Monthly Archives: April 2009

Madonna’s press conference on Twitter

Posted on April 30, 2009 by | Leave a comment

So long tabloids – celebrities Twitter their own news now … Madonna took over Guy Oseary‘s Twitter account today to answer questions about her recent riding accident and her lawsuit with the paps she claimed caused the horse to spook. Twitter may be the new black but it doesn’t stop the tabloids from re-reporting every detail. Perez Hilton and OK! Magazine went into a frenzy over Madge”s direct @replies to settle the score on the scandal, and her tour and children. Here’s how it went down:

Madonna’s reprimand to Perez only sent him into a queenful frenzy, so excited to have M even harkin his name:
Perez immediately boasts his mention from Madonna on his website. Not exactly the effect she was probably hoping for …
OK! Magazine reports the whole thing:

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Food, Hier Soir / Last Night, LA Scene

Local Soiree: Audrey Bernstein’s new Breakfast Club at Cecconi’s

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

Soho House opened their first restaurant in L.A. last February 2009. The Italian restaurant is the second Cecconi’s; there is also one housed in London’s SoHo House. The Brit eatery sits in Morton’s old spot on Melrose and Robertson, where … Continue reading →

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Ahahaha! LA in a nutshell: Swine-flu-savvy Spiedi

Posted on April 29, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Swine-flu-savvy newlyweds Spencer & Heidi take precaution on their honeymoon

via http://www.dlisted.com/

Weekend wedding

via http://www.gossipgirls.com/

Heidi Montag gifted fiance Spencer Pratt with a classic 1968 Chevrolet Camaro for wedding present. It’s Grease Lightning! Ahahahaha!


Photo from Pacific Coast News

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Welcome aboard the Matthew Williamson cruise ship

Posted on April 28, 2009 by | Leave a comment

NEW YORK – APRIL 28: Lily Donaldson, Daria Werbowy, Matthew Williamson and Mary Kate Olsen at the launch of the Matthew Williamson for H&M collection aboard The Majesty on April 28, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jeremy Kost/WireImage)

Matthew Williamson and H&M booked a cruise for guests that never left dock for a Cayman/80s/Miami heat themed party with mini ice cream cones & champagne at the South Street Seaport on New York’s East River. Saluting sailors aboard the pink-lit yacht “Majesty” welcomed guests.
Sailors and staff salute guests Photo by Jeremy Kost/WireImage
This was the place to be if you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain of celebrities like Lucy Lui, Chanel Iman, David Schwimmer, Selita Ebanks, Alexis Bledel, Mary-Kate Olsen, Lily Donaldson, Patricia Field, Grace Jones, Erin Fetherston, Richie Rich, Yigal Azrouel, Helena Christensen, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Seventeen magazine’s editor-in-chief Ann Shoket and more. Williamson arrived on the arm of Daria Werbowy, who was wearing one of his H&M designs. Here sits the couple with mini MK & model Lily.
Photo from the Olsen Twins website
The entertainment, Grace Jones, arrived via glass elevator in a cat mask and cape.
Photos from Patrick McMullen & Getty Images

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The iTie

Posted on April 28, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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Hermes magazine: “Le Monde D’Hermes” Printemps Ete 2009

Posted on April 27, 2009 by | Leave a comment


Every quarter, Herme puts out an-art filled, clothes-fulled, news-filled magazine you can pick up in-store or get mailed… In this season’s issue, Hermes has photographer Tim Walker take dream like photos of baguette planes (front cover) and Hermes-clad men on sideways balconies (below). The quarterly features womens clothes, accessories as well as Hermes’ longstanding involvement with young artists, and finally a spread of the Endurance‘s doomed 1892 voyage to Antartica, captured by ship’s photographer Frank Hurley. Photos of this famous expedition can be found anywhere online.



(front and back cover, by Tim Walker)





(Photos by Tim Walker)

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Condé Nast to close Portfolio Magazine

Posted on April 27, 2009 by | Leave a comment


Read Monocle instead. Moncole is a magazine in its second year and comes in a matte book thicker and shorter than most magazines. It covers Affairs, Business, Culture, Design and Edits, which is thier way of saying stories about rich people. What Porfolio was, Monocle continues to be.

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Vanity Fair spring couture shoot with Emily Blunt

Posted on April 26, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Emily Blunt models Spring ’09 couture in Vanity Fair this month. Styled by Jessica Diehl and photographed by Michael Roberts in Le Raincy, outside Paris. Photos: Vanityfair.com, Style.com
Christian Dior:

Jean Paul Gaultier:


Christian Dior:

Givenchy:

Christian Lacroix:

Armani Privé:


Valentino:

Chanel / Roger Vivier, shoes:

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This will wake you up in the morning

Posted on April 26, 2009 by | Leave a comment


The Darth Vader Alarm Clock, displays the time in his eyes, it has a built in AM/FM radio and 3 sounds effects that are bound to wake you up. If you want one of these cool Darth Vader alarm clock’s they will be available shortly for $30 from Sakar. via Geeky Gadgets

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Editor's Blog, Food, Men's blog

Editor’s Blog: The Lobster Drop – TIME magazine reports 30% to 50% drop on lobster prices

Posted on April 26, 2009 by

Owaki / Kulla / Corbis I’ve always maintained lobster, and all other shellfish, are the work of GOD. Wearing their skeletons inside out, they are without doubt the most fascinating looking creatures to date. Appearing time and time again in … Continue reading →

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Salma Hayek’s masque ball

Posted on April 25, 2009 by | Leave a comment
The night before renewing their vows, Salma Hayek and husband Francois-Henri Pinault threw a Masque ball in Venice at the Hotel Cipriani, boats shuttled guests between the dock and hotel.
Charlize Theron, Francois-Henri Pinault, Punta Della Dogana, Stuart Townsend, Valentina Pinault

Anna Wintour and Stella McCartney, Photo by D. Venturelli/Wireimage

Charlize Theron, Philippe Starck, Gael Garcia Bernal,Frida Giannini, head designer for Gucci, Anna Wintour with Stella McCartney,Stuart Townsend and Stefano Pilati, Jacques Chirac and Francois Pinault, Bernadette Chirac

Photos by D. Venturelli/Wireimage, Splash News Online, Socialite’s Life, Trendhunter.com, Yahoo News, Flynet.

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Custom Wood Cases made for iPhone 3G

Posted on April 25, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Wood iPhone Case - Custom handmade box for iPhone 3G (Images courtesy Etsy seller Substrata)
Etsy seller Substrata handmake wooden cases for the 3G, $84.99. [via 7Gadgets ]

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