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April 21, 2007

CELEBRITY STYLE BLOG: Nicole's Going Down Under

Nicole Richie dazzled on April 13 in Century City at the 14th Annual Race to Erase MS Benefit, where she rocked her signature hairstyle once again (the blonde bob) and finally appeared to be at a much healthier weight. In a strapless white party dress (Plenty by Tracy Reese and LaROK make two similar versions) with a matching clutch and red pumps, Nic looks the best she has in recent memory. Seems like Nic will be taking this new look Down Under with her, as she will be visiting Australia next week. Nic will most likely make a guest appearance at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards, but the head honchos behind Australia's Fashion Week want to claim Miss Richie as celebrity guest star at many of the week's hot fashion shows. Sources say that MTV was "in negotiations with Nicole to appear at the awards show well before news surfaced she was being shopped around as a celebrity guest for designers at Fashion Week. She's got nothing to do with Fashion Week and if she's here she'll be here for MTV." Sounds like there's a bidding war going on over Nicole!

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STYLE TIP:
Bright Idea

Since this week is Earth Week and nothing is more stylish than preserving the natural beauty of our planet, this week's tip strays from the usual with an emphasis on decreasing our carbon footprint. Here are some simple and many times more convenient ways to help reduce everyday carbon emissions.

  • Hate replacing dusty light bulbs? Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs cost a couple dollars more than the old-fashioned style (so 1879!) and last ten times longer! Plus they save an average $30.00 in electricity usage over their very long lifetime.
  • Go wireless and unplug! Leaving appliances (hairdryers, cell chargers etc,) plugged into the wall actually wastes from the circuit energy even if the item is turned off.
  • Bring a garment bag to the dry-cleaners. It looks chicer and saves you from those annoying, ugly plastic bags that fill up your trash and cost energy to manufacture. Dry-cleaning has a notorious reputation for using caustic chemicals; look for an eco-friendly establishment in your area. The dry cleaning industry is trending toward alternative ways to clean clothes.
  • Clean green. Earth-friendly products use all-natural cleaning agents which is safer for you, your family, and the earth. Make a conscience effort to de-program the usual gang of cleaning brands from the brain and choose all natural cleaning agents offered by companies like Seventh Generation. Natural cleaners will keep toxins away from your home, food and reduce fragrance allergies.

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DESIGNER OF THE WEEK: DAVID LIM OF KASIL

Combine a family lineage of impeccable tailoring, a fine art painting background and an obsession with high quality denim fabrics and source of Kasil Jean's ingenuity becomes apparent. Hailing from a muralist background, designer David Lim started experimenting with denim as a medium for his work, he soon fell in love with the sculptural qualities of the denim; namely its durability, dynamic qualities and malleable indigo hues. Learning from his father's decades of experience in fine-tailoring, he applied his keen eye for detail, fit and cut nuance to high quality denim from Japan, Italy and the U.S. The result was Kasil denim. The jean's design elements are researched and tested at every level but look effortlessly composed in the finished result.

Celebrities love the impeccable fit of Kasil Jeans. Design nuances like their signature widow's peak at the hip and pocket placement flatter all the right curves.. Their A-list clientele includes, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Katie Holmes, Mischa Barton, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Aniston. Dapper gents like Brad Pitt, Ashton Kutcher, Nick Lachey, and Tom Cruise all rock the Kasil name.

Check out the very latest from Kasil Jeans here. Look for brand new styles coming soon for Fall 2007 including the impeccable wide-leg Chelsea and Tribeca style, the ultra-sexy Voodoo and the super sleek Celine Skinny.

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