Avril Lavigne pursues acoustic direction

Pop-punk star Avril Lavigne has decided to pursue a new musical direction on her next record. Speaking to Rolling Stone, the Fender Telecaster player said many of her new songs feature a stark and acoustic guitar-dominated sound.

"My last record was about loud guitars and energy, but this time I wanted to really feel my music," she commented.

Lavigne said that while it is easy for her to write a "boy-bashing pop song", writing a piece that is more meaningful and introspective is a "totally different thing".

She added that the main theme of her upcoming album is life.

Lavigne rose to prominence with hits such as I'm With You, Sk8er Boi and Complicated and has also enjoyed more recent successes including 2007's Girlfriend. She is working with her husband, Sum 41 electric guitar player Deryck Whibley, on her new record, which will be released before the end of the year.

Malaysian Muslims banned from Black Eyed Peas show

Malaysian Muslims have been officially banned from attending a Black Eyed Peas concert in Kuala Lumpur on September 25 because it is sponsored by alcoholic drinks company Guinness.

Muslims in the country are subject to Islamic law, with officials at the Culture Ministry saying that the gig would not normally have been given the go-ahead at all, reports BBC News. It was given the green light because of the tourism boost it is expected to bring.

"Muslims cannot attend. Non-Muslims can go and have fun," a Ministry Of Information official told Associated Press of the gig, set to take place in a theme park.

Although Guinness is sponsoring the event, it is forbidden to sell the drink at the gig or use its logo in promotional material relating to it.

Acts including Beyonce and Avril Lavigne have previously faced opposition from Malaysian officials with regard to gigging in the country.

Avril Lavigne’s Fragrance Set

Avril Lavigne’s Fragrance Set to be the Next Big Hit.

She’s known the world over for her edgy style and electrifying energy, but now international recording artist Avril Lavigne is taking another signature leap: into the world of fragrance.

With true Rock ‘n’ Roll glamour, Avril’s first fragrance, Black Star, will hit the shelves on the 27 August 2009.

Never one to blend into the background, Avril is famed for a style that blends feminine chic with rock star grunge, and her first fragrance, Black Star is true to the same spirit.

Blending pink hibiscus flower with rich dark chocolate, Black Star is both delicate and tempting, and as distinctive as the star herself.

Developed for girls who are proud to express their unique style and individuality, Black Star is designed to inspire confidence in girls that want to celebrate their femininity without losing their
own edge.

Win Avril Lavigne’s Fragrance SetTo celebrate the launch of Black Star, we’re giving you the chance to win a bottle of the new fragrance, in its unique pink star bottle with a black studded cap.

The prize pack will also contain a bottle of Black Star body lotion and a signed copy of Avril Lavigne’s CD, The Best Damn Thing.

Just answer the question below for your chance to win.

Closing date: 20 September 2009

Avril Lavigne Strips Down Sound for Introspective November LP

Rolling Stone hits the studio with Avril Lavigne, who’s hooking up musically with husband Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 on her next disc, for a progress report in our new issue. The big news: Lavigne isn’t looking to repeat the success of 2007’s smash single “Girlfriend,” nor is she looking to maintain her status as punk-pop’s snotty princess. On the as-yet-untitled November disc, Lavigne says she’s aiming for a more introspective sound with a stripped-down rock record driven by acoustic guitars.

“Life, that’s what this record is about,” Lavigne tells Rolling Stone. “It’s so easy for me to do a boy-bashing pop song, but to sit down and write honestly about something that’s really close to me, something I’ve been through, it’s a totally different thing.” Even though Lavigne is stepping away from the power-punk, she still packs the catchy hooks on songs like “Darlin’,” which was the second song Lavigne ever wrote as a 15-year-old living in Napanee, Ontario. Butch Walker also worked on Lavigne’s fourth LP.

While Lavigne’s previous albums hid her voice behind walls of production, her vocals are front-and-center on new tracks like “Everybody Hurts.” Other titles include “Black Star,” which was originally going to be the theme song for Avril’s fragrance of the same name, and “Fine.” “My last record was about loud guitars and energy, but this I wanted to really feel my music,” Lavigne told RS.

Avril Lavigne to split from husband?

Canadian singer-actress Avril Lavigne has fuelled rumours she is set to split from husband Deryck Whibley after a series of solo nightouts in New York.

Lavigne and Whibley married in 2006 but were the target of speculation just two years later after a US tabloid reported they were on the verge of divorce.

Ok reports, Whibley denied the rumours at the time, insisting he had been spending a lot of time away from his wife while he toured Asia with his band, Sum 41, but the "Complicated" hitmaker Lavigne has attracted speculation once again after partying in the company of male admirers in Southampton, New York last weekend, with insiders saying that the stars' divorce is imminent.

"She wanted to get away from Deryck and have a weekend to herself," said a source.

Avril Lavigne and husband spotted shopping amid divorce rumors

August 30, 2009

(Splash News) - Avril Lavigne and her husband Deryck Whibley have been spotted grocery shopping together as rumors swirl that their three-year marriage is on the rocks.

Skater Boy singer Lavigne was still wearing her wedding ring as she and Whibley, 29, wandered through the aisles of Bristol Farms, in Beverly Hills, on Saturday. And Whibley, the lead singer of punk band Sum 41, was a true gentleman, carrying two bags of food out to the car.

Lavigne, 24, wore denim dungaree shorts, baseball pumps and a New York Yankees hat for the shopping trip.

"They certainly didn't look like they were in the middle of a break up," said an onlooker.

"They looked like any other normal couple doing their weekly shopping."

Lavigne has fueled rumors of an imminent split by enjoying a series of solo nights out in New York, and last weekend partied with a group of male admirers.

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a night out.

fashion's night out. 9/10/2009.

i've already got my shirt. do you have yours?

issue.

the september issue premieres in new york city tonight. i wish i was there. i want to be the future anna wintour.

*Fashion: Street Style

I was into roaming the Internet today, searching for some inspiration from fashionista's around the globe. I love blogs that scouts the looks of the street.

I especially get inspired of my fellow bloggers' that showcase their daily outfits. The thing that appeals me about 'styles on the street' is the fact that I get the chance to see people of all shapes and sizes, with all kinds of personal outlooks on style, revealing their uniqueness. The best of them show us that 'style' is not merely the province of the rich and powerful.

Conclusion: They display what the real people are really wearing!

I've selected a few snapshots to share with you.

*I like to hear your opinion about this street styles!*

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www.elle.com

http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com

plain white tee.

TRY.

going simple. pair a plain white tee with skinny jeans and pile on the accessories.

acne.
alexander wang.

alexander wang.
alexander wang. this one is definitely my favorite. i love the studded detail on the bottom. wang always knows how to transform anything simple into fabulous.
lna.
mk wearing her favorite nation ltd. burnout tee. possibly the most comfortable tee you can purchase :)

"as you see, fashion means different things to different people."

~anna wintour.

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where the wild things are.

obesessed with this song by arcade fire.

necessities.

leather bomber jacket.

madewell denim leggings.

alexander wang "coco" duffel bag.

give a little love.

TRY. riding a bike.

bicycles have become just another fashion accessory to accentuate an outfit and a great idea for transportation involving exercise and looking fabulous. refinery29 did an article about the "10 most fashionable bikes for ladies" and came up with a lot of cute finds. one of my favorites being the cynthia rowley beach cruiser.

leighton meeister was seen riding this bike in an episode of gossip girl...i wonder why i like it so much :)

for more fashionable bikes go to

http://www.refinery29.com/the_goods/hit_the_road_in_our_top_10_fas.php

graphic.

after looking through the resort 2010 collections i was rather impressed by 3.1 phillip lim's collection. lim mixes girly laces and florals with a rock inspired flare. the look above was my favorite of the collection with a graphic tee and bomber paired with a short fitted skirt. this orange county native designer knows how to pull off the laid back california look that i love.

"i love chanel. she was always modern, always stylish, but with a wicked sense. she had such a rebellious attitude, and i love that."

-PL.

*Trend: Shine on

Metallic colors, sequins, beads and shiny stones are the common elements for shiny. Fashion designers mix-and-matches them to create different charming effects. In this Spring fashion shows everything from skirts, pants to day dresses and evening gowns contained high-shine fabrics. For this season, sequins in metallic and gold looks perfect on your summer tanned skin. Let the shiny piece be the focus of your entire outfit and leave everything else neutral.

Tell me what you think about my favourites for this trend and

watch this video about "the shiny fashion trend".

Guiseppe Zanotti embellished sandals

Balmain paillette mini dress

Hervé Léger scoop neck bandage dress

Emanuel Ungaro sequin-embellished tank top

Chloé studded embellished silk dress

Haute Hippie sequin-embellished tank dress

Cropped wet look leggings

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http://www.net-a-porter.com/

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