Check out our new college football “Fab Five” in this quick video: The will travel to Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday afternoon for a PAC-12 showdown against the surging. Many college football pundits to hire Herm Edwards to steer the Sun Devils’ football program back in the right direction. Edwards, 64, had not coached professionally since 2008 and had been out of the college ranks since 1989 when he was a defensive assistant at San Jose State. However, he and Sun Devils Athletic Director Ray Anderson had a relationship from the 1990s when Anderson, a former sports agent, represented Edwards while he was a head coach, leaving many people skeptical of the hire.
Meanwhile, the, touting his offensive mind and ability to recruit top prospects on the West Coast. What a difference a few months makes. Bruins could turn back to Speight this week UCLA is coming off of another blowout loss on the road against Oregon last week, losing to the Ducks 42-21. Oregon jumped out to a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter before Dorian Thompson-Robinson connected with Caleb Wilson for a 63-yard touchdown pass to get the Bruins on the board.
Thompson-Robinson finished the game 9 of 23 passing for one touchdown and one interception before leaving the game in the third quarter with an unspecified injury. Backup quarterback Wilton Speight took over the reins on offense, completing 13 of 25 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown, while leading two touchdown drives in the second half to help the Bruins salvage some pride on the night. Wilton Speight to Devin Asiasi for a UCLA TD.
And i ain't even mad. — LG (@LGhail) Head coach Chip Kelly spoke about the team’s problems with special teams following the loss to Oregon, but on his staff. Kelly earned a reputation as an offensive genius while at Oregon, but he has not been able to help get the Bruins anemic offense off the ground yet this year. UCLA comes in scoring just 21.2 points per game and averaging only 362.8 yards of total offense through the first nine games of the season. The Bruins have turned back to Wilton Speight in recent weeks as an injury replacement and the graduate transfer from Michigan got another chance when starter Dorian Thompson-Robinson left last week’s game. After opening the season as the starter, Speight played just one half of football before getting hurt. He’s played well in relief over the past three weeks, throwing for 515 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions off of the bench for UCLA and for the third time this season on Saturday.
Wilkins, Harry prove to be too much for Utah Arizona State is fresh off of its second straight convincing win over a PAC-12 opponent after taking down No.15-ranked Utah 38-20 at home last week. Manny Wilkins tossed for 285 yards, three touchdowns and one interception on the day, Elo Benjamin rushed for 175 yards and two scores to help the Sun Devils improve to.500 in conference play this year. All three of Wilkins’ scores went to wide receiver N’Keal Harry, who finished with 161 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
The Sun Devils led 21-20 at halftime, but used a 17-0 fourth quarter to seize control of the game and the PAC-12 South Division in the process. Arizona State is just 3-4 in conference play this season, but they own tie-breakers against Utah and USC, while also having a game at Arizona to finish off the year. That game may very well decide which team ends up going to the PAC-12 Championship.
N’Keal Harry can do some incredible things athletically. Don’t overlook Manny Wilkins Jr. Throwing the pass, hurdling a defender, and working hard to lead block out in front. Video from — Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) Following last week’s beat down of Utah, the Sun Devils now own the tiebreaker with the Utes and are in great position to qualify for the Pac-12 Championship Game.
Not bad for a team that the Pac-12 Media Poll had finishing last heading into the regular season. All of a sudden, it seems like Edwards will have the last laugh, as he has the program trending in the right direction far more quickly than anyone had expected. Quarterback Manny Wilkins comes into the week with 2,250 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and only three interceptions so far this season, while junior wide receiver N’Keal Harry has hauled in 55 catches for 828 receiving yards and nine scores through nine games.
While their star QB-WR combo makes all the headlines, the Sun Devils actually have plenty of balance on the offensive side of the ball. Arizona State is averaging 29.8 points and 435.4 yards of total offense, including 185.4 yards per game on the ground this year. The Sun Devils have also been stout on the defensive side of the ball, limiting opposing teams to just 22.4 points and 379.2 yards of total offense per game. Rating: Double-digit defeats are starting to become a trend under Chip Kelly at UCLA.
The Bruins are getting outscored by more than 12 points per game so far this season and they are being out-gained by 65 yards per game. Arizona State has scored 38 points in back-to-back games against formidable opponents in USC and Utah, which has me leaning towards this game being a blowout.
The Sun Devils can control their destiny down the stretch of the season and earn a trip to the PAC-12 Championship by winning their final three games. Take ASU to cover the number at home in this spot on Saturday. Prediction: Pick: Arizona State -13.5.
Rating: These two PAC-12 rivals have gone over the projected total in six of their last eight meetings and the Sun Devils have gone over the projected total in each of their last five contests against a team with a losing record. Manny Wilkins and N’Keal Harry should have their way against a Bruins defense giving up 438 yards of total offense per game this season. Arizona State has also gotten their ground game going this year, averaging 185 rush yards per game, which bodes well against a UCLA front-seven that has been dominated at the point of attack all season long. Take the over in this matchup at Sun Devil Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Prediction: Over 59.5. Rating: Given the way Thompson-Robinson has played as of late and considering the fact he’s been dealing with a myriad of injuries in recent weeks, I would expect Speight to be the starter for UCLA in this game. While he has been the better passer this season, traditionally the graduate transfer from Michigan has traditionally struggled in big games throughout his collegiate career. Arizona State’s defense has improved by leaps and bounds this season, while the offense has found balance with Eno Benjamin running the football. Take Arizona State to cover the spread in the first half of this game on Saturday afternoon. Prediction: Arizona State -7.
Summer Beauty 2007 – MAC style MAC Cosmetics debuts two luminous faces for summer aptly named, “Strange Hybrid” and “Moonbathe”. Text, Vivian G. Kelly Images, Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics We have MAC to thank for getting us into the swing of summer with two new collections of luminous colors. “Strange Hybrid” brings to mind fields of flowers, and “Moonbathe” reminds us of solar eclipses and summer evenings strolling down the beach by the light of the moon. Below, Luc Bouchard, a Senior Artist for MAC Cosmetics and member of the M.A.C Pro Team, gives step-by-step instructions on how to apply the key products in each collection. He even provided a face chart for each look; making it a cinch to recreate these warm weather looks at home. First though, he walks us through how to create the perfect canvas on which to apply these great new colors.
Bouchard: “the key to a beautiful summer look is to keep it transparent and fresh. A modern bronzed look has to be a bit more urban. Everyday Earth Day Finds Text by J.
Ecochard The ‘Green’ movement has gone mainstream.as the crowd of fashion designers, cosmetics companies, and even hedge fund/venture capital types pile on the eco-gravy train. Though so called “natural” products can be as synthetically chemical as ever, there are truly organic clothing and body treatment goodies that manage to be just as stylish and effective as their toxic counterparts. So fashionistas and beauty gourmands can celebrate Earth Day 2007 (April 22) and indulge the senses with a clear conscious -without a hint of compromise to their exacting standards of chic and luxe.
Love the denim but shudder at thought of all the pounds of chemicals draining into fresh watersall in the name of a trendy dark wash rinse? A portion of socially conscious label collection of sleek jeans, hip jackets and T’s to live in forever, from designers Ali Hewson (Bono’s wife) and Rogan Gregory, are made of organic cotton while providing economically. A luscious new handbag line at LA Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Smashbox Studios, Culver City, CA. La Chica Chic Brazilian Bags & Belts Text by Vivian G.
Kelly Photographs courtesy of Cristiane Valdez, La Chica Chic “La Chica Chic’s concept, explains founder and designer, Cristiane Valdez, is that it is a quintessentially Brazilian line of handbags, belts, and accessories.” I met with the vivacious designer while touring the Designer Suites at LA Fashion Week. I was on my way to the Rene Furterer Parisian essential hair care line table but resolved to return later, drawn by the metallic gold “Fru Fru” bag on display and the designer’s effervescent personality. The rest of the bags in the booth were boldly flirtatious and very Brazilian in spirit.
Hours later, Ms. Valdez was still energetic after two straight days on her feet. She filled us in about the line she has dedicated her life to for the past five years.A native Brazilian, originally from Sao Paulo Brazil,she. Isaac Mizrahi Fall 2007 –Menswear Timestamp: April 10, 2007 New York City Text and photos by J. Ecochard The tagline “What becomes a legend most?” is a memorable advertising ditty that poses an apt question. With reference to fashion designers, who will succeed-and how does one quantify success? Is it strictly defined by financials, number of licensed goods or points of distribution?
Does the frequency of Red Carpet garb appearances on celeb bodies count? Isaac Mizrahi, by any of the aforementioned measuresis the fashion equivalent of a a grand slam, home run and embodies one of America’s finest comeback stories. Cool, hip designer launching inexpensive quality line at ubiquitous chain store -check.
Posh women’s custom tailored eveningwear line in NY’s premier luxury store ( ) -check. Isaac’s Style Book, a glossy how-to magazine plus fun, fun, fun cable TV schmooze fest gab show -check.
Website featuring affordable, feminine daywear - c. VPL Fall 2007 Text and photographs by J. Ecochard Former lingerie designer Victoria Bartlett turned out a well-constructed complete line of fall ready-to-wear, military inspired garb for women on the go or on the march so to speak. Inspired by the modern suffragists movement dating back to the mid 19th century, the runway looks were decidedly this century with easy to wear jersey wools tops in army green, charcoal black or gunmetal gray paired with slouchy wool pants, warm leggings, petal hemmed fluid jersey wool skirts, fitted wool tunics, cropped capes, and jackets with utilitarian pockets, draw string closures and military epergnes. Best of all perhaps, were the fabulous plush oversized leather bags and leather boots and wedge, stacked heel shoes designed with cobbler Jean-Michel Cazabat.
And in an ode to Lisa Silva of NY’s Guardian Angelsblack berets gave a revolutionary nod to the times’ that are a changing. Posted and Edited by J. Text by Vivian G. Kelly Photographs by J. Ecochard What: Neiman Marcus’ Spring 2007 accessories press preview Where: The penthouse at the Chambers’ Hotel, West 56th Street, NYC Why: Because we always want to know what the best accessories are! And, Sandra, Ken, and Mark always get it right.
Neiman’s Accessories Director, Sandra Wilson, and Fashion Director, Ken Downing, led us through an Ali Baba’s cave of the best accessories they culled from their travels. Thanks to them, their customers have a highly edited choice of the latest trend pieces to choose from, season after season. As usual, Mark Lundeen, who is responsible for helping choose those wonderful bags in the Contemporary Department we all crave season after season, was in attendance as well. Downing, ““It’s the season of the dress, what’s new is wearing the flat with it. As it is a season of shine, we suggest bags in patent, and clear PVC and metallic being led by silver, first and foremost.
A visit with Marketing Manager, Kim Harlan at the Red Engine Jeans booth. Timestamp: March 21, 2007 at the Design Suites, behind the tents at LA Fashion Week, Smashbox Studios, Culver City, CA. Kelly Photographs courtesy of Red Engine Jeans The Design Suites were a most welcome addition to LA's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week this season. The mini tent housed a number of accessory, beauty and fashion designers most notably: La Chica Chic Brazilian handbags, Mark Nason luxury rock and roll boots, Rene Furterer French haircare products Crimes and Misdemeanors sixties’ inspired dresses with a modern twist and RED ENGINE JEANS. There are so many designer jeans lines today that it’s hard to find a point of differentiation between them. The Red Engine Jeans company caught my interest because in a time where it seems everything is made in China or Italy or Turkey, if you're lucky these designer jeans are actually made in LA.
They are conceived, created, cut, sewn a. Text by Hans Van Zutphen Images courtesy of Deidre Garcia for Menscience Athletic men such as myself have finally begun to embrace the concept of a regular skincare program. Part of my newfound interest were the deepening lines around my eyes and on my forehead after years spent coaching outdoors on sunny soccer fields. After sporadically trying-out whatever women’s skincare products happened to be our medicine cabinet, I resolved to try products that were specifically targeted to men.
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I chose the Menscience Androcutical skincare line for my first foray into male-targeted skincare. As the name suggests, Menscience Androceutical skincare line is targeted specifically to the male demographic. The word, “Androceuticals” combines the prefix Andro for men and the word pharmaceuticals.
Androceuticals are a category of products that are formulated with active ingredients used by doctors and skincare professionals for their demonstrated impact on the appearance of the user’s skin. Makeup Mist: Must Not Muss-by J. Ecochard Photograph courtesy of www.bridalgal.com Resembling architectural foundations, makeup foundations need to flawlessly support: a crumble here, a crack there- results in collapsible ruins. Factor in hot, humid weather and/ or weeping bridesand there is only one solution: airbrush makeup. Andre Chreky Salon in Washington DC (202 293-9393) has two makeup artists offering the service; specifically applying water (or silicone) based foundation that’s finely ‘misted’ on the face in custom blended skin tones- akin to less pressurized commercial airbrushing.
Drying immediately, the colored liquids smooth out uneven skin tones, cover up facial scars without the chalky mask of makeup concealers- and allow for subtle contouring (cheekbones anyone?). Combined with soft or dramatic sprays for eyes and/or brows- one would need only to refresh lipstick “because airbrush makeup looks just as fresh at the end of the evening as it did in the beginning of.
5:00pm: Backstage at Samora Text by Vivian G. Kelly Photographs, Photomezzo for NARS cosmetics, courtesy of NARS Cosmetics NARS’ West Coast Senior Makeup Artist, UZO, had the essence of Audrey Hepburn in mind when she put together the makeup look for this show.
The result was a fresh spin of this oft-emulated look. Do this, and you to can have a fresh gamine look that Audrey herself would have approved of. Any good makeup artist can duplicate a look from a photograph. Only great makeup artists can take a look, apply their own spin and create something modern and new as UZO did. She successfully referenced Audrey by duplicating her classic, blood red lips and modernizing the look by doing-away with the tricky black eyeliner.
We’re confident that this is a look that will be hot for fall and will work beautifully with the sophisticated clothes we’re looking forward to wearing come September. How to get the Audrey 2007 look: To wear UZO’s interpretation, you’ll need to do a few things and a.