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Thursday, November 26, 2009

W PHOTOSHOPPED DEMI MOORE'S HEAD ONTO ANJA RUBIK'S BODY?

Conspiracy theorists on blogs suggest that the magazine Photoshopped Moore's head onto Rubik's body for their December cover.



World Wide Web - Ever since W's December issue featuring 47-year-old actress Demi Moore on the cover hit the internet many wondered why was Demi's left hip cut in farther than her left thigh and why the lack of wrinkles on the face or body. Another case of Photoshop gone wrong, right? Well last week W representatives told Jezebel that they "did not do anything unusual or out of the ordinary on Demi Moore for the photo on the cover of W." But now conspiracy theorists on blogs Oh No They Didn't and Pop Culture Madness suggest that the magazine Photoshopped Demi's head onto the body of model Anja Rubik taken from an image of Anja walking the runway in the spring 2010 Balmain show. Crazy speculation, right? When you have the W December cover placed next to the shot of Anja in the Balmain show it's hard not to believe the conspiracy theorists, but there are differences between the two images that can dispute the speculation. For example Demi's arms are touching her legs, while Anja's arms are swinging away from her body. Another example is Anja's neck looks strained than Demi's neck and that's because Anja is walking and Demi is standing still. My verdict is that Demi sure was extremely Photoshopped but I believe that's her body and not Anja's. What do you think, Blaynistas? [Story/Image: The Cut]



Kristina Bustos

KARL LAGERFELD HELMETS ARE FINALLY IN STORES


The designer creates couture helmets that include iPod hookups.


World Wide Web - I'm sure you were all madly waiting for Karl Lagerfeld's couture helmet to hit the stores so you can finally purchase your own and now here is your chance. You can find the helmets at Collete in Paris and at other specialty retailers. The prices of the helmets range from $1,805 to $6,837. The helmets were from the designer's fall 2009 namesake collection and they come with iPod hookups, which is perfect for drowning out traffic noises while on your scooter. Les Ateliers Ruby, however, made only twelve of the couture helmets. [Story/Image: The Cut]


Kristina Bustos

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

UNGARO DECIDES TO KEEP LILO


Good News: Ungaro will keep Lindsay Lohan as “Artistic Director”. Bad News: Ungaro will keep Lindsay Lohan as “Artistic Director."

World Wide Web – Rumors have been swirling for the past few months that the House of Ungaro, will let go of their um…. “Artistic Director” actress Lindsay Lohan, though the label’s chief executive denies these reports. "Yes (she's staying on), she has a job to do," Mounir Moufarrige told Reuters at the Milan Global Fashion Summit.

"The criticism was harsh. I am sure we can do better in the collection to be honest but I think it was harsh ... But it did sell well," says Moufarrige of LiLo’s disastrous S/S 2010 Ungaro show.

Blaynistas, I have mixed feelings about this. Lindsay, who should really be confined to a rehabilitation center, design or style aesthetic was definitely incoherent for the Ungaro show (really LiLo?…glitter heart-shaped nipple pasties? a five year old can do that). Though, she does have mass marketing appeal and lends a tremendous amount of press for Ungaro. Though doubtful, I do believe in second chances. Let’s hope her F/W collection doesn’t involve pasties, maybe she’ll grasp that it will be too cold to wear them. [Story and Image: The Cut]


Jared Michael Lowe

RED CARPET MOMENT: AMBER ROSE


Kanye’s model girlfriend attends the NY screening of Me and Orson Welles.

New York – Model and Kanye’s main squeeze, Amber Rose attended the NY screening of Me and Orson Welles last night in an ivory Dolce & Gabbana strapless bustier dress. Bronzed with a new set of lashes, Ms. Rose looked great, but a bit too tight in her ensemble. Perhaps she needed to go up a size?[Story: Red Carpet Fashion Awards/ Image: Say Holla!]


Jared Michael Lowe

RED CARPET MOMENT: RIHANNA


Rihanna steps out in a sparkly and spike Blondes creation for her Rated R release party.

New York – Pop artist, Rihanna continues her spiky reign after Sunday’s AMAs Gareth Pugh design performance outfit and dons The Blondes spiked gold dress to her album release party at Juliet’s Supper Club in NYC. She paired the dress with gold spiked peep toe Louboutins. I must admit she looks too haute, but with all this spiked action going on, I wonder how did she sit during the night? [Story: Just Jared/ Image: Celebrity Gossip]


Jared Michael Lowe

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

MARKET SHARE: 10 FALL BOOTS THAT I LUST FOR

Fall Boots

Items in this set

Balenciaga Fall 2006 Harness Platform Boots
Balenciaga Fall Harness Platform Boots
$Upon Request

JILL STUART Cream Slouchy Teresa Boot
JILL STUART Cream Slouchy Teresa Boot
$895 $627
chickdowntown.com
DESANO
DESANO
$110 $50
aldoshoes.com
Jessica Simpson Jonas Boot - Mahogany
Jessica Simpson Jonas Boot - Mahogany
$150
heels.com
HORTEIN
HORTEIN
$120
aldoshoes.com
BCBG Silk Boot - Black
BCBG Silk Boot - Black
$150
heels.com
Everybody In Purple
Everybody In Purple
$130
needsupply.com
Jessica Simpson Troppo Bootie - Black
Jessica Simpson Troppo Bootie - Black
$130
heels.com
Chaz Suede Ankle Boot
Chaz Suede Ankle Boot
$25
forever21.com
Women's shoes/bags: Miss Sixty Nadia - Dark taupe
Women's shoes/bags: Miss Sixty Nadia - Dark taupe
$295
piperlime.gap.com


Terrence Phearse

Diddy To Be On Home Shopping Network


Diddy Is Going On HSN!

Mega Mogul- Sean "P. Diddy" Combs is unstoppable. I subscribe to the belief that anything he puts his hands on turns gold.
Next week, November 30th, 2009 at 11pm.... Diddy will appear on the legendary Home Shopping Network. He will be advertising
his "Unforgivable" and "I Am King" fragrances. Diddy has set a reported goal of selling $400,000 the night it airs. That's intense.
It is also said that Diddy will have his own set up for the stage, and will hopefully attract a new, young, and "hip" audience to the
Home Shopping Network. Both fragrances smell amazing, I think this is a major move for his brand. He is a man who knows what 
he is doing.. think about. He hits HSN just in time for Christmas shopping. I think he will surpass his goal. Check it out!

Tweet Me Your Thoughts: @BlayReport


Terrence Phearse




MODEL NEWS: NATALIA VODIANOVA



The Russian model books three Spring 2010 campaigns.

World Wide Web - Russian model Natalia Vodianova, 27, will be one busy bee for Spring 2010, landing three spring campaigns: Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy and Stella McCartney. In addition she continues her contracts with Guerlain, Etam lingerie and Calvin Klein perfumes. In 2008 the model retired from the catwalk after walking in Valentino Garavani’s final show in Paris. [Story: Fashionista/ Image: Zimbio]

Kristina Bustos
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