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Naomi Campbell on Bollywood Soon

2009-04-01T23:52:00.000-07:00

Naomi Campbell is set to star in a Bollywood movie. The British supermodel wowed casting directors during her appearance at the Fashion For Relief fundraiser in Mumbai last week and is now planning to return to India to audition for her first major film role. A source said:

"Naomi had never modeled in India before but she loved every minute.

"At the end of the show, two well-known Bollywood producers approached her and asked if she'd be interested in screen testing. Naomi was incredibly flattered and plans to come back to Mumbai for more talks whenever she next has a break in her schedule."

Although Naomi is ready to hit the big screen, she admits her previous ventures away from modeling have not always been successful. Do you remember her attempt at becoming a pop star in 1995? Her album 'Baby Woman' flopped. She said:

"I must say that I am not a great singer. I gave it a try but it didn't really work. I had a song 'La-La-La Love Song
' which had a video heavily influenced by India.

"Even where Indian fashion is concerned, I love the clothes - the sari. Also, Indian women are very pretty and they carry themselves very well."

Best of luck!

Kangana Rounath in Fashion Movie

2009-03-13T03:49:00.000-07:00

Madhurima At New Movie Launch

2009-02-09T04:25:00.000-08:00

Vimala Raman Fashion Gallery Images

2009-02-02T23:05:00.000-08:00

Anna Kournikova Swiss Spring Photoshoot

2008-12-09T22:57:00.000-08:00

I’ve included some behind the scenes pics for you guys, enjoy!

Anna

Getting ready with my team, Davide and Steven.

Preparing for the first setup.

Fiddling with my hair.

Davide applying lipstick on me.

First shot, with the photographer explaining what to do.

Trying to get comfortable.

Getting touched up between shots.

Second setup of the shoot.

Photographer checking out the monitor.

Me checking out the monitor.

Trying to hold a heavy tennis net.

Me with Chris Lieto, Triathlon Champion and K-Swiss athlete.

Being sprayed with foam.

Davide getting rid of my shine.

Last setup of the photo shoot.

Shooting videos for the K-Swiss website.

Sexy Alessandra Ambrosio Cat Walk Fashion Show

2008-09-25T23:16:00.000-07:00

Nerd Tshirts - Movie and TV Tshirts Galore!

2008-08-14T21:38:00.003-07:00

Ever wondered if other geeks share your obsessive love for that special movie? What about your favorite TV show? Can you find that special something to express your true feelings through movie quotes?

This article will explore the varieties of movie and TV apparel so you can be the coolest geek on the block. These nerd t shirts cover all range of movie and tv genre, both old and new. Most of these nerd t shirts can be found by clicking my link below but you can also probably find them at your local t shirt shop.

First lets start with movies:

-Star Trek - "Resistance is futile"
-The Princess Bride - "My name is Inigo Montoya." and "Inconceivable!"
-Star Wars - "Come to the Dark Side, we have cookies." and "Hans shot first!"
-The XMen - "Xavier Institute of Higher Learning"
-Monty Python - "The Knights who Formerly Said Ni"
-Office Space - "Initech, What's good for the company?"

Now on to TV TShirts:

-Futurama - "Ctrl Alt Shift Kill" Bender Tshirt
-Doctor Who - Dalek "Exterminate" and "You never forget your first doctor."
-Star Gate - Star Gate Command Crest
-Family Guy - Star Wars cast or Brian as Chewbacca
-Battlestar Galactica - "What the Frak?"

If none of these T shirts appeal to you, maybe you aren't the geek you thought you were! There are many more to choose from. And if movies aren't your thing, there are gaming T shirts, scientific T shirts, Japanese and Jap anime T shirts, even illuminated T shirts for the high tech. The point is - if you are looking for a nerdy t shirt, there is one out there just for you.

James Ostenson is always on the lookout for cool gadgets and geeky merchandise. Many of which can be found at his Squidoo Lens

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The Truth Behind Designer Replica Watches

2008-08-14T21:38:00.002-07:00

Marketing for luxury goods has evolved as the new past time for many people. People having the money to flaunt are doing so and in more ways than one. They are going for luxury cars,foreign holidays, or relieving the stress from spas in exotic locales. For the others, who are more pragmatic and less rich, there are replicas of original products. One could take the designer replica watches as a case in point.

The designer luxury watches from brands such as Omega and Rolex have created a distinct place in the hearts and minds of fashion conscious hi-fliers the world over. These high-end gadgets have become an irrevocable part of the lifestyles of the rich and the famous. This has lead to the design and development of high grade replicas of many models from Omega, Rolex, Tagheuer, and other brands. One could say that the designer replica watches of these and other brand names are making their presence felt in different quarters.

The duplicate versions of the luxury designer timepieces are turning out to be stylish, affordable, and accessible to a wide cross-section of people from different parts of the world. These are moderately priced and so a larger proportion of users can now dream of wearing the same. Made of premium materials, the designer replica watches, are comparable in quality to the authentic models. Given all these incentives, more and more people are finding out that it is in their interests to switch to these replicas.

As a matter of fact, the benefits of using designer replica Rolex watches or designer Omega replica watches are more than one. Young professionals can make the most of the specialized capabilities of many of these timepieces that go with their areas or fields of interests. The people having an affinity for sports can acquire the Rolex Submariner, or the Rolex Daytona, for instance. Among the designer Omega replica watches, people can go for the Double Eagle Automatic Chronograph or the Double Eagle Chronometer. The designer Omega replica watches from the Olympic Series or the Constellation Series are equally eye-catching.

The best part about many of these designer replica watches is that they reflect the spirit of the wearer. In style, elegance, and craftsmanship, the designer replica Rolex watches or the designer Omega replica watches are keeping up the tradition of excellence of the original brands.

In the ultimate analysis, it makes more sense for pragmatic people to acquire the designer replica Rolex watches or the designer Omega replica watches. This exquisite timepieces are the best in terms of quality and would perfectly match your attire during that all important social encounter. With designer replica watches, you would be ready to take on the world with supreme confidence.

Hakon Damm is an author of The Replica Superstore, one of the most famous replica watch company on the web. For more information about designer replica watches, designer replica rolex watches, designer omega replica watches visit http://www.replicasuperstore.com

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Luggage - Replica Vs Designer

2008-08-14T21:38:00.001-07:00

When you are considering buying new luggage, should you buy designer or replica? It is a question which haunts everybody looking for a top of the line product. Who needs cheap replica designer luggage then? Well, the answer is all of us. All of us who want a quality product, a product that defines style and fashion yet it is affordable. Designer suitcases and bags can be very expensive and out of reach for a huge majority.

Replica designer luggage is getting popular by the day throughout the world. If you think who needs cheap replica designer luggage, think again. Would you like to spend an entire month's salary on a bag for your vacation when you can get the same looks, style, leather and even markings and stitching on it for a much lesser price? I thought so! Neither would most of us, but the options when you think of replica designer luggage have doubled and tripled recently. Now, for the price of one piece of luggage, you can probably buy a few to compliment your tastes and moods.

Price is a major factor while choosing a cheap replica designer luggage. I remember choosing one Louis Vuitton bag for our upcoming family vacation and then thinking a few more dollars and I can probably get a bigger bag. The entire family's luggage could be pushed together in that one bag, how stylish! Then, after I few calls to my girl friends and some website hunts later, I set my heart on an exact replica designer luggage set of bags for the same amount! Everybody had their own bags and my husband was almost proud of my practical decision. Now, I am planning to buy another set of coordinated bags for my family so we can choose what we carry, maybe this time a Chanel....

Now, gifting is made easier too, buy a Fendi or a Gucci for your mother on her birthday and see her glow! Where an original can dent your savings, the replica will maybe leave a small hole and the gift will be well appreciated and cherished. Since they are no less stylish than the real deal, everybody now needs cheap replica designer luggage. It is almost a rage with the trendy and stylish and a conversation point between friends.

If you are going out of town for a convention or an annual meet, you are bound to look stunning and sophisticated with a replica designer luggage to carry your overnight clothes in. the fashion industry has completely captured global trends. Countries and women are fast becoming fashion conscious and wanted to be only seen in the most stylized and stylish persona. To fulfill it, not all can add those designer items to their wardrobes and homes. All these are people who need cheap replica designer luggage to keep them fashionably lugging!

If the latest and trendiest is what your heart desires; but not expensive is what your wallet desires, you are the one who needs cheap replica designer luggage. Carry it on to keep the style quotient high!

Replica Designer Luggage is dedicated to bringing you the newest, best information and resources to help you choose the replica designer luggage that best fits you and your needs. Learn more at Replica Designer Luggage

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Bikini Styles - An Overview

2008-08-14T21:38:00.000-07:00

The arrival of the bikini, more than sixty years ago, gave a completely different look and orientation to the fashion world. Though taken with a shock initially, its exciting and sexy look didn't allow the fashion buffs to keep their attention at bay for long. It succeeded comprehensively to win over the heart of those who wanted to give their body a raunchy look

Hence, the designers didn't leave any stone unturned to cater to the needs of the adventurous swimmers.Hopefully, the following texts may help bikini lovers to select a suitable beachwear for them.

THE MOST CLASSIC

String Bikini: It is nothing but a classic combination of small pieces of fabric and strings. The tops have two pieces of strings with one on each end. The bottoms are made of two small fabric attached-at-the-groin triangles. These pieces are connected to strings which run around the waistline.

THE MODEST ONES

Tankini: Called by many as a modest bikini, it consists of a common bikini bottom and a tank top. The tankini covers everything from under the armpits to the navel.

Maternity Tankini: It is especially designed for pregnant ladies. The lower part of the tank top is cut into two halves which makes the naval visible

Sports Bikini: Used by beach volleyball players only and some other athletes.

THE MOST OVERT ONES

Sling Bikini: Also known as "slingshot", it is, more or less, only a bottom bikini. It is attached to strings or straps which go upwards to join near the neck. In the process, they cover the breasts. Definitely, it is clear that the straps don't hang around the waistline.

Microkini: This variation, regarded by many as next to nudity, uses a piece of cloth that is capable to cover genitals only. It is attached to an elongated strip that is suspended around the waistline.

THE EXTREMES

Pubkini: It is the extreme form of microkini. Mostly used by adult cinema actresses and dancers. It has the least use of fabric.

Monokini: A bikini without its top is called monokini. It is used mostly while sunbathing. But darers try it often in swimming pools.

Here is more to keep yourself abreast on womens beachwear

Read more of my posts in my blog Exploring Fashion

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Prep School Style: Carly's Chic Steals & Fashion Deals of the Week

2008-07-22T05:34:00.001-07:00

by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer & ChicSteals blog

As a designer - my line is RIVETED Clothing & Accessories - I've developed an eye for style over the years, and an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags can be downright scary. While life necessitates a splurge once in a while on that can't-live-without-it fabulous item, much of the fun of fashion is mixing high with low to create outfits that are creative, and also budget-friendly. Each week, I showcase five hot designer-style steals (each for $100 or, in most cases, for much, much less)...along with one must-splurge item.

To survive soaring summer temperatures in style, comfort without sloppiness is key. Whether you're running errands, on the court or off, or just cooling down with an icy acai smoothie, stay dressed to the nines in classic preppy chic inspired by the charm of collegiate co-eds. For (way) less than the cost of tuition, look the part in canvas, cotton, dark-rinse denim, and grosgrain:

2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists Announced

2008-07-22T05:33:00.001-07:00

Past winners have included Doo-Ri Chung, Proenza Schouler, Trovata, and Rogan Gregory of Rogan.

This year, these 10 finalists will be vying for the grand prize of $200,000, and two runner-up prizes of $50,000:

Fashion Trend Alert: Weekly WebSnob Links to Check Out

2008-07-22T05:32:00.000-07:00

STYLE LUSTS & MUSTS:
Get ageless summer style - Omiru shows how
Quinta Trends discovers feminine and classical touch of Boga Diseño. [En Espanol]
Fashiontribes has 5 fab dresses for any occasion this summer
Fashion, evolved is excited about the smart style of Nadia Nour
Stylehive finds Canadian designers that hike up hemlines with must have mini dresses
A Few Goody GumDrops asks: Jelly Belly or Yummie Tummie?
Snag a designer swimwear look for way less with Malia Mills for Martin + Osa - Stiletto Jungle
ACCESSORIZE OR DIE:

How much do you love this weirdly fab spiked bangle asks FabSugar
Bag Bliss reviews the Yves Saint Laurent Y-Mail Continental Wallet
Check out the punk rock elegance of YSL Muse clutch - Bag Snob.
The Shoe Goddess finds fabulous shoes at great prices!
The Azendi Forbidden Fruit necklace - Kristopher Dukes
Check out how to dress up a little black dress with vintage accessories at Debutante Clothing
I'm Not Obsessed shows you how to replicate Marc Jacobs' Ruffle Pump for less
StyleBakery.com has the scoop on this summer's surprise must-have accessory: lightweight scarves
BEAUTY BOOTY:

55 Secret Street discovers that Al Gore has joined NARS in the beauty business. Sort of…
All About the Pretty loves a legend like L'Oreal
SugarShock Beauty is feeding her skin from the outside in with Keri Glassman's Skin Appetit Balm Stick
Catch the sneak peek at organic beauty care from Bamford at Beauty Snob

PROJECT RUNWAY CHIT CHAT:

Papierblog praises then rails against Project Runway Seaons 5
Second City Style has memorable quotes series from Project Runway Season 5

GOSSIP, GADGETS & OTHER GOODIES:

Allie is Wired asks, "Did Kirsten Dunst steal Drew Barrymore's boyfriend?"
A little naughty and a little bit nice, Coquette discovers the subversively embroidered vintage gloves by Doublespeak.
Stylenotes find chic, colorful, electronic items from earphones to cameras that would make any fashionista swoon!
Ladybrille interviews Stephanie Okereke Nollywood's it Girl
A few days from 63, Helen Mirren still has a bikini body - The Beauty Stop
The Fashionable Housewife gives us all the juicy details of her shopping spree at The Garden State Plaza Mall in NJ!

Karla Martinez Strikes a Pose at Premios Juventud Awards

2008-07-22T05:31:00.001-07:00

Despierta América co-host Karla Martinez, 31, posed on the red carpet at the Premios Juventud Awards at Bank United Center on July 17th in Miami. Due with her second child in October, Karla and husband Emerson Peraza have decided on the names Micaela for a girl and Maximiliano for a boy.

Taye Diggs "Would Love to Start a Family"

2008-07-22T05:29:00.000-07:00

After five years of marriage, actor Taye Diggs -- who admits he keeps the passion going strong by trying "to be romantic constantly" -- and his wife, Idina Menzel, are ready for the next big step in their relationship: children. Fatherhood isn't too far away as the 39-year-old actor "would love to start a family, absolutely." While the couple haven't thought about how many kids they want to have, for now, Taye wants to take things slowly, saying they would "like to start out with one and have it be healthy."

Taye plays Dr. Sam Bennet on Private Practice alongside actress Kate Walsh, who revealed last October that she is unsure of whether or not she will have children with husband, movie executive Alex Young.

Heidi Klum Top Fashion Model and Supermodel

2008-07-10T06:06:00.001-07:00

Heidi Klum is a German Top Fashion Model, Supermodel, actress, TV presenter, fashion designer, television producer and occasional singer. She is also the hostess of Project Runway and Germany's Next Topmodel, and is known for her modeling work with Victoria's Secret.

Heidi Klum has been on the cover of most of the well-known fashion magazines, including Vogue Magazine, ELLE and Marie Claire. She became widely known after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and for her work with Victoria's Secret and gained popularity as part of Thomas Zeumer's Metropolitan Models. In addition to working with world class photographers on her Sports Illustrated shoots, she was the object/subject of Joanne Gair body painting works in the several edition ranging from 1999 to 2006.

She wrote the foreword to Gair's most recent book of body paint work. She has been a spokesmodel for McDonald's, Braun, H & M, and Liz Claiborne, among others. She is currently a celebrity spokesmodel for Jordache and for Volkswagen. In addition to modeling, she has appeared in several TV shows, including Spin City, Sex and the City, Yes, Dear, and How I Met Your Mother. She had a role as an ill-tempered hair model in the movie Blow Dry, played a giantess in the movie Ella Enchanted and was cast as Ursula Andress in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. She also had cameo appearances in The Devil Wears Prada and Perfect Stranger.

In July 2007, having earned an estimated $8 million in the previous 12 months, Klum was named by Forbes as third on the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels. In 2008, Forbes estimated her income to be $14 million, which put Klum in second place on the list, surpassing Kate Moss ($7.5 million), but still well behind Gisele Bundchen ($35 million). Klum is signed to IMG Models in New York City.
The "Model '92" competition, organized by the Petra magazine and a New York Model agency, had a grueling selection process, where thirty to forty applicants arrived to Munich, hoping to be chosen as one of the three to appear on the Saturday Show of Gottschalk. While candidates were eliminated on a weekly basis, Heidi was one of the three finalists, and made the final cut to become "Model '92."
What began as a "just for fun" contest, turned into a life-altering event for the beautiful brunette. Heidi immediately signed a contract with the Metropolitan modeling agency, for a minimum of three years.
Heidi's first modeling gigs were for the Petrol catalogue. Before heading to the other side of the Atlantic, she modeled in fashion capitals such as Paris and Milan. When she finally did move overseas, Heidi found work in Miami before making the move to the highly competitive Big Apple.
With patience and effort, the work offers started to pour in for Heidi. She appeared in many print advertisements, including: Bonne Bell (which Denise Richards also modeled for), Finesse, Gerry Weber, Givenchy's Amarige, I-N-C, and she hit it big with the Victoria's Secret campaign.
In 1992 Heidi won the contest "Model 92" and after finishing school in June 1992 she desided to pursue a career as a model. Her first modeling jobs were in Hamburg, then in Paris and Milan. A year later Heidi Klum moved to Miami and then to New York, where she has lived since October 1993.
In 1996 she established the Heidi Klum GmbH and took part in developing logo. It became her trade-mark and she secure a copyright on her name also. In 1997 Heidi Klum walked the runway for the first time. It was the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which was one of the most press-heavy shows in the United States, and it catapulted her to more recognition from the public and to the next level as a top model. In summer she said yes to Ric Pipino and they were married till end of 2002. A year later, she became the first German cover girl of the "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue". That means 55 millions of readers, and a big international breakthrough.In 2001 he played her first small part in the comedy "BlowDry". Heidi played Jasmine, an eccentric hairdresser's model caught between rival brother hairstylists. In the autumn of 2003 she became pregnant with Flavio Briatore's child. On May 4, 2004, she gave birth to a daughter, Helene "Leni" Klum, named after Klum's grandmother. Around the same time of the birth, Heidi began a relationship with musician Seal. Klum and Seal married on May 10, 2005, on a beach in Mexico
Source : Top Fashion Models Info

Brazilian top fashion model Fernanda Motta

2008-07-10T06:06:00.000-07:00

Fernanda Motta is a Brazilian top fashion model. She is the youngest child of a large extended family.

First Name: Fernanda
Last Name: Motta
Nationality: Brazilian
Ethnicity: Brazilian
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: January 1 1981
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height: 5'10" ; 178cm
Measurements: (US) 34-25-35 ; (EU) 86.5-63.5-89
Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe Size: (US) 7 ; (EU) 39

Fernanda was discovered on Guarapari Beach just north of Rio de Janeiro at the age of 16 by a talent scout. Since then, she has appeared in 4 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, most recently in 2007. She is also known for hosting the reality-show Brazil's Next Top Model, the brazilian version of the show created by Tyra Banks.

Model Agencies

Next Model Management - Paris
Ace Models
Mega Model Agency - Germany
Mega Models - Miami
Monica Monteiro Management

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Magazine Covers

Brazil: 'Vogue'; 'Elle' - January 2004 & June 2006; Ouse; 'Wish Report' - # 12'; 'Vogue Noivas'; 'Catarina 03'; 'Lounge'; 'Claudia'; 'Coll Magazine'
Mexico: 'Cosmopolitan'
Spain: 'Cosmopolitan' - August 2005 & February 2007
US: 'Elle' - January 2004; 'Glamour' - February 2004

Source : fashionmodeldirectory - Wikimedia

Sara Leshi on Miss Hawaiian Tropic 2008

2008-07-10T06:05:00.000-07:00

Macedonian top model Sara Leshi will be a part of 25-th international Miss Hawaiian Tropic 2008 in Las Vegas. All participants will be hosted in the "Golden Naget" hotel. The final night will be on 10-th of May.

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2008-05-22T22:44:00.000-07:00

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Two shade Georgette Saree

2008-05-22T22:42:00.000-07:00

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Kundan Sari in Pure Crepe

2008-05-22T22:41:00.000-07:00

Beautiful kundan handwork done pure crepe sari.Heavy work on blouse in back, comes in different sizes.Fall and petticoat ready.

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2008-05-22T22:38:00.000-07:00

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Fashion world holds it breath for new Versace in the house that Gianni built

2008-05-21T00:14:00.000-07:00

Francesca Versace

When Gianni Versace was murdered on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion in 1997, many feared the flamboyant and idiosyncratic empire he created would die with him.

But far from withering away, the brand seems as strong as ever; and in the coming days, two events are likely to mark its complete rejuvenation.

After a difficult period when the company appeared to be in decline, Gianni's sister Donatella will close Milan fashion week on Thursday, and within days, his niece will show her debut collection - under the Francesca V label - during Paris fashion week.

It will be the work of Francesca that will be the cause of the biggest frisson - just a year after finishing her fashion design studies, the future of the dynasty may rest in her hands.

Not that the pressure appeared to be affecting her.

"Fashion is in my blood and I'm very excited about showing my collection," said the 25-year-old, whose father, Santo, controls the business side of Versace and is the brother of Donatella.

Francesca's pedigree may explain her matter-of-fact reaction to having a major presentation in Paris so soon after graduating from the prestigious Central Saint Martins College in London - "Well, I was looking around for something after graduating and this happened."

Perhaps a sense of entitlement is not surprising from a young woman whose childhood wardrobe largely comprised wares from one of the most expensive brands in the world.

Francesca's success neatly mirrors the return to prominence of the other, more famous range from the family stable, designed by her aunt Donatella, whose show will close Milan fashion week on Thursday night. This prestigious slot on the Milan fashion week schedule emphasises the place of importance still accorded to the famous brand.

But after Gianni was killed just a month and a half before his "dear friend" Diana, few could have predicted the label would be so strong again.

Donatella had been swiftly appointed creative director, although some questioned whether the woman best known for her love of parties was up to the job. By 2004, the company was struggling. Although it refuses to confirm exact figures, it was making markedly less a year than it did when Gianni was alive, with a year-on-year decline. The brand that had been so associated with excess and glamour of the late 80s and 90s was beginning to look out of date, and without a strong figurehead. The company cancelled its couture shows in 2003, and the following year Donatella was admitted to a drug therapy clinic for addiction to cocaine.

But since she checked out and cleaned up, Donatella has worked hard to make the Versace brand as strong as it was in her beloved brother's heyday.

Instead of trying to mimic Gianni's past successes she has given the brand a new, more modern, more elegant image. Instead of dresses made out of safety pins, as Elizabeth Hurley famously wore in 1994, recent successes include more demurely draped cocktail frocks and tailored trouser suits.

The most recent financial figures which date from September 2006 show that in the first half of that year consolidated revenues came to €148m (£103m) and a return to profit before tax for the Versace Group of approximately €2m.Sales across the board increased, particularly in the lucrative accessories division which exceeded 30%.

Now thanks to what the Versace financial report calls "considerably increased cash flow", the company can indulge again in its love of excess.

It recently announced it is to start designing the interiors of private jets and helicopters, a move the company describes as "a natural extension within the Versace world". Donatella's last show in February received almost unanimously good reviews.

As did her niece's graduate show in London in June 2006. Unlike the last graduate from the fashion college with an internationally famous surname, Stella McCartney, Versace received nothing but praise from the press for her graduate show, with fashion editors noting its "professionalism" and "sleekness".

Although Francesca's father has always been seen as the quiet one of the famous Versace siblings, his daughter appears to be following in her aunt's footsteps in more ways than one. Aside from her early success in the fashion world since her arrival in London to study fashion design at Central Saint Martins she has been a regular feature in gossip columns and has been linked with various young royals and Hollywood actors.

"She hangs around with a very Euro and Boujis set," said one of her friends in London, referring to the west London nightclub frequented by Princes William and Harry.

Yet like her aunt she clearly takes her designing seriously.

Her collection in Paris is done in collaboration with a boutique in Singapore, where she was living over the summer, and she has "quite a few" independent projects coming up.

"Having this name can work against you or for you," she said on the phone last week. "Right now things are going very well."

In the blood

Gianni Versace

The man behind some of fashion's most iconic moments and head of an empire which at its height made over $1bn a year in sales. In 1997 he was murdered outside the house in Miami which he shared with his longterm partner. His killer later killed himself.

Donatella Versace

Youngest and most recognisable Versace sibling. Her celebrity-laden lifestyle made her Gianni's muse, and she became creative director when he died. After an initial downturn, which ended after she was admitted to a clinic for drug addiction, Donatella has returned the company to its former glory. She owns 20% of the company and her daughter Allegra, 18,owns 50%.

Santo Versace

The less flamboyant and eldest sibling. Established the Versace brand with Gianni in 1977, now in charge of the business side and many credit him with a large part of the recent resurgence. He almost never gives interviews. He owns 30% of the company.

Francesca Versace

The only daughter of Santo, Francesca's childhood alternated between the academic expectations of her father to hanging out backstage at her uncle's shows with Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. She trained at the prestigious Central St Martins in London. She has only asked her aunt for advice once but Donatella's response was: "You know how to do it."

Summer Clothing for men

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Now that the summers are here, we will have a tough time deciding what to wear so that we do not sweat and stink! Especially we need to take special care of our summer clothing if our job involves a lot of traveling around the city under the burning sun.

It really becomes tough for men to choose their summer clothing because they are usually into jobs in which they have to move from place to place for holding meetings with their clients or for other business purposes.

Men often complain that unlike women they do not have much clothing options. But this is not true! The markets are full of a variety of stylish and comfortable summer clothing for men.

Here are some tips which can help the modern day men to stay relaxed and cool even in the unbearable summers:

• The first thing which you need to remember while choosing your summer clothes is that you need to buy those which enhances and very well defines your personality. Don’t just get carried away by the designer labels! Look out for clothes which are comfortable before looking out for brands.

• Choose clothes in soothing colours and prints so that you, as well as the people whom you are meeting, do not feel that the temperature is shooting up further.

• Over dressing is a complete NO NO. Don’t try to impress people by wearing jackets and blazers in the summers.

• Wear loose fitting clothes so that they do not stick to your body and make you sweat more.

• Cotton will be the best fabric option for you in summers.

• When you are freaking out you can give yourself a cool funky look with hats, goggles and bandanas.

So this summer dress well and beat the heat with an intelligent dressing sense.

Footwear shopping for the new season

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We all are aware that it will be like finding life in Mars if we find a girl who is not fond of shopping!!!
Girls love shopping and generally they are head over heels in love with buying trendy footwear of different designs, textures and colors. Even before the end of a season, they start planning a trip to the trendiest markets so that they can have a whole new collection of footwear to wear in the new season. The trends keep on changing with the seasons. So this adds up to the list of reasons for buying new footwear.

Whatever you want, you are sure to end up with a number of shopping bags in your hand, as there are so many options available in the market. Whether you love wearing high heels or simply flat chappals, you will find it all in new designs and trendy colors in the market.

So, it is not your fault if you shop a bit too much and cross your budget. After all, how can you just stop yourself from making all the trendy footwear your own???