Wednesday, September 21, 2011

36th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
Gilts, Glam and Television Gold

The 36th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards tookplace this week and all Hollywood’s leading ladies walked the red carpet in thelatest couture. The hottest trend this year was RED, with celebs like Lea Michele,Sofia Vergara, Giuliana Rancic, Nina Dobrev, Kate Winslet, and Kerry Washingtonchoosing it for their red carpet looks.

My Favorite Dresses at the 
36thAnnual Primetime Emmy Awards

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang
Padma Lakshmi in Armani Prive
Amber Riley
Giuliana Rancic Roberto Cavalli
Archie Panjabi
Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev
Cobie Smulders
Kelly Osbourne
Kate Winslet Elie Saab
Emily Blunt
Kristen Wiig in Zac Posen
Kerry Washington
Heidi Klum in Christian Siriano
Lea Michele Marchesa
 Naya Rivera

Best Dressed

The award for Best Dressed actress at this year’sEmmy Awards would have to go to Nina Dobrev. This The Vampire Diaries starlooked spectacular in this red Dona Karen gown.

Worst Dressed

At every award show there will be a Worst Dressedlady and the award for Worst Dressed Actress at this year’s Emmy Awards wouldhave to go to Kathy Griffin in this Oscar de la Renta dress. The old silhouette,big hair, heavy makeup and general lack of poise is what placed Kathy Griffinon my Worst Dressed list.

Accessories Styles at the 
36th AnnualPrimetime Emmy Awards

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Monday, September 19, 2011

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36th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
Trendoid Tuesdays only on MFM92.6

The 36th AnnualPrimetime Emmy Awards kicked off on Sunday night and all Hollywood’sHeartthrobs, Glee Guys, and Primetime Dudes showed up to walk the red carpet.Here is a look at who whore what and my BEST & WORST Dressed guy’s at 
thisyears Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. 

Chris Colfer
 Glee Star Chris Colfer worea dark Slim Fit Tuxedo with a black Skinny Tie. I love this young actor and hisstyle!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson
 Modern Family Star JesseTyler Ferguson wore a dark patterned Tuxedo with patterned Bowtie

Cory Monteith
 Glee Star Cory Monteithrocked the red carpet in a black 3 piece Tuxedo with a white bowtie. I like thewhite on white bowtie.   

Hugh Laurie
 House Star Hugh Laurie kepthis red carpet look simple and smart with a black Tuxedo.

Ian Somerhalder
 Vampire Diaries Star IanSomerhalder looked hot in a black Singe Button Tuxedo, with black bowtie.

Joel McHale
Community Star Joel McHaledared to be different in a pale blue Tuxedo jacket, paired with dark pants andblack bowtie. So glad at least one guy tried out some colour, and he got itright, loved the look!

Jim Parsons
 Big Bang Star Jim Parsonslooked very smart in a black 3 piece Tuxedo. 

BEST Dressed!

Darren Criss – Glee StarDarren Criss rocked a pair of old school glasses with his traditional Tuxedo,which gave him a really retro edge. I love the same look on another Glee star –Mark Salling!


WORST Dressed!

Alan Cumming – Worst Dress Male for me was AlanCumming who wore a bright red floral print, pair of pants by Jean PaulGaultier, which looked absolutely ridiculous! "WTF"

Tune into MFM92.6 every Tuesday morning at 11:30amfor my Trendoid Tuesday segment!


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Friday, September 16, 2011

Spud
Coming to a Cinema Near You

Spud fans and fanatics will be glad to hear that Spud will be takingon the world! After a successful releasein South Africa in December 2010 which saw it top the summer box office aheadof international blockbusters like Harry Potter, the film adaptation of one ofSouth Africa’s best-loved books has made massive international strides withdistribution deals in place to release it in the UK, Ireland, the Middle East,Turkey, Australia, New Zealand and Scandinavia.

The deal to distribute the film in the UK wasannounced at the Toronto Film Festival this past weekend by the film’sinternational sales agent, The Little Film Company, and will see Universal UKhandling theatrical, home entertainment and television rights, with the cinemarelease set for early 2012.

Universal UK is the British & Irish arm of Hollywoodstudio NBC Universal.
Spud Producer Ross Garland is delighted that such apowerhouse player has picked up the film, “It’s a bit of a coup for a majordistributor like Universal UK to pick up a South African film – and we’redelighted that they’re so passionate about it” he says.

 “2012 isshaping up to be a big Spud year - in addition to our first foray into theinternational market, the fourth book in the series is being published andwe’re working on plans to shoot the sequel film”

Universal UK Acquisition Head Richard Thompsonbelieves that UK audiences will enjoy Spud’s coming-of-age story: “The bookfranchise has an incredible following in South Africa.  The film toppedthe South African box office - beating Harry Potter – and we know UK audienceswill fall in love with these characters and this story.”

In addition to itssales success, Spud will be part of the prestigious Cinekid Festival in Hollandin mid-October. Cinekid is the largest international children’s film festival.The film will also play at Germany’s Schlingel International Film Festival forchildren and youths, and has already screened at the Giffoni Film Festival inItaly in July.



Based on the best-selling South African novel byJohn van de Ruit, Spud is directed by Donovan Marsh and stars BAFTA-winner, Emmywinner and Academy Award nominee John Cleese and newcomer Troye Sivan (X-MenOrigins: Wolverine) and was produced by Ross Garland of Rogue Star Films andBrad Logan of BLM Productions.



The film will be distributed in the Middle East byFront Row, in Australia by Pinnacle and by Another World in Scandinavia.Airline rights have been acquired by Terry Steiner.

Read my blog post on Spud the Books and what I thought of thisamazing Movie HERE

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Alpha Industries
Militaristic Style

 Iconic brand AlphaIndustries, the original militaryjackets of the American Navy, Air Force & Marine Corps, has taken a heritageof over 50 year and grown it into a global, military inspired brand.

Alpha has remained true to its history by continuingto produce authentic military garments.  But Alpha has also fulfilled theexpectations of its global customer base by continually developing casualclothing that interprets its military heritage into products that people wantbecause of their unsurpassed performance characteristics, design and quality.

The latest offering from Alpha Industries is acollection of super-soft cotton T’s with iconic militaristic inspired graphics.Alpha Industries T’s will be available from December 2011 at select stores nationwide or online HERE

These militaristic T’s will retail for around R200.00and is the perfect foundation for a cool & edgy retro summer style.  

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Flux Mag Blog
Summer Must-Get Styles & Fashion
Check out my latest post on FluxMag.com for some hotsummer must get styles and fashion!

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Ray Ban
"Flip Out"

As a Fashion Editor and Writer I bring you guys loadsof Must Have trends, and one of those trends for this summer is the new Ray BanFlip Out Range of Aviator and Caravan sunglasses.

This range of ultra modern shades offers the fashionforward eyewear enthusiasts 3 different lenses that can easily be Popped In orFlipped Out to match your outfit or to suit your mood!

Ray Ban ‘Flip Out’ Aviators

The Flip Out Range offer each pair of Ray-Ban FlipOuts in a unique kit of three effortlessly interchangeable lenses available inthree different shades - gold, black and gunmetal.

Ray Ban ‘Flip Out’ Caravans

The mirrored, gradient and polarized lenses offer UVprotection and the different colour tints fight glare in any lighting condition– perfect for the South African summer. Lenses easily switch out of the framesand separate lens cases are provided for storing your spares.


I LOVE these Ray Ban Flip Outs, they are a must havefor summer! You can get your hands on these sexy shades at Sunglass Hut,retailing for R2750.

Hope Sunglass Hut will be sending me a pair…”hinthint”

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Introducing
LikeItLoveItLloyd
by
Lloyd Loots

LikeItLoveItLloyd is one of South Africa’s risingdesigner labels, designer and friend Lloyd Loots is the creative mind behindthe label and he’s proven that is design capabilities knows no bounds.

All of LikeItLoveItLloyd’s dresses are one of a kind, oneoff, and designed to perfection. This dynamic young designer has a reputationfor dressing the who’s who in SA entertainment. LikeItLoveItLloyd creations havebeen seen on Miss SA 2010 Nicole Flint, Celeb Personality Pabi Moloi, RadioPersonality Bailey Schneider, and Radio & TV Personality Liezel van derWesthuizen.

Nicole Flint, Miss SA 2010 wore this Black FormFitting Cocktail Dress to the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant held in Las Vegas. 

Pabi Moloi at the 2010 YOU Spectacular - This dresswas put together by 100’s of individual piece of Cotton, all hand dyed withCoffee and Tea extract for a 100% Organic and Earth friendly design.

Pabi Moloi at the 2010 Style Awards – Elizabethaninspired Cocktail Dress in soft Pink.

Bailey Schneider at the 2010 Wow & Wag CharityGala – Grecian inspired Gowns.

Liezel van der Westhuizen at the 2009 YOU Spectacular– Green Woven Fishtail Gown.

LikeItLoveItLloyd Wedding Couture – Wedding Gown and BridesmaidsDresses by Lloyd Loots.

If you want a one of a kind design for you perfectday then you have to get a LikeItLoveItLloyd dress, for more details on LloydLoots and the LikeItLoveItLloyd Brand visit his blog HERE

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