Lighten Up

Looks like the hair shade of choice for some is on the lighter side of things.

Adriana Lima with her new 'do' and with black hair for the bebe ads.

I can’t believe how different Petra Nemcova looks as a blonde.

Cavalli Likes Drug Users

I heard back a few weeks ago that dirty duo Kate Moss and Pete Doherty—aka ‘Moherty’ I think they’ve been officially dubbed—were fronting Roberto Cavalli ad campaigns. Why? I do not know. How? I cannot tell you. Wait, yes I can – the photo shoot was done in trendy Ibiza.

Modelling must be the only industry where drug addicts get employed. Perhaps a coke addiction and rehab is a prerequisite? Good for them.

And Cavalli’s thoughts on Moherty: "Kate Moss and Pete Doherty perfectly embody everything that's contemporary and they're poetic, creative and wild." Riiigghht. Poetic, creative ane wild? Yeah, I’ll give ‘em that. Contemporary? No way. So what you’re saying Cavvy, is that people have to act like these two to be considered ‘in the now’? We’re all screwed.

These images of Kate have been photoshopped for magazine perfection (would we expect any less?).

Bargain Buy – Impulse Deodorant

I went grocery shopping for the first time in about a decade the other day and came across trusty Impulse deodorants. Now I thought Impulse have been off their game a bit for a while (or for a few years), but their new City Collection – NY Sass, Paris Chic and London Vibe are neat.

I bought Paris Chic (which is the only one the supermarket had), so I’m kind of eager to test the other two. Paris Chic is basically a decent-enough-smelling perfume in a can for a cheap price. I posted the ad above but it's been shown on TV about 5,494,032 times. If anyone is a fan of 'Top Model' you might remember one of the contestants (can't remember her name, but she was the annoying one - true, they were all annoying) did an ad for Impulse NY Sass.

Why do websites use flash? It’s positively the most frustrating thing. Despite this, the Impulse Paris Chic Australia website is cool...ish. I wanted to get a pic of it but the non-nerd in me doesn’t know how to do it. Blah. Anyhoo, on the website there’s this groovy ‘8 Chic Places to go in Paris’ map. If you’re bored, it provides some fun for about 80 seconds.

Also, I found this recall notice on the Impulse UK site:

Important safety notice - UK & Ireland Product Recall - Impulse Body Spray 75ml Cans

Quality checks have revealed that a small number of Impulse Body Spray 75ml cans (all fragrances) may have a manufacturing fault. The fault may mean that some cans are unable to stop spraying, which can potentially lead to a safety risk.

LOL. How does a can not stop spraying? But it sounds lethal. A person would probably choke from too much of the smell.

Kate Winslet for Lancome

This ad has such a refreshing feel to it... The pale skin and the windswept hair capture it perfect. I really like this fragrance, although I don' t feel like I'm Lancome 's key demographic. 'Tresor' has this old ladies smell to it . It's very strong. A great perfume for grandmas.

Spice Girls. Sydney. Jan 17

Enough said.

Mr. T on 80s Fashion

Classic. If you love cool music and bad fashion, then this one's for you. I'm glad fashion has progressed.

Spice Girls Coming to Australia? Please Say Yes!

The news of a Spice Girls reunion sorta rocked my world (I know, I have to get a life). So if the rumours that the girls are coming Down Under for a tour are true... I might lose it. They've only been here once - in 1998, so it is a much-awaited return.

Sure most people remember them as some 90s girl group who brought out that annoying Wannabe song and 'zig-a-zig ah' line. But come on, they are so much more than that. A decade ago it was all girl-power and stuff, now it's I dunno slut-power with the Pussycat Dolls. Puh-lease. I would much rather have SG's as my role model than PCD any day.

I love this photo.

Liz Claiborne Dies at 78

Fashion designer Liz Clairborne died on Tuesday at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. She had suffered from cancer for a number of years.

This photo and statement appears on the Clairborne website:

In losing Liz Claiborne, we have not only lost the founder of our company, but an inspirational woman who revolutionized the fashion industry 30 years ago. Her commitment to style and design is ever present in our thinking and the way we work. We will remember Liz for her vision, her entrepreneurial spirit and her enduring compassion and generosity.

According to the website, by 1985, Liz Claiborne Inc. was the first company founded by a woman to be listed in the Fortune 500. Awesome.

She was very stylish.

Which fashion labels are you loyal to?

I’m curious as to where most people buy their clothes from.

Personally, I’m going through a phase where I only shop from three labels: Cue, Veronika Maine and Country Road. (And I would say I buy half of my clothes from ebay now.) I don’t even bother looking at other stores because I know it’s all crap.

Of course I shop on a student budget but if I wasn’t shit-poor I might look elsewhere. I’m really not into surf/street wear so that excludes half the fashion labels right there.

It’s really embarrassing when I go into Veronika Maine now (because I’m always there) and I can tell which stock is new and not. You know you’ve got a fashion addiction when you can recall the stock better than the staff can.

The Country Road Duffle Bag – An Aussie Classic?

My BFF made the comment last week that lately the CR Duffle Bag is everywhere and most importantly “is still in style”. My friend made a great comment that they do virtually no promotion for the duffle bags and they still sell like hotcakes (mmm… hotcakes). How come?

Now I don’t major in marketing, but from what I remember from my Intro to Marketing course last year, these bags could sell themselves. I’m assuming they would cost little to produce as well:
1. They only come in a few colours (black, navy, red/pink), so the materials cost would be substantially lower than other items to produce.
2. They are probably made in Cambodia, which always helps to save a few dollars.
3. The bag never changes – it’s basically the same one they churned out a decade ago.
4. Advertising costs appear to be nil, which is always good.

They definitely seem more common for your average uni student and I would say that I see them every time I go to class.

Being the Country Road fan that I am, I see that they have reintroduced the pink colour back for the duffle. Nice.

And FYI: If you like their stuff then do yourself a favour and become a CR Card Member (it’s free, click here for their website – and no, I’m not employed by Country Road).

Also, has anyone noticed that they employ the most beautiful men to work at their stores? I totally have. It kinda makes you wanna shop there all the time.