Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Trend Report: Fall Luxe Gold

After seeing all of the luxurious fur that was on the Fall runways, we only had to expect that more luxe was to come.  In slight relation to all of the beige that popped out on the runway, gold has also been making its own bold statement, and mainly in metallic fabrics.  (Metallic fabrics were also big this past spring and will continue through the 2011 resort trends).  However, gold is just happening everywhere from designers, Jason Wu, Diane von Furstenberg, Dries Van Noten, Marco Zanini for Rochas, Michael Kors, Alexander McQueen, Peter Som, Christopher Decarnin for Balmain, and more.  Other designers added gold accessories into the mix, which is perfect for those unwilling to whip out a pair of shocking gold pants, or a metallic gold dress.  But, there were also some minimal takes on the gold approach as well.  Check out some of the designs below!

Christopher Decarnin for Balmain reigned supreme for gold, it was everywhere in his collection, fabulous!
Gold and embroidered mini dress (very luxe!)
Metallic gold gown
Gold and Chains
Minimal gold pants just to give a bit of accent

Other Designers:

Dries Van Noten Fall 2010
Gold metallic jacket
Plain lurex gold dress

Michael Kors Fall 2010 (he's nailed every trend so far!)
Gold minidress
Gold form-fitting gown

The late, Alexander McQueen Fall 2010
Gold embroidery on a rich red dress and cape
Gold shoes!
Ultimate gold


Jason Wu Fall 2010
Very minimal gold on the bottom of a trendy olive green dress
Red and gold dress

Gold Givenchy sneakers

Who's following the trend?
Anna Paquin in Alexander McQueen at the 2010 Emmys
Jessica Alba in a zig zag black and gold Balmain dress at the L.A premiere of her new movie, Machete
Drew Barrymore at the the premiere of her new movie, Going The Distance, in a gold brocade Catherine Malandrino dress and gold jewelry

Monday, August 30, 2010

Fashion Updates!!

Kardashian Sisters launching another fashion line!
Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney have teamed up with Australian designer Bruno Shiavi's Jupi Corp. to design a line of clothes, accessories, lingerie, swimwear, and shoes.  Kim said, "We obviously waited on a big partnership like this for a long time because we've had so many different offers and we wanted to make sure that we had a huge say in the design and that our personalities would come through."  The line will debut sometime in 2011 and be sold in 17 different countries.  The line is supposed to be flattering of all body types because, as Khloe says, they all have different body shapes, "I am tall, Kim is curvy, and Kourtney is petite."  So watch out for this new line!

Check out this behind the scenes video of the stunning (and pregnant!) Miranda Kerr's Vogue Italia Vision of Femininity photo shoot for the September 2010 issue.  Here are some final photos as well. 



Friday, August 27, 2010

Fashion Updates!!

Lindsay Lohan's purse line is due out this October.  The purses come under her 6126 (idol Marilyn Monroe's birthday) clothing line, which is also due for an exceptional (from what I've seen so far) comeback.  Her purses range from $265-$595, but she will also be releasing a lower-end line of bags from her 7286 (Lohan's birthday) line where prices will be a more affordable range from $60-$170.

6126 Handbags
The Gaynor- as in Mitzi Gaynor.  Check out the gold sequined lining!
Lindsay's favorite!  This bag was inspired by Goldie Hawn and 70's disco glamour

7286 Handbags

Some beautiful photographs of Erin Wasson done by Dusan Reljin for Numero magazine
Wasson reminds me of a gypsy girl here
Moulin Rouge-esque
So gorgeous
I am in love with this dress!  The top is just so beautiful!


Monday, August 23, 2010

Trend Report: Bandeau Top

A bandeau bra is the newest "top".  After exposed lingerie was on all of the Fall 2010 runways, the bandeau top was bound to come our way.  Bandeaus are just simple straight across bras with no straps or underwires.  It looks best paired with a jacket, under a loose tank, with a high-waisted skirt or pants, underneath a low-cut dress or any type of sheer top.
Bottega Veneta Resort 2011
Yves Saint Laurent Resort 2011
VPL Resort 2011
Marc Jacobs Resort 2011
Suno Resort 2011



Saturday, August 21, 2010

Saturday Splurge and Who Wore What Best!

Saturday Splurge:

Who Wore What Best:
Jessica Szhor in a red ruffled Notte by Marchesa mini dress, Aldo metallic pumps, and a Lauren Merkin clutch
Kim Kardashian out shopping in a printed Diane Von Furstenberg dress, Balenciaga bag, and Christian Louboutin suede boots
Emma Watson at the 100 Days To Go Countdown for Harry Potter in her new pixie cut and an adorable lace romper
Kim Kardashian in a tight black bustier dress and leopard heels at the premiere party of season 5 of Keeping Up With The Kardashians



Thursday, August 19, 2010

Straight Hair Trend

Fall Hair Trend: Super Straight
After probably damaging your hair all summer with the hot sun and chlorine the last thing you want to do for fall is begin to flatiron your hair.  However, beauty calls, and that is what showed up on a lot of runways this fall.  There are ways to keep your hair hydrated (products after runway pictures) and healthy but still look trendy.  Here are some designers that featured super straight hair on their runways for Fall 2010.
 Anna Sui Fall 2010 RTW
Getting straightened backstage at Anna Sui
Straight hair at J.Mendel Fall 2010 RTW
Straight hair slicked back into a ponytail at the Fall 2010 Miu Miu RTW fashion show

Celebrities spotted sporting the sleek hair trend:
Blake Lively with straight locks after a Rihanna concert in NYC
AnnaLynne McCord with a perfectly straightened ponytail
Beyonce with straight tresses

How to get that straight look and keep your hair healthy:

Best Straightener
Best Hair Straightening Shampoo
Best Hair Straightening Conditioner:
Best Hair Straightening Serum:

Best Hydrating Shampoo
Best Hydrating Conditioner
Best Moisturizing Hair Mask