I Should Be So Lucky

...to get a subscription to ELLE Uk for x-mas this year, since my first issue would be the one and only Kylie Minogue on the cover of the January 2013 issue 

New Girls

       
                

Have I mentioned my penchant for UK Pop? 

"Bright Lights" Offers Up a British Two-For

"Minogue on my list / I ain't talkin' 'bout Kylie "

I think by now it's no secret I'm a British pop fiend. Ever since my sister introduced me to Depeche Mode as a kid, I've kept my eyes and ears on the other side of the pond. 

Pixie Lott is one of those straight up Euro additions to my pop portfolio I keep tucked away. I fell for her in 2009 with that "Uh-Oh, Uh-Oh" chorus to 'Momma Do' and right through her ballad wailer of 'Cry Me Out' and then, like too many before her she went silent. 

Well she's back. She's kinda been back since her sophomore album, Young Foolish Happy dropped to commercial and critical success in her native England in November, but now the push is on for the rest of the world (ie: America)

Teaming up with British rapper Tinchy Stryder for this little rap/pop nugget, 'Bright Lights'

"Tell Cheryl Cole and Rihanna that I love them"

Look a cockney rapper with a sweet little girl hook never fails to grab me, but this ain't gonna be the crossover to the U.S. they're hoping.


Just ask Cheryl Cole.



                       

Keep Your EPI Kit Handy, Duchess

(Honey, be careful where you put that stinger)

The Royals: they're just like us! Rubbing bee venom on they face to simulate that just stung feel so it swells and plumps up those saggy jowls.








Venom slinger to the stars, Deborah Mitchell claims "it tricks the skin’s surface into thinking it has been stung, increasing its blood flow, collagen and elasticity" and that's what keeps clients like Victoria Beckham, Michelle Pfeiffer and Those Incredible Minogue Sisters buzzing for more of her "bee sting facial"

Dannii Minogue (with Deb Mitchell) shows off her bee-stung lips... and cheeks and neck and....

And now, according to the UK Daily Mail Kate Middleton is getting sweet on the idea thanks to a direct referral from fellow client, Camilla Parker Bowles

(I kinda just love this picture of this B! Ha!)

Hmm... remember when DuWop was all the rage for that faked Lisa Rinna look? I'm pretty sure that was the results of bee venom too. perhaps it isn't all the cell phones that are killing off the bees: it's Lindsay Lohan and the Queen of England!!

Good Advice: Just a Dab Won't Do Ya!

"When in doubt, apply more glitter"

-Ms. Kylie Minogue's advice for when an endeavor isn't panning out, courtesy of Women's Wear Daily at her launch of her 'Dazzling Darling' fragrance. 


Hmm... not sure that's really the way to get a promotion at the office, but worth a try. 






(Golly, it's fragrance central over at Stately Grand Street Manor today. Must be thoughts of Christmas wish lists....)

Sometimes It Can Be? Dior Fall 2011 Haute Couture

Be forewarned, the above photo is my favorite look (for the pure Kylie Minogue circa 2001-ness of it) from the Fall 2011 Haute Couture Dior show, the first without John Galliano. 

Former right hand man and now de facto designer, Bill Gaytten served up a soupcon of inspiration: sad harlequin clowns, neon Escher prints, cubism and teased hair and a heaping of celestial seasoning

(Yeah, Jourdan, I feel the same way)

One can give a pass for the inheritor of a dramatic exit, but a pass only lasts so long. Mr. Gaytten, this is DIOR. And we're not feeling your new look. Find a sole inspiration of creative depth and flesh it out. Entrance the 4 or 5 women who can afford this stuff with your craftsmanship and creativity. 

And leave the glitter filled finales to the Heatherettes of the world. 

All the best, 

It Can't All Be Dior

Best of 2011 CFDA Awards Fashion

Work it out fashion fags and ladies who (skip) lunch!


1. Karolina Kurkova in Diane Von Furstenberg

My fave look of the nite, but from Grace Jones to Kylie Minogue, a hooded jumpsuit wins my heart every time!



2. Kerry Washington in Calvin Klein

A girl of color can work a white dress like it owes her rent, honey!



3. Chanel Iman in BCBG

Or a shot of POW color. Is there anything they can't do?






4. Kirsten Dunst in Patrik Ervell

She's such a sourpuss. What's her problem? Mix match bun too tight? Not having fun at the CFDA's is a crime, sugar. The only thing missing from this look is a big old fat Cheshire Cat grin!





5. Leelee Sobieski in (and with) Adam Kimmel

Perhaps Kristen should have taken Leelee's lead and accessorized her hot men's suit with a hot man. Grrrr...



6. Phoebe Philo in Celine

Go ahead Pheebs! Win that International Design Award! There were a lot of ladies in suits. (Admission: there were also a lot of "crop out that pesky Kanye West" photos)



7. Dr Kimberly Shaw in Pamela Rowland

Still wickedly crazy I see. 

xo -m

8. Michelle Harper and Cameron Silver

It's hard to upstage a top hat, and Decades owner, Cameron Silver even tossed out an arched eyebrow and smirk combo. Sorry, Cameron, you're a nice guy and all but this "professional muse" will not be out-shined in some headpiece and vintage gown you just know she spent a fortune on. God, I need to get on with my "marry well" goals. -sigh-

MET Ball? Glad I Went to Kylie

Pouring through the photos of last nite's CFDA Ball at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I am not feeling love at first sight

(I just won't be able to get this hideous frock out of my head!)

And there was something generally missing from the evening. Where was the pomp? The drama? The art? We're celebrating a man who made a dress out of medical slides here people!

(That's Karen Elson for crikey's sake!)

Some people delivered

(Anna Dello Russo)

(Ashley Olsen and Christian Louboutin)

(Naomi Campbell)

But there were too many meh looks on too many c-listers

(La La got an invite? What was Angie Martinez busy?)

The crowd was thick with folks in their finest Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors as if they were celebrating Junior prom, not one of the greatest design minds of recent fashion

(Wait - why you there? And why you wearing Tory Burch?)

(Jessica Stam's been practicing her prom queen acceptance speech ever since she picked up her Tommy Hilfiger dress at the mall)

Ok, this  Michael Kors fuchsia number on Brooklyn Decker at least embraced the color trend so strong for Spring but people this is the MET Ball! You can where whatever you want and you're encouraged to be adventurous!

But let's end on a high note (cuz it can't be that the above dress is "ok"). 

Friend of Alexander McQueen and never afraid to take risks Daphne Guinness won the evening as best dressed in McQueen

And really that more than makes up for all the Maxxinistas in the room!

Kylie Rocks an Aphro-dite

One of the many things I loved about tonite's show and Kylie Minogue in general is her understanding that all things are improved upon with the addition of:


1. Aerialists

2. A top hat

Guess Who I'm Seeing Tonite?

Mr Taurus got me these tickets for Valentine's Day. It's gonna be hot!

Valentine's with Mr Taurus

Mr Taurus loved his tool belt I got him and I loved my Kylie Minogue tickets buried in conversation hearts (child, that's gonna be some concert!)

After we went to a Greek diner in Sunset Park and held hands and drank tea

That's all I'ma need and that's why he's my man.

Why I LOVE Kylie Minogue

To combat the Winter blahs, my I-pod has been affixed to some Kylie Minogue lately. Not only will she get you up and moving, she's a constant reminder that warm weather is coming and you need to put down that hibernation Stouffer's French bread pizza and start doing some squats

(Good idea, chairs are handy tools in assisting at home lunges for that Kylie booty)

Her videos also have a formula I've come to love: Kylie writhing around in hot pants, scantily clad models dancing in a way that can only be described as "European", and lots and lots of neon and slick color

In her latest, "Get Outta My Way" from the Aphrodite album, Kylie doesn't disappoint. And those tantalizing talons she's casually waving around without a care for a stray cornea are a Noir jewelry exclusive colab with New York fashion designers, The Blonds

Kylie, be my Valentine!

HURTS so Good

Meanwhile in Britain (and the rest of Europe) a Manchesterian synthpop duo have quietly infiltrated the pop culture, taking over despite never appearing on X Factor! Although Dannii Minogue's big sis, Kylie, is a fan and has collaborated with them on a song, "Devotion" from their debut album, "Happiness". Hurts also did a live cover of Kylie's "Confide in Me" for British tabloid, The Sun's "Biz Sessions" (their exclusive online Unplugged-esque series)

"Happiness", has gone certified gold in the UK and Hurts' headlining tour has also sold out. They are now the opening act for huge in England Scissor Sisters' tour and have been contacted for collaboration with Leona Lewis and other pop artists

Hurts sound is a mix of Johnny Hates Jazz, Naked Eyes, and Cause & Effect ... ie: total synth pop dramatics.


Guess it'll fit in perfectly on the old I-pod!