Photos from Gucci UNICEF Benefit

Random photos from the Gucci UNICEF benefit, featuring the label's new Tattoo Heart Collection of handbags (Gucci's fourth collection benefiting UNICEF).  25% of proceeds from the all-white, tattoo-printed bags go to the charity, benefiting children and orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Madonna and creative director Frida Giannini, looking gorgeous.

Oh Blake... why...?  I've never understood why she is such a *style icon* these days.  She tries but never looks effortlessly pulled-together, which is surprising especially when she has such a killer wardrobe on Gossip Girl.  Either she has really bad taste or needs to fire her stylist ASAP.  I like plunging necklines, but only when they are done correctly... o_O

More from Gossip Girl, Penn Badgley!!

And more Gossip Girl, Kelly Rutherford looking like a hot mama!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!! I HAD to put this on here, if anyone can rock the hobo-chic, it's Robert.  I applaud this look, lol.  I mean, this is so typical of him, but really, there had to have been a better picture to post than this...

Natasha Poly, what a stunning girl.  This was my favorite dress of the night.  I saw this look a lot at this event; the short printed dress over the black tights and shoes; and I must say it is very enjoyable. *makes mental note to try this over winter break*

And again with Becki Newton.
More coverage of the event at style.com

Photo of the Day: 29 Nov 2008

TR=More love
So nin.com has a new image beta, a sort of enormous photo database where members can upload concert photos or videos.  Pretty frickin' SWEET!  This one is a favorite, Trent looks rather ca-razy but still, what an intense shot!  It's probably the only one where he is looking directly at the camera. Yummyyyyy.
Photo by maryelle (lucky girl).  Check out her site: http://meowhousemedia.com and blog: http://meowhouse.net

Zooey Deschanel=LOVE

So, long time no see.  I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving!

I just watched Elf (the only Will Ferrell movie I've really enjoyed other than Stranger than Fiction) and my love for Zooey Deschanel resurfaced.  Especially when she sings.  I usually have a difficult time coming up with decent Hollywood actresses -actresses with enviable wardrobes prove to be even more difficult- but if I ever fabricate a list, she will be near the top.

Which reminds me that she is in the upcoming Yes Man with Jim Carrey which means more singing (yay!) in the fictional on-screen band Manchausen by Proxy- with mediocre (and might I stress, mediocre) girl band Von Iva...

Sound scary? Kinda, but check out the outfits! I'm in love with Zooey's dress here^^ 

Hell, even I would go to that show, if only for the hats and colorful keytars!
On a more serious note, I'm still dying to get my hands on the She and Him album, Zooey's real-life collaboration with M. Ward:

I love her. Love her. Her voice, her style...

Gah!!  She is too perfect =)

Starbucks, starbucks, and sunglasses

I just registered my new STARBUCKS GOLD CARD online, and I feel great!  The wonderful boyfriend got it for me this morning, so now every time I go to Starbucks (which is pretty often) I get 10% off each purchase! Yayyyy!!!!!  Aaannnddd the card itself is a lot cuter than regular starbucks cards.  I love my boyfriend =D

So anyway, back to fashion.  I love notcouture.com, I check it like 100 times a day, every day.  And someone posted these lovely sunglasses:

Now, as much as I adore notcouture, almost all of the posts feature apparel and accessories that are insanely pricey.  You can find these babies at 80spurple.com for $87.00 or...
You can buy THESE at Target!  For $12.99!


I actually own these, only in black.  And I wear them every day.
I know what you're probably thinking: most of the things I post are pretty pricey finds too.  I have no problem dropping a few hundred on a handbag or great jeans.  But not plastic sunglasses...

Royksopp's video for "What Else is There?"

Beautiful, beautiful song and video by an amazing band. Karin Dreijer from The Knife, who supplies the vocals, appears in the video. And no she is not the floating girl =) But don't get me started on The Knife, cause I may not stop. I can't stop listening to Silent Shout...

Yes, it is old. No, I don't care.

LYKE OMGZ TWILIGHT OPENS IN 3 DAYZ!!!!!1

Okay, so... Kristen Stewart featured in teenVOGUE.  I must say I'm pretty excited about Twilight opening this weekend, but I am rather hesitant about Kristen's Bella.  And no, I'm not  some obsessed fangirl shooting her down because she is the romantic interest of Robert Pattinson.  From what I remember from Panic Room she was decent, and I enjoyed her in In the Land of Women, but COME ON!  Judging from the trailer, her performance is rather cringe-worthy.  As cringe-worthy as Daniel Radcliffe in The Prisoner of Azkaban:

And we all know that *shudders* horrific scene.  Dear lord, I have to fast-forward through THAT every time I watch the film.

Anyway, back to the article and photoshoot.  The clothes were cute, especially a PRPS black leather motorcycle jacket paired with a white Prada tee shirt with costume-jewelry-like embellishment, and this Karen Walker acid-washed dress.  However, I am kind of bummed that this look wasn't included in the final set of photos:

I WANT that cardigan!  And teenvogue.com doesn't even say what brand!  I have half a mind to just email them and demand they tell me who makes this wonderful garment, even if I know I can't afford it!  Still, it would look great with dark straight leg jeans, flats, and my Chanel bag...

So, I will be seeing Twilight when it opens on Friday, and I will just reserve my judgement of Kristen until after the film is finished.  After all, if teenVOGUE calls her the "perfect Bella" then perhaps whoever edited the trailer just picked the worst scenes of all time the movie.

Baby, it's fucking cold outside

Well, since it has decided to snow, I've decided its time for my favorite winter (and spring, summer, and fall) accessory:

SCARVES!

Adorable adorable adorable! Now you can wear a fox wrap without doing any harm on the little guys! 100% wool scarf by Jeremy Scott, $275.00

Gorgeous cotton/silk blend scarves with a gun and rose print. Lightweight so great for layering!  Superfine scarves in Wine and Petrol, $231.00 each


Vibskov's signature Helsinki pattern. Black and white 100% wool blanket, a whopping 86"x60"!! If that doesn't keep you warm, I don't know what will. Henrik Vibskov Moscow blanket, $532.00





The best thing about this scarf/wrap is that it can be worn a number of different ways.  PLUS its on sale, and the brand has a cute name =)  Too bad the black is sold out, but the purple is nice!  Organic Giraffe striped jersey scarf, now $66.00




Loving this scarf by Twenty8Twelve!  Checkered, 100% scarf with graffiti print, $250.00


You could wear these scarves with almost everything!  I love the lived-in, frayed-edges, had this thing forever look.  Paul Bianco wrap scarf, $172.00


Embrace your inner snow-bunny! Even if you, like me, hate snow!  Damn this Cleveland weather... Super cute hooded scarf from Urban Outfitters, $38.00
Time to go face the inevitable... 

Affordable Prada?!

Okay so... Prada's new lower priced accessory line is Special Stones, and the entire collection is retailing at under $1000.00!!!!!!!!!!!

Wait, I thought you said "affordable"?

Well, if you consider the price of a regular Prada bag, and the Special Stones handbags averaging at about $500.00 per bag, that's quite a bargain. Plus the more costly ones have a detachable jeweled chain that DOUBLES as a NECKLACE that you can WEAR!

Oh and the photos are gorgeous.

*excitement!!*









Original story and more photos at NYLON

Beaux Arts Ball '08

So... I'm listening to a French cd in attempt to re-learn what was taught to me in high school... because as of right now the only thing I can speak in French is "Je suis l'anana."  And that won't get me anywhere except some Parisian nuthouse.

Moving on. These photos, which aren't mine, are from the Beaux Arts Ball from last Friday. Enjoy!

More Flickr photos from the show!
Oh and BTW, "Je suis l'anana" means "I am the pineapple." Not even 100% sure if that is even correct grammar...

Forward by revolve

So basically I'm sitting here waiting for the Office to come on and putting off homework. But recently I've come across Forward, Revolve Clothing's latest extension of luxury fashion. It specializes in high-end and progressive fashions with distinct points of view (yep, I took that from the About Us section).  The apparel collections are great, but I'm really drawn to their accessory lines.


The unique shape, the fucking BLACK DIAMONDS, how the diamonds are inverted and look like studs or spikes!!  Alex and Chloe Bauhaus ring, $3, 014.00 (hooray for an 80's goth-rock reference!)



There is just something about a slightly slouchy, slightly structured satchel.  Be&D Belleville satchel $895.00




It's a ZIPPER! Aaannnddd it comes in silver, yellow gold and rose gold, and they all look great worn together.  Disaya Zip Zip bangle, $226.00




Adorable chic wool and silk trousers (soooo much better than her Target line imho).  Erin Featherstone Ceres Jodhpur pant, $950.00