Sunday News Round Up

Big news from fashion designer Zac Posen: he’s on a mission to track down and dress young, urban hipsters. Zac is banking on his new clothing line Z Spoke to catch the attention of women looking to add a bit of edge to their wardrobe.  While Z Spoke is priced well below Posen’s signature red carpet creations, he maintains Z Spoke will be anything but Posen-for-less.

Z Spoke will be sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue starting Spring 2010.

Every night is a fashionable night in New York City.  This week the stars came out to see one of fashion’s brightest take the top prize at the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. Sophie Theallet was recognized for her signature bohemian luxe chic.

Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang also won CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.  The recognition helped propel the designers and their careers to new heights.  So Theallet better buckle up, because her career will likely accelerate at warp speed now.  She is already global, her elegant day and evening dresses are sold in Joseph in London, Jeffrey in New York City and Atlanta, and Barney’s on both coasts.  Get ready for this fashion star to take over the universe.

I bet you have never seen Taylor Swift like this.  Swift pops up on the cover of December’s In Style magazine,  She also pops out in 3-D.  In Style says you will be able to witness the cover come to life.  See for yourself. I’m sure her hotter-than-hot boyfriend Taylor Lautner is pleased there is more of Swift to love.

Back to the other Taylor now.  Swift’s star just keep getting bigger and brighter.  She just won Entertainer of the Year at the 2009 Country Music Awards. Swift also won rave reviews for the strapless, sparkly Reem Acra she wore to the show.  At 19, Swift is moving fast up the fashion charts.

The December issue of InStyle is on newsstands now, just in time to help you pick out the perfect holiday gift for your mom, BFF, or yours truly.

Their relationship may be a bit rocky right now.  If you believe the tabloids, Brad is sleeping on the couch and getting back with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston.  Angelina is ready to adopt again — without Brad.  Having some rocks in your relationship just might be a good thing.  Especially if they come from Asprey.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are designing a special line of jewelry for the British luxury brand.  There will be something for the whole family.  Men’s cuff links.  Diamond rings and pendants for the Mrs.  And shouldn’t all babies be born with a silver spoon in his or her mouth?  Well for $525 yours can.  Hey, it is all for a worthwhile cause.  Proceeds will go to Angelina Jolie’s charity: Education Partnership for Children of Conflict.

For all you regular readers you will notice that for a third consecutive week, a Lady GaGa story makes the Sunday News Round Up.  Well, GaGa does it again.  This time she appears in Beyonce’s new video “Video Phone”.

Beyonce delivers another showstopping performance with her back breaking dance moves that are a delight to her legion of fans –many of them chiropractors I’m sure.  She also proves why she is “Sasha Fierce” (the title of her latest CD).  I counted 14 costume changes for Beyonce in the five-minute video I watched.  GaGa one outfit:  a white one-piece bathing suit with white over-the-elbow gloves and yellow high heels.  The video is incredible and the song infectious, yet I was left wanting more.  More Lady GaGa and her incredible and unique fashion sense.

Will Lady GaGa be in the next Sunday News Round Up?  Come back next week to find out.

The man who helped remove the stigma from discount shopping passed away this week.  According to family members, Sy Syms died of heart disease at his home in New York City.  “An educated consumer is our best customer,” said Syms.  Thousands of consumers over the decades learned how to save money on designer clothes thanks to Sy Syms.  Sy Syms was 83.