Chanel Iman for Prestige Magazine

My favorite Model Chanel Iman posed for Prestige Magazine. Lovely pics below...

Source: Pics from JustJared

The State of Designer Labels

Someone complained about the number of pics in my last article so I reposted without photos.

Confessions of a Designer Lover in a Recession ...
Designer labels were thriving prior to the current recession. Their designs were worn by celebrities, models and the rich and famous but lately the demand for cut price capsule collections has hit an unprecedential height with their recent collaborations with high street retailers and chain stores. You would think that their legendary high priced collections and their relationships with celebrities could save them from feeling the brunt of the economic crisis but designers are pressured to cut costs , pinching pennies and tighten their budgets. Perhaps the on going collabortions with international designer heads did not ring a bell or even snap your immediate attention because of their previous associations when the economy was at its Boom. Is there another explanation for the recent patterns between with Anna Sui, Jean Paul Guautier and Alexander Mc Queen for Target?
When Matthew Williamson debuted a small one-off collection for H&M adding rich pattern fabrics, gommettes and chic ensembles he stroke my attention chord and I was wondering was this to cheer up shoppers trapped in the gloom of the recession or was it to surface the fact that his original high end line is relatively suffering from the intiaiton of low cost dressing?
Similarly, Jimmy Choo a famous accessory and footwear brand added glam to the floors of H&M designing a collection to complement the mens and women's accessories.
Bridal designer Vera Wang and rookie Lauren Conrad both took the retail chic route, in one case bringing the orginal high end collections to a hault and in the other, branching out with a low cost capsule collection in the midst of trying to get their high end labels back on the thriving track. Both designers (Wang and Conrad) are designing for deparment store Kohl's, while LC Lauren Conrad with nothing more than $60, Vera Wang carries bridal gowns for $100 - $200 dollars going as far as cutting prices for her resort collection by 40%.
A way to a womans heart may be shoes but the way to the heart of the people designing the footwear is undoubtely the depth of their pockets. Christian Siriano debuted his fabulous shoe collection for Payless. Rich Egyptian inspired footwear and a few bags ranging $25 - $45 taking the route of Alice and Olivia and Lela Rose.
If you havent heard about famed designer Zac Posen's plans to debut his new low end line "Z Spoke" opening at $78 with a range of 60 pieces for 17 Saks Fifth Avenue Stores and saksfifthavenue.com then you must live under a rock. Saks's carried his signature collection since 2004 and he's staying true to his elegant dresses and cocktail pieces ranging from 900 - 12000 while he adds american sportswear chic feeling to "Z Spoke".
There is no doubt that designers are pressured by others to lower prices and are basically struggling to bring their labels back to thier once robust companies. Finding designer clothing at affordable retail prices is a fashionista on a budget's dream come true, especially when you love designer brands but cannot afford it. All around the world famed designers are becoming recession friendly but how much longer can they drop prices without diminishing the quality and comparimising the creativity of their prestigious signature labels?

Lil Wayne's Carter Documentary Trailer

Watch Trailer here ...

Paris Hilton's Closet

The fact that celeb socialite Paris Hilton would have a huge stunning closet filled with fabulous shoes, clothing and accessories is no way surprising but how cool is it to see every little detail? Damn cool!!! Paris gives Myspace Fashion a tour inside her closet.

What do you think?

Looks Im Loving

Looks of the Week

Chanel Iman's ensemble is always super chic, trendy and classy but this look stands out because of the makeup she's wearing. I love the colors Chanel has going on, its very rare that you find Chanel with heavy makeup unless its a shoot, red carpet or runway. She's a pretty girl nonethe less, but this look is working for her.

As you all know Rihanna's R Rated album was released this week and ofcourse her album release party was right around that same time. I adore the dress she's wearing, its simple from the first glance but if you look at the detailing its rick with spiky embelishments adding edgy to her simple yet sophisticated look. Notice Ri Ri isnt wearing accessories just a pair of barely visible earrings. Oh how can I forget BOLD RUBY RED LIPS, cute! Ladies take note!

Beyonce I Am...Yours Thanksgiving Special

If you missed the I Am...Yours Thanksgiving Special then watch the full video here . This began and ended my Thanksgiving. I know you will enjoy...


Now you see why I love Beyonce? She's super amazing!

Just an Observation

Confessions of a Designer Lover in a Recession ...
Designer labels were thriving prior to the current recession. Their designs were worn by celebrities, models and the rich and famous but lately the demand for cut price capsule collections has hit an unprecedential height with their recent collaborations with high street retailers and chain stores. You would think that their legendary high priced collections and their relationships with celebrities could save them from feeling the brunt of the economic crisis but designers are pressured to cut costs , pinching pennies and tightening budgets. Perhaps the on going collabortions with international designer heads did not ring a bell or even snap your immediate attention because of their previous associations when the economy was at its Boom. Is there another explanation for the recent patterns between with Anna Sui, Jean Paul Guatier and Alexander Mc Queen for Target?

Anna Sui for Target

Alexander Mc Queen









When Matthew Williamson debuted a small one-off collection for H&M adding rich pattern fabrics, gommettes and chic ensembles he stroke my attention chord and I was wondering was this to cheer up shoppers trapped in the gloom of the recession or was it to surface the fact that his original high end line is relatively suffering from the intiaiton of low cost dressing?
Matthew Williamson for H & M

Similarly, Jimmy Choo a famous accessory and footwear brand added glam to the floors of H&M designing a collection to complement the mens and women's accessories.

Jimmy Choo for H & M

Bridal designer Vera Wang and rookie Lauren Conrad both took the retail chic route, in one case bringing the orginal high end collections to a hault and in the other, branching out with a low cost capsule collection in the midst of trying to get their high end labels back on the thriving track. Both designers (Wang and Conrad) are designing for deparment store Kohl's, while LC Lauren Conrad with nothing more than $60, Vera Wang carries bridal gowns for $100 - $200 dollars going as far as cutting prices for her resort collection by 40%.

Vera Wang for Kohl's

LC Lauren Conrad for Khol's

A way to a womans heart may be shoes but the way to the heart of the people designing the footwear is undoubtely the depth of their pockets. Christian Siriano debuted his fabulous shoe collection for Payless. Rich Egyptian inspired footwear and a few bags ranging $25 - $45 taking the route of Alice and Olivia and Lela Rose.
If you havent heard about famed designer Zac Posen's plans to debut his new low end line "Z Spoke" opening at $78 with a range of 60 pieces for 17 Saks Fifth Avenue Stores and saksfifthavenue.com then you must live under a rock. Saks's carried his signature collection since 2004 and he's staying true to his elegant dresses and cocktail pieces ranging from 900 - 12000 while he adds american sportswear chic feeling to "Z Spoke".
Christian Siriano for Payless

Zac Posen "Z Spoke" for Sak's Fifth Avenue

There is no doubt that designers are pressured by others to lower prices and are basically struggling to bring their labels back to thier once robust companies. Finding designer clothing at affordable retail prices is a fashionista on a budget's dream come true, especially when you love designer brands but cannot afford it. All around the world famed designers are becoming recession friendly but how much longer can they drop prices without diminishing the quality and comparimising the creativity of their prestigious signature labels?

I'm Just Speaking from Experience.

"I look up to so many blog sites out there, they are my inspiration and I use their examples to find a different route for my blog. I have found a thread of similarity in every successful or upcoming blogsite out there; They're all managed by industry professionals or former professionals in editorial, fashion, PR, entertainment, beauty e.t.c. I'm not an industry professional but 2010 is my year to break the norm. I'm just a 20 year old going on 25 living in Brooklyn and blogging my way to success! Look out for me!" --- Chantal

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Keke Palmer

In case you missed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade yesterday KeKe Palmer premiered her new song "Top of the World", its off her sophomore album due to release in 2010... She's been promoting her appearance at the parade for a while now so I had to tune in. You all know Ke ke Palmer holds a special place in my heart, I think she is really talented and has so much potential. This is actually my favorite performance out of the whole parade. Support Keke Palmer and tune into her Nickolodeon Show True Jackson VP on Saturday nights also follow her on twitter www.twitter.com/kekeinaction

Until next post... See yah

Note to Self

I'M JUST SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE

It is always good to have an experienced mentor in your life to guide you and show you the ropes as a start in your career . Although its wise to listen, follow instructions and take advice it is also important to create a voice for yourself. Not because a mentor is successful that makes every piece of advice and instruction 100%, everyone has their own path to success use the ingenuity installed in you to create yours. What worked for them may not necessarily work for you. Success is a journey, there are hurdles and bumps along the way but the path that you're creating is YOURS! It might not be well paved from the start but there are ways of improvement along the road! I had to learn this the hard way.

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm thankful for many things primarily everything God has done , is doing and will continue to do in my life. I can't single out every blessing but I'm extremely thankful for everyone who supported the blog during the past year of its existence. I'm thankful for every comment, for every RT on twitter, for everyone who become a fan of the page and checked out the blog, I'm thankful for every positive feedback, I'm talking about the kind of feedback that would get me up writing a post because I know my readers are waiting. I can't say Thank You enough! Next year God willing the blog will take a new direction which I am super excited about. Keep on supporting Chic Report and have a Merry Happy and Prosperous Thanksgiving Day!

American Music Awards Red Carpet + Performances

Janet Jackson
She did a medley of her older hits,including a tribute to Michael. I still have mixed feelings about her outfit.

Whitney Houston

The biggest comeback of the night! Very emotional performance

Rihanna

As usual I hate to say this but Rihanna still cannot perform! I was rooting for her crossed my fingers that she would impress the mass but she didnt!



Alicia Keys


Love the jacket

First performance with Jayz "Empire State of Mind" uninterrupted this time!

Second performance solo "Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart"


Jennifer Lopez

Another performance that was so boring I wish she didnot perform honestly...



Keri Hilson

Keri I love the fact that you changed up your hair do but honestly Im not feeling it...idk but glad she got rid of that blonde piece.



Neyo

Looking stunning, although he didnot perform he introduced Rihanna's performance.

Mary J Blidge

She performed her new single "I am"...

Leona Lewis

She presented , Love the dress...

Toni Braxton

She presented with Kerry Hilson.

Drake

Aw Dreezy looking handsome.

Melody Thorton
Beyonce wore that dress in black at the MTV European Music Awards remember? Cute!

More Performances

Lady Gaga




Adam Lambert


Shakira