Things To Come...

Hello All,

I would like to take sometime and thank everyone that reads this site. I appreciate all of the feedback that I have recieved via email and comments on this site. I started this site out of my fondness and admiration for fashion, as well as a creative outlet for myself while I am working out kinks with my own company. I must say that this blog is my baby and any feedback that I recieved (negative or positive) has helped me and will continue to do so. I also would like to take a moment and let you all know what is to come:

The F*Word will soon be adding:

• Special features about music and entertainment
• Spotlight On section designed for upcoming designers
• Special Causes section for charitable events and causes

As I've stated before, I appreciate your continued support of The F*Word. I look forward to bringing you all the very best information about fashion, beauty, health and entertainment. Together we can do anything. Remember to be the best at everything you encounter.

Lexie H

Jimmy Choo Launches Sunglass Line

Shhh... I see sunglasses...

I don't know how many women danced in the street when they found out that Jimmy Choo had launched a sunglass line but I sure did. For months I had sat and fantasized (well maybe not fantasized) that the sunglasses would look as fabulous and luxurious as the shoes that Choo produces each year and for the most part I was correct. I must say that I am in love with aviators. I love them in all sizes and all shapes. They make me smile on the inside, so of course my favorite of the line are the one single pair of avaiators. However, I have a couple of other picks from the new luxury line, which are the Choo Rock glasses and if you are going for a more Jackie O. look I would go for the Choo Open-Temple look. Ladies please be adivsed that if you want to go and grab a piece from this collection it will cost anywhere from $275-$430 per pair and they are available at select retail stores (Neiman Marcus, as always). I also too the time to put the entire collection below so you cah decide what pair you would like for yourself. Enjoy!






**We would like to thank Neiman Marcus for the images of Choo's new sunglass line.

Top It Off With A Blouse

Pretty, white blouses take you from day to evening without missing a beat. I love the first blouse pictured here with a black and white skirt. It is by Donna Karan, from the Donna Karan Collection. Available at Bergdorf Goodman. The top itself is simply her "Puffed Sleeve Blouse." I like it because it's simple yet elegant, stylish, yet classic. I can dress it up, as they have done here or I can pair it with a nice black (or any color)wide-legged pant. I can even wear it with a nice pair of jeans and a nice shoe. The design of this blouse adds a touch of elegance to anything that you decide to wear. This next shirt is available at BeBe and is by BeBe. It retails for $69.00. It's called their "Scalloped Smock." This is a very pretty blouse with its lacey trim and it's elegant satin white bow. I can see it being worn with a pencil skirt, a pair of jeans, wide legged pants anything that has a tapered waist. The blouse has deep v-neck, with laced border so I wouldn't bother with a necklace. I would wear some nice chandelier-type earrings or some hoop earrings. A little surprise, the blouse has a semi-opened back. Bergdorf Goodman has another blouse that worth mentioning. It's Donna Karan's "Panama Shirt." It's deep red with a spread collar, low buttoned front, rolled cuffs, and puffed short sleeves. This fun little blouse could be worn with jeans, or a black skirt, just about anything you could imagine. These blouses are just three of my picks for season's best. I'm sure you'll be seeing them on a body near you! The man of wisdom is never of two minds;the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid. Confucius Lovin Life, truthis

Diamonds & Pearls

Diamonds are a girls best friend, and my friends, best friend....and well, you get the picture! Fantasies of Cartier, Harry Winston and Bvlgari are helping me to perfect The Law of Attraction. I'll take a Diamond anything (as long as it's over 7 carats) accompanied by some smaller diamonds and maybe a pearl or 2. The earrings pictured at left are from Harry Winston. They are classic, and they are on my list! Not a bad investment at all! The creations on Bvlgari's site just took my breath away. Absolutely exquisite. The 4 C's is what you want to remember when you go to pick out your stones. The 4 C's stand for Cut (how is it cut), Clarity (how clear is the Diamond?), Colour (what color is the Diamond?), Carat Weight (What does your Diamond Weigh?). For more thorough education on Diamonds you can go to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) website. In addition to that most reputable Diamond Seller's have an area to educate you on their websites. Now, my mother had a several strands of pearls and I was as drawn to those necklaces like bees to honey. I vowed to get myself a strand when I grew up. Tiffany's was the first place I thought about when looking for a strand of Pearls for a gift. Then I thought, "I'll just educate myself on the subject, (never know when it might come in handy)." There are Akoya, South Sea, Australia, Tahiti, Indonesia and Freshwater Pearls. There are white, white rose, black, silver, pink and gold pearls. Then there's the Luster of a Pearl. Luster is the mirror like quality of a Pearl. Can't say that's what attracted me but if they say it's Luster, then Luster it is! Luster is apparently what people have been fascinated by throughout the years. There are several places to learn more about diamonds and pearls like the GIA and Bluenile. Kind of makes you stop and think....Nature has and continues to give us some of our most valued commodities. No matter what language you speak, what currency you trade with, Diamonds and Pearls are of immense value. Maybe it's just the Creator's way of winking at us! Reminding us that everything he created has life and or energy in it. We should value ALL life like we value the Diamond and the Pearl. "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear." - Ambrose Redmoon Lovin Life, truthis

Has The Bubble Burst?

L.A. Fashion Week is here and will be until March 14th (for those of you that are still trying to get tickets). So of course this is the perfect time to be a fashionista or socialite running around southern California because you just might run into one of your favorite celebrities, or not?!?! Apparently a lot of regulars such as, Sue Wong and Ed Hardy are not showing Fall 2008 at LAFW; even worse heavy hitter Kevan Hall pulled out just three days before the event began at Culver City's Smashbox Studio's this weekend. This has left a lot of the week up to celeb/designers like the Pussycat Dolls and Lauren Conrad ("LC" from Laguna Beach, The Hills), which are being compared to a trend rather than "serious and legitimate" designers. Wong, who has openly expressed her disdain towards the idea of celeb designers has said, "let's see whether she [LC] can survive and thrive. It takes so much dedication," she said. "You gotta really pay your dues to be a serious artist." (OUCH)

Hall, who outfitted Oscar-nominated actress Ruby Dee this year for the event, pulled out at the last minute said that his small staff and himself "are focusing on 5,000 sq ft renovation space" and that "there are more important things that a fashion show." Although he insisted that there was nothing personal and that his decision wasn't reflective of anyone else presenting lines this year (Sure it wasn't). His presence, or lack thereof, pointed out that Christian Audigier and his infamous Ed Hardy line is not present this year {but they will be having a two day party featuring his lines}. Allegedly he wanted a night spot and Hall had taken the last one and due to him pulling out so late Audigier just simply didn't have enough time to put a show together. Good news is that Robin Antin (founder of the Pussycat Dolls) will be closing out the week on March 14th debuting a lingerie line (as if we didn't see that one coming).

*Click HERE for a complete schedule of L.A. Fashion Week, it's ticket pricing and events.

***This article will be updated throughout the week, Please check back continuously for updates.***

**Some information is courtesy of the Associated Press

M.A.C. & Heatherette (The Day I Died and went to Heaven)

So here's the skinny, all of my close friends know that I have one weakness, one obsession that I will go broke to cure and that addiction is MAC Cosmetics. I'm not even going to mention the grand total of my addiction, lets just say there goes my Louboutins right there. Yet again, right after I have just recovered from Fafi, I hear there is a collaboration between fashion and beauty that transcends epic proportions and absolutely makes me swoon... I present to you, HEATHERETTE & MAC COSMETICS!!! Now of course this news broke during NYFW (New York Fashion Week) in February (which makes me a little late in telling you guys). So to make up to you all here's the skinny, every single item that will be featured in the collection:


The Heatherette for M.A.C. collection details are as follows:

• Lipstick $14.50 USD
  Lollipop Loving (G) - Mid-tone coral w/ subtle green gold iridescence (LE)
  Fleshpot (S) - Light neutral beige (Repromote)
  Hollywood Nights (S) - Fuchsia pink (LE)
  Melrose Mood (AC) - pastel pink (LE)
• Lipglass $14.50 USD
  Bonus Beat (F) - Sheer yellow beige w/ gold pearlized pigments (LE)
  Sock Hop (C) - Soft mid-tone coral (LE)
  Style Minx (F) - Fuchsia pink (LE)
  Starlet Kiss (F) - Pastel pink (LE)
  
• Eye Trio (a 3 pan eyeshadow compact w/eyeshadows) $32.50USD
  Eye Trio 1
  Mood Ring (VP) - Pastel mint green (LE)
  Cloudburst (V) - True black w/subtle green pearlized pigments (Repromote from Blue Storm)
  Hoppin’ (F)- Pastel peach (LE)
  Eye Trio 2
  Baby Petals (S) - Pastel pink (LE)
  V.I.P. (V) - Mid-tone yellow pink LE)
  Cassette - Blackened eggplant - (LE)
• Glitter $16.50 USD
  Reflects Gold - translucent glitter w/ gold reflection (Pro)
  3D Silver - Multi-reflective silver (Pro)
• Pigment $19 USD
  Jardin Aires (F) - Gilded peach w/ silver reflection (LE - Repromote from Strange Hybrid)
  Pink Pearl - Mid-tone pink w/ blue reflection (Pro)
• Beauty Powder $21 USD
  Alpha Girl - Pink with gold reflects
  Smooth Harmony - Medium deep bronze
• Dual Edge Pencil (a pencil with 2 ends and 2 different colours) $16.50 USD
  Black Funk/Pop Blue - True black/turquoise w/ silver glitter (LE)
  Phone Me/Text Me - Charcoal grey/metallic silver w/ silver glitter (LE)
  Nighthawk/Front Row - Coffee brown/neutral peach w/ gold glitter (LE)
  Fab Orchid/Dash Lily - Jewel-tone purple/mid-tone lavender w/ silver glitter (LE)
• Nail Lacquer $10 USD
  $$$ Yes - Metallic silver foil (frost) (editors note - pronounced Cash Yes)
  Lola Divine - Soft mid tone coral (creme)
  Lash Sets $11 USD
  She’s Good - Similar to #7 (patent finish)
  She’s Bad - Fishnet texture (patent finish)

***We would like to thank everyone at Specktra.net for the very detailed color info and Style.com for the photo images of Heatherette and MAC cosmetics.





However M.A.C./Heatherette lovers this haute-beau collabo will not be available online or in select retailers stores until March 27th. But that's ok, because that means that you still have time to go get the rest of the M.A.C. & FaFi collection before it's sold out.


***UPDATE: Heatherette & MAC collection will be available March 20th online and in stores.

Where Did You Get That Hat???

Aaaahhhh Spring!!! I don't care what the calendar says, IT'S SPRING, and nobody is going to tell me it's not! For real.....all this snow, I'll be even more delirious than I already am if I just wait for it to stop snowing. Enough already! No more snow, EVER! It's early March so I say IT'S SPRING! Time to think flowers, and dresses, and hats. You know, Easter, the Kentucky Derby, and a Mint Julep. I remember when you weren't dressed until you had your hat and gloves on. That's how we went to church and that's how the Kentucky Derby's done too. If you ask me any excuse is a good excuse to wear a hat. We have to go to our secret sources to tell you where some of the WORLD'S BEST HAT'S are. Now for some people it's kind of hard to tell exactly what a particular hat is going to look like on unless you try it on. Most women I know who have been wearing hats for a while are experienced enough to buy a hat without ever trying it on. You can do it too, even if you've never worn a hat before in your life. Just visualize yourself in the hat in various different positions on your head. To the side, straight on, leaning to the rear, leaning to the front, etc. The more you try on hats the better you'll get at it. You know I want to show you more pictures but this is a blog so I'll just give you some sites: For the pink hat go to: http://www.jillhenningshats.com/ For the black hat go to:http://www.delmarhat.com/ For the purple hat go to:http://www.hat-a-tude.com/ For the orange hat go to:http://www.deescrafts.com/ Want more? Try:http://www.madhatterltd.com/ http://www.walterwright.com/ http://www.hatsbykatie.com/ "Life is not measured by it's length but by it's depth." Lovin Life, Truthis

Rain, Rain Go Away

Rain, Rain go away come back another day! Like tomorrow, so I can rock this Trench Coat by Burberry! So many beautiful coats, so little time to wear them all. Burberry has really done it right though. Out of all the collections I looked at, Burberry seems to be the one that has a little bit of everything in it this year. Their coats are wearable, yet fashionable and they even past the investment test. Their "Trench Coat Dress" with it's stylish, yet playful hemline is a must have for this season. I will definitely buy this coat! Like, as soon as I get through writing this article. I like Burberry's "Short Checked Trench" and their "Checked Trench." For investment pieces I would by the "Cromwell," and their "TrenchCoat," both classics. Absolutely, LOVE Burberry's "Double Breasted Trench,""Military Coat," "Trench Jacket," and "Laminated Jacket." The last four coats I mentioned are available at Nieman Marcus & Saks Fifth Avenue. I was able to get in touch with customer service from both Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue and both are willing to A. Bring the coat in from another store (if they actually carry a particular coat)and B. order it for you. The first 5 coats I mentioned you'd do best to go to "Burberry Site." (if you have time to wait) Now if you didn't go gaa gaa over Burberry's collection of Trench Coats here are some other alternatives that are equally as stylish: Dana Buchman's Coats, "Trench Coat" was a definite winner available at Nieman Marcus. Ralph Lauren, Versace, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs and Juicy Couture all recieve honorable mentions for theirTrench Coats in their ready to wear lines. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts."-Winston Churchill. Lovin Life, Truthis

The Hotlist (Jeans, Shirts & Shoes)

Ladies (& Gent's) go get these items because they are going to go fast once word gets out. Here are my picks of the week:

• 7 For All Mankind's SuperFlare in Ibiza, $180 (7 For All Mankind, Nordstroms)
• Rock & Republic Kassandra Boot-cut, $280 (Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus)

• Ella Moss Color-Block top, $88 (Neiman Marcus)
• Splendid V-neck tee, $50 (Neiman Marcus)

• Christian Louboutin Sequined Peep-Toe Pump in Gold $995 (OUCH!!!) (Neiman Marcus)
• Nine West Platform Slingbacks, $100 (Victoria Secret) (In case you really wanted the Yves Saint-Laurent edition, but couldnt cough up $2,000)
  

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When Bling Meets EEK!!! (A Twisted Art Tale)

I've know about this person for quite some time however as of late he seems to keep popping back into my frame of mind. Every time I turn to PBS (yes, I really watch it) or Discovery, he's even made it on to Style Network I see him, meaning Damien Hirst. It seems I missed the boat on this one because this man and his "artwork" (if you can call it that) is all the rage. So of course, I took sometime out to see what all of the fuss was about, turns out he makes some pretty controversial pieces that are supposed to make you think about the flaws of modern society and its necroticism. The only person that seems obsessed with death is him, especially with that of dead animals (he officially made me want to join PETA). He gained popularity off or pieces of art which were nothing more than dead, often maimed, animals preserved in formaldehyde. Now his most recent creation is the one that has garnered a lot of media attention. Apparently he used a real human skull cast in platinum and encompassed it with 8,601 diamonds, the piece is entitled "For The Love Of God." According to reports, it only cost Hirst $12 million to make the piece, but he sold it for nearly $120 million. I'm Sorry but this is definately a case when diamonds aren't a girls best friend (but despite my outrage, I still think this piece pretty cool).

***We would like to thank our friends at Wikipedia for this image.
**If you would like to view more of Damien Hirst feel free to visit his site at the Gagosian Museum in New York.

*His most gruesome project to date is A Thousand Years, which features maggot hatching's that grow into full grown flies and feast on a severed cow head... EWWWWWW