Nicole Miller's Spring 2009 Ready to Wear

Nicole Miller's Spring 2009 ready-to-wear collection was unveiled at New York fashion week and look at the great prints! Even the carpet has an awesome design. I wish I could find fabric as great as this in the stores.

DKNY Spring 2009 features great shoes

I absolutely love these boots that look like atheletic shoes. Although its hard to tell from these pictures, they have heels in the back. Very cute. I'm sure I couldn't afford them, but maybe someone will create a knock-off (Please!).

Isis shaking things up at America's Next Top Model

Last night I watched the first episode of the new cycle of America's Next Top Model and I wasn't disappointed. I have been a big fan of the show for several years now, and have grown quite fond of regulars like Tyra Banks, Miss Jay and Mr. Jay, and Nigel Barker.

The new group of girls have are beautiful with interesting personalities, which should make for an exciting season. One of the most unusual girls is Isis, who was actually born a man. While some of the other contestents don't believe he is qualified to participate, I find it quite exciting. In my opinion, the competition is to be the best model of female looks and fashions, and he seems to be very good at it. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the next episode.

Leeann wins Project Runway again!

The challenge last night was to design an outfit to be added to Diane Von Furstenberg's fall collection. Leeann won first place for the second time in a row with her blue gown with a jacket. Korto won second place with her long dress with a large graphic pattern and a jacket. Stella was eliminated and I would agree with the judges on this one. I thought Stella seemed to whiney and gloomy! I would agree that her outfit was poorly tailored and I did not care for the style of cape that she used. The judges said it reminded them of dracula's cape, and I would not totally disagree.

Check out the leg and footwear at Givenchy

Here's a truly original look from Givenchy's fall 2008 couture collection. It appears that they have large spats covering their feet and legs. I might like to try something like this but wonder about the practicality. It looks like they might drag a lot on the floor and get dirty and worn out quickly.

Love playful plaids for fall

I really like some of the plaids that I'm seeing in the fashion magazines. I particularly like the ones that are both traditional and playful. I'm talking about the funky plaid tights and colorful fun furs like these outfits from the D&G fall ready-to-wear collection.

I am both a business professor and an artist, so I feel that this look is really me, both traditional and funky at the same time!

My summer movie recommendations

I just noticed that USA Today newspaper has a big article today about this summer's movies. According to them, ticket sales were a record setting $4.2 billion. I'm not sure if this is for only the US or world wide.

I see a lot of movies, and have seen most of those that are out this summer and here are my comments about a few of them.

The best, in my opinion was Iron Man. I've never even seen the comic book character, but Robert Downey Jr. played him just right. He was the perfect combination of action, humor and sex appeal. I thought it was fresh and original, and I hope they make a sequal that's almost as good.

In second place, I would probably say to see the latest Batman story starring Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger. I think that this movie got extra attention due to Ledger's untimely death, but I think that the movie almost lived up to the hype. My only criticism was that it was kind of dark and depressing, without much humor.

My third place pick is probably Pineapple Express, the stoner comedy starring Seth Rogan. Although I have no interest in doing drugs, I laughed really hard at some of the jokes.

I also enjoyed Sex and the City, but I would not expect it to be a big award winner. Just a pleasant night out with the girls.

I enjoyed Tropic Thunder, but in my opinion it did not live up to the hype. The jokes where a bit stupid for my taste.

Anyway, if you are looking for something to see, I usually have an opinion.