Must have Eco Fashion and Style

• something surreal: (Lara Miller Kelleigh Flip)
• a decorated leg: (Stella McCartney)

• a (non)leather jacket: (BB Dakota Blanche Black Pleather Jacket)
• something sexy: (Bgreen lacy legging)
• something faux: (Mat & Nat Royksopp Purse)
• something draped (Edun Uhuru Drape Dress)

• a strong shouldered jacket: (Ajna 2009 Fall collection by Beryl Man)
• over-the-knee boots: (Stella McCartney’s Fall 2009 Fierce boots)
• color (Sublet Bianca Dress)
• something studded: (English Retread Small Beetle Purse) 

A Healthy Message from Fashion Designers

It’s Fashion Week in New York, and everyone is abuzz with spring 2010 trends. One trend happens to be seasonless- and that's good nutrition. This week the Council of Fashion Designers of America is distributing a nutrition pamphlet called ‘Model Foods For The Model Life' as part of the CFDA Health Initiative.

We’re quite partial to the cover: a trio of Audrey look-alikes munching on a enormous sandwich. You probably won’t see that backstage at the Fashion Week tents! Though we do hope that there will be plenty of people following the CFDA’s nutrition advice (models and designers alike!) on sustained energy, sound breakfast choices and eating for beautiful hair and skin.

The pamphlet coincides with the release of CFDA’s American Fashion Cookbook, which includes recipes from 100 of the boldface names in American fashion. If you’ve ever wanted to try Isaac Mizrahi’s Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti, Donna Karan’s Green Juice or Tory Burch’s Andalusian Gazpacho, this is the cookbook you’ve been waiting for.

CFDA Health Initiative (in PDF)

Top 5 Crystal Bags at Judith Leiber

5. Spring Breeze Bag
Price: $3,495
This is a big rectangular minadiere, which has a gentle angled surface. It is hand beaded in wonderful spring flowers motif. It comes with a nineteen inch chain and a push down closure.

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4. Imperial Delight Bag
Price: $4,495
This has hand beaded crystals that create a vine and floral pattern that is multicolor. The top handle has inset crystal accents. It has a tuck away chain, which is nineteen inches.

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3. Satin and Crystal Bag
Price: $1,495
When I first used this bag, I was amazed at the soft satin sides, which it has. This is perfect to keep small change in and I know you girls will adore it. It has Austrian crystal trim, which is a big plus to the style.

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2. Prince Charming Bag
Price: $3,995
For all of you who wish you could kiss Prince Charming, this is your chance. Sure, it may be a handbag, but when you see it, you will definitely want to give it a kiss. It is absolutely as cute as a button..or shall we say crystals? It has hand beaded multicolor crystals on it, which is stunning. It also has a nineteen inch chain. Girls, I would not pass this one up, especially if you adore frogs like me.

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1. Love Sonnets Bag
Price: $3,995
This is a book shapes minaudiere, which I know you are going to enjoy and best for your own fashion and style. It is a multicolor hand-beaded inscription. It includes a push down closure with a nineteen inch chain. I like this, because it's cute. When you see a picture or see it in real life, you will see just what I am talking about.

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Pictures and Sources from All Women Stalks
You could visit the site at JudithLeiber.Com

Top 10 Celebrity Hairstyles for Summer '09

2009, a new season for celebrities to bring out their new and fresh hairstyles.

1. Katie Holmes Short Hairstyle

This short hairstyle is an alternative to a supershort, pixie length cut. It is short enough to be very low maintenance but long enough to have some hair to frame the face. Some texturizing is done at hair ends. A round brush and blow dryer are all thats needed for a great look.




2. Rachel Harris Short Layered Hairstyle

This layered short hairstyle that also employs texturizing to add lift and volume--a great short style for those with hair thats not too thick and heavy.


3. Halle Berry Short Pixie Length Haircut

If you have the face for it, a pixie haircut is by far the coolest on hot summer days, and, the easiest to care for and style. With a little styling mousse or gel you are ready to go in no time.


4. Agyness Deyn Pixie Length Haircut

British supermodel Agyness Deyn goes for a haircut thats pixie length at the ears and neckline but has layeres that are a little longer on top. Super cute do that offers all kinds of easy style options.


5. Eva Longoria

A fabulous swing haircut with stacked layeres in back and angled front sections. Chic and easy to maintain.


6. Sade Bederinwa Short Layered Hairstyle

A short haircut of allover layeres that angle upward in front. Texturizing creates whispy layers that style easily and hold that style.


7. Ashley Greene Short Bob Hairstyle

This short bob is all one length and hangs to just below the chin. Undercut around the bottom, a round brush and blow dryer are all thats needed to get this sleek look.


8. Malin Akerman Medium Length Layered Hairstyle

This medium length style has bangs that look great swept to the side. Long layered make it possible to wear this style in a pullback or updo for both casual and formal occasions.


9. Camilla Belle Medium Length Hairstyle

A medium length style with bangs long enough to tuck behind the ears. Long layers offer the possibility for upswept hairstyles.


10. Reese Witherspoon Medium Length Hairstyle

These long bangs can be blended into any pulled back hairstyle, a ponytail, a pullback, a simple headband, even a full updo. Hair is still short enough to hold a firm, bouncy curl.

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Sources: totalhair.com
Pictures: PR Photos

What to wear, Where - 4 Dress Codes of Fashion and Style

A dress code is a set of rules governing what garments may be worn together. Examples of dress codes are combinations such as "smart casual", or "morning dress". A classification of these codes is normally made for varying levels of formality and times of day. In traditional Western dressing, for men the more formal dress codes, such as "black tie", are highly codified with essentially fixed definitions, mostly unchanged for more than fifty years, while the more casual classifications change very quickly, and a world-wide or widely relevant discussion is impossible. For women, changes in fashion and style are more rapid.

In practical use, dress codes are either followed instinctively, enforced by peer pressure, so that people wear similar clothing in the same situations. Alternatively, at more formal events where a dress code is specified, invitees wear clothes at the specified level; if some variation is permitted (for example, "black tie preferred"), the host will wear the most formal option to save guests the embarrassment of out-dressing him. Appropriate national dress is generally permitted, and national variations are also widely worn as an exception to the trend of uniformity with peers, often in the form of headgear.

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4 Dress Codes in almost all occassions:

1. Black Tie
Men should dress in a smart suit or tuxedo, with an ironed, tucked in shirt and tie. Women get a bit more freedom, having the choice between long or cocktail dresses, in a wide range of colors.



It’s a good idea to stick with the classics, black and white, and accessorize with bright red jewelry. This dress code does allow you to make a statement, but if you’re too crazy you might be denied entry.

Other Versions: White Tie, Formal Black Tie, Creative Black Tie (usually involves a theme)


2. Informal
For men, this means black trousers, and a shirt. However, you don’t need to look as smart as above, and you don’t need to wear a tie or jacket if you don’t want too.



Women can wear short dresses, but check that it is an appropriate length, and killer heels. Again, aim for classic colors like red and green and add statement jewelry and big cocktail rings for a show stopping look.

Other Versions: Cocktail Attire, Semi Formal or Black Tie Optional


3. Dressy Casual
Trousers are fine for either sex, but no jeans. It’s advisable for men to stick to shirts or waistcoats, which still look smart and respectable.



Women should avoid low cut tops and t shirts, and instead go for shirts, blouses, waistcoats, anything that looks smart without flashing too much flesh. Accessorize with long necklaces and sexy make up.

Other Versions: Smart Casual, Business Casual or Festive Casual (usually with a theme)


4. Casual
Anything goes! However, it’s always best to make a bit of an effort. If you must wear jeans, get a well fitting pair, and team them with heels. Tailored trousers are always in style too.



For men, try to avoid comedy T-shirts, you never know who is watching! Bear in mind where the event is being held, and make sure you won’t be uncomfortable. Remember, Fashion and Style First before you go socializing.

Fashion designer Versace's £2 Million House!

Imagine living on a house that's filled with classic art works like a stucco casts of Antonio Canova’s Pair Of Pugilists estimated to be worth up to £40,000, a pair of cherry-wood bookcases by Karl Roos worth £120,000 and a previously unseen painting by 18th-century artist Johann Zoffany. Isn't it amazing? Well Gianni Versace’s opulent Lake Como villa at its Bond Street residence is being recreated by Sothebys’s with grand interiors that were once home to magnificent art work. A collector’s favorite, it’s being redone in a fashion that still keeps in line with the grand tradition, with plenty of neo-classical styled accessories and furnishings. It’s expected to go under the hammer for over £ 2 million!

Here's what looks like "The master bedroom"

More pictures:

Everything is neo-classical, oh a haven for museum pieces, art own by one and only Donatella Versace

Adriana Lima Unveiling the Swimsuit 2009 Catalog of Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret, well known for its fashion shows and catalogues, which feature top fashion models. Great designer clothing with the best super models to go with their shows. Victoria's Secret started in San Francisco, California, in 1977 by Stanford Graduate School of Business alumnus Roy Raymond, who felt embarrassed trying to purchase lingerie for his wife in a public and awkward department store environment. He opened the first store at Stanford Shopping Center, and quickly followed it with a mail order catalog and three other stores.

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Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12, 1981) is a Brazilian model best known as a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000 and a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics from 2003 to 2009. At age 15, Lima finished first place in Ford's "Supermodel of Brazil" competition and took second place the following year in the Ford "Supermodel of the World" competition before signing with Elite Model Management in New York City.

Victoria’s Secret swimsuit meets the latest Summer 2009 swimwear trends.

Adriana Lima wearing hot and newest designer clothing swimwear from Victoria's Secret

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Pictures from MillionLooks.com

Other pictures of Victoria's Secret Angel/s

The Come Back of Prima Ballerina

Great theater dress, the tutu of prima ballerina - turn into a great womens designer clothes.

Ballet was introduced a hundreds of years ago. A type of performative dance originated on French courts and was further developed as a concert form of dance in England, Italy, Russia.
The early ballet weren't highly skilled as they are now, it has become a highly technical form of dance with it's own vocabulary.

When ballet first originated in Italy during the Renaissance (known then as "ballo,") female dancers were not allowed to show their legs or even ankles to the public. Instead, dancers used masks so that their artistic expression was enough to excite the audience. Their clothing included stiffly laced long-sleeved bodices and panniered skirts. Such restrictive, cumbersome outfits allowed little possibility for elaborate athletic body movement. Thus dance steps had to be quite simple.

Then came the "tutu" a corruption of the word cucu, (French baby talk for cul-cul meaning roughly "botty-wotty" for butt). Legend has it that the term was first used by commoners who, unlike the wealthy sitting in the upper levels of the ballet theaters, were seated in the lower levels. These commoners would look up at the dancer and had a very different view of the ballerinas.

Source: trenddelacreme.com

Paint-By-Numbers, totally unique

The paint-by-number is one of the trendiest thing ever happened to fashion, even though it never came out as a star. Being able to paint yourown shoe, bag, or clothes is a great thing to increase more fashionable ideas in your mind. Paint-by-numbers makes me feel that I am the maker of my own brand, imagine great fashion designers like Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander McQueen, Chloe, CK, Versace and more doing a grand collection of Paint-by-numbers designer clothing.

"The paint-by-numbers revival has been invested with a certain degree of intellectual gravitas. This is a fad that has been elevated, by social historians and other lateral-thinking academics, into nothing less than a full-blown cultural phenomenon. Pictures painted by rote by bored housewives and hobbyists, patient or not-so-patient children, and assorted Sunday painters lacking the imagination or inclination to think up their own compositions, have suddenly metamorphosed into objects of social analysis and aesthetic contemplation. There has even been an entire exhibition devoted to the birth and progress of the phenomenon in America, at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. The accompanying book, Paint by Number, by William L Bird, Jr, is to be published in this country." - telegraph.co.uk

The Return of Pin-Up Girl Style

The latest pin-up model style is changing the standard of beauty. These women and artist present an image of glamour that is wild mix of past and present. This look can be incorporated into all styles with any kind of body type.

Designers like Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Dolce & Gabbana all flaunted retro, pinup-girl-inspired swimwear: high-waisted bikinis, demure one-pieces, and skirted silhouettes.

Picture source: NYMag.com