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Monday, July 5, 2010

Paula Echevarria for DT Magazine Spain

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Spanish women are just plain HOT and DT Magazine calls this beauty The Perfect Gift. I can see why they would say that because Paula Echevarria would sure make the perfect gift for any man. Just look at her amazing flawless face and more.

Paula Echevarria is a famous Spanish actress and model and has done plenty of films in Spain but I'm sure we will see more of her. She just might be the next Spanish actress to make it over to the states like Penelope Cruz and other Spanish actresses. However, for now just click on the next page and see more sexy pictures of Paula showing off her curvaceous body in DT Magazine June issue plus a behind the scenes video.Is Esquire UK the next Playboy? Seems like this new issue is filled with a bunch of topless women and women we all love to see. Check out Lily Cole, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patricia Schmid, Yasnub LeBon, Tuuli Shipster, Lianna Fowler and the rest of the pictures of Katy Perry Topless in Esquire UK. We love what Esquire UK is doing with the magazine and seems to have better spreads than Esquire USA. Well, we all know who Rosie Huntington and Katy Perry are but who are these other women? Let's take a look at the next page to see more of them exposed.

Lily Cole is an English Model and Actress and has been featured in several well known publications such as V and Vogue and even Playboy. Patricia Schmid is a Swiss fashion model. Yasnub LeBon is a beautiful new model making her debut on the web. Tuuli Shipster is a British model and Lianna Fowler was Britain's Next Top Model for 2010. Do you think Katy Perry will eventually pose for Playboy? I hope she does. Well the August issue of Esquire UK will feature her totally topless using her hands as a bra. She is also showing off her body with this high-waisted old fashioned underwear, black stripper shoes and some jewelry. This is just the perfect way we love to see our women, so ladies hint hint. Hmm, I wonder if Katy Perry will reveal all but for now here is a preview of what's to come. The magazine will be on newsstands next Monday.

Russell Brand is one lucky man and I've said that before. I wonder if he knows what to do with all that body because there is a lot of perfection I'm seeing here. Well, Katy we will be waiting for you to pose for Playboy next. I think it will be a great move not for her but for us guys. I was going to review each collection from Milan's Men's Ready To Wear Spring 2011 but then I figure it would take me a long time before I get to the Paris shows and then the New York shows, which are the ones we will cover. Therefore, I will give you a quick review of the designers that showed in Milan on Sunday, June 20th, 2010 and let you know if they are worth looking into by letting you know if they are Ready To Wear or if they are NOT Ready to Wear. See the line up on the next page. As for the above designer, Trussardi 1911 we say Ready To Wear. Some of the designers to expect on the next page are Calvin Klein, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Etro, Gucci, Dsquared2, Marc Jacobs and more. This cool men's sport watch, the Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS with heart rate monitor will help you improve training and performance by providing the tools to monitor and analyze your workout. This watch features SiRFstarIII GPS technology, which quickly locks on to satellite signals to measure pace, speed and distance in real time. If you are going skiing the Timex Ironman Global watch measures your location and tracks altitude ascent and descent distances and rates. And for those who need to monitor their heart rates well the chest strap takes continuous readings of your heart rate and sends them to the watch so you can monitor how your body is performing. So pick up this cool lookingAre you familiar with the outerwear company Barbour? Well this company from Australia, Whillas and Gunn is not them. However Whillas and Gunn and their parent company Kakadu also have outerwear and clothing constructed from oilskin just like Barbour. Kakadu uses wringer mangler and a combination of waxes and oils found in Australia. Known for it's functionality and durability, oilskin clothes would be ideal for everyday use.

Based on the same foundations and standards of the established outerwear brand Kakadu, Whillas and Gunn combines timeless rugged Australian outerwear with contemporary styling and a polished fit. Whillas and Gunn has an eye for detail and quality and their garments are ready for both country and urban living. See the Whillas and Gunn Fall 2010 collection and cool looking bags on the next page and see what rugged clothing really is. The exotic and beautiful Jarah Mariano is best known for being a Sports Illustrated model and for having a great beach body. She is a mix of Hawaiian, Korean and Chinese. You may have also seen her in Victoria's Secret, Armani Exchange, Roxy, Abercrombie & Fitch, H&M ads and more. Her full name is Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano and was actually born in the city of Lihue on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, but then relocated to California at the age of four with her family. Jarah was then discovered in Santa Monica, California by NEXT Model Management. After graduating from high school she moved to NYC to continue modeling and education at Pace University. Now Jarah Mariano is taking over the cover of magazines, appearing on pages across the web and here on Pinstripe. See Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano topless and in a bunch of different bikinis on the next page. Remember Point Dexter, the band from the early 90's late 80's? Imagine them with chains and rocking a Guido look trying to look like an Italian gangster. Remember those pointy British Knights dress shoes you owned? I know I did since I had two or three pairs and that is when I started dressing up and left the whole B-Boy look behind. Well we are not ready for that to come back yet.

Donatella Versace showed the Versace men's line Spring 2011 in Milan. We see she pulled the archive book on this line since there are lots of old Italian looks and not to mention those 80-90's looks we mentioned above. For a second I thought I saw Vanilla Ice on the Runway.

This new collection is also brought to you by former Dior Homme designer, Martyn Ball, Donatella's new wingman. He too was was inspired by the 80's so we give him a bit of credit because there are some Versace 80's pieces on the runway. However according to Versace, the collection is "for a man's who's very glamorous and very independent." Well we will have to add courageous too since walking down the streets with a Vanilla Ice hair due and clothes looking like Point Dexter you sure must have an independent view on style. Last week June 19th the John Varvatos Spring 2011 show took place in Milan. The look and feel was very cloudy and dark with a lot of grays. We think John had London in mind since that's how it gets during Spring season. Jackets, sweaters, slim tailored clothing and some rugged shirts made an appearance on the runway. However, there were a few pieces that did remind us of Gucci's signature look but that quickly changed when the dark cloud hit us. The gauzy scarves and military jackets made us aware that John Varvatos knows how to show his fans a little variation, which is why we like the looks he brings us. This will be the 10th year the John Varvatos line lives. See the entire Spring 2011 collection straight from Milan. We approve it's definitely ready to wear. If you're a hip hop lover then your favorite rhymes are now in t-shirts accompanied by a sketch of the famous artist. Wemoto, A Germany based company, has created these cool tees. These were previously featured on skateboard decks and as graphic prints. The "Rap Idols" Collection includes Snoop Dogg, BIG and Method Man and are available at Caliroots. Check out the next page for more on these cool tees. I seriously want the Method Man tee; with C.R.EA.M. as the tagline, good times, good timesSummer is all about reinventing yourself by using cool tones and recycling your wardrobe to something fresh and these Common Project Desert Boots are the true calling. These brand new kicks are simple in construction yet versatile in its color palette and uses the highest quality in materials so you're feet will be nice and comfortable. Hopefully many of you are not afraid to try a little diversity? You can find more hues at oki-ni. Check out more angles on the next page.If you haven't heard of Adrianne Curry well you need to now since she is one hot model. However, we are not sure how or why she ended up with Christopher Knight better known as Peter Brady from the Brady Bunch. Anyway, you probably know her best from the reality show America's Next Top Model. Well, Andrianne Curry loves twittering and she just recently posted a naked picture of herself in the shower, which you can see on the next page. We decided to not only show you her in the shower but also show you her completely naked in front of the mirror, another picture showing off her ass (boy does she have a nice, cute curvy ass) and also one topless. She sure has a great body! Andrianne sure loves showing off her body. However, how come we haven't seen more of her anywhere else or how come she isn't modeling anymore? Well guys who cares because today is your lucky day and today you can see all of her but please make sure you move on to other pages because your screen may break if left on the next page for more than 10 minutes. This year the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup brought out tons of sexy women fans out to see the game. I am really tempted to buy my ticket and head over to South Africa to watch the games in person instead of watching them here at bars or home. It's amazing how soccer has more fans now and great thing a lot of them are women. If you had a chance to see the Brazilian game at a bar this past Sunday or Tuesday, I'm sure you saw many Brazilian women wearing a jersey with tiny booty shorts. If anyone took pictures send it our way but for now check out these sexy fans in South Africa. After Christina Aguilera sang the national anthem, game 7 of the 2010 NBA finals was surely a close match. While the Boston Celtics led with points on the scoreboard during the first half of the game, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull through in the last couple minutes of the game, winning their 16th NBA title by 4 points. Was it luck? Was it talent? Or was it because of Laker fan George Lopez, who went all out with his purple and gold clothing court side? It's pretty clear that his purple shoes are the reason the Lakers won the title. Celtic players couldn't help but to become distracted by those shoes. However, what George Lopez should have been wearing are his Laker's Purple Jump Sneakers, Zeto High Tops so Lakers could have score more points. Celebrity Laker fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Farrell, Jack Black, and Zac Efron received their own pair of Laker Jumps. Show your support of Laker’s win with your ownCheck out the links below. We scattered the web for you so you can continue working, get more work done and have everything you want under one site. Whether is men's fashion, women we love, girls or gadgets Pinstripe Magazine

Anne Avantie Designing Kebaya

Floral dress can be an alternative style of dress in the summer. Dress with flower motif, in addition to the positive aura exudes a cheerful, this style can also mix-match with various accessories supporting your appearance.

In order to perform coherent matching fitted floral dress, this is the tips for you:

Choose colors according to the dominant flower color

Like a plain dress, wearing a floral dress should also be adjusted with the color of your skin. This is important to note, in order to remain a floral dress and matching fitted with a color of your skin. If you are light-skinned, probably any color does not matter.

When there are clothes that give a lot of inspiration for the “fashion”, social status or identity, it is the kebaya. For us, kebaya closely with everyday. Clothing was worn grandmother and parents, ranging from Mbok herbalist to the mother country.

On an afternoon at the end of April, guests meet the performance kebaya Amy Atmanto in a shopping center in the region’s elite Thamrin, Jakarta. Officials, former officials, and socialite blend into one. Just call Linda Agum Gumelar, Siti Fadilah Supari, Mien Uno, Rima Melati, scheduled to Tati, until Marini Zumarnis and Diah Permata Sari. All wore kebaya kebaya praised each other and they used one another.

Interestingly, not only the nuances of color that filled the room, but also no visible kebaya “uniform”. Red kebaya worn Fadilah Supari, for example, away from formal impression. Cloth he wore was relaxed, like a coil sheath. In her kebaya, Fadilah figure that as long as a health minister was once known to impress even more relaxed straightforward.

Kebaya became a hot issue throughout April. Could be because April is closely associated with Kartini Day, while warning of Kartini is often associated with the kebaya. That month is also usually an opportunity for senior designers and new to re-interpret the kebaya in accordance with the current character of Indonesian women.

Looking back, the journey was very long kebaya. Kebaya was first used in Indonesia around the 16th century. According to the homeowner fabric Bin House, Josephine Komara, or known by Obin, Indonesian people are not familiar with the culture used to wear clothes, but wearing kemben. “My start was known as the Portuguese and Dutch arrived. This shirt is then used to continue to use so that emerges form kemben kebaya, kebaya bef, “said Obin.

Due to cultural buttons unknown in Indonesia, women in the past wearing a pin to unite the two sides of the shirt. “And, Kartini was born a kebaya. Plus beads, safety pins also function be decorative, “said Obin, who had known since childhood kebaya. He claimed to really enjoy wearing kebaya. “Women certainly have a tendency to wear something that makes it more beautiful and comfortable. For that, I choose the kebaya, “he said.

Political symbol
In the journey, kebaya has played a variety of functions, whether political, social, or cultural. Henk Schulte Nordholt, in his book, Outward Appearances, for example, write down how kebaya has become a political symbol of Indonesian women.

During the Japanese occupation period (1942-1945), the Indonesian woman who was then a prisoner of war rather than choose to wear kebaya cloth wearing Western-style resistance. This attitude indicates a political position to distinguish themselves with women prisoners of war from the Netherlands.

Not surprisingly, the post-independence President Sukarno and then transforming the kebaya as the national dress. However, the position of “honor” that disappeared in the New Order era. Kebaya became mandatory uniform Dharma Wanita and women in the civil service environment required to become members of Dharma Wanita. Function “control” imposed by kebaya makes some political literacy of women in those days to be antipathy and linking kebaya as a symbol of “oppression.”

“Once kebaya has become a symbol of restraint against women. It can be seen in the New Order era, especially among mothers of Dharma Wanita. They willingly tortured by wearing tight kebaya and fabrics that look pretty and graceful. When it appeared as uniform or kebaya uniform, “said sociologist Julia Suryakusuma.

However, the kebaya is now more a part of fashion and lifestyle. Kebaya is no longer interpreted rigidly. “We can track the trend that the diutak fiddle with the designers was not far from the kebaya and batik. Apparently, the political awareness that the kebaya is already firmly entrenched national dress, “said Julia.

Collaboration among the women, fashion entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and lovers of culture to inspire younger generations that the kebaya is one of the nation’s identity to be kept from sight. In recent years, the trend continued to strengthen in the daily kebaya youth. Course in style and customized pieces.

“Right now there is a short-sleeved kebaya. They, in fact, combine with a pair of jeans. I also make kebaya by hand three quarters to make it more elegant, baseball complicated, and can be used as daily wear, “said Obin.

So-so we hope will also follow in the footsteps kebaya batik which nowadays has become part of everyday fashion. Do not let other countries hurried mengetap kebaya as their national dress and then we hit the ceiling (and then-yack loudly talking about the kebaya-without ever wear them). Kebaya, yes!
(Kompas)

Not all designers can design a ready-made clothes, you know. It was not easy to design ready-made clothing that can be worn a lot of people, “said Anne Avantie to Female Compass press conference after the launch Batiken, Lawasan Ready to Wear, some time ago at the Harris Hotel Kelapa Gading.

Anne Avantie is a designer whose names figure soared since 20 years ago. His work was in designing a wedding dress kebaya and already very well known and much imitated. In mid 2010, Anne ventured to try to get out of the glamor kebaya which makes it a well-known designers like now.

“This is a fashion show deg-degan most I’ve ever done,” said Anne opened the press conference accompanied by Taruna K., chairman of the Employers’ Association and the Indonesian Fashion Designer (APPMI). Anne said, to design dresses Batiken, Lawasan Ready to Wear this, he must get used to not touching or using brocade, lace, or sequins that have been familiar with their activities. In this life time collection ready, she should be willing to stick with the fabrics just for some people considered trash.

Lawasan, batik, which is commonly used for handicrafts, which are usually cut into small pieces, and when no longer used, collected, and then sold per kilo. In the story, Anne says she was moved to see such a traditional fabric is treated like dirt as if nothing mattered. Dawned in his mind to collect the pieces of fabric are then designed into a proper fashion wear.

“A lot of people if they see batik lawasan impressive, bright baseball, foul, or filthy. But I want to batik lawasan have prestige, charisma, and empowered. Not only the fabric, but also the collectors who collect these fabrics,” Anne’s story.

To dress in Batiken, Anne says that he tried he could order the offered price is quite affordable. Female Compass visited the booth where she models the collection at the Fashion Village in the event of Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival in 2010, according to the guard, the offered price ranging from Rp 150,000 – Rp 800,000.

Removing this collection is not in vain, Midshipman mengatakna, that the ideas and thoughts to issue a collection of ready to wear this takes three years of Anne. Recognized by Anne, his efforts out ready to wear collection was not easy. He also made preparations to carry out research and many questions to the designers who sometimes younger than him but had already issued a ready to wear.

“I realized that my design was followed by many more people. I do not keep a sense of irritation or resentment. I am aware, with this launch, there will be praise and criticism from here and there. But most important, will there be any hope, both for batik lawasan, also to perajinnya, “Anne cap.Young designers from leading fashion schools in Jakarta and Bandung held a fashion show in the arena of Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) 2010.

The annual event is entering his seventh this year, opening up space for the creation of talented fashion designers from the State University of Jakarta (UNJ), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and Esmod Jakarta.

Located in the Grand Ballroom of the Harris Hotel, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Monday (17/05/2010) then, with a total of more than 70 designers, young designers show off hundreds of fashion collections.

JFFF great theme this time was thick with the value tradition of Indonesia, Heritageous. His mission to transform Indonesia into a sense of the world. No doubt, fashion design students and alumni, from the three institutions this fashion is rich with local color.

Fashion show themed “Modecothic or Modern Ethnic Clothes” by students eight semesters of Education Studies Program dressmaking UNJ, gets the first turn.

By involving 58 designers, two of whom were male, Modecothic works inspired by traditional Indonesian fabric. The idea embodied in the model ready to wear clothing with a touch of modern style ulos cloths, filters, songket, striated, batik, and jumputan materials.

ITB students creativity no less unique. Smara Kriya is the theme raised in the fashion show. Simple design was worn barefoot models. Clothing knit overalls with supervisor’s attention. Not to mention soft and bright colors like purple, pink, white, and gold dominated the fashion collection of about 10 young designers.

Esmod alumni from different generations, starting in 1999 until 2009, was also a chance to showcase his work. Esmod shows its commitment to support the alumni to continue doing business in the fashion industry.

Esmod Reunion Show, themed “Archipelago” bring back 10 talented designers from JFFF Esmod in 2010. Again, two of whom are male. The young designer is still dominated by real women.

Design fashion designer ready to wear from Esmod more diverse target segments. If the student UNJ and ITB targeting more among women, alumni-who have the variant Esmod richer fashion-apparel market targeting teenage boys.

Despite diverse backgrounds, creativity of young fashion designers have in common. Female compass watch young designers to show the existence of femininity. Not only the design of the clothing market targeting women, but also the spirit of femininity is so prominent in each of their design.

Feminine color selection many students displayed UNJ and ITB. The spirit of rebellion without leaving the side of womanhood, with the concept of goth, appears in the design of the designer Syindicate Esmod, Evelyn Natalia Fransisca and Devi. The impression is also featured Prachrist rebel Daren from the UNJ and a number of other designers.

In fact, the design was quite unique teenage boy who, born from and Dian Intan Ayundavira Shidiinki Suryan with labels. Two young designers Esmod makes femininity as an inspiration, in creating memorable playful clothing for young men.

Confidence and kept refreshing fashion design school fashion was born than in Indonesia, as shown UNJ, ITB, and Esmod in JFFF Monday.

After the clothing and footwear, bags are the next option to look attractive. As well as clothing, bags reflect the personality of the wearer.

Julie Chanipot, from Balenciaga Asia-Pacific region, while showing a black bag in Papilion Duo, Jakarta, Tuesday (20 / 4) then, say, even though the bag was made for men, could women can also wear them. Moreover, the classical model is a box-shaped model that was always there from time to time.

From the collection for spring / summer 2010 for a bag lady, Balenciaga has a pledge “City”, “Work”, and “Papier”, a three-shaped handbag.

With a size that is not too large and bright colors, like red-purple, the City is a handbag that can be used for a relaxing atmosphere. Meanwhile, as the name implies, the Work is made to wear women at work. As for the large size, Papier can be used for those who like to carry lots of stuff.

“Women who have small children, for example, could include consumer goods as well as his son his own goods in one bag,” said Chanipot.

Balenciaga products of various kinds of bags, ranging from travel bags, handbags, shoulder bags, to wallets, to have the same characteristics, one of which is two knobs below the zipper and the other two in the corners of the bottom of the bag. Chanipot say, Balenciaga are sold everywhere, in Europe, America and Asia, has the same model.

“Our strengths to compete with others is an homage to couture designs. This is apparent from the detail contained in any design, “said Chanipot.

Another thing that the main attraction is the material that Balenciaga lambskin. “In the processing of other chemicals are not mixed, so it feels more refined,” he said.

Initially, Balenciaga was founded in Spain in 1914, but it must be closed when there was civil war in Spain (1936-1939). Balenciaga boutique was eventually moved and opened in Paris, France (1937). Currently the French multinational company owned by Balenciaga, PPR.

Kate Moss Bags
For those fans who know the product bag French origin, namely, Longchamp, this year could have a collection of “Kate Moss for Longchamp”. The model has eight seasons of France’s iconic home products are now believed to have his own label.

“I made this design bags according to my personality, not someone else. I also want a bag that I can create a functional and comfortable to carry, “Moss said, as quoted by The New York Times (2 / 2).

Different sources of inspiration, can travel bags from Gucci Zebra motif is seen Moss when the streets of Los Angeles. Moss used this motif for a collection called Gloucester. Moss’s buff animal motifs.

Another inspiration came from her partner, Jamie Hince, Moss when he was asked to imagine glamor, Elizabeth Taylor when her bag was delivered by a porter. Taylor’s imagination about this, plus knowledge about the glamor world Moss catwalk and red carpet, producing Sohoclutch design.

With a long adjustable strap / short, Sohoclutch can be used as a handbag or shoulder bag.

Broadly speaking, as contained in the site Longchamp, Moss design divides into three themes, namely Rock ‘n’ Casual form of the bags that you can wear everyday, Rock ‘n’ Travels consisting of a bag for travel, and Rock ‘ n ‘Glam whose designs suitable for use at special events.

Longchamp creative director Sophie Delafontaine-grandson of the founder of Longchamp, Jean-Casserain explain, in cooperation with Moss has a chance to develop. One of them visible from the development of markets in London, home to Moss. Delafontaine ensure, in cooperation with Moss not only lasted one season.

Tennis became the inspiration for Jean Paul Gaultier to design the Hermes bag collection for spring / summer 2010. In Paris Fashion Week, which took place in October 2009, the models wore clothing with tennis theme, complete with bags, some of which are made from snake and crocodile skin, with white, brown, and black.

Victoria Beckham is one of the fanatical lover of Hermes handbags. Wife of David Beckham has a collection of Hermes Birkin bag as many as 100 units, whose value reached more than 2 million U.S. dollars!

Young Designers Show Of Permissibility

Not all designers can design a ready-made clothes, you know. It was not easy to design ready-made clothing that can be worn a lot of people, “said Anne Avantie to Female Compass press conference after the launch Batiken, Lawasan Ready to Wear, some time ago at the Harris Hotel Kelapa Gading.

Anne Avantie is a designer whose names figure soared since 20 years ago. His work was in designing a wedding dress kebaya and already very well known and much imitated. In mid 2010, Anne ventured to try to get out of the glamor kebaya which makes it a well-known designers like now.

“This is a fashion show deg-degan most I’ve ever done,” said Anne opened the press conference accompanied by Taruna K., chairman of the Employers’ Association and the Indonesian Fashion Designer (APPMI). Anne said, to design dresses Batiken, Lawasan Ready to Wear this, he must get used to not touching or using brocade, lace, or sequins that have been familiar with their activities. In this life time collection ready, she should be willing to stick with the fabrics just for some people considered trash.

Lawasan, batik, which is commonly used for handicrafts, which are usually cut into small pieces, and when no longer used, collected, and then sold per kilo. In the story, Anne says she was moved to see such a traditional fabric is treated like dirt as if nothing mattered. Dawned in his mind to collect the pieces of fabric are then designed into a proper fashion wear.

“A lot of people if they see batik lawasan impressive, bright baseball, foul, or filthy. But I want to batik lawasan have prestige, charisma, and empowered. Not only the fabric, but also the collectors who collect these fabrics,” Anne’s story.

To dress in Batiken, Anne says that he tried he could order the offered price is quite affordable. Female Compass visited the booth where she models the collection at the Fashion Village in the event of Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival in 2010, according to the guard, the offered price ranging from Rp 150,000 – Rp 800,000.

Removing this collection is not in vain, Midshipman mengatakna, that the ideas and thoughts to issue a collection of ready to wear this takes three years of Anne. Recognized by Anne, his efforts out ready to wear collection was not easy. He also made preparations to carry out research and many questions to the designers who sometimes younger than him but had already issued a ready to wear.

“I realized that my design was followed by many more people. I do not keep a sense of irritation or resentment. I am aware, with this launch, there will be praise and criticism from here and there. But most important, will there be any hope, both for batik lawasan, also to perajinnya, “Anne cap.


Young designers from leading fashion schools in Jakarta and Bandung held a fashion show in the arena of Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) 2010.

The annual event is entering his seventh this year, opening up space for the creation of talented fashion designers from the State University of Jakarta (UNJ), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and Esmod Jakarta.

Located in the Grand Ballroom of the Harris Hotel, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Monday (17/05/2010) then, with a total of more than 70 designers, young designers show off hundreds of fashion collections.

JFFF great theme this time was thick with the value tradition of Indonesia, Heritageous. His mission to transform Indonesia into a sense of the world. No doubt, fashion design students and alumni, from the three institutions this fashion is rich with local color.

Fashion show themed “Modecothic or Modern Ethnic Clothes” by students eight semesters of Education Studies Program dressmaking UNJ, gets the first turn.

By involving 58 designers, two of whom were male, Modecothic works inspired by traditional Indonesian fabric. The idea embodied in the model ready to wear clothing with a touch of modern style ulos cloths, filters, songket, striated, batik, and jumputan materials.

ITB students creativity no less unique. Smara Kriya is the theme raised in the fashion show. Simple design was worn barefoot models. Clothing knit overalls with supervisor’s attention. Not to mention soft and bright colors like purple, pink, white, and gold dominated the fashion collection of about 10 young designers.

Esmod alumni from different generations, starting in 1999 until 2009, was also a chance to showcase his work. Esmod shows its commitment to support the alumni to continue doing business in the fashion industry.

Esmod Reunion Show, themed “Archipelago” bring back 10 talented designers from JFFF Esmod in 2010. Again, two of whom are male. The young designer is still dominated by real women.

Design fashion designer ready to wear from Esmod more diverse target segments. If the student UNJ and ITB targeting more among women, alumni-who have the variant Esmod richer fashion-apparel market targeting teenage boys.

Despite diverse backgrounds, creativity of young fashion designers have in common. Female compass watch young designers to show the existence of femininity. Not only the design of the clothing market targeting women, but also the spirit of femininity is so prominent in each of their design.

Feminine color selection many students displayed UNJ and ITB. The spirit of rebellion without leaving the side of womanhood, with the concept of goth, appears in the design of the designer Syindicate Esmod, Evelyn Natalia Fransisca and Devi. The impression is also featured Prachrist rebel Daren from the UNJ and a number of other designers.

In fact, the design was quite unique teenage boy who, born from and Dian Intan Ayundavira Shidiinki Suryan with labels. Two young designers Esmod makes femininity as an inspiration, in creating memorable playful clothing for young men.

Confidence and kept refreshing fashion design school fashion was born than in Indonesia, as shown UNJ, ITB, and Esmod in JFFF Monday

After the clothing and footwear, bags are the next option to look attractive. As well as clothing, bags reflect the personality of the wearer.

Julie Chanipot, from Balenciaga Asia-Pacific region, while showing a black bag in Papilion Duo, Jakarta, Tuesday (20 / 4) then, say, even though the bag was made for men, could women can also wear them. Moreover, the classical model is a box-shaped model that was always there from time to time.

From the collection for spring / summer 2010 for a bag lady, Balenciaga has a pledge “City”, “Work”, and “Papier”, a three-shaped handbag.

With a size that is not too large and bright colors, like red-purple, the City is a handbag that can be used for a relaxing atmosphere. Meanwhile, as the name implies, the Work is made to wear women at work. As for the large size, Papier can be used for those who like to carry lots of stuff.

“Women who have small children, for example, could include consumer goods as well as his son his own goods in one bag,” said Chanipot.

Balenciaga products of various kinds of bags, ranging from travel bags, handbags, shoulder bags, to wallets, to have the same characteristics, one of which is two knobs below the zipper and the other two in the corners of the bottom of the bag. Chanipot say, Balenciaga are sold everywhere, in Europe, America and Asia, has the same model.

“Our strengths to compete with others is an homage to couture designs. This is apparent from the detail contained in any design, “said Chanipot.

Another thing that the main attraction is the material that Balenciaga lambskin. “In the processing of other chemicals are not mixed, so it feels more refined,” he said.

Initially, Balenciaga was founded in Spain in 1914, but it must be closed when there was civil war in Spain (1936-1939). Balenciaga boutique was eventually moved and opened in Paris, France (1937). Currently the French multinational company owned by Balenciaga, PPR.

Kate Moss Bags
For those fans who know the product bag French origin, namely, Longchamp, this year could have a collection of “Kate Moss for Longchamp”. The model has eight seasons of France’s iconic home products are now believed to have his own label.

“I made this design bags according to my personality, not someone else. I also want a bag that I can create a functional and comfortable to carry, “Moss said, as quoted by The New York Times (2 / 2).

Different sources of inspiration, can travel bags from Gucci Zebra motif is seen Moss when the streets of Los Angeles. Moss used this motif for a collection called Gloucester. Moss’s buff animal motifs.

Another inspiration came from her partner, Jamie Hince, Moss when he was asked to imagine glamor, Elizabeth Taylor when her bag was delivered by a porter. Taylor’s imagination about this, plus knowledge about the glamor world Moss catwalk and red carpet, producing Sohoclutch design.

With a long adjustable strap / short, Sohoclutch can be used as a handbag or shoulder bag.

Broadly speaking, as contained in the site Longchamp, Moss design divides into three themes, namely Rock ‘n’ Casual form of the bags that you can wear everyday, Rock ‘n’ Travels consisting of a bag for travel, and Rock ‘ n ‘Glam whose designs suitable for use at special events.

Longchamp creative director Sophie Delafontaine-grandson of the founder of Longchamp, Jean-Casserain explain, in cooperation with Moss has a chance to develop. One of them visible from the development of markets in London, home to Moss. Delafontaine ensure, in cooperation with Moss not only lasted one season.

Tennis became the inspiration for Jean Paul Gaultier to design the Hermes bag collection for spring / summer 2010. In Paris Fashion Week, which took place in October 2009, the models wore clothing with tennis theme, complete with bags, some of which are made from snake and crocodile skin, with white, brown, and black.

Victoria Beckham is one of the fanatical lover of Hermes handbags. Wife of David Beckham has a collection of Hermes Birkin bag as many as 100 units, whose value reached more than 2 million U.S. dollars!

When there are clothes that give a lot of inspiration for the “fashion”, social status or identity, it is the kebaya. For us, kebaya closely with everyday. Clothing was worn grandmother and parents, ranging from Mbok herbalist to the mother country.

On an afternoon at the end of April, guests meet the performance kebaya Amy Atmanto in a shopping center in the region’s elite Thamrin, Jakarta. Officials, former officials, and socialite blend into one. Just call Linda Agum Gumelar, Siti Fadilah Supari, Mien Uno, Rima Melati, scheduled to Tati, until Marini Zumarnis and Diah Permata Sari. All wore kebaya kebaya praised each other and they used one another.

Interestingly, not only the nuances of color that filled the room, but also no visible kebaya “uniform”. Red kebaya worn Fadilah Supari, for example, away from formal impression. Cloth he wore was relaxed, like a coil sheath. In her kebaya, Fadilah figure that as long as a health minister was once known to impress even more relaxed straightforward.

Kebaya became a hot issue throughout April. Could be because April is closely associated with Kartini Day, while warning of Kartini is often associated with the kebaya. That month is also usually an opportunity for senior designers and new to re-interpret the kebaya in accordance with the current character of Indonesian women.

Looking back, the journey was very long kebaya. Kebaya was first used in Indonesia around the 16th century. According to the homeowner fabric Bin House, Josephine Komara, or known by Obin, Indonesian people are not familiar with the culture used to wear clothes, but wearing kemben. “My start was known as the Portuguese and Dutch arrived. This shirt is then used to continue to use so that emerges form kemben kebaya, kebaya bef, “said Obin.

Due to cultural buttons unknown in Indonesia, women in the past wearing a pin to unite the two sides of the shirt. “And, Kartini was born a kebaya. Plus beads, safety pins also function be decorative, “said Obin, who had known since childhood kebaya. He claimed to really enjoy wearing kebaya. “Women certainly have a tendency to wear something that makes it more beautiful and comfortable. For that, I choose the kebaya, “he said.

Political symbol
In the journey, kebaya has played a variety of functions, whether political, social, or cultural. Henk Schulte Nordholt, in his book, Outward Appearances, for example, write down how kebaya has become a political symbol of Indonesian women.

During the Japanese occupation period (1942-1945), the Indonesian woman who was then a prisoner of war rather than choose to wear kebaya cloth wearing Western-style resistance. This attitude indicates a political position to distinguish themselves with women prisoners of war from the Netherlands.

Not surprisingly, the post-independence President Sukarno and then transforming the kebaya as the national dress. However, the position of “honor” that disappeared in the New Order era. Kebaya became mandatory uniform Dharma Wanita and women in the civil service environment required to become members of Dharma Wanita. Function “control” imposed by kebaya makes some political literacy of women in those days to be antipathy and linking kebaya as a symbol of “oppression.”

“Once kebaya has become a symbol of restraint against women. It can be seen in the New Order era, especially among mothers of Dharma Wanita. They willingly tortured by wearing tight kebaya and fabrics that look pretty and graceful. When it appeared as uniform or kebaya uniform, “said sociologist Julia Suryakusuma.

However, the kebaya is now more a part of fashion and lifestyle. Kebaya is no longer interpreted rigidly. “We can track the trend that the diutak fiddle with the designers was not far from the kebaya and batik. Apparently, the political awareness that the kebaya is already firmly entrenched national dress, “said Julia.

Collaboration among the women, fashion entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and lovers of culture to inspire younger generations that the kebaya is one of the nation’s identity to be kept from sight. In recent years, the trend continued to strengthen in the daily kebaya youth. Course in style and customized pieces.

“Right now there is a short-sleeved kebaya. They, in fact, combine with a pair of jeans. I also make kebaya by hand three quarters to make it more elegant, baseball complicated, and can be used as daily wear, “said Obin.

So-so we hope will also follow in the footsteps kebaya batik which nowadays has become part of everyday fashion. Do not let other countries hurried mengetap kebaya as their national dress and then we hit the ceiling (and then-yack loudly talking about the kebaya-without ever wear them).

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Kelly Clarkson's Airbrushing Controversy


kelly Clarkson's recent magazine front cover was airbrushed to ensure she looked "her personal best".

Self magazine has defended the decision to digitally slim down an image of the 'My Life Would Suck Without You' singer for their September issue.

Lucy Danziger, editor-in-chief of the women's health magazine, said in a posting on Self.com: "Do we retouch? Yes! Did we alter her appearance? Only to make her look her personal best.

"Of course we do retouching. We correct colour and other aspects of the digital pictures we take and then publish the best version we can.

Self magazine has defended the decision to digitally slim down an image of the 'My Life Would Suck Without You' singer for their September issue

"Did we publish an act of fiction? No. Not unless you think all photos are that. But in the sense that Kelly is the picture of confidence, and she truly is, then I think this photo is the truest we have ever put out there on the newsstand."

Danziger believes Kelly's altered appearance is "inspiring" to women, despite claiming the former 'American Idol' winner is a great role model because she doesn't care about her weight.

She said: "This is art, creativity and collaboration. It is meant to inspire women to want to be their best. That is the point.

"That is what we all relate to. Whether she is up or down in pounds is irrelevant (and to set the record straight, she works out and does boot-camp-style training, so she is as fit as anyone else we have featured in Self). Kelly says she doesn't care what people think of her weight. So we say, that is the role model for the rest of us."

In an interview with the magazine, the 27-year-old singer insisted she doesn't worry about her body even though she is often criticised for her fluctuating figure.

She said: "My happy weight changes. Sometimes I eat more, sometimes I play more. I'll be different sizes all the time.

"When people talk about my weight, I'm like, 'You seem to have a problem with it,' I don't. I'm fine! I've never felt uncomfortable on the red carpet or anything."

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hairdo extensions by jessica simpson


It seems that today's celebrities are now starting to bring hairstyles from the past and turning them into stunning fresh looks. Just be careful because with any hairstyle having the right clothing decor can make or break your hairstyle.

One of the primary parts of hairstyles, which is why it is presented here, is the hairstyle length. Hairstyle length can totally decide what types of looks can be achieved. Longer hairstyles can develop longer waves or fancy updos without the need for extensions. Medium lengths are very versatile and tons of distinctive looks can be produced like classic bobs and sleek simple cuts. Short hairstyles have wavered in popularity but women seem to love shorter hair because of it is easier to take care of and style. One of the hottest short hairstyles is definitely Natalie Portman's pixie cut which shows that short hairstyles do not fail to keep up in style with other hairstyle lengths. Because hair takes a while to grow out, changing hairstyle lengths can be pretty hard, especially changing from long to short. For shorter hairstyles, hair extensions and pieces have become popular accessories for fashioning longer hairstyles.

New years and new hairstyles often go hand in hand and discovering a new hairstyle sometimes involve changing the length of the hairstyle itself. The length of hair can produce varying hairstyles and is an integral part of any hairstyle. There are specific hairstyles that look better at certain lengths than others and sometimes a change in length can be very refreshing as women who have switched from longer locks to a short or mid-length know all to well.

Selecting the right hairstyles

Everybody is different and choosing hairstyles that match each person will depend on these difference. A person who is more into punk will desire wilder hairstyles to match where as a lawyer may have a more maintained hairstyle. Other aspects such as occasion and facial shape also equate into what type of hairstyles are best for each person. A person going to the beach may wear hairstyles that are more relaxed and down where a prom attending senior in high school may want a beautiful updo. Facial shapes also warrant diverse hairstyles. Hairstyles with sweeping bangs are a good choice for angular jawlines and can contribute to framing other facial shapes as well. The right hairstyles also include proper texture and color which are two of the most important elements. Everyone wants soft, beautiful hair but not everyone is that lucky. Thus different ways of adding extras to hairstyles including waves, curls, and braids may be better choices for some than others. Additional textures like choppy and sleek add variation to hairstyles. Color is one of the best ways to change hairstyles for totally different remakes. The possible hair colors; red, blond, brunette, and dark all have deviating shades that generate unique looks even with similar hairstyles. This is easily seen in the color changes of celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams who have interchanged many variant hair colors. These are all factors to think about before committing oneself to a hairstyle.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

cracked skin on fingers

Nobody knows exactly why some people are affected by these rashes and others with the same exposure aren’t. Those with atopic dermatitis often have non-skin allergies (like hay fever and asthma) but their rashes aren’t caused by skin allergies. On the other hand, those with contact dermatitis do have true skin allergies, but usually not other allergic problems like someone with atopic dermatitis. Contact dermatitis occurs at all ages, whereas atopic dermatitis is most often a problem in kids. Hand dermatitis is caused by skin irritants such as detergents or chemicals. Dry (chapped) skin occurs because of lack of water in the stratum corneum (see diagram). If your skin surface doesn’t have enough oil, there’s more evaporation of water which contributes to the dryness.

Scratching can actually trigger eczematous rashes. Initial mild itching makes you want to scratch, of course. But scratching damages the skin, worsens inflammation, irritates surface nerves, and leads to even more intense itching than you had before. This cycle aggravates and prolongs all of these rashes. In fact some eczematous rashes completely disappear without any treatment if you just stop scratching.

As you can tell, these rashes differ in many ways. So why do we lump them together? Because the underlying chronic inflammation makes them all look, feel and respond to treatment in the same ways.


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As a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology, I’ve devoted my life to making people look better, and feel better about themselves. But underlying beauty is health, particularly as it relates to skin.

Taking proper care of your skin can do more to enhance your appearance than all the lotions, creams and makeup that are often applied to cover up unhealthy skin. It can even help you avoid the dry skin, rashes and other diseases which necessitate an expensive visit to a dermatologist.

The winter months, of course, pose unique challenges and can create serious dry skin problems. Constantly switching between unnaturally dry indoor air, and the harsh cold and wind outdoors removes moisture from the skin. While creams and lotions replace some of that moisture, it is far better to take steps to prevent those losses in the first place.
  1. Realize that the skin is a living organ, the body’s largest, not just a covering like the upholstery on your couch. General health rules regarding nutrition, proper rest and exercise all contribute to the overall health of the skin. But, there are some special that will help you avoid dry skin and stay healthy. Here are a few that are especially important during the colder months. First, keep well hydrated. This is probably easier to remember during summer, but is just as important in winter. In addition to eggnog and champagne, drink at least eight glasses of water a day. This keeps skin moisturized and flushes toxins out of your body. Next, use sun block. Although skin is less exposed in winter, ultraviolet rays can be particularly intense on clear winter days. Even when cloudy, UV rays still penetrate. If you go skiing, UV exposure is even greater. Bottom line; use a good sunscreen that blocks both types of ultraviolet radiation - UVA and UVB.
  2. Keep out the chemicals. Your skin wasn’t designed to deal with dish soap, bleach, hair coloring and thousands of other everyday chemicals that can cause dry skin. Many common cleaners and solvents specify the wearing of gloves. Always follow such advice. Even products that don’t require gloves can still suck the oils and moisture out of the skin, leaving it dry, cracked and irritated. This even applies to antibacterial soap. As you can’t wear gloves all the time, I recommend Gloves In A Bottle, and Skin MD Natural, which I will explain in more detail later.
  3. Use gentle cleansers on the face. The face is more delicate than other parts of the body and deserves special treatment. I recommend Cetaphil from Galderma Laboratories for people with dry skin.
  4. Get rid of dead skin. Most “dry skin” is actually skin that is ready to fall off. Exfoliation, therefore, should be part of your regular routine. Use a washcloth when washing your face and then work up to something like a loofa if you can. Exfoliation helps moisturizers and other skin care products do a better job. By exfoliating before you apply moisturizer, it isn’t blocked by dead cells.

Using Your Body's Defenses

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Newport Beach, CA

Peter Helton, D.O. is the medical director of the Helton Skin and Laser Institute in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Helton specializes in non-surgical methods of improving his patient's appearance. Using his artistic, creative and medical knowledge as one of the nation's most renowned Cosmetic Dermatologists, his patients receive results that are second to none.


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As I mentioned above, keeping your skin healthy and beautiful requires keeping out the harsh chemicals. Since the skin is designed as the barrier between your internal organs and the outside world, it is already very tough. But it wasn’t built for the range of chemicals that we come in contact with today. It is well known that these chemicals are harmful if swallowed. Many are also bad for the skin. If you get bleach on your hands, it won’t kill you, but it will keep you from having the smooth, soft skin you desire.

Even if you wear gloves while cleaning, you certainly don’t when washing your hands, reading the newspaper or the many other day-to-day activities that remove moisture and cause dry skin. Then there are other parts of the body such as the feet, which become dry and rough. Even your elbows or the parts of the arms which touch the edge of your desk when working on the computer need help.

While moisturizers can replace what is lost, they are not an ideal solution. To begin with, they don’t prevent the absorption of chemicals into the skin. Then there is the problem of the body’s response to the moisturizers. If the body thinks it has enough of something, it cuts down production. For example, drinking caffeine raises the body’s production of adrenaline, giving you more energy. Over time, however, the body compensates for the caffeine by cutting down on its adrenaline production. It gets to the point where people can’t wake up in the morning till that first cup of coffee hits their bloodstream. The same applies to moisturizers. Constant use makes the body think it has enough moisture and it cuts back on producing its own moisture. The real answer, like so many other aspects of medicine, is prevention not cure.

This is where shielding lotions like Gloves in a Bottle and Skin MD Natural enter the picture. A shielding lotion is a moisturizer which is designed to bond with and protect the skin. It seals the skin to prevent the loss of your own natural moisture as well as providing additional moisture. Most skin products are simply oil based or lanolin based and so they sit on top of the skin where they can wash right off when you clean your hands or do the dishes. Gloves In A Bottle, on the other hand, does not wash away since it is absorbed into the outer layer of skin. It acts as a protective barrier that keeps inside your own natural moisture while repelling outside chemicals. It is gentle and suitable for all skin types and is a great way to prevent many of the skin problems that wind up in visits to the doctor. I would not advise using it for severe problems such as open wounds or skin that is so cracked it is bleeding. You should definitely see a physician in such cases. But after the application of the appropriate medication, a shielding lotion can often improve the absorption and effectiveness of the medicine. Consult with your doctor and act accordingly.

chosing haircolour


you have a great base hair tone, you're better off with highlights. You don't want to mess with nature; what you want to do is enhance it. If your base color washes out your skin tone or is "blah," consider single-process color. Single-process color is cheaper than highlights.

Highlights look best when the stylist uses at least two different shades. Ask for more around your face, they can brighten your complexion.

Keep in mind that due to root growth, all-over coloring will need to be touched up every four to eight weeks, while highlights can last up to two or three months, depending on what kind you get. Ask your stylist about a gloss treatment following your color. Gloss boosts color and makes hair shinier.


There are basically 4 types of highlights: basic foil highlights, baliage or "hair painting," chunking or "piecing" and lowlighting.

Foil highlights add strands of color to hair. You can get up to 5 different shades in hair to make it look more natural.

Baliage, or "hair painting," allows the stylist to add natural stripes of color to hair in large or smaller swaths. This is best for women with a great base color who want to go just a couple shades lighter. You won't need to get roots touched up as much with baliage as you do foils.

Lowlighting allows the stylist to add darker shades to hair. This gives color more contrast.ray hair can be resilient to hair dye because of its coarse texture. If your hair is less than 15 percent gray, opt for a semi-permanent color that's a shade lighter than your natural color (or matches your color).

Many women who are more than half gray opt to dye their hair blonde. For more information on coloring gray hair, check out this Q&A with stylist Antonio Gonzales of Eva Scrivo in NYC.

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FRINGE BENEFITS

24.06.10 Lauren Wilkinson
Fringe Benefits

If you want to change your hair without sacrificing your current colour or length a fringe is the perfect new addition. Before you take the chop, make sure you’re getting it right and choose a style which will complement your face shape. Let ghd show you how.

Square shaped faces are best suited towards delicately layered fringes that have a bit of length to them. This wispy style gives the illusion of a rounder face and toning down hard features.

If your face is long and pointed then opt for an angled side swept fringe which stems from a side parting. This will balance the face, shortening the length of the face and creating a softer look.

Round faces can get away with most fringe style, but should always avoid longer styles which shorten the face.

If, like Christina Ricci, you have a heart shaped face then you can pull off an ultra stylish blunt fringe. The sharp, heavy style creates proportion for long chins.

Finally, if you have an oval shaped face, you can count yourself lucky. Oval faces are very

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BROWNIE POINTS

24.06.10 Joy Scott
Brownie Points

Whilst brilliant rainbow palettes and artistically applied makeup is huge news in makeup this season, there is a beauty trend that has stepped away from the bright and the bold in favour of a more muted and subtle look. For a more sophisticated affair, brown eye shades are suitably stylish and wonderfully sophisticated for summer.

In stark contrast to the vivid eye makeup seen all over catwalks like Viktor & Rolf, DKNY and Mary Katranzou, the trend for subtle brown eye colour is not only chic but it is fabulously flattering. A subdued shade range of earth, putty, mink, mushroom and taupe allow gentle shading and contouring of the eye area. At Matthew Williamson’s Spring Summer show, eye shadow was cast out in favour of brow powder by make-up artist James Kaliardos, for their ability to build depth and make the eye pop.

For a distinctly rock chick take on the trend, ditch the black kohl eyeliner and take note of Jean Paul Gauliter’s runway models. At the fashionable Frenchman’s show, Diane Kendal created a smudgy, glossy brown eye by layering greasy products over an almost

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City Girl

This season fashion is laughing in the face of the economic recession with a myriad of city slicker suits and jackets in decidedly grown up pinstripe fabrics. The vertical stripes are back in style, so stick it to the boss with this newly reinvented boardroom pattern. During summer 2010, we mean business.

If you fancy working it like a Wall Street wonder then choose your pin stripe pieces carefully. Consider the outfit as a classic investment that can be worn again and again for many years to come. That means veering away from styles which are too on trend; oversized shoulders, cropped jackets and hareem trousers are all out of the question.

Instead, set your heart on timeless cuts which suit your body shape but make sure it’s something that you can wear anytime, with anything, without it looking like office wear. Tapered trousers will never look out of place but for a style that you can throw on time and time again, opt for a shapely, fitted jacket or blazer.

Mix things up by teaming pinstripes with floral prints and girly dresses like Roberto Cavalli, or take the traditional route and wear a tailored suit for a sharp yet elegant look. Job done.

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The female MC’s playground may be crawling with Barbies and kaleidoscopic wigs right now, but we all know who shall forever sit atop the monkey bars looking down on these other little rap girls—Lauryn Noel Hill! The hip-hop icon who has been ghost for far too many years (don’t be afraid to blame Rohan Marley’s treacherous island p***s), has been making a few surprising appearances in public lately. She ripped the stage at the LA Harmony Festival a few weeks ago and will also be a headlining act on this year’s Rock The Bells tour—the fans are more excited than a Jamaican with jerk seasoning!

L-Boogie recently spoke with National Public Radio and explained why she had been missing in action for so long.

“There were a number of different reasons,” she says. “But partly, the support system that I needed was not necessarily in place. There were things about myself, personal-growth things, that I had to go through in order to feel like it was worth it. Oftentimes, I think people are forced to make decisions prematurely. And then that sound radiates.”

“I’m trying to open up my range and really sing more,” she says. “With The Fugees initially, and even with Miseducation, it was very hip-hop—always a singing over beats. I don’t think people have really heard me sing out. So if I do record again, perhaps it will have an expanded context. Where people can hear a bit more.”

“I don’t know if you know this, but I have five children,” she says. “The youngest is two now, so she’s old enough that I can leave her for a period of time and know she’s going to be okay. That’s one reason [Hill is starting to perform again]. And I think it’s just time. I’m starting to get excited again. Believe it or not, I think what people are attracted to about me, if anything, is my passion. People got exposed to my passion through music and song first. I think people might realize, you know, ‘We love the way she sounds, we love the music, but I think we just love how fearless she is. How boundless she is, when it comes to what she wants to do.’ And I think that can be infectious.” [NPR]

In case any of you kids are not hip to the magnificence that is Lauryn Hill, here is a quick note: Her debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, debuted at number one and has sold over eight million copies in the US alone. It was nominated for ten Grammys and won five including Album of the Year. She was the first female to receive so many Grammy nominations and awards in one night. A single strand of Ms. Hill’s hair is greater than your favorite female rapper and they would probably kill for it.

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Spanish Fashion Designers AssociationThe director of the women’s magazine Marie Claire, Joanna Bonnet, the editor of that publication, Isabel Vaquero and executive director of the Association of Fashion Designers of Spain and also a professor of the course, Lucia Curdier, have simulated a press conference in the beautiful building of the Foundation Fernando de Castro of Madrid. The three professionals have gathered in the First Course of Journalism and Communication of Fashion students have the opportunity to ask your questions and doubts about the world of fashion and magazines, at the hands of professionals.
In this sense, we have talked about new developments and new technologies that have changed the way we learn in society: “The paper is in decline. Internet has revolutionized and time has revolutionized the information, “Joanna Bonnet has responded to the students’ curiosity to see the perception that he was the director of the magazine, to this phenomenon that breaks in society today.
However, some things never change. Marie Claire is still concerning, either on paper or on the Internet to create community and social.
Furthermore, there has been we have to place more for the Spanish fashion. That is a role that journalists have to do as much together as designers. It has also stressed the need for good journalists in the field, specialized. In short, it has qualified in terms of fashion and information that “the historical moment requires us to communicate, to translate the needs of each other: designers and fashion journalists” and that “we must promote professionalization of the sector. You cannot leave fashion at the hands of Paris Hilton, “said Curdier.

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 modern era multistyle highly developed fashion and beautyIn the modern era of multistyle usual with different urban tribes living together in cities. Different ways of understanding the beauty, fashion and even lifestyle. This coexistence is fully enriching for society as it brings different notes of freshness. However, do you really know how to live? For that reason, I will try over time to approach them and expose them on the bog, from an objective point of view and the basic rule that each is as valid as another is. To begin we will automatically made a trip to the most current, the fusionist.

We could say that being a fashion stems from the need for wearing the latest fad fashion, know all the trends in force and, of course, know as the alphabet all the latest news of the great designers. Belonging to this urban tribe is constantly recycled and stay in touch with all the beauty and fashion information that comes within reach.

Learn from the most current makeup of the season for apparel fabrics, prints, and chic to the terrace for cocktails, the new and unique vocabulary, or the latest technology releases to the market (mobile phones, computers …). This constant renewal is the need to stay in a social group with a considerable income and free time to devote to visit the shops and view all the publications specializing in fashion. A pace of life available to everyone, hence the exclusivity plays a role very relevant to this philosophy of life.

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If you are having desire to find good Jewellery then you can find easily in the online market. Now this time in the online market have lots of sites those are providing best Jewellery. In this summer you will get best Jewellery those have designed by good designers. In the online market have lots of sites those are providing whole Jewellery accessories for the summer vacation. If you want to in the tour and you are having desire to wear good Jewellery then you can buy in the online market. Now this time you will get cheap and best Jewellery. If you want good looking Jewellery then you should wear gold and diamond Jewellery because these are making unique attraction.

In the online market you will get lots of shops those are providing best Jewellery but now this time also you will get best designer Jewellery which is making good attraction on the parties. If you want to make self good attraction then you should purchase this Jewellery. Now this time you will find low prices Jewellery and also you will get best designs on Jewellery. In the online market have lots of Jewellery designers those are designing to Jewellery. If you want good design in your Jewellery then you can order designs and then you can find same designs.

In the summer vacation people are enjoying lots of parties. If you are also going in the parties or going to attend marriage party and you are having desire to give good gift then you can get good gift ideas. If you want to give good gift then you can gift Jewellery which would be nice an ever. You will get it cheap and best so if you want to give good gift then go to buy Jewellery and gift to your friend.

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first fashion show in Peru?Cosmopolitan TV special premiered exclusive coverage of Peru Modal 2010, 1 June pasadomartes.

The channel was present for the first time, the most important fashion event in Peru.

The best fashion shows, backstage, interviews, advances in fashion, make up and the expert has seen hairstyles from Cosmopolitan TV signal.
Special program was presented collections and exclusive interviews with the most renowned designers such as Claudia Betrayer, Ana Maria Guilford, Gerardo Private, Jorge Luis Salinas, among others.

Peru Modal is the biggest event of the Peruvian fashion industry, considered one of the most important in Latin America. The parade brought together the best of Peruvian export offer in apparel, footwear and jewelry. It has come to appreciate the excellent quality of Peruvian products.

Through this special, Cosmopolitan TV continues to bring his audience all the information about the fashion industry in Latin America.

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 collection at Paris Fashion Week for fall 2010BAL main in his collection at Fashion Week in Paris for the 2010 fall season, I present metallic dresses in shades of gold, and robes, beads, slats, and chains. Metallic dresses added a charming touch of magic to each of the models, which showed rocker chic opulence.

The Rocha’s collection at Fashion Week in Paris in 2010, showed metallic dresses and metallic brocade robe. Where the clothes are presented in metallic, colors look suitable for an outstanding day and at night. The trend of metallic dresses for fall 2010, are unique and the house Rocha’s designer, it became visible in retro dresses with distinctive shiny gold tone.

The golden colored metallic shades were not confined only to the dresses; jackets could also be seen as Dries Van Note Fall Collection in 2010. The exhibition of her dresses staged at the Paris Fashion Week, also delivering metallic dresses and metallic jackets for women as a whole where the silhouettes and highlights the brilliance of platinum.

The tendency of metallic dresses was also seen on the catwalks of Milan and New York in its presentation of the Fashion Week. Emilio Puce Fall 2010 Collection with the Fashion Week in Milan, presented metallic dresses made to shine down the runway thanks to designer Peter Dumas, where her gold dress was amazing.

Max Mara was another house designer who showed his fall collection in 2010, metallic dresses look very feminine and sexy, as well as being perfect for a party or night out with friends.

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What may be considered the biggest upset in mixed martial arts in the past decade took place on Saturday night as Fabricio Werdum defeated Fedor Emelianenko, long considered the best fighter in the world, in the main event of Strikeforce and M-1 Global’s co-promoted event in San Jose, CA. Many expected the great Fedor to stomp yet another mudhole in the competition as Werdum’s only chance to win would be to suck “The Last Emporer” into his lauded ground game— and that is exactly what he did.

Sixty-nine seconds after the opening bell, Fedor was trapped in a vicious triangle choke and found himself tapping out for the first time in his 10-year career. It wasn’t so much the fact Fedor finally lost legitimately (his other loss was a stoppage back in 2000 due to a nasty cut). Rather, this concerns the man to whom he lost. Werdum is certainly no slouch as a fighter. But “Vai Cavalo” couldn’t make the grade as a UFC fighter and was released from the organization after suffering losses to Junior Dos Santos and Andrei Arlovski back in 2008. His other losses to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Sergei Kharitonov prior to his stint with the UFC showed Werdum was a good fighter, but certainly not on the level of Fedor.

But alas, Fedor saw his unbeatable luster choked out on Saturday night and the debate regarding the best fighter in the world no longer includes his name. In MMA, every fighter eventually loses and Emelianenko could bounce back in a major way. But how much does Fedor’s loss impact his immediate future and the future of the organization that paraded him around as their most significant signing ever?

The Fedor loss actually hurts Strikeforce more than it does Emelianenko. This marks the second time a big name in the UFC has tasted defeat. Dan Henderson found himself in a similar position when he was soundly beaten by the Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields, who, ironically, may be on his way to the UFC, while Fedor’s been the man UFC President Dana White’s actively pursued for the past couple of years. White can now sit back and laugh because the allure of Fedor is gone and the UFC will be able to name the world’s best heavyweight after UFC 116’s epic matchup between Shane Carwin and Brock Lesnar.

Strikeforce’s heavyweight division also loses some momentum as Fedor will now have to work himself back into the heavyweight picture. A highly anticipated bout with Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem is now on hold as Fedor looks to redeem himself after the devastating loss. Fans hoping to see Strikeforce compete with the UFC will more than likely turn their attention back to the UFC and be comfortable saying the best heavyweights in the world live in the Octagon. Fighters like Fedor and Dan Henderson were supposed to help bolster Strikeforce’s presence, but the plan backfired.

Fedor’s loss isn’t as bad for him as it seems. He’s still 32-2-1 and has a resume that features names such as Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Ricardo Arona and Kevin Randleman among others. It actually takes the pressure of remaining unbeaten off of the Russian. Fedor still has the technique and skill to beat any fighter in the world, it’s just a matter of how he rises after being beaten for the first time in his career.

Expect a new, re-focused Emelianenko to emerge and be ready to take back his crown. Strikeforce, on the other hand, better slow down the pandering towards bigger names and focus on some of their younger talent.

fashion and lifestyle

Gucci is arguably the most recognized luxury brands and powerful in Italy and the world, its collections of sunglasses and contemporary classics have garnered critical acclaim. Many celebrities have chosen as his trademark Gucci sunglasses, like Angelina Joliet, Mariah Carey, etc. Gucci has defined luxury in recent decades in his glasses, bags, moccasins and a long list of accessories, some novel and his covers for IPAD.

The Gucci Sunglasses are a statement of fashion in Italy, the brand retains its spirit by submitting their designs and models with the representation of the history of the brand, a commitment to modern luxury, which has made the Gucci name, is synonymous with beauty and Italian artisanship. An icon in the fashion that makes essential in any wardrobe a supplement in the form of sunglasses from the prestigious brand.

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skin on fingers


The wrinkles that occur in skin after prolonged exposure to water are sometimes referred to as pruney fingers or water aging. This is a temporary skin condition where the skin on the palms of the hand or feet becomes wrinkly.

In recent past the common explanation was based on water absorption in the keratin-laden epithelial skin when immersed in water,[8] causing the skin to expand and resulting in a larger surface area, forcing it to wrinkle. Usually the tips of the fingers and toes are the first to wrinkle because of a thicker layer of keratin and an absence of hairs which secrete the protective oil called sebum.

In 1935, Lewis and Pickering already found that the skin in the median nerve distribution failed to wrinkle in patients with median nerve palsy. This suggested a mechanism other than simple water absorption. Recent research shows that wrinkling is related to vasoconstriction.[9][10] Water probably initiates the wrinkling process by altering epidermal electrolyte homeostasis as it diffuses into the porous skin of the hands and soles via their many sweat ducts. Altered epidermal electrolyte homeostasis would lead to a change in membrane stability of the surrounding dense network of nerve fibers and trigger increased vasomotor firing with subsequent vasoconstriction. Vasoconstriction, through loss of volume, leads to negative digit pulp pressure resulting in a downward pull on the overlying skin, which wrinkles as it is distorted.[11][jargon]

This insight resulted in bedside tests for nerve damage and vasoconstriction. Wrinkling is often scored with immersion of the hands for 30 minutes in water or EMLA cream with measurements steps of 5 minutes, and counting the number of visible wrinkles in time. Not all healthy persons have finger wrinkling after immersion, so it would be safe to say that sympathetic function is preserved if finger wrinkling after immersion in water is observed, but if the fingers emerge smooth it cannot be assumed that there is a lesion to the autonomic supply or to the peripheral nerves of the hand.