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Skin Tone Shoes: Shade of This Summer

八月 11th, 2011 ok

You didn’t need to be a seasoned trend-spotter to notice the latest look at Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall’s wedding last weekend.

Guest after glamorous guest – the Duchess of Cambridge, Natalie Pinkham, Kirsty Gallacher and Katherine Kelly – arrived wearing skin-tone heels. So why has everyone ‘gone nude’ this summer?

Kate is certainly the reigning Queen of Nude Shoes. Prince William’s new wife has been spotted several times in a pair of L. K. Bennett’s Sledge shoes and as a result the style has sold out, both online and in-store, with pairs on eBay going for nearly double the retail price of £175.

Ruth Chapman, owner of the London-based Matches chain of designer boutiques, says: “A lot of people are now taking their cue from Kate, who is taking the trend to a new audience. But nude footwear has been relevant for many seasons, predominately in the summer, but it filters through into winter with designers such as Chloe. There has been a huge surge in sales across all brands in patent, suede and leather. This summer, Stella McCartney showed patent sandals with everything and they looked beautiful.”

Not so long ago, wearing anything as pedestrian as a flesh-tone stiletto would have been style suicide.

Then, about four years ago, a handful of high-end designers began to rebel against increasingly unwearable eccentricities and offered more classic styles in discreet shades.

Christian Louboutin, the Paris-based cobbler famed for his lipstick-red soles, quietly slipped a selection of skin-toned heels into his collections, catching the eye of celebrity fashionistas Kelly Brook and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Niche designer Brian Atwood also adopted the trend, building in a hidden platform into towering heels – a must-have for Victoria Beckham, who went on to collaborate with him for her own fashion label.

Ruth Chapman: ‘Skin-tone flatters the leg and works well with occasion wear, which is where we’ve noticed the trend. If clients want to wear bold colour or prints, the nude shoe provides a strong foil – the dress makes the statement and the shoes are quieter.’

Personal Belongings of Tony Curtis to Go for Auction

八月 11th, 2011 ok

Tony Curtis was one of the greatest and famous actors of Hollywood. The actor died last September aged 85, and he gave his best to Hollywood.

Now different paintings, sculptures and other collection that once belonged to him are to go at auction in the US. The different artwork of Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Curtis himself will be sold at the auction of property from the late actor’s estate in September 2011. Memorabilia including a sailor jacket he wore during a kissing scene with Marilyn Monroe in 1959’s Some Like It Hot will also be up for sale.

The auction features property that Curtis owned throughout much of his life, from the time he served in the US Navy during World War II.

Curtis’s extensive art collection includes ceramics and prints by Braque, Chagall and a collection of 20th Century American, British and European paintings.

An original work by Andy Warhol entitled Some Like It Hot Shoe, which was given as a gift to the actor, is also expected to fetch up to $30,000 (£18,500).

Other lots range from a Faberge gold and sapphire cigarette case to watches, furniture and a rosewood flute given to Curtis by Frank Sinatra.

The items will be displayed in an exhibition for 10 days before the Beverly Hills auction on 17 September.

“Tony always said he was an artist first and an actor second,” said Darren Julien, of Julien’s Auctions.

“I think he would love the exhibition that we created. He’s looking down now and hoping the items find a good home because he truly loved these pieces.”

How to Make an Evening Dress

八月 11th, 2011 ok

The best way to guarantee that your evening dress will be unique and will fit you perfectly is to construct it yourself. There is no need to be intimidated about sewing an evening gown. While some evening dress designs can require expert sewing skills, simpler dresses that are within the abilities of novices to make can be elegant choices as well. By sewing your own gown, you can select the perfect color and design to create your own stylish look.

Step 1, measure yourself, wearing the undergarments you’ll wear with the dress, and take these measurements to the fabric store when purchasing the pattern and fabric. Compare your measurements to the back of the pattern envelope, being aware that pattern sizes are not the same as ready-to-wear sizes.

Step 2, cut out the pattern and fabric according to the size necessary from the back of the envelope and your own measurements.

Step 3, pin the garment together and try it on, being careful not to scratch yourself with the pins. Be sure to wear the undergarments you will wear with the gown, as undergarments can change the fit of the dress. You may need a friend to help with this fitting. Evening dresses generally should be fitted fairly close to the body, but not so tight that the seams pull or bunch up. Adjust the seam allowances if necessary to create the ideal fit.

Step 4, sew the pieces together according to the pattern instructions, taking the time to try on the garment before and after sewing major seams, such as the sides and back seams, and again before sewing the shoulder seams or straps, if any.

Step 5, pin the hem of the dress while wearing the shoes you intend to wear with the dress. If possible, have a friend help you to pin the hem evenly. Wearing the correct shoes while hemming will ensure the hem is the correct length.

Step 6, hem the dress by hand, catching only a few threads of the outer fabric as you sew, so that the hem is invisible from the right side.

Nigerian Royal Wedding

八月 11th, 2011 ok

It has been a year of royal weddings. First there was Prince William and Kate, then Monaco’s Prince Albert and Charlene — and Nigeria has just had a royal wedding of its own, the wedding of Nigerian bond trader Olawunmi Taiwo and Yoruba prince Taiwo Olashore in Lagos last month.

The pair tied the knot over two days of ceremonies. First a traditional engagement party was held, followed by what’s called the “white wedding,” when the bride wears the white wedding dress.

More than 1,000 people attended the wedding, including a number of esteemed guests of the bride’s father, a Yoruba king.

“In Yoruba culture … when you marry someone, you don’t just marry the person but you marry the family,” said bride Taiwo.

“You can’t get engaged without the father’s permission, do the introduction, follow the steps. It’s very important because both families literally become one,” she added.

To help out, Taiwo hired a wedding planner Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, who’s been behind some of the country’s biggest parties, to make sure also the entire family of the bridey is happy.

Taiwo bought her wedding dress in Dubai and selected the cloth for the engagement dress locally in Lagos. The cloth is sent to more than 600 guests to have tailored for their own dresses for the wedding. The chosen colors also set the scene for the design of the entire ceremony.

The women in the wedding party, including the bride, wear dramatic head wraps known as “geles” — a particular fashion in West Africa.

After the engagement ceremony is held, it’s on to the wedding day. It was held as a Muslim ceremony after Taiwo’s father’s beliefs.

Once the rings have been exchanged, the party begins. Bride and groom dance down the aisle, ushering in an evening of food, drink and dancing.

For father of the bride Jide Taiwo, it’s a proud day. “Like any other parent anywhere in the world you feel delighted, you feel grateful to God for everything,” he said.

But despite all the traditions and ceremonies, the marriage difference from the past in Nigeria is that women has changed their roles to be given the same opportunities with men.

Ways to Get Cheap Flower Girl Dresses

八月 9th, 2011 ok

Getting flower girl dresses for a wedding doesn’t need to be an expensive experience, this article will tell you ways to get cheap flower dresses.

Thrift stores, also known as second hand stores, can provide a plethora of deals when looking for an cheap flower girl dress. Although the clothes are gently used, thrift store finds can often look like new. In addition to finding lower prices on flower girl dresses or other dresses that could be used for the purpose, keep an eye out for half price days or discounted racks. Make sure to look over dresses thoroughly for possible imperfections, such as stains or holes, before buying. Thrift stores typically do not accept returns.

Buying a dress after a holiday has passed can result in some good bargains, especially after Easter or Christmas. Depending on the time of year for the wedding, planning ahead is key to finding the right holiday dress to be used as a flower girl dress. Since you are likely buying the dress months before the wedding, this option could be a bit of a risk if the flower girl grows too tall before the wedding.

Enlisting the help of a friend or family member to sew a flower girl dress may help to bring down the cost. To keep the cost of fabric down or for inexpensive patterns, watch out for discount coupons in the Sunday newspaper advertising circular. Shop between July and September for possible discounted fabric or remnants left over from the traditional wedding season. Make sure the sewer has the skills to make the dress and set a mutual deadline for completion.

Since most flower girl dresses are only worn for one occasion, searching online auctions for a slightly used dress can yield inexpensive results. Make sure the seller has pictures posted of the dress. Consider emailing the seller for additional pictures of the back or other views of the dress. Positive feedback from previous transitions is important to ensure you receive a quality product on time from the seller. Once you find a dress to purchase, make sure to leave enough time for shipping.

Lady Gaga Wears Drag for New Cover

八月 9th, 2011 ok

Lady Gaga takes the cake when it comes to musical alter egos. To follow the footsteps of James Franco and Marc Jacobs, Lady Gaga’s cover for her new single, “You And I,” features the songstress dressed in drag.

The new single cover has just been released, and it features “Jo Calderone,” Gaga’s male character. Posing in sideburns and angrily puffing a cigarette, the outrageous pop star looks totally different… even for her.

It’s reported that the famed New Yorker posted the images on her Twitter, saying, “You will never find what you are looking for in love, if you don’t love yourself.”

Those who follow fashion may recognize Jo Calderone, a fictional Italian car mechanic, from photos taken by photographer Nick Knight in London last June. Gaga, 25, also dressed up as a man for the September 2010 issue of Vogue Hommes Japan.

The singer has promised to drop the much-anticipated video for “Yoü and I” in her 1000th Tweet.

 

How to Style Maxi Dresses

八月 9th, 2011 ok

Maxi dresses are long, flowing dresses that usually hit between the mid-calf to ankle region of the leg. Pretty, versatile and suitable for almost every body , maxi dresses have become a seasonal summer staple. The choice of color, pattern, fabric and accessories will help you style your maxi dress appropriately.

Choose a suitable fabric. Cotton dresses are the most comfortable and will create a casual look that is perfect for hot summer days. Choose a dressier fabric such as silk or diaphanous material for a formal, evening look.

Pick a color or pattern. When choosing a pattern, standard fashion rules apply. Horizontal stripes will make you appear wider, while vertical stripes will give you a taller silhouette. Btbone.com recommends choosing a solid color for styling ease. With a solid color, you are free to accessorize and personalize the look to suit your style. A solid black maxi dress is a blank canvas to personalize for both day and night.

Choose a more fitted maxi dress if you have a petite body shape. A petite frame can often look dwarfed in a long, flowing maxi dress. Instead of a flowing shape, choose a maxi dress that is fitted to the body. An a-line style dress is a good choice for petite women.

Accessorize your look. Anything goes when it comes to accessorizing a maxi dress. A solid color allows you more freedom to play with earrings, necklaces, shoes, belts and wrist wear. A popular trend for maxi dresses is a long, tribal-inspired necklace worn with chunky wrist bangles. Gladiator sandals, espadrille wedges and open-toed heels are all popular choices for maxi dress footwear.

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Queen ‘Unenthusiastic’ Over Wedding Dress Display

八月 9th, 2011 ok

About three months ago, amid the bunting and the handheld Union Jacks, viewers tuned in to the UK royal wedding heard nothing but gushing enthusiasm from television pundits at the first sight of Catherine Middleton’s dress.

The Queen’s voice was heard to rise in pitch as she saw the garment at Buckingham Palace, where it will be on display until October 23. “Horrible,” she said shrilly to the Duchess of Cambridge in their first public appearance together since the wedding. “Horrid.”

Observers wondered whether the Queen had become a fashion judge — but further comments suggested that she was commenting on the way the dress appeared to hover above the ground while wrapped around a transparent mannequin. “It’s made to look very creepy,” she said.

The appearance of the tiara and veil floating above the dress does suggest the presence of a headless figure — a peculiarly sensitive matter for UK royals since Tudor times, when a number lost their heads to executioners.

Perhaps the Queen’s point was that the duchess — wife of the monarch’s grandson Prince William — is a hard act to follow as a model for the dress.

The duchess appeared to defend the exhibit, which is positioned in the center of the Ballroom in the State Rooms of the Palace, saying that the display had a “3D effect.”

The wedding dress will be the highlight of the summer opening of the palace, which will also feature an exhibition of Faberge ornaments amassed by the royal family since the reign of Queen Victoria.

Designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, the gown was the best-kept secret of the wedding.

During the photocall in which the two women examined the dress, the Queen chatted animatedly, The Times reported.

The two also stopped to view a reconstruction of the wedding cake. William and Catherine kept the top two tiers of the cake while the third was cut up and eaten by wedding guests.

The missing parts have been replaced for the exhibition. The Queen joked quietly to the duchess: “We did eat this?”

Fashion Agenda: Fashion Weeks of This Summer

八月 9th, 2011 ok

Here are some of the biggest international fashion events coming up this summer.

Scandinavian fashion weeks

August 8-14

Stockholm, Sweden; Oslo, Norway

While August is a calm month for fashion in general, the Scandinavian countries are using the gap in between seasons to build an alternative scene that attracts more and more visitors each year and that has local designers return from big international fashion cities to show in their home countries.

Lakme Fashion Week

August 16-21

Mumbai, India

With the help of Mercedes Benz, which also sponsors fashion weeks in New York, Sydney, and Berlin, for example, Lakme fashion week has developed into India’s most prestigious fashion event.

Sydney Fashion Festival

August 23-27

Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Fashion Festival features ticketed fashion events for the public, showcasing Australia’s leading designer brands and retailers as their Spring/Summer collections arrive in stores throughout the city. The main fashion shows are held in the Sydney Town Hall and are accompanied by a satellite schedule of fashion and lifestyle events that span the city. The Rosemount Australian Fashion Week is Australia’s most globally-followed fashion event but, like the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, the Mercedes-Benz Sydney Festival is popular with the locals as it is open to the public.

Semana Internacional de la Moda (SIMM)

September 1-3

Madrid, Spain

The country’s most important fashion week showcases the collections of local as well as international designers. The inclusive event attracts buyers from all over the world looking for everything from vanguard fashion to everyday wear, sportswear, underwear, plus-size and teen fashion.

Istanbul Fashion Week

September 7-10

Istanbul, Turkey

One of the youngest fashion weeks of the world, the event has already gained a high-profile following thanks to designers such as Dice Kayek or Hakaan.

New York Fashion Week

September 8-15

New York, NY, USA

The biggest American designers, such as Tommy Hilfiger or Ralph Lauren, will show alongside fresh talents, including Prabal Gurung and Alexander Wang, when the Big Apple kicks off fall’s fashion month.

London Fashion Week

September 16-20

London, UK

Just one day after the end of the shows in New York, the London Fashion Week begins. House of Holland, Julian Macdonald, Matthew Williamson, Acne, Peter Pilotto, Erdem and Burberry Prorsum are some of the brands showing their Spring/Summer collections in London, considered the most avant-garde of the four big fashion weeks.

Milan Fashion Week

September 21-27

Milan, Italy

After London and before Paris, the fashion crowd moves to Milan to look at the women’s Spring/Summer 2011 collections. Expect great shows from the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Gucci and Prada.

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Paris Fashion Week

September 27 – October 5

Paris, France

The season of Spring/Summer ready-to-wear shows ends in Paris with legendary houses like Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Sonia Rykiel, Maison Martin Margiela, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior.

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The Kardashian Comes to Hit Sears

八月 9th, 2011 ok

The Kardashian Kollection finally hits Sears, for fans of the Kardashian sisters’ style, their new collection for Sears won’t disappoint.

The Kardashian Kollection, which officially arrives in 400 of the retailer’s U.S. stores on August 25, is available to buy online from today at a 30 per cent discount in a ‘pre-sale’ to celebrate its launch.

As one would expect, the line bears all the signatures of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe – figure-hugging dresses, printed pantsuits and of course, sky-high platform shoes.

Prices start at $20 for an Art Deco-inspired cocktail ring, up to $99 for a dress or pantsuit. The line also includes handbags and even lingerie.

In an interview on Good Morning America today, Kim, 30, described the collaboration as a dream come true.

She said: ‘This was our ultimate dream ever is to, you know, create our own clothing line, go into bedding and home, denim, lingerie, ready-to-wear, everything… from shoes to accessories, handbags… Fashion is our life.’

The girls, who chose the wallpaper and carpets for their in-store boutiques too, added that it was important to them that there was something to flatter every figure.

Khloe, 27, told Life & Style: ‘Women should celebrate their bodies. The three of us have very different body types, and we were very conscious about designing pieces to complement every woman’s figure.’

She said that a printed jumpsuit was her favourite piece from the line.

‘The fabric on this style in particular is so comfortable and easy to wear,’ she told Luckymag.com. ‘This cut also really compliments my height. Dress it up with heels and glam jewels or dress it down with flats and simple accessories for day.’

Kim named the black-and-white striped minidress as her top pick, while Kourtney, 32, admitted that the jewellery caught her eye them most.

She explained: ‘I change up my style all the time and love to play around with accessories in particular—they can really make or break an outfit.’

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