Red and Navy

How to wear a red maxi dress

I love maxi dresses so easy and simple

The red one looks perfect with black

A work/floral dress

I love this dress and its perfect for work but also great just with flip flops

How to wear a red maxi dress

I love wearing the colour red and as this was such a vivid colour and so muhu of it I think the best colour to wear with it is black - anything else and it could look a bit much - keep it simple!

What to wear with a grey shift dress

Black would have worked fine with this shift dress thought a thought colour blocking was more fun - the choice is yours

Some more Spring Fashion Trends

So, I'm a fan of dressing in styles that are fun and comfortable for you. I think fashion is what you individually make it and you don't necessarily have to stick to a handbook guide of trends that constantly rotate. However, fashion trends often determine a lot of what is sold in trendy stores and they can be interesting to take on. Let's look at a few of Spring 2012 trends and how to wear them best.

Color Blocking

I've been seeing color blocking all over blogs and runways. It's the trending style where two bold colors are worn together in solid prints. Sometimes a person may where one colored top with a different colored bottom. There may also be different blocks of color on one top or dress. It's a fun style that goes against normal trends that say only one bold color should be worn.

Tribal Prints

Tribal prints are all over pants, dresses, purses and shoes this Spring. Some of my favorites are tribal print harem pants or canvas shoes. This print comes in various colors and usually gives a safari or foreign culture feel.

High Low Dresses Skirts

This is a trend that I've been seeing all over popular and trendy clothing websites. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. The High Low style is usually seen on maxi dresses or skirts. The front of the skirt is short, at or above the knee. The back of the skirt is longer, to the ankle. It's a style that's popular for proms and definitely allows women to show off their legs. As a substitution for this style, I also like sheer skirts that have a slip type of cloth that stops above the knee. It gives a unique feel without being as drastic.

Blue Jean Jackets

This is a clothing piece that I didn't necessarily see on the top trend websites, but I've been seeing them all over campus and the city. You may think blue jackets aren't a big deal, but there was a time when they were really hot in the 90's with the matching blue jean pants. Then, they weren't as popular especially as a complete outfit. Now, they are seen in various shades of lights and darks, often with rolled up sleeves. They will look especially cute with dresses this Spring. One extra tip, thrift stores often have cute and cheap blue jean jackets!

Tangerines

Tangerine is a big color for this Spring, especially with dresses. It's also color that looks nice on basically every shade of skin. So, whether you grab a dress, purse, or pair of earrings with this color, take an opportunity to rock it.

What are some fashion trends you plan or wearing this Spring or have heard about?

Celebrities in dresses

A random selection of dresses - which is your favorite? 

 

Dress your Fashion Freak

by Monique

“A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous.”
- Coco Chanel

And what better way of feeling classy and elegant, than in a long dress? ♥ I don’t know if it’s the fabric coming down to your feet or the feeling of it, but any long dress makes a person feel an immediate matureness with a hint of glamor. The dress in the picture may be plain and simple, but it enhances the femininity of the model. It’s like taking a bunch of ordinary ingredients and creating something those ingredients alone couldn’t accomplish. (For example : Flour, milk, sugar, eggs, etc. alone are quite ordinary. Together, they can create cake, pastries and what not. Yes, I just compared fashion to food. )

I seek out to all who’s reading : wearing a long dress WILL make a statement. May it be Boho, ethereal or sleek. You have to wear a long dress once in your life! (NO, not only at your wedding or Matric ball! ). Please go and buy a dress longer than your calves – so basically down to your feet – and wear it with the utmost of pride.

Some advice : When choosing a long dress, go for neutral or pastel colors. Even stripes or some print can be acceptable. But don’t go too crazy with colours. As the dress will cover most of your body you just have to be weary of choosing the wrong colour!

Abbas of Beirut:

A short note on who he is......

Once he finished his fashion studies in Esmod Paris, ABBAS honed his skills with apprenticeships in the most famous and prestigious fashion houses in France. He won several competitions for young creators before coming to Beirut where he devoted his time painting on clothes and textile.


In 2005 ABBAS launched his own studio in Beirut to unveil his first collection haute couturespring-summer 2006

His great web site.

Topshop - things that make you jump!!

More pics after the jump…

By: retrogurl

Posted: 01.14.2009

Categories: fashion, topshop

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Sex appeal and bohemian charm with the Fall-Winter 2010/2011 collection of Emilio Pucci

This year the collection of Emilio Pucci forFall/Winger 2010/2011 is full of high bohemian and luxury dresses. For third season the designer Peter Dundas has taken Pucci to a darker, more dangerous place that looks fabulous. From start to finish the collection played like a sexy antidote to fashion’s resurgent minimalism. “I wanted to do something that felt lush” said the designer.

Without doubt this collection is designed for those who walk the red carpet. Long dark purple jersey dress with a scandalous deep cut back was the first opening dress.

Fringed scarf dresses and feather chubby in acid green added to the glam-hippie seventies vibe. Gowns with plunging necklines and high-drama slits and trailing hems, or glam dresses in black, accessorized with gold lace panel on the front.

The purpose of Peter Dundas to make a memorable collection for 2011 was achieved. The clothes are unique in their design and the details are stunning. The dresses, shown by the fashion house are definitely made for movie and rock stars.

Photos: planetaguayaba.blogspot.com

COLOR CRAZY: ROYAL BLUE AND BLACK

Ok! It’s not rocket science. Royal Blue and Black is – was – and will be a great color combination. If you consider black to be a “safe” color and you want to experiment a little with something out of your usual comfort zone, royal blue is a great start because it is no too far away from black in terms of effect. Here’s a little inspiration on how to bring all your black accessories into 2009: by adding a little royal blue!

At Aquascutum and Michael Kors, a black belt adds definition to the knee-high dresses. Complete the look with a black clutch.

Mini dresses and platform gladiator inspired shoes = legs for days at BCBG and Gucci.

Maintain the aura of royalty with a long dress a la Lela Rose or Issa.

Sheer materials are a hit this season and the royal blue world is no exception. At Costume National the sheer black material is a perfect canvas for royal blue sequins, while Vera Wang creates a delicate sheer overlay for a royal blue dress.

Two piece combos can be as sophisticated or as simple as you prefer. Sonia Rykiel achieves a very luxurious look with this silk blue and black suit. The fishnet socks and ankle tie pants is definitely a look worth replicating. Paul Smith on the other hand, plays with the shape of the pant and the uses a scarf as a belt to add dimension and exaggerate the waist in it’s smallest point.

DKNY takes a simple casual approach but comes up with a look that prioritizes comfort and can be dressed up with jewelry.

Feel like a fairy

Summer vintage dress