Material Girl dumps Gossip Girl star.

Pic from JustJared.com

Material Girl is a year-old junior’s design collaboration between the mother and daughter duo Madonna and the ever so fabulous Lourdes (Lola), Sold exclusively at Macy’s.

Known for her punk rock chic outfits, heavy Smokey eye and rebellious behavior. My Favorite Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen was announced as the face of the label. “I’m psyched to be the face of Material Girl!”, “For one, its Madonna so you know it’s gonna be cool and working with Madonna and Lola has been an unbelievable experience. They have such great sense of style; each brought their personal touch to the styling for the campaign.” Taylor told JustJared.com.

                                                               Pic from JustJared.com

Taylor was also the face of British fashion chain New Look 2010 spring / summer collection. A week later she was also announced as the model for John Galliano’s new women’s fragrance, scheduled to launch in autumn 2010.

 “I think it's really changing; a whole new scene is coming in. The geek chic is totally where we're going." She cited Momsen, Lady Gaga, Alexander McQueen and Alexander Wang as her design influences, and of course, her mom's iconic fashion, found in "the tulle skirt, because that's her thing, the necklaces, the gloves, the lace tights, the combat boots with the skirts...all of the tough girly kinds of things." Lola stated in an interview with the Huffington post.

Material Girl was only launched in early 2010. Late last year though, Lourdes blogged that the label was ‘’ desperately seeking ‘’ a new face. On the 24^th of January 2011 Kelly Osbourne was announced as the new face of Material girl. The fashion brand “is thrilled to confirm that Kelly Osbourne is the new face for 2011! We will be sharing all the details on this exciting new campaign in the upcoming weeks’’, as seen on Twitter.

We can’t wait to share the details of the exciting campaign in the upcoming weeks! The spring line is FABULOUS and Kelly O ROCKS it!!!! We’ve had a long time crush on Kelly and featured her as one of our “cool peeps” over the summer. Lourdes shared on her blog.

Kelly’s always been a massive fan of Madonna and recently heard Lourdes idolized her, which she was very flattered by. It’s a huge coup,” a friend of Kelly’s told The Sunday Mirror.

"I've spent the last few years trying to figure out who Kelly Osbourne is, from addiction to awards and fashion faux pas," she wrote on her official blog.

Details of the ad campaign have yet to be revealed… I’m sure it will be a HOT one.

Judging by the way Kelly Osbourne looks lately !

What’s in your Man Bag (Murse) ?!

What’s in your Man Bag (Murse)


Man Bag : A handbag or purse carried by a male, Often in the style of a messenger bag or backpack. It is also called a Man Purse (Murse in American slang).


The trend or obsession with handbags is no longer a female domain. The carrying of a bag, purse or a manly tote is now a modern phenomenon for fashion forward males, ‘’Metrosexuals’’ (As they are known).

If a woman can carry half of her life in her purse, then why not a man ? With today’s high tech Notebooks, IPods and IPads and Blackberry’s amongst other things that you need on a daily basis, it is no longer just a case of sticking your phone in your pocket and heading out. Over the years Men’s fashion has changed drastically. Now that clothing has got slicker and skinnier, Men really have no room in their pockets. Carrying stuff in your bag is much, much easier than stuffing everything in your pants and it looks good as well. Men also have a lot of things to haul around sometimes. That just might be the reason why men everywhere are beginning to copy women and carrying around men’s bags for all that “stuff”.

Here are a few most popular bag styles that can be mixed and matched with both business and casual wardrobes.

-   Briefcase: This has got to be the most famous “Hand bag” for men. The briefcases used today are no longer boxy shaped and don’t have those sharp corners but use a more rounded edge. These were carried by our fathers and their grandfathers. They still employ the use of leather and practical interior compartments making this bag a staple for the working-man’s wardrobe.

-  Messenger bag: This is a slick looking messenger bag. It was designed and modeled after the bags traditionally carried by messengers throughout history. They are normally made from a canvas material and worn swung across the shoulder. These bags have become a big part of urban fashion.

-  Holdall: This bag is used by men on the move. Could be for weekend getaways and business trips. The design for these bags was inspired by the duffel bag.

 -   Tote:  The Tote is the new classic briefcase. It employs the use of long handles giving it an edge of contemporary. It adds a touch of masculinity to any casual work wear.

-   Newsboy bag: This is one of those classic styles that are forever timeless. It’s almost synonymous with men’s casual wear. The newsboy bag is great for students and workers on the go, making a fashion statement mark on anyone who sees it.

Terrence Howard carrying a Murse

-   Purse: This is not for every guy. Purses are known to be strictly for women on  the go.  But Terrence Howard shows that men too can get away with carrying a purse.    

           
 -  Rucksack : This is an updated version of a backpack. These are normally used for outdoor activities such as mountain climbing and hiking. But at this day and age where everything revolves around fashion, we now have fashionable rucksacks that can be used on a daily basis.

When choosing a man bag always go for function, and not so much for fashion. Getting a bag with enough compartments will make you life much easier. Think of your daily necessities, Ipod, Keys, Phone, etc rather than have everything rolling around at the bottom of the bag. You must also consider portability and ease of carrying. Anything goes in terms of colour and style matching. No need to co-ordinate your shoes with your bag.
Modern men have a lot to deal with in order to make a fashion statement. However, carrying a man bag is not only about fashion. There is the practical and convenience aspect too.
SekeloTimelly.