From People Magazine:Ian Lawrence / Splash News Online
According to People Magazine and Gavin Rossdale’s Dad, Gwen and Gavin are expecting their second child. I’ve been a fan of Gwen since No Doubt came out with Tragic Kingdom and Gavin when we was apart of the alternative band “Bush” . If it is true, congrats to them, they seem to have done a fine job with their first child, Kingston.
‘Like You’ll Never see me Again”
Besides the “Get this Ringtone” stamped on the screen, Alicia Key’s video for her new single “Like You’ll Never See Me Again“ adds even more emotion to the song. The first few time’s I heard this song, I got a little teary eyed (like most people would), but its a message that everyone needs to know: life is short, so live everyday like its your last and appreciate your special someone every chance you get.
Wet’n'Wild‘s products are doing yet another make-over (if you’ve been a fan of them like I’ve have, you’ve noticed the change) and are saying “bye bye” to several products/shades. In a link posted on their website “Beauty bye-bye” lists shades of lip glosses/blushes/eye-shadows, etc. that are discontinued. A lot of those products were my faves: Including their Twist Up Blush Stick,but taking the place of these products are new and improved versions of them. Like, there’s a new 3 of a kind Twist Up Stick with a few more shades than the old one and a new lip gloss, Diamond Brillance Moisture Lip Sheen for those who used to love Precious Metal Lip Stick. Be sure to see if your faves are still there by logging on to: www.wnwbeauty.com
I first met Ellie Owen via myspace. He was browsing profiles of writer/photographers, etc. and my page came up. I browsed his page and liked the designs he had and and later asked him for an interview (via myspace ofcourse). Check out this up and coming designer who sites Joan Crawford as his ultimate celeb to design for and Marc Jacobs as one of his role models in the fashion industry.
Why do you want to be a designer?
To have something that I could have 100 percent creative control over. With fashion I can do that. Whatever is in my mind I can create without exception.
How did you get your start in designing?
I have always wanted to own a business, in middle school and high school I used to create little things I could sell to my class mates, I used to do funny things (when I think about it) like rhinestoned bandannas, or customizing things for classmates.
Who/what inspires you to create your designs?
I always start every collection with a story. There is always a plot behind the designs that begins, climaxes and ends the story. Fabrics, color, old songs, and movies. Life and simple things inspire me.
Who are you fave designers/role models in the fashion industry?
I like Hedi Slimane and Marc Jacobs of course. But i really love to look at retro dior. I also really do admire Sean Combs, I aspire to be on level like his business wise.
What do you think about the hit reality TV show Project Runway? Would you ever try out for it?
I like the show, I watch it when I can catch it. I really respect what those designers do and thinks it’s amazing but as far as trying out, right now it’s not for me. I will soon be graduating from Florida A&M University and that is my big focus right now. I can’t say what tomorrow will bring though. One day I would like to have my own reality t.v show or produce one.
Have you met any people in the fashion industry?
I have met more people in the music industry. I love to work with artist, producers, writers, and I love to see how things work in that industry. If I could get one of my garments on a red carpet that would greatly expand my career.
What’s your ultimate fashion week: New York, Paris, London or Milan?
It would be a great blessing from God to be in any, And I’m sure one day I will be, but Milan would have to be my ultimate.
What are you fave fashion magazines/blogs?
I love Complex Magazine, I have to keep it real on that one. I love high fashion but I try to create instead of emulate, that is why I stay out of the real fashion mags. Concreteloop, is the blog I visit most.
What artist/model/actor or actress would you love to design for?
I would be greatful to design for anyone but who wouldn’t want to design for Beyonce, Tracey Ellis Ross, Megan Good, But my ultimate is Joan Crawford, she is elegance and strength.
What advice can you give to other up and coming designers?
I am still up and coming myself and have a lot to learn but the lessons I have learned so far is….If you want to make this a career you have to be about business. You have to create professional relationships, you have to have clothes people want to buy, and you have to know what you want out of it,how big you want to be. But most of all you have to keep God first and he will do more than you think he will.
Any website/blog about you that my readers can check out?
myspace.com/ldc86 Thanks so much and God Bless
Want to love what you see in the mirror without going under the knife? Check this out!
Often known for its dramatic “a wife killed her husband for his money and she’s secretly having an affair with her step-son who used turns out to be her long lost brother” kind of movies, Lifetime (www.mylifetime.com) has a new show that has everyone talking. How to Look Good Naked w/ Carson Kressley is a show about helping women embrace their curves. Host Carson Kressley, former co-host of Queer eye for the Straight Guy, helps women in each episode see the beauty in their “so-called” flaws and let them show off their new self esteem by embracing their bodies in the most natural way:in the nude. And if you haven’t seen the show, and wondering it the women are really nude in their photos, THEIR NOT, its tastefully done (think sexy and classy meets sophisticated, no perverts please). The video above features an exert from the show that according to several studies, all women can relate to: getting the right bra size. Its a known fact that 85 % of women are wearing the wrong bra size, so if you think you are or might be, watch this video, stop by the nearest Victoria’s Secret, www.victoriassecret.com , and get sized (its free). Be sure to check out the shows website as well: http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/how-look-good-naked
If you’re a young woman whose also an up and coming magazine editor,newspaper journalist, publicist, news anchor, etc. and you haven’t found a group of young women who you can relate to on your career aspirations, then you should check out the nywiciNEXT Blog (www.nywicistudents.wordpress.com). Created by nywici student member Sammy Davis (www.fashionagenda.blogspot.com) this blog features post from a group of diverse,real,young women who are in college in pursuit of their dream in communications. nywiciNEXTis a blog that stems from its newsletter nywiciNEXT (http://www.nywici.org/nywiciNEXT.html) as well as its organization: New York Women in Communications Inc.(www.nywici.org). Like I said, it features young women as they embark on pursuing their careers, one post features great advice by way of magazine editors from the student career conference (http://nywicistudents.wordpress.com/2007/11/16/magazine-journalism/) another talks about the joy of studying abroad (http://nywicistudents.wordpress.com/2007/07/25/universal-communications-exploring-career-options-abroad/). I know this post has alot of links, but I haven’t yet mastered the tool to hide the links withn the words, so bare with me LOL. Whatever it maybe, this site give young women who are interested in a career in communications an inside look on how it all starts, from the ground up.
I noticed I received several searches for fashion journalism internships. Although I am the least person to talk to when it comes to fashion, I know a couple of sites that can help. If you’re looking for a fashion editorial internship (magazine/newspapers/online magazines) I suggest going on ed2010, www.ed2010.com They feature several internships a week, and as of right now, tons of fashion journalism internships are available (including one with Teen Vogue Magazine if you’re in the NYC area: http://www.ed2010.com/jobs/whisperjobs/2008/01/teen-vogue-spring-08-fashion-and-accessories-interns). Also, there is this great website called, Fashion Internships, www.fashioninternships.blogspot.com which features internships in fashion from magazines to designers.
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