London Fashion Week Fall 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>London Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fall 2012 Favourites</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was away on a mini break during London Fashion Week, so this is a just a brief overview of what transpired in Britain's style capital. We see the metallics theme from New York Fashion continue, along with interesting prints, an overflow of peplums and a punch of blue & orange.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Antonio Berardi</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeY4_7D9IHnXfOsRtYPYewoZPPcnv_z1aWFuY_Bu_bE-CCNDzXSBWuHhpaZWX68CZKWWhrrVLghZRNZ-NjZsuAswfWl5NZZfk0T05p86zTUI2ortp-Z5gSU_3nIE02WzDtbH7CHVrL0V14/s1600/lfwberardi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeY4_7D9IHnXfOsRtYPYewoZPPcnv_z1aWFuY_Bu_bE-CCNDzXSBWuHhpaZWX68CZKWWhrrVLghZRNZ-NjZsuAswfWl5NZZfk0T05p86zTUI2ortp-Z5gSU_3nIE02WzDtbH7CHVrL0V14/s640/lfwberardi.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shapes were sculpted at <i>Antonio Berardi's</i> Fall 2012 showing, with strong, sharp lines and a more geometric approach to pleats and peplums. Duo-coloured dresses flowed in a vertical curl design. He added splashes of turquoise and red to the black, blush and grey palette. Boxy haircuts matched the squarish silhouettes.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Burberry Prorsum</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_eXgCWBbZ0xbWeskjBujOGL5ZBaYSt73oUpOQxVjxyUfw_ZsJOXIEYbH89tOdrlwY2cLeJrPN7JUV6KkJtwYqGBPH-LL25GQY4hYKVjtyHcK_cTGxLzDMB9H3UXjjUe4q8KyOX9nU_Jc/s1600/lfwburberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_eXgCWBbZ0xbWeskjBujOGL5ZBaYSt73oUpOQxVjxyUfw_ZsJOXIEYbH89tOdrlwY2cLeJrPN7JUV6KkJtwYqGBPH-LL25GQY4hYKVjtyHcK_cTGxLzDMB9H3UXjjUe4q8KyOX9nU_Jc/s640/lfwburberry.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Christopher Bailey once again reinvents the classic trench coat for </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Burberry Prorsum</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">this time with exaggerated puff pockets and leather bow belts. Jackets were paramount in different forms: riding, bomber, military, cropped and long, few with the popular peplum flounce. Skirts were asymmetrically ruffled, while an owl motif found it's place on tops. Stripes and prints met with neutrals like khaki, tan, mustard, brown and burgundy.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Erdem</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dbTyNDkJ61MScpPSTC8UKk_mZAK8glRNtba3B41QEC-1ji3pCvbXarRlRzDp_WKG3PEgnd89blfIJIB7VEvYI0gmnWtSZxmU7A64jEOJNTHiI254HymQpGnEyCiUcEpiobcSSONBPL8Z/s1600/lfwerdem.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dbTyNDkJ61MScpPSTC8UKk_mZAK8glRNtba3B41QEC-1ji3pCvbXarRlRzDp_WKG3PEgnd89blfIJIB7VEvYI0gmnWtSZxmU7A64jEOJNTHiI254HymQpGnEyCiUcEpiobcSSONBPL8Z/s640/lfwerdem.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lace and latex combined to form a complex but triumphant relationship at <i>Erdem's</i> Fall 2012 show. These two unrelated materials were washed with pretty watercolored florals in royal blue, chartreuse and bright pink.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Michael van der Ham</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauoGAVZChK8NzQz2aOkkhc7FiaxdF8EWuDbnThJEQxFnonwoypJolRETeacFTNJ14pHRDnTurv1cXkPZBasAVFoRn9zpO2T-7JnO6pQqXuCn8PJCl-CTmcGb8fyBJygOgUXlYZ5FNg5Na/s1600/lfwham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauoGAVZChK8NzQz2aOkkhc7FiaxdF8EWuDbnThJEQxFnonwoypJolRETeacFTNJ14pHRDnTurv1cXkPZBasAVFoRn9zpO2T-7JnO6pQqXuCn8PJCl-CTmcGb8fyBJygOgUXlYZ5FNg5Na/s640/lfwham.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Michael van der Ham</i> has adroitly incorporated his signature collaging technique into his Fall 2012 collection. The designer is masterful at intermixing different strips of fabric, this season with shimmery metallic wool, abstract prints, crushed organza, jacquard and lace.  </span></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Mary Katrantzou </span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TGESip8UyXjl-ss72KqMUogbLcNY2izJdRPefBoUFPFHhSdE1Sro6uviU6Sw-lc7X7LXnIv7-MyQV3YQpP3BhjFbCQm9LPj4SW3XDIZFQzj_QDQSWyDjZOGyeRzvxJ1Hdj-b__5Ya9MJ/s1600/lfwmary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TGESip8UyXjl-ss72KqMUogbLcNY2izJdRPefBoUFPFHhSdE1Sro6uviU6Sw-lc7X7LXnIv7-MyQV3YQpP3BhjFbCQm9LPj4SW3XDIZFQzj_QDQSWyDjZOGyeRzvxJ1Hdj-b__5Ya9MJ/s640/lfwmary.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Mary Katrantzou </i>showcased a myriad of enigmatic and imaginative prints for Fall 2012. Everyday items inspired her avant-garde patterned designs: pencils, clocks, hangers, spoons telephones and even typewriters. She kept individual dresses in a similar shaded playing field, animating them with prodigious peplums and a surge of floaty chiffon.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Matthew Williamson</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0ohs2cWFn6UFL1hVFkVw7Dn35Rbwz5s0YosNzlg5n2ROYkwyHZz2G9CTA6m2s9ohet8Cnqzw2I5R7RPXiK0L-V6CBWOuUmQfaUEzinuzfIA2mVABXvLWmQEIwmFeCjjQhQ-R7vf_ktu7/s1600/lfwmatthew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0ohs2cWFn6UFL1hVFkVw7Dn35Rbwz5s0YosNzlg5n2ROYkwyHZz2G9CTA6m2s9ohet8Cnqzw2I5R7RPXiK0L-V6CBWOuUmQfaUEzinuzfIA2mVABXvLWmQEIwmFeCjjQhQ-R7vf_ktu7/s640/lfwmatthew.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Matthew Williamson</i> gives basic shapes a glamourous and futuristic twist with rich fabrics this Fall. Sequin patterned shifts were overlaid with gauzy organza t-shirts. Gilded trousers were paired with oversized blazers, while brocade and bejeweled dresses featured split sides and cut-out hemlines. Pale blues and blazing oranges collided to create billowy evening gowns. </span></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Stella McCartney</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIuXBx46RN1bE6_8ktdIvKpRx5bmyRzCXmnTpQF6Y22-aIbgVSwjpmxaKq4HS28wAoZv9ubA8CT5mcWQDTFb3YhvT62AT-aS1zPDqbXiBLFBHwN-88g6AVMPQm3_mnQQ_wldGqlVy3kVe/s1600/lfwstella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIuXBx46RN1bE6_8ktdIvKpRx5bmyRzCXmnTpQF6Y22-aIbgVSwjpmxaKq4HS28wAoZv9ubA8CT5mcWQDTFb3YhvT62AT-aS1zPDqbXiBLFBHwN-88g6AVMPQm3_mnQQ_wldGqlVy3kVe/s640/lfwstella.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Stella McCartney</i> shared her simplistic view for Fall 2012 using a few famous faces like Amber Valletta, Alexa Chung, Kate Moss & Yasmin Le Bon. Prismatic marbled dresses and heels were accompanied by shiny metallic gold belts. Tangerine and cobalt blue coloured in demure lace dresses, while understated evening gowns were shown in black and white. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Giles Deacon</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4ELKWARc_N4B-TKGQWgNwnE4TzIej4T2i2DGHiBYWpqOMK-PD8OOOg2a8xGYXw7iSQpgQB34h29v4-tTXeTNRwVkIRNSDiIVD_oZSecxlVbNepE4AnYe634w93krYlnrOgdMealti12L/s1600/lfwgiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4ELKWARc_N4B-TKGQWgNwnE4TzIej4T2i2DGHiBYWpqOMK-PD8OOOg2a8xGYXw7iSQpgQB34h29v4-tTXeTNRwVkIRNSDiIVD_oZSecxlVbNepE4AnYe634w93krYlnrOgdMealti12L/s640/lfwgiles.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Giles Deacon</i> told a glamour-filled story with operatic flair for Fall 2012. The prelude saw luxe masculine inspired looks with black decorous tuxedo coats, high collars and chic trousers. The collection then caught alight, revealing cream and gold gowns that had been tinged by the flames. There were also a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sh-laden, silver soaked brocade dresses. I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">t seemed that the singed tapestry of a burnt down house was used to forge this intriguing range.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Image Credits: Style.com and Vogue</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /></span></div></div>

London Fashion Week Fall 2012

London Fashion Week Fall 2012 Favourites I was away on a mini break during London Fashion Week, so this is a just a brief overview of what t...

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London Fashion Week Favourites 2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">London Fashion Week</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Spring/Summer 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fashion Week spread it's stylish wings to the UK for 16-20 September 2011. I found that the British collections showed more restraint than the fanciful ones we saw in New York. These are a few of the shows that made a memorable impression on me.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Burberry Prorsum</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCCrFhbyXprtoK8-qSow2U-GHvAOLJkC6W-IDZUlcC91C-cLH8bay_j8hKNws8cPqMK7ltQoGwmOGNi80Uoh8S5wW30b256hr2oAHoOXGDcNwouRsszsg6CWHKSiJbTHYppiX7ympiwLZ/s1600/lwf1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCCrFhbyXprtoK8-qSow2U-GHvAOLJkC6W-IDZUlcC91C-cLH8bay_j8hKNws8cPqMK7ltQoGwmOGNi80Uoh8S5wW30b256hr2oAHoOXGDcNwouRsszsg6CWHKSiJbTHYppiX7ympiwLZ/s640/lwf1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Burberry Prorsum'</b><b>s</b> Spring 2012 collection had a very rustic, country feel to it, accredited by an assortment of handiwork. Christopher Bailey made use of decorative elements like crocheting, wooden beadwork, raffia trims and basket weaved knits. African inspired wooden beads in colourful, geometric shapes were tacked onto tops. Classic leather trenches and cropped parkas were seen in spice-rack shades and tribal prints. Raffia wedge heels, Burberry Whipstitch carrier bags and pom-pom topped caps harmoniously fit in with the cozy theme.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Mary Katrantzou</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6h6eyLsKGgTWYRLiYJM8olasYkrK8xq3H8FOT2MbdEP_h2YCvdQLYxcT-HU3uHO-oICNAsede-G0cUAwQvWWTZDoHdmZDGUkFdX8zLFcdkthWH8Nn837mASKf9jdkSDdNfx3HV3hmi4C/s1600/lfw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6h6eyLsKGgTWYRLiYJM8olasYkrK8xq3H8FOT2MbdEP_h2YCvdQLYxcT-HU3uHO-oICNAsede-G0cUAwQvWWTZDoHdmZDGUkFdX8zLFcdkthWH8Nn837mASKf9jdkSDdNfx3HV3hmi4C/s640/lfw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Electric colours and dizzying prints were showed off at <b>Mary Katrantzou's </b>Spring 2012 fashion show. The Greek designer took a no-holds-barred approach when it came to mixing imaginative digital prints with shocking shades. There wasn't a single monotoned outfit in sight. The graphics in this collection were inspired by two contrasting themes - the splendor of nature and the metallic aspect of spray cans and car-crushed sculptures. Green, orange and blue lipstick mirrored the colourful clothes. Katrantzou has a vivid vision, which she blooms to life with this collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Matthew Williamson</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioURwVO6WrhEDLj3xukL-S5KjVkEKF_o6RfAZikqeJMrFGyNQWY6VVWgmr6x3GBX_KMSCmLX6QMwKS0UpcBk_SXqBajlSkh3L7RXJjKksUBtT81VaKA43g65s66ST4vcviZ87DsV0KiZYk/s1600/lfw3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioURwVO6WrhEDLj3xukL-S5KjVkEKF_o6RfAZikqeJMrFGyNQWY6VVWgmr6x3GBX_KMSCmLX6QMwKS0UpcBk_SXqBajlSkh3L7RXJjKksUBtT81VaKA43g65s66ST4vcviZ87DsV0KiZYk/s640/lfw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Shades of sunset ruled the runway at <b>Matthew Williamson's</b> Spring 2012 show. Ochre, apricot and mango chiffon gowns were patterned, feathered and flowy. Sarong style skirts were paired with matching printed blouses. Tailored blazers framed folksy evening gowns. I love the two-toned <i>Charlotte Olympia</i> ankle-strap pumps worn by the models.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jonathan Saunders</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPw4WkL3sH25Q2kFBKJljaxK6n7P4QzRu_xOZHrgw5mink_9VFaGD90qa8axSUWWozaCWIPCoOL_WJG4Vl8I4kInT3iWoLFY_xPle4kVGBpq9dcTV4H_HV6kbKM2FoyWWLipWTBG9oNeE/s1600/lfw5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPw4WkL3sH25Q2kFBKJljaxK6n7P4QzRu_xOZHrgw5mink_9VFaGD90qa8axSUWWozaCWIPCoOL_WJG4Vl8I4kInT3iWoLFY_xPle4kVGBpq9dcTV4H_HV6kbKM2FoyWWLipWTBG9oNeE/s640/lfw5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was South Beach Central at <b>Jonathan Saunder's</b> Spring 2012 showing. The Scottish designer was inspired by the soft, summery shades of Miami - pool blues, yellow rays of sunshine, palm greens, Florida oranges. Saunders, who's talent lies in silk-screening, submitted a string of 50's style dresses in a pretty paisley-print brocades. Each sugar-coated outfit congruously merged into the next. Gorgeous tie-up wedge heels were worn by virtue of La <i>Louboutin</i>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Paul Smith</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcAzvh8Dck9LGM1R6dCJmaUwxcgw2N9Y0S03N91QrePiot5f1RvF3qIe0bGm5iz83VdeehuCOh1hv2ddz-Qq7iJMVkSC-bzzEB3u0vUw1YX2E8ZNfpYjNlYJTPt85oxwxkNychxHRGS9_/s1600/lfw7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcAzvh8Dck9LGM1R6dCJmaUwxcgw2N9Y0S03N91QrePiot5f1RvF3qIe0bGm5iz83VdeehuCOh1hv2ddz-Qq7iJMVkSC-bzzEB3u0vUw1YX2E8ZNfpYjNlYJTPt85oxwxkNychxHRGS9_/s640/lfw7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Paul Smith</b> provided a welcomed break from all the prints with his Spring 2012 collection. I like the relaxed sophistication conveyed by the outfits and the models; who were simple in flat moccasins, floppy hats, wind-swept hair and sunglasses. The hands-in-pockets approach was underpinned by cropped trousers, drop-waist dresses, casual buttoned-down shirts and comfy-looking tees. Looks were commonly threaded by skinny leather belts. I am coveting those flat yellow ankle boots pictured second from last on the bottom row.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Erdem</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSOx65aJeQU0pwtr5x37zNmjMgJqNlDwiF5Tb-VJcdU9XpHaowX9u72c-C44g2KDeTI3be0OTM_5oe513UcNkpC2GW7JJaPlmSCsDTUs99PrRdc_tb60OzNmCpt7Ju5aaEDdNll49zmnE/s1600/lfw8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSOx65aJeQU0pwtr5x37zNmjMgJqNlDwiF5Tb-VJcdU9XpHaowX9u72c-C44g2KDeTI3be0OTM_5oe513UcNkpC2GW7JJaPlmSCsDTUs99PrRdc_tb60OzNmCpt7Ju5aaEDdNll49zmnE/s640/lfw8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Turkish-Canadian designer<b> Erdem Moralioglu</b> delivered a floaty and feminine range for Spring 2012. Wispy lace dresses were printed in powder blues, lemon chiffon and blanched almond. Beautifully pleated skirts swayed their way across the Savoy ballroom, where the show was held. Fitted dresses suited for a high society summer afternoon high were knee-length with three quarter sleeves. I like the use of unusual accessories like printed gloves and straw boater hats.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Michael van der Ham</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGcBAL_oGVh600WmRqETzhiMwo2AT44-L7joHW0vu-mCLhujnlm0XLKHwfTFDcoVL7DKnVKmdWXCghM6EQfQAKD_7Fa4ThHV4XiIwBULssdliDc7galiLxFfOxH4r9A-65bgeUDO7CxZF/s1600/lfw9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGcBAL_oGVh600WmRqETzhiMwo2AT44-L7joHW0vu-mCLhujnlm0XLKHwfTFDcoVL7DKnVKmdWXCghM6EQfQAKD_7Fa4ThHV4XiIwBULssdliDc7galiLxFfOxH4r9A-65bgeUDO7CxZF/s640/lfw9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Michael van der Ham</b> has rightly earned his place at London Fashion Week. The Dutch novice reiterated his signature look with 3D colour collages and a juxtaposition of fabrics and textures. What looks like strips of fabric that is randomly pinned onto garments, is in fact, a result of van der Ham's carefully deliberated creative process. He showed off silk blouses, cropped cigarette pants and pencil skirts wrapped in chiffon. I like the freshness and blithely vibe that this collection offers. The models were accessorized with printed sunglasses and Christian Louboutin T-bar sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Antonio Berardi</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8nTtsMsHQlIpV9uOiqstHd4uKLlSRabKehJCzgC839akPJ2K9FcAlHzN1IU2I4aQ51znV5d0Hx9E7Q9nXj4fpWeB8WptNHUH486CROgvUlgqHq7ZxpWTtYEu5nDpSTL2_6qP6QtHg-d9/s1600/lfw10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8nTtsMsHQlIpV9uOiqstHd4uKLlSRabKehJCzgC839akPJ2K9FcAlHzN1IU2I4aQ51znV5d0Hx9E7Q9nXj4fpWeB8WptNHUH486CROgvUlgqHq7ZxpWTtYEu5nDpSTL2_6qP6QtHg-d9/s640/lfw10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am completely spellbound by <b>Antonio Berardi's</b> Spring 2012 range. This is my favourite collection of Fashion Week thus far. Fabrics in muted tones were animated by lavish beading. I love the fully sequined skinny pants and cropped bejeweled boleros. Ingenious. Billowy chiffon tunics had high necks and rise-and-fall hems. The warrior-inspired theme is manifested through structured jackets and metallic patent leather, while air light empire-waist gowns brought out a softer side. A truly gorgeous and glamourous collection...I must've bumped my head and went to fashion heaven.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

London Fashion Week Favourites 2011

London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Week spread it's stylish wings to the UK for 16-20 September 2011. I found that the Briti...

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Cover Girls - August 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From Catwalk to Cover</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Fashion Magazines August 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There have been so many interesting magazine covers for August 2011, I couldn't help but share my Top Ten. It makes me wonder, if all these magazines were on the same newsstand...which one would I pick up first?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYl0qDSK7EuoILo92xlY2uhFhfXrTwyuyhu8B9VgkNQEEMSN3LAJgkvRqcfXqkbg46ua6HRLQRg8bcuREPxIS8g7VxMhGRaHpn6qmWAZnT8o0Wq1HIKVlg3JhyphenhyphenqnkvR74jWAWNgSSeO_c/s1600/aug1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYl0qDSK7EuoILo92xlY2uhFhfXrTwyuyhu8B9VgkNQEEMSN3LAJgkvRqcfXqkbg46ua6HRLQRg8bcuREPxIS8g7VxMhGRaHpn6qmWAZnT8o0Wq1HIKVlg3JhyphenhyphenqnkvR74jWAWNgSSeO_c/s640/aug1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Kate Moss</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vogue UK</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> The newly-wed model gazes off in a coral wool dress by <i>Miu Miu</i>, which is covered in an embroidered floral design. The hazy cover shot has a retro feel to it, as does Kate's hair. <i>Marni</i> resin-drop earrings, a brass <i>Diane von Furstenberg</i> cuff and bold red lips add weight to Kates look. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4aGzGmR6VERASfyMAtM57F_Iwl7I0RPpY4fu0cYjFIOQkZHTqRDOElrm8GLsDioesK8EBtkAbcGyJ6p1yowu877C06G5_shcgSbf1UHOIwwMtsG-MExDJwkn4mqxGaR4G_rBZvUunCo/s1600/aug2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4aGzGmR6VERASfyMAtM57F_Iwl7I0RPpY4fu0cYjFIOQkZHTqRDOElrm8GLsDioesK8EBtkAbcGyJ6p1yowu877C06G5_shcgSbf1UHOIwwMtsG-MExDJwkn4mqxGaR4G_rBZvUunCo/s640/aug2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Katie Holmes</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vogue Spain</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> Katie takes on a fierce but feminine military persona for the cover of Vogue España. Her black long-sleeved lace dress with polo neck is by <i>Lanvin</i>. Black nail varnish, smokey eyes and a leather army cap complete her valiant look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdMzbFKMHW5OnLXToWlntd-bMv9azE63aPzmN0lM-wwssNBRxZRKqnzLeeRvpmzLr-yk9PgTrl17iV3ZoAWyKm47JTrNVuPlOHTBfGJbK2irbfDvLfTlgljlQlsSBgJxHEV2zcB3ZzXo/s1600/aug3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdMzbFKMHW5OnLXToWlntd-bMv9azE63aPzmN0lM-wwssNBRxZRKqnzLeeRvpmzLr-yk9PgTrl17iV3ZoAWyKm47JTrNVuPlOHTBfGJbK2irbfDvLfTlgljlQlsSBgJxHEV2zcB3ZzXo/s640/aug3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Mia Wasikowska</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Harper's Bazaar,</span></b></i> Australia. The actress wears <i>Louis</i> <i>Vuitton</i> for the vintage-styled cover. She poses in a sheer black and white dress with high collar, puff sleeves and a black buttoned corset. Pulled back hair and barely-there make up play off against the complexity of the outfit. She looks so beautiful compared to the 'tortured' runway look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-J6Rh56jx91Jv_euFmKHBeKy-J7Ch7BskkiRbSKnBZXqwpfgesURLWEEPp-V40CwjVXGnqHdbz3nYSiJONqxftr9_1yd0yobrAXH8o9D5UNn4bCj13Z2TbmzuPU-JZo9V6ntN2h_CVQ/s1600/aug4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-J6Rh56jx91Jv_euFmKHBeKy-J7Ch7BskkiRbSKnBZXqwpfgesURLWEEPp-V40CwjVXGnqHdbz3nYSiJONqxftr9_1yd0yobrAXH8o9D5UNn4bCj13Z2TbmzuPU-JZo9V6ntN2h_CVQ/s640/aug4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Olivia Palermo</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Shop Til You Drop</span></b></i> magazine. This has got to be the most eye catching cover for August 2011. How adorable is Olivia's <i>Sass & Bide</i> dress? It features dozens of layered leather cutouts in warm autumn colours. She wears the dress back-to-front for the cover and minus the belt.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfuYy3Q1Ig0ymr9QBMNyCAvdBIDcheuAtrv9WyVT-eCxl7IrM0TFAkyXVrKfC-dobUriM8BLL0MDz_qlA_WtdnCGWJRVki5FVhMhOwT0aw2VGA_-wJhyphenhyphenJcMOP-pUni4OdKn9d8AKuJ9s/s1600/aug5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfuYy3Q1Ig0ymr9QBMNyCAvdBIDcheuAtrv9WyVT-eCxl7IrM0TFAkyXVrKfC-dobUriM8BLL0MDz_qlA_WtdnCGWJRVki5FVhMhOwT0aw2VGA_-wJhyphenhyphenJcMOP-pUni4OdKn9d8AKuJ9s/s640/aug5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Megan Fox</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Elle China</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> The sultry star wears an all black crepe-wool ensmeble by <i>Emporio Armani.</i> The jumpsuit fits much better on Megan than he runway model. I think the outfit would have had more of an impact against a clean white background, rather than this grassy one. Windswept hair and red-hot lips complete a very polished look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKvvULivsvhQh9gR6hPctwb0K5PIfWyiujcUe3HrISmmq4918VIMFkAFEi2x01V_WIFYAivEuEkPZMj-V2QOfHHzTJneox0zRW4573iorgwobTN0LAq_nxC0LEkvrxT20-qeOavM51bM/s1600/aug6+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKvvULivsvhQh9gR6hPctwb0K5PIfWyiujcUe3HrISmmq4918VIMFkAFEi2x01V_WIFYAivEuEkPZMj-V2QOfHHzTJneox0zRW4573iorgwobTN0LAq_nxC0LEkvrxT20-qeOavM51bM/s640/aug6+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Miranda Kerr</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span>for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cosmopolitan</span></b></i>, Australia. The model wears a sexy purple plum bandage dress with v-neck and zip-front, by <i>Herve Leger</i>. The bright turquoise background and Miranda's radiant smile makes this a fun and energetic cover. She looks amazing seven months after she had her baby.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbauWSlLkEVVljeQgK3lrIObprApcYzq517lVEYv6tG_5mp96wsOjDvjapF1kczjATUErxpBWoPfdzFrnL5DyMGcUULCT1T-xGYvWRu6h1gx7xUqVvKQp_Tg0N-FVrZ8erkYpSQUJxBrQ/s1600/aug7+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbauWSlLkEVVljeQgK3lrIObprApcYzq517lVEYv6tG_5mp96wsOjDvjapF1kczjATUErxpBWoPfdzFrnL5DyMGcUULCT1T-xGYvWRu6h1gx7xUqVvKQp_Tg0N-FVrZ8erkYpSQUJxBrQ/s640/aug7+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Sarah Jessica Parker</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vogue</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> The 'Age Issue' sees a smiling SJP on the cover. Her white embossed coat with black accents and leather belt is by <i>Burberry Prorsum.</i> Her hair is pulled back with a hairpiece to the side. I'm finding this cover to be the most insipid. I prefer the runway styling.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrD6c9KFYEw1byJgDUrEH8jUnjh50SyIGllDW-mw2-6sheBKRFewmzYiD9bWOgL1vuYR6ddgtknqnouNWuJIH-z4jOrEjPK9Pn0e24Emwklns8W8EYnu19guySdqZVIolRZQObkIW9B4/s1600/aug8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrD6c9KFYEw1byJgDUrEH8jUnjh50SyIGllDW-mw2-6sheBKRFewmzYiD9bWOgL1vuYR6ddgtknqnouNWuJIH-z4jOrEjPK9Pn0e24Emwklns8W8EYnu19guySdqZVIolRZQObkIW9B4/s640/aug8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Lily Allen</span></b> for <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Elle UK</b></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>.</b></span> The British singer wears a dress from my favourite Winter collection of 2011, by <i>Dolce & Gabbana.</i> Her star-printed charmeuse dress is contrasted by panels of black lace. Her hair is worn in retro waves and make-up kept minimal. SA's Candice Swanepoel (right) wore the dress on the runway with  a zebra print bag, black socks and white shoes.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lTYGdSzwrGxNS6cVhgv0wxSOAAR6wgLICgTo5P3H_2dgdwkwbbqdA4lzysMXUXWXQtmt3RXcHgdCGCpmr8Ge-ht1xdHSUKcU_SI-B5a-oQVZKQ9BoO_YwUkNAERpApoUy2dwA1Ylfsk/s1600/aug9+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lTYGdSzwrGxNS6cVhgv0wxSOAAR6wgLICgTo5P3H_2dgdwkwbbqdA4lzysMXUXWXQtmt3RXcHgdCGCpmr8Ge-ht1xdHSUKcU_SI-B5a-oQVZKQ9BoO_YwUkNAERpApoUy2dwA1Ylfsk/s640/aug9+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Mila Kunis</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Flare</span></b></i>, Canada. The Russian-American actress wears a salmon coloured dress by <i>Lanvin</i> with volumized neckline and fitted skirt. Her hair is worn completely to the side. The dress on the runway seems over-accessorised compared to Mila's look. Also, the beauty of the neckline is shown off better on the magazine.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu79j7YM2uuOMfxkhhFxflcRw-ODl812cUgU7vVhgqP31uDAk36F7ueyc7gf21ONaXabiIpmUXPYPvGm9yjH7iJZDmkN3IkXX85msMmnIVXw0NgGozG-tcdGrSpmqo1nAI-41WGzay6U0/s1600/aug10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu79j7YM2uuOMfxkhhFxflcRw-ODl812cUgU7vVhgqP31uDAk36F7ueyc7gf21ONaXabiIpmUXPYPvGm9yjH7iJZDmkN3IkXX85msMmnIVXw0NgGozG-tcdGrSpmqo1nAI-41WGzay6U0/s640/aug10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Selena Gomez</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Elle Mexico</span></b></i>. She wears a midnight blue stretch knit tunic and pants by <i>Altuzarra</i>. The bronze belt with plaited detail and tassels is by <i>Gucci.</i> Her wavy locks are covered by a cute <i>Scala Pronto</i> floppy hat. The cover is simple and sophisticated, it's also is more mature look for Selena, which I like.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Which is your favourite cover for August 2011?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Cover Girls - August 2011

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Burberry Blue Label - Spring/Summer 2011

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Burberry Blue Label</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Spring/Summer Collection 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></i></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Burberry Blue Label</i> has created a Brit chic, high street fashion collection for Spring/Summer 2011. The centerpiece of the range is this season's trendy trench coat, seen in different colours and fabrics. The conservative colour palette includes deep red, navy blue, creamy beige and black. Aimed towards the younger and modern urban diva, this range merges utilitarian themes with classic silhouettes. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1Ptndx8x1uJiDKeNUs8WmdtlmDAS_n22CUzet7D5jYXLwA2_2FxODRkgqOWNvD2eoL2knA8eRSM_MdhbMu6JJzTYIbTuGroBLA64xvJe2Xa9txR6pSOwLg7fgkRLOpeXVe1odi7yrnE/s1600/burberry+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1Ptndx8x1uJiDKeNUs8WmdtlmDAS_n22CUzet7D5jYXLwA2_2FxODRkgqOWNvD2eoL2knA8eRSM_MdhbMu6JJzTYIbTuGroBLA64xvJe2Xa9txR6pSOwLg7fgkRLOpeXVe1odi7yrnE/s640/burberry+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The grown-up school girl look takes form in mini pleated skirts paired with crisp white shirts. No Burberry collection would be complete without their signature checkered print and khaki coloured trench coat. </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Gi8tI-6MdxtfhJAaVXOfQ90PXG9KFkA_SEUWltVmhPolDjZdVyR3LtpzFutqeqNBe5qjJGm-3VGYi1G4_UmMslS7TaucU-gwNGdAjJUd09cFrgPaERvEj6OsAFmBYfK746vBUm6GfI4/s1600/burberry+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Gi8tI-6MdxtfhJAaVXOfQ90PXG9KFkA_SEUWltVmhPolDjZdVyR3LtpzFutqeqNBe5qjJGm-3VGYi1G4_UmMslS7TaucU-gwNGdAjJUd09cFrgPaERvEj6OsAFmBYfK746vBUm6GfI4/s640/burberry+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These laid-back looks are easy-to-wear, smart and comfortable. Individually, all these pieces are closet staples that can be worn endlessly. Cropped trousers, denims, stripes, classic shirts and blazers. Chunky platforms, large totes and poorboy caps act as ideal accessories.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8g_hkzMFd8BIg3nPs0YiE3ygKIlXn-MP85ikzBA4emMMTFgc3NMNDe1cCPTibfcng15fCuvABAqFCvBlXZWS0CnJhBN_vvCu-r5IXrMKAhmvG7V7qsi4DOUCMCtxp6cQQKVpMjW0asys/s1600/burberry+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8g_hkzMFd8BIg3nPs0YiE3ygKIlXn-MP85ikzBA4emMMTFgc3NMNDe1cCPTibfcng15fCuvABAqFCvBlXZWS0CnJhBN_vvCu-r5IXrMKAhmvG7V7qsi4DOUCMCtxp6cQQKVpMjW0asys/s640/burberry+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pretty plaid dresses are layered with leather bikers and tailored jackets. The trench coat with metallic buttons is such a versatile piece. It can be worn over dresses, tights, jeans or on it's own, as shown in red in the middle. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Burberry Blue Label</i> is such a lovely clothing line, it's disappointing that it is only available in Japan. Someone needs to import to us here in South Africa. Here's hoping <i>Stuttafords' </i>brand manager will read this.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

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Celeb Style - The Burberry Biker Jacket

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Celebrity Street Style</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i>The Burberry Leather Biker Jacket<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></i></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Celebs have been keeping warm with the essential high-fashion biker jacket by Burberry Prorsum. The British luxury fashion brand showed many versions of the leather biker at their Spring 2011 show. Most of the jackets seen on their runway have been favored by stylists and stars around the world. You may have seen the studded biker from <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2011/03/tuesday-thrills-studded-biker-jackets.html">this post</a> I did, which was worn by Britney Spears for her 'Til the world ends' music video, Emma Roberts for <i>Elle</i> magazine and Cindy Crawford for <i>Vogue </i>Mexico.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The black leather jacket featured here has quilted panels, multiple zip detail, press-stud fastenings and zip-up sleeves. This heavy-weight runway piece can be worn over just about anything, as shown below.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqASnQLqCK5gQfnWrWqL_9DY1kF1jHTrchx0FrsYtUjPGsezxBdn8o-F-iv42k1PsB-2oipf9hV9_GrdjwUNg3pDnveKc8QCUJrOorUWJVDVgkiLsZYzw77z04yeGPgjVzxn2GDUkFIo0/s1600/celeb+style+burberry+jacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqASnQLqCK5gQfnWrWqL_9DY1kF1jHTrchx0FrsYtUjPGsezxBdn8o-F-iv42k1PsB-2oipf9hV9_GrdjwUNg3pDnveKc8QCUJrOorUWJVDVgkiLsZYzw77z04yeGPgjVzxn2GDUkFIo0/s640/celeb+style+burberry+jacket.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Keira Knightly</i> paired the double-breasted jacket with a burgundy top, grey loose fitting pants, a tan bag and brogues.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;">Style Icon <i>Alexa Chung </i>wears her biker with cropped black trousers, a polka dot blouse, black scarf and studded oxford shoes. Her kitten print bag is by Longchamp.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;">On the Burberry Prorsum runway, Australian model <i>Julia Nobis</i> wore the jacket with a feminine belted dress.</div><i><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i>Kate Bosworth</i> styled her jacket with a simple gray top, black skirt and leggings. She accessorized with black buckled boots and a Derek Lam handbag.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;">I like <i>Sienna Miller's</i> look best. She wore the quilted jacket over a heart print t-shirt from her own brand, Twenty8Twelve, and skinny jeans. Red buckled boots by Chloe and a Prada bag completed her look.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br />The 100% leather jacket retails for a staggering R24 181. In South Africa, you could buy 3 cows with that amount!</div></div></div></span></div></i></span></div></i></div></div></span></div>

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Red Carpet Trend - Dark Blue Dresses

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Dark Blue Dresses<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Starlets stepped out in a deeper shade of blue on the red carpet this week. Blue cocktail dresses are making a big impact, with navy being hailed the 'new black' this stylish season. </span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNzQHoIYDuGdu4zgb23Reava4_amTl8m1xKJ9-3U_6KDZ1Ln7qrywA3iOUhKb8DnmPF6XuOCaPONXsWjWiTR-Sie0czAgrsU_9pTCxQzq3019S9j9JwBVKB-6g5rqsBc21HC1yI-VI0Y/s1600/blue+dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNzQHoIYDuGdu4zgb23Reava4_amTl8m1xKJ9-3U_6KDZ1Ln7qrywA3iOUhKb8DnmPF6XuOCaPONXsWjWiTR-Sie0czAgrsU_9pTCxQzq3019S9j9JwBVKB-6g5rqsBc21HC1yI-VI0Y/s640/blue+dresses.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Model and actress Brooklyn Decker combines two big trends - Navy and lace, in a 'Zarita' dress by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Diane von Furstenberg</span>. She adds a flash of red with pointy-toe heels by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Manolo Blahnik. </span>I really like her modern short hairdo.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma Roberts is ruffly in a textured halter-neck dress by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Burberry Prorsum</span>. Her black suede sandals are by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Elie Saab.</span> She kept her hair simple in a high ponytail.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sophia Bush wears a deep blue metallic and mesh dress with horizontal stripes by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Chris Benz.</span> Her electric pink heels are by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alexander McQueen.</span> The pale blue <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Judith Leiber</span> is an odd addition of colour.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kristen Bell attended the 'Scream 4' premiere in a silk cowl neck <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vanessa Bruno</span> frock with reversible tie. Her cute tasseled heels are by the same designer.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Alexis Bledel is elegant in a mid-length, midnight blue tweed dress with navy belt by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Oscar de la Renta. </span>She paired it with black <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Giuseppe Zanotti </span>peep-toe heels.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Red Carpet Trend - Dark Blue Dresses

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1 Burberry Dress, 2 Magazine Covers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Reese Witherspoon and Deepika Padukone</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">wearing Burberry Prorsum</span></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5w5b7bzseTxUJGWHUde1Xo7N_LvdLbUm0N5r2UDNeKZO5apyDiR8lBDKGOYBwpXHxanoRC8zED2vANztLRSkssstPP3iqPEPzPdM_bmeWfnmspN2osI6FodBFXnIz79DqS-uiZ2ymsbs/s1600/burberry+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5w5b7bzseTxUJGWHUde1Xo7N_LvdLbUm0N5r2UDNeKZO5apyDiR8lBDKGOYBwpXHxanoRC8zED2vANztLRSkssstPP3iqPEPzPdM_bmeWfnmspN2osI6FodBFXnIz79DqS-uiZ2ymsbs/s640/burberry+dress.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reese Witherspoon covers three international <i>Glamour </i>magazines this April - Greece, Romania and South Africa. For all 3 covers, she wore a vivid peach coloured dress with layers of uneven folds and black leather straps. The unique dress is by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Burberry Prorsum, </span>from their Spring Ready-to-Wear 2011 Collection. Model and actress Deepika Padukone wore the rosy pink version of the dress on the March 2011 cover of <i>Vogue</i> India. The dress was originally shown on the runway by model Charlotte Wiggins. Who wore it best?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

1 Burberry Dress, 2 Magazine Covers

Reese Witherspoon and Deepika Padukone wearing Burberry Prorsum Reese Witherspoon covers three international Glamour magazines this April - ...

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Tuesday Thrills - Studded Biker Jackets

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwDAjaMx0w4SdXGTsnN1Vj6Fqip9Ft3hVFPXsDxG1USrF-fiJkgH7WUDnpVavwM0xgITXpBHfqmJ0gCaSBBbvvm2xGYegD_EAW0wr9Y-qrNtW8NhHBJ7AgUWChDAm_IoaU-pHSTLeoS8/s1600/Biker+jackers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwDAjaMx0w4SdXGTsnN1Vj6Fqip9Ft3hVFPXsDxG1USrF-fiJkgH7WUDnpVavwM0xgITXpBHfqmJ0gCaSBBbvvm2xGYegD_EAW0wr9Y-qrNtW8NhHBJ7AgUWChDAm_IoaU-pHSTLeoS8/s640/Biker+jackers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The biker jacket has evolved from personal protective gear for motorcyclists to a fashion statement for women who may have never been on a bike. A leather jacket adds an edge to modern dresses and feminine clothes. This season, the studded range adds some extra adornment to your everyday cropped, roughed-up leather jacket.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pictured left is a heavily silver-studded black leather biker from <i>Burberry</i> <i>Prorsum</i>. It has an asymmetrical zip, zip-up cuffs and pockets, with multi-sized studs on the collar, belt and sleeves. It is priced at £4 950,52</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the middle is a studded, cracked leather jacket by <i>Just Cavalli. </i>It's simpler and perhaps more wearable than the previous jacket. The shoulders and collar are edged with silver studs. The fit can be adjusted with buckled tabs at the back of the waist. It is priced at £1 917,15</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To the right is a lighter cotton cropped jacket from Danish brand <i>Day Birger Et Mikkelson. </i>It still has that biker appeal without being too tough and can be worn  on cooler Autumn days. The jacket is available in a chalk beige colour and is embellished with gun-metal studs. It is priced at £597,89</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wear your biker over tees and jeans, body-con dresses or with floaty printed frocks for a pretty punk-rock look. All jackets are available online from <span id="goog_861428297"></span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">net-a-porter</a><span id="goog_861428298"></span>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Tuesday Thrills - Studded Biker Jackets

The biker jacket has evolved from personal protective gear for motorcyclists to a fashion statement for women who may have never been on a b...

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Divas and Darlings - Golden Globe Awards

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i>The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards</i></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>Starlets walked the red carpet at Sunday night's Golden<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"> </span>Globe Awards. This is my pick of best dressed, worst and in-between.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Best Dressed</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4D7fncCoXdKk-ZTL1H3X6yrGOjLwfjMN6eTtWKpHTwuPzLNB2112ilXrS28pgZhMEQtk0-g-0KtPiTtfr6rU8aUqxdl9PWfOAHqXf9rz2Moqr8G-Qz_m07yPgOhzEPgkwoau6-70vOI/s1600/Best+dressed+golden+globes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4D7fncCoXdKk-ZTL1H3X6yrGOjLwfjMN6eTtWKpHTwuPzLNB2112ilXrS28pgZhMEQtk0-g-0KtPiTtfr6rU8aUqxdl9PWfOAHqXf9rz2Moqr8G-Qz_m07yPgOhzEPgkwoau6-70vOI/s640/Best+dressed+golden+globes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Angelina Jolie's stunning emerald gown by Atelier Versace is covered entirely in Swarovski crystals. Eva Longoria looks ravishing in a black cap-sleeve fishtail gown, with fitted bodice by Zac Posen. Columbian actress Sofia Vergara is red hot in a belted Vera Wang dress.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">A Close Second...</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnHYmEc-CGzLghvjhBcMkdn3JtVk0lybpkClV_U4HnZc9QvOu8RcSZORXbCHVou1kaD2lDUNfzWhzTUzK_5bPSRLMyai_E0gp5jiKNoBLOJjnCSJEuQ_H5DaM-wwHe2F3Py0V6kdvRuM/s1600/Favourites+golden+globes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnHYmEc-CGzLghvjhBcMkdn3JtVk0lybpkClV_U4HnZc9QvOu8RcSZORXbCHVou1kaD2lDUNfzWhzTUzK_5bPSRLMyai_E0gp5jiKNoBLOJjnCSJEuQ_H5DaM-wwHe2F3Py0V6kdvRuM/s640/Favourites+golden+globes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Modern Family's </i>Julie Bowen wears a beautifully textured gown by Tadashi Shoji. <i>House </i>star Olivia Wilde plays princess in this deep chocolate tulle gown with sprinkles of gold sequins by Marchesa. Sandra Bullock wears a pretty petal pink, crystal encrusted dress by Jenny Packham.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Blue is the New Black</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtc8XtbZfUNhgWQfOvKkROi0bpARlZ9_V7gAyVmUgxcQXMyBAzpdVoGyK1bP2FRocVtWvaQTHKXEGtxxZvRRjAnc2nOxc1zBEFgitwiUquWaxMmDj0WQW6a8WLPRkME4pC_lYjATISTNs/s1600/Blue+golden+globes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtc8XtbZfUNhgWQfOvKkROi0bpARlZ9_V7gAyVmUgxcQXMyBAzpdVoGyK1bP2FRocVtWvaQTHKXEGtxxZvRRjAnc2nOxc1zBEFgitwiUquWaxMmDj0WQW6a8WLPRkME4pC_lYjATISTNs/s640/Blue+golden+globes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love this deep blue Rebecca Taylor gown with tiered ruffle<i> </i>skirt and bejeweled belt, worn by<i> Glee's </i>Jenna Ushkowitz. Amy Adams wears a midnight blue Marchesa dress with interesting laser-cut frill on the bodice. Mandy Moore's classic blue tulle gown is by Monique Lhuillier.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Pale and Uninteresting</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_1RthbVMZuTYtxHrC2-QcV5zUdByhmIobDucv66PTjeYMXHe9UfFnBpvhQNXKXIE4164jZpLYI77YPbr47ShhA6zsrHQOWdPxTW1QXPhi9daN8fyUs3LwiZx9agMm8UKsDXHsXMMZq8/s1600/Nude+-+Golden+Globes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_1RthbVMZuTYtxHrC2-QcV5zUdByhmIobDucv66PTjeYMXHe9UfFnBpvhQNXKXIE4164jZpLYI77YPbr47ShhA6zsrHQOWdPxTW1QXPhi9daN8fyUs3LwiZx9agMm8UKsDXHsXMMZq8/s640/Nude+-+Golden+Globes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Scarlett Johansson looks antique in a diamanté Elie Saab dress with flapper sleeves. I think Michelle William's daisy covered dress by Valentino Resort used to be an apron. Leighton Meester wears a dull sponge print Burberry Prorsum dress, which is salvaged by those exquisite Jimmy Choo's. Anne Hathaway does the glam-mermaid look in this scaly Swarovski embellished gown by Armani Privé.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">I'm Not Too Sure About These</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXkHbADWn7ZLmL8lQfF_ChJllQ8OjmvAW3Vd2HXa8j6uUPQZQeBIGEG96gw2aZ9AeHQhmz2NVEMTmhwNfHHnobn0z4xF0TIkhcygV9XUd7IjytxMOqYaTMMpV44-jdwCi21rZUrW3uidk/s1600/Hate+or+Love+golden+globes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXkHbADWn7ZLmL8lQfF_ChJllQ8OjmvAW3Vd2HXa8j6uUPQZQeBIGEG96gw2aZ9AeHQhmz2NVEMTmhwNfHHnobn0z4xF0TIkhcygV9XUd7IjytxMOqYaTMMpV44-jdwCi21rZUrW3uidk/s640/Hate+or+Love+golden+globes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Actress Jennifer Lawrence wears this explosion of ruffles by Louis Vuitton. Catherine Zeta-Jones' dramatic dress by Monique Lhuillier seems to be growing moss. Lea Michele is sure to win Prom Queen in this fussy silk salmon gown by Oscar de la Renta.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Worst Dressed</span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTHcZ448jsrwEY0PZQEinjaJcfF6pushSVafwsjbgXGU7ClJqFuMr_suzQjSRE2CAkwXrR6ZEb9KJEtuwk0-Wd7DZHSv766_qmd-5cnoHmEjDDggKJ6FpRJbuxTrpZdg5O1KsZbhEHUM/s1600/Worst+dressed+-+golden+globes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTHcZ448jsrwEY0PZQEinjaJcfF6pushSVafwsjbgXGU7ClJqFuMr_suzQjSRE2CAkwXrR6ZEb9KJEtuwk0-Wd7DZHSv766_qmd-5cnoHmEjDDggKJ6FpRJbuxTrpZdg5O1KsZbhEHUM/s640/Worst+dressed+-+golden+globes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I think Nina Ricci cut up Halle Berry's <i>Catwoman </i>costume to make this dress. Heidi Klum lost her way to a 70's revival in this awful printed dress by Marc Jacobs. Julianne Moore in a creased, bright pink dress by Lanvin's Alber Elbaz - why is extra fabric sprouting from her shoulder? Helena Bonham Carter in Vivienne Westwood - the messy hair, the glasses, the multi-coloured print, tulle erupting from everywhere, and just when you thought it couldn't get worse, look down at the mismatched shoes. Oh Dear.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /></div>

Divas and Darlings - Golden Globe Awards

Red Carpet Fashion The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards Starlets walked the red carpet at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards. This is my...

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