Christian Dior Fashion Show 2009 Spring/Summer line Collections

John Galliano unveiled his Haute Couture collection in Paris with a runway packed with celebrities like Kanye West, Liv Tyler, Eva Mendes and Claudia Schiffer. The Rodin Museum in the City of Lights was the place to be to check out the latest looks from one of the fashion industry’s top designers. I personally love these 2009 Couture collection than the last 2008 Dior Collections.

Anyway, Haute couture usually means it’s not anything you would dare to wear. They seem so be very weird sometimes and sometimes it was very accentric and this collections are consisted of a lot of classy suit jackets mixed with really daring skirts you wouldn’t dare to wear or would you? Would you wear haute couture clothes if you had the opportunity?

The month of mayhem

If you are a regular reader of my blog, I’m sure you’ve noticed that I’ve been way behind on my posts as of lately. June was a crazy, crazy month. Here is run down.

While on our 5 day Arkansas ride over Memorial Day weekend, on day 4 of the trip my ST3 started to run funny. It sounded like it was running on one cylinder and the idle was low and erratic, the usually rhythmic Desmo 3 engine was now running off beat. The troubles started at about the same time I almost ran out of gas. We were riding the beautiful and long RT 16 in Arkansas and I was getting low on gas and there were no gas stations anywhere. When we got to the stop sign in Clinton, AR I noticed that the bike was running like crap. The low fuel light was on already for many miles and at any moment I was expecting to run out of gas completely. I coasted in to the gas station on fumes but when I filled it up again, the bike was still running bad. The part that didn’t make sense, the ST3 was running bad only at idle, once the throttle was open it was running like normal.

When we returned for the trip I started to do some research. It seemed that maybe a plugged up fuel filter or fuel injector could be the cause of this. I poured some Sea Foam into the fuel to see if anything would happened but nothing did. We checked a few things since the bike was just serviced the day before we left for Arkansas. I had the dealer do the 24,000 mile valve service which included installing new spark plugs. After pulling up the gas tank and examining the spark plugs and wires, everything seemed fine. If it was the fuel filter or fuel injector, the dealer would have to deal with that, Mike was busy doing a valve service on his Tiger and we only had the space for one torn apart bike.



Checking the spark plugs and all other wires

Then a few days later the sewer pipe busted under the garage, and that had to be taken care off. The bikes and all the contents of the garage had to be moved outside.



Oh no, they have to dig a hole in the garage floor



Poor mail man can't even get to the mail box with 5 bikes in the way



Now that we have dirt in the garage we can ride our dirt bikes in here

Two weeks after the Arkansas trip the ST3 went to the dealer for a look-see. They adjusted the idle, but the bike still ran like crap. The bike went back to the dealer a week later. They adjusted the CO levels, but the bike still ran like crap. This time I refused to take it home, since obviously it was not fixed. After involving the owner of the dealership, we finally got some real action. The next day I received a call from them. They knew what was wrong with my bike. One of the intake valve springs was broken. They would order the parts and the bike would be good as new.

Then, few days later, on Friday June 27th I come in to work and I get laid off. Myself and 7 others loose their jobs as the company restructures. I had already been approved for vacation and we were supposed to be leaving for our trip in just a few days. Originally we were supposed to be riding to Nova Scotia but after doing the route and going over details, 9 days just wasn’t going to be enough for a trip like that, too far. So just two days ago we decided instead of Nova Scotia, that we would just have a nice long relaxing ride around the Great Lakes. Well, that is if the bike is ready in time, which we still don't know when it will be ready, the parts have been ordered but they are coming all the way from Italy.

But now that I don’t have a job, this changes everything. Our current ride plans have been scrapped for bigger and better things. We are still doing a trip, but we‘re heading west instead of north or east. And we’re planning on staying on the road for about a month. Obviously money will be a huge issue since I’m no longer employed, so we’ll have to figure out how to do the ride as economically as possible. Mike works from home and can work from anywhere, he just needs his laptop, internet and phone. He can take a day off here and there, but for the most part he will have to work. I’m officially going to start looking for jobs, and places to live….. but not in Illinois.

I guess we’ll just have to see where our bikes will take us.

Nicole Kidman on Vogue's Cover for July 2008 Issue

Nicole Kidman cover in lieu of her upcoming Luhrmann film Australia of US Vogue’s July 2008 issue which was potographed earlier this year by Annie Leibovitz. The said issue includes 8 large glossy images by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz.

“The interview for the cover story was entitled "Days of Heaven" that candidly details an on set visit by Vogue reporter John Powers, as he had an intimate interview with, a heavily pregnant, Nicole Kidman discussing child baring, the Australian heat, her amazing co-star Hugh Jackman and crew visionary crew Baz Luhrmann. “

Check out the behind the scene video at Style.com’s Vogue section

Celebrities and their Designer Handbags

Vanessa Minnillo Quilted Stam and Marc Jacobs Handbag



Victoria Beckham y su Mika de Marc Jacobs Handbag



Jessica Alba and its Downtown Yves Saint Laurent Handbag




Lindsay Lohan and Belle de Jour Yves Saint Laurent Handbag



Lindsay Lohan and her portfolio Prada



Mary-Kate Olsen and his Lambskin Fringe Prada Handbag




Cameron Diaz and his bandits Tod's




Kate Winslet and Sacca Hobo of Tod's



Mary-Kate Olsen and her Chanel handbag 2.55



Paris Hilton and her Canvas Chain Chanel Handbag



Kirsten Dunst and her Chanel handbag


Sienna Miller and her Chanel handbag Cabas



Penelope Cruz and her Chanel handbag




Dita Von Teese and his Lady Dior Cannage Handbag



Dita Von Teese alongside Kylie Minogue carrying Dior Handbag



Christina Aguilera and her Karenina Dior Handbag



Kim Kardashian and her Zucca of Fendi Handbag


Michelle Trachtenberg and her Gucci Hysteria Handbag

Louis Vuitton Fashion Style handbags

New monogram canvas rubis saline for Louis Vuitton

The Louis Vuitton handbags ever longer have names, since the initial "monogram" you will adding words that identify each new model. The latest addition to the signing, is the Monogram canvas rubis saline and its price is as big as its name, € 1870.

This is a very summery design, basket-shaped beach, although not suitable for sand and water, as it is made in skin. At the top takes about skin color raspberry details that make all the difference.

Handbags Louis Vuitton Monogram Jokes

Handbags Monogram Jokes Louis VuittonCon the new line of handbags for Louis Vuitton.

As we can guess by the name of the line "Jokes" (jokes), these new bags carried several jokes printed directly on the classic Monogram.

The design of handbags is quite male, in shades of brown and feathered with certain areas in order to read the jokes… Well, what can you say about it?

Purse Mahina XS Louis Vuitton

The final design "appeared" for Louis Vuitton, is the handbag Mahina XS, but not yet on sale.

for now, the only available models are on XL and XXL line Mahina, we hope that this beautiful (but expensive) Vuitton bag early exit in his small version.

Purse Mahina XXL for Louis Vuitton

the new Louis Vuitton bag Mahina, XXL. is available in black, with the same engravings on the skin and the same way as Mahina XS. We love the pleated side of the globe and how it has not so much the price: 2,470 €.

Purse Monogram Canvas Galliera GM Louis Vuitton

Purse Monogram Canvas Galliera GM Louis Vuitton Judging by recent Vuitton handbags
This handbag, which has a very design classic leather, thereby carrying balloon and carries metal reinforcements at the bottom to protect the skin and a golden plaque on the front.

Portfolio Monogram Tissa rayure Louis Vuitton

Portfolio Monogram Tissa rayure Louis Vuitton is good for summer! forget about the uncomfortable handles skin damage you do in your shoulders when it's hot and sign up to the portfolios of hand. The Monogram Tissa rayure Louis Vuitton, is the perfect complement to accompany your summer dresses.

It belongs to the collection Tissa, which characterize by the double line of colored stamped on the monogram. Rivet also carries leather and metal as a buckle closure.

Monogram Tahitienne Cabas bag from Louis Vuitton

The latest is the Monogram Tahitienne, a floral patterned in pastel shades, perfect for the time of the year. Take the handles of white skin, a golden plaque on the front and the interior lined with the monogram of the firm. This is particularly the Monogram Tahitienne Cabas GM and its price amounts to almost 800 €.

My other bags are Prada…

Following the success of the bag I'm not a plastic bag from Anya Hindmarch,There have been many small brands that have launched similar to its versions. Until the point of creating a new fashion, carrying bags with original messages.

The last with which we have encountered, has been bagladies East, which has written the phrase "my other bags are Prada…" (my other bags are Prada), in the front. Its price is € 12.20.

Mail Bag-Yves Saint Laurent

The fashion world is mourning, because Yves Saint Laurent passed on, one of the largest and most recognized couturiers of the twentieth century.

As a tribute to the designer, we will revise the bag Y-Mail, one of the latest creations of Yves Saint Laurent for this season.

This original bag carries engraved on the skin, strokes typical of a postal letter. The address of the handwritten signature in Paris and stamps…

Purse Monogram Motard Afterdark Louis Vuitton

Motard Afterdark, is the name chosen by Vuitton to baptize one of their latest models. A totally different design models to the usual signature, which promises to revolutionize this summer.

It's up in loneta velvety and carries the monogram printed vernis. The bag is folded in half to become a charming hand portfolio and its price is 1,200 €.

Christina Aguilera and her Karenina Dior

Since the singer Chistina Aguilera gave birth to her first child, the singer, has become a benchmark for many paparazzi in terms of style and not leaving home without their best additions.

The latest acquisition of Christina, has been a magnificent Dior bag, Karenina. A very original design, made of crocodile leather and decorated with beautiful "wrinkles". Created by John Galliano, collection includes pieces with matte crocodile skin in colours like petrol blue, black, grey (right), cream and brown, as well as combinations of shiny leather and coloured aged leather (left). Other pieces from the same collection include a smaller frame bag and 4 evening bags with top handles

Jiucy Couture Laptop bag

If you're tired of the sleeve of your laptop or even if you use one of those horrible black sleeves without any style, we recommend paying attention to this bag of Juicy Couture.

It's called Terry and Daisy is made in velvet, available in three different colors. The interior is padded to protect your computer from possible coups and carries a strip adjustable to be posted.

Source :neimanmarcus.com

Camilla Alves Launches Handbag Line

Camilla Alves a Brazilian model has created with her mom Multo Abrigado a handbag line called MUXO. This handbag is unique and one of a kind because it is handmade. Camila says that the handbag is also influenced by the two places she spent most of her time, “Brazil and New York.”

The model admits that she created the line, “because I travel a lot, I found that there weren’t any handbags available that were strong and sexy enough at the same time…Everything was either too small (really cute but impractical) or too big (way too practical but not at all fashionable). So I wanted to create a handbag that fit my lifestyle… (and my laptop and princess cut diamonds at the same time)

MUXO can best be described as Bohemian chic, which works best for the L.A. hipsters.

Alexander McQueen Milan Fashion Week 2009

Alexander McQueen Jump Starts Milan Fashion Week show and is making headlines in the fashion world is the Alexander McQueen's "Resort 2009" collection.

AM unveiled his women's pre-spring collection alongside his spring menswear. The line was fun, uplifting, and full of life and colors. This is definitely not the typical theatrical ensembles that we have seen in his previous collections.

He also displayed his version of the leggings and jumpsuit which most of us love. AM version had a little touch of nude and bright tones. His best masterpieces includes skintight dresses with a touch of sequence or graphics. These outfits screamed HOT and SEXY! Now, what do you think?

Victoria Beckham To Unveil Dress Line Collection at New York Fashion Week

Posh is fond of designing her denim line so much that she'd decided to continue with evening wear.. And now, she'll be unveiling Her First Fancy Dress Collection at New York Fashion Week and it'll be called Posh Frocks! The name was a bit odd, but knowing that it'll be Victoria Beckham who'll gonna design your outfit, Man, you'll going to think that this is something fashionable and stylish!


She says, "It will be something completely different from what I've ever done. I'm just putting it together at the moment, but they will be very upscale dresses and likely will start at around $1,200 retail. I'm going to be using very expensive fabrics and finishes, lots of embroideries."


She hopes to branch out into shoes and bags, but can't do those now because she's a "control freak" and doesn't want to expand too fast. She also refuses to do sportswear because she only likes to do things that are "true" to herself, that she would wear herself. "Sports and me don't really go hand-in-hand — other than with my husband," she added.


The design of Vicky was taken inspiration from Marc Jacobs and Roberto Cavalli, and is already in talks with major department stores to sell them.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Handbags

First of all I’m a fan of the all-classic Monogram Handbags and These Louis Vuitton Monogram handbags has such an elegant and sophisticated design. The unique shape and LV print makes this bag's identity unmistakable. A fun twist was applied to the iconic handbag with the application of the Grenade hue to the Louis Vuitton Monogram making this piece even more appealing. This is one of those bags you can either dress up or dress down, and it’ll still look couture. They look so tempting, like you could almost bite into them!

ASHLEE SIMPSON on Shape magazine

ASHLEE SIMPSON is showing super-flat abs in a red-hot bikini on the cover of the new Shape magazine, on stands May 5th. Inside, she talks about her new exercise and diet routine.

"I never thought I'd be on the cover of a magazine in a bikini," the 23-year-old singer tells the mag, but says she couldn't say no after working out two to three times a week with celebrity trainer MICHAEL ALEXANDER. She also sticks to a diet of yogurt and granola for breakfast, turkey or veggie wraps for lunch and lean proteins like fish and chicken for dinner.

"I try to listen to what my body craves," she tells the mag. "Sometime it tells me to eat more fruit, but sometimes it tells me to eat Skittles!"

For more details on her routine, pick up the new issue of Shape!

Gisele Bundchen walking the runway in Sao Paulo's fahion week!

Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen displays a creation from the Colcci Spring/Summer collection during Sao Paulo Fashion June 22, 2008.

The model was also spotted looking sexy at a runway gig as part of the Sao Paulo Fashion week yesterday in a Colcci ensemble including a cropped top and figure-flattering trousers with a pair of massive heels.

“Miss Bundchen recently told press that as a result of her meteoric rise to fame, people are always trying to discredit her beauty by claiming it’s all artificial. Then again, when you’re earning the industry’s top salary ($33 million a year) you have to expect some drama.

She told press, “The other day, a girl on my plane was pulling my hair. She was like, ‘I just want to check...’ [And I told her] ‘This is all my hair, by the way. I did not have extensions’”.

Jessica Simpson To Design Country Clothes

Singer Jessica Simpson is thinking about to launch her own line of lingerie in spring 2009. She's done so well with the shoes, sunglasses, and bathing suits, and she figured, why not?

The lingerie collection will include underwear, daywear and sleepwear.

It’s all apart of dad Joe Simpson’s plan to help Jessica sail to the top of the country charts. Joe thinks a new “designer denim and western wear” clothing line will help Jess cash in on her new country image and fan base.

“Joe realized it’d be a natural for Jessica to design a line that included everything from tight-fitting jeans to cowboy hats,” a Star Magazine insider says. “She’s really a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl anyway…If things go well, Jessica should have her name on people’s butts by the Summer of 2009.”
Jessica, whose first country single “Come On Over” made an impressive Billboard debut, unofficially retired from pop music last week.

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