HIATUS: VACATION TIME!!!!

This Will be me for the next month or so….A hot girl {on the beach}…I’ll let you guys know when I’m back.

Photo Credits: Carter Smith Photography

Have an “Oh So Fabulous” Summer!!

Ad Xpress: Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein Jeans

Eva Mendes sizzles in a series of new ads for Calvin Klein Jeans.

Joining the Cuban-American actress in the Autumn/Winter collection ad campaign is male model Jamie Dornan.

The “Oh So Sexy” model was previously featured in two Calvin Klein Jeans advertising campaigns; alongside supermodel Natalia Vodianova in the Fall of 2004 and catwalk queen Kate Moss in the Fall of 2006.

“Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear are both such iconic American brands, that to play a part in these campaigns is a true honor,” Dornan says. “Working alongside the sensationally sexy Eva Mendes on both shoots was incredible.”

Tell us: What do you think of Eva Mendes’s new Calvin Klein ads?

Photos Courtesy of :Steven Klein for Calvin Klein

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Summer Wedding Ideas

Wedding Colors: Orange & Fuschia Pink

Dress colors

Fabulous Cake

Bouquets

Chair Decorations for an outside wedding.

Guest Cards

Table Arrangements

Wedding Aisle Decorations

Favors

Picture Ideas

All On The Cover: Sienna Miller Covers Vogue

Sienna Miller covers the July 2009 issue of US Vogue. Photos taken by Craig McDean/Vogue, all pics from Vogue click here >>

She tells about being naked:

I don’t think I feel comfortable getting naked now,”

I can see where I made the decision to make that film three years ago, but then you grow up and evolve and your tastes change. I was in this period where I was making movies back-to-back because I didn’t want to be at home. Anything to not be in London. I was running away.”

About movies:

I’m not averse to being in big commercial films.”

“I would be lying if I said it wasn’t part of my consciousness to know this would probably, hopefully, be a successful film, and that that would be a smart thing to do. But I wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t think it was a good project, and it was different. I was kind of exhausted by my own choices, in a way; I was very happy to be in a film that was about having fun and not emotionally grueling for me or my family or friends, where I didn’t put myself through some intense experience.”

What do you think of the July 2009 Vogue cover featuring Sienna Miller?

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Simply Fabulous: Armani Casa

A creative odyssey through Giorgio Armani’s new home collection.

Bold geometric patterns, shimmering black pleats and refined textures define the latest collection from legendary designer Giorgio Armani. But don’t think these seasonal trends are exclusive to the fashion runway. Armani was one of the first high-profile fashion figures to enter the world of home furnishings, translating a design aesthetic into a range of home products from furniture and textiles to accessories and tabletop. Launched in 2000 as a separate division within the Giorgio Armani Group, Armani/Casa embodies the Italian icon’s inimitable style, bringing the same sophistication and timeless elegance of his fashion sense to his collection of understated interior decor.

“The interplay between the fashion and furniture collections allows me to bring inspiration for colors, fabrics and materials from one design discipline to the other and vice versa,” says Armani.

Reflecting the spirit of Armani’s haute couture, the Armani/Casa 2008/2009 collection interprets the Art Deco period in a contemporary way with textural variety, a geometric sensibility and an affinity for a restrained palette, creating a point of view that is both consistent and connected. Imitating the movement of one of his pleated garments, Armani applies a glossy, pleated surface to the geometrically styled doors of the black lacquered Bach bar, finishing it with lobster-colored fabric.

When it comes to elevating simple materials, Armani is the master, crafting the short Blush screen and sinuous arms of the Borromini chaise in Macassar ebony to express the understated elegance of the wood. In the Buonarroti daybed, he combines diverse elements to create a study in contrasts. Its rich, velvet upholstery warms the architectural-style mass of sleek, silver-leafed wood that is the base of the structure.

With thirteen factories and 5,000 employees, the fashion-based company is well-versed in textiles, evident in lush fabrications such as the Boreal rabbit throw. Silk cushions and graphic black-and-white quilts and coverlets complement the simple silhouettes of sofas, sculpted tables and beds such as the Osiris. Overall, the juxtapositions between light and dark, and between raw materials and refined finishes, evoke a mood of unmistakable luxury and glamour synonymous with the Armani name.

“Everything that bears the Armani signature is interrelated. I want to feel an intimate environment around me where all pieces of furniture, textiles and accessories work in harmony,” says the designer, whose latest opportunity to realize that express vision came when he signed an agreement in 2006 with Emaar Properties to supply the interiors of ninety residences and a 175-room hotel in the world’s tallest residential and commercial tower — Burj Dubai.

For Armani, the endeavor represents a tour de force and is a far cry from the career path he embarked upon as a medical student. In 1957, he abandoned medicine to pursue a merchandising job at Italy’s department store, La Rinascente, followed by a stint with designer Nino Cerruti and other fashion labels. He founded his own company, Giorgio Armani S.p.A, in 1975 with partner Sergio Galeotti, launching a men’s and women’s ready-to-wear line. By the 1980s, Armani had revolutionized the industry by deconstructing the “power suit,” establishing his reputation as one of the world’s most influential and successful fashion designers. With more than 300 international retail stores, the company continues to expand. Today the Armani brand includes nine labels: women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, bags, eyewear, jewelry, fragrances, cosmetics and home furnishings.

Armani’s extension into the home is consistent with the designer’s fashion philosophy and language. “The process of creating products for the home and for fashion collections is very similar,” he says. “Both skills require an ability to imagine things in three dimensions and to translate sketches into reality. In both cases, it is the precision and finesse that will make all the difference.” The furnishings are designed to fit specific zones in the home: living, dining, bedroom, study, kitchen and bath. Each season, additional lines are introduced to complement the existing ones.

In the midst of a recession and with much fanfare, Armani recently opened his 47,000-square-foot U.S. store in midtown Manhattan, bringing all of his labels under one roof. Blending effortlessly with tailored suits and couture dresses, Armani has transcended fashion to become an all-inclusive luxury lifestyle brand.

“I now consider myself to be a designer in the fullest meaning of the term,” says Armani, “someone who designs all matters of things, not just fashion. But to be honest, my vision for Armani is the same as it has always been: to make wonderful products which reflect my personal design aesthetic and, through doing this, to offer people collections which make them feel good about themselves. The lifestyle approach has evolved naturally over the years… it has not been so much a business strategy, but a personal creative odyssey.”

For more on Armani Casa check out the information and photos below….

212-334-1271; www.armanicasa.com

photos below styled by Sarah Bloesch

Lush Fabrics and Materials

[Armani's Fashion Philosophy skirt and blouse with Blush screen in Macassar ebony. The Borromini linen chaise, Boreal rabbit throw and Burt rug exude elegance.]

Ruffle Blouse

[The structure and layers of Armani's Ruffle blouse serve as inspiration for the new collection.]

Accessories for the Home

[Auge, Arnica and Amanda cushions.]

A Bold Bar

[Bach bar in black lacquered wood.]

Geometric Influences

[Buonarroti velvet daybed and cushions, Bert Lamp, Assenzio bar accessories and Belize tray, Bax rug. Apparel and handbag by Giorgio Armani.]

Black and White Design

[The Osiris bed in oak, with Bagliore bedcover accented by Begonia and Brio cushions. Lucrezia table lamps on Omero side tables.]

Deco Inspired Textiles

[Negril blankets, Blues bedcover and Anastasia bedsheet hang elegantly above Stelo and Auge cushions stacked below. Baltico tray and Bellini bar set on Ottawa table.]

Silver Teatime

[Baindoles silver tea set and Segeste tray.]

Curvaceous Ottomans

[Armani/Casa's Bean poufs add unique shape and texture to a room. Shoes by Giorgio Armani and Burt Rug display Armani's seamless design sensibility.]

photo credit: John Bessler via Veranda Magazine

“I just fell in LOVE, thank you ARMANI!!”

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James Franco Backs Out From Alma Mater Speech at UCLA

Movie star and UCLA alumnus James Franco has withdrawn from a big real-life role at his alma mater in Westwood.

Franco will not be able to deliver the commencement speech he was supposed to give June 12 to UCLA’s College of Letters and Science graduates, officials announced.

“I deeply regret not being able to keep my commitment to giving the commencement speech at UCLA’s graduation this year,” Franco said in a prepared statement provided to the university. “Unfortunately, the date conflicts with me needing to be on location to begin pre-production on my next film. I wish everyone in the 2009 class the best of luck in all of their future endeavors.”

Read More Here….

Isn’t he just so handsome?

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Picture Purrfect!

Cute Kodak Moment… Isn’t this so AdOrAbLe!

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Home Décor: Cozy & Comfortable Reading Nook

just another lazy day…

model:michelle holden

Happy Friday everyone! Today is a gloomy day in NYC, the kind that makes you want to stay inside and read your favorite book on your fluffiest chair! I thought I would end the week with Chair Nook or Reading Nook inspirations. A favorite past time of mine is to read. It’s hard balancing all of those books and television series I’m watching! I’m so HGTV obsessed!! But there’s nothing like snuggling up under a warm and fuzzy blanket in a comfortable chair on a Friday night to read. Oh and of course a hot cup of coffee, YUMMY!

To invoke that feeling even more, I decided to give you some wonderful photos of my favorite comfy reading corners you can add to your home.

Simply shabby chic…Love the mirror!

Lover’s nest…

So girly… tea anyone?

Where’s grandpa?….

A splash of gray, ok maybe a lot of gray…

I particularly love the nook below – it comes from a cottage by the sea kind of feel. The Turquoise frames really pop against the white background.

Here’s an Ikea chair and ottoman that’s been custom covered.

Photo from Bemz.

Nothing like a nice, wide and comfortable chair to settle into.

Photo from Living Etc.

Tufted chairs never go out of style. The French Bergere chair
to the right is covered with a wonderfully modern print.

Right Photo from Domino magazine.

The purple in this chair pops right out at you!…LOVE IT!!!!

Green…Such a soothing and fresh color.

If you like Scandinavian furniture, here’s a nice example of a little nook with stacks and stacks of magazines.

Love the patterned pillow against this fresh green chair.

Contrasting piping makes for great drama and aesthetics.

Photo from House and Garden.

You can never really go wrong with black and white.

Photo from House and Garden.

A Jay Jeffer’s wing chair….

Another Jay Jeffer covered Chair….I adore the colors in the fabric.

This gorgeous chair is covered in custom fabric by Angele Parlange. She took actual samples of writing from old stationary from her ancestors
and created this fabric with it. Simply gorgeous….I’ve always had a thing for words and writing in design.

Oh So Comfortable!!

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Quote Moment

“finding personal style is all about experimentation. high risk can yield high rewards – don’t be afraid of failing… my ghosts of design pasts only strengthened my decision making ability today.”

~lauren haskett

co-founder of material girls

Exclusive!: Marilyn Monroe Unpublished Photos

In a collection discovered by Life.com last month, unpublished photographs of Monroe reveal a softer, more innocent 24-year-old budding starlet in a more peaceful time, before her fame peaked.

More photos below…

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