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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??)

GOD My Phone Sucks!

We all have ‘em but are the ones in our pocket… in your pocket, standing up to these beauties coming out of Italy, France and Other fashion capitals?

We all remember the Dolce Motorola RAZR V1 V2 and V3 but what else is out there?

Versace just released this piece of work named the “Versace Unique”. Hand made with Alligator hide, calf skin and ceramic it sports a glamorous sapphire scratch resistant glass that protects it’s larger than life touch screen. With a selection of colors from pink to brown to classic black, who needs a clutch when you have this sexy phone? The stats look as good as the next smart phone including a 5 Megapixel camera with flash similar to the one on the new iPhone 4 and other techy things but LG assures us this phone is up to snuff. I personally love the medusa insignia on the back it really gets my fashion adrenaline pumping! At $7,750 Canadian this treasure will set you back while in the very next breath bump you to the front row to any and all New York Fashion Week show this September if you can afford the flight! Need more info? Go to http://www.Versace.com/mobile and sign up to be selected to receive the information you desire.

Next up we have the Dior Phone accompanied by the “My Dior”. Made in France by Modelabs engineers (with the help of Sony) this phone is especially designed for women. Is it because it has the option to be encrusted with 640 diamonds and sapphires? No. It is because of the “My Dior”. This handy second phone which links to your actual Dior Phone via Bluetooth hangs like a bag charm on the outside of your (no doubt) Dior bag (Which no doubt is embroidered with the same iconic Cannage pattern Dior is known for that is all over your lux phone). My question is this to Mr. Galliano… I wear bags, I love Sapphires, I LOVE 3.251 CARATS OF DIAMONDS! Why then is this phone not for me? Oh right because it’s just under $30,000 Canadian ($4,764 without the diamonds)! And most men don’t wear bags. Alright fine!

Moving on... Alright after 1 more pic!

Now on to something that doesn’t have a price because I’m depressed! This Chanel phone is a beautiful concept that may never make it to production simply because the intricate network of fiber optic light bending… well, it doesn’t exist. Anyway it is a designer phone and that’s why it’s here. Also if it ever exists it’ll be an infinite amount of money so… there you go.

Tell me which one you’d get I want to know.

Prince Of Persia

Prince Of Persia

I really wasn’t thrilled with this film. The graphics were really good in some parts and a little sloppy in others. Also you could barely see where they used computers to animate Prince Dastan as he danced around the city on dangerously thin wooden planks or performed gravity defying horizontal wall running. If you are in for wasting some time and money, then the visual is worth it. But it is definitely a renter.

Jake Gyllenhaal really is a great looking guy. He clearly worked out very hard for this film and I think people are right to be excited to see him bare chested. I did however have a problem with his attire.

Now I know it is a rendition from a video game (which I have played and enjoyed) but really? When you see this rugged “I don’t give a damn” man fighting in the streets and literally throwing himself off cliffs… I find it hard to picture this same man wrapping thin strips of leather around his arms for the express purpose of looking good/cool. I think fashion is not the first, second, or last thing on his mind. Honestly I think everyone would be happy if he took a page out of He-Man’s book and just took it all off. You only need a loin cloth anyway right?? Come-On!

Lastly I have to say Gemma Arterton did a pretty decent job of a prudish Brit who was also the keeper of sacred knowledge and a princess who could fight and wear pretty makeup and clothes and was at the same time a damsel in distress named Tamina and a shaman and …… Oh yeah that doesn’t make sense. None of it. But she worked it.

Final opinion = Don’t see it in theaters. See it when you’re significant other wants to stay in and cuddle because you won’t watch the movie anyway.

Iron Man 2 and Baby

Welcome back, welcome back! So glad you could make it.

Alright Iron Man 2. A word I would use to describe it would be... “Awesome”! I really enjoyed it. I saw in this movie how good an actor Robert Downey Jr. really is as Tony Stark. He is also swaying my opinion of the name Tony. Why??? Because Tony Stark is an ego driven, money hungry, genius that is kind of super awesome! I’m not going to lie if I had his money I’d have pretty much everything set up the way he does in his film. The downstairs Super Hi-tech-man-cave was really the highlight of the film for me.

I just realized something… I’m SUCH a Geek! Moving on.

But seriously I want that cave as my home (before it all gets destroyed that is) and I want to have it so everything and I mean everything is SUPER connected. Matt brought up an interesting point. “He must be on the fastest connection EVER!” As usual he would have to be right. As soon as Mr.Stark clapped his hands and asked for anything it was immediately up on the screen and giving him all the information he needed and all the info he didn’t. Too cool!

As for the plot, it wasn’t bad. Matt and I started debating for approximately 3 seconds as to whether the plot was decent and though it was it was certainly not “deep” and/or “all that meaningful”. But it is also derived from a comic book so… There you go.

I have to give MAD props to Scarlette Johansson for absolutely ROCKING my world. If I wasn’t a married man (or married to a man) I’d be all about her chicken! Her character (alias)Natalie Rushman … or Natasha Romanoff as it were, was super thrilling, hot, funny and had the perfect amount of curves for a woman. I have to go out and rent all of her previous movies which by the way were:

1. The Avengers (2012) (announced) (rumored) .... Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

2. Nick Fury (2012) (announced) (rumored) .... Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

3. Iron Man 2 (2010) .... Natalie Rushman / Natasha Romanoff

5. He's Just Not That Into You (2009) .... Anna Marks

6. The Spirit (2008) .... Silken Floss

7. Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) .... Cristina

8. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) .... Mary Boleyn

9. The Nanny Diaries (2007) .... Annie Braddock

11. The Prestige (2006) .... Olivia Wenscombe

12. The Black Dahlia (2006) .... Kay Lake

13. Scoop (2006) .... Sondra Pransky

14. The Island (2005) .... Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan

15. Match Point (2005) .... Nola Rice

16. In Good Company (2004) .... Alex

17. The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Mindy

19. A Good Woman (2004) .... Meg Windermere

20. A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) .... Pursy Will

21. The Perfect Score (2004) .... Francesca Curtis

22. Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) .... Griet

23. Lost in Translation (2003) .... Charlotte

24. Eight Legged Freaks (2002) .... Ashley Parker

25. An American Rhapsody (2001) .... Suzanne - at 15

26. Ghost World (2001) .... Rebecca

27. The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) .... Birdy Abundas

28. My Brother the Pig (1999) .... Kathy Caldwell

29. The Horse Whisperer (1998) .... Grace MacLean

30. Home Alone 3 (1997) .... Molly Pruitt

31. Fall (1997) .... Little Girl

32. If Lucy Fell (1996) .... Emily

33. Manny & Lo (1996) .... Amanda

35. Just Cause (1995) .... Katie Armstrong

36. North (1994) .... Laura Nelson

Okay maybe on second thought I’ll watch them over a period of time. Geez girls’s been busy!

For all you Iron Man 2 fans - I found this next surprise online and if you’ve seen it before... giggle to yourself. If not be thankful for me and laugh out loud! Then forward my blog on and send the message: "OGM LOL!" with it. Then follow my Blog because I am awesome.

K Mark Out!