Tom Ford's Disaster Spring Line

Surprisingly known as a nightmare, Tom Ford's spring 2012 collection has been released for all to make the final call. There's a picture-by-picture gallery of Ford's new line, which has been inspired by what he's known for: ruched dresses and feminine fur jackets. With a focus that is evidently old-fashioned, Ford wanted to stick to the classic side of style in his new collection.

"I don't want to do trendy collections that swing around from season to season," Ford says. "I want to do things that will stay in a woman's wardrobe a long time — quite 'forever' pieces. So I'm looking for consistency."

The Tom Ford "classic" is self-defined as a blouse with a loose, slouchy quality, something fitted at the waist, and a wedge with a chain strap. Take a look at the line, and let us know if you think it's a forever or a for-never line to remember.

Text Brittney Schering
Image Vogue

Tom Ford's Fall Cosmetic Collection

While the launch of Tom Ford's beauty line is not set for release until Nov. 1, it's time to add the collection to the top of your lust list! Sexy, elegant, and nothing short of luxurious, the cosmetics collection will feature sumptuous lipsticks, fabulous eye shadows, and rich, lacquered polish for the fall season. Shimmery topazes and brilliant beiges make up much of the color palette for the eyes, while eggplants and deep reds seem to be signature colors for the nail collection.

If the opulent packaging hasn't got you lusting, then perhaps the cheeky names of the nail polishes will. Can't you just imagine painting some "Bitter Bitch" on your nail beds before heading out on a hot date?

The line will make it's debut via Bergdorf Goodman and will later be sold through the company's site, as well. If you simply cannot wait, you can pre-order your Tom Ford Beauty desires online here.

Text Lauryn Stone
Sources: Tom Ford, Bergdorf Goodman

No Press Is Bad Press? Tom Ford's Leaked Model Board from LFW

Even though Tom Ford shut down all social media pathways when showing his Spring 2012 collection at London Fashion Week, it’s not surprising in the least that the images of the clothes in some form still managed to make their way through the social networks. After all, the inter-beast is an all consuming organism that even a super human like Tom Ford can’t conquer - or can he? The semi-blurry camera phone photo of what is assumed to be the LFW model board meets the description of his collection and is filled with faces familiar to the runway de Ford. Reportedly leaked from Candice Swanepoel’s Twitter feed, this photo has left no traces on Twitter but is now making the rounds elsewhere on the web such as The Fashion Spot and NY Mag’s The Cut.

The leaked photo, which contains images of peasant blouses and belts that Guardian writer Jess Cartner-Morley said ‘fell a little flat’ and ‘seemed like a Guilty Pleasures version of Tom Ford.’ But if you think about it, the leaked snapshot could play heavily to Ford’s favor, regardless of his intentions. Much like a naked photo of a celebrity, it almost doesn’t matter what said celeb looks like when undressed.  What is important however, is that people got to see something that they weren’t supposed to, which will always have its advantages. If the collection is dull, at least there’s something else to talk about and if the collection is spectacular, then here’s a little more hype to wrap around it. Let’s hope for Ford’s sake (and ours) that this leak is an example of the latter.

Text Tienlyn Jacobson

Emma Watson Isn’t Casting Spells Anymore

Anyone that is a product of the Potter generation has grown up watching Emma Watson. Now, she has blossomed into a powerful woman and is completely different from when we first saw her in The Sorcerer’s Stone. Bursting into the world’s view at the ripe age of 9, she now graces the cover of July Vogue at 21. And she has definitely grown up.

Whether she is donning a Tom Ford chain-mail top or a Dolce & Gabbana dress, Watson has evolved literally in front of the world’s eye. From inside the pages of Vogue she emits a new look; a look of confidence and grace. Mario Testino said it best when he said that he has seen her go from a “young girl to a woman.”

In her pictures you can see a glimmer in her eye that she is moving on, and trying to change herself from her famous Potter alter-ego. Her look has changed so much that when she saw herself her first reaction was “Oh my God, I can’t recognize myself!” This reaction is repeated by the reader, as one can almost not help but stare at her. With her pixie haircut slicked back and a determined look in her eye, Watson proves that she is more than just Hermione Granger.

Watson’s next plans involve going to Pittsburgh to film The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Text Dalton Brasington
Source(s): Vogue.com

Oh Tom, You Bad Boy: Ford's "Neroli Portofino" Fragrance Is Racier Than Ever

If any of you have seen the movie "A Single Man", you'll understand how the naked body is a true fascination for Tom Ford and nothing is ever off limits. The latest ad for Mr.Ford's "Neroli Portofino" fragrance certainly lives up to the naughty predecessors.

As fun and sexually kitschy as his ads are, it is odd that the designer isn't also promoting his fashion line through his perfume advertisements. However, maybe that is his point; he wants you to notice that this is about perfume and not clothes, jewelry, eye-wear or footwear.

All in all, I do think it is safe to assume that everyone is immediately intrigued when they see this ad and although I wouldn't exactly want a child to somehow find a magazine and see this photograph, I understand how Ford is trying to bring some fun into the picture, even if that means showing two naked models splashing around with (hopefully) fake "Neroli Portofino" perfume.

What do you think of sexy splash session for "Neroli Portofino"?

Text Alexandra Faye

Shower Fun with Tom Ford

Skin sells. Tom Ford created a whole empire based on this concept. Who else could have come up with this ad campaign for bath products (well maybe Dov Charney could have, but this is certainly more tasteful than an adolescent-looking girl showing off her coochie)? Call me an easy target, but I've never wanted designer shower gel so badly. It's kind of like that Zoolander scene where the male models had a little too much fun at the gas station, kind of silly but fun, fresh and sexy nonetheless.

Text Kristina Bravo
Source: Fashionologie.com

1950s Classic turns into 2011 Modern

On MODELS.com, Abbey Lee Kershaw was rated the #5 model on the top 50 model list in the world. She looks absolutely amazing in this Tom Ford ad. Her gray eyes seamlessly blend with her gray eye shadow and her plump, red lips contrast so classically against her platinum blonde hair. She makes these 50's-style cat eye glasses look like the most current fashion trend. She looks like a knockout!

By the way, there seems to be a trend in advertising with using lens-less glasses. It is absolutely obvious, but oh well, she looks so gorgeous that you barely even notice. The overall composition is retro chic and fresh. She almost looks like a completely different person from the Gucci Flora campaign. Not to mention, I am loving Tom Ford's new necklace with the enormous rock! Such a unique, organic look.

Text Alexandra Faye

Snowblind: Tom Ford

This year, I think my family's gift giving may have single handedly revitalized the global economy. And so, today marks the season in which I begin to wallow in Christmas wrap and have materialistic freak outs! Or, I mean, um, bubble over with peace and joy.

So let's get to the good stuff:

Among my ridiculous haul this year is...FA LA LA LA LA...A pair of Tom Ford sunnies!

Ford, most famous for re-vamping the Gucci image and heading Yves St Laurent, launched his own line in 2005. The TOM FORD line is world renowned for gorgeous tailored suits and curvy, seventies inspired sunglasses. In fact, A list celebrities from Brad and Angie, to Charlize Theron have been spotted wearing Ford's frames!

These babies are unlike any other sunglasses I've owned, they hug the curves of your face and have a wide tapered frame that seem like they might actually keep out sunlight and other champagne-hangover-inducing-nuisances. I fully believe this particular gifting was a test; I always said that when I am able to own nice sunglasses without sitting on them then I am a true adult..we'll see folks. Let's just put it this way: it was either Tom Ford sunnies or a semester of grad school. Uh, doy!

xoxo

Text Hannah Morris