On The Campaign Trail: K by Lagerfeld

**Image courtesy of K by Karl Lagerfeld

So it's been a while since I have done a "Campaign Trail" post. So for my triumphant return I present to you an image from the K by Karl Lagerfeld ad campaign for Fall/Winter 08/09. The images were taken by the Karl himself, who released a book of photography earlier this year in May. This campaign features models Jeisa Chiminazzo and Brad Kroenig both of whom Lagerfeld has used for his previous campaigns. I hope you all enjoy.

***LANCEL***

There is simply no explanation, no description, no words, for the absolute artistry I'm about to bring you. I'll have to admit that I'd only heard of them once back in 2004 before this blog was even born. I even venture to say it was one of those conversations that was you really don't take seriously. Now that I'm writing this blog I take everything seriously because you never know where you next big lead is going to come from. LANCEL, please don't forget someone told you about them only to be reminded of them later on like I did! I know, I know, I just did handbags yesterday! Believe me when I tell you, you'll be glad I did LANCEL today. (Just so you know, when you get to the website click on The Maison Lancel, then click Lancel Vintage)

Vintage 1930---Clutch Bag in Brown Crocodile with Calman's head and feet added. Interior taupe with a zipped pocket, vanity mirror and a purse. Special Order

Vintage 1937 Black and Blue Leather Surrealist Umbrella Bag with a Faux Ivory Ball Handle. Middnight Blue moire interior with a small pocket. Reeditioned in 1996.

Vintage 1930 Evening Clutch Bag with Flap and Inside Compartment in Black Elephant Skin and smooth leather. White metal logo clasp. Black Lambskin interior.

Vintage 1890, Minaudierie in Morrocco leather with a "Bookbinding" tooled finish on one side. Green woven Satin Interior. Contains a purse, vanity mirror, and a powder-puff sleeve. Purse in a "cordoue leather" style, lined with morrocco leathered and green woven satin.

Now that's a WOW! I'd pay for these bags with out any reservations! Besides their Vintage Collection of Bags their line for this year is outstanding too. Check it out! Sales on the Internet as well as stores in Chicago, Detroit, New York and Washington , DC.

"We need men who can dream of things that never were."---John F. Kennedy

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America's Lingerie Spectacular

Few trade shows can boast a lingerie runway show as part of their program of events - except, of course, Lingerie Americas, the semi-annual gathering of the intimate apparel industry in the U.S. In some respects, for those in attendance Lingerie Americas’ Monday, Aug. 4, show in New York arguably eclipsed the popular televised Victoria’s Secret Angels show - maybe not in terms of star wattage (no Heidi Klums or Gisele Bundchens here), but it hit the mark as a creatively produced Folies Bergere-like spectacle inspired by the art of cinema, which featured professional dancers and a huge breadth of international lingerie brands all bathed in golden light and reflected in the Art Deco mirrored columns of Cipriani’s 23rd Street. The two-part show, which featured nearly 100 looks from more than 40 brands from their Spring/Summer 2009 collections, opened with a choreographed dance number with dancers outfitted like the stars of “A Chorus Line” in black bodysuits, bowler hats and bow ties, followed by a runway presentation with models wearing French brands such as Aubade, Princess Tam Tam, Simone Perele, Gerbe and Huit commenced, showing the latest and greatest underpinnings find their way to the boudoir. A second dance number introduced the next section of the show, a collection of American and international brands including Badgley Mischka, Jessica Simpson Intimates, Nautica, Allure Inside Out, Blus and Feraud. The three-day Lingerie Americas event concludes today, Tuesday, Aug. 5, after showcasing about 200 intimate apparel and swimwear brands and included the launch of the Playboy White Label, set to hit stores next February in time for Valentine’s Day, as well as first-time exhibitor Jessica Simpson Intimates.


Thankyou Renata Espinosa for the story and FWD for the photographs.

"What are the three words guaranteed to humiliate men everywhere? HOLD MY PURSE!"

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Sean John Appoints Dawn Robertson As President

Sportswear brand Sean John has named former Gap, Inc. executive Dawn Robertson as its new president, effective immediately.
In this role, Robertson will work directly with Sean "Diddy" Combs, the musician who is founder and chief executive officer of Sean John.
Robertson most recently served as president of Old Navy for a two-year spell. Prior to that she was managing director of Australian department store chain Myer.
Before Myer, Robertson served as president and chief merchandising officer of Federated Direct, a division of Federated Department Stores overseeing the online and catalogue businesses for Macy's and Bloomingdale's.
Sean "Diddy" Combs said: "We are very excited to have Dawn join the Sean John team on the eve of our 10 year anniversary. As the new president, she will help continue the dynamic growth and expansion of our brand. Her experience in fashion retail is a great asset to the Sean John brand."
Dawn Robertson said: "This is a great opportunity and exciting challenge. Sean's marketing genius combined with his design inspiration creates enormous value in the Sean John brand. Our plan is to build this brand into an international powerhouse."

"Vision is not enough, it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs."---Vaclav Havel

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Treesje & Jennifer Alfano

I was going to start off nice and slow. You know take my time and shop just a little bit...But...well I kept seeing bags that were not only simply beautiful, but bags that were practical and well made. Treesje & Jennifer Alfano round out this week's splurge. I hope you enjoy it, I sure did!

Treejse/ Harlow, Harlow Collection

Treesje/Divino, Divino Collection

Jennifer Alfano/ "Gramercy Hobo Bag"

Jennifer Alfano/ "Get Away"

Actually there are many more bags at their respective sites. Just a smorgasbord of style and luxury. Check them out when you get a chance.

"Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius."---Fulton J. Sheen

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Just Wanted To Share This.....

I just had to share this: (Click on the link below)

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/chris_abani_muses_on_humanity.html

One of my absolute favorite things to do on the web is get comfortable and listen to TED. TED is an invitation-only event where the world's leading thinkers and doers gather to find inspiration. It's a talk that Chris Abani gave about HUMANITY on TED. Chris Abani tells stories of people: People standing up to soldiers. People being compassionate. People being human and reclaiming their humanity. It's "ubuntu," he says: the only way for me to be human is for you to reflect my humanity back at me.

"You can steele your heart against any kind of trouble any kind of horror but the simplest act of kindness from a total stranger will unstitch you."---Mrs. Daphne Abani

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In Case You Missed It...

Madame Carla Bruni-Sarkozy sat down with and up close and candid interview with Barbara Walters that aired on Friday August 1st. Not everyone was able to or wanted to skip that date and catch the interview. For those of you that have been hiding under a rock, Carla Bruni recently married France's President Sarkozy after three months of a whirlwind romance. Then if that weren't enough, she took The Queen and London by storm when she sat in with the royals decked out in one of the most fabulous Prada-designed wardrobe's I've seen in the 21st century. Bruni who makes no qualms about her past {which includes the likes of Mick Jagger} mentions that "it was love at first sight" when she met Nicolas Sarkozy. You can view the full interview and watch video clips here.

Prada opens in San Francisco

Prada has unveiled its San Francisco flagship (Prada, 201 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, 415-848-1900). Designed by Roberto Baciocchi, it's a 5650-square-foot space. In addition to men's and women's, the store also offers a made-to-measure service for the discerning gent, as well as the full range of accessories.

"It's time for the human race to enter the solar system."---Dan Quayle

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Sales, Sales, & More Sales!!!

Even though we are waayyy past the 1st of July, the Summer Sales Season, just wanted to let you know, the following stores still have some pretty good buys. (For the benefit of those who may be new to blogger, you just left click on any of the names the stores and we have provided a link for you)

Amazon 20% off on laptops and a whole host of other sales

Anthropologie Sale on apparel, accessories, shoes, bags and home

Baby Phat "I Can't Believe It's A Sale" Free Gift with purchase of $120.00

Banana Republic 30% off now through July 31st

Barney's Free Stuff (with a Barney's Credit Card)

Barns & Noble Clearance Sale

BeBe Summer Sale

Bloomingdale's On-line Sale, now through July 31st

Borders Every day best sellers 40% off

Brooks Brothers Summer Clearence---Save up to 60%

Brown's Fashion's Summer Clearance

Burberry Type the word "Sale" in the search box

Diesel Type the word "Sale" in the search box

DKNY 20% off women's wear, 30% off men's wear, 30% off eyewear

E-Luxury Take an extra 25% off sale items, limited time only

Endless Save up to 40%

Foot Candy 50% off Designer Footwear (I am so there!)

Gap Type in "Sale" in the Search Box

Guess Type in "Sale" in the Search Box

Jimmy Choo Select the On-line Boutique, then select sale

Juicy Couture Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page

Macy's 25% to 40% off Clearance

Max Azaria Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page

Michael Kors Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page, 70% off

Neiman Marcus Take 20% off already reduced prices

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale/Sale ends August 4th

Old Navy Stock Up Sale Ends July 31st

Ralph Lauren Select "Sale" in the upper right (in red) Home Page

Sephora Type "Sale" in Search Box to left of screen on Home Page

Spiegel Final Summer Clearance, Savings Up to 75%

The French Connection Take an additional 40% off sale, Promo Code SS40

Tommy Hilfiger Select "Women's Sale" on the upper Right Side of the Home Page

Victoria's Secret Sale & Specials


That's enough to keep me busy for a while.

"Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within."--- James A. Baldwin"

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Yeah!, My Ankle's Gone Down

You know how I nearly got hooked on Vicodin & Tylenol and had to pop anti inflammatories like they were candy? Well let me say that I had a big ole brain fart because I just said forget it all. The pharmaceuticals weren't doing me any good. I mean I'd take the vicodin and the anti-inflammatory and basically I wound up high with a little bit of relief. Then I said I was going to go to Dr. Schulze (A Natropath) and see what he suggested. Well on my way I found out about these foot patches called Herbal Patches Plus. Being curious, I decided to spend some time on the website and eventually decided to order. I was thinking I could use whatever herbal soak I learned of by night and the patch by day. Then I remembered hearing something about foot patches not working, I think it may have been on a news magazine or something, but I decided to give this a try anyway. Reading the website, I was being educated on why my ankle might be swollen, reflexology, frankly speaking I just wanted something that worked! I tried them and they worked. Today, I can say that I'm so glad I did because I really don't think I could've gone on another 2 weeks like that. I'm near 100% now so I'll be shopping for shoes, boots and whatever else. Thank you all for being so patient with me and if you hear of someone with swollen limbs, you can tell them about Herbal Patches Plus, a tip straight from me to you.

"The power of love to change bodies is legendary, built into folklore, common sense, and everyday experience. Love moves the flesh, it pushes matter around.... Throughout history, "tender loving care" has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing."---Larry Dosse

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