Mid-Drift Trend for Summer 2013

(Images: Balenciaga & Marc Jacobs)

Mid-Drift Trend for Summer '13

Get ready to show some skin:

This spring/summer 2013 be prepared to bare some skin, as the mid-drift trend makes a return from the past. The 70's and 80's saw this trend first come into play, when women were exhibiting their rebellious side, and pop-star diva's like Madonna were making their mark. Nowadays it is a trend and a style that is not that ludicrous, as it was in the past but instead a whole breathe of effortlessly cool style.

(Images: Alexander Wang, House of Holland, Chloe) 

This Spring/Summer 13 from the catwalk to the streets, the flash of flesh is everywhere. Be brave enough to show you mid-drift, it works well with two pieces sets and contrasts perfectly with sharp tailoring. Along with the cropped tops, the bra is also back. From sheer fabrics, to oversized blazers it is ideal for adding a touch of femininity to any style.

(Images: Gwen Stefani, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna & Miley Cyrus)

I love this trend as its undoubtedly easy for casual day looks, to sultry elegant and alluring for evening glamour. Your able to embrace different style looks from urban street to red-carpet dazzle. Work the trend in electric prints, to detail cuttings and shapes its is a trend that will continue to pave its way in and out of fashion desire, and will always make a come back.

(Images: Antonio Berardi, Jonathan Saunders, Balmain)

SKarman's Style tip:

• Flesh Boundaries. If your going to flash your mid-drift be sure to get the balance right, too much skin is not trendy, unless your beach bound. A mini-skirt is not going to balance up well, instead go for a knee length skirt, baggy jeans, patterned pants, shorts or maxi skirts. 
• Minimalist. Be sure not to over-crowed yourself with too many accessories, a clean silhouette works wonders with finishing this whole look off. 
• Colour Block. Do not fear colour, experiment with different tones and shades for the perfect colour block. A popping coloured bra under a sheer black or white shirt, is flawless for working the trend. 

(Images: Fredia Pinto, Selena Gomez, Nicole Scherzinger & Jennifer Lopez)

Take the challenge and show-off your Mid-drift this Spring/Summer 2013.-★

Lady Fozaza

Lady Fozaza

UAE's hottest brand:

 Alanoud Badr is the winner of Grazia's Style Award 2012 'Best Local Designer', she is the founder and designer of Lady Fozaza. Lady Fozaza started in July 2011, after a long love of fashion for many years, Alanoud Badr decided it was time that the world saw her creations. Born to Saudi father and a half Lebanese, half American Mother, it wasn't long until she used her mixed background to help in creating Lady Fozaza. Lady Fozaza is a brand that offers exclusive, innovative designs that have never been seen before on a blazer, from extravagant embellishment to unique cuts, everything out of the ordinary.  

The brand name "Lady Fozaza" is a nickname that her middle eastern fashion circle have given her, making her mark in accomplishing fashion consulting, buyer and highly followed blogger. She wanted to create something that would make women feel elegant, confident and fearless. Her love of fashion had blossomed over a young age witnessing her mother host lavish parties at home, and admiring women dressed to impress in top couture gowns. 

Why blazers? Alanoud Badr believes that it is a statement of style that is classic and can always be reinvented by how you finish off pairing your blazer with. 

"If their is one style i can always fall back on its the Blazer and Jean style...Jeans for its never ending story with fashion and... The Blazer, for its timeless elegance and molding ability, you just cant go wrong! Its as timeless and addictive as the jeans if not more at times! It also embarks a statement!" -Alanoud Badr

Just after 2 years of launching the brand, Lady Fozaza has created a buzz around the world, with celebrity fan base from the Kardashian sisters, to Middle Eastern singer Nancy Ajram. After discovering Lady Fozaza I truly fell in love with her creations, transforming a classic blazer and adding a dash of personality and character to it. It is a concept that can do no wrong, easy to dress up or down, paired with jeans over dresses or on top of shorts, the styling options are endless. 

Currently only available in the Middle East, but I envisage an international distribution around the world for Lady Fozaza. My next trip to Dubai will definitely have a Lady Fozaza Blazer on top of my shopping list!-★

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Black and White Effect

(Louis Vuitton S/S 2013)

Black & White Effect

For 2013 Spring/Summer there’s no escaping your darker shades for season. That’s right, dark colours, patterns and stripes, are all staying in your summer wardrobe. The mixture of black and white colours is a much-watched trend for 2013, from stripes to chequered and also blocked colouring of the tones. 

(Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, Balmain S/S 2013)

The mixture of the colours helps in creating modern glamour, with a slight twist of edgy. Dare to mix the strong colours into one look, its effortlessly stylish. The catwalks stormed with clear signs of the Black and White trend being fully flaunted, with designers from Marc Jacobs to Saint Laurent, they all showed their flare. This season be sure to show the world your style through Black and White, with great structure, volume and crisp cuts.

(Givenchy, Balmain, Celine S/S 2013)

Work the Look:

• A new trend does not always mean a new wardrobe, it simply suggest a new way of styling it up. Every man or woman must own a black blazer, its criminal not too.
•  For a casual take on the trend, invest in a great pair of black jeans, paired with chiffon or cotton loose fitting white t-shirt, thrown on with your classic white blazer. 
• Finished off with a pair of black velvet slipper pumps. 
• Accessories well with a stack of gold tone bracelets or a small bunch of gold chains. 
• Don't Over crowd the look with Jewellery, choose one area either your neck or wrist to exaggerate.

(Rihanna, Kim Kardashian)

Celebrities also grab hold of this trend and work it into there daily evening and day schedules. Once the perfect balanced is reached within the two colours of Black and white, its a look that is effortlessly classic. Perfecting for working into your day and taking into to your evening.-★

(Miroslava Mikheeva Duma, Olivia Palermo, Amiee Song) 

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Arthur George By Rob Kardashian

Sock Swag

Funky socks by Arthur George:

Rob Kardashian is following in the footsteps of his fashionable older and younger sisters. The American reality TV show family that has gained worldwide success, building an enormous brand empire...and yet has another surprise up their sleeve. With  Kourtney, Kim and Khole Kardashian having made their mark on the fashion world with their various collection collaborations and watched style, the only male Kardashian is also set to hit the fashion world in a whole new direction. At the end of 2012 Robert Kardashian launched his 1st collection 'Arthur George' socks, exclusively available in US luxury department store Neiman Marcus. 

Arthur George collection offers something new to your average pair of socks that you have lying in your draw, their modern, fun and above all they are covered in vibrant and unique patterns. Each pair is made of Egyptian cotton, and available in a choice of 35 different patterns, although they are marketed at men, they are most definitely unisex. (I have certainly found a couple of pairs that I just need to have).

The name of Rob Kardashian's sock line is taken from a family connection, his middle name is Arthur and his late fathers middle name was George, he combined the two to create a stand-out classy brand, away from the Kardashian brand name that his sisters are apart of. The fashion forward Rob Kardashian has a huge interest in fashion, he appreciates what women wear and takes notice. He choose socks as his starting point for Arthur George, as he has said that socks are his thing.

Each pair of the 35 sock collection, holds a interesting pattern that you would not imagine to be on your socks. Rob takes inspiration from everything and anything, he has worked to create pieces that have been officially designed by him. 

"I'd take a picture of something and try and bring it to life. These had a lot of wild colors. I wanted it to look different. We had so many prints to chose from and Neimans did the final selection, though everything had my design behind it and approval."

You can never have too many socks, their a human essential... I have found my new favourite brand for my SOCKS. Arthur George is dapper, trendy and a pop of personality to anyones outfit! -★

Available at: www.neimanmarcus.com

Above: Rob Kardashian wearing his very own Arthur George socks!

Givenchy Boots

Givenchy Boots

The latest Autumn/Winter 'IT' boot:

The latest footwear to storm the runways of Autumn/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear collection, are causing a lot of style heat on the streets.

Givenchy's latest footwear creation is an avant-garde take on a classic knee high boot that we are all used to seeing.
Fashion bloggers and celebrities can't get enough of the wedge column boot, available in rich tones of of black, beige, army green and patent black, they simply add a grace of chic in every stride you would take in them.... pure perfection!

This winters must-have boot, easily paired with mini dresses, pleated skirts or tucked into a pair of quality denim.

I couldn't resist but to share this exquisite leather footwear creation with my fashion followers, its personal one of my favourite boots for this chilled season.

These boots are defiantly made for strutting your fabulous....!-★

(Pictures: Seen worn by: Fashion Blogger, Vogue Australia's Fashion editor Christine Centenera & Reality TV star Kim Kardashian) 

Couples Collaborate on Style: Kimye

Couples Fashion Trend 

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Style, Making their mark on Hollywood: 

The newest couple to take on the Hollywood scene is bigger than ever, not just with their undercover love story but also with their synchronizing styles. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has always loved fashion, and is always photographed by the paparazzi looking flawless in head-to-toe designer glam, but since being in a relationship with hip-hop mastermind her style has been completely... remixed! 

Hip-hop star Kanye West has always been known for his creative mind and appreciation for fashion, with his own label recently being reveled at Paris Fashion week... we can defiantly tell that Mr West has been transforming Miss K's wardrobe. 

With the paparazzi fascinated by Hollywoods newest couple, there's never a time where we don't get to see what the two are wearing. After many weeks of their viewing as an item, the world witnessed a new vamp to Kim Kardashian's bright and flirtatious wardrobe.

Their style: working Black & White! 

Taking tips from Mr West, Kim changes the tones on her wardrobe, keeping to lighter shades, and white clearly showing as her favourite. While Kanye works his classic leather pants with casual black hoody and t-shirt. You can defiantly predict what 'Kimye' are going to rock at social parties, with their style playing out on a day to day basics. 

If their Love lasts longer than some of the fashion trends out there, then it can be said that they will become the new Fashion Power Couple... No doubt about it!-★

Airport Dash!

The Airport Dash!

The New Runway... 

The moment of excitement and relief when your about to board that Plane, to a whole new destination! If you love traveling but hate planes, well.... Then the Airport dash, just got a whole new Runway in, and I'm not talking about the Runway for the planes, I'm talking about the Runway for the fashion. 





(Above: Rosie Huntington Whiteley)







(Kim Kardashian) 
Many celebrities, and fashion icons are always caught in the moment just as they're about to enter the airport premises and board their private jets for a quick fly in visit, to somewhere fabulous, and you can almost be certain to grab a glimpse of either their casual style of dressing, their regular poise of dressing or even their extreme side of dressing, depends hugely on the length of their flight duration (I believe).

(Rihanna)

From classic cosy sweats, to big oversized personality Tees to endearing leathers, you'll be sure to provided with a variety of trends on the Airport Dash runway.

(Selena Golmez)

The bizarre thing that keeps me wondering is how these female celebrities, learn to stay so fresh and outfit perfect! Looking just as great in their arrivals as from when they departed, its simple baffling! I'm guessing glam squads on pronto and maybe the private Jet affect is how this all can be successful! 

(Victoria Beckham) 

So, Next time your set to fly, remember always to not over do it with your Outfit, too much Smart can look a little out of place, a perfect balance of style and comfort is the best combination! And lastly don't forget you Airport Dash strut, you can never be sure who's watching or who you may meet! Happy Travels!-★

BIEBER & KARDASHIAN UPROAR

PHOTO-SHOOT DUO, YOU THOUGHT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN!

This year the music industry added a unique raw talent discovered on the worldwide broadcasting website, YouTube. After being recognized by R'n'B master Usher, the Canadian born talent, later signed a record deal in 2009. The new teen heart-breaker JUSTIN BIEBER has been popping up all over the entertainment world and has got the whole universe "BIBER CRAZY". With his show-stopping sweet melody and ever cute skater boy style, he is defiantly stealing the souls of many teenagers... as the tabloids are observing, everyones got "BIEBER FEVER".

For this Months issue of ELLE MAGAZINE (U.S.A Addition), the pop sensation is seen alongside glamour star of the Los Angeles hills, Kim Kardashian. The both were both spotted in The Bahamas while shooting by the paparazzi, which got a lot of fan's sending hate mail to former Reality TV star Kim. She later on said in an interview with US Magazine.com, "Remember those paparazzi pics of me and Justin Bieber in the Bahamas!? Well, I can now reveal that we were shooting for Elle Magazine! I just received the pics from the shoot and I absolutely LOVE how they turned out!"

I really liked the whole composition of the shoot and the way in which both Justin and Kim, set the rumors straight. The photos show two friends just having a great time, and both of their different personalities are well defined in all photography's.-★

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