H&M Apologizes For Too-tan Bikini Model

H&M Apologizes For Too-tan Bikini Model, After coming under fire, the chain says it didn’t mean to encourage “dangerous” behavior.Just days after “tanorexia” became a household word (thanks to New Jersey Tanning Mom Patricia Krentcil), fashion retailer H&M has come under fire for featuring a deeply tanned model in their latest swimwear campaign, sparking outrage from the Swedish Cancer Society for promoting tanning as a fashion accessory.

“The clothing giant is creating, not least among young people, a beauty ideal that is deadly,” the group wrote in an opinion piece in the Swedish Newspaper Dagens Nyheter on Thursday, AFP reported. “Every year, more people die in Sweden of [skin cancer] than in traffic accidents, and the main cause is too much sunning.”

H&M released an apology almost immediately.

“We are sorry if we have upset anyone with our latest swimwear campaign. It was not our intention to show off a specific ideal or to encourage dangerous behavior, but was instead to show off our latest summer collection,” the Swedish clothing company said in an email. “We have taken note of the views and will continue to discuss this internally ahead of future campaigns.”

The pictures in H&M’s “Beach Sensation” collection feature Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana wearing brightly colored bathing suits and a dark tan while posing on a beach. The tiny two-pieces show off more skin than swim suit, and she appears darker in some of the photos than in others.

Trace Cyrus Head Tattoo

Trace Cyrus Head Tattoo, Did Miley Cyrus get her tattoo inspiration from her older brother? Or was it her father? The pop singer’s older brother, Trace Cyrus, showed off an intense tattoo of a Native American chief that he had inked on his scalp — just one of many tattoos the 23-year-old singer and designer has all over his body, including wrist-to-shoulder sleeves, neck and face tattoos.

“Got my head tatted today! Excuse all the ink on my face. And yes this hurt!!!” Trace wrote on his Twitter page on Tuesday.

We suppose it’s like father, like son, for this one — Trace and Miley’s father is Billy Ray Cyrus, who himself has a large portrait of a Native American on his left arm, and visited the tattoo parlor with his tat-loving son.

And while Miley, 19, has been frequently photographed working out and attending to her league of pups recently, Trace can be found making pop music under the moniker Ashland High. He also announced his engagement to “The Social Network” actress Brenda Song in October 2011.

Source: Huffington Post

Kentucky Derby Fashion

Kentucky Derby Fashion, If you’re coming to the track, you’ve got to do it in style.

For many, Oaks and Derby provide race fans with the opportunity to go all-out and get dressed up.

You won’t just see pink today. All sorts of bright colors are dawned on dresses and hats.

Some of the most extravagant hats can cost several hundred dollars.

We even met one woman wearing lime green from head-to-toe — and saved money by using a dress in her closet, and making her hat herself. (WDRB)

Betsey Johnson Reality Show

Betsey Johnson Reality Show, This week Betsey Johnson LCC filed for bankruptcy. Though it’s unlikely to mean the end for the 69-year-old maverick, the closer of her stores will leave a huge gap on the fashion horizon.

This week it was announced that Betsey Johnson LLC filed for bankruptcy. The iconic, bright, candy-coloured New York label, which launched in the late 1970s and has so far been a unique fixture on the fashion scene, heads into liquidation on May. Women’s Wear Daily reports that the company will close most of its 63 stores. The bankruptcy could cause the loss of 350 employee jobs, across the United States. While the news did not come as a huge shock – the fashion house was plagued with declining sales and profit numbers – those in the industry are saddened by the news.

“When you walk into one of Betsey’s stores it’s like walking into a jewellery box. She celebrates femininity, selling clothes that have personality and bring joy,” says former Vogue fashion editor turned style and beauty expert, Mary Alice Stephenson.

“She was one of the first designers who didn’t dumb it down for women in their 30s and 40s who were serious about their careers. A lot of designers were creating boring, bland clothes for these women. Betsey showed you that it didn’t matter about age, you could be a woman doing serious things but having fun with fashion, being colourful and flamboyant. Betsey brings a real joie de vivre to every New York fashion week. She’s the trailblazer and now fashion is following suit, adding fun patterns, embellishment and colour to the catwalk. There’s spirit, joy, femininity and energy in her clothes and everything she does, and this news will be a great loss to the fashion community.”

Reuters reports that the company’s retail stores sales have fallen by more than 20 per cent and profitability had fallen by 50 per cent since 2007. The company blamed the impact of the economic recession on “higher-end fashion apparel brands” for the loss.

“It’s tough out there right now, there is a lot of choice for consumers with so many big celebrities in the game of fashion on TV selling clothes, from The Kardashians to Jessica Simpson. Designers are competing with musicians, sports stars and actresses, people who have more airtime,” says Stephenson. (The Guardian)

Kentucky Derby Hats And Dress

Kentucky Derby Hats And Dress, Hats, horses and a whole lot of fun – the Kentucky Derby has it all. Rarely is a racetrack transformed into a runway but the Kentucky Derby is an exception to the rule. This is no ordinary runway, of course. Hats, not models, are the main attractions.

The Kentucky Derby will be held on May 5, live from the Churchill Downs. Even the organizers admit that there is more to the year’s biggest horse-racing event than sport.

“The Derby is not just about horse racing and drinking Mint Juleps. . . In the Clubhouse and Paddock, women of grace and taste sport classy, fashionable styles. In the infield, you will see many homemade hats that are more comical. Or, as Hunter S. Thompson might say, freakish,” reads the Kentucky Derby Fashions posting.

The fashion forecast for the Kentucky Derby is looking promising, with timeless classics sure to pack a punch on Saturday.

Polyvore’s community of over 15 million unique visitors has been tracking the Kentucky Derby fashion trends. Here are the popular favorites that have stood out:

Florals: Nothing says “ladylike” sweeter than floral prints. For the Kentucky Derby this print will be seen on tea dresses and A-line skirts. Get that Kentucky Derby Southern-Belle style with the ASOS Tea Dress in 40s Floral Print (ASOS.com, $25.45) or the Buffalo David Bitton Skirt Floral Print Maxi Skirt (Macy’s, $57.99).
Coral-colored accessories: Coral-colored accessories are a must-have for summer. The Kentucky Derby is the place to break out the warm weather wear. Match coral with white, yellow, green, gray or brown for a stunning combination. The Kate Spade New York Gold Coast Maryanne Shoulder Bag is the prettiest sort of arm candy (endless.com, $478). If you want an edgier look, Alexander McQueen’s Large Enamel Skull Bangle will add that bit of grit (Bergdorf Goodman, $295).
Mint green hues: Mint was one of the hottest shades on the Spring 2012 runways back in September. Ocean-inspired looks were shown at Chanel, Versace and more. Designers took note of the rich blue-green color that works with almost any skin tone and hair color. If you are bold and want to go with monochromatic mint, like the Rachel Roy Drape Back Dress (shopbop.com, $468), pair it with silver jewelry for coolness and rose gold to spice things up. If you want to flaunt the look more subtly so, go for a mint skirt or a pair of earrings.
Heels and hats: Heels and hats are essential for the Kentucky Derby. A kitten heel will keep the ladylike factor at a high, but is kept S-EX-y in modern styles. Try Diane von Furstenberg’s Alice d’Orsay Kitten-Heel Pump (Neiman Marcus, $278). Hats are particular to the Kentucky Derby but can still be pulled off at a fancy brunch or on Mother’s Day. The Scala White Organza Layered Ruffle Hat (bluefly.com, $32.30) is a chic topper that does not go over the top.

Carrie Bradshaw Townhouse

Carrie Bradshaw Townhouse, The West Village brownstone house which starred as Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment in S-EX- And The City sold for an impressive $9.85 million.

For any S-EX- and The City devotee, it’s a compulsory pilgrimage the first time they visit Manhattan. So the new owners of number 64 Perry Street, New York, had better get used to hoards of gawkers gazing up at their first floor window.

The five-bedroom brownstone townhouse in the city’s trendy West Village district where Carrie Bradshaw wrote her column, stashed her enviable wardrobe, and fell in and out of love (and bed) with Mr Big, Berger, Aidan, Aleksandr Petrovsky and countless others has been sold for £6.1 million according to The New York Observer .

Originally listed with Sotheby’s in March for £5.96 million, perhaps the sprinkling of stardust helped push the price over the odds.

The exterior of 64 Perry Street featured the first three seasons of the hit HBO series about four girlfriends navigating the dating scene in New York, before filming moved just one door down to number 66 Perry Street – a more ornate and well tended residence – for the remaining three seasons and two movies.

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