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The history behind it.

michellebabollah — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:33:11 +0000

J Brand was co-founded by denim manufacturer Jeff Rudes and former stylist Susie Crippin. After being in the denim industry since the 70s with his own denim line Paris 2000, Jeff decided to branch out and he partnered with Ron Herman, Adriano Goldschmied and Abercrombie & Fitch. After working with denim for so long he decided it was time to focus his passion on creating his own line, J Brand. Susie used to dress celebrities, as well as do editorial features in magazines such as Vanity Fair, InStyle, and others, and also created international advertising campaigns for Levi’s and Puma. With the combination of Jeff and Susie’s knowledge of denim, they brought J Brand to life. J Brand is all about having great fits and classic timeless washes that women would feel great wearing. The brand was first released as an exclusive at Ron Herman’s Melrose Jeans Bar in Spring 2005. They had a huge success and were one of the first American-made, premium denim brands to dive into the skinny/straight leg jeans market. While keeping up with the trends, they then introduced the wide leg jean, steering them away from their classic skinny jeans. The new styles have been a huge hit with celebrities and magazines such as Vogue. In May 2007, J Brand then launched a maternity line – Mama J, with unique design features not seen before in the maternity jeans market. Then in July 2007, they introduced a line for girls – J Girl, in sizes 7 – 14. In 2008 J Brand introduced its mens line – J Brand Denim Co. The line reflects modern basics with a vintage look, J Brand Denim Co. is carried in major stores such as Barney’s, Bloomingdale’s and more. Green Label is also a new line by J Brand, which features only 100% organic cotton grown in certified organic fields with a sustainable textile production, completely free from pesticides. Finally, they have also released this year Blue Label – a line of denim for the more curvy figure, giving more room in the legs and a waist band that hugs the body’s natural shape.

Taylor Lautner

michellebabollah — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:22:10 +0000

Taylor Lautner knows good jeans when he sees them. Just like Brooke Shields once famously uttered “Nothing comes between me and my Calvins,” and nothing gets between him and his J. Brand Denim Co Jeans. Because summer of 09, he has pretty much not left the house in anything but J. Brand. He wore Kane Straight-Leg Jeans to the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, a pair of Kane Straight-Leg Jeans in “Colt” wash to the 2009 Teen Choice Awards.

And ladies you can get into your own J. Brand jeans , they make some of the comfiest, most wearable jeans.

“so far i have two, and i love them”!

Diamond drop earings.

michellebabollah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:03:02 +0000

This third most expensive diamond jewelry in the world costs $8.5 million. The earrings were made in 2006 which consists of two pear-shaped diamonds in a platinum setting with a total of 60.1 carats.

Heart of the Kingdom Ruby.

michellebabollah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:19 +0000

This 40.63-carat, heart-shaped Burma ruby, mounted on a 155-carat diamond necklace is valued at $14 million. This jewelry claims top spot in the British jeweler’s collection. One interesting part about this jewlery necklace is that it can be transformed into a tiara.

Chopard blue diamond ring.

michellebabollah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:49:34 +0000

This 18-carat diamond ring is valued at $16.26 million. It is about $1.7 million per carat. What makes this diamond so expensive is because of its rarity. Blue diamonds are among the rarest of naturally colored gems which are extremely difficult to find.

Ferrari Enzo

michellebabollah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:36:06 +0000

$670,000. The most known supercar ever built. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 units were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.

Koenigsegg CCX

michellebabollah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:32:14 +0000

$545,568. Swedish made, the Koenigsegg is fighting hard to become the fastest car in the world. Currently, it is the 4th fastest car in the world with a top speed of 245 mph+, the car manufacture Koenigsegg is not giving up and will continue to try and produce the fastest car.

top 4, expensive house

michellebabollah — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:45:21 +0000

Fans of the epic movie “The Godfather” may be interested to know that the estate where the infamous scene in which a severed racehorse’s head shows up in its owner’s bed is for sale. The mansion, formerly owned by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst (the inspiration for the main character in “Citizen Kane”), features 29 bedrooms, three pools and comes complete with its own disco and theater. President John F. Kennedy stayed at the mansion during his honeymoon

The Hearst Mansion shouldn’t be confused with Hearst Castle of Sunset Boulevard, located a little farther north along the coast. The castle contains 165 rooms, while the mansion has only a mere 29 bedrooms. However, the castle is an established museum, not a home. In 1947, Hearst bought the 1920s mansion and its 6-acre estate for $120,000. In 2007, the estate’s current owner, who bought it in 1976, put the home on the market for $165 million. The home’s buyer will have some notable neighbors, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and David and Victoria Beckham

Zidane headbutts Materazzi

michellebabollah — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:29:46 +0000

France captain Zinedine Zidane head-butts Marco Materazzi of Italy in the 2006 World Cup final in Berlin

gooooal.

michellebabollah — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:16:34 +0000

Italy won their fourth world crown in Germany in 2006, beating France on penalties in Berlin. If Zinedine Zidane’s red card was the Final’s defining image, Italy’s triumph would be remembered as a team effort with ten different Azzurri players finding the net.