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JASON JOBSON — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:54:50 +0000

A hot new British website dedicated to giving guys the tools to build a dashing wardrobe touches down state side here on aLIFEofSTYLE.com! The guys at Stylepilot lend their advice to a most important "how to" - choosing a tie! What might sound like an easy task to women, is for many men a challenging detail to making any suit or outfit pop! Stylepilot lends the advice, and I've put together a few pictures of combinations of colors and textures that I loved wearing when traveling around this season.. Please make sure your seat is in the upright position and click Stylepilot on aLIFEofSTYLE to see more!

CHARMING MOM THIS MOTHER'S DAY

JASON JOBSON — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:17:28 +0000

LANVIN CHARM BRACELETFERRAGAMO CHARM BRACELETMother's day is here! One great gift idea for mothers of all ages are charm bracelets. There are many options, as just about every fashion brand from Ferragamo, to Tiffany, to Lanvin offer bracelets decorated with precious little brand icons. Ranging from resin to pure gold, you are sure to find one that mom will love. Think of her favorite designer and do a little clicking. Here are a few suggestions: CHARMED BRACELETS. CLICK IMAGES TO SEE MORE.

MR & MRS SMITH GO TO ITALY

JASON JOBSON — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:51:12 +0000

Mr. Smith went to Washington, but Mr & Mrs Smith are going to Italy! Ciao bello!

The latest tour guide of the chicest boutique hotels from all over Italy hit stores just in time for all those Roman Holidays you might be planning this Summer. Of course the first family of Italian style are referenced. The Ferragamo's Castiglion del Bosco is prominently featured and breathtaking it is! The Ferragamo Empire is based in Florence and the family family is based throughout the Tuscan region.

Get the hardcover or e-book version of the Smiths new guide now. Click - Ciao Italia - to read more.

Download the free app from Mr & Mrs Smith so you can start planning today. Click images for more.

CHANTECAILLE - INSPIRED BY NATURE

JASON JOBSON — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:52:33 +0000

CHANTECAILLE CORAL REEFS PALETTEFERRAGAMO SEAHORSE EARRING - S/S 2012Beauty from beneath the sea has inspired the chicest fashion and beauty collections this year. From Chantecaille to Chanel to Ferragamo - sea creatures and treasures decorated fashion runCHANEL "CORAL" HANDBAGways for Spring 2012.

Click Seashore to read and see more!

ANSELM REYLE WAKES UP DIOR

JASON JOBSON — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:01:51 +0000

ANSELM REYLE MIXED MEDIA WORKThe powers that be at LVMH looked to a familiar formula to generate someDIOR PLATFORM BY ANSELM REYLE exciting press for the House of Dior earlier this year. Berlin based artist Anselm Reyle was given carte blanche to work his magic on the classic Dior accessories. Utilizing the codes of the house - from the Lady Dior bag to the quilted caning that is oh so Dior, Reyle gave the ultimate house of French design his avant-garde twist. Is this story sounds familiar, click DIOR & ANSELM REYLE to see more of this sexy capsule collection!

ROCK-N-ROSE COLORED GLASSES

JASON JOBSON — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:20:03 +0000

LADY GAGA IN LINDA FARROW "MINI-MOUSE" SHADESWhile glasses have typically been associated with librarians and maths Ph.Ds rather than the world of rock ‘n roll, sunglasses have a coolness factor all of their own. Many famous musicians take to the microphone wearing a wide variety of glasses, from the zany and unusual to more reserved prescription glasses.

In the pop genre, singersKATY PERRY IN RETRO 80'S GLASSES like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga have often sported their own brand of eyewear. Katy Perry usually chooses sweet, whimsical glasses that often have an 80s themed edge. Lady Gaga wears everything from bright-coloured eyewear to large, oversized glasses that seem to defy gravity. Both ladies have inspired a bevy of fashionistas to don their own pop-style glasses for everyday use.

Rock musicians like Rod Stewart sometimes sport a pair of horn rimmed glasses when trying to add a touch of class to their ensemble. Rock star Ozzy Osbourne has long been known for his round, purple-tinted glasses both on and off the stage. Both rockers have done much to turn around the stereotype that glasses are just for the straight laced, button up types. CEE LO GREEN - SPARKLES ALL AROUND

Hip hop artists like Cee Lo Green have made eyeglasses a part of their signature look. Green’s over the top glasses come in several styles and are often embellished with crystals and glitter. It seems, when it comes to Cee Lo, the more off the wall the better. The flamboyant look works for the singer’s personality, which is over the top in its own right.

Rappers are often known for their eyewear, choosing cool, stylish frames that are sometimes understated, and sometimes a show stopper. P-Diddy and Kanye West are two rappers who have both made fashion statements with their eyewear. Puff Daddy even incorporated glasses into his clothing and accessories line. Kanye West’s plastic, neon-coloured styled glasses quickly became a hit with young, fashion-forward club goers.

ELTON JOHN AND HIS LEGENDARY SHADES - CIRCA 1972Of course, no conversation about musician eyewear would be complete without mentioning the iconic Elton John. Elton’s range of eyeglasses is colourful, vibrant and always unique. Glasses are an accessory that you can instantly associate with the musical legend. Whether the glasses are rainbow coloured or covered in sequins, it’s clear Elton John has a passion for creative and wacky eyewear.

It seems sunglasses are an ensemble standard for most famous musicians, some of whom even wear dark tinted sunglasses indoors or during the evening. Famous songstress Mariah Carey wearsMADONNA IN SHADES IN LONDON a variety of sunglasses both day and night, from large, Jackie O style shades to smaller, bejeweled glasses.

Ultimately, the use of glasses in the world of music is as varied as the artists we know and love from the radio. Following the styles and trends of music celebs is an exciting way to keep up with the fashionable world of music, and to keep you guessing as to what your favourite rock star will step out in next. Working one of those looks to use into your own wardrobe is an ideal way to bring the music world closer to home. Even if you can't sing, you can still look cool while listening!

HORSES, HERMES, HARDY - OH MY!

JASON JOBSON — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:40:32 +0000

MR. PIERRE HARDYPIERRE HARDY SPRING 2012 - STILETTO PLATFORMFrench designer Pierre Hardy is a busy man. This shoe and accessory creative is the guy responsible for the ever increasing amount of over-the-top color combinations on platform shoes that have flooded the market since his collaboration with fashion house Balenciaga began in 2001. (His multi-color collection for Fall 2007 has fashion fans foaming at the mouth). Like the shoe designing legend Salvatore Ferragamo had done almost 100 years before him, Pierre Hardy changed the way the fashion world looks at shoes through his own label and with his multiple collaborations. Hardy also changed the way most accessory designers combine colors when designing shoes. BALENCIAGA - "ROBOT LEGO WARRIOR" SHOES BY PIERRE HARDY- FALL 2007 (Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery..right?) Amazingly, the same year Hardy began his collaboration designing shoes for Balenciaga, he was also named creative director of fine jewelry for the pinnacle house of chic French design - Hermes. With the folklore, the savoir faire, and the global demand for the handcrafted treasures this house has created since 1837, being named Creative Director of Fine Jewelry must have been a special moment in Pierre Hardy's career. After all, he is in the finest and most rarified of company, as there are only a handful of legendary houses with developed Fine Jewelry divisions. Chanel, Christian Dior, & Hermes have the legacy.

In a brilliant move, Hardy began designing a capsule collection of shoes for mainstream fashion brand GAP in 2007. This meant the designer was now able to serve fashion shoe fanatics from both ends of the price-point spectrum - a move few have been able to coordinate with skill.HERMES

After more than a decade with Hermes, Hardy seems to have only just begun, as his designs are timeless and will become luxury collectibles. The latest FJ collection pays tribute to the legacy of Hermes as the premiere Saddler in France. Titled Centaur, it is masculine, sleek, and of course so luxurious. HERMES CENTAUR RING - BLACK JADE, ROSE GOLD, PAVE DIAMONDS The homage to the hoof is clear and this grounding reference of strength makes these items as unique and innovative as they are timeless. Black Jade, Rose Gold, and PaveTHE ICONIC HERMES SADDLE - & SO THE LEGACY WAS BORN Diamonds are the rarified elements you would expect to find on Fine Jewelry this exquisite.

Pierre Hardy is a modernist. Too often modern designs are overlooked or underrated due to the "simplicity" of the creations. This is a mistake. There is nothing more complicated or challenging than designing a "modern" shoe, ring, jacket, or home for that matter. The challenge being that modern design has the threat of becoming dated faster than any other style. Great modern designs become classic over time, while bad modern designs become tacky and dated references to a past look into the future. There is rarely any middle ground. Fortunately for Pierre, his work is nowhere near the middle. Mr. Hardy also happens to be a nice guy. With so many big egos in the world of design, Hardy is refreshingly down to earth and polite. I spent one fun night a few years back driving around Paris in the back of Hardy's Jag as he and another friend chatted away in French catching up on old times. We were headed to a house party.. (as one does in Paris) and Pierre wasA STABLE FULL OF LUXURY - HERMES FINE JEWELRY RINGS as unassuming in every social situation that night as any friendly student, even though he was one of the hottest fashion designers around!

Pierre Hardy is one to remember, as his designs are here to stay. They are also in-store to collect! A visit to the Pierre Hardy Flagship in New York's West Village is a must for anyone planning a trip to NYC. (Put it on the list in your Bleecker Street Pilgrimage).

Click Pierre Hardy to read more about the designer and his creative world.

Click Hermes to visit the on-line encyclopedia of the brand. Search for the store near you and telephone the boutique to ask about the Centaur Fine Jewelry Collection by Pierre Hardy. Prices range from $25,000 to $880,000 - plan accordingly.

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SPRING 2012 COLOR EXPLOSION!

JASON JOBSON — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:07:05 +0000

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO - TROPICAL EXPLOSION!While it is still technically Winter, Spring fashion for 2012 is popping up at luxury boutiques from coast to coast. Designer fashion collections from Italy and France are making special appearances at flagship boutiques as a courtesy for best clients to reserve those favorite runway looks. MADONNA 2012 Why you ask? Simple. Luxury shopping is back in a big way and these looks are limited and exclusive, and don't end up hanging around. Many times the hottest runway looks are gone before they arrive through reserves and pre-sales.

A big trend for Spring isFERRAGAMO "BONARIA" SATCHEL - $1,150.00 bright primal colored accessories and tropical & colorful prints for Ready-To-Wear. Be sure to pick up one great printed piece of clothing, and one bright accessory this SpringSILKSCREEN MASTERPIECE AT HERMES CHICAGO. I was in Chicago last weekend and was stopped in my tracks by the luxe colors at Ferragamo and Hermes! Take a chance and go for something brighter and bolder than you would normally wear. After all, that is what fashion is all about!

It's amazing how fashion and pop culture are soSALVATORE FERRAGAMO - LUXE COLORS-SPRING 2012 intertwined. The Queen of pop is back this Spring and Madonna is always right on trend. One look at the cover of her latest CD - MDNA and you know - bright colors are in! Click the album cover to reserve your copy today.

Click fashion images to shop these collections.

WHITNEY HOUSTON DIES AT 48- R.I.P.

JASON JOBSON — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:10:23 +0000

One of the greatest singers of our time has died too soon. Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Houston's very public battle with drugs and alcohol has sadly remained the focus of most press attributed to the legendary R&B singer for more than a decade. Houston was reportedly set to perform on Saturday night for Clive Davis at a pre-Grammy party. Houston was just 48.

Click WHITNEY to see more, read about the time I saw Whitney, and watch one of her classic videos.

MADONNA'S SUPER - SUPER BOWL SHOW!

JASON JOBSON — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:41:04 +0000

Madonna gave a Cleopatra-worthy arrival (and tribute to Liz Taylor) to the half time show at the Super Bowl XLVI! Pulled in on a golden winged barge via countless muscle-men - Madonna brought Vogue to the Romans! Also, her latest single -Give Me All Your Luvin with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. was front and center. Never one to miss a marketing opportunity, the new video is what else - football themed with hulking players and cheerleaders. Like a Prayer and Music also made the tight set - click below to watch the most anticipated performance of the year!

Clearly the best halftime performance to date - Madonna proves once again she is still the queen!!