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The rumors have finally been confirmed: actress Megan Fox is the star of the upcoming Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans campaigns.

Rumors began swirling that Fox would replace current spokesmodel Victoria Beckham in the Emporio Armani campaign after the 23-year-old actress made a surprise appearance at the Giorgio Armani Privé show in July. Fox, the star of the “Transformers” franchise, is considered to be the Hollywood sex symbol and a favorite cover girl of men’s magazines in both the U.S. and Europe.

According to WWD, Fox was shot by famed duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott this past weekend. The new Armani images featuring Fox will start running worldwide in January. None of the images have leaked as of yet, but we can expect to see them in print ads and billboards in the near future.

Expect teenaged boys to start buying copies of Vogue for those ads…

Mischa Barton films 'The Beautiful Life' with co-stars Nici Tortorella,
Sarah Paxton and Ashley Madekwe at New York City Hall - Photo by Photo Agency

Defying all odds, Mischa Barton who has been released from psychiatric ward has been hard at work on the set of her new show, The Beautiful Life, despite her breakdown just weeks ago.

The 23-year-old actress was spotted on location at New York City Hall today, looking healthy and vibrant in a fabulous metallic Versace Spring 2009 minidress and a pair of studded, buckled boots.

Hopefully the work will keep Mischa focused on her career and her health. It definitely doesn’t help that her supposed “friends” have been claiming to outlets who will listen that the actress is “on the verge of another breakdown.”

Meanwhile, family friend Eric Ziegenbein told Heat Magazine that the actress was already back to her partying ways.

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The reality star known for her deep brunette locks went blonde over the weekend and showed off lighter locks as she walked the red carpet at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards held at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 9, 2009 in Universal City, California.

Last week, Allure magazine introduced a new word into the lexicon: the break-over. Apparently this term describes the new look a woman sports shortly after a breakup. Perhaps it was Kim Kardashian’s recent breakup with NFL star Reggie Bush that inspired her to dye her hair a soft, slightly-brassy blonde. Kim, who wore a blonde wig for a recent photoshoot, took to her blog to write about the new do:

“This time it’s for real, guys! I went blonde!!! I had been considering it ever since I wore that blonde wig, and I just decided to go for it!! What do you think? I am really loving it! My hairstylist Clyde Haygood orchestrated the whole thing and Rebecca from Goodform salon dyed it!”

No one has perfected better the sultry brunette image than Kim, obviously she still looks gorgeous, but if you think about it she completely looses her personality with the new hair color. She will eventually return to her roots..

Megan Fox at the 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' premiere
at the Sonycenter in Berlin, Germany- Photos by Photo Agency

Megan Fox is pulling out all her sexiest looks for the Transformers 2 promotional tour. She attended the Berlin premiere in a sexy red Roberto Cavalli dress that plunged to there, was slit up to here, and featured an ample showing of waist, too.

Back in February, Transformers star Megan Fox broke off her engagement to longtime boyfriend Brian Austin Green, much to the delight of fans everywhere. Their joy, however, was short-lived, as it seemed that Fox and Green couldn’t really quit each other.When asked about her love life at a Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen press conference in Berlin, she said, “I’m currently what you would call single, I guess.”

She joked that she’d like to move on to a Korean pop star, saying, “There is this Korean Justin Timberlake named Rain and I’m really on his situation now. I’m trying to fix this up. I’m working hard.”

Bridal wear genius Vera Wang has signed on to compete in the next season of Dancing With the Stars, E! News reports. As one of the world’s most influential people in fashion, Wang is a far cry from the occasionally down-and-out celebs and reality TV stars who normally participate in the show, but she has the chops to win. Vera trained as a pro figure skater when she was younger, so there’s a decent probability she’ll follow in the footsteps of DWTS’s season six champion, Kristi Yamaguchi.

It’s hard to believe that Wang will be 60 years old by the time the new season kicks off this fall. She’s designed skating costumes for Nancy Kerrigan and Michelle Kwan in the past, so maybe this means we’ll be seeing Vera get down in some original designs. Dancing With the Stars is getting more fashionable for sure!

Wondering what vintage aviators are? The name is self explanatory. These shades were originally used by aviators when they are on duty. Typical of their job, these shades are hardy and designed to keep strong currents and wind out of the wearer’s eyes. The aviator sunglasses are dark colored to give the wearer ample protection from glaring light. Originally, these sunglasses were available with military gear only. These days, of course, aviator sunglasses have become a widely popular fashion statement.

Vintage aviator sunglasses were first made by Ray-Ban in 1932 for pilots. So, don’t be surprised by the typical ‘Ray-Ban’ look of these sunglasses. Their drooping teardrop shape is unique to vintage aviator sunglasses. Indeed, vintage aviator sunglasses have become an iconic fixture of eye wear not only for decades but even for a century!

Vintage aviators were very popular in the 70’s and 80’s and they are back in a big way. Your fashion statement is reflective of your own personality, your whims, your caprices and even your aspirations. Utilizing vintage aviator sunglasses to show off your own style simply indicates the boldness of your perception when it comes to fashion as you choose the undying style of sunglasses that have been a fashion fixture for several decades now and seem to be growing in fashion stature as years and styles go by.

You can make your presence felt with any of the brightly colored summer frames that vintage aviator sunglasses come in, starting from blue, yellow and shallow red to full metallic jacket frames or mirrored glasses.

Thus, making your own fashion statement using vintage aviator sunglasses is a truly imaginative way of showing the world your true colors and personality with a touch of history to boot. For men, donning dark brown colored leather jackets with loose khaki slacks would be a great way to show off with your vintage aviator sunglasses. For women, a trimly tailored trench coat to show off their hidden curves plus scarves around their necks will do well with any color of vintage aviator sunglasses. These kinds of fashion statements will surely draw the attention of men and women on the sidewalks and cafes you pass by.

Vintage aviator sunglasses are not your regular sunglasses and not everyone can carry them off with style. You need the right shade, the perfect clothing and the right accessories if you want to look dashing in them.

Rihanna has been everywhere since her red carpet return! On Thursday, May 7, 2009, the singer attended DKMS’ 3rd Annual Star-Studded Gala which took place at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City wearing head to toe Louis Vuitton. Nearly everything about this look, from the poofy-sleeved metallic top to the lace-up boots, is completely fashion-forward. From the way she’s been dressing, it’s as if she is been saving up an arsenal of hardcore fashion for her return to the spotlight.

The Daniel Swarovski collection – the high end couture collection of Swarovski accessories generally found adorning celebrities on the red carpet, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and with that come 20 new bag designs and 20 new pieces of jewelry to commemorate the brand’s history.

Rather than reviving accessories from the archives, Swarovski artistic director Nathalie Colin chose to highlight how far their crystal technology has come with innovative applications of the famed crystals, from crystals applied to precious stones and pearls to exotic skins. The processes add up to spectacular-looking pieces with blinding luminosity. Bling is definitely not out it’s just made out of crystals now, instead of diamonds.

This season, 1920’s art deco design inspired the look and feel of the pieces, from the vintage-looking styles of the delicate evening bags to the deco patterns used for the crystal settings. And in a nod to the changing demands of red carpet walking clients, the bags are now slightly larger to accommodate their number one purse accessory: the Blackberry.

Also new for Swarovski this year is an expanded watch collection, with high quality Swiss-made timepieces at the core of the new designs. For women, styles range from a crystal cuff, the “D:Light,” with a time display made up of crystals that light up only when a button is pressed ($1,500-$1,7000), to edgier styles like a wrap-around leather band ($575) or classic timepieces with a metal watchband and subtle crystal bezel ($650-$750).

Swarovski’s signature jewelry collection for autumn/winter 2009/10, “Nature Reloaded,” follows the nature-oriented theme started for spring with “Super Nature.” For this collection, Swarovski took a trip to an enchanted forest with wooden pendants embedded with crystals, to mushroom-shaped charms to smoky hues of plum, forest green and black crystal. Other key looks include serpent bangles and necklaces and Swarovski’s unofficial mascot characters, Erika and Elvis, re-imagined as a butterfly and a bumblebee, respectively.

Rihanna's music notes tattoos

Tattooing has developed into a modern art form. People all over the world recognize its craze among the youth across the countries. The young people are in tremendous hurry to visit the tattoo artists and get their favorite designed tattooed on their bodies.

The tattoos give the youth a definite “cool” look! All parts of the body can be the targets for tattoos. However, the extent of pain depends on the part of body. Some like the arms, back, lower back are favored areas. One need not be too surprised to find a lady proudly displaying a virgin tattoo on the ankle of her long sleek leg. It surely gives a unique look to her and the ankle tattoos thus are the talk of the town.

But a large number of people do not know the exact options of ankle tattooing. They fail to understand the extent to which the tattoo can be made on an ankle. When they are made on the upper part of the ankle, the ankle tattoos are less painful. But if you have it done right on the bony part of the ankle, be prepared for more pain. Hence it is advisable to go in for the smaller tattoos that avoid the bony part. On the upper part of the ankle because of more fleshy structure, you can have bigger tattoos. So the common mistake made by people is selecting the wrong size for of tattoo design for the ankle region. Do remember that it will be more painful if the tattooing is attempted directly on the bony surface.

Also remember that ankle tattoos remain for life. If they are made too low on the ankle, the wrinkles that appear over the years can make the tattoo go out of shape. Therefore, the calf region is best suited to have bigger tattoos for longer time since this region does not get wrinkles as fast. Consequently, the ankle tattoos also last longer.

People sometimes think that ankle tattoos bleed less. They are wrong. Bleeding here is more because they are at the end of the body circulatory system. It pays to be extra careful while getting your ankle tattooed. You must use a properly reclined chair so that the tattoo artist can get a good view of your ankle. You must also avoid walking long distances immediately after getting tattooed, to minimize bleeding.

Post tattooing care. It is vital to protect your ankle tattoos till they heal thoroughly. Along with the pain, there is also a possibility of ink running if rough, hard clothing rubs against the tattooed surface.

Boots are out for the first few days. In addition, avoid direct sunlight on the ankle tattoo as the sunlight can fade the tattoo. Sunscreen with SPF 15 can help in reducing the effect of the sun rays.

Many stylish fashion accessories are suitable for intimate encounters but can be easily transported from the bedroom to the clothes closet to create fashion accents for casual occasions as well. When silky intimate apparel is used for casual wear, it has the ability to attract the attention of every man that is present. Men find these to be a very seductive choice for everyday wear.

The opposite sex loves these intimate apparel selections because they offer a brief covering over the arms and bring out the sexiness of the shoulder blades. Women love to wear them for everyday wear because it is a cost effective way of controlling clothing expenses because intimate apparel is usually sold in sets. A woman can create a very seductive look that is perfect for dates or nights out on the town with other friends.

Men love intimate apparel that exposes the navel and these friendly and provocative fashion accessories can truly make a man pay attention when the exposed areas of the body are pointed toward their location. A woman can wear them with jeans and convey more to a man in an instant than she ever could if she wore another top and engaged in conversation at a bar for many hours. Intimate apparel can make romance happen very quickly and that romance does not have to occur at home.

The material of some intimate apparel can have a dramatic effect on the way a man treats a woman. If the material is soft and pliable, then a man will be tempted to nuzzle and finger the material for a very long time. This type of attention is welcomed by women all over the world because it brings a man within earshot and he has no other choice but to listen to small words of love that are whispered in his ear.

The intimate apparel used as casual wear can be made of flimsy material that requires a rigid layer to keep nipples from being exposed. Women love layering their bodies in several types that were designed for just this purpose. Layering intimate apparel will have a dramatic effect on men. They will develop a compulsive urge to remove each piece one at a time to discover the beauty of the body underneath the layers. This type of scavenger hunt can prove to be a lot of fun for people who choose to wear intimate apparel for casual wear.

Though gemstones attract you due to their wonderful shapes and colors, they are well known for their properties. Most of the gemstones are formed under extreme heat and pressure inside the earth and they are the finest and purest consolidation of minerals. Usually crystals that are formed from the clear and purest minerals are well known for their healing properties.

How can these gemstones have healing properties? This healing property arises due to the valuable agents of electromagnetic energy transmitted by these stones that influences the electrochemical nature of human organisms. These healing stones are more effective if they are embedded in pure electrolytes like copper, gold, and silver and they should be in direct contact with the skin. Due to these electrolytes, the contact of the healing stones with the electromagnetic field of the body becomes possible.

Since the healing stones work with both physiochemical energy and organic energy, they can also be taken orally as pastes or oxides. So in case if you cannot afford jewelry you can always opt for the pastes or oxides. Where does this specific energy come from? Healing stones absorb and produce energy emitted from the frequencies of light. These frequencies are visible as colors and are related to planetary energies that go well beyond the visible light frequencies.

Birthstones are also popular for their healing properties. Few gemstones like talismans or birthstones are used by most of the astrologers and gem therapists to overcome the loss of energy caused by weak planets. These stones are also used to provide strength to the favorable planets.

Minerals and gems were used throughout the ages and have different assumptions by different cultures.

• Amazonite: It is generally used to improve the thinking ability and eases stress.

• Amber: If you are stressed, not able to make decisions or suffering from diseases like thyroid or inner ear secretion, then Amber can heal you. It also protects you from negative energy.

• Aquamarine: Are you confused or hurt? Or are you very emotional and not sure how to face a situation? Then start wearing Aquamarine as it helps to calm you down and clarifies your emotions. It also heals the problems related to eyes, ears, jaws, neck, stomach etc.

• Bloodstone: The name itself gives you an idea that it heals the problems related to blood like improper circulation of blood, stomach and bowel pain etc. It also strengths blood purifying organs.

• Coral: It protects you from bad thoughts and helps to attract prosperity and well being. It also helps in childbirth and adoption.

• Jasper: If you are suffering from digestion problems then Jasper helps to heal it. It gives you peace of mind.

• Rose Quartz: It is helpful for attracting love. It helps to release your emotional stress and promotes peace, forgiveness.

• Sardonyx: Are you scared of speaking in public? Are you nervous and need some encouragement. Sardonyx is a perfect gemstone for you. It gives you the courage to speak in public and also provides control over the self.

Model wearing shoes by Rainbow Couture

Weddings involve a tremendous amount of planning. It may take months to find the dress you want to wear down the aisle. You have to decide whether you want the bridesmaids to wear dresses you find ready made, or dresses you have sewn specially to fit them. Colors and styles are difficult to choose, too. Then, there are details like the kind of cake you want and who you will trust to bake and decorate it. Along with all these decisions is the choice of wedding shoes.

You will be busy the whole day of your wedding. There is no reason to make yourself uncomfortable unless you are certain you want to wear dressy shoes. Women’s dress shoes can be beautiful, certainly. If you are wearing a wedding dress that is not full length, you will probably want to wear elegant high heeled shoes in a white or candlelight color, or any shade that matches your dress. You will want to look your best, but keeping the heels in the lower height range of high heeled shoes is a good idea. You will be walking too much to be comfortable in stiletto heels. With a lower heel, you can look graceful and be comfortable at the same time.

If you are wearing a full length dress, you have the opportunity to take comfort to the next level. No one will likely notice your shoes under a long dress, especially if it has a train. Your feet will be securely hidden from view. Many brides take advantage of this fact by wearing alternative wedding shoes that may seem unusual if you have not been around brides lately.

Ballet shoes can be worn as bridal shoes. Ballet shoes are some of the most comfortable wedding shoes, yet they look dainty if your feet ever do show. Brides can wear ballet shoes and never fear getting a blister or twisted ankle from wearing tight or high heeled shoes. Ballet shoes often come in white and pink, but other colors are sometimes available.

Comfort can be very important to brides. Many brides now wear simple white tennis shoes as wedding shoes for the comfort they provide. Tennis shoes could even be seen as appropriate, considering all the running a bride will have to do to coordinate every little detail on her wedding day. Some brides even wear house slippers as wedding shoes. Whether standing at the altar or gliding across the dance floor, there is no reason a bride should be in misery because of her shoes.

Alternative shoes are also advantageous because they are not expensive. Weddings can cost a small fortune, but that does not mean your shoes have to be costly as well. If you want to buy cheap shoes for your wedding, you are much better off buying comfortable footwear at a low price than cheap knock-offs of expensive brand name wedding shoes. These cheap imitations do not look as good as the wedding shoes they imitate. They do not hold up as well, and may even come apart on the day of the wedding. That is the last thing a bride needs to worry about. Besides that, the cheaper the dress shoe, the more uncomfortable it usually is. It is much better in every way to find the most comfortable bridal shoes that are appropriate to go with your wedding dress.

Women love designer shoes so much that many women have closets full of them.Others only long for that many and make do with a pair or two. Women’s designer shoes are very costly, so one might wonder why women even want to spend their money on such an extravagance. There are some great advantages to buying and wearing designer shoes. Women who wear them often can tell you all about it.

The most obvious reason people would want designer shoes is the up-to-the-minute styles they offer. All shoe styles will eventually be mimicked by cheap shoe manufacturers. It is only a matter of time. With designer shoes, though, you do not have to wait for a cheap imitation. You can have the real thing as soon as it comes out. Then, you can be the one everyone looks to for fashion tips on buying shoes. You will display your own personal flair with designer shoes that suit you so well they seem made for you.

It might not be as obvious, but designer shoes are much more comfortable than ordinary shoes. If you go to a discount shoe store and try on a pair of cheap shoes, they may hurt your feet. If you like the style, you may buy them anyway, hoping to break them in. The truth is that if the shoes do not fit you when you first put them on, no amount of breaking in is likely to make much difference.

Shoes that are not made in a comfortable fashion are not apt to become comfortable just because you wear them for a week or so. With designer shoes, chances are they will fit right away with no need to try to break them in. This is because designers put much thought and study into putting together a pair of shoes. They do not start working on the end product until they know how the design can be adapted to the feet of real women.

Cheap shoe manufacturers do little to assure that their shoes will be comfortable. They are basically concerned that the shoe fits the description of a ladies shoe style and is approximately the right size. Designer shoe manufacturers also bring comfort to the table in the form of better quality materials. When your shoe is well made with fine leathers or other materials, they are more comfortable in every way. This is a great advantage of designer shoes.

If you like to be the center of attention, you will find a huge advantage in buying designer shoes. You might want to emulate your favorite movie star or singer by wearing the shoes that they wear. It gives you a special feeling to know that your feet are just as well-dressed as a celebrity’s. If others know your secret, you will gain status that you would never get from ordinary shoes. There is no other feeling like having something for yourself that celebrity and royalty alike will wear. Accumulate a closet full of designer shoes and you will be the envy of all your friends.