Sunday, October 31, 2010
Marelisa Gibson Villegas
Malika Menard Miss Universe 2010
La Casa Del Lago
Elle Mexico
Models: Izzy Kurtz, Mirielle Butigian, and Marie-Helene
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Happy Halloween!!!
Hey Glamazons! We just wanted to wish all of you a happy (and safe!) Halloween.
Ferocia's New Tool In The Battle Against Pesky Aging Things Like Crow's Feet (ewww!)
I’ve got a new secret skincare weapon that I’ve just got to share with you! (Because it would be super selfish of me NOT to tell you all about it and the fact that I’ve been using it non-stop since I was given the priviledge to receive it a couple of weeks ago at an event.)
So, without further ado, let me tell you all about the Clarisonic Opal. I’m sure that you’ve heard all about the actual Clarisonic for your face, right?
Well, just in case you may be saying “I don’t know what that is” while reading this, I guess it would only be fair for me to tell you all about it. The Cliff’s Notes version is that it it’s an awesome little face tool that utilizes gentle micro-massage action to gently cleanse skin so that you can better absorb facial products. In fact, there are all these fab clinical notes that have been published stating that you can remove six times the amount of makeup than you would with manual cleansing, reduce pore size, fine line and wrinkles while improving skin tone. Now, who doesn’t want this?!
So, after its wildly popular success, its great inventors came up with the Clarisonic Mia (a smaller, cuter version which I also scrub my face with religiously) and then TA-DA the Clarisonic Opal.
Us bloggers were treated to a little test preview at The Spa in the Trump SoHo tower. (Side note: Um, I was made to live in this building! It just exudes sexy swankness and I’m determined to one day have a penthouse suite there. Yeah, I said. Me. Stranger things have happened, right?! Hahahaha.)
I’m not sure of it you know it or not, but I’m obsessed with these crow’s feet that are starting to visibly creep onto my face (ewww!). So, I’ve been on a rampage to try and get rid of them. And now, dear Glamazons, I’ve finally found the tool that has done just so! This Opal is amazing in that it has the same vibrating, massaging technique as the Clarisonic except its used around your eyes. You know how they say you’re supposed to “gently pat” eye cream around the eye area lightly but don’t you ever wonder if you’re patting enough times or if you’re even doing it gently enough?! (I know I do!) The Opal takes all the guesswork out of this whole eye cream application business so you know that it’s getting done right and efficiently. And when things get done right and efficiently around your eye area, well, those pesky little crow’s feet just start to disappear over time like magic. And this Opal is so light and portable that you can take it everywhere with you!
Ah, I just love a skin miracle, don’t you!?
I know, I know the Opal is expensive ($245!) but believe me when I say that it’s totally worth the investment; and your face will thank you later. Also, if you can’t imagine being able to afford the actual Clarisonic, you can totally do its mini-me (the Mia) for $149.
You can feel good about your Mia purchase, too if you get the pink one since the brand is donating money to the national public service Look Good…Feel Better. This organization helps women with cancers manage their treatment and recovery with renewed spirit and greater confidence.
Both the Opal and Mia are available for purchase exclusively at Clarisonic.com and Sephora.com.
I’m telling you, after just one month with these products you’ll have the most lovely glowingest skin ever. Happy massaging!
xo
Ferocia
Nigel Barker's Eternally Beautiful Face (Oh, And He Has A New Book Out, Too)
Nigel Barker really does have a beautiful face, Glamazons. And can you believe that my fellow blogging buddy Glambr grilled him about his skincare regime to no end and he doesn’t even really have one?! (Just drinks a lot of water..talk about some good genes!) That's him above..signing one of his new books for me. Isn't this an amazing pic?! Don't you love my Michelle Obama hair?! But (per usual), I’m getting ahead of myself..let me rewind back to the beginning.
One particularly stressful morning as I was wondering how the heck I was going to pay my rent for the month, I made my way down to SoHo to hear what Nigel Barker had to say about his new book, Beauty Equation. It was kind of strange that it was at Citibabes, which is basically like a daycare center for really rich parents, but whatever. Who am I to question event spaces? Needless to say, it turned out that having the background noise of screaming children while attempting to listen to this great man talk about his new book was not a particularly awesome experience so there wasn’t much that I got from the presentation.
However, lucky for me and my addiction to E! Television that I caught him the night before during a segment giving some pretty awesome style and red carpet tips.
Side note: You know how sometimes you take a pic and it looks like you have a third chin? Well, he said on the E! segment that you can avoid this by tilting your head back and then bringing it slowly forward right before taking a photo. No more turkey neck..genius!
While he did give some interesting background about himself (it seems like the man is head over heels in love with his wife) all I could think about was the fact that he is just as gorgeous as he looks on TV (if not better). I also thought that what a breathtakingly beautiful child we could have together.
But, all that is beside the point. The point is that his book is not as pretentious as one would think (considering that his main gig is to judge young girls on America's Next Top Model) and that I think that you should check it out. It also just happens to feature pictures of several editors that I know or have worked in the past with so it makes it that much more cooler in my book. (We all know that it would have been even more amazing if I’d have been featured in it as well, but that’s ok. I have high hopes and dreams that we’ll one be working together in some form of fabulous capacity.)
And how awesome is that he signed my book “To the most beautiful woman in the world?!” Yes, Glamazons, true story. (See below)
Beauty Equation retails for about $15 and is available now for purchase at a major bookstore near you (think Barnes & Noble). Be sure to let me know what you think of it after you check it out!
xo
Ferocia
Friday, October 29, 2010
Liu Wen Looks Nothing Like Herself in the New Estée Lauder Ads
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Ferocia's Two Cents On The Marie-Claire-Obese-People-Debacle
Hey Glamazons! OK, OK I know that I’m super late and just about everyone and their mom has said something about it already, but this whole Marie Claire blog post debacle has been on my mind for awhile now. And I totally have a blog (obvs!) so why not post my two cents about it, right?!
So, just in case you’re behind in the news, this blogger Maura Kelly that writes about Sex and Relationships for MarieClaire.com took to the net to air her opinions on fat people displaying public affection for each other. (Click here to read it.)
I’ve never actually watched the show she discusses (CBS sitcom Mike & Molly), but supposedly it's getting flack for the loads of “fat jokes” that are told on it as well as the fact that some viewers “aren’t comfortable watching intimacy between two plus-sized actors.”
In a nutshell, I think Maura's entire blog post was pretty insensitive, but the part that disturbs me the most was not that she voiced the fact of being grossed out at the idea of watching fat people make out but this:
“I think obesity is something that most people have a ton of control over. It’s something they can change, if only they put their minds to it.”
And then goes on to offer diet advice.
WTF?!
Excuse me, Miss Kelly it’s OK to voice your opinion, but don’t presume to try and tell others how they should live (or lead) their lives.
I’m not an obese person, but I do have some friends and family members that are and never in life would I ever try to tell them how to lose weight when I myself would probably be the same if I didn’t have a high metabolism. (Yes, I have a seriously sad love affair with foods that aren’t always the best for me and working out is not exactly at the top of my to-do list.)
Ewwww......
However, it does make my stomach turn to watch an obese person eat so would that be the same thing as her saying that she can’t stand the idea of them making out on public television? Is it insensitive for me to also say that I get angry when a fat person sits next to me on the train and hogs up all the space?
Yes, it probably is. But never in a million years would I ever judge anyone for being obese or even super skinny for that matter. It’s your life and you have to live it for yourself and no one else.
So, essentially, I don’t think that there’s harm in Maura actually voicing her opinion about what she views as being attractive (obese people obviously not being one of her top faves) but more so in the fact that she’s writing about (and passing judgment on) a whole topic that she knows nothing about.
Also, the fact that she’s writing on behalf of a women’s magazine that’s supposed to love all women (no matter what the size) makes it even worse. (Side note: It also doesn’t help that they currently have one of the skinniest women in America (i.e. Victoria Beckham) on their November 2010 cover.)
Although she’s since written an apology addendum to the blog post and added that she herself has struggled with anorexia, the damage has been done. Thousands of people have taken to the cyberworld to voice their opinions through MarieClaire’s Face Book and Twitter pages announcing that they’ve cancelled their subscriptions. I’m also pretty sure that Maura will never be able to show her face in the cyberworld again without receiving some sort of hate mail attached.
But, I want to know what you think about all this, Glamazons. Do you agree with me above when I say that it’s meaner that Maura passed judgment on obese people rather than the fact that she states that seeing them make out in public disgusts her? Am I wrong to say the things that I said above about fat people? Does anyone out there actually agree with what Maura writes?! Let’s talk about it below in the comments section.
xo
Ferocia
Monday, October 25, 2010
Fakes are Never in Fashion this Election Season
Midterm elections are right around the corner here in the U.S. There are a lot of vital issues that are on the ballot for consideration, but there is one important campaign that will not be on the ballot. This is an issue that is close to not only my heart, but to the fashion community's as well. It is a campaign that has been spearheaded by Harper's Bazaar: Fakes are Never in Fashion.
Lanvin for H&M - New Images!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Mail Bombs: Kim Kardashian’s Camel Poncho for Less and Ciara’s Line Striped Open Cardigan
Happy bombshells!
I've is a great time in New York, chatting with friends andmixing on the scene. I'm going back to Atlanta on Monday for only one bit formove back to New York for good. I can not wait!
I have a lot tomy plate for the weekend ... So let's solve some Mail Bombs!
First, GraceIt appearsKim wears a super-luxurious Ralph Lauren Blue Label cashmere high neckponcho, which can cost anywhere from $ 400 - $ 1500. If you look for less,a quick search found this Wooden Ships Camel Poncho for $ 64:
It is not an option as long as Kim and luxury, but it has a longer pursefriendly price tag. Get yours here.
Tons of your loveCiara's cardigan sweater Vuitton's Hot or Hmm .... post:
Well According UpscaleHype, Ciara coupled Maison Martin Margiela a fur scarf and a black beltwith this $ 275 from Neiman Marcus Cardigan Line Open:
Get it here.
Ebony love love keeps Halle Berry's simplecould find this summit. Effortless and chic but comfortable. Oh please tellUnfortunately we can not find theexact item, but you have a similar look with this:
Searching for a splurge or steal here. My fave is possible that Rachel be RachelRoy Double Wing Ring:And Finally, an e-mail Bomb I can not solve. Anyone know? If so, leave acomment!
That does it for today. I'm going away in some New York benefitfabulousness.
Until Monday ...
Smootches!
Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Abigail From California
For this wonderful Friday, we got out AbigailIt's not always about the short andtight, boys. Abigail shows you can play with different silhouettes while stillmaking turns heads. Abigail has a blog called adequatewww.msmadeulook.blogspot.com.
Check her out!
What dothink of her style?
Fashion Bombshell Day is a feature of the presentation of thea special style and flair of Fashion Bomb readers. Send your name,location, a description of your style and fashion of the Day BombshellPhoto (s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep And Oprah Winfrey Team Up For A Movie
Now This video is sure to attract attention! Patrick Michaeland direct another comedy. This time he got SandraBullock, Meryl Streep and OprahWinfrey to sign, as the stars, reports Hollywood.
Timethought that his own network (OWN) was sufficient to make Oprah Winfreytime! But I can see where starring in a movie with Sandra and Meryl would be tooincredible opportunity to spend up.Does this sound like something you want? I'll keep an eyeon the board is to sure.
FYI: in images with Meryl and Sandra, both had won theCritic's Choice Movie Awards for best actress, and posed with OprahOscar Renta of the Costume Institute Benefit Gala.
Photos by WENN.com
Will Lindsay Lohan Go Broke Getting Treatment?
Sadly, this happens to many people: they are finally ready to get helpbut this aid is so expensive, they go bankrupt in the process! Detailsreport to the probation officer Lindsay Lohan's are out, andRadar online details was obtained (the judge had the chance to reviewthe report before the court yesterday) 0.
Lindsay also reportedly said that her advisors to film a movie (I'mguess it's 'Inferno'?) from November 10. Apparently, nobody has been influencedsince it was ordered to remain in rehab until January 3, 2,011,
Can anyone beBut court ordered to seek treatment, they can not afford? Or isambivalent about seeking treatment Lindsay?
Well, luckily for her, people from the 'Inferno' stand beside her: the directorreportedly said they see filming until January andmoves to Los Angeles to shoot Lindsay can stay in the project.
Photos by FAME
Fashion Tips: Choose Your Wedding Dress Necklines
Fashion Tips: It is extremely important, a good choiceCut-out for a wedding dress. Your overall look makes a big difference. Aperfect neckline to draw attention to the face. There are different types ofSection. You can choose something that goes well with your face.
Different types of clips for your weddingDress
Strapless: This style gives aclassic look to a person. Women with straight shoulders can opt for this modelas it also improves the collarbone. The strapless style would complement a sleekFigure with a small bust line.
Asymmetric: This style is simply that covers one shoulder.It looks great on women who do not have broad shoulders heavy andArms. Women with small or medium-sized breasts may opt for this model. Not manyAccessories needed.
V-Neck: This style flatters almost any bra. There arean illusion of a long neck and broad shoulders. Women can pull her hair up in aRolls and bear a prominent jewelry.
Boat Neck: Boat neck increases the clavicles and womenwith narrow shoulders. There is also an illusion of a long neck. Looks good onWomen with medium bust line.
Sweetheart Neck: the sweetheart neck has a low cut, isin the form of half a heart. Women with fuller breasts may opt for this modelas this would also split as well.
Halter Neck: This extract may have three options asdeep cut, with high neck and low back. It increases toned arms and shoulders.Looks great on women with small breasts but not those with narrowshoulders.
Scoop Neck: This style is similar to theV-neck and is also known as ballet neck. Women with small breasts canopt for this style. This fragment corresponds to almost all body types.
Off-Shoulder: This style flatters women with a definitelyfuller breasts. The off-shoulder style gives the illusion of a longerneckline.
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By: LK
By: Sara Koonar and Jill Klausen
The staff AdornedMagazine.com discussed, argued and then voted on who wethought was the best of the best dressed in young Hollywood. The rules: Youshall be first Young, second Famous, and third Have impeccable taste in clothes. Here arewho took the ten seats:
History lesson: Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet was pretty much Brad andAngelina in the late 1980s. They were the prettiest, electrical few of thetime and produced an equally beautiful child.
Zoe Kravitz not only got her parentsâ € ™ good looks, she got their bohemianfashion sense as well. Think hippie headbands, piles of long necklaces anddraped, flowy tunics and dresses. She looks like she rolled around in containersat Value Village, and we believe that in the best possible way.
With effortless style and a laid-back, indie vibe, Zoe is one to keep youreye on.
No best-dressed list is complete without a Olsen.
Mary-Kate is a fashionistaâ € ™ s fashionista. She doesnâ € ™ t follow trends,she takes them, whether itâ € ™ s bug-eyed sunglasses, boho-chic coat, gothic glammakeup, or the linebacker-esque shoulder pads.
Even whether sheâ € ™ s teeny-tiny, the girl is not afraid to experiment withbold print and mega-volume. (Although maybe itâ € ™ s her towering heels, keepingher from getting immersed in these floor-length caftans.) and shea € ™ sundisputed queen of â € OEI just rolled out of bed and threw the firstvintage dress and Givenchy jacket I Fund €? look that's completely ourfavorite look!
In a world of imitators, MK is a true original. And we love her for it!
Pants is sooo da moda © ©. At least thatâ € ™ what we imagine Lady Gaga says tothemselves every morning before she leaves the house in a body and not muchelse.
Oh what we wouldnâ € ™ t give to pluck Ladyâ € ™ s brain about her sartorialchoice. From futuristic sunglasses with thigh-high lace-up boots for an eye-zip(Yes, we said â € ~ eye zipperâ € ™), Lady Gaga ISNA € ™ t be afraid to experiment withfashion and to go to extremes. While some may dismiss her look like a crazygimmick, we see a woman who has a killer sense of style (and killer legsmatch). And we think weâ € ™ d be more than a little disappointed if she showed upon the red carpet in jeans, because thatâ € ™ s just not lady we know andlove.
Hello Upper East Siders.
Gossip Girl is not only our favorite program on TV, itâ € ™ s ourstylish obsession. And Blair Waldorf and her headbands and structured schoolgirlblazers are a big part of this fashion lust.
Of course, Leighton Meester, the woman behind la Waldorf is more than justpreppy chic. A fixture in the front row at New York Fashion Week, Leighton isbecome one of the fashion worldâ € ™ s newest darlings.
While her alter-ego lives in a world where teenage boys parade around inpurple suits and the girls go to college interviews in cleavage-baring blousesLeighton prefer to keep things simpler, especially on the red carpet. Andof â € ~ simpleâ € ™ we mean cute cocktail dresses in a veritable rainbow ofcolours.
You know you love her. XOXO
Chanel Iman burst onto the modeling scene when she won the Ford Model'sSupermodel of the World in 2006. Shortly after she went to the trackfashion's top designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Issey Miyake, MarcJacobs, Valentino, Dsquared, Herma ¯ s, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, RalphLauren, Anna Sui, Diane von FÃ ¼ rstenberg, Vera Wang, Jean Paul Gaultier andStella McCartney.
19At this girl has achieved so much. But Chanel shows no signs of waningdown. She wants to try her hand at designing a large fashion house like LouisVuitton. We would love to see what she comes up with!
Vanessa Hudgensâ € ™ life is perfect! Not only is she dating a teen heartthrob,she is also making plenty of cash out of these High School MusicalMovies ... crowned with the Neutrogena campaign.
But seriously, constantly live in the shadow of her boyfriend Zac Efronmust get annoying at times. Which probably explains the choices she makes withher wardrobe. You can spot Vanessa on the red carpet is always dressed in brightshades, or shopping in Los Angeles in a belted men's shirt and some hot pumps.Vanessa loves to stand out and make sure the paparazzi did not miss her attheir way to her arm candy.
Something you may not know about Vanessa is a truly global generation.Seriously! She is part Irish, Native American, Filipino, Spanish and Chinese. Nonewonder she has such an exotic look!
We will miss Lauren Conrad's mascara tears and confrontations Speidiwhen she leaves The Hills this season. But we still hope to catch herthe red carpet.
Having worked at Teen Vogue and People's Revolution, Lauren haslearned a lot about fashion, since we first saw her on Laguna Beach. LongGone are her flip-flops and thought Lauren is now a certified fashionista and adesigner.
Although her line is currently on break, we hear that she has teamed upwith Kohl's to design a collection of affordable clothing launches this fall.Can not wait!
Taylor Swift won our hearts in the years after she went public about herbreakup with Joe Jonas. Can you believe he broke up with her via SMSOuch! Not cool, JJ!
Anyway that she let her first broken heart lead her down a dark path.Instead, she wrote songs about it and ended up having a number one albummany accolades to go along with it.
We like that Taylor is a good role model and not interested in becomingover-the-top sexy or obscene. Her style is classic and sophisticated - ascertainly makes her stand out among his peers. Did you know that she recentlyTake it, JoeJonas!
Camilla Belle is the daughter of Brazilian Designer Cristina Routh - meansShe grew up with an instinctive knowledge of fashion. She's a front row regularNew York Fashion Week show, and muse and face of Vera Wang'sPrincess perfume. She is also very popular with boys. Camilla wasstained with Twilight heartthrob Rob Pattinson. This girl has got itdone!
We also love her perfectly groomed eyebrows, (ahem ... something she hascommon with Jonas brother),
What you can not know whether Camilla is, she is a classical pianist. GoodLooks? Check. Smarts? Check. Check.
We has danced with her songs since her first song on her back Goodiesin 2004. Now all grown up, Ciara has moved away from them, baggy pants andhoodies and skate a more sexy style with the body to match.
Have you seen her legs? Wow! We are still fanning ourselves after seeingHer Love Sex Magic video with Justin Timberlake! And she's only a fewtime!
We expect to see a much more elegant appearance of this sultry singer as sheprepares to debut her third studio album, Fantasy Ride, in stores in May5th.