FUTURISTIC GLAMOUR MEETS BOLD MINIMALISM WITH H&M STUDIO AW22 COLLECTION

FUTURISTIC GLAMOUR MEETS BOLD MINIMALISM WITH H&M STUDIO AW22 COLLECTION

Inspired by the Space Age, the Studio A/W'22 collection aims to blur the lines between reality and fantasy. With a bold color palette and streamlined silhouettes, gravity-defying fabrics and cutting-edge accessories, the collection offers a futuristic take on minimalism. The H&M Studio AW22 collection will be available online at hm.com beginning October 27th.

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La Métamorphose HAUTE COUTURE PARIS FASHION WEEK SS19

In the gardens of La Métamorphose, the woman is certainly a flower that opens, but this woman conquers her femininity. Though delicate in her strength, she is a multifaceted woman, muse, but also leader.

Pastels emphasize opened rosebuds, the whites for purity and light. The sharp shapes symbolize determination.

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How to Glam Up For This Year's Office Christmas Party

Be the center of attention this Christmas

Be the center of attention this Christmas

With Christmas around the corner, offices across the globe have started preparations for their very own parties. Unlike present-shopping, which tends to happen at the very last minute, getting ready for office parties happens much sooner, with many already knowing what they will wear for this very unique occasion.

Should you combine gold and silver? Will you add a touch of glitter to this year’s outfit? Will you go for high stiletto shoes or ankle strap heels? Decisions, decisions... We have prepared our own style guide to help you out with what most likely will be one of 2017’s most memorable events.

Choose a fitted dress to show your curves to the world...or...errr...your office!

Christmas dinner won’t happen until the 24th and if you have been on the most popular diet this year, i.e. five a day, chances are you are still proud of your curves! A nicely fitted long sleeve dress will keep you warm if you decide to leave the premises and do some al fresco networking mid-party and it will also show your body in its truest glory. Choose from one of these beautiful prom dresses to awe your boss and colleagues!

Combine it with a powerful set of drop earrings

You could decide to go for something plain and simple, in order to make sure it is to everyone’s taste, but as far as we are concerned, you are the star of the party and you deserve to be noticed. Why not choose this wonderful set of earrings from H&M? That’s what Christmas is all about, after all - color and sparkle! And we guarantee you, these will look fab no matter what dress you decide to combine them with.

Go for killer heels that will silence the room

Sure, heels can be painful and standing on them for hours can be terrible for your delicate feet, but who’s complaining? With the Christmas office party happening just once a year, this pain is worth enduring. Match that fabulous prom dress with one of these killer heels and stun the room this December. After all, you have worked hard and it would be a shame not to look the part for the grand finale. Go on, treat yourself!

Pick a clutch that matches the dress’ color

We have been known to go a bit crazy during our shopping sprees, women that is. Christmas music playing from the loudspeakers, dozens of shoppers in hectic mode and wintery weather outside the stores makes us all go a bit mad when we go out and hunt for the perfect season dress. However, stay cool when choosing the clutch. This is the make or break fashion accessory and if the decision is rushed, you could end up looking like a badly programmed Katy Perry concert. These clutches are all under $70 and we are loving the look of them!

We hope you got inspired by our Christmas party fashion tips above. Good luck and behave responsibly! Or don’t! Most importantly, don’t let go of your clutch and walk upright. Remember, Christmas parties only happen once a year!

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Pamella Roland Spring 2018 Ready-To-Wear NYFW

Pamela Rolland Spring 2018 Ready-To-Wear NYFW

“Everything is just beautiful there,” said Roland backstage about Monaco. “The cars, the buildings, the people—my customer wants beautiful, over-the-top gowns, and that’s the place where you’re going to see them.” 

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Pamella Roland Spring 2018 Ready-To-Wear NYFW - she brought the GLAM to fashion week!

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Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear

alice + olivia’s Fall 2017 collection is inspired by Salman Rushdie’s novel The Enchantress of Florence. The collection draws from the vibrant rich settings of Mughal India and the romanticism of Renaissance Florence, depicting the story of a woman creating her own destiny in a man’s world.

Stacey Bendet has created a rich wardrobe for the global woman, a woman, who like Rushdie’s enchantress, has “forged her own life, beyond convention, by the force of her will alone.”

Comprised of an eclectic mix of pieces and a sharp color palette of reds, pinks, and jewel tones, Bendet has created a serene fantasy with notes of magic realism for this collection. In Rushdie’s novel, as in Bendet’s collection, characters are brought to life through painted stories. The Enchantress print features a representation of Rushdie’s Lady Black Eyes but with an a+o twist of #staceface wearing her signature large black shades. Intricate gold metallic beading evokes images of Rushdie’s Akbar Empire, while a leather skirt in Botticelli’s Primavera painting is representative of Renaissance Florence. Live at the a+o show, body painting artist, Trina Merry, brings the Enchantress to life using the human body as a canvas.

The collection juxtaposes feminine pieces like lace tops with dramatic bell sleeves, sequin and silk slip dresses, and ruffle skirts with utilitarian separates such as patent leather bombers, camo pants, boxy jackets, camo jackets, and cargo pants. The a+o girl will mix and match these statement pieces, pairing sequin pantsuits with statement tees, embellished floral tops with patent leather skirts and combat boots, sequin embellished mini-skirts with leather varsity jackets, and lace-up thigh-highs and embellished cigarette jeans with tweed jackets with pearl detailing. Each look embodying a woman who is both fierce and feminine.

The quintessential a+o statement jackets and shirts are emblazoned with powerfully bold statements such as “Queen” and “Be The Change You Wish To See In The World,” messages Bendet feels are both representative of the book’s message and the world right now.

Accessories further the urban glamour aesthetic through unexpected features. Handbags are a mix of faux fur totes, intricate foiled printed leather clutches, and black patent leather crossbodies in modern shapes. Shoes have a sexy edge featuring combat boots with heavy hardware accents in plush fabrics, lace-up thigh-highs, and patent leather booties.

Bendet continues building on the world of a+o with her second delivery of eyewear. The collection features shapes including oversized metallic aviators in silvers and rose golds, and signature round-frames.

Images courtesy: Alice + Olivia

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Zuhair Murad Spring 2017

Zuhair Murad Spring 2016.

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Catch Michelle / Charles & Ron / Walter Mendez FW/16 Runway Presentation

Celebrities and Couture Shine at Art Hearts Fashion NYFW

New York Fashion Week is in full swing with Art Hearts Fashion's showcase on day two at the Angel Orensanz Foundation bringing out the glitterati in the seats and glamour on the runway.

Stars including: Scout Willis, Jessica Pimentel, Olivia Pierson and Natalie Halcro enjoyed the 8 designer showcase that ran throughout the day.

Designer Catch Michelle debuted a daring collection that featured prints on leather and ensembles of vests, jackets and skirts. The collection "Dream Walker" played with structure in the experimental and satisfying narrative.

Designer Charles and Ron's chic modern take on classic womenswear was a crowd pleaser in the collection "Saints, Love and Mediterranean lights." Full skirting and subtle embellishment set off the collection that featured block coloring and diverse textures.

Walter Mendez closed the show with an epic collection transitioning from deep reds to dark navy hues and finally culminating in romantic golds. The stunning collection remained darkly seductive yet youthful with impeccable embellishment and lace detailing. WAGS E! Reality Show stars Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson did an Instagram and Snapchat takeover for Walter Mendez, live posting throughout the show. WAGS star and model Tia Shipman and transgender super model Yasmine Petty walked the runway for Walter Mendez.

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