Fashion advice from Jeannie Mai

SheKnows sat down with celebrity style expert Jeannie Mai, an experienced makeup artist, fashion expert and actress, who currently hosts the Style Network's popular makeover series, How Do I Look?. We chatted about finding your personal style, what looks to avoid and how to look your best day in and out.

Fashion Tip #1: Use the trends to create your own style.
'I encourage gals to use trends to inspire their own style, don't follow ‘em!' says celebrity stylist Jeanine Mai. If you spend all your money on trendy pieces, you'll stick yourself in a style time warp, she cautions.

'Trends become what they are because somebody thought out of the box and did something thousands began to follow. Learn how to be that trendsetter. If you see a hot must-have, make sure you spend on the trends that can be versatile for work and every day and flow well with other things you own (the boyfriend jacket, skinny jeans, leggings). Then think out of the box by buying timeless pieces (button ups, pencil skirts) and pair them with pieces of your personality (patterned tights, belt buckles) to make your look signature.'

Fashion Tip #2: Spend Wisely
When you're watching your expenses closely, finding great fashion bargains is a must. But, you don't always have to look in the bargain bin. Think of your wardrobe as an investment, and look for pieces that are trendy this season but also timeless. Do they work well with what's already in your closet? Can you pair it with several different tops or bottoms and dress it up or down? Most importantly, is it high quality construction? If you answered yes, you've got a keeper.

{headline)Fashion Tip #3: Choose trends that fit your bodyBody type is a huge factor in which trends you can actually follow. Mai says blazers with emphasized shoulders work best on those with narrow or average shoulders. "The illusion immediately tapers any waistline," Jeannie says. Alternatively, fitted and double-breasted jackets are great for small busted or boyish-shaped women.

This season's must-haves
Mai says this year's ideal fashion pieces were the boyfriend blazer and the wrap dress. 'Both can be worn casually with flats, tights, leggings, or dressed up in heels. Both can be adjusted to suit any season. And both are ideal for any weight flux you're working with!' She calls the wrap dress 'the classic timeless trend for every woman, every size and every season.'





How to LAYER ACCESSORIES
Forget about not mixing your metals, accessories these days are all about mixing and not-matching different sizes, textures and colors – think everything from chunky rings to piles of pearls. Jeannie tells us, 'Every woman needs an archive of the following accessory staples (in gold and silver): Long chain (at least 22 inches), short necklace (16 inches) with neutral colored or wooden charms, at least 2 chunky rings with in silver, gold, or a neutral color like amber or brown, hoop earrings, drop earrings in turquoise (these go with everything and brighten any face), and bangles. If you shop smart, you can buy all these accessories for under $100 through thrift shops, Forever 21 stores, Aldo stores, or even clearance racks at Nordstrom.'

How to wear leggings
Leggings have been big for several seasons now, and this trend isn't going anywhere. We love them – they are super-helpful for layering under spring skirts for winter, heels or boots, oversized shirts, or layering under long dresses to stay warm. Plus, they can be slimming and flattering to many figures! Jeannie’s advice: Invest in neutral shades of black, grey, and brown, and look for stylized leggings with riding patches of suede or leather, or fun shiny or sequined patterns for night.

How to wear CARDIGANS
Long or short, cardis are great and comfortable for any body type. Look for wrap style cardigans that flow below the waist to give a longer torso, and take it up a notch by throwing on a belt outside the wrap for a comfortable but fitted shape.

how to mix COLORS AND TEXTURES
Mixing metals has been Jeannie's hottest and flashiest fashion fave: 'Whether in fabrics or accessories, blending bronze and silver or gunmetals and golds is just haute.' Start simple with silver and gold mixed necklaces or bangles first, then move on to mixing metallic fabrics for night. It's a super way to shine!

source: http://www.sheknows.com

AArisings: A-Profiler: Stir Star: Jeannie Mai

Your ethnicity?

Chinese and Vietnamese

How many siblings do you have? Are you the oldest, youngest?
I am the elder of three. My two younger bros are Dennis and Daniel, 18 and 16.

Where did you go to school? What did you major in? What was your first job?
I attended high school at Milpitas High, then De Anza, majored in Communications and started as a freelance makeup artist at the tender age of 16, working under the table at various grimy strip clubs and shows.

How did you hear about the audition to be a host of "Stir?"
I think I heard from around the way, and saw it online, and said.. "Oh hell no... watch me get on this..."

What do you want your National audience to know about Asian Americans?
Lol, I just want some clarifications with mixed beliefs (It's viet-NA-mese, not Vietnamese AND I've got a clean driving record) and just an overall enlightenment about our culture.

I hear that you're big on fashion. Favorite brands?
No brands, just style. I rarely look at labels, so I could walk out of Wal Mart or Miss Sixty with something cute.

Do you have a personal style?
Not really, so far I've gotten by with dressing according to my overall feeling that day. (i.e., bloated=layers, upbeat=bright colors and a short skirt, dreary=darks/blacks with leather...)

How did you get started as a make-up artist and stylist?
I pooled all my money together and got a makeup kit with all the essentials. Pulled pics outta mags and made myself into the same look. Take notes wherever I go on different wardrobe ideas from inspiration I see everywhere - not just people. There is fashion and color and texture EVERYWHERE! I literally wear my fashion goggles whenever I examine things to see how I could translate how dope something looks into a wearable form.

What kind of jobs have you had?
I've been a bookkeeper, to a jewelry store manager, to a waitress, to now a chick with a personal styling company (The Doll Service.com) to a television host.

If you could do make-up and hair for any celebrity and magazine spread of your choice, what would your selections be, and why?
Makeup=Christina Aguilara.. the brows, please just the brows... Hair=nobody, I would do them no good. Magazine=Rolling Stone, I love that they're all over the place in pop culture, and fashion is involved in all of it.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Driven, continuously accomplishing, and smiling. 10 years? Still truckin with my career, blessed with a family to care for, and smiling.

Are you single?
Yes

Or do you have a significant other?
Yes.. basically i'm single but not available. ;)

source: http://aarising.com

Interview Q n A: Jeannie Mai

Jeannie Mai

Jeannie Mai's career spans a multitude of talents from behind the scenes of styling and makeup to on camera as a host of fashion, music, pop culture, and lifestyle.
Being naturally outspoken with a heart for people and individual beauty, Jeannie caught the eyes of MAC Cosmetics and moved on to become a makeup artist to the stars. Traveling around the world to dress the face of celebrities such as Kelly Osbourne, Alicia Keys, and Lil Kim, Jeannie focused more of her talent reporting the trend in makeup secrets to creating unique looks in mediums of radio, television, and fashion magazines. Here she discovered her true calling to the world of entertainment in front of the camera as a host.

"I am simply a woman who loves to live life. Time passes us so fast that if I can snag your attention for one moment, I'm gonna make sure you enjoy it."

She began representing herself to local television networks and auditioning with self-written scripts to demonstrate her talents. Six months later, she snagged a position as the spunky, fashionable host to an Asian-American magazine-style show, STIR, broadcasting on International Channel Networks worldwide in March 2004, which also picked up its first Emmy Nomination in 2005.

This sparked interest from San Francisco local music channel, CMC, who then approached her to be the first female Asian VJ to host her own music countdown. Jeannie then moved to become the entertainment reporter and producer on the WB's "Daily Mixx" before she relocated to Los Angeles after being cast as co-host with Frankie Muniz in the MTV pilot, "Granted."

Since then, she has hosted segments for E! and Style Networks, and has also become the official spokesperson for Never Accept Ordinary Cosmetics -- NAOCosmetics.com -- a fashion-forward line of makeup that celebrates what makes each person unique.

"It's just such a huge blessing for me to have the gift of making others feel good about life -- from the way that they look to the everyday things we can experience."

Upbeat, savvy, and excited about life, Jeannie takes on television as a way to learn, laugh, and love.


JEANNIE ... IN HER OWN WORDS

What's on your playlist?
What's Not? I luv LOVE luv Sinatra, Ciara, Outkast, Cure, Beastie Boys, Ella Fitzgerald, Bjork, Chris Tomlin, The Killers, AFI, Jay-Z, Matt Kearney ... oh and WHY didn't anyone inform me of Rascal Flatts sooner??
Three things I couldn't live without:
I'm assuming you mean aside from the obvious (family, friends, beano, etc)...

My Mason Pierson brush
An eyelash curler
My mood ... The latter determines the inspiration for the look of my day!
What's your secret talent?
Oooh ... the man I marry will be able to tell ya :)!

My guilty pleasure movie:
Anything with chick dramaaaaa -- love!! The more neck rollin, "oh-no-he-di-int", and good girl gets the guy ... I get giddy with excitement to sit down and zone into!

Worst bet I ever made?
Outdrinking some guys over Jager ... they were Irish, I was sooooo not.

Jude Law or Matthew McConaughey?
Ummm, Matthew!!! I LIVE for drop-and-gimme-20 type workouts. Have you seen that guy? He burns 6000 calories with an incline driveway and parkbench. LOVE that.

If it never made me fat or unhealthy, I would eat this the rest of my life:
OMG ... I love asking people this question, yet it took me forever to decide! Ok, I think I know: peanut butter EVERYTHING. Cookies, ice cream, yogurt, Thai peanut saucy foods, mmmmm.

sourcE: http://www.usanetwork.com

Q&A with Nicole Richie

Here is a very long interview that was featured on WWD.

NEW YORK — It’s about 8:30 p.m. on a brisk, Saturday evening in New York, and Nicole Richie is ready to party. Not the type of partying she did in the old days — which drew plenty of tabloid headlines — but the grown-up kind that comes with being the face of a bourgeoning fashion business.

Tonight Richie is the guest of honor at a small gathering hosted by Rick and Brian Cytrynbaum, co-founders of Modern Vintage and Majestic Mills and her fashion collaborators. They’re feting the spring ’10 launches of Richie’s House of Harlow footwear collection and Winter Kate apparel line.

Dressed in black platform House of Harlow booties, dark leggings and a long, silk Winter Kate cardigan with a colorful peacock-feather print, Richie strolls through the penthouse of the Cooper Square Hotel, taking in the 360-degree views of Manhattan and mingling with new fiancé Joel Madden, retailers and a cast of business associates.

The party marks the half-way point in a public-appearance blitz designed to promote Richie’s entry into the fashion world. It began last year with the launch of House of Harlow jewelry, and for spring ’10 has widened to include shoes and sunglasses, and apparel under the Winter Kate nameplate.

For the past two weeks, the former reality TV star and mother of two has been very visible in New York, where she appeared on “Late Show with David Letterman,” and has made international stops at department stores in Canada, Paris and London.

But before hitting the road last month, Footwear News visited the rising designer in Los Angeles, where things were a bit more quiet. At her studio in a tree-lined residential neighborhood near Beverly Hills, Richie is relaxed in jeans, a flowing Winter Kate sweater, chunky House of Harlow bangles and sky-high booties. She openly discussed her vision for the footwear collection and talked about plans for building the House of Harlow and Winter Kate lines — both named for her 2-year-old daughter, Harlow Winter Kate Madden — into a global lifestyle offering driven by her bohemian-chic style.

“I would like for it to be the best version of itself,” Richie said at the studio, where she pores over magazine clippings, colorful fabrics and art books to find design direction. “This is the first time people are going to see my clothes, footwear and sunglasses, [and] I’d really love [for it] to be the biggest and best it can be.”



While Richie isn’t making any bold predictions going into her footwear and clothing launch season, Rick Cytrynbaum, who, along with brother Brian, is producing those collections, is confident he’s got a winner.

“The success has been so tremendous,” he said, noting that the footwear line — priced between $150 for flats and $395 for boots — is launching in 23 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Russia, France, the U.K., Australia and Canada. “We’re also in talks with retailers in the Middle East and all over the world to grow the brands and are focusing on each market independently.”

House of Harlow, Cytrynbaum said, also will expand the sunglasses offering and launch handbags, and a higher-end footwear collection is set to debut under the Winter Kate label. Branded retail wouldn’t be far behind, he added, with a potential U.S. store opening in 2011.

“This will definitely be a lifestyle brand, [but] we need to get it right before we can move on to the next category,” he said, predicting that the footwear component could bring in several million dollars in sales in its first year. “We’re not going to rush it because it’s important that everything matches Nicole’s vision. There has to be that authenticity, that integrity"
Retailers agreed that Richie’s stamp on the line brings credibility in a saturated celebrity market.

“People have a huge obsession with her and what she wears,” said Jon Singer, owner of Great Neck, N.Y.-based store and e-tailer Singer 22. He said he’s picked up about 90 percent of the line and already carries the jewelry. “We have been pre-selling a ton, [and] I know it’s going to blow out. We’re not going to have enough, and that’s not a bad problem,” he said.

Here, in an exclusive interview with Footwear News, Richie talks about her goals for steadily growing a global lifestyle brand, moving beyond her tabloid past and the stamp Hollywood has left on her design sensibility.

FN: When did you start to seriously think about launching your own fashion label?
NR: There wasn’t a day when I just woke and said, “I’m ready to do this.” [When I was] 16, I’d tape every single look I liked from magazines on my wall, and when I got older, instead of throwing all those tear sheets away, I just put them in a folder. There was something about them that I loved, and I knew in the back of my mind that this was something I wanted to do when I grew up. ... I started out with the jewelry and really wanted to take it slow. Something like this is a huge undertaking, and it really takes up all your time. I wanted to make sure I had the time and energy [I needed]. I didn’t want to be another celebrity to put their name on something and not [truly] be part of it. I’m passionate about design and really wanted to make it my own.

FN: You were known as a tabloid and reality star. Has it been a challenge trying to build fashion credibility?

NR: I’m on the inside of it all, so it’s not something I can give a straight answer on. “The Simple Life” started when I was 19 [and my] self-image has changed so much in the [10 years] since then. [Building credibility in fashion] has been pretty organic in the sense that I’m finding out who I am as a woman and what I like and don’t like. I was like a lot of other 19-, 20- and 21-year-olds graduating from high school, going to college and figuring out who they are. I just did it in front of a larger circle. Just because people watched me grow up doesn’t mean that it was anything more significant.

FN: How did the partnership with Modern Vintage and Majestic Mills come about?
NR: I had met with people [about creating a line] before, [and] those other meetings just didn’t hit me the way the one with Rick and Brian did. My manager introduced us, [and] it was such a perfect fit. They knew what they were talking about and would allow me to be me and to express myself. They are also very opposite, [and that’s what sealed it]. ... I would talk to both of them in two completely different ways, and one of them was going to get it. I could say something, and if Brian didn’t get it, Rick got it. If Rick didn’t get it, Brian got it, and I was like, “OK, I’m dealing with the right people.”

FN: What’s the working relationship like?
NR: I work with Brian on clothing, and he knows every single piece of fabric, every stitch on any item ever seen. He knows where it’s from, where it’s manufactured, how they got that material — he knows everything. You learn so much just from being around Brian. Working with Rick on the shoes and accessories is much more like, “So, what’s your vibe? Got it, got it, got it.” He always totally understands what I’m talking about.

FN: You’re pretty involved with the design of the collection, from apparel to shoes. What is your approach?

NR: By the time I met with Brian and Rick, I had books and books of different looks and styles and pieces that I loved and was inspired by. ... I’ll bring in different materials or shoes that I’ve liked and will break down what I like about the style and comfort and what doesn’t work for me. For our first meeting, I had [Brian and Rick] come to my house because I thought, “What better way to know who I am?” I dedicated my living room to my favorite pieces. I pulled out shoes, clothes and scarves, which I hung on my lamps. I played the music I like — classic rock from the 1960s and ’70s, good old soul music and Billie Holiday. I really wanted them to step into a world of what I felt represented me the most.

FN: Is there anything that has been particularly difficult as you’ve been breaking into the fashion industry?

NR: I can’t give you any war stories. Everyone I’ve come in contact with [in fashion] has been extremely nice, and I’m grateful for that. My biggest hope is just that people like my stuff and what I’m saying [with the lines]. I’m saying, “This is who I am.” If people don’t like it, I’m really screwed.

FN: Have you taken any notes as you’ve watched some of the other celebrity lines succeed and, in some cases, fail?

NR: It would be so unfair of me to compare one line to another because the fashion world is really cutthroat. Someone could have put [her] whole entire soul into it, and it just didn’t work out. That happens. I respect the work other [celebrities] have done, and it’s really not fair of me to guess what works for one person and not for another. I have no idea what it’s like to be in their position, [or] what part they play in the development and design. For me, it was very important to be extremely involved in every aspect. I wanted to give 100 percent to this.

FN: Are there any pitfalls that you want to avoid?

NR: The one thing I’m absolutely not comfortable doing is just putting my name on something I wouldn’t wear myself. I would never [do that] with a piece of jewelry, shoe or anything else just because [I think it] will sell. I’m one to go with my heart and my gut. I go with what my soul is telling me, and it’s either going to work or it’s not. I have a very clear idea [of what I want this line to represent], but it’s early, and I’m just going to have to wait and see.

FN: What is appealing about designing footwear?

NR: Shoes have really become the accessory that women pay attention to. When you’re putting together a footwear collection, [you know] that shoes can make or break an outfit or totally change a look.

FN: The shoe collection ranges from moccasins to sky-high heels. What was your approach to blending comfort and fashion?

NR: Comfort is extremely important to me, but that doesn’t mean you need to wear flats all the time. I wanted a really great pump that wasn’t impossible to wear [and] was extremely inspired by Christian Louboutin and the [platform toe he incorporates] to make his shoes so comfortable. [If you get it right], you can have a super, super high heel that is actually very comfortable.

FN: Could House of Harlow stores be part of the brand in the long term?

NR: I would really love that because, when I brought Rick and Brian to my house, it was fun to create a nice little world. It would be great to do that [on the retail level]. It’s not something that is going to happen [before 2011], and I don’t know where I would do it initially. Maybe Los Angeles, maybe not.

FN: What is the strategy for spinning out into other categories?


NR: The big picture is to do the whole lifestyle offering. We’ll do handbags. I really want to do everything. I’d love to make chandeliers and do home furnishings. I’m really into that. But at the same time, I’m not just going to take the fast track. I’m a control freak and need to know every single inch of everything that’s going on.

FN: Do you have a dream client?

NR: [I come from that celebrity world], so I don’t really think about it that way. I just want to make this line accessible for the everyday woman. I like to be able to wear jeans and a T-shirt and dress for comfort, but I like to look good at the same time. I don’t think anyone can honestly tell you they don’t care what they look like. It just depends on whether you want it to be easy or difficult. I want it to be easy, so that’s my main goal [with the collections].

FN: Beyond House of Harlow, what are your favorite footwear brands and looks?

NR: Right off the bat, Christian Louboutin. I have more pairs of his shoes than anyone else. I also really love Balenciaga and have a bunch of YSL sandals. ... I [have no idea] how many pairs I have, [though], because my feet haven’t grown in 10 years, and I never throw shoes away. You never know if they’re going to come back. I’m not someone who’s going to buy a neutral pair of shoes. I really like them to make a statement because I’m such a jeans-and-T-shirt person.

FN: You’ve been surrounded by Hollywood most of your life. Is there any one person who has left a big mark on your design sense?

NR: I was born in 1981, so when I was approaching becoming a teenager, there was the whole Kate Moss thing. I know it’s such an obvious thing to say, but it’s true. My mom, too, [has been a big influence]. Half of my line of skirts comes from things she wore. She is such a woman of fashion, and I always [looked] up to her. I remember sitting in her bathtub when she would be getting ready for the Grammy Awards, or whatever event she was going to. I would watch her get dressed and think her fashion sense was so cool. That’s what has made the biggest imprint — looking up to her and just wanting to be pretty, wear makeup and get dressed up.

FN: What is the ultimate goal for the collection?

NR: I need to just get a feel [for the response] before I make a definite goal [in terms of size and distribution]. I don’t want to say, “It needs to be this big in so many years.” I try not to set myself up for that kind of disappointment.
Nicole in her design studios

Nicole On...
Her fashion icon:
“I know it’s obvious, but Karl Lagerfeld. He’s an extremely smart businessman, so nice and really knows what he’s talking about. He’s someone to look up to 100 percent. ... [He] can say something that’s so genius regarding fashion but that also has a really funny, sarcastic undertone. ... Just being in the room with him is an honor.”
Picking out shoes for her little ones:
“Kids are so easy because everything’s comfortable. Sparrow, [5 months], has the cutest little baby booties, [and 2-year-old Harlow] likes ballet flats. I’ve gotten her a few tennis shoes, but I mostly let her pick her own stuff so she can express herself. ... She’s definitely a girlie girl.”
Finding inspiration:
“I travel so much, and it’s more just from being out there that I really find most of my ideas.”
Fiancé Joel Madden’s favorite brands:
“[Men’s fashion] is such a different world and something I know nothing about. If I said ‘Vans,’ he’d probably be like, ‘No, no. It’s Nike.’ So, it’s better not to even to go there.”
Hosting a fashion-related reality show:
“Heidi [Klum] has got a great thing going on, and she’s clearly on top in that world.
I really don’t see where another show could fill that space.”
Her favorite shops:
“Decades, Resurrection and Satine [in Los Angeles] are great, but I really like shopping all over [the world].”
Embracing past fashion faux pas:
“I love to look at old pictures, make fun of myself and say, ‘How embarrassing was this? How embarrassing was that?’ It’s fun and part of looking back at who you were.”
Nicole Richie photographed in her design studios in Los Angeles


source: http://nicolerichiefashion.blogspot.com/

Kim K's Blog: Sharing My Weight Loss Secrets with OK! Magazine

I shared my meal plan and my at-home workout routine exclusively with OK! Magazine! My cover issue is out this week so make sure you pick up a copy!

source: http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com

Kim talks marriage proposals, death threats and much more

During a packed day full of promotional duties, Kim Kardashian spoke to the UK’s Mirror about everything from plastic surgery to baby Mason and marriage proposals to death threats – and everything in between! She even mentions Paris Hilton! It’s a really good interview! Read below and after the jump:

Starring in Keeping Up With The Kardashians, do you mind being filmed looking rough in the morning?
Kim Kardashian: I don’t mind, I think a lot of the time we do have lots of make-up on – we’re always glammed up, that’s just how we are – but if cameras are there first thing in the morning it doesn’t bother me.

Is anything off-limits in terms of filming?
KK: The only restrictions are obvious ones – no bathroom or showers. We’ve never asked for anything not to be on camera. My mum, Kris, is the executive producer of the show. If I wanted her to take something out she would, but that’s not happened.


Your older sister Kourtney, 30, had a baby boy last month. Are you excited about being a new auntie?
KK: Yes, baby Mason is so cute. I was there at the birth and it was a miracle. It wasn’t scary at all. And my mum is a grandma! As much as she might say she doesn’t like being called one, we know she secretly loves it.

Is it making you broody?
KK: I definitely want kids at some point. Not right now, but hopefully in the next five years.

Your family is pretty wacky. What’s the craziest thing that’s happened to you during filming?
KK: There’s loads to come this season actually. There’s been a lot of tension. Obviously, my younger sister Khloé married her husband Lamar, so there’s all the wedding planning. Kourtney is pregnant during filming, so she was really highly strung all the time. Basically, there are so many of us, things escalate really quickly. There are 10 kids in our family and I’m three from the top. We barely need other friends. It’s chaos, but we’re so supportive of one another.

What did you think of Khloé, 25, getting married after only knowing Lamar for one month?
KK: I think if you know Khloé, it totally works for her. It was a perfect way to do it, because they just knew instantly they wanted to spend their lives together. The wedding was so much fun. I really hate all the crazy things I have been hearing regarding their wedding not being real. That is just crazy and untrue.

You got married in Vegas at 19 and that didn’t work out…
KK: I used to be impulsive, but I’m not so much now. I have no regrets. There’s nothing in my life I’ve seriously ever regretted. Sure, I’d love to get married again, though, and have a couple of kids.

You’re known for being a socialite. How are you different to someone like Paris Hilton?
KK: I’m not really a socialite. I don’t go out to parties all the time. I can’t even remember when I last went to a night club. I’m more a business woman – I get up and run my three clothing stores. There are things similar with Paris, sure, but I don’t consider myself to be a party girl. I don’t even really drink.

… Apart from when you famously got drunk for the first time at Khloé’s birthday. How did that happen?
KK: The reason I got drunk then was thanks to my sisters pressurising me. Every night I’d be so tired of hearing them calling me boring for not drinking, I just wanted them to shut up. I certainly won’t be repeating an evening like that. I mixed way too many drinks. I couldn’t even get up the next day and I was so nauseous. I can’t actually remember much from that night, so I have no idea if I did anything silly.

You and your sisters’ names all begin with ‘K’. Do you mind?
KK: My mum didn’t start out that way. It just happened. Once she’d had Kourtney she then wanted all of us to have names starting with K. I love it, though. It’s funny when mum’s yelling at one of us, because she always gets our names mixed up.

What’s the most romantic thing anyone’s ever done for you?
KK: Last Valentine’s Day my boyfriend (American footballer Reggie Bush) covered our entire New York hotel room with roses and we just had a really special night. The more simple things are, the more romantic they are. It was lovely.

What is the most rebellious thing you ever did at school?
KK: Well, I was the quiet one at school. I was a pretty good student. One time me and my friend took my parents’ car without asking on graduation day and went driving. But we only went around the block once. We got in trouble.

Do you get a lot of fan mail? If so, anything saucy or weird?
KK: Someone threatened to kill me if they found me wearing fur again. Was it real fur? I think so, yes. They kept writing and saying, ‘Why are you wearing this?’ It was crazy and scary. I get a lot of marriage proposals on Twitter, which are weird. I was reading one this morning. I have no idea how many I’ve had.

Tell us one thing we’d be surprised to know about you.
KK: I’m a great cook. People wouldn’t assume that. My best dish that everyone asks me to make is oatmeal and cream of wheat – breakfast food. It’s simple and maybe not real cooking, but people always ask me to make it.

How do you stay slim? Does it help having a former athlete (Bruce Jenner) for a stepdad?
KK: It definitely helps. We all work out all the time. I also take a diet supplement called Quick Trim during the holidays, because I’m usually travelling, so it’s hard to work out. I’m proud of the fact I’m curvy, though. I’ve done a bit of modelling and I hope I prove you don’t have to be stick-thin to do that.

What plastic surgery have you had?
KK: There was this thing on the cover of a magazine in the States saying I’d had my nose done. But that’s probably one of my biggest insecurities and what I’d want done. It’s all made up. Maybe one day I’ll have something done. I don’t think I’m the type to say no, but I haven’t had butt or cheek implants like people are saying.

When was the last time you lost your temper?
KK: Not for a while. I only lose my temper with my mum. When she doesn’t remember something important work-wise and double-books me. That bugs me.

What are your vices?
KK: Well, I don’t drink, so candy. Not so much chocolate – Oreo cookies for real. It’s just food really.

Ever had a fashion disaster?
KK: Of course, who hasn’t? A few years ago I was into wearing really tight dresses and I wasn’t in as good shape as I am now. What was I thinking? I always dress to accentuate my waist as it’s small in comparison to the rest of me and I always hide my thighs.

When did you last cry and why?
KK: When my nephew Mason was born. Tears of joy, though.

Who would play you in the movie of your life?
KK: Jennifer Lopez or Penelope Cruz. Or Sophia Loren when older. I’d love to meet Sophia. She is a style icon of mine.

Do you ever get starstruck?
KK: Yes, when I met Jennifer Lopez. I mean, I played it really cool, but inside I was like, ‘oh my god, I love her!’ She is gorgeous and so nice. The sweetest person ever. And she looks a-mazing for her age. I’ve never seen anyone look so good.

What keeps you awake at night?
KK: Sometimes when I watch murder shows. I really shouldn’t but I am obsessed with them, but then I get scared to go to bed.

There’s more…
• Kim was so softly spoken we nearly had to have an ear trumpet to hear her.
• Kim was ‘out of town’ when we chatted and admitted all she really wanted was to be back home with her new nephew. Aww.
• After our chat, she had a gazillion other interviews to do. Kim and sister Khloé have been on every chat show in the States, including Alexa Chung’s US show It’s On (which the sisters incidentally think is ‘hilarious’).

Source: http://www.kimkardashianfan.net

The Business of being Kim

Kim is currently gracing the cover of Ocean Drive Magazine. In the article she talks about how she’s suddenly become a fitness guru thanks to her exercise DVD’s and new healthy lifestyle. She also talks about how she is very much a business woman and has a strong work ethic. Read the Q&A below and after the jump:

You have a million irons in the fire.
Well, I have the week off from TV work, but I still have to work for my stores today, and have a shoe-company meeting tomorrow.

That’s shoedazzle.com, correct? How does that work?
When you log on, you fill out a style quiz, and then every month your stylist reaches out and says, “What do you think of these five shoes?” You pick the one that you like, they ship it to you, and if you don’t like it you ship it back. The shoes, styling and shipping are $39.95 total.

Where does your entrepreneurial side come from?
My dad was a great attorney and businessman. He instilled a strong work ethic in all of us. If we wanted our allowance, we had to work. For Christmas presents, he’d give us gift certificates for a “one-hour conversation about life with Dad.”



Are you similarly strict?
I’m a control freak. Sometimes I wish I had an assistant, but I can’t delegate. I still sign every check myself. Every time I do an appearance, they expect five people to show up, but I always come alone.

You and your sisters have the Dash boutiques together, and your whole family has been featured on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, as well as Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami. Has the attention affected you?
We might get jealous for a second, but in general we’re excited for each other. We’ve always been so close. That’s probably the Armenian in us.

Your sisters’ show followed them as they opened the Miami outpost of Dash. How has the store been received?
Better than we ever could have imagined! We’ve far exceeded our projections. Dash is right on Washington Avenue, in the middle of South Beach, and we get people from all over. The Miami customer is carefree, and of course wears less clothes, so we’ve brought in a lot of sexy little skirts, dresses and swimwear.

Did you always follow fashion?
I think back to the ’80s, when my mom had an enormous closet and Kourtney and I were about nine and 10. We used to always drape ourselves in her jewels and furs.

Have you had a chance to enjoy the Miami nightlife?
Oh, I did let loose in Miami. We were filming a bit of the show and I came for the store opening. I don’t drink, but my sisters forced me to because they think I’m uptight. So I did for them. We went all around. It’s kind of a blur. I hate drinking.

Usually you’re the picture of health. Speaking of that, there’s your series of workout DVDs, Kim Kardashian: Fit in Your Jeans by Friday.
When I was doing Dancing With the Stars, I thought I was going to get in the best shape ever, but I didn’t stay on long enough. I was then approached to do a workout DVD and I knew I had to do it. It doesn’t hurt that I have a boyfriend into fitness. He thrives on it, so it’s fun to do as a couple.

What’s your relationship with Reggie like?
He only cares about football, and really couldn’t care less about the Hollywood life. It’s not a struggle, because we balance each other out. In his house, it’s only SportsCenter, and in my house, it’s only E!

source: http://www.kimkardashianfan.net

Kim K's Blog: Ocean Drive: The Business of Being Kim

I love this cover spread I shot for the January issue of Ocean Drive Magazine. Billy Coleman was the photographer and I just love the whole theme of the spread... very classic, very simple, but also sexy at the same time! We created a number of different looks and I love them all!









source: http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com

mystyle Q&A: Khloé Kardashian Odom

We caught up with newlywed Khloé Kardashian Odom to get more dish on her personal style.

Fashion Icons: I love Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Just the way old Hollywood starlets carried themselves and the things they wore were amazing.

Go-To Designer: It would have to be Dolce & Gabbana. They always do basic stuff that are still really funky. I love the colors. They're always switching it up. They might have a crazy, ruffled skirt with feathers, but it's still wearable if you wear it with a white tank top.

Beauty Must-Haves: I always have to have a nail file in my purse. I hate when I chip my nails—it drives me insane the whole day! I'm also obsessed with Child perfume and Johnson's Baby Lotion. They smell great!

In a Dash: My favorite thing about owning my own boutique is that I get to see the trends before they come out. I get to go to all of the fashion shows. I feel good when people buy the clothes that I pick out because it lets me know that they like my taste.

Style Twin: Kim and I tend to wear the same things at the same time a lot! We hang out together so much that we just end up liking and buying the same stuff.

sourcE: http://www.mystyle.com

Kim and her sisters “never thought of fame”

The Kardashian sisters have claimed that they never expected to be famous.

In an interview with The AP, Kim Kardashian explained that she had always wanted to focus on a career in fashion.

“I don’t think we ever thought of being in the entertainment business,” she said. “We started having our clothing stores six years before the show [Keeping Up With The Kardashians] and we’ve always been really fashion-oriented.

“The show opportunity just happened and we’re just having so much fun.”

Source: Digital Spy
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Kim K's Blog: On-Air with Ryan Seacrest

Khloe and I recently stopped by Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, at KIIS FM for a little chat. Bruce even jumped on the phone and joined us. You can hear our full interview on Ryan's website.

Quick Questions for Kim

Quick Questions for Kim
14th December 2009


What is the story of your first kiss?

I kissed a boy on the playground and then ran away.

What is your most prized piece of jewelry?

This heart charm my dad gave me. It just reminds me of him.

What is something people would be surprised to know about you? I’m an amazing cook.

What is the best party you’ve ever been to?

My mom’s Christmas Eve parties every year are the best.

Your skin – especially your face – is perfect like a china doll. How do you do it? Tell us your secrets! I make sure to take good care of my skin, get facials, microdermabrasion, wash my make up off and keep it heavily moisturized.

Where is the most amazing place you’ve ever visited?

Australia is the most amazing place I’ve been to. The weather, the people, the night life — everything about it is just perfect.

What is your favorite cocktail?

I don’t drink alcohol. But if I did, I’d say Kahlúa and milk. Tastes like chocolate milk.

What is your favorite hotel?

I love the Beverly Hills Hotel. It is so private, and the food is amazing.

What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

Skydiving.

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

When people lie.

If you had one wish that was guaranteed to come true, what would it be? That my dad could be here again.

Do you have any advice for the new year?

Work hard, play hard and just be happy. Make goals and stick to them.

Source: http://www.bhlmag.com/winter10/

mystyle Q&A: Giuliana Rancic

by Danielle Datu

Giuliana Rancic, star of Style's Giuliana & Bill and host of E! News, gave us a peek at her personal style at the launch of the All Love Is Equal T-shirts at Kitson in West Hollywood. Proceeds benefited the campaign to repeal Prop 8.

What She's Stylin': I'm wearing an Aryn K. jacket, LnA leggings, Vince top, Brian Atwood shoes and Loree Rodkin jewelry. Michelle Obama wore these exact earrings during the inauguration! Could you die?

Fashion Philosophy: I'm really girlie on E! News. I wear a lot of dresses. I feel like people like that—the dresses and cuteness. But in real life, I dress almost like a guy. I like leather jackets and a lot of black, but I defintely pair everything with superhigh heels.

Shoe Fetish: I'm into thigh-high boots right now. I just got the sickest pair by Balenciaga. They're unbelivable!

To Dye For: A lot of people go darker in the winter, but I went lighter for some odd reason. I'm enjoying it. I think deep down inside, Bill secretly prefers blondes.

Beauty Tip: Lorac's bronzer/blush duo is my favorite thing because I think that as long as your cheeks look healthy and flush and pretty, then you look done up.

Workout Chic: Bebe has a sportwear line called PH8. It even includes gym clothes. I'm digging it! It has really cool deconstructed vinyl pieces that look futuristic. You couldn't get that stuff at Bebe a few years ago!

He Says, She Says: If Bill likes what I'm wearing, he will say it. Otherwise, he usually won't say anything! He would hate these leggings that I have on right now. He's seen me in them a couple of times before and he thinks it's a costume. He says, "You look like Mick Jagger!" But I love it! That's an amazing compliment to me.

Source: http://www.mystyle.com