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2010 May 18

I Am Andre J.

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Andre J. and Carolyn Murphy in French Vogue
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I Am - Warboy feat Andre J by ukwarboy

Andre J., that fashion scenester with legs to die for (remember that French Vogue cover?) is branching out into the musical field with a new single, I AM. "I am releasing positive energy and love encouraging the world to LIVE, LIVE, LIVE, LIVE," he told Chic of the song, recently recorded in London in collaboration with Warboy. Consider it your chic song du jour---enjoy!

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2010 May 18

Enter the Dark Side

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The Vader Project
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Star Wars diehards, unite! Underground, graffiti, tattoo and pop artists alike came together to exhibit their love of all things Darth Vader as a part of the Vader Project that debuted at the Star Wars Celebration at the Los Angeles Convention center. Artists customized Vader helmets (see the gallery for a few of our faves---hello, Lady Liberty?), giving the iconic villain a much-needed makeover. Chic wonders, is the Force with vous?

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2010 May 18

Taco Tuesday!

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Chris Benz and Joe Zee
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You're are no doubt very familiar by now with Taco Tuesday, the weekly showdown among members of the chic set benefitting various charities. Tonight's battle? Chris Benz vs. Elle, selling $3 tacos all night and plenty of tasty boissons, all while Joe Zee helms the DJ booth---yes, really. The tips generated by both teams will benefit American Red Cross for the Nashville Flood Relief---so get thee to the Hudson Terrace tonight! Now, Chic doesn't typiquement pick sides, but since it's a win-win, we're going to have to go with our recent Chic TV star, Benz. Tacos all around!

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2010 May 18

Rock Candy

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Quartz Jewel Box
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Feeling like your sitting room is a bit gray and needs a touch of color? Don’t have a sitting room? Not a problem. There is surely a place for this quartz jewel box somewhere in your abode, and it promises to add a dash of life wherever you choose to place it. THE DETAILS: Barneys, $365

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2010 May 18

Lookalike of The Daily: Snazzy Glasses Edition

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Deepak Chopra and Naeem Khan
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We never expected spiritual guru Deepak Chopra to pop up on fashion's radar---but last night at T Magazine and ABC Carpet & Home's event (with the similarly zen Donna Karan), Chopra did just that. Chic couldn't help but notice the resemblance to one of our other favorite specs-sporting chicster, Naeem Khan. Naeem, do you need any spiritual guidance?

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2010 May 18

Lite-Brite

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M.I.A. and her dancers
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Katy Perry's glowing Met gown was the talk of the town earlier this month, but it turns out that the Lite-Brite-inspired look was pioneered by another chanteuse over a year ago. Enlightened was charged with creating the costumes for
M.I.A. and her dancers at last year's Coachella, complete with EL wires to illuminate her hat, sash, epaulets, medals and more. Her dancers also had the bright wires tracing the oulines of their clothes. We wonder why no one sported this look at last night's ABT Gala?

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