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Dream Come True: Marchesa Fall 2013 Collection

22 Feb posted by

When I saw the Marchesa Fall 2013 Runway show at NY Fashion Week, like always I was blown away! Marchesa is so dedicated to crafting not just clothes but works of art. Their unique composition of embroidered detailing, perfect tailoring, and feminine structures allows them to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces. This collection wash not a let down! With a romantic baroque theme, Marchesa played with soft shapes that worked well with floral embroidered fabric along with structured gowns and pant suits; there was something for everyone in this collection! I know that we can definitely expect to see star lights wearing some of these gowns down the red carpet and will be praised for Best Dressed because Marchesa is made for stars!

 

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Heart on a Sleeve: Burberry Fall 2013 Heart- Inspired Runway

21 Feb posted by

Love was in the air at the Burberry Prorsum Fall 2013 Runway show at New York Fashion Week! With the inspirations of Valentine’s Day, star-crossed models walked in Burberry fashions that struck your heart as soon as they turned the corner. With a color pallet of red, black, white, and taupe, the collection lent a romantic vibe with heart printed dresses, feminine cut coats, and sexy curve hugging body con dresses! Burberry kicked up the heat with the use of leather, studs, gold collars and belts along with a series of heart shaped stones on a few of the dresses. Burberry’s easy-to-wear collection a fantasy that jetted us to Paris to find our true love!

 

 

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Pow! Bam! Zap! Tom Ford Fall 2013 Runway Show

20 Feb posted by

Pow! Boom! Crack! New York Fashion Week was blown away with the comic book influences for Tom Ford Fall 2013 Collection that opened with a BANG!  Ford played with prints, textures, and color schemes! From vibrant floral printed pants, to black and white tribal printed dress, Ford experimented with what “matches” and it worked! Not only was his work experiential, but incorporated bright graphic designs that resembled punches and blows from a child’s comic book! This collection was so fun and the way he worked in bright colors with contrasting textures kept it young in fresh when Fall sometimes can look drab. Tom Ford’s funky collection left fashion week with a giant KAH-POW!

 

Photo Courtesy: Vogue

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Music’s Biggest Night: 2013 Grammy Awards Best/Worst Dresses

12 Feb posted by

Best Dressed Winner: Rihanna in Alaia
Rihanna stunned everyone with her appearance in this coral red custom Alaia chiffon dress! The sheer panels in the front showed off a little skin while the open back and long train created an air of elegance! Not only did the dress look gorgeous on her, but her hair, makeup and accessories screamed “Star!” Rihanna by far won best dressed in my eyes because she surprised me with such a soft feminine look when she tends to dress hard and edgy. Love this look from Rihanna!

Runners up for Best Dressed:

Rihanna was not the only star who brought the glam on the Grammy’s red carpet! Kelly Rowland brought the meaning of “cutouts” to like in this Georges Chakra gown! Katy Perry never looked better in this mint green Gucci gown that showed off her best assets! Jennifer Lopez had a leg on the competition in a black satin Zuhair Murad gown that also complimented her flawless hair and makeup! New mom Alicia Keys brought bondage back in this black Alaia gown that showed off her rockin bod with fun cutouts!

Mad for Musical Men:

Sticking with the classics, Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z looked so handsome in modern tuxedos with with a bow-tie for a classic edge! Blue was a popular color on the carpet for most musical men from Grammy nominee Frank Ocean, John Mayer, Drake, and John Legend. No one was singing the blues when these guys walked the red carpet!

Worst Dressed: Beyonce

Sorry B, you looked amazing at the Super Bowl Half Time Show, but this jumpsuit by Osman Studio was not glam enough for the Grammy Awards! The Grammy’s are all about expressing yourself as an artist and this was just blah. The fit did show off her curves and her amazing behind, but I’ve seen her look better was disappointed in this look. Turn up the heat next time! We know you have it, we actually watched the Super Bowl Show!

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So Haute! Paris Spring 2013 Couture Fashion Week Pt. II

7 Feb posted by

Paris Couture Fashion Week was so amazing we needed to split it into a series of blogs! There is just too much greatness to pass up!

Dior Haute Couture

Dior never disappoints during fashion week and this year definitely brought a clear point of view. One of the best parts of the show was the runway itself which gave a Tim Burton feel with the white runway contrasting with whimsical mounds of grass and tall spring blooming trees! With clean lines, structured pant suits, and asymmetrical sheer cutouts, Dior was uniquely innovative this year! With the coming of spring, there was also an abundance of floral prints that were textured with embroidery and beading. Such an interesting collection, Dior will certainly been seen on many red carpets this upcoming year!

Chanel Couture

If you really want to step into another world, just check out the Chanel Couture runway show! Such a strong point of view from designer Karl Lagerfield, this Chanel collection reflected a darker side with its signature tweed suits but also played with lace insets, cutouts, and graphic floral prints. The finale of dresses was the most indulgent part; the dresses where a silver white with beading, lace, and feathers that looked straight out of a ball from Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice. Paired with the rustic English natural background, this couture collection from Chanel transported us to the high society England and I didn’t want to leave! Stunning!

 

Photos Courtesy: Vogue

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Hearts A’Flutter: Valentine’s Day Nails

6 Feb posted by

Love is in the air and you should give your nails some love this Valentine’s Day! Here is one of my favorite How To’s for heart shaped nails! You just need a few things and a little patience for the sweetest nail art design that will have you head over heels!

All you need is:

3 different colors of red or pink nail polish

1 package of binder ring protectors

Step 1: Paint you nails all one color and let dry.

Step 2: Use two of the protectors to create the top of a heart and place at bottom of the nail

Step 3: Pain the top part of the nail and let dry

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the top part to created a layered in pink look!

Get creative with your colors and you will have so much fun with your love-ly nails!

Photo Courtesy: : Laura’s Candle Shop

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So Haute! Paris Spring 2013 Couture Fashion Week Pt. I

5 Feb posted by

Its so haute in here! Yes its that time of your… Paris Couture Fashion Week! The most artistic display of fantasy clothing were there are no limits to what designers can create! One of the best innovative weeks of fashion that separates the seamstresses from the designers! This year was no exception! High fashion designers presented their best work and left it all on the runway! Here are some of my favorites from this week of fashion fantasy!

Valentino

One of the more iconic designers of our time, Valentino did not disappoint this year! The haute couture runway was simply breathtaking! Sticking with a simple color pallet of red, white, and black, the dynamic design duo created pieces that had innovative baroque embroidery, created interesting shapes that are somewhat controversial, played with the dynamics of sheer fabric, and as always gave a lot of texture from lace to feathers to beading and embroidery. The Valentino Couture Collection was simply stunning and I’m sure we will see these pieces on a red carpet for sure!

Jean Paul Gaultier

Gypsies, tramps and thieves! The Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Collection reflected the story of the bohemian life! Gaultier created a scene of dresses with bold bright prints, lightweight floral dresses in bright hues of plum, and structured pant suits that pushed the envelope of cutouts.  For any goddess that lives to the beat of her own drum, Gaultier’s collection was a trip into the romantic life of La Boheme!

 

Photo Courtesy: Vogue

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Designer Spotlight: Valentino Resort 2013 Filled with Spring Trends

4 Feb posted by

Spring trends are popping up like daisies on every runway but there is one collection in particular that reflects all the upcoming Spring 2013 Trends and that’s none other then the Valentino Resort Spring 2013 Collection! From florals to ivory antique lace and pastels to neon, Valentino Resort 2013 has been seen on a varitey of celebrities from high profile red carpet event to passings on the street! We aren’t the only ones who can’t get enough of Valentino!

Floral Prints:

Graphic floral prints are huge this spring and Valentino makes no exception with prints! From bright and vibrant to soft muted floral designs, the floral print is a staple print in this collection that reflects the sweeter side of spring! Recently during this year’s red carpet season, star of Modern Family Ariel Winter was looking fresh and young in this nude and bright printed floral Valentino dress! The print and the length were completely age appropriate for her and she looks like an incredibly sophisticated young lady. Rose Burns was also in Valentino Resort for the SAG Awards and rocked this floral gown with a soft finger wave curl reflecting a trendy 20s inspired look.

Soft Pastels

Pastels are a huge trend that’s coming back this spring but this time around with a new fresh face! With a softer pallet, Valentino’s pastels are delicate and oh-so feminine! New mom Jessica Alba was glowing at a red carpet event in this blush Valentino gown that had a sheer element, cap sleeves, and an embroidered floral print. Alba looked stunning in this gown with a slicked back bun, fresh makeup, and her new mom glow!

Neon Brights

Neon was a huge trend last year and is coming back around this year! Bright greens and fuchsias gave an electric feel to this collection and are perfect if you want to stand out! Emma Stone stood out in this amazing neon pink Valentino dress paired with a hounds-tooth pump that was remarkably fresh and edgy at Elle Magazine’s Women in Hollywood event! Lea Michele also pulled out all the stops in this fuchsia Valentino gown at the SAG Awards which looked so cool with her trendy ombre hair!

Ivory Antique Lace

One of my favorite combos of spring is ivory and lace and there was plenty of amazing delicate pieces from the Valentino Resort! Sweet dresses, edgy pantsuits, and gowns were all created in intricate ivory lace that is in a word timeless! I just can’t get enough of it and neither can Jessica Biel who wore this Valentino lace jumpsuit in London with coral earring and pumps! So cute!

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One of the Boys- Jessica Biel in Elle

25 Jan posted by

Two words describe Jessica Biel‘s photo shoot with January Elle Magazine photo shoot: So Jealous! The newlywed actress shot the current trends with high fashion designers! Biel wore the menswear trend with like Jean Paul Gaultier, cropped bustier top with a maxi skirt with Azzedine Alaida, T strap Mary Janes in fire engine red with Christian Louboutin, and a sheer jewel tone cape with Maison Martin Margiela at the Shangri-La Hotel. Biel remarked in the article about her upcoming plans for acting, “My goal now is to work with great directors. Small role, big role, medium-size role—it doesn’t matter. I just want to work with someone who’s going to push me to a scary, exciting place that I’ve never been before.” We will be seeing more of her as an actress but also as a fashion icon with her willingness to take risk in fashion and making it look great!

Photos Courtesy: Elle

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Spring Trend Alert: Pretty in Pastels

16 Jan posted by

With the new year right around the corner we’re all excited about the spring fashion trends, especially pastels! These subdued hues give off light, feminine vibes that can be styled anywhere from flirty to fierce with the right accents. This isn’t a groundbreaking trend either, pastels are spring staples just like florals and light layers, so feel free to indulge in some cool pastels this season! The spring runway shows were bursting with gentle shades of pink, blue, lilac, and green on pants, dresses, bags, you name it. Alexander McQueen‘s honeycomb yellow gown and Dior‘s metallic pastel bubble dresses might be a little harder to pull off, but will monochrome ensembles like Oscar de la Renta‘s rose shorts and sweater and Carolina Herrera‘s preppy blue and cream look inspire some light-colored fashion choices of your own?

Alexander McQueen Yellow DressChristian Dior Pink Dress

Oscar de la Renta Pink LookCarolina Herrera Blue Look

If these pleasantly pale colors have caught your eye, you can snag some pastel pieces from ForElyse.com. Nude heels like these Delicious Rigby Pumps are a great way to work the trend with anything from your LBD to jeans, or maybe this Alythea Shimmer Me Timbers Dress in soft pink. I’m personally in love with this tea green Tara Purse and the minty green Sis Sis Stud-Struck Top to mix these lady-like tones into your everyday wardrobe.

Delicious Rigby PumpsAlythea Shimmer Me Timbers DressSis Sis Stud-Struck TopTara PurseHow are you planning on putting pastels into your spring wardrobe?

Delicious Rigby Pumps

Alythea Shimmer Me Timbers Dress

Tara Purse

Sis Sis Stud-Struck Top

Photo Credit: Harper’s Bazaar

 

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