Walter Salles' Cannes competition player "On the Road" is on course to have sold most of the world within the next couple of weeks.
"Road" lead producer and sales agent MK2 has also rolled out sales on Abbas Kiarostami's "Like Someone in Love," Xavier Dolan's "Laurence Anyways" and Christian Louboutin's "Crazy Horse Paris-Feu."
At last week's Cannes festival MK2 closed Spain (Wanda Films), Hong Kong (Edko) and Taiwan (Catchplay) on "Road." The former USSR, Baltic States, Israel and Portugal are being signed, MK2 announced Wednesday.
An all-rights U.S. deal was concluded on the eve of the festival with AMC Networks. Its Sundance Selects and IFC Films will jointly release "Road" over this fall/winter.
In all "Road" has now closed more than 50 territories, including deals with heavyweight players in Germany (Concorde-Tele Munchen), Italy (Medusa) and PlayArte (Latin America).
The pic is produced by MK2's Nathanael Karmitz and Charles Gillibert, Salles' longtime producer Rebecca Yeldham and American Zoetrope's Roman Coppola.
In newly-announced deals, Cannes competition player "Love," a Tokyo-set relationship drama, has closed the U.K. (New Wave), Italy (Lucky Red), Taiwan (Filmware) and Hong Kong (Edko). It has already sold nine territories, including a U.S. pick-up from Sundance Selects.
A Queer Palm and best actress Un Certain Regard winner for Suzanne Clement, Dolan's flamboyant meller "Laurence" has clinched Spain (Avalon), the U.K. (Network), Portugal (Alambique), Poland (Spectator) and Hong Kong (Edko). "Laurence's" total territory sales count -- 25 to date -- includes, most notably, Germany (NFP).
"Crazy Horse," Louboutin's 3D performance-based record of Crazy Horse acts, clinched Japan (Gaga), and German-speaking Europe (Polyband).
Prior to the festival, sales included to Benelux (Wild Bunch), Korea (Sponge), Switzerland (Praesens), Austria (Thimfilms), Brazil (Imovision), Greece (Feelgood), Portugal (Midas) and Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom).
Xavier Dolan’s Laurence Anyway, produced by Canadian Lyla Films with MK2 as a co-producer, was picked up for Spain (Avalon), UK (Réseau), Portugal (Alambique), Poland (Spectator) and Hong Kong (Edko).
Prior to the market the film had sold to PFN for German-speaking Europe, Leopart for Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltic States as well as to Benelux (ABC Cinemien), Taiwan (Filmware), Greece (Videorama), Sweden (Folkets Bio) and Israel (Orlando).
Crazy House Paris – Feu par Louboutin — a 3D picture capturing shoe designer Christian Louboutin’s show at Paris’ world famous Crazy Horse cabaret club — was also popular with buyers, selling to Japan (Gaga), Hong Kong (Edko and German-speaking Europe (Polyband). A number of other territories are also under negotiation.
Walter Salles’ On the Road, which was first launched on the market in 2011, also closed its remaining big territories, selling to Spain (Wanda Films), Hong Kong (Edko) and Taiwan (Catchplay). Deals to the ex-USSR, Baltic States, Israel and Portugal are also in the works.
2012年5月30日星期三
2012年5月29日星期二
Destroying a Birkin Bag With Francesca Eastwood
For his latest destruction series photo shoot, young Hollywood provocateur Tyler Shields desecrated the ultimate luxury status symbol — an Hermès Birkin bag. And Shields didn’t opt for just any Birkin bag. He selected a red Crocodile Birkin VS, which he says he paid $100,000 for. Shields’s girlfriend, Francesca Eastwood, Clint Eastwood’s daughter, went on to obliterate the coveted handbag by chain sawing through it, setting it on fire, and chain sawing it some more — all while Shields pointed his camera at her.
Now the Internet is abuzz over the act, with one commenter writing on Shields’s Web site: “The money someone would have payed [sic] for the bag would have really gone to needy families or animals, get real!” Another on Jezebel called Eastwood “a horrible human being.” Eastwood has even received death threats over what she and Shields consider to be the creation of art. This isn't the first time the photographer has caused controversy. In 2011, he released photographs of "Glee" actress Heather Morris in a shoot that many complained glamorized domestic violence, and gory images of Lindsay Lohan covered in blood and pointing a gun at his head. Shields spoke to ARTINFO about the Birkin bag fiasco, describing how he acquired the iconic item, why he decided to destroy it, and how he’s going to try to win over critics with a $100,000 donation to a needy family — if somebody buys the photographs.
How did you meet Francesca?
A long time ago, almost a year maybe? A friend of mine was like, "You have to meet this girl, she’s amazing, you should shoot her," and we just did it, and we became friends for a while, and then we started dating.
How long have you been dating?
I want to say eight months.
Why did you decide to destroy a Birkin bag?
Well, I’ve been doing a series for a while where we sawed a pair of Christian Louboutins in half, and whenever I asked anybody, “What’s the best brand? What’s the biggest thing?" Everyone said, "the Birkin," and then I looked it up, and the cheapest one is like $30,000. There’s a waiting list to get them — these things are amazing. And when I was in London doing my last gallery [exhibition] I ended up getting the opportunity to get one, and I did.
Where did you get the bag?
I got it from — basically one of my very good friends over there has a bunch of them, and they set me up with the person who they get them from, and somebody brought me one in the trunk of a Bentley.
I think if people are [upset] because I spent money on a photo shoot, then they should be upset about every single photo shoot that takes place ever. A $100,000 photo shoot, actually — Paris Hilton spent $200,000 on her album cover. The catering budget for the movie “John Carter” was $5 million. It takes money to make art. People spend money to make their work. If I was operating a McDonald’s, would people be upset because I bought inventory? How many people buy sports cars? How many people buy watches? What if I bought a $100,000 car and I crashed it? I’m not taking anything away from anybody else. That’s the thing, somebody wrote me an email, and she was very upset, and she was like, “How could you do this? You should have given that money to me.”
Now the Internet is abuzz over the act, with one commenter writing on Shields’s Web site: “The money someone would have payed [sic] for the bag would have really gone to needy families or animals, get real!” Another on Jezebel called Eastwood “a horrible human being.” Eastwood has even received death threats over what she and Shields consider to be the creation of art. This isn't the first time the photographer has caused controversy. In 2011, he released photographs of "Glee" actress Heather Morris in a shoot that many complained glamorized domestic violence, and gory images of Lindsay Lohan covered in blood and pointing a gun at his head. Shields spoke to ARTINFO about the Birkin bag fiasco, describing how he acquired the iconic item, why he decided to destroy it, and how he’s going to try to win over critics with a $100,000 donation to a needy family — if somebody buys the photographs.
How did you meet Francesca?
A long time ago, almost a year maybe? A friend of mine was like, "You have to meet this girl, she’s amazing, you should shoot her," and we just did it, and we became friends for a while, and then we started dating.
How long have you been dating?
I want to say eight months.
Why did you decide to destroy a Birkin bag?
Well, I’ve been doing a series for a while where we sawed a pair of Christian Louboutins in half, and whenever I asked anybody, “What’s the best brand? What’s the biggest thing?" Everyone said, "the Birkin," and then I looked it up, and the cheapest one is like $30,000. There’s a waiting list to get them — these things are amazing. And when I was in London doing my last gallery [exhibition] I ended up getting the opportunity to get one, and I did.
Where did you get the bag?
I got it from — basically one of my very good friends over there has a bunch of them, and they set me up with the person who they get them from, and somebody brought me one in the trunk of a Bentley.
I think if people are [upset] because I spent money on a photo shoot, then they should be upset about every single photo shoot that takes place ever. A $100,000 photo shoot, actually — Paris Hilton spent $200,000 on her album cover. The catering budget for the movie “John Carter” was $5 million. It takes money to make art. People spend money to make their work. If I was operating a McDonald’s, would people be upset because I bought inventory? How many people buy sports cars? How many people buy watches? What if I bought a $100,000 car and I crashed it? I’m not taking anything away from anybody else. That’s the thing, somebody wrote me an email, and she was very upset, and she was like, “How could you do this? You should have given that money to me.”
2012年5月28日星期一
Beauty by Louboutin: From red soles to red lips
Fans of the red-bottomed shoe designer who lack the funds to adorn their feet with Louboutins will be delighted to know they’ll be able to get their hands on much cheaper Louboutins – in the form of cosmetics!
Christian Louboutin announced recently that he is set to enter the beauty industry, having teamed up with Batallure Beauty to form Christian Louboutin Beauté.
Chairman of Batallure Beauty Robin Burns commented: “Wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes completely transforms a woman and Christian will bring that same transformative quality to women through his beauty products.”
Considering the inspiration for his signature red soles was a bottle of bright red nail enamel, it seems a cosmetics collection is the perfect way to go for the man whose aim in life is to make women look and feel beautiful.
Louboutin said: “Twenty years ago I started what I thought would be a small adventure, which ended up becoming a company. The beauty adventure is a natural extension for someone like me, who likes to empower women. To be a part of creating beauty seems like the right next step.”
2012 has been a huge year for Louboutin, as the French designer celebrated the 20th anniversary of his eponymous brand with plenty of pomp and splendor: he launched a coffee-table book and an anniversary collection, and the Christian Louboutin exhibition is currently showing at London’s Design Museum.
2013 looks set to be just as big, as the luxury beauty products are expected to launch late in the year. Although there have been no previews of the Christian Louboutin Beauté, we would expect nothing less than luxury and elegance from Mr Louboutin – and, of course, plenty of his signature glossy scarlet.
This is not art at all its just plain stupidity! She should have gotten a cheap Walmart or Target bag, would have made a lot more sense. Rich girls with nothing better to do than burn money,' another user added.
Francesca it seems is not too miffed about the outcry and according to TMZ expected some people to be shocked, however, did not expect some such volatile responses.
According to the website she told her friends that 'people just don't understand art
The Birkin bag is one of the most sort after handbags in the world and customers are often required to go on a very long waiting list in order to obtain one.
In their risky shoot, the couple burnt the $100,000 crocodile skin version of the bag in the name of art.
In one snap, Francesca is also seen fanning the flames even further by blowing on it with her red-painted pout.
As well as engulfing the leathergood in flames, the teenager also put the handles of the bag in her mouth in order to play a game of tug of war.
The pair finish off the tote by slicing it in half with a chainsaw.
This isn't the first luxury item that has been destroyed for one of Shields's shoot.
A pair of Christian Louboutin shoes were also wrecked in the name of photographic art.
Christian Louboutin announced recently that he is set to enter the beauty industry, having teamed up with Batallure Beauty to form Christian Louboutin Beauté.
Chairman of Batallure Beauty Robin Burns commented: “Wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes completely transforms a woman and Christian will bring that same transformative quality to women through his beauty products.”
Considering the inspiration for his signature red soles was a bottle of bright red nail enamel, it seems a cosmetics collection is the perfect way to go for the man whose aim in life is to make women look and feel beautiful.
Louboutin said: “Twenty years ago I started what I thought would be a small adventure, which ended up becoming a company. The beauty adventure is a natural extension for someone like me, who likes to empower women. To be a part of creating beauty seems like the right next step.”
2012 has been a huge year for Louboutin, as the French designer celebrated the 20th anniversary of his eponymous brand with plenty of pomp and splendor: he launched a coffee-table book and an anniversary collection, and the Christian Louboutin exhibition is currently showing at London’s Design Museum.
2013 looks set to be just as big, as the luxury beauty products are expected to launch late in the year. Although there have been no previews of the Christian Louboutin Beauté, we would expect nothing less than luxury and elegance from Mr Louboutin – and, of course, plenty of his signature glossy scarlet.
This is not art at all its just plain stupidity! She should have gotten a cheap Walmart or Target bag, would have made a lot more sense. Rich girls with nothing better to do than burn money,' another user added.
Francesca it seems is not too miffed about the outcry and according to TMZ expected some people to be shocked, however, did not expect some such volatile responses.
According to the website she told her friends that 'people just don't understand art
The Birkin bag is one of the most sort after handbags in the world and customers are often required to go on a very long waiting list in order to obtain one.
In their risky shoot, the couple burnt the $100,000 crocodile skin version of the bag in the name of art.
In one snap, Francesca is also seen fanning the flames even further by blowing on it with her red-painted pout.
As well as engulfing the leathergood in flames, the teenager also put the handles of the bag in her mouth in order to play a game of tug of war.
The pair finish off the tote by slicing it in half with a chainsaw.
This isn't the first luxury item that has been destroyed for one of Shields's shoot.
A pair of Christian Louboutin shoes were also wrecked in the name of photographic art.
2012年5月27日星期日
Bachelorette Meagan Good at Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon
The theme of Friday night’s Pussycat Dolls guest performance by actress Meagan Good at Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon inside Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood was “Act like a Pussycat Doll, think like a man,” and the bride-to-be celebrated her bachelorette party with the sexy act that is on the bucket list of the star of the hit film “Think Like a Man.”
Twenty of Good’s friends and family members, including her future mother-in-law(!), as reported by Robin Leach in his interview with Good posted on Friday, were there to cheer her on and celebrate. The bachelorettes were dressed like Pussycat Dolls, and for Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin, she faced the unique challenge of dressing a guest Pussycat Doll who is about to wed a preacher -- in this instance, DeVon Franklin, a Hollywood executive and producer who is a Seventh-Day Adventist.
“We covered Meagan up a little more than our past guest Pussycat Dolls,” Antin said. “But she is so stunning that it didn’t matter.” And Good’s advice on being a purr-fect Pussycat Doll? “Be true to who you are.”
To congratulate Good on her upcoming nuptials, the Pussycat Dolls and Antin presented Good with a three-tier, burlesque-themed red velvet cake. Good picked up the cake and bit into it for photographs moments after shooting photographs and videos of the cake for herself. Before changing for her performance, Good wowed on the arrivals carpet in a white, full-length gown by BCBG.
“I think my future in-laws wanted to see how I would look in white,” joked Good, who noted that her future mother-in-law helped select the dress. Antin wore a black leather dress by The Row paired with nude Christian Louboutin pumps. Kim Kardashian, Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra and Maria Menounos are other Hollywood and TV stars who have performed with the Las Vegas Pussycat Dolls.
Thanks to Bryan Steffy of WireImage for his photo gallery and Richard Corey for his two videos posted on YouTube.
Ryder Hesjedal became the first Canadian winner of the Giro d’Italia today in the closest race for 38 years.
After 91 hours of racing over 21 stages, the title was decided by just 16 seconds – the smallest winning margin since Eddy Merckx’s 1974 12 second victory over Gianbattista Baronchelli.
Going into the final stage of the three-week Grand Tour, Hesjedal trailed Joaquim Rodriguez by just 31 seconds.
This left the Garmin rider with around one second to close for each kilometre of the 28.2km Individual Time Trial through the streets of Milan.
At 73 kilograms, Hesjedal is a stronger time-trialist than Rodriguez, who at 58kg is more suited to the mountains. The Spaniard’s race today was intended solely to “limit my losses as much as possible,” he said. To add injury to any insults, he suffered a collision with a crash barrier during a practice of today’s route.
But the race was really won in the unforgiving Dolomite Mountains where Hesjedal proved himself to be one of the best climbers on the Giro, riding far beyond his relatively heavy weight and even gaining valuable seconds on his main rivals during stage 19.
“We were supposed to drop Ryder Hesjedal but it's been the opposite,” Rodriguez said after stage 19, having failed to keep up with the Canadian. ”Hesjedal gave us a lesson. He has surprised me, really.”
Today, Hesjedal rode a strong race to average over 49km/h and finish in sixth place, 1minute 9 seconds behind stage winner Marco Pinotti. Rodriguez finished a further 47seconds down.
Clad in the leader’s pink skin-suit, Rodrigruez will have been all too aware that his lead was rapidly slipping away from him. As Hesjedal’s celebrations had already begun – the maple leaf being flown and hugs being exchanged over the safety barriers – the rider in pink was the only soul left on the road.
Twenty of Good’s friends and family members, including her future mother-in-law(!), as reported by Robin Leach in his interview with Good posted on Friday, were there to cheer her on and celebrate. The bachelorettes were dressed like Pussycat Dolls, and for Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin, she faced the unique challenge of dressing a guest Pussycat Doll who is about to wed a preacher -- in this instance, DeVon Franklin, a Hollywood executive and producer who is a Seventh-Day Adventist.
“We covered Meagan up a little more than our past guest Pussycat Dolls,” Antin said. “But she is so stunning that it didn’t matter.” And Good’s advice on being a purr-fect Pussycat Doll? “Be true to who you are.”
To congratulate Good on her upcoming nuptials, the Pussycat Dolls and Antin presented Good with a three-tier, burlesque-themed red velvet cake. Good picked up the cake and bit into it for photographs moments after shooting photographs and videos of the cake for herself. Before changing for her performance, Good wowed on the arrivals carpet in a white, full-length gown by BCBG.
“I think my future in-laws wanted to see how I would look in white,” joked Good, who noted that her future mother-in-law helped select the dress. Antin wore a black leather dress by The Row paired with nude Christian Louboutin pumps. Kim Kardashian, Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra and Maria Menounos are other Hollywood and TV stars who have performed with the Las Vegas Pussycat Dolls.
Thanks to Bryan Steffy of WireImage for his photo gallery and Richard Corey for his two videos posted on YouTube.
Ryder Hesjedal became the first Canadian winner of the Giro d’Italia today in the closest race for 38 years.
After 91 hours of racing over 21 stages, the title was decided by just 16 seconds – the smallest winning margin since Eddy Merckx’s 1974 12 second victory over Gianbattista Baronchelli.
Going into the final stage of the three-week Grand Tour, Hesjedal trailed Joaquim Rodriguez by just 31 seconds.
This left the Garmin rider with around one second to close for each kilometre of the 28.2km Individual Time Trial through the streets of Milan.
At 73 kilograms, Hesjedal is a stronger time-trialist than Rodriguez, who at 58kg is more suited to the mountains. The Spaniard’s race today was intended solely to “limit my losses as much as possible,” he said. To add injury to any insults, he suffered a collision with a crash barrier during a practice of today’s route.
But the race was really won in the unforgiving Dolomite Mountains where Hesjedal proved himself to be one of the best climbers on the Giro, riding far beyond his relatively heavy weight and even gaining valuable seconds on his main rivals during stage 19.
“We were supposed to drop Ryder Hesjedal but it's been the opposite,” Rodriguez said after stage 19, having failed to keep up with the Canadian. ”Hesjedal gave us a lesson. He has surprised me, really.”
Today, Hesjedal rode a strong race to average over 49km/h and finish in sixth place, 1minute 9 seconds behind stage winner Marco Pinotti. Rodriguez finished a further 47seconds down.
Clad in the leader’s pink skin-suit, Rodrigruez will have been all too aware that his lead was rapidly slipping away from him. As Hesjedal’s celebrations had already begun – the maple leaf being flown and hugs being exchanged over the safety barriers – the rider in pink was the only soul left on the road.
2012年5月24日星期四
Dining, From A to Z
My wife had a legitimate question: What was I doing one night last week having dinner with seven young women whom I'd never met before? The simple answer was because they'd invited me.
They read my column, at least one of them does, and she thought their monthly dinner club, where they select restaurants by traveling through the Zagat guide alphabetically—one restaurant per letter—would make interesting column fodder. They've been meeting since May 2010 and are nearing the end of the alphabet. Hence, that evening they were convening at a new restaurant in the West Village that started with the letter "W"—Whitehall.
I explained all this to my wife, who still didn't appreciate the novelty, or see the news value. There were probably women meeting for dinner all over town that evening, she suggested, and every evening since we were a British colony.
Perhaps so, I replied, but they weren't this organized. Didn't these ladies at least deserve some credit for endurance, for managing to meet every month, no matter the myriad distractions their careers and personal lives, and this teeming metropolis, threw in their face. I mean, they'd been gathering for 25 months straight! Indeed, this night marked their second anniversary!
Plus, we had no dinner plans ourselves that night.
I'll admit that when I arrived at the restaurant and introduced myself to the women, who range in age from 27 to 33 and were standing at the bar awaiting a table, I felt momentarily awkward. One would be—sitting down with seven strangers, let alone all of the opposite sex, and half your age.
Which, for some reason, reminds me of a story. One evening a number of years ago I was strolling down Third Avenue in the vicinity of Ninth or 10th street when I passed a restaurant with sidewalk tables. One table in particular caught my eye, because it was large and with many people seated around it—and because of the gender imbalance. The ratio was similar to the table at the Whitehall where I was being seated.
I took a closer look and recognized one of the women as a casual acquaintance of mine who worked at Vogue magazine. She was glowing abnormally, as were all the other women at the table. I realized that's what had probably caught my eye—not that the guy was so vastly outnumbered, but that each woman wore the identical hypnotized smile, an expression that I can only describe as aphrodisiacal. I finally got around to looking at the guy and realized why: It was Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones.
I'm not trying to suggest that I had the same effect on the members of the Zagat Dinner Club, as they call themselves. Only that, for some reason, the unusual circumstances roused that ancient memory from my subconscious.
The restaurant was extremely noisy, and I'm hard of hearing under such circumstances, and not very good with IDs anyway, especially when I'm introduced to seven people simultaneously. So I'd like to apologize in advance if I misattribute anything they said. I'd only planned on staying for a drink, but the women were extremely welcoming and seemed as natural and unaffected as if I wasn't there. And the food was very good.
They read my column, at least one of them does, and she thought their monthly dinner club, where they select restaurants by traveling through the Zagat guide alphabetically—one restaurant per letter—would make interesting column fodder. They've been meeting since May 2010 and are nearing the end of the alphabet. Hence, that evening they were convening at a new restaurant in the West Village that started with the letter "W"—Whitehall.
I explained all this to my wife, who still didn't appreciate the novelty, or see the news value. There were probably women meeting for dinner all over town that evening, she suggested, and every evening since we were a British colony.
Perhaps so, I replied, but they weren't this organized. Didn't these ladies at least deserve some credit for endurance, for managing to meet every month, no matter the myriad distractions their careers and personal lives, and this teeming metropolis, threw in their face. I mean, they'd been gathering for 25 months straight! Indeed, this night marked their second anniversary!
Plus, we had no dinner plans ourselves that night.
I'll admit that when I arrived at the restaurant and introduced myself to the women, who range in age from 27 to 33 and were standing at the bar awaiting a table, I felt momentarily awkward. One would be—sitting down with seven strangers, let alone all of the opposite sex, and half your age.
Which, for some reason, reminds me of a story. One evening a number of years ago I was strolling down Third Avenue in the vicinity of Ninth or 10th street when I passed a restaurant with sidewalk tables. One table in particular caught my eye, because it was large and with many people seated around it—and because of the gender imbalance. The ratio was similar to the table at the Whitehall where I was being seated.
I took a closer look and recognized one of the women as a casual acquaintance of mine who worked at Vogue magazine. She was glowing abnormally, as were all the other women at the table. I realized that's what had probably caught my eye—not that the guy was so vastly outnumbered, but that each woman wore the identical hypnotized smile, an expression that I can only describe as aphrodisiacal. I finally got around to looking at the guy and realized why: It was Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones.
I'm not trying to suggest that I had the same effect on the members of the Zagat Dinner Club, as they call themselves. Only that, for some reason, the unusual circumstances roused that ancient memory from my subconscious.
The restaurant was extremely noisy, and I'm hard of hearing under such circumstances, and not very good with IDs anyway, especially when I'm introduced to seven people simultaneously. So I'd like to apologize in advance if I misattribute anything they said. I'd only planned on staying for a drink, but the women were extremely welcoming and seemed as natural and unaffected as if I wasn't there. And the food was very good.
2012年5月23日星期三
Reality Replica: Karina Smirnoff
Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Karina Smirnoff may not have earned enough points to keep her and her dancing partner, singer Gavin DeGraw, on the show, but she certainly earns plenty of points on the red carpet! The Russian beauty was recently spotted looking dazzling at the premiere of the Avengers in a sexy sequined mini-dress paired with black platform heels. Find out how you can replicate her gorgeous red carpet style.
Karina Smirnoff has a killer body and she knows how to dress it, wearing sexy mini dresses and gorgeous gowns. She looked stunning at the Avengers premiere in this pink and silver sequin dress paired with Christian Louboutin heels.
Copy Karina’s sexy look with the Pisarro Nights Short Sequin Sheath Dress ($158) from Nordstrom. This champagne colored dress features multi-colored sequins in a variety of sizes which give it added dimension. It features a scooped front and back neckline to flatter your curves.
If it is the pink sequins you prefer, check out the Alexia Admor One Shoulder Sequin Dress with shimmering triangular pink sequins. This dress features a sexy one shoulder look and hits a couple of inches above your knee.
If you have money burning a hole in your pocket and you are looking for shoes that make a big impact, you have to check out the Christian Louboutin Asteroid heels (Barney’s, $1595). They are amah-zing, but these black leather Francesca heels from Jessica Simpson ($89, Piperlime) are pretty darn chic and much more affordable!
To get Karina’s all over sun-kissed glow, the Tan Towel is a quick and easy way to apply sunless tanner to your entire body. The Tan Towelette is pre-moistened with the right amount of self tanner that you easily towel on. The towel prevents streaking and is mess-free and we love that it is formulated without harsh chemicals or synthetic dyes. You can pick up a box of 10 at Sephora for $27.
Karina’s last minute tip to ensure a perfect, polished look when you are out at an event?
“Always look in the mirror right before you hit the red carpet because you never know what the last ten seconds did in the car,” she said. “Checking lipstick getting a little smudged or eyeliner getting a little wild or shine. Just make sure everything is in place.”
Make sure you keep a little compact mirror in your bag, along with oil absorbing sheets, such as Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets ($5, drugstores) to keep shine at bay. Look for waterproof eyeliner that has real staying power, and brush some power under your eye to prevent smudges. Applying lipliner that matches the shade of your lipstick will also keep your lips looking polished and perfect.
Karina Smirnoff has a killer body and she knows how to dress it, wearing sexy mini dresses and gorgeous gowns. She looked stunning at the Avengers premiere in this pink and silver sequin dress paired with Christian Louboutin heels.
Copy Karina’s sexy look with the Pisarro Nights Short Sequin Sheath Dress ($158) from Nordstrom. This champagne colored dress features multi-colored sequins in a variety of sizes which give it added dimension. It features a scooped front and back neckline to flatter your curves.
If it is the pink sequins you prefer, check out the Alexia Admor One Shoulder Sequin Dress with shimmering triangular pink sequins. This dress features a sexy one shoulder look and hits a couple of inches above your knee.
If you have money burning a hole in your pocket and you are looking for shoes that make a big impact, you have to check out the Christian Louboutin Asteroid heels (Barney’s, $1595). They are amah-zing, but these black leather Francesca heels from Jessica Simpson ($89, Piperlime) are pretty darn chic and much more affordable!
To get Karina’s all over sun-kissed glow, the Tan Towel is a quick and easy way to apply sunless tanner to your entire body. The Tan Towelette is pre-moistened with the right amount of self tanner that you easily towel on. The towel prevents streaking and is mess-free and we love that it is formulated without harsh chemicals or synthetic dyes. You can pick up a box of 10 at Sephora for $27.
Karina’s last minute tip to ensure a perfect, polished look when you are out at an event?
“Always look in the mirror right before you hit the red carpet because you never know what the last ten seconds did in the car,” she said. “Checking lipstick getting a little smudged or eyeliner getting a little wild or shine. Just make sure everything is in place.”
Make sure you keep a little compact mirror in your bag, along with oil absorbing sheets, such as Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets ($5, drugstores) to keep shine at bay. Look for waterproof eyeliner that has real staying power, and brush some power under your eye to prevent smudges. Applying lipliner that matches the shade of your lipstick will also keep your lips looking polished and perfect.
2012年5月22日星期二
Gucci Won Its Trademark Suit
While battling in court from late March to April, Gucci accused Guess, Inc. of copying their interlocking G logo, their red-striped color scheme, and their "shading" patterns, among other things. In their defense, Guess insisted that they got "inspiration" from all sorts of places, and they just plain didn't know why their shoes and other items looked so much like Gucci's. Unsurprisingly, the court sided with Gucci, and yesterday, a federal judge in Manhattan awarded Gucci $4.7 million in combined damages from Guess and its shoe licensee, Marc Fisher Footwear, WWD reports.
Of course, Gucci should be happy they technically won, especially since they first filed this suit back in 2009. But the damage fees are a tiny fraction of the $221 million Gucci wanted, which suggests they might try to pursue the case further. Although Gucci has yet to release a statement about the outcome, Guess CEO Paul Marciano said yesterday that he wished the case could have been resolved between the two companies instead of in court. Indeed, it's unusual for these scuffles to happen so publicly.
With this happening on the heels of the YSL versus Christian Louboutin case last summer, it's been a big year for high-profile fashion trademark lawsuits, highlighting the gray areas in federal law when it comes to such matters. But since the CFDA didn't have much luck lobbying for new antipiracy laws in Congress last year — not to mention that consumers will always want to buy cheaper knockoffs of designer clothes — these problems will probably continue to surface.
Everything basics designer James Perse is throwing a summer sample sale, and although it officially starts tomorrow, you can shirk silly things like showing up in person, checkout lines, and start dates by shopping early online until tonight at midnight. Not convinced? All the goods—from chinos to wrap skirts to tank dresses—are up to 75% off. [Racked Inbox]
APPS—The Christian Louboutin app launched yesterday and it promises to enable your shoe fetish, or, if you don't have a fetish already, give you one. Download it for your iPod or iPad free from the iTunes store and commence viewing all the sketches from the 20th anniversary capsule collection and/or browsing through each seasonal collection, and then share favorites, create a virtual cork-board wishlist, and stay up-to-date on all Louboutin news. Also, the "Louboutin’s People" feature offers video interviews of brand's friends mixing and matching choice products. Life: Changed.
Ladies, raise your hemlines! A warm-weather wedding is the perfect occasion to get a little flirty, be a little playful, and celebrate all the fun the two of you have …
Sarah Seven Confetti Rush dress with Swiss-dotted sheer netting, sweetheart neckline and raw hem, $700 at BHLDN. Oscar de la Renta gold flower ring with red stone center, $265 at Neiman Marcus, the Plaza at King of Prussia. Tamar Gems 14-karat yellow-gold cushion-cut green amethyst earrings, $665 at Govberg Jewelers, multiple locations.
Monique Lhuillier Poppy corset with embroidered crystal flowers, $3,630, and Taylor ruched satin skirt, $1,650, both at the Wedding Shoppe, Wayne. Something Bleu suede Paramount D'Orsays with satin bows, $280 at BHLDN. Cushion-cut diamond ring, $12,320 at Govberg Jewelers. Fernando Aldazabal red and pink crystal flower drop earrings, $225 at Neiman Marcus. Monalda4 beaded and sequined flower barrette, $32.95 at Scarlett Alley, Philadelphia.
Of course, Gucci should be happy they technically won, especially since they first filed this suit back in 2009. But the damage fees are a tiny fraction of the $221 million Gucci wanted, which suggests they might try to pursue the case further. Although Gucci has yet to release a statement about the outcome, Guess CEO Paul Marciano said yesterday that he wished the case could have been resolved between the two companies instead of in court. Indeed, it's unusual for these scuffles to happen so publicly.
With this happening on the heels of the YSL versus Christian Louboutin case last summer, it's been a big year for high-profile fashion trademark lawsuits, highlighting the gray areas in federal law when it comes to such matters. But since the CFDA didn't have much luck lobbying for new antipiracy laws in Congress last year — not to mention that consumers will always want to buy cheaper knockoffs of designer clothes — these problems will probably continue to surface.
Everything basics designer James Perse is throwing a summer sample sale, and although it officially starts tomorrow, you can shirk silly things like showing up in person, checkout lines, and start dates by shopping early online until tonight at midnight. Not convinced? All the goods—from chinos to wrap skirts to tank dresses—are up to 75% off. [Racked Inbox]
APPS—The Christian Louboutin app launched yesterday and it promises to enable your shoe fetish, or, if you don't have a fetish already, give you one. Download it for your iPod or iPad free from the iTunes store and commence viewing all the sketches from the 20th anniversary capsule collection and/or browsing through each seasonal collection, and then share favorites, create a virtual cork-board wishlist, and stay up-to-date on all Louboutin news. Also, the "Louboutin’s People" feature offers video interviews of brand's friends mixing and matching choice products. Life: Changed.
Ladies, raise your hemlines! A warm-weather wedding is the perfect occasion to get a little flirty, be a little playful, and celebrate all the fun the two of you have …
Sarah Seven Confetti Rush dress with Swiss-dotted sheer netting, sweetheart neckline and raw hem, $700 at BHLDN. Oscar de la Renta gold flower ring with red stone center, $265 at Neiman Marcus, the Plaza at King of Prussia. Tamar Gems 14-karat yellow-gold cushion-cut green amethyst earrings, $665 at Govberg Jewelers, multiple locations.
Monique Lhuillier Poppy corset with embroidered crystal flowers, $3,630, and Taylor ruched satin skirt, $1,650, both at the Wedding Shoppe, Wayne. Something Bleu suede Paramount D'Orsays with satin bows, $280 at BHLDN. Cushion-cut diamond ring, $12,320 at Govberg Jewelers. Fernando Aldazabal red and pink crystal flower drop earrings, $225 at Neiman Marcus. Monalda4 beaded and sequined flower barrette, $32.95 at Scarlett Alley, Philadelphia.
2012年5月17日星期四
MK2 'Crazy' for 3D sales
Gaul's MK2 is entering the international 3D sales biz.
The shingle, a French digital cinema pioneer, has digitized its circuit of 60 screens, and has been very successful programming opera and sports events in its theaters, said MK2 prexy Nathanael Karmitz.
Now it's looking to sell at least one high-profile 3D entertainment-based feature a year for foreign theatrical and TV, according to Karmitz.
The first 3D project on its sales slate is "Crazy Horse Paris -- Feu by Christian Louboutin in 3D," an omnibus of 12 live acts at Paris' iconic club designed by Louboutin and directed by France's Bruno Hullin, whose credits include the 2010 World Cup sportscasts.
The 80-minute "Crazy Horse" also features interviews with Louboutin and performers. David Lynch composed a musical piece for the show, as did Natacha Atlas.
MK2's core business is, and will remain, its production of four features a year, Karmitz said.
Three MK2 productions play Cannes official selection: Walter Salles' "On the Road," Abbas Kiarostami's "Like Someone in Love," both in competition, and Xavier Dolan's "Laurence Anyways," in Un Certain Regard.
The much-anticipated fashion event "The Front Row" lands on Bethesda Row beginning Thursday, and more than 40 fashion events, a film screening and a cameo by the Bravo Network's Andy Cohen are on the agenda.
The event launches Thursday evening with a free screening of "God Save My Shoes" at the Bethesda Row Landmark Cinema -- a documentary that "journeys into women’s psyche and closets" to explore their relationship with shoes. The film highlights shoe designers including Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Pierre Hardy, along with celebrities like Fergie, Dita Von Teese, and Kelly Rowland. Following the screening, moviegoers can stick around for a Q and A session with film producer Thierry Daher hosted by Washingtonian Magazine fashion editor Kate Bennett.
Then, on Friday, stop by Redwood from 5-6:30 p.m. as Andy Cohen signs copies of his book, "Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture." Cohen, Bravo's Executive Vice President of Development and Talent, has produced some of the network's most popular shows including Project Runway and The Rachel Zoe Project and hosts Bravo's late night talk show Watch What Happens Live.
Following the book signing, stick around Bethesda Lane for the Front Row's fourth annual runway show at 7:30 p.m. to glimpse looks from Row retailers including Ginger, Amethyst, Urban Chic, Lou Lou, Sassanova, Pink Palm, and Wear It Well.
Saturday, special children's events are planned from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. during the Chic Child on the Row event on Bethesda Lane. And throughout the event, enjoy fashion, beauty and culinary events from more than 30 Row retailers and restaurants.
The shingle, a French digital cinema pioneer, has digitized its circuit of 60 screens, and has been very successful programming opera and sports events in its theaters, said MK2 prexy Nathanael Karmitz.
Now it's looking to sell at least one high-profile 3D entertainment-based feature a year for foreign theatrical and TV, according to Karmitz.
The first 3D project on its sales slate is "Crazy Horse Paris -- Feu by Christian Louboutin in 3D," an omnibus of 12 live acts at Paris' iconic club designed by Louboutin and directed by France's Bruno Hullin, whose credits include the 2010 World Cup sportscasts.
The 80-minute "Crazy Horse" also features interviews with Louboutin and performers. David Lynch composed a musical piece for the show, as did Natacha Atlas.
MK2's core business is, and will remain, its production of four features a year, Karmitz said.
Three MK2 productions play Cannes official selection: Walter Salles' "On the Road," Abbas Kiarostami's "Like Someone in Love," both in competition, and Xavier Dolan's "Laurence Anyways," in Un Certain Regard.
The much-anticipated fashion event "The Front Row" lands on Bethesda Row beginning Thursday, and more than 40 fashion events, a film screening and a cameo by the Bravo Network's Andy Cohen are on the agenda.
The event launches Thursday evening with a free screening of "God Save My Shoes" at the Bethesda Row Landmark Cinema -- a documentary that "journeys into women’s psyche and closets" to explore their relationship with shoes. The film highlights shoe designers including Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Pierre Hardy, along with celebrities like Fergie, Dita Von Teese, and Kelly Rowland. Following the screening, moviegoers can stick around for a Q and A session with film producer Thierry Daher hosted by Washingtonian Magazine fashion editor Kate Bennett.
Then, on Friday, stop by Redwood from 5-6:30 p.m. as Andy Cohen signs copies of his book, "Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture." Cohen, Bravo's Executive Vice President of Development and Talent, has produced some of the network's most popular shows including Project Runway and The Rachel Zoe Project and hosts Bravo's late night talk show Watch What Happens Live.
Following the book signing, stick around Bethesda Lane for the Front Row's fourth annual runway show at 7:30 p.m. to glimpse looks from Row retailers including Ginger, Amethyst, Urban Chic, Lou Lou, Sassanova, Pink Palm, and Wear It Well.
Saturday, special children's events are planned from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. during the Chic Child on the Row event on Bethesda Lane. And throughout the event, enjoy fashion, beauty and culinary events from more than 30 Row retailers and restaurants.
2012年5月16日星期三
Topshop heiress Chloe Green enlists Alexandra Burke for CJG shoe launch
Former Made In Chelsea star Chloe Green traded in gal pal Kate Moss for the likes of Alexandra Burke and the girls from TOWIE to celebrate the launch of her new Topshop shoe collection CJG.
The Topshop heiress presumably dressed head to toe in black to accentuate the towering heels she was wearing fresh from her collection.
All the CJG (Chloe Jade Green) designs feature a turquoise green sole which Chloe openly admits is a nod to celebrity favourite Christian Louboutin, whose shoes famously feature a red sole.
TOWIE girls Lauren Pope, Frankie Essex and Chloe Sims also put in an appearance at the flagship store in Oxford Circus, as did Chloe's former MIC castmates Gabriella Ellis and Rosie Fortescue.
And if there was any doubt that Chloe wasn't quite able to muster the A-listers you would expect at the launch last night, a little message of support from Nicole Scherzinger reinforced her social standing.
A forgiving, and very generous, Chloe replied: NicoleScherzy Sorry you couldn't make it to the launch! But some Soles are on the way to U! Hope u love them. Big kiss.'
But with all the guests tottering home with bags of goodies, the event seemed to go well for Chloe.
She confirmed in a tweet afterwards: 'The best shoe launch ever feel on top of the world!JG can't wait for thursday!
The CJG collection - which is expected to retail between 80 to 200 - will be available to buy online and from Topshop in Oxford Circus as of May 17.
Indeed, several friends have found creative ways to maintain the independence they ostensibly sacrificed in the name of equality. One has a secret trove of prewedding savings she never mentioned to her husband so she can spend beyond the jointly agreed monthly spending allowance. "I like having a bit of a buffer," she says. Another tries to get away with the occasional shopping spree by buying her husband a new pair of shoes for every pair she buys herself.
But if the women spend the money, the guys control it.
Only one of the friends I interviewed is in charge of family finances (her husband once forgot to cancel his gym membership when he changed cities because he didn't check his bank statements for 18 months).
Half of the 36 women in my sample with joint mortgages did not know the interest rate they pay. Fourteen admitted not remembering the password to their joint bank account. Ten couldn't say how much money was currently in their accounts, and a handful didn't know how much they earn after tax.
The Topshop heiress presumably dressed head to toe in black to accentuate the towering heels she was wearing fresh from her collection.
All the CJG (Chloe Jade Green) designs feature a turquoise green sole which Chloe openly admits is a nod to celebrity favourite Christian Louboutin, whose shoes famously feature a red sole.
TOWIE girls Lauren Pope, Frankie Essex and Chloe Sims also put in an appearance at the flagship store in Oxford Circus, as did Chloe's former MIC castmates Gabriella Ellis and Rosie Fortescue.
And if there was any doubt that Chloe wasn't quite able to muster the A-listers you would expect at the launch last night, a little message of support from Nicole Scherzinger reinforced her social standing.
A forgiving, and very generous, Chloe replied: NicoleScherzy Sorry you couldn't make it to the launch! But some Soles are on the way to U! Hope u love them. Big kiss.'
But with all the guests tottering home with bags of goodies, the event seemed to go well for Chloe.
She confirmed in a tweet afterwards: 'The best shoe launch ever feel on top of the world!JG can't wait for thursday!
The CJG collection - which is expected to retail between 80 to 200 - will be available to buy online and from Topshop in Oxford Circus as of May 17.
Indeed, several friends have found creative ways to maintain the independence they ostensibly sacrificed in the name of equality. One has a secret trove of prewedding savings she never mentioned to her husband so she can spend beyond the jointly agreed monthly spending allowance. "I like having a bit of a buffer," she says. Another tries to get away with the occasional shopping spree by buying her husband a new pair of shoes for every pair she buys herself.
But if the women spend the money, the guys control it.
Only one of the friends I interviewed is in charge of family finances (her husband once forgot to cancel his gym membership when he changed cities because he didn't check his bank statements for 18 months).
Half of the 36 women in my sample with joint mortgages did not know the interest rate they pay. Fourteen admitted not remembering the password to their joint bank account. Ten couldn't say how much money was currently in their accounts, and a handful didn't know how much they earn after tax.
2012年5月15日星期二
What’s the Best Way for Women to Trick their Husbands into Buying Them Shoes?
"How do modern couples manage their finances - and how does that affect the status of women, their long-term financial security and even their career prospects?"
That's the opening line of Katrin Bennhold's piece in today's New York Times (which we came across via The Billfold) about marriage's "unseen bottom line." A worthy, thought-provoking question, right? Unfortunately, Bennhold — who, it should be noted, is not writing in the Opinion pages but for the "Europe" section — has apparently traveled back a few decades to an era in which women are completely ignorant about their family finances, and pool money with their partners not to foster equality in a mature relationship but so they can "enjoy some unscrutinized spending." Betty Draper, is that you?
Bennhold polled 44 of her "highly educated" European and American friends, most of whom have children and jobs and share money with their husbands, because she was interested how they divvy up costs, given that most of her friends make less money than their spouses. Well, no, she was interested in what the men felt comfortable allowing their wives to purchase — because, apparently, these men don't ever buy anything frivolous, as they are pillars of stoicism and security working tirelessly to make sure their ungrateful wives can buy Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin heels. Here she goes:
That's the opening line of Katrin Bennhold's piece in today's New York Times (which we came across via The Billfold) about marriage's "unseen bottom line." A worthy, thought-provoking question, right? Unfortunately, Bennhold — who, it should be noted, is not writing in the Opinion pages but for the "Europe" section — has apparently traveled back a few decades to an era in which women are completely ignorant about their family finances, and pool money with their partners not to foster equality in a mature relationship but so they can "enjoy some unscrutinized spending." Betty Draper, is that you?
Bennhold polled 44 of her "highly educated" European and American friends, most of whom have children and jobs and share money with their husbands, because she was interested how they divvy up costs, given that most of her friends make less money than their spouses. Well, no, she was interested in what the men felt comfortable allowing their wives to purchase — because, apparently, these men don't ever buy anything frivolous, as they are pillars of stoicism and security working tirelessly to make sure their ungrateful wives can buy Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin heels. Here she goes:
2012年5月14日星期一
The Christian Louboutin Sale's Decoy Sign Has Returned
Just like last year, the Louboutin sale is in denial. A sign posted on the front of 306 W. 38th Street reads "Please note there is no Christian Louboutin sale happening at this time." But when we took about four steps into the building, a woman with a clipboard asked us if we here for the sale. So much for the sign.
Our clipboard-wielding friend told us that the sale is appointment-only, and you need to know someone who works in the Louboutin corporate offices in order to make an appointment. That's not exactly how things have worked in the past, but the point remains: If you're not on the list, you won't get in. If you're one of the lucky few who are connected, congrats: Every woman in New York is officially jealous.—Jamie Cooper
This morning, we stopped by the Christian Louboutin sale, only to find that there was basically no line—and apparently—no sale. A sign posted to the door (above) read: "Dear Visitors, Please note: there is NO Christian Louboutin sale happening at this time." We thought something was a little off, seeing as there wasn't a fashion editor in sight.
The line of about 10 people wasn't about to quit, though, even after an employee came out in spiked Louboutin boots to tell everyone there wasn't a sale. No one else in line had a hard invite, except for a two girls who explained that a friend had forwarded them an invitation that said the sale began on Friday, for celebrities. That's consistent with what Madison Avenue Spy said yesterday: "An informant tells us that throughout Monday and over the weekend, A-list celebrities and VIPs have been scooping up discount Louboutins." Not a single thing has popped up on Twitter from any of them, though, so we're wondering if NDAs came attached with the invite this year.
Our clipboard-wielding friend told us that the sale is appointment-only, and you need to know someone who works in the Louboutin corporate offices in order to make an appointment. That's not exactly how things have worked in the past, but the point remains: If you're not on the list, you won't get in. If you're one of the lucky few who are connected, congrats: Every woman in New York is officially jealous.—Jamie Cooper
This morning, we stopped by the Christian Louboutin sale, only to find that there was basically no line—and apparently—no sale. A sign posted to the door (above) read: "Dear Visitors, Please note: there is NO Christian Louboutin sale happening at this time." We thought something was a little off, seeing as there wasn't a fashion editor in sight.
The line of about 10 people wasn't about to quit, though, even after an employee came out in spiked Louboutin boots to tell everyone there wasn't a sale. No one else in line had a hard invite, except for a two girls who explained that a friend had forwarded them an invitation that said the sale began on Friday, for celebrities. That's consistent with what Madison Avenue Spy said yesterday: "An informant tells us that throughout Monday and over the weekend, A-list celebrities and VIPs have been scooping up discount Louboutins." Not a single thing has popped up on Twitter from any of them, though, so we're wondering if NDAs came attached with the invite this year.
2012年5月13日星期日
Jessica Simpson ‘can't help but play dress up’ with her daughter
Jessica Simpson’s daughter Maxwell may only be two weeks old, but she’s already a fashionista. First-time mom, Simpson, 31, a singer, actress, fashion designer and Fashion Star mentor of her own, is enjoying shopping for clothes and accessories for her baby girl.
“I'm addicted to buying headbands w/ massive flowers for Maxwell on etsy!” she tweeted. “She is insanely beautiful I can't help but play dress up!”
According to a source for People Magazine, Maxwell already has a huge wardrobe collection.
"The baby is wearing different outfits every second," said the source, adding that Jessica has bought her, not just hats and headbands, but “a ton” of onesies.
When Jessica announced in Elle Magazine that she was expecting a baby girl, she said she hoped that she would be more into fashion like her, instead of sports like her dad, Jessica’s fiancé Eric Johnson.
“I swear, I will croak if she asks me for a pair of Nikes instead of Christian Louboutins!” she said in the April issue of the magazine. “Eric is so athletic. We’re gonna have this athletic girl and I won’t even be able to take her shopping.”
“I'm addicted to buying headbands w/ massive flowers for Maxwell on etsy!” she tweeted. “She is insanely beautiful I can't help but play dress up!”
According to a source for People Magazine, Maxwell already has a huge wardrobe collection.
"The baby is wearing different outfits every second," said the source, adding that Jessica has bought her, not just hats and headbands, but “a ton” of onesies.
When Jessica announced in Elle Magazine that she was expecting a baby girl, she said she hoped that she would be more into fashion like her, instead of sports like her dad, Jessica’s fiancé Eric Johnson.
“I swear, I will croak if she asks me for a pair of Nikes instead of Christian Louboutins!” she said in the April issue of the magazine. “Eric is so athletic. We’re gonna have this athletic girl and I won’t even be able to take her shopping.”
2012年5月10日星期四
Britain's Got Talent 2012: Hope Murphy wants record deal
16-year-old Hope Murphy has said she hopes that Britain’s Got Talent will land her a record deal.
The young singer wowed the judges at her original audition, performing This Woman’s Work, and will sing live tonight for a place in the final.
“It is something I’ve watched on the television at home from a very young age and I have often wished it was me up there performing, it’s such a great platform!” Holly said today.
She went on: “Everything has just been such an amazing experience! But I have to say, singing in front of all the Judges especially Simon Cowell was nerve racking but the most surreal but enjoyable experience!
“The responses I have had on Twitter from the likes of JLS, Boy George, Little Mix, Shayne Ward and some of the TOWIE cast have been overwhelming as well!”
The teenager admitted she was nervous about the live shows, and revealed it was Simon Cowel she was hoping to impress: “His comments on my audition were really constructive so I really want to show that I’ve listened to him and hopefully given him a performance to remember.”
The young singer wowed the judges at her original audition, performing This Woman’s Work, and will sing live tonight for a place in the final.
“It is something I’ve watched on the television at home from a very young age and I have often wished it was me up there performing, it’s such a great platform!” Holly said today.
She went on: “Everything has just been such an amazing experience! But I have to say, singing in front of all the Judges especially Simon Cowell was nerve racking but the most surreal but enjoyable experience!
“The responses I have had on Twitter from the likes of JLS, Boy George, Little Mix, Shayne Ward and some of the TOWIE cast have been overwhelming as well!”
The teenager admitted she was nervous about the live shows, and revealed it was Simon Cowel she was hoping to impress: “His comments on my audition were really constructive so I really want to show that I’ve listened to him and hopefully given him a performance to remember.”
2012年5月9日星期三
Christian Louboutin Cinderella Shoe: Designer To Create Version Of Glass Slipper
Could there be any cuter a combination than Christian Louboutin and Disney?
In what's probably going to be our favorite designer collaboration of the season, Christian Louboutin will be putting his own touch on Cinderella's glass slippers this summer.
Women's Wear Daily reports that the shoe designer will be crafting his own pair of magical shoes in honor of Walt Disney’s rerelease of “Cinderella” on DVD this fall.
If you've never seen Disney's "Cinderella," first of all: WHAT? But anyway, in the 1950 movie, the heroine lives with her evil stepsisters and is forced to do the housework while they go out and party, until a Fairy Godmother grants her a carriage, a ball gown and the famous "glass slippers" and sends her to Prince Charming's ball, where the prince falls in love with her even though he has to do some major shoe sleuthing to eventually find her.
The magical heels will formally be revealed this summer.
Disney has had some fashion pair-ups in the past, mostly in the bridal department. The Disney Alfred Angelo wedding dresses let you marry your own Prince Charming in a gown inspired by one of Disney's princesses. There's also a line of Disney princess engagement rings.
And soon, brides and shoe-lovers everywhere will be able to slip into their own pair of glass slippers.
In what's probably going to be our favorite designer collaboration of the season, Christian Louboutin will be putting his own touch on Cinderella's glass slippers this summer.
Women's Wear Daily reports that the shoe designer will be crafting his own pair of magical shoes in honor of Walt Disney’s rerelease of “Cinderella” on DVD this fall.
If you've never seen Disney's "Cinderella," first of all: WHAT? But anyway, in the 1950 movie, the heroine lives with her evil stepsisters and is forced to do the housework while they go out and party, until a Fairy Godmother grants her a carriage, a ball gown and the famous "glass slippers" and sends her to Prince Charming's ball, where the prince falls in love with her even though he has to do some major shoe sleuthing to eventually find her.
The magical heels will formally be revealed this summer.
Disney has had some fashion pair-ups in the past, mostly in the bridal department. The Disney Alfred Angelo wedding dresses let you marry your own Prince Charming in a gown inspired by one of Disney's princesses. There's also a line of Disney princess engagement rings.
And soon, brides and shoe-lovers everywhere will be able to slip into their own pair of glass slippers.
2012年5月8日星期二
Jessica Paré, Nina Dobrev, and Malin Akerman go metallic at the 2012 Met Costume Gala
Canada's screen sirens showed off their mettle at the annual Met ball last night by opting to wear -- what else? -- metal.
"Mad Men" breakout star Jessica Paré, "Vampire Diaries" vixen Nina Dobrev, and Malin Akerman of "Wanderlust" all wore metallic dresses to the most fashionable event of the year, the 2012 Met Costume Institute Gala in New York.
Paré, who was reportedly a guest of Tiffany & Co., wore the jewelry house's gems as well as a sparkling gold L'Wren Scott gown and shoes. The 29-year-old Montrealer also toted a Christian Louboutin bag.
Meanwhile, Dobrev dragged her long-trained gold and black Donna Karan Atelier gown behind her on her Jimmy Choo heels. The 23-year-old actress accessorized with H. Stern jewelry and a Judith Lieber clutch.
"On my way to the MET BALL...can't wait for everyone to see the dress! It's heavy... Haha," Dobrev tweeted Monday night.
Fellow Torontonian Akerman opted for a darker metal for her gunmetal-hued Diane Von Furstenberg dress. The 33-year-old blonde topped off her look with Christian Louboutin shoes and Fred Leighton jewelry.
"Mad Men" breakout star Jessica Paré, "Vampire Diaries" vixen Nina Dobrev, and Malin Akerman of "Wanderlust" all wore metallic dresses to the most fashionable event of the year, the 2012 Met Costume Institute Gala in New York.
Paré, who was reportedly a guest of Tiffany & Co., wore the jewelry house's gems as well as a sparkling gold L'Wren Scott gown and shoes. The 29-year-old Montrealer also toted a Christian Louboutin bag.
Meanwhile, Dobrev dragged her long-trained gold and black Donna Karan Atelier gown behind her on her Jimmy Choo heels. The 23-year-old actress accessorized with H. Stern jewelry and a Judith Lieber clutch.
"On my way to the MET BALL...can't wait for everyone to see the dress! It's heavy... Haha," Dobrev tweeted Monday night.
Fellow Torontonian Akerman opted for a darker metal for her gunmetal-hued Diane Von Furstenberg dress. The 33-year-old blonde topped off her look with Christian Louboutin shoes and Fred Leighton jewelry.
2012年5月7日星期一
A Conversation With Shoe Designer Rupert Sanderson
For Rupert Sanderson, designing a shoe is not about making a pair of ridiculously over-designed and stratospheric high heels that no woman can comfortably walk in. What he does is create shoes with the aim of flattering a woman's leg. "Shoes are meant to complement women. Not dominate them," he told me when I interviewed him before. "I design shoes for women to wear rather than design shoes that wear the women."
Below, Sanderson explains what it feels like when a great idea hits him and how the future looks like. At least to him.
When I wake up... I check the pistol is still under the pillow.
Before I go to bed... I check my children are in their respective beds.
A well-dressed man/woman... exudes self-confidence.
Women should always... that's not for any right thinking man to say.
Men should never... laugh during the sad bits.
The best thing that's been said about me... I'm a great tennis player.
The biggest misconception about me... I'm not really a very good tennis player.
If I weren't doing what I'm doing today... I'd have to ask someone to do it for me tomorrow.
Below, Sanderson explains what it feels like when a great idea hits him and how the future looks like. At least to him.
When I wake up... I check the pistol is still under the pillow.
Before I go to bed... I check my children are in their respective beds.
A well-dressed man/woman... exudes self-confidence.
Women should always... that's not for any right thinking man to say.
Men should never... laugh during the sad bits.
The best thing that's been said about me... I'm a great tennis player.
The biggest misconception about me... I'm not really a very good tennis player.
If I weren't doing what I'm doing today... I'd have to ask someone to do it for me tomorrow.
2012年5月6日星期日
Christian Louboutin scarpe gold 2012
Christian Louboutin festeggia i suoi 20 anni di onoratissima carriera nel mondo dell’ alta moda e naturalmente come ogni maison d’ eccellenza che si rispetti ha realizzato una speciale collezione volta proprio a festeggiare questo suo traguardo.
Nata nel 1992 la sua prima boutique si è velocemente diffusa la ” Louboutin Mania” nel mondo arrivando a toccare le stelle e divenendo un must have irrinunciabile per moltissime celebrities e fashion victim.
Dunque questo 2012 non poteva aprirsi nel modo migliore per la griffe e per le tantissime ammiratrici che potranno deliziare così i loro occhi, forse il portafogli un po’ meno, per avere una speciale calzatura limited edition tutta per se.
“20 shoes for 20 years of Christian Louboutin“, è una speciale collezione di calzature che vede appunto protagonisti ben 20 modelli tutti diversi, particolari, realizzati in un perfetto mix di materiali volti naturalmente a valorizzare ogni pezzo.
Non potevano sicuramente mancare modelli eccentrici, d’altronde per una collezione speciale potevamo aspettarci la classica scarpa da ” uscita “? Beh se pensavate a qualcosa del genere il modello che vi stiamo mostrando oggi smentisce decisamente le attese!
Nata nel 1992 la sua prima boutique si è velocemente diffusa la ” Louboutin Mania” nel mondo arrivando a toccare le stelle e divenendo un must have irrinunciabile per moltissime celebrities e fashion victim.
Dunque questo 2012 non poteva aprirsi nel modo migliore per la griffe e per le tantissime ammiratrici che potranno deliziare così i loro occhi, forse il portafogli un po’ meno, per avere una speciale calzatura limited edition tutta per se.
“20 shoes for 20 years of Christian Louboutin“, è una speciale collezione di calzature che vede appunto protagonisti ben 20 modelli tutti diversi, particolari, realizzati in un perfetto mix di materiali volti naturalmente a valorizzare ogni pezzo.
Non potevano sicuramente mancare modelli eccentrici, d’altronde per una collezione speciale potevamo aspettarci la classica scarpa da ” uscita “? Beh se pensavate a qualcosa del genere il modello che vi stiamo mostrando oggi smentisce decisamente le attese!
2012年5月3日星期四
Warm-weather collections are blooming with flower power
If your wardrobe is in need of a shot, why not consider a floral injection?
Vince Camuto, Marc Jacobs, Cynthia Rowley, Louis Vuitton and Marnie are just a few of the international designers prescribing floral prints to bolster warm weather wardrobes.
Canadian labels and designers such as Anu Raina, Denis Gagnon and Lundstrom are also looking to the garden.
"I was inspired by an English garden when designing the many floral pieces in my current collection and was particularly inspired by the designs of Laura Ashley," says Montreal-based Gagnon.
Floral print tops and dresses remain warm weather perennials but designers are also making floral style statements in blossom-laden jackets, shorts, pants, and jeans.
"Floral prints are everywhere, even on denim," says Tamar Matossian, a Toronto-based spokesperson for the Lundstrom collection. "This year's floral patterns tend to be more distinct " with brighter colours and bigger patterns."
Along with brightly coloured floral prints with a laser sharp photographic quality, there's no shortage of geometric and slightly hazy-looking abstract floral prints and delicate softly coloured florals.
Border prints on tops and dresses offer new edge, while dresses, tops and accessories highlighted by floral appliqurs keep things looking lively.
Vince Camuto, Marc Jacobs, Cynthia Rowley, Louis Vuitton and Marnie are just a few of the international designers prescribing floral prints to bolster warm weather wardrobes.
Canadian labels and designers such as Anu Raina, Denis Gagnon and Lundstrom are also looking to the garden.
"I was inspired by an English garden when designing the many floral pieces in my current collection and was particularly inspired by the designs of Laura Ashley," says Montreal-based Gagnon.
Floral print tops and dresses remain warm weather perennials but designers are also making floral style statements in blossom-laden jackets, shorts, pants, and jeans.
"Floral prints are everywhere, even on denim," says Tamar Matossian, a Toronto-based spokesperson for the Lundstrom collection. "This year's floral patterns tend to be more distinct " with brighter colours and bigger patterns."
Along with brightly coloured floral prints with a laser sharp photographic quality, there's no shortage of geometric and slightly hazy-looking abstract floral prints and delicate softly coloured florals.
Border prints on tops and dresses offer new edge, while dresses, tops and accessories highlighted by floral appliqurs keep things looking lively.
2012年5月2日星期三
The Pantsuit Takes a Walk on the Wild Side
Inspired by upholstery fabrics and the zany '60s, fashion designers have lit upon one thing that few women have in their closets: psychedelic pantsuits.
From Prada and Stella McCartney to fast-fashion retailers like Asos fashion labels are showing pantsuits with audacious prints. Even in a print-saturated fashion moment, these stand out. The abstract patterns and even the fabrics themselves—heavy on jacquards and velvet—seem to have more in common with stuffed pillows than fashion.
These bold prints sneaked into spring fashions via busy pants such as J. Crew's "pop art polka dot" slacks and Zara's arabesque-print trousers. For fall, the look morphed into full suits that seemed created by designers on acid: Prada's purple-diamond repeats, Prabal Gurung's aquatic swirls and Stella McCartney's electric blue vines.
These suits riff on bad taste, stopping just short of clownish. "It's a little tongue-in-cheek, and there's a sense of whimsy to it," says Colleen Sherin, senior fashion director for Saks SKS +1.37% Fifth Avenue. "And it's a powerful statement."
For Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs topped off suits that seemed to have been made from carpetbags with huge squashed hats by Stephen Jones. Giambattista Valli, who dresses the Euro elite, took orange and black rectangles mod enough for the Jetsons' living-room curtains and tailored them into a sleek jacket and slacks. Peter Som went with big cheery flowers in a boxy pantsuit, while Jean Paul Gaultier chose snakeskin, dyed aqua and orange. Rochas used inky oversized checks.
From Prada and Stella McCartney to fast-fashion retailers like Asos fashion labels are showing pantsuits with audacious prints. Even in a print-saturated fashion moment, these stand out. The abstract patterns and even the fabrics themselves—heavy on jacquards and velvet—seem to have more in common with stuffed pillows than fashion.
These bold prints sneaked into spring fashions via busy pants such as J. Crew's "pop art polka dot" slacks and Zara's arabesque-print trousers. For fall, the look morphed into full suits that seemed created by designers on acid: Prada's purple-diamond repeats, Prabal Gurung's aquatic swirls and Stella McCartney's electric blue vines.
These suits riff on bad taste, stopping just short of clownish. "It's a little tongue-in-cheek, and there's a sense of whimsy to it," says Colleen Sherin, senior fashion director for Saks SKS +1.37% Fifth Avenue. "And it's a powerful statement."
For Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs topped off suits that seemed to have been made from carpetbags with huge squashed hats by Stephen Jones. Giambattista Valli, who dresses the Euro elite, took orange and black rectangles mod enough for the Jetsons' living-room curtains and tailored them into a sleek jacket and slacks. Peter Som went with big cheery flowers in a boxy pantsuit, while Jean Paul Gaultier chose snakeskin, dyed aqua and orange. Rochas used inky oversized checks.
2012年5月1日星期二
Chrysler U.S. sales soar 20% in April, Ford declines 5%, GM down 8.2%
Sales of Chrysler vehicles increased 20% in April as the automaker recorded its 25th straight month of year-over-year increases, while Ford said its sales declined 5% for the month and GM sales fell 8.2% from a year ago.
Chrysler is expected to have gained market share in April while Ford and GM may have lost market share as Toyota rebounded and Volkswagen gained ground.
Sales for Toyota, which was struggling to recover from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami a year ago, increased 11.6%, coming within 2,300 of equaling Ford as the second-highest selling automaker during the month.
“Toyota is hitting its stride with a new Camry and an expanded Prius lineup which is appealing to fuel price conscious consumers,”
There were three fewer selling days in April 2012 than in April 2011, only the second time in the past 10 years that has occurred.
Several Chrysler models recorded their best April results ever or since 2008. They include the Fiat 500, Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, Dodge Challenger muscle car and Jeep Wrangler SUV. Sales for the Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan increased 47%, its best month ever.
“This business is all about product and the quality and fuel efficiency of our current vehicle lineup has never been better, which is evident in our results,” Reid Bigland, head of U.S. sales for Chrysler, said in a statement.
Chrysler is expected to have gained market share in April while Ford and GM may have lost market share as Toyota rebounded and Volkswagen gained ground.
Sales for Toyota, which was struggling to recover from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami a year ago, increased 11.6%, coming within 2,300 of equaling Ford as the second-highest selling automaker during the month.
“Toyota is hitting its stride with a new Camry and an expanded Prius lineup which is appealing to fuel price conscious consumers,”
There were three fewer selling days in April 2012 than in April 2011, only the second time in the past 10 years that has occurred.
Several Chrysler models recorded their best April results ever or since 2008. They include the Fiat 500, Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, Dodge Challenger muscle car and Jeep Wrangler SUV. Sales for the Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan increased 47%, its best month ever.
“This business is all about product and the quality and fuel efficiency of our current vehicle lineup has never been better, which is evident in our results,” Reid Bigland, head of U.S. sales for Chrysler, said in a statement.
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