A Glam Slam

INTRODUCING: GLAM SLAM CAM

A Glam Slam is happy to introduce a new feature called the Glam Slam Cam!

A Glam Slam is looking for you, the fans. Whether you’re at the game, the local bar or a house party watching your favorite team, A Glam Slam wants to see your team pride. Send your best pics to [email protected] and you can be featured on A Glam Slam. And don’t forget to tell everyone what you’re wearing.

Glam Gal will get the ball rolling with a photo from last night’s JETS game. Yes, the same JETS game that took place in the bitter cold, on a frost-covered field, and resulted in an overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills. But that’s beside the point. Glam Gal braved the windy weather in a vintage 1988 New York JETS jersey shirt. Check it out!

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THE NFL LOVE CONNECTION

Cosmopolitan, fashion and beauty magazine and relationship bible, has shared the dating secrets of some of the hottest NFL stars. The guys revealed "their dating pet peeves, turn-ons, and how to score a second date." Check it out here.

Which NFL hunk would you choose?

    

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FROM FRED FLINTSTONE TO FIVEFINGERS FOOTWEAR

The hottest new shoes will bring you back in time, back to the town of Bedrock. Known as the “barefoot alternative," Vibram's FiveFingers is the only footwear brand to offer the joy of going barefoot combined with the protection and grip of the Vibram® Sole.

Unlike conventional sneakers, FiveFingers are meant to connect you to the earth and allow you to move in a more natural, healthy way. They stimulate the muscles in the feet to result in an increased sense of balance, visibility and improved posture.

The new 2009 Vibram FiveFingers collection offers a variety of designs for a wide range of activities that most people would rather do barefoot. This includes everything from fitness training and yoga, to running and sailing.

Vibram’s FiveFingers shoes are footwear like you’ve never seen before. If you’ve tried them out, let Glam Gal know what you think!

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MCQUEEN AND PUMA: TEAMMATES ONCE AGAIN

Alexander McQueen and Puma have had an ongoing relationship since 2005. The two recently collaborated to extend the Alexander McQueen for Puma line to include a full collection of men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. A designer known for his innovation in the sports-fashion realm, McQueen continues to push boundaries with his designs.

The new collection of Puma X Alexander McQueen was inspired in large part by the concept of “Power.” Each season’s collection will have a seasonal theme related to a specific sport. The Fall/Winter 2009 collection references Boxing, a sport closely associated with the idea of “Power.”

Bold colors, unique styles, intricate details and modern design all enhance the "Power" of this sport and make the new collection a must-have this season.

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WHO'S HAUTE? THURSDAYS: DHANI JONES

Welcome to the first of edition of Who's Haute? Thursdays. Each week, A Glam Slam will feature an athlete who is relevant both on and off the field, the ice or the court. A Glam Slam will highlight these athletes' relationships to their sport and their lifestyle away from the game.

The Cincinnati Bengals are off to one of the hottest starts in the NFL and that's due in no small part to their starting linebacker, Dhani Jones. From his days at the University of Michigan to his stints with the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, Jones has been as productive and reliable as they come.

When Jones is not blitzing quarterbacks or tackling running backs, he's the host of Travel Channel's Dhani Tackles The Globe, a show that merges sports and culture around the world.

And when he's not in front of the camera, he's the "Bow Tie Man" - literally. Jones is the President and Founder of Five Star Ties, a line of  bow ties that "scream trend, color and confidence."

Dhani Jones is Who's Haute.

  

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FASHION POLICE: SPORTS FAN EDITION

There is nothing worse than having to climb the stadium stairs in a pair of stilettos. Or leaving your Birkin bag below your seat only to find it covered in beer and chewed up gum at the end of the game. Or to be the victim of a certain (and explicit) chant because you chose not to support the home team.

To avoid a major violation the next time you attend a sporting event, take a look at A Glam Slam’s Top 10 Fashion Faux Pas:

1. Wearing the jersey of a team from a different sport, or a team who is not playing in the game you are attending. Unless your wardrobe consists only of team jerseys (which would bring up a whole different set of problems), stick to the teams in the game.

2. Wearing your own name on the back of your jersey if you are older than the age of 10. You might have dreamed of becoming a professional athlete but let’s face it, it’s time to move on.

3. While it’s great to show pride in your team through your attire, there’s no need to go overboard. This is dedicated to the women who feel it’s necessary to wear a team logo t-shirt and jacket. And hat. And jeans. And earrings…

4. Head-to-toe pale pink fan gear (obviously).

5. Guys in suits; unless you are coming straight from the office, then you’re off the hook.

6. Face paint. Enough said.

7. Spelling out your team name or favorite player on your t-shirt with a bunch of pals. After a few beers, it never turns out the way you planned.

8. Wearing outdated fan gear. Newsflash: Brett Favre no longer plays for the Green Bay Packers. However, throwback jerseys are fully acceptable.

9. How about a lack of fashion? If it is the dead of winter and you have a beer belly yet still feel the need to go shirtless, that’s a problem. If you’re a JETS season ticket holder and you sit in section 317, that means you. Wink, wink.

10. And the worst offense of them all: women who are dressed like they are heading to the club instead of a sporting event. If you are trying to draw attention to yourself, this is not the place to do so. You can trust Glam Gal that just this once, the guys are focused on the game, not on you.

So sports fans, take this advice or you might end up here: SPIKE’s list of the teams with the most annoying fans.

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BATTLE OF THE BRIEFS: BECKHAM VS. RONALDO

Move over Becks because you’ve been replaced by a new soccer stud. Though David Beckham has been the face of Emporio Armani underwear for the past four seasons, the fashion house recently announced that 24 year-old Real Madrid player and captain of Portugal’s national soccer team, Cristiano Ronaldo, will be the new spokesmodel for Emporio Armani Men's Underwear and Armani Jeans, beginning in Spring/Summer 2010. But don’t feel bad for Becks. He’s rumored to be starting his own branded underwear line in 2010. 

Cristiano’s got some big…um…cleats to fill. Which half-naked billboard would you rather see?

  


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GAME. SET. MATCH. HERMES?

Tennis anyone? If we can all play in Hermes then yes, game on.

Taking a cue from NY Fashion Week’s athletic-inspired fashions, luxury brand Hermes closed out Paris Fashion Week with a Wimbledon-themed show.

Designer Jean Paul Gaultier’s 2010 RTW show took place on a runway covered in grass turf which also featured grass covered bleacher seats. Red, white and blue tennis skirts, Bermuda shorts and v-neck sweaters dominated the collection, with models sporting sweatbands to complement each look. To conclude what Glam Gal can only imagine must have been a pretty surprising show for the fashionistas in attendance, models even played a little tennis on the runway. 

   

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NFL IS PRETTY IN PINK

Never before have so many men looked so good in pink...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NFL has teamed up with the American Cancer Society to support the cause. During Week 4 games, our favorite NFL stars will be sporting pink game gear including sideline hats, gloves, wrist guards, and even pink cleats. 

The gear and game balls will also be autographed by players and auctioned off, with the proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society and team charities. Fans can also pick up pink BCA gear at stadium stores this weekend. This is one instance where Glam Gal says pink is acceptable for fan gear.

Visit nfl.com/pink for details.

 

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BECKHAMS SCORE MAJOR STYLE POINTS AT ADIDAS LAUNCH

The glamorous husband and wife team looked hot together as they walked the blue carpet at the Adidas Originals Launch in Los Angeles. While David dressed down in a gray hoodie (from Adidas, of course) and jeans, Victoria supported her husband in an amazing Fall 09 LBD from William Tempest and purple velvet Brian Atwood pumps. Thanks to Victoria's great taste, David didn't have to look too far for design advice.

The event introduced David Beckham's new Adidas clothing line, Beckham by J. Bond Collection. Beckham collaborated with James Bond, owner of the Undefeated boutiques, on a fall/winter men's collection for Adidas Originals by Originals (WWD).

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