There's A Countdown For Men Too

I was brutally yelled at by a dear friend and avid reader of the blog that I must not forget to mention the various Menswear Fashion Week. As we all know some of the best ideas in women's fashion are inspired by the ensembles that men don on a daily basis. So guys, enjoy your fashion week{s}

Men's Fashion Week

Milan

Saturday June 21st 2008

12:00p COSTUME NATIONAL HOMME
2:30p JIL SANDER
3:30p MISSONI
4:15p BURBERRY PRORSUM
6:30p VERSACE
7:30p EVISU

Sunday June 22nd 2008

9:00a BOTTEGA VENETA
11:00a GIANFRANCO FERRE
12:00p ROBERTO CAVALLI
1:00p SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
2:00p VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
2:45p ANTONIO MARRAS
3:30p EMPORIO ARMANI
4:15p ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
7:00p PRADA

Monday June 23rd 2008

12.00 GUCCI
3:30p MOSCHINO
5:30p ALESSANDRO DELL’ACQUA

Tuesday June 24th 2008

9:00a MARNI
10:00a ICEBERG
11:00a DSQUARED2
12:00p FENDI
12:45p ETRO
1:45p CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION
3:30p GIORGIO ARMANI
5:30p ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA
6:30p BELSTAFF

Paris

Thursday June 26th 2008

2:30p LOUIS VUITTON
5:00p JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
6:00p YOHJI YAMAMOTO
8:00p DRIES VAN NOTEN

Friday June 27th 2008

10:00a JUNYA WATANABE
12:00p THIERRY MUGLER
1:00p KRIS VAN ASSCHE
15.00 KENZO
4:00p COMME DES GARCONS HOMME
6:00p GIVENCHY
8:30p JOHN GALLIANO

Saturday June 28th 2008

2:00p ANN DEMEULEMEESTER
6:00p EMANUEL UNGARO
8:00p HERMÈS
9:00p RAF SIMONS

Sunday June 29th 2008

11:00a LANVIN
2:00p DIOR HOMME
5:00p PAUL SMITH
7:00p AGNÈS B.

**Images courtesy of Men's Style.com

Diddy Did NOT Change His Name

This is just a little break from the serious endeavors of discussing fashion on the world wide web. I repeat, Diddy did not change his name... Hilarity



P.S.: Seriously folks, the man wants you to go vote. So why should you go vote? Because you don't have a brain of your own and you always follow the advice of a wealthy rapper that makes hit records and good clothes?!?! {I'm dying of laughter right now} Stay tuned folks, I am currently looking for the Diddy's new Burger King commercial. I will bring you the clip ASAP

Drum Roll Please.......

For Father's Day I chose:
Now you know I just had to get this Fire Hose Nozzle as a gag gift. Let him marinate on this one for at least 5 hours, then I'll give him his real gift. I'll have him asking everybody, is that all he gets?

Formula Racing School! Cloud 9 Living is where I'll be living real soon! It's the real gift after he gets the water nozzle!


Father's Day 2008 is done! WooooooHoooooo!
"You are what you think about all day long." --- Dr. Robert Schuller

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Still Making My Mind Up Re: Father's Day

Father's Day is beginning to be an even bigger deal this year. How do you get someone something that you haven't already got them? When I get through going through all these post I'm going to make my selection and that will be final........Like tomorrow! Anyway here's what I'm considering for today.

I walked into my Credit Union and there were these big, oversize construction workers. They were there to complete renovations on the Credit Union. They were talking about what they could possibly be getting from their significant others for Father's Day. One of them mentioned The Sony PlayStation God Of War Game and I like to screamed right there and then! You want a what for Father's Day! Apparently he wasn't the only one! One guy was talking about how they are limited editions and giving him suggestions for finding one if he didn't get one for a gift. I found them in bundle at Amazon.com. A PLAYSTATION!, WHO KNEW?




Now this next item is cool but I don't think my guy will get it for Father's Day. It's kind of like getting me a Refrigerator or Washing Machine. Ain't gonna work. Forget About It! The Black & Decker 19-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Electric Mulching Lawn Mower. Pretty cool, huh? Eco friendly, And they said my favorite word Mulch! It's available at Black & Decker and Amazon.com.


Now could I suggest a future gift with the promise of the much anticipated 3G iPhone? The phone will be available on July 11. The new “IT” phone features thinner edges, a full plastic back, flush headphone jack, GPS, and of course, the just announced iPhone 2.0 firmware. Apple, you rock!
Pre-orders are already available at the Apple Store.

Fire Hose Nozzle
Control Your Spray Pattern and Pressure with a Fireman Garden Hose Nozzle
The fire hose nozzle works just like those used by fire departments. This garden hose nozzle is built to last and made of heavy-duty, stainless steel. The rubber bumper on the fire hose nozzle protects the nozzle from dings and drops. Don't worry about dropping the fire hose nozzles on your car because the rubber bumper will protects your car's finish as well.
The garden hose nozzle has a large push-pull, on-off level just like the pros use. Twist the outer ring on the fire hose nozzle to control the water pattern from a spray to a stream and twist the inner ring on the garden hose nozzle to control the water pressure. You know where I'm going with this one don't ya! I'm just as mischievous as the next person! Or maybe I should just get a Super Soaker, huh. I'm buying this for as a gift for him, but we all know who'll use it!

"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody is watching." --- Mark Twain & Samuel Clements

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I Have Officially Begun My Countdown...

Fall Haute Couture

Monday June 30th, 2008

2:30p CHRISTIAN DIOR
5:00p ANNE VALERIE HASH
7:30p GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ

Tuesday July 1st 2008

11:00a CHANEL
2:00p-6:00p MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
2:30p CATHY PILL
3:30p CHRISTIAN LACROIX
7:00p GIVENCHY

Wednesday July 2nd 2008

1:00p ELIE SAAB
2:00p-6:00p MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
2:30p JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
6:00p VALENTINO

Thursday July 3rd 2008

4:00p MAURIZIO GALANTE

**Images courtesy of New York Magazine

I Spy With My Little Eye...

A STRIKING RESEMBLANCE

While getting things together for another post, I happened to notice Christian Louboutin's Passementerie Open Toe {And it's closed toe variation} Pump from his Pre-Fall collection bared a striking connection with the dress from Fall 2007 Christian Dior Haute Couture Collection. Could it be inspriation? Or maybe I have finally died and went to style heaven. {Actually, I think it's a little bit of both} At any rate, I'm trying to chase someone down to buy me that shoe!!!

**Passementerie Open-Toe Pump @ Neiman Marcus
***Dress from Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2007

On The Campaign Trail: Gaultier Parfums

The campaign itself has started airing on French television stations and the editorial shot from the campaign was featured on WWD last week. It features model Agyness Deyn as the only model selected for the campaign. Deyn who is currently the face of Burberry, has the resume of a super{model} having posed for Mulberry, Blumarine and Giorgio Armani just to name a few. Gaultier also disclosed more details behind the concept of the name and why he wanted a "freshly electric" vibe from Ma Dame:

"The name Ma Dame is like a little French joke," he explained. "A 'madame' can be a woman of a bordello, and 'madame' can also mean someone bourgeois. Even in terms of dressing, 'to dress like a madame' in French is boring, super politically correct. But 'ma' 'dame' in two words means 'my dame.' It means she's not like the woman in the bordello or bourgeois. She's his muse."

On the resurgence of 'Fresh' perfumes:

"I wanted something that was fresh, not so voluptuous. I wanted some electricity... We know there is a big opportunity, a big trend on the market toward fresh notes," said Polette-Danet, "and it's true the brand was totally absent from this market of freshness, both in men and in women."- JPG (Jean Paul Gaultier)

As for the "Ma Dame" herself, the perfume is comprised on a tangy grade of orange, blossoms of a velvet of rose, a drop of grenadine and rounds itself with musk and cedar. The velvet rose petals give the perfume its slight pink color which is presented in a glass flask that sculptures itself from the famous bust of John Paul Gaultier. And according to our reports the perfume will be available no earlier than September 1st for worldwide distribution.

Garden Parties w/ McCartney

**Three models and McCartney pictured center in a black blazer from her collection
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For her most recent resort show, McCartney held a garden party showing at West Village's Jefferson Market Garden. And to this ultra rare event she invited the likes of Lola Schnabel, Jeff Koons as well as others. Gingham picnic blankets and large retro swirl lollipops accompanied the models that modeled the looks of McCartney's 2009 resort collection. Her collection doesn't disappoint and I like every single article. From her signature T-shirt dresses all the way to her incredible mod-tailored blazers. My absolute faves of the collection however is worn by Chanel Iman, which is a nautical blue sailboat print dress that is accompanied by matching espadrilles and dime pouch clutch. And Kasia Struss who wears a khaki colored one-piece that reminds you of feminine chic that swallowed Old Hollywood style.

**All images are courtesy of Style.com

Narrowing Father's Day Down

Ok, I'm getting close. Just a few more days and I'll have to choose. I know this is what men go through when it's their turn to choose a gift. I'm being a trooper though. I am hanging in there because I want something special for Father's Day. So I'm narrowing it down! And hey!, Don't hate 'cause I really could've just zoned out on ya!

Formula Racing Schools

Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill and excitement of driving a high performance Formula Racecar at amazing speeds around a world renowned racetrack? If so, stop dreaming. Our Formula driving schools have graduated some of the world's greatest drivers and are waiting for you.

Available at: Cloud 9 Living

Brightfed Lighted Slippers Headlights

These light-up slippers keep you from tripping or stumbling when you move through your home at night. When you put the slippers on, the pressure of your toes turns on the bright LED light in the toe to guide you to the refrigerator or bathroom without stumbles or stubbed toes

Available At: X-treme Geek

Brookstone Digital Photo Watch

Digital picture watch: James Bond meets Father of the Year. Our digital photo watch is just what you need to impress all your technophile friends. It's also the perfect way to keep your family close no matter where they are. This full-function watch displays up to 60 digital photos on a high-resolution LCD screen.

Available at: Brookstone

Pillowtop Hammock

Featuring generous, contoured padding that positions you in a comfortable “zero-gravity” position, our Pillowtop quilted hammocks combine the softness of your bed with the back-friendly positioning of ergonomic recliners. But unlike a bed or recliner, this weather-resistant beauty lets you relax in the great outdoors! Combine it with a gorgeous cypress hammock stand and get back to nature in ultimate comfort!

Available at: Brookstone

"The future depends on what we do in the present."--- Mahatma Gandhi

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Prada-Wide Legs or Flares

Several designers began rolling flared pants onto shelves, announcing the skinny-jean look of the last few seasons may finally be over. Prada, known for their oft eccentric extremes, really stretched the look when they re-introduced the ultra-wide mega flares of the ‘70s.
The print campaign for the Fall/Winter 2008 collection shows checkered pants that are skinny to the knee, then dramatically balloon outward. Not a look just anyone would be comfortable in.

What's old is new again. And I say, "Go on wit' yo' bad self, Prada." I personally happen to like wide leg pants. Depending upon who's doing them you get to see just how very creative the designers are. I could totally rock a pair of these pants without even giving it a second thought. They say, "Me." They are the perfect expression of me in denim, in plaid, in the pattern shown. I'm not saying I would wear them quite often but I would wear them for something different, strictly for me and if you don't like it so what! That's why there are "Individual Styles." Now I would probably have to do some serious consideration of what type of shoe I would wear. I mean I could go retro and choose a pair of wedges or I could go modern and pick a pair of stylish heels. I can think of so many different ways to wear wide legs. Looks like I'll get my chance this fall!

"I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure--which is: Try to please everybody."---Herbert Bayard Swope

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