepe interview with livincool.com

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 10:01 PM PDT

Few questions with the London based italian designer Maria Francesca Pepe.

LC: What/Who inspires you most during the creative process?

I believe my work develops season after season and there are so many factors that define its results. Usually i need to be alone to gather that necessary state of mind to be creative. Then I like to share mu impressions with my amazing team. I am quit auto-referential i guess..

LC: What was the main idea behind your AW 2011-12 collection "Fortuna" presented during last LFW?

I wanted to create jewellery as amulets, talismans which carry within themselves hidden meanings, reminiscences.. I think the actual meaning of a piece that you own is what it makes it special. Fortuna is the antique goddess that define your destiny and help you when things get tough.

LC: The "Fortuna" collection featured so many masks. What do they stand for? What is the MFP woman hiding?

It’s actually not about hiding. It’s the opposite. Masks can show a lot of who you are are. We choose our own masks everyday and fashion is the most glamorous of all. Masks are used in ritual to create a bond among people with the same belief, but it’s in the details what makes you different from the the others. I like to explore dichotomies and paradox.

LC: "Jewellery wear" is your trademark. How did you first come up with this concept?

It’s MFP at its essential. I have moved the focus of my work from clothing to jewellery when I started with my brand and I think this revolution of the prospective in conceiving fashion is very contemporary and functional at the same time. I basically work on the accessories not as an ‘accessory’ but as the main element to build up a look around it. Some of them are actually conceived as dresses themselves.

LC: You once said that that fashion, as a form of art, should be more experimental. What encourages you to experiment and in which ways do you enjoy doing it?

My creativity encourages to experiment. And the fun I have creating. I think experimenting means not becoming boring in what you do and not getting bored. You could repeat yourself when it comes to sell pieces which have been working very well commercially wise, but still you can always try hard and look at them from different prospective and find out new solutions, inspirations, materials, people to work with..

LC: As a young – still really successful – designer, what do you think emerging talents need the most?

I reckon I have still to go a long way myself before feeling satisfied with my career. I think this constant searching and effortless passion for what you do is the drive you must have to succeed. Still never loose yourself in the process and always be proud of you are and where you come from.

LC: You moved to London few years ago. In which ways do you think this is the right place to be for an emerging designer? What is lacking in Italy instead?

London is open to young creativity and the people in the business take you seriously even if you are just out of a school. The BFC invest on young talents to That’s what encourage designers to work on their own brand instead of going to work for other people. Italy ha a business model which is very different, but they are opening to young talents through competitions such as Vogue Talents, Who’s Next, It’s.. MFP has been part the VOGUE Talents Corner last season and it brought great exposure.

LC: You have been particularly press-blessed in the next years. How much incisive can the role of the press be?

It’s definitely what gives you reasons to keep investing into the business , cause you know one day it will pay you back. Still you need to keep feeding the press and make sure they stay true to the brand’s identity.

LC: Your designs have received a lot of hype from celebrities (e.g. Lady Gaga). Do you think nowadays celebrities are the key to a broader success for designers?

They are indeed, just because they reach an amount of potential customers you could hardly get to unless you have massive adv budgets. Celebs like Gag or Rihanna are strong supporters of young designers and I think that’s a mutual benefit since their image stay fresh and original.

LC: What was your most gratifying achievements so far? And what are you looking for at the moment?

Definitely having dressed Lady Gaga several times, as well as winning sponsorship such as NewGen and Vogue Talents.
I look forward to developing my range and distribution worldwide. I am putting a big effort at the moment to enhance MFP presence on the web and to make our e-commerce www.mariafrancescapepe.com a very flexible and functional platform to sell our best pieces. I also want to keep working on collaborations such as the one just launched with Topshop. It’s great fun!

Interview by Gaia De Siena

Photos by Emanuele D’Angelo

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MuchMusic Awards; Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and MuchMore

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 06:03 PM PDT

By Chloe Schneider
  


Yesterday, the MuchMusic Video Awards took place in Toronto so you
know we’ve got all the biggest stories from the event right here…

The Red Carpet

The red carpet for the MuchMusic awards have become known for extravagant red carpet arrivals and this year was on exception with
Canadian rockers Marianas Trench rolling up (literally) in inflatable
balls!

Simple Plan’s band members showed up in a pink limo and then
stepped onto the red carpet in tight white shorts and shirts showing off
their bellys. Ewwww!

Twilight star Nikki Reed was looking incredible in a black and white strapless dress by Ronald Abdala.

Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell wore a sweet strapless feather corset
dress by Asos. We think the Pretty Little Liars girls are a group to
watch, they’ve been looking gorgeous at every event this year.
 


Coupled Up
After being hospitalized for malnourishment, iron deficency and
exhaustion, Selena Gomez proved her new bid of health to the world while
hosting the MuchMusic awards with Colin Farrell. The sweet teen shared
her hosting limelight with boyfriend Justin Bieber who made a surprise
appearance on stage. Bieber was, of course, a nominee and took out two
honours, one of which was the International Video of the Year by a
Canadian which he accepted from Gomez, joking, “Selena? Nice to meet
you. I’m Justin. Maybe we could go out some time?” Very funny, Bieber!

Another couple to joke about their once-secret relationship was
Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder. The pair walked
the red carpet and when asked who they were most excited to see,
Somerhalder cheekily replied, “Who am I most excited to see tonight?
Nina Dobrev!” Dobrev looked stunning in a strapless Georges Chakra
Couture dress while her boyfriend played it casual in a white shirt and
jeans.
 


The Performances

There were plenty of stellar performances from major names on the
night including Lady Gaga who performed twice, once opening the show
with her new single Edge of Glory and then again to close the show with
Born This Way. The latter performance showed Gaga emerging from an egg
in a feathered frock and tiger print blazer. Later, her dancers ripped
this off to reveal a glittery black pra and pants with blue hair stuck
on her armpits and crotch! Yes, seriously!
Gaga took out the UR Fave International Artist award despite everyone assuming it would be Britney Spears to take it out.

The Black Keys also performed on the night, as did Avril Lavigne
who made it down the red carpet without boyfriend Brody Jenner by her
side.

Selena Gomez and the Scene also performed and it was great to see a
teen pop sensation actually singing for once! Critics have been
kind and despite some wavering in her voice, she did a great job.
 

All in all, the MuchMusic Awards lived up to their reputation as
being one of the funnest, youngest and most carefree events on the
Awards calendar.

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No Joke: Weird Al Parodies Lady Gaga, Proceeds Go to Charity

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 06:03 PM PDT

There was a question as to whether it would ever see the light of day, but it’s finally here: the spoof video “Perform This Way” from Weird Al Yankovic, parodying Lady Gaga‘s “Born This Way.” And it takes the “Weird” in Weird Al to a whole new level.

The video features Al’s face (always done up in Gaga-esque makeup) superimposed on the body of a female dancer (who has pretty killer abs!). The resulting image is enough to either make you laugh or haunt your dreams. Or both.

The song itself pokes fun at Gaga’s outlandish style and performance art (or gimmicks) with lyrics like these: ”I’m sure my critics will say/It’s a grotesque display/Well they can bite me, baby I perform this way/I could be wearing swiss cheese/Or maybe covered with bees/It doesn’t mean I’m crazy, I perform this way.”

Weird Al tends to ask for approval from artists before releasing parodies of their songs, and originally the word was that Gaga wanted the song to go away. But it was later revealed that Gaga’s management gave Al a no before Gaga was even asked about it, so Al went ahead with the video.

Here’s the best part: all proceeds from the video and the song, which you can download on iTunes for $ 1.29, will go toward the Human Rights Campaign. Weird Al tends to do this sort of crazy nice stuff, and he’s a vegetarian too, so he’s more than just a head of curly hair and a knack for ironically hilarious rhymes.

Check out the video below, but beware of the weirdness!

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Surreal Photography

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 02:00 PM PDT

Discovery Myeombeom Kim, an artist who enjoys creating sculptures with great surrealist poetry and ingenuity. He succeeded with his work to reach an interesting universe. More visuals of his work to discover the rest of the article.

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Plus size dresses

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 10:02 AM PDT

Plus size celebrity Queen Latifah

We women have so much guidance when it comes to fashion, after all, there are TV shows and magazines dedicated to that exact subject, but it can still be daunting to go shopping and find something that actually suits you.

It's even harder for plus sized women who have to perform a balancing act with their bodies to try and get everything to look in proportion. This can be especially hard in the matter of plus sized dresses. After all, you don't always want to be swamped in mounds of material to hide those so-called 'problem' areas.

There's no reason why you shouldn't flaunt the curves you've got, and there are a couple of dress designs in the collection of plus size dresses at the K & Co shop that will let you do just that.

First of all there's the wrap dress. The design on this dress is perfect for emphasizing your bust while hiding wider hips or a wobbly tummy. Wrap dresses are fitted underneath the bust, giving you a little boost in the cleavage area. The good news is that you don't just have to stick to dark colours, you can also opt for bold patterns and colours with this kind of design.

A maxi dress is also a great option for larger ladies, although this is a design to avoid if you are on the short side, since the sheer amount of material can swamp you. A maxi dress in a halter design or with an empire line cut can work wonders for a plus sized figure. Make sure that the dress gives you plenty of support in the bust area though and try to avoid strapless designs if you are top heavy.

Another style of dress that really suits curvier figures is the 50s style prom dress. The longer skirt length and fuller skirt help to skim over your hips and bum, and if you go for a halterneck style it can help to balance out your larger bottom half, while offering support up top. Make sure to wear with heels or wedges for extra height.

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10 Male Stars Then And Now Photos

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 10:00 AM PDT

These actors were child stars; let’s see their different from the “Then and Now” photos. Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Saved by the Bell, NYPD Blue) Mario Lopes Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone) Jerry O'Connell (Stand By Me, Crossing Jordan) Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) Jaleel White (Family Matters) Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense) Edward Furlong (Terminator 2, American [...]
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