Keira Knightley PSA

Keira Knightley is the face of Chanel's perfume but she is also the face of a domestic violence PSA. The two minute PSA will be played in theaters on April 6. Domestic violence affects one in four women at some point in their lifetime and kills two women every week.

'Kiss My Ass' Stacey London

Whoopi sounded off on 'What Not To Wear' host Stacey London and TV Guide writer Ingela Ratledge, who Whoopi called an "anonyomous bitch." Whoopi unleashed on the women after they insulted her wardrobe, Stacey London saying Whoopi looks like she comes to work like she is on her way to Costco. Its obvious Whoopi is not inspiring too many people with her sartorial choices but it is clear that she is being herself. I like the fact that Whoopi is not trying to be something she's not and she proves to be an individual. I think Anna Wintour said it best when Barbara Walters asked her "what is fashion?" and Anna replied "Jeans and Tshirts can be equally as fashionable as an Oscar de la Renta Dress." So there you have it. Stacey London dresses people completely by the book and if everyone dressed by the rules then fashion would never evolve into what it is today. Just think, women would still not be allowed to wear pants if someone didn't go against the grain.

What Happens When the Most Fashionable First Ladies Meet?

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is the wife of French President, Nicolas Sarkozy. Carla is a retired model, singer and one time girlfriend of Mick Jaegger. Oh yeah, and a nude photo scandal that caused controversey but did not have much effect on her public image. She is the darling of fashion houses in France and Vanity Fair dubbed her the next Jackie O. Michelle and Carla met today in Strasbourg, France for the Nato summit. Michelle is wearing a floral print coat by Thakoon and Carla is wearing a grey Dior belted trench. They are both wearing pussy bow jackets with similar hem lines. This was probably planned, possibly to show unity after it was rumoured that Carla was not present at the G20 Summit in London because Michelle would take the spotlight from Carla. We highly doubt this rumor. I'm not feeling Michelle's floral print jacket but she takes it off and reveals a Thakoon magenta dress that is cut beautifully.

Obama meets the Queen

Michelle Obama met the Queen yesterday wearing a black and white outfit by Isabel Toledo, and the cardigan is by Azzedine Alaïa. The outfist is simple but very respectable for meeting the Queen. Michelle kept her cardigan on during the visit with the Queen but kept it off once the meeting was over. Michelle's arms are worth showing off.

Gwyneth: Inspiration or Imitation?

While I was trolling around the interwebs digging up old photo's of Carolyn Bessette I couldn't help but notice the uncanny similarities between Gwyneth Paltrow and Carolyn's style. They both have a simple minimalist style but I found it interesting, even though its completely irrrelevant today. I guess I should have been blogging about this circa 1998.

Politically Correct Style

The First Lady, Michelle Obama is being touted as the new fashion icon. We have been following her every fashion move she makes and approving of everything she wears. Michelle embodies classic beauty, sophistication and timeless style. While I'm being completely enthralled into all of Michelle's monumental fashion moments I couldn't help but remember the political style icons before her. The style icons attached to political figures that had you forgetting about things like the G20 summit and made you more interested in what designer they chose to wear. Some of Hollywood's over-stylized actresses should take a lesson from these women.

Carolyn Bessette (1966-1999)

I still remember that Saturday morning when John F. Kennedy Jr.'s plane went missing off the coast of Martha's Vineyard. John's wife Carolyn Bessette was on the plane with her sister Lauren. Their plane crashed reportedly because of poor flight conditions. The plane was found days later. Carolyn was only 33.

Carolyn was voted the "Ultimate Beautiful Person"in high school and worked for Calvin Klein in the PR department. Carolyn was called the next Jackie and was intensely private. Her understated glamour and sophisticated nature was adored by the fashion world and she was hunted relentlessly by the media. Carolyn's life was over too quickly.
Her effortless beauty and polished look was elegant and she proved less is more.
The photos below were taken over 10 years ago and any of the looks could still be worn today.

Carolyn's good friend Narciso Rodriguez designed her wedding dress. The dress made a name for the young designer at the time.







Princess Diana 1961-1997

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 1929-1994

Coming to America

After a long awaited arrival TopShop/TopMan is opeing its doors tomorrow for the launch of their first American location. TopShop was due to make its debut last Autumn but due to construction, flood, and even fire delays scheduling was pushed back. The grand opening kicks off tomorrow at 11am with Kate Moss and Sir Phillip Green. They are hoping to translate Topshop's success from London to the streets of Manhattan.

PR consultant Kelly Cutrone had to say this about Topshop's arrival “I truly believe it is going to turn New York upside down. This is going to be an injection of cool and energy that only the Brits can deliver to the sad retail world in New York. All the girls in NYC will trample and grind to get into that store; they live for girls like Agyness Deyn and Kate Moss.”

Kate Moss's ninth collection will also be launched tomorrow. It will launch the same day as the UK.

The 25,000sq. feet store is located on Broadway and cost a reported $20million.