She is the quintessential rocker chick. It's not much of a stretch, then, that songstress-turned-designer Avril Lavigne's fall '12 Abbey Dawn footwear collection has a rock 'n' roll edge. Fall also marks the second season for the label's shoes, which this time are heavy on the animal prints and hardware. "My personal style is very Abbey Dawn. It's rock 'n' roll, but still cute," said Lavigne. "That's why I wanted to start my own line. I could never find [footwear] that was a combination." The 27-year-old also is honing her design skills in the beauty arena: She recently released 12 styles of Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips featuring her drawings. And music is never far away, of course. Lavigne will tour southeast Asia and Japan this month and is in and out of the studio working on her next record. Here, the singer sounds off on her other favorite Canadian rocker and when she could have been royal.
Last vacation spot: St. Tropez, France. "I went with my girlfriends and we were low-key, on a boat every day."
Last book I read: "I don’t like reading. I’m way too A.D.D. for that. Maybe I’ll write my own book. I’d like to do that. I’ve been jotting things down along the way."
I never leave home without: "A hooded sweatshirt."
My biggest guilty pleasure: "Cupcakes."
Best city for shopping: "Tokyo. The style is so crazy and out there."
Best on-stage moment: Performing with Alanis Morissette in 2005 at the House of Blues. "She's a Canadian rocker, so she was always very inspiring to me."
I wish I could traveL back in time to... "Somewhere in France or England, and I’d be royalty"
The nominations for the 2012 Juno Awards were announced today, and our Avril is up for 3 awards; Album of the Year (Goodbye Lullaby), Pop Album of the Year (Goodbye Lullaby), and Fan Choice 2012! You know what that means?? VOTE VOTE VOTE for Avril to win! Voting will open soon, I will update when more info becomes available.
For those unaware, the Juno Awards are Canada's version of the Grammy's. Even though Avril is not currently scheduled to attend, maybe we can convince her by giving her the Fan Choice!
Finally, a new WTH.TV video! Avril tweeted this along with the caption: "Why can I never remember my note when I start singing acapella? Why do i always start toooo high! Ahahha:)"
Make sure you watch this great performance of Smile on Japan's Music Station. Definitely watch the video all the way through. Avril's facial features are hilarious!
Avril stopped by Mezamashi TV in Tokyo Japan yesterday to tape a segment and play the drums! Looks like a fun time! The segment will air on Monday.
Avril also taped a segment for Music Station today, in which she tweeted: "Performing live on Music Station tonight in Japan. Just bought some dope stuff and off to sushi!"
So much for break-up rumors! Avril and Brody were out to dinner at Koi Restaurant last night, along with Matt and Amie. Avril was decked out head to toe in the 2012 Abbey Dawn collection, and sporting some electric blue highlights! Avril embarks on the Asian leg of The Black Star tour in Tokyo on February 4. Thanks Avrilsmusic for the pictures.
It's a slow time for Avril news, but if you haven't been following Miss Lavigne on Twitter, she's been posting pictures from the set of the newest Abbey Dawn shoot.
