WICKED WEDNESDAY:Rihanna @ Paris Fashion Week

Rihanna has an amazing sense of style...and an amazing budget to work with! While that is besides the point, what is the point is that she manages to hit every hot trend this season while visiting Paris for Paris' Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Week.

WICKED WEDNESDAY: Steal The Look ;-)

I absolutely love this sexy military look featured on Intermix. The price tag is a little steep at $3755, but lo and behold I have a plan to steal the look ;-)



So let's start with the jacket.

TUESDAY MUSIC SCENE: Dereon Fall 2009/Winter 2010 Ad

I am so impressed with the House of Dereon Fall 09/Winter 10 ad campaign.
The ad is split up into 2 parts: the new line for House of Dereon, which features sophisticated gowns & dresses, and Dereon, the trendier every-day wear line.
On a taxi ride home, the last thing I expected to see on the taxi news TV was Beyonce! Apparently she knows where to reach city girls who are on the go, and this year she is on point more than ever with what they want to wear.



Cheers,
Tee

MONDAY ACCESSORIES: Rock that NEON!!

Loving this style from Elle.com:


Plutonium Pink Watch:

Toy Watch Company, $195, www.toywatchusa.com

Open Shoulder Silk Blouse:

BCBG, $148, www.bcbg.com

Straight Leg Cords:

Gap, $54.50, www.gap.com

Cheers,
Tee

JAY-Z RHAPSODY COMMERCIAL - FLY AS HELL!

This commercial was aired during the 2009 VMA's - you can't tell me this wasn't hot! Jay-z morphes through each album cover of his spectacular career - I was literally screaming in my living room trying to name them all. There is none other like HOV!!!
EVERY album is a classic Jay!
For the Blueprint III, go to www.rhapsody.com/jayz.

Yerp!!
Tee

2009 VMA'S - KANYE DISSES TAYLOR SWIFT

<a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2009/" target="_blank">Kanye West Storms The VMA Stage</a>

Kanye West Storms The VMA Stage

This is INSANE!!! Kanye West TOTALLY embarasses Taylor Swift tonight when he takes the mic & says BEYONCE's video was the BEST!!! DAMN RIGHT! Poor Taylor didn't know what to do or say when he handed the mic back - but BEYONCE'S SINGLE LADIES WAS WAAAAAYYYYYYYYY BETTER!!! EVEN LADY GAGA, KELLY CLARKSON AND KATY PERRY WERE BETTER! How in the heck did they pick Taylor Swift? Whatever......tell 'em Kanye!

Yerp!
Tee

WEEKEND DIARY: Jay-Z Unites Top Talent for 9/11 Tribute

Photo credit: AP Photo/ANDY KROPA | Jay-Z performs during the 'Answer The Call' benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Andy Kropa)

Jay-Z's ambitious plan to remix America's feelings about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks began with a star-studded benefit Friday night at Madison Square Garden that balanced reverence with revelry.

"They believed it would weaken us," Jay-Z said, introducing "Run This Town," which featured Kanye West and Rihanna in one of her first public appearances since her troubles with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. "They were sorely mistaken . . . We stand here tonight even stronger."

For Jay-Z - whose first "Blueprint" album was released on Sept. 11, 2001, and who wanted the release of "The Blueprint 3," which he says is the last in the series, to come out on Sept. 11 as well - crafting the "Answer the Call" benefit was a way to take control of a tragedy that made so many, including himself, feel powerless.

The concert was designed to celebrate the extraordinary acts of heroism and the spirit of unity that sprung up because of the attacks. Jay-Z wanted to connect to the positive aspects of 9/11 rather than dwelling on the negative. "We're celebrating life tonight," Jay-Z said.

All proceeds from the concert will go to the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, which also hopes to use the publicity from the show to let more people know about the charity.

Jay-Z got some high-profile help from wife Beyoncé, who performed "Diva," West, Santigold and Kid Cudi, as well as John Mayer, who supplied guitar riffs on "D.O.A." If you missed the concert on Friday, never fear. Catch is again on FUSE TV Sunday at 5pm and 12am ET.

MSG REHEARSAL


FUSE INTERVIEW: ALBUM ART


Cheers!
Tee

FREAKIN' IT FRIDAY II: Weekend Preview - Spring 2010 Fashion Week

As promised, here is the follow-up to yesterday's runway preview. Check out the runway video, photos and links to even more on your favorite designers! Remember, Label XChange is keeping you in the loop with the best of Fashion Week!


YIGAL AZROUEL: 11AM, PROMENADE


NICOLE MILLER: 6PM, SALON


ARISE: AFRICAN PROMISE COLLECTIVE: 7PM, PROMENADE


ERIN WASSON x RVCA: 8PM, TENT



SHOWS TO WATCH: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
>LACOSTE, 10AM, TENT
>GEORGES CHAKRA, 11AM, PROMENADE
>CHRISTIAN SIRIANO, 4PM, PROMENADE
>CHADO RALPH RUCCI, 7PM, TENT
>VIVIENNE TAM, 8PM, PROMENADE
......
>DEREK LAM, 11AM, PROMENADE
>HERVE' LEGER BY MAX AZRIA, 3PM, PROMENADE
>DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, 4PM, TENT
>CUSTO BARCELONA, 8PM, TENT

Label XChange is giving you daily videos and photos from the runway & behind-the-scenes, plus a next-day preview of the line-up at the tents.
TOMORROW! Catch more Spring/Summer 2010 videos straight off the runway.

Cheers,
Tee

FREAKIN' IT FRIDAY: Re-cap of Fashion's Night Out

Hey Lovelies!
Presented by Vogue, the CFDA, and NY & Co., September 10th was Fashion's Night Out in New York City. Just one day before the 9/11 anniversary, New Yorkers showed their unmistakable resilience, pouring into the streets with smiles for steals and deals all over the city. Stressing the importance of the retail industry in New York, www.fashionsnightout.com (official site for the event), said:

"Next only to finance, fashion is the second-largest sector of industry in New York City—the headquarters of more than 800 fashion companies employing 175,000 people and generating $10 billion in total wages."



The windows on 5th were full of inspiration, drawing shoppers, revellers, socialites and celebrities to in-store parties, sales, and public festivities. There was great fashion, mini red carpets, roped lines, strobe lights, fabulous sales and lots & lots of people!

Here's what I saw on my way down 5th Avenue:

VERSACE WINDOW ON 5TH
At 8:30PM the Versace store exterior drew the largest crowd on 5th Avenue, with live models in each window showcasing their latest looks.


Versace Window
Trend Alert! - Colorful Coats for Fall/Winter 2009


Live Model Close-up
Trend Alert! - Soft Full Curls

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT PHOTO GALLERY


BEAR HANDS PERFORMANCE AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER

CHECK OUT MORE BEAR HANDS HERE:
YOUTUBE.COM
MYSPACE.COM

Cheers,
Tee

THURSDAY FASHION REPORT: Friday Preview -Spring 2010 Fashion Week

Hey lovelies, as promised, here is the follow-up to yesterday's runway preview. Check out the runway video, photos and links to even more on your favorite designers! Hope you're having a fabulous time at the tents New York! Even without a sexy personalized invitation to the front row, Label XChange is keeping you in the loop with the best of Fashion Week!


MICHAEL ANGEL SPRING 2010: 9AM


RUNWAY LOOKS WE LUST



BCBG MAX AZRIA SPRING 2010: 10AM


RUNWAY LOOKS WE LUST



MARA HOFFMAN/NICHOLAS K/WHITNEY EVE SPRING 2010: 2PM


RUNWAY LOOKS WE LUST



PORTS 1961 SPRING 2010: 3PM


RUNWAY LOOKS WE LUST



ROSA CHA SPRING 2010: 5PM (SALON)



SHOWS TO WATCH: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

>CYNTHIA STEFFE: 9AM, SALON
>YIGAL AZROUEL: 11AM, PROMENADE
>TWINKLE BY WENLAN: 12PM, SALON
>CHARLOTTE RONSON: 2PM, PROMENADE
>MONARCHY COLLECTION: 3PM, TENT
>LEIFSDOTTIR: 4PM, 209 W 38TH STREET, FLOOR 7
>NICOLE MILLER: 6PM, SALON
>ARISE: AFRICAN PROMISE COLLECTIVE: 7PM, PROMENADE
>ERIN WASSON x RVCA: 8PM, TENT
>VENEXIANA: 9PM, SALON

Label XChange is giving you daily videos and photos from the runway & behind-the-scenes, plus a next-day preview of the line-up at the tents.
TOMORROW! Catch more Spring/Summer 2010 videos straight off the runway.

Cheers,
Tee

WICKED WEDNESDAY II: Thursday Preview - Spring 2010 Fashion Week

Hooray! Thursday is the first official day of Mercedes-Benz Spring 2010 Fashion Week!

Label XChange will give you daily videos and photos of runway & behind-the-scenes, and a preview list of shows happening the following day at the tents.


SHOWS TO WATCH: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

>MICHAEL ANGEL SPRING 2010: 9AM (SALON)
*Related post:Freakin' It Friday: Fall Belongs to the Pants-less

>BCBG MAX AZRIA SPRING 2010: 10AM (TENT)
*Flashback: Check out the Fall 2009 Show, and the Spring 2009 Show.

>PORTS 1961 SPRING 2010: 3PM (TENT)
*Flashback: Check out the Fall 2009 Show, and the *Spring 2009 Show.

>ROSA CHA SPRING 2010: 5PM (SALON)
*Flashback: Check out the Spring 2009 Show.

TOMORROW! Catch the Spring/Summer 2010 videos straight off the runway.
Only on Label XChange!

Cheers,
Tee

WICKED WEDNESDAY: Spreading International Love at Fashion's Night Out NYC

In a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, U.S. and international editions of Vogue are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals.



In the United States, American Vogue has joined with NYC & Company, the City of New York, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to enliven again the consumer spirit that churns the economy and boosts the local industry of America’s fashion capital, New York City. The first evening of New York Fashion Week, Fashion's Night Out will encompass festivities galore— from inventive window displays to model and celebrity appearances.

SEPTEMBER 10
Retailers will unite for a single evening in New York City and thirteen other fashion capitals around the world by creating engaging and entertaining incentives to inspire consumers and invigorate the economy and local industry.
Click here for a complete list of designers.

SEPTEMBER 11
The world remembers the 2001 tragedies. Proceeds from the sale of the official Fashion’s Night Out T-shirt will soon be donated to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

SEPTEMBER 12
The Official Borough Clothing Drive Drop-off Locations are open.
For drop-off locations in your borough, click here.

Enjoy!
Tee

TUESDAY MUSIC SCENE: Jay-Z Releases Blueprint 3, Holds Charity Concert at MSG

Photo credit: AP | FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2008 file photo, rapper Jay-Z performs at the grand reopening of the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

Jay-Z may have pushed up the release date for "The Blueprint 3" because it leaked online, but he wants to keep details of his benefit concert at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 11 under wraps.

Officials from the New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund, which will receive 100 percent of the proceeds, are happy to say that the concert, which also will be broadcast live on Fuse, will help bring the charity some much-needed national attention. Officials from Fuse and Madison Square Garden are thrilled because the concert shows how their partnership can bring artists and causes more attention in one package.

Jay-Z supports all that, but when it comes to his own plans, he's a bit more guarded. He says there will be between one and 10 special guests at the show. He says he will do between "four and more" songs from the new album. And when asked early last week what he wanted to reveal about "The Blueprint 3," Jay just smiled and said, "It's really good."

Luckily, he had a few things to say about the event.

Read more on Newsday.com here.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO

Jay-Z "Answers the Call" With Concert

Hip-hop artist, Jay-Z, talks about his upcoming album release, "Blueprint III" and his frequently talked about concert, "Answer the Call", which assists families of victims from FDNY and NYPD. More information can be found at: www.answerthecall.org. Videojournalist: Corris Little

PHOTO GALLERY


BUY THE BLUEPRINT III
Check out the OFFICIAL Jay-Z Website for "Death of AutoTune" merchandise, and purchase The Blueprint 3.

CHARITY CONCERT AT MSG
WHO Jay-Z
WHEN | WHERE Friday night at 8, Madison Square Garden
INFO $54.50; 631-888-9000, ticketmaster.com; broadcast live on Fuse

Cheers,
Tee!

HOLIDAY WEEKEND DIARY: Last Hoorah For Summer!

*Label Xchange is on vaca for Labor Day! We'll be back on Tuesday! Muah ;-*

FRIDAY:


Sunsets are inspiring, beautiful, peaceful. Celebrate summer days with Michelle Phan's "Sunset Eyes".

SATURDAY:

I'm really going to miss little silk dresses, cork heels and wedges, colorful bags, and breezy fabrics. Here's a great number from Tanita Pe's Stylebook .

SUNDAY:



CÎROC & Lemonade - The Official Drink of Summer!

The "Diddy"
1.5 oz CÎROC Vodka
3 oz Lemonade
Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass


MONDAY:

If you believe in that sort of thing, post-Labor Day means the axe on white shoes. Get in the mood to flaunt your cutest pair, or try these trendy styles on for size:


Betsey Johnson, Molly White Pantent, $49.99 (On Sale), www.overstock.com


Via Spiga Nile, $69.99 (On Sale), www.piperlime.com


Kenneth Cole, $79.99 (On Sale), www.overstock.com

............
Rain or shine (the little bit we got in NYC), it was a great summer! Hope you enjoyed yours. If not, go into the coming weeks and months ready to set it off. At least you'll look fierce because Label Xchange will always be here to cover you on the fashion tip.

Cheers, and Hoorah to Summer 2009!
Tee

THURSDAY FASHION REPORT: 80's Power Play

It's all about the eighties. Strong shoulders, bold colors, dramatic makeup, theatricality - the Power Play of the eighties era could be seen at many runway shows earlier this year, such as Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Zac Posen and the sexy mini-dress menagerie at Herve Leger.

The biggest question is how to translate these stunning styles so they work for everyday, and where to score some great finds without breaking the budget. And of course, there are those innocent little splurges that we just can't live without O:)

Since there are so many great takes on the eighties, and so much in the ready to wear market to choose from, I decided to cover this in 3 parts - each part dedicated to an on-trend, well executed line shown at Fashion Week in February 2009.
This week, let's look at the seductively crisp, colorful Michael Kors!

THE INSPIRARTION:
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK - MICHAEL KORS FALL 2009


LOOKS FOR LESS:

Banana Republic, Multi-chain Necklace, $89, www.bananarepublic.com

Kenneth Cole Asymmetric Trench, $139 (On Sale), www.kennethcole.com

Aldo, Seace Booties, $140, www.aldoshoes.com

Forever 21, Embossed Wallet, $10.80, www.forever21.com

Victoria's Secret, One-shoulder Top, $48, www.victoriassecret.com

Kenneth Cole, Contour Panel Belt, $68, www.kennethcole.com

Victoria's Secret, Leather Pencil Skirt, $128, www.victoriassecret.com

Aldo, Tixier Platform Pump, $125, www.aldoshoes.com

Forever 21, Twelve by Twelve, $39, www.forever21.com

Victoria's Secret, Drape Top (Grey or Black), $48.50, www.victoriassecret.com

BDG Cable-knit Armwarmers, $18, www.urbanoutfitters.com

J Crew, Deco Patent Belt, $42.50, www.jcrew.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors, Skinny Ponte Pant, $69.50, www.macys.com

NECESSARY SPLURGES:

Dior Open Temple Glasses, $295, www.neimanmarcus.com

Cheers,
Tee