November 7th, 2007 by admin
In the words of Sebastian Love from Little Britain "Oooh man, I love the cake!"…
…well, you would love the cake if it was printed with images from the new A Magazine, curated by Veronique Branquinho who celebrates 10 years in the fashion business this year. As the president over this year’s Arts of Fashion competition in Miami, Veronique Branquinho was invited out there and I had the pleasure of meeting her. She was feted with a very Miami-style reception at a trendy bar (the usage of trendy in this case is not so much positive as the bar was a little on the over-precious side… I got the impression, Veronique would have had a far better time at a more intimate and down-to-earth venue…) and also in a showy style, ten of the Miami Uni students came parading out each holding an A4 sized cake, printed on with images from the magazine, lighted with a single candle.
Needless to say, there was a lot of leftover cake… I scoffed a bit… delicious… made more so by the imprinted images perhaps?
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
Photography by Geoff Barrenger 
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
From a reader:
Dear BS:
A few days ago, I saw your post about making your own headboard. I’m not that crafty, but I’m thinking about getting this headboard from Target. I’d love it if you could ask everybody if they think it is cool or really bad. I’m conflicted!
Love,
G.
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
![Are Pakistan’s Lawyers As Hot As Burma’s Monks? [Polls]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/56262.jpg)
Is it too obvious that our initial reaction to all those shots of lawyers in protest of military rule in Pakistan was, “Umm that’s sort of hot!” a thought that led immediately to the query, “But are they as hot as those monks protesting military rule in Burma a month back?” Of course it is! And would it be kind of TMZ of us to run a thoroughly meaningless poll wondering what you think about this pressing issue? Very much so! Someone “had” to do it though! The fact is, there are two groups of pretty notably fine dressed men in Asia right now marching unarmed down city streets this season, most in support of women leaders, and their outfits indicates something about them: they’re not only willing to get the shit kicked out of them by meatheads, they are special. They’re not zealots or nutjobs or powermongers, but some of their respective countries’ most neutral, levelheaded guys, and the outfits reflect that. Among other things!
So the only question left — beyond, you know, whether it’s possible to simultaneously promote democracy and stability and economic growth in impoverished and often hyper-religious Third World countries — is, you know, some less tacky iteration of the “who would you rather?” dilemma. Which is why we exist.
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
As I was flying out Westbound towards Miami two Saturdays ago, Eastbound in sunny Athens, Filep Motwary and Maria Mastori were busy preparing for their collaborative show as part of Athens Fashion Week. I previewed Motwary’s SS08 collection a while back and it was a shock to see the clothes hyper-styled on the catwalk as the change in mood, feeling and aesthetic was so dramatic. Maria Mastori’s accessorising were all inspired by the inside of a shell and used sailor’s ropes, silver and gigantic pearls to construct jewellery and body pieces. It’s just as well that Motwary’s softly curved satin/cotton pieces and clean palette of navy and cream, have the ability to handle the addition of these STRONG accessories. In reality, the clothes are beautiful worn solo because Motwary has juxtaposed the lux sheens of fabrics with the louche shapes perfectly, but then again, what is shown on the catwalk is like the alternative fantasy vision, complete with partially black painted faces and white glasses. However, I’m the sort of person would be most happy to go with the exaggerated catwalk vision so Mastori’s giant rope coils and huge glossy pearls sewn on fishnet tights and bodies aren’t so far-fetched as real-life accessories. Due to the prim image of pearls in general, I tend to want to go oversized with them or overload on pearl strands so Mastori has got the mind cogging with her playful/provocative oversized embellishments.
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
All good stories need a bad guy, an antagonist who sparks the action. For us that bad guy was the mediocre quality of chocolate available in UK stores. So, 15 years ago, co-founders Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris embarked on a journey to do something about it.
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
![Feminists Might Like Hillary, Or Not [Presidential Politics]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/55677.jpg)
One of the major narratives surround Hillary’s run for the White House is that some women like Hillary and others don’t. While this story at least gets a bunch of supposed feminists to weigh in on her gender and her “feminism,” it doesn’t manage to find one that will actually weigh in on things like not kicking Bill to the curb, her actual positions on so-called feminist issues or anything like that, let alone one who says she’s not voting for Hillary. They probably should have talked to us last week! But I have been mulling over Hillary for a good long while, and I consider myself a feminist, so my thoughts on her are after the jump.
As a Senator, Hillary has surrounded herself with at least as many Kool-Aid drinking staff at George Bush. They are notoriously difficult to talk to or get in touch with, they aren’t always helpful when constituents come to town, and they’re more than happy to call you when you have something they want and then never return a phone call when you’re looking for some information. From my perspective, this doesn’t bode well for her being a significantly different style of President than GWB — just a different set of politics in the same kind of President. Good policy doesn’t come from an echo chamber of sycophants, as many people have pointed out in the last (almost) 7 years.
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
As most of you know the Canadian Makeup Show is coming up this November 10 and 11 at Kool Haus! Exciting! What’s even more exciting is that I will have a chance to have a one-on-one interview with The Powder Group founder himself Michael DeVellis!! We’ve been emailing each other back and forth for months now that I feel like I kind of know him! If you’re not familiar with his fabulousness then shame on you! He is not only the founder of The Powder Group but also The Makeup Show and the soon to launch On Makeup Magazine! As the former Executive Director of Artist Relations at M.A.C. Cosmetics and 14 years in the industry I think he knows a thing or two about being successful makeup artist. For an industry that can be harsh at times, he’s created a makeup artist community where artists can connect with each other and learn a few things from one another. But TPG isn’t just for makeup artists. TPG concept: they want to be your resource for everything makeup. Through Michael’s roster of talented makeup artists and some of the biggest names in the industry (Billy B.!), he’s created seminars and workshops covering everything from technique to business. I think it’s fantastic that he cares so much about the art and the people behind it.
Michael will be speaking at 12 pm November 10 in the seminar room about The Portfolio and Marketing Workshop. This is a wonderful seminar for those starting out in the makeup industry or needing a refresher. If you have any questions you would like me to ask him, please leave me a comment for consideration! I’m sure he’d love to hear from the readers. As excited as I am, I’m also VERY nervous but hopefully my interviews with Eddie Maleterre and Eric Del Monaco have prepared me enough! Fingers crossed! Stay tuned for the interview and for coverage of CMS!here.
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
I have always looked at menswear with respect and admiration. Those are two of the reasons why I have never talked about it here before. Apart from my lack of knowledge…
The thing is, I LOVE menswear. Actually, at my dream job, I would style a rock band shoot. Clearly, Lasse, The Rakes’ drummer, wouldn’t need my help. He exudes style!
Song: Don’t be cruel - Elvis Presley
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November 7th, 2007 by admin
![I’m Starting The South Beach Diet [Burning The Scale]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/55270.jpg)
I’ve been doing Atkins for seven months now, and I’ve reached a stall that has lasted at least four. I’ve heard some good things about the South Beach diet, so I’ve decided to start Phase 1 on Monday.
The South Beach diet is focused on “good” fats and carbs and is broken up into three phases. In Phase 1, grains, fruit and alcohol are prohibited. This is where I’m starting tomorrow and will stay there for 2 weeks. Phase 2 allows back some fruit, whole grains, and red wine, and Phase 3 is the maintainance phase that is the most lenient. This is where you would ideally stay for life.
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