Scandalouswomen http://scandalouswomen.com Scandalouswomen always come first Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:33:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Bending Your Boyfriends Over! http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/07/bending-your-boyfriends-over/ http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/07/bending-your-boyfriends-over/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:55:32 +0000 Lauren Michelle http://scandalouswomen.com/?p=13171 bobAs adult videos become more and more mainstream, it should come as no surprise women are expanding their sexual repertoire by experimenting with some of the things performers in these movies do. If your bag of carnal tricks doesn’t include “pegging” yet, rest assured this bedroom role reversing power play will soon be appearing in one of your upcoming booty calls!

Putting it bluntly, pegging refers to women engaging in anal sex with her men using a strap-on sex toy. Whew! Now that we’ve gotten that visual out the way, it’s time to discuss the awesome potential for sexually intense role play it offers for both you and him.

The term “pegging” was originally coined by sex columnist Dan Savage (a male version of Carrie Bradshaw.) An alternate term is BOB, an acronym for Bend Over Boyfriend. While it certainly isn’t everyone’s cup of latte, many women who do it express a unique feeling of power and liberation. “It’s the difference between fucking and getting fucked,” offers Andrea Nelson, a twenty-something bank manager in Miami.

Taking His Virginity


“It hurts!”
Anal sex only hurts if you’re doing it incorrectly. The majority of us carry a lot of tension in our assholes–the same way we carry stress in our shoulders. Pain results when an object is forced through tight sphincter muscles, damaging the delicate anal tissues. If anal sex ever hurts, you should stop or take the stimulation back a notch. Remember–the key to anal pleasure is relaxation and lubrication! Pain is a warning signal from our bodies that we should take seriously.

“It gives you hemorrhoids (and/or uncontrollable bowels)!”
Most people find that when they start exploring butt play, their anal health improves. All muscles benefit from the increased circulation that results from exercise and relaxation.

“It’s messy!”
Although you’re likely to encounter some poop in your anal sex career, it’s probably going to be a lot less than you imagined. Most anal play engages only the first few inches of the anus and rectum, which do not store feces. Most people find that a thorough wash in the shower does the trick for removing any surface grime.

“It means he’s gay!”
People of all genders and orientations enjoy anal play. We all have butts! Besides, it’s a myth that all gay men only have anal sex. In fact, the majority of gay men report that oral sex is their favorite sexual activity. As Playgirl magazine once wrote on this topic, the activity is gender-neutral. Attracted to a gender is the identity.  (from Babeland)

“The idea certainly didn’t appeal to me the first time the subject came up,” Andrea explains. “I thought it was gay, like he really wanted to be with a man and not me!” But (butt?) after talking it over with several of her friends, she gained a new perspective. “It was like he wanted to give himself to me, for me to pop his cherry – so to speak. And it does make me feel more empowered. I’m fucking him, he’s not fucking me!”

Ride ‘em Cowgirl!

Fatale Media offers an informational and enjoyable series of DVDs on the subject of pegging created especially for women. Bend Over Boyfriend Part 1 stars sex educators Carol Queen and Robert Morgan and takes viewers on a by step journey into pegging, providing useful tips and advice on building your confidence to approach your men about anal sex, how to find the right strapon (size matters!) and how to fuck him so it doesn’t hurt…much. Role-playing and fantasy are also explored to a degree and it asks the all important question, ‘what do women get out of this?’ The answer – when a dildo is strapped on it’s usually positioned right over your clit and you have rhythmic sensations right where it counts. There’s also a very emotional and empowering aspect to penetrating your partner. Just ask your men how the feel when they fuck you! Although vol. 1 seems more like a how-to guide than something meant to excite women about screwing their men’s asses, this doesn’t mean the DVD isn’t hot and nasty. It has plenty of action with attractive and loving couples.  It just serves as a necessary introduction to the far more explicit and delicious second DVD in the series.

Bend Over Boyfriend Part 2 once again features Dr. Carol Queen but also includes porn star Chloe. Using a news reporter interviewing customers at an adult toy store as a set-up, it has more of a traditional adult movie feel than part 1 has and features several viginettes of four couples and one very hot threesome scene where the guys definitely get theirs “in the end.”  Full of wicked anal sex from a female perspective, Bend Over Boyfriend part 2 is a must-have for any girl who is looking to expand her sensual horizons.

Power Shopping!

There is simply no better way to introduce your men to the world of male penetration than with this perfect package. Start with the Bend Over Boyfriend DVDs, an entertaining, informative, and arousing tutorial series that will not just tell you what you need to know, but will also SHOW you. Next up is the Bend Over Beginner Kit. With its two slim silicone dildos and its velvety soft harness, this Kit is just the key to unlocking your boyfriend’s back door and letting you both in on a whole new world of pleasure.

]]> http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/07/bending-your-boyfriends-over/feed/ 0 The J-Woww Workout: Sleep Deprivation http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/the-j-woww-workout-sleep-deprivation/ http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/the-j-woww-workout-sleep-deprivation/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:51:37 +0000 Celebrity Gossip Blog http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/03/the-j-woww-workout-sleep-deprivation/

The Jersey Shore cast is everywhere these days.

Everywhere, that is, except for the gym ... and as much as that might pain The Situation, that's actually been a good thing for J-Woww (Jenni Farley).

“I actually have not worked out since the show,” she said Saturday, but added that as a result of her busy schedule, she hasn’t gained weight either.

So how has she managed to stay in shape?

“I honestly think it’s just sleep deprivation and just running around and being very active,” she told People. A little QuickTrim never hurt either, right?

J-Woww is Right

J-Woww recently celebrated her 25th birthday at Las Vegas’ Palms Resort.

“I’m good right now,” she said of her body. “I don’t want to change that much for Season 2. I still want to be myself, and that's being lazy, then great.”

It's a care-free, self-confident attitude every girl should embrace. You don't need to constantly alter your appearance. Talking to you, Heidi Montag.

Far from lazy over the weekend, J-Farley was actively taking in all she could in Vegas, from sightseeing to clubbing. She even threw in a spa visit.

J-Woww said her co-stars wished her well: “The best was from Snooki,” she said. “She sang and said happy birthday. We love you and miss you.”

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The Jersey Shore cast is everywhere these days.

Everywhere, that is, except for the gym ... and as much as that might pain The Situation, that's actually been a good thing for J-Woww (Jenni Farley).

“I actually have not worked out since the show,” she said Saturday, but added that as a result of her busy schedule, she hasn’t gained weight either.

So how has she managed to stay in shape?

“I honestly think it’s just sleep deprivation and just running around and being very active,” she told People. A little QuickTrim never hurt either, right?

J-Woww is Right

J-Woww recently celebrated her 25th birthday at Las Vegas’ Palms Resort.

“I’m good right now,” she said of her body. “I don’t want to change that much for Season 2. I still want to be myself, and that's being lazy, then great.”

It's a care-free, self-confident attitude every girl should embrace. You don't need to constantly alter your appearance. Talking to you, Heidi Montag.

Far from lazy over the weekend, J-Farley was actively taking in all she could in Vegas, from sightseeing to clubbing. She even threw in a spa visit.

J-Woww said her co-stars wished her well: “The best was from Snooki,” she said. “She sang and said happy birthday. We love you and miss you.”

]]> http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/the-j-woww-workout-sleep-deprivation/feed/ 0 Taylor Swift Talks Heartbreak, Straightens Hair in Elle Magazine http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/taylor-swift-talks-heartbreak-straightens-hair-in-elle-magazine/ http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/taylor-swift-talks-heartbreak-straightens-hair-in-elle-magazine/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:21:00 +0000 Katie Hintz-Zambrano http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/05/taylor-swift-talks-heartbreak-straightens-hair-for-elle-magazin/ Filed under: , , , ,

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Taylor Swift sparkles on the cover of Elle's April issue. Photo: Alexei Hay

While we rarely see Taylor Swift without her good girl makeup and signature blonde ringlets, she's showing us a different, some might say sexier, side in the April issue of Elle.

The 20-year-old multiple Grammy winner, who just scored five Academy of Country Music Awards nominations, dazzles on the cover of the magazine in a silver sequined dress, while a hardly recognizable Swift poses for the inside spread with straightened locks, blunt bangs and a high fashion attitude.

In addition to revealing the edgier hairstyle, which she also sported last December, Swift opens up about who she thinks is hot, "Um, well... Taylor Lautner," she says, and writing songs about her past and current relationships.

"I like to categorize the various levels of heartbreak," she says of her love songs. "I've only had that happen once. A letdown is worth a few songs. A heartbreak is worth a few albums."

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An almost unrecognizable Taylor rocks straight strands. Photo: Alexei Hay

As for the reporters and paparazzi lurking in the shadows to watch Swift fall from grace, perhaps they shouldn't hold their breath.

"I've had countless opportunities to do some really bad things. And then people start combing through everything I do trying to find the next mistake and misperception, which leads to more scrutiny," she says.

"Like, if I go to a bar, even if I'm not drinking, who's to say that a source isn't going to say that I was doing something I shouldn't have been doing? So it's not only about your own moral compass, but the moral compasses of other people that you don't know."

Different look, same ol' level-headed Swift.

To read more excerpts from her interview, head over to Elle.com.

So, do you prefer the country pop phenom with straight hair or curly hair?

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Taylor Swift sparkles on the cover of Elle's April issue. Photo: Alexei Hay

While we rarely see Taylor Swift without her good girl makeup and signature blonde ringlets, she's showing us a different, some might say sexier, side in the April issue of Elle.

The 20-year-old multiple Grammy winner, who just scored five Academy of Country Music Awards nominations, dazzles on the cover of the magazine in a silver sequined dress, while a hardly recognizable Swift poses for the inside spread with straightened locks, blunt bangs and a high fashion attitude.

In addition to revealing the edgier hairstyle, which she also sported last December, Swift opens up about who she thinks is hot, "Um, well... Taylor Lautner," she says, and writing songs about her past and current relationships.

"I like to categorize the various levels of heartbreak," she says of her love songs. "I've only had that happen once. A letdown is worth a few songs. A heartbreak is worth a few albums."

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An almost unrecognizable Taylor rocks straight strands. Photo: Alexei Hay

As for the reporters and paparazzi lurking in the shadows to watch Swift fall from grace, perhaps they shouldn't hold their breath.

"I've had countless opportunities to do some really bad things. And then people start combing through everything I do trying to find the next mistake and misperception, which leads to more scrutiny," she says.

"Like, if I go to a bar, even if I'm not drinking, who's to say that a source isn't going to say that I was doing something I shouldn't have been doing? So it's not only about your own moral compass, but the moral compasses of other people that you don't know."

Different look, same ol' level-headed Swift.

To read more excerpts from her interview, head over to Elle.com.

So, do you prefer the country pop phenom with straight hair or curly hair?

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]]> http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/taylor-swift-talks-heartbreak-straightens-hair-in-elle-magazine/feed/ 0 Marion Cotillard Sings Franz Ferdinand in Lady Dior Film http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/marion-cotillard-sings-franz-ferdinand-in-lady-dior-film/ http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/marion-cotillard-sings-franz-ferdinand-in-lady-dior-film/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:42:00 +0000 Bee-Shyuan Chang http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/04/marion-cotillard-sings-franz-ferdinand-in-lady-dior-film/ Filed under: , , ,



Marion Cotillard knows a thing or two about singing on film: The actress won an Oscar for her portrayal of French chanteuse Edith Piaf in "La Vie en Rose," and more recently Cotillard played a director's wife in the musical "Nine."

Now, the face of Dior is once again proving her vocal prowess. After chapter one of the Lady Dior Saga, where Marion plays Lady Noire, the French actress is back for another installment as Lady Rouge.

This time, the beauty is the star of a music video directed by Jonas Akerlund, where she sings Franz Ferdinand's "Eyes on Mars" in a red silk dress, as well as a menswear skinny suit and tie.

The Swedish director lends an artistic and romantic touch to the four minute video (above) -- going from a moody living room scene to a cool stage set seamlessly. It should come as no surprise, as Akerlund has videos for music icons such as Madonna, Metallica and U2 under his belt.

And though the video was supposed to make its worldwide debut on March 5 alongside the Dior Fall 2010 runway show at Paris Fashion Week, behold the powers of the Internet.

Dior isn't relying solely on Cotillard for its ads, this 17-year-old model landed the luxury label's Spring 2010 campaign.




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Marion Cotillard knows a thing or two about singing on film: The actress won an Oscar for her portrayal of French chanteuse Edith Piaf in "La Vie en Rose," and more recently Cotillard played a director's wife in the musical "Nine."

Now, the face of Dior is once again proving her vocal prowess. After chapter one of the Lady Dior Saga, where Marion plays Lady Noire, the French actress is back for another installment as Lady Rouge.

This time, the beauty is the star of a music video directed by Jonas Akerlund, where she sings Franz Ferdinand's "Eyes on Mars" in a red silk dress, as well as a menswear skinny suit and tie.

The Swedish director lends an artistic and romantic touch to the four minute video (above) -- going from a moody living room scene to a cool stage set seamlessly. It should come as no surprise, as Akerlund has videos for music icons such as Madonna, Metallica and U2 under his belt.

And though the video was supposed to make its worldwide debut on March 5 alongside the Dior Fall 2010 runway show at Paris Fashion Week, behold the powers of the Internet.

Dior isn't relying solely on Cotillard for its ads, this 17-year-old model landed the luxury label's Spring 2010 campaign.




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]]> http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/05/marion-cotillard-sings-franz-ferdinand-in-lady-dior-film/feed/ 0 Giles Runway Ruled by Voluptuous Victoria’s Secret Models http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/giles-runway-ruled-by-voluptuous-victorias-secret-models/ http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/giles-runway-ruled-by-voluptuous-victorias-secret-models/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:04:00 +0000 Erin Donnelly http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/04/giles-runway-ruled-by-voluptuous-victorias-secret-models/ Filed under: , , ,

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Victoria's Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina Kurkova and Rosie Huntington-Whitely work their curves on the Giles runway. Photo: Imaxtree.com

This just in: Bony babes are out.

For this season, anyway.

Womanly curves were all the rage at the Giles show in Paris, where a slew of voluptuous Victoria's Secret models and runway favorites stormed the catwalk.

Victoria's Secret Angels Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Alessandra Ambrosio and Karolina Kurkova -- a new mama -- strutted their feminine forms in designer Giles Deacon's '60s-inspired fall/winter collection, joining Jessica Stam, "overweight" Coco Rocha and '90s supermodels Carmen Kass and Angela Lindvall in yet another runway show that marked a major departure from the underage, skin-and-bones runway model norm.

Canadian designer Mark Fast led the charge with his London show starring plus-size beauties Crystal Renn and Hayley Morley.

In Milan, Prada put the spotlight on bodacious babes like Victoria's Secret's Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes, plus "curvy" model poster child Lara Stone.

Okay, so we realize it's slightly ridiculous to cite bombshell lingerie models who could probably fit in our pocket as a body image revolution, but for the fashion industry, it's a big step -- and hopefully it's one trend that will stick around.

The runway revamp also sparks a new move toward fashions designed for curvier female frames -- so let's leave the stick figures for our doodling, shall we?

Meanwhile, check out these supermodel paper dolls.

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Victoria's Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina Kurkova and Rosie Huntington-Whitely work their curves on the Giles runway. Photo: Imaxtree.com

This just in: Bony babes are out.

For this season, anyway.

Womanly curves were all the rage at the Giles show in Paris, where a slew of voluptuous Victoria's Secret models and runway favorites stormed the catwalk.

Victoria's Secret Angels Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Alessandra Ambrosio and Karolina Kurkova -- a new mama -- strutted their feminine forms in designer Giles Deacon's '60s-inspired fall/winter collection, joining Jessica Stam, "overweight" Coco Rocha and '90s supermodels Carmen Kass and Angela Lindvall in yet another runway show that marked a major departure from the underage, skin-and-bones runway model norm.

Canadian designer Mark Fast led the charge with his London show starring plus-size beauties Crystal Renn and Hayley Morley.

In Milan, Prada put the spotlight on bodacious babes like Victoria's Secret's Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes, plus "curvy" model poster child Lara Stone.

Okay, so we realize it's slightly ridiculous to cite bombshell lingerie models who could probably fit in our pocket as a body image revolution, but for the fashion industry, it's a big step -- and hopefully it's one trend that will stick around.

The runway revamp also sparks a new move toward fashions designed for curvier female frames -- so let's leave the stick figures for our doodling, shall we?

Meanwhile, check out these supermodel paper dolls.

Giles Runway Ruled by Voluptuous Victoria's Secret Models originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/giles-runway-ruled-by-voluptuous-victorias-secret-models/feed/ 0 Tanya Douglas: Jake Pavelka is a Cheating Liar! http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/tanya-douglas-jake-pavelka-is-a-cheating-liar/ http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/tanya-douglas-jake-pavelka-is-a-cheating-liar/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:27:32 +0000 Celebrity Gossip Blog http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/03/tanya-douglas-accuses-jake-pavelka-of-lying-cheating/

The Bachelor star Jake Pavelka has been engaged to Vienna Girardi for about 20 minutes and he's already catching heat for it - from ex Tanya Douglas.

Jake's previous girlfriend claims he was in contact with her after he finished taping the reality show, and claims Jake said he was coming back to her.

Pavelka has denied any overlap between his past relationships and his Bachelor stint, during which he met and ultimately proposed to Vienna Girardi.

Not so, says Tanya, who lobbed vague accusations of cheating at Jake in an interview earlier this week, although she was not identified by name then.

She also claims they discussed marriage and that he said the women on the show, Vienna included, mean absolutely nothing to him. Anyone buying it?

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Tanya Douglas looks a little Vienna-like, no?

The identity of Jake's ex was revealed this afternoon, for whatever it's worth. For his part, Jake denied Tanya's claims to Entertainment Tonight this evening.

"The relationship with [Douglas] was prior to The Bachelor, it simply did not work out," he said. "There was no overlap with that or any other relationship."

"It is unfortunate that people are trying to financially capitalize on or disparage my incredible relationship with Vienna," the hunky pilot continued.

"I only wish everyone could be as happy for us as we are together.”

Well? Do you believe Tanya Douglas or Jake Pavelka? And will he and Vienna Girardi, the subject of some shady rumors herself, last?


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The Bachelor star Jake Pavelka has been engaged to Vienna Girardi for about 20 minutes and he's already catching heat for it - from ex Tanya Douglas.

Jake's previous girlfriend claims he was in contact with her after he finished taping the reality show, and claims Jake said he was coming back to her.

Pavelka has denied any overlap between his past relationships and his Bachelor stint, during which he met and ultimately proposed to Vienna Girardi.

Not so, says Tanya, who lobbed vague accusations of cheating at Jake in an interview earlier this week, although she was not identified by name then.

She also claims they discussed marriage and that he said the women on the show, Vienna included, mean absolutely nothing to him. Anyone buying it?

Tanya Douglas Picture

Tanya Douglas looks a little Vienna-like, no?

The identity of Jake's ex was revealed this afternoon, for whatever it's worth. For his part, Jake denied Tanya's claims to Entertainment Tonight this evening.

"The relationship with [Douglas] was prior to The Bachelor, it simply did not work out," he said. "There was no overlap with that or any other relationship."

"It is unfortunate that people are trying to financially capitalize on or disparage my incredible relationship with Vienna," the hunky pilot continued.

"I only wish everyone could be as happy for us as we are together.”

Well? Do you believe Tanya Douglas or Jake Pavelka? And will he and Vienna Girardi, the subject of some shady rumors herself, last?


]]> http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/tanya-douglas-jake-pavelka-is-a-cheating-liar/feed/ 0 Cindy Crawford, Olsens Celebrate JCPenney Collaborations http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/cindy-crawford-olsens-celebrate-jcpenney-collaborations/ http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/cindy-crawford-olsens-celebrate-jcpenney-collaborations/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:24:00 +0000 Lisa Marsh http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/04/cindy-crawford-olsens-celebrate-jcpenney-collaborations/ Filed under: , , ,

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Cindy Crawford at JCPenney's party celebrating its high-profile partnerships. Photo: Neilson Barnard, Getty Images for JCPenney

Despite Cindy Crawford's jewelry collection for JCPenney being shown throughout the room, Crawford was wearing earrings by another designer.

"Believe it or not I don't have any yet," the supermodel, who was wearing a Fendi dress and Kimberly McDonald earrings, told StyleList.

"Can you believe it? They were supposed to send me one of everything, but they're still at sample stage, so I don't have anything." She added, "I should go raid the displays."

Crawford joined JCPenney and its other VIP designers, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Charlotte Ronson, Michele Bohbot and Nicole Miller, to celebrate the retailer's spring season Tuesday night at New York's Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.

The company previewed commercials that will air during the Oscars, including one for Crawford's home line. "And those are really my kids," the beauty said of the ad which features her young ones.

There was also one for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Olsenboye collection. The twins weren't speaking to the media, but they did introduce their commercial, oddly from a darkened spot on the stage.

"We're so happy that Olsenboye found a home. Thanks to Liz Sweeney [the president of women's apparel] and the entire JCPenney team, " they said.

The fashion show that followed featured the top trends for spring -- sparkle, animal prints, floral prints, bold jewelry and so on -- all done the JCPenney way.

And check out Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's high-end line, The Row, featured in the new Barneys New York Catalog.

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Cindy Crawford at JCPenney's party celebrating its high-profile partnerships. Photo: Neilson Barnard, Getty Images for JCPenney

Despite Cindy Crawford's jewelry collection for JCPenney being shown throughout the room, Crawford was wearing earrings by another designer.

"Believe it or not I don't have any yet," the supermodel, who was wearing a Fendi dress and Kimberly McDonald earrings, told StyleList.

"Can you believe it? They were supposed to send me one of everything, but they're still at sample stage, so I don't have anything." She added, "I should go raid the displays."

Crawford joined JCPenney and its other VIP designers, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Charlotte Ronson, Michele Bohbot and Nicole Miller, to celebrate the retailer's spring season Tuesday night at New York's Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.

The company previewed commercials that will air during the Oscars, including one for Crawford's home line. "And those are really my kids," the beauty said of the ad which features her young ones.

There was also one for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Olsenboye collection. The twins weren't speaking to the media, but they did introduce their commercial, oddly from a darkened spot on the stage.

"We're so happy that Olsenboye found a home. Thanks to Liz Sweeney [the president of women's apparel] and the entire JCPenney team, " they said.

The fashion show that followed featured the top trends for spring -- sparkle, animal prints, floral prints, bold jewelry and so on -- all done the JCPenney way.

And check out Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's high-end line, The Row, featured in the new Barneys New York Catalog.

Cindy Crawford, Olsens Celebrate JCPenney Collaborations originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/cindy-crawford-olsens-celebrate-jcpenney-collaborations/feed/ 0 DIY Design: Giving Old Garments New Life http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/diy-design-giving-old-garments-new-life/ http://scandalouswomen.com/2010/03/04/diy-design-giving-old-garments-new-life/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:35:00 +0000 Amber Eden http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/04/diy-design-giving-old-garments-new-life/ Filed under: ,

Revive your favorite skirt! Photo: Getty Images

Just because your favorite garment is past its prime doesn't mean its life is over. And you don't have to take it apart to remake it. Here's how to give it new life:

  • Get up to speed: For a quick primer on how to make a new pattern from your old garment, check out this post on PatternReview.com. (Lots of expert sewers create posts on this site, so it's a great place to get plenty of tips on sewing.)
  • Tales from the city: Check out these ruboff tips from a longtime fashion designer with sixty years in the biz and learn from the pros.
  • What about the sleeve? While certain pattern pieces in a garment may be very straightforward, the sleeve, for instance can be a real brain-teaser, especially if it's in two pieces. Click here for a great post on how to recreate a tricky sleeve.
  • Compare, don't despair: If you have a pair of pants or a blouse that fits particularly well, you can also compare them to your commercial sewing patterns. If your garment is beyond wearable, take it apart and use the garment pieces instead. Learn more here.
These are just a few resource to get you started. With practice, you'll find that you can recreate and revive your favorite pieces with ease.

Next week: Recycle fabrics like old linens to make something gorgeous.

For more DIY Design articles, click here.

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Revive your favorite skirt! Photo: Getty Images

Just because your favorite garment is past its prime doesn't mean its life is over. And you don't have to take it apart to remake it. Here's how to give it new life:

  • Get up to speed: For a quick primer on how to make a new pattern from your old garment, check out this post on PatternReview.com. (Lots of expert sewers create posts on this site, so it's a great place to get plenty of tips on sewing.)
  • Tales from the city: Check out these ruboff tips from a longtime fashion designer with sixty years in the biz and learn from the pros.
  • What about the sleeve? While certain pattern pieces in a garment may be very straightforward, the sleeve, for instance can be a real brain-teaser, especially if it's in two pieces. Click here for a great post on how to recreate a tricky sleeve.
  • Compare, don't despair: If you have a pair of pants or a blouse that fits particularly well, you can also compare them to your commercial sewing patterns. If your garment is beyond wearable, take it apart and use the garment pieces instead. Learn more here.
These are just a few resource to get you started. With practice, you'll find that you can recreate and revive your favorite pieces with ease.

Next week: Recycle fabrics like old linens to make something gorgeous.

For more DIY Design articles, click here.

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Designer Halston circa 1975. Photo: Arnold Newman, Getty Images

Like Barbie needs Ken, the Halston woman needs her Halston man.

So, the fashion house is relaunching menswear at two levels: Halston Collection, tailored clothing and sportswear, and the lower- priced Halston Heritage, which will consist of more trend-driven sportswear pieces.

These collections mirror the women's Halston offerings: The Collection, designed by Marios Schwab, and Halston Heritage, helmed by new creative director Sarah Jessica Parker.

The menswear collections will not be designed by name designers, but will instead be assigned to Studio Mauro Ravizza Krieger, an Italian company that has done work for Loro Piana.

Collection suits will sell for around $2,000 with shirts and ties retailing for $400 and $150 respectively. Halston Heritage suits will cost no more than $1,100 and sweaters will go for $195-$450.

The company said the relaunch of the men's lines, which haven't been sold since the early '90s, is the direct result of the success of the women's collections.

And we definitely expect to see SJP's husband, actor Matthew Broderick, sporting the new duds.

"The brand is in a good place under the current management. Retailers are recognizing it as a luxury player, and the launch of the women's Heritage line has been a resounding success, not to mention the addition of Sarah Jessica Parker has been brilliant," Jim Ameen, owner of Neema Clothing, the licensee the Halston men's labels, and a stakeholder in Halston, told WWD.

"We always planned to have the women's lines up and running before we launched the men's. Now it's time to plan for the future of men's."

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Designer Halston circa 1975. Photo: Arnold Newman, Getty Images

Like Barbie needs Ken, the Halston woman needs her Halston man.

So, the fashion house is relaunching menswear at two levels: Halston Collection, tailored clothing and sportswear, and the lower- priced Halston Heritage, which will consist of more trend-driven sportswear pieces.

These collections mirror the women's Halston offerings: The Collection, designed by Marios Schwab, and Halston Heritage, helmed by new creative director Sarah Jessica Parker.

The menswear collections will not be designed by name designers, but will instead be assigned to Studio Mauro Ravizza Krieger, an Italian company that has done work for Loro Piana.

Collection suits will sell for around $2,000 with shirts and ties retailing for $400 and $150 respectively. Halston Heritage suits will cost no more than $1,100 and sweaters will go for $195-$450.

The company said the relaunch of the men's lines, which haven't been sold since the early '90s, is the direct result of the success of the women's collections.

And we definitely expect to see SJP's husband, actor Matthew Broderick, sporting the new duds.

"The brand is in a good place under the current management. Retailers are recognizing it as a luxury player, and the launch of the women's Heritage line has been a resounding success, not to mention the addition of Sarah Jessica Parker has been brilliant," Jim Ameen, owner of Neema Clothing, the licensee the Halston men's labels, and a stakeholder in Halston, told WWD.

"We always planned to have the women's lines up and running before we launched the men's. Now it's time to plan for the future of men's."

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Color Block Shift Dress, $64, available at Calvin Klein. Photo: Calvinklein.com

As spring quickly approaches, stock up on warm weather essentials. Score casual attire for those breezy spring days and dressy pieces for those hot summer nights.



Calvin Klein - Spring Sale: 30% off select items. This mod Color Block Shift Dress is a good addition to any closet.

Arden B. - $20 off all dresses. This Chiffon Floral Print One Shoulder Dress is flirty option for a night at the boardwalk.

Nine West - End of Winter Sale: Up to 70% off select merchandise. These satin ruffled peep-toe pumps have multi-season appeal. Buy them in red or purple satin for a burst of color with your LBD.


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Color Block Shift Dress, $64, available at Calvin Klein. Photo: Calvinklein.com

As spring quickly approaches, stock up on warm weather essentials. Score casual attire for those breezy spring days and dressy pieces for those hot summer nights.



Calvin Klein - Spring Sale: 30% off select items. This mod Color Block Shift Dress is a good addition to any closet.

Arden B. - $20 off all dresses. This Chiffon Floral Print One Shoulder Dress is flirty option for a night at the boardwalk.

Nine West - End of Winter Sale: Up to 70% off select merchandise. These satin ruffled peep-toe pumps have multi-season appeal. Buy them in red or purple satin for a burst of color with your LBD.


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