Diesel Sample Sale Going on Now

Our friends at Diesel sent me some awesome news.

Diesel is having a sample sale right now!

All you lucky New Yorkers and anyone who is within a few hours drive get out there and shop! But don't forget your credit card-it seems that cash is no good at Diesel.
See the Ad below for the details.

Happy shopping!

J Brand Coated

I'm just adore J Brands Coated denim. The shine accentuates the curves on a well fitted pair of jeans. Those folks at J Brand do think of everything. The science behind designer denim. That's what I've been talking about all along. Here's Nicki Minaj ooking sweet in a hot pair:

Nikki can I borrow those boots?

Maximize Your Wardrobe

I had the good fortune of catching this segment on the Live Well Network. It features Jackie Adams the owner of Melodrama Boutique  (love that name!) in Houston Texas.

I was thoroughly impressed with the way Ms. Adams was able to work one gorgeous black dress into quite a few flawless outfits of which I would fiercly sport any one of them.

Golden Globe Fashion Awards

The 69th annual Golden Globe Awards were held on January 15, 2012 in Hollywood at the Beverly Hilton.

Here are some of my fashion favorites:
                                                              Helen Mirren in Badgley Mishka

 Viola Davis in a Pucci gown

Nicole Richie in Julien Macdonald

Natalie Portman in Lanvin -love the color!

Debra Messing in Lhuillier

Sophia Vergara in midnight blue Vera Wang

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli

Elle Macpherson in Zac Posen

What a great night for fashion!

American Music Awards Fashions

The American Music Awards was held on Sunday night in LA and it was a night filled with music and exciting fashions.

Here are some of the looks that caught my eye:
                                                     Selena Gomez in Georgio Armani (my fave dress)

Selena's Jimmy Choo's

Jennifer Hudson wearing Jenny Packham

Jennifer Lopez

Heidi Klum

Nicki Minaj

Nicki's Alexander McQueen's (ouch)

Taylor Swift

Jennifer McCarthy ( not bad but I like the white better)

What a great mix of fashion flavor!

People StyleWatch's 1st Annual Denim Awards!

People StyleWatch's 1st Annual Denim Awards!

The November issue of People StyleWatch has hit the news stands and it is one that you denim lovers will not want to miss. It features the awesome Zoe Saldana (Colombiana, Avatar and more) on the cover but most importantly, to me at least, it includes their first annual Denim Awards!!!

Over 700 pairs were tested in order to come up with 25 winners. The categories include best butt boost (WOO WOO!), sexiest, best for work, most slimming and more.
Shout out to People StyleWatch for sending me a sneak peek of the cover shown below:




I had the pleasure of communicating with  People Style Watch's Senior Market Editor, Marissa  Rubin, who was kind enough to answer a few questions.

 1. What made People StyleWatch decide to acknowledge denim in such a big way this year?

We’ve always acknowledged denim.  In fact, we’ve given more denim credits than any other fashion monthly.  It’s part of our core DNA, as well as a staple in our reader’s wardrobe—they live in their jeans!  Therefore, this felt like a natural progression to kick off an annual denim awards blowout that would offer great service to our reader’s and really stake our claim in the denim market.

2. The idea of having to try on 700 pairs of jeans and picking out my favorites sounds like fashion heaven to me but what was it like for you more normal people?
 
We had over 40 people try on the 700 pairs—most of whom do not work directly in fashion—and they were BEYOND THRILLED to participate.  Many said, “it was like having a department store come to them.”  When you think about it, most people have a favorite brand (and usually a style within it) and never stray to try something new—possibly something better.  But through our try-ons, everyone discovered a new jean—and the majority went out and purchased them right after!!!  
 
3. Were those of you responsible for picking the best jeans all around the same body type or were different shapes and sizes represented?
 
Our try-on subjects were all different shapes and sizes.  We had petites, plus, athletic, curvy, boyish, pear, tall, etc represented within each category to make sure that the results were accurate across a wide-range of physiques.  What was astonishing was that there was always a clear winner/favorite amongst the varying body types and sizes.  We truly found universally flattering jeans!!!
 
4. Were there any jeans that you just loved that did not make the list?
 
No.  But I had predictions that a certain jean would win in a specific category, and it wouldn’t even place.  Yet then it’d be considered for another category and win.  It was unbelievable how everything ultimately came together
 
I was sweating just imagining myself getting to judge hundreds of pairs of jeans. Jean Tester would definitely be my dream job but I have yet to see that job title listed on Career Builder.

American Apparel's New Jeans For Men

American Apparel's New Jeans For Men

American Apparel just launched their first-ever men's jean that they've added to their popular women's denim collection.

The jeans are called Regular Fit 100 and they were designed, cut sewed and washed in American Apparel's facility in Los Angeles.

According to George Atlan, Director of Denim at American Apparel, the Regular Fit 100s are a "truly authentic pair of jeans" which "the market has lacked for a long time."

They are meant to be worn at the ankles according to the American Apparel website. (Yikes!)

Here are a few photos of AA's women's denim collection. 

                                                                Denim Circle Skirt

                                                                    Denim Disco Pant