Harry Potter's Hermione Granger Is On Italian Vogue September 2008 Issue

Emma Watson a.k.a Hermione Granger of Harry Potter series is on the 20 pages of Italian Vogue September 2008 Issue.

This is a good news for Harry Potter fans! Even though the screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie was moved to summer of 2009, at least somehow the fans ca look forward to grab a copy of the magazine.

In this issue, Emma talks about how hard it is for her to grow up in the spotlight. But she confessed that she enjoyed it and she wouldn’t change anything. Here's some of her photos for the magazine:




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Last Fashion Trends for Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 Checkered Clothes and Accessories

Сheckered Clothes for Fall 2008/9

Сheckered clothing is a fashion trend that has steadily grown this summer, and will continue to be prominent through the fall and winter. One way that the checkered trend is developing is that it now includes other similar design, for example, stripes, polka-dots and rhombuses. Another way that this trend is growing in momentum is that more and more accessories have checkered textures.


The secret of wearing a checkered based pattern fashion trend successfully, is to relate the volume of pattern to your personality. If you are normally an understated dresser, then select just a small checkered item. It may be as small as a money clutch purse like the Blumarine model left is holding. Or, it could be as lavish as the Blumarine designer coat or boots she is wearing.

If the full-on glamour look of checkered clothes is not for you, then checkered shoes or bag can be the perfect answer. Fhillip Lim, Chanel and Vivienne Westwood - checkered cardigan Autumn 2008 trends. In fact you will be amazed how many items in your wardrobe can appear instantly updated with an checkered clutch, or given an instant lift with some snazzy footwear.

If you prefer just to flirt with checkered as a passing fashion fad, then pop this inexpensive little cardigan into your weekly shopping trolley at Asda. It would swiftly uplift basic trousers, skirt or shift dress into Fall 2008.

Crocs: Vogue or Not?

A lot of negative comments were published regarding a photo spread from the upcoming issue (September) of French Vogue. It features Raquel Zimmerman who wore a bright-orange crocs. I think it's a cayman model. What can you say?

As for me, I'll never wear crocs (especially this cayman model) because they're too big for my feet and they look like a boat. I don't hate Crocs, but I think they're best suited for kids.

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Kate Moss a.k.a. Golden Girl

Kate Moss has been touched by Midas and she turned into gold!A 110-pound (50-kg) gold statue of supermodel Kate Moss was unveiled by Marc Quinn, a British sculptor. The nearly $2.8 million statue entitled "Siren" will go on display at the Nereid Gallery of the British Museum on October 4 until January 25.

In 2006, Quinn previously created a bronze sculpture of Kate Moss in a yoga pose, which was painted white and entitled Sphinx.

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Doutzen Kroes: The Newest Victoria's Secret Angel

Just recently, Victoria's Secret introduced a new obsession called "Supermodel Obsession". It is a collection of the must-have items for this season. Inspired by the hottest Fall trends, Supermodel Obsessions is the most sophisticated, ultra-feminine collection of lingerie and loungewear.

Browsing it, you'll find Adriana Lima and Doutzen Kroes posing in lingerie. Who's Doutzen Kroes? Victoria's Secret recently confirmed to People Magazine that Doutzen is the newest Victoria's Secret Angel. Born in Oostermeer in the Netherlands, 23-year-old and 5′10″ stunner was gracing ads for everyone from Calvin Klein to Dolce & Gabbana.

Fall Trend Alert: A Little Lace Goes A Long Way

This Fall, lace works its black magic on intricately detailed dressing for after dark. Frilly, yet fearless...mysterious, feminine and tough.

Did you know that a little lace can go a long way? With a lace, you can achieve a sophisticated and classy look or you can opt for dainty and innocent one. There were many different shades of lace, from classic black to metallic golds to baby blues to vibrant orange. The cuts were quite modest, with high necklines, low hemlines and demure silhouettes.

The "Lace" trend have infiltrated the collection of Prada and other designers. It has been published/posted to (online) magazines.







Thanks to My It Things , we can easily get fall's fascination with fine cut lace by starting with these picks:



Fashion Advice: A long transparent skirt looks chic when paired with a snug leather jacket. Show off lace ankle boots with a simple shift dress. Team dramatic black lace with alabaster skin for a gothic.

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Gucci Fall 08/09 Ad Campaign: Brings Out Every Woman's Bohemian Wild Side

For Fall 08/09 collection, Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini explored the glamorous world of Bohemia. The collection is a combination of luxury with a bit of rock n’ roll.

Ornate embroidery with gold thread, metal disks, gold tassels and small beading touches everything from the sleeves of floaty silk dresses to the waists of cropped shearling jackets. Glittering metal or jeweled accents cover shoulders and hems, while sphere-like gold studs decorate the surface of bags, shoe booties and cropped leather jackets. The pants for this season is: narrow, low-waisted and with built-in stirrup closures. With grosgrain or passementerie piping, the pants are paired with soft embroidered shirts, heavy wool jackets covered in rich detail, and are tucked in to over-the-knee, fringed boots. Skirts, meanwhile are short, heavily decorated and paired with cropped hip-height jackets.

Check out Gucci's campaign ads for this collection and agreed with me that it brings out every woman's bohemian wild side.

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