R.I.P Billy Powell

Billy Powell, pianist/keyboardist of 70s US rock super group Lynyrd Skynyrd died from heart failure on tuesday, aged only 56.

He was one of the two band members who survived the plain crash in 1977 in which the other 3 members had died.

The band's greatest hits include "Sweet Home Alabama" and the legendary "Free Bird". In 2006, they were inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame.

Powell had had health issues for some time and called up the ambulance on tuesday, but when they had arrived they found him dead on the floor.

My sincere condolences to his wife and his four children.

You will be missed!

RIP IN PEACE

What Should I Wear by Mango S/S 2008 campaign

Last year, models Alexandra Richards (Keith Richards' youngest daughter) and Eugenia Silver were the faces of MANGO's What Should I Wear by Mango Spring/Summer 2008 collection. There were 8 videos in total, 4 of which featuring Alex, while Eugenia appeared in the others.
Alexandra being one of my favourite models, I've always enjoyed watching her in these adds a lot. She looks so cute and has such a sexy voice (and I like the music playing in the background, too! *lol*) and at some moments you can really see how much she DOES resemble her mother, 70s' supermodel Patti Hansen, whom I love as well. I love the whole Richards family!!
So, now I'm going to post the videos for you to watch. Enjoy!

WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Rock your jeans!, Alexandra Richards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snTF3aG5Jok



WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Disco fever, Alexandra Richards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRDbyUn0_A



WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Boho Chic, Alexandra Richards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG5Txy1f-LA

WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Summer mood, Alexandra Richards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oag7UmQszMI



Backstage interview with Alex:
WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Alexandra Richards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMcRQw7GgMc









WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Flower power!, Eugenia Silva
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6oNmBLO_DQ



WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Dress code, Eugenia Silva
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bljUjxCHEcw



WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Working girls, Eugenia Silva
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s3QKvlyjmA



WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - MNG touch, Eugenia Silva
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kup6yJP6TEE



Backstage interview with Eugenia:
WSIW by MANGO - SS '08 - Eugenia Silva
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qkdWyrj3Ns

Well, it's been snowing non-stop all day! I'm a little sad about that, cause I don't like snow when I'm not skiing. Yesterday it was so nice and sunny and rather warm outside and today it's grey and dull and cold and wet. *sigh*

I had to talk a lot out on the streets today and just came back home from my guitar tuition about 2 hours ago and I'm still feeling soaking wet. I immediately had to get rid of my clothes, otherwise they'd have drenched the whole floor! I really hope it'll stop snowing tomorrow. I want spring! I want summer!

Thinkin' 'bout what to wear tomorrow. I'm afraid I'll have to dig up my old winter coat and put the new boots on. *gg*

Alexandra Richards & Ben Taylor for Lucky Brand

Lucky Brand Chooses Rock, Scissors Paper... Hearst Taps Edwards...

by WWD Staff

Posted Friday January 16, 2009´

GENE POOL: Rock 'n' roll progeny Alexandra Richards and Ben Taylor are the new faces of Lucky Brand jeans - but don't look for them in any print ads this spring. In a telling omen of the economic difficulties facing both publishers and marketers, the Liz Claiborne Inc.-owned denim maker has eliminated its magazine ad budget this season. Instead, Lucky Brand is focusing on the Internet and store events to raise awareness for the brand. The Michael Bernard-lensed images of Richards, who is the daughter of Rolling Stone Keith Richards and model Patti Hansen, and Taylor, the son of musicians James Taylor and Carly Simon, will go up on the Lucky Brand Web site when the campaign launches around Valentine's Day. Apart from their celebrity genes, Taylor is a musician in his own right, and Richards is a DJ, model and fixture on Manhattan's social scene. Photos, videos and biographies of the two will be sprinkled throughout the site, and the duo become part of the brand's Lucky Few marketing theme - which began this past fall and features young creative talents from the worlds of art, music and social activism. The new campaign will also go up in Lucky Brand's 180
retail stores, which the company is placing a renewed focus on as a marketing tool. "We want to become the neighborhood jeans store again," explained Kristin Patrick, vice president of global brand marketing at Lucky Brand. "Beginning this spring, we are going to have more events at our stores featuring local musicians and artists. And we're going to do small things like have a bowl of water for dogs outside our door. We are such an optimistic brand, and we want that to show, because everyone could use a little optimism these days." While pooches may be satiated by Lucky Brand's new marketing tactics, the company's recent magazine partners are likely thirsty for ads. This past fall, the brand's advertising buy included Vogue, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Details, In Style, Paper and Fader, among other titles. Patrick said the elimination of print this spring was likely temporary. "Magazines will always be relevant. We are just trying something new this season." - David Lipke

http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashio...-force-1925290

Welcome

Welcome to You Got The Silver everyone!

I don't quite know how to do this, cause I've never had a blog before. This is my premiere!
So, I guess I'll start right here and write whatever comes to my mind.
I was inspired to start a blog by some wonderful people whom I got to know on http://www.thefashionspot.com
and I thought 'Wow, doesn't sound too bad having your own fashion blog so you can express your feelings and view on it all. To express yourself and to learn how to write about fashion, models, photography designers and fashion shows.....'
And that's what I want to to. I want to express myself through writing about it, share photos, news and views.
I don't want to make this too long now, so I just hope you will enjoy your stay and find one or the other treat.

Cheers.