A Day in the Life: Estelle and the Fashion Against Aids Collection

Hey Glamazons!

The fight against Aids has a new face: Estelle...and Katy Perry and Yoko Ono and N.E.R.D. Pop's most conscious stars rallied together to design original pieces for H&M's and DAA's (Designers Against AIDS) Fashion Against AIDS collection (25% of the proceeds go to AIDS prevention initiatives). The launch event took place at the new H&M store on 86th and Lexington on Wednesday where guests, including yours truly, sipped Belvedere mixed drinks, jammed to tunes by DJ Kiss, swiped free condoms and shopped before the store opened to the public (and with a pretty discount...lucky, I know!).

Strewn across 80's-inspired tees and drawn in graffiti and bubble letters, the message of Aids prevention and awareness was still resonant. My favorite, of course, was Estelle's fitted, black and white tee, which reads "Life is too short, have sex, be safe," and features a socially responsible, long-legged black girl in a purple trench and gold pumps. Estelle, herself, was dressed easy, breezy in a Matthew Williamson for H&M colorful maxidress (that I HAVE to own) paired casually with a crisp denim jacket and a Chanel bag. Talk-show diva Andre J chose a bodysuit designed by Roisin Murphy, fishnet tights, a fur and a fierce pair of peeptoes. (Love it!)



Our fave Britain-to-Brooklyn gal showing off her fab new design.





Estelle chatting it up with Andre J.





His shoe game was so severe.



D.J. Kiss spinning in a fab strapless dress.



The red carpet in front of the new H&M store on 86th Street and Lexington. LOL @ the girl to the left yawning. Fashion/event-planning is a tiresome job.

Check out some tees from the collection below and be sure to buy your fave, available NOW, at your local H&M store. C'mon, it's for a good cause!!















Kisses,

Coutura

Photos: Getty Images.

Celebrity Pictures Hyori

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Name: Lin Yi Chen
Profession: Actress and Singer
Birthday: 29 October 1982
Height: 160cm
Birthplace: Taiwan

Lin Yi Chen is Taiwan cute actress and singer. Her English name is 'Ariel Lin'. She started career from supermodel contest. She's popular from Taiwan love comedy series, It Start With A Kiss.

Celebrity Reviews Kim Sa-rang

Kim Sa-rang (born January 12, 1978) is a Korean actress. Her first name is the Korean word for "love". Kim was crowned Miss Korea on May 28, 2000 at the Sejong Cultural Center, the site of the 1980 Miss Universe Pageant, and was subsequently handed her acting career. Kim also represented the Land of the Morning Calm (Korea) in the Miss Universe Pageant 2001. During the pageant, she won the award for Best National Costume because of her beautiful Korean hanbok dress.

Celebrity Reviews Brooke Hogan

Brooke Hogan was born in Tampa, Florida, on May 2, 1988. As a little girl she would often sing around the house, and was always willing to perform for family and friends. By the early age of 10, Brooke already knew she wanted to be a singer. After sharing her dream with her parents, they arranged for her to meet with record executive Lou Pearlman. Pearlman, who had worked with such artists as Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, was impressed by the 13-year-old singer, but thought she could use a few years to mature and improve.

Although she was simultaneously involved in dance classes, voice lessons and gymnastics, Brooke still found time for cheerleading. She joined the squad of her St. Petersburg school, Admiral Farragut Academy, in her freshman year. Her gymnastics training helped her from the outset, and just like her dad, Brooke played the muscle on the team: She acted as a base, holding other girls up and forming the foundation of pyramids.

Even in the midst of her extracurricular activities, Brooke continued to work hard in developing her vocal talents. And her practice paid off. In early 2002, she returned to Lou Pearlman, and proceeded to sing for him again and perform a piano medley. Pearlman was impressed, and Brooke was immediately signed as a Trans Continental Records artist.

Having secured her record deal, Brooke gave up cheerleading for singing. That is, until she made the video for her single "Everything To Me." The director of the video, Nigel Dick, had Brooke put her past experience to work and pick up her pompoms again for the shoot. It looks like there will be many more cheers to come.

With numerous appearances, Brooke's journey has been a very public one. In the spring of 2004, she sang the national anthem at an NHL hockey game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens. She has also appeared on television shows like Live! With Regis and Kelly.

In July of 2005, Brooke launched her television career in Hogan Knows Best, a VH1 reality series. Having followed her father's lead in adopting the last name Hogan for entertainment purposes, Brooke plans to continue singing, and hopes to mimic her peers Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff in creating a large following.

First Look!! Anna Sui for Target

Hey Glamazons,

I had the pleasure of attending the Anna Sui for Target preview. In addition to meeting the designer herself (I'm a HUGE fan), I got to see the collection, inspired by the cult hit show, CW's Gossip Girls.

The vibrant-colored frocks, metallic jacquard dresses, herringbone sheaths and leather jackets are sure to be wardrobe staples for Target shoppers across the country.

Most impressive about the collection is the fact that each character's line speaks directly to their unique fashion sense on the show. Anna Sui welcomed the challenge of capturing the character's varying fashion styles: "I liked the idea of creating a collection reflective of each character's style, sensibility and unique approach to fashion," she told WWD. The collection inspired by Serena boasted muted colors imbued with ladylike charm while Jenny's line was pure edgy chic complete with ripped tights and cut-out tanks. To say I was impressed is an understatement! Take a look for yourself and let me know which Gossip Girl flaunts a fashion-forward style most like your own. And tell me what piece you'll be buying when the line hits stores September 13. It will be available in 250 stores until October 17. Happy Shopping!!

Kisses,

Coutura

VANESSA

SERENA

BLAIR

JENNY