Is the Strike Over?

Last week Graydon Carter, editor of Vanity Fair, said the magazine was not going to hold the annual Oscar Party due to the writer's strike. This weekend members of the Writer's Guild of America voted on whether or not to accept a new offer to end the strike. Writer's will return back to work as early as Wednesday if the proposal passes. So if the strike is over, will the party go on?

Jezebel's New Model Scoop

Jezebel, Gawker's more juicy sister site, has added a new feature. Modelslip is by a model under the psuedoname "Tatiana". She talks about what it's like to serve as a supermodel's mere fitting model ($100 a day, not too bad), and which designers really do suck.... I dunno though... I think she's a lil flakey herself. Check it out - any news is good news for an intern.

New York Fashion Week

So I've been caught up with the Superbowl (Yeah Giants!) and life in Paris that I have failed to keep you updated about Olympus New York Fashion Week! For a quick overview and awesome videos of the crazy week, check out The Fashion Week Daily .

Is Agyness the new Kate?

Agyness Deyn has graced almost every major designer’s runway over the past 8 years. The 25-year-old British model changed her name from Laura Hollins in 1999 when she won the Face of Rossendale model contest.

Known for her pixie haircut, hipster-punk style, and good-girl persona, Deyn is one of the most sought-after models. Vogue describes her style as “Jackie O. crossed with Debbie Harry meets Stevie Nicks.”

Besides a modeling career, Deyn plays in a band called Lucky Knitwear and started her own jewelry line with longtime friend Henry Holland .
Deyn has opened various shows, including Anna Sui, Burberry Prorsum, Alice Temperley, Ruffian and Jean Paul Gaultier’s 30th anniversary show
She currently lives in New York City with boyfriend Josh Hubbard.

For more Agyness:
The New York Post
Style.com Photos
Is Agyness the new Kate?

*picture from Rolling Stones

The Importance of Being... Smart

You would not believe how many people there are who have awesome jobs and don't deserve them. It's not fair, but it's true... a lot of people get their jobs because of great family connections or lots of money. But with this luck you encounter one major probem: motivation. Many people don't get where they want to in their career because they don't understand that you have to work twice as hard once you get the job. You have to improve yourself and show you deserve a promotion.
If you truly want to excel in any industry you have to know what the hell you are talking about! Watch the news, read the classics, go to bars and make friends, and for God's sake... travel! There is nothing more appealing than a well-versed, well-read, worldly job applicant. So even if you don't have the money, get out there,meet people, travel... go to Europe! Use the sites to the left to get you started.
Have any good books to recommend? Travel advice? Comment below!

I Saw Giorgio!

Like I said in the previous post, Giorgio Armani's Prive collection was my first attempt at seeing a fashion show. It was at the Palais de Chaillet, a museum in a tres chic part of Paris. I wasn't expecting to get in since I didn't have tickets, but it was fun nonetheless watching the rich and famous come in.
Since Sundance Film Festival is going on this week in the U.S. there weren't that many famous people attending the Haute Couture shows. And the crowd wasn't as a big as I thought it would be! People in their twenties dressed very hip and the older women busted out their fur coats in diamonds. And anyone that worked for a fashion magazine was dressed in black (of course!). About 30 minutes before the show started Giorgio walked the red carpet. And that caused the biggest uproar of all! He was fabulous, polite, and very well groomed. I love him! Unfortunately I didn't get a good picture because I am too self-conscious to push myself through all the photographers to get a good shot! I just got to keep a little dignity about me, even if it is Armani!

Don't Miss the Date!

I don't know how interested you are in the fashion week schedule, but if you are looking at this blog, you should be! Check Fashion Trendsetter for all of the dates for every Fall and Swimwear show this year! Also, I am going to check out Armani Prive tonight for my first show, check back later for details! Au revoir!