Monday, February 28, 2011

Gisele Bündchen for H&M SS 11 Campaign






Photography by Daniel Jacskon, styling by George Cortina.

Best Dressed 2011 Academy Awards: Camila Alves


Hands down when I think about who stopped me in my tracks when I saw them, it was Camila who wore Kaufman Franco. Sleek yet volumized. Poised yet relaxed... a beautiful paradox

Joan Smalls “Foxy Lady” V Magazine





Joan Smalls featured in Foxy Lady for V Magazine photographed by Alasdair McLellan and styling by Beat Bolliger.

Tassi - ALL STAR Tendance Berbère - Marrakech Henné Berbère

Subtile alliance entre la All STAR et le style Karim Tassi, créateur marocain. Marrakech est à vos pieds avec son fameux henné berbère.

La célébrissime ALL STAR, accessoire incontournable, revue dans l’esprit Karim Tassi.

Karim Tassi décline la chaussure en intégrant des motifs berbères exécutés à la main et  accessoirisée de chaînettes et de main de fatma.

Aujourd’hui plus que jamais, l’adoption d’un style résolument ethnique touche le plus grand nombre.




COUTURE FOR REAL LIFE: Nino Brand by Bela Shehu


It's fun to dish about Oscar dresses and swoon over couture confections.  But the true holy grail in fashion is finding clothes that fit well, function better, look good all day, don't cost a fortune--and wont' be seen on every other woman walking down the street.  What I'm looking for is just what Bela Shehu's created with her new Nino Brand.

On the rack, Bela's collection has the simple, unadorned lines that have always appealed to me.  Pockets hide in seams, plackets cover buttons, nothing interferes with the clean line.  On the body, these deceptively simple cuts flatter in a way you would think required all kinds of fancy tricks.  But no.  "In my clothes, there's no ruching, no gathering," says Bela.  "It's all in the cut.  Fabric--whether wool, silk, jersey--has a certain way it wants to drape. We'll take a trapezoid shape--looks like nothing when it's flat.  By shifting the neckline we redistribute the weight.  When you put it on, it comes to life."

The dress fits, it flatters, it moves with you.  And then, you forget about it and go on with your life.

For years Bela has ghost designed for top names in the wardrobe world.  One morning in bed she started writing out ideas for this new kind of look, based on flat pattern making.  And she's launching it in a new kind of way.  No boutique, as she did in the past.  No mainstream advertising. She's approaching a few exclusive stores, showing at trunk shows, growing through word of mouth. And best of all, Style Maniac readers, she's offering the line through Private Appointments in her studio or a Private Event in your home, for a significant discount off the retail price.  Which means this is actually couture you can put in your closet.

"What I'm building here is a heritage brand.  Forward thinking, but classic.  Timeless, well-constructed pieces that you can wear years from now," says Bela.

Clothes so well done, "they make you forget what you're wearing."


To schedule Private Appointments in the South Philadelphia studio or Trunk Shows in your home contact  
Nino Brand at 267-496-5208.  
More on the Nino Brand Facebook Page.



Top photo by Patrick Ibanez.  Bottom photo via Nino Brand Facebook Page.  All other photos by Doreen Creede.

MILAN - fashion week aw 11, day 4, 02/26/11






Balloon Dresses

Recently, as you have seen, the balloon dresses are back in fashion It is interesting as fashion are cyclical and always repeats the above. In this case, are balloon dresses which again take to the delight of his followers?
When you know which balloon dresses selected will take into account various characteristics, since it will not get a dress the same balloon long sleeve a balloon sleeve dress cutting.

Beautiful Balloon Dresses With Cute Mode

Charming Balloon Dresses On Blue

Elegant Balloon Dresses With Gold Color

Depending on the season in that we decided to go with other colors. If you are in spring summer season it is best to choose colors yellow, white or orange. On the contrary, if we are in the season Autumn Winter colors we use blue, red or black.

Sweetly Balloon Dresses With Simple Ribbon Combination

Amazing Balloon Dresses

Simple Balloon Dresses With Cute Design

Sexy Gray Balloon Dresses

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Blue Time by Miles Aldridge




Blue Time by Miles Aldridge featuring Liu Wen in Vogue Italia, February 2011


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LADIES, Cast Your Votes

 
 
 
 
For tonight's Academy Awards (aka Style Maniac's Super Bowl) I'm heading off to my movie group's "Ballots, Bubbly & Bling" party.  So instead of posting my usual recap tomorrow, I thought I'd let you share in voting on our group's most popular category, which you won't find on the official Oscar ballot. Ladies, please cast your votes for Sexiest Male Movie Star Ever.  Above, some of my top contenders for the prize. Write-ins welcome.

Images via Google.  Conversions to black & white by me.

Prom Hairstyles

Every girls want to look amazing at prom nights. Prom hair updos will give them the final touch for their style performance at the important promenade night. The prom hairstyles updos are differentiate by the length of hair itself, then by the styles. For girl with medium length hair there are the most choices, for girl with long hair there are problems and the simple and easy prom hairstyles are for short hair.
Prom Hairstyles
Prom Hairstyles

Curly Prom Hairstyles
Curly Prom Hairstyles

Cute Prom Hairstyles
Cute Prom Hairstyles

Half Up Half Down Prom Hairstyles
Half Up Half Down Prom Hairstyles

Easy Prom Hairstyles
Easy Prom Hairstyles

Long Prom Hairstyles
Long Prom Hairstyles

Medium Prom Hairstyles
Medium Prom Hairstyles

Prom Hairstyles For Short Hair
Prom Hairstyles For Short Hair

Short Prom Hairstyles
Short Prom Hairstyles

Black Prom Hairstyles
Black Prom Hairstyles

Braided Prom Hairstyles
Braided Prom Hairstyles

You may have some problem to have long prom hairstyles, but there are plenty of hairstylist with expertize to do it all. Bangs can be added in front and side. Its your choice how your hair look cool. Girls with medium long hair do not have any problem to medium prom hairstyles at all, the most number of choices are here. they are half up and half down prom hairstyles, curly prom hairstyles, wavy prom hairstyles, braided prom hairstyles and even the simple easy prom hairstyles to do it your self. Some of the options are choppy mid length cut, Curled Locks, and Natural Wavy. Medium prom hairstyles also the best styles to add hair accessories like flower or simple crown. There are little options for short prom hairstyles.Texture short cut – This is cute, formal hair style. Short hair styles with plenty of texture and layers. Short hair style with fringe, and Pixie cut. It’s a very unique hairstyle that looks cool in the prom nights.

Prom hairstyles pictures on this post: prom hairstyles, curly prom hairstyles, cute prom hairstyles, half up half down updos, easy prom hairstyles, long prom hairstyles, medium prom hairstyles, prom hairstyles for short hair, short prom hairstyles, black prom hairstyles, and braided prom hairstyles.