We don’t really watch a whole lot of TV (ok, that’s a total lie), so we somehow totally missed that Naomi does commercials for Sobe water.

So since it’s Wednesday, and since we love when supermodels prance around gunmetal bathing suits, we thought we’d have to share this with you all in order to still be good friends.

Good morning!

Refinery 29 has done several TV shorts in the past starring Alexander Wang and Chris Benz.

Now they’re in search of a permanent TV hostess to “star” in their series of mini Internet shows.

The site is scouring for an “It Girl” between the ages of 18 and 23 with great style (and presumably a great face) to star in their new venture.

The project will take the entire summer and pay enough money to “make somebody a really happy summer.”

Alas, Cory Kennedy is already taken.

This Thursday, BET is taking on the subject we’ve all been talking, thinking, and writing about for a while. In a half hour special, Fashion Blackout, they’ll bring together pretty much everyone you’d think (including Naomi, Andre Leon Talley, Constance White, and Tracy Reese) to sound off on the topic of Black presence, or lack thereof, in fashion.

Not to get too heavy, but as a Black woman working in fashion (or trying to), it’s really disheartening to see “No Ethnic Girls” on calls for models, or many other forms of blatant discrimination in the industry I love so dearly. I agree wholeheartedly with BET when they say it’s “one of fashion’s biggest faux-pas.”

It’s great to see this topic coming into the spotlight in a big way, so here’s to more open discussion on the topic - preferably longer than 30 minutes - plus, we need more time to hear Chanel speak (and we’re crossing our fingers that she does in fact speak).

If you’re bored or just curious, you can also take the Fashion Blackout quiz or just wait and watch the special when it airs this Thursday at 8:30pm.

— JAZZI McGILBERT

Dear New York City Bars,

Why don’t you show Gossip Girl on your screens?

I spent yesterday evening happily watching Lost in a silent bar full of revelers swigging their free shots every time someone suggested Jack might die - imagine the possibilities with GG.

Free shots each time Dan caresses Serena’s face? Or, every time Blair and Chuck exchange death stares? How about every time a bow appears?

See, I don’t have a TV, and it’s absolutely impossible to leave my house on a Tuesday morning and not know every detail of the previous night’s episode before 11 am. Forget the plot, I’m talking about the color of Chuck’s socks, the length of Serena’s hair, the brightness of Jenny’s shoes - people want to tell me everything.

Not to mention, it’s already been widely discussed that a lot of GG’s viewers used to catch the show online - but now they’re not allowing that, so what are we supposed to do? Wait til Saturday, when we can already recite the plot by heart thanks to our annoying friends on AIM? I don’t think so.

In fact, Beauty Bar, if you’re listening, this would be perfect for you.

Thanks,

Fashionista

WWD reports that things at Elle are getting even uglier.

Nina Garcia’s set to guest star on Ugly Betty in just two days, but if that isn’t enough editor-on-TV for you, don’t worry - both Robbie Myers and Joe Zee, (who must love appearing in front of a camera), will appear in the season finale with previously announced guest star Naomi Campbell.

The three make up part of Elle’s softball team which plays against Mode’s softball team for a charity tournament. We hope they don’t actually let Naomi use a bat.

We love Elle, but once their hard working editors get tired of being on TV, reality or otherwise, can someone in production please get in touch with Vogue?

We can’t think of anything better than Meredith Melling-Burke and Anna plotting in a dugout.

We’ve always wished Teen Vogue had an uber eco-conscious fraternal twin sister who would be the founding member of her school’s Ethical Fashion Club, and tote around Naomi Klein’s No Logo as her boldest accessory.

Ok, so not really, but we do think BBC’s new online magazine Thread. is pretty cool, and fills a void we didn’t know we had.

The shoots are styled entirely with clothing that fits the magazine’s “Fashion Without Victim” tagline without looking extra crunchy.

Everything in the magazine must be at least one of the following:

- Made and traded sustainably
- Made of sustainable materials
- Recycled or vintage

As a part of the launch, on April 22, BBC Three will also air a four-part series called Blood, Sweat and T-shirts that sends six “fashion addicts” to experience life working in India’s cotton mills. We think it’s an excellent idea, so here’s to hoping Thread’s model selection improves a bit, and that the sentiment echoes with youth across the Atlantic.

Maybe next month’s issue can feature Alexa Chung visiting real sweatshops in India rather than setting up her faux sweat shops in London.

— JAZZI MCGILBERT

We can’t get away from this interview with Simon Doonan for NBC’s First Look. First it was in every cab we took, and then we woke up to it on the news this morning.

In the video - and his new book Eccentric Glamour, Simon pegs stylish women into three categories: the Socialite (diamond-studded grill), the Existentialist (black on black), and the Gypsy (flowy tops).

And he doesn’t forget to offer us plenty of sound bite worthy quotes (“Say no to ho”), and in case you were concerned, assures us that “windows are very democratic,” because we can have “no teeth and be completely destitute and still enjoy a [shop] window.” Who knew?

For the record, our favorite New York City window is the Sixth Avenue puppy shop.

— JAZZI McGILBERT

This Saturday, MTV will be airing the new True Life: “I’m going to Fashion Week” as a part of a True Life marathon. MTV seems to think that “Once a year, the biggest event in fashion comes to New York City… It’s the only week that matters.”

Actually, it happens twice a year in NY (and it’s debatable whether or not NY Fashion Week is the most important), and since, well, this is our “True Life” we’ll definitely be tuning in to see if they include:

Getting in. With or without an invite.

Timing your schedule perfectly to show up late-but-not-too late, and never early.

Pretending to be your boss to get into the Marc show.

Waiting over 30 minutes for a 10 minute show.

Being trampled by photographers and flashbulbs the second Posh enters the tents.

Sneaking glances at Posh, while trying to pretend that you don’t really care.

Blistered feet.

Did we miss anything?

— JAZZI McGILBERT

We just heard that MTV is casting for a British version of The Hills.

It’s almost too good to be true.

They want people with “striking looks/personal style.” So they love that Lauren’s adorable, but they wish she wore better clothes? Us too.

They want someone who lives an “aspirational lifestyle.” Like they aspire to be in Playboy, or they aspire to meet Marc Jacobs?

The best part? They want someone who “wears their heart on their sleeve,” and who will “show emotions and tell everyone about them.”

Ouch.

Teen Vogue and MTV want to send you to Paris to “help make Lauren’s dream your own.”

So, if you need to borrow Lauren Conrad’s dream for a moment:

1. We’re sorry.

2. Don’t date boys like Jason and Brody - they’ll totally ruin your dreams.

3. Whatever you do, don’t wear anything from LC’s clothing line. It screams “America”.

4. Practice your accent - “Bun-Jurr” is not acceptable.

5. Hope that MTV re-hires the cute boy who showed Lauren around Paris to give you an equally good tour.

Bonne chance!

We seem to have in our inbox the casting notice for Fashionista, the ELLE-helmed reality show where seemingly clueless but probably staged contestants vie for a job as Joe Zee’s assistant.

1. We’re dying to know what Joe Zee’s current assistant has to say about all of this.

2. Here’s the notice:

“Can you identify the best designs from the top designers with a glance? Are Manolo, Prada and Gucci a few or your favorite words? Is one of the best things in your life your wardrobe and footwear? Do you spend hours lost in a copy of Elle Magazine, daydreaming about a career in fashion?

If so, the CW Television Network and the creators of “Project Runway” and “America’s Next Top Model” are about to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime!

No experience necessary. But style, intelligence and a great work ethic are a must.

We are now casting an untitled reality competition that will take viewers (and cast members) behind the fashion world’s velvet rope for a chance to work side-by-side with a who’s-who of high fashion and a chance at a career-launching grand prize.

Email us at FashionFabCasting@gmail.com In order to be considered you must tell us in one page or less who you are and why you stand out in the crowd. Include your name, age, city, occupation, and contact phone number and email address. Also, send two clear current photos of your choice: one full body, one closeup!

THE OPEN CALL WILL TAKE PLACE THIS SATURDAY FEB. 9TH FROM 11AM TO 4PM!!! BE THERE!!

Park Central New York
870 Seventh Avenue at 56th Street
New York, NY 10019

Registration location: Manhattan Skyline”

Hmmm, one full body, one closeup… because Joe Zee’s assistant has to be pretty (duh).

Note to CW: PLEASE bring back Gossip Girl instead!