Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Under-the-Table Camera Footage



Josh Duhamel Hilariously Calls Out ''Nut Job'' Paparazzi for Sneaky, Under-the-Table Camera Footage
Josh Duhamel is putting one paparazzi cameraman on blast!
The 42-yyear-old actor took to Twitter earlier today to call out a "nut job" pap who slyly videotaped the hunk from under a table without Duhamel's knowledge (how rude?!).
"Hey paparazzi dude don't video me from under the table. What if I were wearing a skirt with no underwear. #nutjob," Fergie's other half tweeted Thursday with a link to the sneaky footage. So how intrusive was the video that had Duhamel tweeting mad?
In the video, Duhamel gets out of a car on the streets of NYC as a big group of paparazzi take photos and video of him walking from his ride into a local eatery. The secret, under-the-table footage comes from a person who is sitting at a booth inside the eatery pretending not to be a cameraman.
The videographer holds the camera under the table while filming Duhamel, who has no idea he's in front of the camera.
Luckily, no embarrassing or incriminating antics when does while Duhamel was being papped without his knowledge.

Monday, 9 February 2015

Kendall V. Kylie Jenner’s Grammys Dresses


Kylie, 17, and Kendall Jenner, 19, might still be teenagers, but they are giving the big girls some serious competition on the red carpet! Both sisters flaunted unforgettable looks that featured the super hot sheer trend, and we love that each of their looks fit their individual style.
Kylie & Kendall Jenner’s Grammys After Party Dresses — Who Wore It Better?
Trend alert! Sheer detailing was all over the red carpet for the Grammy Awards and all of the A-list after parties that followed. From Beyonce’s cleavage baring dress to Katy Perry’s beaded frock, it was all about see through lace and nude illusions.
Kylie and Kendall both got the sheer memo and they even had matching cutouts…but their looks still couldn’t have been more different from each other and we think it’s awesome that they each have such distinctive style.
Kendall & Kylie Rock Sheer Gowns To Grammys After Party
Classic Kendall went for a feminine black knit Eliee Saab halter, and it was so flattering on her tall, slender figure. The plunging neckline was beautiful and the floral detailing of the sheer skirt was perfect — it actually reminds us of Nicki Minaj’s Tom Ford gown.
Kylie went for a contrasting look and turned heads in an ivory, floor-length gown with a nude illusion and gorgeous, geometric pattern sequin detailing. The dress was also backless — and between the side cutouts and the hip-hugging sillhouette, this look was beyond sexy.

Friday, 6 February 2015

Rosie O'Donnell Leaving The View After Split From Wife Michelle Rounds


The last few months have been far tougher for Rosie O'Donnell than anyone knew.
She and wife Michelle Rounds have split up, and Rosie announced today that she also will be leaving The View, barely five months after returning as a co-host to the ABC morning show.
The news comes just after rumors were finally put to rest that Rosie Perez was exiting The View after barely getting her feet wet as a morning show personality.
"I can confirm that Rosie and her wife Michelle split in November," O'Donnell's rep said in a statement Friday.
"Rosie has teens and an infant at home that need her attention. This has been a very stressful situation. She is putting her personal health and family first. ABC has been wonderfully understanding and supportive of her personal decision to leave The View. Next week will be her last."
The news was first reported by Page Six.
Upon her return to The View in September, nearly seven years after her first run as a co-host ended, O'Donnell told Variety, "I think it's going to be must-see TV. My goal is to come in peace. And the contrast between what the show will be and what it was is going to be glaring."
Instead, her brief stay was plagued by rumors that she and Whoopi Goldberg were feuding bitterly behind the scenes. Earlier this year it was rumored that Perez, who also joined the show in September along with Nicolle Wallace, would not be returning from a hiatus to rehearse a Broadway play, but her first episode back was Feb. 3.
As for her personal life, O'Donnell and Rounds married in June 2012 in a private ceremony in New York, but they didn't announced the news until the following month. O'Donnell also suffered a heart attack that August.

Friday, 30 January 2015

WNBA's Brittney Griner, Glory Johnson Pick a Wedding Dress


Off the court, WNBA star Brittney Griner celebrates her own unique sense of style. But it was her bride-to-be, fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson, who took the driver's seat when the pair went shopping for a gown that Johnson would wear down the aisle.
Johnson, 24, a forward with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, and Griner, 24, a center for the three-time champion Phoenix Mercury, announced their engagement last August. Together they appear on TLC's Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, airing Jan. 30.
"Being on a court, I know exactly what I'm doing," Griner says on the show. "Being on a bridal floor, not so much!"
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Griner adds: "I was nervous, but I knew at the end of the day we would have a dress. It also let me know how real things are – when I saw Glory in her dress I just couldn't keep the tears back."
The TLC series, currently in its eighth season, follows the emotional search by brides for their dream dress at Bridals by Lori in Atlanta. Johnson ultimately selected a full-length, strapless champagne design by Matthew Christopher, featuring silk chiffon and lace floral overlay with contouring bands and a small train.
"Dressing Glory was not as I had envisioned," salon owner Lori Allen tells PEOPLE. "I expected this fabulous athlete – who would not really want to look like a traditional bride. I'm thinking maybe a pants suit? Boy was I wrong."
"Ultimately Glory was very traditional and was only interested in pleasing Brittney – like most other brides," says Allen. "This is why I love bridal – it keeps you on your toes! In the end, Glory looked glorious."

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Isabel Lucas’ ‘The Loft’ Premiere Dress


You can usually expect boho chic style and really relaxed looks from Isabel Lucas, 29, but the Australian actress got all glammed up for The Loft premiere at the Directors Guild Of America. We love the elegant statement that her embellished gown made — did you?
Isabel Lucas’ ‘The Loft’ Premiere Dress — Stuns In Jenny Packham:
Isabel had all eyes on her when she arrived on the red carpet in a beautiful floor-length Jenny Packham gown. The exquisite piece was hard to ignore — and it fit Isabel’s slender frame perfectly. The deep cut neckline remained classic with a sheer embellished layer — and this feminine look was great for the evening.
Isabel styled her gown with a pair of silver strappy sandals and a gold Lee Savage clutch for a stark contrast. She wore her hair in an effortless, pulled back style — we’re so glad she didn’t overpower her look with elaborate jewelry.
Isabel Lucas’ Sequin Gown — Get The Look:
Make a sparkling statement in a sequin look of your own! This party girl material has withstood the test of time and proved that it will forever be a classic look if you want to make a statement. Try out this Nasty Gal Night Moves Sequin Dress the next time you want a head-turning evening look. The kimono-inspired silhouette is up to par with today’s shift dress trend and the deep V cut will ensure that there’s nothing tired about your sequin look.

Friday, 23 January 2015

'Mom' jeans replace skinny jeans craze


Step aside skinny jeans, and make way for the "mom" jean.
High waisted, roomy around the bottom and reminiscent of the 90s, the mom jean has emerged as one of the most unlikely global fashion trends.
Once reserved for the cast of Friends and Beverly Hills 90210 and well, moms, the mom jean is having a major moment.
The comfy, retro bottoms have morphed into a fully-fledged street style phenomenon worn by the world's most stylish women everywhere from New York and Paris to Sydney and Melbourne.
"We are seeing major traction with the mom jean coming through the business," said General Pants design director Pip Edwards.
The resurgence of mom jeans is being driven by the trend for anonymous clothing over the latest "It" shoe or handbag, but ironically people at the pointiest end of fashion are now embracing the jeans.
"It's not about being flattering or showing how skinny you are, it's about showing how confident you are," said Edwards. "It's not the greatest silhouette, it's the coolest silhouette."
Beyoncé, Paris Vogue editor Emmanuelle Alt and Taylor Swift are among the high profile women who have embraced the mom jean, with a surge in demand for the style prompting denim giant Levi's to revamp its classic 501 jeans.
"We noticed the 501 as a big street trend a while back…being worn by fashion bloggers and younger progressive tribes," said Levi's head of design Jonathan Cheung.
Cheung noticed many people were wearing vintage 501s from the 90s, but customising and tapering them on a sewing machine to give them a better fit.
"It was a simple conclusion to say 'why don't we do this for you'?" he said.
The result is a new style of jean called the 501 CT that offers an updated version of the iconic denims with a slightly roomier waist, less fabric in the seat and a tapered leg.
The range already is being been embraced by fashion leaders including actress Amber Heard, model Erin Wasson and Sydney model and fashion blogger Tanja Gacic, who said the new 501 CTs offered a welcome alternative to the skinny jeans that have been ubiquitous for years.
"Skinny jeans can be so much work – not just in the fitness department but in the wedgie department too," said Gacic.
Rollas, Neuw Denim and Nobody Denim are among the local brands that have recently introduced their own versions of the mom jean.
"The mom jean is a natural progression, a hybrid of the familiar high-waisted skinny and the (baggy) boyfriend jeans," said Nobody Denim designer Rebecca Mcquaid. "For many style icons it is a staple in their wardrobes."
But arguably the best thing about mom jeans is you don't have to be a style icon to wear them.

Monday, 19 January 2015

Kate Middleton Wore Another Pale Blue Coat


Kate Middleton Wore Another Pale Blue Coat, So Cue The ‘Blue For A Boy’ Baby Speculation
Kate Middleton attended the opening of the Kensington Aldridge Academy and wore a pretty pale blue coat. It was chic. It was such a beautiful color. It was winter weather and slush be damned. It was also her second time wearing a powder blue coat in recent months, so get ready for the “is she wearing blue because she’s having a boy?” baby theories. Sample: “Pregnant Kate Middleton Hints At Baby’s Sex In Blue Coat.”
In November, Kate wore a Matthew Williamson coat in a similar shade of blue to visit the Pembroke Refinery in Wales. At the time, some perceptive royal watchers speculated that the coat might hint at the baby’s gender, while others thought Kate upped her maternity style game, and she was experimenting with bright jackets. For her recent outing, she wore the £195 Natasha coat from Seraphine, a stylish maternity label. Of course the pale blue coat sold out immediately, like everything in Kate’s classic-but-never-boring wardrobe does.
Kate doesn’t just love a pale blue coat. Who could forget that sexy pale blue Jenny Packham dress she wore to an event at the Natural History Museum. Everyone was too focused on her amazing legs and playing “spot the little baby bump” to think whether it may-or-may-not be a clue about the second royal baby’s gender.
Do you think Kate if trying to hint at her second’s child sex (and subtly prepare people for the disappointment that she’s not having a girl), or do you think this shade of blue might be her new favorite color? Her matching navy clutch and heels could support both arguments.
We only have a few more months until the new addition to the royal family is born, so start placing your bets on gender, names, looks, and whatever you can think of, now.

Thursday, 8 January 2015

Amy Adams Has a Penchant for Blue


During Wednesday evening's People's Choice Awards, Amy Adams hit the stage to present her Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice co-star Ben Affleck with the Choice Humanitarian Award for his work in the Congo. While we missed her on the red carpet, the Golden Globe-nominated actress still made us swoon over her onstage look.
Adams hit the stage in a cobalt blue Gucci cocktail dress with a crystal belt (above), keeping things minimal and sophisticated with her low ponytail and black peep-toe pumps. The more we looked at her ensemble, we realized: This isn't the first time the actress has opted for blue.
In November, Adams stepped out and stunned in a royal blue embroidered gown (also by Gucci) at LACMA Art + Film Gala. Before that, she chose a bright blue, body-hugging Victoria Beckham dress when she attended the Weinstein Company post-BAFTA party in February, looking as fine as can be. Another time she flaunted her figure in that particular shade? When she attended last year's Oscars in midnight blue strapless Gucci gown.
We don't blame her for consistently choosing this harmonious hue — it looks so damn good on her. Here's to hoping we see her in her favorite shade at Sunday's Globes.

Friday, 7 March 2014

FASHION Magazine April 2014 cover: Cobie Smulders


Known most for her role as Robin Scherbatsky—the token Canuck on TV’s How I Met Your Mother—Vancouver’s Cobie Smulders is one of those stars who comes off as a natural on and off the camera. Photographed during an emotional time when her widely successful sitcom was wrapping up its last episode (airing March 31), Smulders cleared her just-as busy film schedule (she has a couple of blockbusters on her plate, including a star turn in Captain America: The Winter Soldier) to pose for FASHION Magazine’s April 2014 issue and chat with features editor, Elio Iannacci. Here is a sneak peek at some of the things she talked about in her cover story—which arrives on newsstands on March 17.

On choosing her role on How I Met Your Mother:

“I had to choose between three projects…I decided to go with How I Met Your Mother, which was the best call. I would’ve been so pissed off if I had gone the other way, don’t you think?”
On Robin’s character development:

“Robin started off not being the funny one…at the beginning, she was the girl that the guy wanted. She eventually went through some emotional growth.”

On her Canadian-ness:

“I never want to lose my Canadian-ness…and when I say Canadian-ness, I mean down-to-earth. I like being able to not take myself seriously and to not feel entitled.”

On the reason behind her rigorous exercise regime for her upcoming roles in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron

“I didn’t get to do many stunts, but I still wanted to be in shape..I’m wearing a catsuit for God’s sake!”

To read our cover story, pick up the FASHION Magazine April 2014 issue starring Cobie Smulders, available on newsstands March 17, 2014.

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

At Miu Miu, Oscar winners and all-weather sweeties


Jared Leto and his fab ombre locks and Lupita Nyong'o and her flawless face. Not one but two Oscar winners turned up in Paris on Wednesday for the Miu Miu show on the last day of Paris Fashion Week.

(And for those who are counting, there was a bevy of other notables there too, including Rihanna, Elle Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen.)

On the runway, Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu collection had as much eye candy as the front row. The fun, colorful mix of sweet-and-sporty all-weather gear proved that even when it's nasty out, you can dress up.

Quilted nylon puffer vests, parkas and miniskirts resembling vintage, '70s ski wear, were worn with Alpine sweaters, or shirts unbuttoned to reveal cotton sports bras. Metallic brocades covered jumper dresses and sporty anoraks. And slickers and short rain boots came in transparent candy-colored plastic.

Polar Vortex? No problem. Prada's stilettos have angled metal spike heels for traversing icy sidewalks.

It was a lot of fun. My only question? What are the Hollywood lovelies going to wear in sunny L.A.? Oh well, there's always the Sundance Film Festival.

Monday, 3 March 2014

Paris Fashion Week 2014: Sacai's hybrid power


A hybrid moto-meets-Mongolian lamb jacket. A gray flannel skirt with pleats spliced with chiffon. A blazer cross-pollinated with an electric blue fisherman's knit.

For women who want classic clothes with a kick, designer Chitose Abe's Sacai label is becoming a go-to.

Her design aesthetic might be described as a softer, sportier spin on Japanese deconstruction. And her collections just keep getting better and better.

Her fall 2014 outing shown Monday at Paris Fashion Week was full of sportswear separates that were as interesting to look at from the back as from the front, including an orange menswear check wrap skirt with a lace back panel, and a blue knit sweater dress with a silk print peeking out from the skirt pleats.

It's that element of surprise that makes Sacai's collections so much fun, the moment when you discover an emerald green burnout velvet blouse also has a cable knit sweater side, and a Peruvian blanket coat with the sleek leather lapel of a biker jacket.

Charming-looking mixed tartan and scarf print dresses were a respite from the heavy wools and tweeds, and proved that there is more to Sacai than mixed parts.

The collection was vibrant and challenging but also utterly grounded in wearability. No wonder Abe's star is rising.

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Alexander Wang finds his groove at Balenciaga


New York-based designer Alexander Wang delivered his third, and most solid, runway collection for the French luxury brand Balenciaga on Thursday during Paris Fashion Week.
He played with several classic Balenciaga standards -- architectural outerwear and sculptural volumes among them -- infusing them with 21st century knitwear techniques and action-sports-inspired utility details. The result was a modern, urban look that felt like an elevated version of what he did for his namesake collection in New York: luxury for the speed-demon generation.

Last season, I criticized Wang's work at Balenciaga for being more commercially minded than creative. But this collection balanced the two, with dazzling tactile effects and a vision of the way today's women really dress, i.e., less vaunted couture, and more sporty street comfort.

The collection was anchored in strong, sports-inspired outerwear with fur hoods, framing seams and zippers, worn with fur-apron or reflective-yarn accessories. Other coats appeared to be knit but were actually embroidered for a trompe l’oeil effect. But the most show-stopping piece of outerwear was a casual yellow duffel raincoat that was anything but basic: It was made of a cable-knit base laminated to glossy perfection. A future classic.

Other marvels of construction that will look impressive in the pages of a magazine? Structured short-sleeve leather dresses hand-lashed together with knit skirts and turtlenecks, and rugby-stripe dresses composed of laser-cut knit jersey links pieced together like chain mail.

In the more down-to-earth category, reflective canvas chevron pinstripe pants and wool sack dresses with more seam and zipper details looked cool and wearable. There were also several tailored looks in black wool crepe -- a jacket with a lapel morphing into caped sleeves, and a pair of pants with a skirted side panel, for example, that had an edge.

For evening, Wang dispensed with gowns and focused instead on something more modern -- tuxedo trousers topped by extraordinary tops combining draped duchesse satin with sculptural "sea urchin" sweater knits dripping with clusters of rhinestones and pearls.
And there were bags aplenty, including fur and crocodile totes with industrial-looking metal handles, almost as if Wang were willing women to the stores.

He needn't worry. This collection will be money in the bank for Balenciaga.

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Naomi Campbell walks for Philipp Plein



Naomi Campbell walks for Philipp Plein. Fergie models her Calvins.

Naomi Campbell walked the runway in German designer Philipp Plein's Dallas-themed show at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday, keeping her cool as fireworks exploded around her.

Fergie is showing that she is back in shape after the birth of her 6-month-old baby Axl. She's modeling in Calvin Klein ads, wearing Calvin's undies and nothing else.

The Costume Designers Guild honored the films "12 Years a Slave," "Blue Jasmine" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and television's "Downton Abbey," among others, at its annual awards ceremony Saturday in Los Angeles.

Michael and Nicole Colovos have left Helmut Lang after eight years as creative directors, it was announced Monday.

Model Behati Prinsloo is the face of the ad campaign for the new Victoria's Secret T-shirt bra.

Rebekka Bay's first collection as creative director of Gap is hitting stores for spring.
Crocs has reissued its Jackson Pollock studio clog, which sold out when introduced last year. The limited-edition clog, which sells for $39.99, is printed to look like the artist's paint-spattered floor.

Read More: http://www.queeniebridesmaid.co.uk/cheap-bridesmaid-dresses-uk

Sunday, 23 February 2014

3 Spring 2014 Trends to Wear Now


Spring is officially less than a month away, but in most places, it’s still pretty darn cold. However, even though the weather is less than ideal, you can still test out some spring trends!

Below, we’ve rounded up three hot spring 2014 trends that you can wear right now. Scroll down to see them all:

1. Oxford Shirts

It seems like every designer, from Alexander Wang to Valentino, is showcasing the timeless oxford shirt this spring. Although this crisp button-down is “trendy” at the moment, it’s a total classic. Invest in a good one and you’ll wear it for years to come.

However, if you want to go the ultra-trendy route, leave a few buttons undone, or buy one with unique embellishments or sheer panels, similar to the runway looks featured above.

Outfit Idea:

We think an oxford shirt would look classically chic with shorts and wedges for spring, but you can wear this trend right now, too! Create a class-appropriate outfit by pairing a blue oxford with red skinny jeans. The combination is cute and polished, while the colors are fun and modern.

Maintain the classic vibe with a trench coat, then add a pair of lace-up booties. For the finishing touch, glam it up a bit with some gold midi rings.

2. Cropped Jackets

I love it when runway trends are easy to translate into an everyday look, and that’s exactly the case with cropped jackets. These jackets are oh-so simple to throw on over jeans, dresses, and skirts, and instantly makes any getup look stylish and put-together. This season, boxy shapes and unique prints are really “in”, so look for one of those elements if you want to stay super-current.

Outfit Idea:

For this look, I decided to go with a cropped jacket that features a bold print, which I think would transition really well into spring and summer. To style it, try wearing it with a solid-colored dress; this short-sleeved shift dress has such an effortlessly chic vibe.

Rock it on a night out by pairing it with on-trend metallic booties and a blue-hued statement necklace. Don’t forget to put on a pair of opaque tights!

3. Wide Leg Pants

Say sayonara to your favorite skinnies, because this spring is all about the wide-legged trouser. From palazzo pants and voluminous cropped trousers to retro-inspired wide leg jeans, designers kept this season’s offerings comfy and loose-fitting.

This trend is definitely bold, but the key to making it work in the real world is to pair these types of pants with fitted tops to create a balanced look.

Outfit Idea:

If you want to go all-out with this trend, opt for a pair of printed wide leg pants – they’ll look so fab when worn with a sleeveless blouse and sandals come springtime. For now, wear them with a fitted gray sweater, then layer on an edgy moto jacket.

Cut-out ankle boots continue the trendy vibe, while a green cross-body bag complements the trousers perfectly. Accessorize with a pair of gold earrings to complete the ensemble.

Thursday, 20 February 2014

Joe Fresh goes international


Joe Fresh goes international with a just-announced expansion in 23 countries worldwide

Today, Loblaw Companies Limited announced that it will expand Joe Fresh to 23 countries worldwide by way of partnership deals with three separate international firms. Fawaz A. Alhokair & Co., Retail Arabia International and Origin & Co., Ltd., will help bring Canada’s largest brand to Europe, the Middle East and Asia respectively. Not too shabby for a brand that started in the grocery aisles, eh? (We’ll just keep using that one forever.)

“These first international agreements signify an important milestone for Joe Fresh as we build on the strong foundation we’ve established at home in Canada. We continue to evolve the brand forward and I’m thrilled to see Joe Fresh grow into a global brand, developing on the success we have had in the United States since launching there in 2011,” says Joe Fresh creative director Joe Mimran via press release. The partnerships will ensure that Joe Fresh’s highly coveted brand of womenswear, menswear, kids clothing, accessories and beauty is adapted for the new markets, the first of which will be in the United Arab Emirates and Souel, South Korea, which will open flagships later this year.

This marks the latest step in the brand’s global takeover, following its US entrance back in 2011. In some boardroom somewhere, someone’s asking Mimran “Gee, what are we going to do tonight?” to which he obviously responds, “Same thing we do every night, try to take over the world!”

Sunday, 16 February 2014

All eyes on Topshop Unique, from Kendall Jenner to Kate Moss


What we love about Topshop is that this isn’t one of those elitist fashion week shows that only the Anna Wintours and Susie Bubbles of this world have access to. This season, shoppers at the brand’s Oxford Circus flagship were invited to pop on a headset which allowed them to be transported to the virtual front row.

And what a front row. Sitting ringside in the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern were model of the moment Kendall Jenner, Foxes, Poppy Delevingne, Lottie Moss, Kate Moss, Sir Philip Green and, of course, Susie Bubble and Anna Wintour.

But what we were all there to see, whether virtually, first-hand, or via live stream, were the clothes – clothes that, unlike the rest of fashion week produce (Whistles aside perhaps), we mere mortals may have a chance of wearing this autumn.

The only problem is, you’re going to want to wear all of it. From the cobalt blue belted blanket coat, layered leather and lace skirts and dove grey ankle boot mules (worn with socks, a huge look for AW14), to the oversized multi-coloured patchwork faux-fur, the camel culottes, the quilted bombers and the butter yellow short sleeved jacket. Get saving now.

There was a definite 70s student feel about the collection with the over-the-knee suede boots, a peacock embellished yellow smock (worn by the stunning Jourdan Dunn), patchwork sheepskin gilets, skater skirts and a grey pinafore dress.

The colour palette was a fairly muted autumnal one with cobalt blues, soft greys, muddy greens and tawny yellows.

And aside from some daring see through appliqué tops for evening, a couple of little black dresses and some cute short shorts, this was all about luxurious daywear. The blanket coats, chunky knits, roll-necks and long flared skirts were all terribly (terrible for our bank balance) wearable.

In the cavernous Tate Modern hall, to the stomping soundtrack of Beyonce’s Run the World (Girls), the show finale was enough to make every watching high street shopper’s heart soar.
 
And was that the sound of girls stampeding to the tills come autumn we heard?

Monday, 10 February 2014

Who wore black and white best at New York Fashion Week


Kelly Rowland vs. Hailee Steinfeld:Who wore black and white best at New York Fashion Week?

We’re only a few days into the circus that’s Fashion Month and there’s already some exceptional front row celebrity watching to be had. Lelly Rowland and Hailee Steinfeld were two of the many celebrities attending the New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 shows this past weekend, sitting front row at Public School and Prabal Gurung, respectively. Both stars stepped out in black and white ensembles that borrowed some inspiration from the southwest, a trend that Chanel just may have helped start with their Dallas show.
Kelly Rowland debuted a new bob at the Public School Fall 2014 show—which included the label’s first womenswear collection—and while we were certainly getting some throwback Destiny’s Child vibes, we couldn’t look past her leather ensemble. The Tom Ford Fall 2013 top certainly helped Rowland tap into her Texas roots, as it incorporated some serious Southern-style fringe-work on the sleeves and hem. Rowland finished her look off with a white KTZ undershirt splashed with foreign text on the hem and thigh-high leather Christian Louboutin boots. The R&B songstress was definitely having a rock star moment with her ensemble.

Hailee Steinfeld took time to support designer pal Prabal Gurung at his Himalayas-inspired Fall 2014 show. While Prabal’s runway was filled with rich shades of orange and reds, Steinfeld opted for a polished monochromatic knit skirt ensemble paired with an oversized black coat and fedora. With brogue boots that screamed downtown cool, black smoky eye makeup and a fedora that was giving us some major True Grit vibes, Steinfeld certainly knows how to accessorize during the frigid New York winter.

Which front row black and white ensemble was your favourite: Kelly’s serious fringe work or Hailee’s monochromatic ensemble?

Friday, 7 February 2014

At JC Obando, boho socialites in louche luxury



Los Angeles-based designer and 2013 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up JC Obando showed his fall 2014 collection in grand style Thursday night at the Academy Mansion on the Upper East Side during New York Fashion Week.

And as models glided through the flower-filled halls, wearing the designer's floating, silk separates, it conjured images of bohemian socialites and artistes entertaining at home.
There was no inspiration statement or run of show because, as Obando, who launched his label in 2007, explained, "When you create a brand, you no longer need show notes to explain who you are. You reach that point in your career."

It's true, Obando has definitely arrived.

The look: Louche luxe. Icy-cool, self-confident beauty. Silk separates in vivid blues, purples, corals and golds with the ease of chic pajama dressing.

Key pieces: Silk charmeuse wrap blouses and halter tops trailing streamer-like ties at the neck and wrists: flowy pants with elastic insets at the sides: halter jumpsuits with scarf ties; exquisite seed pearl-beaded apron top, pants and gown.

The verdict: Gorgeous, crystal-clear vision. Obando has found his niche.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Anne Hathaway parts from stylist Rachel Zoe after 10 years


They have had some highs (the Armani Privé dress Hathaway wore as a 2009 Best Actress Oscar nominee); they have had some lows (the suggestive nipple Prada dress the star wore to collect her 2013 Best Supporting Actress Oscar in), but Anne Hathaway and stylist Rachel Zoe are no more.

"Rachel and Anne aren't currently working together. Anne is just trying out something new for the time being,"

'Something new' happens to be rival stylist to the stars Penny Lovell, who boasts the likes of Rose Byrne and Bella Heathcote on her books.
Sundance Festival was the couple's first public debut, where Anne modelled a hunter green trouser suit with feather lapel embellishment. The end result was boy scout hits film festival, with a plain black J Brand camisole being the outfit's only saving grace.

Though the Les Misérables star is partial to androgynous fashion - her off-duty wear is a sober cocktail of denim, jersey basics and beanies - we were enjoying Hathaway's flirtation with the pastel shades and pretty dresses that suited her pale pallor and pixie crop perfectly. If Anne has her way with Lovell this prim 'do could soon turn punky with a host of manly fashion to accompany it.

Zoe meanwhile, can take respite in a busy awards season for her clients Jennifer Lawrence, Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Garner and Isla Fisher.

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Spring 2014 Couture Report: The top 5 trends on the rise in Paris


All it took was three taps on her Cartier watch in the direction of a publicist for Vogue’s Anna Wintour to get the Giambattista Valli show rolling the other night. There’s no time to waste at Spring 2014 Couture Week in Paris with so much to see—from Louis Vuitton’s new trunk-inspired watches to Roger Vivier’s limited edition shoes with diamante “disco ball” heels.

The elevated athlete trend, which came on strong during the Spring 2014 ready-to-wear season, has popped up at the couture level, most notably in lace, python, pearl and floral beaded sneakers at Chanel and Christian Dior. It’s symbolic of a new ease and youthfulness wafting through fashion at all levels.

Here are some other trends coming out of Spring 2014 Couture Week in Paris

Haute moto

Gold-leaf lapels at Alexandre Vauthier, leather bits sewn on georgette at Atelier Versace, and crystal, snake and feathered vests and jackets at Bouchra Jarrar, who is the first woman named to the official couture calendar in 30 years.

Legs

Split and fringe-y macramé skirts at Alexandre Vauthier, curved hems at Giambattista Valli, sheer ball skirts at Armani Privé.

Layering

Peekaboo veils and cutouts at Christian Dior, jackets hovering over corseted waists at Chanel, draping over body con beading at Atelier Versace, organza layers with circles in varying degrees of sheerness at Vionnet.

Hip action

Bows and skirty ruffles at Giambattista Valli, fringed swags at Ulyana Sergeenko, ruched satin minis at Alexandre Vauthier, and below the waist embroidery at Schiaparelli which is back in the couture business after 60 years.