DONATELLA VERSACE DOES HER ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

I think its getting a little out of hand but anything raising money for a cause you can't argue with it ... this is absolutely priceless!!


I Donatella Versace accept the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge... 
And I nominate: Pharrell Williams, Prince and Pedro Almodovar.

Guys, this is not just about ruining my make up, donate to ALS!

Talents: Christian Arno Williams, Max Wefers

MUST SEE - Armani Exchange x Liberty United

Armani Exchange is excited to announce the new Torc bracelet as part of an exclusive partnership with Liberty United. Inspired by the Torc, an ancient twist design symbolizing unity, these bracelets are made from recycled illegal guns and bullets. Each bracelet bears the unique serial number of the gun it was made from, and proceeds will benefit Liberty United's mission to reduce gun violence in America.




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VICTORIA BECKHAM SET TO SELL HER MOST ICONIC OUTFITS

Just when you couldn't like her anymore than you do already, the fashion icon that is Victoria BECKHAM is set to sell over 600 items from her wardrobe for charity ...  The charity in question is Mothers2Mothers a charity based in South Africa which helps prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child ...

To Bag a piece of Victorias clothing which will see iconic evening gowns she's worn, wag outfits, spice girl outfits and some of her favourite pieces visit THE OUTNET and register today 

This is a win win situation, you get your idols clothing, Victoria gets more closet space and the charity gets money to continuntheir good work 

GUCCI / CHIME FOR CHANGE - led by Frida Giannini, BeyonceKnowles-Carter and Salma Hayek Pinault

CHIME FOR CHANGE

Gucci launches a new global campaign for girls’ and women’s empowerment at TED2013, led by Frida Giannini, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Salma Hayek Pinault

28th February 2013, Long Beach, CA - At the TEDxWomen luncheon, Salma Hayek Pinault announced CHIME FOR CHANGE, founded by Gucci, a new global campaign to raise funds and awareness for girls’ and women’s empowerment. Representing fellow co-founders Frida Giannini and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as she launches the initiative, Hayek Pinault will present a short film that she narrates, with new music by Beyoncé, which will introduce CHIME FOR CHANGE to the world. Hayek Pinault will also present the first of ten CHIME FOR CHANGE short films, an extended trailer for THE SUPREME PRICE produced and directed by Joanna Lipper.

The film tells the story of Nigerian democracy activist Hafsat Abiola, who together with filmmaker Joanna Lipper will be present at the luncheon for a conversation moderated by TEDxWomen host Pat Mitchell. THE SUPREME PRICE is a 2012 Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund recipient and winner of the Spotlighting Women Documentary Award.

CHIME FOR CHANGE serves to convene, unite and strengthen voices speaking out for girls and women around the world and will focus on three key pillars: Education, Health and Justice. The campaign comes at a historic and pivotal moment for girls and women globally as the world’s attention is drawn to international stories ranging from Malala’s personal fight for education in Pakistan to headlines of violence against women in all corners of the world, including India, Ireland, South Africa and the United States.

More than just raising awareness, CHIME FOR CHANGE, through its partner Catapult, encourages people throughout the world to support girls’ and women’s projects in a personalized, individual way. Catapult enables citizen philanthropy and is the first crowd-funding platform dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women. Catapult connects CHIME FOR CHANGE community members directly to organizations and projects focused on the causes that matter most to them, and currently represents over 50 organizations in 38 countries.

“This is the emergency and the opportunity of today,” said Gucci Creative Director and CHIME FOR CHANGE co-founder Frida Giannini. “We have reached a significant moment in the history of girls’ and women’s empowerment and now is the time for change. I think it is essential for girls and women to see and celebrate what is possible. I hope that through CHIME we can help the voices calling for change to become so loud that they cannot be ignored.”

Gucci has a long history of engagement with girls’ and women’s issues, including a seven-year relationship with UNICEF in support of girls’ education. In addition, the company founded two women’s film awards, the Spotlighting Women Documentary Award with the Tribeca Film Institute and the Gucci Award for Women in Cinema with the Venice Film Festival. Gucci also actively supports the PPR Corporate Foundation for Women’s Dignity and Rights; both Frida Giannini and Salma Hayek Pinault are members of the Board.

“I am proud to be joining the growing international movement on behalf of girls and women around the world,” said Salma Hayek Pinault, co-founder of CHIME FOR CHANGE. “I believe that by working together we can change the course of history to ensure that girls and women are empowered to realize their potential and thrive.”

Co-founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter said "I have always felt strongly about equal opportunity for women. Girls have to be taught from early on that they are strong and capable of being anything they want to be. It’s up to us to change the statistics for women around the world. I’m honored to be in the company of women who live fearlessly and set an example for the next generation of young ladies."

Gucci recognizes the capacity that it has as a globally influential brand to effect real change, and is bringing together a range of leading organizations and individuals to strengthen the impact of CHIME FOR CHANGE. Strategic partners include the PPR Corporate Foundation for Women’s Dignity and Rights, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Facebook, Hearst Magazines, and Catapult. Additionally, The Huffington Post has joined as a digital media partner.

"I am convinced that across the planet, women are at the heart of the equilibrium of our communities. There is a need to transform words into action and find new ways to enable and empower girls and women,” said PPR Chairman François-Henri Pinault. “I am excited and proud that PPR, through Gucci and our Foundation, is able to support CHIME FOR CHANGE. At PPR, women form the majority of our employees as well as the majority of our customers. I hope that this initiative, shared with other individuals and organizations, will contribute to making a change for the better for women and their communities around the world."

CHIME FOR CHANGE leadership is joined by an Advisory Board of issues experts, advocates and global leaders, including Hafsat Abiola, Muna AbuSulayman, Jimmie Briggs, Gordon and Sarah Brown, Lydia Cacho, David Carey, Joanne Crewes, Waris Dirie, Yasmeen Hassan, Arianna Huffington, Musimbi Kanyoro, John Legend, Pat Mitchell, Alyse Nelson, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, François-Henri Pinault, Jada PinkettSmith, Julia Roberts, Jill Sheffield, Caryl Stern, Meryl Streep, and the Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho Tutu, among others.

The movement aims to provoke, collect and share powerful stories of girls and women globally. Managing Editor Mariane Pearl leads a journalism platform of original content, further supported by the International Herald Tribune and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Salma Hayek Pinault will be executive producer of a film unit dedicated to creating ten short films about inspiring girls and women from around the world, and will curate and highlight user-generated short videos submitted to the CHIME FOR CHANGE community.

CHIME FOR CHANGE will continue to update its community with exciting news, including a major announcement in mid-March about a global CHIME FOR CHANGE event that will put girls’ and women’s issues on the world’s stage.


To stay informed, visit www.chimeforchange.org 
and join the community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chimeforchange.

Comic Relief 2013 Ad Campaign

David Gandy, Jonnie Peacock, Rebecca Adlington, Hayley Atwell, Eddie Redmayne, Tom Meighan and Sergio Pizzorno, Tinie Tempah, James McAvoy, Paul Bettany, Liv Tayler & Cameron Diaz modelling this year's t-shirts for Comic Relief 2013 (March 15th), designed by fashion designer Stella McCartney.

Fashion's Night Out - Ralph Lauren Rugby

Tonight just need to drop by here...... Storm fashion scouts will be out in force!!! I'm Going fancy doing some modelling! #justsayin

Fashion's Night Out - ROCKPORT!

Come and join Rockport in their South Molton Street store this Thursday (6th September) to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out.

There will be a 20% discount on all full price footwear on the night. Plus to celebrate Erin Wasson being the face of the AW12 campaign, Rockport will be giving away an Erin Wasson Style Package containing a pair of Presia Shooties (as worn by Erin on the shoot), an Erin Wasson Low Luv necklace and Maybelline cosmetics. The winner will be announced at the end of the night.

And if that isn’t enough Rockport will be running a live twitter competition to give away 4 more pairs of the Presia Shooties.

Keep an eye on the Rockport Twitter feed from 5pm!

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Rockport  @Rockport

Fashion's Night Out - HOUSE A.SAUVAGE EVENT | 6TH OF SEPTEMBER

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT | HOUSE A.SAUVAGE | 48 MADDOX STREET | W1S1AY | 6-9PM

STYLE ME! AMAZE ME! BENETTON VOGUE's FASHION NIGHT OUT COMPETITION

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REISS - Vogue Fashion's Night Out - All the Fun of the Fair

Vogue Fashion's Night Out - All the Fun of the Fair
Thursday 6th September
6-10pm


Join us to celebrate the launch of Reiss AW12 accessories collection. Celebrating VFNO with 10% off everything in store, all night, Reiss stores will be adopting all the fun of the fairground for the evening.

Be the first to see the new 'Angelina' and 'Lou' bags, which will be exclusively launched on the night, and the first 100 shoppers will receive a complementary tote bag, designed especially for the event.

ANGELINA
Reiss large printed tote bag. Angelina in zebra print pony hair and black grainy leather is a short-handled tote. This large bag features stylish 'R' branded silver hardware and zips with chunky cube detail. It features zipped gussets to the side, zips across the top and the base rests on square studs. Inside, you'll find two handy zip pouches and a zipped pocket.

In statement zebra, this beautiful tote is a conversational piece. Tote this rather large handbag around with you on days when storage must be stylish. Team it with snappy tailoring for a polished business look, or with casual pieces for weekend getaways.

LOU
Reiss printed tote bag. Lou in zebra print pony hair and grainy black leather is a large square-shaped tote. This classic yet contemporary design features short handles with R branded silver hardware touches and has cool central stitching. It zips across the top with a silver padlock zip and has square silver studs to the base. Inside you'll find plenty of room as well as two handy pouches and a zipped pocket.

A contemporary style with a nod to retro styling, this large tote is a must-buy for autumn. The statement zebra print is surprisingly versatile thanks to its monochrome tones and instantly smartens-up any look. Team it with a suit or with your favourite denims - you can't go wrong.

Join the event now and keep up to date with all the information on our Facebook event


REISS >> HERE

Pull&Bear 'ON TOUR' for Fashion Night Out

Swarovski Elements to launch Yoko Ono collaboration on Fashion's Night Out

Swarovski has collaborated with Japanese-American conceptual artist Yoko Ono, who has provided the inspiration for a new crystal, cut in the shape of a key, for autumn. Designed around the theme of ‘Unlocking the Door to a Better Life’, the collection aims to symbolise the artist’s hopes and dreams for the planet. Yoko explains: “Imagine a key that unlocks the door to the forest with its secrets, to the sky with its peacefulness, to the universe with its infinity, to a future with a promise for a better life”. The 71mm key on a silver chain (pictured here) is available in Crystal Silver Shade in a limited edition of 1300 pieces, each engraved with Yoko Ono’s signature and its limited edition number.

Additionally, Swarovski has designed a jewellery collection around the ‘key’ theme with pendants in two sizes: the medium-sized 50mm item is embellished with a dangling metal key set off with a crystal chaton; and the adorable 30mm key pendant is on a black cord for a casual look. Both are available either with or without the Yoko Ono signature, with those carrying her logo called ‘Key To Open The Forest’. Each comes in a choice of up to seven colours. The key-cut jewellery, priced from £79 to £230, will be available in selected Swarovski stores in the UK from 6 September - Fashion's Night Out.


www.swarovski.com / @swarovski






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FASHIONS NIGHT OUT - ALLSAINTS - MUST SEE

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FASHION'S NIGHT OUT - SUPERDRY!

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FASHION'S NIGHT OUT - MICHAEL KORS

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FASHION'S NIGHT OUT - NICOLE FARHI

Here's some news and what to do if you would like to attend Nicole Farhi's event ..... I've been many times before and they always put on a great show ....


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Fashion's Night Out - Wolf & Badger Treasure Hunt Party 6th September

Wolf & Badger Londoners favourite one stop store are hosting a party of all parties next week 6th September as part of Vogue's Fashions Night Out .... If you follow my blog often you will know that they host amazing parties throughout the year ........ So here's the challenge why not be a fashion insider for the night an attend ..... It's theme is a treasure hunt where there will be lots to drink and nibble on aswell as prizes to be won!!


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H&M and UNICEF -- All for Children collection

This October at H&M, a special collection, featuring both fun fashion and playtime dress-up pieces for both boys and girls, will raise funds for H&M´s All for Children initiative to benefit UNICEF's programs to improve the lives of children.

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Topman launches charity T-shirt collection

Topman has teamed up with Teenage Cancer Trust to produce a series of four T-shirts to raise money for the charity. The new range has been created by the Topman in-house design team and features repeat all-over prints and pocket graphics, with each T-shirt being inspired by music and musical instruments. This limited edition range will be available online and in stores nationwide from 13 August. Each T-shirt is priced at £18, with £5 from each sale going directly to the charity.

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Designer Boutique Menswear ‘23 Foundation’ Charity Event

A Liverpool based designer menswear store hosts a charity night in aid of Jamie Carragher’s ‘23 Foundation’ with the help of local celebrities.

Designer Boutique Menswear on Stopgate Lane, Aintree plans to donate a large sum of money to the charity with support from local stars such as Jamie Carragher, British light-heavyweight champion Tony Bellew, Jacqueline Ablett and Radio City’s Lee Butler.

Martin Webster, from Designer Boutique, said: “We really want to help raise some money for a great cause and we appreciate all the support we have received from famous local faces. I think that the 23 Foundation is a fantastic charity as all the proceeds that are donated go directly to the children who need them.”

Guests such as ‘Phoenix Nights’ writer Neil Fitzmaurice, impressionist Darren Farley, Liverpool FC physio Chris Morgan and Rufus Hound lookalike Danny Howard, who was featured on Celebrity Juice, turned out to support the cause.

The event, sponsored by Giorgio Armani, MA.STRUM and Creative Recreation, aims to raise a large sum of money for Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation to help local children who may be disadvantaged, or who suffer from illness, to achieve their dreams.

Martin Webster said: “We are so thankful for all of the support on twitter which has been really helpful in making the night a success. We had re-tweets from people like Coleen Rooney, Guillem Balague, Tony Bellew, Neil Danns, various Liverpool and Everton players along with local boxers amd MMA competitors.”

Designer Boutique is a men’s designer clothing store based in Aintree and stocks brands such as Giorgio Armani, True Religion, Just Cavalli, Lyle & Scott, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and more, some of which decided to donate clothing to help raise money through the charity raffle.

Martin Webster said: “Hopefully this will be the first of many fundraisers that we will hold here at Designer Boutique, we see this as a great way to not only raise money for a good cause but to help raise the profile of the store so that we can do more things like this in future.”

You can  follow Designer Boutique on Twitter @DesignaBoutique for all up to date news and buy online at DesignerBoutique-Online.com .