... the work of Gianni and update it. The second was to take the collections further.' Clearly, Donatella chose the latter." As if wanting to think for yourself instead of rehashing old ideas were a ... m not defending the look--I'm just saying you can hardly call it conservative. But even at her most subtle, Donatella's look always has a sexy undercurrent--that woman all this time since ...

... is yes! We are all passionate, opinionated people. I think it's great that we debate every detail to determine whom the winner and loser should be. I really hope all of you enjoy the second season and look forward to initiating the next Iron Chef into Kitchen Stadium! --Donatella Read Donatella's previous posts Learn more about Donatella Arpaia photos: donatella arpaia 

... . Allegra has been attending Brown University and has said her dream is to become an actress. And will Donatella remain at the helm? "Maybe," says the former Versace executive. "Then ... Which, after a decade of turmoil, may be the best thing for the company after all. And it probably didn't help that Donatella wasn't willing to cut back on her expen$ive lifestyle which caused ...

Can the Versace brand survive?  This year the company may lose $44 million.  But Donatella Versace is optimistic that it can return to profitability sometime in 2011. Mmmmm.  The photo of Versace in NEW YORK Magazine makes her a dead ringer for the infamous Cat Woman of Manhattan who has had many too many cosmetic procedures.  Also, her thinking wouldn't pass muster in Logic 101.  ...

... in sales, but now makes less than half of that. Run by the family since its inception, Donatella and Santo were reportedly resistant to changes that might have helped them adapt to new times and ... best thing for the company after all. But the problem with this scheme is, who will be the face of Versace? Everyone knows Donatella and her ridiculously blonde hair and tan skin and high heels and ...

... die and born again. It’s the story of my life.” This week it seems, however, that not everybody is convinced of Donatella's strength. A damning Newsweek article by Dana ... says the Versace source. All of these problems are building up and you can't help but wonder if Donatella will be forced to leave. Do you think that she should pass on the control to someone outside of the family?

Video: Chef, restaurateur and iVillage Food contributor Donatella Arpaia prepares her quick Sunday ragu at the launch party for iVillage.com/food Last night ... demos, and a veritable Italian feast prepared by New York restaurant fixture and iVillage contributor Donatella Arpaia. On the heels of September's entertainment site relaunch, which Lauren Zalaznick, president of NBC Universal ...

"My mother doesn't really like the food in my restaurants," says Donatella Arpaia. "She didn't even like the food in my father's restaurants. She only likes her food," referring to the cuisine o... Continue reading "Donatella Arpaia on the New Mia Dona and Finally Pleasing Her Mother" >

+ art!fail: how (NOT) to draw Asian women. lolarious or enormously offensive? well, both, really, but for now i'm gonna go with lolarious. thanks, Disgrasian! + Lady Gaga: wtf?? idek what to think about this video. also, apologies in advance for the earworming! + i've never been good at brainstorming for rs_small_gifts- actually, i'm not very good at brainstorming for exchanges, ...

... brother Santo took over as the company's CEO and his sister Donatella as creative director. But Versace has suffered -- its sales have ... than half that now. Critics blame the demise of the brand on Donatella's misjudgments. She and Gianni had heated arguments over ... . Sources say he quit after a restructuring plan that cut Donatella's spending was rejected. Recently the company ...