TiVO Alert: Bravo Brad!

Though he is one of the most annoying men I’ve ever seen on TV, he’s also one the most stylish these days. Brad Goreski of Bravo’s Rachel Zoe Project is one of the few highlights of the lackluster reality show.

Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy being able to watch Rachel in her element; putting together looks for celebrities and sometimes even pulling items right off the runway. But that takes up like five minutes of camera time. The rest of the show I’m watching with the volume turned all the way down, waiting to see what Brad’s wearing this week.

Every trend out there right now, he’s tried it. A little Ralph Lauren Purple Label here a little Alexander McQueen skinny denim there. I couldn’t have created a more perfect pocket gay for Rachel Zoe if I tried. So what if the sound of his voice makes me want to jump out a 10th floor window. That’s what the mute button was made for.

For more on The Rachel Zoe Project tune in to Bravo Tuesday night at 10:00pm or visit

http://www.bravotv.com/The_Rachel_Zoe_Project/season/1/index.php

Public Service Announcement

The last day to register to vote in Georgia is October 6th!!!!

If you're in the Downtown/Midtown Atlanta area and need to register to vote you can do so this Wednesday, October 1st at 139 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 between Noon & 5pm.

For more information on voter registration nationwide visit http://www.declareyourself.com/

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Underwear S - A - L - E

Now through October 13th enjoy 25% off all Calvin Klein boxers, briefs, tanks, tees, and lounge wear at Bloomingdale's (in store and online).

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Overseas Indulgence: oki-ni

Not that the exchange rates are particularly appealing in today's turbulent American economy, but for all those fat cats out there still shopping like its 1999, this post is for you.

My bestie Hunter put me on to London based e-retailer oki-ni. The site specializes in bringing shoppers the very best in contemporary/international menswear merchandise. Think Barney's with a less conservative perspective. Look to them for signature items that make bold statements like this ...

... Jil Sander Diamond Bag ...

... or the Alexander McQueen PUMA Scarred Street Trainer

For more information visit:

http://www.oki-ni.com

Reel to Real Rundown: Todd to the Rescue

"If I see LL two mo times ... " - Natalie Desselle as "Mickey" in the 1997 movie BAPS.

When the highlight of one of your favorite shows is the guest star, it’s time to reprioritize your TV lineup. Mr. Smith showed up to judging last night. Partly to promote his new clothing line, but also to let the competitors know how authentic their music inspired outfits for each other turned out. But aside from Ladies Love, I could have drank a V8. This season has had way too many quirky challenges and not enough high fashion or catwalk cat fights. I hate to say it, but important as it is to find contestants with real talent, throw in a couple of crazies to keep the party going a little longer.

Highlight: Michael Kors describing Korto as“a woman going out to eat ribs” in her country getup.

Best Backstab: Jerell convincing Kenley that her look was right on point from start to finish.

Quote I'll Most Likely Be Repeating: “It just didn’t make the point.” – Nina to Kenley regarding her hip hop look for Leanne.

Winner: Korto's punk look for Suede

Out: Suede's rocker look for Jerell

For more on Project Runway tune in to Bravo Wednesdays night at 9:00pm or visit http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/index.php

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Tons of goodies are up for grab on eLuxury this week including the following items:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Shirt & Maison Martin Margiela Lace Ups

Dior Jacket & Versace Woven Loafers

http://www.eluxury.com/estore/sales/public.jsp?sizeFilter=&navChild=cat20002&items=254&colorFilter=&brandFilter=&sort=&catId=home&brand=

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West Elm is marking down select bedroom furniture from now until November 5th.

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Somebody's Working

Tyra gave Top pick to Clarke last night, but I think she should have overlooked Analeigh's lackluster eye work for the legs she served up in this photo. What do you think?

For more on Top Model tune in to CW on Wednesdays night at 8:00pm or visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model11

Trend Tracking

“Without a doubt, it’s one of the biggest accessories this season, if not the biggest,” said Dan Peres, the editor of Details in the Don Coelman New York Times article about the significance of the scarf to men's fashion.

I would have to agree. John Legend did it at the VMA’s. Chris Brown gave us his version on Fashion Rocks. Something tells me that pretty soon no one will be able to go out for a drink without seeing a reinterpretation of their silk scarves and neckerchiefs on every corner. A few more examples of the trend below:

Kanye West, Jonas Brothers, YSL, Justin Timberlake.

To read the entire article and slideshow visit:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/25/fashion/25CODES.html?ref=fashion

Be Scene

http://atlanta.sixdegreesmag.com/

This Just In ...: Celebrity "Out"ings

Lohan's Lovah

The Associated Press is reporting that Lindsay Lohan has confirmed her relationship with friend Samantha Ronson. Try and upstage that one Brit & Paris! On second thought ... don't.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/24/lohan.relationship.ap/index.html

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Surprise, Surprise ...

... not that he's gay. We all knew that. I'm more surprised someone wanted to procreate with him! Read more about it in People mag out this Friday or visit the link below.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20228488,00.html

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Friends & Family S - A - L - E

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Monoritees S - A - L - E

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Public Service Announcement

First Presidential Nominee Debate

Friday, September 26th at 9:00pm

No more forums or conventions. This is the face to face match we've all been waiting for. Real issues, real questions, real answers, and a real opportunity to contrast the two candidates for President.

Get involved and host a debate party this Friday with all your friends or attend one in your neighborhood. Visit http://my.barackobama.com/page/m/66362d0f297e04b6/tJSOxT/VEsF/ for more information.

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The Rock and Roll inspired collection at Thread House has marked down inventory from 50% - 75%. Along with glammed out t-shirts galore, the store also offers a nice selection of high end denim. Chip & Pepper, Stitches, and Hudson to name a few. This sale and all Thread House merchandise is only offered in the store at the Plaza Midtown. For address or directions visit them at http://www.thread-house.com/ .

Allowable Overdose: Sex & The City The Movie

Cosmo drinkers and Manolo Blanik junkies everywhere, beware! The DVD of our favorite foursome is released today worldwide. There is also an extended cut of the movie with an additional 12 minutes added on, plus an additional DVD with lots of extras including a segment all about the fashion in the film.

Get your copy now at:

http://www.amazon.com/Sex-City-Sarah-Jessica-Parker/dp/B001DDBCUU

Fall Forward

We counted down all the Fall looks a few weeks ago and now its finally here!!!! If you haven’t started to update your look already, you’ve got some catching up to do. Here is a slide show of all the looks that didn’t make any of the top five’s but were still standouts on the runway.

Enjoy and happy first day of Fall!!!

For more Essentially Major Fall fashion click: http://essentiallymajor.blogspot.com/search/label/Fall%20Five

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TiVO Alert!

The third season of Emmy winning drama Heroes begins tonight at 8pm on NBC.

There is also a great article by Alessandra Stanley in Sunday's New York Times about the shows parallels to today's youth, polotics, and economy. Read it today at: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/22/arts/television/22stan.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

This Just In ...

Fashion news website WWD is reporting that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are developing menswear for their high end label The Row. A release date has not been confirmed, but all signs point to Fall 2009.

http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/#/article/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/one-for-the-boys-close-shave-best-dressed-1786057?navSection=fashion-news

Fundamental(s)

Democratic Presidential Nominee Senator Barack Obama on the October cover of Men's Vogue.

http://www.mensvogue.com/

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Abbadabba's

End of the season blowout SALE

September 19 - October 4th

Select items have already been marked down between 40% - 90%

- also -

Buy one pair of regular priced shoes ...

Get 1 SALE pair at an additional 25% off

http://www.coolshoes.com/

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eLuxury Denim Sale

http://www.eluxury.com/estore/sales/public.jsp?navChild=cat100064&catId=home&brand=

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Overstock.com is having a Secret Sale all weekend

Some items marked down between 50% - 90%

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Reel to Real Rundown: Cloning Kenley

Maybe I’ve watched The Invasion with Nicole Kidman one too many times (since HBO’s practically been running a marathon of it all week). But as soon as I saw the mother/daughter pair that was assigned to Kenley on this week’s episode of Runway, I felt like I should probably add another deadbolt to my front door just in case the epidemic has already started spreading. As if she needed another reason to invoke the 50’s into her design, Kenley lucked up with a girl who looks exactly like her for a challenge that was all about designing for someone else's personal style. In a weird way, the same thing also happened to challenge winner Jerell. He got a tall, lanky, androgynous young lady who I imagine shared a lot of parallels with his own lifestyle … for lack for a better word. Honestly, now that all of the final collections have already shown in Bryant Park I totally want to just fast forward straight through to the season finale.

Highlight: Kato actually breaking a smile after weeks of being among the top three designers on the runway.

Best Backstab: Kenley for (yet again) inappropriately sniggling during someone else critique.

Quote I'll Most Likely Be Repeating: “You could almost wear that and go to a Working Girl party.” - Michael Kors in reference to Joe’s pinstriped interpretation of professional.

Winner: Jerell

Out: Joe

For more on Project Runway tune in to Bravo Wednesdays night at 9:00pm or visit http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/index.php