Nov 20 2008

Did William S. Burroughs Murder Amy Winehouse, Minnie Mouse?

Published by bbarna@bbook.com under Fashion, Gossip

I don’t speak or read any Portuguese, but there’s something about the way the letters cling together to former words and phrases that is aesthetically appealing, independent from any meaning. Today, during my daily perusal of all websites written in Portuguese, I discovered an unsettling picture of what looks like a dead Amy Winehouse, lying next to an also dead Minnie Mouse on BBCBrasil.com. Not being able to understand what the article said, I googled “amy winehouse dead,” and the first two things that came up were amywinehousedead.com and whenwillamywinehousedie.com. Morbid. So with the article being all I had to go by, I scoured it for clues.

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Nov 20 2008

D&G Watch

Published by bbarna@bbook.com under Fashion, Gossip

Simple. Bright. Accurate. $295

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Nov 20 2008

The Marcel at Gramercy Gets a Facelift

Published by bbarna@bbook.com under Fashion, Gossip

Reopened in October after an extensive reno, New York boutique hotel the Marcel at Gramercy offers five-star amenities in the realm of four-star prices, with cutting-edge modern décor and the posh Bar Milano restaurant, featuring Northern Italian cuisine upscaled for the Gramercy crowd. The hotel’s facelift brings in modern minimalism in a cross between Oscar de La Renta’s spring collection and the aesthetics of a lava lamp — grandiose yet clean, with pops of olives & mustards next to futuristic metallics. Part domestic sanctuary, part club lounge, the fireplace, chandelier, and semicircular leather couch cater to cocktails and the creative set both. Co-owned by the people behind the Empire Hotel, the Marcel features five guest floors and 135 rooms, each complete with increasingly standard iPod docking stations, flatscreen TVs, and marble bathrooms.

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Nov 20 2008

Dior Quadrille Sunglasses

Published by bbarna@bbook.com under Fashion, Gossip

More bling than the biggest ring, and the perfect remedy for tired eyes. $350

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Nov 20 2008

Industry Insider: Michael Smith, DJ of Found Sound

Published by fkamer@blackbookmag.com under Fashion, Gossip

Michael Smith, private beat architect for Katsuya, Ferragamo, SBE, and The Standard, on drunken David Hasselhoff, the ambience of teeth brushing, Mark McGrath’s desperation, and MILFs in the White House

How did you get your start in Los Angeles? I started off DJing back in 2000, where, unlike today, LA didn’t have more DJs than housepets. Most DJs want to rock clubs and be the hero. I never cared if people knew who I was. I was in love with downtempo music because I could work, sleep, chill, and basically live to it. I looked to do completely different types of events: cocktail parties, art spaces, boats in the South of France, you know … and found a niche outside of the club that allowed me to take more chances and meet more people. Eight years later, I’m doing global music marketing projects for many of the world’s top brands (Diesel, Vanity Fair, Jaguar, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Cavelli, 20th Century Fox). Crazy!

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Nov 20 2008

Zufi Alexander handbags

Published by Marissa under Fashion, Handbags

November 20, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Marissa

Zufi Alexander handbags
Not many people can say they have the privilege to own a Hermes Birkin at the young age of 16 like Zufi Alexander can. Zufi Alexander has always been exposed to fashion ever since she was a young girl due to her Mother. As stated on her website Ms. Alexander remembers her Mother mostly by, “her Jackie O sunglasses and vast collection of handbags.” Luckily, for Alexander her love for Fashion continued well after her completion of college.

After Zufi Alexander completed her Masters in Business she joined Christie’s in London, to continue on her handbag designing journey. “Being renowned in the company for sketching handbags, one of its directors finally suggested that she create her own handbag line”, (ZufiAlexander.com). Once, Ms. Alexander left Christie’s she opened her company in May 2004. Only five months later Alexander was ready to show her first collection at Fashion Week in Paris. Amazingly, her collection was immediately snatched up by Henri Bendel and Saks Fifth Avenue.

In May of 2005 Zufi Alexander was named New Accessories Designer of the Year by London Fashion Week. Not to long after receiving this coveted award Alexander was hired by the Louis Vuitton VIP club, Celux, to design limited edition handbags for its members. In my opinion, when you are hired by anything associated with Louis Vuitton you must be pretty special and obviously Zufi Alexander is. What is even more shocking is that Ms. Alexander has achieved all this success with her fashionable mind in four years. Some people can never achieve success in the fashion industry, and what Zufi Alexander was able to do in four years is fashionable and not to mention remarkable of course.

Among the celebrities sporting Zufi Alexander handbags are Beyonce, Katherine Heigl, and Sienna Miller. Cate Blanchett once wrote Ms. Alexander a note describing her handbag as “delectable”, as stated on Alexanders’ website.

Just like her Mother, Zufi Alexander has a vast variety of handbags in her Wonderland collection. Among my favorites are the Alexandra in Ostrich, Kiss It in Black Luxe, Kiss Me Baby in Gunmetal Metallic Leather, and the Rachel in Bronze Disco Phython. I’m craving to have the Kiss It in Black Luxe. It’s elegant, gorgeous, and kind of reminds me of a prettier version of a Fendi Spy. Although, the handbags above are my favorites in Zufi Alexanders’ collection there are lots more to choose from. What I love the most about the Wonderland collection is the variety of gorgeous exotics, styles, and beautiful vibrant colors. Even, the detail in Ms. Alexanders’ handbags is stunning and definitely is not something seen on very many handbags these days.

In conclusion, Zufi Alexander is a very talented designer and with all the success she has achieved in such a short amount of time, there is no doubt in my mind that she will be around for a very long time to come.

Some of my favorite Zufi Alexander handbags are as follows:


The Alexandra in Ostrich is absolutely amazing, topped off with an extra sprinkle of gorgeous. Of course I love this handbag because of the color, but it really looks like something you have never seen before. It’s different, exotic, and very unique in everyway possible. The Alexandra is definitely a bag that would catch every bagista’s eye while you carry it. No other word to say about the Alexandra but: beautiful.


The Kiss It in Black Luxe is to die for. As I mentioned above, it reminds me of a more elegant and prettier Fendi Spy. The Kiss It looks like a handbag that you could wear day or night. It’s not to fancy and not to casual, which makes it perfect for everyday wear. Doesn’t get any better, than finding a beautiful handbag that you can wear anytime of the day and the Kiss It is one of those handbags.


The Kiss Me Baby in Gunmetal Metallic Leather would be a great handbag when you are having a night out on the town. It looks a little too fancy for the daytime but when you’re going out to dinner at night to your favorite restaurant this handbag screams PERFECT! I love the color and shape of this handbag. The Kiss Me Baby does remind me a little of the Christian Dior Karenina bag but I must say, the Kiss Me Baby is much cuter. If you’re looking for a unique looking night handbag, the Kiss Me Baby would be a great buy,


Lastly, and probably my favorite of all the Zufi Alexander bags I have mentioned is the Rachel in Bronze Disco Python. I adore this handbag!! I’m all about satchel like handbags and the Rachel says stunning all over it. Yes, it is another “night” handbag, but it is another gorgeous handbag to wear when you go out. I’m usually not into little handbags but the Rachel is definitely some serious eye candy.

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Nov 20 2008

Judith Leiber celebrates 45th anniversary. Event in NYC

Published by Jennifer under Fashion, Handbags


Judith Leiber is inviting you all to celebrates their 45th anniversary with a benefit showcasing the brand’s handbags through the decades.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, the oldest and largest social services and educational organization.

There will be hors d’oeuvre and a full bar.

location: 680 Madison Ave., at 61st St. (212-223-2999)
date/time: 20th from 7 - 9

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Nov 20 2008

World Leaders Go Native, Fashion-Wise

Published by cmohney under Fashion, Gossip

Here’s Prince Charles defiantly abandoning his trad bespoke suits for something a little more exotically bucolic. What is this, you ask? More importantly, why would he wear this, unless he’s taking a shift the poppy fields? Turns out Charles was reaching out with some sartorial goodwill to a foreign nation, just like Obama going native in Kenya with a turban, Clinton in an African Jesus robe, and Bush in Chinese silks or a Chilean Pancho. Believe, it after the jump.

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Nov 20 2008

Get Star Style with Seventeen Magazine Celebrity eBay Auction

Published by Lauren under Fashion, Handbags

We’ve all experienced a serious case of bag envy as we’ve watched our favorite stars strut the catwalk. Well wipe away the drool fashion lovers. Seventeen Magazine is giving you the chance to nab cute clothes and adorable accessories owned by some of the world’s hottest celebs.

This exciting eBay auction features some fantastic pieces including Rihanna’s sexy striped Kate Spade make-up purse, and a lush patent leather duffle bag from Beyonce’s Dereon collection. The auction also has necklaces worn by Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, Taylor Swift’s autographed cowboy boots, and the yellow Marc by Marc Jacobs dress Miley Cyrus wore on the cover of Seventeen!

All proceeds from the auction will benefit The Girl Effect, a movement which supports girls’ abilities to change the world. The organization provides aid for the 600 million adolescent girls living in poverty in the developing world. They will receive education, legal protection, health care, and access to training and job skills. Now that’s what I call girl power!

Bidding ends on November 25, so get to it!

Seventeen Magazine Celebrity Bags on eBay

Rihanna Kate Spade Makeup Bag CoverGirl Seventeen Rihanna Kate Spade Makeup Bag CoverGirl Seventeen

US $76.00   16 Bids

Auction Ends: 5d 3h 7m
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Beyoncé Extreme Duffel Bag by Dereon Seventeen Beyoncé Extreme Duffel Bag by Dereon Seventeen

US $63.00   20 Bids

Auction Ends: 5d 3h 10m
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Nov 20 2008

Mulberry Maggie Handbag | Bright Green Patent Leather Tote

Published by Katie under Fashion, Handbags

Get the holiday fun rolling with a splash of bright green. Mulberry’s Maggie bag will definitely add some color to your day. This line of handbags from the British designer is not for blending into a crowd. You’ll get many glances with the eye catching color, but you’ll have everyone green with envy.

The spazzalato leather of the Mulberry Maggie is ultra chic with its shiny, patent finish. Pewter-colored hardware adds visual interest to the exterior details of the handbag. Decorative leather straps belt the sides of the purse for a unique twist to the classic tote silhouette.
 
This glossy green bag has one exterior pocket with a turnlock closure and two pockets inside for smaller items. A roomy interior compartment allows for tons of toting when running errands. Also inside, the twill lining and signature Mulberry logo and symbol complete the Maggie bag.

This Mulberry tote, true to the brand’s reputation, is classy and elegant with a contemporary twist. You’ll look stylish when pairing the polished Maggie handbag with trendy clothing. You can add this accessory to your wardrobe for $1395.

More Features of the Mulberry Maggie Bag

  • Measures 17 x 15 x 4 inches
  • Double handles with 9 inch drop
  • Patent leather
  • Zip top closure
  • Exterior pocket with turnlock closure

Find the Maggie Handbag on eBay

Mulberry Large Maggie Brand New With Tags Mulberry Large Maggie Brand New With Tags

US $1,100.00   Paypal

Auction Ends: 5d 21h 47m
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Mulberry Green Patent Leather Maggie Bag NWT Mulberry Green Patent Leather Maggie Bag NWT

US $825.00   Paypal

Auction Ends: 3d 20h 31m
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