Showing posts with label Valentino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentino. Show all posts
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Fashionista's Annual Spring Summer 2011 Must-Have Items Shopping Report
It's that time of the season when all the hottest accessories that hit the catwalks back in autumn 2010 now the long wait has ended, and they are all in the store. But you've got to be quick off the mark, because they'll be sold out quicker than you can say 'must have'. But where to begin? We've boiled down the key trends in the theme of your vacation spot location and picked out our favorite pieces for you. Ready, steady, shop!
Nautical Girl at Côte d'Azur
Nautical Girl at Côte d'Azur
Tory Burch "Barite" Embellished Tee
Available at Nordstrom.com
Burberry Twisted Cord Necklace
Available at Net-A-Porter.com
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel - Striped Chiffon Dress
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.com
Yves Saint Laurent Deauville Canvas Wedge Sandles
Available at Net-A-Porter.com
Lauren by Ralph Lauren "Kael" Ruffled Tank
Available at Nordstrom.com
Anya Hindmarch Junie Canvas Bow Tote
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.com
Carmen Marc Valvo Strapless Sequin-Stripe Dress
Available at Bergdorf Goodman.com
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Valentino The Last Emperor of Fashion
Here is a sample of this fabulous flim about Valentino
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Valentino Spring 2011 Haute Couture – A Parade of Ethereal Goddess Fabulousness
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Gothic Chic & Dark Glamour
As a fashion designer, I’m inspired by many things around me. The imagery of a photo, scenery, sounds & musics, movies… just about everything! In recent conversations with a good friend of mine on facebook about “Goth” and it inspired me to do some research, finding imageries and articles about this mysterious & fascinating lifestyle which has inspired many arts & fashions.
So what is “Goth”? in simple definitions: To some, Goth is a style of dressing; to others it's a lifestyle. Either way, the gothic look involves very black clothing and very white makeup with edgy, tough accessories. Prime example of classic gothic style: Musician - Marilyn Mansion. But as a person with an inquiring mind ( yes I do read the trashy gossip enquirer magazine ok! Haha) I know it has to be deeper than just the black clothing, smoky eye make-ups and of course ever so dreamy vampire Robert Pattinson aka “Edward Cullen” from the hit movie “Twilight”.
So after some googling, according to Goth.net
“Most Goths become Goths because they have been spurned by 'normal' society because the way they want to live their lives does not fit in with how most people are told to live theirs. Goths are free thinkers, people who do not accept the moral rules of society because they're told 'This is just how it is' or 'This is what God says!'. Rather Goths tend to listen to what you have to say, and make up their own mind..”
But of course this is not the case for all Goths. Many Goths today are Goths for a variety of other reasons. They like the music, or the clubs are better, they have Goth friends and joined in with them, or they just like staying up late nights and Goths are the only ones awake to talk to.
To us the fashionistas, the theme “Goth” has inspired many fashion designers over the years and here are some of the collections I think are super fabulous & go with our topic perfectly!
Junya Watanabe
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2005
Rick Owens Fall 2006 Collection
When John Galliano was traveling south to research his couture collection during summer of 2005 he was inspired with the French Revolution stories & history, so in Dior’s Spring 2006 Couture show, blood- and gore-spattered drama was the theme and to me, it’s also very “Goth Glam” ,too!
Christian Dior 2006 Spring Haute Couture
Christian Dior Haute Couture 2006 Fashion Show
Harper’s Bazaar Magazine October 2009 & Film Maker Tim Burton
As if Tim Burton’s characters all got together and did a fashion photoshoot, this amazing pictorial for the October edition of Harper’s Bazaar features characters from his past movies like The Night Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice and more, all look amazing in designer clothing and shoes.
Versace Haute Couture
Comme des Garçons Coat (Left) - Salvatore Ferragamo Jacket (Right)
Dolce & Gabbana
CHANEL
Alexander McQueen
Valentino
Givenchy
And for our male readers, me & mei-mei the pug didn’t forgot about you! Here are some fabulous menswear from Ann Demeulemeester Fall – Winter 2009 Collection for you! I just LOVE that chunky sweater in the middle
Of course how can we end this “Dark Glamorous” posting without mentioning one of my favorite designer Alexander McQueen!
Alexander McQueen 2007 Fall & Winter
In this collection, McQueen had put a heartfelt personal passion into a collection that was based on a startling revelation from his family history. His mother, who traces family trees, discovered that her bloodline leads back to a victim of the Salem witch trials who was hanged in the Puritan hysteria of 1692. The themes of witchcraft, paganism, and religious persecution played on the dark and angry side of McQueen's creativity.
Here is a video of Alexander McQueen 2007 Fall & Winter totally fabulously spooky fashion show
All of you must be wondering ….how can I achieve that beautiful vampy smoky eye make-up to complete your Gothic Chic outfits & accessories?! So we have found 2 tutorials for our gal & dudes readers! Here is the female smoky eyes tutorials that shows you how to do it!
And here is the “Guyliner” smoky eyes tutorial
Don't forget to check out our designer candles selections! D.L. & Co. is famous for his "Dark Glamourous" presentaions of his candles & diffusers! Utilizing the rarest of extracts, essences and absolutes, they are able to create fragrances that conjure time and place, transforming enviroments from the mundane to the sublime! it's a MUST HAVE for all fashionistas! click on the picture below to check out our selections of D.L. & Co's candles!
We hope this posting totally inspired you to bring out the “Dark” side of your inner Goddess! Until next time, Be well & look fabulous!
XOXO
Alan + Mei-Mei the pug
So what is “Goth”? in simple definitions: To some, Goth is a style of dressing; to others it's a lifestyle. Either way, the gothic look involves very black clothing and very white makeup with edgy, tough accessories. Prime example of classic gothic style: Musician - Marilyn Mansion. But as a person with an inquiring mind ( yes I do read the trashy gossip enquirer magazine ok! Haha) I know it has to be deeper than just the black clothing, smoky eye make-ups and of course ever so dreamy vampire Robert Pattinson aka “Edward Cullen” from the hit movie “Twilight”.
So after some googling, according to Goth.net
“Most Goths become Goths because they have been spurned by 'normal' society because the way they want to live their lives does not fit in with how most people are told to live theirs. Goths are free thinkers, people who do not accept the moral rules of society because they're told 'This is just how it is' or 'This is what God says!'. Rather Goths tend to listen to what you have to say, and make up their own mind..”
But of course this is not the case for all Goths. Many Goths today are Goths for a variety of other reasons. They like the music, or the clubs are better, they have Goth friends and joined in with them, or they just like staying up late nights and Goths are the only ones awake to talk to.
To us the fashionistas, the theme “Goth” has inspired many fashion designers over the years and here are some of the collections I think are super fabulous & go with our topic perfectly!
Junya Watanabe
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2005
Rick Owens Fall 2006 Collection
When John Galliano was traveling south to research his couture collection during summer of 2005 he was inspired with the French Revolution stories & history, so in Dior’s Spring 2006 Couture show, blood- and gore-spattered drama was the theme and to me, it’s also very “Goth Glam” ,too!
Christian Dior 2006 Spring Haute Couture
Christian Dior Haute Couture 2006 Fashion Show
Harper’s Bazaar Magazine October 2009 & Film Maker Tim Burton
As if Tim Burton’s characters all got together and did a fashion photoshoot, this amazing pictorial for the October edition of Harper’s Bazaar features characters from his past movies like The Night Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice and more, all look amazing in designer clothing and shoes.
Versace Haute Couture
Comme des Garçons Coat (Left) - Salvatore Ferragamo Jacket (Right)
Dolce & Gabbana
CHANEL
Alexander McQueen
Valentino
Givenchy
And for our male readers, me & mei-mei the pug didn’t forgot about you! Here are some fabulous menswear from Ann Demeulemeester Fall – Winter 2009 Collection for you! I just LOVE that chunky sweater in the middle
Of course how can we end this “Dark Glamorous” posting without mentioning one of my favorite designer Alexander McQueen!
Alexander McQueen 2007 Fall & Winter
In this collection, McQueen had put a heartfelt personal passion into a collection that was based on a startling revelation from his family history. His mother, who traces family trees, discovered that her bloodline leads back to a victim of the Salem witch trials who was hanged in the Puritan hysteria of 1692. The themes of witchcraft, paganism, and religious persecution played on the dark and angry side of McQueen's creativity.
Here is a video of Alexander McQueen 2007 Fall & Winter totally fabulously spooky fashion show
All of you must be wondering ….how can I achieve that beautiful vampy smoky eye make-up to complete your Gothic Chic outfits & accessories?! So we have found 2 tutorials for our gal & dudes readers! Here is the female smoky eyes tutorials that shows you how to do it!
And here is the “Guyliner” smoky eyes tutorial
Don't forget to check out our designer candles selections! D.L. & Co. is famous for his "Dark Glamourous" presentaions of his candles & diffusers! Utilizing the rarest of extracts, essences and absolutes, they are able to create fragrances that conjure time and place, transforming enviroments from the mundane to the sublime! it's a MUST HAVE for all fashionistas! click on the picture below to check out our selections of D.L. & Co's candles!
We hope this posting totally inspired you to bring out the “Dark” side of your inner Goddess! Until next time, Be well & look fabulous!
XOXO
Alan + Mei-Mei the pug
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