LETS GIVE LAUDEME A ROUND OF APPLAUSE



EXCLUSIVES, FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 8th, 2010


Natalie Thompson saw a void in the fashion industry and she sought to fill that void. Blaynistas, feast your eyes on LAUDEME.

World Wide Web- By definition, laud means: praise, give kudos, compliment or flatter. Blaynistas that is exactly what will happen if you wear these pieces. LAUDEME sets the stage for the compliments to flow as the wearer conveys magnetism and charm. Natalie Thompson deserves a handclap for creating a brand who’s goal was to pay homage to presentations past by being a clean and admirable ode. Thompson honed her craft at Catherine Malandrino and Yves Saint Laurent. Peep a sneak peek of her line after the jump.

Images Courtesy of LUDEME



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CHIC CHAT: LLOYD BOSTON & THE BLAY REPORT



EXCLUSIVES, FASHION, Fashion Week, INTERVIEWS, T.B.R VIDEOS, Uncategorized  |  By Zandile Blay  |  September 8th, 2010


The Style Expert and Television host chats with TBR during the launch of his latest book.

New York -  Loyd Boston has always been – at least in my head – a friend and a mentor. Since my first job at Seventeen Magazine (when I used to crash shows with my lovely companion, Julee) Boston would always stop and smile and offer some amazing words of wisdom.  Now an entire nation of women can benefit from his advice with his latest book: “The Style Checklist.” What’s it about? Boston answers that question himself in the video above, where we took a few minutes to chit chat in between his turn squiring besties Veronica Webb, Soledad O’Brien and his mother along. J’Die.  Continue reading…



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SO LADY GAGA IS NEW YORK’S GIFT TO POP CULTURE AND FASHION, V MAGAZINE?



EXCLUSIVES, FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 3rd, 2010


The New York Issue of V Magazine is on stands now, and its cover models couldn’t be more New York if they tried.

World Wide Web- The first of four V67 covers to be released was created by Dan Colen where he interpreted the iconic “V” as chewed up wads of bubble gum. You know, like, the stuff you see all over the streets of New York. Colen posed Lady Gaga and designer Marc Jacobs for the cover shoot. Editor Stephen Gan thought Gaga was the perfect choice for the cover. “Just as the statue of Liberty was France’s gift to America, Gaga is, to us, New York’s greatest gift to pop culture and fashion,” said Gan. “Exactly one year after her first V cover, we decided to do the NEW YORK issue, and she was the first person who came to mind to represent our great city.” Does Gaga represent that empire state of mind to you too Blaynistas? We have more images from the glossy after the cut.

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LADY GAGA’S BESTIE PICKED HIS FAVORITE GAGA FASHION MOMENTS FOR THE UPCOMING ISSUE OF V MAGAZINE, V67



EXCLUSIVES, FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  September 1st, 2010


Nicola Formichetti picked his 15 personal favorite Gaga moments from the past year and provided insight on the looks for the magazine.

World Wide Web- There  clearly is something about the Grammy-winning singer that causes folks to go gaga. Now thanks to her bestie and Creative Director, Nicola Formichetti, we get to see a bit of the behind the scenes magic of Lady Gaga’s rise to fame in the upcoming issue of V Magazine, V67. Formichetti picked his 15 favorite looks from July 2009 to June 2010. The issue doesn’t hit newsstands until September 2nd but we have a sneak peak for you after the jump.

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UNVOGUE AND VH1 ARE SAVING THE MUSIC WITH A CHARITY AUCTION



EXCLUSIVES, LIFESTYLE  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  August 22nd, 2010


UNVOGUE.com is partnering up with Charityfolks.com to auction off autographed headphones. All of the proceeds will go to VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

World Wide Web- VH1 Save The Music Foundation makes it’s goal to make sure that America’s public schools have restored our children’s music education. They realize that music is an important part of a child’s education and so does UNVOGUE magazine. UNVOGUE has partnered with Charity Folks to auction off Aerial7 headphones that were autographed by some of our favorite musicians like Russell Simmons, Nicki Minaj, DJ Cassidy, Swizz Beatz, Tyson Beckford, Kelly Rowland, and Shontelle. The autographed headphones will be auctioned off from August 18th until September 1 to raise money for VH1’s Save The Music Foundation. Want to get in on the action Blaynistas? Place your bid here!

Image Courtesy of Charity Folks



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DIESEL ONLY THE BRAVE FRAGRANCE GIVEAWAY



EXCLUSIVES, INTERVIEWS  |  By Terrence Phearse  |  August 12th, 2010


Blaynistos, I know we are barely showing you guys love at The Blay Report. But do not fret! The first guy to comment with a link that HE has tweeted of this post telling us how much he lusts this fragrance will be our lucky winner!  Comment number two will get an aftershave!

Giveaway: Just in time for Fall, enter to win Diesel’s Only The Brave fragrance inspired by visionary artists, icons and rebels. Only The Brave is for men who take a stand and control their own destiny, seizing  opportunities and making a difference. The scent represents the qualities of the brave, symbolized by a fist that tells several  stories: facing forward, the fist evokes power and energy; upright, it stands for self-affirmation; raised, it signifies victory, success and  engagement.

Eau de Toilette 2.5oz, $67.50




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KMART IS REDESIGNING FALL FASHION FOR CHEAP!



EXCLUSIVES, FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  August 11th, 2010


Kmart’s new line of clothing is not only chic, but also cheap. Now that’s a clothing line we can get behind.

World Wide Web- Target isn’t the only place where budget conscious shoppers can go for chic finds anymore. Kmart has stepped up their game. Kmart’s Fall 2010 collection is made up of the most on trend pieces. Kmart’s VP of Women’s Apparel Design Kathy Huynh said it best, “We want fresh fashion that’s on trend but is also understandable and affordable.” “It’s about buying those few new pieces and incorporating them into your wardrobe to give everything else a fresh lift,” she said. Perhaps you noticed a few of Kmart’s new pieces in the fall fashion campaign featured in the September issue of Vogue? No? You’re in luck. We have a few of the pieces after the jump.

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EVENTS: AOL BLOGGERS NIGHT OUT



EXCLUSIVES  |  By Jared Lowe  |  August 6th, 2010


Your two fave editors: Jared Michael Lowe and Terrence Phearse of The Blay Report, made a splashy appearance at AOL’s Bloggers Night Out last night (Thursday, August 5) at Hudson Terrace in NYC.

New York – Blaynistas, AOL sure knows how to put on a part-ay! AOL’s Bloggers Night Out last night at Hudson Terrace in NYC (Thursday, August 5th) was chock full of all the things a girl, young or old gay man would love: fabulous fruity cocktails, free manicures, delicious bit size burgers and cupcakes, oh and celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson from Kitchen Daily tossing up his versions of fried chicken and chocolate pancakes. Plus, Terrence and I even had a moment in the AOL photo booth with a haute Blaynista mom! Check for more images after the jump!

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PRIVE PRODUCTS: GREEN IS THE NEW GOLD STANDARD



BEAUTY, EXCLUSIVES  |  By Terrence Phearse  |  August 3rd, 2010



Editor’s Note: Privè’s leading Concept Vert Rejuvenating Pure Shampoo retailsfor $28 and the Concept Vert Rejuvenating Pure Conditioner retails for $30. Both are available at exclusive Privè salons in New York, Los Angeles, Malibu, and Miami and spas nationwide. The product line includes cleansing + conditioning products, styling products, and finishing products. Each Prive formula is unique in its own way Prive products are also sold nationwide and at high end salons. Prive also just launched their new Volumizing Froth that is enriched with Amazon acai and babassu oil. This nourishing froth amplifies your perfect style leaving your hair soft, glowing, and with a lot of bounce.  For information on purchase locations, visit http://www.priveproducts.com/ .

For Prive products in the UK visit www.luxuryhaircare.co.uk



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BK’S OWN TENNILE MCMILLAN DEBUTS NEW RESORT COLLECTION AND ONLINE STORE



EXCLUSIVES, FASHION  |  By Channing Hargrove  |  August 2nd, 2010


Tennille McMillan is finally giving us the naKIMuli Resort 2010 Collection and we have to say Blaynistas… we likey!



World Wide Web- We were really excited to here that Brooklyn designer Tennille McMillan was debuting her Resort 2010 Collection. We are even more excited that you will be able to purchase these fab frocks online! We have a sneak peek for you after the jump.

Images Courtesy of naKimuli

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