Dasha Zhukova’s up and coming new fashion / art magazine project has not even hit the newsstands yet and it has already caused controversy over the first image for its cover. When she was planning the launch of her new magazine the former POP editor contacted several well-known artists with the idea that they each design a tattoo and this would then be tattooed onto a person, or ‘living canvas’ to celebrate the launch.

A number of famous artists accepted the project – artists such as Paul Mccarthy, John Baldessari, Dinos Chapman and Jeff Koons, but the tattoo that has caused the most problems has been the one designed by Damien Hirst. That’s because Hirst’s idea was to persuade a young London illustrator, Shauna Taylor to have her vagina tattooed with a Damien Hirst butterfly. The resulting piece of art has been put on the front cover in all its full glory underneath a carefully placed sticker (recalling Warhol’s Velvet Underground album cover). Naturally this has not gone down well with everybody and the leading British newsagents, WH Smiths have banned the magazine from all their stores.

According to Taylor the green and black butterfly tattoo took two separate sessions to finish and was not as much fun as she had expected:

“I was hoping it might feel kind of nice, but it was probably the worst pain I have felt. I thought I was going to pass out”

Nevertheless she is glad she went ahead with the artwork, adding that

“I love it. I would have been stupid not to be part of this project. I have a piece of art on my vagina. Not one single person can ever say they gave birth through a Damien Hirst piece of art. I can [if I ever give birth].”

The magazine will be launched with three different covers to buy. In addition to Hirst’s cover there is one by Dinos Chapman and Nick Knight which features a puppet doll of model Lily Donaldson and one by Richard Prince featuring a drawing of his smiling face tattoo.

Alex is a journalist and blogger. He writes on everything from fashion to design and writes a consumer blog for Coupon Croc .

We’ve been busy scouring catwalks in order for you to find the best direction for your hair in when it comes to Spring/Summer trends of 2011.

So far we’ve established that when it comes to long hair, it should be loose, free, natural and parted in the centre; flawless symmetry is back again. The thing about the natural look is that it basically means you can do what you like. Hair can be worn straight, wavy or curly. Loose beachy curls are best teamed with sun-kissed highlights. All these looks are super feminine and perfect for summertime.

ghd stylers are great when it comes to achieving natural looks because their rounded barrel means they glide through hair effortlessly no matter how you are styling it, so you are never left with any unnatural looking kinks.

You can glam up any of these looks simply by making your curls a bit tighter or fuller or simply parting your hair to the side.

Ponytails this year should be two things – low and braided. For on trend daily up dos just tie your hair at the back of your neck. If you don’t want a ponytail then keep it low, but tie hair into a messy bun instead. This works for shorter hair lengths as well.

For shorter hair lengths 2011 is all about the tussled look. Messy wavy hair will be a big hit particular in the hotter months, just a few flicks of a ghd styler will help you achieve easy waves in your hair. Finish with a sea salt spray for extra beachiness. The less time you spend on your hair, the more natural it will look, it’s quick and easy and will look effortlessly chic.

Visit http://www.ghdhair.com/au/ today for more tips and ideas to create that perfect hair.

America is known for its technological and industrial advancement. It is a major world power, and perhaps the most powerful country in the world.

It is also known as the country with the most fashion-forward cities in the entire planet. In fact, most of the cities labeled as top fashion cities, belong to America.  Here are the top fashion-forward cities in America.

New York City

New York is known as the fashion capital of the world. For five years, it reigned as the topmost city in the world of fashion. But currently New York has been beaten by Milan. New York has many prestigious fashion schools, which prove their high end fashion sense. This city, despite being the top fashion-forward city, concentrates on economic success rather than elegance. It has a tradition of excellence in design, and has a historical center of fashion design. If you want to go shopping, this city is the best place because of its high class fashion shopping districts.

Los Angeles

LA has its own style. If we are talking about fashion, we cannot leave out the glamour city.  LA is the home to many famous TV and movie stars. This city also has a fashion district, which covers 90 blocks. It is funded by over 700 owners.

Las Vegas

Besides from being known for its casinos, Las Vegas made it to the top fashion-forward cities in America. It is not surprising because many big names come to these casinos, and they are all dressed to kill.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia has also proven its fashion sense through a number of fashion courses offered by many prestigious universities of the city. Also, Philadelphia apartments reflect a sense of fashion in their modern architecture. Fashion sense is really alive in this city.

These are just some of the cities in America that belongs in the most fashion-forward cities. There’s more in the list.

If you visit a casino rather than playing Caesars online, you will see that all the big players are really dressed to kill. They wear all the fancy clothes, and some people flaunt really flashy colors. If you are a first time casino visitor, you can see many people dressed in their country’s respective dress codes, while some looking like James Bond. The question is, when do you dress to impress, and when do you go casual?

Many casinos have dress codes, but with the rising competition, the dress code rule has suffered a setback. These days many casinos allow people to enter casinos dressed in their casuals.

What should you wear while going to a good casino?

You should get some information about the casino that you are planning to visit. If it has a dress code rule, you need to dress up in your formals. In most casinos with dress code rules, you will find men dressed in suits, and women wrapped in fur. But if your casino does not have a dress code, you might slip into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, and visit the casino.

But even in no dress code casinos, you will find many people who are dressed to kill. Mostly, these people are the big shot gamblers, betting serious money. If you are going to bet good money at a casino, it is advisable to go wearing a suit instead of casual wear. It will give others an impression that you are not an everyday gambler, and make you stand apart from the crowd.

The kind of clothes that you wear to these casinos largely depends upon your personal choice and preference, but the fanciness of your clothes is directly proportional to the money you are going to gamble- for big money, get dressed suitably.

Fashion items for dogs and cats is fast becoming a must have, especially if you like to look good and also like to take your pampered pet with you wherever you may go, so it’s best to know what the hottest fashions for pets are.

Gone are the days when you would just dress your pet in some sort of jersey and that’s it; now there are diamond studded and pearl collars that any pampered pooch shouldn’t be seen without. Not only are pets dressed up, but they are wearing designer clothes made in all sorts of amazing styles – styles you never thought an animal could wear. People, especially famous people, are dressing their animals in everything from dresses to coats and rocker shirts; many celebs have even put sunglasses on their pets (one might find that a bit silly) and everyone, who loves them, loves the way they dress their dogs.

While you might think that putting sunglasses on your pet is a little weird, another hot fashion for pets is shoes and even these come in many different and amazing styles. Who would have thought of shoes for a dog before celebs started dressing their pets in all sorts of things!

It doesn’t matter what type of pet you have or what type of person you are, you will be sure to find something that catches your attention, whether your dog is butch or dainty, or whether you are looking for a raincoat or pajamas for your pet, you will find all. While clothes are all the rage for pets, they are not the only hot fashion for animals. Designer kennels have become really popular, and many people are having uniquely designed houses and mansions for their furry friends. Other things that are popular are brands of flea and tick shampoos and medications such as Frontline Plus. After all, you can’t have your pet covered in fleas while dressed in high fashion pieces.

Canada has a style of it’s own and thanks to the 2010 Winter Olympics, it’s back on the map as an uber-cool place to visit and shop. List the top boutiques in Vancouver to go shopping!

Vancouver is one of the largest cities in Canada and has been the center of attraction due to the 2010 Winter Olympics. This means that if you are a tourist planning to go to this wonderful place, then you will need to know what shopping boutiques Vancouver has to offer. So, this a small list of wonderful boutiques to visit, and if you seek more than are listed you may visit Canada 411 which helps you find anything you need in Canada. 

While in Vancouver, you would most likely want to do a bit of shopping and buy a few things for friends and family back home. There are many boutiques in Vancouver that will meet any shopaholic’s approval.  There are boutiques of every kind and there is sure to be one that will suit your budget. There are many malls in Vancouver where you can find any type of boutique you might be looking for, and if you seem to be having trouble finding anything at all in the malls, then you can arrange to be taken on a guided tour of the shopping center.

Among some of the boutiques that you can visit are: The Umbrella Shop which sells lovely printed ties and umbrellas with many interesting designs; there is also Something Blue Vancouver for women, who are planning to marry in Vancouver and need a beautiful wedding gown. Vancouver is not only a place that has wonderful boutiques for adults, there is also a wonderful store called Kaboodles Toy Store, which has everything your child could want. There are also many other clothing boutiques, especially baby boutiques, which sell beautiful baby and toddler outfits with various character prints.

So, when touring Vancouver, you won’t have trouble finding many wonderful boutiques that will impress anyone, and if you don’t manage to visit them all in one vacation or visit, it gives you a good excuse to return to Vancouver for another shopping spree.

Here is a list of 10 of Toronto’s highest rated fashion boutiques in no particular order. Enjoy.

• Propaganda. 686 Yonge St., Toronto

A great place to buy clothing from real Canadian designers. Cool clothing, jewelry, and accessories. The owner, Regina, has a serious eye for style and is conscious of the needs of the more ‘socially aware’ fashionista, focusing on Canadian designers and running the store in the greenest way possible.

• Zara.50 Bloor West, Toronto

 Zara sells fashionable clothing, both dressy and casual, for women, along with more street-friendly wear for the younger ladies, all at reasonable prices.

• Want Boutique. 1454 Yonge St., Toronto

Want sells dresses for all occasions, from proms to parties, and are renowned for their unique cocktail dresses and friendly staff.

• Nathalie Rose and co. 1015 Queen St East, Toronto

A cool little store that focuses on Toronto-based designers, and hand-made handicrafts. This is a place more for the indie connoisseur. You’ll be hard pressed to find the things they sell here anywhere else in the city.

• Gotstyle. 489 King St. West, Toronto

Quality men’s clothing, excellent selection and honest staff. Enough said.

• Style Xchange. 181 Yonge St., Toronto

Quality store that carries G-star, Diesel, Energie, Miss Sixty and Mackage clothing for both guys and girls.

• Augustina Boutiques Ltd. 138 Cumberland St, Toronto

A boutique for the more discerning of girly girls. A beautiful store with fine jewelry, warm sweaters, feminine undergarments and dresses for just about all occasions.

• Lileo.  55 Mill St., Toronto

A fairly high end fashion boutique. No bargains, but a great selection of name brands, some of which you won’t find elsewhere in the city. Also carries a good range of eco and organic fashion, and the helpful and knowledgeable staff will help you navigate the almost intimidating range.

• Freedom Clothing. 939 Bloor St. West, Toronto

Stylish, well-priced, and run by local independent designers. Proper.

• Fashion Crimes. 322 1/2 Queen St West, Toronto

Huge range of styles, great dresses and friendly, well-informed and motivated staff. Includes dresses by local designer, Pam Chorley.

There are a lot of websites that can give you more info, but one, 411 Canada, stands put apart from the rest with its detailed information on everything Canadian. If I were you, I’d probably check that one first before I try anywhere else.