AP Photo/Javier Galeano

No, this isn’t Marilyn Manson’s brother. It’s a creation by Cuban designer Otto Chaviano during the Art and Fashion show at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana, Nov. 29. Yes, it is scary. It is very scary. Very, very scary. What’s with the nipples?

AP Photo/Xinhua, Zhao Jing

Look! It’s the new and improved characters for the FRUIT OF THE LOOM! No wait - it’s actually a bunch of models at the Shenmei International Hair Cultural Art Festival at the Dashanzi Art District, or 798 Factory, in Beijing. The event was a virtual spectrum of hairdressing, cosmetics, dresses, accessories and everything in between. Even though there really isn’t that much hair in sight, these looks our techno-fab crazy! There’s something so insanely appealing about international fashion shows - they seem like light years ahead of the ones we have here.

Divorce. Drunken car crashes. Legal troubles. Irritating reality TV. Annoyingly catchy pop music. Linda, Brooke, Nick and the Hulk himself have given us all a good laugh. But what is the appeal here? If we are really interested in these people’s lives, we must be scraping the bottom of the barrel for celebrity news.

Photos by: Miguel Villagran/AP

The world came to a screeching halt at the Bambi media award ceremony in Germany when Katie Holmes stepped on to the red carpet in this new contempo China doll cut (and a fab gown and bolero). There are some quirks to the ‘do, but it’s more severe than cute. I am on the fence with this one. It’s like she is trying really hard to become a fashion icon. There is one thing that I do know - she looks like a giant next to her hubby, Tom Cruise - and that double breasted jacket isn’t flattering his size either. It kind of makes him look like a fancy little hobbit.

Even though Kiehl’s has been around forever (since 1851 to be exact), I have just recently jumped on their bandwagon of beauty products (for the record, I adore their invigorating facial fuel)

The popular brand will host their World AIDS Day shopping event to benefit YouthAIDS Saturday Dec. 1.

The event promises to be a day of pampering philanthropy. Customers who spend $100 or more on this day only will receive a Limited Edition World AIDS Day T-shirt - and who doesn’t like complimentary stuff?

Each year, Kiehl’s stores across the nation host this event to benefit HIV/AIDS and sometimes some celebs pop up. Emmy Rossum, Parker Posey, Gina Gershon, Molly Shannon, Timothy Hutton and Kyle MacLachlan in New York; Brooke Shields and Angie Harmon in Los Angeles; Ludacris in Washington, D.C.; and Kelly Rowland and Jorge Moreno in Miami.

Can we expect someone like - let’s say ZAC EFRON to show up? Or maybe even Bea Arthur? Perhaps Mayim Bialik will make an appearance! Or maybe even Dustin Diamond (aka Screech from “Saved by the Bell”) I guess you will just have to show up to see who comes!

Here’s all the info:

WHEN: WORLD AIDS DAY-Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007

WHERE: Kiehl’s Since 1851, 2360 Fillmore St. (on the corner of Washington), San Francisco, 415-359-9260

WHY: The day-long shopping event will take place in 25 stores nationwide, with 20% of the net sales benefiting YouthAIDS.

“I know nothing about football except that it is one of the moments in television when spandex is acceptable.”

- said by Steven when he meets football star Tiki Barber for their “Fashion Giant” design challenge on “Project Runway” Season 4

Here is my attempt at doing some live blogging on the latest episode of Project Runway!…

Whoa, it’s starting…

Jack just admitted he was HIV positive - which is a really dramatic way to start the show.

…and the guys were just joking about how no one would miss Christian if he was eliminated last week.

So now, the designers get introduced to their challenge: design an outfit for football star, Tiki Barber. He’s dressed rather nicely. He even admits that he has a big butt and he wears pink and pastels.

How open of him.

True to stereotypical form, many of the designers don’t know who he is - but they are excited anyway.

So they get their fabrics from Mood (shameless ongoing plug) and almost everyone is freaking out because it’s menswear and they have no idea how to do menswear.

Jack seems to be the go-to guy when it comes menswear designs. All the gals are asking for the pattern he made out of his own shorts - and some people are seeing that as “cheating.” They don’t think it’s fair…

C’mon guys, Tim said it was okay!

…ok commercial break.

Oh! It’s the first commercial I have seen for “Juno.” I can’t wait to see this movie…

So during this break, I would just like to say that I LOVE it when the designers make menswear. Since I am a menswear hound, I get so excited to see what these people come up with….

…and we’re back!

Everyone is still freaking out about their designs after their first day of work.

Christian is bragging about how fast he sews, Ricky just flipped off a piece of fabric he tore…and SF native Chris is claiming how making a pair of pants is like sewing “two big sleeves” together.

That was very profound.

WOW! Rami just draped a pair of pants. He is truly the draping king.

Uh-oh. Here come the male models. The girls (and some of the guys) are getting kind of randy.

Ok, so everyone (gay and straight) are drooling over the disrobing guys. Why can’t I have a body like these guys?

Ok…if I hear “I am freaking out” one more time, I am going to vomit. Everyone is freaking out. They’re freaking out so much that the term “freaking out” is losing all meaning.

Tim has a special guest for everyone…it’s an Asian woman!

Christian thinks Asians are fierce. Ipso facto - I am fierce.

It’s Ginny Barber, Tiki’s wife. She has come to take a look at the designers’ work.

Ooooh! BUSTED! Ginny compared Carmen’s design to a Member’s Only jacket. Now she’s freaking out (there’s those two words again) because she doesn’t have enough fabric to make anything else.

Carmen and Ricky have some words - the term “bitch” is involved and then there are the trademark shots of the designers hastily finishing off their garments…

Commercial break….

I love it when they show these shameless promos of past Project Runway contestants and their Saturn Astras. It seems so natural and not staged AT ALL.

Oooh…there’s a new season of the “Bad Girls Club” and “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency” - I know I won’t be taking time out of my life to watch those.

…and we’re BACK!

Panic. Stress. Freaking out.

I like the vest Ricky is wearing. Why hasn’t he cried in this episode yet?

Ok..it’s crunch time! Here come the models! Tim makes sure that the models have enough time to go to the TRESemme hair salon (shameless plug) and L’Oreal make up room (shameless plug).

15 minutes till the show! And people are still sewing - but Kit’s outfit looks pretty hot!!! I think I smell a potential winner!

Sweet P’s design is looking bleak. Carmen’s is a disaster. She just draped a piece of fabric around her model to act as a shawl collar shirt. Go on ahead and do that girl - desperate times call for desperate measures.

HAHAHA! Christian says a lot of the looks are going to be “jacked up!” I ain’t gonna argue with you on that…

…another commercial break.

It’s one of those Project Runway polls: “Which sport celeb would you want to dress?” Hands down: David Beckham…

…these naked BlueFly.com commercials are really annoying….

….oooh - the next episode of “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style” looks good!

…ugh, I hate the “Real Housewives of Orange County”…

…it’s time for the runway show!!!

Carmen - at a simple glance, the jacket looks decent, but I am sure that it is poorly constructed…

Oooh! I am diggin’ Christian’s asymmetrical shirt…

Oh god….oh god.. Sweet P’s shirt is vomit inducing. It is POORLY made! At least she knows it sucks.

Ooooh..Kevin’s is NICE! I like the purple and I LOVE the vest!

Ricky’s is blech. I agree with what Ricky said, it is a disaster.

Oh…Elisa! I forgot about her. Her look is very casual-Earthy.

Ok…it’s judgment time!!!!

On the chopping block: Carmen, Sweet P, Jack, Kit, Kevin and Ricky.

They are praising Kit’s outfit - it’s very J. Crew. She was wise for using fleece for the jacket - that’s pretty nifty:

Uh oh - Sweet P is about to get reamed for her monstrosity of a shirt. This looks so gross. I feel sorry for Sweet P because I am sure this does not represent her skill. The shirt reminds me of that Gordon Gartrell shirt Denise made Theo on an episode of “The Cosby Show.” The tie is nice though. Nonetheless, the look is a hot mess:

They like the simplicity of Jack’s garment, but he gets a strike because he only made two pieces. I think it’s nice, but a little too safe for me. Then again, it does really look good and ready-to-wear:

Oooooh! They just called out Ricky for the safety pins on his jacket! BUSTED! It’s poorly made. Nina just called it “dull!” Busted TWICE! This is hot mess #2:

They seem to be on the fence when it comes to Kevin’s outfit. Heidi said it’s like David Beckham and she could never see Seal in it. I don’t care what they say, I love it. I love the purple, I love the vest - it’s very Euro. It’s very me! If Tiki doesn’t take it, can I have it?

Now it’s Carmen’s turn to get dragged through the mud. I never thought that a crotch could be insane - thanks for that description Michael. Tiki doesn’t like how short the jacket is because people would just stare at his butt if he wore it. This hot mess #3:

Heidi giggles. She’s so naughty!

Ok…it’s decision time…but right after this commercial break…

Here we go….

Boo! Kevin didn’t win! But he is safe.

Tiki announces the winner….it’s Jack! Tiki will wear the design on the Today Show!

Kit…she’s safe!

It’s down to the trio of hot mess…

Sweet P is….safe!

Who is out? Who will it be? It’s down to Carmen and Ricky…

Carmen is OUT! Ricky is crying! The world is at a standstill!

Oh well. I actually wanted to see more from Carmen. It’s sad to see her go. She seemed really fun!

She’s leaving with such dignity…you will be missed Carmen!

Take out your Pro-Run Bingo cards…

Do I agree with the results? Kind of. I liked Kevin’s design the most, but I couldn’t really see it on Tiki. Jack’s design was conservative yet stylish - so that works for me.

As for who got kicked off - I don’t know. It’s like picking the worst piece of poo to flush down the toilet. If it were up to me, I would’ve wanted Ricky to get the boot. There’s only so much crying I can take before I want to slap someone.

Check out Susan Young’s (our TV critic) take on this episode by clicking here!

Last week, when I bought this DVD, I didn’t think I would be totally obsessed with it. I think I have watched it about 10 times and I still haven’t grown tired of it. After the closing number (”You Can’t Stop the Beat”), I want the movie to just keep going and going!

The music, the dancing and of course, the fashion. I am dying to get myself a sharkskin skinny suit now! Make sure you get the two disc edition because you can learn the dance steps to “Ladies Choice.” I almost have the steps down!

Hairspray (Two-Disc Shake & Shimmy Edition), $22.99 at Amazon.com

Rotating with my musical “Hairspray” heroin is The Office Season 2. I snagged this on a Black Friday sale for $15! What a steal! Now all I need is season 3 and my life would be perfect!

This show has to be one of my faves of all time (”The Fire” episode is hil-air-i-ous!). Someone in the show equates to a person I know in my office. I would like to say that I am really like Angela…or Jim…or Pam…or maybe even Dwight. But Susan just told me that I am the equivalent to Kelly.

Sure, it’s not on sale anymore, but I still suggest you purchase it for some good “pee in your pants” kind of laughs.

The Office - Season Two, $34.99 at Amazon.com

Glossy magazine covers for this month are SMOKIN’ HOT!

A very pregnant Christina Aguilera graces the cover of Marie Claire this month a la Demi Moore - and it has just the right amount of “Dirrrty.” That jacket is very flattering for any pregnant lady who walks around naked.

I am so proud of X-tina, as opposed to her fellow Mouseketeer alumni Britney…click here to read her latest news. Apparently, she is NOT pregnant. Or is she? Who knows - I think the world is jaded by her antics. Just leave her alone and then maybe she’ll stop acting so crazy.

But who cares? X-tina is pregnant and still HOT!

Last night across the pond, this year’s British Fashion Awards were held and some of the most prominent names in the biz (except for me) were there to praise their colleagues - primarily Stella McCartney, who won the evening’s top honors as “Designer of the Year” and the legendary Dame Vivienne Westwood, recipient of the “BFC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion.”

McCartney and Westwood share the spotlight with their fabulous awards! REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (BRITAIN)

Other winners of the evening included Christopher Bailey for Burberry, who won “Menswear Designer of the Year” and Agyness Deyn for “Model of the Year.” But one designer to keep your eye out for in the near future is Christopher Kane, who was dubbed “New Designer of the Year.”

Agyness Deyn is literally Britain’s TOP MODEL!

And of course, what would a fashion event be without the fabulous Dita Von Teese:

AP Photo/Alastair Grant

Here’s the full list of winners:

Designer of the Year:
Stella McCartney

New Designer of the Year:
Christopher Kane

Best New Retail Concept of the Year:
Marc Jacobs

Model of the Year:
Agyness Deyn

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator of the Year:
Michael Howells

Red Carpet Designer of the Year:
Marchesa

Menswear Designer of the Year:
Christopher Bailey for Burberry

Accessory Designer of the Year:
Tom Binns

Designer Brand of the Year:
Anya Hindmarch

BFC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion:
Dame Vivienne Westwood

The BFC Fashion Enterprise Award, sponsored by Swarovski:
Erdem