...And the winnner is...

Fashion Food Culture - Life! Man, you're one lucky chick! You just won the cutest pink handmade clutch by fab indie designer Iglubu (click here to see their creations). Here's the winning entry:

And no, I didn't pick this entry b/c I love motorcycle boots...the winners of the indie chic goodies are always randomly selected.

Click here to see the other fab entries

Thanks to everyone who played...Special thanks to Iglubu for donating your wonderful clutch to the contest...stay tuned for next month's contest.

:) D

Are You America's Next Producer?

Brought to you by our friends, the Magical Elves!

Here are the audition details:

LOS ANGELES:
March 10 from 12 pm - 4 pm
Les Deux
1638 N. Las Palmas
Hollywood, Ca 90028
www.dolcegroup.com

NEW YORK*:
Friday, March 16 from 10 am - 2pm or Sunday, March 18 from 2pm to 4pm
Prey Bar & Lounge
4 W 22nd St (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York, NY 10010
(646) 230-1444

* one audition allowed on either NY date

VERY IMPORTANT � You MUST bring the following to the Open Call:
� Completed and signed Application Form
� Completed and signed Certification of Veracity
� One separate photo of yourself
� Your state driver�s license as well as its photocopy
� A reel and credit list (including yourself if you wrote or directed anything) or if you do not have a reel, send a copy of one project that best represents your work as a producer.

REQUIRED FORMAT: VHS, DVD or MiniDV
Click here for the application and more info.

Zulema's Fall 2007 Collection

Here's a video of Zulema's Fall 2007 Collection. The event took place on February 2 at Slate PLUS.

PARIS - jeremy scott after show party, le baron, 02/27/07

PARIS - pret-�-porter fw 07/08 shows: marith� & fran�ois girbaud, le carrousel du louvre + lutz, espace cardin + christian dior, tuileries, 02/27/07

From The Mailbox

Here is an interview with Tim Gunn from "INPRINT."

Following in the footsteps of Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks, Victoria Beckham is developing a fashion-based Reality Show.

Bravo's Fashion Forward blog reports that Jeffrey Sebelia will be showing his Cosa Nostra Collection on March 28th. Details to follow.

Here is an article about a Season Four hopeful. Hey Bravo, how about an announcement about audition dates? We're dyin' here!

Here is more about Michael Knight's Starbucks Tour. Don't miss the slideshow and the video.

These photos are from Malan Breton's Show. There are some great behind-the-scenes shots.

Get Your Entries In!

Only 1 day left to get your contest entries in for the fab, handmade, indie-designer clutch by the wonderfully talented Iglubu (click to shop).

Click here for details on the contest. Winner will be selected tomorrow night!

Sexy, Stunning Shoes

While shopping for my perfect pump, I ran across this stunning and oh-so-sexy pair by Giuseppe Zanotti - Jeweled Leather d'Orsay Pumps:

Image and item from saks.com

For a split second (or maybe more than a second) I wondered "Perhaps I don't need those work pumps. Hmm...I could get some pretty good use out of these shoes. I could wear them to...the mall...and...ummm...hanging out with my friends...and...oh yea, the grocery store..." Yea, needless to say I didn't get these babies...oh, if only I could wake up rich! These jeweled Zanotti pumps would so be in my shoe rack!

Any rich girls out there trying to fill their Spring 2007 metallic quota should snatch these pumps up asap! These shoes would fit the metallic trend with class!

PARIS - flanders fashion institute presentation, r�sidence de l'ambassadeur de belgique + burfitt presentation, centre culturel su�dois, 02/26/07

PARIS - pret-�-porter fw 07/08 shows: gaspard yurkievich + isabel marant + maison martin margiela, 02/26/07

Oh-So-Lovely Oscar Looks

The stars looked fab last night on the Academy Award red carpet. Here are some of my fave looks:

Cate Blanchett in Armani - just lovely!


Helen Mirren in Christian Lacroix - doesn't she look "regal"?


Nicole Kidman in Balenciaga - on anyone else this dress is goofy, on her - c'est chic!


Reese Witherspoon in Nina Ricci - every girl is going to go out and get bangs now - she looks great!


Beyonce - her dress was ok but her hair/makeup were faboo (the picture doesn't do the look justice - it looked much better on TV)


Rachel Weisz - slightly casual with a sexy twist - love it!


Another great night of fashion fun!

*Note - all images from Glam.com

News From Nick

Here is the schedule of Nick's appearances! Will he be in your town? Please let us know if you are available to serve as a BPR field reporter!

Katy Checks In

One thing we've learned after three seasons of Project Runway is that the designers don't have to win in order to end up as winners. BPR regular Katherine Gerdes checks in with her latest:

I'm crazy busy getting ready for the DIVA fashion show this Saturday! I've got a whole new collection which is going to be "split" into 2 fashion shows coming up, DIVA this week and Voltage April 11th. Don't worry though... I've made the designs work as a whole collection and look good as two smaller shows (that was a tricky one to figure out!). I've also been invited by LVMH to show the entire collection out at Foxwoods CT on march 24th. I'll send you more info on that as I get it.

Click here for ticket information on this Saturday's event. Anyone in the Minneapolis area available to send in a field report? E-mail the team at BPR. Good luck Katy!

The Latest

The Seattle Times has an interview with Michael Knight.

Did anyone notice Rachael Ray at the Oscars last night? What was she wearing?
Chloe Dao was the featured speaker at this event in Houston.

Katy Gerdes is one of the featured designers here in Minneapolis. Also see post above.

Click here for an article about the success of Reality Shows.

Chloe Dao is featured in this TLC show called "The Greatest Fashion Icons in Film." Thanks Katie.

Here is a link to a podcast interview with Jeffrey Sebelia. (The sound is a little cluttered, but it's still fun!)

Laura Bennett is mentioned in this article from The Washington Post. Thanks Tilly.

Tim on Today

Don't forget to watch Tim Gunn's Oscar fashion coverage on the Today Show. We'll have video of his appearance as it become available later this morning.

PARIS - pret-�-porter fw 07/08 shows: es + lie sang bong + article.23 + cosmic wonder light source, 02/25/07

My Perfect Black Pump(s)

Yay! I've found my perfect black pump(s). Did I say pumps...plural? Damn you shopaholicism! Yes, I bought 2 pairs of shoes yesterday...sorta...one is here with me and one is on the way...I'll keep that a surprise for later, once I pick up my new babies...

In the meantime, here's what I bought:

Michael Kors Leather Pump (click for details)
Image and item from neimanmarcus.com

And while I was browsing Neiman's online, I also saw this Michael Kors outfit

Image from neimanmarcus.com

and thought I'd have a little fun with my new faves

Sweater - Banana Republic
Black Pencil Skirt - Banana Republic
Belt - Gap
Purse - Kenneth Cole
Shoes - Michael Kors

PARIS - pret-�-porter fw 07/08 shows: robert normand, palais de tokyo + mina perhonen, chez kvadrat, 02/25/07

I'm Shoe Shopping Today!

Thanks for all the fabulous advice ladies! The hunt for the perfect pump is on! I got my french pedi yesterday, so I'm ready to go shoe shopping today...I'll def post pictures of anything I get today...keep your fingers crossed!

Oh, and feel free to keep the advice coming...I'm going to need more than one perfect pump in my collection ;)

NY - on the street, soho, 02/23/07

NY- david lachapelle book launch party, west village, 02/22/07