Milan Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2009/2010)-PART 1

From January the 17^th till January the 20^th, Milan was once again the center of one of the most important fashion events in the world: Milan fashion week, which this year was concentrated into just four days in order to allow journalists and designers to fly to Paris and take part in Paris fashion week, which started already on January the 21^st. On the occasion of this edition of Milan fashion week, many Italian and foreign fashion houses had the opportunity to show their men’s autumn-winter 2009/2010 collections before focusing their attention and energies on the latest details of their women’s autumn-winter 2009/2010 collections that will also be presented in Milan, but from February the 25^th to March the 4^th .


Gucci-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Versace-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Dolce & Gabbana-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Burberry Prorsum-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Marc by Marc Jacobs-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Emporio Armani-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Tommy Hilfiger-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway


Roberto Cavalli-Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Women's Runway

Vanity Fair Oscar Party

After the party are the after parties, and none is more exclusive than the Vanity Fair Oscar party. This year the party moved to the Sunset Tower after a year off.

Despite editor Graydon Carter's earlier claims of a smaller Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday night, the event permit filed with the CIty of West Hollywood, which CityFile dug up, says they're expecting a thousand people.

When Carter first announced that it would bring its usual Oscar party back this year, he said they were going to aim for a guest list of 650 instead of the customary 1,000-plus names. The move to pare down invites made sense given the recessionary times and the recent not-so-opulent mood at Conde Nast. But deciding who would get cut from the list — which, while full of celebrities, also includes more than a few advertisers who are currently being begged to buy ad pages — would have been a mighty chore.

This is the first year Vanity Fair is throwing the bash at the Sunset Tower Hotel (last year's party was cancelled amidst the writers strike; before that it was thrown for fourteen years at the restaurant Morton's). It's the same place where the magazine has thrown its Golden Globes party, so the party planners are familiar with the space. Morton's had a parking lot where they could set up a tent. But having spent some time at the Sunset Tower, it's difficult to imagine 1,000 people cramming into the hotel's lounge, bar and pool area all at once.

According to the NY Post, it was The Party be at, with guests leaving other bashes to come to Vanity Fair."The party" featured Kate Winslet clutching her Oscar, Vivi Nevo and fiancée Ziyi Zhang sitting with Brian Grazer, Wendi Murdoch and Phillip Dauman, and MySpace founder Chris DeWolfe huddling with Lyor Cohen at the inside bar.

Elsewhere, Madonna, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher threw a party, as they did last year, at Guy Oseary's house, but with less success. Rosario Dawson, Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Chris Rock, Sharon Stone and Jessica Biel left early for the Vanity Fair bash.

Oscars Glamorous Jewlery

Under the Sea

As if the bling on her Zuhair Murad dress isn't enough, Miley Cyrus adds a jeweled seashell belt, accented with a single pearl, to keep the grown-up gown looking modern and fresh. Yes, less is usually more, but that rule goes out the window for Oscar.



Going Green

Angelina Jolie celebrates her 'Changeling' nomination by adding sparkly, eye-catching emerald earrings and matching ring to her usual all-black ensemble. She's definitely a pro with accessorizing -- she's got Brad Pitt at her side, after all.




Doing It Up

Tina Fey cleans up good. She ditches the disheveled look of her '30 Rock' alter ego Liz Lemon and goes for chic Old Hollywood glam instead with a low, off-centered ponytail as the crowning touch of her flawless sparkly gown.






Wright On

Robin Wright Penn looks effortlessly chic on the arm of her Oscar-winning hubby, but it's her hair that has us all abuzz: the relaxed, side-swept curls put a modern spin on slick Hollywood Glam waves.



Hot Mama

Motherhood certainly agrees with . The Oscar winning actress looks stunning presenting the Best Actress award, but her simple makeup and gorgeous, loose updo manage to outshine even her stunning sparkly gown.

Glamorous Dresses At The Oscars 2009

Shiny Happy People

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie who? Presenter Jennifer Aniston looks completely unfazed by the fact that her ex and his baby mama are two of the night's big nominees, focusing all her energies on looking fabulous instead, showing off her killer bod in this intricately beaded platinum Valentino gown alongside beau John Mayer.





Back in Black

Surprise, surprise -- Angelina Jolie's in all black. But we're not complaining. Her stunning emerald earrings and beautifully easy half-updo, along with the Elie Saab gown's demure slit, sheer overlay and sweetheart strapless neckline add up to effortless chic.




A Rare Vintage

Oscar winner Penelope Cruz takes a dazzling turn on the red carpet in a vintage Balmain strapless gown, with swaths of tulle cascading down the full skirt and dramatic train, finished with lace detail. Understated accessories and a simple updo make this look classic Hollywood glam.





Style in Bloom

Miley Cyrus manages to make all-over sequins and rhinestones look stunning and age-appropriate in a tiered, petal-skirted Zuhair Murad gown, with a crystal-studded waist-cinching belt. Finished with an easy updo, subdued makeup and only a pair of diamond earrings, she carries it all beautifully.




In Sequins

'Rachel Getting Married' star Anne Hathaway works the red carpet in a true piece of art. Her nude strapless Armani Prive gown is sparkling with all-over sequin and paillette embellishment, which shines with her understated hair, makeup and accessories.

Jacqueline Kennedy Glamourous Jewelry Collection

Jacqueline Kennedy wore her jewelry with grace, elegance and dignity that made her America's most beloved first lady and a shining icon the world over.
Each peice reflects the impeccable taste and radiant charisma of one this century's most enduring legacies.





Jacqueline Kennedy's Engagement Bracelet




Jacqueline Kennedy's Wedding Pin Set




Jacqueline Kennedy's Wedding Bracelet






Jacqueline Kennedy's First Lady Necklace


























Jacqueline Kennedy Single Strand Simulated Pearl Necklace

The Most Glamorous Houses

$165 million

Beverly Hills, Calif.

Once the home of newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst, this 6.5-acre mega-mansion in Beverly Hills was built in 1926 and was featured in the film The Godfather. The compound comprises six buildings that have a total of 29 bedrooms. There are three swimming pools and a movie theater.



$135 million

Starwood Ranch
Aspen, Colo.

This 95-acre ranch owned by Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S., boasts a 56,000-square- foot mansion with 15 bedrooms and 16 baths, as well as several smaller buildings, stables, a tennis court and an indoor swimming pool.



$125 million

Fleur de Lys

Beverly Hills, Calif.

The latest addition to the $100 million-plus club, Suzanne Saperstein's gem is aptly called the Fleur de Lys. Modeled after Louis XIV's palace at Versailles, the 45,000-square-foot home took five years to build following Saperstein's accumulation of the five acres in Beverly Hills during the 1990s. Should strolling the grounds bore you, there is a 50-seat screening room and a library filled with first edition books to entertain. Auto collectors will salivate over the nine-car garage




$125 million

Maison de L'Amitie

Palm Beach, Fla.

In 2004 Donald Trump bought former health care executive Abe Gosman's palace, Maison de L'Amitie, center, at a bankruptcy auction for $41.25 million. The refurbished version comes complete with a ballroom, conservatory, 100-foot-long ballroom and 475 feet of oceanfront.




$100 million

Tranquility

Lake Tahoe, Nev.

Conveniently located on the tax-free Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, this 210-acre property is owned by Joel Horowitz, co-founder of Tommy Hilfiger. The 20,000-square-foot main house is modeled after a northern European mountain home and has a 3,500-bottle wine cellar. An indoor swimming pool and atrium, as well as a 19-seat movie theater, ensure constant entertainment, even if you're snowed in.

Victoria’s Secret Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra

Celebrity jeweler Martin Katz created this exclusive, one-of-a-kind creation for Victoria’s Secret. Set with 3,575 black diamonds, 117 certified 1-carat round diamonds and 34 rubies, with a piece de resistance of two lavish black diamond drops totaling 1oo carats. Designed for maximum cleavage enhancement and adorned with nearly 3,900 stunning gems, it’s the ultimate fantasy gift. Total carat weight: 1500 ct. $5,000,000.