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2010 Septembe issue of Vogue!

September 2010 Vogue - Part 1 - Advertisements

What large Brands to entice us, what adorable articles to sustain us, and what a heavy bible to encase it all. At 726 pages not quite their largest issue (September 2004 issue was 832 pages) it is still a weighty coffee table book, not just a magazine.

I'll start with the ads because that is how we all read Vogue... Ads then Editorial then Articles then Ads again. A yummy fashion sandwich (On low carb bread OF COURSE!)(Hold the mayo)!

This September issue I saw a plethora of fur.

When I say "fur" you say "Chanel". Or at least you should because almost every single piece on their Fall runway show was either a complete fur suit or had hints of fur from the shoes to the hats. Fur is in every campaign from Prada, Michael Kors, Fendi (as usual), Dolce and Gabbana, Donna Karan, Gucci and many more.

Next I noticed the garments they advertised this year compared to last are almost couture pieces. What I mean by that is the ready to wear collections are becoming much more avant-garde and the ads that usually showcase very wearable clothes, are showing clothing that has a true life of their own this year. All the Advertisements in Vogue are obviously paid by the advertisers so you would think they would place saleable pieces (which they have been in the very recent past) in their ads. This year it seems there has been less focus on Couture and a much greater focus on Edgy Prêt-a-Porter. Makes sense fiscally I just hope this trend ceases and desists; if not Couture may eventually be nonexistent. =(
Some examples of this are:
DKNY Full Fur (likely Faux) full length vest? Akward.
Christian Louboutin Skyscraping Thigh high's with extendo whip like zip pulls! So edgey! So Sexy!
Everything from Bottega Veneta including but not limited to a full ill fitting onesey (did I mention it's tapered. I don't think Gaga would even wear this.)
Miu Miu. I like mustard dresses with metal flowers as much as the next kid but that sounds Couture to me... no?
Tommy Hilfiger - Just Kidding BARF!

So you see these normally wearable brands (Except for maybe Bottega) are putting out extraordinary pieces in this September issue of Vogue which... lets face it, mould the opinions of millions of people who view these ads and ultimately define where their spend is going this Fall. Good? Bad? We'll see.

Next up - Lace!

Sexy Sultry Lacey Lace! It's all over this book of books. Via Spiga, Jimmy Choo, Nina Ricci, Nicholas Kirkwood and Celine. I think every woman needs lace. Somewhere.

Finally Animal Print

Like I have to mention Dolce and Gabbana, their whole collection this season is Full leopard on leopard. All leopard all the time! a tuxedo of Leopard from shoes to scarf!
Other designers worth mentioning are Roberto Cavalli and Celine

Stay tuned for the Editorials in Part 2 of September 2010 Vogue.

Top 10 Handbags you NEED

Opposed to the title... these are merely bags I think you should wear this season. You do not need them (except for #9 the Valentino) but for your up coming purchase of a handbag this season please consider the following.

(I alphabetized them as to not pick and choose favorites. But I did anyway. You'll see.)

#1
Alexander McQueenThis candy apple will turn you into a lavish queen instead of a passed out husk on the cottage floor. God that horrid beast of a witch thing that was after Snow White NEEDS TO GO! Uglies... Always hatin on the gentile ladies!
Alexander McQueen Brass Ring Clutch - $1785.00

#2
Alexander McQueen

Look I'm frugal! This Canvas tote is WAY better than that Anya Hindmarch (I'm not a plastic bag - But I am uglier than sin) in your closet.
Swish it up a bit with this Lavish twist on an environmental tote
Alexander McQueen Skull Print Canvas Wonderment - $650.00

#3
Burberry
I had to use two pics because of the stunning beauty this bag has to offer. Don't get nervous but they are limited edition!
K...
no they're not but you NEED NEED NEED this tote!
Burberry Cable Haymarket Check Tote - $1495.00

#4
Christian Louboutin
Who a cute widdle guy? Yes You are! And when you're angry you can kick it.
Okay don't kick it, it's Mink and that's difficult to refurbish.
Christian Louboutin Mink Over the shoulder evening bag - $1395.00

#5
Diesel
Alright bust out the leather this party is getting Kinky! If you took all of the chord chains from this bag you could tie someone up. Call me
Diesel Chordy handbag - $240.00

#6
Jimmy Choo
Two pics needed! You have to appreciate the detail of the water snake used in this bag! from the zip pull to the fringe you are basically wearing an entire snake! Kind of creepy. YAY!
Palladium hardware also looks great on the black version of this bag
Jimmy Choo Shoulder Bag - $1295.00

#8
Nancy Gonzalez
(I skipped #7 Pay attention!)
This bag reminds me of when I worked at Holt Renfrew in Toronto. Nancy Gonzalez bags were selling like hotcakes and, let me tell you... this bag was WAY hotter than anything we sold!
Nancy Gonzalez Croc and Whipsnake Cage Tote - $2600.00

#9
Valentino
Wow! All jokes aside this bag really is FANTASTIC! and if you haven't seen the Ready to wear collection at a local retailer (unless you live in Canada) then do (or if you're a Canuck then go to http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ and FEAST your eyes while ingesting maple syrup!)
Valentino Rosier Tote - $1795.00

#10
Chanel
(Told you I wasn't going to completely go alphabetically)
No matter what your style you will need the heaviest of sedation to get over the excitement you will feel on just looking at this incredible masterful China Doll in Plexiglas enamel and strass! Strass is used to imbue this evening clutch with Sass. I... am... so... LAME! K no but Strass is glass with a higher than normal lead oxide level (giving it fabulous colors) which is then cut to make it appear like gemstones. (#themoreyouknow)
Chanel China Doll Evening bag - Undi$clo$ed! ... - That mean$ it co$t$ more than a $mall hou$e.

Sabor Divino

Sabor Divino was a Taste of the Divine
10220-103 St., 780-757-1114

This Portuguese delight made for a magical night filled with an “ad to the list” red (which I didn’t get the name of because it was an “Waiter what will go with this?” moment so unfortunately no adding will be taking place) and perhaps the best gnocchi I have ever had! The potato gnocchi lamb ragu (NOT stew) was SO tender and went perfectly with the accompanying tomato sauce. The following dessert(s) (Yeah we did) were incredible. Danny and Sheri helped Matt and I dive into these thankfully when ordering, but then when the desserts came sharing was a very forced action. I’ll describe them from least favorite to most. The cheesecake with black cherries and port was heaven in a dish but I have to say with the competition it was falling behind in the race through my taste buds. Next was the Leite crème "dona Irene", a Portuguese version of crème brulee made with a super light custard topped with caramelized sugar and cinnamon. Just thinking about it now is drooling up my keyboard. But if you know me you’ll know I LOVE chocolate and the most decadent has been saved for last. My favorite was the Chocolate Cayenne Mousse. A chocolate mousse so light to your senses but thick in texture was set in a dish with mint leaves and chocolate leaves. Just when you think the ride is over comes a tingle that starts at the back of your throat (not an allergic reaction) and works its way over your tongue and leaves you with a tingle on your lips that can resemble a tremble after a first kiss. Unlike first kisses or cocaine this feeling could be attained again… another spoonful...
Needless to say the mousse went FAST!

I will be back soon to have the mouse and to try their boar dish (which was sold out unfortunately) and to get the name of that slurptuous wine.

Dinner for Schmucks

No pics I don't condone this nonsense Buffoonery!

Alright this'll be short.


Dinner for Schmucks was... a disaster.
Like 3 funny parts
Like 1 million parts where you just wanted to DIE or leave the Theater. and
Like the weakest story EVER!


Do not like it on Facebook
Do not encourage or hang out with people who have seen it and say it was good
And Certainly DO NOT SEE IT!

There I think that about sums it up.

Alright I have to say one nice thing

Stephanie Szostak was beautiful and I loved her Balenciaga.
And Paul Rudd kinda makes me blush... a little.

There that's it.

And I dislike creepy dead mice.

K now I'm done.

918 Porsch Spyder... Call me!

Lets talk Porsche for a minute…

I’m not an uber car person nor am I a Porsche aficionado but this concept Porsche 918 Spyder is really Sexy Sleek!

Oh Wait… This just in!! It has been stripped of it’s “concept” title and thrown into the Throngs of Production! Hot!

Here’s some pics of this majestic $600,000 set of wheels.

10 Thumbs up for Inception!

Alright... You cannot see Inception and tell me
A) it wasn't an original idea
B) the graphics weren't amazing
or C) the Acting was sub par. K maybe Mal (Marion Cotillard), but I still think overall they nailed it!

As per usual I couldn't stop loving Leo's hair, but that didn't take away from the plot or my amazement at the dream in a dream concept. I love having dreams where you get so lost it seems like reality. LOVE!

Misc pics of Leo to make this blog worth reading...

Oh and how much do I adore Ellen Page? She rocked in Juno and I can think of no other who would have literally owned the role of the architect Ariadne other than Mrs.Page.

***SPOILER ALERT***

If you have seen the movie I highly recommend visiting this website. But ONLY if you have

http://screenrant.com/inception-spoilers-discussion-kofi-68330/2/

Just for the record I obviously didn't write the caption on this photograph! Your Ming... (oooooh 3 dots very mysterious) Is the scene of the crime??? Wha??)