Robert "Bob" Mackie is an American designer whose clothing is
worn by many of today's top celebrities as well as some of
Hollywood's biggest names of the past, including Madonna, Raquel
Welch, Barbara Streisand, Joan Collins, Diahann Carroll, Lucille
Ball, Judy Garland, Diana Ross, Oprah Winfrey, Tina Turner,
Bette Midler, Sharon Stone, Ann-Margaret, Brooke Shields, and
many more. Even Bart Simpson sported a Bob Mackie outfit in one
episode of The Simpsons.
Bob Mackie got his start by creating the many memorable
costumes on 'The Carol Burnett Show' as well as for actress and
singer Cher. When working with 'The Carol Burnett Show', some
of his designs had more of a humorous appeal than a fashion
appeal. One famous dress, called the "curtain dress,"
incorporated a curtain rod that ran across the shoulders.
Mackie enjoyed an eleven-year career with 'The Carol Burnett
Show' as he designed a number of costumes and wigs. Together,
he and Burnett created numerous "alter-egos" that Burnett
portrayed on her show. In many cases, the costume helped define
the character, which then helped to create the script, rather
than the other way around. As such, he is one of few designers
that has mixed his craft with theater.
Mackie also designed a show-stopping outfit for Cher that she
wore to the 1986 Academy Awards, which incorporated a loincloth,
a black chain link top, and a rather large headdress. Cher is
commonly seen wearing Mackie's designs - so often, in fact, that
most picture her in one of his outfits when thinking of the
star. The outfits he has created for Cher and for other
celebrities certainly do keep in line with one of Mackie's most
famous quotes of "A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to
be noticed."
Known by many as the "Rajah of rhinestones" and as the "Sultan
of sequins," Mackie has also created a number of exclusive
designs for some high-priced Barbie dolls. His imaginative and
sparkling designs have earned him a number of awards, including
seven Emmy Awards. He has also been nominated three times for
an Academy Award for his work in fashion and design.
About The Author: James Philips is a staff member at
http://www.perfumecenter.com
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Fashion - Catalyst For Social Change
Midway through the last century, fashion and style began to
take on a much more complex connection to the social issues of
the day. When the Beatles exploded on the scene in the early
60's, style became much more tightly connected to point of view
and political persuasion than at any time in the past. As time
has gone on, the fashion world has been increasingly vocal about
many of the social problems of the day.
One of the first points of contact between fashion and social
issues was the Vietnam War and the developing opposition to that
conflict. Invariably, those strongly opposed to the war wore
their hair long and favored tie-dyed "hippie" clothes while
those who supported the conflict wore their hair short and chose
clothes that were much more conservative in nature.
When the opposition succeeded in hastening an end to the
Vietnam conflict, it seemed only natural that these activists
(as they were now called) would turn their attention to other
pressing social issues and style and fashion offered several
flashpoints which could be exploited.
Animal rights activists came down hard on the fashion industry
for supporting the cruel capture and killing of animals in order
to support many of the popular styles of the day including furs,
minks and other clothing. This led to a number of consumer
boycotts and those wearing the clothing were often confronted on
the street.
It was about this time that Hollywood began to inject itself
much more strongly into social issues and thus began a long line
of actors and actresses who would take strong stands on these
issues and again, the fashion world was the perfect target.
When the United States began to lose its' once predominant
position in the textile industry, most of the industry shifted
to lesser developed parts of the world where working conditions
often approached "sweatshop" status. With Hollywood taking the
lead, consumers boycotted many of the companies that used these
ill-treated workers to make the garments and, in many cases,
succeeded in changing company policy. This type of boycott was
especially successful in getting companies to stop doing
business with areas of the world that employed child labor under
unusually harsh conditions.
In today's world, fashion is becoming more closely aligned with
the Green movement and it is becoming fashionable these days to
be "eco-chic" and this trend appears to be gaining momentum. As
consumers become more educated about the complexities of the
garment business, they will want to know about all the details
that are involved in getting clothing to the marketplace and
will expect to get the same level of transparency from clothing
companies that they now expect from the food industry.
Fashion and style, in the past, were all about creating an
image but now that image can also include the personal value set
of the wearer and it looks as if this connection between fashion
and social issues is here to stay.
About The Author: The Teacher (aka John Pawlak) has been
involved in education for over 25 years. He has developed a
series of fashion websites which include
http://www.juicycouture-fashions.com,
http://www.the-fashion-universe.com and
http://www.timepiece-collections.com among others.
take on a much more complex connection to the social issues of
the day. When the Beatles exploded on the scene in the early
60's, style became much more tightly connected to point of view
and political persuasion than at any time in the past. As time
has gone on, the fashion world has been increasingly vocal about
many of the social problems of the day.
One of the first points of contact between fashion and social
issues was the Vietnam War and the developing opposition to that
conflict. Invariably, those strongly opposed to the war wore
their hair long and favored tie-dyed "hippie" clothes while
those who supported the conflict wore their hair short and chose
clothes that were much more conservative in nature.
When the opposition succeeded in hastening an end to the
Vietnam conflict, it seemed only natural that these activists
(as they were now called) would turn their attention to other
pressing social issues and style and fashion offered several
flashpoints which could be exploited.
Animal rights activists came down hard on the fashion industry
for supporting the cruel capture and killing of animals in order
to support many of the popular styles of the day including furs,
minks and other clothing. This led to a number of consumer
boycotts and those wearing the clothing were often confronted on
the street.
It was about this time that Hollywood began to inject itself
much more strongly into social issues and thus began a long line
of actors and actresses who would take strong stands on these
issues and again, the fashion world was the perfect target.
When the United States began to lose its' once predominant
position in the textile industry, most of the industry shifted
to lesser developed parts of the world where working conditions
often approached "sweatshop" status. With Hollywood taking the
lead, consumers boycotted many of the companies that used these
ill-treated workers to make the garments and, in many cases,
succeeded in changing company policy. This type of boycott was
especially successful in getting companies to stop doing
business with areas of the world that employed child labor under
unusually harsh conditions.
In today's world, fashion is becoming more closely aligned with
the Green movement and it is becoming fashionable these days to
be "eco-chic" and this trend appears to be gaining momentum. As
consumers become more educated about the complexities of the
garment business, they will want to know about all the details
that are involved in getting clothing to the marketplace and
will expect to get the same level of transparency from clothing
companies that they now expect from the food industry.
Fashion and style, in the past, were all about creating an
image but now that image can also include the personal value set
of the wearer and it looks as if this connection between fashion
and social issues is here to stay.
About The Author: The Teacher (aka John Pawlak) has been
involved in education for over 25 years. He has developed a
series of fashion websites which include
http://www.juicycouture-fashions.com,
http://www.the-fashion-universe.com and
http://www.timepiece-collections.com among others.
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Cartier - From Jewellery To Perfumes
An ancillary unit of Compagnie Financiere Richmont SA, Cartier
is a well-known manufacturer of timepieces and other jewellery.
His masterpieces include the world famous "Bestiary'' and the
earliest handy wristwatch `Santos' for men.
The history of the designer label Cartier dates back in the
middle half of ninetieth centaury, the founder being a French
man Louis Francois Cartier. His son Alfred and grandsons Louis,
Pierre, Jacques took charge of the administration and made this
as a renowned brand name of Cartier.
The three generations equally helped out to increase the
production and Cartier stores were opened in cities like London
and New York shortly. They even managed to spread the business
in places like Cannes and Monte Carlo between the world wars.
Later, Cartier outlets were opened in Moscow, Gulf countries,
Hong Kong, Geneva and Munich. Their models named Baignoire,
Tonneau and Tortue are still in vogue.
The unique feature of Cartier watches is its reference numbers,
which is a four-digit code stamped on the base of the watch.
This prevents the duplicate models being sold in the market. The
humble beginning of Cartier has grown into a multinational
organization. The elegance and fine quality makes it all time
favorites of all including celebrities as well.
The models designed for ladies are festooned with jewels. The
Cartier watches are the first entrepreneurs who took the
challenge of making pocket watches, which will show the accurate
time during flight journeys withstanding pressure and altitude
variations. Indeed, the designs and the technology are quite
groundbreaking and up to date. The movements used are from Swiss
makers like Vacheron, Constatin, Audemars-Piguet, Movado and Le
Coultre.
The future of Cartier Company looked bleak due to financial and
artistic deficient. Fortunately, an antique dealer Alain Perrin
was appointed as the CEO and under him were a crew of investors
who kept the prestige of the company high up.
Today, the name Cartier is enough to know the sophistication of
the person who puts on it. Interestingly, we find products in
all price ranges making it the item accessible to everyone.
About The Author: James Philips is a staff member at
http://www.perfumecenter.com
is a well-known manufacturer of timepieces and other jewellery.
His masterpieces include the world famous "Bestiary'' and the
earliest handy wristwatch `Santos' for men.
The history of the designer label Cartier dates back in the
middle half of ninetieth centaury, the founder being a French
man Louis Francois Cartier. His son Alfred and grandsons Louis,
Pierre, Jacques took charge of the administration and made this
as a renowned brand name of Cartier.
The three generations equally helped out to increase the
production and Cartier stores were opened in cities like London
and New York shortly. They even managed to spread the business
in places like Cannes and Monte Carlo between the world wars.
Later, Cartier outlets were opened in Moscow, Gulf countries,
Hong Kong, Geneva and Munich. Their models named Baignoire,
Tonneau and Tortue are still in vogue.
The unique feature of Cartier watches is its reference numbers,
which is a four-digit code stamped on the base of the watch.
This prevents the duplicate models being sold in the market. The
humble beginning of Cartier has grown into a multinational
organization. The elegance and fine quality makes it all time
favorites of all including celebrities as well.
The models designed for ladies are festooned with jewels. The
Cartier watches are the first entrepreneurs who took the
challenge of making pocket watches, which will show the accurate
time during flight journeys withstanding pressure and altitude
variations. Indeed, the designs and the technology are quite
groundbreaking and up to date. The movements used are from Swiss
makers like Vacheron, Constatin, Audemars-Piguet, Movado and Le
Coultre.
The future of Cartier Company looked bleak due to financial and
artistic deficient. Fortunately, an antique dealer Alain Perrin
was appointed as the CEO and under him were a crew of investors
who kept the prestige of the company high up.
Today, the name Cartier is enough to know the sophistication of
the person who puts on it. Interestingly, we find products in
all price ranges making it the item accessible to everyone.
About The Author: James Philips is a staff member at
http://www.perfumecenter.com
Monday, 29 June 2009
Cole Haan ad featuring Maria Sharapova
Cole Haan ad featuring Maria Sharapova. (PRNewsFoto/Cole Haan)
Picture Perfect Lips
Keshia Peterson 2008 Winner of the Softlips Picture Perfect Lips Contest. (PRNewsFoto/Softlips)
Sunshine Coast holidays and wineries
If you are looking for an adventurous time and great wine,
Sunshine Coast holidays in Queensland Australia make the
perfect experience.
The area is very diverse and growing quickly, you can find
wineries and vineyards all over the Sunshine Coast and even
in the nearby hills. The beautiful Queensland coastline is
just an added bonus to the opportunity for sampling wines
from many promising vineyards.
There are three main wine regions on the Sunshine Coast
that you can visit: Kenilworth, Traveston and Blackall
Range. Each of these areas is different from the other and
produces wines with unique flavors.
One hour north of Brisbane is the Maleny Mountain Wines,
winery. The vineyard boasts rich volcanic soil that is
perfect for growing the Chambourcin grapes. Using a blend
of these grapes and others grown locally the vineyard makes
a lovely range of wines. In fact, their list of wines is so
extensive that there is sure to be a variety that will suit
any taste bud. Maleny Mountain Wines has bus tours, group
wine tastings and will serve you a tasty lunch on the
weekends.
Make Dingo Creek Vineyard the next stop on your Sunshine
Coast holiday itinerary. It lies about a half hour drive
further north and is in the Cooloola region. Here they have
been producing their own Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay since the late 90's. This
vineyard is capable of handling large groups of people and
is open to bus groups every day of the week. Up to 60
people can enjoy lunch, tea and or wine tastings on the
lovely covered deck. If you would like to add to the whole
Australian adventure, you simply must try their bush
tucker, a regional dish. One impressive fact about this
vineyard is the work that they do to practice sustainable
agriculture, this means the land will be capable of
producing for several generations. Dingo Creek has worked
diligently to establish their reputation and if the wine is
any indicator, they will succeed.
Robinsons Family Vineyard is the next winery on the list
and one of the oldest in the area. The vineyard was opened
in 1969 in Ballandean on the Granite Belt. This area has a
unique blend of soil and climate that has yielded some
award winning wines. Ballendean National Park is the view
below the vineyard and it is fantastic. Robinsons was one
of the first vineyards to diversify their vines, along with
the native Shiraz vines the vineyard also plants Pinot
Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Recently they have
added Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais and
Merlot. This brings them to a grand total of 30 acres of
vines to harvest. In 1975, the vineyard took a gold medal
for a blended wine that included Cabernet, Shiraz and Pinot
Noir. The contest was held in Brisbane and the vineyard has
continued to win awards ever since.
Time spent in Europe by the vineyard owners has allowed
them to bring back a rich tradition to the land of
Australia. You can enjoy them all on your next Sunshine
Coast holiday.
The above vineyards and wineries are just a sampling of the
dozen or more that you can visit in the Sunshine Coast
area. Along with spectacular wines, you will also find a
countryside that is as beautiful as it is exotic. You will
not soon forget your Sunshine Coast holiday, of that you
can be certain.
About the Author:
Roger Laganin runs ocean front accommodation at the
Catalina Resort, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia where
you can relax on your Sunshine Coast holidays. Find out
about their new penthouse accommodation at =>
http://www.catalinaresort.com.au
Sunshine Coast holidays in Queensland Australia make the
perfect experience.
The area is very diverse and growing quickly, you can find
wineries and vineyards all over the Sunshine Coast and even
in the nearby hills. The beautiful Queensland coastline is
just an added bonus to the opportunity for sampling wines
from many promising vineyards.
There are three main wine regions on the Sunshine Coast
that you can visit: Kenilworth, Traveston and Blackall
Range. Each of these areas is different from the other and
produces wines with unique flavors.
One hour north of Brisbane is the Maleny Mountain Wines,
winery. The vineyard boasts rich volcanic soil that is
perfect for growing the Chambourcin grapes. Using a blend
of these grapes and others grown locally the vineyard makes
a lovely range of wines. In fact, their list of wines is so
extensive that there is sure to be a variety that will suit
any taste bud. Maleny Mountain Wines has bus tours, group
wine tastings and will serve you a tasty lunch on the
weekends.
Make Dingo Creek Vineyard the next stop on your Sunshine
Coast holiday itinerary. It lies about a half hour drive
further north and is in the Cooloola region. Here they have
been producing their own Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay since the late 90's. This
vineyard is capable of handling large groups of people and
is open to bus groups every day of the week. Up to 60
people can enjoy lunch, tea and or wine tastings on the
lovely covered deck. If you would like to add to the whole
Australian adventure, you simply must try their bush
tucker, a regional dish. One impressive fact about this
vineyard is the work that they do to practice sustainable
agriculture, this means the land will be capable of
producing for several generations. Dingo Creek has worked
diligently to establish their reputation and if the wine is
any indicator, they will succeed.
Robinsons Family Vineyard is the next winery on the list
and one of the oldest in the area. The vineyard was opened
in 1969 in Ballandean on the Granite Belt. This area has a
unique blend of soil and climate that has yielded some
award winning wines. Ballendean National Park is the view
below the vineyard and it is fantastic. Robinsons was one
of the first vineyards to diversify their vines, along with
the native Shiraz vines the vineyard also plants Pinot
Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Recently they have
added Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais and
Merlot. This brings them to a grand total of 30 acres of
vines to harvest. In 1975, the vineyard took a gold medal
for a blended wine that included Cabernet, Shiraz and Pinot
Noir. The contest was held in Brisbane and the vineyard has
continued to win awards ever since.
Time spent in Europe by the vineyard owners has allowed
them to bring back a rich tradition to the land of
Australia. You can enjoy them all on your next Sunshine
Coast holiday.
The above vineyards and wineries are just a sampling of the
dozen or more that you can visit in the Sunshine Coast
area. Along with spectacular wines, you will also find a
countryside that is as beautiful as it is exotic. You will
not soon forget your Sunshine Coast holiday, of that you
can be certain.
About the Author:
Roger Laganin runs ocean front accommodation at the
Catalina Resort, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia where
you can relax on your Sunshine Coast holidays. Find out
about their new penthouse accommodation at =>
http://www.catalinaresort.com.au
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Intimate Apparel
A Look from Juicy Couture's new line of Intimate Apparel. (PRNewsFoto/Juicy Couture)
Veronica Grey
Veronica Grey on the Duke Fightmaster Show. Photo by VegasPaparazzi.com. Las Vegas, Nevada. (PRNewsFoto/Eternal
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CalNaturale 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon in Tetra Pak
CalNaturale 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon in Tetra Pak. (PRNewsFoto/California Natural Products, Jeremy Trettevik)
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