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CULTURE CLUB

photo: Lisa Haun/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

I'm loving Boy George as this Fall's newest fashion and beauty icon. 

And it just makes sense with the 80s in full swing on the runway. Think club kid cool with an androgynous flair and a playful, in-your-face attitude. 

So, join the Culture Club -

it's streetwise, chic and an undeniably fresh take on the era.

See style.com for a recap of the iconic 80s look. 

photos: Marcio Madeira/Style.com

Sonia Rykiel, Fall 2009     

Topshop Unique, Fall 2009

GOT LEGS?

Or rather, leggings?

New High Mart in Los Angeles does.
"Black Hole: 3-D print leggings by the hot new line, COSTUME DEPT.
Only $55
Shop it at newhighmart.com

NAKED LOVE

                                                                                                         photo: Reuters/telegraph.co.uk

Forget throwing paint - the new de rigeur for animal rights activists is nudity.

Pictured here, an activist lies naked on a Canadian flag while protesting against the annual seal hunt in front of Canada's embassy in Madrid.

Take note: the clubbing of baby seals is so not in fashion!!

Just sayin.

MUGLER + BEYONCE = Fierce and Fabulous

photo: wwd/courtesy photo

Beyonce is the epitome of a modern woman - powerful, glamourous and most definitely a diva. 

Choosing Thierry Mugler as her new tour's creative adviser was the perfect collaboration for creating the woman meets warrior duality pictured above. As WWD described it, think of Beyonce as the "tough, chic superheroine type who likes her power glam with a bit of froth; hence, the bow bustle and mismatched gloves that pair lacy fishnet with articulated metal." 

Mugler apparently work on all of the shows' visuals including sets and lighting in addition to costumes. Expect an amazing show with elaborate costumes that have a feminine yet, fierce warrior attitude.

And for today's do-it-yourself power women, I can't think of anything more fashionable. 

DESERT CHIC

photo: Reuters/javno.com

This photo was taken of a woman attending a war memorial site near the Iraqi border. 

Call it controversial, but she is stunningly chic.

JAPAN Fashion Week

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When I think of Japan, I think innovative fashion. 

So it's no surprise to find some exciting collections from the runways of Tokyo at the ongoing Japan Fashion Week which began March 23 and concludes tomorrow, the 29th.

 Here are a few of my favorite looks, to see more go to WWD.com.

All photos: Yuko Isobe

 SHIDA TATSUYA in the Shinmai Creator's Project RTW FAll 2009 show

REEM

AGURI SAGIMORI

MINTDESIGNS

MISSONI: Getaway Chic

Isabeli Fontana and Natasha Poly For Missoni Spring-Summer 2009 Ad Campaign
photographer: Steven Meisel/frillr.com

There is an island with my name on it and I'm sure I will be wearing Missoni when I arrive.

The collection is the perfect answer to Summer's colorful mix of ethnic prints and effortless style.
Languid, tranquil and oh, so chic.

To see the complete collection, go to harpersbazaar.com

Runway photos: Dan & Corina Lecca/harpersbazaar.com

Alexander McQueen: The Boot

So, I'm styling a freelance shoot and I just came across these amazing Alexander McQueen 

stiletto boots on Zappos. And they are 50% off!!!!

Step out in these and you are sure to make a seriously sexy and stylish statement.

Size 9's rejoice - it's the only size left.

 

DVF: Empowerment

DVF celebrated International Women's Day by creating this empowering art work 

and a tote bag to boot. 

The day marking the event has passed, but this is a moto women can celebrate every day.

And the "Proud to be Woman" tote is reusable, biodegradable and benefits Vital Voices. 

Reduce your carbon footprint and empower women worldwide at the same time.

Now that's a cause worth celebrating! 

MULTI-LAYERED

                                               photos: Ben Cope

Fall's best looks are multi-layered.

Pile on a variety of chunky knit shapes with luxe leathers and leggings 

to create a chic multi-cultural look.

Here are a few images for my recent Fall photo shoot for California Apparel News.

To see more click here.

Photographer: Ben Cope; Stylist: N. Jayne Seward; Hair: Sean James for Exclusive Artists/Sebastian Professional Powered by ModelWire; Makeup: Liset Garza/LisetGarza.com; Models: Katrina Hunter/Elite L.A. and Mike Rose/Photogenics; Stylist Assistant: Rhea Cortado; Photo Assistant: Anthony Levas. All metal work by DILLINGER at BOXeight

L.A. Fashion Week Kicks Off

                                                                    photo: Gabriet Bouys/AFP/Getty Images via STYLE.com

While this season’s runway offerings in L.A. may feel a little disjointed (it’s the first time IMG isn’t sponsoring the shows, leaving things a bit ad hoc), the West Coast style capital still has plenty on its agenda in the days to come. Trovata’s launch at Apartment Number 9 may have been the week’s kick-off party, but tonight’s Gen Art show at the Los Angeles Theatre makes up for some missing cohesion on the runway. 

To read more on three highly anticipated designers  - Grai, Raquel Allegra and Society for Rational Dress - check  my story on StyleFile.

KIME BUZZELLI: Art + Fashion

It's a new era for Kime Buzzelli. 

The artist and owner of the Show Pony boutique in Echo Park, Calif. is closing one chapter and opening another. Over the years, the L.A.-based artist and designer has become as well known for her watercolor portraits as her hipster boutique. This weekend marked the opening of an exhibition featuring Buzzelli's artwork at Gallery Space and the closing of Show Pony which has been a fashion mainstay in the hip Los Angeles district for the last nine years. The exhibition titled "Disappear Here: The Art & Fashion of Getting Caught in a Dangle" features 19 new paintings with the artist's signature party girls wearing smudged makeup in a dreamy swirl of colors. Buzzellis' paintings have been featured in Flaunt and Nylon and debuted at Art Basel In Miami last Oct. She plans to continue her foray into the art world and has several projects in the works including collaborations with Urban Decay and Vans. Look for Vans' hipster chic tees, handbags and high tops set to hit stores this Fall. 

Congratulations Kime - I wish you a very, very chic new beginning!

xoxo Jayne

March 6 - April 5 at Gallery Space, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, 

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RESURRECTION: Anniversary Sale!!!

The 13th Anniversary Sale: 
Resurrection becomes a Teenager!!

Resurrection, the premiere retailer of high-end designer vintage, celebrates its 13th anniversary with 30-50 % off the vintage collections of 13 of our favorite designers for 13 days, from March 7th - March 19th,  2009!!!

Designers Featured:

Andre Courreges

Ann Demeulemeester

Azzedine Alaia

Christian Louboutin

Comme des Garcons

Gianni Versace

Herve Leger

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Norma Kamali

Rudi Gernreich

Vivienne Westwood

Yohji Yamamoto

Yves Saint Laurent

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217 MOTT STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10012

PRADA: Fall 09

                                           photos: Giovanni Giannoni/WWD

I'm especially obsessed with the thigh-high wader boots.

And the coats and suits - tres chic!

To see more go to WWD.

HEDI SLIMANE: Fashion Diary

 

HEDISLIMANE.COM

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