What ranked as the world’s hottest honeymoon destination? (Hint: Think Fellini.)
1. ITALY
| Venice, Rome, Florence, Amalfi: When it comes to romance, nothing
beats Italy. And yes, the Hotel Cipriani is worth the splurge.
2. FRENCHPOLYNESIA | All those photos you’ve seen of gorgeous thatched huts on stilts over insanely clear turquoise water? They were taken here.
3. MAUI
| Sure, it’s touristy, but if you can swing a stay at Wailea’s fabled
Four Seasons or its neighbor, the Fairmont, you’ll want to stay forever.
4. ST. LUCIA
| Things to love: There’s a hotel for every budget, amazing organic
eats (a Caribbean rarity), and the majestic Pitons—nice to look at,
tough to climb.
5. TURKS AND CAICOS | Yoga and
Pilates buffs go to the Como Shambhala spa on Parrot Cay, divers can’t
get enough of Molasses Reef, and the privacy-obsessed hole up at
Amanyara.
6. KAUAI | Couples sing hosannas about the St. Regis Princeville, but be sure to leave the resort bubble to see the Na Pali Coast.
7. GREECE
| Partiers choose Mykonos (dinner at 10, dancing till five). Low-key
romantics choose the whitewashed beauty and jaw-dropping views on
Santorini.
8. FIJI | Chances are none of your tech toys will work at the private resorts here—and after a day or two, you’ll be glad.
9. MEXICO
| Its hard to beat the cobblestoned charm of colonial San Miguel de
Allende, but honeymooners also rave about the ruins and affordable
hotels in Tulum.
10. BALI | Even the hordes of Elizabeth Gilbert groupies haven’t spoiled the spiritual magic of this Indonesian isle. Or its beaches.
Courtesy of http://living.msn.com/love-relationships/weddings/world%E2%80%99s-top-20-honeymoon-destinations
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Kate Middleton Wears Mother’s Dress for First Public Speech
Kate Middleton wore her mother's dress as she gave her first public speechWe're quite fond of Kate Middleton's style, but we've rarely heard her speak in public. That all changed on Monday as the Duchess gave her first public speech as a member of the royal family. The occasion marked the official opening of the East Anglia Children's Hospice at The Treehouse in Ipswich, outside London. PHOTOS: Kate Middleton's 10 best looks
The Duchess, 30, wrote her own speech and opted to wear her mother Carole Middleton's royal blue Reiss dress for good luck. Carole originally wore the frock to Ascot in 2010, and her daughter has chosen to style it similarly with black pumps and the same black belt. While wearing her mother's fascinator would not have been appropriate attire for her speech, we have seen Catherine wear the very same hat to the wedding of Nicholas van Cutsem in 2011.
PHOTOS: Kate Middleton plays field hockey in colored jeans
Carole Middleton wore the same blue Reiss dress back in 2010It's clear the Duchess has inherited her mother's sense of style, as the Reiss dress could easily have come from her own closet. Catherine has continued to turn to Reiss designs for big events such as her official engagement photos and when she met the Obamas at Buckingham Palace last May. We suspect blue may also be Catherine's favorite color, as she wore a royal blue Issa dress to her engagement announcement, a blue Zara dress the day after her wedding, and a blue lace Erdem dress during her visit to Canada. Perhaps she prefers the shade since it matches her stunning sapphire engagement ring that once belonged to the late Princess Diana. Catherine's thick accent is perhaps more surprising to viewers than her wardrobe choice. "I feel hugely honored to be here to see this wonderful center," she told the crowd at the Treehouse center. "I am only sorry that William can't be here today, he would love it here. A view of his, that I share, is that through teamwork, so much can be achieved. What you have all achieved is extraordinary."
While the Duchess seemed a bit nervous giving her first speech, we feel her kind words and eloquent way of speaking were just right for the occasion, and she certainly looked lovely. Check out Middelton's full speech below.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tips for 1st and 2nd time brides wanting to plan a destination wedding or honeymoon vacation.
Are you planning a destination wedding? Whether you're having your wedding on a beach or you've chosen a local venue, inviting out-of-town guests means it's a destination wedding for them. Therefore, it is a good idea for you to become knowledgeable about destination wedding invitation etiquette and on all of your options on how to plan your event with ease and less stress.
A destination wedding is when you travel to a special place for your wedding. It might be just the two of you (also known as eloping!), or you might include a group of friends and family. It's an appealing option if you want to do something different, "carry out" a small guest list, hold the wedding at a place equally convenient or inconvenient for far-flung family, or just "get away!"
When making the guest list, check with family and friends who live far away from the wedding location, and find out if they are coming . If they wish to attend, you should make arrangements for out-of-town guests before you send your destination weddings invitations. If you have only a few people coming from out of town , this will simplify the task. But if you're having many out of town guest , you will need to include lodging information, maps and even activities and events around the area. All of this information should be sent with the destination weddings invitations. In lieu of that, many couples create a web site with this information and put the URL on the destination weddings invitations. The goal is to have all of this information researched, compiled and sent to guests so you don't have to do it when they get to town. Additionally, the guests will know that you appreciate thier travdeling efforst for your special day.
Some people believe that destination weddings can be more cost effective than a traditional wedding. The good thing about destination wedding is that it makes the wedding more special by adding an exotic twist to the wedding occasion. Most brides tend to look for strapless or garden style designer wedding dresses with flowers or some type of pretty lace embroidery detailing since they will be going to a tropical location for the ceramony. If the wedding destination weddings are plotted properly you will in truth save on your wedding because possibilities are that the place you choose may be a lot cheaper than the place you live. Some popular wedding destinations offer package deals which are worthwhile. By having a destination wedding you and your guests will have a nice holiday and end up making the whole occasion special.
In order to have a destination wedding you need to be very organized and plan everything in advance. For example you can opt for an air and hotel package which is usually more cost effective than making bookings for them both separately. A well planned destination wedding can be a relaxing and a fun experience, but make sure that both of you plan it well and systematically before making nay decisions.
Some weddings are planned well but others fail as the bride & groom needed extra help in getting things arragned . In order to avoid these kinds of situations it is probably best to go through companies which specifically conduct destination weddings. Usually the packages that they offer will also provide a facilitator at the site of the wedding who will be able take care of everybody's needs.
Also these professional companies usually have a business relationship with several hotels and airlines. Tehrefore they can most of the time negotiate a much better deal for you than you can by yourself . The hotels and airlines usually have a deal worked out with these people because of the volume of business they provide on a steady basis. But when you approach individually they will serve you as a one timer and may not give you as a good a deal.
You could also opt to hire a wedding consultant who is familiar with the location where you wish to get married. This might be a consultant is located in the place where you're getting married, or a travel agent or other person who has performed destination weddings many times. Don't assume that any wedding or travel consultant can automatically meet your needs. Wedding Consultants who are wonderful for local couples may not be as adept in helping you long-distance. Luckily, in some locales there are wedding consultants whose primary business is working with couples from out-of-town. They are good about faxing, mailing photos, and taking other special steps to help you. There are also consultants who aren't limited to any particular wedding location, but regularly handle destination weddings. This may be the most-hassle free way to plan a wedding, but it will add to your cost. For example, they may charge a flat fee, or a surcharge on the cost of all services which they contract for you. It is always wise to You may want to get several references for anyone you work with .
Another option is to find a wedding chapel (instead of a company) at the location you're interested in. These tend to offer a full array of services with most things built into a package . Your job is most of the time to simply be present . This is easiest, and may even be the least expensive. However, you may not get a say so in a lot of the details , and you may not like the get in and get out feeling these chapels provide .
You could opt to try and do it all yourself . You find the florist, the officiant, the ceremony site, the baker, the music, the photographer and so on by yourself. This is probably the toughest way to do it, but you get to make all the decisions. If you're a control freak about details it might be the one you opt for. If you go this route, I'd try hard to find some sort of local contact--someone who knows some of the local businesses but who won't profit personally from any referrals. Here's where setting up your lodging first can be a help--the hotel staff or innkeeper may be a great source. Ask at the travel newsgroups, or wedding newsgroups. Ask friends and relatives. You never know how you'll find someone who can make a few recommendations .
A destination wedding gives you a lot of options . If you still want to have a fairytale wedding, then destination weddings may not be for you . But if you're open to other options, destination weddings will give you a lot to work with . Simply by having a destination wedding, you're not doing the conventional. You've already altered people's expectations, so you might be less likely to feel bound to a wedding template. And if your setting is particularly nice, you may be able to simplify other aspects of your wedding. For example, we got married in a beautiful historic inn, which needed no additional decoration or flowers. We saw some weddings in Jamaica where the natural flowers and outdoor setting were so beautiful, just having a bride and groom and officiant looked perfect. Whether you choose to simplify or not, do feel free to rethink some of the typical wedding traditions.
Invitations to traditional weddings are supposed to be sent 4-6 weeks before the event. But more lead time is helpful. Your guests might also want to ask for vacation time to better enjoy the special place you've chosen! In some areas, accommodations fill up way in advance. For all these reasons, you should consider getting in touch with your guests early. A friendly little form letter with pertinent info (place and date) will do nicely. If you've begun to set up accommodations, include that too, along with any other travel info. Otherwise, promise to get back to them later with that information.
It makes things much easier if you take care of details whiel you are at home . This destination wedding should be a vacation for you, too. Don't get so caught up in little details that you can't enjoy the weekend in a special place. Figure out what's important to you, and label the rest of it "small stuff" that you won't sweat. That will free you up to sight see, relax, play, and join in what your guests are doing!
Plan Your Packing Get advice from your dressmaker or retailer on how a dress should be packed for travel. At Darius Cordell we tell all of our brides to not worry about steaming the dress until just a few days prior to their wear date - once they arrive at thier location. Make sure you have the right-sized suitcase or box ahead of time. If you're flying, plan to carry it on if you can, along with any other wedding apparel you'd find hard to substitute on short notice! We found that packing for the wedding and the honeymoon added up to a lot of luggage. If you can, farm out some of your important things to guests and family who are traveling down there. If you are shipping anything, leave extra time. You can ship flowers ahead of time .
You want your guest to not feel over worked . You've probably gone to a lot of trouble to choose a nice place to get married. Let your guests enjoy it! Don't plan so many get-togethers, family dinners, rehearsal dinners, and so on that your family feels like it is a job to be there . I know that it has become a nice tradition for people to plan huge wedding-related activities and social gatherings where ball gowns were worn all weekend for each event. This may not be comfortable for all your guest. Since you are basically on vacation or at a resort threfore your location can help you quite a bit in the planning so let it!
There is no reason for you to be over worked and worried about planning a destination wedding just becuase it seems likeit may be overwhelming . You can get all the help you need using one of these tips. that way you can make an informed decision. You will find that planning a destination wedding with assistance is much easier than you ever thought it woudl be .
A destination wedding is when you travel to a special place for your wedding. It might be just the two of you (also known as eloping!), or you might include a group of friends and family. It's an appealing option if you want to do something different, "carry out" a small guest list, hold the wedding at a place equally convenient or inconvenient for far-flung family, or just "get away!"
When making the guest list, check with family and friends who live far away from the wedding location, and find out if they are coming . If they wish to attend, you should make arrangements for out-of-town guests before you send your destination weddings invitations. If you have only a few people coming from out of town , this will simplify the task. But if you're having many out of town guest , you will need to include lodging information, maps and even activities and events around the area. All of this information should be sent with the destination weddings invitations. In lieu of that, many couples create a web site with this information and put the URL on the destination weddings invitations. The goal is to have all of this information researched, compiled and sent to guests so you don't have to do it when they get to town. Additionally, the guests will know that you appreciate thier travdeling efforst for your special day.
Some people believe that destination weddings can be more cost effective than a traditional wedding. The good thing about destination wedding is that it makes the wedding more special by adding an exotic twist to the wedding occasion. Most brides tend to look for strapless or garden style designer wedding dresses with flowers or some type of pretty lace embroidery detailing since they will be going to a tropical location for the ceramony. If the wedding destination weddings are plotted properly you will in truth save on your wedding because possibilities are that the place you choose may be a lot cheaper than the place you live. Some popular wedding destinations offer package deals which are worthwhile. By having a destination wedding you and your guests will have a nice holiday and end up making the whole occasion special.
In order to have a destination wedding you need to be very organized and plan everything in advance. For example you can opt for an air and hotel package which is usually more cost effective than making bookings for them both separately. A well planned destination wedding can be a relaxing and a fun experience, but make sure that both of you plan it well and systematically before making nay decisions.
Some weddings are planned well but others fail as the bride & groom needed extra help in getting things arragned . In order to avoid these kinds of situations it is probably best to go through companies which specifically conduct destination weddings. Usually the packages that they offer will also provide a facilitator at the site of the wedding who will be able take care of everybody's needs.
Also these professional companies usually have a business relationship with several hotels and airlines. Tehrefore they can most of the time negotiate a much better deal for you than you can by yourself . The hotels and airlines usually have a deal worked out with these people because of the volume of business they provide on a steady basis. But when you approach individually they will serve you as a one timer and may not give you as a good a deal.
Destination weddings are extremely popular now a days , but planning the right one can be a bit challenging. This is especially intimidating if you have never visited the place where you want to have the wedding. Luckily, we go out of our way to provide you with the most up to date information on destination weddings in order to help you make the right decision. We provide you with information on destination weddings and we also provide a list of popular and recommended destinations. This is very helpful to many people who are in the planning stages because they see where other couples have enjoyed certain locations and this serves as a wonderful guide.
Another option is to find a wedding chapel (instead of a company) at the location you're interested in. These tend to offer a full array of services with most things built into a package . Your job is most of the time to simply be present . This is easiest, and may even be the least expensive. However, you may not get a say so in a lot of the details , and you may not like the get in and get out feeling these chapels provide .
You could opt to try and do it all yourself . You find the florist, the officiant, the ceremony site, the baker, the music, the photographer and so on by yourself. This is probably the toughest way to do it, but you get to make all the decisions. If you're a control freak about details it might be the one you opt for. If you go this route, I'd try hard to find some sort of local contact--someone who knows some of the local businesses but who won't profit personally from any referrals. Here's where setting up your lodging first can be a help--the hotel staff or innkeeper may be a great source. Ask at the travel newsgroups, or wedding newsgroups. Ask friends and relatives. You never know how you'll find someone who can make a few recommendations .
A destination wedding gives you a lot of options . If you still want to have a fairytale wedding, then destination weddings may not be for you . But if you're open to other options, destination weddings will give you a lot to work with . Simply by having a destination wedding, you're not doing the conventional. You've already altered people's expectations, so you might be less likely to feel bound to a wedding template. And if your setting is particularly nice, you may be able to simplify other aspects of your wedding. For example, we got married in a beautiful historic inn, which needed no additional decoration or flowers. We saw some weddings in Jamaica where the natural flowers and outdoor setting were so beautiful, just having a bride and groom and officiant looked perfect. Whether you choose to simplify or not, do feel free to rethink some of the typical wedding traditions.
Invitations to traditional weddings are supposed to be sent 4-6 weeks before the event. But more lead time is helpful. Your guests might also want to ask for vacation time to better enjoy the special place you've chosen! In some areas, accommodations fill up way in advance. For all these reasons, you should consider getting in touch with your guests early. A friendly little form letter with pertinent info (place and date) will do nicely. If you've begun to set up accommodations, include that too, along with any other travel info. Otherwise, promise to get back to them later with that information.
It makes things much easier if you take care of details whiel you are at home . This destination wedding should be a vacation for you, too. Don't get so caught up in little details that you can't enjoy the weekend in a special place. Figure out what's important to you, and label the rest of it "small stuff" that you won't sweat. That will free you up to sight see, relax, play, and join in what your guests are doing!
Plan Your Packing Get advice from your dressmaker or retailer on how a dress should be packed for travel. At Darius Cordell we tell all of our brides to not worry about steaming the dress until just a few days prior to their wear date - once they arrive at thier location. Make sure you have the right-sized suitcase or box ahead of time. If you're flying, plan to carry it on if you can, along with any other wedding apparel you'd find hard to substitute on short notice! We found that packing for the wedding and the honeymoon added up to a lot of luggage. If you can, farm out some of your important things to guests and family who are traveling down there. If you are shipping anything, leave extra time. You can ship flowers ahead of time .
You want your guest to not feel over worked . You've probably gone to a lot of trouble to choose a nice place to get married. Let your guests enjoy it! Don't plan so many get-togethers, family dinners, rehearsal dinners, and so on that your family feels like it is a job to be there . I know that it has become a nice tradition for people to plan huge wedding-related activities and social gatherings where ball gowns were worn all weekend for each event. This may not be comfortable for all your guest. Since you are basically on vacation or at a resort threfore your location can help you quite a bit in the planning so let it!
There is no reason for you to be over worked and worried about planning a destination wedding just becuase it seems likeit may be overwhelming . You can get all the help you need using one of these tips. that way you can make an informed decision. You will find that planning a destination wedding with assistance is much easier than you ever thought it woudl be .
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Twitter Q&As: London Fashion Week increasing interaction
Designers including Duchess Catherine's favorite Alice Temperley and Anya Hindmarch will be taking part in live Twitter conversations during the upcoming London Fashion Week as part of this season's digital schedule.
As well as announcing its largest number of live stream shows to date, the British Fashion Council (BFC) revealed plans February 15 to work closely with the social-networking site during the Fall 2012 edition of the fashion event -- which kicks off February 17.A number of 30-minute Q&A sessions have been scheduled to take place over the six-day event, with tweeters able to talk to guests including Fashion 2012 Menswear chair Dylan Jones, Hindmarch and Temperley.
On Monday, February 20 at 13:00, Temperley, who took home the Designer of the Year gong at the 2011 Hollywood Style Awards last November, will be discussing her Temperley London show, as well as a film called Alice By Temperley that will be screening as part of the new Fash/On Film program.
For more details on Twitter interviews and live streaming see www.londonfashionweek.com and the official Twitter account @LondonFashionWk.
Meanwhile, as fashionistas descend on the British capital for London Fashion Week, underwear and clothing retailer Björn Borg will be transforming the city's Battersea Power Station into a miniature Sweden for a live-streamed fashion show February 16.
Among a pine forest, snow and hot tubs, the brand, which ships internationally from bjornborg.com, will showcase its Fall 2012 line, with pop star Robyn providing musical entertainment. A 4D fashion film directed by filmmaker and designer Paris Kain will also be screened to stream over the River Thames.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Plus Size Retailer Sonsi.com Adds Exciting New Apparel and Accessories Brands to Online Shopping Experience
Sonsi®, the award-winning online shopping and social destination designed exclusively for women sizes 12 and above, announced today that it has added five exciting fashion forward partners to its repertoire. Sonsi's more than 300 apparel and accessories brands for plus size women will be joined by: Palm Beach Jewelry, SwimsuitsForAll.com®, Monif C., A BIG ATTITUDE® and SVOBODA®.
Catering to the nearly 60 percent of women in America who wear size 12 or above, Sonsi's new brand offerings greatly expand the retailer's year-round collection of swimsuit styles and premium denim, as well as its fashion-forward separates and party attire, and fashion jewelry showcase.
"These brands are on a mission to outfit full figured women in fashionable attire," says Jill Hutchison, Director, for Sonsi.com. "We are thrilled to offer new assortments of the latest trends, as well as classic styles, at varying price points that suit their unique body shapes and lifestyle needs."
The new arrivals include:
Palm Beach Jewelry – Offering over 2,000 jewelry styles in a range of prices points, in both costume and fine, this collection of earrings, rings and necklaces delivers breathtaking shine in every color of the rainbow. Sparkling gemstones, from sapphires and rubies to diamonds and cubic zirconium, are sure to become the Sonsi woman's new jewelry box favorites!
SwimsuitsForAll.com® – For year-round swim and special getaways, these figure-flattering swimwear styles and related apparel and accessories are designed to make real curvy women of varying shapes and sizes feel comfortable and beautiful in their own skin. Experts at swimwear, SwimsuitsForAll.com provides the Sonsi woman hundreds of stylish choices that fit and flatter her body in all the right places.
Monif C. – Designed by mother/daughter team, Monif Clarke and Elaine Clarke, Monif C. designs reaffirm every plus size woman's desire to surround herself with luxurious, inspiring elements of style. Monif C. designs are heavily inspired by the colors and textures of the Caribbean, the glamour of New York City nightlife and European style. Known for their versatility, Monif C. pieces work well for day and night... dressed up or down.
A BIG ATTITUDE® – Specializing in active and exercise apparel crafted especially for plus size style and comfort, A BIG ATTITUDE offers high quality fitness clothing including sports bras, yoga pants, bike shorts, leggings, sports tops and more. Made in the USA, A BIG ATTITUDE apparel is perfect for fitness activities such as walking, running, biking, aerobics, yoga or for casual activities such as running errands. Find A BIG ATTITUDE on Sonsi, starting February 2012.
SVOBODA® - Designed with curves in mind, SVOBODA specializes in quality denim and apparel for plus size women focusing on fit and style. A true lifestyle denim brand, SVOBODA offers sophisticated, modern classic clothing including loungewear, sportswear, social wear and career attire. Find SVOBODA on Sonsi, starting Spring 2012.
A social shopping leader, Sonsi recently launched Fashion Genius™, a breakthrough fit technology that guides plus size women, in just three minutes and with no measurements required, through a simple survey that marries their curves, fit issues and signature styles to a world of apparel that is an ideal fit for their individual figures. Sonsi also offers social destination, SonsiLiving®, the plus size woman's go-to destination for fashion tips, expert advice and inspiration. Participating notable industry insiders include Megan Garcia, a plus size model, yoga instructor and author of Megayoga, the first guide to yoga for plus size women; and Susan Moses, celebrity fashion stylist to such luminaries as Wynonna Judd, Jill Scott, Emme and Mo'Nique.
Catering to the nearly 60 percent of women in America who wear size 12 or above, Sonsi's new brand offerings greatly expand the retailer's year-round collection of swimsuit styles and premium denim, as well as its fashion-forward separates and party attire, and fashion jewelry showcase.
"These brands are on a mission to outfit full figured women in fashionable attire," says Jill Hutchison, Director, for Sonsi.com. "We are thrilled to offer new assortments of the latest trends, as well as classic styles, at varying price points that suit their unique body shapes and lifestyle needs."
The new arrivals include:
Palm Beach Jewelry – Offering over 2,000 jewelry styles in a range of prices points, in both costume and fine, this collection of earrings, rings and necklaces delivers breathtaking shine in every color of the rainbow. Sparkling gemstones, from sapphires and rubies to diamonds and cubic zirconium, are sure to become the Sonsi woman's new jewelry box favorites!
SwimsuitsForAll.com® – For year-round swim and special getaways, these figure-flattering swimwear styles and related apparel and accessories are designed to make real curvy women of varying shapes and sizes feel comfortable and beautiful in their own skin. Experts at swimwear, SwimsuitsForAll.com provides the Sonsi woman hundreds of stylish choices that fit and flatter her body in all the right places.
Monif C. – Designed by mother/daughter team, Monif Clarke and Elaine Clarke, Monif C. designs reaffirm every plus size woman's desire to surround herself with luxurious, inspiring elements of style. Monif C. designs are heavily inspired by the colors and textures of the Caribbean, the glamour of New York City nightlife and European style. Known for their versatility, Monif C. pieces work well for day and night... dressed up or down.
A BIG ATTITUDE® – Specializing in active and exercise apparel crafted especially for plus size style and comfort, A BIG ATTITUDE offers high quality fitness clothing including sports bras, yoga pants, bike shorts, leggings, sports tops and more. Made in the USA, A BIG ATTITUDE apparel is perfect for fitness activities such as walking, running, biking, aerobics, yoga or for casual activities such as running errands. Find A BIG ATTITUDE on Sonsi, starting February 2012.
SVOBODA® - Designed with curves in mind, SVOBODA specializes in quality denim and apparel for plus size women focusing on fit and style. A true lifestyle denim brand, SVOBODA offers sophisticated, modern classic clothing including loungewear, sportswear, social wear and career attire. Find SVOBODA on Sonsi, starting Spring 2012.
A social shopping leader, Sonsi recently launched Fashion Genius™, a breakthrough fit technology that guides plus size women, in just three minutes and with no measurements required, through a simple survey that marries their curves, fit issues and signature styles to a world of apparel that is an ideal fit for their individual figures. Sonsi also offers social destination, SonsiLiving®, the plus size woman's go-to destination for fashion tips, expert advice and inspiration. Participating notable industry insiders include Megan Garcia, a plus size model, yoga instructor and author of Megayoga, the first guide to yoga for plus size women; and Susan Moses, celebrity fashion stylist to such luminaries as Wynonna Judd, Jill Scott, Emme and Mo'Nique.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Fashion News: Golden Globes 2012 has some stunning moments
Madonna seemed to channel herself at Sunday's Golden Globe Awards, wearing black, a cross pendant and fingerless gloves. The look was softened by her loose waves, which our Melissa Magsaysay explains how to achieve in another post. But the singer and actress made it clear the night wasn't all about her, walking the red carpet with Andrea Riseborough, the star of "W.E.," the new film about Wallis Simpson that Madonna directed and co-produced -- and making sure her star got plenty of the limelight too. The Globes fashion scene was kind of same-old, same-old, but with some stunning looks from risk-takers including the night's best dress, the Dior Couture gown worn by Charlize Theron, says Times fashion critic Booth Moore. [Los Angeles Times]
The Globes dominated the scene for fashion watchers this weekend, but it wasn't the only game in town. At Saturday's Art of Elysium "Heaven" gala, Cameron Silver, co-owner of Decades boutique, put on a fashion show. The gala, in Los Angeles' Union Station, combined formal gowns, a fashion show of vintage styles from Silver's boutique and a scene "that seemed to come straight out of a 1930's Fred Astaire movie." [SocietyNews LA]
Over in Milan, the men's fall ready-to-wear shows are going on, and Prada's runway presentation Sunday was a real treat. Models included actors Adrian Brody (above), Willem Dafoe and Gary Oldman. [Fashionista]
Rapper Lil Wayne presented his first clothing line, "TRUKFIT," last week. The label's name stands for "The Reason You Kill For It," and it is soon to be available at Zumiez. [The Cut]
Protesters gathered outside a Dolce & Gabbana's store in Hong Kong on Sunday, demonstrating for the third time in a week against what they say is racism by the label. [WWD] (Subscription required.)
John Paul Gaultier has designed a bar of gold for Dallas-based Dillon Gage Metals. The 24-karat bar with the Gaultier logo was priced last week at $1,826.33. "Never before has a fashion icon designed a gold ingot," Dillon President Terry Hanlon was quoted as saying.
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