The life of a supermodel is not a smooth ride and this is just so true as it gets. The world of fashion is full of surprises. One moment you are the showstopper and then within a second you find that your dreams are shattered.

Supermodel Cindy Crawford during an interview with contactmusic.com shares her personal space for her fans. As quoted saying, “”I was introduced to the local photographer who took some cheesy test shots of me. Some girls at school found out, called me and said they were from a local store in our town, saying they wanted me to model for them. I showed up for the interview and the woman there said she knew nothing about it. I was so humiliated and I walked out and saw four girls from high school pointing and laughing.”

She might be one of the most super-successful women when it comes to being a professional model as well as a darling mom but that hasn’t stopped the lady from getting realistic.

Once again the media is hunting the model, for the apparently infamous thing that she has said about the children’s television show Hannah Montana. “I love Hannah Montana, but she (her daughter) learns to be sassy from that show”. But on being asked whether she has made that remark, the supermodel said that she has been misquoted and she never said anything like that. Well so much for being an international celebrity!

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A fashion icon a celebrity singer and the wife of soccer player David Beckham, Victoria indeed is a trendsetter of her own fashion line. The former spice girls star is creating quite a buzz in the fashion industry with her random shopping expeditions.

The UK fashion icon in her various moods

David Beckham, her hubby is apparently playing for AC Milan till March 2009 and is busy practicing with his teammates while Victoria is reportedly trying to tailor her own wardrobe with style and grandiosity. She was reportedly seen making a fashionable statement in the fashion capital Milan while she was with her hubby to meet his gang of soccer boys. Perhaps she was only trying to make her husband feel proud and she did manage to hog the limelight as paparazzos have reported in various tabloids. She was seen changing three outfits from her own fashion collection ‘dVb’ that she picked up particularly for this important occasion. She wore three dresses – her first dress was in a midnight blue colour, the evening outfit was a strapless black all done in dark blue sequins and the third outfit was an all black outfit with leather skirt and gloves. Oh boy! Imagine what must she have stocked inside her wardrobe. We are pretty sure that she can recycle them for charity purposes. After all its recession time…

Via: Hindu

Singer Beyonce Knowles seems to be almost everywhere this year. Despite the fact that the dusky beauty Rihanna topped most of the music chartbusters list with scorching numbers and melodious voice Beyonce just bagged the crown. The singer maintained a low key profile at the beginning of the year 2008 but she took the entire world and mostly the critic by surprise when she was named the Richest Star Under 30 in the list of young celebrities that was compiled by the magazine giant Forbes. She left behind the likes of Justin Timberlake to reach that position. And why not, after raking 55 million pounds in the year 2007, she was bound to be stinking rich as she is today.

And now the ‘Crazy In Love’ superstar does it again. Her readers have voted her as the best dressed celebrity of the year 2008. From her stylish outfits to red carpet walks and stunning performances she was looking as sexy as a Marilyn Monroe. Her futuristic looks won her quite a many accolades from her counterparts and the industry watchers. The other names that made to the list of top 10 were Rihanna, Katy Perry, Hilary Duff, Jennifer Aniston, Anne Hathaway, Britney Spears, Victoria Beckham and Reese Witherspoon.

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A successful musician by profession but J Lo as she is popularly known among her friends and family, has been a great entrepreneur too. It’s not new that most of the Hollywood celebrities, cricketers and musicians take a detour from their first love and tries their hand on something else. In the year 2001, J Lo launched her first fashion line. And the same year she established her company titled Sweetface. Though, it was a joint venture with Andy Hilfiger. The name rings a bell right? Yes he is the brother of the famous American Fashion icon, Tommy Hilfiger. Now the brand Sweetface is known as JustSweet.

She never looked back after that. Encompassing every aspect of lifestyle she launched almost all under one roof. Starting from sportswear, swim gears, make-up kits, scarves, to jewelleries, handbags, lingerie, watches and even footwear she became a fashion entity of her own. Her latest addition is the men’s fragrance. Though rumours had it that she wasn’t that keen on launching this latest addition. As she was reported saying, “I know women’s stuff. But I don’t know men.” Though she has got it right. As the singer cum actress puts it, “I wanted to think outside the box. The starting points were the smells of red-hot sauce and whiskey, while the final result has notes of lemon, tobacco, suede and amber.” Deseo, that’s what she calls it fondly.

We just thought of giving you a round up of the styles that got raved about in the year 2008. Some a perfect hit others were a little over the top. But no doubt, the styles are here to say as the fashion critics’ says.

Let us take you through our top picks.

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Skinny Leggings

Gypsy Headbands

Maxi Dresses

Colour Purple

Big white shades

Wild Neckpieces

Big Bangs

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Being a star child is not that easy. And that too now a hunted one as the fashion icon for the children; it takes a bag load of courage to put up that image. And when she is the daughter of Hollywood’s most handsome and talked about couple, actor Tom Cruise and actress Katie Holmes, the paparazzos are bound to be tracking every single move. That is Suri Cruise to the world.

Suri is barely two years old and she is already making fashion statement – like her mother Katie. She has been applauded by the fashionistas for the fantabulous collection in her wardrobe. From dresses to nick knacks and all fancy outfits, Suri is now a child model, though not yet official. She hardly needs it. The celebrity daughter was seen flaunting her latest addition a ‘winter white princess coat’ that she wore when she went out to meet her public admirers. Now that’s some social call Suri. The child is surely treading her parents’ path. Good way to go!!

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Unlike the pomp and gaiety of the preceding years fashion week the colours were a reflection of the global disturbances. The 75 year old renowned designer Valentino Garavani just made an official announcement that he would not participate in the upcoming Paris and Milan Fashion Week. As reported in Vogue, the renowned designer is firm in his decision, the reason being the financial crisis that has overtaken the markets worldwide.

Valentino keeping with the mood of the times has refused to participate in the men’s fashion week. But he has definitely to showcase his Autumn/Winter 2009 Collections in a more unique way with strategic moves in place.

Via: WWD

It’s the worst hit inflation ever globally. On the wake of the steeping financial abyss, a cool style funda is zooming into the art of living. Call it fashion frugalist! Creating fashion accessories out of the rubbish is now a craze. Topping the list is tailor made bags out of tattered rags. Second hand things are hugely making a comeback. The celeb brigade is the first to dig their luck. Farming, pot-planting, cloth swapping, pig-feeding, everything is just too cool.

It’s always a trend when the top-shot juggernauts flaunt it. Trendsetters, role model, call it what you may, the commoners and the mass celebrity fan followers are doing just the same. They are finally falling into the shoes of the high-street characters.

The retail chains in US shares a very gloomy forecast. What is more shocking is that there will be no holiday parties during the year end and this is definitely going to kick off a devastating slow down in the clothing industry. However the big names from the film fraternity are joining noble causes – cloth swapping for charity.

Among the A-listers of the Hollywood brigade, actress Lindsay Lohan is swapping clothes at the Visa Swap Event in London. Other names include Kylie Minogue, Helena Bonham Carter and Naomi Campbell.

Via: Reuters

The legendary acting goddesses Marilyn Monroe have ruled the hearts of many across the world. It’s not just her acting talent but her looks, attitude, style and her fashion sense that had many followers. Today she is not only worshipped as a cult figure but is also the inspiration for the fashion designers. She is one actress who is been the source of inspiration for hundreds of wannabe designers and also few well-known names in the industry.

Now, only if you had been an avid follower of the actress, you would definitely know that the diva would rule the fashion world with the special fashion line called the “House of Monroe” which will be designed by renaissance designer Victor Carranza. The name rings a bell? Yes, he is one who had designed most of the creations for the actress for her red carpet moments. Victor has been quite lucky as many fashion houses were vying to grab the license for this particular fashion line that will have the actress’s name. But then the personal designer of the actress has managed to bag the highly prized license from the Marilyn Monroe estate.

Via: Femalefirst

Well, the big fashion brands such as Chanel, Gucci and CK might be in for a great competition in a short while. If we are to go by reports, the father of Software Company, Microsoft is going through a real transformation. They are coming up with an entirely new ghetto to deck up their image. And this time not as a techno GOD but as a fashion ICON!! The company is believed to be working on a new line of T-shirts – graphic designs and the collection will be called “Softwear”. Well, that’s some news of course.

After decades of ruling the software industry, Microsoft is finally getting ready to overtake clothing business. This particular line will be sporting designs inspired by the retro looks of the 80’s. It is rumoured to be flaunting a small mug shot size image of Bill Gates and MS DOS fonts for that ultimate look and feel.

Well-known face amongst the rap community, rapper Common will be the celebrity spokesman for this exclusive and unique clothing line. The ad agency that is enlisted with the responsibility for this graphic range of T-shirts is Crispin Porter & Bogusky.

Via: CNET