Tactless Marketing for LG

::IT'S labor day weekend so I've been lucky enough to be home relax, walk the dogs and catch up on some much needed television. All was going well until I spotted a disturbing commercial for LG's Dare phone.

The model in the commercial is shown balancing herself on a dangerously high ledge (in high heels nonetheless) overlooking city traffic. As she attempts to grab her LG phone, she looses her balance and almost falls over.



I find this commercial to be completely insensitive and tactless, considering that model Ruslana Korshunova's high profile death was only 2 short months ago. The timing is beyond awful, and the model in the video eerily bears a resemblance to Ruslana, thus adding to the poor taste of this creative direction taken in this advert.

The marketing executives and all parties involved, should have been a bit more tactful in marketing their phone, especially since the fashion community is still mourning the death of a rising star gone too soon...




I’m sure this scenario could have taken in many different places, but to do it this way, in this location, at this short time after the tragedy is beyond insensitive and a complete lack of respect. Given that this death was so high profile, lack of knowledge could not be given as an excuse. Shame on you LG!

Check out the video for yourself, I’d love to hear what your thoughts are.

Speak on it...

Shock Factor

::I'M NOT a fashion elitist. Although I love high end, I'm just as easily (possibly even a bit more) enamored by vintage finds, and cheap chic. I'm the kind of fashion fiend whose hangers are garnished by H&M, Cavalli, Givenchy, 2 Dollar t-shirts, and clothes lingering from my high school days without prejudice.

One of the stores that I rarely ever go into however has always been J. Crew. I don’t know why I’ve given J. Crew the cold cold shoulder, but prep button downs with pink whales have never quite been my cup of green tea.

Imagine my surprise when I came across the Berry-trim Astrid jacket as I walked by the J. Crew at the Grove in L.A, I took a glance inside, and it was love at first sight.

The detailing, the cut, the everything! This jacket was so couture looking- and feeling! I immediately tried it on, and fell in love. I’m officially excited for fall!

This dramatic little jacket has a crisply tailored silhouette and a lot of flair. The fabric is a very refined, midweight wool double-cloth from a 112-year-old Japanese mill. The distinctive appliqué trim features silk ruffles and meticulously crafted, stuffed cotton "berries." Classic fit. Bracelet sleeves. Covered hook-and-eye closure. Interior contrast piping. Fully lined. Hits at high hip. Import. Dry clean.

This jacket may look couture, but is very reasonably off the rack priced at $248.00, great for these upcoming in between weather months. Dressed up, or down, this jacket works (overtime) on many levels- and it comes in Plum (as shown) Bright Blue, or Heather Charcoal.

They unfortunately didn’t have my size in-store in the Heather Charcoal, but luckily for me, it’s also available online… so as much as I adore you darlings, I’m going to keep this post short-I’ve got a jacket to order! Get one for yourself as well at J. Crew.com!

The World Is Your Runway

::I stayed in night, and instead of being out with the ladies and having drinks, I decided to watch the opening ceremonies for the Olympics. I must be the only person in the entire world who has never watched the ceremonies. I've seen bits and pieces. but today was the first time that I

actually sat down and watched it from beginning to end...

I was completely blown away by the production, and the sheer magnitude of this event. Talk about a great PR move?! millions of people all around the world watchedthe USA athletes strut in their Ralph Lauren attire, making it the best product placement and advertising spot in the world.

Every country in the world was represented, and each showed their unique take on fashion in the worlds largest fashion show. Click here for fashion coverage from the source of all things fashion- The Wall Street Journal.

The athletes from the United States wore very classic suits designed by Ralph Lauren Classic blue blazer, with the pony logo, white pants, and a newsboy cap. So Americana....

Kobe Bryant put some dope swagger in his Ralph Lauren apparel.

If this continues, think about the possibilities for the next Olympics- the Spaniards will be wearing Balenciaga, the French will wear YSL, and the Japanese will wear Issey Miyake.

Ah, the possibilities!

Heart Beats In It's Cage...

::IT seems like every ones favorite model hipster, Agyness Deyn might be walking down the aisle soon. Us Magazine is reporting that Agy and Albert Hammond, lead guitarist for The Strokes are engaged!

One kick ass model + one kick ass rocker = a union made in style heaven.

Of course this brings to mind, the most important question of all: What will Agy wear?
Don't fret my friends, I've picked out some looks from the Fall 2008 Haute Couture collections and here are my picks for Agy:

Always glam in Chanel or Jean Paul Gaultier

Or perhaps, she'd like to keep it non traditional with Christian Dior or Amani Prive...

Either way, I'm sure she'll look stunning. Which look would you rather see Agy walk down the aisle in?

Congrats lovers!

Quote Of The Day

“IN the future there won’t be one all-powerful fashion editor — there will be many,” Mr. Arora said. “We are looking for the 20 new Anna Wintours.”

::NEW York Times Article "Where The Fashionitas Go for a Quick Fix" on the declining influence of magazines and the rising popularity of Webzines and Blogs.

Not Zoe Bad...

::I HAVE a confession to make.

Last night, I watched a sneak preview of The Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo... and I liked it. Something inside of me really wanted to dislike it, yet I thought it was fun and a great behind the scenes look of a revolutionary fashion stylist. As much as she's hated, she's equally loved, and Zoe's determined to bring high fashion glamour into homes all across America.

Love her or hate her, the woman responsible for making a fashion icon out of Nicole Richie, is one of the undisputed top fashion stylists in the fashion game.

The show follows Rachel Zoe as she navigates through the perils of styling celebrities, vintage shopping, fashion emergencies and yes- New York fashion week.

The cast of characters include Rodger, her adorable and loving husband, Taylor, the self described "stuffed sequined sausage" slash catty hipster assistant with a chip on her shoulder, and Brad, her new flamboyantly fabulous assistant with sensitivity overload.

Cameos are made by designers extraordinaire, Peter Som, Oscar de la Renta, Zac Posen, and Marc Jacobs. If you look closely, you'll even see Anna Wintour sitting front row at the shows- oooh so thrilling!

I don't want to give too much of it away, so you'll just have to tune in when it premieres on September 9th, it might just be "bananas".

Happy Birthday!!

::HAPPY birthday Barack!!!

Nude 101: Eva Mendes

::IN The Nude: A Study In Ideal Form, scholar Kenneth Clark poses the question of nude versus naked in the arts.

To be naked is to be deprived of our clothes, and the word implies some of the embarrassment most of us feel in that condition. The word ‘nude’ on the other hand, carries, in educated usage, no uncomfortable overtone. ... In fact, the word was forced into our vocabulary by critics of the early 18th century to persuade the artless islanders that, in countries where painting and sculpture were practiced and valued ... the naked human body was the central subject of art...nude is an art form invented by the Greeks in the fifth century BC, just as opera is an art form invented in seventeenth-century Italy. The nude is not the subject of art but a form of art.

And here we are again, almost 50 years later, attempting to decipher the boundaries of sexuality in art. Eva Mendes appears entirely nude in her new advert for Calvin Klein's Secret Obsession, causing it be banned in the United States. A G rated version is set to roll out just in time for the holidays, leaving us with question to ponder? Was this really that big of a deal? Is this borderline pornography? did you find it vulgar or tasteful?

I found it to be timeless, and everything it is supposed to be, provocative, sensual, timeless and reminiscent of all things Calvin Klein; artistic expression of the human body in it's purest form...

View the NSFW ad in it's entirety below...

So what's your take on this? Was Eva nude or naked?