Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Accessories, Editorial Adverts, Haute Press, Jetset Chic, London, Style It Up

Editorial Advert: Inter-Seasonal Style, Dizzy into Dreamy

Moodboard Uniprice Editorial Advert: Inter Seasonal Style, Dizzy into Dreamy

 

Technically, Spring should already have sprung, but here we are, still wearing our winter jumpers and feeling thoroughly sorry for ourselves. Meanwhile, you want to go shopping, but the shops are full of summer dresses and short shorts that you just can’t imagine you’ll get the chance to wear any time soon. This calls for a bit of smart inter-seasonal shopping; choosing key quality pieces that you can rock in this harsh extended winter and the warm summer, if it ever materializes.

The key to a good inter-seasonal look is to pick a fabric that will provide a layer of warmth in winter, but which is also cool and lightweight enough for warmer weather. Dresses are the easiest item of clothing to reboot and when it comes to fabric, jersey is a classic choice. This chic See by Chloe shift is a strong transitional piece. The brightness of the print will perk up a drizzly day and will also work in bright sunlight, and the pixelated cobra print is a great update on the ubiquitous animal print trend.

For cold weather, throw on a pair of tights, some sturdy boots, a lightweight knit and a leather jacket, and then simply update it in summer with a pair of flats and a statement necklace.

Moodboard Uniprice 2 Editorial Advert: Inter Seasonal Style, Dizzy into Dreamy

Maybe you’re sick of waiting for the sun to arrive, and you’ve decided to jet off to warmer climes and get some sun. We don’t blame you; swapping a soggy commute for a sun lounger and a cocktail is a no brainer.

Looking your best by the pool or on the beach is no mean feat. Of course you’ll need a great bikini and a pedicure, but you’ll also want to make sure your make-up is working as hard as you play, which means choosing waterproof products that give maximum effect with minimum effort.

The whole point of holiday glamour is to look effortlessly chic, so you really don’t want to be performing poolside touch-ups every time you step out of the water. Keep it simple: a pop of lip colour and sweeping lashes will give you a great holiday look with a low-maintenance air. Dab some waterproof concealer under your eyes if you’re feeling a little jet-lagged.

A white bikini is the best way to show off a tan, and is pretty much timeless, think Kate Moss on a St. Barths yacht and you’re there. Curvier girls can’t go wrong with a more retro shape, and strapless styles eliminate the dreaded tan line issue.

By placing items from hundreds of online stores in one convenient place, Uniprice offers a relaxed shopping experience that will leave you more time to plan your summer wardrobe, whether you’re cheating the wintry weather with a multi-purpose outfit, or rocking a stay-put pout and a knock-out bikini.

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Friday, April 19th, 2013

Accessories, Adventures in Fashion, Haute Press, New York, Style It Up

Threads of Friendship, Soul Ties to Your #BFF

Threads of Friendship Andrea Barna Threads of Friendship, Soul Ties to Your #BFF
Shake off the haters, tell off the foes, but never loose ties to your BFF hoes. She’ll laugh at your stupid jokes and keep your crushes at secret bay, but most importantly she will be there when you need a shoulder to cry-on on a rainy day. Without breaking girl-code and telling all of your business, she’ll adequately cover without bearing witness.

BFFs: they can come at the most opportune times and buffer the blow, they are like sisters in disguise without telling your mom. The one that helps you sneak out at night and have a little fun. What would we do without them? How would we live, and actually have a social life, not quite sure?

Well, Threads of Friendship, has found a great way to bedazzle your BFF with glamorous love and adornment. Genius behind the brand Andrea Barna, with tons of friends, decided to take the age old art of friendship bracelets and upgrade their pizzazz. She added her design aesthetic, quality manufacturing and knack for creativity. Andrea’s one for taking brilliant creative risks and showing us all how cutting edge jewelry design is done. So call your lesbo, and tell her you have a gift…swing over to: Threads Of Friendship, and get the arm party started!

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Monday, March 18th, 2013

Accessories, Emergent Design, Expat Style, Haute Press, London, Timeless Staple

Take Flight, Birdie Style | Rupert Sanderson Re-Defines Spring with Whimsical Design

birdie Rupert Sanderson Take Flight, Birdie Style | Rupert Sanderson Re Defines Spring with Whimsical Design

Gwyneth Patrol was one of the first celebrities to cause a fashion frenzy over Rupert Sanderson’s sensational designs. She famously wore to the Two Lovers premiere in Paris, and since his shoes have quickly acquired quite the “It Girl” following. Kate Moss, Frieda Pinto, Rashida Jones, Lilly Allen, Carey Mulligan and (yes!) even BryanBoy, have been spotted Rockin’ their Ruperts’.

Renowned for his “terribly” British sensibilities (who can forget those delightful Daffodil motifs) and attention to detail, his signature design philosophies can be seen throughout his SS13 collection. And we promise you won’t be disappointed.

A little birdie (pun absolutely intended) has informed us of his flight of fancy, the beautiful creatures embodied in the design encompass the characteristics of the soles’ limitless style. Birdie incorporates a whimsical embroidered parrot appliqué, on the heels of this black satin, closed toe, classic. Heels I might add that are incredibly generous (110mm high) for all who want to feel saucy, sassy and most importantly, statuesque.

yani rupert sanderson Take Flight, Birdie Style | Rupert Sanderson Re Defines Spring with Whimsical Design
Going for something even more fun and flirty, but want to continue Birdie’s theme? Consider Yani – this time the parrot detail is added to the side, lending superbly to an already playful and exotic appeal. This peep toe, golden-toned buckled, T-strap Sandal, sizzles with sexiness (also in black satin). Perfect for the adventurous gal, who loves to add a bit of toe cleavage to every ensemble. You too can join your favourite celebs and get Rockin’ in your own Ruperts’. Jump start a flirty flight in Rupert Sanderson’s 2013 Spring Collection, for more information, visit: www.RupertSanderson.com

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Saturday, March 16th, 2013

Accessories, Emergent Design, Expat Style, Eye Spy, London

Elle.com | Designer Spotlight: SD Yohans

elle sd yohans Elle.com | Designer Spotlight: SD Yohans

Move over, Brian Atwood. Watch your back, Alejandro Ingelmo. There’s a new kid in town—and her shoes tread the same sexy, sky-high terrain as fashion’s rising footwear stars.

Based in London, SD Yohans is the namesake collection designed by up-and-comer Selam Yohans. After a few years in the banking industry, Yohans did an about-face and got her Master’s in shoe design at the London College of Fashion. She worked at the Italian footwear company Pitti Capital in Florence and collaborated with UK brands Churches and Dotty Shoes before launching her own line of feminine, uber-luxe kicks in 2012.

“I was exposed to the bespoke making of footwear from a young age,” Yohans tells ELLE.com. “I grew up watching my father make shoes for men, women and children. I was always fascinated by the different textures of leather and suede—and I loved the smell of leather stacked up on the shelves of my father’s workshop.”

Fast forward 20 years, and the designer has her own workshop in London stocked with fine Italian leathers and skins, where she crafts her seriously sexy pony skin pumps, peep-toe stilettos, and architectural ankle boots, all of which feature her signature curvy high heel. Add to the mix patent ballet flats with peek-a-boo cut-outs, vertiginous platforms, two-tone shoe-ties and over-the-knee leather and suede boots and you’ve got a well-rounded collection designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes.

“I create shoes for strong, confident women,” said Yohans, who showed her Fall 2013 collection (inspired by André Dubreuil’s iconic furniture design) during Paris Fashion Week earlier this month. “The silhouettes are curvaceous and shapely, echoing the female hourglass form. Each shoe is crafted to make women feel romantic, empowered and sexy.”

Mission accomplished.

The SD Yohans collection starts at $445 and is available at Independent Boutique in the UK, Carnet De Mode in France, and online by special order at SD Yohans. Originally Featured on Elle.com

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Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Accessories, Celebs, Eye Spy, Luxury

Katy Perry in Christian Louboutin Panettone Bag

Kate Perry Christina Louboutin Handbag Katy Perry in Christian Louboutin Panettone Bag

When you’re constantly jet setting from city to city, attending presidential inaugurations one day and performing in a completely different continent the next, it’s easy to get swept up in the stress and forget you actually need to look good. Luckily for our eyes, Katy Perry doesn’t usually forget. The songstress, who we’re guessing was jetting home from a romantic and highly publicized weekend of canoodling with John Mayer in DC (and attending the Presidential Inauguration), arrived home in Los Angeles looking chic and put together. Ladies and gentlemen, when flying, the best way to insure you look good is head to toe black. Even though it might look a little somber, black is slimming so who cares. And Katy’s got that all black look down to a T. Black pants, black shirt, black coat, black boots, and gray hat. Yes, I said head to toe black but sometime a girl just needs a little gray.

But what really caught our eye wasn’t her funeral-ready but still chic outfit—it was her handbag. Christian Louboutin has been on point lately with his stylized and studded handbags, shoes, and accessories, so it’s no wonder that Katy was proudly carrying his Panettone handbag from the Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. Even though the description for this item says it’s a small black studded satchel bag, it most definitely is not. Large enough to fit all the essentials, from make-up to tablet (Louboutin clad as well, of course) to phone to wallet, this handbag is perfect not only for days spent on planes but also days spent frantically running around trying to get errands done. The spikes give it an 90s grunge-esque edge, making it the perfect way to either tone down an over the top outfit or add a little pizzazz to a plain old jeans and tee outfit.

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