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Friday, August 26, 2011
MASERATI GOES WILD FOR FENDI
Didn’t we just read about Gucci and the Fiat 500 (click here if you missed that)? It is a marriage trend we are going to continue seeing in the future it seems and the latest to jump on board is Maserati and Fendi. The GranCabrio Fendi will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi at the historical Maserati headquarters in Modena, the car features a three-layered body color named Grigio Fiamma Fendi - a special dark grey with an iridescent golden finish on the surface. Fendi’s symbolic yellow runs along the width of the dashboard, on the doors and on the top of the gear lever as well as the brake callipers and the embroidered headrests. The seats, the wheels and the rocker panel will feature the Fendi logo. The leather used for the interiors is Cuoio Romano from Fendi’s prestigious Selleria line. The engine boasts a 4.7-litre V8 engine coupled with automatic transmission.
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MODCLOTH CALLS $275 SKIRT "WONDERFUL" FOR VOLUNTEERING IN AFRICA
Jacked from Styleite.com because I couldn't have said it better.
Online clothing descriptions are generally boring, so Modcloth tried to jazz up the product info on this $275 Lauren Moffatt skirt by describing it as the perfect thing to wear when volunteering in Tanzania.
Yes, Tanzania, the African nation with one of the world’s poorest economies in terms of per capita income. You know, the country that has a GDP smaller than the United States’ last economic stimulus package. Clearly what would really fix Tanzania’s deep-set economic troubles is a coterie of rich blogger-friendly Western consumers to come over wearing outfits that cost more than most of its citizens make in a month and give them advice. And they’d totally do it in a heartbeat, because solving the world’s problems just gives everyone the warm fuzzies, doesn’t it? Plus it’s totally a great excuse to travel! Think of how tan you could get!
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Jacked from Styleite.com because I couldn't have said it better.
Online clothing descriptions are generally boring, so Modcloth tried to jazz up the product info on this $275 Lauren Moffatt skirt by describing it as the perfect thing to wear when volunteering in Tanzania.
Yes, Tanzania, the African nation with one of the world’s poorest economies in terms of per capita income. You know, the country that has a GDP smaller than the United States’ last economic stimulus package. Clearly what would really fix Tanzania’s deep-set economic troubles is a coterie of rich blogger-friendly Western consumers to come over wearing outfits that cost more than most of its citizens make in a month and give them advice. And they’d totally do it in a heartbeat, because solving the world’s problems just gives everyone the warm fuzzies, doesn’t it? Plus it’s totally a great excuse to travel! Think of how tan you could get!
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ASTON MARTIN 2012 V12 VANTAGE GT3 UNVEILED
Aston Martin has launched its 2012 V12 Vantage GT3 race car. It features a modified version of the 5.9-liter V12 engine with 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. It also has a carbon fiber driveshaft connecting the engine to an Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission with paddle shifters.
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RIHANNA IN PRADA BAROQUE SUNGLASSES
Rihanna was spotted wearing a pair of Prada Baroque sunglasses (seen below in ivory, $290), in Portofino, Italy. The exaggerated round frames are made of acetate and are distinguished by their swirling temple arms.
Purchase and check out more pics after the break:
NEW FERARRI 458 SPIDER
Ferrari has unveiled a convertible hard-top model which it says is a world-first for a rear-engined car. The first pictures of the new Ferrari 458 Spider, a convertible version of the 458 Italia, were released August 23 ahead of the vehicle’s debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
The model features an aluminium hard-top roof which folds back into the rear of the vehicle when not required, despite the model’s V8 engine occupying most of the same area.
Ferrari says that the lightweight roof, which folds back in 14 seconds, leaves enough space for a rear luggage bench behind the two seats.
Despite the convertible’s breathtaking top speed of over 320 km/h (with a 0-100km/h time of under 3.4 seconds), Ferrari says that an adjustable electric wind stop enables normal conversation in the cabin, even at speeds of over 200 km/h.
Like the 458 Italia, the 458 Spider uses an F1 paddle-shift dual-transmission, F1-Trac traction control and a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated, direct-injection V8 engine, which pumps out 275g of carbon dioxide per kilometer and manages fuel consumption of 11.8 l/100km.
Pricing hasn’t been confirmed for the supercar, although it’s expected to be priced at a premium to the €197,000 coupe version.
Source: [Pursuitist]
Thursday, August 25, 2011
MEN: RAY BAN "FLIP OUT" SUNGLASSES
Ray Ban wants you to ‘Clip In Flip Out’ with its latest line of sunglasses.
The Flip Out is Ray-Ban’s latest in blending style with innovation. The Flip Out is available for the Caravan and Aviator models. Each comes with a kit of three easily interchangeable lenses.
To top it off, Ray Ban has made these frames stronger, lighter and more durable using their Light Ray technology.
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PORSCHE TO UNVEIL ALL NEW
2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
The upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show will no doubt have many great moments. One of those will be the official unveiling of the all-new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.
The new version of the 911 Carrera is not, on first glance, drastically altered. But a closer look will show a sleeker, longer auto. And Porsche has kicked up the performance on the 911 Carrera. You’ll find a lighter frame, more power, better gas mileage, and an updated and improved interior. All should mean high octane performance – and fun.
NEW RELEASE
ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — At 48, the Porsche 911 Carrera is younger than ever. The completely redesigned seventh-generation sports car icon is stepping into the limelight with its sleek and stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed features. Yet from every angle it is unmistakably a 911, holding true to the Porsche 911 Carrera ‘evolution, not revolution’ design philosophy
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REMEMBERING AALIYAH
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| Aaliyah Dana Haughton January 16, 1979 - August 25, 2001 |
R&B recording artist, actress and model Aaliyah was born in Brooklyn, NewYork and raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10 she appeared on Star Search and at the age of 12 she was signed to Jive Records. Her uncle Barry Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly who was the lead writer and producer of her debut album 'Age Aint Nothing but a Number'. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum. Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records after allegations of an illegal marriage with R. Kelly.
Aaliyah worked with Timbaland and Missy Elliott for her second album 'One in a Million', it sold 3.7 million copies in the United States and 8 million copies worldwide. In 2000 she appeared in her first film 'Romeo Must Die' along side Jet Li and rapper DMX. The single 'Try Again' was on the soundtrack and topped Billboard Hot 100, it earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B vocalist. The music video won the Best Female Video and Best Video from a Film awards at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The soundtrack went on to sell 1.5 million copies in the United States.
Aaliyah began work on her second film 'Queen of the Damned', she palyed the role of Ancient vampire Queen Akasha. Her third and final album 'Aaliyah' was released in July 2001.
On August 25, 2001 after filming the music video 'Rock The Boat' in the Bahamas, Aaliyah and her crew were headed home when their aircraft crashed shortly after take off. Aaliyah, her stylist Eric Forman, makeup artists Anthony Dodd and Christopher Maldonado, security guard Scott Gallin, video producer Douglas Kratz, Blackground employees Keith Wallace and Gina Smith, and the pilot Luis Morales III were all killed in the crash.
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LEGEND: IMAN'S REACTION TO VOGUE ITALIA'S RACIST GAFFE
Fashionista.com talked with Supermodel Iman and here is what she had to say about the controversial "Slave Earrings" post in Vogue Italia.
You were one of the pioneering women of color in this industry. What’s your reaction to Vogue Italia running a feature titled “Slave Earrings”?
I’m a huge fan of Franca Sozzani and Vogue Italia’s website because they have a whole section on black models. Is it controversial? Yes. The naming of it, I don’t get it. I sometimes wonder in this age of reality shows has it become part of the language–the more controversy the more [buzz] it creates. But yeah, I didn’t like it. Slave does not make it ethnic. Mind you, it’s not lost in translation–the word slave, we know what it is. They might as well have called them “n***** earrings.” For somebody like Franca Sozzani, who did that whole black issue for Vogue, somebody should have said something.
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MILKY'S TID BITS: FREE CONCERT
JAGGED EDGE/AVANT/MELANIE FIONA
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| Jagged Edge |
Sunday, August 28, 2011 @ 3:00PM
Central Park/Mainstage
Rumsey Playfield
Click here for directions
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| Melanie Fiona |
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
DRAMBUIE'S MOST VALUABLE WHISKY
THE JACOBITE COLLECTION
The Jacobite Collection – The Spirit of ’45 is the most exclusive edition launched by Drambuie. Tagged at £3,500 ($5,800) per set, the new collection features a hand-blown crystal decanter which bottles a blend of 45-year-old whiskies. This is infused with Drambuie’s secret recipe of herbs and spices and aged in oak. The highlight of the collection is the stylish casing. The rare spirit will be shipped in a solid wood presentation box which contains a hand-etched crystal replica of the Spottiswoode Amen glass and a large crystal stopper for the decanter. MoodieReport explains that ‘The tear drop lead crystal decanter takes inspiration from a mid-18th century design, with the engraving of the crown motif and intricate decorative scrollwork adding to the premium positioning. The engraved letter ‘A’ for ‘Amen’ is carried through the design concept, also appearing on the crystal stopper’. Also antique-engraved Spottiswood ‘Amen’ glasses are valued as one of the most treasured and coveted items by collectors. It also comes with some reading material, a letter-pressed hand-bound 32-page leather booklet written by whisky author Ian Buxton, that updates the consumer with the history of the Jacobite rebellion, Drambuie and the details behind the collection. See more after the break:
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
ZOE SALDANA IN BALMAIN RESORT 2012
Actress Zoe Saldana attended the premiere of her new movie 'Columbiana' in Miami wearing a dress from the Balmain Resort 2012 collection. 'Columbiana' hits theaters August 26th. Watch the trailer here.
MILKY'S TID BITS: BARNEY'S SEMI-ANNUAL
WAREHOUSE SALE
The much anticipated bi–annual Barneys Warehouse Sale will kick off on Thursday, August 25th, 2011 at 255 West 17th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues. The sale runs through Monday, September 5th, 2011. Everything will start at 50% to 75% off, with further cuts taking place as the sale goes on. For more information, visit: www.barneys.com
VOGUE ITALIA UNDER FIRE FOR USING THE TERM "SLAVE EARRINGS"
Vogue Italia sparked backlash after featuring an online feature, which was viewed as "overtly racist," listing an earring as "slave earrings."
The article recalled the style of earrings worn by 'women of colour' who were brought to the southern United States during the slave trade.' The article pushed the envelope further by referring to the hooped style as 'latest interpretation which is pure freedom'
Vogue has since changed the title to their article to "ethnic earrings," and issued an apology.
“We apologise for the inconvenience. It is a matter of really bad translation from Italian into English,” the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Franca Sozzani, said in a statement. “The Italian word, which defines those kind of earrings, should instead be translated into ‘ethnical style earrings.’ Again, we are sorry about this mistake which we have just amended in the website.”
Seriously, at this point I'm sincerely disgusted at the blatant insensitivity of these companies. They are apologizing for any inconvience to what? My feelings or the staff who changed the wording from slave to ethnic? WTH? What do you think?
R.I.P NICK ASHFORD
RESPECT A LEGEND
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for the likes of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye and funk hits for Chaka Khan and others, died Monday at age 70, his former publicist said.
Ashford, who along with wife Valerie Simpson wrote some of Motown's biggest hits, died in a New York City hospital, said publicist Liz Rosenberg, who was Ashford's longtime friend. He had been suffering from throat cancer and had undergone radiation treatment, she told The Associated Press.
Though they had some of their greatest success at Motown with classics like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand" by Ross and "You're All I Need To Get By" by Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Ashford & Simpson also created anthems for others, like "I'm Every Woman" by Khan (and later remade by Whitney Houston). Ashford & Simpson also had success writing for themselves: Perhaps the best-known song they sang was the 1980s hit "Solid As A Rock."
"His music is unmatched in terms of great songwriting," Verdine White of Earth, Wind and Fire said after learning of his friend's death.
"They had magic and that's what creates those wonderful hits, that magic," White added. "Without those songs, those artists wouldn't have been able to go to the next level."
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Monday, August 22, 2011
AFFION CROCKETT FOR ROCAWEAR
Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z has enlisted comedian Affion Crockett to appear in a viral campaign for his Rocawear clothing line called "That's Rocawear", where affion does a fashion version to D.O.A and performs as hip hop dancing duo Les Twins to "Venus vs. Mars". He does a spot on impersonation of Jay-Z that is hilarious, check out the video:
Source: [Ballerstatus]
WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE IPAD 2 WORTH 8 MILLION
Stuart Hughes of Elite Luxury Gadgets has unveiled his latest creation — a diamond encrusted solid gold iPad 2 worth $8 million. The new iPad 2 Gold History Edition has been designed and crafted by Hughes and is, at the moment, the planet’s most expensive gadget (and probably the only gadget to include the bone from a Tyrannosaurus Rex). Only two units were produced, so it’s also ultra exclusive. Read product description after the break: MILKY'S TIDBITS: BET'S AALIYAH SPECIAL
"ONE IN A MILLION"
On August 25th at 8pm BET will air a tribute to Aaliyah, spotlighting the talents of the beautiful late singer, her legacy and speaking with those she worked with and inspired in the music business. It has been 10 years since the death of the singer and actress. Watch Missy and Timberland in a sneak peek after the break:
NIVEA RESPONDS TO OUTCRY OVER RACIST AD
Last Tuesday I demanded the marketing team over at Nivea respond to my post (click here if you missed it) and explain to me what they meant by the ad they had placed. I also asked for an apology and I got it! Well, it wasn't to me solely, it was posted on their Facebook wall for all to see. They wrote:
"Thank you for caring enough to give us your feedback about the recent “Re-civilized” NIVEA FOR MEN ad. This ad was inappropriate and offensive. It was never our intention to offend anyone, and for this we are deeply sorry. This ad will never be used again. Diversity and equal opportunity are crucial values of our company."
Umm, whatever..
2012 MERCEDES BENZ SLK55 AMG
From Mercedes-Benz: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the most powerful SLK of all time. Its new AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine featuring cylinder shutoff combines the ultimate in performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption. With a peak output of 415 hp and maximum torque of 398 lb-ft, the 2012 SLK55 AMG is poised to outperform all of its direct competitors. High-performance driving is ensured thanks to the AMG sports suspension with Direct-Steer system, Torque Vectoring Brakes and 3-stage ESP®, as well as the AMG high-performance braking system. The 2012 SLK55 AMG will arrive in U.S. showrooms in early 2012.
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