tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74408786281049332202024-03-13T14:33:38.859-07:00The Trendy Gentleman™The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-88387317376838650172011-06-13T12:31:00.000-07:002011-06-13T12:48:52.654-07:00Love Michal Skramusky Photography<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> Michal Skramusky</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; "><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">photography</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">changes</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">can not</span> be taught<span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">you</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">can</span><br /><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">read</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">several books</span> about <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">technology</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">pay</span> for the<span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations"> most expensive</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">models</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span><br /><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations"> you can study photography</span><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations"> at</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">school</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">buy</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">the latest</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">technology</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">but</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">if you don't give it from your soul it wont be interesting at all and it would be useless.</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; "><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></b></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R2srsTBlY3Y/TfZorQEEqLI/AAAAAAAAC6U/iXtfkl59MW8/s1600/2-0-a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R2srsTBlY3Y/TfZorQEEqLI/AAAAAAAAC6U/iXtfkl59MW8/s400/2-0-a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617792677446985906" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; "><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">According to Michal: "I love</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">photography</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">it</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">is</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">for</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">me</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">a kind</span><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations"> of</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">self-realization</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">and</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">expression of </span><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">emotions</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">through the</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">pictures</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">it's</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">art</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">which</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">sometimes</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">takes</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">your breath</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">or </span><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">highlights</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">and</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">points to the</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">nature</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">of man</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">."</span></span></span></b></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Phlcgev88jk/TfZoDwpF0SI/AAAAAAAAC6M/vFzjuXbL3pU/s1600/36454_1407065528924_1001002546_31137280_1299226_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Check Michal work on</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> http://www.michalskramusky.cz/</div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-23236842229831251992010-10-03T00:22:00.000-07:002010-10-03T00:53:34.282-07:00BONHAMS GEARS FOR ITS SIXTH AUCTION IN DUBAI<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC66;">Bonhams</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC66;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); ">Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son and Neale UK. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today, Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals, through two major salerooms in London: New Bond Street, and Knightsbridge, and a further five throughout the UK. Sales are also held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Carmel, New York and Boston in the USA; Toronto, Canada; and France, Monaco, Hong Kong, Australia and Dubai. Bonhams has a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 27 countries offering sales advice and valuation services in 57 specialist areas. By the end of 2009, Bonhams had become UK market leaders in ten key specialist collecting areas. For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, go to www.bonhams.com (May 2010).</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKg1VSDazyI/AAAAAAAAC4o/h3dD_heovKI/s1600/Rolls+Royce+Silver+Shadow+II.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKg1VSDazyI/AAAAAAAAC4o/h3dD_heovKI/s400/Rolls+Royce+Silver+Shadow+II.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523723582709616418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKg1U4IymzI/AAAAAAAAC4g/qTE00mShJp0/s1600/Porsche+_+1962.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKg1U4IymzI/AAAAAAAAC4g/qTE00mShJp0/s400/Porsche+_+1962.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523723575752825650" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzRKdaWcI/AAAAAAAAC3o/bDG5JFWY9y0/s1600/1996+Aston+Martin+DB7.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzRKdaWcI/AAAAAAAAC3o/bDG5JFWY9y0/s400/1996+Aston+Martin+DB7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523721312928422338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzR4ekwjI/AAAAAAAAC34/EH1EmIVck4Y/s400/Ferarri+Daytona.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523721325281329714" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Bonhams, one of the oldest auction houses in the world, will lead the way by offering classic collectors’ cars for the first time in the Middle East at their upcoming sale which will take place on 11th October at One&Only Royal Mirage. Bonhams sixth auction in Dubai will also include vintage and limited edition watches as well as Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern, Iranian & South East Asian Art</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">.</span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKg1UD0J66I/AAAAAAAAC4Y/I3ZQboStN8E/s1600/Patek+Philippe+watch_+18ct+gold+chronograph+wristwatch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKg1UD0J66I/AAAAAAAAC4Y/I3ZQboStN8E/s400/Patek+Philippe+watch_+18ct+gold+chronograph+wristwatch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523723561707629474" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzSTe0bkI/AAAAAAAAC4I/spgna4RheB8/s1600/lang2.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzSTe0bkI/AAAAAAAAC4I/spgna4RheB8/s400/lang2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523721332530114114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzSPa9RjI/AAAAAAAAC4A/rXf1fvjUfjM/s1600/Jewad+Selim,+Mother+and+Child.jpg"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzSPa9RjI/AAAAAAAAC4A/rXf1fvjUfjM/s1600/Jewad+Selim,+Mother+and+Child.jpg"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzSPa9RjI/AAAAAAAAC4A/rXf1fvjUfjM/s1600/Jewad+Selim,+Mother+and+Child.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKg1T9jejBI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/1a_nOcOIjqM/s1600/M.F.+Husain+-+The+Falcon+and+the+Horse+estimated+at+%24+250,000-+350,000.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKg1T9jejBI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/1a_nOcOIjqM/s400/M.F.+Husain+-+The+Falcon+and+the+Horse+estimated+at+%24+250,000-+350,000.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523723560027065362" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzSPa9RjI/AAAAAAAAC4A/rXf1fvjUfjM/s1600/Jewad+Selim,+Mother+and+Child.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzSPa9RjI/AAAAAAAAC4A/rXf1fvjUfjM/s400/Jewad+Selim,+Mother+and+Child.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523721331440174642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Matthew Girling, Bonhams Chief Executive Europe & Middle East, commented: “Following the phenomenal success of our earlier auctions in the Middle East, it has become apparent that the region is ready for greater exposure to world-class art and collectables, and the addition of motorcars and watches demonstrates our commitment to the region and our belief in the long term prospects for a thriving art market in Dubai.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">”</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzR4ekwjI/AAAAAAAAC34/EH1EmIVck4Y/s1600/Ferarri+Daytona.jpg"></a><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzRXixQgI/AAAAAAAAC3w/rR8_1aro7C0/s1600/Farhad+Moshiri,+%27Map+of+Iran%27+estimated+at+%24+120,000-+180,000.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TKgzRXixQgI/AAAAAAAAC3w/rR8_1aro7C0/s400/Farhad+Moshiri,+%27Map+of+Iran%27+estimated+at+%24+120,000-+180,000.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523721316440556034" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-6553693566531575682010-10-01T03:39:00.000-07:002010-10-01T04:41:23.290-07:00Music Video of the Month<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;">JaiC - Good Evening</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">House - Elektro - Oriental </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Composed & Produced by Jad Chehayeb </span></span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxCIMMSDPQaO-84qkgBOmOHb5qyuyq576UyLmQHxSeVzyE1M4sW4O6kmD6Rhnyw_MBQzmY_2UpC2Cc_dHs0og' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Directed by Suzie Selman<br />M&M Crystalls by Mona Mrad<br />Light by Platonic Jad Rizkallah<br />Makeup by Maysaa Chehayeb<br />Tshirt Design by The Must Men</span></span></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-84063902316836390512010-09-23T01:37:00.000-07:002010-09-23T01:57:18.474-07:00Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps – Costume Q&A<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;">Ellen Mirojnick- Wall Street Costume Designer </span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsT60QCEJI/AAAAAAAAC3g/mm-b_UhCs6k/s1600/Wall-Street_Shia-Labeouf-suit_Photo-Credit-%C2%A9-2009-Fox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsT60QCEJI/AAAAAAAAC3g/mm-b_UhCs6k/s400/Wall-Street_Shia-Labeouf-suit_Photo-Credit-%C2%A9-2009-Fox.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520027669451903122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Having created some of the most recognisable contemporary costume design of the 20th century for Wall Street in 1987, Ellen Mirojnick returns to dress belated sequel Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. But how has time altered the broker’s look and what sartorial influences does the current economic climate bring to the new world of finance? </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">costume designer Ellen Mirojnick tells us exactly what to expect when director Oliver Stone’s much anticipated follow up hits cinema screens next month.</span></span></b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsT6Uj7VVI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/cMVmaFFxMdU/s1600/Wall-Street_Josh-Brolin-shirt_Photo-Credit-%C2%A9-2009-Fox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsT6Uj7VVI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/cMVmaFFxMdU/s400/Wall-Street_Josh-Brolin-shirt_Photo-Credit-%C2%A9-2009-Fox.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520027660945413458" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><b>Q:</b> How has Wall Street trader attire evolved since the first film?</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>A: </b>The attire of The Street has evolved. Depending on firm, different dress codes exist. All include moneyed accessories and designer shoes. For example, there is a company lead by an impeccably well-dressed man. He requires every trader and anyone representing his firm to be as polished as he is. From personal grooming to the suitings, they are immaculate. If the code is not met they are sent to the groomer. The look is a very clean style, with a crisp edge. To have the EDGE – the key component is they have to be the EDGE.</div><div style="text-align: center;">At the other end of the spectrum there are firms that encourage a more relaxed casual code. This casualness is head to toe, including no socks with their Gucci or Feragamo loafers. Jackets, shirts and ties are kept in lockers for meetings with clients. At this firm the look on the trading floor is controlled casualness. However, a trader is not allowed on the floor wearing sneakers. There are other small firms, where traders might be in shorts, collared tee’s and baseball hats while trading along side of someone who appears to have stepped out of GQ. The evolution is large.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It feels as if the first Wall Street opened the door to encourage a man to exhibit his personal style. Over the past 23 years, Wall Street has come to symbolize a moneyed style. Always with a certain confidence; one’s own personality and panache. Whether it is as easy as jeans, a button-down, no socks and Gucci loafers or put together in a bespoke ensemble, the pieces are expensive and convey power.</div></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsT6UZnYKI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/8uSfPDUjXio/s1600/Wall-Street_Carey-Mulligan-Shia-Labeouf-street-_Photo-Credit-%C2%A9-2009-Fox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsT6UZnYKI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/8uSfPDUjXio/s400/Wall-Street_Carey-Mulligan-Shia-Labeouf-street-_Photo-Credit-%C2%A9-2009-Fox.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520027660902162594" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><b>Q:</b> Are the costumes more muted and less showy in this sequel to reflect a change in the economic climate?</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>A: </b>The film, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps starts in the summer of 2008, as the crash began to unfold. The world closes in on GREED IS GOOD. New York’s Gilded Age was about to implode. The elements in this film are very rich and naturalistic. As wealth accumulated, during the aughts, the excesses blurred the boundaries of style, causing a gilded muscular appearance. But, when everything is gilded, one cannot discern the showiness or the colourfulness; it all appears to be the same until you get close and see the expense in the details.</div></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsTpvt7F3I/AAAAAAAAC3I/RmM9AA4J-m8/s1600/Wall+Street+2+Cast.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsTpvt7F3I/AAAAAAAAC3I/RmM9AA4J-m8/s400/Wall+Street+2+Cast.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520027376177321842" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); "><b>Q: </b>Who is behind Michael Douglas’ suits as Gordon Gekko this time around?</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>A:</b> This time around Michael Douglas’ Gordon Gekko has a character arc; very different from the first film. Gordon Gekko starts off as a quiet shark circling the story. One doesn’t know when or where that shark will attack. In the film, he has a few different beats, ending with a great Machiavellian Gekko twist. In the beginning of the story, the single-breasted summer suiting in taupe/grey worsted was made by Canali. The costume was designed specifically for Gekko to be a man that blends into the city. When Gekko emerges as the shark we know, I’ve designed his costumes to be BOLD! He is in his element, sharking in a new pool. Gekko shines in satirical splendour. In contrast to the beginning of the film, once he feeds, his costumes become muscular, bold and totally Gekko bespoken.</div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Jacob’s style is intended as youthful, sharp and modern. He wears a two button collar to match the proportions of his neck.</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsTpTKOzSI/AAAAAAAAC3A/lo0oS_1iav0/s1600/Shia+Labeouf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsTpTKOzSI/AAAAAAAAC3A/lo0oS_1iav0/s400/Shia+Labeouf.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520027368511425826" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); "><b>Q: </b>How about Shia LaBeouf as Jacob? His clothes are obviously hipper and slimmer than Gekko’s. More Italian looking…</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>A:</b> Shia LaBeouf’s clothing is all bespoke, as well. Jacob is hip, he is rich, and he wants it all. The cut of his suits have a purposeful sharp silhouette. Every decision about the proportion and perception was made to serve the character, the story and ultimately the actor.</div></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsToiDp8jI/AAAAAAAAC24/bOVeDMESHnY/s1600/DF-08687.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsToiDp8jI/AAAAAAAAC24/bOVeDMESHnY/s400/DF-08687.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520027355330507314" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); "><b>Q: </b>Does the contrast collar and cuffs ‘Gekko shirt’ make a re-appearance?</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>A:</b> No, this is 2009, Gekko’s new style is simply powerful, bold and handsome.</div></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsTofv51pI/AAAAAAAAC2w/-hFJXieRaQo/s1600/DF-03549R1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsTofv51pI/AAAAAAAAC2w/-hFJXieRaQo/s400/DF-03549R1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520027354710791826" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Q:</b> Is Josh Brolin as Bretton James the ‘new Gekko’? How did you go about creating his look?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>A:</b> Josh Brolin is a fetching Bretton James. He is all about presentation, money, power and conquering the world. Bretton is ruthless. This time, the stakes are much bigger than when Gekko originally played with similar ingredients back in the eighties.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When designing a look for a character, I always think about the actor playing the character. I break it down, to build it up. It is an assignment that is architecturally inspired. To think about Bretton, one thinks of Darth Vader.</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsToCuXJII/AAAAAAAAC2o/biJuw__6c-o/s1600/DF-02078.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJsToCuXJII/AAAAAAAAC2o/biJuw__6c-o/s400/DF-02078.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520027346919695490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><b>Q:</b> How involved were the actors in their costumes? Did you discuss with them at length before fittings?</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><b>A:</b> Every actor is very involved determining their costumes, they must be. Everything is discussed, every aspect covered. It is very important that the costume component fit first and foremost with the director’s overall vision of the film</span></span>.<br /></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-8575508423651799902010-09-22T16:46:00.000-07:002010-09-22T17:18:18.250-07:00Film of the Month<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;">Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJqVsHWjJcI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/NPDP4Qc9V1k/s1600/Wall_Street-_Money_Never_Sleeps_film.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJqVsHWjJcI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/NPDP4Qc9V1k/s400/Wall_Street-_Money_Never_Sleeps_film.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519888878416373186" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">An American drama film directed by Oliver Stone. It is a sequel to the 1987 film Wall Street, and the first sequel Stone has done to any of his films. Michael Douglas reprises his Academy Award-winning role of Gordon Gekko and Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin, Carey Mulligan, and Frank Langella also star in the film.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:16px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzokip2yNlplizPigvZ1tpdVZWkOFjYse7s4LyWW2N8-_GLeGC-hPr3ZrZt6s6ysxaduv8rxRWtD0ioOURtFg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Set in New York City, the film takes place 23 years after the original, revolving around the 2008 financial crisis. The film's plot mainly centers around the reformed Gekko acting as more of an antihero rather than a villain and follows his attempts to help Wall Street before its soon-to-be stock market crash as well as trying to repair his relationship with his daughter Winnie with the help of Jacob, Winnie's fiance. In return, Gekko helps Jacob get revenge on the man he blames for his mentor's death.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">The film's story and screenplay are written by Bryan Burrough, Allan Loeb and Stephen Schiff. The film will is produced by Stone, Douglas, Edward R. Pressman, co-produced by Eric Kopeloff and executive produced by Alessandro Camen and Celia D. Costas.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJqY4EeKVaI/AAAAAAAAC2g/KhFL2dSLk5A/s400/PHAfyEBGSidfDJ_2_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519892382336308642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">The film is set 23 years after the first film, in June 2008, and Gordon Gekko has just been released from prison. Despite his initial attempts to warn Wall Street of the forthcoming economic downturn and stock market crash, no one in the financial world believes him due to his conviction for financial crimes. Gekko decides to re-focus his attention on rebuilding his relationship with his estranged daughter, Winnie. Due to their time apart, and the fact that Winnie blames Gekko for her brother Rudy's suicide, she avoids any contact with him. At the same time, the mentor of young Wall Street trader Jacob unexpectedly dies, and Jacob suspects his hedge fund manager of being involved in the death. Jacob, who is Winnie's fiancé, seeks revenge and agrees to Gekko's offer of help, in return for which Jacob agrees to help Gekko with Winnie.</span></span></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-8181127209328932042010-09-22T02:42:00.000-07:002010-09-22T03:07:36.662-07:00London Fashion Week Sep. 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;">London Fashion Week is here: from the catwalk and presentation spaces to the Exhibition. This season, the Somerset House Terrace plays host to the Sony Music Presents, showcasing some of Britain's best music talent.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJnUiIta1UI/AAAAAAAAC14/Kn0iuNugHWM/s400/London-Fashion-Week-AW-20101.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519676501237880130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The schedule reveals newcomers, Swedish fashion design house Acne and SS11 NEWGEN designers Michael Van Der Ham, David Koma and Holly Fulton, all making their on schedule debuts. Giles has confirmed he too will show in London marking a return following two seasons in Paris. Designers also confirmed to show on schedule for a third consecutive season include Burberry Prorsum, Matthew Williamson, Pringle of Scotland, Antonio Berardi and Jonathan Saunders.</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJnUjg3d_-I/AAAAAAAAC2Q/uLFTnp0t3i0/s1600/29135_1412218502138_1132773897_1245157_513810_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJnUjg3d_-I/AAAAAAAAC2Q/uLFTnp0t3i0/s400/29135_1412218502138_1132773897_1245157_513810_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519676524902350818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">NEWGEN MEN designers James Long, Christopher Shannon and J.W. Anderson will once again show on-schedule, alongside a catwalk debut from the cutting-edge tailor to some of the world’s biggest stars Ozwald Boateng. Raw, emerging design talent juxtaposed with innovative yet popular tailoring from Savile Row designers, such as Boateng demonstrates the evolution of the breadth and calibre of talent showcased during LFW’s Menswear Day</span></span>.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJnUjEBdgrI/AAAAAAAAC2I/fc1Jlpf2b5I/s1600/15994.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJnUjEBdgrI/AAAAAAAAC2I/fc1Jlpf2b5I/s400/15994.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519676517159633586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJnUibsLxxI/AAAAAAAAC2A/okQEAAL1xfE/s1600/dailystilllife-610x457.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJnUibsLxxI/AAAAAAAAC2A/okQEAAL1xfE/s400/dailystilllife-610x457.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519676506332972818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">CEO of the British Fashion Council Caroline Rush, commented “London Fashion Week is renowned for its diversity and breadth of talent; our established, iconic brands show alongside our brightest emerging stars in an extraordinary showcase of talent season on season.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">”</span></span></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-62440652837848662032010-09-20T06:27:00.000-07:002010-09-20T06:35:51.899-07:00Alexander McQueen memorial service<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; color: rgb(255, 204, 0); ">Kate Moss joined the rest of the world's fashion elite to pay tribute to the influential British designer Alexander McQueen at his memorial service today</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh-4E1wJI/AAAAAAAAC1g/_vEI4mJcf3c/s400/Tragic+Lee+Alexander+McQueen%27s+body+was+discovered+by+his+housekeeper+in+a+wardrobe+at+his+flat+in+Mayfair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518987601198301330" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell and Stella McCartney among fashion elite paying tribute</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh_s9DbhI/AAAAAAAAC1o/crA3J-VjuiM/s1600/Who%27s+who+Designer+Stella+McCartney,+left,+heiress+Daphne+Guinness+and+US+Vogue+editor+Anna+Wintour,+right,+were+also+among+those+attending.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 173px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh_s9DbhI/AAAAAAAAC1o/crA3J-VjuiM/s400/Who%27s+who+Designer+Stella+McCartney,+left,+heiress+Daphne+Guinness+and+US+Vogue+editor+Anna+Wintour,+right,+were+also+among+those+attending.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518987615392722450" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Family and friends took a break from London Fashion Week for the ceremony, which was a "who's who" of the industry</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">.</span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdiZIubljI/AAAAAAAAC1w/rYKUFdv61NI/s400/+Sarah+Jessica+Parker+.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518988052344313394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 400px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Moss, who wore a black leather outfit with a plunging neckline and stilettos, attended the service at St Paul's Cathedral along with Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell and Stella McCartney.</span></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh-TagFfI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/hm7t-NnLlPE/s1600/Naomi+Campbell+.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 144px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh-TagFfI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/hm7t-NnLlPE/s400/Naomi+Campbell+.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518987591357044210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Supermodel Campbell wore a black feather dress along with knee-high boots that revealed gold detailing on the sole as she walked up the steps into the cathedral</span></span>.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh-CVv0FI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/r-4vKjHWKA4/s1600/Kate+Moss.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 144px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh-CVv0FI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/r-4vKjHWKA4/s400/Kate+Moss.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518987586773700690" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; color: rgb(192, 192, 192); "><div style="text-align: center;">Parker caused a stir as she arrived wearing a cream dress protected from the autumn chill by a black knee-length jacket.</div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh9ptOEwI/AAAAAAAAC1I/3sWZfLPS82Y/s1600/Daphne+Guinness.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 173px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJdh9ptOEwI/AAAAAAAAC1I/3sWZfLPS82Y/s400/Daphne+Guinness.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518987580161266434" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Flashes of McQueen's trademark tartan could also be seen as others chose to pay homage by wearing his designs.</span></span></div></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-87964000426358952292010-09-19T05:24:00.000-07:002010-09-19T05:41:31.167-07:00NewYork Fashion Week September 2010<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYBwrj_JAI/AAAAAAAACzg/bawbw4hNBQ4/s1600/1.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYBwrj_JAI/AAAAAAAACzg/bawbw4hNBQ4/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518600329228133378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 65px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;">Only occurring two times over the span of twelve months </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;">New York Fashion Week illuminated a different type of energy this go around.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDy5xue_I/AAAAAAAAC0w/cx2Yr5Ldb7o/s400/103895453ML021_MBFW_Spring_.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518602566426852338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Straying away from its usual Bryant Park location, the fall iteration of NYFW operated out of Lincoln Center. The event, which brings in the most stylish and fashionable people from every creek and pond of the world to New York City, would be impossible to define with one word.</span></span></div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDyeU3MLI/AAAAAAAAC0o/Jib4kQTE66A/s1600/103889510MH022_MBFW_Spring_.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDyeU3MLI/AAAAAAAAC0o/Jib4kQTE66A/s400/103889510MH022_MBFW_Spring_.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518602559058030770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDyPPTJVI/AAAAAAAAC0g/KO3AU38sUsE/s1600/103884910VA031_MBFW_Spring_.JPG_cmyk.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDyPPTJVI/AAAAAAAAC0g/KO3AU38sUsE/s400/103884910VA031_MBFW_Spring_.JPG_cmyk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518602555008165202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">This year's upcoming extravaganza - was scheduled from Thursday, September 9 to Thursday, September 16, 2010 - designers gather from around the world to exhibit their Spring 2011 collections.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDK6iEpgI/AAAAAAAACzw/25MKiithJpM/s1600/103882802MS011_MBFW_Spring_.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDK6iEpgI/AAAAAAAACzw/25MKiithJpM/s400/103882802MS011_MBFW_Spring_.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518601879434864130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDJbzCfGI/AAAAAAAACzo/MpKnJKWnxKE/s1600/103875759ED024_Iman_Launche.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDJbzCfGI/AAAAAAAACzo/MpKnJKWnxKE/s400/103875759ED024_Iman_Launche.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518601854004657250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); ">As always, IMG remains the main driving force behind New York Fashion Week, with Mercedes Benz and Olympus alternately providing major sponsorship.</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDMiNOgwI/AAAAAAAAC0A/nVcNoOfkE28/s1600/103884903AP022_MBFW_Spring_.JPG_cmyk.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDMiNOgwI/AAAAAAAAC0A/nVcNoOfkE28/s400/103884903AP022_MBFW_Spring_.JPG_cmyk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518601907264717570" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDLlo7nJI/AAAAAAAACz4/KYwFq31Xy1k/s1600/103883275AR025_MBFW_Spring_.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDLlo7nJI/AAAAAAAACz4/KYwFq31Xy1k/s400/103883275AR025_MBFW_Spring_.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518601891006356626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); ">Twice yearly, the Big Apple goes out of its way to welcome high-powered media moguls and Hollywood movie stars who come to see, or be seen, at one of the planet's most celebrated fashion events that attracts over 100,000 attendees. Behind the scenes, a lucky handful of interns from city fashion schools, such as FIT or Parsons School of Design, toil as volunteers.</span></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDxOqhggI/AAAAAAAAC0Q/Ej10Yo5NJHM/s1600/103884910ED037_MBFW_Spring_.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDxOqhggI/AAAAAAAAC0Q/Ej10Yo5NJHM/s400/103884910ED037_MBFW_Spring_.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518602537674048002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDNfJUXwI/AAAAAAAAC0I/jtqKiFwXF_A/s1600/103884910ED032_MBFW_Spring_.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDNfJUXwI/AAAAAAAAC0I/jtqKiFwXF_A/s400/103884910ED032_MBFW_Spring_.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518601923622887170" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDNfJUXwI/AAAAAAAAC0I/jtqKiFwXF_A/s1600/103884910ED032_MBFW_Spring_.JPG"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Local fashion fans, meanwhile, can tune in to watch full coverage on local channel TV 25 — which annually devotes more than 150 hours of coverage with nightly recaps all week long on special editions of Videofashion Daily.</span></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDxjFvyiI/AAAAAAAAC0Y/pBY-rcLFd-Y/s1600/103884910VA017_MBFW_Spring_.JPG_cmyk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TJYDxjFvyiI/AAAAAAAAC0Y/pBY-rcLFd-Y/s400/103884910VA017_MBFW_Spring_.JPG_cmyk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518602543156939298" /></a>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-63620594089018326772010-09-13T04:51:00.000-07:002010-09-13T05:10:25.447-07:00Hotel of the Month<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Le Gray</b></span></span></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SK_35SpI/AAAAAAAACy4/CnGAwSVvWKk/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.46.46+PM.png"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SK_35SpI/AAAAAAAACy4/CnGAwSVvWKk/s400/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.46.46+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516366573729303186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Martyrs’ Square, Beirut Central District</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Beirut, Lebanon</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); ">Style: Modern Design<br />Atmosphere: Lively<br />87 Rooms</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SLYwROtI/AAAAAAAACzA/UBBGCAY8CYE/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.47.07+PM.png"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SLYwROtI/AAAAAAAACzA/UBBGCAY8CYE/s400/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.47.07+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516366580408203986" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px; " /></a></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SLYwROtI/AAAAAAAACzA/UBBGCAY8CYE/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.47.07+PM.png"></a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); ">Consider it an 87-room vote of confidence in Beirut. Opening a luxury hotel here is a proposition that’s not without its risks, but this town was practically crying out for such a place as Le Gray, and you have to admire Campbell Gray’s nerve in actually going through with it — this is the man responsible for One Aldwych, in London, among others, and his smart service-first aesthetic should export well.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SMN_Mq2I/AAAAAAAACzI/scd6E90ws68/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.47.24+PM.png"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SMN_Mq2I/AAAAAAAACzI/scd6E90ws68/s400/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.47.24+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516366594697898850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(179, 179, 179); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It’s a modern building built from traditional yellow stone, and it dominates its corner, the way a top hotel should. The accommodations are restrainedly modern, identifiably local but not kitschy, and the amenities are absolutely first-class, from the iPod docks and full HD LCD screen televisions to the luxurious bathrooms with their mosaic floors. There’s a gym and spa, neither of which can be accused of going halfway — six treatment rooms deliver Eastern and Western procedures, and the high-tech gym is staffed with personal trainers.</span></span></p></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SMN_Mq2I/AAAAAAAACzI/scd6E90ws68/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.47.24+PM.png"></a></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SMt4P6MI/AAAAAAAACzQ/sHMaAAb9jy4/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.47.44+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SMt4P6MI/AAAAAAAACzQ/sHMaAAb9jy4/s400/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.47.44+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516366603258685634" /></a> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(179, 179, 179); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In Beirut the nightlife plays a special role, and Le Gray’s rooftop bar and restaurant offer upscale Mediterranean cuisine from an open kitchen, with views over the city’s rooftops. There’s something almost celebratory about the whole Gray project, and it’s a mood that suits Beirut quite well</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SNLRE_wI/AAAAAAAACzY/xWfFuAJh2ZM/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.48.32+PM.png"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TI4SNLRE_wI/AAAAAAAACzY/xWfFuAJh2ZM/s400/Screen+shot+2010-09-13+at+3.48.32+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516366611147456258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px; " /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">contact number: 00961-1-973111</span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-2899599432675266232010-09-07T00:31:00.000-07:002010-09-07T00:35:37.683-07:00T.I. Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>THURSDAY ISLAND </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>FALL/WINTER CAMPAIGN </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TIXqpLK0ORI/AAAAAAAACyY/2hnwNx_FYu0/s400/Francisco+Lachowski+for+T.I.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514071311878732050" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Returning for another season with T.I., Francisco Lachowski suits up for quite the somber season. Clad in a wardrobe with militaristic aspirations, Francisco maintains attention with a quiet confidence</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TIXqqDk5e3I/AAAAAAAACyw/seqBnN0_9N8/s1600/Francisco+Lachowski+for+T.I4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TIXqqDk5e3I/AAAAAAAACyw/seqBnN0_9N8/s400/Francisco+Lachowski+for+T.I4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514071327020514162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TIXqpwlk-LI/AAAAAAAACyo/YngXMgJS1XA/s1600/Francisco+Lachowski+for+T.I3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TIXqpwlk-LI/AAAAAAAACyo/YngXMgJS1XA/s400/Francisco+Lachowski+for+T.I3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514071321923090610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TIXqpR-ZdMI/AAAAAAAACyg/6A_K7q0MK34/s1600/Francisco+Lachowski+for+T.I2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TIXqpR-ZdMI/AAAAAAAACyg/6A_K7q0MK34/s400/Francisco+Lachowski+for+T.I2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514071313705694402" /></a>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-61938509758899954802010-09-05T00:54:00.000-07:002010-09-05T01:25:06.560-07:00Car-of The Month-Porsche Panamera<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">It’s finally here</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">and the big question is this</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Is it a sports car or a fancy four-door?</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The first four-door in the company’s 61-year history</span></span></span></div></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNRxSf1yI/AAAAAAAACyA/ZxDghfe1p5A/s400/2010+Porsche+Panamera+Turbo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513335336515655458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Slipping into a Panamera is more like entering a 911 than a luxury sedan. The front seats are just 1.2 inches higher than in the 911 but lower than those of its competitors ( BMW 7-series, Lexus LS460, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes S-class). The 911 look is clearly carried over in the instrument panel, with its array of five round dials; the center stack is also recognizable. The transmission tunnel, however, has a battery of switches and buttons that are more logical and less gimmicky than the rotary dials found in the BMW 7-series and Mercedes S-class.</span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNSQ3zYgI/AAAAAAAACyQ/VWz9bJHJ4pg/s1600/2010+Porsche+Panamera+Turbo11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNSQ3zYgI/AAAAAAAACyQ/VWz9bJHJ4pg/s400/2010+Porsche+Panamera+Turbo11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513335344993624578" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); ">A shock is the roominess of the back-seat area. Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking, a tall and substantial man, had barked about cramped headroom.</span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNSK6FhDI/AAAAAAAACyI/b-Aj1wWkApw/s1600/2010+Porsche+Panamera+Turbo1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNSK6FhDI/AAAAAAAACyI/b-Aj1wWkApw/s400/2010+Porsche+Panamera+Turbo1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513335343392588850" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); ">Fast as it is, the Panamera is almost hushed as it goes about its business. But never fear: For customers who like thrilling sound effects to go with straight-line fury, Porsche has a way. There’s an exhaust button in the center console that activates a valve on each muffler, opening a bypass that produces a much more Porsche-like roar.</span></div></span><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNRdrvn7I/AAAAAAAACx4/cyXKMiEh_Sw/s1600/2010+Porsche+Panamera+4S3.jpg"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNRdrvn7I/AAAAAAAACx4/cyXKMiEh_Sw/s1600/2010+Porsche+Panamera+4S3.jpg"><img style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px; " src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNRdrvn7I/AAAAAAAACx4/cyXKMiEh_Sw/s400/2010+Porsche+Panamera+4S3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513335331252838322" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Just like serious sports cars, the Panamera is equipped with a launch-control system. All models also offer a Start/Stop system, which uses a conventional but higher-capacity starter motor. As soon as the Panamera comes to a stop, the system shuts off the engine, then restarts very softly when the driver lifts his foot off the brake.</span></span></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TINNRdrvn7I/AAAAAAAACx4/cyXKMiEh_Sw/s1600/2010+Porsche+Panamera+4S3.jpg"></a><div><br /></div></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-4526466222359251472010-09-01T00:28:00.000-07:002010-09-01T00:34:21.969-07:00Highlight of the Week<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;"><b>Dolce & Gabbana’s Naomi Campbell T-Shirt</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TH4A2GNFlpI/AAAAAAAACxo/btykqeXNjDM/s400/fnohighlight_0830.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511843923326506642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">In honor of Naomi Campbell’s quarter-century-long career, Dolce & Gabbana is launching a line of limited-edition T-shirts featuring the supermodel shot by photography greats Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, David LaChapelle, Mario Testino, Paolo Roversi, Ellen von Unwerth, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts, Fabrizio Ferri, Peter Lindbergh, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Tom Munro, and Sølve Sundsbø. </span></b></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TH4A2Yrj4tI/AAAAAAAACxw/wqhenV8HlDo/s1600/Naomi-Campbell-Dolce-Gabbana-Charity-Tee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TH4A2Yrj4tI/AAAAAAAACxw/wqhenV8HlDo/s400/Naomi-Campbell-Dolce-Gabbana-Charity-Tee.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511843928286159570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Visit Dolce & Gabbana’s Madison Avenue boutique between 6:30 and 9:45 p.m. on Fashion’s Night Out, September 10, to see Naomi sign the covetable tees—and watch two surprise performances arranged by choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson of Lady Gaga fame. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">The collection of tees will continue rolling out to Dolce & Gabbana boutiques worldwide beginning in London on September 21, and proceeds benefit Campbell’s charity, Fashion for Relief.</span></b></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-1419166556334312032010-08-30T00:59:00.000-07:002010-08-30T01:14:59.681-07:00Emmy Awards<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;">JUMP IN A TUX AND DRESS TO IMPRESS FOR</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCC00;">62nd Primetime Emmy Awards</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Who said your Tuxedo should only come with a bow tie and a</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"> cummerbund/waistcoat</span></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Check the latest shoots from the 62nd Emmy Awards Men Red Carpet</span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmn8rQk8I/AAAAAAAACxY/K3rhwewTso8/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-08-30+at+10.39.25+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmn8rQk8I/AAAAAAAACxY/K3rhwewTso8/s400/Screen+shot+2010-08-30+at+10.39.25+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511111405506433986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmnmkbzsI/AAAAAAAACxQ/w4iiXDqfzA4/s1600/Ryan+Seacrest.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmnmkbzsI/AAAAAAAACxQ/w4iiXDqfzA4/s400/Ryan+Seacrest.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511111399572229826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmnWZGNWI/AAAAAAAACxI/ibNTJn1L3gQ/s1600/Neil+Patrick+Harris.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmnWZGNWI/AAAAAAAACxI/ibNTJn1L3gQ/s400/Neil+Patrick+Harris.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511111395229709666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmnKwcBKI/AAAAAAAACxA/pqEHPJQPz_w/s1600/MARIO+LOPEZ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmnKwcBKI/AAAAAAAACxA/pqEHPJQPz_w/s400/MARIO+LOPEZ.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511111392106382498" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; color: rgb(192, 192, 192); ">The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, took place on August 29, 2010.[1] NBC broadcasted the event, which took place at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Late Night host Jimmy Fallon hosted the telecast. This was the first telecast to be televised live coast-to-coast since the 34th ceremony held in 1976.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmm6-qvrI/AAAAAAAACw4/OEmKs0XiEXc/s1600/Jon+Hamm+and+Jennifer+Westfeldt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmm6-qvrI/AAAAAAAACw4/OEmKs0XiEXc/s400/Jon+Hamm+and+Jennifer+Westfeldt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511111387871100594" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmPhrXwcI/AAAAAAAACww/YcDorve6Qc0/s1600/JON+HAM+-GA.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmPhrXwcI/AAAAAAAACww/YcDorve6Qc0/s400/JON+HAM+-GA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110985942286786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmPAwm3TI/AAAAAAAACwo/goeAOsdpljk/s1600/Jim+Parsons+accepts+the+award+for+best+actor+in+a+comedy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmPAwm3TI/AAAAAAAACwo/goeAOsdpljk/s400/Jim+Parsons+accepts+the+award+for+best+actor+in+a+comedy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110977105878322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmOkcHwkI/AAAAAAAACwg/huYQ2nq61L0/s1600/Jennifer+Carpenter+and+Michael+C.+Hall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmOkcHwkI/AAAAAAAACwg/huYQ2nq61L0/s400/Jennifer+Carpenter+and+Michael+C.+Hall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110969503760962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmOS8peII/AAAAAAAACwY/PEyJynHmk_0/s1600/Jeff+Probst.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmOS8peII/AAAAAAAACwY/PEyJynHmk_0/s400/Jeff+Probst.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110964808349826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmOPoj1bI/AAAAAAAACwQ/9j2kvcF7Bs4/s1600/George+Clooney+accepts+the+Bob+Hope+Humanitarian+award+onstage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmOPoj1bI/AAAAAAAACwQ/9j2kvcF7Bs4/s400/George+Clooney+accepts+the+Bob+Hope+Humanitarian+award+onstage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110963918788018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmAd0bcbI/AAAAAAAACwI/qd3gylMFg_c/s1600/eva-lonogoria-tony-parke.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtmAd0bcbI/AAAAAAAACwI/qd3gylMFg_c/s400/eva-lonogoria-tony-parke.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110727208497586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtl_0rryAI/AAAAAAAACwA/rIW5RTDLHSE/s1600/Anna+Paquin+and+Stephen+Moyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtl_0rryAI/AAAAAAAACwA/rIW5RTDLHSE/s400/Anna+Paquin+and+Stephen+Moyer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110716165965826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtl_sYMx9I/AAAAAAAACv4/MiCGNNqiUZo/s1600/Actor+Mario+Lopez+arrives+at+the+62nd+Annual+Primetime+Emmy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtl_sYMx9I/AAAAAAAACv4/MiCGNNqiUZo/s400/Actor+Mario+Lopez+arrives+at+the+62nd+Annual+Primetime+Emmy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110713936758738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtl_ZS7acI/AAAAAAAACvw/1qdB8CJriuI/s1600/Actor+Boris+Kodjoe+(R)+and+guest+arrive+at+the+62nd+Annual+Primetime+Emmy+Awards.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtl_ZS7acI/AAAAAAAACvw/1qdB8CJriuI/s400/Actor+Boris+Kodjoe+(R)+and+guest+arrive+at+the+62nd+Annual+Primetime+Emmy+Awards.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110708814375362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtl_C87VkI/AAAAAAAACvo/njvPJkO0zsc/s1600/Aaron+Paul+accepts+the+award+for+best+supporting+actor+in+a+drama.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THtl_C87VkI/AAAAAAAACvo/njvPJkO0zsc/s400/Aaron+Paul+accepts+the+award+for+best+supporting+actor+in+a+drama.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511110702816515650" /></a>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-11257365744024034662010-08-29T05:31:00.000-07:002010-08-29T05:38:35.400-07:00Dries Van Noten’s "Edgy Departure"<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection </span></b></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUEIzWTJI/AAAAAAAACu4/L7uS4T6_WAc/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m20.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUEIzWTJI/AAAAAAAACu4/L7uS4T6_WAc/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m20.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809524100287634" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Van Noten has always been a bold designer when it comes to color, and this season was no exception. But where before he concentrated on reinventing ethnic prints, this season he went hyper abstract with a great series of white dress shirts, featuring blobs, stains and smears of inky backs, bloods and blues in a new dandy expressionism</span></b></span>.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUDu1G1GI/AAAAAAAACuw/jnGxJUPcIb8/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUDu1G1GI/AAAAAAAACuw/jnGxJUPcIb8/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809517128340578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUDQcWupI/AAAAAAAACuo/l7VnCBGEHxs/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUDQcWupI/AAAAAAAACuo/l7VnCBGEHxs/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m13.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809508971461266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUDGYQ5NI/AAAAAAAACug/19tABMiwOmU/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUDGYQ5NI/AAAAAAAACug/19tABMiwOmU/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809506269947090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUC54VitI/AAAAAAAACuY/eZCTzZ5WZrU/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpUC54VitI/AAAAAAAACuY/eZCTzZ5WZrU/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809502914808530" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Smartly, the tailored looks were a tad more reigned in, with a series of sleek linen mix herring bone coats that had great style or arty collarless jerkins and lab coats with curvy leather patches. One imagines that high-street brands worldwide will soon be aping – unfairly - the latter looks, underlining the reach of this Belgium designer.</span></b></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT5yP8k2I/AAAAAAAACuQ/73DDUpAaJDE/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT5yP8k2I/AAAAAAAACuQ/73DDUpAaJDE/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809346247529314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT5WU-GkI/AAAAAAAACuI/OBqNXhQuiOY/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT5WU-GkI/AAAAAAAACuI/OBqNXhQuiOY/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809338752408130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT5AJwUaI/AAAAAAAACuA/7VuxCv9R1Vo/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m08.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT5AJwUaI/AAAAAAAACuA/7VuxCv9R1Vo/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m08.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809332799787426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT44GeJ3I/AAAAAAAACt4/N20pszWCXDw/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m07.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT44GeJ3I/AAAAAAAACt4/N20pszWCXDw/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809330638530418" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">Van Noten played down suggestions that he had taken a really radical departure.</span></span></b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT4jKFT-I/AAAAAAAACtw/pPjT3hkxtog/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpT4jKFT-I/AAAAAAAACtw/pPjT3hkxtog/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m06.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809325016535010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTrWKg1II/AAAAAAAACto/lpDotxV40RU/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m05.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTrWKg1II/AAAAAAAACto/lpDotxV40RU/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809098190378114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTq2F4DLI/AAAAAAAACtg/hB07bLKL4QU/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTq2F4DLI/AAAAAAAACtg/hB07bLKL4QU/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809089580993714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTqroikOI/AAAAAAAACtY/FoaLatTkgVc/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTqroikOI/AAAAAAAACtY/FoaLatTkgVc/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809086773596386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTqLZEAYI/AAAAAAAACtQ/fSCYt2zLupg/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTqLZEAYI/AAAAAAAACtQ/fSCYt2zLupg/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809078118744450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTp0aX7fI/AAAAAAAACtI/JMvDMvrBQg4/s1600/driesvannotenaw201011m01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THpTp0aX7fI/AAAAAAAACtI/JMvDMvrBQg4/s400/driesvannotenaw201011m01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510809071950228978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">“I’m always looking for elegance, but using new techniques; and this time with a rawer edge. But it’s still very much me,” Van Noten said.</span></span></b></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-80487425650877202612010-08-28T01:45:00.000-07:002010-08-28T02:19:22.879-07:00Segreto London<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33FF33;">Is what should be in every Closet</span></span></b></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTNzpz9lI/AAAAAAAACtA/I7fKK2nerlY/s1600/16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTNzpz9lI/AAAAAAAACtA/I7fKK2nerlY/s400/16.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510386378245142098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTIZ_5AoI/AAAAAAAACs4/b8ksjeN81VM/s1600/15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTIZ_5AoI/AAAAAAAACs4/b8ksjeN81VM/s400/15.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510386285459079810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTIJHxiHI/AAAAAAAACsw/a2fvFhBy7uw/s1600/14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTIJHxiHI/AAAAAAAACsw/a2fvFhBy7uw/s400/14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510386280928741490" /></a><b><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Born in 2009, Segreto London has stepped into the fashion world with great confidence and aspiration to establish itself as the brand that connects style, art and our hidden sexual fantasies.</span></span></b></span></div></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTH1tgFaI/AAAAAAAACso/H-_Jpfn8_iU/s1600/13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTH1tgFaI/AAAAAAAACso/H-_Jpfn8_iU/s400/13.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510386275718272418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTHgRaSZI/AAAAAAAACsg/4bPWt341IMk/s1600/12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTHgRaSZI/AAAAAAAACsg/4bPWt341IMk/s400/12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510386269963307410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTHV8U3tI/AAAAAAAACsY/hK2e4Pjiqvs/s1600/11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjTHV8U3tI/AAAAAAAACsY/hK2e4Pjiqvs/s400/11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510386267190517458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The focus of the brand lies in creating limited edition collaborations, working with talented artists found throughout the world, and portray the sexuality of mankind through their eyes and skills</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS30HnZ9I/AAAAAAAACsQ/sGIIhqeeCBE/s1600/10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS30HnZ9I/AAAAAAAACsQ/sGIIhqeeCBE/s400/10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510386000413026258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS3nxfxJI/AAAAAAAACsI/_4adrut97j0/s1600/9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS3nxfxJI/AAAAAAAACsI/_4adrut97j0/s400/9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385997099025554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS3Qf4F9I/AAAAAAAACsA/q9UP4j09eGQ/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS3Qf4F9I/AAAAAAAACsA/q9UP4j09eGQ/s400/8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385990851106770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS2xf5LxI/AAAAAAAACr4/8X7_H7loA0E/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS2xf5LxI/AAAAAAAACr4/8X7_H7loA0E/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385982529679122" /></a><b><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC66CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Under the supervision and creative eye of Sofya Devyatova, Segreto London features two main lines: Signature collect</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ion and Limited Edition t-shirts, that will be available for a short period of time and only while stocks last, after which a new collaboration will take place.</span></span></b></span></div></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS21iFCUI/AAAAAAAACrw/J-fO8TOn4g0/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjS21iFCUI/AAAAAAAACrw/J-fO8TOn4g0/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385983612586306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSl4OR-uI/AAAAAAAACro/6kPXxSVa-nE/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSl4OR-uI/AAAAAAAACro/6kPXxSVa-nE/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385692277078754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSloVOECI/AAAAAAAACrg/CsW46e_Mi_4/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSloVOECI/AAAAAAAACrg/CsW46e_Mi_4/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385688011214882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSlbrK_NI/AAAAAAAACrY/WiU5mOZodbg/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSlbrK_NI/AAAAAAAACrY/WiU5mOZodbg/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385684613627090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSlLofFFI/AAAAAAAACrQ/FheXdUp817Y/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSlLofFFI/AAAAAAAACrQ/FheXdUp817Y/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385680307393618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSkxuVc9I/AAAAAAAACrI/59niq8xoo1U/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THjSkxuVc9I/AAAAAAAACrI/59niq8xoo1U/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510385673352606674" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33FF33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">General Enquiries</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33FF33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">info@segretolondon.com</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33FF33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">In Dubai</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33FF33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">contact@thetrendygentleman.com</span></span></i></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-40509779182679946702010-08-26T00:12:00.000-07:002010-08-26T00:21:18.865-07:00GOYARD<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">The latest age old brand to creep up on us today is GOYARD</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THYUw_tP6vI/AAAAAAAACpg/WxLMu3CGRY0/s400/goyard+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509614026101877490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 160px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">A French brand that has a history all the way back to 1853</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THYUxGvkDSI/AAAAAAAACpo/_D-hg7TcEb8/s400/Goyard+Croisiere+Handbag+Purse+Bag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509614027990633762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">This intricate logo and signature hand-painted initials and stripes represents 150 years of serving exclusive clienteles such as the likes of kings, queens, maharajahs and movie stars.</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THYUxqELAiI/AAAAAAAACpw/ysv7zFYE5eI/s1600/kanye+goyard+trunk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THYUxqELAiI/AAAAAAAACpw/ysv7zFYE5eI/s400/kanye+goyard+trunk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509614037472313890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><b>The purchase of a Goyard Handbag is not a light purchase and can run anywhere from $1500 to $4000 or better. They can only be found in the most formidable high end stores in the world, such as Barneys of New York and Neiman Marcus. These bags are not considered merely bags but art and something of great desire.</b></span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THYUwybYMnI/AAAAAAAACpY/kcdPWvl1m2E/s1600/goyard+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 123px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THYUwybYMnI/AAAAAAAACpY/kcdPWvl1m2E/s400/goyard+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509614022537261682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><b>If you are in the market for a Goyard bag and want to get some good info on which models you want, you might do a quick internet search. You can actually find forums online all about the Goyard bags and those who love them. Shop carefully and make sure you pick one you like. This is not a light purchase and making the wrong choice could be a costly blunder</b></span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THYUwW_giUI/AAAAAAAACpQ/ENKBSxUW2RI/s1600/goyard1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THYUwW_giUI/AAAAAAAACpQ/ENKBSxUW2RI/s400/goyard1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509614015172610370" /></a></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-66087467216183883652010-08-25T01:01:00.000-07:002010-08-25T01:09:40.352-07:00A.HALLUCINATION--NEW BRITISH DANDY<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">New London based menswear brand</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> A.Hallucination</span></b></span></i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOheShxxI/AAAAAAAACoI/qgnfwiXKa5A/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509255318642738962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The brand reflects ‘modern English dandy,’ the character of a proper English gentleman augmented with contemporary detailing. designed by two Menswear graduates of Central Saint Martin College, both designers, Hwan Sung Park and Chung Chung Lee have previously worked at renowned fashion houses including Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford and Ozwald Boateng to name a few..</span></b></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTO1mW0nDI/AAAAAAAACo4/93B4KLmCTAQ/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTO1mW0nDI/AAAAAAAACo4/93B4KLmCTAQ/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509255664405617714" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b>A.HALLUCINATION is designed for the 25-40 year old man who values quality and smart dressing as an important aspect of life. The garments are translatable for work, casual, and evening activities and present a sleek, sophisticated look for everyday wear.</b></span><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTO1UeN2fI/AAAAAAAACow/iwb37pHCweo/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTO1UeN2fI/AAAAAAAACow/iwb37pHCweo/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509255659604793842" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b>A.HALLUCINATION, a new menswear brand successfully launched its first Fall/ Winter 2010 Collection during London Fashion Week. The collection presents a sharp, contemporary take on the classic British dandy look with urban citywear influences and the styling offers a modern twist to a classic look.</b></span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOivp1dUI/AAAAAAAACoo/nfeH57COhd0/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOivp1dUI/AAAAAAAACoo/nfeH57COhd0/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509255340483769666" /></a><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Fusing casual and formal elements, the collection features stylishly forward clothing with razor-sharp lines, sophisticated fabrics and a timeless fit.</span></b></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOifBQJ-I/AAAAAAAACog/G5lcyHX6v4g/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOifBQJ-I/AAAAAAAACog/G5lcyHX6v4g/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509255336018585570" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Presenting their first collection entitled “The First Peal,” the main theme is an interesting combination of modern and classic, inspired by the scenery of London such as London Eye with Big Ben and Gherkin.</span></b></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOiIOTdsI/AAAAAAAACoY/NqI-MMWKPj0/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOiIOTdsI/AAAAAAAACoY/NqI-MMWKPj0/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509255329899312834" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Both designers said: “We would like to show the new ‘modern English dandy’ through our first collection. We think the mix of classic fabrics and modern design and cutting represent the true London. It’s like how the Saint Paul Cathedral and Millennium Bridge goes very well together.”</span></b></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOhhFsdmI/AAAAAAAACoQ/4Dg9tNvJLjk/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THTOhhFsdmI/AAAAAAAACoQ/4Dg9tNvJLjk/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509255319394219618" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Key pieces include darted slim-shaped side-seamless jackets, new cut shirts, low crotch pants, with intricate quilting details and techniques textured jackets inspired from the Argyle check. All the pieces are given modern makeovers to create a highly wearable, yet very on-trend look.</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-31494288457478137902010-08-23T03:52:00.000-07:002010-08-23T03:59:34.192-07:00When Art and Fashion get in the Same Page<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">LOUBOUTIN AW10-11 BY KHUONG NGUYEN</span></i></span></b><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTf-nGIkI/AAAAAAAACnI/EaJfdSst3p0/s400/louboutin+Khuong+Nguyen+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508557103075566146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px; " /></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">After the amazing Louboutin aw09 Campaign/lookbook by Peter Lippmann, here is the Khuong Nguyen “Winter Tales” campaign for the 2011 Louboutin line. A strongly Alice in Wonderland inspired concept (of course)! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">but we love when fashion gets fantastic!</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTtCowvjI/AAAAAAAACoA/MFAe-pi-ovQ/s1600/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTtCowvjI/AAAAAAAACoA/MFAe-pi-ovQ/s400/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508557327494594098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTshssy2I/AAAAAAAACn4/A4SRkvmfiXU/s1600/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+7+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTshssy2I/AAAAAAAACn4/A4SRkvmfiXU/s400/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+7+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508557318652742498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTsYUkpCI/AAAAAAAACnw/FOOwq0FJNE8/s1600/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+6+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTsYUkpCI/AAAAAAAACnw/FOOwq0FJNE8/s400/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+6+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508557316135625762" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJThS4Ty1I/AAAAAAAACno/6Ikh8cKoYak/s1600/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+5+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJThS4Ty1I/AAAAAAAACno/6Ikh8cKoYak/s400/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+5+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508557125696342866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTg0Rc8QI/AAAAAAAACng/-yx6lySMR9s/s1600/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+4+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTg0Rc8QI/AAAAAAAACng/-yx6lySMR9s/s400/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+4+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508557117480300802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTglK3k3I/AAAAAAAACnY/ZiiSvXzvmbU/s1600/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+3+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTglK3k3I/AAAAAAAACnY/ZiiSvXzvmbU/s400/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+3+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508557113426154354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTgCbKGGI/AAAAAAAACnQ/x9P5l-_yUTs/s1600/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+2+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/THJTgCbKGGI/AAAAAAAACnQ/x9P5l-_yUTs/s400/louboutin+aw10+Khuong+Nguyen+2+600x434+Louboutin+AW10+11+by+Khuong+Nguyen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508557104099235938" /></a>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-8606055345129216262010-08-18T01:39:00.000-07:002010-08-18T01:41:34.986-07:00A Man's Guide to 'Eat Pray Love'<div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Book of the Month</span></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGucglSX0SI/AAAAAAAACnA/vi9Yt5xZaxs/s1600/elizabeth-gilbert_300x430.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGucglSX0SI/AAAAAAAACnA/vi9Yt5xZaxs/s400/elizabeth-gilbert_300x430.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506667052969480482" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Hard as it may be for some guys to believe, there was actually a time when Elizabeth Gilbert—she of the phenomenally successful (and unfairly labeled) "chick lit" memoir / movie, Eat Pray Love—wrote primarily for GQ. And for a good stretch of time back in the late 90's and early 00's, there was perhaps no writer who better captured and articulated in her unforgettable profiles what it means to be a man. It was a success born of a fundamental question.<br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">"I wanted to understand who is this species that we share the planet with," Gilbert says with a laugh. It's the morning after the opening of the film and she's talking to me from her home in western New Jersey. "I've always loved men and been fascinated with men and I guess you might say that I embedded myself in different tribes as a way to understand them, to figure out how they want to be seen."<br /><br />Three of those pieces took her into quite different tribes—a profile of Hank Williams III; a story about bartending at a New York City dive bar (which became the movie Coyote Ugly); and a portrait of a modern-day Davy Crockett living in the woods of Connecticut—but each of them revealed to Gilbert a similar insight: "If I learned anything about men in my decade writing for GQ, it is that they have an enormous fragility inside them. Men have an enormous desire to be regarded as important and vital and not be dismissed. And if you love a man, you must be very careful with that part."<br /><br />It's the kind of fundamental and wise insight that is at the center of Eat Pray Love as well—and no doubt why it has resonated so deeply.<br /><br />"It's funny that it's seen as a 'woman's book,'" Gilbert says, "When really it's about those questions that are basic humans, not just men or women: 'Who am I?' 'Why am I here?' 'I don't know, so I must make a quest.'"<br /><br />It's that quest around the world that re-enforced another Gilbert insight about men.<br /><br />"I tell all my friends, there is still no better man than an American man. He is the most under-appreciated breed of man on the planet. There is no partner more evolved than an American man."<br /></span><br /></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-26637178011506253612010-08-16T03:59:00.000-07:002010-08-16T04:11:45.707-07:00Film of The Week<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><b>Alfie</b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGkb1GaBzKI/AAAAAAAACmI/chrtLYENu2Y/s1600/alfieposter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGkb1GaBzKI/AAAAAAAACmI/chrtLYENu2Y/s400/alfieposter.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505962618503941282" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">written and directed by Charles Shyer, starring Jude Law, Susan Sarandon, Marisa Tomei, and Sienna Miller.<br /><br />The Scene: Alfie (Jude Law) makes one of his signature introspective, internal monologues on his pathetic lovelorn situation.</span></span><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGkcOAbdtyI/AAAAAAAACmQ/mlQKVWn91K4/s400/alfiepubq.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505963046396081954" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">The Style: In every scene of this movie, Jude Law is a walking poster child for the perfectly dressed specimen (thanks to costume director Beatrix Aruna Pasztor, of course), so it won't come as a surprise to learn that we had the difficult task of picking just one snazzy ensemble to showcase.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGkchIASMZI/AAAAAAAACmg/ecMNXqQQM4g/s400/alfiepubd.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505963374847078802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Are you thinking, "What's with the scarf, Jude?" Let me explain how this works: You know those nippy days when you can't run around in a T-shirt, but you don't want to break out the fleece either? Well, that's when the blazer and scarf come in. If you layer properly under the blazer and add the final two touches (scarf and blazer), you're ready to face those chilly evenings as a fashion-forward man</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGkcYR84lbI/AAAAAAAACmY/aS-AKEkvwtI/s400/alfie1yx9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505963222898349490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 383px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">HOW TO LOOK LIKE JUDE</span></span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Theory Pinstripe Blazer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br />Blazers aren't just for suits; they also look great paired with jeans. Their classic, structured demeanor adds a touch of uptown sophistication to any casual jean-and-collared-shirt outfit.<br /><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Joie Distressed Jeans</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br />You can't go wrong with the right pair of dark blue, distressed jeans. They're so versatile, they go with just about anything you have in your closet. To achieve Jude's look, try this bootleg cut with fray and fade detailing. It's an uber-modern article of denim that you can wear in a variety of different ways.<br /><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Cashmere Sweater</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br />Since we talked about layering under the blazer, selecting the perfect sweater should probably be your first step. Layering is a tricky thing to do without looking too bulky or mistakenly overweight. That's why you need to choose lighter materials rather than thick wools and cottons.<br />Also, since we're aiming for the same neutral tones found in Jude's get-up, you're best to go with a warm chocolate or coffee-bean brown.<br /><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Dress Shirt</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br />Alfie looks like the perfect big-city player because of his posh wardrobe. One of the things he does is mix dressy and casual pieces to make an original outfit. Take a dressy crisp, white, spread-collar dress shirt and wear it untucked under your sweater so that the shirt tails peak through the bottom. This will give the whole outfit the kind of modern "organized chaos" appearance that's perfect for life in the city.<br /><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Kashmere Scarf</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br />The thing that makes the scarf such an endearing accessory on Jude is the fringe. It's like adding a touch of fun to such a sophisticated look. This scarf sticks to the neutrals, has a hint of bright color, and will look great with the rest of the ensemble.<br />All you have to do is tie this cashmere scarf around your neck in a whimsical Jude-style knot and you'll feel so posh that you'll want to use your fake British accent all day.<br />Just make sure the scarf isn't too long. You don't want it hanging too far down and overpowering the rest of the outfit. Remember: While the scarf will keep you warm, it's more of an accent piece than a functional one</span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGkchR7DtrI/AAAAAAAACmo/szGV72IxF-U/s400/sienna_and_jude_wideweb__430x275.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505963377509512882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 256px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-73107893326896258422010-08-15T01:11:00.000-07:002010-08-15T01:18:17.206-07:00Welcome To Winter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGeiQ_gTl1I/AAAAAAAACmA/ywCV9y23acQ/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 204px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGeiQ_gTl1I/AAAAAAAACmA/ywCV9y23acQ/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505547482292262738" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Autumn Winter 2010/2011: Ready to wear style by Louis Vuitto</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">n</span></b></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGeh7gPiQUI/AAAAAAAACl4/5yhML58n7UY/s1600/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGeh7gPiQUI/AAAAAAAACl4/5yhML58n7UY/s400/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505547113123168578" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehywzNQZI/AAAAAAAAClw/cF9_2zGdp3g/s1600/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehywzNQZI/AAAAAAAAClw/cF9_2zGdp3g/s400/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505546962948931986" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For the fashion season of the second half of 2010, Louis Vuitton and Gucci presents to us two collection of masculinity and style -- melted and then moulded -- into clothing worthy of your attention.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehypO8s6I/AAAAAAAAClo/-VEAtWYRJGA/s1600/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehypO8s6I/AAAAAAAAClo/-VEAtWYRJGA/s400/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505546960917803938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehyDZyftI/AAAAAAAAClg/CJErmPYxM9k/s1600/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehyDZyftI/AAAAAAAAClg/CJErmPYxM9k/s400/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505546950762725074" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Fashion, to some, is the oxygen they breathe and their only reason for existence – to others, the world of “made in Italy” labels and patent leather wallets have no more relevance in their life than bag-less vacuum cleaners. Being well presented in public, dressed in comfortable clothes, is all that matters to a wide public of individuals who just want to look good without dedicating excessive energy to browsing the latest magazines to read what the experts dictates.<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehx-63doI/AAAAAAAAClY/15yGaXQ2jd8/s1600/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehx-63doI/AAAAAAAAClY/15yGaXQ2jd8/s400/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505546949559285378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehxZIIaDI/AAAAAAAAClQ/XKQAKqeqR34/s1600/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGehxZIIaDI/AAAAAAAAClQ/XKQAKqeqR34/s400/%5Baw2010louis2011vuittonmens1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505546939414374450" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Louis Vuitton have long been per purveyors of the classic man: Metropolitan, Sophisticated, a gentleman and one who don’t buckle onto trends. Previous runway collection have been rather mundane – comprising of pieces with a small differentiation from what is neatly folded and displayed on the shelves of the bog standard premium men’s boutique. One can almost label the collections as ready-to-wear due to their lack of spark to ignite interest in the most flammable fashion devote.</span></span>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-5835230043819912572010-08-12T00:57:00.000-07:002010-08-12T01:08:22.124-07:00How to Clean Your Clothes Correctly<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Caring for that wool suit or cashmere V-neck can be maddeningly confusing—and expensive. Learn the right way</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGOrWyM1nCI/AAAAAAAAClI/d1nu8L_NgEs/s1600/21-washing-clothes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGOrWyM1nCI/AAAAAAAAClI/d1nu8L_NgEs/s400/21-washing-clothes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504431577497967650" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Dry-clean sparingly </span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Not only is it pricey, but the chemicals required for the process can also break down the fibers in your clothes, leaving that suit looking, well, saggy. Try to have your suits dry-cleaned no more than once a year; wool sweaters, twice a year.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">To revive a wrinkled suit </span></b></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">get it steam-pressed instead of dry-cleaned.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">One item of clothing that definitely needs to be dry</span></b></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">cleaned is a dark-color dress shirt. If laundered, it will fade.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">All other cotton dress shirts should be laundered </span></b></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">For best results, ask to have them hand-pressed with no starch. Starch shortens a shirt's lifespan, while machine-pressing can (at the worst) crack buttons or (at best) leave you with a flattened collar.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">You don't have to take your cashmere sweater to the cleaners</span></b></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">"The fibers in cashmere respond better to traditional washing," says GQ's creative director, Jim Moore. Machine-wash your sweater on the delicate cycle with cold water. And it might be a good idea to put it in one of those mesh bags your girlfriend uses for her underthings. To dry it, simply lay it flat on a bath towel.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Ward off critters</span></b></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"> "Moths—that's what you should be writing about!" says Charles R. Lops, general manager of famed dry cleaner Jeeves of Belgravia in New York City. "They're a huge problem these days. We recommend cleaning your clothes at the end of the season and keeping them in plastic. If there's any trace of food on your clothes, they'll attack them."<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Consider "greening" your cleaning</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Today most dry cleaners use perchloroethylene (perc), which has been accused of being carcinogenic and bad for the environment. A new crop of "green" dry cleaners use silicon-based solvents instead, which traditional dry cleaners may tell you aren't as effective. But if you're concerned about the environment, search out one of the increasing number of green dry cleaners. As far as we've been able to tell, they're just as effective.</span></div><br /></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-28368231584949946312010-08-11T01:16:00.000-07:002010-08-11T01:26:06.273-07:006 Healthy Habits For Living Longer<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Do you eat breakfast everyday? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Do you always take the stairs? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#66FF99;">Whatever your daily habits are, there’s no denying that they impact your health. Even though the things we do as part of our daily routines might seem small, over time the small things can add up. So, by keeping your daily habits healthy, you can literally add years to your life.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGJdrGKVmLI/AAAAAAAACko/6fzhkvoiUSI/s400/503837278.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504064689569896626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 260px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br />Here are six daily habits for living longer.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">1- Always opt for exercise</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Technology exists to make our lives easier, but it doesn't always make us healthier. Daily exercise, however, is a definite boon to health. In fact, studies suggest that daily exercise can add up to three years to your life. Although finding time for structured exercise can be pretty much impossible for many guys, the good news is that opportunity for exercise is everywhere -- just be creative. Whenever you can, walk to work. You don’t even have to walk the whole way. If you take public transit, just get off a few blocks sooner and enjoy a stroll. If you live or work in a high-rise building, just take the stairs. It’s really that simple.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">2- Eat a healthy breakfast</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Including breakfast in your daily routine is a great healthy habit for living longer. Over the years, researchers have found that those who eat an early morning meal are less likely to be obese and get diabetes compared with those who don’t. Breakfast-eaters also report feeling better both mentally and physically. All in all, it seems that eating breakfast is a great and healthy way to start your day. To get the full benefits of breakfast, though, the Mayo Clinic recommends a meal with carbs, protein and a small amount of fat. The key is to keep your meals varied to ensure you get a good mix of nutrients, so spice up your breakfast diet every once in a while.<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">3- Get enough sleep</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">A lack of quality sleep can shorten your life. At least that’s the conclusion drawn from a number of studies conducted over the past decade. Although it’s not entirely clear how many hours of sleep we really need, failing to get at least seven hours of sleep or only sleeping at odd hours appears to heighten the risk of major illnesses including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. But it’s not just a lack of sleep that can be dangerous; a lack of relaxation can leave a lasting mark as well. We all know that stress and anxiety are killers, and so it follows that finding ways to relax each day can be a lifesaver. Whether it’s classical music, massage therapy or meditation, whatever you use to relax will most certainly add years to your life. It may even help you sleep better.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">4- Brush and floss daily</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Flossing can add 6.4 years to your life, says Dr. Michael Roizen in his book The RealAge Makeover. Although that estimate might be a little far-fetched, the thinking behind it is probably pretty sound. The reality is that poor oral hygiene can lead to nasty gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. These inflammatory diseases can actually lead to a narrowing of the arteries, a common cause of cardiovascular disease. By simply brushing and flossing daily, we rid our mouths of the bacteria that cause inflammatory gum disease and save our heart a little bit of trouble.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">5- Stay in touch with friends</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">There’s an old saying that says a good friend is cheaper than therapy. Oddly enough, researchers now hold this to be true, though it’s not just about friends; any social network, whether it be through church, a sports club or cooking class, can positively impact your physical and mental well-being. Social networks can provide us with useful information, like encouragement to go see a doctor; they can give physical support, like helping us run errands; and they can provide emotional support, like listening to our problems to help us overcome depression and anxiety. All of these seemingly minor perks can literally add years to our lives.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">6- Stay hydrated</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Our bodies are nearly 70% water, so it should come as no surprise that water is essential to maintaining health and prolonging life. We use water to regulate body temperature, protect our joints and organs, and to help transport oxygen to cells. But in order for water to keep our bodies in check, we need to make sure that its levels are constantly replenished. The solution is simple: hydrate. Although the common prescription of drinking eight eight-ounce glasses of water per day has been called a myth, the message isn’t necessarily a bad one. As long as you hydrate frequently, from various sources, not just water, you’re probably in the clear. Let your thirst be your guide and drink to life!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">MAKING DAILY HABITS COUNT</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Many of us are set in our daily routines. We eat the same meal, wear the same clothes, take the same route to work, and work the same old job. But what we sometimes fail to recognize is the huge impact that our daily routines can have on our health. By making just a few small changes here and there -- and sticking to them -- you can add a significant number of years to your life. Although change isn’t always easy, it can be done. Set small goals, ease in changes one at a time and it won’t be long before you notice a positive change to your health and mood.</span><br /><br /></div><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b>Resources:</b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33FF33;">www.msnbc.msn.com<br />www.webmd.com<br />www.washingtonpost.com<br />www.webmd.com<br />http://longevity.about.com<br />www.webmd.com<br />www.scientificamerican.com</span></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-3547410263529143582010-08-10T02:27:00.000-07:002010-08-10T02:32:46.435-07:00Denim Denim Denim<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;">Ever since jeans began to appear on hippies and Nixon supporters alike in the late sixties, denim pants have become indispensable.</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGEb_N_z9DI/AAAAAAAACkg/TaMavUrHn0s/s400/dandg-double-denim.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503710992526472242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"> Can you imagine the weekend without them? Of course, there has always been one notable problem: Until lately, there have been few choices available to men. Seventies bell-bottoms, eighties acid wash, and the nineties baggy-is-better mentality made the average guy look less than average, if not downright awful. Thankfully, a new wave of jeans has arrived. And they fit perfectly. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Five Fits CLASSIC FIVE-POCKET JEANS HAVE EXPERIENCED A RENAISSANCE. </span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">A younger man, or a man who feels young, can try out a fuller cut with a tapered knee. The classic straight leg is still an American stalwart and finally there's a respectable denim version of painter's pants. Somewhere in between lies the easy cut, which works for the skinny and the thicker-legged and if you're feeling progressive, front seams and buttoned back pockets provide a modern look.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGEb-rQvIfI/AAAAAAAACkQ/804EoVAp7cA/s400/BURBERRY_DENIM+_summer_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503710983202218482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">How to Wear Them</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">FOR AN AFTERNOON OF SPECTATING</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">, you can pair jeans with other sporty elements, like these boat shoes and short-sleeved cotton-knit shirts. Cashmere sweater, cotton polo shirt, cotton jeans, leather sneakers and nylon belt.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">FOR A NIGHT OUT</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">, a nicely patterned collared shirt and black loafers add some elegance. Zip-front nylon jacket , rayon-blend V-neck sweater cotton jeans, leather loafers , and leather belt; cotton shirt.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">FOR A CASUAL DAY AT WORK</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">, you won't offend with a great pair of boots along with a sport coat and tie. Two-button single-breasted cotton-and-linen-blend sport coat , cotton shirt , silk tie, cotton jeans, leather ankle boots, and leather belt.</span></div><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TGEb-73gQCI/AAAAAAAACkY/7xwg00zYAIM/s400/d%26G-men-milan-fall-denim-jeans-2010-jt-440.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503710987659788322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 387px; " /></span></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440878628104933220.post-14508880172452287442010-08-09T02:54:00.000-07:002010-08-09T03:00:21.091-07:00Fuel your way to a better work out<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TF_Rnh-XSII/AAAAAAAACkI/skkjcnB_xl4/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 112px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TF_Rnh-XSII/AAAAAAAACkI/skkjcnB_xl4/s200/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503347746735081602" /></a><br /><div><div><b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TF_Q0PgB8AI/AAAAAAAACkA/QIafUQih7U8/s1600/photo.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;"><i>By: Ghida Arnaout</i></span></span></a></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">So you finally found the time to go to the gym. Whether you want to get rid of the belly fat you’ve put on from nibbling and munching all summer long or just to get back in shape and tone your body you have to ask yourself one very important question: Am I eating the right things at the right time to maximize my performance?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br />What most people don’t know is that the nutritional needs of a person who works out regularly is different from the average couch potato. We all need to follow a healthy balanced diet but for someone who exercises regularly, a smart eating plan should complement the gym program.<br /><br />So what and how much should I eat to make my workouts effective?<br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TF_QqmuHPhI/AAAAAAAACjo/ocRWZsrmgI8/s400/food-pyramid.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503346700037078546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 371px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">CARBOHYDRATES</span></b></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">No it’s not true what you heard from your gym buddy that ditching carbs is the right way to build those muscles. You have to get an adequate amount because not enough will make your performance suffer. Carbohydrates are the major fuel for your body when exercising. If you deplete your body from them, it will burn protein for fuel instead and that’s definitely something you don’t want! So 55-66% i.e. of your total daily calories should come from carbohydrates. Good sources are whole wheat bread, cereals, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>PROTEIN</b></div><br />Regular exercisers should slightly increase their protein intake than inactive people. Not enough protein leads to muscle breakdown and lower immunity. So if you work out 3 or more days a week you need between 20-25% of lean protein. That can be found in 1 scoop of whey protein or 100 g of lean meat. Remember if you don’t have enough amounts of protein you might cause yourself fatigue and slow recovery after workouts. The best protein sources are egg whites, chicken, turkey, roast beef, lean red meats and low fat dairy products.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">FATS</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Not getting enough fats while exercising may lead to cardiovascular problems. But it’s the good fats such as mono and polyunsaturated fats are what your body needs not the bad ones! Studies have shown that omega 3 fatty acids help deliver oxygen to the muscles therefore optimizing your aerobic capacity as well as increasing your endurance . They also help speed recovery after hard training and reduce inflammation and joint stiffness. So always aim to get 20-30% of your total calorie intake from good fats that can be found in raw nuts and seeds, avocados, peanut butter, olives and olive oil, vegetable oil and fish.<br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">WATER</span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br />Most of us already know that we should drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. What most of us don’t know is that when you exercise the MINIMUM amount you should have is 2 liters. While you exercise you lose a large amount of your body fluids and electrolytes as sweat. Losing 2% fluids from the total body weight will affect your performance negatively so always make sure you are properly hydrated before you start training. If your workouts are over 1 hour long or in extremely hot temperatures, try to consume a sports drink which contains carbohydrates and electrolytes instead.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TF_QrtTPJHI/AAAAAAAACj4/UwwIBG-ToIc/s1600/PowerTrainerPro2.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Be4MEziHnOA/TF_QrtTPJHI/AAAAAAAACj4/UwwIBG-ToIc/s400/PowerTrainerPro2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503346718983267442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 350px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Don’t forget! ALWAYS remember to consume enough calories whether you need to add muscle or decrease body fat and NEVER pile on protein for increasing in muscle mass!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><br /></div></div></div></div>The Gentlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17732198144461323954noreply@blogger.com1