The Sartorialist is a famous fashion blog created by blogger, Scott Schuman who released a coffee book of his photographs late last year.
His photographs are of quirkly dressed men and women he finds on the streets of New York, London, Rome and France and other exotic destinations. Read more »
The word nude usually brings up images of celebrities desperate to get their kit off in a bid to launch or revive a dying career. Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and the latest Vanessa Hudgens photo scandal spring to mind … (yawn) but this spring/summer 09 fashion trend embodies a whole different meaning.
Giorgio Armani apparently once said that “When a woman alters her look too much from season to season, she becomes a fashion victim.” Admittedly, most of us have been a fashion victim at some point in our lives - either buying clothing that don’t fit, sacrificing our bodies for uncomfortable clothes or shoes, walking down the street in a short skirt or open toed shoes in sub zero conditions or buying a smaller size in the off chance we lose weight. Here’s ten ways to avoid becoming fashion road kill.
Jumpsuits are gracing Spring 2009 collections from the likes of Dolce and Gabbana, Stella McCartney and Gucci and are a key look for Spring/Summer 09. There is something quite childlike and innocent about the jumpsuit or the aptly named shorter playsuit.
It brings you back to your childhood; hopscotch, pigtails and having a crush on the boy next door. You may never get that dream job or marry your childhood sweetheart but at least now whatever you’re doing, you can look good doing it.
Keep everyone guessing with innocent bows one day and going wild with tribal accessories the next. Louis Vuitton heralded the trend with the heavily embellished ‘it’ shoe, Spicy platform sandals, unveilled in their Spring/Summer 2009 collection.
Much like Mr Right for the Moment, bows are playful, fun and frivolous. And just like that significant other who isn’t all that significant, bows are a fad that won’t last forever. You shouldn’t place much emotional investment on a casual relationship so similarly only invest in clothes and accessories that you think will last the distance. Here is a selection of bow inspired accessories.
Audrey Hepburn is a style icon who epitomised style, elegance and grace. Her groundbreaking dress sense still influences fashions of today. She was the popular muse of French couturier, Hubert Givenchy, a collaboration which produced some of the most iconic fashion images in cinematic history.
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