Prada Ad Campaign Fall/Winter 2011/2012

Prada Women’s Fall Winter 2011 Collection – Innocent Glamour of 20’s Flapper Girl Meets 60’s Mermaids Serpents Siren

Unlike the stereotypical images of what most people thinks about Italian Fashion; The skin thigh high slit gowns & leopard print bustier Über sexual blonde hair bombshell sex kitten, Miuccia Prada has masterfully surprised us season after season with her unique vision of how the “Italian Women” would dressed in the Prada world; Simple, Chic, Girlish with a little quirky twist. In fall winter 2011, she is telling you to be dressed in all coatdresses you fashion bitches!

(Photo Courtesy by Vogue)

The collection if full of 20’ flapper girls mix with slightly 60’s Courrèges-like silhouette. Patchworks coatdresses from suede, snakeskin to sparkly oversized paillettes (sequins galore is one of the main trend of fall 2011), done in a low dropped-waist, wide belts sits low over big-buttoned details. Each models walked down the runway with a little soft shap bag clutched under their arm, and some wears fur bonnet hats to complete the look.

“I was looking at the obsessions women have with things like python, fur, sheer fabrics like organza & sequin / paillettes, trying to see how sexy materials can look different! It was about a lady, getting more innocent” Miuccia Prada said

As the show goes on, beautiful school girlish looks morph into parade of “Prada Chic Quirky Weirdness” that Prada does it best; mixing the python coat with olive green beaver fur collar, school girlish shirt dress/coats with panels of spiky faux fur and almost “Little Mermaid” fish scales texture looking of overlapping paillettes in Ombré Effect of white, yellow and reds.

Prada Spring Summer 2011 Minimal Baroque Collection

We've all loved Prada's clean, minimal, muted color palette designs ... but this season, ready for a totally different look! This season's theme was "Minimal Baroque". Combining the shape & cuts of the hospital scrubs to 17th century baroque paintings & sculptures (gold swirly motifs plus cherubs the whole nine yard... ) and if you think that's "Busy enough"? they've also added in a splash of the exotic tropical feel Carmen Miranda & Josephine Baker by those chunky embroideries of dancing monkies, bananas in a cartoonish / abstract kinda way.

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Ahoy Fashionistas! Sail Into The Summer With Nautical Chic Looks

Ahoy mate! I’ve always loved the nautical theme fashion! With spring here and summer is just around the corner, it’s time to break out the nautical theme items! To my opinion, nothing more chic then mixing up the bold color of navy, white & a splash of red mixed in timeless stripes and whimsical gold, silver or clear Lucite jewelries accents ! Here are some looks I think is super chic and a must-have for summer 2010! I’ve picked some styles for our male fashionistas, too! So here we go…

Sonia Rykiel Nautical Sweater Dress

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

CHANEL Nautical Stripe Bangle

Available @ Bergdorf Goodman

Call the handbag specialist Jesse Kopischke (212) 872-2519

Peter Som Nautical Bib Necklace

Available @ Henri Bendle

Gucci Henley Dress and Jungle Hobo Bag

Available @ Neiman Marcus

Kenneth Jay Lane Branch Bib Necklace

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Jean Paul Gaultier Sequined Shift Dress

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Prada Saffiano Lux Tote

Available @ Bergdorf Goodman

Call the handbag specialist Jesse Kopischke (212) 872-2519

Chloe Striped Cashmere Cardigan

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Celestina Rainbow Paua Shell Bag

Available @ Net-A-Porter.com

BCBG Maxazria Strapless Draped Silk Dress

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Michele Gramesty Sea Glass Lucite Necklace

Available @ Michele Gramesty Etsy Boutique

Christian Louboutin Chain-Embellished Espadrille

Available @ Neiman Marcus

Vince Striped Flanged Sweater

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Kate Spade Shell Bead Faux Pearl Bib Necklace

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Carmen Marc Valvo Turquoise Beaded Dress

Available @ Bergdorf Goodman

Manolo Blahnik Sneaker Slingback

Available @ Neiman Marcus

Miu Miu Large Deerskin Leather Tote

Available @ Net-A-Porter.com

Sea Charm Necklaces

Available @ Urban Outfitters.com

Alice Olivia Sequin Striped Shirt

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Milly Teardrop Bead Necklace

Available @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Theia Short Mirrored Dress By Donal O'Neill

Available @ Bloomingdales

Giuseppe Zanotti Jeweled Zip-Back Sandal

Available @ Neiman Marcus

Nautical Bandana Available @ Urban Outfitters.com

Alexander McQueen Biker Faithful Satchel

Available @ Matches Fashion.com

Michael Kors Silver Cutout Sandal

Available @ Neiman Marcus

Ok, girls shouldn't have all the fun right guys?  here are some of the stuff I think it's totally rad for our male fashionistas! Don't be shy to mix up stripes with bold colors and accessorize!

BDG Stripe Cardigan Sweater

Available @ Urban Outfitters.com

Anchor Bracelet - Available @ Urban Outfitters.com

byCORPUS Pieced Crew Neck Tee - Available @ Urban Outfitters.com

Don't forget about your home! dress up your home with some Nautical / Beach House Theme home decor

Anthousa Okeanos Aegean Sea Collection Aromatherapy Diffuser

Available @ Luxe-Gifts.com

LAFCO House & Home Beach House Aromatherapy Candle

Available @ Luxe-Gifts.com

I hope this posting inspired you to dig up all the nautical theme outfits & accessories you have in the closet and go out shopping to add a couple more new pieces into your wardrobe for this summer!

Until next time, be well and look fabulous!

XOXO

Alan + Mei-Mei the pug

Get Stoked With California Style! Surfer, Bohemian, Skater Girl Chic

Ok, I am officially sick & tired of the cold weather & so glad the Spring has officially arrived & temperature has finally warms up! After organizing & put way all my cashmere sweaters into the storage, I change into my short sleeves Quiksilver Tees and hibiscus floral board shorts and headed to an outdoor café to enjoy the sun. To our readers who is not living in the sunny California but dreamed about soaking up the sun on the beach, enjoy the warm salty breeze & cruising with the top down going shopping while celebrities sighting on your next vacation to Southern California, here are some “California Looks” you can try it out at whatever city or country you are at now & looking Chic in “California Style” !

First, remember, California girls dress all different ways! From Bohemian Goddess to Surfer girl and the skater girl looks. Don’t assume we all look like the girls from the reality show “The Hills” or “Laguna Beach” on MTV! The most important thing to remember is being unique and show off your individuality! But typically the “California style” is a more laid-back and casual look. Here are some of the looks I think its super cute!

The Surfer Girl

Proenza Schouler - Tie-Waist Tricolor Pants

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Proenza Schouler - Tie-Skirt Tank Dress

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Proenza Schouler - Sequined & Feathered Silk Mini Dress

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Diane Von Furstenberg Paulita Ruffled Mini Skirt

(Available @ Net-A-Porter.com)

Alexander McQueen V-Neck Ocean Wave Sweater Dress

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Alexander McQueen Biker Faithful Satchel

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Multi Charms Sandle

(Available @ Bergdorf Goodman.com)

Dont forget to add some of the "Sun-Kissed" look on your face, so your skin will have this healthy glow just like the surfer girl hang out at the beach!!

Chanel Make-up Les Impressions Collection

(Available @ NeimanMarcus.com)

The Bohemian Goddess

Helmut Lang Italian Linen Slouchy Sweater

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Diane Von Furstenberg Beach Tabalah Kaftan

(Available @ Net-A-Porter.com)

Chloe Multi Strap Leather & Canvas Sandls

(Available @ Net-A-Porter.com)

Prada Mistolino Swarovski Crystal Tote

(Available @ Bergdorf Goodman.com)

Don't forget to add a touch of color on your cheeks and lips but keep it natural and light !

Clinique Juiced-Up Colour Collection

(Available @ NeimanMarcus.com)

The Skater Girl

Ann Demeulemeester Leather Vest & Zipper Wrap

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Burberry Knotted Epaulette Jacket & Loop-Knot Skirt

(Available @ NeimanMarcus.com)

Givenchy Melancholia Bag
(Available @ Barneys.com)

Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Ring

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Fendi Logo Leather Cuff Bracelete

(Available @ Net-A-Porter.com)

To finish off that "Edgy" & "Stree Tough" look skater girls has, go bold with your eyeliners! make it dark and smoky! Black color nail polish & natural color lips

Shu Uemura Egerie Make-Up Collection

(Available @ NeimanMarcus.com)

All of you must be wondering ….how can I achieve that beautiful vampy smoky eye make-up to complete your Skater Girl outfits & accessories?! So we have found a tutorial to show you how!

Ok! after all these fabulous ideas showing you how to achieve that "California Look", now! go to your closet dig up some of your already own pieces & go out to shop for some new stuff to create your own unique style to let out your "Inner California Girl" this summer !

Until next time, be well and look fabulous!

XOXO

Alan + Mei-Mei the Pug