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I am in total shock when I heard the news a few hours ago about Alexander McQueen committing suicide today. I am just so sad to go further. Keep posted for my tribute to one of fashion's icon. Lee you will be missed!

Emporio Armani unveiled the first images of Megan Fox for Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2010 Underwear and Jeans worldwide advertising campaign. Shot by world renowned photographers Met Alas and Marcus Piggot (he also shot the Beckhams for Emporio Armani's Underwear ads). I love these photos. They are tastefully done in comparison to other photos I've seen of Megan Fox.

"On the 1st day of Christmas Style Guidance gave to me, a MAC Cosmetic Starter Kit". Style Guidance is a site where you can ask any question about fashion, style and beauty. From what to buy, what to wear and any style advice under the sun.

And to celebrate the holidays, they are giving away fabulous gifts for 12 days starting today! Just look at the list of what you can win.

• 12/14/2009 - MAC Cosmetics Starter Kit
• 12/15/2009 - Sony Cybershot W220 Digital Camera
• 12/16/2009 - Ugg Classic Short Boots
• 12/17/2009 - iPod Touch
• 12/18/2009 - Coach Zip Around Wallet
• 12/19/2009 - Amazon Kindle
• 12/20/2009 - Seiko Watch
• 12/21/2009 - Sony PS3
• 12/22/2009 - Hermes Neck Scarf
• 12/23/2009 - Asus Netbook
• 12/24/2009 - Fendi Tote Bag
• 12/25/2009 - Apple MacBook Air

You can read here to learn more about the giveaway and how to get entries. Goodluck! Fa la la la la lalalala.

For the 5th Year Gucci's Campaign to Benefit UNICEF, Gucci Creative Director Frida Gianinni has commissioned acclaimed author and illustrate Michael Roberts to create 'Snowman in Africa'. A children's book of which 100% of the profits will benefit UNICEF. Coinciding with the book, Gucci also launched a series of handbags and accessories for Cruise 2010 donating 25% of each sale to UNICEF.

It is so heart-warming to see every designer and fashion house doing their part in giving back to the community. Project Runway host Heidi Klum was photographed recently carrying the 'Joy' handbag. Thanks Heidi for the support!

InStyle is celebrating it's 15th Year Anniversary! InStyle sent me a copy of their Anniversary Issue with the ever-gorgeous J. Lo on the cover, it seriously took me about an hour to go through the magazine. Not that I'm a slow reader or anything, there is just so much to read in this issue. Fall trends, celebrity style and fashion, fashion, fashion!

In celeration of InStyle's 15th Year Anniversary, InStyle15ForFall was launched featuring 27 collections of shop-worthy items for fall. Showcasing must-have items from brands like Jimmy Choo, Aveda, EXPRESS, Moschino and more. Special offers, exclusive discounts and freebies awaits for select collections. InStyle is also giving away four $1000 shopping spree click here to enter. You can also add more style to your iphone with InStyle's 15 For Fall App.

I had the opportunity to shop the 15 For Fall Collections and I'll definitely talk about what I got once I get them. Congratulations and Happy 15th Anniversary InStyle! Looking forward to more years of fabulousity!

And I thought Emporio Armani's underwear ad campaign featuring David Beckham for Fall/Winter 2009-2010 can't get any sexier, well it surely did. Thanks to the other hot Beckham, Victoria.

The iconic couple posed for Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott who also photographed David Beckham's Emporio Armani Underwear ad campaign. The new advertising campaign will appear in fashion and lifestyle magazines and on signature billboards in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo, from July 2009 onwards.

Rodarte sibling design-duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy (pictured right) bagged the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award while Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders tied with Italo Zuchelli for Calvin Klein Collection took home Menswear Designer of the Year Award during the CFDA gala in New York tonight.

Alexander Wang was honored with the Swarovski emerging talent for womenswear and Tim Hamilton for menswear.

First Lady Michelle Obama received the Board of Directors Tribute. Anna Sui on the other hand was honored with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for the fabulous fashion! To read the full list of winners and red carpet photos from the event check out wwd.com.

David Beckham for Emporio Armani Underwear Fall/Winter 2009-2010 unveiling at Selfridges Oxford Street in London.

The much anticipated ad campaign for Emporio Armani Underwear featuring international sporting and fashion icon David Beckham was unveiled today at Selfridges Oxford Street in London. One of the photos from the campaign covering the entire front facade of Selfridges, welcomed thousands of fans and press photographers. David Beckham himself made an appearance to officially unveil the ad campaign that will be featured in billboards and pages of fashion magazines worldwide. I personally like the campaign because aside from the obvious, the campaign shows a more serious, subtle sexiness of David Beckham. I particularly love the styling. Nothing like a rope, slicked hair and David Beckham!
'David has a great sense of style and is an inspiring role model - this is what makes him the perfect partner for Emporio Armani underwear. I am very excited that David Beckham's new campaign image was unveiled exclusively in his home country and where better than at such an iconic retail destination as Selfridges,' said Giorgio Armani.

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Harajuku Lovers Fragrance and Sean John's 'I Am King' were honored as this year's Women's and Men's Luxe Fragrance of the Year respectively, in New York for the 37th annual Fragrance Foundation FiFi Awards. Harajuku Lovers Fragrance also shared the Best Packaging of the Year Award with Jean Paul Gaultier, 'Ma Dame'. 2009 FiFi Awards Men's Luxe Fragrance of the Year, 'I Am King' by Sean John 1.7 oz. $54.00 Macy's.

Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame inductee Marc Jacobs with partner Lorenzo Martone. *Photo Courtesy of WWD.com

Aside from recognizing the beauty and fragrance industry's best, top American designer Marc Jacobs was inducted into the Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame. Jacobs looking dashingly handsome was accompanied by his partner, Lorenzo Martone.
Other 2009 FiFi Awards winners were: Paris Hilton (Female Celebrity Fragrance of the Year), Tom Ford (Fragrance of the Year Unique Boutique) and Angels by Thierry Muggler (Bath and Body Line of the Year). Congratulations to all the winners! For a complete list of winners and photos from the even click here.