ALLEGRA VERSACE CELEBRATES HER 23rd

new york - the gramercy park hotel was the location for allegra versace (donatella's daughter) birthday party the other night. the birthday girl and her mom both donned absolutely exquisitte versace numbers and welcomed stylish celebs like model alek wek and actress taylor momsen. so it's alleged that the 23 year old has an eating disorder, but in these pics she looks like she's slightly on the mend. is it just me or is she filling out a little? zandile blay

all photos from bauer griffin

JUST HAD TO SHARE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM WILDWOOD, 1994 DOCUMENTARY

www - oh this is TOTALLY not fashion. but my blaynistas, it's so necessary. i just spotted this on dlisted.com and i've been watching it nonstop since. it's a feast for the eyes. be it, the obviously smoked out copule at the one minute mark, the uber-gangsta white girls (murders?jumping?wtf?) or the chick in the beginning who reminds women that we always have the "check to cash," you will be more than entertained. get in! zandile blay

TEMPERLEY LONDON GOES ON SALE....

NYC & THE HAMPTONS- Not the clothes, the boutique! This Friday, Temperley London's New York boutique is having an up to 60% off sale. So this frilly dress shown in the picture, which was originally $1185 is now only $474! The sale starts this weekend and goes until Monday, July 20th. If you're heading to the Hamptons for the weekend don't worry, because their Hampton's location is also holding the same sale. For those of us still in the city, the address is 453 Broome Street, on the second floor. The hours are 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday and then 12 to 6 pm on Sunday. Call 212-219-2929 with questions. For those of you in the Hamptons, the boutique is at 53 The Circle in East Hampton, open 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sundays. Their telephone number is 631-329-6505. Don't miss this incredible sale! Danica DeLucrezia

PROJECT RUNWAY'S LEANNE MARSHALL IS DEBUTING A COLLECTION

new york - Leanne Marshall, the winner from last season of Project Runway, is now in a collection with Bluefly.com that becomes available July 8th. The line is Leanne Marshall for Bluefly, she used to design under the name Leanimal, but has now made the permanent switch to her full name. The line contains seven pieces total, the look is definitely similar to what she showed at the Bryant Park finale, using a lot of layering and details, although this new line uses a lot more color. The clothing is definitely wearable, and affordable, some of the pieces include two pink day dresses, both under $300 and a tunic that comes in either blue or pink, for $98. Leanne is still going to be designing for the runway, and is already working on a Spring 2010 collection. Danica DeLucrezia

VALENTINO BRINGS NOONA SMITH-PETERSON ON BOARD

NEW YORK- Last week it was announced that Carlos Souza had rejoined the Valentino team. Now it appears that the company is reorganizing itself before Valentino's Haute Couture Fall 2009 show, presented by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paola Piccioli, that will take place on July 8th in Paris. A release was sent out from Valentino's international press office announcing that Carlos Souza will take on the role of social and VIP relations for the US market. He will be reporting to Paola Sacchi, worldwide communications director for the brand. Also, it was released that Noona Smith-Peterson has been brought on board to collaborate with Valentino S.p.a as a consultant, developing special projects linked to the international market. Danica DeLucrezia

EMPORIO ARMANI DEBUT NEW ADS FEATURING BECKS AND POSH

worldwide - something about david beckham in underwear....clearly the folks at giorgio armani know exactly how powerful that proposition is and continue to mine it for maximum exposure. behold two images staring becks and posh for the emporio armani autumn/winter 2009-2010 underwear campaign. it was shot in milan by world famous photogs: mert alas and marcus piggott. i'm proud to offer you a sneak peak of it here. you can expect to see the rest in magazines and on billboards starting this month in new york, los angeles, london, milan, rome, paris and tokyo. zandile blay

WE LUST THIS: BEAUTYZZZ PILLOWCASE

www - Early fall,  StudioBeautyMix Fred Segal will be selling the Beautyzzz, a pillowcase that is designed to maximize your sleep time so you'll wake up refreshed and with no puffiness. The pillowcase will be on sale for about $47, and it is supposed to be more breathable than any other non-cotton versions. So go to www.studiobeautymix.com right now and buy the Beautyzzz pillowcase so you'll wake up every morning looking more refreshed then ever! danica delucrezia

DAWN/QUE - EXCLUSIVE DEREK BLANKS PHOTOSHOOT

New York- why are these two still together? but i digress.. DAWN RICHARD and QUE MOSLEY  shot exclusively with "celebrity" photographer Derek Blanks. The shoot is an alter-ego interpretation of "good vs. bad" as they both explore their "dominatrix side" along with their "peaceful/angelic" side. loving it?

 

Terrence Phearse