And the SAG goes to....

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are considered to be the greatest honor and last night the stars came out to celebrate.  There were a couple of mistakes last night but we'll let those slide and just move on to our Best Picks.    Enjoy!

Sofia Vergara

Hilary Swank

Mila Kunis

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Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color SPF12!

Ladies you must try!

There are very few things that ladies and gents have in common when it comes to grooming.  But there is one ritual that everyone must do and hate doing it.  This would be SHAVING!    From the time my mother showed me how to use a razor to now it is something I always hated the results of.  My legs always became irritated and I never felt they were completely smooth.  And obviously I am not a guy but from what my guy friends and family members say they always have some kind of issue with shaving their beard.  For those of you that read our last issue (IF YOU HAVEN'T PLEASE GO ONLINE) writer Patrick Joseph wrote Solving The Shave for men.  This blog is for the ladies!  I am here to tell you about these amazing products that were recommended to me by The Fashion Journal's very own Media and Talent Director Shane Terenzi.   So I decided to go check it out at The Art Of Shaving.  To my surprise I found out that they also carried women's products.  Being a sucker to beauty products  I purchased them.  I started out with the shaving cream and pre-shave oil, this was $$$ enough.  One shave and I was hooked.  My legs never felt so good, the products were amazing.  The pre-shave oil actually softened the hair and all you needed was a drop of the shaving cream to get the perfect shave.  There was one product left to try out and that was the after-shave body milk.  So yet again the sucker went back and bought it.  And sure enough it was good too.  What was nice about the body milk was it did not clog your pores or sting.  Oh and I forgot to add how nice they smelled. That fresh clean feeling without being too strong.

I have been spreading the news ever since.  Just when I found the perfect shaving cream my friend told me they will be discontinuing the women's line.  So I had to investigate!  Apparently it wasn't a big seller, not because women didn't like it but they didn't know it existed.  The good news is that the only difference between the men and women's line is really the scent.  Women are replacing the women's products with the lavender scented men's products.

So if you are looking for the perfect shaving products check out The Art of Shaving.  All their products are sold online or you can go to a store near you, they have multiple locations.  If you go now you still can buy the women's line, while supplies last.

Hope you enjoy!

http://www.theartofshaving.com/

New Designers added to New York Fashion Week!

Allegri- Founded in 1971, Allegri has specialized in outerwear and rainwear and it is known for its extensive fabric research to create garments that offer the ultimate protection from the elements.


Callulla Lillibelle- Designers William Calvert and Melanie Fraser Hart create their collections to reflect the diverse range of women’s needs, including style, comfort, and price.


CHRISTIAN COTA- This Parisian designer attributes his passion for design to his first muses, his mother and his late grandmother, saying “their manner of dress and their poise was always an education in elegance. They define the word.”


Elene Cassis- Long Island native, Cassis started her own signature collection in June of 2009 and has already caught the attention of top retailer Neiman Marcus, along with over 30 other noted specialty stores nationwide.


Frank Tell- Frank Tell describes his new collection in light of the recession, “the Recession killed cocktail dressing. It’s too precious. Women don’t want to buy something they will only wear once and then sit in their closets. What is needed are extraordinarily crafted pieces that can be worn in an everyday way.”


G-Star RAW- Pierre Morisset, G-Star’s head designer, is one of the most important stylists in the denim world. He is creating tomorrow’s authenticity today. He is considered by many to be the denim specialist “le chirurgien du jean” (the jeans surgeon).


GUiSHEM- This Latin American designer, Guillermo Jop specializes in eveningwear; Jop’s designs incorporate draping and innovative pattern cutting.


Irina Shabayeva- Born in Georgia, Shabayeva honed her skills there creating luxurious garments for celebrity clientele, positioning her as a talent to be reckoned on the 6th season of “Project Runway.”


Joy Cioci- Sexy, romantic and influential personal inspirations play into each one of Cioci's meticulous designs to provide a versatile collection that women gravitate to for everyday effortless wear.


LUBLU Kira Plastinina- Inspired by her own lifestyle, Kira Plastinina designs prêt-a-porter clothes for a girl who is always on-trend.


Maisonette 1977- Jane Ibrahim, originally from Hong Kong, brings an expressive, innovative spirit tempered by taste and expert execution to her designs.


Porter Grey- New York based designers Alexandra and Kristen O’Neill build on versatile foundation pieces to create beautiful garments infused with an urbane elegance and relaxed sophistication.


Sachin + Babi- Sachin and Babi have successfully translated their vision of modern luxury into a lifestyle brand that is accessible for today’s design savvy consumer. Their designs feature an array of exclusive products including pillows, bedding, ready to wear, and accessories.


Son Jung Wan- Son Jung Wan is one of the largest Korean designer labels in the country with over 37 billion won (34 million dollars) in sales for 2009 and a total of 37 stores carrying the brand.


Tess Giberson- In addition to Giberson’s success in the fashion industry, this American designer’s work has been commissioned for exhibitions by several galleries in New York, Paris and Tokyo.


VACCA- Julie Vacca aims for her line to have a balance of fashion, tradition and luxury. She explains, “I am a person who loves to work but at the same time I have a balance of life where I need clothing for many occasions including travel and cocktail receptions. The most important is for me to feel comfortable in what I am wearing.”

Armani Prive Shows in Paris!

By: Shane Terenzi

With only 20 days to Fashion Week in NYC and the Fall/Winter 2011 collections debuting around the world, the fashion world is talking. Sometimes the reviews are amazing, other times, not so much, so what is your opinion on Armani Prive’s Spring 2011 collection showing yesterday in Paris? With Sophia Loren, Olivia Wilde, and Jodi Foster sitting front row – the collection began with a bold and shimmery jacket, skirt and leggings combination. The unique fabric and color looked like liquid mercury flowing down the runway. His collection as a whole was incredibly futuristic, transcending many fashion rules and trends – but then again, Armani, I don’t believe, listens to trends, he makes them. 

The Nominations are out!

Nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards

Performance by an actor in a leading role

• Javier Bardem in "Biutiful" (Roadside Attractions)
• Jeff Bridges in "True Grit" (Paramount)
• Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network" (Sony Pictures Releasing)
• Colin Firth in "The King’s Speech" (The Weinstein Company)
• James Franco in "127 Hours" (Fox Searchlight)

Performance by an actor in a supporting role

• Christian Bale in "The Fighter" (Paramount)
• John Hawkes in "Winter’s Bone" (Roadside Attractions)
• Jeremy Renner in "The Town" (Warner Bros.)
• Mark Ruffalo in "The Kids Are All Right" (Focus Features)
• Geoffrey Rush in "The King’s Speech" (The Weinstein Company)

Performance by an actress in a leading role

• Annette Bening in "The Kids Are All Right" (Focus Features)
• Nicole Kidman in "Rabbit Hole" (Lionsgate)
• Jennifer Lawrence in "Winter’s Bone" (Roadside Attractions)
• Natalie Portman in "Black Swan" (Fox Searchlight)
• Michelle Williams in "Blue Valentine" (The Weinstein Company)

Performance by an actress in a supporting role

• Amy Adams in "The Fighter" (Paramount)
• Helena Bonham Carter in "The King’s Speech" (The Weinstein Company)
• Melissa Leo in "The Fighter" (Paramount)
• Hailee Steinfeld in "True Grit"(Paramount)
• Jacki Weaver in "Animal Kingdom" (Sony Pictures Classics)

Best animated feature film of the year

• "How to Train Your Dragon" (Paramount), Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois
• "The Illusionist" (Sony Pictures Classics), Sylvain Chomet
• "Toy Story 3" (Walt Disney), Lee Unkrich

Achievement in costume design

• "Alice in Wonderland" (Walt Disney), Colleen Atwood
• "I Am Love" (Magnolia Pictures), Antonella Cannarozzi
• "The King’s Speech" (The Weinstein Company), Jenny Beavan
• "The Tempest" (Miramax), Sandy Powell
• "True Grit" (Paramount), Mary Zophres

Achievement in directing

• "Black Swan" (Fox Searchlight), Darren Aronofsky
• "The Fighter" (Paramount), David O. Russell
• "The King’s Speech" (The Weinstein Company), Tom Hooper
• "The Social Network" (Sony Pictures Releasing), David Fincher
• "True Grit" (Paramount), Joel Coen and Ethan Coen

Best foreign language film of the year

• "Biutiful" (Roadside Attractions), A Menage Atroz, Mod Producciones and Ikiru Films Production, Mexico
• "Dogtooth" (Kino International), A Boo Production, Greece
• "In a Better World" (Sony Pictures Classics), A Zentropa Production, Denmark
• "Incendies" (Sony Pictures Classics), A Micro-Scope Production, Canada
• "Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi)" (Cohen Media Group), A Tassili Films Production, Algeria

Achievement in makeup

• "Barney’s Version" (Sony Pictures Classics), Adrien Morot
• "The Way Back" (Newmarket Films in association with Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment), Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng
• "The Wolfman" (Universal), Rick Baker and Dave Elsey

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)

• "How to Train Your Dragon" (Paramount), John Powell
• "Inception" (Warner Bros.), Hans Zimmer
• "The King’s Speech" (The Weinstein Company), Alexandre Desplat
• "127 Hours" (Fox Searchlight), A.R. Rahman
• "The Social Network" (Sony Pictures Releasing), Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)

• "Coming Home" from "Country Strong" (Sony Pictures Releasing (Screen Gems)), Music and Lyric by Tom Douglas, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey
• "I See the Light" from "Tangled" (Walt Disney), Music by Alan Menken, Lyric by Glenn Slater
• "If I Rise" from "127 Hours" (Fox Searchlight), Music by A.R. Rahman, Lyric by Dido and Rollo Armstrong
• "We Belong Together" from "Toy Story 3" (Walt Disney), Music and Lyric by Randy Newman

Best motion picture of the year

• "Black Swan" (Fox Searchlight), A Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures Production, Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver and Scott Franklin, Producers
• "The Fighter" (Paramount), A Relativity Media Production, David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Mark Wahlberg, Producers
• "Inception" (Warner Bros.), A Warner Bros. UK Services Production, Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, Producers
• "The Kids Are All Right" (Focus Features), An Antidote Films, Mandalay Vision and Gilbert Films Production, Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte and Celine Rattray, Producers
• "The King’s Speech" (The Weinstein Company), A See-Saw Films and Bedlam Production, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers
• "127 Hours" (Fox Searchlight), An Hours Production, Christian Colson, Danny Boyle and John Smithson, Producers
• "The Social Network" (Sony Pictures Releasing), A Columbia Pictures Production, Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca and Ceán Chaffin, Producers
• "Toy Story 3" (Walt Disney), A Pixar Production, Darla K. Anderson, Producer
• "True Grit" (Paramount), A Paramount Pictures Production, Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Producers
• "Winter’s Bone" (Roadside Attractions), A Winter’s Bone Production, Anne Rosellini and Alix Madigan-Yorkin, Producers

Adapted screenplay

• "127 Hours" (Fox Searchlight), Screenplay by Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy
• "The Social Network" (Sony Pictures Releasing), Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin
• "Toy Story 3" (Walt Disney), Screenplay by Michael Arndt, Story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich
• "True Grit" (Paramount), Written for the screen by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
• "Winter’s Bone" (Roadside Attractions), Adapted for the screen by Debra Granik & Anne Rosellini

Original screenplay

• "Another Year" (Sony Pictures Classics), Written by Mike Leigh
• "The Fighter" (Paramount), Screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson, Story by Keith Dorrington & Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson
• "Inception" (Warner Bros.), Written by Christopher Nolan
• "The Kids Are All Right" (Focus Features), Written by Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg
• "The King’s Speech" (The Weinstein Company), Screenplay by David Seidler

http://www.oscars.org/

Nicole Miller Spring 2011 Ads revealed!

Nicole Miller Debuts Spring 2011 Advertising Campaign

(New York, NY – January 24, 2011) – Designer Nicole Miller debuts her new Spring 2011 Ad Campaign starring IMG model Sophie Holmes.  All items are being manufactured and will be sold in stores starting March 2011!

The ad campaign, shot by Robbie Fimmano and styled by Natasha Royt, features IMG’sSophie Holmes.  Hair by Anthony Turner and makeup by Yadim Carranza, shot locally at Fast Ashley’s inWilliamsburg. The campaign will break in March Vogue, W, Interview, V, Elle, Paper and New York Times T Style. 

http://www.nicolemiller.com/

And the Golden Globe Goes To.....

Award season has begun and the race is on for best dressed!  There were some great trends of the night but I think the lead trend was GREEN!  Overall the men looked yummy and the women stunning.  Here are TFJ picks for Best Dressed!