Forever 21 will launch its active wear collection on Tuesday, February 9. From cropped tees and sports bras to yoga pants and zip-up warm-ups all at affordable prices, you now have affordable workout options that the company says will become part of their permanent collection. Between Old Navy G.O.G.A gear and Forever 21 activewear, you'll look chic at the gym or in the comfort of your own home without breaking the bank.
Ladies and gay men should mark their calendars and bookmark the www.Xmarkyourspot.com for teasers and behind the scenes videos of all four models during the photoshoot. Say what you will about objectifying these mouthwatering and sexy men but I cannot wait to make their photos my screen saver or gawk at them in the glossies. This ad campaign makes me want to play Salt N Peppa's "Shoop." You know....the one that goes a little something like (video here):
Ummm, you're packed and you're stacked 'specially in the back
Brother, wanna thank your mother for a butt like that (thanks, Mom)
Can I get some fries with that shake-shake boobie?
If looks could kill you would be an uzi
You're a shotgun - bang! What's up with that thang?
I wanna know how does it hang?
Straight up, wait up, hold up, Mr. Lover
Like Prince said you're a sexy mutha-
Well-a, I like 'em real wild, b-boy style by the mile
Smooth black skin with a smile
Bright as the sun, I wanna have some fun
Come (come) and (hmmm) give me some of that yum-yum
Chocolate chip, honey dip, can I get a scoop? (please)
Baby, take a ride in my coupe, you make me wanna...
I leave you with some thoughts from Calvin Klein's CEO Tom Murry:
“The launch of Calvin Klein X Underwear is a truly global initiative, so we believe it is imperative to feature talent from our most important regions — Asia, Europe and the USA — in the launch advertising,” said Tom Murry, chief executive officer of Calvin Klein Inc., a division of Phillips-Van Heusen.
“The four different guys give us different ways to express things. They have different personalities, and that helps in our dialogue with our consumers,” said Bob Mazzoli, chief creative officer for Calvin Klein Underwear, a unit of The Warnaco Group.
Brands like Alife, Vans' collaboration with Hellz Bellz, SBTG and Jeremy Scott collaboration with Adidas brings to life urban couture sneakers for the girl who wants to look totally faboosh. I've been looking for a few good pairs of sneaks that can hold up to my blinged out Giuseppe Zanotti heels. Upper Echelon Shoes have been sweeping Hollywood and the hip-hop world by storm with their line of sneaks that look like accessories on your feet. UES, as it's popularly called, is a brand of footwear for both men and women that seeks to create new and elevate current trends through intricate detail and styling with jewelry accents. Blinged out chains, studs and buckles are substituted for shoe laces and the design of each pair is so fresh.
Celebs like Gwen Stefani, Sean Diddy Combs, Fergie, Paris Hilton, Grand Master Flash, Miley Cyrus and Carmen Electra are big fans of Upper Echelon Shoes. Founded by NYC natives and best friends Seth Campbell and Nick Cohen in 2005, UES shoes takes shoe jewelry to the next level. The ladies UES collection is of the chain with exotic fabrics like denim and leathers. I'm hoping to get a pair or two of UES "shoewlry" for spring. I can just see myself rocking them with leggings and a denim H&M studded shirt and a fedora for a Sunday Funday or a concert at Black Cat.
Don't you just want to sink your teeth into these colorful spring must-haves from designer Sonya Rykiel's second collaboration with high street brand H&M? The assortment of knitwear for women and kids is a breath of fresh air that warms me up just thinking about where I will wear them to as soon as the weather gets warmer. I'm a sucker for bows and color so this Sonya Rykiel collection is right up my alley. I want the sweater with the bow as well as the horizontal stripe dress and the cardigans.
America's brief love affair with the Beckhams started off with a torrent of emotions. Soccer fans thought David would be the savior of MLS, breathing life into American soccer. Fashionistas dreamed of the Posh's larger than life persona in Britain transfering to America. The honeymoon phase of our Beckham love affair fizzled and Americans found themselves settling into normalcy once again. To our chagrin, soccer was still soccer with or without Beckham. His attitude was stinky as he tried to get out of LA Galaxy contract so that he can compete in the more competitive European level in hopes of making the England team for the World Cup. David is playing for AC Milan this year but he is still on the roster for LA Galaxy.
Despite our love hate relationship with David, Victoria on the other hand is one of my favorite wags. She has taken her fame to the next level with the well received Victoria Beckham Collection and a slew of endorsements from top notch designers. 10 Magazine celebrated its ten-year anniversary this year by featuring Posh and Becks on the he and she cover. This marks the first time the magazine has featured a celebrity on their cover. The magazine's focus is on high fashion and art and rarely cover celebrity topics, gossip or frou-frou subjects.
You have to buy the magazine to check out the 40-page spread on the Victoria and David. Inside the issue, the duo talk about their careers. Victoria says she expects to be still creating high fashion pieces in 15 years and asserts that she designs for women of all shapes and sizes. Case in point, Jennifer Hudson wearing her peplum dress to the Grammys. She also says that she and J.Lo wear the same dress size. GASP!!!
She says, 'Actually, the one I tried on yesterday was the one Jennifer wore. And who'd have thought I'd be the same size as Jennifer Lopez!' Hmm....she might have been able to "try on" the same dress as J.Lo but I bet it looked like a potato sack on her. No offense to either women since they both have amazing bodies.
'I still feel quite shy when I see a poster or campaign like that...It was a daunting experience stripping off in front of a room of people but after a while you get used to it - although my mum still hasn't,' says Becks about that sexy ad of him and Victoria in the Emporio Armani underwear ads.
I've already raved about how crazy I am for the Chloé spring/summer 2010 collection. Among the pieces I am coveting is the button down beige cape that has been makings rounds in the latest issues of fashion magazines. I would wear this cape from sun up 'til sun down all spring with denim, twill skirts and button downs and even a dress. Tres chic!
Pretty dresses, bleeding heart prints that look so darling on flattering strapless, tee-shirt and drop waist silhouettes. Reyes signature prints and cool silhouettes are popular among young starlets who recognize his aesthetically pleasing artwork inspired prints. The designer also introduced denim this season. The updated denim pieces include tiered skirts, tailored jackets and shorts. The cool girls are in the know about Brian Reyes and its time you got let in on the secret to New Yorkers' rockin' style. Check out Brian's collection here: www.brianreyes.com
With many designers embracing environmentally friendly production practices, we no longer have to sacrifice style in the name of practicality. Among my favorite environmentally friendly accessories, none have excited me as much as Portland-based sunglasses company Shwood Eyewear.
Schwood Eyewear, for both men and women, features finely handcrafted wood eyewear created with the finest exotic woods like East Indian Rosewood, or Zebrawood that are sustainably-harvested, sourced from authorized and supervised plantations in different African countries. Each pair made of wayfarer styled Shwood sunglasses comes complete with a choice imported Carl Zeiss or polarized lenseswith 100% UVA/UVB ray protection.
Schwood Eyewear, for both men and women, features finely handcrafted wood eyewear created with the finest exotic woods like East Indian Rosewood, or Zebrawood that are sustainably-harvested, sourced from authorized and supervised plantations in different African countries. Each pair made of wayfarer styled Shwood sunglasses comes complete with a choice imported Carl Zeiss or polarized lenseswith 100% UVA/UVB ray protection.
You'll definitely be part of the trendsetting crowd as an early adapter of the Shwood culture. Choose from two styles, the Govy and the Canaby, with the main difference being the shape of the temple that attaches to the frame. I love that Shwood sunglasses are made of a naturally abundant resource: wood. The sunglasses retail for $95 and are available at http://shop.shwoodshop.com.
