Louis Vuitton Gives Back

The fashion industry is preparing to give back for Earth Day.

Louis Vuitton is doing their part to make a difference.

All purchases on Louis Vuitton's US website on April 22nd, the company will donate 10% of its sales to Global Green USA.

Your purchase will help the foundation's Green Schools Initiative in different cities.

H&M Gives Back

H&M has just announced they are celebrating Earth Day by creating a Clothes for Kids Program.

April 22-28, H&M will be accepting gently worn children's clothes at all of the stores that sell their kid's collection. The clothing will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.

If you donate clothing, you'll receive a 20% discount off your next H&M kids purchase.

We can all help make a change....so GIVE GIVE GIVE! Kudos H&M!

Going Naked for Harper's BAZAAR!

Photoshop and make-up free is the way to go these days.

The May issue of Harper's BAZAAR features Kim Kardashian giving "The Naked Truth" about embracing your curves. This is awesome that celebrities are finally showing that beauty has flaws and can be bigger than a size 0.

Joy Bryant is also appearing nude in the spread.

The photos were taken by Amanda de Cadenet and none of the shots are said to be retouched.

What is your opinion on magazine's going photoshop free?

Fashion for Haiti Brings in the Big Bucks

We all know of the Fashion for Haiti t-shirts that went on sale during NY's Fashion Week to raise money for the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

Well the money added up very quickly, since the shirts sale for only $25. Diane von Furstenberg along with Tory Burch and Andrew Rosen (CEO of Theory) presented Bill Clinton with a $1 Million check from the proceeds of the t-shirts.

The proceeds will go toward helping rebuild Haiti.

Kudos to the Fashion Industry!!!

You can still purchase this shirt online and at many in-store retailers. KEEP DONATING!!!!

Do You Need a New Read??

Alexander McQueen's first biography (Alexander McQueen: Genius of a Generation) is being released next month, written by fashion journalist Kristin Knox.

The book will look back on his career in fashion, including images of his most famous designs. The best part will be the photos of his final, unfinished Autumn/Winter 2010 collection.

Will you be reading this biography?

"The Future Is In The Past"

When we learn of an awesome and unique clothing brand we must blog about it :-) This brand is so different that we made their "All American Rebel" tee our ITEM OF THE WEEK.

Vintage Blue is a vintage-inspired sportswear line for women. Holding the exclusive license to the All American Girls Professional Baseball League makes this brand different than any other.

Vintage Blue produces high-quality garments using eco-friendly fabrics and dyes... so Eco-CHIC! :-)

Not only eco-friendly, but also Vintage Blue donates 5% of profits to various organizations...all you fashion freaks support this awesome brand!

Checkout their fashionable graphic tees at www.vintage-blue.com

*Send us your pictures wearing Vintage Blue to be part of our Street Style Movement

photo credit: vintage-blue

Big Bucks to Intern with Anna Wintour

Vogue's Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour is auctioning off a week-long internship.

ENTRY BID $1,000--with profits going toward the RFK Center

The internship package includes one week at the Vogue office in New York City, plus an opportunity to meet Ms. Wintour. The experience would be focused on the interest and skills of the winner. Also, 2 tickets to New York's Fashion Week (soooo worth it), The September Issue DVD and books In Vogue, Vogue Living and The World in Vogue.

Some other fashion greats participating in the auction are Diane von Furstenberg (month-long internship) and Tim Gunn (lunch date).

Will you bid on these great offers?

Jessica Simpson goes Makeup Free

We all can see "The Real Jessica" on the cover of Marie Claire's May issue. She is going makeup free for the cover and inside spread.

There have been many paparazzi photos of Jessica with no makeup, so this won't be the first. However, I give her much respect...many celebs would never do such a thing.

It's important to me that females have strong self-esteem, not relying on clothing and makeup to make them feel worthy. We all love fashion and beauty, but that should just be an accessory to your total package.

Marie Claire along with Jessica Simpson is making a bold statement to women all of the country that you can be beautiful without makeup and photoshop. AWESOME!! Jessica, you have my respect!

photo credit: Huffunington Post

Oprah Wears Isaac Mizrahi

We all know "small" is not in Oprah's vocabulary. Everything she does is BIG!! Whatever she touches or even says just blows-up.

O, The Oprah Magazine is celebrating 10 years. The anniversary issue (May) features Oprah posing alongside a decked-out tower cake, dressed in a sequin lilac custom gown designed by Isaac Mizrahi. I wont be surprised if Isaac's website gets flooded with request the day O hits newsstands. I must say, this would be awesome for any designer. However, First Lady Obama has been wearing Isaac Mizrahi, now he gets the cover of O! Kudos to you, Isaac.

The anniversary issue hits stands April 13th.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of O, Oprah and friends will be in N.Y.C for a weekend celebration. You can help her celebrate for a whopping $375.

Checkout the details at oprah.com/oturns10

photo credit: O, The Oprah Magazine

Tommy Ton Dishes on His Favorites

We all know Tommy Ton (right?)....JakAndJil's photoblogger who documents the off-runway scene for style.com during Fashion Week.

Style.com has released his five favorite key looks during Fall 2010 Fashion Week, seen on some of fashion's most influential dressers.

1. Camel is the new black--- particularly coats

2. Wide brim hats

3. Leopard spots---mismatched layers

4. Military coats

5. Small square handbags with long strap

Checkout style.com for all of Tommy Ton's amazing photos

photo credit:Kurt Geiger

French Marie Claire = AIRBRUSH FREE!

French Marie Claire is going airbrush free for their April cover featuring French actress, Louise Bourgoin. Not that she needs any photoshop work!

The entire issue is said to be airbrush free...mmmm I wonder how true that is.

However, I appreciate the effort because some magazines get carried away with retouching.

What are your thoughts of the extensive photoshop use in the fashion industry?

Rihanna Announces "Last Girl on Earth" Tour

Rihanna announces her 2010 North American Tour "Last Girl on Earth"

Tickets go on sale April 9th at Livenation.com

It gets even better....Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj will be joining Rhi Rhi on her 25-date tour!

In a recent AOL interview, Rihanna says, "We've never done a tour to this capacity. The production is unbelievable and the costumes, we just took it to a whole new level. Visually and sonically it's going to be a big step up from the last time. We just keep growing and this time it is a massive production that I cannot wait for."

This is a must-see...if not for anything else, at least for the WARDROBE!!

photo credit: Island Def Jam

Spring 2010 Shopping Guide

Check out my Spring 2010 Shopping Guide at Haley Madison Magazine.

Lindsay Lohan's 6126 Clothing Line?

Lohan has created a 280-piece fall collection but I'm not too sure if I would call it CLOTHING!

She appears in the lookbook wearing thigh-high boots and a sequin leotard-jumpsuit (huh?) Maybe her hitch with Emanuel Ungaro has something to do with her new "clothing line"

Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Ron Herman brought the collection, so someone believes in L. Lohan! You will find pieces ranging from $60 up to $1,000.

Will you purchase 6126 clothing?

Photo Credit: Neiman Marcus

Zac Posen Next for Target

As we all know diffusion lines are becoming very popular with high-end designers. There are some that still feel they are too worthy for such a thing...but not Zac!!! (that's why we love you, Zac)

Zac Posen is up next at Target, coming behind J.P. Gaultier and Rodarte. The collection is hitting stores April 25th. Everything under $199 (AWESOME) The collection features a number of dresses, as well as, cardigans, bathing suits, jackets, skirts, tops and pants.

Do you think the collection will sale?

photo credit:NY Mag

Iman the ICON

The CFDA will honor Somalian-born supermodel, Iman, as its FASHION ICON later this spring. It's about time...this is long over due.

Iman was one of the most sought-after models in the 1970's and 80's. She was a hot commodity for editors and designers due to her stunning, exotic looks. Iman is currently married to rock star David Bowie and founder of one of the most successful cosmetics companies targeted to women of color.

Do you agree with CFDA choosing Iman?

photo credit:style.com