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Japan Style in Russia

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:40:07 PDT

© dany13Japan style was on showcase in St. Petersburg, Russia with the opening of the Tokyo Pop Culture Index (TOPIX) at the Baltic House Theatre. The two day convention is part of that city's annual Japanese Spring festival. This is the first time an event like this has been hosted in St. Petersburg, although similar events have been held in other major cities including Paris, London, and Los Angeles. The show was organized by Japanese company Biken International, which is a publisher and promoter ...

Cheryl Cole's Fashion Faux Pas

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:57:38 PDT

© H4NUM4N27 year old X Factor judge Cheryl Cole committed a fashion faux pas on the way to her long-haul flight to London from LA. While she was understandably going for a comfortable outfit for the long flight, the outfit she chose, an oversized and unflattering gray tracksuit which was incomprehensibly paired with high-heeled lace up boots, hid her petite frame under its voluminous fabric and yet managed to make her thighs look really chunky. Cole has become renowned for her sense style, including ...

Queen Latifah Launches Fashion Line

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:46:30 PDT

© forcefulallyQueen Latifah is known for her fashion sense, and the diva is now giving fans a chance to tap into her style with the launch of a new clothing line for HSN this August. The Queen Collection will include clothing and accessories for women sized 2-24. Queen Latifah said that a fashion line is something she's wanted to do for a long time, and that she's been offered deals for clothing lines in the past but none of them were the right fit. ...

Watches really are trend setting

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:40:43 PDT

© Mrs LogicWhen you are hip to the trends you know accessories are an important part of your daily attire. But did you know you don't have to go all the way to the annual exclusive watch show in Basel to find the perfect time piece? The most exclusive watches are readily available on line. Only the very best watches are hand crafted with Swiss mechanism. They are masterpieces of engineering combining the highest style with precision timing. Once you enter the world of ...

Best Fashion Apps: Fashion & Life

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:06:55 PDT

© TPWPThe top 8 best fashion apps in the world have been rated by Fashion & Life. For those in the fashion industry it is a convenient yet an essential mode of keeping up with the latest in the fashion world. Style.com leads the race with the best live streaming of fashion news. While Glamour magazine's Ask a Stylist & Fashion give fashion advice to its users both from experts as well as online users, TouchCloset helps you keep a virtual tab on your closet. ...

Fendi Fashion Show A Flop Show ?

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:45:21 PDT

© -=.J.W.=-Two totally different worlds unfolded in the Banpo area in southern Seoul on Thursday night for the famous fashion show. On the Floating Island on the Han River, the venue of FENDI's fashion show, about 1,000 guests were present there enjoying and chilling with cocktails. Just a few hundred meters away in Hangang Park, about 200 animal rights activists angrily chanted "No Fur! No FENDI!" When performers hired by FENDI banged on drums to spice up the after-party, the activists across the bridge increased ...

Famous Designer’s Lawsuit Backfires!

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:28:49 PDT

© br1dotcom According to reports, a very popular designer, Todd Oldham had proposed to team up with Old Navy in 2007 to launch a clothing line for his own company, L-7 and receive royalties. However in September 2008, it was announced by an executive of Old Navy that license signing for the designer's line 'indefinitely' would take some time. The popular designer then sued Old Navy in 2009 for breach of contract, fraud and wrongful termination but the case was discarded by the U.S. ...

Melania Trump on Fashion

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:10:38 PDT

© TPWPMelania Trump will be debuting her new fashion jewelry collection for QVC on April 25, and she recently sat down for an interview in her lush penthouse on New York's 5th Avenue to talk about jewelry and fashion. The 40 year old Slovenian-born model said that the idea of being first lady is exciting, and that any of the jewelry pieces in her collection would be perfect to wear to an inauguration in 2013. Each of her jewelry pieces is priced under $200, ...

Emeralds Can Also Be a Girl's Best Friend

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:20:47 PDT

© cliff1066™Emeralds aren't just for those with a May birthday. Their rich green hues make them a bold and wonderful accessory for a wide variety of spring and summer outfits, and allow the stone to be placed in a variety of settings ranging from titanium to gold. Their elegance, however, does come with a generally high price tag, and finding a high quality emerald isn't always easy. So before you purchase an emerald ring to go with a beautiful summer evening dress, make sure you ...

Racy Celebrity Dresses

Sat, 07 May 2011 14:23:29 PDT

© cliff1066™Although she is 41 years old and a mother of two, Jennifer Lopez looks and dresses much younger than her age. The American Idol judge showed off some serious skin in a racy mini dress for an appearance on BET's 106 & Park show to promote her new album LOVE?. The creamy white dress accentuated Lopez's curves and looked chic paired with silver stilettos and hoop earrings. Her album has been getting rave reviews from music lovers, including music critics who are giving ...

Rising Gas Prices Cut Into Shopping Budgets

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:58:32 PDT

© David Blackwell.About three-quarters of Americans surveyed by America's Research Group said they were shopping less due to rising gas prices, with more than 62 percent of the participants planning to spend generously only next year or beyond. More Americans plan to stretch their dollars by shopping at discount chains rather than the pricier department stores and specialty chains, the survey showed, with majority of survey participants picking discounters as potential shopping destinations. Unprecedented price wars and product promotions by retailers may be saving ...

Amazon Sells Designer Clothes In Flash Sales

Thu, 05 May 2011 22:37:15 PDT

Amazon, the popular e-commerce site, is now selling designer clothes and accessories on its recently launched shopping portal called MyHabit.com. The site promotes flash sales within 72 hours for designer clothes and accessories. The site is restricted to members-only but the sign-up is free. The site is easier to use if a user already has an Amazon account. Maria Renz, president of MyHabit says, 'MyHabit customers will discover designer clothes at 60% off, with free shipping and easy returns.' MyHabit.com prides itself on designer ...

The Growing Trend of Haute Couture

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:41:41 PDT

© nicogeninFashion designers help you to become distinct from the competitive industry. They come out with sexy and exciting solutions. Bucharest Fashion Week Spring 2011 event which held at World Trade Plaza on May 5-7 showcased Romanian and international designers. Designers emphasize on haute couture. Supermodels strike different poses at fashion shows and that becomes the followed trend. Fashion clothes are an inspiration for people, which give fashion designers a reason to combine the artistic ideas and experimentation with forms, shapes and ...

The Growing Trend of Haute Couture

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:41:41 PDT

© nicogeninHaute couture clothes are fast gaining popularity as most people feel that fashion designers help you to become distinct in style and look from the competitive industry. They come out with sexy and exciting solutions. Bucharest Fashion Week Spring 2011 event which held at World Trade Plaza on May 5-7 showcased Romanian and international designers. Designers emphasize on haute couture. Supermodels strike different poses at fashion shows and that becomes the followed trend. Fashion clothes are an inspiration for people, which ...

Harper College’s Annual Fashion Show

Tue, 03 May 2011 19:54:16 PDT

Harper College is ready for the forthcoming student fashion exhibit on May 13 at the WoiciK Conference Center on the College's main campus. The exhibition will showcase student's creativity and ability to shape the current fashion using traces of the past. Genevieve Jauquet took some old placemat and bed sheet and made it into exquisite new fashion navy gown fit for the red carpet. One of the student gathered worn pairs of old fashion jeans, another deconstructed the Goodwill garment and then coerced them using ...

Amazon Launches Site for Fashion Enthusiasts

Mon, 02 May 2011 20:08:17 PDT

Amazon has launched a members-only discount fashion site. Named MyHabit.com, this site will allow members to buy fashion clothes and accessories for deal that will offer discount of up to 60%. This fashion site will cater to fashion conscious men, women and children. The site will showcase videos and photos models with fashion clothes, and the offers will change every 72 hours. Big fashion brands like Badgley Mischka, Halston and Vera Wang are a part of this launch, and everyone with Amazon membership get ...

Party Dresses – Trends in Cocktail Dresses

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:46:00 PDT

The latest fashion trends in cocktail party dresses indicate that shine and shimmer are totally in this season. A shimmery cocktail party dress in gold and bronze sequins is destined to be a show stopper. Bolder women can go for full sequin party dresses in materials such as silk and organza. Sequin details done in the bust area and just across the shoulder are part of the latest fashion trends in cocktail dresses this year. © Melissa Adret (Model) Unlike 2010, printed cocktail dresses are very popular ...

Top High Fashion Designer, Bijan Pakzad Dies at 71

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:22:26 PDT

© Deidre WoollardBijan Pakzad, one of the top fashion designers whose by-appointment only Rodeo Drive boutique has been called 'the most expensive store in the world' passed away last Saturday at the age of 71, in Los Angeles. The fashion designer's company issued a statement saying that he suffered from a stroke on Thursday, and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre High fashion designer, Bijan, promoted the opulence of his glamorous life, his stores and his clientele. He starred in his own advertisements, appearing ...

“Harry Potter” Star Emma Watson Goes High Fashion

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:32:24 PDT

© 916vince"Harry Potter'" star Emma Watson is taking another step into the high fashion world of designer Italian style as a collaborator for the Italian fashion house Alberta Ferretti. The former face of Burberry and a new face at Lancome honed her design skills at fair-trade British brand People Tree. She will be launching a five-item eco-friendly line called Pure Threads by Emma Watson. The 20-year-old said that she feels good about supporting a brand that is bringing attention to the problem of ecology. ...

Spring Fashion Trends for 2011

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:42:08 PDT

One of the latest spring fashion trends is the emergence of prints this year. © CHRISTOPHER MACSURAKSpring fashion prints in 2011 are much softer and less in-your-face as compared to last year. Animal prints are quite popular trends but one needs to remember to use them as accents, in trims rather than wearing them from head to toe. Color blocking is another spring fashion trend, with rich jewel tones like sapphire blue, emerald and eggplant being some of the best hues. This fashion trend is ...

2011 Eyewear Fashion Trends

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:08:33 PDT

© db Photography | Demi-BrookeThe latest eyewear fashion trends for this year include the following. Big and oversized glasses are very popular. Large sized non prescription geeky glasses are quite hot in eyewear fashion today. Rugged sports eye gear is as much in vogue as the sophisticated formal eyeglasses. Rimless prescription glasses frames were quite popular a few years ago and this eyewear fashion trend is popular for sunglasses this season. The funkiest eyewear fashion trends include thick patterned frames with random designs, ...

Want to know how to get 6 pack abs the easy way

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:27:48 PDT

© mmmou812icMan or woman, most of us have clothes in our wardrobe that make us feel fantastic and full of confidence when we wear them. Unfortunately they sit in our closets because we just can't seem to lose that last few pounds to make the outfits look as great as they make us feel. We all know how to get 6 pack abs, we just don't have the time to work out, or the desire to diet. The fitness market has answered the need ...

Haute Couture Stands for Art of Elegant Dressmaking

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:25:38 PDT

© nicogeninHaute Couture actually refers to exclusive custom-made creations by acclaimed fashion houses who design exceptional clothing lines. Haute couture is term used exclusive trend-setting fashions created by recognized fashion houses or Designers. The term Haute Couture is protected by the law French called 'Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris'. To be termed as an Haute Couture the Designers must follow the strict rules meant for the members of 'Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture'. The rules are:- Design made-to-order for private ...

How to find fashion for the sophisticated man

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:12:31 PDT

© TRÈS BIEN SHOPFor the sophisticated man, there are many different ways to dress. Here are some simple tips to follow to dress sophisticated while complying with the latest fashion trend. Ask people. It is just that simple. The best person to ask would be someone from the human resource department. They are familiar with different people and how they dress. Ask them how a typical sophisticated young man or woman would dress. Look online. With dressing fashionably, the internet is always a ...

Fashion Fit For a Queen

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:30:36 PDT

© eschipulA rumor was making the Twitter rounds a few days ago that Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen would be designing Kate Middleton's wedding dress. Her people have emphatically denied it, but it seems so plausible when looking at the amazing dresses the fashion designer sent down the runway at Paris Fashion Week. These included some snowy white creations that look to be inspired by an Ice Queen and her court. The show as held at the Conciergie, which is a historically significant building ...

Top Fashion Trends At Oscars 2011

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:55:49 PST

Sunday's Oscar red carpet seemed to reflect the hottest fashion trends that were seen this award season. The red carpet fashion in 2011 was dominated by feminine details and modest silhouettes, embellished with bold accessories and splashes of color and bling. Most fashion divas seemed to prefer ethereal fabrics in neutral tones. Halle Berry made an appearance in a nude Marchesa gown with flowing tulle at the skirt and a bodice. Hillary Steinfeld also chose to go with a Marchesa haute couture dress in ...

High End Fashion Becomes More Accessible Online

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:16:08 PST

© SmithGreg"Ready-to-Wear" gets a new interpretation, as more designers are skipping the traditional six months waiting period and putting their designs up for sale on the Web right after they have been shown on the runways during Fashion Week. One reason for this may be that high end fashion spending is surging, up 35% in 2010 from a year ago, and designers want to grab this trend while they can. A good example of how this can work is the Perry Ellis show this ...

Shopping for Designer Clothing Online to Grab a Bargain

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:09:38 PST

© marysecasol.comDesigner clothing at your regular brick and mortar fashion stores are often very expensive. Not only that, it can be quite uncomfortable walking into a high end designer fashion store, particularly when you just want to look around and browse the newest styles around. Through the growth and development of the internet, however, shopping for designer clothing has been revolutionized. You can now look for designer clothing online at your desk in the comfort of your own home. This means that you don't ...