Summer Vacation!

School's out & its vacation time so we are off for the month of July putting the summer beauty and fashion trends to work. We will be back in August with a full report on our 'findings' and expect a 300 word essay on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" from all of our dear readers.

Until then if you have a beauty question send us your S.O.S and we will be happy to be your lifesaver or life preserver or raft...see? This is exactly why we need a vacation.

Offensive? Like Totally NOT

We had quite a chuckle when we heard that a recent campaign from the brand "Streets Ahead" was being censored. This is the billboard that was ultimately rejected.


The original campaign features three models whose pants have fallen down around their ankles because they aren’t wearing any belts. “Streets Ahead. It Isn’t Fashion Without Us” is the company’s adopted tagline used to drive the outdoor campaign. The ads have been up and running on static billboards in separate locations for a period of approximately two months without complaint. It was soon after the campaign appeared via a live feed over 10 digital billboards located in various locations throughout the city when a complaint was issued and the campaign was pulled. Creative Director Richard Yelland, whose firm Curtis Birch created the campaign, returned two versions of alternative options to Clear Channel over the course of one week, both of which were ultimately rejected by Clear Channel’s CCO (Chief Council). The first revision included censor bars covering the models’ midsections, the second featured white silhouettes in place of the “inappropriate” images. Eventually, a layout showcasing solely Streets Ahead belts was accepted and it ran for a total of three days on the digital network. According to Yelland, a two-week run for one billboard on Clear Channel’s digital network is valued at more than $50,000. The original censored campaign can be viewed on www.streetsaheadinc.com where viewers can make their own decisions as to whether the campaign is indecent or not.

At least they're wearing underwear! To be be honest, we're seen much racier stuff in cartoons.

What is the most outrageous advertisement billboard or commercial you've ever seen?

Star Style: Jessica Alba

I love when actresses look lady-like! During her Leno appearance last night Jessica Alba turned to The Way We Wore, sporting a Pink Floral Nettie Rosenstein Cocktail Dresses Circa 1950's.


I love vintage pieces, but find shopping for it tricky at times. That's why shops like The Way We Wore are a designer and fashionista's paradise.

Save the Date for the Semi-Annual Sale at an Incredible 50% Off!! Sale Starts Tuesday, July 17th And Runs Through Sunday, August 12th! Located at 334 S. La Brea Avenue in L.A.

Visit: www.thewaywewore.com or call 323.937.0878

The Kick Off to Parade Season

Just in time for the largest Puerto Rican Day Parade in the world in NYC (June 10th, 2007), the shoes references the national flag and stands up proudly for the Puerto Rican culture and heritage.

Not limited to just footwear Adidas has created a whole line dedicated to PR pride with track jackets, polos and shorts round to out the collection and help celebrate the spirit of Puerto Rico captured on this collection. The collection is available at the adidas Originals store, 136 WoosterStreet, NYC 212-673-0398.

Visit: http://www.shopadidas.com to check out the more gear from the Adidas Originals collection.

Don't Forget Dad

THE GREATEST GIFTS DAD DOESN’T KNOW ABOUT

Whether he taught you to ride a bike or belch (or both), there’s no doubt that Dad deserves something great for Father’s Day…but what? Ties have been done to death, and he has more tools than he’ll ever use. Never fear, stumped shoppers, Firebox is here to save the special day.

Firebox.com, the offbeat gadget, games and gifts e-tailer has poured through their huge assortment of unique products, and has found some gifts that will make Dad a proud parent all over again.

Evel Knievel Stunt Set $29.95 Take Dad back to his youth with this exact replica of the most popular toy from the 1970s. This set has everything you need to put America’s most famous motorcycle stunt man in plenty of precarious situations.

Freeloader Solar Charger, $39.95 A portable gadget minus power is as much use as a fluffernutter flashlight. That's why Dads need this powerful take-anywhere charger that gathers energy from the sun. Ideal for juicing-up iPods and PDAs, the Freeloader is an essential travel companion.

Desktop Trebuchet $22.95 It won't obliterate castle walls or settle sieges, but this desktop weapon is more than capable of causing mayhem in the office. What's more, assembling the ultra realistic, medieval-style Trebuchet is almost as satisfying as watching it sling its payload.

Don’t Break the Bottle from $19.95.
Amuse and annoy you dad with these fiendish, bottle brainteasers. Simply lock the vino of your choice in the puzzle's complex clutches and watch as your old man struggles to set it free.

Album Art Frame $19.95 Whether Sgt. Pepper or Hangin’ Tough is dad’s favorite record of all time, with this ultra-stylish frame he can display his vinyl greats for everyone to see. Each Album Art Frame allows him to quickly swap records via a slot at the top, allowing him to cycle through his entire collection.

Key Buoy $9.95 If your daddy loves going fishing, sailing, or any other activity involving water, then this is the gift for him. This miraculous key fob automatically inflates the second it hits water, and floats for 40 minutes. You’ll never hear him curse on the open sea again…well, at least not over losing his keys.


Don’t forget to visit before Father's Day (Jun 17th)http://www.firebox.com to find more cool things we couldn’t squeeze in here.