Brenna's Beat: Fashion 411

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Saturday Splurge and Who Wore What Best!

Splurge:

Di Shana Bright Bauble 18K gold Bangles with diamond, ruby, emerald, coral, pearl, sapphire, garnet, topaz, and cat's eye stone for $4,180

Who Wore What Best

Jennifer Lopez looked glam in a low-cut gold sequined Gianfrance Ferre dress, Sergio Rossi black peep-toe pumps, an Etro clutch, and Roberto Cavalli jewelry at the benefit concert for the Apollo Theater.

Cameron Diaz on the red carpet for the premiere of her new movie Knight and Day in a short black Lanvin dress and black Lanvin heels with ankle straps and chains

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Yves Saint Laurent at the launch of the new YSL fragrance Belle D'Opium

Ashley Olsen at the YSL launch party in this funky headwrap

Naomi Watts with Liev Schrieber at the Tony Awards in a RM by Roland Mouret dress, Marchesa clutch and Fred Leighton jewels

The gorgeous Britney Spears looked so happy at the premiere of Toy Story 3 in a nude and embellished babydoll dress and super blonde locks

Rachel Bilson in a Zac Posen floral top and skirt and Brian Atwood pumps

Diane Kruger left a restaurant in a 3.1 Phillip Lim light blue lace romper and Christian Louboutin wedges with chain accents

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Beauty Updates!

NARS has come out with a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Exclusive called "Hopelessly Devoted Set" which comes with a Laguna bronzer and Deep Throat blush duo, medium sized Orgasm gloss, and medium sized Crespscule (exclusive shade) gloss all for $53

NARS is also coming out with a new makeup stick that creates a look for your cheeks, lips, and eyes called The Multiple Tint

From Thursday June 17th thru Saturday June 20th, Bare Escentual's is having a 20% off Friends and Family Sale. If buying online enter the code SHARE (orders of $50 or more qualify for free shipping) if buying in store print this coupon out

Neve Cosmetics/Trucco Minerale (Mineral Italian makeup company) has come out with a semipermanent tint for lips called Kiss Design that comes in pen form! It's a liquid texture with the pen allowing precise application.

Evan Rachel Wood of True Blood will be the face behind a new Gucci scent coming out later this year

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Sex and The City 2 Fashion Trends

Sex and the City 2 was filled with funky accessories and dresses. The noticeable trends that popped out to me were: the maxi dress (definitely the most popular outfit in the movie), harem style jumpsuits, bright colors and sequins, delicate ruffles, high, high heels (of course) and lots of jewelry.

The maxi dress was worn by all four characters in Sex and the City, especially Carrie. This style is easy and comfortable to wear. Choose one in a bright color, geometric patterns or florals.

Carrie wore tons of Halston dresses, like this orange ruffled maxi dress above.

Harem jumpsuits, Arabian style inspired, was another trend worn by Carrie and Samantha in the movie. An ulterior to long dresses and other one-pieces, harem pants look good paired with high heels or gladiator sandals.

Carrie in harem-style pants

Samantha in sequined harem-style pants

Bright colors, ruffle and sequins were other trends found in the sequel. Look through the above pictures for inspiration and ideas.

Carrie in a ruffled, electric blue and sequined Halston dress paired with a bright pink bag and yellow and black pumps.

For jewelry, there was a lot of big, gold accessories.

Samantha wearing Cleopatra earrings by Wendy Brands

Itay Malkin 5-carat black diamond ring given by Big to Carrie

Carrie traded in her signature name necklace for this diamond clover by Chahan Minassian

Check out jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher's website and Rodrigo Otazu's website for more Sex and the City jewelry they used

Shoes! Lots and lots of shoes!

Christian Louboutins worn by Carrie

Vivienne Westwood poster shoes

Brian Atwood purple studded pumps

Polly Mules by Patricia Field

Monday, June 14, 2010

Trend Report: Summer Festival

Festival fashion is a mix of 70's flower child mixed with modern boho chic and tribal prints and a little rock n' roll thrown in. Think loose tops (preferably cropped), ripped denim shorts, airy dresses, crocheted pieces, gladiator sandals, leather boots, or wedges, cross-body bags and backpacks, fedoras and big straw hats, some funky jewelry and maybe a hippie style headband as well. After the Coachella Music Festival, the festival style trend has become more and more popular.

Model Agyness Deyn in denim shorts, leather boots with bright laces and a concert t-shirt with the sleeves cut off

Some street style at Coachella Festival with a tight dress, crocheted top layered, leather boots, cross-body purse, hippie headband, big sunglasses, and lots and lots of bracelets and bangles