Red Carpet Fashions of February 09 Best Worst

WORST
M.I.A- (Grammy’s) Appearing at the Grammy’s on her due date was a bold choice; another bold choice was her outfit. M.I.A is known for her quirky style that pushes the boundaries, but this one was just a little too strange.

Estelle- (Grammy’s) Estelle looks like she belongs in the Jetson family with this space aged outfit. The dress makes her shoulders look too broad and the matching shoes are no help. She’ll have trouble finding an “American Boy” let alone any boy in this outfit.

Blake Lewis- (Grammy’s)(American Idol Runner Up) This outfit has way to much going on in way too many shades of grey. The colour makes for a boring outfit. A good way to add a punch to this outfit would have been a grey suit, and colourful accessories.

Heidi Klum- (Right) (Oscar’s) Normally always the one to wear a knock out dress this time was different. The supermodel’s outfit was too matchy matchy, the red dress, shoes and clutch were boring. The dress also didn’t have much shape and looked like it was just thrown on her.

Red Carpet Fashions of February 09 Best Dressed

February brings more snow, cold air, and of course award season. This means plenty of amazing outfits but some that are not so amazing. Here is a list of some of the best and worst looks from the Grammy's and the Academy Awards.

BEST

Duffy- (Grammy’s) a little black dress, with a few extra touches. The sheer overlay and jeweled neckline took this dress from simple to stunning, and lands Duffy on the best dressed list. Dress by Alberta Ferretti.

The Jonas Brothers- (Grammy’s) always known for good style the trio did not disappoint. The brothers looked in style but remained tasteful in classic black suits.

Whitney Houston- (Grammy’s) looking better than she has in a long time, she definitely needs to be acknowledged for her great outfit. The colours looked amazing on her, and she’s tastefully showing a bit of leg!

Anne Hathaway- (Oscar’s) Anne truly shined in her sequined dress. The light colour complimented her fair skin and the diagonal pattern on the skirt accented her curves

Alicia Keys- (Oscar’s) she looked stunning. In an Armani dress that hugged all the right places. The lilac colour was phenomenal and the slit in the leg and strapless top allowed Alicia to show off some skin.

Mark Jacobs Interview on Steven Sprouse!

Fabulous Coulours, and Designs! Street wear meets high fashion! Check it out! Love it!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSravknSO3M





Cristina La

CK "We are One" Spring/Summer 09 Campaign

Check out the new CK Spring/Summer 09 Campaing! The new limited edition CK, unisex fragrance, One bottle with MP3 speaker was introduced on January 20th! An all-over body spray was also launched (a lighter version of the fragrance). It's an interesting twist for a fragrance that has been historically in touch with younger consumers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I_CyeNhUUU

Cristina La

Fashion vs. Style

Fashion and style are words that go together, they are often used interchangeably without even thinking about it but there is a big difference between fashion and style. There are so many different ways that each of these words can be explained, and each person has there own definition of each but for the most part these definitions are quite similar. Simply put fashion is about the clothes, and style is about the person wearing them.

Fashion is…About cycles. The clothes will change every season, and with it fashion changes. In fashion nothing stays the same and often times they changes can be drastic. Fashion is influenced by designers and large companies, they try to set trends to for us to follow all in the hopes of making a profit. It is mass produced often times not unique and just another copy of many of the clothes already on the market. Fashion is influenced by celebrities and designers, it is predetermined for us.

Style is…Timeless. It is how you wear the clothes. Style does change however for the most part it matures and evolves, it is not often drastic changes but small changes over a period of time. It is influenced by a variety of things such as age, gender, culture and subculture, interests and location just to name a few. Style is about being fearless, experimenting and taking chances. It is about creating your own look, and influencing other people with it. It is as unique and individual as the wearer. Style is chosen for you by you, you as the wearer determine your style.

“Fashion fades, style is eternal” Yves Saint Laurent
“Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after style.” John Fairchild
“The difference between fashion and style is quality” Giorgio Armani

In the end however both these words are interchangeable because they work together, they need eachother. There cannot be fashion without style, and there cannot be style without fashion. So remember that it is okay to follow trends, and dress like celebrities, but don’t let them be the only influence to what you wear, follow your heart and choose outfits you love and that make you feel confident!


Michelle Buziak

Get your nails done the Barbie way!

This is a product that is very useful for girls of all ages! It is easy to use, and multiple designs can be printed on to your nails, it is amazing! Check out the demonstration!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-pmNm3NEY&feature=related

Cristina La