Trend report- fun furs
From the runway to the closest of our favorite fashion mavans, fur is slowly but surely becoming the new black and a fashion essential. For fall 2013 fashion houses like fendi and Gucci gave the classic trend a twist by adding colors and/or patterns giving it an electric feel that is sure to bring the dull months of autumn alive. The trend is already spreading like wildfire amongst fashionistas who are incorporating their own take on it.
Lookbook: 'Virgos Lounge' playing with colors for spring/summer 2013
London based fashion house Virgo's Lounge released their 2013 spring/summer collection, serving us with a safari theme filled with sliver /gold mealics, bedazzled florals and lace. The line is fun and extremely wearable, consisting of electric blazers and maxi skirts that are sure to be a summer favorite amongst fashionista.
New faces - Estelle Dévé
French born jewelry designer Estelle Dévé is making quit a name for herself. Since Launching her jewelry line in 2008, Dévé has been featured in editorals such as ELLE Singapore, Vogue Australia, Oyster, Nylon Japan, YEN and RUSSH, and major online sites like Another, The Daily Mail, and The Guardian.
Dévé approach at jewelry making is not only a breath of fresh air but its quit impressive, she is giving statement jewelries a whole new look by blending classic pieces with sci-fi inspired aesthetic mixed with hints of retro archetypes. Her creations are eyecatching and intriguing with reminisces of prestigious historical eras. Dévé has an eye for style which is not only evident in her collection but her day to day choices.
Though Dévé doesn't mind taking risk with her creations when it comes to her personal style she tends to play it safe, avoiding trends and staying comfortable with classic pieces. Her daily wear consist of blue jeans and tshirt paired with gold statement jewleries that bring life to her outfifs.
5 tips to help you successfully thrift
Thrifting, the one thing that fashion girls and hipster have in common. But, As exciting as it is, it can also be extremely overwhelming . To help save you some trouble I created a list of five tips to help you thrift successfully!
Check out my tips below
1-go alone
When thrifting you must be extremely attentive, so going with a buddy might be a distraction
2-Scavenge
Thrift shops are usually very organized, but its impossible for employees to keep everything in order. So go ahead and look through the racks of ugly dresses and abandoned Christmas sweaters.
3-Try everything on
Unlike department stores there is only one of each so, if something doesn't fit you can't ask for a different size
4-DIY
Thrift stores are extremely cheap so don't hesitate to tore apart your finds to create something new
5-Keep an open mind
Thrifting is suppose to be fun, you might not find everything you are looking for, but enjoy the experience!
The importance fashion
We live in an artistic world and fashion is one of the many forms of art that is avalible to us, but far too often its labeled as a form of vainty rather than self expression.
Though clothing is a necessity, critics alike have been pointing fingers at the fashion industry for some time now claiming it promotes false standards of beauty and self indulgence. While, there is some truth to those notions fashion also has its positive aspects that are often not mentioned .
Fashion employs millions of people around the globe .The industry is perhaps the only one of its kind that welcomes women and gay men with open arms giving them the power to run the creative aspects of it.
From design production, sales, and even photography the fashion industry has contributed to the worlds economy greatly.The Chinense spends $150 billion on clothing, or 1.6% of GDP.[1] which is $112 per person. On average, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US spends $1,150 per capita on clothing, or 2.6% of GDP. Global GDP in 2008 was $61 trillion, which is 2% of its GDP on clothing.
As heart wrenching as it maybe a majority of us won't ever walk the red carpet in that Alexander McQueen gown or feel the warm sensation of that cashmere chanel sweater against our skin. But, fashion is more than just labels and price tags its the oldest form of self expression and as human beings we long for the feeling of acceptance and beauty that fashion offers us.
Fashion is not meant to damage our self esteems or create false perspection of beauty the goal is to simply provide clothing that boast our confidence all while giving us the power to introduce ourselves to society without speaking. It expresses our identity and culture by showing our own combination of walking art. Designers, make clothes off of their own inspiration, and our imagination makes the rest.
Why she matters - Grace Coddington
"If Wintour is the Pope . . . , Coddington is Michelangelo, trying to paint a fresh version of the Sistine Chapel twelve times a year,” Time magazine (2009)
Grace Coddington, is prehaps fashion best kept secret and the master mind behind the pages of vogue. The mystery that surrounded her was unfolded for all to see In the 2009 documentary "the September issue."
Coddington tremendous talent is what got her her position but, its her will to stay true to the art that is fashion and never caving in to what's "in" is what has kept her in an industry as fierce as fashion for so many years.
Working with some of the greatest photographers including including Helmut Newton, Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz and Snowdon Coddington has created nothing but art, since that fine morning in 1988 when she was appointed her job as creative director of vogue. Coddington first got her taste of the industry when she won a modeling contest at age 17 and has since transcended fashion to not just what meets the eye but into a story filled with creativity and heart wrenching passion.
"I was never considered beautiful anyway. I was a character. Not a beautiful blonde with blue eyes."said Coddington, "Beauty is not about perfection. I prefer imperfections – it's much more interesting."
Though vogue was an already successful brand before Coddington joined the team her raw talent shiffted the image from luxury fashion to extreme creativity, that cant be match.
Fall 2013: all about plaid
Designers are crazy for plaid! During the fall 2013 shows fashion houses like Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Moncler and Louis Vuitton dabbled in plaid bringing back a once popular trend .
Are you feeling the plaid everything fall trend ?
Rihanna for Elle uk April 2013
If badgalriri ever gets tired of singing she should seriously consider a career as a model the camera loves this girl !
Photographer- Mylah Morales
Editor- Anne-Marie Curtis.
Hair- Ursula Stephen.
Style showdown : Solange Knowles vs Folake Huntoon
Songtress Solange Knowles and blogger Folake Huntoon of stylepantry.com are two of our favorite fashionistas. These two ladies not only know how to color coordinate to perfection but they manage to wear print on print like its no one business
Though these ladies are practically fashion twins through intensive research (umhmm.... pinterest) we managed to pinpoint their minor style differences
check out what we found out below:
Though these ladies are practically fashion twins through intensive research (umhmm.... pinterest) we managed to pinpoint their minor style differences
check out what we found out below:
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| Folake style is more classic |
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Solange is much more electric |
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| She also has a thing for the 70s ! but she doesn't wear much jewelry |
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| Solo is all about accessorizing |
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