Here’s the latest scoop on the skinny model conundrum. The Clothes Show Live fashion show is putting a ban on sizee 00 models for their 2006 show in Birmingham this December. This is just another attempt on the part of fashion show administrator’s to get healthier looking models on the runway. As many of you know Madrid is requiring all models to have a BMI of at least 18%. Where do you stand on this issue? Are runway models too thin? Is the heroin chic look in or out? Do too thin models contribute to body image issues in adolescent girls and adult women?

Here is a fun article on the A-Z of Fashion. Any gal who loves fashion will love this fun article full of great fashion trivia.

In other news, hot male models team up with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. To read more check out New York Fashion Industry Partners with Habitat for Humanity in Mandeville. Kudos to the fashion industry for their willingness to help.

Are you cosmetics truly cruelty-free. This is a question you might want to ask the next time you reach for that new lipstick that states “no animal testing.” Apparently there is no standardization for this term, which means that, though the finished product was not tested on animals, the individual ingredients may have been. I guess beauty has gotten a bit more complicated. If you have concerns about your favorite brand of make-up you can contact PETA to get more information on the company.

Okay, now for today’s vegan fashion pick of the day:

Jean jackets are making a big comeback this fall. One of the great fall fashion trends is rocker chic. This faded blue organic Dolly Dawn Jacket by Loomstate captures this trend perfectly. Currenlty on sale for a cool $59.99 this jacket is a must have.

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