Karl Lagerfeld in Vermont for Chanel Campaign!

Not so long ago, Karl Lagerfeld bought a six-bedroom landmark building on the island of Lake Champlain, Vermont. The designer is there now getting ready to shoot the new Chanel campaign at his place. He was caught by reporters on his front porch with his favorite male model, the hot Brad Kroenig, pictured below. The restaurant that was hired to cater the Chanel shoot said that, “the designer was kind and gracious.” Reportedly, the neighbors are quite excited as well in this small town with one of them, Loomis Bean saying, “We’re not duck hunting or fishing — this is exciting!” Lagerfeld was drown to the property for its trees and views and reminded him of Northern Europe, from where he is originally. Knowing his great artistic talent, we cannot wait to see the photo shoot!

Chanel Holiday 2008 Make-Up!

The holidays are coming soon (Thank God,) and what better way to get into the spirit than to glitter with hot make-up! Knowing Chanel’s love of gold for this season, following its exclusive Facettes D’Or Autumn 2008, the Limited Edition Holiday 2008 collection continues the sparkling gold fever. It also features touches of beige, bronze and rouge for a warmer, winter holiday feel. The look is about combining neutral beige and brown eyes, with pink-gold or rouge lips, while the face and cheeks sparkle with gold and shimmering pink highlights.

The Levres Scintillantes Glossimer, priced at $26 comes in both shades Red Shine with shimmer and Gold Shine with the pink-gold shimmer. The Gold Highlighting Powder, priced at $75 can be used for the face and body.

For the nails, we have the hot Le Vernis which comes in Perle Rosee, a warm beige-pink and the Haute Chocolat, which is a chocolate gold color. Both are priced at $20 each. The eye shadows comes in many shades and combinations like the pale gold Riviera of the Ombre D’Eau Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow priced at $32 and the Brun-Lame featuring the dark brown and soft brown sparkle of La Ligne De Chanel Professional Eyeliner Duo at $45. For a complete list of the new collection, go to the website.

Rafael Nadal to be The New Face of Lanvin Perfumes

Tennis’ hottest athlete and my personal favorite, Rafael Nadal is the new face of Lanvin’s L’Homme Sport fragrance. The four time French Open champion and tennis’ number one, certainly captured the hearts of France as he signed the deal with Inter Parfums to be global ambassador for its Paris-based luxury line of fragrances Lanvin. Nadal will help to develop the new fragrance and it is set to launch in the summer of 2009. The line, Lanvin L’Homme Sport, will be built around the Spanish star’s image and Rafael will also be at the center of the major marketing campaign for the launch. Rafael Nadal is also a Wimbledon champion and an Olympic Gold medalist.

Anti-Aging Perfume: Neuropeptide Synergy Anti-Aging Aromatic

This is one truly special elexir. But do not mistake it for the type of perfume you spray on your neck and wrists. This is much more than that, as it is an anti-aging perfume. What you have to do is apply a few drops under your nose. The aromatic will calm and relax you and it will improve your self-esteem. Introduced by Dr Nicholas Periccone, the Neuropeptide Synergy Anti-Aging Aromatic “will take away stress and unrest, and improve immunity system of the organism that decreases with each neurosis and unpleasant feelings oppressing us.” This stress-relieving formula is the secret to anti-aging, as we all know that stress weakens the immune system making us age faster. Therefore, by delivering pheromones to the brain we can reduce aging effects as the pheromones will “activate positive changes in the areas related to emotional well being, and give a sense of calmness and clarity, decreasing stress and enhancing sexual attraction.” The magical elexir comes in a 25 ml bottle and its price is around $250.

“Valentino: The Last Emperor” Movie Clips

I cannot wait to see this film. Here are two clips from the movie taken from youtube.com. In the first clip, we can see Valentino’s cute dogs. It seems that the film will be with a great sense of humor too! And the second clip shows us a glimpse of the relationship between Valentino and Giancarlo.

Valentino: The Last Emperor is a documentary about the life, career and dramatic closing of last fashion show of one of Italy’s greatest designers, Valentino Garavani. The film is produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer who is a New York writer and filmmaker. The documentary is both intimate and engaging and has received great reviews from its premiers. At the heart of the film is a touching life long love story between Valentino and his partner in both business and life of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. Although, it was not Tyrnauer’s intention to center the documentary around their relationship, things just happened that way. ” [Valentino] is a born dreamer and the last true couturier, who let us in on his creative process and also let us in on the life he built around him to sustain this process,” says Tyrnauer. Truly, Valentino’s designs are not just known for their glamour and elegance but for their attention to detail and delicacy; qualities that only a great designer with devoted love towards his work could possess.

Valentino: The Last Emperor Clip 1

Valentino: The Last Emperor Clip 2

Victoria Beckham Shocks NY with Heel-Less Boots!

At the Beckhams’ perfume launch this weekend in New York, Victoria shocked all by wearing these PVC thigh-high heel-less boots by Antonio Berardi. A pair of these runs at about $5,600 and are made to order. The English-Italian designer started the heel-less shoe trend in the summer with the heel-less sandals which were actually bought by Uma Thurman, Gwyneth Paltrow and of course Posh Spice. These new made to order boots have already sold around 60 pairs worldwide.

Is this design impossible to wear? After all, heels alone make you feel enormous pain after long hours, then what will no heels do for your high-”heeled” shoes? Well, according to Berardi these shoes do not cause any pain.

“They are perfectly balanced. When the girls come for fittings, they look a bit daunted, but by the end they say it’s just like wearing a regular shoe. They are graceful and there is a ballerina nature about them. Having a heel is really just psychological.” The trick to the heel-less shoes is that they have a bigger platform sole which stretched back further than the ordinary heel shoes and this is what gives the needed support not to fall. However, when you walk you would need to step on your toes first. Medical experts of course disagree warning that if regularly worn, the shoes could cause permanent physical damage. I can see their appeal as they remind of the pointe ballerina shoes. But any ballerina would tell you that she would never wear her shoes unless she had to, no matter how appealing they are.

Would you wear the heel-less shoes? Is this the next dangerous footwear trend that everyone will start obssesing about?

Artistic Exotic Designs: Marzia G

As Milan Fashion Week is just revealing its inspiring and magical powers on us, statement necklace pieces are already the hottest must-have accessory for Spring/Summer 2009. Italian designer Marzia Delle Cave is a great jewellery designer that makes statement pieces which are truly artistic and eye-catching. In 2006, Marzia moved to Miami and in May of 2007 she launched her Wearable Art Jewellery collection. The collection is exotic with influences from beautiful and inspiring destinations from around the world and sensually feminine to bring out the sensitivity of every woman. Marzia makes unique pieces that are inventive and charming. Experimenting with all colors on the palette, implementing ethnic and tribal materials and bringing to life African, Aboriginal, Eastern European, and Latin cultures, just to name a few, Marzia G is a jewellery line to watch! Get inspired yourself by visiting her website and browsing through the magic.

Below is a professional video of the talented designer.

Marzia Delle Cave \”Marzia G\”

Marzia G includes an exclusive collection of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and belts. Here are some of the necklaces.

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