Sunday, April 29, 2012

My Little Black Dress with a Twist!

My Little Black Dress with a Twist!

Oscar de la Renta organza dress
$5,690 - net-a-porter.com

Stella McCartney scalloped dress
$4,045 - mytheresa.com

Antonio Berardi bodice dress
£2,459 - farfetch.com

Christian Louboutin high heel pumps
$1,095 - footcandyshoes.com

Pamela love jewelry
$552 - forwardforward.com

Miu Miu pearl bangle
£270 - flannelsfashion.com

NARS Cosmetics lip makeup
$24 - narscosmetics.com

Ain't got a care in the world!!!

Ain't got a care in the world!!!

AX Paris sequin shirt
£13 - axparis.co.uk

Miss Selfridge bustier top
$35 - missselfridge.com

Alexander McQueen organza jacket
£6,540 - net-a-porter.com

Pierre Hardy platform heels
$1,470 - net-a-porter.com

Reed Krakoff leather jewelry
$365 - reedkrakoff.com

Tom ford sunglasses
390 CAD - dealuxe.ca

Ilia beauty product
€22 - colette.fr

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Lend me a TREND


One of the events that is most sort after by the fashion world, ‘The Milan Fashion Week’ is finely over.  This season on the runways we saw some dramatic, dark and even the gothic look for women. Some of the most obvious trends included graphic patterns in prints, structured and fitted trousers, velvet, narrow jacket shoulders and multidimensional effects with colors or embroidery and a whole lot of fur.



The Kristina Ti Fall/Winter 2012/2013 collection at the Milan Fashion week was a treat for sore eyes. The feeling of the whole show was sweet and memorable. The models sashayed down the runway in very simple but classy silhouettes. The collection accentuated on  shorter hem lines, fur trimmings and a lot beaded details. We also saw a lot of ruffles through out the collection. Earthy tones and blacks were used in the collection. The vibe of the show was comfortable and cute.



“An earthly paradise populated by creatures of fantasy … the eden of feminity..my creativity is expressed through clothes which make the cavalli women a sensual and mysterious being” was quoted by Roberto Cavalli himself. Mr.Cavalli stayed true to his brand by showing a collection with a very high glam and style quotient. Various animal prints were a constant factor in most of the designs in the collection. There was a mixture of furs printed with snake motifs, python leather, tiger prints amongst others. The style quotient was brought out by the use of sophisticated shiny sequined and glittery fabrics. The long flowing printed skits with structured and shoulder padded leather jackets were the clear stands in the entire collection. Roberto Cavalli proved his point n way of living through the collection that he showcased at the Milan Fashion week.




Massimiliano Giornetti struck the right balance between hard and soft which most designers fail to achieve in the Salvatore Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2012/2013 fashion show. The music playing in the background and the setting of the catwalk provided a dramatic effect as the models strutted down the runway.  He very effortlessly mixed the perfectly tailored and fitted military jackets with feminine fabrics like sheer and lace. The blend of military colours with romantic colours  proves his point of view further. We also saw a lot off-shouldered tops and structured slim fit leather trousers. The perfect ending for the show was when the song “Army Dreamers” was played which stressed on the military meets romance theme.



The MaxMara Fall/Winter 2012/2013  show had a very minimalistic yet modern feeling. A lot of whites, greys and neutral tones were seen. Textured fabrics with a hint of wool were prevalent through most part of the collection. You can see the fashion forward and modern women of today wearing the clothes seen in this collection. The clothes were perfect for attending formal events or even everyday work. It was a very sophisticated and wearable collection. 



The most predominant colours were black and orange and a mix of both in the Prada  Fall/Winter 2012/2013 collection. The mood of the entire show was sober and contemporary as the models walked down the purple-carpeted catwalk. There were psychedelic prints with layered long tops which was seen in the runway. The use of velvets were also seen. There was no standing out factor in the entire collection but Muccia did not disappoint in the designs that she showcased this year.



Fun, fun and more fun was the feeling that was portrayed in the Blumarine Fall/Winter 2012/2013 collection. The collection was composed of splashes of bright neon coloured fur coats thrown upon white pants & jumpsuits, shiny metallic jackets & dresses and hologram effect. Anna Molinari’s collection definitely stood out amongst in the others in the entire Milan fashion week. The models looked like they were heading to a party right after stepping out of the runway in these clothes. The models had a ‘bad girl’ feel to them. There were also snippets of leopard prints seen on jeans, jackets and dresses which was beautifully paired with shiny metallic fabrics. It was very evident that  Anna Molinari had a lot of fun designing this collection.



After watching the Versace Fall/Winter 2012/2013 collection, one is left wondering where exactly the girl wearing these clothes is going. The designer fails to paint a clear picture  with this collection. You get a gothic feeling from the clothes and the way the models have been styled. Many variations of the Cross symbol with sequined detailing was seen. Black was the predominant colour in the entire collection. A little splash of yellow and orange were also seen. I’d like to emphasis on the fact that the collection did not leave any impact on me and had me very confused.