Glamour Covers

With a collective 14 movies coming out this year, Emma Stone, Ashley Greene and Freida Pinto are about to become the style world’s new obsessions. Matthias Vriens-McGrath photographed Emma in Los Angeles, Ashley in Baton Rouge, LA and Freida in Paris for Glamour’s May 2011 cover. The issue will be available digitally (iPad and Barnes & Noble Nook Color) and newsstands nationwide on April 5.

Fashion and Quotes

Emma Stone
Emma wears a D&G dress, Nina Basharova gold bangles with precious gems and Heike Grebenstein Fine Jewelry gold bangles on her cover. Inside the issue, Emma wears an eye-popping red Tory Burch cardigan, floral Erdem shorts, Heike Grebenstein Fine Jewelry bangles and Christian Louboutin shoes. She also wears a Viktor and Rolf dress, Flutter by Jill Golden bangles and Alexander Wang shoes. Additionally, she wears a white-hot Versace dress and Renee Lewis gold and diamond earrings. Emma also rocks it in a chic Helmut Lang jacket and shorts worn with a Janis by Janis Savitt antique silver crystal bracelet.

Emma Stone on the best advice her mother’s ever given her…
“She is the greatest person on earth. She always helps me deal with things as they happen instead of planning them all out ahead of time. But that’s one of 600 billion pieces of advice she’s given me. “

Emma Stone on what she looks for in a guy…
“Honestly, I cannot put a finger on it. One guy could do something that I would find deplorable, and [with] another guy I’d find it charming…. It depends on the person. The one thing that needs to be there is that indefinable spark of sorts. But I’m 22 years old…. I have no idea what I’m talking about. [Laughs.]

Emma Stone on the pressure to be thin in Hollywood…
“You’re a human being, you live once and life is wonderful, so eat the damn red velvet cupcake.”

Freida Pinto
Freida Pinto is featured on her cover wearing a bra top and shorts by Peter Som and Louis Vuitton Swarovski rhinestone and resin rings. Inside the issue, Freida is wearing a Tucker by Gaby Basora bustier and Lela Rose shorts. She is also seen in a Prabal Gurung dress along with a Chopard diamond and white gold bracelet. Additionally, she wears a camisole and pants by The Row and a House of Lavande diamante ring.

Freida Pinto on ethnicity in Hollywood…
“I think people are starting to become more color-blind in the industry. Of course, my Indian-ness cannot be ignored. At the same time, if I am being considered for a romantic comedy, I would like if [the script] didn’t try to inject as much ethnicity into the story as possible.”

Freida Pinto on filming in Tunisia when the uprising broke out….
“There was a civil war going on. People were burning down shops and malls; there was killing and bloodshed. I was stuck in this massive hotel with 354 rooms and only six guests. The lights kept shutting down, and there was a 5:00pm curfew. But I wasn’t there by myself: Dev [Patel, her Slumdog costar and current boyfriend] came down to see me. I was so glad I had company.”

Freida Pinto on relationships in Hollywood…
“When a doctor is performing an operation, his mind cannot be somewhere else. And it’s the same with actors. You have to commit yourself mind, body and soul to a project in order to do justice to it. And temptations are rife in this industry, which is why I think it’s important to know yourself before you try to deal with a relationship.”

Ashley Greene
On Ashley’s cover she wears a J.Crew cardigan and Nanette Lepore bikini top and bottom. Inside the issue, Ashley wears a floral D&G top with pink Louis Vuitton shorts. She also appears in a bright floral Marc by Marc Jacobs romper worn with a bracelet and rings by Louis Vuitton. Additionally, Ashley wears a flirty white Dolce & Gabbana dress with a James Colarusso silver necklace. She also dons a lace-up Haute Hippie dress, Dolce & Gabbana bra and Isabel Marant earrings and bracelets. Ashley plays it casual in a Ralph Lauren Collection blouse, tank, and shorts. This look is accessorized with a James Colarusso long gold necklace, Monique Péan rose gold and sapphire heart and Isabel Marant boots.

Ashley Greene on her career post-Twilight…
“It is difficult because people look at you as that character. I want to play a role of a 24-year-old woman, not 17-year-old girls. So I have picked a couple of films like Butter to show that. And it’s perfectly fine not to do anything for a year if I don’t find the right thing.”

Ashley Greene on how it all started at a modeling convention in New York…
“I’m a big believer in “everything happens for a reason.” I’m not saying it wasn’t hard. I lived off Lean Cuisine and had no furniture and shared a bedroom with a girl for a year. I ran up my credit card. But every time I thought, I’m going to fail, something happened that kept me here.”

Ashley Greene on how she avoids the pitfalls of the Hollywood party scene…
“I keep to the ground rules. I’m not going to get drunk at a bar. There are younger girls who look up to me. So I do my best not to stray too far.”

OPI: Femme de Cirque

It has been a busy week. Had a funeral on Sunday and I have been planning hubby's weekend bday bash. I am excited for the cake, I will post pics. But when I came home today from work, I see the UPS sticker on my door and I had hubby chase down the UPS truck, thank goodness he was on the other block. I got my Femme de Cirque collection from OPI. It was like Christmas morning, which it always is when I get a package in the mail.

The collection is four colors, really soft pinks. In The Spot Light is actually a glitter polish, you can use it as a top coat. Now that Jennifer Hudson song Spotlight is in my head.

My favorite is Step Right Up. This shade is so light and soft. I really love this one. Since there were only four shades, I applied a color to each nail and the glitter polish over one of the shades.

Each polish was applied with 2 coats. This collection was sent to me from the PR company for OPI.

This is actually In The Spot Light and I Juggle...Men.

 

I Juggle...Men

In The Spot Light

So Many Clowns...So Little Time

Step Right Up

I am using Step Right Up as a base and going over it in a messy way with Teenage Dream from the Katy Perry Collection. I will post pics tomorrow.

Trixxi Clothing

(Los Angeles, CA) March 2011—    Trixxi Clothing, the Los Angeles based junior clothing company, releases its new Spring sportswear line featuring their brand new Peacock Collection.  Fresh and vivacious, the new Peacock Collection features Melange Jersey Tops and Tie Dye Tanks in fanciful shades of turquoise and peacock, as well as sexy one shoulder tops with intricate caviar beading.  In addition, the new line showcases Smock Tops in moody hues of blue along with the new uber-hot Poncho Tops available in three styles.

Along with the new collection, Trixxi is introducing their new novelty screened T-Shirt line. Trixxi’s smooth and comfortable cotton/rayon souvenir tees are the perfect pairing with jeans or a ball skirt, making the line a perfect spring wardrobe addition at $24 each.

“We wanted to have fun with the line this spring and the peacock and its brilliant colors became our inspiration,” notes Trixxi Clothing owner/designer Leslie Flores.  “The colors are sensational and the textures and patterns are going to really look great with all looks and styles; it’s current, it’s flirty and we think our customer will love the distinctive look.”

The design team behind Trixxi combines up-to-the-minute styles with classic silhouettes, quality fabrics and high-end craftsmanship.  Keeping the quality high and the price-point low is what sets Trixxi apart in the crowded marketplace. Taking a cue from today’s most sought after styles, while always adding an unconventional twist, Trixxi mixes sophisticated style, retro looks, and unexpected prints and fabrics; ideal for the confident and savvy young lady.  Trixxi is available at Macys, Nordstrom, JC Penny and other fine department stores.

Trixxi is a Los Angeles based clothing company specializing in trendy junior dresses and sportswear.  Founded by Annette Soufrine and Leslie Flores, Trixxi is carried in major retail department stores and specialty stores across the country.  The Trixxi customer is young, confident and fashion-forward. Learn more about Trixxi at:  www.trixxigirl.com and on Facebook and Twitter at: www.facebook.com/trixxigirl and www.twitter.com/trixxigirl.

OPI Launches New Shatter Shades

OPI expands its Shatter line with the addition of three new trendsetting shades: Blue, Navy and Turquoise. With nautical hues of cobalt, indigo and sapphire, these blues provide the perfect look for summer nails in one simple step.  Inspired by graffiti art, Shatter leaves behind a crackled, two-texture finish when painted over any dry OPI hue. Adding top coat takes Shatter from matte to glossy in seconds.

“Black Shatter was received with great fanfare, showing that women are looking for new ways to express themselves and are excited to try different textures on their nails,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “By adding a variety of colors to the line, there are more options for every woman, whether she is looking for a funky aquamarine or elegant deep blue. Unlike traditional nail art which can be complicated and difficult to replicate, Shatter is easy to use and allows everyone to experiment with this new trend.”

In addition to the original Black Shatter, the line also features the Shatter coat in White, Red and Silver. All Shatter retail displays now feature Quick Response (QR) code, a two-dimensional barcode readable by smart phones and mobile phones with cameras and Internet capability. A quick scan of the display’s QR code will directly link to a demonstrational video – making application foolproof.

Blue Shatter

 

Navy Shatter

 

Turquoise Shatter

Blue Shatter, Navy Shatter, and Turquoise Shatter will be available beginning May 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for  $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Shatter coat.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

 

OPI: Serena Williams French Open

The first Lacquer set includes Spark de Triomphe (a monumentally marvelous silver glitter), paired with White Shatter. Once applied over completely dried Nail Lacquer, Shatter begins to crackle, leaving behind a two-texture pattern on each nail. The second Lacquer set features Rally Pretty Pink (rise to the occasion with this shimmering sunset-pink), paired with Red Shatter.

“Whether I’m on or off the court, style is important,” explains Serena Williams. “In addition to watching the runways for the latest trends, I think it’s important to add my own unique elements. With the new White and Red Shatter, I can customize my nails for a high-fashion take on the classically elegant silver and sunset shades in the Glam Slam! France collection.”

Serena Williams has received the World Number One in singles ranking by the Women’s Tennis Association on five separate occasions, along with being listed as sixth on the all-time greatest champions list.  Additionally, she has won two Olympic gold medals in women’s doubles and has earned 27 Grand Slam titles to date. Serena is the most recent player to have held all four Grand Slam singles titles simultaneously and only the fifth woman in history to do so.

Red Shatter

White Shatter

Rally Pretty Pink

Spark de Triomphe

New shades in the Glam Slam! collection will be introduced to coincide with each of the four major tournaments, beginning with the Australian Open in January 2011, followed by launches in May 2011 for the French Open, June 2011 for Wimbledon and August 2011 for the US Open. As with all OPI Nail Lacquers, the Glam Slam! collection contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

Glam Slam! France will be available beginning May 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $14.95 ($20.95 CAN) suggested retail for each duo-pack.

Nice Stems

Nice Stems! by OPI Revamps Nails with Vibrant Pink Hues for Summer 2011

Stop and see the flowers with summer’s Nice Stems! by OPI, a limited edition collection featuring four new nail lacquers in stunning shades of pink. With whimsical names based on their floral inspirations, these vibrant, flirty colors range from pale, frosty pink to rich fuchsia.  Nice Stems! offers fingers and toes a perfectly pink shade for all of summer’s looks.

“These vibrant, feminine hues complement 60’s ladylike fashions, 70’s glam looks, and bold color-blocking, which are the season’s staples,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “The Nice Stems! collection also offers an interesting contrast and feminine accent to the punk and biker looks on the runways.”

Nice Stems! by OPI shades include:

Play the Peonies

We’d put our money on this lovely soft-pink.

 

Come to Poppy
Surrender to shine with this shimmering coral-pink

 

Be a Dahlia Won’t You?
Give the gift of fabulous fuchsia—to yourself!

 

I Lily Love You
Fall head over heels with this light pink sparkle.

 

“Using different micas and glitters can give lacquer a 3-dimensional look,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “I Lily Love You is a glitter coat that can be layered over any of the other three shades to add a bright sparkle; or, it can be worn on its own for a subtle tint of pink with strands of glitter.”

The Nice Stems! Nail Lacquers by OPI contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

This limited edition Nice Stems! collection will be available beginning June 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for  $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

Japan Relief

What better to show how fab we are then helping where it is needed the most. I am sure that you all have heard about what is going on in Japan. Many of you have helped in someway, others may not know how. Well Jerry from Fashion Blogs has designed some great tees and hoodies for both girls and guys. All profits will be donated to the Red Cross to help with the efforts in Japan.

And it doesnt stop with you, spread the word. It is going to take a lot to put Japan together again, but with honest efforts and prayers, it can be done.  You can purchase the tees and hoodies zazzle.com/jerryisrockin. The prices are not bad, its like $23 for a tee. This is you way of helping.

Lets keep Japan in our prayers.

My New Friends

Ok, so ya'll know that I be loving me some shoes! Shoes, nail polish, lip gloss; I don't know where this girlie girl came from. Any how. I have been blessed enough to start feeding the needs. I loooove shoes, but I can't afford the expensive shoes. So I am on a hunt for the flyest shoes for cheap! And I have found them! Yes, even in my hometown of NO FASHION! The following photos are three of the newest pair of heels that I have purchased. The all come from Burlington Coat factory for $20 a piece! Now, if you live somewhere that does not have a Burlington Coat Factory, I advise you to look to places like Marshalls or Target. Here they are:

 

Aaron Eckhart Opens Up To Women's Health

This 43 year old hunk and star of Battle: Los Angeles, which premieres on March 11^th, tells us about love and what turns him on.

I’ve attached a JPEG of the April cover. If you have any questions you can e-mail me [Stephanie.Bleiberg@coburnww.com] or call me directly at 212.730.7045.

Please try to include a link back to WomensHealthMag.com.

His take on making up after a fight…

“You know, I’m not married, right? There’s a reason for that. I like to air it out. But after an argument, you have to stay in the moment. Do something together. Go on a road trip.”

On wanting a woman to be able to keep up with him…

“I love women who will play tennis with me, cycle with me, ski, snowboard, surf… any of it. A woman who takes care of herself turns me on.”

“I’m tough at first. In order to really get to know a woman, you have to pose questions that she’s not used to answering, that she has to contemplate, that really gets her thinking about who she is and what she wants in life.”

“I feel like couples should always reaffirm their love, as opposed to telling each other about their crushes. It creates animosity. Some opinions you might want to keep to yourself.”

“That there’s no better feeling.”

For more, check out WomensHealthMag.com!

New Blogs To Announce!!!!

As you know, I have become a bit crazy about blogging. I think it is the best as far as voicing your opinions. It is also an awesome way for me to get back into my writing. Aside from Fashion 24/7 which is my main blog, I have launched two additional blogs:

Faces of Angels- this is a blog which re-tells the stories of children who have fallen victim to child abuse and/or neglect. It includes resources like different links you can visit, what to do if abuse/neglect is suspected etc. The blog also has a facebook fan page and a twitter page.

Beautifully Polished Up-this blog was born because of my love for nail polish. It is a simple brand new blog. The plan going forward with this blog, to showcase any new collection launches, my favorite brands and shades. As well as making it as user friendly as possible. There is a FAQ section, a new email addy in case brands want products tested. For fun, I have included a link to a spread that list my growing collection of polishes. I am very excited about this blog. This twitter that will be used for this blog is the same as for this one.

 

Along with my addtional two blogs, I invite you guys to check out my articles and leave comments if your moved too, on Chic Galleria.

I invite you all to come and check out my blogs and articles. I invite feedback, I can only get better with honest opinions. My blogs are only successful if they attract readers. I love the support from all you guys. Thank you so much. Stay up and stay fashionable!

Teeny B

Swim suit season is around the corner. And you have been preparing your body to look the best on the beach or the first pool party of the season. But now you need that one suit that will break necks. Well look no further, Teeny B has arrived. Teeny B has release the latest collection of some of the sexiest bikini's. Teeny B swimsuits are made with imported fabrics. Goregous suits. There are new limited edition bikinis now available. These suits are HOT! They have been tested for fit and comfort. Teeny B recognizes that every woman is different and has their own comfort zone. And for this reason, you will be able to choose the style of tops and bottoms that best fits you. Even when they are sold in sets! How awesome is that? How many times have you went into department stores and found that you can't seperate a set. So if the bottoms were right and the top was not, you were stuck.

If your going to be in a bikini anyway, it might as well be the best. Teeny B does off this warning: less fabric, more looks! Including are some photos sent over for your viewing. See something you like? You can purchase on www.teenyb.com. There you will also find more info on Teeny B as well as the limited edition bikinis.