Sweet Sixteen

To My Little Sis

Painting by Joy McGinnis.

Happy Sweet Sixteen to my one and only baby sister!

I don't get to see her often as she lives with her mom in Colorado.

But I'm hoping she has a magical day.

'MAKE SEAN FAMOUS'......MAKE SEAN FAMOUS...MAKE SEAN FAMOUS...MAKE SEAN FAMOUS...MAKE SEAN FAMOUS...MAKE SEAN FAMOUS.

Somewhere in the sunny side of Queensland in the bellowing bowels of Brisbane.... lies the little label....self righteously known as "Make Sean Famous"! Such a bold statement!, is it a statement?, is it a hope?, is it a dream?, is it a goal? is it a declaration?, or is it simply just a label... called "Make Sean Famous"?...with no hidden agendas except for the fact of carving out a reputation as a young and rising male talent... catering for the Maleista fashion taste buds.

hmmmmmm "Make Sean Famous".... I love the ring and tone to it... "Make Sean Famous", it almost reminds me of a fan base of screaming fashionista's holding up sign posts with the phrase splashed unwaringly......"Make Sean Famous"... almost similar to that of a petition!... sign up everyone... and "Make Sean Famous"!!!xo.

Putting aside all commercial shenanigans.......and focusing on the creations... my critic tongue would have to say... I am very impressed... very impressed indeed.

I believe Mr Sean Barker... ( aka face behind "Make Sean Famous") is just about to breath some new life into the male wardrobe. Could Mr Sean Barker be Australia's very own Mr Alexander Wang?... hmmmmm... he is definately a fresh new breed emerging on the shores of our fashionable border. He definately is producing impressive linear tales within his creations.

Minimalistic, simplistic, yet edgy in a very fashion forward manner. I love the head to toe detailing.. the simple constant draping....... the effortless appeal of teaming above the knee shorts with the male leggings....love love love.

Ladies and Gentlemen.. I think.. we are just about to witness the very FAMOUS beginning for a Mr Sean Barker!... .... so yes.. deservingly so... "Make Sean Famous".

Changing the face of Brisbane Male Fashion........................in a very Sean Barker way. xoxo.

If Mr Sean Barker is taking his "Make Sean Famous" label to showcase in this years Brisbane Mercedes Benz Festival... I predict the doors will be flying open everywhere for his future beginnings......xo

P.S. Mr "Make Sean Famous" is bursting onto the scene with a bevvy of talent: shoe designer and bag designer!!! this label is going to be a conglomerate in the male fashion sense.

P.S. a note to Mr Barker... this is something very suitable to the likes of a Mr Olivier Zahm from France...it is something very Purple Fashion like... contact him...if you can..

http://www.makeseanfamous.com.au/

style rating:( loving it, air kisses all around)

Love me or hate me

Madam Alexandra E. (k)

Tresmode Resort Collection 2010

Trèsmode, the chic footwear brand, launched its Resort Collection 2010 at Lakme Fashion Week, as ‘The Official Footwear Partner’. The brand partnered with several established designers and new talent to showcase their shoes on the ramp.

From the GenNext designers, to the well-established faces of India’s fashion fraternity, Tresmode’s international styles were visible across a variety of design philosophies and statements. From wedges and platforms clubbed with architectural heels, to multi strap platform sandals, Trèsmode ruled the ramp throughout the Fashion Week.

The colors that scorched the Resort ramps included hues of gold, blues, pinks, whites and greys. No wonder then, that Tresmode’s versatile Resort collection found a place in the shows of designers like Anand Kabra, Anita Dongre, Asmita Marwa, Harangad Singh Jandu, Lina Tipnis, Narendra Kumar, Neha Agarwal, Nidhi and Divya Gambhir, Pria Kataaria Puri, Paromita Banerjee, Rocky S, Rimi Nayak, Sougat Paul, Vizyon and Vipin Batra.

Tresmode on the Lakme Fashion Week Ramp

National Fondue Day

Castle of Gruyeres, Switzerland

Today is National Fondue Day.

Let's celebrate with a stroll

through the Castle of Gruyeres in Switzerland.

And of course... the fromagerie (cheese factory) of Gruyeres!

Photos by Nicolette Fisher

To read my article at Examiner on National Fondue Day

and see the complete slideshow visit Examiner.

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Giada Booksigning

Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Mall

The long lines...

Cupcakes: Red Velvet, Peanut Butter, & Key Lime

We were also served Giada's Pea Pesto Crostini,

made with a bag of frozen peas.

They were so delicious...

I'm going to make some from her new cookbook this weekend!

I'm almost there!

And finally 2 hours later... Giada!

She was just as beautiful and kind in person.

Her eyes are so sparkly.

It was such a pleasure to meet her.

All photos had to be taken 15 feet away,

but I got to talk to her for about 20 seconds!

Happy Weekend to You!

Travel Thursday

Bath, England

Photos by Nicolette Fisher

In the city center of Bath, England.

To order this set of 5 photo cards,

visit A Little Card Shoppe & More on Etsy.

Happy Traveling!!

YDO LAUNCH NIGHT............WAS TWO OR SO WEEKS AGO.

The launch of YDO on March 26th 2010.........was:

-small and intimate... which was perfect..., not too much hoo ha.. ( if you know what I mean)

-had invitees only... if you were not on the guestlist.. then sorry..

-a great evening for everyone from designers to media, press, socialites and select fashion fans to just have a great relaxed mingling time

-not pretentious... really it was just a nice professional unpretentious atmosphere..... ( which is highly unusual within the fash industry?????. ( but great)

-well planned!.... no major glitches from my observation

-a perfect beginning for YDO

- for those who were expecting some big she-bang runway launch parade with bells and whistles.... well, none of that was given or seen... instead, the mood was p.e.r.f.e.c.t...... just having a chilled time, and appreciating the young talents of YDO in a very humbling fashion..... which I loved!!!, the angle was so non - cliche......xoxo.



Love me or hate me


Madam Alexandra E. (k)