Quote of the Day

When I'm feeling like there's no love coming to me...
And I have no love to give...
When I'm feeling separated from the world...
And cut off from myself...
When I'm feeling annoyed by every little thing...
Because I'm not getting what I want...
I'll remember that there is an infinite amount of love available to me.
And I'll see it in you.
I'll remember that I am complete within myself...
So I'll never have to look to you to complete me.
And most of all, I'll remember that everything I really need I already have, and whatever I don't have will come to me when I'm ready to receive it.

- Will & Grace -

World Premiere: Christina Aguilera's Hurt

An Open Letter from Madonna

One question I'd like to ask; why it's OK for everyone else to adopt a child but it's not OK for Madonna ? The media made it such a big deal and always think that she did it for the publicity. The following is the text of the letter Madonna sent news agencies, titled "An Open Letter from Madonna":

My husband and I began the adoption process many months prior to our trip to Malawi. I did not wish to disclose my intentions to the world prior to the adoption happening as this is a private family matter. After learning that there were over one million orphans in Malawi, it was my wish to open up our home and help one child escape an extreme life of hardship, poverty and in many cases death, as well as expand our family.

Nevertheless, we have gone about the adoption procedure according to the law like anyone else who adopts a child. Reports to the contrary are totally inaccurate. The procedure includes an l8 month evaluation period after which time we hope to make this adoption permanent. This was not a decision or commitment that my family or I take lightly.

I am overwhelmed and inspired by my trip to Malawi and hope that it helps bring attention to how much more the world needs to do to help the children of Africa.

My heartfelt thanks for all the good wishes I have received and I hope the press will allow my family some room for us to experience the joy we feel to have David home.

Madonna Ritchie
October 17, 2006
London, England

SOURCE: CNN

It's All In The Gene

When Ingrid Bergman is your grandmother and Isabella Rossellini is your mom, you're guarantee that you’ll be blessed with model looks. Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann has landed the job that made her mother into an icon, as the face of Lancôme. "When Elettra told me she had signed with Lancôme, I felt as if I had reunited with a dear friend," says Isabella Rossellini, who posed for the house for 14 years. Elettra, daughter of Rossellini and Jon Wiedemann, began modelling three years ago when she landed a contract with Abercrombie & Fitch.

New Designer for Chloé

Paulo Melim Andersson is the new Creative Director for Chloé. He was the Design Director at Marni. He is expected to unveil his first collection for the fashion house for autumn/winter 2007-8. British designer Phoebe Philo quit last year saying she had enough of the stress of designing for a major international label.

Quotes of the Day

ON MADONNA: "I just think she's a vile, hideous, horrible human being with no redeeming qualities. There's nothing nice about her. I've never heard anyone say anything nice about her at all."

ON ROBBIE WILLIAMS: "He could use my help. The last album was terrible. He's at that point where he's just throwing anything out. He needs another 'Angels' or something really classy."

ON ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER: "[People] always go on about 'theatre is a dying art form and we must save it', and then we just put on another Andrew Lloyd Webber re-run. It's tragic."

ON ELTON JOHN (after a hotel lift failed on him): "Imagine if that was Elton John, the drama that would have ensued? David Furnish would be spitting feathers right now."

- Boy George -

Note: Somebody is turning to be a bitter queen.

Quote of the Day

" The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco. "

- Mark Twain -

Furry Bags For Fall

Fur is always in for Fall, but this year the designers go beyond the clothes. Here are some fabulous furry handbags for you to hold against your body.
(clockwise from top left) Ram-fur bag, Prada - price upon request; Wool, mink, and goatskin tote, Salvatore Ferragamo - $1,590; Leather-and-fur-trim bag, Prada - $2,480; Goatskin bag, Marc Jacobs - $1,750.

More Than Just The Bags, They're "Icon"

If you go to Paris and haven't been to Louis Vuitton’s flagship store on the Champs-Elysées, it means you're not in Paris yet. And if you're there between now and Dec 31, please go to the 7th floor for the "Icon" exhibition. Icons is the third exhibition to take place at Espace Louis Vuitton since its opening in January 2006, and in some ways goes the furthest to underline the brand’s ties with the world of art. The brainchild of Artistic Director Marc Jacobs, the show features nine works, by nine creative talents, based on nine iconic Louis Vuitton bags.

Bag Fetish

Here are the bags for those of you who can't be apart from your handbags. These can also do double work as your sextoys ;) Gucci suede clutch with mirrored details and wristlet, $2,995 and Moschino Cheap and Chic satin handcuff bag, $780.

Demi for Helena Rubinstein

Demi Moore has signed to be the new face of Helena Rubinstein and she is currently thought to be shooting the ads in the UK. L'Oreal Paris bought the beauty company five years ago and wants to reintroduce it into the North American market. The Rubenstein brand is over a hundred years old and though it has had its ups and downs it has always been known for quality and innovation. Patricia Turck Paquelier, international brand president of L'Oréal's prestige and collections division, said "She has this charisma, a life that a lot of women aspire to".

Not Your Father's Cardigan

Cardigan (which was named after the seventh Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell, familiar to historians as the quarrelsome, vain British general who led the disastrous charge of the Light Brigade in Balaclava in 1854) is used to be the choice of outfit by your dad or some nerds at your school. But this Fall, cardigan is back and more trendy than you think. As shown above from left to right: Thom Browne, Dsquared and Hugo Boss.

Quote of the Day

" Why do people have to die ? "
" To make life important "

- Six Feet Under -

Movies Day

Seems like Oct 20 is the big day for releasing the movies and there are many for everyone: for guys - flag of our father; for girls & gays - Marie Antoinette, 20 centimetres (which I posted awhile back); and for all - running with scissors (below).

300 Million Americans

The population of the United States will hit the 300-million mark at about 7:46 a.m. EDT on Tuesday October 17 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau reached the 300-million figure by calculating there is one birth in the country every 7 seconds, 1 death every 13 seconds and 1 addition to the United States through immigration every 31 seconds. That means the U.S. population increases by 1 person every 11 seconds. The U.S. population hit 100 million in 1915 and 200 million in 1967. The country's first census, in 1790, set the number of residents at 3,929,214.

National Coming Out Day

Today October 11 is the National Coming Out Day according to Human Right Campaign Foundation. the theme of this year will be “Talk About It”. Coming out and living openly as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or as a straight-supportive person is an act of bravery and authenticity. Whether it’s for the first time ever, or for the first time today, coming out may be most important thing you will do all day. The Human Rights Campaign and Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) also present a first of its kind guide to GLBT Americans written for straight people. The guide walks people through the emotional spectrum that people typically feel after someone comes out to them, outlines myths and facts about GLBT people, and gives easy ways for straight people to learn more and demonstrate their support for GLBT Americans. Download the guide here.

Madonna and Child

Sun magazine recently reported that Madonna just adopted a 13-months old boy from Malawi. I'm not sure whether this is true or not because it comes from the tabloid. We have to wait and see...
Updated: Madonna filed adoption paper.

Man Bag from McQueen

Here comes the first generation of male-Novak bag by Alexander McQueen for £1110. Hurry up before it's sold out...

LVMH Museum

I'm not talking about Kimora Lee Simmons' closet...
Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, announced his plan to open an LVMH cultural foundation in Paris at the Louis Vuitton show on Sunday night. The building will be designed by the famous architect, Frank Gehry, in the Jardin d'Acclimatation, on the northern side of the Bois de Boulogne. It would provide space for exhibitions as well as other cultural activities and would be run in collaboration with the French government and the city of Paris.

My Wish List...

Would you still have a nightmare if you're sleeping in this "RL1 Cube" bed from Ralph Lauren Home ? I hope not... A high-tech look for both titans and tykes is a metropolitan mix of brushed aluminum and polished leather, available at rlhome.polo.com for $ 44,995.