tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294507242009-11-09T08:34:10.033-05:00Cult of CoutureKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-41635513592955964582009-10-17T15:35:00.002-04:002009-10-17T15:41:24.603-04:00<h2>When Will Designers Stop Trying To Make Fur Happen?</h2><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i37.tinypic.com/2d7829.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 580px;" src="http://i37.tinypic.com/2d7829.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Each Fall we see a ton of designers use fur on the runways, but for some reason the look doesn't translate quite so well off the runway. We're not sure if we know anyone who owns a fur, but that doesn't stop designers like Gucci, Chanel and Marchesa from jamming fur after fur onto their runways. We're just wondering why couturiers seem to be so hung up on animal hide. <br /><br />What do you think? Does fashion have an unrealistic obsession with fur?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-4163551359295596458?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/Oh_nGlOmodU" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com1http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/10/when-will-designers-stop-trying-to-make.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-12572871926404675082009-09-23T04:23:00.001-04:002009-09-23T04:23:00.932-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Has The Reign of Zac Posen Come to An End?</font><br /><object width="580" height="460"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/D3xYjLeujNg&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/D3xYjLeujNg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="460"></embed></object><br />We're finding it hard to hide our disappointment by Zac Posen's latest offering. For some reason, this collection of color-blocked minidresses and brigtly-patterned frocks just didn't do it for us. But we seem to be in the <a href="http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/2009/09/zac-posen-spring-2010.html">minority</a>. What do you think of the collection?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-1257287192640467508?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/bsDA1FrSugU" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/09/has-reign-of-zac-posen-come-to-end-were.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-78450048309923672202009-09-22T00:03:00.002-04:002009-09-22T00:03:00.260-04:00<span style=";font-size:130%;color:black;" >Fashion Week Favorites: Thakoon</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i38.tinypic.com/98g6mb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 580px;" src="http://i38.tinypic.com/98g6mb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Expect to See</span><br /><ul><li>Florals</li><li>Draping</li><li>To-Die-For Skinnies and Accessories<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://galleries.thehlmn.net/2009/09/thakoon-springsummer-2010.html">view the rest of the collection here</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-7845004830992367220?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/4GJfTR8z31Y" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/09/fashion-week-favorites-thakoon-expect.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-27527604737848055132009-09-21T00:56:00.000-04:002009-09-21T00:56:00.438-04:00<span style=";font-size:130%;color:black;" >Marchesa Spring/Summer 2010</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i34.tinypic.com/2nr1x5w.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 580px;" src="http://i34.tinypic.com/2nr1x5w.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >More Photos</span><br /><center><br /><a href="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/15.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/th_15.jpg" alt="Marchesa S/S 2010" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/20.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/th_20.jpg" alt="Marchesa S/S 2010" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/26.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/th_26.jpg" alt="Marchesa S/S 2010" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/31.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/th_31.jpg" alt="Marchesa S/S 2010" border="0" /></a><br /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://galleries.thehlmn.net/2009/09/marchesa-springsummer-2010.html">view the rest of the photos here</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-2752760473784805513?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/2SWxjchgPwg" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/09/marchesa-springsummer-2010-more-photos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-4122951831631652632009-09-16T21:53:00.002-04:002009-09-16T22:01:36.234-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Yigal Azrouel Spring/Summer 2010</font><br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img style="border: none;" src="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/yigalazrouel.png" border="0" alt="Yigal Azrouel S/S 2010" width="580"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img style="border: none;" src="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/yigalazrouel2.png" border="0" alt="Yigal Azrouel S/S 2010" width="580"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img style="border: none;" src="http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy172/thehlmn/yigalazrouel3.png" border="0" alt="Yigal Azrouel S/S 2010" width="580"></a><br /><br /><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-412295183163165263?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/qhr7e32n5jE" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/09/yigal-azrouel-springsummer-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-17920922846085895792009-09-11T19:29:00.000-04:002009-10-11T19:32:26.238-04:00<font size=4 color=black>The Most Fashionable Dolls</font><br />We've been collecting dolls for ages. It has something to do with our obsession with fashion no doubt. And all throughout our lives our favorite time of year was always the holidays. Holiday barbies have the best clothes. It's not just a time when we received our best gifts. But it was during the winter months that the best dolls seem to be revealed. We were always particularly fond of the holiday Barbies. Mattel made sure to make them special and individualized every year.<br /><br />That's why we're exceptionally excited for the <a href="http://www.shop.com/2009+holiday+Barbie">2009 holiday Barbie</a>. They always turn out incredibly well. One of our favorite shopping sites has the Holiday Barbies on sale for competitive prices. We also love that they come in a number of different ethnicities! Perfect for everyone on your list.<br /><br /><a href="http://twitpic.com/kispr" title="Share photos on twitter with Twitpic"><img src="http://i35.tinypic.com/e65agp.gif" alt="Share photos on twitter with Twitpic"></a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-1792092284608589579?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/6Qv00i2KS-Y" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/09/most-fashionable-dolls-weve-been.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-14632441638503767182009-09-11T15:18:00.001-04:002009-10-11T15:21:29.374-04:00<h2>Buy The Man Your Life A Great Scent</h2><br />It seems as though the men in our lives are the hardest to find gifts for. We know they'd gladly accept whatever we get them, but we want them to be dazzled. We want to be able to get a huge excited reaction from them. That's why we're always on the hunt for the perfect gift. We've tried everything from gift certificates to gadgets, but nothing seems to work. This year we're trying something a little bit more refined. <br /><br />ShopWiki has a huge selection of <a href="http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/wiki/Fragrances">fragrance</a> and <a href="http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/wiki/Classic+Colognes">classic colognes</a> that we'll be scouring to find perfect gifts. They have an incredibly diverse selection which makes finding a great find at an even better price much easier. They take products from over 30,000 stores. That's many times more than their closest competitors. We can't wait to surprise the men in our lives.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-1463244163850376718?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/ixCjBElKRKI" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/09/buy-man-your-life-great-scent-it-seems.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-60125203607452216662009-07-10T08:09:00.001-04:002009-07-10T08:09:18.585-04:00<center><a href="http://www.thehlmn.com/"><img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/2rems93.jpg" /></a></center><br /><br /><strong>Askmewhats</strong> reviews <a href="http://www.askmewhats.com/2009/07/askmewhats-reviews-modelco-lash-wand.html">Modelco Lash Wand Heated Eyelash Curler</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Beauty Junkies Unite</strong> answers the question: <a href="http://www.beautyjunkiesunite.com/WP/2009/07/09/what-the-heck-is-a-free-radical-and-why-should-i-be-concerned/">What the heck is a free radical, and why should I be concerned</a>?<br /><br /><strong>Best Things in Beauty</strong> tells us about <a href="http://bestthingsinbeauty.blogspot.com/2009/07/yns-radiance.html">yNS Radiance</a> - three fabulous moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients in one product.<br /><br /><strong>Claire's Beauty</strong> sniffs <a href="http://www.clairesbeauty.com/?p=800">Bond No. 9 Astor Place</a> and gives it two thumbs up!<br /><br /><strong>Cult of Couture</strong> takes a peek at <a href="http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/07/elie-saab-couture-fw-2010-c-outurier.html">Elie Saab Couture</a>.<br /><br />Alyson of <strong>The Gloss Menagerie</strong> shares her thoughts on <a href="http://gloss-menagerie.blogspot.com/2009/07/urban-decay-pocket-rockets.html">Urban Decay Pocket Rockets</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Hot Beauty Health</strong> discusses <a href="http://www.hotbeautyhealth.com/news/beyonce-launches-sasha-fierce-line-for-dereon">Beyonce Sasha Fierce</a> new line for House of Dereon.<br /><br /><strong>Lipgloss Break</strong> has two incredible giveaways from <a href="http://www.lipglossbreak.com/2009/07/giveaway-break-huge-lips-skinny-hips.html">Huge Lips Skinny Hips</a> and <a href="http://www.lipglossbreak.com/2009/07/giveaway-break-stripteas.html">StripTeas</a>.<br /><br /><strong>SparklingPinkGorilla</strong> gives her review of <a href="http://www.sparklingpinkgorilla.com/2009/07/review-revlon-colorstay-makeup.html">Revlon Colorstay Makeup</a>.<br /><br />Felicia from <strong>ThisThatBeauty</strong> finds a recessionista deal.<a href="http://thisthatbeauty.blogspot.com/2009/07/20-and-under-eye-creams-from-mario.html">Three great eye creams</a> all under $20.<br /><br /><strong>Unfunded</strong> sits down with the designer behind indie clothing line <a href="http://fabunfunded.com/2009/07/08/dustie-doll-clothing/">Dustie Doll Clothing</a>.<br /><br /><strong>UrbanLuxe</strong> shares 5 <a href="http://urbanluxe.thehlmn.com/2009/07/5-delicious-desserts-to-try.html">delicious desserts</a> that you must try.<br /><br />If you'd like to learn more about the HLMN or becoming an affiliate please visit <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">our website</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-6012520360745221666?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/4USHdz1dP2k" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/07/askmewhats-reviews-modelco-lash-wand.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-38560695850962008362009-07-09T08:47:00.006-04:002009-07-09T09:12:17.188-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Elie Saab Couture F/W 2010</font><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i31.tinypic.com/9bdp8o.jpg"><img style="display:block; border:none; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 590px;" src="http://i31.tinypic.com/9bdp8o.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="magazine">C</span>outurier Elie Saab presented a positively immaculate collection for Couture fashion week in Paris. The designer chose a monochromatic color palette which, according to him, is meant to show women that their character is more important than their color.<br /><br /> <center><table border="0" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" style="background-color:#111111" width="550px" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"><tbody> <tr> <td><center><span><a href="http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2007/07/elie-saab-couture-fw-2010.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><font face="georgia">view the entire collection here</a></font></span></span></span></center></td> </tr></tbody></table></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-3856069585096200836?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/TPQWCZvyW9Y" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/07/elie-saab-couture-fw-2010-c-outurier.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-17230645691526418902009-07-07T10:16:00.004-04:002009-07-07T10:56:08.482-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Dior Couture 2010</font><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i28.tinypic.com/1zqagbb.jpg"><img style="display:block; border:none; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 590px; " src="http://i28.tinypic.com/1zqagbb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This weekend, John Galliano made the first of his two showings at Couture Fashion Week. In standard fashion, Galliano infused his signature style into classic Dior silhouettes and every major model could be seen in his presentation.<br /><br /> <center><table border="0" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" style="background-color:#111111" width="550px" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"><tbody> <tr> <td><center><span><a href="http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2005/07/blog-post.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><font face="georgia">view the entire collection here</a></font></span></span></span></center></td> </tr></tbody></table></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-1723064569152641890?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/tNqw11uBYnQ" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com1http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/07/dior-couture-2010-this-weekend-john.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-79478021981423099512009-06-22T01:47:00.000-04:002009-06-22T01:47:00.449-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Resort 2010: Oscar De La Renta</font><br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KEgDZURj-Uk&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KEgDZURj-Uk&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></center><br /><br />Here is the beginning of my post. <span class="fullpost"><br />Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">The HLMN</a>? Subscribe to the <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thehlmn/kRim">RSS feed</a>. And be sure to sign up for our <a href="http://thehlmn.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3c3e44f2cd379858295f4c2d5&id=1161122ab6">email newsletter</a>, follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/hyperluxemedia">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/HyperLuxe-Media-Network/28679898481?ref=mf">become a fan</a> of The HLMN on Facebook.<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-7947802198142309951?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/wpEX6pWn-zY" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/06/resort-2010-oscar-de-la-renta-here-is.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-39234826780893347022009-06-17T08:30:00.000-04:002009-06-17T08:30:00.841-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Designer of the Moment: Marchesa</font><br /><br /><span class="magazine">W</span>e used to call Monique Llhullier our favorite designer. She spoke to us with her girly shapes and adornment. And her figure flattering silhouettes looked equally fantastic on all frames (see: America Ferrera). But now a new design queen has stolen our heart. Marchesa is the new Monique. With designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig behind the wheel, Marchesa too has classic shapes that we never tire of (though they show up every season). Her gowns are also beloved by celebrities, and fit for all age ranges. There's really no difference between the two. Only that Marchesa is extremely hot right now. However, fashion goes in waves, and soon it will be Moniques turn again.<br /><br /><img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNDUxNTYwODczOTAmcHQ9MTI*NTE1NjExMzY*MCZwPTU*NDMxJmQ9Jmc9MSZ*PSZvPTVlMTI2M2Q2MDYwZTQyZDZiMDg1YWJlOWQwY2RkZTIyJm9mPTA=.gif" /><object width="100%" height="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.slideoo.com/slider.swf"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="flashvars" value="setId=72157619736427031&size=&max=25&userid=29755735@N04&setname=Marchesa%20Fall%2FWinter%2009&randomize=0"></param><embed src="http://www.slideoo.com/slider.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" flashvars="setId=72157619736427031&size=&max=25&userid=29755735@N04&setname=Marchesa%20Fall%2FWinter%2009&randomize=0" width="100%" height="320"></embed></object><br /><br /> <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">The HLMN</a>? 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Obviously, this isn't like any other red carpet. Designers bring out the best of the best, yet still manage somehow to get it wrong.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />The Bad News...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SjeyVIwSl4I/AAAAAAAAI8A/sPrGJ2k2uzk/s1600-h/cfdavera.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SjeyVIwSl4I/AAAAAAAAI8A/sPrGJ2k2uzk/s400/cfdavera.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347939158722779010" /></a><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SjeyU0_ReFI/AAAAAAAAI74/jG80IHRMsDg/s400/cfdapadma.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347939153416910930" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SjeyCDL3FSI/AAAAAAAAI7g/sHkNU9ne0lM/s1600-h/cfdadoutzen.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SjeyCDL3FSI/AAAAAAAAI7g/sHkNU9ne0lM/s400/cfdadoutzen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347938830810289442" /></a></div>Vera Wang, Padma Lakshmi, Doutzen Kroes (Who we love!!)<br /><br /><br />The Good News<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SjeyUy53kUI/AAAAAAAAI7w/DSxiEeSs0_4/s1600-h/cfdamaggiegrace.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SjeyUy53kUI/AAAAAAAAI7w/DSxiEeSs0_4/s400/cfdamaggiegrace.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347939152857370946" /></a><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SjeyCO09_TI/AAAAAAAAI7Y/tJwRHGty3GQ/s400/cfdablake.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347938833935498546" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/Sjezbpg9fhI/AAAAAAAAI8I/s8VaUffixwM/s1600-h/cfdadiane.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/Sjezbpg9fhI/AAAAAAAAI8I/s8VaUffixwM/s400/cfdadiane.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347940370107694610" /></a></div>Maggie Grace, Blake Lively, Diane Kruger<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com/">The HLMN</a>? 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There's no better way to start than from the bottom up. Update your shoe collection at dani black shoes. It's an online shoe store that I've just discovered. It's been featured in a number of magazine like Elle and Shape. Even though Dani Black is new to me, they've been around for quite some time. <br /><br />Daniblack began as <a href="http://www.daniblack.com/index.cfm/a/plugin.aboutus">Schwartz & Benjamin</a> in 1923. <a href="http://www.daniblack.com/index.cfm/a/plugin.aboutus">Schwartz & Benjamin inc</a> made a name for themselves in selling high quality footwear and <a href="http://www.daniblack.com/index.cfm/a/plugin.aboutus">daniblack shoes</a> has done the same. They are one of the hottest new companies, and we love their incredible selection.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-4978367700656572475?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/EEAQp2sC-nE" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/06/origins-of-daniblack-shoes-fall-is-time.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-13023685521737634282009-06-15T09:15:00.000-04:002009-06-15T09:15:00.902-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Runway Must Have: Ralph Lauren Jumpsuit</font><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/Si-yHI6VwHI/AAAAAAAAI5Y/lvIsiy0bcIA/s1600-h/ralphlaurenjumpsuit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/Si-yHI6VwHI/AAAAAAAAI5Y/lvIsiy0bcIA/s400/ralphlaurenjumpsuit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345687118433075314" /></a><br /><span class="magazine">T</span>he jumpsuit is one of those ridiculous fleeting trends that make fashion sophisticates cringe. It's a niche look that only works on a certain figure in a certain age bracket. Even still, we love it all the same. The Spring 2009 runways were filled with them, and this one from Ralph Lauren caught our eye immediately. It's sleek and sexy. Perfect for a night on the town. How could you not love it?<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">The HLMN</a>? Subscribe to the <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thehlmn/kRim">RSS feed</a>. 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The model with piercing eyes is rocking the Lady GaGa hair bow more fabulously than the pop vixen herself.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SiRpISZASVI/AAAAAAAAIxo/Otv9NU-DdXg/s1600-h/elle_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SiRpISZASVI/AAAAAAAAIxo/Otv9NU-DdXg/s400/elle_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342510649064835410" /></a><br /><br /> <span class="fullpost"><br /><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17386070&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017386070.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17386074&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017386074.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17386075&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017386075.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17386076&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017386076.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=17386079&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/017386079.jpg" border="0"></a> </p><br /> <br /><br /><br />Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">The HLMN</a>? Subscribe to the <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thehlmn/kRim">RSS feed</a>. And be sure to sign up for our <a href="http://thehlmn.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3c3e44f2cd379858295f4c2d5&id=1161122ab6">email newsletter</a>, follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/hyperluxemedia">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/HyperLuxe-Media-Network/28679898481?ref=mf">become a fan</a> of The HLMN on Facebook.<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-2690962067555641564?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/mVcG85xYe5M" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/06/editorial-of-day-elle-russia-w-e-cant.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-59235847130045948702009-06-01T01:25:00.001-04:002009-06-01T19:34:35.169-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Matthew Williamson Returns to Fashion Week</font><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SiRjWoS7geI/AAAAAAAAIxg/gLFZjHeV6F4/s1600-h/matthew_williamson.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 307px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/SiRjWoS7geI/AAAAAAAAIxg/gLFZjHeV6F4/s320/matthew_williamson.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342504298393338338" /></a><span class="magazine">A</span>ccording to <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/">Vogue UK</a> Matthew Williamson will be showing at <a href="http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/">London Fashion Week</a> in September to celebrate British Fashion Council’s 25th year.<br /><br />“I am thrilled to be returning to London Fashion Week this September. Since holding my first show here in 1997, it has always been very special to me. This season’s schedule is shaping up to be a truly great show of the spectrum of British talent around today, from established brands to young labels,” Williamson told Vogue.<br /><br />Williamson has most recently made waves in the fashion world with his latest collection for H&M.<br /><br /><br />Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">The HLMN</a>? Subscribe to the <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thehlmn/kRim">RSS feed</a>. 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What a fantastic collection it was. <br /><br />Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">The HLMN</a>? Subscribe to the <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thehlmn/kRim">RSS feed</a>. 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His incredible use of volume and super gorgeous ads immediately had us bowing at the feet of Alber Behnaz. Somehow the designer always manages to combine the best of the old and the new. That capable aesthetic especially shines through in this season's runway collection. <br /><br />The head designer managed to make one of this season's ubiquitous trends, the exposed zipper, look fresh and new, and had editors, buyers and fashionistas singing his eclectic praises.<br /><br /><br /><center><object width="450" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jPoFxszFIsQ&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jPoFxszFIsQ&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="450" height="315"></embed></object></center><br /><br />Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">The HLMN</a>? Subscribe to the <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thehlmn/kRim">RSS feed</a>. 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He's going back to Venice, y'all.<br /><br /><br />Who doesn't love shoes? <a href="http://styleluxe.thehlmn.com/2009/05/20-fab-spring-sandals.html">Style Luxe</a> has 20 fab Spring sandals.<br /><br /><br />To learn more about The HLMN or becoming an affiliate please visit <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">our website.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29450724-7518551739790692921?l=cultofcouture.thehlmn.com'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thehlmn/kRim/~4/xtfgTNB2e-s" height="1" width="1"/>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280831295376975667contactkimberly@gmail.com0http://cultofcouture.thehlmn.com/2009/05/hyperluxe-midweek-roundup-affordable.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29450724.post-66267882655146248952009-05-14T09:08:00.001-04:002009-05-25T19:57:24.515-04:00<font size=4 color=black>Ginnifer Goodwin in W Magazine</font><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/Sgtw_-KJQ0I/AAAAAAAAIcU/s37atuJbaGg/s1600-h/marlonw01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_we6lb7p1zaE/Sgtw_-KJQ0I/AAAAAAAAIcU/s37atuJbaGg/s400/marlonw01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335482427870102338" /></a><br /><p><a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16932303&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016932303.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16932307&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016932307.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16932308&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016932308.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16932309&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016932309.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16932310&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016932310.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16932312&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016932312.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16932319&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016932319.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=16932320&owner=hyperluxemedia" target="_blank"><img src="http://preview.shareapic.net/preview5/016932320.jpg" border="0"></a> </p><br /><br />Love Cult of Couture on <a href="http://www.thehlmn.com">The HLMN</a>? 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