ALMOST as quickly as they began, the menswear shows have come to an end in Paris and the boys make way for the world's most expensive dresses as the couture shows begin . discount gucci shoes

Friday saw Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy showcase their menswear offerings alongside some of fashion's more subversive names, including John Galliano, Junya Watanabe, discount gucci sneakers  Rick Owens, Commes des Garcons and Kris van Assche. After a sedate day on Thursday - when designers including Dries van Noten, Viktor & Rolf and Louis Vuitton took the sensible, wearable approach - John Galliano followed Jean Paul Gaultier's lead to remind us that fashion (even menswear) is all about the spectacle, with look after look of dapper Sherlock Holmes-inspired rebellion fused with oriental and tribal influences.discount gucci sneakers

At the weekend Hugo Boss, Dunhill, Hermes, Paul Smith and Lanvin lined up with Maison Martin Margiela, Raf Simons and Dior Homme to round off the men's shows. Each label embraced refining what they do best, with wardrobe classics in luxe fabrics at Hermès, traditional British tailoring by Kim Jones at Dunhill, whilst Kris van Assche at Dior Homme reminded us that no one does smart monochrome simplicity quite like him

Getting a little work done on her hairdo, Rachel Bilson was spotted out at Andy LeCompte salon in Beverly Hills on Saturday .

The “Jumper” cutie chatted away on her mobile phone after getting her locks touched up, fresh off of a night at the Buffalo Club for a pre-Golden Globes party the previous evening.易瑞沙

Meanwhile, Miss Bilson recently voiced her disappointment over the announcement that Simon Cowell will be leaving “American Idol” after this season.易瑞沙

She tells, “I’m a fan of reality TV and such a fan of Idol - I don’t know if I’ll be able to watch it without Simon, he’s my favorite! He kind of makes the show.”

查看更多...

Enduring a chilly Manhattan morning, Penn Badgley and Jessica Szohr were spotted on the set of “Gossip Girl” earlier today . nike dunk

The CW hotties looked anything but warm as they paced around the New York City location, both sporting hats and coats to chase away the chill.cheap nfl jerseys

In related news, Jessica recently explained that filming her upcoming movie “Piranha 3-D” triggered some deep-seated phobias.cheap nfl jerseys

“I get claustrophobic, so when we were in a boat I was kind of halfway under water at one point and it was like a really small little cage.  I was freaking out actually. I was like, ‘I can’t breathe! I can’t get out of here!’”

Stepping out for a retail romp, Noah Cyrus was spotted with her father Billy Ray and mother Tish at the Grove shopping center on Saturday .

The recently-turned-10-year-old looked cute in a pair of eyeglasses as she made her way around the mall while the shutterbugs looked on.cheap nfl jerseys
In related news, Billy Ray Cyrus confirmed to the press that his daughter Miley’s show “Hannah Montana” is just about over for good.nike dunk

“The future is we are doing 11 more episodes,” he explained. “Disney will have new episodes to air all the way through 2011.”

Chinti and Parker (chintiandparker.com) make the most desirable cashmere for kids, supersoft and eco-friendly too. All hand-made in Dorset. Elbow-patches, tiny initials (personalise yours online... the perfect baby gift), quirky orange stitching. My daughter lives in her little cardi, and I’ve been rather jealous of it 'til now, but luckily for me, they’ve started making them for grown ups too. My favourite is their one-pocket sweater, though the skinny vests in various weights (I love the paper-thin sheer in the palest oatmeal) - all beautifully cut-and in organic cottons - are the perfect layering basics. I have piles of old vests in my closet but only about two that I actually love enough to rummage for. These would go straight to the top of the pile. Love their labels too, with a checklist of eco-targets and total transparency in terms of manufacture and supply.cheap nfl jerseys nike dunk

More on the eco-fashion front. I’ve been made an ambassador for the Fairtrade Foundation’s 5th Anniversary year 2010, focusing on Fairtrade cotton. I’m swotting up on my facts and figures but mostly looking forward to a trip to Mali in the spring, when I’ll meet with farmers, local activists and African designers. I’ll also be collaborating on an exhibition and speaking at the Fairtrade conference in November. Fairtrade really changes lives. A stable price for their crops means families can plan better futures. Clean water and greater opportunities for education are a direct result of investment at grassroots level. Fairtrade is empowering for all, for the farmer, as he or she is rewarded appropriately for their labour, and for the consumer, who by making ethical choices both invests in a product with integrity and its source community - be it a cotton farm in Mali or a tea plantation in India. One of my aims will be to encourage designers to commit to using more Fairtrade cotton. Big-hearted business must be the future… cheap nfl jerseys nike dunk
 

Everyone needs one neighbourhood store they can count on for last minute gifts and treats. Mine is Couverture, owned and collated by Emily Dyson who has the eye of an artist and the kind of style that makes you want to steal everything she wears or at least study her intently. Effortlessly chic, in a grown-up Parisienne kind of way, her store is a true reflection of her enviable taste. I know I’ll find the perfect panicky present with only a minute or two to spare (last week a vintage cake-stand for an impossible foodie friend, a beautiful hand-knitted scarf for my godson, and a stack of elegant notepads for an actress). The tricky part is to escape without treating yourself too.cnc router inkjet printer laser cutter cutting plotter solvent printer

I’ve managed to resist the dove-grey ankle boots and extra long mittens on three recent visits but my resolve is weakening.

Downstairs is Ian Paley’s equally brilliant The Garbstore for men - and the women who need to shop for them. Both have brilliant websites but those who can make the trip should, as this is shopping at his most inspirational. Chic wrapping too, and smiley helpful service. Small things that make a huge difference, especially when your kids are leaving a trail of Hula Hoops crunched into the floor and patience is wearing thin. Limited editions of exactly what you - and your children - want. laser engraver eco solvent printer heat press laser engraving machine

The message at London Fashion Week seemed to be that, in spite of precarious financial news, life keeps marching forward. Doom and gloom on the financial markets only makes us crave reassurance, positive thinking and cheerful silver linings. London designers were happy to oblige. discount gucci sneakers discount gucci shoes

Luella's sugary pink and yellow mini dresses offered a perfect escape from bankruptcies and mergers this past Monday. Christopher Kane's 3-dimensional circular lines in citrus colours were a break with last season's cool dark shades. Basso & Brooke's collage prints, and House of Holland's dizzying combinations of spots and prints were both playful and witty. Shots of bright flouro colours at Nathan Jenden and Richard Nicoll quickened the pulse.

If the shows were not enough to lift your mood, then the after show parties certainly were. No scrimping on Champagne at Giles' or Christopher Kane's. At Vogue's own Robin Derrick's party, and Lanvin's men's store opening on Savile row, London's best and brightest came out in force.

Despite the fun, there has been a show of restraint mostly in shape and form this season, even from some designers not traditionally known for it. Simple sheath dresses at Giles balanced out his use of colour and print. Aquascutum used a single shade of blue in a play on theme and variation. discount gucci sneakers discount gucci shoes

查看更多...

The other day I bumped into a friend who was taking his three kids to a preview screening of director Spike Jonze's Where The Wild Things Are.cheap nfl jerseys nike dunk

'Would they like it?' he asked.

'It's exactly what I imagine being a 10 year old boy is like,' I stalled, comparing my rather docile 10 year old self with his boisterous sons. 

'Your five year old might get a bit bored, though. or scared.'

查看更多...