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srijeda, 11. srpnja 2012.

Colors of Summer


Every Summer for a while now I write a post about new Summer styles or key items I love and wear. Naturally, I never follow all the trends, rarely any, I select a couple of items per season which suit my body form and play with different colors, patterns and new accessories. This Summer I love bright color maxi dresses and skirts (these styles are my closet staple year around but fabrication and color vary), my favorite are neon yellow and pink.





Also, I try to decorate my home with fresh seasonal flowers, fruits and light Summer sweets, as all of this bring special touch and positive vibe to Summer time, be it at the city or closer to the sea. Try it lovelies, trust me it will work :)



Usually I am not very fond of nail art or multi-colored nails, but this Technic of "grading" I love, both for nails and lips. First I saw it on the last fashion weeks runway shows and now on couple of blogs, I tried it myself and indeed it looks lovely, especially in combo with jeans short, bikini, solid bright color summer dresses, naturally tanned skin and lots and lots of sunshine ! :) For my now very long dark hair, I choose mostly different kinds of braids, or I simply put my hair down after I held it in a braid over night - that gives it that soft Summer curl. 




Would you dare to wear these Summer brights on your lips, nails and body? I dare you! :)

p.s. Don't forget, always have water with you and wear a sun block day and night to keep your skin younger longer! 
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nedjelja, 24. kolovoza 2008.

Talking Fashion



Where did the summer go?
I am not quit sure what is happening this year but I felt like summer has just swooshed by in a light year kinda speed. I vaguely remember snow this year in the City, meeting my boyfriend, having a spectacular two people New Years party with him and than it got warmer ( yes it got warmer in January!) , fashion week in Bryant Park, the showroom rush and than sum...and than ..mer was over! I just don´t get it, do seasons last weeks rather than months now?

Well, designers certainly recognized and are fully aware of the demand for "all seasons" fashion pieces. This was particularly noticeable in Fall/Winter 08 going on Resort 09. Due to the current situation in the global economy and the ever more visible effects of global warming, the fashion is changing and adapting to consumers needs for more affordable, practical and better quality fashion pieces, wearable year round.

On the other hand, when it comes to couture collections the rules of demand are not the same. All of the higher profile fashion houses (Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Armani, Ralph Lauren) have focused and adapted on their highest paying customers and most developing markets of Middle East, Asia and India. After watching the shows and showroom pictures I have picked my favorites for both Fall/Winter 08.

Fall 2008 .
My absolute favorite shows were Galliano´s and McQueen´s shows. I also loved Ralph Lauren and DSquared collections.


McQueen used his trip to India as well as British Empire as inspiration for this collection. McQueen showed great craftmanship, his model was Victorian punk meets British royalty and queen Elizabeth. I loved the tulle skirts, India inspired jewelry, beautiful Fabergé egg purses, interesting skinny trousers and "the prince suit", gorgeous knit dresses and beautiful "feather lace"fabrics. McQeen´s fabrics were rich and royal, he used red, white, black and gold fabrics made in India, beautiful embroidery and feathers.




Galliano´s collection was beautifully insane as always. His scene was" a pastiche of a Rudolf Valentino-era silent-movie set"(Sarah Mower). I absolutely adore his houri pants, oversized head pieces, thirties chiffons, floral print dresses and coats and gorgeous free falling furs. The color pallet was wonderful (pale pinks, blues and burgundies).










DSquared showed vicious but wearable looks, I am sure Texas or Indiana would not be the best selling markets but it will be a definite success for New York as well as for many other fashion capitals in the world Paris, Tokyo, Milan etc. DSquared´s model was naughty secretary/librarian who wears fishnet stalkings, high waisted red plaid skirts, black fur, red lips and long leather glows. Batter return your books on time people!










On the other hand Ralph Lauren showed safer but very elegant and timeless collection. I loved one shoulder velvet dresses, high boots in red and purple, precise tailoring, gorgeous leather belts and Ricky bags, as well as feather and leaves embellished pieces. The color pallet was black, white, red, green, gold and purple.





In conclusion, Fall 08 Ready to Wear was artistically beautiful (Galliano and McQueen), timeless, elegant and classical ( Chanel, Ralph Lauren) and young and naughty(DSquared).
The trends are:


-Peplumed 40s style dresses and houri pants
-Plaid skirts and shirts, tweed
-Velvet/ shearling one shoulder dresses
-Silhouette skirts and coats
-Less is more philosophy (unless you are going for Diva Glam look)
-Black is a new black
-Minimalistic tendencies
-Futuristic caped jackets
-Funnel-collared furs
-High boots(red and purple is great)
-Chunky knits
-Feathers



Dress it up people September is behind the corner!




~Kat