On The Campaign Trail: Gisele, Her Signature Hair & Aquascutum

**Images courtesy of Aquascutum

Them Pesky Little Bugs!

Have you ever gone to an outdoor affair and everything was perfect but then you noticed a little red dot on your arm and you started scratching it and then you realize that you just had a perfect evening ruined by a little mosquito and all his little buddies? Ohhhh! I can't stand them! Every time I hear their little buzzing in my ear I want to do something to overkill them! And how can you have party outside in the middle of summer and not at least have something to help keep the pesky buggers away? Uuuuhhhh! So please do not subject your guest to the mosquito's or any other bugs that may be lurking in the dark. I'll leave you with a very good suggestion that will get rid of them every time. You don't have to worry about lighting torches, or anything else for that matter.

You can get it from the good folks at Mosquito Barrier. Get this or something don't just bring together a smorgish board of people and let the mosquito's feast! Names will be withheld to protect the innocent(guilty).

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ---Dalai Lama

Lovin Life, Truth Is

On The Campaign Trail: Vivienne Westwood

Dame Vivienne Westwood definitely showed out with her band of misfits for her various ad campaigns for Fall 2008. Enjoy

Nanette Lapore

Let me tell you why I love Nanette Lapore. First off she was born knowing what she wanted to do and she held on to that. It is so important for parents to listen to their children, and observe them at play, and in all situations, because this "watching" of your children will lead to what they are suppose to do in life. We should be taking our cues from children as to what it is that they want to do in life because their purposes are all different and KNOWN ONLY TO THEM. It's not for everyone to go into "the family business, or become a doctor or a lawyer." Each person has within themselves a deep knowing of the what's and the why's, when's and where's of life. Children know exactly what it is they are sent here to do and if we "conditioned adults" step aside we'd begin to see more "Genius" in society as a whole. Like Nanette's parents, I wish that more people would wake up and really start to NURTURE their children more. That being said, I applaud Nanette's parents for recognizing that it was their job to NURTURE her. I applaud Nanette for the true talent that she is. She is the kind of talent that takes your breath away because when you see it in all its fullness you know at that point in time there is truly something bigger at work here, something Divine. In an age when everyone seems to be picking a niche and sticking to it, out of this one focused mind came fragrance, clothes and shoes. I say your name, Nanette, may you continue to be blessed even more today than you were yesterday.

And there you have some of it, Nanette Lapore. I've got feeling you're going to be hearing her name so much more. And for good reason. It is so good to see someone that is as blessed naturally with talent as she is.

"Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family."---Virginia Satir

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Big Bags---Linea Pelle and 49 Square Miles

Lexie Loves Big Bags. I mean she has a passion for big bags that can not be quenched. She loves them in alligator, suede, leather, snakeskin, cloth, denim, I honestly think she would wear the right bag if it came made of paper! She is a doll, but she's a bear when it comes to her bags! Never mind the fact that she has soooo many, 1 more couldn't hurt. So here's to you Lexie (and everyone out there like her)...I found some nice BIG HANDBAGS(GI-NORMAS)....See if you like them too.

Linea Pelle/Sydney Large (Really Big) Tote

Linea Pelle/Dylan Patchwork Tote

49 Square Miles/Big Mouth Hobo

49 Square Miles/Basket Case Hobo

I'm quite sure some more "Big Bags" are out there to be found. If you know of some let us know, ok?

"Compassion is the basis of morality."---Arnold Schopenhauer

Some Of My Favorite Couture Outer Wear Looks For Fall 2008

I was thinking about who had designed the best looks for this fall and I really couldn't make up my mind exactly who. So then I started to ponder who it was that gave me the best looks and I decided to put them all together. You know what I still can't decide. I would say that they are equally talented but then that would be like someone giving me an onion when I specifically asked for an orange. Needless to say it was a futile effort a on my behalf. But I do know what I like, so here it goes: my likes for the Fall 2008 Couture Season.

This is none other than Karl Lagerfeld for Channel---Fall Couture 2008

A little bit of Fantasy from Christian Dior's Fall Couture Collection 2008

From Anne Valerie Hash's Fall Couture Collection 2008

From Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall Couture Collection 2008

Armani Prive Fall Couture Collection 2008

From Givenchy's Fall Couture Collection 2008

See all this to choose from. Can you decide? I'll just agree to respectfully decline to say who exactly is the best. I will however say that they keep getting better with time.

"Imagianation is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will."---George Bernard Shaw

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Why Yoanna? WHY?!?!

It's a widely known factor that America's Next Top Model winners sometimes struggle to find work. And Yoanna House's new project is nothing to squeal about. {I'm even beginning to wonder if this show is executively produced by Ms. Tyra} She takes the time from her ever busy modeling schedule to reform seven mean girls in to sugar sweet honey. In the reality series Queen Bees, premiering on the N-Network, Yoanna teams up with the Tyra Show's Dr. Michelle to see which mean girl can change the most to win the 25k jackpot that awaits the winner. Hmmm, rewarding spoiled brats for changing their ways.... Did we mention that they are teenagers? Good luck in getting them to stay sweet like honey. However, We would like to tackle the former Top Model winner on her looks in the above photo? Whats going on there? Her hair looks terrible and she's looking well into her fifties... Mos def not a good look. Watch the clip below and check the show out when it premiers tonight at 9pm on the N Network.

WTF?!?! Of The Day: J. Hudson

I've been wearing glasses for about 6 years now. I've finally got accustomed to them as of late due to some funky Prada frames. However, today I questioned my vision again. Do you think that this cover properly reflects Jennifer Hudson? We've all heard of digital beauty and how it's beginning to get more apparent, but J Hud seems to have undergone the new digital diet. Reader's let me know whats on your minds...

His Name is NICKOLAS KIRKWOOD

In keeping with our all-out push to bring you Autumn/Winter '08 Styles I just couldn't let this talent go by. Most of you have seen his work before, however his Autumn/Winter '08 Collection is truly a knockout. I didn't know where to start in bringing you this particular post because Nickolas Kirkwood is just that good. Very rarely does any designer, except the well establish ones, get me to just stop and pay attention. Needless to say, Kirkwood had my full attention, and this collection is one of his strongest yet.

See, that's what I'm talking about! Give me something to dream about at night! One of the most creative collections I've seen yet! (I can't wait until his next collection---each one is better than the previous one!)

"A genius is one who shoots at somethings no one else can see - and hits it.---Author Unknown

Lovin Life, Truth Is