Did You Say Shoes?

Now before you go there and start telling me about the fact that there's blue suede shoes twice, let me just say in my defense that I was honestly looking at the style only. That being said the other shoes should make up for that with style alone. Here they are:



Bruno Magli










Jimmy Choo

ToyahLeather and elaphe snake peep toe sandal
Available at: Jimmy Choo










Sigerson Morrison


Suede Mary Jane
Available for Fall at: Nordstrom

Moschino
Satin Peep Toe Pump with Rosette

Available for Fall Pre-Order at Nordstrom







"Men spend their lives in anticipations,—in determining to be vastly happy at some period when they have time. But the present time has one advantage over every other—it is our own. Past opportunities are gone, future have not come. We may lay in a stock of pleasures, as we would lay in a stock of wine; but if we defer the tasting of them too long, we shall find that both are soured by age."---Charles Caleb Colton



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Chris Benz

Chris Benz

Looking forward to this fall with great anticipation. As usual Designer Chris Benz does not disappoint. From his Fall 2008, Ready To Wear Collection, here's just a couple of reasons why I'm in love with Chris. His showing are getting progressively better. He's going to be one to keep a close eye on because every time you think you got him pegged he throws a monkey wrench in your whole line of thinking. I read somewhere that Chris was totally into modern day chic. Do these pieces look modern day chic to you? I really don't think so. I see playful, elegant, maybe some 1920's era influence. It's whatever HE'S calling it! I just think it is MAGNIFICENCE. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

The incomparable Chris Benz.

"The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it."---Plutarch

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Anne Valerie Hash

Anne Valerie Hash

Anne Valerie Hash is living proof that even without proper financing, talent can make a major impact. Hash has in just a few years created an acclaimed fashion label and become a member of the most elite of fashion echelons - a Paris couturier. Under French law, proof of funds of 8,000 Euros (approximately $9,000) are needed to create a company. And that is precisely what Hash used to finance her de-constructionist foray into fashion. A very talented artist who did not give up on her dreams. We are glad that she stayed the course. From her humble beginnings to the Ever Present Now, her style is not for everyone but you've got to appreciate the sheer tenacity of this one. She definitely knew what she wanted to do in life and she's doing it! Take a look at some of her latest work:

Go on, girl! Our hat's off to you Anne! (All Fashions & Accessories From Her Spring Collection)

"Try not to become a man of success but a man of value."---Albert Einstein

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On The Campaign Trail w/ Tom Ford

**WARNING: SEXUALLY EXPLICIT PHOTOGRAPHS**

As our first ad campaign feature, we would like to bring you Tom Ford S/S 2008.

Tom Ford has had a whirlwind career. After stepping down from Gucci Group in 2003 to focus on his own signature label that shares his name, he's been downright controversial. Most conservatives hate him and what he stands for. And that simply is a world where we celebrate ourselves. A non-censored society. Ford has set out to do just that with his S/S 2008 ad campaign in which he features tons on nude models interacting in ritual habits carried out around the world, but with just a dash of voyeurism. For example, the couple on the park bench that look to be sharing a highly intimate moment, or the woman who has caught a gentleman off guard with her bold flirtation. Ford doesn't want people to see the indecency in this campaign, rather he wants people to see it as the world should be. Without censorship.

However, we do understand not everyone feels the same way as Ford. In this manner we would like to take to our readers, what do you think? Has he gone too far? Are the adds to racy? Lude? Pornographic? Give us your opinions

NEW SERIES: On The Campaign Trail

On The Campaign Trail is a new feature that The F*Word is launching in order to bring various ad campaigns from all over the world to your desktop/ laptop. In this special series, we will bring you campaigns from both recognized, unrecognized names and names that you will surely not forget. As we all know, fashion is not a superficial word. It is as complex as the inner emotions of one human being, hence why it is important to capture the full range of facets that fashion itself encompasses.

As our first ad campaign feature, we would like to bring you Tom Ford S/S 2008.

CFDA's BIG Winners

Alas, the ball is over and the winners have been announced for the 2008 CFDA Awards, which were held last night at New York's Public Library. {see list full list below of the nights big winners} The controversial Tom Ford won menswear designer of the year, while in the accessories department, Tory Burch took home the statue instead of three time winner Marc Jacobs and five time nominees Michael Kors {is it just me or is he the next Susan Lucci, remember almost only counts in horseshoes}. Meanwhile Francisco Costa {for Calvin Klein} beat out Marc Jacobs, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough for Womenwear.

In grand style, as always, the CFDA paid homage to legendary couturier Yves Saint Laurent, who succumbed to brain cancer in his home early Sunday morning. Among last nights attendees Ashley Olsen looked stunning in a a smoking suit- reminiscent of YSL's creations- from Calvin Klein's 2008 resort collection and CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg had some of her own private YSL collection flown to her from her home overseas just to wear her black vintage YSL jacket. With Naomi Campbell sporting a few items form the most recent YSL collection, we all know that while he was not in physical attendance this year, he was defiantly sitting there in spirit.

Womenswear Designer of the Year:
Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein

Menswear Designer of the Year:
Tom Ford

Accessory Designer of the Year:
Tory Burch

Swarovski Award for Womenswear:
Kate and Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte

Swarovski Award for Menswear:
Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design:
Philip Crangi

The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award:
Carolina Herrera

The Board of Director's Special Tribute:
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg

International Award:
Dries Van Noten

Eugenia Sheppard Award:
Style.com's Candy Pratts Price

**Image courtesy of Getty Images

FATHER'S DAY GIFTS

Father's Day is coming up and quiet as it's kept I'm totally clueless. First I think, maybe the neat little sets that are in the stores now. Why not? They are smart---those department stores, they know I need help! Maybe I'll go look at some some men's wear, maybe I'll go look in Home Depot or Lowe's, maybe cash, a gas card, as you can see I don't even have half a clue. I'll just keep on shopping until I find that thing that I know is it!



Men's Eau de Toilette

"Today, I believe men think differently about style. They appreciate luxury and simplicity, and want to be comfortable. They strive to be powerful and sexy, which is the philosophy I used to create my first fragrance. Michael is a luxurious scent that will appeal to men, and the women in their lives," explains Michael Kors.The key note, classic patchouli, is reinvented with mysterious touches of suede, smoke, and spices. The oriental fragrance blends:• A fresh, aromatic top note of zesty bergamot and spicy undertones of warm cinnamon, exotic cardamom, and star anise. • A modern middle note built around rich pipe tobacco. This masculine scent is further enriched with notes of supple suede.• The soul of the fragrance, patchouli, lingers in the bottom note. Complemented by dried fruits, such as dark plump plums.

Father's Day Tom Ford for Men Set

A sophisticated scent perfect for the modern man.Set includes:• Tom Ford for Men: A luxurious fragrance that is both elegant and modern. A reflection of the designer himself, it was created to appeal to men who are refined, seductive and sophisticated. By combining traditional elements with modern influences, the sculpted wood fragrance is textural, nuanced and very sensual. 50 milliliters.• Tom Ford for Men Hydrating Shower Gel: This unique high-performance gel-oil formula delivers multiple benefits—the gel lathers and cleansers thoroughly while oil smoothes and traps the body's natural moisture after rinsing. 75 milliliters.Arrives in a black box with gold trim.

Traveler Set

Carry your favorite Clive Christian scents in style with this luxurious traveler set.You'll receive: No. 1 Pure Perfume:Renowned as the world's most expensive perfume, this sophisticated scent combines rare notes of bergamot, lime, ylang ylang, and ambery woods. 0.3-ounce spray. 1872 Pure Perfume:A classic, spicy scent with notes of grapefruit, lime, cyclamen, cedarwood, and patchouli. 0.3-ounce spray. X Pure Perfume:This sexy, woody fragrance combines notes of bergamot, sambac oil, orris, amber, and cedarwood. 0.3-ounce spray. Presented in a decadent black box emblazoned with the signature crown; with tonal satin lining.
They're all available at Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and other fine retailers everwhere.

"It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, "Always do what you are afraid to do."---Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Can We Say: Naughty!

When I wanted to see what new swimwear and lingerie LaPerla had, I knew it would say naughty all over it. Then I thought, "It can say naughty all over me because it is m-i-n-e." The swimwear and lingerie covers everything that needs to be covered, while leaving the rest to totally tantalize. Honestly it's one of my favorite lines of lingerie and swimwear. Hands down, I wouldn't kid you about this, seriously. Take at look.


CAFTAN
A garment that completes and enriches the elegant proposal of the Spring/Summer 2008 La Perla Beachwear Collection, this caftan in stretch-viscose jersey with a print design recalling Digital Art, Detail: wide sleeves and laces fastening in the front. And a very stylish must have for the swimwear season.

ONE-PIECE
A strong striking impact for the one-piece characterized by deep splits and highlighted on the front by a stone of opaque material held in place with twisted LYCRA® cords, from which a draping motif emerges. Color: yellow and black.

ONE-PIECE
"Sculpted shape" for the one-piece made with jacquard LYCRA® with a terry piqué effect. From the cups LYCRA® strips come out, functioning as straps, highlighted by a delicious ribbons. The tone-on-tone borders are with microfibre LYCRA®. Colors: white and black

BIKINI
A real jewel with oriental style gives an hypnotic and sophisticated character to the striking bikini. The jewel, made in a special shiny resin modelled to exclusive La Perla designs, enriches the bra, characterized by lightweight drapes that show off its iridescent reflections. Couture detail: clasp fastening on the back and laces both around the neck and underbust. Color: black.






"Everywhere man blames nature and fate, yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passions, his mistakes and weaknesses."---Democritus

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Yacht Dreamin'

**The Lounge Room featured on the Romance Yacht

My grandfather had a boat, a very nice one at that. But when I was little I didn't appreciate being out on the water in a puffy purple children's life vest with the mist from the water splashing at me. Now that im a lot older and hardly ever have time to myself anymore, I tend to miss those little things that drove me batty when I was younger, like that boat. To be exact, "yachting" a term coined by the super rich for when they go out in their megayachts and spend countless hours and days out on the seas letting their cares drift away has suddenly become popular again with the masses. Although most people can't afford a yacht like Aristotle Onassis there is a way that you might be able to get a little bit of time on one. CRN a premiere yacht building company is currently in the process of building a brand new spectacle that could rival even the wealthiest of mens yachts. The Romance happens to come complete with its own VIP Room, Spa and {if the spa, pool, VIP room and bar weren't enough} Turkish bath. Now, try splitting that up into a timeshare.

Spa Room

VIP Bedroom aboard the Romance

Pharrell + Vuitton = BLASON

royal crown earrings with an ascending There we're several things that I didn't get a chance to do this past weekend -like see Sex and the City movie {yes, please gasp and cry for me as I did the same thing as well}- but of the few pleasurable things that I did manage to squeeze into my weekend, coveted jewels were one of them; jewels of the Billionaire Boys Club type. I remember late summer of 2004 when I first heard of about the collaboration between legendary design house Louis Vuitton and N.E.R.D. co-founder Pharrell Williams I thought "oh this can't possibly be good, it's going to be one of those 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' type of deals." Then, my mind grew even more concerned when I heard rumors of Pharrell being overextended and overwhelmed from the pressure of designing a collection with the legendary French fashion house. But nearly two years later and a You Tube video of the work that Pharrell had done, I must say that he accomplished the feat of silencing any negative thought I originally had about this endeavor. The Blason Collection is here just in time for spring and includes antique staples that have been modernized like a miniature LV logo encrusted with blue diamonds, or a golden cherub brooch that is clutching a white diamond in his two little palms. Watch the video below and let us know what you think. Also, for more information about the Blason Collection check out the Louis Vuitton website.