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LONG LIVE MCQUEEN

PUMA Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010


I heart thee....

TO SEPARATE OR NOT TO SEPARATE

Vogue Italia launches Vogue Curvy and Vogue Black.... To be fair i'm confused??? Why separate the two from mainstream? Why not integrate them into the main site and just use all good models regardless of skin tone and size.??.....To top it all off they have a separate Editor-in-Large; Bethann Hardison. Why?

Maybe i'm not seeing the benefit, but black models and readers shouldn't have to be separated and given their own issue/site. Its as if its been done just to satisfy certain groups, black models should be integrated next to everyone else to be seen by all.

 Bethann Hardison 

"WE GOTTA FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT FIGHT....

......fight for this love. If its worth having its worth fighting for...."

Poor Cheryl I'm sure it wasn't worth fighting for, hence her decision to divorce the douche bag.

Not clear on the statistics, but what do you expect from a footballer or anyone in entertainment. The chances of them cheating must be quite high.

Does love exist? Can two people be happy without one half of the pair loitering else where?

A DEFINITE PROPHET

I was very happy to hear Jacques Audiard's film A Prophet received a BAFTA for Best Film not in the English Language.

I love this film. So much so I can watch it twice.

Its very intense and inspirational (not in a criminal way but in a do what you have to do to survive kinda way). From entering prison as a lonely nobody with just €5 and a wimpish attitude to turning into a mover, shaker & a well respected Don.

I think, because the film is subtitled it really allowed me to connect with the characters and follow the story with great intense.

Very dark 7 deep. A definite one to watch.

A Prophet Trailer (2010) - Click here for funny video clips

WE TOOK OUR VITAMINS

I'm really happy I got Vitamin Water to sponsor backstage. It really kept the models, make up, hair, designers, camera men and staff going across the two days.


Thanks to Beth. X

MY FASHION GASP: RICHARD GERE IN AMERICAN GIGOLO

Caught bits of this a couple of weeks ago and was in love with a few items Richard Gere wore. One being those glasses so chic, so elegant, so 'effing fab

That reminds me I better order it online and see the whole film. 

OVER 40 DAYS

It was quite hectic planning out Fashion Mavericks that I never had enough time to make a post, its was a lot easier tweeting unfortunately. Well not too worry The Big Event is over and now i've got some form of time allowance available to post. Yippie!!!

Sometimes days are slow but most times when we look back we realise that the day passes so quickly right in front of our very eyes. 40 days may seem like a while away but so much has happened that it seems like it was only yesterday that I wrote my last post.

Well to start off, one of the biggest disasters to hit the world was the Haiti Earthquake. The earthquake happened on Tuesday, 12 January and by February 12th, an estimated three million people were affected by the quake; with reports stating between 217,000 and 230,000 people had been identified as dead, and 300,000 injured, and a staggering 1,000,000 homeless. Charities, celebrities and the worldwide public have been gathering together to raise aid, funds and send in donations to help the country through this difficult time. 

The fashion industry has been quite proactive in raising awareness of the helpless with the Fashion For Haiti initiative set up by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity. 

Another great shock to move the world is the death of Alexander McQueen. At only 40 years old Lee, as he was known to close friends and family committed suicide in his London home on February 11th  2010 where he was found dead in his wardrobe by the housekeeper.

On a lighter note Fashion Mavericks kicked off at London Fashion Week on 19th February 2010. Still awaiting some images but here's a few to give you a little taster of how it was in case you missed it.

RooR

Lako Bukia

More catwalk shows to follow soon.

Fashion Mavericks photos courtesy of Rob Sheppard

CHOOUG????

Jimmy Choo and H&M was a fate joined marriage, with this marriage the wonderful pair produced a number of beautiful healthy kids... Now with that over Tamara Mellon has now joined forces with Ugg....Ummmm the Australian fluffy boot makers. Not sure how the proposed five styles in various colours will look but one can only imagine fluffy kitten heels or 6 inch stiletto Uggs. 


I think they will be more intrigue on how they look than urges to purchase. But then again fashion is meant to be inventive, creative & exciting, lets hope it doesn't end like Emanuel Ungaro and Lindsey Lohan's partnership!!!

HELLOOOOOOO

It's 2010, 15 days in and I'll like to wish you a Happy Fabulous New Year.


It's been soo busy so far hence why I'm only just updating now.


Last year was a great year. A year of discovery, self love & progression. This year like with everything else in life is going to be a great one.
I've made a pact with myself to ensure i stick to a couple of rules (of which i can't share....maybe as the year unfolds so will the pact but for now it's a no!).


Last year ended well. Went to The Gambia for Top Model of Colour where I met and made some great friendships who really created an impression, all of whom have now come to be in my thoughts. Yes, i tend to get quite sentimental at times which is rare in the fashion industry...lol


After Gambia went to Uganda for holiday/family obligations and really enjoyed my time away as it allowed me to come back with a fresh pair of eyes, thoughts and ideas which after a while tend to get clogged up by the drama and non-stop activity of London life.


At the moment i can't upload any pics but will do as soon as I can.


Once again i wish you a great year, do stay tuned.