FABULUSH

A few weeks ago, I almost tackled down and hugged the FedEx courier to death when he delivered a gift from the Conde Nast and Versace press offices. It felt like Christmas and my Birthday rolled into one hot Summer day, but without sitting on a Santa’s judgmental lap. I rapidly tore into the box to find a buttery soft black leather hobo bag by Christopher Kane for Versus Spring/Summer 2010.
 
As I stroked and petted my new beauty between the Oohs and Ahhs from the discovery of all the gunmetal chain mail hardware and shiny zippers. I couldn’t help but research all about the line and season filled with a simple and classic color palette of reds, blacks, and a slated green grey. The accents of lace, chain mail, safety pins, grommets and piercings reminded me of that famous safety pin dress Elizabeth Hurley wore in the 90s. Kane was quoted saying “I was inspired by the early Nineties and I really looked into the heritage of the company – like the safety pin details and the lionhead.”
 
Donatella Versace tapped into Christopher Kane’s talent a season earlier to revive the Versus line. Kane brought a fresh new aesthetic with sexy and feminine silhouettes without the overt fetish look. ”It is emotional for me,” Donatella Versace – who enlisted Kane’s talents for a capsule accessories collection for autumn/winter 2009-10. “He’s a volcano of ideas. He knows how to dress a woman’s body and he looks at young people and the young world, and that’s the future.”
 

 

Thank you Conde Nast & Versace for the new arm candy. <3

Here’s a heads up to all you skincare fanatics and freebie lovers – On July 22nd from 5pm – 9pm, Estee Lauder will be doing a 360,000 10-day sample giveaway at their counters of the Advanced Night Repair products (serum or eye). The event is called America’s Night to Repair, which is a repeat of last year’s event, but this time including the new Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex. If you haven’t heard all the praise from the masses already, stop by and give it a try.

Late nights and insomnia have taken a toll on my tired eyes, so I’ll be giving their new Eye Complex a test drive. Find more information on the event on Facebook and more about the Advanced Night Repair line on Estee Lauder.

Though the World Cup 2010 may be over and the Spaniards spanked the Netherlands in the finals, my appreciation for those taut and tanned bodies will never die. I’ll even deal with those blaring Vuvuzelas to see more bodies like this one. Ladies, let’s rejoice in such a sight and cheers to all the WAGs out there. Sighhhhhh

Daisy Lowe for British Esquire (i-pad size if downloaded) from Greg Williams on Vimeo.

Wicked behind on posting since my mind & body are still on vacation mode, but here’s a little Thursday treat leading you into the weekend. Not only do I love this song, but I’ve got a mad girl crush on Daisy Lowe. She’s got a body to bite at; compared to all the skinny minis that haven’t bitten into food in years. Can we bring back the T&As? Just sayin’…

As we roll into the extended holiday weekend, I love lounging in a hammock, lakeside with a cold cocktail in hand, snuggled up watching marvelous colorful explosions light up the sky. Yet this year, Hurricane Alex is putting a major damper on festivities. But I look forward to the R&R, BBQs with best friends, and my Grandpa’s annual memorial with the family.

Hope everyone has a safe and fabulous week!