Entertainment: Confessions of a Shopaholic

Firstly, I feel completely depressed that I haven't been able to blog for the past few days. 4th of July has humongously occupied my whole schedule. So now that it has finally finished and passed, I'm back to completing my daily blogs.
To pay all of you back, I created a new look for the site. What do you think?
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Fashion's the word... that most likely influenced Sophie Kinsella while writing the hit novel, Confessions of a Shopaholic. I can honestly express that I do not get enjoyment from reading, but I had to learn more about this book. So I didn't read it, I just cheated by using cliffnotes.com and other summary sites. After reading all these run-throughs, I have become an addict and am out to buy the fashion forward novel. This is a complete first, for the only things I thoroughly read are blogs and magazines. I was just mesmerized by the wit, comedy aspect, and fashion talk. I don't really want to give anything away or create another summary, but I’ll just suggest you take a look at it and become captivated by its greatness.
Well, this particular post was labeled "Entertainment". That means Confessions of a Shopaholic has something to do with that. This best selling novel is actually coming to the movies, following the foot steps of fellow fashion themed book, The Devil Wears Prada. I believe it will become a huge success, staring Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, John Goodman, and Joan Cusack. Sadly, there are a few who entirely provoke this movie, but I believe the casting and everything else was done flawlessly. This movie is said to be released February 13, 08.
EXTRA FACT! Patricia Field, the stylist of The Devil Wears Prada, is also styling Confessions of a Shopaholic.

Obsession: Cheap Monday

Fashion's the word... that would exactly be used to portray Cheap Monday. I undeniably admire this clothing line. I also idolize their style and punk like aspect. Being highly known for mostly jeans, they have a lot to live up to with their clothing. I genuinely believe they exceed any expectation. In addition, Cheap Monday's past entirely intrigues me. They started as just a weekend store that specialized on designer denim, in which they also sold secondhand clothing. It is really unbelievable what they have grown into since 2000, when that weekend store was first opened. For the want of cheaper yet still fashionable jeans, this whole phenomenon started. Everything changed and expanded when the glove fitting denim first hit the market in 2004. Since then, they have become unstoppable, putting spectacular jeans and extremely fashionable apparel on the market. Even without any traditional marketing, Cheap Monday has become a widely known brand throughout the world and can be found being sold in 1000 stores.
Want to Buy? Urban Outfitters is a huge carrier of Cheap Monday. Although, H&M retails some of their collection too.

Strictly Fashion: Steven Alan

Fashions the word... that indie designer and boutique owner, Steven Alan symbolizes. The unfamiliar, under the raps designer is one of my favorites. He takes average and ordinary pieces and turns them into more swanky, contemporary, and desirable apparel. His designs are simple yet ambiguous, if that makes any sense. To speak metaphorically, his line doesn't yell, it just hums a unique tune. Steven owns a trendy and admirable boutique, where he sales his own independent brand and numerous others. 3.1 Phillip Lim, Opening Ceremony, Wings + Horns, and Conroy & Wilcox are a handful of labels sold there. His store originated in New York, but just recently opened several in Southern California. Now he is bicoastal and the owner of seven boutiques.
EXTRA FACT! Steven Alan is a divorced father who has one son, of which he shares custody with his x-wife.
ANOTHER EXTRA FACT! Steven Alan is starting a new line (not diffusion) for Urban Outfitters. It will be called Lark & Wolff and is planned to be merchandised in stores July 4th. The pieces will retail between $58 and $128.

Obsession: Colored Denim

Fashion's the word… that would absolutely represent colored denim in the 70s/80s. This trend started to reappear around last year and I was completely appalled by it. I felt that since it was thought of around 30 years ago, that it should stay there. After seeing the trend revolving around me for quite a while, I started to feel warmer towards the idea. I then actually bought a pair of maroon Kill City jeans from Urban Outfitters. Beyond buying the colored pair of jeans that fit me like a glove, I have become obsessed. Since seeing my style widened by this phenomenon, I suggest that everyone give it a chance. This trend has been seen represented by celebrities like Rhiana, Fergie, Ashlee Simpson, and the Jonas Brothers.
WANT TO BUY? Colored denim is sold in an abundant amount of stores. The most obvious retailers that come to mind are Hot Topic and Urban Outfitters.

Obsession: Anne Hathaway

Fashion's the word... that would absolutely be used to explain Anne Hathaway. She is truly one of my most favorite actresses, appearing in movies like Becoming Jane, Havoc, Get Smart, and above all The Devil Wears Prada. Not only is she a great actress, but she definitely puts her mark in the world of fashion. It is said that the movie, The Devil Wears Prada, put her in the minds of people as a fashionable actress. I wouldn't disagree, but she does unmistakably work up to the expectation of her character, Andy Sachs. She certainly looks utterly stunning at every public appearance. Hathaway has been seen wearing many designer dresses, such as a beautiful feathered dress by Bill Blass at the premiere of Get Smart. I absolutely love the modesty and timidity of her style, although she says that her personal wardrobe is something she "can't get right" and instead prefers "doing things she loves".
EXTRA FACT! She was raised as a strong catholic and wanted to become a nun, until she found out her brother was gay.