Thursday, March 24, 2016

ADVENTURES IN FASHION

Where do fashion designers get their inspiration season after season? One of the biggest sources of inspiration for many this spring/summer was travel. Here are 8 designers who showcased their love of exploration.

Designer: Tommy Hilfiger
designer Tommy Hilfiger was inspired by  Mustique  for his Spring Summer 16 collection
Inspiration: Mustique
Mustique was the inspiration for designer Tommy Hilfiger's Spring Summer 16 collection

Designer: Anna Sui
designer Anna Sui was inspired by  Tahiti and Honolulu  for his Spring Summer 16 collection
Inspiration: Tahiti and Honolulu

Tahiti and Honolulu was the inspiration for designer Anna Sui's Spring Summer 16 collection




Designer: Jason Wu

designer Jason Wu was inspired by  Mustique  for his Spring Summer 16 collection

Inspiration: New York City

New York City was the inspiration for designer Jason Wu's Spring Summer 16 collection



Designer: Prabal Gurung

designer Prabal Gurung was inspired by Nepal for his Spring Summer 16 collection
Inspiration: Nepal
Nepal was the inspiration for designer Prabal Gurungr's Spring Summer 16 collection


Designer: Tadashi Shoji
designer Tadashi Shoji was inspired by Japanese Wisteria Gardens for his Spring Summer 16 collection
Inspiration: Japanese Wisteria Gardens
Japanese Wisteria Gardens was the inspiration for designer Tadashi Shoji's Spring Summer 16 collection


Designer: Tory Burch
designer Tory Burch was inspired by Greece for his Spring Summer 16 collection
Inspiration: Greece
Greece was the inspiration for designer Tory Burchr's Spring Summer 16 collection


Designer: Mara Hoffman
designer Mara Hoffman was inspired by American Southwest  for his Spring Summer 16 collection

Inspiration: American Southwest
American Southwest was the inspiration for designer Mara Hoffman's Spring Summer 16 collection

Designer: Tanya Taylor
designer Tanya Taylor was inspired by  Mustique  for his Spring Summer 16 collection
Inspiration: Morocco
Morocco was the inspiration for designer Tanya Taylor's Spring Summer 16 collection

Monday, March 21, 2016

CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION


It’s an ongoing debate is style something you are born with it or is it something that you can develop over time? Here are examples of celebrities who didn’t originally have great style early in their careers however today are known for their amazing style –or did they just hire a better stylist?

Taylor Swift
CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION  Taylor Swift in purple dress at Grammies

CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION  Taylor Swift in Red and pale pink Monique Lhuillier Resort 2015 collection dress ‘The Giver’ premiere
Wearing Monique Lhuillier, Resort 2015 collection

Victoria Beckham
CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION Victoria Beckham at the airport with jeans and cowboy hat

CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION Victoria Beckham at the airport in a black orange trousers


Nicole Richie
CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION Nicole Richie at BillBoard awardsin ill-fitting white string top and white mini denim skirt

CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION Nicole Richie in white, long-sleeved H&M column dress with white Tadashi Shoji cape
Wearing H&M column dress with Tadashi Shoji cape at Baby2Baby Gala

Kim Kardashian
CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION Kim Kardashian in blue jeans with a black and white top and handbag on red carpet
CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION Kim Kardashian in Sophie Theallet at Time 100 gala
Wearing Sophie Theallet, Spring 2015 collection at Time 100 Gala

David Beckham
CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION  David Beckham at the airport in early 90s
CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION David Beckham looking stylish with a packback at the airport


Keira Knightley 
CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION keira knightley at pirates of caribbean premier in jeans
At Pirates of Caribbean premier 

CELEBRITY STYLE TRANSFORMATION keira knightley wears Valentino Couture at The Imitation Game Opening Night Gala Screening
 Wearing Valentino Couture at The Imitation Game Opening Night Gala Screening

Saturday, March 19, 2016

REAL V DEAL: Anya Hindmarch v Topshop

This week's real versus deal featuring Anya Hindmarchj versus Topshop

REAL: Alphabet textured leather stickers, $55, Anya Hindmarch available at NET-A-PORTER.com
DEAL: Alphabet stickers, $15, Topshop

Friday, March 18, 2016

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

2016 OSCAR AFTER-PARTY

Just like the Oscars, there were some really bad after-party looks. However amongst the there were some stunning pieces, here are my favs.
Malin Akerman in Elizabeth Kennedy dress, Rauwolf clutch, and Sophia Webster heels

Hailee Steinfeld in Elie Saab and Brian Atwood shoes

Holland Roden in Gomez-Gracia

Chrissy Teigen in Talbot Runhof

Kate Hudson in Fall '16 Maria Lucia Hohan dress, Brian Atwood shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and an Oroton clutch

Lady Gaga in custom Brandon Maxwell and Lorraine Schwartz jewels

Selena Gomez in Louis Vuitton dress, Jennifer Fisher jewels, and Tod's clutch

Anne Hathaway in Naeem Khan dress and Forevermark jewels

Kate Beckinsale in Romona Keveza dress, jewels by Le Vian and Lorraine Schwartz, and Nicholas Kirkwood shoes

Dita Von Teese in Zac Posen dress and Pasquale Bruni diamond and yellow beryl necklace and earring set