Could it be that they, having proven their invincible heterosexuality by being in the military, can feel relaxed in gear like this, while the rest of us want to prove how hard we are by rejecting foppish display?

According to the activist web site, Armani's newest collection is a contradiction of his statements to TIME magazine last year.

PETA representatives say the fur-trimmed jackets, fur-hemmed skirts, floral-printed fur coats, and fur-trimmed snowsuits for babies don't cut it.

Armani has an odd obsession with rabbit fur, and two weeks ago, he refused to meet with PETA Vice President Dan Mathews in Milan to see disturbing undercover video footage of rabbit fur farms. Since Armani has refused to hear animals' side of the story, it is now time to see if he will listen to the public.

Take a look at PETA's stance on the matter.

Draggin Jeans are a motorcycle fashion company whose signature item is Kevlar-lined jeans (i.e. to provide added protection in the event of a bike spill).

I've seen their ads on TV - loud, low-rent and featuring ridiculous moto stunts, and mostly full of blokes - many times, particularly during motorsports coverage, which is why I found this ad somewhat out of character (for the brand; not, sadly, for the motorsport community at large).

If you can't read it, it says: "Protect your assets. Wear Draggin Jeans."

Geddit? "Assets"! Good one!

Really, Draggin - any women who are likely to buy your products are not going to be swayed by this; if anything, I'd think they'd be turned off. As for the blokes, well, the company has sold plenty of jeans and jackets based solely on their existing advertising (as mentioned before, featuring little more than - ahem - cunning stunts on motorcycles) and reputation for providing road safety in a reasonably fashionable format. Was this really necessary?

and complete with it's own straws and animal print carry-all, move over sofia coppola in a can (although our heart still goes out to you...: ) because pommery pop! is the new spring look for the fashion wictim (thats wine+victim ;>...)

Ms. Dirty Martini + Superman

We <3 our costumes!!

No, your eyes are not deceiving you - that, my friend, is velvet. It certainly surprised Men's Free Style's friends when we hit the town this Saturday, but we are happy to declare that vintage is definitely something the stylish man does not have to leave to his girlfriend.

Because there are two things about vintage which make it a perfect player in our style campaign - number one, the clothes have been around for a while so inevitably know something retaining a good deal of wearability; number two, they are likely to be well-made and use great fabric (otherwise they simply wouldn't have lasted) but will always come at a better price than their modern equivalents.

Of course that doesn't mean you have to wear velvet - but don't let us stop you...

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Presentingg... duhmmduhmduhhhdumm

Drawings for you! (Oh and I promise to get more fashion sketches up soon. :])

until next time... hopefully with more fashion sketches.

au revoir!

Also, I wore a summery dress after school, which was nice and made me feel bright, even though it is so dark and grey outside.

This morning my mum ordered me a coat from Topshop (this one) and that will come sometime this week, so I'm excited for that :)!

Much to my, very excited, surprise: Maggie Rizer is on the cover of L'Officiel Singapore's First Anniversary Edition! She's been gone for a while, having her money stolen by her step father and writing books, opening doggy daycares, things like that but now she's back to what she does best!

Maggie is kind of the unexpected super model. She had her day a while ago, then came back for a while and disappeared and now she's popping up on Vogue Best Dressed from time to time, going to all the great events and scoring covers and ad campaigns.

Keep up the good work (even if the pink hair is a little too much), way to represent us Upstate NY'ers.

-K

Images from the Design Scene Blog > L'Officiel

Esquire magazine has named Halle Berry the "Sexiest Woman Alive" and they've put the sexy slag on the cover of their 75th Anniversary November issue. In the issue, Halle speaks on being a sexy momma, sayin':

“I don’t know exactly what it means, but being 42 and having just had a baby, I think I’ll take it. Sexiness is a state of mind — a comfortable state of being. It’s about loving yourself in your most unlovable moments.”

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Joder. De repente unas ganas d ensayar! D cantar! De componer!!! Ahhhhhhh! Eva Mendes... Como olvidar "We Own The Night"... en fin... ahi va el anuncio...

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has worked diligently on formatting and digitizing 29,432 objects from the 31,000 piece collection.  This project was initiated in 2000.

The online archive will be continuously updated, and viewers can zoom in on many of the pieces.You can view this through the museum's website metmuseum.org/works_of_art/the_costume_institute.

... BLAIRE WALDORF!

she's so pretty and have a great sense of fashion. i esp like her signature headband style. she make all the gurls out there wanna go and get one for themselves. i love headbands esp during BHD. (that stands for Bad Hair Day by the way!) so when i found a pair (black and gold somemore, two of my other fav colours after pink. hehe.) in primark that cost me only 1pound, i just had to get em. so it's something exactly like the one she has (but the pic i have of her wearing it is in bmp version or somethin and wordpress does not allow that version to be uploaded. so fine, i'll just settle with the next best thing. haih!) but mine is a slightly smaller version. ;)

also,

i just realised in all the chick flick shows that i watched i always prefer the dark-haired best friend of the main gurl character. my two other fav show if you don't already know by now is the OC and one tree hill.

the main reason i watch OC is cos of summer.

and in one tree hill, i SO lurve brooke davis!

now that i'm currently into lipstick jungle, i think victory ford is supercute!

woops i so lari tapic already. this post was supposed to be about the headband only. LOL.

The three large buttons are purely cosmetic... and uses snaps to close. When worn open, the snaps are very visible down the coat. Really not cute.  I sent it back for a refund. NO BUENO.

still love that website, though... (my purse rulz!)

-cheesy 80s/90s nostalgic- WANT:

-Speaking of nostalgia- here is some more evidence to help my cause for the comeback of Doc Martens...

-I have jumped onto the Christmas shopping train this week and I have purchased one item for 4 different people already. I love to shop- and I especially love to shop for other people- but what I do not like is waiting to shop and having to drop a large amount of money all at once...

P.S.

Package of Bacon Prompts Bomb Scare

Courtesy Disney-ABC

Kelly Ripa's stylist Faith Cromas, who is responsible for the host's effortlessly cool style, is teaming up with chic boutique Intermix to outfit the talk show host with their trendy pieces. While most morning show host opt for boring suits, Kelly will be outfitted in Intermix's must-have looks from celeb-fave designers like Catherine Malandrino, Chloe, DVF, Herve Leger, Jay Godfrey, Yigal Azrouel and more. Kelly's hip looks will be highlighted and available through Live With Regis And Kelly's daily blog Fashion Finder almost immediately after the show airs. Get ready to shop!

I think a lot of retailers underestimate the power of a well set up window display.  A great visual display has the power to turn a window shopper into a buying customer.  It can focus just the right amount of attention on the merchandise, tell a story, and entice the shopper to step inside.  The more time a shopper spends in a store, the more likely they'll buy.... and that's a FACT!

So check 'em out... Thoughts anyone?

Jeg bare sier ifra, jeg ELSKER å suuurfe! så derfor jeg legger ut så mange linker og skriver om alt mulig, fashion, teknologi osv. Ja kule ting, jeg vil DELE! ;P

Var ikke den mp3 spilleren(Bilde) her bare herlig?! :D http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_details.php?id=15613 

FalskeØyenVipper, er tøft! Syntes jeg (: Ikke de gærne assa! Men Det er jo litt kult da, se på de RARE falske øyenvippene her foreksempel (Bilder) ( http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/Products/subcategory2.aspx?categoryid=1027 )

Jeg bruker nesten aaaldri faske øyenevipper, men det er en Maskara jeg dyrker ! :P Hehe! Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mascara(bilde) er den ikke Søøøt? Den er DRiT bra, syntes jeg daa, ( http://www.rimmellondon.com/UK/products/eyes/product.aspx?id=318 )

 
Jonas Brothers (L) Im inlove haha xD nejda, men får dilla på sangene dems, vet iKKE hvorfor, menmen, Elsker den sangen her :D Jonas Brothers - LoveBug

Acabei de receber o e-mail da coleção 2009 praia da Victoria’s Secret. Sinceramente não vi nenhuma novidade e achei a coleção anterior bem mais bacana.

Para quem gostam de biquininhos mais comportados como eu, aqui vai uma dica. Se forem passar alguns dias em New York, prefira comprar os biquínis pelo site da marca, como as coisas em NYC geralmente são mais caras, percebi que existe sim uma diferença de preço nas mercadorias da loja e do site. No site é mais barato, fora que no site tem muito mais modelos.

Enjoy it!

The Bowler hat (aka the derby or the billycock) is a felt hat with a rounded top that was invented in London around 1849. The style has endured and although it was, at one time, associated with butlers, the bowler hat is now massively popular among stylish women looking to add a little bit of edge to their outfits.

Many of our favorite celebrity/model muses have been spotted wearing the Bowler everywhere from grocery shopping to red carpet events. I happen to think there is something undeniably sassy about a lady with a bowler hat tilted towards the back of her head. This hat can take an otherwise common outfit and pump up its impact by giving it a rock edge.  As Who What Wear noted, the bowler hat also garnered attention on the runway shows of Sonia Rykiel and Limi Feu, showing that it is a style that can also be worn with a bit more sophistication and suggesting that it is about to become even more popular.

I loved the look that Rachel Bilson had at the launch of her new line Edie Rose (more on that later). Although the tie is distractingly long, I think she pulled off this style masterfully. Using the hat and tie to pull together this boyish look, Bilson manages to channel the spirit of a proper young boy without looking like she was wearing a costume. The curvy skinny jeans and layered (pearl?) bracelets are a very nice touch.

For good tips on how to wear this style and where to find the perfect Bowler, be sure to check out Who What Wear. They have an incredible site with a lot of amazing information.

Written and Photographed by Kelsey Thomas

Ashleigh Sroufe

Ashleigh Sroufe, Wichita senior in graphic design, shows off her fashion sense in this business casual outfit. This work-appropriate ensemble is perfect for a young professional.

Sroufe's influences come from a variety of fashion magazines including Glamour, Vogue and Alternative Style. She admires high-fashion designers but doesn't claim any one in particular as being a big influence on her style. She enjoys mixing and matching pieces to create an eclectic style that she describes as "funky and edgy, but not over the top." Her style can change depending on her mood that particular day.

"I like to do solids but then throw in something kind of crazy and unexpected," says Sroufe. As an artist, she thinks fashion and clothing choices are important. "I'm a very visual person, so what you wear on the outside really expresses who you are on the inside."

John Churchill

John Churchill, Overland Park junior in music composition, promotes a laid-back sense of style and fashion. This is a casual ensemble he would wear to class or other less-formal places.

"I don't want to be a typical frat or Hollister boy. I just like to express myself in what feels good and what is comfortable to me," says Churchill. He doesn't describe himself as a "trend-setter" and wouldn't even want to be one. Instead, he explains his style by saying that it's not entirely unique and not entirely edgy, but a combination of the two.

While he's not out to impress anyone with his attire, he does see the danger in putting too much importance into fashion and clothing choices. Churchill just prefers clothing that exudes confidence and individuality. He is a strong believer that fashion should be about personal choices, not dictated by anyone else. "Today, people are so concerned about not conforming that they conform [to the non-conformists' standards]," Churchill says.