Beach bag, £5 / Sequin flip flops, £4-£7 / All Next
Fashion Bits
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
How to Wear A Gold Outfit
Cameron Diaz1. Unless you have a perfect body, do not attempt to wear all-over gold. Instead, opt for wearing gold either as an accessory or team up an item of clothing in gold with something that is neutral.
2. Keep the gold color away from the parts of the body that you do NOT want to enhance. So if you are big on the top, it would be better to wear a gold skirt or sandals. Do not wear gold close to the hips if you do not want to draw attention to that area of your body.
3. Keep make-up to a minimum and do not go for gold eyeshadow with a gold outfit. Gold eyeshadow should only be worn if your outfit contains a hint of the color gold or not at all. Red lipstick and black eyeliner are the perfect match with a full on gold outfit. Avoid pale or nude lips as that color along with the gold color of the dress will only make you look drained. A tan is a must with gold outfits as pale skins will only paler with full on gold outfits.
4. If wearing a gold outfit, keep accessories to a minimum and go for pale sandals or gold ones. Never black. The same goes for purses.
6. Avoid wearing diamonds when you wear a gold outfit. If you have to accessorize, then opt for matted gold or copper.
This is Miss Universe
The 20-year-old daughter of a dance school teacher, the new Miss Universe (Akiko Kojima) comes from a small town at the foot of Mount Fuji
How To Shop
- Before you head to the shops, go through your wardrobe and edit it down to what you really love and know looks good on you. If you haven't worn something for more than a year, keep it. But if you haven't worn it for more that two years, then just simply give it away. Now when you go shopping, you can buy key season items that you can coordinate with the clothes you've already got.
- When shopping, quality doesn't necessarily have to mean expensive. Some high street stores produce excellent quality time pieces that never go out of fashion and that you can wear from season to the next without effort and you can even update them with future seasonal items.
- Always check the return policy. Take something home, try it on and see how well it goes with the clothes you already own. Once you feel comfortable and happy with it, then you know you've made the right choice. If you feel that it was just a spur of the moment buy, then take it back.
- Always have a signature piece. It could be sunglasses, an it-bag, or boots. Whatever it is, invest in that one piece and then just wear it with everything.
- Clothes should always be a perfect fit. Always make sure to get your clothes tailored. Check if the shop does tailoring. You might have to pay a little extra sometimes but it is worth it as nothing is less flattering than an ill fitting jacket (no matter how expensive it is).
- Splurge on timeless basics (black trousers, a great suit, croc heels) and go cheap on the trendy stuff because you never know whether you'll wear them again (like this season's wedge sandals). A remarkable belt or great jacket are great pieces to splurge on.
- Always wear what best suits you. Buy items that coordinate well with items already in your closet. Don't buy items that are trendy just because they are, buy them if they suit your body and personality.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Fashion Focus: Jovovich-Hawk!
Carmen Maxi Dress, £390 / Ava Baby Top, £205 / Lily Floral Print Dress, £290
Jovovich-Hawk was established by Milla Jovovich and Carmen Hawk in LA in 2003. Friends for over 10 years, they share the view that clothes have to be wearable, comfortable and need not make a spectacle of the wearer. Jovovich Hawk makes clothes that are relevant to the lives of independent, hard working, creative funny, elegant and romantic women.
The pieces shown above are from their Summer 2007 collection and can be purchased online at Net-a-porter.
Fashion Find: Funky Trainers!
These fabulous trainers are part of Ben Sherman's Summer Collection for 2007. They're hip and cool and so light on the feet and they come with a cool price tag as well of £45!
Fashion Find: If You Fancy Kate Moss!
If you fancy Kate Moss, then Urban Outfitters' Alex and Chloe have created this unique laser cut pendant of Kate Moss in mirrored acrylic on a fine sterling silver chain. Finished with a lobster clasp. Made in the USA. $54. To order your own, click here.
Too Much of A Good Thing!
All these wonderful men together in one photo is just madness. Yummy is an understatement. And two of them taken already. George, guess it's just down to you now. But no complaints here! Yellow Fever!
The stars come all out with citrus lemon as a key trend this Spring. Go all out red carpet glamour like Angelina Jolie or casual chic with Rosario Dawson's ensemble.
Make-up tip: Keep all make-up to a minimum (Deep black eyeliner and nude lips for maximum effect) and accessories should be kept to a minimum as well. The color of the dress should be more than enough to get you noticed.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
BAFTAs: Worst Dressed Ever!
TV presenter, Janet Street Porter, must have either not known where she was going, or had dressed with her eyes closed. This is some serious wardrobe disaster. Extra Update from Hello! Magazine: Journalist and TV presenter Janet Street-Porter, pictured at Sunday's BAFTAs in a silver creation by Christopher Bailey, says that she "couldn't care less" about critics of her outlandish wardrobe - which has made her a household name
The BAFTA Awards: The Dresses We Like!
Joan Rivers (who was the hit of the BAFTA ceremony. The whole crowd woke up when she went on stage. Amazing woman) / Davina McCall's dress is absolutely gorgeous and very chic, now all she has to work on are the facial gestures.
Here's a quick quiz: Can you spot the differences or ahem similarities between the dresses? here's a hint: check the black satin material and the glittering bits)
Victoria Wood who won to awards that night, looked award worthy in her beautiful chiffon dress.
Daniel Craig or Vincent Van Gogh?
Van Gogh Self Portrait/ www.vangoghgallery.com
Seriously, doesn't the beard on Daniel Craig make him look like Vincent Van Gogh? Maybe we should ask Eva Green.
Today's Yummy Couples
Milla Jovovich & Paul Anderson / Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
A Sad Note: It really is a shame to see Brad Pitt's transformation, he used to flash a beautiful (yet shy) smile in his photos but now it seems those days are gone. We're guessing that if you can't beat them (her) then you might as well join them (her).
Friday, May 18, 2007
Cutest Sandals Now!
These sandals at Shellys London for only £16 are so yummy. Brighten up your day with these adorable flats. We got them in all colors, we think you should too!
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