Before I go any further will say that I have always been a huge Britney fan and I love her new song "Hold it against me"....but I cant believe the amount of shameless and blatant advertising that got shoved into her 4 and a half minute long music video.

In case you missed the "not so well" hidden ads, I have revealed all of the ones that I noticed.

Britney endorses Makeup Forever Professional PARIS.

Britney promotes her new fragrance, Radiance by Britney Spears.

Britney searches on dating website, Plenty of Fish.com (I am sure Britney doesnt need to use a dating website)

One of the many shots where Britney is seen using a Sony monitor.

Does the Dior Autumn Winter 2010 look like the Jaeger AW 2010 ad campaign?

I just saw the new Lady Dior campaign ads and while I think the photos are great I can't help but think it looks a little like the Jaeger AW2010 campaign which was released earlier this year and has been in fashion mags and newspapers for the past two months. Both ads were shot in the London Eye. While there is no denyng that both ad campaigns are gorgeous, I can't help but wonder why Dior would shoot a campaign in the same location as Jaeger, during the same season? What do you think?

The French Connection Autumn Winter 2010 2011 ad campaign was released this past week.  This season they have gone for a simple campaign where the clothes are the stars of the ads. I am not sure who the model or the photographer of the campaign is. If anyone knows send an email to info@beautyconfessional.net or post in the comments. A preview of the French Connection Autumn Winter 2010 2011 menswear collection will be posted soon.

Diesel loves to create a stir. Last season they had scantily clad greased up models for their Sex Sells campaign. This time they've gone a step further and two of their latest ads have been banned by the United Kingdom Advertising Standards Board as they think Diesel's ‘Be Stupid’ campaign is "indecent and for promotes anti-social behaviour".

The two ads in question feature a model pointing a camera down her pants while another shows a woman flashing a surveillance camera. Diesel have defended the ads and said that they 'did not contain any provocative nudity beyond the usual amounts shown in many swimwear, sportswear or lingerie ads'.

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Men have lost the ungentle art of manliness. The man in the street doesn’t know what to bring to a knife fight. He gets nervous around large fish. He can’t tie a full Windsor. Men have forgotten how to snap a bra open with a click of their fingers – women are undoing their own bras to save time! Meanwhile guys are eating little portions of leaves and putting too much gel in their hair. They are wearing t-shirts with dope leaves and robots on them when they are over 22 years-old. – French Connection Manifesto 

The French Connection SS2010 campaign is one of the brands strongest for many season. The campaign is titled “This is the Man”.  “The Man” embodies a classic, tough, handsome and intelligent persona. I particularly like the image below  and I its one of my favourites ads this season. its the right mixture of machismo and simplicity.

I have seen some shots from the lookbooks and the clothes are just as amazing as the ads so stay tuned as we will soon post images from the French Connection menswear and womenswear lookbooks.

This is the woman for French Connection Spring/Summer 2010 -"She is knowing we are looking at her".

French Connection has just launched their Spring Summer 2010  campaign and we have got the  exclusive photos for you. I'm loving the the  new campaign. Fror SS2010 French Connection has relied soloely upon what made the brand is famous – the clothes.

 

The rumours were right. Taylor Momsen ( Gossip Girl's little Jenny Humphrey) is the new face of New Look. She joins Luke Worrall in the brands Spring Summer 2010 campaign. I must say i like the new edgier vibe of the New Look  ss 2010 campaign.

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Natalia Vodianova stars as the face of Stella McCartney's Spring Summer 2010 campaign. Last season Stella McCartney's campaign featured animated Disney Animals this season features an actual dalmation. I love the  shot of Natalia but  I am not sure what to make of the huge Dalmation in the background.

I'm really surprised to see Luke Worrall in the SS 2010 New Look campaign. It is a lot edgier than what I would have expected from New Look. Kudos to whoever styled this shoot.  Its got a fun, fresh, youthful vibe.

A few weeks ago rumours popped up online that Taylor Momsen was the new face of New Looks Spring Summer campaign. Now that the menswear ads have been released it wont be long until womens ads are revealed.

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If it aint broke dont fix it …but there nothing wrong with giving it a snazzy  style update. Thats exactly what  CHOO 24:7 has done.  Jimmy Choo has updated some of its iconic shoe designs and given them a modern spin. The shoes are investment pieces and  are meant to weather the passing of time and adapt  from day to evening, 7 days a week.

Its the “‘perfect shoe wardrobe’ with updated versions of Tamara Mellon’s favourite styles in a variety of colours, materials and heel heights. Taking the Jimmy Choo woman from day to evening, 7 days a week, this is the definitive assortment of iconic Jimmy Choo shapes: The ‘Icons’, the ‘Perfect Platforms’, the ‘Perfect Pointy-toe Pump’, the ‘Perfect Round-toe Pump’, the ‘Perfect Flat’, the ‘Perfect Wedge’ and the ‘Perfect Evening’.”

The prices of the collection range from £315 to £725 and the line will sell alongside the Jimmy Choo Spring Summer 2010 collection.

Clue by Jimmy Choo: Choo 24:7

More images of the Jimmy Choo: Choo 24:7 collection are after the jump.

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I still haven't figured out which is more dangerous, the dozens of snakes that Raquel Zimmerman is covered in or those 12 inch heels she's wearing. I'll have to call this one a draw. This is the first shot of the Alexander McQueen SS 2010  campaign that was shot by Nick Knight .

First you saw the womens collection now  its the guys turn. The Jaeger by Jaeger collection  recreates some key pieces from the brands 125 year history while updating them  so as to be relevant to fashion today. 

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What's the first thing you think of when you hear  the phrase "Iconic British Brand"?..Probably Burberry. but if these shots from the Jaeger by Jaeger Spring Summer 2010 lookbook are any indication that title also perfectly fits Jaeger. Under the direction of Stuart Stockdale,  The Jaeger brand has seen a strong resurgence. Stuart Stockdale is also credited with revitalising the Pringle of Scotland brand when he  desgned for the brand between 2000 and 2005. It should come as no surprise that  he has also had a similar impact at Jaeger.

These images are from the lookbook for the Jaeger by Jaeger Capsule collection. The limited edition 18-piece collection, delves into the brand’s rich heritage. Taking inspiration from standout archive pieces, Jaeger by Jaeger recreates some of the house’s most iconic pieces, while adding a fresh spin in terms of innovative design tweaks, fabrication and finish.

More Images of the Jaeger by Jaeger collection are after the jump.

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Women everywhere should hate Megan Fox. What are the odds that someone so beautiful also has an amazing body? Im guessing they are really low. I wasn't overly impressed with the first set of pics of Megan Fox in the Emporio Armani Underwear campaign but these new images are smoking. Only one criticism. I wish they had photoshopped out the tattoo of Marilyn Monroe, as much as I like Marilyn , I think it looks a bit tacky.

More photos of Megan Fox For Emporio Armani after the jump.

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Here our even more pics from Cristiano Ronaldo's Emporio Armani Underwear campaign. They are less posey than the first images that came out. There is even a pic of Cristiano Ronaldo wearing a white pair of manties while water is splashed on him.  Yes, you heard right, hes wearing wet white underwear. Isn't there some rule against that somewhere? Than again no ones complaining.

More photos  of Cristiano ROnaldo in the Emporio Armani Underwear campaign after the  jump.

Burberry will be live streaming its Burberry Prorsum Autumn Winter 2010 menswear show live from Milan on Saturday at 7PM GMT at http://live.burberry.com

If you cant wait until  Saturday heres a preview of the Burberry Prorsum AW 2010 collection.

More photos of the Burberry Prorsum AW 2010 collection after the jump.

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Earlier this week  I posted about River Island nurturing design talent by sponsoring  Graduate fashion week and  by championing the River Island design forum.

Now the British Fashion Council/ Vogue Designer Fashion Fund nominees have been announced. The  £200,000 programme supports Britain's young design talent both financially and  by offering them expert  business advice from industry professionals and was created by Vogue and the British Fashion Council.

I am proud to say that Angel Jackson, a brand we have featured on this blog numerous times is on the list of nominees. Accessories brand Angel Jackson, is nominated alongside Christopher Kane, Richard Nicoll, Erdem, Marios Schwab, Clements Ribeiro, bespoke tailor E.Tautz and  shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood .

Good Luck Angel Jackson.. I hope the label wins.