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Kate Moss lays down the law

Kate Moss is exacting revenge from the
fashion houses who dropped her when she was
exposed as a cokehead in the newspapers.

She is demanding they pay double her previous
fee if they want her to work for them again.
Burberry have already paid up.

From page six:

THE fashion world is abuzz with speculation about where former Nina Ricci and Bill Blass designer Lars Nilsson will end up. Nilsson, who turned Bill Blass from frumpy to cool last year, was just unceremoniously dumped from Nina Ricci, despite doing what fashion industry peeps say was “a good job.” Word is Nina Ricci is making room for former Rochas designer Olivier Theyskins. And rumor is that Nilsson may head to Oscar de la Renta. Reps for de la Renta didn’t return calls.

If you don’t know the background read

I found some great picture posts today and had to share

skirt_folds: Costumed Bjork Dress up

Alexander McQueen

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Pursed Lips’ Carnivale of Couture: Dream Bags
This is a fun Carnivale of Couture about handbags. Designer Ella asks 2 questions.

1. If you were to only have the allowance for one Big Name designer IT Bag, what would it be? (This is a dream to many with the allowance for none!)

Choosing one bag is so hard. I really love the Fendi Spy bag. ($2,100.00)

But I really like the Chloe Paddington too. This one in lizard is very interesting. ($7,200.00)

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Deploy earrings by :Nea

I love these purple earrings. You can get them in green, black, pink and blue. Montrealer Janick Gravel is behind the designs. She dropped me a note using the handy form on the Contact me page. I liked her stuff, so it gets a post. Check our her Etsy shop for other cool stuff

I don’t understand. I ventured into the new Abercrombie & Fitch store in the Eaton Centre. Man, was the music loud it was like being in a club. Lets say that tshirts, tank tops, sweats and denim aren’t enought to get me excited about A&F, boring. But I’m not really their target demographic either. I didn’t even see any hot boys with no shirts on, boo! To me this stuff is just like American Eagle, Gap, Hollister and Old Navy. I would add too Roots, but at least they make some damn decent leather bags.

related: The man behind Abercrombie & Fitch - shudder.

Check out the York University Annual Piano Sale

Aug 24, 2006 to Aug 27, 2006

York University’s Music Department is renewing its stock of pianos and will therefore be hosting its 14th Annual Piano Sale on campus.

Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 24-27. The selection includes a variety of new and used grands, baby grands, uprights and digital pianos.

An advanced sale date has been added on Thursday, Aug. 24, for
the York community — book an appointment for Thursday to view
and purchase before anyone else.

Thurs., Aug. 24 - 5 to 8pm - Pre-selection/Advance Sale for York faculty & staff, by appointment only. Members of the York community can book an appointment for Thursday to view and purchase before anyone else.
Fri., Aug. 25 - 10am to 8pm, by appointment only;
Sat., Aug. 26 - 10am to 8pm, by appointment only;
Sun., Aug. 27 - 11am to 5pm, open to the public, no appointment necessary.

Special arrangements have been made for financing, delivery and warranty service through Merriam Music Inc. of Oakville, Ont.

For more information or to book an appointment, call the appointment hotline beginning Monday, Aug. 21, at 1-877-MUSIC-38 (1-877-687-4238), leave a message with your contact information, and your call will be returned to arrange your appointment.

Location: Accolade East Bldg. (2nd floor), Keele campus
Sponsor: Department of Music, York Faculty of Fine Arts
Posted by: Merriam Music Inc.

Totally lifted from my Alma mater, but too bad.

Read this style guide by Rachel Zoe and do the exact opposite. But hey, if you like looking like LiLo and Nicole Richie don’t listen to me.

I’m sorry, shiny white leggings that look like stirrup pants. Hell to the No! And don’t even think about that jumpsuit people.

As a new member of the I want - I got blog team, I thought that my first post should be an introduction of who I am, and why I am on the team.

First of all I will be known on the BLOG as MJ, and I have already been secretly giving my feedback and input to Anita about the blog and it’s content over the past several months. Anita feels now that it is time for me to stop being so silent, and to give my two cents in whenever I feel like it!! So that is why I am here…

What makes me so deserving of the honour ?

Well…. I currently work for one of the largest luxury fashion retailers in Canada, and have been in the fashion industry for almost 11 years. This is the reason why I would like to believe that I was chosen by Anita, but in reality it is because I have great connections!!!! Already she has weasled her way into a Fashion show with me this week!!!!!

Favorite Designers - Women’s
Balenciaga
Lanvin
Givenchy

Favorite Designers - Men’s
Balenciaga
Prada
Dior Homme

So from time to time you will see me posting little articles…. I will try to keep them simple, fun, and all about FASHION !!!!

Threadless sale ends Monday morning. Get your shirts now at Threadless.

Gap Press Pret-a-Porter
2006-2007 Autumn & Winter
Paris/London

This magazine is awesome. All the shows from London and Paris are represented in one volume. The photography is beautiful. I can’t wait for the Haute Couture issue comes out. It’s a lot easier to browse this magazine instead of the many online offerings. It makes a great coffee table book also.

It’s a little on the expensive side ($36), but if you love fashion it’s well worth it.

Each season three issues are produced for Women’s collections:
1) Paris/London
2) Milan/New York
3) Tokyo/Barcelona/Madrid

For Haute Couture and Menswear there is one issue each per season.

I picked mine up at Indigo(Bay and Bloor) after a freaking wild goose chase around the city.

A hat from Lilliput Hats

This is my favourite hat from Lilliput. This I could get a lot of use out of. Made from felt, it’s perfect for the coming fall and winter season.
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