Meet Fashion's Royalty According to Tim Gunn

Project Runnway's Tim Gunn reveals that we have our own royalty in Fashion. In Gunn's new book 'Gunn's Golden Rules'the fashion conisour said he witnessed Vogue Editor Anna Wintour being carried down a flight of steps by her body guards and Wintour's right hand man Andre' Leon Tally being fed cube cheese.

Anna Wintour's public showcase of royalty treatment occurred at the Peter Som show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in 2006:

"I was with a colleague from Parsons, and we had been discussing the will-she-or-won't-she-take-the-elevator question, so we ran over to the elevator bay to see if Anna would deign to get on. She wasn't there. Then we looked over the stairway railing. And what did we see but Anna being carried down the stairs. The bodyguards had made a fireman's lock and were racing her from landing to landing. She was sitting on their crossed arms.. I ran to the window to see if they would put her down on the sidewalk or carry her to the car like that. They carried her to the car. And I thought: I will never forget this."

André Leon Talley received his royal treatment at a panel discussion which took place at the New York Public Library.

"When we return to the green room, we see that someone has spread a translucent barber's bib over Andre and he's reclining, his arms at his sides. He's being fed grapes and cubes of cheese one by one, like a bird in a nest."

Page Six reports, "A Vogue spokesman called Gunn's imagination "very vivid" and said these stories were untrue."

Who Rocked It Best: January Jones or Bethenny Frankel Wearing Alice & Olivia

Must Have of the Week: Always For Me Bandeau Swimsuit

SayWhatNews must have of the week is Always For Me very sexy one piece solid twist front one piece bandeau with adjustable drawstring for our plus size fashionistas. I just love the way the twist accentuates the right curves and the adjustable drawstrings on each side helps longate the body. This swimsuit is perfect for any plus size diva who likes to dress chic.

Decription: Has removable strap that goes around the neck. Boning at the sides of the molded bra cups offer structure and support for the plus-size woman, with or without the removable strap. Gold bead embellished drawstring at the hip can be adjusted for style and comfort.

Price: $74.00

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The Perfect Swimsuit with the Perfect Price

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Its that time of the year again when Summer's heat has you stripping down to bare minimal. Its also the time when us ladies pull out that dreadful swimsuit from last year that we really just want to burn and throw away. No one likes to spend a lot of money on a 18-24 inch of fabric that is only used periodically throughout the year but yet you still want to considered the best dressed wearing the hottest swimsuit on the beach and/or at the pool.

Well don't fret ladies we have found some fierce looking suits that are part of this Summer's fashion trend so you too can look as sexy as Kim Kardashian:

UNDER $25.00: (from left to right)

- Juniors Foil Spring Bikini by OP, (be bold and sexy wearing this vibrant 2 piece bikini, comes in other colors - yellow, fuchsia, blue, purple and white). $15.00 @ Walmart.com only.

- Purple Tie Dye Bikini by OP,(a touch of tie dye as part of your ensemble is one of this summer's hot trends). $ 24.00 @ Walmart.com

- Black One Shoulder Maillot by Norma Kamali, ( a cute stylish black swimsuit always keeps you looking fashionably fierce). $20.00 @ Walmart.com.

UNDER $50.00: (from left to right)

- Black Ruffle One Piece, (be daring and sexy wearing a swimsuit with a lunging neckline). $37.00 @ alloy.com

- White Center Attention Monokini, (want to be the center of attention then go way out there and have all eyes on you as you rock this L Shape cut out bikini suit). $19.80 @ forever21.com

- Green Jeweled Bikini by Old Navy, (be totally glamorous wearing a swimsuit that has a touch of sparkle). $39.00 @ oldnavy.gap.com

Featured Model of the Week: Tia Alexander

photos: Matthew Jordan Smith/Pepe/Flaunt Models

SayWhatNews featured model of the week is Tia Alexander. At 5'9 this model exudes the 3 magical words that all photographers love to capture: Stunning, Glamorous and Edgy. Tia's exotic looks is perfect for commercial, print and the runway; who wouldn't want to work with this sexy tall drink of fierceness? Tia's Model Mayhem Page

4 Easy Steps to Chip Free Nails

4 Easy Steps to Chip Free Nails(that you can do at home):

Prep your nails first to remove all previous polish.

The Steps:

1) First apply one layer of adhesive base coat which acts as a gripper to help anchor the polish to the nail.

2) Then make sure you wipe the brush against the inner rim of the bottle to remove access, less is more, this helps prevent air bubbles and dents. Next apply 2 coats of your favorite polish.

3) After you apply the second coat of polish, you then should bookend the polish around the tips of your nails by holding the brush vertically and swiping the brush along side the nails edge. This helps those who do a lot of typing and texting.

4) Last, after your nails have dried for a few minutes add on a top coat to add shine. (Extra bonus step) To help lock the polish to your nails place your nails under a blow dryer on warm for 2 mins. and then 2 mins. on cool which setts the polish and add a salon finish.

Now your nails look fierce and are ready to mingle.

Gramps Morgan the New Face of CY Clothing

Former SayWhatNews featured artist of the week Gramps Morgan is the new face of CY Clothing Inc.

According to Gramps,

"CY Clothing and I have a relationship that goes way back, to when I was a child.CY identifies with what I stand for which is culture, happiness, and love amongst the human race and that's evident in their brand; and it identifies with my brand, Gramps Morgan."

"I've wanted to do a clothing line for a long time and I wanted to join forces with the CY Evolution brand. They're always supportive of me when I go on tour, so I said why not! Let's join forces and take this to another level. I have so many ideas to improve the brand and they are excited about it."

Meanwhile Gramps' manager and partner, Anthony Alexander says, "This is a very exciting time for the Dada Son family. Under this new partnership comes the newest edition to the Dada Son merchandise catalogue; a brand new Gramps Morgan clothing line designed by CY Evolution."

A Statement from CY Evolution's Homer Bair:

"CY Evolution is proud to announce that effective immediately. Gramps Morgan will be the face and the voice of CY Evolution.

Gramps Morgan is truly one of the greatest talents in Reggae music. His lyrics and music express the joy of Reggae.

CY Evolution is the premier Reggae Wear Manufacturer. Our designs express the true values of Reggae.

This union will enable CY Evolution to combine the musical inspiration from Gramps, with our unique and captivating artwork. This is a very exciting moment for Reggae, and the entire world."

CY culture is rooted in reggae, music, art and fashion. These walk hand in hand with personal style and self-expression. CY is for all people of all nations. CY is inspired by the faces, races, shapes and sizes of all humanity.

CY is currently available in stores in the Caribbean, North and South America, Europe, and Asia. CY Clothing's Website

Fashion News On the Go:

- Marc Jacobs wins top honors at the CFDA Awards.

- Designer Michael Kors and Usher win tops awards at the FiFi Awards which honors the top fragrances on the market.

- Dolce & Gabbana team up with Bacardi vermouth brand Martini for drink debut. The co-branded drink will launch this month (June).

- Sarah Burton, long-time collaborator of the late British fashion designer Alexander McQueen, has been appointed creative director of his label, owners Gucci announced on Thursday.

Nicole Murphy Wearing FLP Jewelry @ Karate Kid Premiere

Looking sexy and fierce as always, model Nicole Murphy was seen wearing FLP Jewelry at the Karate Kid premiere at the Mann Village Theatre on June 7, 2010 in Westwood, Ca.

FLP Jewelry by Nicole Murphy stands for Friends, Love and Peace. The collection, was launched in spring 2010, literally sprung from the friendship of designers Nicole Murphy and Yolanda Braddy and their desire to make beautiful pieces inspired by nature. The two designers bring their love for jewelry making, vast fashion experience, craftsmanship and expert eye. (from FLP Website)

The collection is beautiful, elegant and exudes a sense of peace and tranquility. Even celebs with an edge have been spotted wearing the jewelry, Adam Lambert on the Jay Leno Show and Slash wore his FLP jewelry at the Grammy's during the red-carpet and on stage during his performance.

Jennifer Aniston's New Water Ad is Sexy

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Jennifer Aniston's new water ad is sexy. Her work out partner is a tall cold bottle of Smart Water. The ad quotes Jennifer saying after a great work out she drinks smart. Boy if that all it takes to look that good then send me 10 cases of Smart Water. Jennifer has never looked better, her abs are tight and her skin glows brilliantly.

Beyonce's House of Dereon Launching Bedding and Furniture Line

Beyonce and her Mother Tina Knowles fashion house, House of Dereon is launching its own Bedding and Furniture line. Watch now, Knowles are entering the world of interior designs. In a recent press release, the announcement was made that the House of Dereon will create a line of bedding and home furnishings with Arrow Home Fashions.

"The designing divas' Beyond Productions company signed the licensing deal, which will include home collections under their House of Deréon and Deréon clothing lines.

Expect to see bedding (shams, comforters, pillows, etc.) in a variety of luxe-feeling woven jacquard, poly satin and faux silk fabrics, along with European-inspired prints, feminine pin-tucked detailing, metallic thread, diamond quilt stitching, and bohemian patchwork accents, the company reveals.

Intense colors and fashion-forward details like studs, sequins, mirrors, and rivets will also reinforce the House of Deréon and Deréon aesthetic, as will the appearance of their accent agu and fleur-de-lis logos.

"Both Beyoncé and I are huge fans of home furnishings and try to stay on top of this ever-changing market," Tina Knowles, the company's founder and creative director, said in a press statement.

"As someone who has also realized many interior-design projects, I am so excited to expand our House of Deréon and Deréon brands in this category.

"The thought that we would have something to do in brightening up someone's home, especially bedrooms, is truly wonderful."

And it's not just bedrooms that will get the Beyoncé treatment. A later line will include bath accessories and towels as well as table linens.

The collections will be available at major department and specialty stores, and will range from $149.99".

Plus Size Line Headed to the U.S.

Plus size clothing line heads to U.S. A British plus-size clothing company Simple Be heads to the States for the high demand of the plus-size American market.

Simply Be will launch in the U.S. this summer. Look for the website to launch in July and the catalog to come sometime in August. The British line for the U.S. is devoted to women sizes from 10 to 28.

Stylelist reports: In the U.K., Simply Be spans six in-house brands, all with a trendy edge. Four of these labels will jump to the U.S., aiming at 30- to 45-year-olds. (Though we suspect twentysomethings will be more game for tube tops and leggings.) Prices are in the mid-range, with most separates under $100.

"The Simply Be customer is both confident in herself and in her size," spokesperson Clotilde Gros tells StyleList. "[She] likes to dress up when she goes out with her friends and wants to look good."

Gros also emphasized that the company uses plus-size models for the catalog and site. Hear that, Crystal Renn and Ashley Graham?

Day wear, lingerie, shoes, and other accessories will be available, plus a sprinkling of sparkly tops and lace dresses that can transition to evening.

As for style and cost, think The Limited with a dash of French Connection and a soupçon of Topshop. Many items are made from low-maintenance viscose, stretch fabric, and cotton blends.

Of the four exclusive in-house lines, Mica and Anna Scholz are the most party girl, with sequins and bold patterns. Frock & Frill, as the name suggests, is sweeter, with lacy looks and bow details.

Jeffrey Rogers, a popular British designer from the '80s, returns with Jeffrey & Paula, a collection of relatively demure separates; the summer collection included plenty of layer-friendly knits.

All items will be listed in U.S. sizes and the Florida-based call center will field questions about fit. With the shipping center in the U.K. for the time being, delivery will take about one week.

Marc Jacobs Store Gets Surprise Delivery

Marc Jacobs Soho store in New York gets a surprise delivery. A package addressed to an unknown employee had a surprise inside and it was not clothes. The female employee called the police immediately when she received a package containing suspicious white powder she mistook for anthrax. No threat here, it turns out the mystery parcel which was sent from California, contained cocaine.

The FBI was called to investigate but decided to leave the case in the hands of New Yorks finest, the NYPD. The employee was then taken in for questioning.

"It appears to have been a huge mix-up," a source tells the New York Post.

"The girl has no idea why she was sent it. The cops are looking into whether it was intended for someone else in the building. But she was not happy with how she was treated by the police and is considering filing charges."

Skechers No Longer Just A Gymshoe Line

Skechers no longer just a gymshoes line. The brand is branching out and making accessories like belts and wallets. Skechers is partnering with the Los Angeles-based French Craft Leather Goods Co. to start making leather accent pieces to hit stores in the U.S. and Canada this June.

The new accessory line catering to adults and kids will include embellished belts; belt buckles crafted out of zinc, brass, and steel; children's coin purses; checkbook covers; and wallets made of full-grain leather, suede, cotton, and nylon similar to that found on Skechers's famed platform kicks, reports WWD.

"Skechers has put a signature spin on the leading trends in the belt and wallet markets for our debut collection," Michael Greenberg, the president of Skechers, tells StyleList.

"Reflective of Skechers styling, the unique leathers, finishes, and vibrant colors make every piece pop. We're proud to extend our brand with high-quality, on-trend accessories for men, women, and children."

Walmart Continued to Sale Toxic Jewelry Line by Miley Cyrus

Wa-lmart continued to sale toxic Miley Cyrus jewelry line after test showed it contained high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.

The Associated Press did a full investigation and now Walmart is pulling the entire Miley Cyrus brand jewelry line: LOS ANGELES - Wal-Mart said Wednesday it is pulling an entire line of Miley Cyrus-brand necklaces and bracelets from its shelves after tests performed for The Associated Press found the jewelry contained high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.

In a statement issued three hours after AP’s initial report of its findings, Wal-Mart said it would remove the jewelry, made exclusively for the world’s largest retailer, while it investigates. The company issued the statement along with Cyrus and Max Azria, the designer who developed the jewelry for the 17-year-old “Hannah Montana” star.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. had learned of cadmium in the Miley Cyrus jewelry, as well as in an unrelated line of bracelet charms, back in February, based on an earlier round of testing conducted at AP’s request, but had continued selling the items. It said as recently as last month that it would be too difficult to test products already on its shelves.

Featured Model of the Week: Alana Chandler

photos: Alana Chandler Facebook/Inez Lewis

SayWhatNews featured model of the week is plus size model Alana Chandler. Alana's ability to embrace her curves and mesmerize the camera with her beauty is what makes a true model. When looking at her photos you see more than just a plus size model, you see a model with confidence and self love. Alana's grace and sophistication will truly take her far.

Alana had this to say about wanting to be a plus size model, "Confidence is beauty. Beauty is Confidence. That is what I plan to portray as a Plus Size Model, and for all the Plus Size women of the world to see as they shout with pride, "She is me!" And I am Beautiful!" Alana Chandler Portfolio Page

Celebrity Inspired Hair Styles for Spring/Summer

photos: stylist.com

Ulta Salon just launched their new star-inspired hair cut collection and gave stylist.com the exclusive debut. The national roll-out of the collection started yesterday on May 5th to all Ulta salons.

Celebrity hair stylist Rodney Cutler designed the styles so that the everyday woman could get the celebrity inspired hair-do's at an affordable price.

StyleList reports: Women will be able to choose from three looks: a Charlize-Theron-inspired smooth classic bob, a Hilary Swank-like layered chic cut and a Rihanna-esque confident crop as free-spirited as the young star herself.

"We went to Hollywood for this year's cuts. They had to be versatile, wearable for most women and classically beautiful. We don't want you to look back at old photos and be mortified by some dated haircut," Cutler tells StyleList. "In the US, there is a feminine softness to all the haircuts women here wear, which is different from other countries like England and Australia," adds the Aussie-born Cutler.

For "The Classic," the smooth bob is updated with a special cutting technique that gives strands more movement and touch-ability. "Bobs can look boring and very soccer-mom, but we made it sexy with tons of movement," says Cutler.

- The Chic," a layered cut is inspired by Hilary Swank.

- "The Classic, a Charlize Theron-inspired sleek bob.

- "The Confident," a Rihanna-inspired crop, right.

Beauty Products We Like:

Beauty products we like:

Calgon Bubbly Bath Fizzy Set is a must when you are wanting to relax from a long day or just get away from the kids for a short time. No one can do relaxation in the bath like Calgon. The new set includes 4 fizzies and a sponge. Price: $2.99 @ www.takemeaway.com

Lush Lip Scrub - 'Sweet Lips' (smells like a bar of creamy milk chocolate) is the one lip scrub that gets the job done and taste as good as it smells. Our lips is one of our body parts we tend to mistreat until they become so chapped we just can't take it anymore. Just as we exfoliate and moisturize our skin we need to do the same to our lips. Lush Lips Scrub is the provides the perfect exfoliating treatment to soften your lips.

Price: $8.95 @ www.lushusa.com If you want Calgon to take you away click here
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Must Have of the Week: Satin Ruffle Shoulder Top

SayWhatNews must have of the week: Satin Ruffle Shoulder Top by Forever 21. This chic top is perfect for dressing up your favorite pair of jeans or even adding style to those plain black dress slacks. I love the style of this top because you can wear your hair pulled back or even down you will still look fierce.

Description: A single shoulder knit top decorated with a satin ruffle detail and a finished bubble hem. The unrestricted bodice makes this top easy to pair with your favorite bottoms.

- 22" approx length from high point shoulder to hem, 32" chest

- Measured from Small

- Shell 1: 96% rayon, 4% spandex, shell 2: 100% polyester; Hand wash cold, dry flat

Price: $22.80

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Best Dressed @ the Met Gala

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Best dressed at the 2010 Met Gala:

- Jennifer Lopez made heads turn wearing this stunning silver sequin dusted Zuhair Murad Haute Couture strapless gown.

- Eva Longoria Parker fashionably dramatic with this glamorous Marchesa gown that had a

- Anne Hathaway looked like a Princess in this embellished nude tulle Valentino gown. Anne wears nude well.

- Kristen Bell was uniquely stunning in this Diane von Furstenberg strapless gown with a rose detail at the bottom.

- Mila Kunis wore a tulle Vera Wang master piece that was perfect for the Met Gala. She looked glamorous with an edge.

Red Heated Up the Red-Carpet @ the Met Gala

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Red heats up the red-carpet at the Met Gala:

- Kerri Washington looked sexy fierce in this one of a kind Thakoon for Gap asymmetrical red gown.

- Eva Mendes steamed up the red-carpet with some Latin spice in this rose print Dolce & Gabbana mermaid gown. Eva always looks amazing when she hits the red-carpet.

- Camilla Belle was sophisticated in red in this Jason Wu gown.