“The Colour of Beauty is a shocking short documentary that examines racism in the fashion industry. ” – NFB

Have you been working all summer? Do you have a huge refund check coming soon! if so i’v done some of the dirty work for you. I went around to some hot stores and found out what items were on sale what kind of promotions they have going just for YOU!

H&M
3/4 Sleeve Tunic $17.95
ALL Colored Jeans $19.95+
Ruffled Tops $12.95
Cardigan Sweaters $17.95

American Eagle
Every Jean is on SALE!!!!!!
All Graphic Tee’s Buy One Get One 1/2 Off(BOGO)!

Holister
Pelican Point Tee’s $13.80!
Polo’s Under $15
lots of cute stuff under $20!

Express
Jeans BOGO
ALL sale Items are an ADDITIONAL 40% Off
Jewelry BOGO

Vanity
Everything in the store BOGO!!!!!
Underware $1.99
Belts $0.99
Fragrances mini 2 for $10 large 2 for $20
Shoes for $3.99
lip Gloss 2 for $5
Premium Denium Jeans for under $10!
Swim Wear for $3.99

Sephora
Lime Blossom Dry Oil &Nectarine Blossom Dry Oil $8.00
Programme Face 3 Pack $12
Facial Cleanser $5
Make up remover $2.50-4
Body Scrub $8.00
Body Wash $2
Fragrances under $25

For Men

There is nothing like a man in a suit! awww

(disregard his wife lol)
BACHRACH is Closing!
Everything is 50-70% Off
ALL SUITS are $119.99!

thats all for now!
upcoming
forever 21
Pac Sun
Aero
Journey
Man Alive
etc…

Bee Elle

Miley

by Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger
Monday August 10, 2009, 9:00 PM

Miley Cyrus’s pole-dancing moment at the Teen Choice Awards went unseen by the television audience, with Fox cutting away from the Disney princess’s unmistakable stripper move (atop a prop ice-cream cart while singing “Party in the U.S.A.”) and focusing on a close-up instead.

That is so rock-n-roll.

It was a questionable night for the 16-year-old Cyrus, who appeared on the red carpet in what could pass for a real classy streetwalker’s uniform, and later introduced “my hero” Britney Spears’ special award wearing a cut-to-down-to-here blouse, no bra and tiny miniskirt. (At least Britney was legal when she started parading around in sheer bodysuits and snakes.) Her performance outfit consisted of black hot pants, a barely-there tank top and a sheer black bra. Following her performance, she thanked her fans and “God my father, for putting me on the stage tonight.” So that’s who we have to blame!

Now, with those short shorts, boots and moves, Cyrus did stake her claim as the next Britney, which is why I openly wonder how far she’s going to take this over the next 10 years? Moreover, as Miley’s seen as teen influencer, what does this say for the trend in the overall habits of teenage women today? Have we so desensitized sex that we should expect to see teen women taking pole dancing courses as a substitute for physical ed? And if that’s the case, are we preping them for future employment as strippers?

What’s going on here?

I feel like I’m walking a tightrope between being a schoolmarm who wants to take the spiked punchbowl away and a modern member of our media-driven society who likes that someone like Miley keeps pushing the edges of taste and sensibility. But to what degree and when does it stop? The whole hyper exposure movement has placed extreme pressure on our culture’s ability to accept and reject sexually suggestive actions such that we have Miley doing things on camera before millions that she would have gotten kicked out of school for doing before a small class of people at a dance-off.

Does that make any sense at all?

DETROIT, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Fashion In Detroit (FID) – Michigan’s premier fashion event – is giving one talented Michigan-based fashion designer a grant to showcase his or her fall/winter 2010 collection to buyers and fashion industry insiders at the March 2010 FID event.

In addition to a confirmed time slot at the March 2010 shows, the $2,500 designer fee will be waived.

The contest is open to both students and established designers. To enter, send a cover letter, resume and photos of five different designs (showing both full-length and details for each design) to info@fashionindetroit.com by midnight, Sept. 1, 2009. The winner will be announced on Oct. 2, 2009 during the Fashion In Detroit spring/summer 2010 event.

Fashion In Detroit is a biannual, two-day fashion event created by Project Runway’s Joe Faris to put a fashion spotlight on Michigan and create a venue that fills the needs of many locally based designers and the Michigan fashion community. The first FID event will take place October 1 & 2, 2009 in a tented, high-end setting at the Detroit Zoo, in Royal Oak, Michigan.

The two-day event will include 12 runway shows by a collection of local and national designers, a VIP private reception, an Afterglow bash with top-name rock concert and “Made In Michigan” product displays. Each day’s admission ticket includes six fashion shows, gift bags, a souvenir guidebook/lookbook and eligibility for high-end giveaways.

Situated between the dates of New York Fashion Week and LA Fashion Week, Fashion In Detroit will feature top models showcasing the best designs of Spring/Summer 2010 on a 60-foot runway in a spacious tent with VIP seating, risers and standing room for 500 buyers, fashion industry insiders and VIP guests each day.

For more information, to learn about sponsorship and advertising opportunities or to see the updated designer list, visit www.fashionindetroit.com, call 248.677.1769 or email info@fashionindetroit.com.

NEW YORK – Barack and Michelle Obama are edging out Hollywood stars on Vanity Fair’s International Best-Dressed List.

The president makes the list for the first time in issues out Wednesday, joining his wife, who has been named twice before.

No longer on the list is Angelina Jolie, although her husband Brad Pitt remains, based on a poll of fashion insiders. Other stars getting the honor are Penelope Cruz, Anne Hathaway, NBC correspondent Tiki Barber and James Bond star Daniel Craig.

The Obamas weren’t the only stylish political dressers named. French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy made the list along with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his companion, Diana Taylor.

As far as Mariah Carey is concerned, the feud with Eminem is coming to a close. She’s denying speculation that the character (a stalker) she dressed up as in her latest music video for the song ‘Obsessed,’ is him.

“I’m like, look, when I look at that stalker and me with the beard and the whole 9 yards, I look like my cousin Chris. I do. I look like my brother and my cousin Chris. So basically, you know, all the speculation about who I’m playing in the video, it’s not accurate.”

I don’t know…the resemblance is pretty uncanny, right?

The whole dressing as a guy for the video was actually Nick Cannon’s brainchild.

Well, I live for a disguise, but … I love the anonymity of it,” she said. “But actually it was Nick’s idea, ’cause we were going after different comedians, comediennes.”

The thing is that Nick was like, ‘Why don’t you just play the stalker?’ and I’m like, ‘I could do that ’cause I’ve been acting lately,’ I’ve done a lot of different things and I’m very proud of the work that I’ve done lately, but the thing is that this was the chance to work with Brett Ratner.”

NEW YORK (AFP) – Naomi Sims, a black model who opened the white-dominated fashion industry to African Americans in the 1960s, has died, reports said Tuesday. She was 61.

Sims, sometimes dubbed the first black supermodel, died of cancer Saturday in Newark, New Jersey, the New York Times and TheFashionInsider.com reported.

Born in racially segregated Mississippi in 1948, Sims made history in August 1967 as the first black model on the cover of Fashion of the Times, a supplement to the New York Times.

She scored another first when she made the cover of Ladies Home Journal and went on to feature on the covers of Life Magazine and Cosmopolitan.

“Thanks to her proven personal initiatives as a true pioneer, she succeeded in creating a real place for black women in the modeling industry,” said Marcellous Jones, chief editor at TheFashionInsider.com.

Us Weekly broke the news a few weeks ago that Kanye West was interning at the Gap, where he toiled away until midnight, soaking up knowledge and real-world fashion-industry experience like the good little nonsensical, bright-purple-sweater-wearing sponge he is. Then a wily public-relations person tore through the media, denying the reports, which was sad, because we had begun to imagine Kanye as a design tour de force for not just Louis Vuitton customers and sneaker freaks, but the Everyman and the Everyman’s chinos. Finally, through Gap, we felt like we could relate to Kanye. But now, the story is back in the Chicago Tribune, which reports that Kanye is interning at Gap’s headquarters in Manhattan, working side-by-side with his buddy creative director Patrick Robinson. Friends don’t let friends intern for administrative assistants.

The Tribune also reports:

It has been speculated West is looking to launch a line of clothing for the Gap, but so far, those reports have not been confirmed.

Well, someone at Gap had better start confirming things, because this is exactly what that brand needs to start making money again. A ridiculous, gimmicky line designed and fronted by a celebrity along with, ideally, his stunning lady love, Amber Rose. If her smile and personal style don’t say “shop at Gap,” we don’t know what does.

Kanye West Interns At The Gap In NYC [Chicago Tribune]
By: Amy Odell

Timberland To Launch Premium Footwear Collection For Women

Article written by: SoJones Asmara
Posted on: June 25, 2009
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Timberland Boots for Women

Timberland boots have been on the urban streetwear scene for a long time, and have been identified mostly with men’s footwear. Timberland Company announced recently that it will launch the Timberland Boot Company(TM) collection for women in Fall 2009. Since its successful debut in the UK in 2005 and its American introduction in 2007, the Timberland Boot Company has been a success with its audience. The new collection features modern silhouettes, inspired by the traditional menswear, are tailored with a feminine twist and delicate cues evoke stories in which shoes were mended and embellished over time.

Starting a “well worn” trend, the Fall collection of 2009 Timberland Boot Company(TM) for women is handcrafted with post-applied details such as whimsical stitches, pieces of ribbon, patches of leather on interesting fabric, all materials of a woman of the depression era uses to repair or update her shoes. In short, the “Depression-chic” collection is inspired by women who shaped and defined post-industrial America.

Christopher Pawlus, Timberland’s Senior Creative Director for Women’s stated:

“The Timberland Boot Company(TM) collection for women is designed to celebrate the creativity and individuality of the women who stepped out after fighting for and winning the right to vote in 1918. Whether they entered the workforce in a clerical or industrial role, or found their independence in teaching or through art, the women who inspired this collection were all strong, inventive and unique. The collection is designed to reflect the utilitarian, well-crafted footwear that was worn during this period, and the time and care women took for their shoes to make them last for years. We feel that this line strongly reintroduces how beautiful the Timberland® brand can be for women.”

The line consists of 12 shoes and boots in total, divided into 3 key collections:

Marge – inspired by career women in the cities, styles include Peep toes and Lace up heels feature simple stitching and delicate details and may be functioned as a casual office heel.

Lucille – inspired by the more rugged working women who work in factories and on assembly lines. Styles include Lace Up and Tall Boots, featuring toned-down leathers that appear worn and repaired, reflecting the utility and ingenuity of the era.

Gavie- inspired by the more artistic women. Styles include Kilties and Oxfords, with chic details, accents, unique leather combinations and understated stitching.

The line will be available in September 2009 with a price range of $170 – $340.

Blood is the New Black

In 2004, frustrated artist Mittra Khayam launched the label Blood is the New Black, which was based on a thesis she written years ago. The line, born in Los Angeles and now based in Silverlake, California aims to showcase emerging artists, help boost their artistic careers, and to expose these unknown artist to the world.
Lil Wayne dons the Blood is the New Black Moto Vest on his CD cover for Hot Revolver.

Lil Wayne dons the Blood is the New Black Moto Vest on his CD cover for Hot Revolver.

Like a quaint art gallery where new artists take refuge, Blood is the New Black encourages the public to appreciate modern art and trends by showcasing works from up-and-coming artists on its apparel. The clothing line provides exposure to emerging artists such as:

Andrea Shear, who is responsible for Red Riding Hood and Gallop designs; Brendan Donnelly, who created the No Smoking and Jah Mia shirts; Brian Lichtenberg, who designed the Pearls and Moto Vest apparel; Cali Dewitt, who designed the Watermelon, I’m Texting you a baby, Blind Bargain Bag, One day, man’s best friend, and hope in a jar shirts; Dan Monick, who is the mastermind behind the Cotton candy, Best wishes, Boxers, More Fake Blood, No last Pocket, OK/No, No War For Heavy Metal, and Annie Hollywood; Demonbabies, who is the genius behind Demon Thrasher, Drink Blood Froth of the Goat, Skullz, Slime Time, Bump in the night, Arise, and Gnome saying shirts; Dylan Haley, who is the man behind the Fist of Fury, Jesus, Yes, Panther, mix Tapes, Cross and Boring Shirts; and Hannah Stouffer, who is the lady behind the Snake Mother, Voodoo, All These Tears, Brenda Revisited, and Le Beau shirts.

Blood is the New Black deals with topics which the designers are able to express freely. Such subjects include, death, sex, love, social status, nature, God, money, Dinosaur extinction, amongst many others.

Also, whereas other companies hide the real minds behind the clothing, Blood is the New Black gives credit where it’s due. The shirt design, the neck label, and the hangtag all contains the name of the artist who has created the apparel. When you look at it closely, Blood is the New Block are these neo-modern artists’ beautiful canvasses. Indeed, they are works of art.
Von Bondies in a Blood is the New Black Number while on the David Letterman stage.

Rock band Von Bondies in a Blood is the New Black Number while on the David Letterman stage.

The unique Blood is the New Black shirts have successfully catapulted its artists to the mainstreams by gracing the pages of respected fashion print and web authorities such as the New York Post, URB, YRB, Juxtapoz, Teen Vogue, Venus, Fashion Ledge, BPM, Format Magazine, Daily Candy, The Hundreds, The Fader, Nylon, Associate Press, and New York Metro. Notable fans include Lil Wayne, Jordin Sparks, the Ting Tings, POS, Jay Bentley of Bad Religion, Forever the Sickest Kids, Matt & Kim, Sam Sparro, Tegan and Sara, Yuka Honda of Cibo Mato, Von Bondies, and Knux.

Blood is the New Black merchandise can be purchased through select retailers across the nation. There are also international retailers based in Canada, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Czech Republic, UK, Luxembourg, Mexico, Finland, and Italy. Blood is the New Black shirts can also be purchased through online retailers Digital Gravel, Urban Outfitters, Blank Generation, Giant Peach, Beautiful Decay, and Villains.