Showing posts with label Valentino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentino. Show all posts

Monday, 11 February 2013

The Grammy's 2013

The Grammy's 2013:

The Red-Carpet Fashion Looks revealed:

The first Grammy's took place on May 4th, 1959 it was put together to honor musical accomplishments by performers from the year before. This year marked the 55th Grammy Awards which took place in Los Angeles, California at the Staple Centre. 

Last night February 10th, the red-carpet at the Staple Centre was flooded with music finest artists, dressed at their best anticipating the biggest night of the year. The night is filled with artist from the industry performing and appreciate music and showing their love to musicians that have made a huge impact on the entire industry. 

Last years Grammy's was left on a low note as it was discovered that pop artist Whitney Houston had passed away in the early morning of the event. Immediately the 2012 awards production was rearranged to honor Whitney Houston and the amazing music, effect that she has created on the industry. 

Every year at any awards show, before the ceremony has even began there is only one thing that everyone is out to see and that is... who wore what and by who? Designers take awards ceremony as a chance of free advertising and publicity for their brand, it is a chance to introduce their fashion style to a whole new audience and to elevate the unique style of the musical artist. 

This years attendees were issued a wardrobe advisory, this was an attempt to reduce the amount of scandalous and inappropriate outfits to walk the red carpet. But the new fashion rules, did not stop many of the stars from twisting or shall we say breaking the rules for their evening attire. 

FASHION LOW-DOWN:



Adele & Beyonce Knowles Carter:
British home-grown star Adele  embraced colour this year as she opted for a Valentino Couture gown covered in embroidered flowers. The ultimate diva Beyonce changed up her classic red carpet look, by not doing the expected floor length ball gown, instead she showed true power in Osman Yousefzada, flaunting this season trend of black & white in absolute poise. 

Florence Welch & Kelly Rolland:
Both these musical stars took major fashion risks. British artist Florence Welch who has recently exploded on the music scene, wore custom made Givenchy to last nights awards. I am a big fan of Givenchy, but this creation was nothing but a dinosaur costume in the form of a gown. The all sequined green dress, had spike detailing and soft slit up the leg, definitely a fashion tragedy. 
One third of Destinys Child Kelly Rolland looked flawless in this Georges Chakra black graphic cut-out halter neck dress. The dress complicated her amazing body, she looked effortlessly put together... very much a one of my favourites of the night.  


Carrie Underwood & Taylor Swift:
Both these female artists are country musics finest and newest. Carrie Underwood American Idol winner dazzled in Roberto Cavalli at the Grammys, she also won Best Country Solo Performance for her song 'Blown Away'. Taylor Swift performed on the night in a quirky Alice in Wonderland inspired costume, but for the red carpet she kept it elegant in J.Mendel goddess gown. Even country girls have style!



Jennifer Lopez & Katy Perry:
Latina superstar Jennifer Lopez took a risky choice for her outfit this year as she wore Anthony Vaccarello astmmetric, leg baring black draped dress. She is known for her scandalous choices for the grammys, but yet again I think she has chosen to ignore the memo for this years wardrobe advisory. Katy Perry is another artist that has hit the naughty list on disobey the dress code, for the musical awards. Even though she oozed sexy in every inch of her body, her skin tight lime green by Gucci look was said to be inspired by Pricillia Preseley.





Rihanna &Alicia Keys:
Both musical superstars signed to Jay Z label 'ROC Nation', wore Azzedine Alaia. Rihanna rocked a whole new softer look that we are not used to seeing on her. She is normal known to pushing the barriers of sexy to a whole new level of bad girl, but this year she looked fresh faced, sophisticated and absolutely stunning in custom made Azzedine Alaia. The pop of colour was the perfect shade against her rich tanned skin, complementing her wavy hair. Alicia Keys looked glamourous in Azzedine Alaia fish-tail gown, showing some skin in a mid-drift crocodile crop-top. 


For me when fashion and music are combined you know that your in for a very interesting concoction, with added style and extra fierce!-







Sunday, 27 January 2013

S/S 2013 Handbag Breakdown


(Image: Vogue Germany Shoot)

Your S/ S 2013 
Handbag Breakdown

Countdown this season must have arm candy:

Every season there's a new 'IT' bag that has stormed the runways and now is creating a buzz on  the streets and sites of fashion lovers. For this S/S 2013 I breakdown the top 10, most wanted arm candy. 

A woman is never too shy of enough handbags, we find ways of convincing ourselves that our life needs an immense amount of handbags, each one has its special place of use. From clutches, to totes, classic to quirky shapes there's always something new to discover and fall-in-love with when it comes to handbags. 

I present to you this seasons Top 10 Handbags, from the fabulous runway: 

 1.Celine:


2. Stella McCartney                    3. Balenciaga


4.Chanel


 5. Fendi                  6. Lanvin


7. Louis Vuitton


8. Valentino                         9. Prada


10. Proenza Schouler


With added drama and plenty of innovative designs, I have selected some of this seasons most extraordinary shapes, sizes, prints, textures, embellishment of handbags. Be experimental when it comes to accessories, there will always be the classic that will always have a place in your wardrobe... show some adventure this spring / summer with your arm candy.

An outspoken bag means a toned down outfit, balanced styling always works when creating a sophisticated and trendy look.-

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Friday, 14 September 2012

CLUTCHES


CLUTCHES

The Top 10 guide:

No evening outfit is complete without the right type of accessories and that all starts from the right pair of shoes to the perfect clutch. I have selected some of the luxurious evening clutches, from small to big and yet so stylish. Small bags have been storming runways of the streets, from miniature satchels to small Celine style totes. 


When shopping for a clutch there are a few rules to always consider: 

  • You want to by something that is CLASSIC or yet so UNIQUE, it easily works with your wardrobe choices.
  • Never BUY a clutch just for one outfit, its crucial to INVEST in items that can make more appearance in your life than in your closet. 
  • Never question the SIZE of your clutch, be ready to break the fear of  wearing an oversized clutch. 

GIVENCHY


PRADA


CHANEL


JIMMY CHOO

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG


YSL
Balenciaga 

VALENTINO

Alexander McQueen 





DIOR  



No matter what event your ready to dazzle at, be sure to have paired the correct clutch to add to the finishing touches of your outfit.-