paris fashion week

Model Karlie Kloss uses a GoPro camera during a rehearsal before the Anthony Vaccarello Fall/Winter 2012-2013 women's ready-to-wear fashion show during Paris fashion week

Models present creations by Belgian designer Cedric Charlier as part of his Fall/Winter 2012-2013 women's ready-to-wear fashion show during Paris fashion week

model presents a creation by French designer Julien David as part of his Fall/Winter 2012-2013 women's ready-to-wear fashion show during Paris fashion week

model presents a creation by fashion designer Steffie Christiaens as part of her Fall/Winter 2012-2013 women's ready-to-wear fashion show during Paris fashion week

The CW Casts Young Carrie Bradshaw: AnnaSophia Robb

AnnaSophia Robb, best known for playing Violet in the 2005 Tim Burton feature "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," will star in the network's "Sex and the City" prequel "The Carrie Diaries" pilot, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Based on the novel by Candace Bushnell, "Carrie Diaries" revolves around a young Carrie Bradshaw as she comes of age in the 1980s, asking her first questions about love, sex, friendship and family while exploring the worlds of high school and Manhattan.

Fake Empire's Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Len Goldstein ("Gossip Girl," "Hart of Dixie") will executive produce alongside Warner Bros. Television. Former "Sex and the City" scribe/co-producer Amy B. Harris will adapt the book and serve as showrunner. Miguel Arteta will direct the pilot.

The first book in Bushnell’s origin story was published last year and, like "Sex and the City," is told from Carrie’s point of view. It follows the aspiring writer through her relationship with Sebastian Kydd and rivalry with popular girl Donna LaDonna.

HBO owns the rights to "Sex and the City," with corporate cousin the CW hearing the pitch in September and immediately committing to the project. Robb's reps can only hope that this project will have the same impact on her career as "SATC" did for Sarah Jessica Parker's.

The young actress joins the previously cast "Running Wilde's" Stefania Owen, who will play Carrie's 14-year-old sister in the project.

In addition to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Robb's credits include features "Because of Winn-Dixie," "Bridge to Terabithia" as well as "Jumper." The 18-year-old actress is repped by CAA, Untitled Entertainment and Schreck Rose.

model showcases the Lanvin Spring 2012 line

After weeks of back-to-back designer presentations, it’s the beginning of the end for the major fashion capital’s Fall/Winter 2012 presentations as the world’s top fashionistas make their way from Italy to France February 28 for the beginning of Paris Fashion Week

Fans will be able to tune into live preparations for the upcoming Mugler Paris Fashion Week show via social networking site Ustream, as well as by watching the presentation with live commentary and taking part in Q&As with creative director Nicola Formichetti.

Dsquared2 show during Fall

Model walks the runway at the Dsquared2 show during Fall 2012 Fashion Week in Milan

Model walks the runway at the Dsquared2 show during Fall 2012 Fashion Week in Milan

Model walks the runway at the Dsquared2 show during Fall 2012 Fashion Week in Milan

Model walks the runway at the Dsquared2 show during Fall 2012 Fashion Week in Milan

Model walks the runway at the Dsquared2 show during Fall 2012 Fashion Week in Milan

giogio armani in milan fashion week februari 2012

Model walks the runway at the Giorgio Armani show during Fall 2012 Fashion

Model walks the runway at the Giorgio Armani show during Fall 2012 Fashion

A model wears a creation part of the Giorgio Armani Women's Fall-Winter 2012-13 fashion collection

A model wears a creation part of the Giorgio Armani Women's Fall-Winter 2012-13 fashion collection

jessica chastain

Jessica Chastain was the best dressed celebrity at this years oscar 

Huge rare pink diamond found in Australia

Mining giant Rio Tinto said Wednesday it has unearthed a "remarkable" 12.76 carat pink diamond in Australia, the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in the resources-rich nation.

Named the Argyle Pink Jubilee, the huge rough stone was found at Rio's pink diamond operations in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and would take 10 days to cut and polish, the miner said.

"This rare diamond is generating incredible excitement," said Josephine Johnson from Rio's Argyle Pink Diamonds division.

milan fashion week

Models present creations from Jo No Fui's 2012 Autumn/Winter collection during Milan Fashion Week

model presents a creation from Prada's 2012 Autumn/Winter collection during Milan Fashion

model presents a creation from Prada's 2012 Autumn/Winter collection during Milan Fashion Week

A model presents a creation from Prada's 2012 Autumn/Winter collection during Milan Fashion

A model presents a creation from Jo No Fui's 2012 Autumn/Winter collection during Milan Fashion

A model presents a creation from Jo No Fui's 2012 Autumn/Winter collection during Milan Fashion Week

model wears a creation part of the Max Mara Women's Fall-Winter 2012-13 fashion collection, during the fashion week

model wears a creation part of the Max Mara Women's Fall-Winter 2012-13 fashion collection, during the fashion week

model walks the runway at the Roccobarocco Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 fashion show as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week

model walks the runway at the Daniela Gregis Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 fashion show as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week

Models walk the runway at the Ermanno Scervino Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 fashion show as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week

Britania music award 2012

Jessie J arrives for the BRIT Music Awards at the O2 Arena in London

Lana Del Rey arrives for the BRIT Music Awards at the O2 Arena in London

Rita Ora arrives for the BRIT Music Awards at the O2 Arena in London

Milan Fashion Week kicking off

Models at the Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 show

While London presents its Fall 2012 menswear collections February 22, Milan Fashion Week begins, with Gucci fans able to watch the label's show live and read blogger's commentary at Gucci Connect.

Following from Simonetta Ravizza and Paola Frani at 09:30 and 11:30 respectively, the Gucci show kicks off at 14:00 and can be seen via http://www.gucciconnect.com/live/, with bloggers encouraged to add their opinions as the presentation unfolds.

Other big names launching proceedings tomorrow include Alberta Ferretti, who is just one of the designers whose presentation will be live-streamed via Italian Vogue's website.

Shows are also set to be streamed from Italy's Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana website while big names including Versace will present via Facebook thanks to a "Live Fashion Show" tab.

The label's presentation is due to take place at 19:30 on February 24, and more details can be seen via the Versace Facebook page.

Milan Fashion Week will run February 22 - 28. For full details visit http://www.cameramoda.it/en/.
 

Fat Tuesday Celebrations Include Harry Connick Jr

Revelers hit the streets Tuesday to celebrate Mardi Gras, lured to the French Quarter and stately oak-lined avenues by the chance to snag beads and baubles from seemingly endless parades in the final unfettered party before the somber season of Lent.

The French Quarter was full of costumed revelers. Wearing a bright orange wig, a purple mask and green shoes, New Orleans resident Charlotte Hamrick walked along Canal Street to meet friends.

"I'll be in the French Quarter all day," Hamrick said. "I don't even go to the parades. I love to take pictures of all the costumes and just be with my friends. It's so fun."
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