Ad Glam: Jennifer Lopez and Kids Star in Campaign for Gucci Children's Line

If you thought Jennifer Lopez would lose an ounce of sex appeal after becoming a mother, you are sadly mistaken.


The mother of twins Max and Emme (with husband Marc Anthony), JLo still rocks a photo shoot like no other, as you can see in her ad campaign for Gucci. Lopez gives the only Zoolander face, while holding and playing with her kids, who couldn't be more adorable and oblivious.

Shot in Malibu, California, by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, the campaign advertises Gucci's children's line which will launch Spring 2011. The line for toddlers (0 to 2 years) and kids (2-8 years) will include rompers, tees, bibs, blankets, leather jackets, leggings and more. Cute!

To celebrate the launch, Gucci will donate one million dollars to UNICEF's "Schools for Africa."  Check out some pictures for the kids' line below:

While I adore the clothes and the ads (and am thrilled about the donation!), how much is too much to spend on clothes for toddlers and babies? As much as you love your little child (lord knows I adore my niece, Naomi), they're going to spit up on their clothes and grow out of them in five minutes anyway.

What do you think of the ads? And would you ever spend a ton of money on luxury children's clothes?

AD GLAM: Evan Rachel Wood Is SMOKIN' In The Ads For Gucci's New Women's Scent 'Guilty'

Um, wow.

As previously reported earlier this week, Evan Rachel Wood shot the ads for Gucci's latest women's scent called Guilty. And, just as I predicted, this advertisement is debauchery incarnate! I mean, I feel guilty just looking at it! (Hence, in my book, it WINS!) It's sexy (without being raunchy) and I live for the subtle smokey eye Wood is rocking.

Frida Giannini, Gucci's creative director, describes the campaign's protagonist (ie Wood) as a "daredevil who takes risks."

I'm going to take a "risk" and add this sexy, gold scent to my boudoir as soon as it hits shelves in September. Oh, and just in case you want to start saving up now so that you can nab your own as well, here are the prices:

-$55 (for 30 ml)

-$74 (for 50 ml)

-$94 (for 75 ml)

-$39 (for deodorant spray)

-$49 (for body lotion)

-$42 (for shower gel)

-$50 (for body-shimmer powder)

So, what do you think of this ad, Glamazons? Do you think it's sexy? (Or maybe you think it's skanky?!) Tell us!

xo

Ferocia

Gucci Reveals Name Of New Women's Scent

Remember when I told you about Evan Rachel Wood (ie True Blood's Vampire Queen haha) getting a fragrance deal with Gucci? Well, the brand was keeping all deets about the fragrance under wraps...until now!

According to today's issue of WWD, the scent is called Gucci Guilty and will hit shelves in September 2010. The brand recently shot the TV commercial for the fragrance (starring Wood, of course) and directed by "Sin City" creator Frank Miller. No other leaks on the actual commercial, but considering that the name of the fragrance includes the word "guilty" and that it's directed by a guy who creates "sin," I'm sure it will be extra debaucherous! (Much like the photo above of Wood...which btw is totally not related to the fragrance...I just thought that it matched the whole them of "guilt" and "sin." Wouldn't you agree? lol)

xo

Ferocia

True Blood's Vampire Queen Gets A Fragrance Deal!

Ok, it's really actress Evan Rachel Wood, but you may know her best as the Vampire Queen from HBO's 'True Blood'.

Side note: Don't you just loooove that show?! My fave character is Lafayette...he cracks me up.

Wood, 21, will be the face for Gucci's newest women's fragrance (no details on that just yet or when we'll start to see the ads). Here's what Frida Giannini, Gucci creative director, told WWD about why they chose her to represent the brand:

"She's young, but rising and [an] influential figure. I didn't want to offer this project to someone overexposed or too well known. Instead, I wanted a fresh individual that would coincide with the image of the project."

Hmmm...a fresh and new face....we can dig it! What do you think, Glamazons?

xo

Ferocia

GLAM OR SHAM?: Salma Hayek Wears the First Gucci Couture Gown at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival

For the first couture gown under the new Gucci Premiere label, Salma Hayek's dress at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival is a bit underwhelming.

Sure, Salma can make a potato sack look gorgeous. But that doesn't make the burgundy, silk Georgette gown look any less plain. The asymmetric neckline and crystal embroidered details don't offer much help either.

The general 'blah' look of the gown doesn't take away from the Couture technique or draping effects---they are stunning---but overall, it doesn't wow me.

I also am not a fan of the shoulder-length haircut. It gives me suburban Mom fresh out the hair salon on a Saturday, instead of red carpet glamour.

What do you think of Salma's look, Glamazons? Glam or a Sham?

Kisses,

Coutura

Men's Fly Fashion: Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys' His and Her Louboutins

When I first spotted Swizz Beatz' Christian Louboutin sneakers in a picture with Reggie Bush, I was in love. The black sneakers have high-end designer written all over them. They are adorned with gold studs for a polished, luxurious look. They're flashy, bold and attention-grabbing, but stylish at the same time.

Here's Reggie showing black and gold pride after winning the Superbowl with Louboutin sneakers of the same color scheme! Kim Kardashian twit pic'd this shot after the game.

In his red carpet shot with Alicia Keys, I realized they look even better on. The gold studs are an edgy and cool addition to Swizzy's laidback ensemble. Love!

And P.S. I live for the His and Her Louboutin shoe moment! My suede fringed Louboutin sandals next to my man's Louboutin sneakers? A match made in shoe heaven.

Since the internet has been buzzing with rumors that Swizzy was collaborating with Christian Louboutin on a sneaker line, I went to the source, the amazing PR lady that reps the designer, and she denied everything. She said the black studded sneaks are from Christian Louboutin's Spring 2010 collection, but didn't reveal how involved Swizz was in the design of the sneakers, if at all.

Too bad, because a collaboration might yield more fabulous designs like the shoes below. Swizzy's creative vision (he also paints as a hobby, per his tweets) and Christian Louboutin's design expertise could make for some amazing sneakers.

Here are some pics of Swizzy's son holding Louboutin sneakers. Swizz Beatz twitpic'd them with the caption, "Dad, can you and Christian make them for kids too please?" That sounds like a collaboration to me.

I'd go as far to say the Louboutin sneakers Swizzy revealed may be the best high-end designer collaboration. Swizz/Louboutin designs are stylish, but still masculine as opposed to Kanye West's sneakers for Louis Vuitton which never really took off. (I'm not a fan. Think the tassel details and color scheme are too preppy and feminine...).

And Marc Ronson's Gucci sneakers are more masculine than Kanye's, but I like the Louboutin sneakers better. Probably because the Gucci kicks look like a walking advertisement (dogtag, signature stripe AND logo?).

What do you think of the Christian Louboutin sneakers Swizz Beatz revealed? Would you buy sneakers from Swizz and Christian Louboutin's collaboration, if there really is one? 


Do you think the sneakers we've seen so far are better than Kanye and Marc Ronson's collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Gucci, respectively? Discuss.

Kisses,

Coutura

Michelle Obama Wears Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen's brand will live on, according to Gucci Group, which has a 51% stake in the company via www.WWD.com. The celebrated designer, who committed suicide last week, decided that Alexander McQueen, the label, had "transitioned from being the name of a designer to putting in place the building blocks of a brand" according to Gucci Group chief, Robert Polet. 

"That means that will be my legacy," McQueen said, according to Polet. "That's something I will always leave behind."

With the Fall 2010 collection almost complete, the brand will present at Paris Fashion Week between March 3-11. Surely, the fashion industry will be awaiting the collection debut with baited breath.

In the meantime, fashion moguls like Betsey Johnson and Naomi Campbell have paid tribute to the fallen fashion icon in their New York Fashion Week shows and a tribute is planned to Alexander McQueen during London Fashion Week. 

Betsey Johnson tribute.

Tribute at Naomi's Fashion Relief for Haiti Fund show.

First Lady Michelle Obama wore an Alexander McQueen printed blouse from the Spring 2009 collection to meet with ten students from London at the White House this morning. Mrs. Obama's knowledge, thoughtfulness and sensitivity toward the Fashion World continue to amaze me. 

Check out a pic of the First Lady in Alexander McQueen below via www.Mrs-O.org. What a subtle and beautiful tribute to the late designer.

I am so sad about his passing, but grateful we have his "legacy," of artful, inspired designs to look forward to. 

Wearing my beloved MCQ...for Target dress in solidarity.

Kisses,

Coutura

GLAM OR SHAM?: Mary J. Blige at the Grammys

A pop of color goes a long way on the Grammys 2010 red carpet. With Rihanna in white Elie Saab, Beyonce in Stephanie Rolland nude and Ciara in Givenchy black, Mary's magical magenta Gucci gown brought some life and energy to the mix.


Her bold hue shined against her glowing brown skin and golden hair. Her subtle makeup and dazzling jewelry were the perfect accompaniments (I would've chosen a silver clutch over black though). But these aren't the best parts.


The body-skimming silhouette showed off a toned, curvaceous figure that put even the young celebs to shame (It certainly put me to shame. Heading to the gym after this post).


And the detailed neckline, a theme at the Grammys (see Rihanna's high neckline and Jennifer Lopez's halter neckline) gave the gown some interest with its purposefully-placed cut-outs. It highlighted Mary's pretty cleavage, toned shoulders and muscular arms in a way that was feminine and elegant. Love.


For her performance with David Foster and Andrea Bocelli as a tribute to Haiti, Mary J. Blige wore another stunning hue: a cobalt blue jersey gown with beaded detail from Roberto Cavalli's Pre-Spring 2010 collection. Color looks good on her.

Check out her performance via my beloved hip hop site, Rap Radar, below:









What do we think of Mary's boldly hued looks? Glam or a Sham?

Magazine Glam: Rihanna for W Magazine, Precious star Gabourey Sidibe for V Magazine's Size Issue

Hey Glamazons!

I'm addicted to huge fashion glossies, among other things. So I'm thrilled to share with you the latest covers of two of my favorite mags, W Magazine and V Magazine.

As much as I love Rihanna, I have to start with V Magazine's Size Issue. With all the buzz surrounding January's V Magazine---and those incredible spreads, the cover has to be just as special, right? Right. With double covers featuring "Precious" star, Gabourey Sidibe (that movie was so touching) and Dakota Fanning (looking very Twiggy-like), the V Magazine editors have successfully relayed the message that every size is beautiful.

I especially love Gabourey's cover. I've never seen her look more gorgeous and glamorous. It really goes to show that beauty has no size limit.

Collect both covers of the magazine - on newsstands NOW! Click here for more info about the covers.

And now for Rihanna, her February 2010 W Magazine cover and spread, shot by Craig McDean and styled by Lori Goldstein, is to-die-for!!! Seriously, the leopard-print Lola hat almost knocked me out cold when I saw the photo on my blackberry.

Wearing Gucci, Prada and Michael Kors in clean black and white shots, Rihanna solidifies her place as a high-fashion favorite. In python coats, leopard print hats and studded fingerless half-gloves, Rihanna continues to venture into bad-girl territory with her fusion of glamor, grit and goth.

I wonder if Anna Wintour feels she missed the boat by allegedly denying Rihanna the American Vogue cover after her nude photos hit the web. Oh well, looking hot is the best revenge, indeed!

Gucci dress. Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry earrings. Dior Fine Jewelry ring. Chanel Fine Jewelry cuff.

Michael Kors dress. Lola hat. Van Cleef & Arpels necklace. Gucci ring and bracelet.

Dior coat. Van Cleef & Arpels necklace. Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry tassel necklace. Bulgari bracelet.

Les Copains gloves.

Prada dress. Loree Rodkin earrings. Dior Fine Jewelry ring. LaCrasia gloves.

Click here for more pictures from Rihanna's shoot.

Kisses,

Coutura

Compassion in Fashion: Gucci & FFAWN party with Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys and Lebron James!

Mary J. Blige became famous singing about sorrow. Now, she's using her painful experiences to spread joy to millions. Enter FFAWN, the Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now, which she founded with marketing pioneer, Steve Stoute. The organization seeks to inspire women to overcome difficulties and achieve success through scholarships, grants and programs. The cause is one close to the singer's heart, as she has spoke candidly over the years of her resilient, unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. I commend her for using the pain of her past to encourage and inspire women to reach their own unique potential.

Just in time for Fashion Week, Mary J. Blige collaborated with Gucci Creative Director, Frida Giannini, to celebrate Gucci for FFAWN day on September 16th, where the 5th Avenue flagship store donated 10% of its day sales to Blige's charity. To commemorate the special day, Blige hosted a ceremony at the Empire State Building, lighting the landmark in FFAWN's colors, purple, yellow and white, and threw a private cocktail party that evening at the flagship store.

I had the good fortune of attending the latter. Guests, including Lebron James, Serena Williams, Alicia Keys, Estelle, Russell Simmons, Ryan Leslie, Vanessa Simmons, Dwight Eubanks and Estelle,came out in dazzling cocktail dresses and sharp suits to show their support.

Powerhouses, Estelle, Mary J. Blige and Russell Simmons take a moment to chat on the red carpet.

Lebron James and Savannah Brinson make a handsome couple at the event. Love the houndstooth jacket, Savannah! [Sidenote: Go Cavs!]

Mary J. Blige, Serena Williams and Alicia Keys looked stunning.

Serena Williams poses with blogger and make-up artist, Beautylicious, inside the store.

Dwight Eubanks and I give good face at the event. Love him!

Vanessa Simmons and I take a picture after the event.

The oldest Simmons daughter chatted with The Glamazons about how she plans to design a clothing line for Pastry, her popular sneaker brand. She even modeled one of her designs, a black skirt with sparkly line details, for us at the event. We're all about sparkle at the Glamazons (check out my leather and stone vintage necklace)! Vanessa, you better work! Can't wait to shop the collection =)


Speaking of shopping, the Gucci flagship store was an ideal venue to host the event as since 1921, Gucci's clothing, shoes, jewelry and watches have made women feel luxurious and beautiful. Creative Director, Frida Gianninni, continues that tradition with a limited edition black PVD twirl watch she designed specifically to commemorate the collaboration with FFAWN. Check out the watch below, which is available in Gucci stores and on gucci.com. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to FFAWN.

Stunning.

With all the focus on shopping and party-hopping, it was great to see celebrities and designers put their energy toward a significant, worthy cause. It actually inspired me to clean out my closet, which is currently overflowing with never-worn dresses and jeans, and donate to the clothing drive at my grandmother's church. Glamazons: how are you using your love of Fashion to give back to those less fortunate? Whether it's the purchase of a Gucci for FFAWN watch or a clothing donation, every little bit helps.


Kisses,


Coutura


Photos: Getty Images.