Fashion Icon Lady Gaga To Appear on Bravo's "Launch My Line"

The Fashion Powerhouse Lady Gaga Will Make An Appearance on Bravo's "Launch My Line"



Singer Lady Gaga will guest star on tonight's episode of Bravo's "Launch My Line." In tonight's episode, the fashion phenom Lady Gaga will surprise the designers and be their inspiration for the next piece in their line. In this fashion forward challenge, each designer must create an avant-garde outfit without crossing the lines of great taste.

In case you have been sitting your fabulous behind under a rock for the last couple of months, "Launch My Line" is the Bravo series that follows professionals as they compete for a chance to start their very own fashion line. The show is pretty addictive since these professionals have absolutely no clue on what it really takes to launch a fashion line and each challenge prepares them for one of the most difficult business ventures they will ever launch if chosen as a winner.

Check out some clips of Lady Gaga making an appearance on "Launch My Line"






Tune in tonight and every Wednesday at 10/9c.

Elie Tahari Sample Sale

Fab fashion designer Elle Tahari is having a sample sale. Elie Tahari's sample sale started yesterday, and it will end on Friday October 23. The Elie Tahari sample sale will feature handbags, shoes, and a variety of fashionable garments that will be perfect for you Fall wardrobe. If you happen to be in the area, make sure you stop by to check out the great fashion.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 : Jason Wu CNN Interview

Jason Wu CNN Interview for New York Fashion Week Spring 2010.

He is absolutely genius.

Gwen Stefani Brings Her L.A.M.B. To New York Fashion Week Spring 2010

Gwen Stefani debuted her new collection for her L.A.M.B. fashion line during New York Fashion Week Spring 2010.

If you read this blog regularly, then you should already know that I love Gwen Stefani's style. She comes off very natural with her fashion sense, and when it looks effortless, it just oozes fabulousness.

So I am excited to see Gwen Stefani at New York Fashion Week Spring 2010, and I know I can expect the punk rocker, funky and feminine, sweet and naughty fashion that I have come to love to come out in her L.A.M.B. fashion line.

Check it out:

Don't you just love Fashion Week?

Fashionable Eye Candy: New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Sketches Give Sneak Peek

Sketches from the innovative fashion designers of New York Spring Fashion Week 2010 have been released. While there aren't many and these are only glimpses of what's to come to the runway, this has to be every little fashionista's guilty pleasure.

Here's your glimpse of the New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 sketches:


These sketches have me just too excited to see what these fashion designers will bring to the runways of New York Fashion Week Spring 2010.

Top Fashion Designer Monique Lhuillier and Super Stylist Rachel Zoe Get Cheap With Clothing and Wedding Dress Line

It seems as if fashion designers everywhere are seriously having to cut out some of their expensive habits and costly taunting to produce fashion that real people can actually afford. As the economic status of our country continues to dwindle, the entire fashion industry is feeling the economy's mighty blow. And while it doesn't feel too good, budding fashionistas everywhere are celebrating. This only makes shopping so much more fun.

Notable fashion stylist Rachel Zoe has hopped on the cheap bandwagon and is set to launch an affordable clothing line. While the clothing line's name is still unknown, items will range from $30-$150. Zoe is known tackling everything from cocktail rings to movie star sunglasses.

While Rachel Zoe is still crossing her fingers and ready to "die" if Michelle Obama ends up in her designs, the affordable clothing line will debut on QVC on September 12 at 8 pm.

And wedding gowns just got a whole lot cheaper...



Extraordinary fashion designer Monique Lhuillier is set to produce her own affordable wedding dress line.

The new wedding dress line, properly entitled "Bliss," will feature dresses in silk and the best of lace. 15 of Lhuillier's trademark styles will hit Monique Lhuillier retailers this fall. Prices range from $2300-$3500.

Now isn't that true fashion bliss?

Catwalk Showdown: ATL Housewives Debut Fashion Lines She By Sheree And Closet Freak

It is finally here.

We were all hoping that it would never happen, we thought it was all simply some horrible joke, I mean who really took Sheree Whitfield's She by Sheree fashion line seriously when she couldn't even put together a decent showing of her line last season?

The catwalks are no longer safe.

Sheree Whitfield has finally given all the fashion addicts and non believers a glimpse of her new fashion line "She By Sheree." And it doesn't look bad at all, I can't even call it dreadful.

Take a look at She By Sheree's catwalk action and judge for yourself:

And of course the show couldn't end without designer Sheree Whitfield strutting down the catwalk herself:



Overall, I cannot say that I find her fashion line chic, trendy, or fabulous, but I did expect She By Sheree to be so much worse. Honestly, I expected Sheree Whitfield to debut a fashion disaster. And I can't say she did.

Is Sheree Whitfield's She By Sheree ready for Fashion Week? Absolutely not. As a fashion Designer, I hope Sheree Whitfield is just getting her feet wet with this fashion line and not showing us the best she can do.

Next up, Lisa Wu Hartwell's Closet Freaks fashion line...


You can already notice that Lisa Wu Hartwell prefers brighter colors in her Closet Freak fashion line, while Sheree prefers darker colors more appropriate to the Fall season.







Lisa Wu Hartwell's Closet Freak is a bit too clubbish for me. The entire fashion line looks like cheap club wear, and it doesn't do much for the trendy girl.

While She By Sheree isn't exactly couture, one can look at the collection and admit that with the right team, Sheree Whitfield could make this line real high fashion. It would take a lot of work but is definitely not impossible.

So who do I deem the winner of this Catwalk Showdown?


She By Sheree crushed Closet Freak on the catwalk.

While neither line is ready to be labeled high fashion, or appear in the glossy pages of fashion bible Vogue, Sheree Whitfield's fashion line actually has a chance being taken seriously in the future. Of course, Sheree would need to design a better collection and separate herself from the Reality Television stigma that kills careers before they even start, but Lisa's line is no where close to good fashion. Maybe next time Lisa.

*Source: Essence, Atlanta Metromix

Did You Know?

that Michael Jackson was planning to launch a fashion line during his final tour?

I didn't either.

Apparently, the late King of Pop Michael Jackson was indeed working on his very own clothing line. Notable fashion designer Christian Audigier was in talks with Jackson to work on the label.

The label was to include studded rhinestone gloves and socks.

In related news, Michael Jackson's death has been ruled as a homicide.

Shopping Fix: Discount on Zac Posen, Chrlotte Olympia and other Fab Designers

*Jada Pinkett Smith in Zac Posen*



Beckley Boutique is having a HUGE sale in which fab designers such as one of my faves Zac Posen, Dallin Chase, Charlotte Olympia, Hari, Chris Benz, Thread Social, Lover, Wren, Brian Reyes, Loeffler Randall and many more. Currently the boutique is offering 50% off everything on the site and 75% off selected items.

Check out Beckley Boutique today. Happy Shopping!

Fashion News Round-Up...Ciara Wants To Design Cute Kiddy Underwear, Juicy Couture To Create Another Label, Project Runway Update

Time for your fashion news fix...





Singer Ciara is trying to start her own fashion line. She wants the line to be sexy and fun, and even has plans for designing underwear.

Ci Ci says:

"It would be a fun sexy line, like cute character underwear that kids wear. It'd be for laughs - I'd call it Fly Girl."

Sigh. Now I love me some CiCi no matter how I feel about her upcoming album, but Ciara is not the most fashionable in my opinion. She has gotten better, but if her label is anything like what she has laying in her closet, I will have to pass on this one. Especially with a name like "Fly Girl." I guess it will be cool for the younger girls.

Moving on...



The Juicy girls of Juicy Couture are planning to launch another label called Bird by Juicy Couture. While it isn't exactly a high-end line, it is priced 30% higher than the Juicy Couture label. The new line will be sophisticated and laid back.

























And Bravo has announced that Project Runway will indeed return to the network for a 6th season. The upcoming season will take place in LA.

Celebrity Fashion|Chanel And Tribeca Film Festival|Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, Mary-Kate Olsen & Others

The Chanel And Tribeca Film Festival took place recently, and some of the most fabulous celebs came out in support. Of course they were all decked out in Chanel in honor of the occasion.

One of my favorite and most fashionable starlets Kerry Washington made an appearance, and as usual, rocked a look that truly demonstrates how independently stylish she really is...

Kerry looked absolutely gorgeous in silver and this dress is classic Chanel. She accessorized with a silver Chanel clutch bag, and black pumps. I love that she pulled back her hair and went easy with the make-up since her look was so classic. I love Kerry's style.

Oscar nominated actress Viola Davis also made an appearance...



Can't say I love her look, but her hair is fierce.

Alexis Bledel came out...



Yawn. I love Alexis but this look was a snooze fest. Glad to see her out and about though...she's been ghost for a while.

Mary-Kate Olsen...



Leave it to Mary-Kate Olsen to always dress like a woman in her late 50's. Her red Chanel clutch is fab though.

And Drena DeNiro looked stunning in a crimson one-shoulder number...



Gorgeous.

Fashion News Round-Up|Gisele Bundchen tries fashion design, LC has plans after The Hills, and Diddy is looking for models

It's time for your afternoon fashion news fix.




Newlywed Gisele Bundchen is launching her own line of shoes. She debuted her high end shoe line entitled "Ipanema Gisele Bundchen" on Wednesday in Madrid, Spain.



The Hills star Lauren Conrad may be leaving the MTV hit series, but she still has a career waiting on her. It was announced that she will be partnering with Kohl's to launch a fashion line exclusively for the department store. The line will hit stores in October. These damn "reality shows" seem to be launching people's careers these days.



And Diddy's fashion label Sean Jean is now looking for fresh faces for their upcoming advertising campaign. The contest started yesterday and ends on April 29, 2009. They are looking for male models for their men's collection. Folks can upload their own photos on the site or just vote for any of the contestants. The winner will be chosen May 8.

Diddy says:

“We’re always trying to come up with interactive ideas that keep our customers involved with the Sean John brand. It will be really interesting to see who our fans choose to be the new face for the collection.”

For more information, visit http://www.seanjohn.com/.

It's A Wrap...

Rachel Roy has handed Damon Dash divorce papers.

Rachel Roy filed a divorce suit in New York's Supreme court earlier this month according to reports.

It appears that Dash's money issues might be the cause for Roy's decision to divorce, as the papers cite "nonmonetary relief" as the reason for the decision.

Roy has went on to become a pretty successful fashion designer, although her company was financially backed by Dash before money problems began to set in.

Damon Dash is facing foreclosure on his two Tribeca, New York properties and owes $2 million in state taxes. Last year, a judge ordered Manhattan officials to seize his car after he failed to make the monthly payments. He is also being sued by numerous landlords and law firms for unpaid bills.

Damn. It's amazing how a person can be on top of the world with the pockets to match, but if they aren't smart, they quickly lose it all.

Meanwhile Jay-Z is damn near worth over $300 million dollars and his wife Beyonce raked in $80 million last year.

Fab Fashion Find: Alexander McQueen Cutout Patent Leather Belt

So one of my favorite fashion designers Alexander McQueen has done it again and taken a bold approach to accessory design.

When I first saw this Cutout Patent Leather belt, I absolutely fell in love. It is so edgy and high fashion that it screams McQueen all over it.

Belts can be the end all to an outfit, and in most cases, your boring outfit's savior. Take a closer look at Alexander McQueen's cutout patent leather belt.

We all know that 80s fashion is in right now, so this belt would be a perfect add to your belt stash if you are into 80's style fashion.

Tip: pair this belt with a bandage dress and it will be fabulous for evening wear.

Not sure what a bandage dress is? Bandage dresses are very tight form fitting dresses (hence the name Bandage) that fit so tight, they show off your figure perfectly. Fashion designer Herve Leger introduced this style of dresses, and it was a Hollywood craze late last year.






And you don't have to spend thousands on a Herve Leger bandage dress, you can get the same look from stores like Forever 21 and Wetseal for a lot less.

The Alexander McQueen Cutout Patent Leather belt is $825 at Net-A_Porter, but this look can be achieved with any leather corset belt. Check out some affordable ones here.

Fab Fashion Designer Marc Jacobs Engaged

Marc Jacobs and his ad executive boyfriend Lorenzo Martone are engaged. The couple plans to go public with the news on Thursday when they arrive to Brazil wearing rings. The couple has not yet set a wedding date, and have been dating for a year.