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According to Telegraph.co.uk, McDonald’s uniforms in the UK were given a fashion makeover by designer Bruce Oldfield.  Oldfield is famous for dressing Hollywood actresses, European aristocracy & British royalty.

An old uniform is worn by the lady on the far right.  What do you think about the new uniforms?  I love that the guys will have to wear a suit & tie. :)  Nothing like a man with an accent in a suit.  Should good ol’ Bruce come over to do a makeover for the U.S. uniforms?  I also love that Bruce is wearing “Chucks” (Taylors) with his suit.

Click here to read the full article from Telegraph.co.uk.

Congrats to Christian (aka Ferosha Coutura)! He is truely talented.

I know some people thought he was annoying, but you can’t deny that is work really is “FIERCE”. LOL! Sorry, but I think he’s so …PRECIOUS and not to mention very entertaining.

What did you guys think of the finale last night??!!

Also, watch this hilarious video of all this silliness:

YouTube - Watch Christian Siriano

Picture Source: The Washington Post

Here’s the final four on Project Runway. Supposedly, only three are going to get the chance to show at Fashion Week, but since it just passed, we already know that all of them AND Sweet P showed their collections. I’m glad about that because Sweet P was good.

I love them all except for Rami, who I have a one-sided personality conflict with. I like Jillian the best, but it’s fairly obvious that Christian is probably going to take it all–he’s jerky but talented.

Next week is the reunion show. Can’t wait!

While I will admit that I’ve gotten a certain amount of sick pleasure from watching The Hills, I must say that I don’t understand the lingering “fame” of its “stars.” I really don’t get why anyone would buy Lauren Conrad’s clothing, and the same goes for Heidi Montag’s upcoming line for Anchor Blue.

I haven’t been into Anchor Blue since it was called Miller’s Outpost, but what I see in the display window doesn’t ever thrill me. I guess everyone else feels the same way because the company is so desperate that it’s looking to Montag to help revamp its lackluster image. (Wait, what part of her resume qualifies her for this?) However ill-conceived, Anchor Blue’s plan is to target a new demographic, shifting it’s focus from the 14-18 year-old market to the 16-21 year old market with Montag in tow.

The collection, dubbed Heidiwood and set for release in Spring, will include apparel and accessories. Two more lines will follow.

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Wow! I actually sat through the entire Grammy Award ceremony last night. That hasn’t happened since I was a New Kid fan–you know, when I would watch every last second to make sure I didn’t miss even one glimpse of Donnie or Jordan. But last night was fun! Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Tina Turner, and Cindy Lauper! It was like Christmas.

Now, for the fashion. Let’s just say there were a few hits and misses:

MISS: I hate to be mean to Nelly Furtado because I’ve always liked her music (even her second album…well, sort of), but this dress tests the limits of my affection. It’s time for some tough love. What was her stylist thinking? It’s a pretty color, but didn’t anyone take her body type into consideration when choosing a gown for the biggest night in music? And you know that she’s not comfortable in this thing either–hands on thighs are always a dead giveaway for “I’m afraid this dress in unflattering.” Oh Nelly, they did you wrong!

EH: I can’t decide if this is a hit or miss exactly. It’s definitely flattering, which isn’t usually a problem for Beyonce. I just wish this woman would wear something other than metallics, like maybe a color. Although I don’t know if powder blue chiffon is the answer. The top looks like it’s melting.

Hit: I like it. Florals are in, and this halter dress works well on Carrie Underwood. It’s kind of perfect for Carrie’s sexy-girl-with-a-weentzy-bit-of-bad-girl image.

Minus the shoes, this is a Hit. I love a short dress for the Grammys. Gowns are okay, but an interesting little dress is better. I like this color on Corinne Bailey Rae, but the shoes look more career than biggest music event of the year.

Miss: I love the color on Fergie, but I”m nervous about what’s going on atop. It’s also pretty boring–it looks like a banana peel, which is an obvious if unfortunate risk when you wear a yellow sheath dress.

Hit: I accept that I’m probably alone in this, but I liked Fantasia’s Grammy look. The dress is super flattering and edgy. The hair? I don’t know, it just works for me…maybe she’s the new Patty Labelle of R&B. At least stylewise.

Would you ride a bike to work? What about a DKNY bike?

Neon orange bikes, like the one pictured above, will be sprinkled around New York City courtesy of DKNY next week. The company partnered up with the city’s Department of Transportation for this pro-environment campaign that aims to promote bike riding.

The non-gas guzzling modes of transportation will be chained up at bike stations in various city neighborhoods.

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The Oscar nominations were announced today, and one of my favorite categories is, of course, Costume Design. This year there were so many amazingly dressed films, so it’ll be interesting to see who wins. I have my eye on La Vie en Rose and Elizabeth the Golden Age, but if my Oscar knowledge is worth its salt, I’d say it’s between Elizabeth and Sweeney Todd, which were more elaborate. The groovy 6os costumes of Across the Universe and Atonement’s 1940s garb also earned nominations.

Oscar loves a period piece.

Past winners have included:

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane

Cleopatra

Romeo & Juliet

Star Wars

Chicago

Memoirs of a Geisha

Marie Antoinette

Isaac Mizrahi is leaving Target to work his magic at Liz Claiborne, which could definitely use a boost. Mizrahi’s hugely successful, five-year stint creating fashionable and affordable work and casual wear for Target shoppers will come to an end later this year. He will become the creative director at Liz Claiborne beginning Spring of 2009.

Interestingly, the recent death of the company’s namesake founder was a big reason for the change says CEO, William L. MCComb:

Liz Claiborne is an extremely well-known, well-regarded brand that failed to deliver on the core values that made it great in the first place: color, fit, value and style. The turning point was when Liz Claiborne died , and we got lots of calls and letters from consumers who didn’t know she hadn’t been working here since 1989.

The hope is that the designer can breathe some much needed life and color into the ailing brand, which has suffered profit loss and a substantial drop off in popularity since the 1990s. The goal will be to create higher quality clothing and lots of excitement around the Liz Claiborne name. Of course, Mizrahi’s charisma will play a major part in the plan with in-store appearances and runway shows as part of the blueprint.

Poor Target.

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WWD. com reports that Patrick Dempsey is the new face and body of Versace’s Spring 08 ad campaign. This latest gig comes on the heels of his being named the runner-up in People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” list.

Personally, I don’t understand the allure of the Dempsey.  In truth, he’ll always just be Ronald Miller to me.

Mango can’t get enough of Penelope Cruz, but who can? Seemingly pleased with last season’s results, the Spanish-based fast fashion company has tapped their compatriot for yet another season of glamorous ads.  The campaign goes public in February and will feature Mango’s spring line. It’s already been shot in London by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the guys behind the Scarlett Johansson Louis Vuitton ads and countless other dazzling projects.