Paris Couture Week Spring/Summer 2011: The Shows

Elie SaabSubdued rust dresses had the softest specks of sparkle that effortlessly bounced off the dresses. The design details almost like flowers that had shed their petals as they were so delicately placed. Sequins startled and splits crawled seductively up to the thigh. You could envision the watercolour prints on a canvas as the colours merged together perfectly. A wonderfully light and femini

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I'm going to Amsterdam

I'm going to Amsterdam this friday! Yeah!! I'm so happy! I wanted to go to Amsterdam during the summer holidays but my mum never had the time to do it, now my sister is back from Canada, I can go with her. I'm so excited! I'm going to stay there until Sunday! That means I'm definitely going to AIFW!I'll try to take a lot of pictures!Do you know shops where I definitely need to go shopping?Do you

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Chanel: Paris Couture Spring/Summer 2011

Chanel, Chanel, Chanel... How I have missed you. Chanel gave us feminine, laidback and light looks for their couture collection. Before we move on, I need those shoes in my life, the pointed flat patent beauties. Sigh. Signature wool suits were shown in a monochrome palette over narrow trousers. I especially loved the long boucle jacket over the sequin trousers. There were flashes of silver among

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The Genesis of the "Edvitorial"

Beginning early of last year, many fashion brands and retailers began to seriously reconsider the potential of online sales and digital media. Though many at first were pessimistic about it's capabilities, 2010 birthed a wide range of fresh, innovative ideas, as mentioned in our earlier posts: technologically-advanced fitting rooms, iPad apps, blogzines, and unconventional curated online-shops, j

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Christian Dior: Paris Couture Spring/Summer 2011

John Galliano gave a nod to the heritage of Dior for his Couture outing in Paris. Christian Dior gave us the New Look in 1947, which was undoubtedly one of the most important moments in fashion history. After years of rationing and making do during World War Two the New Look introduced glamour, style and femininity to women in the post-war years. This is the topic of discussion for my dissertatio

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The Eyeshadow: Spring/Summer 2011 Beauty Trend

The EyeshadowEyeshadows played a big part in the beauty looks. They were seen in popping colours at Dior, Loewe and Louise Gray... surely the best way to bring in Summer. The colours were bright and in your face and worn with minimal make up are beautifully eye-catching. Eyeshadow always has the ability to transform a look exemplified by the ever faithful smokey eye. With these bright tones such

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Wooden Heel: Spring/Summer 2011 Footwear Trend

WoodenDo you remember once upon a time when all we would adorn our footsies with were clogs? Oh, wait... that was only last Spring and they are still in stores to be fair... meh. For 2011 however, wooden heels have evolved into a sleeker design and less clunkier than their almost extinct older sister. Dolce & Gabbana showed the perfect version of these as did BCBG and Ralph Lauren. They are e

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Seventies: Spring/Summer 2011 Womenswear Trend

SeventiesI am currently working on a 70s inspired shoot and everywhere I turn I can see the tell-tale silhouette. The shows for S/S dictated the mood with Marc Jacobs, Pucci and D&G feeling the vibe of the decade. Top shapes to recreate this look are softly flared trousers, maxi dresses with prints such as ditsy florals, geometric and ethnic, super hotpants, jumpsuits and lightweight fabrics.

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Neon Brights: Spring/Summer 2011 Womenswear Trend

Neon BrightsNeon brights were the key colour story of the season, they added a dramatic element to the plethora of white and muted looks. Christopher Kane championed the trend with a refreshing take on ladylike separates. Jil Sander perfectly encapsulated the look with the striking block colour, maxi skirts with the simplest of white tees. Maxmara brought life into their collection through their

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The Green in Fashion...

"Sustainable," "organic," and "eco-friendly" are terms that are still relatively new trends in the fashion industry. It may seem like we've been hearing these words forever, but it really wasn't until early last year when major retailers and designers began to heavily market eco-conscious goods. 2009 was the starting year for many companies to seriously think about going green as many eventually

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Mini Bags: Spring/Summer 2011 Accessory Trend

Mini BagsFashion thrives on extremes, if we have oversized bags one season we can look forward to the opposite for the next season. As we have here, with this new breed of bag. They are undoubtedly cute, but maybe that's because they are Chanel, Fendi and Hermes... maybe the allure wouldn't be so great if it was from [insert generic brand here]. They were used at many of the shows and were often

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Wondrous in White : Spring/Summer 2011 Trend

Wondrous in WhiteWhen I saw the stunning white pieces sashaying down the Dolce & Gabbana, Maxmara, Calvin Klein and Chloe catwalks (to name a few), I couldn't help but wondering why I have no completely white pieces in my more-than-over-capacity wardrobe. Maybe it was the winter white coat that I purchased with my fashion goggles on. I was so blown away by its beauty that I didn't contemplate

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The Lip: Spring/Summer 2011 Beauty Trend

I have spent the last month or so in a whirlwind of writing proposals for my magazine and researching for a dissertation that all leads to me getting a degree in June. So, my beloved bloggy has taken a back seat. But, I am back... and with a series of posts throughout the week on the trends we will be working come Spring.So without further ado, let's talk about lips...The LipThe focus for beauty

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You've got a smile that could light up this whole town

Goodmorging!When I woke up this morning, I thought: It's been a long time since i've posted an outfit!So that's why I'm showing you what I wore yesterdag. Iwent shopping yesterday! Even though it was already half past 4 when I got out of my house, I was able to find I really nice handbag (It looks like an Alexander Wang Duffle Bag!) and a cute shirt! I'm very happy with the stuff I bought yesterd

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Fashionista Of The Day: Rihanna

I love her watch!Rihanna looked very stylish when she went to the Clippers vs. Heat game.She sat courtside with her best friend Mellisa.She was wearing Jeans: J Brand High Rise Skinny Jeans $215Shoes:  Christian Louboutin Patent Leather Maudissima  €463.68Sunglasses: Ray-Ban 'Classic Wayfarer' Sunglasses $145.00Jacket: Twenty8Twelve 'Higgins' Lambskin Leather Jacket $750.00Handbag:

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East Meets West, "A Focus on China" (Part 2)

*This article is a continuation of a 2 part series. To read Part 1, please click here.photo via: China Daily With better wages and the convenience of being able to live together with their families, (something the working class of the Western world never really had to think about), China is heading toward a rise of a populous middle class and a hungry appetite for consumer spending. For

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