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Mr. Blasberg’s Best-Dressed List

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Diane Kruger in Hugo Boss

Well, she can officially do it all. In the film Farewell My Queen, Diane Kruger plays the ultimate clotheshorse: Marie Antoinette. (And she plays her well.) But at one of the parties to celebrate the debut of the film, Diane dressed decidedly more casual. Although, who can blame her after running around Versailles in corsets and pirate-shaped wigs? Just because she was dressed down didn’t mean she was out for this week’s list. Her look was casual but drop dead sexy. I love the effortless baggy trousers and tank top dressed up with a killer pair of heels.

Marion Cotillard in Dior Couture

The debut goes to Marion Cotillard! I was wondering which actress would be the first one to wear Raf Simons’ first Dior Couture collection on the red carpet. And it was very appropriately the Oscar-winning French actress and ambassador for the house at The Dark Knight Rises premiere in London. Doesn’t she look divine? I love the proportions — a tiny top and a long, leg-lengthening skirt — and bonus points for the pops of color with the crimson handbag and pumps. While the debate is still raging over the future of Dior, I’m looking forward to seeing more of this collection on the red carpet!

Anne Hathaway in Stella McCartney

Speaking of fashion multi-taskers, we’ve got another one here. Anne Hathaway’s out and about promoting her role as Catwoman in the new Batman flick, which has her in a skin tight leather bodysuit and her hair in long, flowing locks. (And, I have to say, I was a little surprised she’s been able to do sexy so well.) But in real life, her look is gamine and adorable. I like this pixie cut and I loved this mixed print Stella McCartney frock she wore on Jimmy Fallon.

Lauren Santo Domingo in Nina Ricci

Somehow (and even though I’m a friend I still don’t know how), Moda Operandi’s Lauren Santo Domingo manages to make high fashion samples into maternity clothes. Look at this Nina Ricci cocktail dress she wore at a charity benefit in New York. You can hardly notice she’s six months pregnant. It looks like she just had a big lunch. I love the play of patterns on the dress, and the tulle ruffle is the perfect pregnancy foil.

Hailee Steinfeld in Marc Jacobs

I have to give it to Hailee Steinfeld: She’s hitting all the right notes on the red carpet. I was a little worried last year when she wore Converse sneakers with a Marchesa dress to the Vanity Fair Oscars party. It was cute at the time, but it’s good to see she knew not to be too cute all the time. Her style has grown up, and so has her fashion cred: She’s already done two Miu Miu campaigns. I loved this bright floral Marc Jacobs dress she wore to the Batman premiere in New York, and how she paired it with a funky wedge. Fun and chic!

Jessica Biel in Mugler

Good one, Jessica Biel. The American actress whose fashion choices, in my humble opinion, tend to fall in the expected category, mixed it up at Comic Con this year. The plastic Mugler pencil skirt looks fabulous on her. Maybe she should consider tapping into her inner French sex goddess more often! After all, her future husband did bring sexy back.

Miranda Kerr in Céline

I’m not sure if Phoebe Philo would consider this a compliment, but my grandmother had pants in almost the identical pattern to the Céline pants that Miranda Kerr wore while running errands in New York City. Not that that’s the only reason I loved them, of course. Philo’s designs are some of my girlfriends’ most prized possessions, and when you see the easy, breezy elegance on a girl like Miranda, it’s clear why.

Kyra Sedgwick at The David Letterman Show

OK, now I understand how she’s kept Kevin Bacon around for so long. Kyra Sedgwick is smoking. The body-hugging red dress she wore to tape an appearance on The David Letterman Show was absolutely fabulous. I loved the fit, and the below-the-knee hem was the perfect counterpart to the cleavage-bearing neckline.

Thandie Newton in Stella McCartney

I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes got a divorce. Yeah, it’s been reported on a few blogs. Anyway, all that attention got me thinking about his movies, and then I found this picture of Thandie Newton looking seriously chic in Stella McCartney, and now I’m in the mood for a Mission Impossible marathon. Anyway, back to the dress: It’s simple and elegant, but the cut is what makes it so fabulous. The slight flair at the waste accentuates Thandie’s curves to perfection.

Alexa Chung in Louis Vuitton

Not since Patti Hearst has a beret looked so chic. And not since the Rocky movies have I had such sweatshirt envy. (Though, for much different reasons.) I loved the Louis Vuitton ensemble that Alexa Chung put together for Vuitton’s Shanghai store opening. But then again, I’d love any look with that Sprouse leopard print in it.

Source from: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/diane-kruger-hugo-boss-best-dressed-celebrities-072012#slide-1

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HOT or NOT: Cannes 2012

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We review the red carpet fashion at this year’s Cannes film festival.

It’s that time of the year again for the Cannes Film Festival! We took front seat at the red carpet arrivals during the opening ceremony.

HOT: Eva Herzigova looks exquisite in her crystal-covered Dolce and Gabbana gown. Although, we do think that Chopard necklace might just be overdoing it a little.

HOT: Everything about Eva Longoria looks perfect! The mermaid silhouette emphasizes the actress’ curves in all the right places. Longoria wore Marchesa.

HOT: Fan Bingbing chose a tradition design for her red carpet frock- designed by Christopher Bu and fashioned with emerald Chopard jewels.

NOT: While many may disagree with us, Frieda Pinto doesn’t score top fashion points on our list. It’s not that we hate the dress but we find the irrelevant puff around her waist area quite distracting.

HOT: Jane Fonda channels elegance in her Atelier Versace gown without looking like she’s trying too hard.

NOT: Jessica Chastain’s beauty is immaculate but this gown does not do her justice at all! In fact, why in the world does she need pockets for in the first place?

NOT: There’s always someone who tries too hard and on this red carpet, it’s actress Phoebe Price. We can’t keep our eyes off that unflattering pattern and that tumour-like flower on her head.

NOT: Has Denise Rich been shopping in the bargain bin again? The only thing we love on her is those fabulous heels!

HOT: Angela Ismailos looks like an impersonation of the black swan but oddly enough, we find the black lace and tulle quite beautiful.

HOT: Hofit Golan looks stunning in a full-length bejewelled one-piece gown. Her hair is kept loose and simple to frame her face and allowing her dress to speak for itself.

NOT: Actress Marie Gillain’s outfit choice for the red carpet is a disappointment. Not only is the colour typical, the design reminds us of an old prom night dress.

HOT: The fact that Melita Toscan Du Plantier chose an unconventional colour to wear on the red carpet and picked the perfect cut and gown design, we say she deserves to be on our HOT list.

HOT: Actress Hao Lei’s dress is indeed simple except for the sleeves but to us it reflects a quiet confidence.

NOT: French TV Presenter Karine Lima’s red carpet gown fails miserably to appeal to us. Why? Think ‘ostrich’. We’re pretty sure it says ‘elegant’ for the dress code on the invitation and not ‘bird’.

NOT: French actress Virginie Ledoyen may be playing it a bit too safe. Perhaps if she had at least let down her hair in soft waves, it would’ve created more sex appeal.

NOT: And introducing another actress who comes off as trying too hard is Catherine Jacob. Her outfit is an absolute mess and so we say, fire the stylist!

NOT: Actress Vahina Giocante gown reflects a lazy attempt at dressing up for the red carpet. Draping can be classy and sexy but this is just a big yawn.

HOT: Singer Lana Del Rey’s black dress is somewhat sensual and alluring despite its simplicity.

HOT: Diane Kruger must’ve felt the pressure of looking absolutely flawless with being a Jury member of the 65th Cannes Film Festival because she left us in awe of her beauty on the red carpet. The star wore a Jean-Paul Gaultier design. It’s no wonder she was chosen to play ‘Helen of Troy’.

HOT: Argentine-French actress Berenice Bejo wore a multi-layered red gown by Louis Vuitton. We think everyone can agree that red is most definitely her colour.

NOT: Is French actress Frederique Bel attempting a Rihanna? We’re pretty sure you remember what we thought of it- that she’s trying too hard. There is nothing sexy about revealing a little too much on the red carpet.

Source from: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/fashion/photoviewer.aspx?cp-documentid=250082728#image=1

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Top 10 Bag Trends For Spring/ Summer 2012

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Bags are as important as clothing, shoes or any other items of the wardrobe. They reflect your style, show the world who you are and make you look unique. So, it’s essential to be able to choose the piece that is close to you. And it is as important to stay in trend. So, we offer you to get acquainted with our list of TOP 10 Bag Trends for Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion season.

You already know everything about Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trends as well as Color Trends and Shoe Trends. But nothing has been still said about accessories. Today we’ll clear it out. And we’ll start from Bag Trends for Spring/ Summer 2012.

Bag Trend #1: Knitted bags. Just as shoes come knitted in Spring/ Summer 2012 season, so do bags. Knitting looks unusual and stylish but you should be sure you have the right clothing to pair it with.

Bag Trend #2: Large clutches. While clutches are usually small and fancy those designers offer us to carry during Spring/ Summer 2012 are large enough to hold all necessary stuff a woman needs daily. Such clutches come both in neutral colors to be good for office wear and in brighter hues for less formal outfits.

Bag Trend #3: Printed bags. We are normally rather practical and choose bags which are more or less versatile. But designers advise us to be bolder during Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion season and invest into bags which are not ordinary, those which feature interesting patterns.

Bag Trend #4: Foldover bags. Foldover bags have been popular for a couple of seasons already and they will stay in fashion for the entire Spring/ Summer 2012 season. Foldover bags come in a great variety of sizes, colors and prints.

Bag Trend #5: Small shoulder bags. Shoulder bags have always been in vogue. But in Spring/ Summer 2012 only small shoulder bags will be trendy. And despite they are called ‘shoulder’ bags they can as well be carried in hands.

Bag Trend #6: Satchel bags. Satchel bags are very comfortable. They don’t look big but can hold plenty of things. So, they are best for those of us who like to have everything for every occasion just in the bag.

Bag Trend #7: Wristlets. Wristlets, which are perfect for women who often lose things, will be very trendy during Spring/ Summer 2012. They come in a variety of designs and tones.

Bag Trend #8: Totes and weekend bags. Huge bags will not be very popular during Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion season but average-sized totes and weekend bags will. Opt for vibrant hues to stand out of the crowd or neutrals if you want a bag you could accessorize your every look with.

Bag Trend #9:Tiny bags. Women have always loved small bags – they are good for special occasions and look interesting. But are you ready for a bag which is not small but tiny? Whether or not you are, these bags are to be a hit in summer.

Bag Trend #10: Chain handles. Yes, since Chanel first introduced chain handles they have always been popular with fashionistas. The secret is simple: chain handle looks even more luxurious than it really is.

Source from: http://www.millionlooks.com/trends/accessories-trends/top-10-bag-trends-for-spring-summer-2012/

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Top 20 spring/summer 2012 handbags

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Bored with all those old season handbags cluttering up the sale shelves? We’ve rounded up the top 20 waiting-list-worthy spring 2012 handbags to whet your whistle for the arrival of spring.

PRADA

Prada’s 1950′s car-print collection was one of our favourites. The bags were the crowning glory. Guaranteed to sell out in 0-60 seconds.

CHANEL

It was underwater love at first site when we saw this pearl embellished seashell bag from Chanel. Practical? No. To die for? Absolutely!

CELINE

That Phoebe Philo knows a thing or two about making a hit collection, and her talents don’t stop at clothes. This mulicoloured envelope bag will be seen dangling from only the chicest shoulders come spring.

LOUIS VUITTON

So many great bags in this collection it was hard to pick a winner, but this patent leather version of a plastic shopping basket has the fabulous factor AND the fun factor.

3.1 PHILIP LIM

Simple, uncomplicated, and truly lust-worthy? Must be Philip Lim.

DEREK LAM

This patchwork snakeskin shoulder bag with Lam’s signature rams head clasp is one to treasure for a lifetime.

DIOR

Galliano may be gone, but it’s good to see Dior’s accessory designers haven’t lost their touch.

VICTORIA BECKHAM

This ginormous orange tote is totally bonkers, but we LOVE it.

TOMMY HILFIGER

The colour combination on this Tommy Hilfiger clutch is irresistible.

FENDI

This eye-catching Fendi tote looks like it’s studded with sweets – what better arm-candy could a girl want?

MARC BY MARC JACOBS

These block bright top handle clutches deliver a pop of colour at a purse-friendly pricepoint.

VERSACE

OTT yet totally alluring.

THOM BROWNE

These super-long strapped shoulder bags have the Olsen twins written all over them and if anyone knows an IT bag, it’s those two.

PROENZA SCHOULER

Proenza Schouler have a history of hit-making lust-have handbags. Introducing the latest addition to their score sheet.

SONIA RYKIEL

This is a double-whammy: stylish AND practical. Genius.

LANVIN

Oh yes, we can totally see this hanging off our shoulders next spring, oh yes…

ALEXANDER WANG

Wang’s the man if you want to fit in with the cool crowd. This jumbo backpack from his motocross inspired collection will give you instant kudos.

GUCCI

Grown up and glamorous? Must be Gucci.

BOTTEGA VENETA

A giant satsuma in bag form – what’s not to like?

D&G

Spring/summer 2012 is the final D&G collection and the Italian duo are going went out with a bang with this printed mini wrist bag. It will probably be a collector’s item too – bonus!

MULBERRY

A sneaky number 21 – excuse us but who could possibly resist Mulberry’s new ‘Travelling Collection’ camera bag? Erm, not us!

Source from: http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/galleries/TMG8813796/Top-20-springsummer-2012-handbags.html

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Nail Corner: A Louis Vuitton-inspired sugary pastel and lace manicure

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Cotton candy colours and oversized lace flowers were all over Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2012 collection, as well as many a trend report. But unlike other delicate prints, Louis Vuitton’s take on femininity seems almost animated: pale shades of saccharine colours get a bit of bounce with large lace eyelets. As inspiration for Nail Corner, the pastels were right in line with many new nail polish shades—it was definitely hard to choose just five colours to use!

The inspiration: Louis Vuitton Spring 2012

While Louis Vuitton was definitely top of mind, the music festival trend of crocheted tops and sunset colours encouraged the use of more saturated polish colours and the ombré-ish pattern I painted them in. After letting the base colour on each nail dry, it was time to get out the dotting tools. This lace design required two dotting sizes: large, for painting on the white lace shape, and medium, for dotting the base colour to give a “punched out” effect to the lace eyelets. That’s right—this manicure looks like the white was drawn on with a stencil, but really it’s just dots on top of dots.

Polishes used:
Revlon ColorStay Longwear nail enamel in “Marmalade” ($9, at drug stores)
Revlon nail enamel in “Strawberry Cream” ($6, at drug stores)
Essie nail enamel in “A Crewed Interest” ($8, essie.com)
Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect polish in “Sea” ($8, at drug stores)
Revlon nail enamel in “Mint Gelato” ($6, at drug stores)
Art Club nail art colour in “White” ($6, nailpolishincanada.com)

Source from: http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/beauty/2012/04/18/nail-corner-a-louis-vuitton-inspired-sugary-pastel-and-lace-manicure/

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Spring 2012: Pastel Perfect

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We show you how to shop the season’s pastel trend according to your style and budget.

Prada

Quirky

Brass-plated crystal earrings, Jil Sander, $420, at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide

Sunglasses, Rochas, price on request, visit rochas.com

Satin bag, Miu Miu, $895, visit miumiu.com

Printed jacket, $110, shorts, $82, both, Asos, visit asos.com

Patent leather pump, Guess, $90, at select Macy’s stores nationwide

Rock ‘N’ Roll

Sunglasses, Marc Jacobs, $260, visit marcjacobs.com

Embossed leather cross-body bag, DKNY, $185, at select DKNY locations nationwide

Python sandal, Gianvito Rossi, $1,147, at Barneys New York

Ostrich feather and silk jacket, Louis Vuitton, price on request, call 866-VUITTON

Destroyed jeans, True Religion, $207 each

Minimalist

Blazer, Mango, $60, visit mango.com

Cotton-and-viscose pants, Isabel Marant, $605, at Isabel Marant, NYC

Crystal bracelet, Atelier Swarovski by Christopher Kane, $335, visit dresscodebygita.com

Linen knit tank top, 10 Crosby Derek Lam, $225, visit barneys.com

Parrot fish pump, Alexander Wang, $995, visit alexanderwang.com

Sophisticate

Rhodium-plated bracelet with crystals, Swarovski, $250, visit swarovski.com

Silk minaudière, Nina Ricci, $2,150, collection at Ikram, Chicago

Sequin tank top, BCBGMaxAzria, $278, visit bcbg.com

Embroidered organza skirt, Peter Som, $3,146, at Peter Som, NYC

Patent leather pump, Dior, $790, call 800-929-DIOR

Gingham Shirt, Louis Vuitton

Gingham Shirt

Cotton shirt, True Religion, $128, at True Religion stores nationwide

Gingham Shirt

Cotton shirt, J.Crew, $75

Gingham Shirt

Cotton-blend top, Guess

Gingham Shirt: Wear It With…

Rose gold wishbone necklace, Jennifer Meyer, $1,200, at Barneys New York

Gingham Shirt: Wear It With…

Leather bag, Coach, $798

Gingham Shirt: Wear It With…

Patent leather Maryjane pump, Stuart Weitzman, $365, at Stuart Weitzman, NYC

Grecian Dress, Lanvin

Grecian Dress

Draped-detail dress, MM Couture by Miss Me, $68
Grecian Dress

Lace-detail dress, Ann Taylor, $248

Grecian Dress

Beaded georgette dress, Laundry by Shelli Segal, $395, at Bloomingdale’s stores nationwide

Grecian Dress: Wear It With…

Ostrich-feather jacket, Ralph Lauren Collection, $3,998, at select Ralph Lauren stores nationwide

Grecian Dress: Wear It With…

White gold and diamond earrings, Hearts on Fire, price on request, call 877-PERFECT

Full Skirt, Jil Sander

Full Skirt

Cotton and silk-blend skirt, Creatures of the Wind, $1,120, collection at Ikram, Chicago

Full Skirt

Silk skirt, Honor, $1,200, at Honor, NYC

Full Skirt

Cotton-blend skirt, Nanette Lepore, $498, at Nanette Lepore, Bal Harbour, FL

Full Skirt: Wear It With…

Retro-inspired paste earrings are a necessary addition.

Seashell motif earrings with drop stone, Oscar de la Renta, $585

Full Skirt: Wear It With…

Synthetic bag, Dolce & Gabbana, $1,525, at select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques nationwide

Full Skirt: Wear It With…

Peep-toe sandal, Manolo Blahnik, $755, to special order at Manolo Blahnik, NYC

Source from: http://www.elle.com/Elle-Shops/Elle-Shops/Spring-2012-Pastel-Perfect#mode=base;slide=1

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Hot Rod Pastels rev up for spring

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Fashion-wise, winter is almost over, and as the weather gets warmer, your wardrobe will be full of yellows, pinks and blues – but not like you’ve ever seen before. The new style is more Lana Del Rey than Minor Danish Royal.

Hot Rod Pastels on the S/S 2012 catwalks for Jonathan Saunders (left) and Prada.

It may be winter outside, but in my heart it’s spring. Because in fashion, winter ends the moment the winter collections hit the sale rails (one wouldn’t be seen dead in a trend that has been marked down, obviously). Sherlock on a bad nicotine-withdrawal grump has more patience than a fashion editor who has moved on to the next season. So if you’re still dithering over which luxe parka/Lund jumper to buy, then I’m afraid you’re on your own – unless this winter gets a late PR windfall, eg photogenic snowfall or similar.

It is time to embark on what American Vogue calls “planning your new season’s wardrobe”. Whatever this phrase may mean within the Manhattan offices of Vogue, in the rest of the world it means flicking through some magazines until a few new-season images lodge themselves in your head, dragging some pieces that fit the bill from the last time those trends were in from the bottom of the wardrobe on to the ironing pile, and wondering if you can fit in a lunchtime race around the shops at some point in the next fortnight.

Old-school pastels: Infanta Elena of Spain at a wedding last summer.

Acid-free tissue paper and shoe boxes labelled with Polaroids are not required. But what this season does demand, and at your earliest convenience, is a complete rethink on the subject of pastels. I haven’t worn pastel colours for about two decades, essentially because as a grownup operating in the real world there is almost no circumstance in which lemon-yellow tailoring or a minty green knit doesn’t read a bit oddly. “Outfits for the prizegiving ceremony at a ballet school” is not a wardrobe category I have much call for.

But pastels have had a revamp. The roll call for the poster girls of the new pastel reads as follows: Laura Palmer, Betty Draper, Katy Perry and Lana Del Rey. My point is: minor Danish royalty need not apply. On the cover of the new British Vogue, the hot American model Arizona Muse wears £1,590 worth of broderie anglaise Prada in pale shades of blue and yellow, hands perched confidently on hips just above a coverline proclaiming the New Look. Pastel shades even have new, more interesting names. Ralph Lauren relaunched an elegant pale green as “celery”. Sky blue was

renamed “Laura Palmer Blue” by London designer Richard Nicoll, who wanted to conjure “a disturbed sense of calm”. This is the season of the Hot Rod Pastel: sugared almond shades with a dark side. Like Ocean Drive in Miami they are pretty as a picture, but have a narcotic buzz.

It all began with September’s round of catwalk shows. Jonathan Saunders and Christopher Kane‘s London shows were staged in spare, modern halls of concrete and glass – Saunders at the Paddington Central office building, Kane at One New Change – with the audience seated on minimalist bleachers. And then on to both catwalks, the designers sent colours more usually associated with tea rooms and well-stuffed sofas. Pistachio and rose, aqua and daffodil. A few days later, at Prada, the brand’s headquarters were transformed by set designer Rem Koolhaas into a David Lynchian reimagining of Detroit: oil-slicked streets, with cut-out Greased Lightning cars. And when the show started, the clothes came in the colours that until this season were seen only on the royal photocall outside church on Easter Sunday.

Hot Rod Pastel inspiration: Ocean Drive in the Art Deco district of Miami Beach, Florida.

We have all become experts in decoding the subtleties of neutrals. (Black is now professional rather than rock’n'roll; dirty grey is the new black for Kate Moss wannabes; navy is good for making you look a bit French; oatmeal is for people who are really into work-life balance.) But pastels present a whole new learning curve. Early intelligence suggests that pink, being the least unexpected of the pastels, will be left in the shade by blue, green and yellow tones. The ultimate power-dressing combination for spring 2012 is lemon yellow with ice blue, as already seen on the catwalk at Prada and Preen, and the cover of Vogue.

But what makes a look Hot Rod Pastel rather than Minor Danish Royal is a chaser of something fierce. At Prada the models wore wet-look, bad-girl hair with their broderie anglaise. At Jonathan Saunders they sported exaggerated black eyeliner flicks with their pistachio, apricot and raspberry tones. Louis Vuitton’s crocodile-skin court shoes in lemon yellow have a dagger-sharp toe-cap in silver. Spring is here all right. The question is, are you brave enough to wear it yet?

Source from: http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2012/jan/10/hot-rod-pastels-spring-fashion

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5 Top Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2012

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Malene Birger

Since Phil saw his shadow this week thus predicting another six weeks of winter I thought it only fitting to review the top five fashion trends for the 2012 Spring/Summer season, I am showing some of my favorite eco-conscious designers and the pieces that I am coveting.

Louis Vuitton

1.  Black is back and I am seeing it in every collection.  Being a bit of a sweater myself especially in the summer, this trend makes me particularly happy.

2. Peach or should I say tangerine, maybe it is something in between the two on the color wheel but it is strong and actually for a non-color wearing person I likey, it is feminine, it looks cool and summery and I think it could be a great neutral for the season.

Stella McCartney

3.  Eyelet and lace was strong for spring and summer.  Both Stella McCartney and Louis Vuitton had some AH-mazing pieces, again the feminine and pretty trend continues – perfect for a summer wedding or a special date.

4. Stripes returned this spring but with a bit of a

twist from the tried and true navy and white.  Malene Briger showed stripes in fun colors that will make you feel like spring is here just by looking at them.

5. Colorblocking is still around from the fall but this season think bright colors and light fabric, word to the wise wear this trend carefully  or you could look like a vibrant jigsaw puzzle.

Malene Birger

Be fashionable and an eco-conscious consumer – buy only what you need and will wear.

Be  eco-beautiful.

Stella McCartney

Source from: http://gogreenamericatv.com/5-fashion-trends-for-springsummer-2012/

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Hollywood’s 25 most powerful stylists

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The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 most powerful stylists and some of their main clients:

(Relaxnews) – After stars including Jessica Chastain and Michelle Williams topped best dressed lists during awards ceremony season, the women behind their looks rate highly in an annual ranking by US publication The Hollywood Reporter (THR) of the industry’s 25 most powerful stylists –which this year excludes fashion mogul Rachel Zoe.
After evaluating factors such as clients, visibility during awards season and breadth of influence, THR cites Kate Young, whose patrons include Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams, as this year’s most powerful stylist.

The latter wore red Louis Vuitton to the Academy Awards last month and came second in a Twitter best dressed list, according to data based on tweets sent regarding the awards ceremony with the hashtag #BESTDRESSED. Jessica Chastain topped the poll with her black and gold Alexander McQueen dress, although her stylist Elizabeth Stewart, who also dresses Viola Davis, Freida Pinto and Jennifer Lawrence, came in fourth place in THR’s list.
Meanwhile, Emma Stone, who impressed at the Oscars in a bow-detail Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown, is styled by Petra Flannery — who takes third place in THR’s compilation. Last year Rachel Zoe, who gained attention in the early 2000s due to her work with the likes of Mischa Barton, Nicole Richie and Keira Knightley, topped THR’s most powerful stylist list. This year Zoe doesn’t feature on the rundown, although this exclusion is explained in an article by THR’s Shirley Halperin.
“Because her success has been so beyond what anyone thought a stylist could achieve, THR decided to recuse her from this year’s list,” wrote Halperin of the stylist who has become a television star and boasts her own multimillion-dollar fashion empire.
The ladies on this year’s list are breaking into the design world too though — Young last year teamed up with designer Lynne Hiriak for the knitwear line Cardigan by Kate Young and Leslie Fremar created a capsule line of basics for Fruit of the Loom.

25. Ilaria Urbanti: Nina Dobrev, Krysten Ritter, Bradley Cooper, Armie Hammer

24. Arianne Phillips: Madonna

23. George Kotsiopoulos: Janet McTeer, Alice Eve

22. Johnny Wujek: Katy Perry, Kate Mara, Nicki Minaj

21. Nicole Chavez: Rachel Bilson, Kristen Bell, Catherine Zeta-Jones

20. Brad Goreski: Jessica Alba, Rashida Jones, Maya Rudolph, Demi Moore, Noomi Rapace

19. Wendi and Nicole Ferreira: Octavia Spencer, Elizabeth Banks, Channing Tatum

18. Penny Lovell: Rose Byrne, Ginnifer Goodwin

17. Jessica Paster: Emily Blunt, Felicity Jones, Andrea Riseborough, Ellie Kemper

16. Leith Clark: Keira Knightley, Kirsten Dunst

15. Cher Coulter: Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Kate Bosworth, Elizabeth Olsen

14. Elizabeth Saltzman: Gwyneth Paltrow

13. Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn: Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Rachel McAdams, Lily Collins

12. L’Wren Scott: Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker

11. Jeanne Yang: Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, Andrew Garfield, Christian Bale

10. Cristina Ehrlich: Penelope Cruz, Amy Adams, Amber Heard, Tina Fey, Julianna Marguiles

9. Deborah Waknin: Sofia Vergara, Sandra Bullock, Diane Keaton, Halle Berry

8. Samantha McMillen: Carey Mulligan, Evan Rachel Wood, Dakota and Elle Fanning

7. Ryan Hastings: Rooney Mara, Mia Wasikowska, Robert Pattinson

6. Jen Rade: Angelina Jolie, Pink, Katherine McPhee

5. Kemal Harris and Karla Welch: Olivia Wilde, Hailee Steinfeld, Zooey Deschanel, Stacy Keibler

4. Elizabeth Stewart: Jessica Chastain, Freida Pinto, Jennifer Lawrence, Viola Davis

3. Petra Flannery: Emma Stone, Claire Danes, Zoe Saldana, Mila Kunis, Megan Fox

2. Leslie Fremar: Charlize Theron, Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson

1. Kate Young: Michelle Williams, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz

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Update your wardrobe for Spring/Summer 2012 in five steps

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Be stylish this season!

Getting ready for Spring/Summer 2012 needn’t involve a complete wardrobe overhaul, so here are five simple steps on what to buy, what to ditch and what to keep for the coming months.

Era to embody: 1920s

Already one of the most talked about films of 2012 despite not being scheduled for release until December, fashionistas will be getting in the mood for Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby during the spring and summer months. Gucci led the way at its Spring/Summer 2012 show with geometric print flapper dresses, while the Jazz Age was a key influence at the Etro show. Ralph Lauren was also enamored with the flapper style, with fringed skirts, elaborate beading on dresses, and cloche hats dominating its Spring/Summer 2012 presentation.

Image: Flapper dresses at Gucci

Image: Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2012 runway show featured 1920s-inspired items such as cloche hats.

Motif to embrace: floral

There are certain motifs we know will re-emerge season after season (nautical, lace, floral), and for Spring/Summer 2012 flowers are particularly prevalent. Colorful bloom prints were all over the catwalk, ranging from the iridescent creations adorned with multicolored blooms at Christopher Kane to the broderie anglaise Louis Vuitton frock sported by Lana Del Rey on the cover of UK Vogue’s March issue. Floral pieces from the Vuitton collection have also been seen on covers including British Elle (by Alexa Chung) to Vogue Japan (by Kate Moss). For the coming months, Paul Smith is offering cropped eafloral blazers, Diane von Furstenberg leaf-print pants, while 7 For All Mankind is offering floral print denim and Uniqlo has teamed up with English fashion and lifestyle brand Laura Ashley for a Spring 2012 collection comprising floral prints, T-shirts, stoles, and tunics.

Image: Floral jumpsuit by Topshop

Floral skirt by H&M, Conscious collection

Image: Paul Smith Spring/Summer ’12 collection

Item to keep from Fall/Winter 11/12: anything leather

One of the biggest revelations to emerge from the Spring/Summer 2012 shows was that leather is no longer the reserve of the winter months — with labels including Hermès, Céline, Balmain and Margiela all championing the material in its various forms. Winter’s leather shorts minus tights and teamed with a sheer blouse makes for an on-trend Spring/Summer 2012 look à la 3.1 Phillip Lim. However, if you do want to invest in something new in the material, lighter tones and minimalist cuts provide a far less wintery aesthetic — Topshop has a variety of neon colored leather jackets for Spring/Summer 2012.

Image: Balmain Spring 2012

Image: Céline Spring 2012

Image: A leather jacket by Topshop

Item to revive from Spring/Summer 2011: the pleated skirt

The influence of ballet thriller Black Swan on the fashion world for Spring/Summer 2011 saw an array of balletic silhouettes dominating the catwalk, and fashionistas who invested in the ubiquitous pleated skirt will be glad to know it’s back for another season. This style ruled the runways at Spring/Summer 2012 shows including Chloé, Etro and Erdem, and can be easily updated for the coming months. For example, combining with a crop top (big news at Spring/Summer 2012 presentations including Versace/D&G and Alexander Wang) will offer an edgier take on the style. Meanwhile, high street retailers including H&M have their own take on the trend, with pleated pencil skirts among the highlights for the coming months.

Image: A pleated skirt by H&M

Image: Silk Shimmer Pleat Dip Hem Skirt by Topshop

Items to swap: forget skinny slacks, go wide leg

Since their re-emergence in the early 2000s, slimline slacks have become a wardrobe staple and despite the palazzo pant’s brief moment in the spotlight for Spring/Summer 2011, wide leg trousers have been left in the sidelines. But this is all about to change for Spring/Summer 2012, after labels ranging from Nina Ricci to L.A.M.B. and Roksanda Illincic went for slouchy, ultra wide trousers — many with a high waist. The look has taken to the high street too, from retailers such as Maje to more mass-market brands including H&M picking up on the trend for Spring/Summer 2012. This look works best pared down with a simple T-shirt and ballerina shoes. Petite ladies should add wedges to avoid being swamped by all the excess material.

Image: Phoebe Philo for Céline, ‘Five perfect trousers’ – high waisted wide leg

Source from: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/fashion/tipsntrends/photoviewer.aspx?cp-documentid=5998647#image=1

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2012 Oscars Red Carpet Report Card

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Angelina Jolie
Grade: A+

After Angelina Jolie flashed that leg on the red carpet, no one was even paying attention to what the “In the Land of Blood and Honey” director was actually wearing! The actress’ black Atelier Versace gown featured a thigh-slit, which the daring Jolie worked every chance she got throughout the night. At the end of her stems? Salvatore Ferragamo peep-toe pumps.

Gwyneth Paltrow
Grade: D

There were lots of white gowns at the Oscars, but the most unusual one had to be Paltrow’s Tom Ford ensemble. The dress itself was perfectly lovely, but the cape was bizarre. Thankfully, she shed it once she hit the stage to present Best Documentary Feature. Too bad her helmet hair was still there.

Emma Stone
Grade: A

Now that’s a statement dress. Stone hit the Oscars in a Giambattista Valli Couture gown that boasted a high neck with a giant bow. A simple bun and Louis Vuitton jewels rounded out her stylish ensemble.

Sandra Bullock
Grade: B

Sandra Bullock’s white-and-black crepe Marchesa gown was OK at first glance, but looked much better from behind thanks to its beautifully draped back. The actress added some fun to the look with an “I Dream of Jeannie”-esque ponytail.

Jennifer Lopez
Grade: A

The “American Idol” judge dared to bare … and it paid off. Lopez’s plunging Zuhair Murad gown not only caused a ruckus on the red carpet, but during the Oscar broadcast as well. When she was onstage presenting with Cameron Diaz, the Internet was buzzing about the fact that she had suffered a wardrobe malfunction … but it seems her double-sided tape did its job just fine.

Brad Pitt
Grade: A-

Though he did look pretty spiffy in his Tom Ford tuxedo, the Actor in a Leading Role nom admitted it’s “much easier” for men to get dressed for the Oscars than their female counterparts. It’s probably easier for them to do their hair, too. What did you think of his slicked-back ‘do?

Viola Davis
Grade: A

“The Help” best actress nominee left her wig at home (as she’s been doing quite a bit lately) and showed off her newly dyed short red locks along with a gorgeous green Vera Wang gown, which featured a jewel-encrusted neckline. Davis’ best accessory? Her super-toned arms!

Cameron Diaz Grade: B+

The “Bad Teacher” actress flaunted her buff arms and fab physique in a strapless silk Gucci Premiere gown. But the big question is … are you feeling her newly cropped locks?

Octavia Spencer
Grade: A

Before she nabbed the award for Actress in a Supporting Role, “The Help” star had already won on the red carpet in an off-white jeweled Tadashi Shoji gown that gathered at the waist, paired with Jimmy Choo shoes and Judith Leiber jewels. Although Octavia had three different options for her Oscars look, she wisely went with the Japanese designer, who has dressed her for each of the awards shows this season.

Sean “Diddy” Combs
Grade: A

Before he even hit the red carpet, the music mogul, who executive-produced the Best Documentary winner “Undefeated,” was spotted being primped by two assistants (one armed with a lint roller), outside his limo. All the extra effort was worth it: Diddy looked uber-dapper in his tux.

Penelope Cruz
Grade: B

The Spanish siren looked Jacqueline Kennedy-esque as she floated down the red carpet in an organza Giorgio Armani off-the-shoulder gown.

Shailene Woodley
Grade: C-

The young star of “The Descendants” took a risk when she donned this long-sleeve white Valentino Couture gown, which she topped off with a sleek bun and Harry Winston gems. While she said the dress was “so incredibly” her, we think it drastically ages the 20-year-old starlet.

Kristen Wiig
Grade: B

The “Bridesmaids” star — who was nominated for writing the comedy’s screenplay — glammed it up in a nude J.Mendel gown and Neil Lane bangles. We just wish that Wiig would have done something with her hair, which had very little body to it and dressed down the entire look.

The Dictator
Grade: F (for funny)

What else would you expect from Sacha Baron Cohen in character as “The Dictator”? The actor sported a uniform by John Galliano, socks from Kmart, and scored the biggest laughs of the night when he spilled the “ashes” of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il all over an unsuspecting Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet.

Jessica Chastain
Grade: A-

“The Help’s” best supporting actress nominee looked absolutely lovely in her romantic black-and-gold Alexander McQueen gown, which she accessorized with loose red tresses and $2 million worth of yellow Harry Winston diamonds.

Stacy Keibler

Grade: C+

George Clooney’s gal pal may be gorgeous, but she failed to impress in her gold lame off-the-shoulder Marchesa creation and lackluster blond locks.

Melissa McCarthy
Grade: D

While we adore the funny lady, she majorly disappointed in her custom Marina Rinaldi gown. Don’t you think the best supporting actress nominee could have done a little better when choosing the perfect dress for her big night?

Michelle Williams
Grade: B

It looks kind of red to us, but the “My Week With Marilyn” star and best actress nominee described her chiffon Louis Vuitton dress as “coral” in an interview with Ryan Seacrest. Whatever the color, we could have done without the silver little-girl bow adornment.

Busy Phillips
Grade: C-

Williams’ BFF, “Cougar Town” actress Busy Phillips, was a mismatched mess in her gray Dolce & Gabbana gown, hot pink heels, and green-and-blue earrings.

Meryl Streep
Grade: B+

“The Iron Lady” must have had an inkling she was going to win the Best Actress award because she matched the color of her gold lame draped Lanvin gown to Oscar himself. During her acceptance speech, Streep (in vintage Fred Leighton earrings) thanked her colleagues and friends “for this inexplicably wonderful career.”

Milla Jovovich
Grade: A

The “Resident Evil” actress blew everyone away when she arrived wearing this gorgeous white Elie Saab Couture one-shoulder gown. Soft locks, red lips, Jacob & Co. jewels, and an Edie Parker box clutch perfectly complemented her ensemble.

Anna Faris
Grade: B+

The comedic actress went glam in a long-sleeve sequined Diane von Furstenburg gown and brand-new bobbed hairdo with bangs, giving the “What’s Your Number?” star a sultry — albeit older-than-usual — look.

Natalie Portman
Grade: B

What a difference a year makes! At the 2011 Oscars, where she won a statue for best actress, Portman was very pregnant with her son, Aleph. This year, she didn’t have to worry about dressing a baby bump, and selected a red polka dot 1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture vintage gown and sparkling Harry Winston jewels for the Hollywood event.

Glenn Close
Grade: A

She plays a woman pretending to be a man in “Albert Nobbs,” but legendary actress Glenn Close looked feminine and fabulous in a dark green strapless Zac Posen gown paired with a matching blazer adorned with satin lapels. Feathered hair and drop earrings completed her look.

Rose Byrne
Grade: A

The “Bridesmaids” beauty shimmered in her black sequined one-shoulder Vivienne Westwood dress. A sleek bob, Jimmy Choo heels, and Chanel Fine Jewelry completed her all-around classy look.

Rose Byrne
Grade: A

The “Bridesmaids” beauty shimmered in her black sequined one-shoulder Vivienne Westwood dress. A sleek bob, Jimmy Choo heels, and Chanel Fine Jewelry completed her all-around classy look.

Penelope Ann Miller
Grade: B+

“The Artist’s” Penelope Ann Miller dazzled in a form-fitting halter neck gown that she co-designed with Badgley Mischka. “I really wanted something that was ‘30s-inspired,” she noted on the red carpet, adding that she was also sporting a rare three-carat pink diamond ring and art-deco cuff by Blue Nile.

Kelly Osbourne
Grade: D

Yep, Kelly’s still rocking the grayish-purple hair and we have no idea why. The E! correspondent happened to be wearing a black Badgley Mischka gown with emerald-colored accents, but it almost doesn’t matter with an awful coif like that.

Judy Greer
Grade: A-

“The Descendants” actress went modern glam in this Monique Lhuillier design, which created killer curves for the petite star. Too bad Greer’s hair was so boring!

Tina Fey
Grade: A

The “30 Rock” star looked nothing like her dowdy character Liz Lemon at the Oscars! Fey, sporting a glam updo, put her best food forward in a midnight blue Carolina Herrera gown with peplum detail. Light blue Bulgari chandelier earrings completed her chic ensemble.

Ellie Kemper
Grade: B+

We don’t usually think of Ellie Kemper as being super sexy, but she certainly played the part in this strapless Armani Prive gown, which she described as “glittery rust.” Though the color perfectly matched her fiery-hued hair, the “Bridesmaids” actress’ blunt bangs could have used a bit of a trim, no?

Jonah Hill
Grade: B-

“Moneyball’s” best supporting actor nominee dared to be different by sporting a black-on-black tuxedo for the Academy Awards. Do you think he successfully pulled off the look?

Maya Rudolph
Grade: C

Unfortunately, Maya Rudolph’s plum Johanna Johnson dress — with its bejeweled cap sleeves and belt — didn’t seem like the perfect fit for the funny woman and “Bridesmaids” star.

Rooney Mara
Grade: A-

“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” actress rocked a delicate white Givenchy Couture gown with a train from the designer’s Spring 2009 collection. Mara decided to forgo any accessories and simply went with her usual dramatic red lips and pulled-back hair.

Melanie Griffith
Grade: B

The 54-year-old actress was a sophisticated lady in a one-shoulder black gown by Yves Saint Laurent.

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Wendi McLendon-Covey
Grade: B

The crass “Bridesmaids” actress cleaned up quite nicely for the Oscars in her princess-like pale pink gown, which she accessorized with Simon G. Jewels.

Melissa Leo
Grade: D

Last year’s best supporting actress Oscar winner bombed in this ill-fitting, belted, black-and-gold sequined Reem Acra creation, which she paired with Jimmy Choo shoes.

Missi Pyle
Grade: B

“The Artist” actress Missi Pyle popped a pretty pose in her sky blue Valentina Delfino strapless frock featuring a starburst belt embellishment. And her gown — made of organic silk and recycled polyester — didn’t just look good, it was good for the environment, too! Though Pyle wasn’t up for an award, her dress won the annual Red Carpet Green Dress contest.

Pharrell Williams
Grade: B-

Pharrell — who actually served as a music consultant for the night’s telecast — is known for his sense of style, but he donned a tuxedo jacket for the occasion that was a little too small and a velvet bow tie that was a little too big.

Leslie Mann
Grade: B+

The “Knocked Up” actress decided to forgo comfort for fashion in her super-tight navy Roberto Cavalli gown. Mann — who accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, Brian Atwood shoes, and a Judith Leiber clutch — joked on the red carpet that she worried she wouldn’t be able to use the restroom all night.

Giuliana Rancic
Grade: B+

The always charming E! correspondent donned a stunning cap-sleeve Tony Ward creation that truly flattered her thin figure. The only negative? Her super-severe hairdo.

Jason Segel
Grade: B

For his first-ever Oscars, the “Muppets” star didn’t disappoint and looked handsome in his tux — but his evening wasn’t without a wardrobe malfunction! Segel, who hit the Academy Awards to support his friend, Best Original Song winner Bret McKenzie, accidentally popped a few buttons off his tuxedo shirt early in the night, but he managed to fix himself up with some double-sided tape he borrowed from Nick Nolte’s date….

Sherri Shepherd

Grade: C

Though we appreciate “The View” co-host’s decision to wear a bold color, her half-sheer gown was way too busy up top and showed off more cleavage than we wanted to see. Sherri could have also benefited from a more supportive bra.

Virginia Madsen Grade: B-

The “Sideways” actress added a splash of color to the red carpet in a purple one-shoulder Kevin Hall ball gown, which she paired with emerald-and-diamond earrings.

Kate Mara

Grade: A-

The “American Horror Story” actress and sister of best actress nominee, Rooney Mara, went for a romantic look in a pale pink beaded Jack Guisso Couture creation, which she accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Brian Atwood heels.

Kelly Ripa Grade: B+

The morning talk show host showed off her teeny-tiny frame in a mint green Carolina Herrera halter dress with a black belt. Before the Oscars, Ripa noted she had three rules for the perfect dress: comfort, a complimentary color, and something that matched her personality. Seems like she succeeded on all counts!

Sarah Hyland
Grade: B-

The “Modern Family” star looked much older than her 21 years in a mauve asymmetrical Alberta Feretti gown, Neil Lane jewels, and Casadei shoes. Do you agree that the dress was a tad matronly for the young actress?

Jane Seymour
Grade: B-

Jane Seymour certainly proved that 61-year-olds can have fab figures too, but her plunging red gown made her look a little bit like a Vegas showgirl.

Julia Ormond
Grade: B-

There’s not much to say about the “My Week With Marilyn” actress’ blah one-shouldered black gown. It wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t anything to write home about … and neither was her slightly curled hair.

Lea Thompson Grade: B

Actress Lea Thompson — who had a part in last year’s “J. Edgar” — sparkled in this silver empire-waist gown. We wish she’d left the giant wrap at home, though.

Source from: http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/2012-oscars-red-carpet-report-card-1330305129-slideshow/

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The Top Resort 2012 Trends

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With so many newbies (Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra) joining established Cruise veterans (Michael Kors, Chanel), the number of designers presenting Resort collections this year topped out at nearly 200. That’s a pretty hefty number — one that pushes Resort from a mere rest stop between two big seasons to a definitive moment all on its own. It also means more outfits than ever for whatever holiday-fêting, jet-setting, beach-lounging, city-cruising adventure one has in mind. Here’s a look at some of the most dominant themes to emerge during the biggest Resort season yet.

LITTLE RED DRESS

Erdem

LITTLE RED DRESS
Donna Karan

LITTLE RED DRESS
Gucci

LITTLE RED DRESS
Carolina Herrera

MIRROR FLORALS
Stella McCartney

MIRROR FLORALS
Givenchy

MIRROR FLORALS
Thakoon

MIRROR FLORALS
Preen

BOXY VEST
3.1 Phillip Lim

BOXY VEST
Acne

BOXY VEST
Alexander Wang

BOXY VEST
Balenciaga

LACE LADY
Alexander McQueen

LACE LADY
Lanvin

LACE LADY
Valentino

LACE LADY
Alberta Ferretti

SCUBA SUITS
Michael Kors

SCUBA SUITS
Alexander Wang

SCUBA SUITS
Derek Lam

SCUBA SUITS
McQ

COLORBLOCK
Celine

COLORBLOCK
Derek Lam

COLORBLOCK
Proenza Schouler

COLORBLOCK
Bottega Veneta

COLORBLOCK
Reed Krakoff

HEAD-TO-TOE PRINT
Gucci

HEAD-TO-TOE PRINT
Louis Vuitton

HEAD-TO-TOE PRINT
Suno

HEAD-TO-TOE PRINT
3.1 Phillip Lim

PALE YELLOW
Thakoon

PALE YELLOW
Stella McCartney

PALE YELLOW
Emilio Pucci

PALE YELLOW
Tory Burch

VISORS
Mulberry

VISORS
Balenciaga

VISORS
Givenchy

HOT PINK PURSE
Emilio Puccio

HOT PINK PURSE
Christian Dior

HOT PINK PURSE
Chloé

Source from: http://www.fashionologie.com/Top-Resort-2012-Fashion-Trends-18087718?page=0,0,0#1

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Spring/Summer 2011 Polka Dots Fashion Trend

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Add a hint of summer breeze to your classy outfits and check out some of the hottest outfits ideas lined up on the runway. The Spring/Summer 2011 polka dots fashion trend provides you with the best means to blur the monotony of your look. Pro fashion gurus show you how to rock it out and add your own trademark to the voguish outfits.

It’s time to step into the bizarre world of amazing prints that would breathe life even into the dullest outfit. Polka dots are among the timeless designs used to decorate dresses, pants and other clothing items. This season collections were lined up sharing some of the common tendencies to mark the arrival of the warm season.

The presence of the cool designs gave way to unique outfit ideas fulfilling the ever changing preferences of the fashion army. In order to keep your wardrobe in pace with the evolution of trends make sure you take a closer view at the Spring/Summer 2011 Polka Dots Fashion Trend. Let your imagination rule the mix/matching process to make your look even more authentic and sight-pampering. These are some of the A-list collections to scout in order to have an insight into the pro tricks to embed polka dots into our clothing style.

Valentino

Max Mara

Cynthia Steffe

Giles

Build up your next dapper outfit following the feminine and sensuous chic principles. In this case raid the stores for cute polka dotted dresses and flowing fabrics that would give you free hand to emphasize only the best spots of your body. The collections of Valentino, Max Mara, Cynthia Steffe as well as Giles will showcase how wonderful these prints can be when pierced into a dainty breezy outfit.

Smaller details would seem the ultimate solution if you wish to visually polish your figure and get rid of the visible beauty flaws. On the other hand larger spots would only create a bulky and more prominent effect therefore skip them if you are not totally pleased with your body shape.

Bluegirl

Moschino

Paul Smith

3.1. Phillip Lim

Colorful outfits further embellished with the faddish polka dots would definitely serve as the best remedy to boost your mood on the cloudy days. Take a glimpse at thee outfit ideas presented by the fashion gurus behind brands as Bluegirl, Moschino, Paul Smith and 3.1 Phillip Lim. Top-toe-toe printed outfits are some of the must try trends of the next season. Therefore stuff your closet with whacky looking jumpsuits or on the contrary more girly printed pants and dresses that would give you the sense of fulfillment for being versed with the newest fashion trends.

Marc Jacobs

Z Spoke by Zac Posen

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton

Go dotty with these stylish and colorful outfit ideas presented during the top fashion collections of the SS 2011 season. If you would like to switch things up a bit say goodbye to the blocky colored outfits and instead make sure you embrace the polka dots paired with a multi-tonal apparel. The craziest ideas to build up your award winning look you’ll find in the fabulous outfit repertoire lined up by Marc Jacobs, Z Spoke by Zac Posen as well as Louis Vuitton.

Source from: http://www.fashion-style.becomegorgeous.com/new_trends/springsummer_2011_polka_dots_fashion_trend-3183.html

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Pencil skirts: Look sharp in this season’s super-flattering style hero

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All hail the revival of the pencil skirt – an elegant, figure-friendly trend that is banishing micro-minis to the back of wardrobes.

The slim-fitting garment – a time-honoured silhouette created by Christian Dior in the late Forties – dominated on the fashion week runways.

In a celebration of the feminine form, Chloe, Lanvin and Louis Vuitton took a trip down memory lane with various versions of the vintage classic.

And the pencil skirt is a draw with A-listers like Heidi Klum and Jennifer Lopez too.

The trendy garment provides a solid foundation for Autumn/Winter wardrobes.

It allows women to exude sexiness in a subtle way, and flatters all figures.

The secret’s in the shape, which adds curves to boyish frames but also makes the most of an hourglass silhouette by following and contouring the natural form.

But here are some pointers.

This season’s pencil skirt is sexy. To avoid looking too prim, leave the flats at home.

Instead, pair with heels, which will elongate the legs and create a slimmer silhouette.

For a more daring look, slip on a sheer blouse in a neutral colour. Take your cue from J LO (above), who preserved her modesty with oversized chest pockets.

For everyday use, team with something unstructured – try a loose textured piece, a casual, pocketed T-short or a silk vest like Heidi – or add oversized knitwear.

If you need to hide a belly, invest in a good pair of control pants to smooth lumps and bumps. Or try a loose-fitting vest top with a sequinned, waterfall jacket to draw attention away from the problem area. This is a great going out outfit.

For the office, tuck in a tailored sleeveless blouse and top with a sleek cardigan.

To take your pencil skirt into ultra modern territory, choose a shirt in a clashing colour and pair with a bright red lip, a la Emily Blunt.

Source from: http://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/201110246389/pencil-skirt-trend-season/

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Trend | The Obi Belt

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The Obi Belt

This season’s perfect exotic accessory: ‘The Obi belt’. It accentuates your waist and blends in with almost every outfit. It will provide you just that extra Oriental touch, a touch wich is almost a fashion-obligation if we follow Sonia Rykiel, Caroline Herrera, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and many more! An obi will pull separates together with elegance and will always add a fabby twist!

How to wear the obi? Be inspired by these looks!

Source from: http://blog.fashiolista.com/artikel/trend-the-obi-belt/

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FALL 2011 TREND ALERT: OBI BELTS

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There has been one trend that I am dying to talk about and it’s the OBI BELT. I have been seeing Asian influences everywhere for a few seasons now. The aesthetic itself is so elegant and is comprised of great silhouettes and colors. At couture, with Armani Prive presenting Japanese inspired floral prints, lush velvet tube dresses, and using the obi-belt as a major accessory, the Asian trend is officially blowing through the fashion world in full force.

Armani Prive F/W 2011 Couture

Armani Prive F/W 2011 Couture

Armani Prive F/W 2011 Couture

I first saw the Obi belt popping up everywhere on the Spring runways with notable options from Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Haider Ackermann.  And for Fall, the waist defining accessory, or as I call it, the “Asian corset”, continues to dominate and emerges as a major Fall accessory. Designers such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Druo Olowu, Prabal Gurung, and Andrew Gn used it to belt not only robe-style garments but also updated the look using it to belt jackets and shirts, thus diversifying the accessory and widening its appeal. The Obi is probably the easiest way this Fall to play up the Asian trend as it gives a distinct silhouette that is both flattering and a great way to accompany all the heavy layers we will soon be piling onto ourselves.

Here are some great Fall Styles:

Duro Olowu F/W 2011 RTW

Prabal Gurung F/W 2011 RTW

DVF F/W 2011 RTW

Halston F/W 2011 RTW

Roland Mouret F/W 2011 RW

Andrew Gn F/W 2011 RTW

Fatima Lopes F/W 2011 RTW

The style is translating well into the contemporary market also, here are some amazing and affordable examples from brands such as Imitation and Corey Lynn Calter, an obi over a cool jumpsuit is the perfect way to dress it up for a party.

Imitation F/W 2011

Corey Lynn Calter F/W 2011 RTW

And the trend can be seen in resort collections such as Marc by Marc Jacobs, DKNY, and Preen. Once all the florals arrive for Spring 2012, expect to see the Obi or the general Asian trend continue to blow through the runways.

Source from: http://theschereport.wordpress.com/2011/07/15/fall-2011-trend-alert-obi-belts/

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Celebrities in oriental style

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Actress Genevieve Mariko Wilson wears the real-deal to the 80th Annual Academy Awards, in Los Angeles, in February.

Ex-Spice Girls singer Mel Brown tries out a funky version of the kimono at Nickelodeon’s 24th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards, in in Los Angeles in April.

Actress, Olga Victorovna Fedorishcheva, wears a 21st Century kimono and ra-ra skirt to the National Television Awards in London, in January.

Out and about in London, singer, Paloma Faith, slung on a Chinese pyjama-jacket.

Then, Paloma channelled the glam-Samurai look and added a flower in her hair for Glamour Magazine’s Women of the Year Awards, in London, in June

Paris Hilton wears a cute kimono-dress for ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ premiere party, in Los Angeles.

Patti LaBelle models an Empress-style look for ‘The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection’, New York Fashion Week in February.

Even the Queen paid tribute to the wave of oriental-looks in a silk porcelain-print gown for the pre-royal wedding dinner, held appropriately at London’s Mandarin Oriental hotel in April.

Dame Helen Mirren shows how to wear oriental with a modern minimalist mood for a hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, March.

Swedish singer, Robyn, mixes a buckled obi-belt with her kimono top for the ‘NewNowNext’ Awards, in Los Angeles, in.April.

Melanie Griffith’s mother, veteran actress, Tippi Hedren, works an oriental-print kaftan for the Genesis Awards 25th Anniversary in Los Angeles, in March.

Thandie Newton take the exotic option in this slashed-to-the-thigh halter-neck at the Elle Style Awards, in London, in February.

Jury member, Uma Thurman, rocks a mini version of the iris-print at the 64th International Cannes Film Festival, in May.

Actress Kerry Washington works eastern promise in a Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton iris-print body-hugging dress, at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April.

The fringing on Miley Cyrus’s kimono-jacket gives it an extra eastern edge at the Justin Bieber, ‘Never Say Never’ film premiere in L.A. in February.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, makes oriental look sexy in another of Marc Jacobs’ designs for Louis Vuitton at the amfAR Gala, in New York, in Feb.

Chinese actress and singer, Fan Bing Bing, in a gown embroidered with the Japanese painter, Hokusai’s, ‘Great Wave’ along the train.

Chinese actress and singer, Fan Bing Bing, in Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.

Source from: http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/galleries/TMG8568728/8/Celebrities-in-oriental-style.html

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Oriental Fashion – Spring Summer 2011 Trend

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Step back into a world where you can be both artist and entertainer in a Geisha-inspired ensemble. Sophisticated and understated kimonos, intricate floral print including oriental blossoms, opulent dresses, and exotic sarongs will take you to a luxurious train journey on the Orient Express.

oriental fashion

Oriental fashion

In , many designers and fashion houses including , , , , , sent their models down the runway in outstanding oriental styles. The look may be quite tricky to recreate on the streets and during the day but it WILL work for special events from cocktail parties to glamour galas. The reason why is that oriental patterns, and kimono-inspired sleeves bring a highly festive exotic Asian flair that is just too much for ordinary occassions.

Kimono Jacket

Devi Dress

Opy Jacket

As for accessories, oriental clothing will look best accessorized with a clutch, and platform shoes (did you know the famous Japanese platform shoes are called Geta shoes?). Avoid the excess of jewellery as the eclectic prints make a devastating statement themselves. The last but not the least: don’t forget to highlight your waist. A wide belt will be just perfect. How about work? Occasionally, choose the styles only if not very patterned.

Source from: http://fashion-allure.com/style/oriental-fashion-trend/

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Louis Vuitton bag for men, Spring-Summer 2011

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Long gone are the days when only women were interested in carrying their stuff in style. Nowadays, men, too, care about the bag they carry, be it for day-to-day use or for traveling. And what other brand is more famous in this respect than Louis Vuitton?

The Damier Adventure bag is made of light nylon, which makes it so easy to carry, and comes in two colors to match your taste: galaxy black and celeste blue. The Monogram Impression, on the other hand, is made of denim, weaved into a vintage aspect, and it comes as a besace as well as a weekend bag.

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http://www.myddnetwork.com/clothing-shoes-accessories/

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