Uber Jetsetting

If you live in New York and you have been to JFK {the airport folks, not the man} then I am sure you've heard of EOS Airline and Limousine company. They are an uber luxurious company that offers private jet services. Say you would like to take a ten day trip to Europe {unless you want to take your private jet}, it would cost about $36,000 for four people {Steep, right}. But unlike with Northwest, it's actually worth the price increase. You won't have to worry about you neighbor breathing on your with their smelly breath or snoring in your ear for a 16 hour flight. Nor would you have to worry about not having enough cabin space for your carry-on. EOS provides each person with 21 square feet of personal space and a personal flat-bed. {For those 24-hour flights} If you're having trouble getting to JFK for your flight you get complimentary helicopter service or limousine service to take you to the airport or pick you up from the airport. And that's hot.

And Yet, I Digress

**Lame Legging available at AmericanApparel.com for $40

Me, follow trends, NEVER!!! Well maybe in this case I might try to. There has been a movement throughout Hollywood for the past year that involves leggings. Yes, they have made a major comeback and have taken the fashion world hostage. They're everywhere and at first I couldn't see it. Then I went and brought a black pair from Wolford and my life has never been the same. {I know, how horrendous. I think so too} But as of now, we're borderline too risque for me. Lame and Leather leggings have been spotted on everyone from Barbados native Rihanna to Kate Moss. Not to mention they were all over the runways last year. I admit, at times I like my clothes spicy and bold to the touch, but I think I have a little too much in the hip area to pull this one off. For the most part the leggings are super shiny (and hugs even the most unflattering areas). Let's just say all of those, eh-hem, unmentionables and mentionables must be in the proper condition (and contained) before attempting to try this one out. {Guess, I'll be in the gym on the StairMaster and treadmill}

**Kova & T Black Latex Leggings $113 @ ShopInuition.com

Unique Sandals

Origami Anyone? These sandals are from Ein/Tritt shoe concepts. Catherine Meuter is the designer. They definitely take you to the next level in creativity. The EIN/TRITT shoe concepts shows how modern technology can take shoe manufacturing to the next paradigm. Flat shoe patterns with reinforced parts get folded and fixed by the consumer. Production and shipping costs are significantly reduced. From an aesthetic point of view, it has a very geometric and architectural form that’ll definitely grab you some attention. Fold and go? Hhhmmm? Don't you wish everything was this uncomplicated!

"I am only one,But still I am one.I cannot do everything,But still I can do something;And because I cannot do everythingI will not refuse to do the something that I can do." - Edward Everett Hale



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Another Diamond For Kimora

Well it's not what you think. Kimora Lee Simmons' 18 year old pup Zoe recently departed from her pet palace at the Simmons estate a couple of weeks ago. Since then Kimora has been looking for a way to memorialize her highly favored pup {whom, btw, had a few cameo's on her A&E reality show}. She recently told reporters at People.com that she had been looking into having her dog turned into a diamond.

"There is a company that makes diamonds out of your loved ones." [They] make diamonds from a little of the carbon from the ash, so I might do that. I might turn her into a diamond."

I don't know about the everyone else, but this is the first time that I have heard about something like this. Of course, my curiosity got the best of me and I had to search for who or what actually does this and I found LifeGem. What they do is take the carbon ash (all that you can provide) and put it through several processes that ultimately turn the ash into a diamond. If this is something that interests you, prices start at $2700 for a yellow quarter ct. diamond all the way to $25,000 for various other colors 1.5cts and above. Color spectrum: Colorless, Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. For the average person, this might be a little steep, but for Kimora we all know money doesn't mean a thing.

Tailor Made

Getting your clothes made is a option you might want to consider. Or making them yourself. Before you say it's too expensive, I'm here to tell you that it's not. You have the opportunity to be extremely creative. You can go the pattern route---Vogue, McCall's, and Simplicity are the more popular ones. Pictured here is Vogue 8280, (that's the pattern number)from their Very Easy Vogue Options Line. It's essentially a fitted sheath with short sleeves. It's sophisticated and classy and you can make it in any color you want. Or you can go to a reputable seamstress or tailor. Visit a Fabric store and you will find all kinds of materials. From leather to silk and everything in between. All kind of notions, buttons, clasps and everything else you can imagine. Some fabric stores offer sewing classes. Then there is the net. You can find all kinds of fabulous fabrics stores on line. Like Hancock Fabrics, Jo-Ann Fabrics the list is huge. So the next time you see some particular style and you can't find it or you want it made a particular way, consider making it yourself or having it made.

"It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows great enthusiasms, great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt

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The Hills Are Alive...

With the sound of cast members launching clothing lines left and right. This story broke two days after Lauren Conrad's debut at LAFW... Whitney Port, fellow Hills castmate has announced that she is currently developing a clothing line. Port's clothing line is entitled "Eve & A" and will be a young contemporary line with a 17-piece collection which features tops, jackets and convertible dresses that will be sold from $40-$250. Adrienne Baravetto is co-creative director and works with Port on the line which will premiere in the fall. Swarm will be backing the new line, a company that is owned by her father Jeffery Port and they already have a contemporary men's line under their belt. I'm about out of patience with these girls and their knocks on fashion though. However, Whitney is the most fashionable of the bunch and though she doesn't have training at FIDM, maybe her Au naturale fashion sense will work out for her. Let's all have a moment of silence for that wish (it probably won't come true).



**Image courtesy of Teen Vogue

Beijing 2008

A note here to remind everyone about the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Validated by IOC, the Olympic Flame will be lit in Olympia, Greece according to tradition on March 24, 2008. From March 24-29, the Torch Relay will travel across Greece, ending at the Panathinaiko Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. From there it will go on and arrive in Beijing, China. Let the games begin. For information on Food, Entertainment, Transportation, Tourism, Shopping and Weather in Beijing you can visit Beijing 2008. To support our Olympic Team visit The Official Site for the US Olympic Team.

"The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in the face, and resolves to change them, he lays the corner-stone of a solid and honorable success."-Hamilton Wright Mabie

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I Want Chloe... NOW!!!!!

Maybe it's because of the cool color/ pattern combo's that she uses. Maybe it's because she reminds me of Clueless meets Headbanger's Ball OR Maybe it's because when I saw the new cover for NYLON's beauty issue, out on newsstands next week, I thought back to my days in private school and my uniform skirt that looked just like the plaid Chloë Sevigny shirt. I guess that's why she's my idol, everything is so cool, hip and fresh {I forgot to mention colorful}. When I read my mag, I found out that every single item was from the respective labels of Chloë Sevigny and Chloé {sweet, no gallery searching for me}. Oh and if that's not enough for you, these three ladies will also be the new faces for the new Chloé perfume set to debut this summer. Now, how cool is that?

P.S.: Check out the History of the Derriere article in NYLON this month



My favorite quote about this: "Just to recap, that's Chloë for Chloé, with the other Chloé girls, all wearing Chloé. Try saying that five times fast."- Kendall Herbst (The Cut, New York Magazine)

**Image courtesy of NYLON magazine, April 2008.

The Edge Phone

Just guessing, but all you fashionita's out there are going to want this phone! The "Edge" The name has nothing to do with data speed. In fact we don’t even know what this phone is capable of because as with all fashion phones, looks rein supreme and the Edge phone makes sure you notice with its glowing glass keyboard. Designed by Chris Owens, this little sleek phone with it's glass sliding keyboard is the talk of the town. To answer an incoming call, slide the glass keyboard out. An embedded LED illuminates the etched numbers via refraction creating a glowing effect. The only visible lines is the microphone wiring which designer Chris Owens has cleverly disguised as a keyboard border. You can learn more about how this phone came into being by clicking here: http://www.ocell.net/. When you get there just click on the section that says Design Portfolio, then click Edge. But Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone, because it's not even on Nokia's website yet! You can also click on the following link for a demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6539BoCeys


"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily."---Zig Ziglar

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Celebrate Spring, New Life, New Fashion!

Wheewww! Whooooo! The date on my calendar says it's the 2oth of March. That means, it's the first day of SPRING and if that don't get you out of the winter blahs I don't know what will. There are 7 Essential items that will be the cornerstone of your wardrobe this season.

1. Trench Coat---Time to ditch that winter coat and slip into something a little lighter.
   
2. Jacket---A light, stylish jacket that you can wear with either a skirt or pants.
   
3. Blouse---You always need a good blouse whether it's colorful or plain white.


4. Pants---This season it's wide legged pants. They can be denim or any other fabric.


5. Dress---You always need a good dress. Lot's of color this season.
   
6. Shoes---Do we really need to discuss this one?


7. Bags/Purses---No particular excuse necessary.

One of the brightest trench coats is by Alberta Ferretti, it's white, a little bit traditional. It's available at e-luxury. I looked at a trench coat by Elie Tahari at Saks Fifth Avenue, it's traditional with some flare and is a surprising color: yellow. There's also a "Full Length Trench Coat" at Spiegel it comes in Heather Gray, Black, Khaki, and Navy. Jacket's come in all shapes and colors this season however there is one by Christian Dior, the "Flared Aina Jacket," that is classical, kind of sporty and there are sooo many ways you can wear this jacket. It's available at e-luxury and on the Christian Dior site. Anthropologie has a cute little jacket called the "'Melilla Jacket." It is simply adorable, but you've got to see it on a model otherwise you might miss this one. Macy's has a fun little jacket the "Style & Co. Denium Swing Jacket" it's made so that you can wear anything and everything with it. The blouses are short, with bubble sleeves, colorful and cute. My selections are "The Veronica Cotton Shirt" from The USA French Connection, available at their site. Next is Jean Paul Gaultier's "Off The Shoulder Blouse." This shirt is really elegant but you could not wear it to the office. (Available at Nordstrom) Victoria's Secret comes up with a winner their white "Ruffle front Shirt," by Pixie Hopkins. That's available on their site. Pants are extraordinary this season they are wide legged, slim legged and even leggins. Let's start with Ralph Lauren's Blue Label, "Hutch Linen Pant." I was hooked from the moment I saw these. Available at Ralph Lauren. Next we have the "Super Flare In Los Angeles Dark" jean by 7 For All Mankind. Available at 7 For All Mankind. D & G Dolce and Gabbana's "Stretch Cotton Corded Pants." Very chic. Now dresses are always a topic of my conversation. The "Trusha Ruffle Dress," by Ralph Lauren is a knock out. This Sue Wong Silk Trapeez Dress (available at Nordstrom) is a a great look too. Bebe's "Wild Girl One' dress will take you from day, worn over some pants to night, worn by itself. Spring & shoes, where do we start? Let's start with the art work of Christian Louboutin his "Leather Platform Sandal" is a must have for this season. I like the green,"Satin Buckled Sandal" and the Monolo Blanik "Strappy Sandal" too. The Christian Louboutin's and the Monolo Blanik's are available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nieman Marcus. The handbags/purses are beautiful too. I like the Christian Dior bag named "The Jazz Club," it comes in either black or white. (available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Nieman Marcus)Longchamp of Paris--well you'll have to take a look at their collection because I couldn't pick just one bag! Nine West's "Gain Medium Satchel" is cute for spring too. Well there you have it my guide to the must-haves for spring. Have A Happy Spring!

"Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, or do."

- Emmanuel Swedenborg

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