Archive for March, 2009
fashion gurus sue Queen Latifah
A makeup artist and a fashion stylist claim in coordinated lawsuits that they got ugly treatment from Queen Latifah when she cheated them out of $1 million.
Celebrity cosmetology consultant Roxanna Floyd says she lost $700,000 when the rapper-actress failed to pay her for work she did between July 2005 and February 2008.
In a separate lawsuit, celebrity fashion stylist Susan Moses said she was cheated of $300,000 during the same period.
The lawsuits were filed Monday in federal court in Manhattan.
Amanda Silverman, a spokeswoman for the actress whose roles in movies include “Hairspray” and “Mad Money,” says the lawsuits have no merit, but she can’t comment more on pending litigation.
Gwyneth Paltrow fashion line
What can’t Gwyneth Paltrow do? The “Iron Man” star, who gives advice on everything from cooking to movies in her newsletter and Web site, GOOP, is reportedly launching a fashion line.
According to Elle UK, Paltrow will reveal her designs in London next week.
Her fall/winter line is said to be a capsule collection for French design house ZOEtee’s, entitled ZOEtee’s Loves Gwyneth and influenced by 1970s glam and masculine tailoring.
Paltrow’s foray into fashion will reportedly go toward a good cause, with proceeds donated to the charity London’s Kids Company.
And while the multi-talented star may have drawn some fire from critics recently for GOOP, she has a fan in her “Iron Man 2” director, Jon Favreau.
Richie Rich Fashion Show f/ Pamela Anderson
the Richie Rich fashion show at the Rock Fashion Week, I decided to do something different and do video instead of photography. Dunno if I like it better, but here it is. Hosted by Elaine Lancaster with a surprise appearance by Pamela Anderson at the end
American Idol fashion
Adam Lambert slays ‘em, but what’s up with Scott MacIntyre’s pink pants?!
Adam Lambert’s Elvis look was drop-dead gorgeous, Megan Joy Corkery looked stunning in sapphire blue, and Anoop Desai stayed preppy — but the mystery over Scott MacIntyre’s pink pants may have stolen the fashion spotlight on “Idol.”
It’s raining men on “American Idol.” Seven of the remaining 10 finalists are of the male persuasion, and the show’s stylists are trying to help the boyish “Idol” wannabes differentiate themselves from one another with mixed results.
Highest marks on all levels to Adam Lambert, who went modern-day Elvis in a well-tailored silvery suit, black shirt and matching handkerchief. With his slicked back hair, and the absence of black nail polish and guyliner, well, he was drop-dead gorgeous and still maintained his aura of hip.
In the preppy department, Anoop Desai opted for clean-cut in a baseball jacket, layered sweater and shirt with tie and blue jeans…wholesome. Matt Giraud did neat in a tonal patterned navy cardigan, blue shirt and skinny tie with tight jeans. Both ensembles fit the personalities.
Unfortunately, like him as we do, Kris Allen was a tad Village People in his military-esque shirt that featured serial numbers, camouflage patterns, daggers…yikes! Worn with the token skinny tie, it was so distracting, and at odds with his song choice, “How Sweet It Is.” Not.
Poor Scott MacIntyre in peach paisley shirt, brown pinstriped jacket, and eek, pink pants. Not his fault. He told Ryan Seacrest that he didn’t even know he was wearing them until 10 minutes before he was up. Shame on the stylists.
We were not wild about Danny Gokey’s shirt that looked splattered by a paint gun – but it wasn’t extraordinary – just kind of blah as was Michael Sarver’s blazer, shirt and jeans ensemble.
The gals looked great across the board. Megan Joy Corkrey’s poor vocals did not live up to her stunning appearance, this time a strapless silk bubble mini dress in sapphire blue printed with bright flowers. Lil Rounds got fringe benefits from her fringed spaghetti strap dress – perfect for the Motown moment – and flattering to boot. That girl has great gams.
But, we most appreciated 16-year-old Allison Iraheta’s transformation, not to mention her killer performance. Gone are the drab rocker duds. Instead, a bright blue dress adorned with chains, white jacket and lacy leggings. Definitely not mainstream, but just perfect for the big-voiced teen, and girlish to boot.
Oh, and we’d be remiss not to mention the accessory of the night: Paula’s arty mustache drawn on her face by Simon. Not a great look, but we admire Paula’s control. She wanted to tell him where to go.