Saturday, June 26, 2010

Trendy Buzz Style Report



Rihanna did it. And now her look has created a tidal wave. One by one celebs are willingly shaving their crown glory all in an effort to achieve the epitome of of all things FUNKY. Its a cool way to enjoy the summer. Literally. Rihanna brings a fun element to it with the tint of red. Cate Blanchett's version is both sopisticated and refined. And Toni Braxton has the right amount of edginess to keep her looking graceful and age appropriate. Not everyone can carry off this much loved style. But for those of you who can - Chop away!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Trendy Events Report - The 64th Annual Tony Awards




The 64th Annual Tony Awards hosted by the star of of the musical "Promises, Promises" currently on Broadway, was surprisingly easy to endure this time around. Hayes proved to be a capable host and racked up funny memorable performances, including his Spiderman impression and seductive scene with Broadway co-star Kristin Chenowith. The Top winners were Catherine Zeta-Jones who got the best actress nod for the musical revival of Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music". She graciously thanked her "Movie Star" husband, Michael Douglas, who she "gets to sleep with every night". "Fences" another Broadway revival of August Wilson's intense family drama saw its two stars, Denzel Washington and Viola Davis win best actors in a play. Scarlet Johansson, not necessarily known for her theater prowess, managed to snag the best featured actress in a play for her turn in Arthur Miller's "A View From a Bridge". Katie Finneran took home best featured actress in a musical for "Promises, Promises". Other notable winners were "Red" for best play and best direction of a play which Michael Grandage took home. Eddie Redmayne also walked away with the best featured actor award. Bill T. Jones helped garner Fela! victory in the best choreography slot. Angela Lansbury topped the evening's honors by being named the American Theatre Wing's Honorary Chairman. All in all it was a delightfully entertaining evening. Kudos to Sean Hayes for a job well done! For a complete list of winners and more Red Carpet fashion visit http://www.zimbio.com/

















Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Trendy Events Report - The 2010 CFDA Awards


The annual CFDA Fashion Awards were held earlier this week and it did not disappoint in the stylin' department. Most of the ladies were tastefully glammed up. Gwyneth Paltrow wowed in her shimmery black Michael Kors number. Iman chose a black sexy strapless ensemble by Giambattista Valli. The feathered skirt detail never gets old! Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker who paid tribute to the late Alexander McQueen was stunning in her silky colorful confection by Galle. And actress Rachel Weisz was elegantly sexy in a floral print dress by Jason Wu. Among the big winners of the night were Christopher Bailey for Burberry who won the International Award, Iman got the Fashion Icon Award, and Michael Kors received the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.



















Monday, June 7, 2010

Trendy Tech Report - Iphone 4G Unveiled



The wait is over! Apple with the help of its CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the revamped and sleeker version of the smartphone. This time the disappointment factor will be at an all time low if the newer and updated features live up to the hype. When it goes on sale June 24th, the first thing you will notice is the fact that its much thinner than its counterparts. 24 percent thinner to be exact. Jobs noted that "its the thinnest smartphone on the planet". It will also be available in black and white with the glass back and metal around the sides. Some of the other new and innovative features include, a front-facing camera for video-conferencing purposes, while the camera at the back will have an LED flash, and the ability to zoom in and out, thanks to the 5X digital zoom feature. The newest operating system (iOS) will allow for effortless multitasking even while surfing the net which a lot of users will certainly appreciate. And as to be expected, the battery life has been increased to seven hours of talk time on 3G and ten hours to surf the web on Wi-Fi. There is a lot more to be revealed but these are the highlights. And for those of us that can't wait to get or hands on it, as long as we are due for an upgrade or our contracts run out in 2010, we are eligible to treat ourselves as soon as they hit the market.


Trendy Fashion News - Lutz and Patmos To Bid Each Other Adieu


It looks like after a decade of successful partnership, Tina Lutz and Marcia Patmos are ready to go their separate ways citing personal reasons. They both met while working at Barney's New York and decided to launch their own clothing label geared towards the "working woman". Their line always had easy versatility and classic finish combined with their sense of what is environmentally and socially acceptable. They both already have their individual projects in the works. Patmos is hoping to have her new label M. Patmos ready before spring 2011 and she is also assuming a creative director role for Leroy & Perry, the sportswear line she and Lutz started 2 years ago. Lutz just plans to remain active in design and branding.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Trendy Fashion Report - This Season's Hottest Color -Turquoise



There is nothing like a splash of color to help liven up any attire and reinforce the arrival of summer. There are so many delectable hues to choose from but it looks like Turquoise has emerged as this season's most sought after hue. Its the perfect choice simply because it looks smashing against most skin complexions and it is stunningly subtle. The pumps from Nine West ($68.95) would be a welcome addition to your shoe closet and also enhance your daytime ensemble. It would be awesome with your favorite pair of denims. And for a sexy and breezy night out the Pleated Rose Print Dress from Stella Mccartney ($1778.36) is gorgeously comfortable and the ruffled detail at the bottom is an added bonus and guaranteed to garner you the right kind of attention. Another attention grabber is the cutesy Ruffle Top Romper from Arden B ($59.00), this would be a fun way to battle the humid summer nights with style. The ruffle detail around the neckline and sleeves is flirtatious and adds a nice feminine touch while the sash around the waist is a welcoming asset. And when you are ready to unleash your toned bikini bod for the world to see, the multi-colored Bandeau Bikini from TopShop ($50.00) will make all your hours at the gym more than worth it. The floral/dotty print combo is edgy but also pretty. Summer is the perfect time to make a SPLASH. These options will hopefully get you off to a stylish start.