Jessica Stam Is Retro Glam For W January 2013

Jessica Stam, who seems more famous for switching haircolors from blond to black and back again is finally gracing the pages of a fashion magazines. W January 2013, that multi – covers art issue with Jessica Chastain on the cover has a very nostalgic pictorial inside with Jessica Stam. Photographed by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Olivier Rizzo, Jessica is the very incarnation of tragic – nostalgic. {more at tFS}

Remember we talked about this trend a while back, when every a – lister, every someone who was something or aspired at a certain status in the fashion world, was wearing a skirt over a dress. However, the trend appears to have faded fast. Have you noticed anyone else wearing their skirt over their dress?

Because I haven’t. And now I just found the most beautiful interpretation of that trend, on the street catwalk. One that doesn’t have me all frowning and asking if that lovely lady dressed in the dark. Is the skirt – over – dress trend officially dead and buried?

These, my dahlings, are supposed to be the key ingredients of the next big Mercedes Benz campaign thing. Karlie Kloss is one of the moment’s most sought – after models. Her energy and versatility make her a must – walk on every major runway during the Fashion Week and beyond.

While the last Mercedes Benz ad campaign – if you remember – was masterfully represented by Joan Smalls, I’m having a hard time guessing what this new one would be about. I would definitely see this as a teaser image, not the actual campaign, but maybe, with a little help from your, I’ll also see the better marketing angles of this photo by Ryan McGinley, directed by Jefferson Hack?

After all, when I see a silver mirror Mercedes Benz, the last thing that comes to mind is a snow – white horse and a stick thin model buttoned up to her neck in a very casual – yet un – sensual attitude. Where’s the catch?

Now this is something new in the replica industry! A Hermes Birkin bag replica entirely made of original LEGO bricks that is also fully functional? 20 x 26 x 13 cm with handles 30cm long, this is way beyond a toy bag! It would be a perfect Christmas gift if not for the announcement on the seller’s page that the item won’t be shipped until the early days of February. Dang! That’s a Hermes s-toy-ler alright! {etsy}

My dahlings! I know I said I’d be only doing Christmas Songs this month, but I couldn’t wait no more. I love this tune for so long and I’ve been meaning to share it so many times, if I postpone it again, it just wouldn’t be fair. Because I want to you enjoy this simple yet flawless musical piece.

Mika Ben-Yami, Nothing Is Wrong. However, I do feel I need to warn you that it will stick with you, haunt you and fill your head with its musicality and nice words. By the way – isn’t it great to hear nice lyrics that actually have meaning? (I also included the lyrics after the jump, so – enjoy!)

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One of the rare appearances of newlywed Ryan Reynolds on official Red Carpet business allowed me a fashion gazing moment. Participating to Dreamworks’ animation event for next year’s The Croods with Emma Stone, Ryan kept it casual smart in a gray palette layering underneath his classic, perfectly tailored Burberry London Jacket. I don’t know how Mr. Bailey would feel about it, but I vote Ryan Reynolds for Burberry spokesperson! {image Marion Curtis Starpix via}

So while she keeps saying that 10 more pounds separate her from her pre – baby body, Megan Fox’s post baby body looks downright amazing from where I stand! And her happy smile helps with that too!

10 weeks after giving birth to her and husband’s Brian Austin Green’s first son together (baby Noah was born on September 27th 2012), Megan Fox took her impeccable smile and flawless silhouette out on the Red Carpet. Friday, December 7th, she and her husband attended the March of Dimes Celebration of Babies luncheon in a pretty figure hugging white lace dress.

I’m slowly but steadily beginning to change my mind about Megan… towards the ‘good’ instead of the ‘plastic made’. How about you? (images Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic, via)

I wasn’t going to miss the opportunity of filling up the Friday Break space with some merry & cheerful caroling! Essentially Christmassy, singing about the winter Holidays is one of the pleasures I can’t deny myself (or you, my dahlings). It’s the Season! Love an understanding, peace and beautiful shoes (wink)!

And vintage caroling is the best there is! The fine Williams Brothers here to delight us with not one but three Christmas songs (yep, two, hit the jump and you’ll listen even more classic, jolly tunes). Hopefully that’ll help me keep the tears afloat when the kids will sing their Christmas Carols. This happens every. Single. Time. Me. Crying. Them. Singing Christmas songs! I have a serious case of Christmas – sensitivity.

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