VIKTOR & ROLF'S NEW CEO IS VERY CHIC

paris - excuse me, is that totally unprofessional? but she is! don't you agree? her name is birgit adels (she is second from right and is wearing the cinched waist black dress with exposed shoulders) and she is a former top exec at both prada and e.m.i music. she is scheduled to start at the c.e.o of luxury house, viktor and rolf within the month. judging from her exemplary track record at previous companies, this is poised to be a new and prosperous era for v&r. zandile blay

photo via emi.com

CFDA TARGETS THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

usa - As part of the ongoing fight against breast cancer, the CFDA has teamed up with Net-A-Porter and Susan G. Komen for the Cure to launch Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. The plan is Fashion Targets Summer Fridays, this is an effort to get people to wear these Ralph Lauren FTBC fitted polos every Friday during the summer. One hundred percent of the shirt's net proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and other FTBC supported organizations. So go to  http://www.net-a-porter.com/ftbc right now and buy these polos for only $55 and help support the fight against breast cancer! danica delucreazia

NEW WEBSITE FOR ARTISTS, TALENTHOUSE.COM LAUNCHES

www - launching today, Talenthouse.com is a site that empowers all artists in film, fashion, art, music, and photography to create original content, collaborate with each other and become recognized by a global audience. Their mission is to celebrate an liberate all artists. You can upload your art, designs, music and etc onto your profile and it will also be linked up with Facebook, and MySpace. The launch has already gained 25,000 members and they're hoping that number will grow to a million. Naomi Campbell and  Stephen Dorff are on board as supporters, as well as director Fernando Meirelles. danica delucrezia

MR. MICKEY ALLOWS YOU TO SHOP HIS FAB CLOSET - FOR A FEE

montauk, new york - Montauk and Mr. Mickey will come together on Sunday the 5th for the Paper magazine editor's second annual Celebrity Sidewalk Sale at Screaming Mimi's. The event will be co-hosted by Peter Davis, Charlotte Ronson, and Emma Snowdon-Jones and will feature loads of merchandise from people such as Catherine Malandrino, Julia Frakes, and Lynn Yaeger. The money will go to charity, water which builds freshwater wells in developing countries. So make sure your there shopping! danica delucrezia

READY TO STARE: BASSO & BROOKE & BJORK?

new york - there seemed to be something missing on the resort runways this season. overexposure of the strong and tough, yet stylish woman left me thinking - what of those days when one needs to take off the cape (or in this case, heels 5 inches and up) or simply lapse into the ease of being a damsel in distress (or preferably a mere damsel)?   so when i see a collection like basso and brooke's, it's basically like sniffing a lime: ice particle inspired prismatic representations (some of which remind me of the cover of bjork's new album, 'voltaic'), meet with classic silhouettes in the ultimate clash of surreal and real. with basso's seemingly innate creative streak for prints and brooke's classic shapes, it's irony at its best as these two designers are able to complement each other through focus on their individual albeit very different strengths. lottie ntim

PHEARSE TALK: BET AWARDS BEST & WORST DRESSED

 

 

 

Los Angeles- best dressed hands down beyonce knowles. 27 yr old singer in a multi colored pierre balmain mini dress. paired with a christian dior resort 2009 shoe. beyonce "gets it" and understands fashion well at least ty hunter her stylist does.. nevertheless.. she looked very fresh and poised- per usual. the dress was a great fit for her.. makes her legs look incredible and the backside

her @$$ looks amazing. and lets not sleep on amber rose because she is the "stylista" wearing a white backless alexander mcqueen mini dress and a bubble gum pink lip to accent her shoe and bag. kanye is so lucky!! and i love how she wore her shades the entire 3hrs of the show and was never seen without them.

 

 

oh keyshia. you look horrible. i dont know what designer

this is but i cant take this. this is reminder me of  selena

from 1995 paired with a christian loub on the foot. a bedazzled

boustier. i cant take it.. good day blaynistas.

 

Terrence Phearse

READY TO STARE: BALMAIN FOR MEN/ AUTUMN WINTER 09/10

 

 

 

Paris- the collection looks great but when i think pierre balmain

i dont think what im getting. this collection is very MARC BY MARC

its very new york east village-ish. but in retrospect. when you think

of balmain for women you automatically think paris... pointy shoulders

something that is a fantasty.. i mean i like the mens collection i just feel

there is some sort of disconnect

 

Terrence Phearse

 

 

READY TO STARE: COSTUME NATIONAL RESORT 2010

new york - "men seldom stare at women who wear glasses"... but here's a collection the likes of which would make dorothy parker eat those famous words. costume national's resort 2010 collection is only made cooler, edgier and indeed sexier by the addition of these thick framed glasses. the collection wasn't completely devoid of a no-nonense attitude however, with sensible cuts and practicality woven into the clothes themselves. even the longer pieces seem to lack the glam aspect seen in many other collections opting, instead, for a sportier, laid back look that one would ordinarily link with resort.  lottie ntim

THE BLAY REPORT REMEMBERS MICHAEL JACKSON

 

 

Worldwide- jacksons influence lead far beyond pop culture, he transcended far beyond his fashion and stardom but ultimatley leading up to a cultrual revolutionist, and an icon. By the mid-90s, Jackson's style had evolved into a hybrid that made him look like a military space doctor.In the image above was taken last week as jackson was leaving a doctors appointment in beverly hills wearing a balmain jacket, black and white leapoard pants and a classic ysl johnny boot. i highly regard michael for his eccentricity and gentle sould.

But the King of Pop can pretty much wear anything, and i would wear anything that he wore. 100 years from now, Michael Jackson will be seen for what he is: An icon. A musical genius. an appariation, and a recluvise individual. Nonetheless, his military themed flamboyant style will

no doubt be imitated and emulated for generations because beneath the sequins is an appreciation of the classics. White socks with penny loafers, straight-leg flat-front pants a fedora, that stuff will never go out of style - Jackson's legend guarantees it.

 

Highest Regards,

Terrence Phearse

READY TO STARE: TORY BURCH RESORT 2010

new york - it's all about comfort - in clothes, in shoes and especially in one's own skin. inspired by style icon, iris apfel, tory burch's resort collection is an ode to rare birds, their fearless style and infectious sense of individuality. needless to say, the collection showed little risk; but perhaps that's what it's all about. there is no point in overdoing something just for the sake of it and little to gain from overextending oneself in the name of fashion. unlike fashion, style is an innate force present in each of us and far too complex to be judged. amidst the collection's simplicity and neutral hues, lies a freeing message: do whatever feels right; it's right because it's you! lottie ntim

LETS TAKE FIVE MINUTES TO GET INTO ALL THE FAB EDITORS WHO WENT TO BEYONCE'S CONCERT THE OTHER NIGHT

NEW YORK- Beyonce celebrates her new tour with a concert bash at Madison Square Garden. Thierry Mugler served as both a costume designer and creative advisor for the show, he designed 71 outfits for the headliner and entourage. Nina Garcia, Kate Lanphear, Horacio Silva, Andrew Bolton, Eric Wilson, Hal Rubenstein, and Alexis Bryan Morgan were all there to watch Beyonce put on an amazing concert for two hours. Check out what she was wearing! danica delucrezia

V MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES DEETS FOR THIS YEAR'S MODEL SEARCH

new york - Last year, V magazine named Amanda Laine their model search winner. This year magazines have teamed up with Ford Models and Alexander Wang in search of the next superstar. They've already received over 6000 online entries, if you want a chance to win then you better get a move on it because you only have until June 29th to submit your profile on their website. The finalists will be announced July 3rd and then the winner gets an editorial in V and a contract with Ford Models! Get to that website asap! danica delucrezia

MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD...?

los angeles - so i'm hoping this isn't true as i type it. but as i write this, several news sources including bloomberg news have confirmed it. developing... zandile blay

FILE THIS UNDER TOTALLY PERSONAL: BACK FROM BRAZIL & I'VE LOST MY PHONE

new york - blaynistas! mamma is back from brazil! so much to tell you and so many photos - but unfortunatley i lost my phone and with it all my photos, contacts, etc. i'm working on finding it now and will post lots of amazing brazil pics. in meantime, if any of you need to reach me, PLEASE email me at blog@zandileblay.com. xzb

WE LUST THIS: THE GILT GROUPE!

www- for the past few weeks now, i've had the pleasure of receiving daily emails from one of my new, favorite groups. hint: it's always around 11:45am and it's always good news. any guesses? none other than the innovative and praiseworthy gilt groupe, informing me of the soon-to-begin sale and revealing what fab designers are in store for the day. the members-only group founded by friends alexis maybank and alexandra wilson allows a lucky set of discerning shoppers to have access to substantially marked down (usually hovering around %70 off) designer and luxury goods. everyday, a new sale with different goods is offered at twelve noon- sharp, and only lasts for one day. think of it as something like a virtual sample sale- sans the stuffiness and catty clawing to get to that last zac posen dress. but, the venture certainly isn't lacking in the popularity department. despite the exclusivity of its strict invitation-only rule, marchesa, vera wang, marc jacobs, chloe and the likes often fly off the site before you can click "purchase!" yesterday it was geren ford, bill blass handbags, and richard chai; today it is thakoon and prps, amongst others. the prices are jaw-dropping, and the high-end threads are just as impressive. guilt-free shopping has never looked so good! sydney cannon

PAULINA RUBIO ON THE COVER OF SPANISH ELLE

Spain- "La Chica Dorada", "The Golden Girl" Paulina Rubiohas sold over 16 million albums worldwide and now on the cover of Spanish Elle. This choppy red wig the singer is sporting reminds me of X-MEN. Although she isnt in her "Golden Years" anymore she still looks like a sweet breath of fresh air. Terrence Phearse

V MAG & FORD SEARCH FOR NEXT FACE OF WOMENS’ FASHION

 

 

New York- Until Monday, June 29th, prospective models can submit photos online for a chance to become the newest face of Ford Models.  To date, the site has already received over 6,000 entries vying for the prize.  This is the first time that V Magazine and Ford Models have united for a female model search competition, which comes following the success of the winner of the male model search.This exclusive competition presents aspiring models with the opportunity to not only appear within the pages of V Magazine, but also be presented with a coveted working contract with Ford Models.  Finalists will be announced on July 3rd. 
 
*Candidates can submit online applications at:  www.vmagazine.com/modelsearch
The next issue of V Magazine (Issue #60) hits newsstands on July 6th

 

Terrence Phearse

JESSICA SIMPSON EXPANDS SWIM LINE TO INCLUDE ITSY BITSY BIKINIS

www - when my blaynistas speak - i listen. we just posted an awesome story by one of my fave staff writers, danica delucrezia about jessica simpson's new swimline. my girl jill goldsberry - who heads up her own swim label - kindly asked me if this was really "news" via facebook. we went back to to do our research and found out the answer is no ...and yes. jessica actually launched her swim line about two years ago to rave reviews. but she's just announced a new addition of "itsy bitsy" - super sexy - bikinis. they debut in stores this december and are moderately priced between $35 and $120 bucks. i spied a few photos of them on glamour.com and thought i'd share with you. jill - thanks for the fact check. xo, zandile blay

WHAT MICHELLE WORE: PARIS EDITION

paris - The President and First Lady were in France to attend an event honoring the 65th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy on Saturday. Michelle Obama wore a Narciso Rodriguez dress under a Michael Kors coat. While in France, Michelle Obama treated her daughters to a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower while stylishly dressed in a green Rick Owens jacket, with a scarf by Prova and those Lanvin sneakers. danica delucrezia

JESSICA SIMPSON LAUNCHES SWIM LINE? WOW! WHO BUYS THIS STUFF?

new york-  Is it you? Don't worry, we won't judge. So, after shoe, handbag, and apparel lines, Jessica Simpson is ready to launch a swimwear collection, courtesy of industry vet Red Carter. Carter will personally design the collection in collaboration with Jessica Simpson, and the Camuto Group will be overseeing manufacturing and distribution. The Jessica Simpson Swim Collection will be available at major department and specialty stores nationwide, retailing from $35 to $50 for separates and up to $120 for cover-ups. danica delucrezia