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Is this '80s hairstyle on the come back?

Remember these tools?

 

The 3 pronged curler or the 3-4 triangular iron, if you said crimping irons then you're correct! A few of the designers Betsy Johnson, Monique LHuillier, and Thakoon to name a few, models displayed the '80s rave crimped hairstyles for their shows at the New York Fashion Week.
 
Will you be following in that direction?  I think it's a nice way to add body to your hair if you have the patience to crimp a full head of hair.  If so, I think it's time you rummaged through your drawer and looked for that crimping iron to get started. If you didn't have the tools then french braiding your hair after washing and towel drying when wet and leaving it overnight will create a similar effect.



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Cruel Summer: Giuseppe Zanotti

At the Milan Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2013 Giuseppe Zanotti debut the "Cruel Summer" shoe for Kanye West.  The porcelain Grecian/wreath mirrors that of the G.O.O.D Music "Cruel Summer" album art work. Although, from the line the only piece sold to date was his first shoe which retailed for approx $5K the price and launch date of his second have not been released. It too may carry the same price tag of his first debut.

Will you be getting a pair ? Or will you just watch Kim K. wear hers?
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Ostrich Pillow???

If you're like me and like to sleep with the sheets over your head then this pillow may be the product you're looking for when powering napping.  The Ostrich pillow allows you to nap and enclose your head and hands, similar to that of an ostrich sticking his head in the sand.  Designer Kawamura Ganjavian adapts this ostrich micro environment or better referred to as the Ostrich Pillow.  If you're interested check out www.kickstarter.com.

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Cruel Summer: Kanye West 2 Sex Tapes!!!

A Cruel Summer it's turning out to be for Kanye West. 

"My girl a superstar all from a home movie" - Kanye West, My Clique

Well, it looks like Kanye's lawyers will be working very hard to prevent the release of these sex tapes.  They have already sent out their seize and desist letters for images from the first tape. The first one being twenty minutes and the second one is forty! Kanye will be a megastar from those tapes. 

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Music: Kanye West presents Black American Psycho

Is it the title of his sixth studio album? Is it a new short film? Is it a new single/music video? Is it a documentary/book? 
You'll have to wait for further details this is just the teaser.

Stay tuned for October 23, 2012....you'll know as soon as I know!



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The $126 Billion Forbes Cover

The Forbes 400 is a list of America's richest citizens profiling and ranking them by their estimated net worth.  This year for the first time they had The Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy; where 161 billionaires and near billionaires, the greatest givers in history detailed their successes and their lessons learnt and how to solve the worlds most intractable problems. 

What everyone is talking about?

The historic cover which has Warren Buffet, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates (on the face cover) and the other of the nations leading philanthropist (on the insert) in a group picture taken by photographer Michael Prince in the Trustee's room of the New York Public Library. 
The net worth of the 12 --> $126 Billion

See below what makes them philanthropist:
 

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Fundraiser: Jay-Z & Beyonce Raise $4 million for POTUS Presidential Campaign

President Obama, Jay-Z & Beyonce

Well, if you had $40K and wanted to party with Jay-Z, Beyonce and President Obama then you were probably at the 40/40 club helping with raising funds for POTUS (President of the United States) Presidential campaign.  The President was grateful and the Carter-Knowles were honoured.  Unfortunately, Michelle, Malia and Sasha were not in attendance

Below is a snippet of President Obama's remarks:

Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. I’m so grateful for all your support.
Let me just begin by saying to Jay and Bey, thank you so much for your friendship. We are so grateful. Michelle and Malia and Sasha are mad at me because they are not here. (Laughter.) That doesn’t usually happen. Usually they’re like, we’re glad you’re going — we don’t need to go. But every time they get a chance to see these two they are thrilled, partly because they are just both so generous, particularly to my kids. And Malia and Sasha just love both of them.
Beyoncé couldn’t be a better role model for our daughters because she carries herself with such class and poise — (applause) — and has so much talent. And Jay-Z now knows what my life is like. (Laughter.) We both have daughters, and our wives are more popular than we are. (Laughter and applause.) So we’ve got a little bond there. (Laughter.) It’s hard, but it’s okay. It’s okay. (Laughter.)
 

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One night Only: VENAO Apparel 2013 Swimsuit Collection for sale

If you missed Katwalk August 28 on the patio of Cube last month then you missed out on a great swimsuit fashion show. With that, you don't want to miss out on this event, their one night only at Creme de Fashion to purchase their VENAO 2013 Collection.

If you want a sneak peek at what you missed look no further. These were some of my fave pieces of the collection.  I had such a hard time deciding which pieces I was going to post.....Tati I didn't have enough space. lol!

 

This event comes just in time for me to hit all my vacation beach spots this fall VENAO ready! Also, take this opportunity to meet and greet the founders of VENAO Apparel Tatiana and Julie and get your swimsuit(s) customized.  I have a feeling they'll become your new swimsuit designers! 

Don't forget September 28, 2012 Creme de Fashion let's make it a date. See you there! I covet your comments!


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Music Video: Frank Ocean - Pyramids

Ever wondered what the visual would be for the 9 minute song on Channel Orange would look like?  Take a peek here!  After performing on SNL this past Saturday Frank released the video for his song Pyramids off the Channel Orange album. The video also includes a guitar solo by John Mayer and was directed by Nabil. 

"Working at the Pyramid, working at the pyramid tonight! ...."



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The Weekly Outfit: NYFW 2012

The weekly outfit has been inspired by the some of the trends of New York Fashion Week Fall 2012:

1. Maiyet Gold Sculpt Ring with Calcite Inlet
2. Vanessa Bruno Nougat Peter Pan Collar Top
3. Thakoon Leather Tulip Skirt
4. Yves Saint Laurent Y gold-tone cuff
5. Roberto Coin Palline Stud earrings
6. Jimmy Choo Anouk Pumpkin Nude
7. MICHAEL Michael Kors Python-Embossed Tote

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Cruel Summer: G.O.O.D Music

Check out the G.O.O.D Music "Cruel Summer" teaser video







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Falling Short: Pixie Cut

This fall a lot of celeb's have been cutting their hair short which pixie do you fancy most?

Halle Berry

Keyshia Gibson

Rihanna

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Lest we Forget: September 11, 2001

Lest we Forget

 2012

Today, I've posted primarily about New York City but I've saved the best for last.  I'd like to take this time to remember the significance of September 11 also known as 9/11.  Eleven years ago the Twin Towers came down after hijacked planes came crashing into each tower.  Nearly, 3,000 lives were lost that day and some continue to this day from the healthy issues that arise as being the first responders; police officers, fire fighters, health workers, volunteers and clean-up crews.  Alongside, the people who lost their lives on American Airlines flight 77 into the Pentagon and United Airlines flight 93 into a nearby field.

New York Fashion Week Fall Trends 2012: Fifty Shades of Grey Inspired?

From advertising to latest trends, see for yourself why I think that Fifty Shades of Grey has had some influence on New York's Fashion Week Fall 2012 Trends: 

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 #3

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#1

Top 5 Trends of NYFW2012

#5 - Earth Tones (Christian's Red Room)

#4 - Pointy Shoes (Ana's Louboutins)

#3 - Harness Belts (Christian's grey tie)

#2 - Bright Red Lips (Ana's lip biting)

#1 - Leather (Christian's whips,canes & flogs)

Do you agree with me? Now, which trend(s) do you like? And, will you be incorporating some of them into your fall wardrobe?  I love your comments!

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The Concrete Jungle: NYC

Labour Day weekend I packed up and headed out to New York City to visit my family and act like a tourist.  I've gone to New York on many occasions but I have yet to participate in the tourist activities of NYC.  So, this trip would be the beginning of my exploration of the BIG Apple.  I journeyed thorough 2 of the 5 boroughs (Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Queens & Manhattan) making up NYC. The borough of Manhattan being the most interesting to me.  From Spanish Harlem to Seaport my travels introduced and re-introduced me to why I love to go to Manhattan when I'm in NYC.  From indulging in peach jamboree's at Magnolia Bakery to having a traditional Italian meal in Historic Little Italy, then expanding my Fifty Shades of Grey knowledge at the Museum of Sex, to seeing Chicago the longest running show on Broadway (get rush tickets you can see more shows that way), to visiting the new home of the Brooklyn Nets at the new Barclay Center, and experiencing the subway rush when fans pack like sardines to get off at 161 St to watch the Yankees at Yankee Stadium just to mention a few places. I have to agree the borough (last two places in the city but not of the borough) named for it's once-upon-a-time "Many Hills" now flattened and gridded is one of the best places in the world.  I definitely recommend "hopping on, hopping off" of one of the double decker bus companies and go to SOHO for shopping if you don't want to spend your life's savings on Fifth Avenue. Lastly, don't forget to wear your walking shoes you're going to need them!


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Women Words & Wine: Fifty Shades Of Grey

I belong to book club called Women Words & Wine.  Each month we discuss a book and for the month of July we decided to swap out The Pilmgrammage by Paul Cohelro for the reasons of, .it's summer why not read something hot, steamy and downright seductive during this heat wave...and downright seductive it is!  So, The Pilmgrammage got placed back on the book shelf for Fifty Shades of Grey. 

Dear Readers: *SPOILER ALERT*

Now, this trilogy begins when Anatasia Steele becomes the substitute interviewer for her roommate/bff Kate who falls ill.  Anatasia who likes to be called Ana stumbles (awe struck and clumsy) into the interviewee office of Christian Grey to carry out this interview for the university paper.  Unknowingly, Ana has captured the attention this very young entrepreneur (he'd definitely be Forbes list quality....$100,000.00 an hour).

Christian not one to let things, people or places he sees fit to pass him by, he embarks on the challenge of contracting Ana.  Contracting Ana?  Yep, you read right!  Christian mesmerizing to all the senses; sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch requires you to enter into a contract and one that at first needs you to sign a NDA.  Again, NDA what's that you ask?  Non-disclosure Agreement, what could be required of you that you need to first sign this paper before you can review this contract....well, a man of his nature...oops! I mean, a man of his stature definitely wouldn't want to be all over the tabloids. He does have a business to run and I see no fault wanting to separate his business life from his personal life.  But when the personal life has hard limits and soft limits, requires you to eat from a listing of foods, accept being lavished with gifts, to sleep in your bed in your own room at his place every weekend (no week days), have a personal trainer with a set amount of training appts....the list goes on.  Then you really begin to question???...Caning, flogging, whippings, spanking, plugs, ties and more. Really there's more?  Yes, there is!  Frequencies, thresholds, locations and the details are not left out.  I would love to be the fly in the room when the lawyer has to prepare this document for his client and the fly on the wall for the psychologist sessions too!

That there is the ENTIRE hype of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy because after that it's just a love story of a naive girl Ana who happens to catch the eye of a filthy rich young man, Christian Grey.  He does his best at courting her although, he's very much of a control freak and very honest about it.  However, his childhood past, adolescent relationship interferes with his ability to love, understanding that love is a give and take reciprocation.  If you're going to be honest you have to be honest about everything! Ana, on the other hand needs to understand that you can't keep pushing people...sometimes, they just need a little bit of time especially, if you can recognize it.  Eventually, she leaves him his requirements are just too much for her.  But then she realizes, she too, can try new things, if it keeps her with him but with a few adjustments. Flaws and All!

All in all, he has unfortunate dark secrets that come one after the other and she likes to be controlled under her own parameters. Am I beating a dead horse...yep, because that's what it's like reading this book.  E.L. James is an amateur writer at best who shockingly became a success with Fifty Shades of Grey. I've read novels by many other authors whose "vanilla" sex scenes could actually leave you breathless, throbbing and shocked that you've read about 10+ pages of pure, jaw dropping sex.  And the S&M....what S&M??!!! I believe mainly by re-introducing people to master and submissive, which is tame at most. She's single handedly captured audiences. Yes, there are many sex scenes but when description is so few, you have to put in more.  Besides, the writing is pretty bad at best. 

Let's just say if I ever got to meet E.L. James I need to ask her "What's hooded eyes?". 

Just for fun!  Who would you like to see casted as Christian Grey:

Ryan Gosling


Matthew Bromer

Alex Pettyfer


Let me know what your thoughts of the book?  Did you just read Fifty Shades of Grey or did you do the trilogy as myself.  I covet your comments!

P.s. I only continued to read the trilogy because I'm a hopeless romantic....it was a predictable love story *embarrassedface*

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Forbes: Cash Kings 2012 Top 20 Earners

Looking to see whose talk isn't cheap.....

Forbes has put out there Cash Kings 2012 and Dr. Dre is #1 with
 $110 Million thanks to Beats by dr dre. This listing is compiled between May 2011 and May 2012 and is pretax, management, agent and lawyer fees. 

1. Andre "Dr. Dre" Young ($110 million)
2. Sean "Diddy" Combs ($45 million)
3. Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter ($38 million)
4. Kanye West ($35 million)
5. Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter ($27 million)
6. Aubrey Drake Graham ($20.5 million)
7. Bryan "Birdman" Williams ($20 million)
8. Nicki Minaj ($15.5 million)
9. Marshall "Eminem" Mathers ($15 million)
10. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges ($12 million)
11. Pitbull ($9.5 million)
12. Rick Ross ($9 million, tie)
12. Wiz Khalifa ($9 million, tie)
14. Snoop Lion ($8.5 million)
15. 50 Cent ($7.5 million)
16. Swizz Beatz ($7 million, tie)
16. Pharrell Williams ($7 million, tie)
16. Young Jeezy ($7 million, tie)
19. Mac Miller ($6.5 million)
20. Akon ($6 million, tie)

Let me know who surprised you on the list and who you expected to see but didn't make it.  I covet your comments!


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