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As pop stars continue to accept more and more fashion payola, it seems more and more like the music biz exists solely to create music for live clothing commercials. When it comes to the 1 year deal that Nas just signed with Fila, the lines get really blurred. Apparently, Fila is paying for Nas' upcoming tour and the promotion of his untitled album on DefJam that's due out in mid July.

In return, Nas will be sporting Fila products and helping the athletic wear company design an 80's-inspired line. Feels kinda sleezy, but it's easy money. He's by no means the first to sign such a deal. In fact, he's held out longer than most others. Soulja Boy signed a multi-year contract with Yum Shoes earlier this year to do his own line of shoes, and lots of artists on tour this summer are getting paid to let designers dress them.

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]]>Filalive commercialLiveCommercialNaspartnershippayolasell outSellOutSoulja BoySouljaBoysummer tourSummerTourYum ShoesYumShoesJosh Loposer2008-07-04T11:30:00 00:00Lacoste is outfitting the Australian Openhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/07/02/lacoste-is-outfitting-the-australian-open/http://www.styledash.com/2008/07/02/lacoste-is-outfitting-the-australian-open/http://www.styledash.com/2008/07/02/lacoste-is-outfitting-the-australian-open/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If you've ever thought that Lacoste seemed like a stuck-up country club brand that only appeals to tennis players -- that's because it was actually founded by legendary tennis champ René "the alligator" Lacoste. Don't worry, we didn't know that either. Here's another piece of trivia: Lacoste won 7 Grand Slams in the US, England and France, but he never made the trek to the Australian Open.

Now that we know the facts, it's all the more special that Lacoste has teamed up with the Australian Open to deck out all the ball-boys and girls with sharp-looking outfits. According to the article, Lacoste will be providing over 1000 uniforms for linesmen and officials in return for the ability to advertise to one of the most concentrated pockets of influential people on the planet (tennis fans). It's a win-win really. Maybe Lacoste could give Maria Sharapova a little help -- that tuxedo shirt didn't do her any favors.

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]]>Australian OpenAustralianOpencountry clubCountryClubGrand SlamGrandSlamLacosteMaria SharapovaMariaSharapovaRen LacosteRenLacostetennisJosh Loposer2008-07-02T18:22:00 00:00Wimbledon is fashion central, at least for tennishttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/27/wimbledon-is-fashion-central-at-least-for-tennis/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/27/wimbledon-is-fashion-central-at-least-for-tennis/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/27/wimbledon-is-fashion-central-at-least-for-tennis/#commentsFiled under: ,



Maria promised to change up her Wimbledon outfit, and and she came through. Her "menswear-inspired" Nike outfit is a decidedly sexy, sheer top with a tudexo "dickie" embellishing the front. With the matching white jacket and white shorts, she could as easily be on her way to lunch as to a championship match.

Players frequently blend in at Wimbledon, where everyone is required to wear white from head to toe. A few, like Sharapova, manage to stand out despite this restriction.

Five-time champion Roger Federer, also sponsored by Nike, does it with a surprise look each year. Others, like Rafa Nadal and his manpris, have their own unique and consistent look that they bring to every match. Not to mention regular fashion notables Serena and Venus Williams, who are almost as well known for their fashion off the court as they are for winning on the court.

Check out the fashion high points of Wimbledon Week One in the gallery.

Gallery: Tennis Fashions at Wimbledon 2008

Maria Sharapova's tuxedo topMaria Sharapova with blazerRoger Federer's SweaterRoger Federer's 5-win gold accented Nike shoesSerena Williams in her white trench coat and wide headband
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]]>caprischampionshipdressfashionlondonmanprismaria sharapovaMariaSharapovamatchnikerafarafael nadalRafaelNadalroger federerRogerFedererserenasheershortstennistuxedovenusweek oneWeekOnewilliamswimbledonCat Lincoln2008-06-27T09:17:00 00:00Gola means goals: Score some with your feethttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/gola-means-goals-score-some-with-your-feet/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/gola-means-goals-score-some-with-your-feet/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/gola-means-goals-score-some-with-your-feet/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Gola brand shoes have been popular in the United Kingdom for over one hundred years. Yes, 100 years. Anything that can stay in style that long has got to have something going for it.

It is believed that the name is Gola is an anagram of 'goal,' which led to their first ad campaign "Gola means Goals" which you may have noticed sitting totally stolen in homage atop this post (followed by some lame attempt at a football tie-in, but what do we know, we call it soccer).

Gallery: Gola Shoes

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]]>britishfootballgolashoessoccertrainersukWhit Honea2008-06-24T16:03:00 00:00Maria Sharapova changes it up at Wimbledonhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/maria-sharapova-changes-it-up-at-wimbledon/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/maria-sharapova-changes-it-up-at-wimbledon/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/maria-sharapova-changes-it-up-at-wimbledon/#commentsFiled under: ,


The Wimbledon grand slam tournament started on Monday, with top seeded trendsetter Maria Sharapova surprising everyone by wearing shorts this year.

The Nike -clad Sharapova going butch is a big surprise. Usually Maria is the girliest of girls on the court, with long blond hair, long earrings and short, flirty skirts. Last year her white Wimbledon dress was inspired by Swan Lake. One year she even wore diamond encrusted shoes.

Join us for a spin down memory lane as we check out Maria's past Wimbledon fashion choices in the gallery.

Gallery: Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon

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]]>butchdiamond shoesDiamondShoesdressfashionmaria sharapovaMariaSharapovanikeshortsswan lakeSwanLaketenniswimbledonCat Lincoln2008-06-24T13:11:00 00:00Dress for The Rydehttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/20/dress-for-the-ryde/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/20/dress-for-the-ryde/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/20/dress-for-the-ryde/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,


Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really.

The Ryde is for the easy-going, fun-loving types. You know who you are. They're a California company that make t-shirts (and other products) for men, women and children that embody the surfing lifestyle and all that goes with it.

Gallery: The Ryde

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]]>Whit Honea2008-06-20T19:18:00 00:00Elizabeth Hurley claims the leopard and cheetah print crownhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/17/elizabeth-hurley-claims-the-leopard-and-cheetah-print-crown/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/17/elizabeth-hurley-claims-the-leopard-and-cheetah-print-crown/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/17/elizabeth-hurley-claims-the-leopard-and-cheetah-print-crown/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


It looked like Diablo Cody was the new Mrs. Robinson. Then we had Scary Spice and her "catty" couture. But those ladies need to step aside! Liz Hurley is in the house and we declare her the undisputed Queen of Cat Print.

You may be unfamiliar with Ms. Hurley's stunning line of leopard and and cheetah print beach wear. You read that right: leopard and cheetah. Because one big cat ain't enough for this cougar.

Gallery: The many shapes of Liz Hurley's leopard and cheetah prints

Katie Beach DressBrigitte Crystal TopKatrina Beaded KaftanTamara DressCheetah Silk Sarong


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]]>beach wearBeachWearbody hairBodyHaircaftancat printCatPrintcatty coutureCattyCouturecheetahcougardiablo codyDiabloCodyholiday giftsHolidayGiftshouse of dereonHouseOfDereonleopardmommy and meMommyAndMemrs robinsonMrsRobinsonscary spiceScarySpicestring bikiniStringBikiniCat Lincoln2008-06-17T10:04:00 00:00Tender toes tout: Adidas Johari ballet flatshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/17/tender-toes-tout-adidas-johari-ballet-flats/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/17/tender-toes-tout-adidas-johari-ballet-flats/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/17/tender-toes-tout-adidas-johari-ballet-flats/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We love the look of ballet flats and they are wonderfully convenient when you're traveling through airports -- easy on, easy off at the security checkpoint.

On the other hand, their thin soles can leave your feet feeling unsupported and sore. Plus we prefer something a little more robust, like tennis shoes, when we're trekikng around a new city.

Except, yuck, who wants to look like an ugly tourist in the tennis shoes? If only there was a cute pair of flats with nice cushiony soles...

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]]>adidasairportsathletic soleAthleticSoleayuna thongAyunaThongballet flatsBalletFlatsfitfoamfootbedgymjoharisecurity check pointsSecurityCheckPointsshoesskimmersolessportytennis shoesTennisShoestouristuglyvacationCat Lincoln2008-06-17T08:17:00 00:00L.L. Bean: Footwearhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/13/l-l-bean-footwear/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/13/l-l-bean-footwear/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/13/l-l-bean-footwear/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,


L.L. Bean is one of those companies that make a bit of everything. However, don't make the assumption that they are a jack of all trades, master of none, instead consider the full phrase which continues, though ofttimes better than master of one. Thanks, Wikipedia!

L.L. Bean is focused on the outdoors. They make everything from kayaks to baby strollers, tents to sporks. Really. They also have a great line of footwear for the whole family that is as stylish as it is functional. Aesthetics are not sacrificed for performance, or vice versa.

Gallery: L.L. Bean Summer Shoes

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]]>babybikingbootscampingfootwearhikingkayaksL.L. BeanL.l.BeanoutdoorssporkstrollerweatherWhit Honea2008-06-13T09:08:00 00:00Flip-flops may give you cancerhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/12/flip-flops-may-give-you-cancer/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/12/flip-flops-may-give-you-cancer/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/12/flip-flops-may-give-you-cancer/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Earlier this week we learned that flip-flops could mess up your feet, and today comes another attack on the summer-friendly footwear: it might cause cancer.

The news, while shocking at first, is really more straightforward that you might think. The outcry over open-toed sandals has less to with some mysterious connection between rubber, leather and sensitive skin, and more to do with that skin's increased exposure to the sun. Especially now that flip-flops -- once a common target of snakry style critics' disdain -- are becoming acceptable among celebs and the fashion elite, doctors are concerned that they'll see an increased number of foot cancer cases (and in fact, some doctors report that they already are).

Gallery: Are these celebs at risk for foot cancer?

Victoria BeckhamLiv TylerVera WangClaire DanesLauren Conrad

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]]>cancerfeaturedflip-flopsfoot cancerFootCancerlauren conradLaurenConradnatalie portmanNataliePortmansandalsshoesskin cancerSkinCancersummerJonathon Morgan2008-06-12T18:31:00 00:00Head protection is cool again with the Helmet Mohawkhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/12/head-protection-is-cool-again-with-the-helmet-mohawk/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/12/head-protection-is-cool-again-with-the-helmet-mohawk/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/12/head-protection-is-cool-again-with-the-helmet-mohawk/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


How many times have you said, "Sure, I want to protect myself from brain damage and disfigurement, but helmets are so dorky!" Every time, right?

Well those days are over, thanks to the inventive and colorful Helmet Mohawk.


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]]>bicyclegreenhelmetjob siteJobSitemohawkmotorcyclemultipinksuction cupsSuctionCupsCat Lincoln2008-06-12T14:51:00 00:00The North Face is outsidehttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/04/the-north-face-is-outside/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/04/the-north-face-is-outside/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/04/the-north-face-is-outside/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,



Callin' out around the world,
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancin' in the streets.

With due respect to Martha and the Vandellas, summer, more or less, is here, and the time is right to get outside and enjoy it. Dancing is optional, but please watch for oncoming traffic.

Gallery: The North Face

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]]>campingfootwearhikingmenoutdoorsrunningshoesThe North FaceTheNorthFacewomenyouthWhit Honea2008-06-04T19:47:00 00:00Tip of the day: She's got legs and she knows how to use them!http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/tip-of-the-day-shes-got-legs-and-she-knows-how-to-use-them/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/tip-of-the-day-shes-got-legs-and-she-knows-how-to-use-them/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/tip-of-the-day-shes-got-legs-and-she-knows-how-to-use-them/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Many of us women out there suffer during the summer because we don't have stems like a supermodel. Unfortunately, you can't think your legs long but you can create the illusion that they're a mile long with the right clothes. So let's put an end to your suffering and take a look at some helpful hints to getting Rockette worthy gams.

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]]>adriana limaAdrianaLimaalessandra ambrosioalessandraambrosiocindy crawfordCindyCrawfordcroppedcroppedpantsdenimgiselegisele bunchengisele bundchengiselebndchenGiseleBunchenGiseleBundchenheelshigh heelhigh heelsHighHeelHighHeelshiphipsj. loJ.Lojeansjennifer lopezJenniferLopezjlojlo reality showJloRealityShowkate mossKateMossleggingsleggings lineLeggingsLinelegslong legsLongLegsmodelmodelingmodelosmodelsmonochromenaomi campbellNaomiCampbellpantssecretsecretssocksstripesswimmingswimming poolSwimmingPoolswimsuitswimsuitsswimweartoptopstopshoptrench coattrench coatsTrenchCoatTrenchCoatstrousertrouserstunicstwiggyvertical stripeVerticalStripevictorias secretVictoriasSecretStephanie Beener2008-05-29T13:20:00 00:00Ray-Ban redefines the Wayfarerhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/ray-ban-redefines-the-wayfarer/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/ray-ban-redefines-the-wayfarer/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/ray-ban-redefines-the-wayfarer/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,


We can see you, you've got that hair slicked back and those Wayfarers on, baby. Well, we can't really see you, no need to feel violated or to put on pants (by the way, Don Henley can see you, always- do with that what you will).

Ray-Ban has brought the Wayfarer back. Again. It's not just for the boys of summer, but man, they'll look good in a pair.

Ray-Ban has been "genuine since 1937", which we understand was a damn fine year. They've been putting out some good stuff ever since.

Gallery: Ray-Ban Wayfarer Redone

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]]>atarisboys of summerclassiccolordon henleyray-bansunglasseswayfarerWhit Honea2008-05-29T11:41:00 00:00Get fresh yoga pantshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/27/get-fresh-yoga-pants/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/27/get-fresh-yoga-pants/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/27/get-fresh-yoga-pants/#commentsFiled under:


Just like with running shoes, yoga togs get worn out, but it's hard to remember to replace them. Take a look at your current yoga wardrobe and see if some of those elastic bands have a little less snap than you remembered, and maybe are just a bit less "fresh" than you would like.

Yes, it's time to jazz up your downward dog by investing in a new pair of yoga pants.

Gallery: Great yoga pants

lululemon Extend PantOMgirl Organic Cotton OM Practice PantLotus Yoga PantAum Women's Yoga PantAsana Yoga Pant

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]]>bottomsdownward dogDownwardDogfabricsgearlotusmoisture wickingMoistureWickingomorganic cottonOrganicCottonpantsworkoutyogaCat Lincoln2008-05-27T15:42:00 00:00Sleek, affordable Radius headphoneshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/22/sleek-affordable-radius-headphones/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/22/sleek-affordable-radius-headphones/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/22/sleek-affordable-radius-headphones/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Remember when the iPod first came out, how those white ear buds were the coolest status symbol of cool coolness you could ever get?

Well, now everyone has them, and it's time for new, cool trendy earphones. For a while we thought it would be Bose, of the exquisite sound and $300 price tag. But those mothers are huge! They make us feel like we're wearing a bad DJ costume on the bus and at the gym.

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]]>affordableamazonboseearbudsearphonesipodradiussizetrendywork out gearWorkOutGearCat Lincoln2008-05-22T14:21:00 00:00T-shirts that give you the munchies by Uconhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/21/t-shirts-that-give-you-the-munchies-by-ucon/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/21/t-shirts-that-give-you-the-munchies-by-ucon/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/21/t-shirts-that-give-you-the-munchies-by-ucon/#commentsFiled under: ,


Can your favorite snacks be a fashion statement? We think so. Usually, we see limited edition t-shirts as just a gimmick, but when you put donuts, watermelon, or popsicles on them -- what you've got is a really awesome gimmick. And that we do like.

A German skate wear company called Ucon has released 3 delicious t-shirt designs that we think could have mass appeal -- except for the fact that they've only produced 100 of each. Too bad, great gimmicks like this are the way that small, sport-specific clothing companies become Volcoms or Hurleys.

Still, who doesn't want to show their love for popsicles on a hot summer day? We think snack food has some definite aesthetic appeal.

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]]>donutsHurleylimited editionLimitedEditionpopsicleskateboardingSnack TeesSnackTeest-shirtsUconVolcomwatermelonJosh Loposer2008-05-21T08:32:00 00:00Get dressed on Stone Islandhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/19/get-dressed-on-stone-island/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/19/get-dressed-on-stone-island/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/19/get-dressed-on-stone-island/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Stone Island has released their Spring/Summer '08 line for men, and within it is something for everyone. The apparel and accessories are modern enough to be fashion forward but classic enough that they won't go out of style any time soon, which is good because what they offer isn't cheap.

However, unlike some companies, you do appear to get what you pay for when you shop Stone Island. According to the website:

...the aim of Stone Island has been to design innovative top line collections in the sportswear panorama, with a high concern in function and use of the garments.

Gallery: Stone Island

Stone Island Jeans

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]]>accessoriesclothingmenspringstone islandStoneIslandsummeruniqueWhit Honea2008-05-19T20:32:00 00:00Quick Picks: Eva Longoria groped by fat Hornets fanhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/15/quick-picks-eva-longoria-groped-by-fat-hornets-fan/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/15/quick-picks-eva-longoria-groped-by-fat-hornets-fan/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/15/quick-picks-eva-longoria-groped-by-fat-hornets-fan/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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]]>Desperate HousewivesDesperateHousewivesEva LongoriaEvaLongoriafree throwsFreeThrowsHornetsNBASpursTony ParkerTonyParkerJosh Loposer2008-05-15T10:15:00 00:00Parke & Ronen: Men's classic swimwearhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/13/parke-and-ronen-mens-classic-swimwear/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/13/parke-and-ronen-mens-classic-swimwear/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/13/parke-and-ronen-mens-classic-swimwear/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Parke & Ronen make stylish swimwear for men that range from classic preppy to classic board short. Of their four basic types of suit, bikini, 4" swim, 8" swim and snap short, respectively, our favorite is the 8" swim. It's not that we don't care for the other options that they carry, we really do, but frankly, if we tried to wear any of the other styles onto the beach we'd most likely be arrested. Or at the very least ridiculed until we wound up under the pier in the fetal position.

They are for the fit. Daniel Craig fit, not second base on the Styledash softball/drinking team fit.

Gallery: Parke & Ronen

Swimwear by Parke & Ronen

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]]>bikiniboardboardshortdaniel craigfeaturedfetalfitnesslong shortsLongShortsparke ronenParkeRonenshortsuitswimswimwearWhit Honea2008-05-13T17:11:00 00:00