Combining high fashion with the striking scenery of Seoul makes for mind blowing editorials.
Featuring Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan, this editorial was shot on location in Seoul and styled by Harper’s Bazaar China’s fashion editor Li Hui.
It brings words like elegant, graceful, resplendent, breath taking to mind. Once again, fashion is an art form.
Pictures via Fashion Gone Rogue
I’m the biggest fan of Victoria Beckham, style wise and fashion label wise. She recently launched the beautiful bag collection and two of the designs hit Net-a-porter today.
Apparently, this one here sold out in minutes.
Victoria Beckham Leather and nubuck shoulder bag £1700
Why am I not surprised? Viva VB!
The soft draping, light taupe colour, cinched waist and asymmetric hem just makes this an instant TDF (to die for) piece. With a dress like this, Michael Kors is fast becoming a permanent favourite.
Michael Kors Belted stretch-wool dress £1055
The fit is perfection. And as always, great styling by Net-a-porter, the coral Mulberry bag gives the look a pop of colour.
I thought of one more way to style it, dialled up the glam a bit, with a python bag and Lanvin bracelet.
Chic designer outlet and flash sale sites are no longer a secret, they’re exclusive but they’re open to everyone. Pardon the oxymoron, lol.
Our darlings at The Outnet, Gilt Groupe, Cocosa and the many other fab sites give us unending bouts of excitement, with dozens of outrageous price slashes on designer ware every week.
These gorgeous Dannijo pieces via Cocosa caught my eye, they’re all the drama you need for your LBD, basic tee + blazer or to dress up a plain outfit. At almost 70% off, this is more than a bargain.
Dannijo Lenon Necklace £115
Dannijo Cheyenna Necklace £162
Dannijo Lake Necklace £155
It is such a beautiful thing to find a designer who makes what you love exceptionally well, leaving you with limitless options of beautiful pieces to choose from.
In this case, it’s Jeffrey Campbell wedges. And these wedges? Speak for themselves. They are the most A-M-A-Z-I-N-G shoes at unbelievable prices. I am literally drooling over them.
They come in your classic sandal wedges, shoe boots and thigh highs, in a decadently eclectic range of colours and styles. There’s edgy, classy, girly, futuristic, something for every style. Sooooo worth collecting.
All available at Solestruck.com and with free international shipping when you spend over $199.
Do feast.
XXL $214.95
Two Timer $164.95
Pixie $179.95
One-O-One $134.95
Brisbane $189.95
Warner $179.95
Pixie Tie High $154.95
Jesmeen $199.95
Dipper $129.95
Mary Fur $164.95
Mary-Roks $124.95
Ninja $129.95
Take 2 $119.95
Polly $124.95
Smudge Taupe-Croco $154.95
Carine Roitfeld is one of the leading ladies on my style icon wall of fame. Love her bold, eclectic and sometimes eccentric style; she can pull off a Tee and denim skirt and still look as fabulous as when she’s under a massive fur coat.
My biggest attraction is that very down-to-earth, vivacious personality; the polar opposite of Anna Wintour. She’s giggling, laughing, hugging, kissing people at fashion week. She’s a dedicated family woman, always seen hanging out with her son and daughter and is so energetic and full of life. And wow, does she live and breathe that effortless Parisian chic or what? She personifies the i-just-dropped-out-of-bed-looking-fabulous.
She’s literally synonymous with French Vogue, think French Vogue and Parisian Chic, think Carine Roitfeld.
So I definitely share the shock of the fashion world to hear that she’s resigned from French Vogue (after 10 years) to concentrate on personal projects. All hope is not lost though, i know the fashion world hasn’t heard the last of Carine. And of course the speculation is on about her replacement, as if it’s not already been decided, i think it just might be her right hand chic and loyal fashion director, Emmanuelle Alt.
I had always wanted to do a blog post on Carine Roitfeld as my Style icon, so i guess here goes. Check out the stunning style of the outgoing French Vogue editor.
with her daughter Julia and Karl Lagerfeld
French Vogue will miss Carine sorely but we, we’ll be on the look out for her because we know she’ll be around.
Pictures via Zimbio, JakandJil
Monique Lhuillier has my heart on a string for Pre fall 2011. The collection ticks all the right boxes of chic, flatters the feminine form, those cinched waists, generous draping, jewel tones, high waisted pants, and perfectly versatile range of the collection. Love Love Love
Pictures via Style.com
You can’t expect anything less than exquisiteness where Louis Vuitton is concerned. This editorial is decadently chic, the pictures should be blown up to life size posters, framed in glass and put up in a gallery.
The photos were inspired by Louis Vuitton’s 2.011 city guides, illustrated by Ruben Toledo. The fashion spread was in In Fashion magazine. Love Love Love.
Pictures via Beautiful Life
Olivia Palermo has definitely got style. She totally nails this 70s look to the wall.
Olivia Palermo
Picture via WWW
Since I ran into Swagger 360, I’ve been captivated by the detailed street photography I’ve seen on the blog.
Interestingly, it’s a blog focused on gentlemen’s fashion but that doesn’t in any way lessen the appeal for me; you simply have to love the detailed hand-knotted bow-tie shots and the generous tips on how to be and dress like a gentleman, lol. It’s quite exciting to see men show such creativity in the way they dress. It’s a blog definitely worth checking out.
Asides from the men, he does quite a few posts featuring detailed shots of women’s accessories and I love love love these close up shots of bracelet clad hands. Stacked bracelets are my favourite for signature accessories and these fashionistas wear them too well. The stunning photography does justice to the exquisite taste of the ladies and the accessories.
You should check out the blog at Swagger 360 for a hearty detail feast and of course tips on how to be a gentleman (:
After all of this, I couldn’t resist creating a bracelets wish list, and my definite go-to spot for drool worthy bracelets is Net-a-porter and Asos. So, if money were no object, I shall be getting myself one or two of each. They’re just so pretty when stacked and the edgier the more attractive.
Burberry Prorsum Leather and brass studded bracelet £225
Stella McCartney Chunky brass ID bracelet £155
Marc by Marc Jacobs Fluoro chain-link bracelet £85
Aurelie Bidermann Do Brazil 18-karat gold-plated bracelet £240
Oscar de la Renta Silver-plated enamel and crystal cuff £525
Burberry Studded leather wrap bracelet £150
Maison Martin Margiela Silver-plated buckle bracelet £275
Kara by Kara Ross Braided snake-chain bracelet £150
J Dauphin Leather And Brass Fearless Bracelet £175
Gemma Lister Black Rope And Faux Pearl Cuff £80
Juicy Couture Wide Multi Chain And Feather Bracelet £100
Sabrina Dehoff Cord And Gold Tube Bracelet £118
Don’t you just love it when the siblings pop too? Loving this editorial with Dakota Fanning’s little sister, Elle. She’s a movie star in her own right and has starred in several movies, she was in ‘The curious case of Benjamin Button.’
The 12 year old is apparently a fashionista in her own right and she’s got this fresh, fun aura that makes me long for the teenage years again. And by the way, the Valentino dress from SS 2011 – in second pic – looks gorgeous on her.
The beautiful photography was by Steven Pan. You can see the full interview here
Pictures via WhoWhatWear
There’s been a mini buzz about the new work wear trend sweeping through offices in New York. It’s called ‘Dress up Friday’ and according to Net-a-porter, it’s about wearing a double duty dress, that takes you from office to after work soiree. All you need do is swap the kitten heels for killer heels at night, plus statement accessories and you’re ready to party. That’s one good take to the trend.
A different take will be to combat the dreary dress down Friday, featuring bland jeans and the random Tee, and make it stylish dress up Friday. Stay in touch with your fashionable self and do something fun with the jeans. Ditch the flats for heeled sandals and round up with ‘tamed’ statement accessories, the look still needs to be appropriate for work, and you’re ready to TGIF.
I take a major fancy to editorials because they’re one of the best outlets for creative expression in fashion. And if you’re looking to find the creative director who has turned out some of the most amazing editorials, look no further than Grace Coddington of US Vogue.
Seven years after this editorial, we’re still loving it. Asides from the fact that I love Alice in Wonderland the classic, the editorial brings the story to life in style and takes inspiration from ten major designers. Alice (Natalia Vodianova) wore dresses from their collections and then they stepped it up by involving each designer in the shoot. Monsieur Lagerfeld himself was right there in wonderland, and it was hilarious to see Viktor and Rolf posing as Tweedledee and Tweedledum.
That’s the amazing magic that happens when you put two legends in a room, Grace Coddington and Annie Liebovitz work some magic.
with Olivier Theyskens (Rochas)
with Tom Ford
Marc Jacob
Karl Lagerfeld
Jean Paul Gaultier
Viktor & Rolf
Christian Lacroix
Donatella Versace
John Galliano
Nicolas Ghesquiere
Photos via Fashioneditorials.com
Must be the dizzying effect of the raging 50’s trend but I’ve had the full skirt on my mind for a while. I’ve been on a subconscious search for the perfect one and then I found a stash. Once again Zara presents a range of options for an item I’ve been pining for. Up goes Zara in my ‘favourite shopping spot’ rating.
Quite clearly, there are so many ways to style a full skirt, you could dial up the glam by pairing with a sequinned or silk blouse, high heels – preferably shoe boots – and the right touch of accessories.
Keep it simple and stylish by pairing with a tee or jumper, tights and brogues. The options are limitless, as suggested by the stylists at Zara online.
Zara Pleated Skirt with Plaited Belt £25.99
This black one is just perfect because it offers maximum versatility and I love the band at the waist.
Zara Panel Skirt £25.99
Zara Panel Skirt with Buckle £25.99
And the one that’s really gorgeous, in brocade.
Zara Brocade Skirt with Bow £25.99
Zara Chambray Skirt with Pockets £29.99
You can find all online at Zara.com
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