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The soon-to-be "It Girl" of 2009, Arlenis Sosa. I remember writing about her in late November and now she was all over New York Fashion Week 2009 and I'm sure she's booked for the entire year. Oscar de La Renta considers her his muse and took her under his wing. Not to mention, her advertisements for Lancome were simply beautiful! Her accent makes her even more adorable.

Another model whose rising to the top is Sessilee Lopez! She was on the cover of Italian Vogue's All Black Issue. Also rumored to be dating Kanye West late last year because of this "Flashing Lights" video. She's all over your local GAP store, too. The reason I had to also write about her because I love her new advertisement pages for the Vogue Nippon Issue and guess what it's called? FLASHING LIGHTS!



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What's "Too Dubai"?

Wall Street Journal recently interviewed Anna Wintour and the interview is pretty interesting. She talks about how fashion has changed and what's in now days. She also mentions that Vogue's ad's might include more affordable clothing and accessories! I agree to that, I'd like to see more clothing that I'm able to go out and purchase.

Anna Wintour "at Condé Nast's midtown Manhattan headquarters and discussed why "value" is in and "too Dubai" is out."

VIA: WSJ

A Free Fashion Show

That what I love about the Oscar arrivals is the fashion, of course! This year I was blown away by the choices, they improved A LOT. My favorite was Sarah Jessica Park's Christian Dior Haute Couture dress, it was very fairly tale-ish. But it was beautiful, the color and beading was perfect. It wasn't too much and her hair was simple. Very Carrie Bradshaw!

#2. Taraji P. Henson - Roberto Cavalli
3. Halle Berry - Marchesa
4. Angelina Jolie - Elie Saab
5. Anne Hathaway - Armani Prive
6. Kate Winslet - Yves Saint Laurent

Meet Nicole Richie in L.A

I am so excited for this! I'm hoping I can get my hand on a ticket to meet her! I've always loved her since she got super thin because that's when she became so fashion forward. I love her jewerly line "House of Harlow 1960". If I had tons of money, I'd buy it all but sadly I don't at the moment. I've been eying this ring for a good while and I think it's the perfect time to buy it!
It's also available online and it's only $38! It's really big, not your average ring... But it's hawt!

Let me know if your going!

Such A Good Influence

Every morning when I wake up, I look at the pictures of this book and it really helps me become more motivated towards my dreams. To look at their fabulous, fortune life and be able to socialize with fashion legends such as Karl Lagerfeld and Diane Von Fustenburg, it's pretty awesome to see how they really are through a book. It feels like you were there when the interview took place. Your also able to see how they get inspired for their great fashion sense. For those who haven't seen it or read it, you should check it out. It's a great visual and text book.

Oscar de La Renta RTW Fall '09

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a huge Oscar de La Renta fan. He's an icon to me. He's a Hispanic who worked hard to be recognized in the industry and he's one of the few who still actually sketches his own designs. I loved his Ready To Wear Fall 2009 collection, it reminded me of old classic movies. None of the dresses were short and there wasn't that much skin being revealed. I loved seeing the new textures used for this collection, the bubble skirts, the pleats, and full sleeves on the arms. I really liked the tights with the dresses because that's always in for a day and night look. He combined the colors so nicely! I really love how he's able to emphasize a woman's body so perfectly. I know models do not have much of a shape but I can see his clothing on a woman with curves and it'll look amazing! I love the big hair on the models, it makes it look very modern. I love it all. I hope one day I'll be able to attend one of his fashion shows and have an actual conversation with him!

Ricardo, can you please make it happen?





Sessilee Lopez looking pretty backstage before the show! And did you notice Oscar de La Renta's muse? It's Arlenis Sosa!

VIA: WWD

About Time

This long over due. A book from Kanye West, especially a "Glow in The Dark" book that is based on last year's amazing tour. I just want lots of photos like these. It'll be an interesting book, I doubt Kanye would give us something with a lot of text. 

"Kanye West: Glow in the Dark will chronicle Kanye's journeys around the world as he tours and hits up fashion parties. Photographer Nabil Elderkin also captured him shopping in Asian malls. The book will come with a USB drive of previously unreleased music and will cost $50."

VIA: NY Mag

Kanye's Collaboration with Louis Vuitton

About time, we get a preview of the Kanye West for Louis Vuitton' shoes. I really want to know the price range for these shoes. He's coming out with 6 different styles, which we've seen 4 already(Kanye's blog). I personally do not like them. I expected more details on the shoes. I must say the red low top model is my favorite tho, the color is nice. It's pretty rare to find an all red shoe. The high-tops are just TOO much. The straps remind me of Fila's, and the pink sole; I'm just not feeling them. I hope that style comes in different colors also. I was reading and supposly these shoes will cost over $800 but under $1,300. What do you think of Kanye's designs? Will you be purchasing a pair or two?

* Wears Wear Daily also interviewed Kanye's West after the Louis Vuitton show, click here to check out the interview!

UPDATE: Women's Collection.

Not feeling the purple and pink ones. But the off-white ones are pretty nice, I like the bear on the shoe laces! Ladies, are you feeling these sneakers?

OMG NeNe!

I'm still blown away how good she looks! I cannot believe that's NeNe Leaks from The Real Housewives of Atlanta! She looks fabulous. Her body, her hair, her face and all the outfits are fab! I like her hair short, she actually looks younger and like a cougar. lol. Whoever that stylist is should get a raise! These are my two favorite photos of her from the photo shoot with famous photograph Derek Blanks. (To view all the pictures, click here) Normally, I don't like jeans because I fell like it makes your lower body look bigger. But those jeans are looking good on her! And those Yves Saint Laurent boots! Their to die for! The last outfit is so pretty, it's very summerish. Her body looks like a coke bottle! LOL.

VIA: Young, Black, and Fabulous

Dress Responsibly

Every Sunday, I'm anxiously waiting for the new LA Times Image! I remember when I used to live in L.A, I would always pick up Sunday's paper for the cool articles on fashion, art, and retail. This past Sunday, they did a cool article called "20 Ways to Upgrade Your Style" and I find it very accurate and relevant. I thought it was very fansciating because some of the things they suggest to change is so true. They are 100% right about L.A people. My favorite part of the article was about the eyebrows. I love natural eyebrows, they help improve a pretty face. Especially thick ones like Edie Sedgwick's.

VIA: LA Times

This is Bananas

Are you a Rachel Zoe fan? If so, this is your chance to meet her! The awesome shoe online retailer Piperlime is having a sweepstakes for only lucky winner to hang out in Los Angeles and shop where Rachel shops! Click here to enter!

Imagine going through her closet. I'd D-I-E! I'm sure nothing will fit me but it'd be nice to see what she owns.

VIA: Piperlime

Beautiful

Kate Hudson looks so pretty on the Feb. '09 issue for Elle. I love that their covers are not boring like, um Vogue! The celebrity/model is actually doing a pose or having fun with the camera. I cannot wait to see this issue, seems very interesting!

VIA: Just Jared

Things I'll Be Picking Up After Christmas

I'm literally counting down the days until Thakoon and Hayden-Harnett for Target comes out on December 28th! These are things I will be picking up for sure. I'll put these clothing pieces away until Spring. This is so exciting! I cannot wait to run to the Go-International section and grab everything! Are you excited to see their work at your local Target or even on target.com/go? If so, let me know what you like or will be purchasing yourself!

VIA: Nitrolicious

Marriage Seems To Have An Affect On Your Style

Ever since Scarlett Johansson married her gorgeous boy Ryan Reynolds, she's been covering up well. She still looks amazing but you don't see her clevelage as much. Normally, you would look at her chest first then at her face or outfit. Maybe marriage does change your style... Or you have no reason to show off what you have. She's still lovely and so is Eva Mendes.

Pastelle

I've never seen these pictures before so it was mandatory for me to post them! In case, you weren't informed Kanye is coming out with his own clothing line called "Pastelle". It's been in the works for a good while now but he said he doesn't want to release it until it's perfect. It's a men's brand but I also did read that he was working on a small ladies line. Hopefully, that's true! Last time, I heard it's release date is sometime in January 2009, a month before the Air Yeezys come out. This is going to be a mix of urban wear with high-end style. Kanye is always on top of things!

Credits:

Eight08 & Heartbreak

Impeccable

Penelope Cruz looks so gorgeous in this CHANEL suit. She looks so modern! She reminds me of Audrey Tatou, the actress who played Coco in the Coco Chanel movie on Lifetime. The hat, the tights and the black pumps are perfect for her look. She's a pretty girl with the perfect eyebrows.

Credits:

Just Jared

Very Psyched About

I'm actually pretty excited for this campaign! I've always been a fan of Katie Holmes and I think now, she has great European style. She knows how to play it down and up for events. I think it's going to be different for Miu Miu since they used celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Drew Berrymore and Kristin Dunst. Katie is very classic and modern compared to those young scarlets. But maybe Miu Miu wants to go down another direction? I sure hope so. Since Katie attracts a whole different audience, maybe they want to market to those 27+ year olds and mothers who love fashion. I like the brand and especially, their handbags. But I never really cared for their advertisement, they don't make me stare at the ad for 2 mins like others, lol. I think Katie will do a great job, she's fab!

Isn't she soo naturally pretty?

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Style

Vogue