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Fall Beauty & Accessories report 2011

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FALL REPORT 2011

The blog will continue!

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:38:00 +0000

Dear readers,
The blog moved since last year to it's current and permanent location, the website! www.xtravagans.com and also we are very active on our Facebook page.
I've realized that it's great to read comments straight from the editorials, so from time to time I will bring here special editorials to discuss further.
All the best,
V

Simple Minimalism

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:25:00 +0000

Simple lines, tailoring, easy to wear and restraint are words that describe the minimalism trend. Less is more is the key phrase for this look!

Bright shiny colors don’t represent this look; if you want to achieve the best minimalist look then it is best to opt for clean colors like black, white, navy, grey, beige, nude, camel. As long as you don’t accessorize this look with more than it needs, you will be fine.

Key pieces for this look this season are simple suits, shift dresses, long skirts, and jumpsuits. The approach to accessorize these looks would be just with earrings, or a simple bracelet. Handbags should be the simplest cut and if they have a vintage flair even better…

3 simple looks…

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI JIMMY CHOO THE ROW

Have a great week

Military look

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:47:00 +0000

Whether it is the color or the military look this is a key trend this season, perfect for October & November as the leaves turn color.

Personally I don’t like on me the literal “very military” look but I do enjoy very much the olive green color to combine with browns, beiges, and camels. I believe that if there is a certain look that is too literal and you feel is not for you, but you appreciate other things from that look that is what matters!

So for me, the best advice I can give you is to work with the illusion of what could be, and work with the color to get the military look. Of course if you enjoy all the military items, do go for it, just remember to edit accordingly and also remember that less is more in this particular case.

Here are some green military illusion looks to give ideas…

1 ALICE + OLIVIA combine this wool sweater with a leather jacket, or an aviator shearling coat.

2 JOSEPH this wonderful cape gives the sense of the military, just alone is more than enough for the military “illusion” look.

3 ROKSANDA ILINCIC this vintage style forrest green dress, ideal for the evening, dress it down with a leather jacket. The shape of the dress is great for all figures it, enhances and it hides.

4 J. CREW perfect look for work. Keep it simple and try not to add more, unless we accessorize with a long chain necklace.

5 SPORTMAX Also great look for work, pair it with brown or black blazer and if you wish to dress it down with a leather jacket.

Have a wonderful week.

The "it" bag

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:15:00 +0000

The “it” bag or better yet, the ‘it’shape is what best represents this seasons trends...

The “it”, is the bag that makes you dream or at leat the bag you wear with pride and enjoy it’s texture, the color and shape.

This season there so many shapes, sizes, forms, textures that sometimes it’s crazy because there is so much to choose from that it can get confusing... but in short the biggest trend this season is the ladylike vintage look, skin print, fur handbags.

One suggestion when apiring your handbags- try to honor your day bags with your daywear... sometimes the day handbags can be taken into the evening, but if you had a choice, then I recommend to use your evening bags only for the evening.

Here are some of my favorite looks this season and also they can be found on Xtravagans Facebook page

1 Fendi striped calf-hair peek-a-boo

2 Jimmy Choo large suede bag

3 Yves Saint Laurent large bowler bag

4 Yves Saint Laurent metallic zip bowler bag

5 Marc Jacobs brown structured leather tote

6 Gucci suede tote

Have a great week!

The New Bohemian chic

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:24:00 +0000

I read somewhere “the new bohemian style” and it caught my eye… because what new can you have in a style that is always “in style, and trendy”? The new fabrics, the new vests, the new loose fit? So in the end is was just another way to “advertise” this fabulous look to those people that are not into this bohemian chic style.

What I love about this style is that it is very free spirit, confident, romantic and you don’t feel afraid to break conventional fashion norms…

1 Ralph Lauren asymmetric floral skirt this wonderful skirt is the essence of “boho loose fit chic” combine it with black, orange, green and brown tops. It is perfect for pear, triangle and hourglass shapes.

2 Prada Peruvian knit dress yes, it is a dress but you can also wear this type of dresses like a top paired with a darker vest, a thin belt to give waist and leggings or short skirt with high boots. Go easy on the accessories…

3 Erdem printed silk-satin gown this spectacular gown is perfect for the confident relaxed style. Accessorize very little with small earrings, a cuff, and add an embellished thin belt to give shape and sparkle to your outfit.

4 D&G daisy bow blouse wonderful color palette perfect for fall! This type of shirts are very versatile because they can be worn with jeans like the image, we can pair it with a grey pencil skirt for work, and we can add a fur vest to add more bohemian style.

5 Ralph Lauren floral print gown notice how the sheer gloves help give that romantic look… I’m not saying go for it, but if you want to add more “romantic” into your boho chic look, sheer and lace are your best allies. This dress is perfect for day and evening and it will fit best if you are inverted triangle. Keep in mind that smaller print flowers are best for this look and also for our shapes.

Remember that the New Bohemian look is all about “Oh this? Just threw it on!"

I would like to take this opportunity and wish all the best to my client Natalie from Seattle, Washington that is marrying this weekend. We have worked very hard (and fun) these past few months to achieve all her dreams come true for her wedding. All the best to you this weekend!

If you wish to have a private consultation on event planning, or fashion consulting please don’t hesitate to contact me. It’s free of charge because I love it!

Ultimate Grey

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:19:00 +0000

Grey is the perfect color combination for this season…wear it with black, camel, red, blue, yellow and prints… Go further and look for that LGD (Little Grey Dress) is “the” outfit this season to achieve the ultimate grey chicness!

Grey is a wonderful choice for day and night and I recommend using darker shades of grey for those silhouettes that are more round and need some help to hide those areas we don’t feel as comfortable, and choose light grey for tops or coats… layer your colors.

1 Richard Nicoll maxi skirt Great simple look this long maxi skirt, combine it like the picture with red accessories; add a grey fur vest to camouflage other areas.

2 Zac Posen corset dress Look for similar form fitting corset dresses - it is perfect for triangle, round, rectangle, hourglass silhouettes because it gives shape and structure to those areas you want to distract the view…

3 Sandro cape this cape is the perfect timeless grey cape to your closet.

4 Isabel Marrant wool coat ideal coat for fall and those grey days…

5 Donna Karan this draped dress is fabulous for any shape because it hides what it needs to be hidden, it shows the areas that need to be shown and is perfect for cocktails, evening or from day to night events paired with a coat to “work” better. Accessorize according to your face shape and try not to go for long necklaces, but do go for a cuff or few bracelets.

Other grey looks can be found on Xtravagans Facebook page.

Have a great week!

Elegant Camel

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:58:00 +0000

Camel is one of my favorite colors and what a better way to start this week with a color that goes great with everything…

There are so many camel outfits and accessories right now that is impossible to name or show you all the pieces so I chose these four different looks to discuss besides your typical trench coat or coats that are very “in” at the moment.

1 Gianfranco Ferre camel leather sleeve dress this wonderful leather dress is perfect for inverted triangle silhouettes, diamond and round (don’t be afraid of the tightness) accessorize it with a fur vest or crop jacket and nude shoes.

2 Valentino's ruffle and rosette-embellished tan cotton-blend jacket this delicate ruffle leather jacket is just right for day and evening. It is a key piece that can be worn for any body shape and especially for those of us that want to distract the attention from certain areas…

3 Chloe tweed outfit this knit outfit is one of the biggest looks this season to achieve that 70’s flair. Wear this look for day affairs and working and enhance the look by wearing a belt to give more waist, a V neck for inverted triangle and round silhouettes. The pants could be tricky and maybe not your type but that is the look...combine it with camel booties or stilettos in nude to elongate your legs.

4 Maje leather top love this leather top that it goes great with a nude skirt, jeans, military look, or minimalist. Accessorize according to your face shape since the round collar is not always flattering to many of us…

If you wish to see more camel looks then I invite you to join Xtravagans Facebook fan page and browse the other camel looks.

For further consultation please Ask V

Have a great week

The 1950's glam

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:12:00 +0000

The 1950’s is one of my favorite fashion decades! Glamour was at its maximum level and for this season many designers are taking us back to the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s but I wanted to focus our attention more to the 1950’s because it was a fascinating decade specially to those of us that were not even born then...

In the 50’s and even late 40’s the hourglass feminine silhouette was the biggest look. The ideal wife was portrayed in full skirts, frilly apron, and narrow waist on high stilettos. Working women were feminine but in a close-fit skirt suits which accentuated their curves. The jean was the big star of the 50’s when the Rock and Roll music began changing society as well.

Here are the outfits I chose to represent the new vision of that 50’s style today.

1 Jason Wu silk leaf-print dress this dress is perfect for women that want to be more “noticeable” with this print, it is also ideal for round & diamond shapes because the print design will help camouflage other areas.

2 Giambattista Valli cropped wool-blend tweed jacket this jacket is a great addition to any wardrobe. It is elegant and is a good timeless piece. Wear it with your LBD; wear it down with legging and long white sleeve blouse if you prefer to hide some areas. Wear it with your LBD; wear it down with leggings and long white sleeve blouse and thin belt if you prefer to hide some areas.

3 Dior Bordeaux shift dress this is a great example for a modernized shift dress. Bordeaux is one of the biggest colors this season, and for this style of dresses it is best to have less accessories, and add a belt to give more waist if you are a rectangle and diamond body shape.

4 Donna Karan draped stretch wool dress This draped dress is perfect for silhouettes that are round, triangle shapes because the draping on the top gives balance to the shoulders and waist. Match the accessories according to your face shape and your personal style.

5 Oscar de la Renta cashmere dress This emerald dress is wonderful for those glamorous fall luncheons or evening dinners. Is the ideal dress for body shapes like inverted triangle, and hourglass shapes because they enhance your neckline. Cowl-necks are quite tricky and if you have worn them before, and love what you see then this style of dress is perfect for you.

6 YSL wool-blend dress the perfect 50’s LBD, classic look then and now. Wear this style of dress with small subtle accessories and triangle, round, inverted, hourglass, rectangle diamond can Rock this look! Match it with red cardigan, cat-eye glasses, add a thin belt and wear it with flats or pumps, either way you will look very 50’s style.

7 Carven button back cashmere sweater I’m an open back lover and this sweater paired with this skirt is the 50’s almost 60’s chic look for today. Combine this look with a short scarf on your neck in polka-dots, red lips, and spiky chignon to modernize the look.

8 Isabel Marrant brocade baseball jacket I love this effortless “grease” look! This jacket is the proof that brocades can also be worn for the day and paired with jeans…Also wear over a LR(red)D, grey pantsuit, or white/ecru dress.

For further consultations Ask V

Happy week!

As a point of reference...

The 1950's glam

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Here are the outfits I chose to represent the new vision of that 50’s style today.

6 YSL wool-blend dress http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/78457 the perfect 50’s LBD, classic look then and now. Wear this style of dress with small subtle accessories and triangle, round, inverted, hourglass, rectangle diamond can Rock this look! Match it with red cardigan, cat-eye glasses, add a thin belt and wear it with flats or pumps, either way you will look very 50’s style.

For further consultations Ask V

Happy week!

As a point of reference...

Beauty Fall 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:39:00 +0000

In addition to clothes, hair, nails, and makeup are the next thing we obsess about (I know I sometimes do) because we want to know what changes we need to make to achieve that personal style that represents us for the season.

More and more, hair, lips and nails give the final touch to that personal look. These final touches help us create that look you want to give that special outfit, or match those particular shoes, or that sexy dress…

The biggest trends this season are…

Hair –retro hairstyles are very much the trend. High voluminous hair, ponytails with texture and curls, spiky chignon, wear it low to have a better effect. Other trends are blunt bangs; off-side and the messy just woke out of bed look…

Makeup – There’s no denying that plum shades are color of the season, fiery red lips, dual-toned eyes, and strong brows. For eyes, try a shimmery effect or for drama, a pigmented plum shade with smoky eyes or earthy eye shadow. Gold is the other color this season; combine it with plum lips or nude shades. The power or purple lips create a strong statement, for a softer look try gloss instead. Strong, architectural brows are back.

Nails – I love changing my nails! And this season I will most definitely try the “inverted French” that YSL came up with. Violet -grey, gold, deep red, and dusty –grey will also be the biggest colors this season for nails.

Have a wonderful week, and if you have further question ask V

Buy Keep Store Fall issue

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:26:00 +0000

After the overwhelming amount of information I gave you these past weeks, we can now regroup and think - what are the best pieces that we can add, keep or store for this coming season?

There are key pieces that need to be stored even if the weather says “please use me…” these are straw bags, white handbags, sandals, cane patterns, sporty shades, and iridescent shiny outfits. I’m not saying that is a “faux pas” I’m just suggesting we consider other items that are more fall oriented.

Some of the pieces that we can keep and continue to enjoy them even in the coldest of weathers are the Breton stripes shirt/sweaters, soft blazers, clogs, alligator bags, aviator sunglasses, maxi dresses, and

green/army looks.

Now the fun part! What can we buy to update a bit our wardrobe? For a smooth transition, we can look to update our eyewear – Look for cat eye’s glasses, Leopard print shoes they can be flats, wedges or pumps, anything that is leopard is also a good option, and if you already have something with that print then have fun with it. Pointy flats, structured bags, full skirts, Tailor suits or 3 piece suits, the simpler the better to achieve that minimalistic/vintage/80’s look (too much in one outfit…)

Have a great week and enjoy Fashion’s Night Out, wherever you are!

Fall / Winter 2010 trends

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:42:00 +0000

So I’m back in NY, and this is our last week of Fall/Winter trends before we begin the in-depth discussion of the different trends and how we can combine these tendencies to your everyday life and our personal style. Two different looks - Dramatic Lace and Hot Scarlet are the final looks we will discuss.

Dramatic Lace – Lace this season will be in black, grey, white and red. Look for lace that compliment your features, and remember that less is more and smaller patterns flatter body shapes.

Hot Scarlet – from nail polish to shoes, bags, hosiery, lips, coats, and pants - everything we can think. Red is that other color we should consider when getting dressed. Scarlet accents, or full length dresses are also ways to incorporate this passionate color into your wardrobe.

Here is a video to illustrate the some of the trends.

Have a wonderful week.

Fall / Winter 2010 trends

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:11:00 +0000

Well this week we will discuss four trends for this coming season – The decades, Cozy Chic, Black, and Nerd Chic.

The decades – this season almost anything goes! Old trends are back, and what better then to look back and remember? Decades like the 70’s 60’s, 50’s, and even early century, or romantic eras are key looks for this season. Among my favorites were Prada’s 50 revivals, Oscar de la Renta old glamour Dallas style from the 70’s, Christian Dior romantic early century looks, and Louis Vuitton’s ladylike 50’s.

Cozy chic – There’s nothing like a good coat on a freezing cold weather to protect you, keep you warm and feel cozy in it... My favorite this season are Chloe grey and camel mid –length fur coat, Dennis Basso long brown coat, and Isabel Marant beige and black stripped fur coat.

Black – With time I have learned to appreciate this color and what it does! The most exciting black looks this season are Celine’s black pants, top and sleeveless vest, Ralph Chado Rucci’s long black dress with see-through shoulders, Stella McCartney black pants, sweater, and black flats, Oscar de la Renta long black v-neck dress with silver beads, YSL black 3 piece ensemble.

Nerd Chic – Prada is the predominant in this fun look, but other designer like Peter Jensen, Cynthia Steffe Alice Ritter have incorporated pieces that can also be worn like nerd chic looks.

To view the different looks, please refer to Xtravagans page on Facebook.

I’m taking another small break this coming week to be in Tucson, Arizona @ Canyon Ranch again for my weight loss program, so I will be back with more great trends the week after.

I Hope you all enjoy the last days of summer!

Fall /Winter 2010 trends

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:46:00 +0000

This week we will review four different trends that will be very in fashionable this season - Minimalist, military, boho chic and knitwear.

Minimalist – one of my favorite outfits this season is the Bally beige and brown dress, is so simple but also great for any shape. The nude minimalist dress from number twenty one is the perfect simple elegant, Stella McCartney sleek pants and grey jacket, Victoria Beckham’s blue long dress.

Military – military look is more than the buttons on the shoulders, or the military collar, this season it’s all about that green military color that will be a big trend this coming season. Celine’s long green jacket it’s the ideal daywear look, Etro’s beige outfit with gold button, and Fendi’s green jacket are among the most noticeable this season.

Boho chic - is definitely the look that goes more with my personality and the way I want to portray myself, goes great with accessories and gives that feel of “decontracte” (relax) with a touch of elegant. Among my favorites are Maurizio Pecoraro’s grey hat, pants, fur vest, and pants, Pucci’s degrade print purple, pink and black, Fendi’s brown suede pants, Aquascutum double breasted sleeveless long black dress, and Halton’s one shoulder long pale beige dress.

Knitwear – from chunky high-knee socks, warmers, cardigans, and big chunky sweaters… knitwear is the perfect combination for any look. Some of my favorite knits are Chloe’s long brown knit cape, Missoni’s sleeveless long knit vest, Clements Ribeiro mustard beaded cardigan, Michael Kors beige cowl neck dress, Marc Jacobs plum knitted fur on collar and wrists jacket.

Watch the video also for more ideas!

Next week more trends to come…

Fall / Winter 2010 trends

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:02:00 +0000

For the next 3 weeks I will be presenting the different trends for this coming Fall/Winter 2010.

Camel, Grey, Opulence, Animal prints, and the great outdoors will be the first five trends we will discuss this week.

Camel trend is the big star this season! Combine your camel outfits with bourdon, blue, brown, or red. Prada’s dress with ruffles, and camel coats are a great 60’s influence this season, as well as Michael Kors chunky knits in camel combined with grey, Chloe camel and grey combinations with knits and furs, Stella McCartney capes, and Gianfranco Ferré camel evening dress with gold sequin.

Grey, just like camel is the new black… this color will be your basic color this season to mix and match. Among the most noticeable DVF big chunky sweaters, Marc Jacobs’s boho grey dress and grey oversized sweaters, and D&G grey winter resort looks, Fendi’s grey wide leg pants, and Maurizio Pecoraro grey fur vests.

Opulence rich, brocades and wealth are also strong looks this coming season. Balmain has become the King of opulence, and this season Dolce and Gabbana joins him by bringing back their golden coins, and my personal favorite Clements Ribeiro with a wonderful brocade jacket, and cardigans and boots with beads, and gold sequins.

Animal prints, I prefer to wear it in small doses but this season some designers are going all the way with full outfits like Bluemarine zebra looks, Balmain’s leopard zipper jacket is the perfect jacket this season, and my personal favorite Emanuel Ungaro animal print color combination, just great!.

The great outdoors is just another way for me to compile all the great shearling coats, biker jackets in one category. Among the best to come or already in stores is Chloe’s ¾ length fur jacket (notice the combination of colors, very stylish) Love the Michael Kors Long grey fur coat, and Marc Jacobs chunky knit and fur coats.

Watch the video also for more ideas!

In the weeks to come Minimalist, Knitwear, Boho chic, Military, Cozy chic, Black, Leather, Nerd chic, the decades and many more…

The Maxi dress

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:32:00 +0000

Maxi dresses, caftans, long skirts, have always been my favorite summer look. I love wearing them for the evening because it gives that feel of Riviera summer chic combined with Arabian nights.

As for how you should wear this great look, then I recommend the following tips...

If you want to hide your tummy, I suggest a look like SJP (8) Halston Heritage pleated orange maxi dress or (1) Splendid fuchsia jersey maxi

Your body shape is inverted triangle, meaning your shoulders or your upper torso are broader than your hips, then the way to balance it is wearing a V cut like (3)Adam floral print dress, (4) Roberto Cavalli silk floral caftan, (2) Gypsy05 tie-die long maxi dress, (7) Gypsy05 metallic maxi dress

If your body shape is more like a rectangle, you have less wait, then I propose accessorizing with belts, and scarfs around our wait, draw attention to that area. (6) Emilio Pucci maxi caftan, (5) Alice by Temperley silk georgette dress

If you are like me that is petite in size, big personality, and triangle shape remember not to choose wide skirts that could make you look smaller, wear your high heels according to the length of the dress, and accessorise with jackets, shawls, belts, hats, and cuffs. (9) T by Alexander Wang jersey dress

To purchase these dresses, please click on the highlighted text with the name of the dress of your choice and the website to purchase the item will appear. If you want further help please Ask V

Other maxi's: Splendid strapless maxi dress, Max Azria beaded dress, Matthew Williamson dress, T-bags blue maxi dress, Milly navy and white maxi dress, Ralph Lauren black label maxi dress, Karina Grimaldi charmeuse halter maxi dress, Madison Marcus beaded silk maxi dress

Resort/Cruise trend report 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:51:00 +0000

Resort 2011 Cruise collection has a few popular trends this season… the pastel, shorts, black & white, straw hats, and maxi dresses.

What is great about Cruise/Resort collections is that the collections are shown in the middle of summer which is convenient because it gives wardrobing options right now, and in November-December when the collections come to stores some of us can spice things by adding “new” items to our winter looks, or if we are traveling get that look for our winter holiday destination.

Here are some of my favorite designs in a video I created, hope you enjoy it and if you have any questions, don’t for to Ask V

I would like to share the following poem from a good friend. Hopefully she will write some more on our soon to come website @ Xtravagans Lifestyle section.

Life and Friendships

Friends are stars sent from above,

To share your joy & sprinkle some love,

Because life is full of highs and lows,

And you need them near to soften the blows.

No matter the sadness or stress you feel,

A chat with a friend can make you heal,

Better then that is a glass of wine,

And before you know it life seems fine!

A true friend is always there by your side,

And hangs on tight during life’s roller coaster ride,

And when suddenly the skies turn grey for a while,

It’s never long before a friend makes you smile.

So we musn’t forget all the laughter and tears,

Or the memories we’ve shared over the years,

Because life is about the people you love,

And friends are angels sent from above.

By Victoria Barker

Beachwear

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:34:00 +0000

Just to think about the beach is relaxing… fortunately I can walk 50 meters and I have it right there to enjoy. Summer dressing for me is nothing more than a hat, comfortable beautiful flat shoes, and a long dress, or kaftan.

Beachwear is the one thing that in some sort of way, it’s timeless and has no fashion rule and we can wear it over and over the same thing, mix with new things and we never go wrong.

To make things different this week, and maybe other weeks to come I have created a video with tips, according to your body shape. Hope you enjoy it and watch it full screen!

Items: 1 Jean Paul Gaultier caftan, 2 DVF swimsuit, 3 Melissa Odabash silk open kaftan, 4 DVF animal print, 5 Missoni bikini and kaftan, 6 Etro sequin-embellished silk chiffon poncho7 Emilio Pucci bandeau bikini

Eyewear

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:37:00 +0000

Since a few weeks now, I have received emails asking, what are the right sunglasses… And as I always say, the right one is the one that you like and goes best with your features! So here are a few sunglasses you see on the street right now and also some that are just classic/vintage but are still “in” right now.

1 Tom Ford aviator sunglasses 2 Cutler and Cross round frame sunglasses 3 Balenciaga gold-toned frame sunglasses 4 Nathan Jenden square white sunglasses 5 Fendi square frame sunglasses 6 Veronique Branquinho for Linda Farrow tan leather aviator 7 The Row wood grain effect sunglasses 8 Balenciaga tortoiseshell square sunglasses 9 Lesca vintage sunglasses 10 Linda Farrow luxe Alexander Wang metallic zipper sunglasses 11 Victoria Beckham sunglasses 12 Bottega Veneta sunglasses

Other sunglasses: Jean Louis Sherrer Vintage rhinestone detailing on the rims and arms, Chloe 70's inspired cream and brown cat-eye frame sunglasses, Alexander McQueen cat-eye sunglasses

Have a great week! And if you have further questions Ask V

The right pair of shoes…?

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:40:00 +0000

The right pair of shoes…?

Well, definitely for me it has to do with 2 things… comfortable and making my feet looks prettier than anything!

Sometimes I sacrifice my comfortable state with the height of the shoe…I confess I wish I had better feet… but, It is what it is and I’m happy with what I have.

So here is a mixture of summer and pre-fall shoes (I could not resist).

Have a wonderful week!

Wedges: YSL suede peep-toe wedge, Christian Louboutin leopard 100 wedges, Chloe suede knit-trim wedge boots, Givenchy ruched leather wedge sandals

Sandals: Alexander Wang fringed leather sandals, Jimmy Choo silver/ gold sandals, Lara Bohnic snake shoes, Christian Louboutin black leather patent sandals, Tory Burch brown snake print leather sandals, Azzedine Alaia perforated suede shoes

Gladiators: Sam Edelman snake gladiator sandals, Miu Miu jeweled whipsnake gladiator sandals, Miu Miu gladiator sandals

Clogs: Marni leather clog, Miu Miu flower clogs

Boots: Givenchy wrapped jersey peep-toe boots, Alexander Wang open-toe boots

White

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:00:00 +0000

I’m writing this editorial from one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed, at least for my taste, and all around me is white! I tend to organize my issues at the beginning of the year for the next 6 months, and I never thought I would be in such a place for the white editorial issue! Here are some pictures of the Hotel Particulier if you happen to be near Arles don’t miss coming here.

Dressing in white for me projects purity, cleanness, and glamour. When we are overweight, we feel white is not our allied, but I believe that if we combine it with other pale colors and accessorize well we can achieve anything!.

Here are some white items that I consider to be great for this summer. Eugenia Kim fedora hat, Chloe crystal-lapel jacket, Christian Louboutin sandals, Fendi linen applique mini dress, Roberto Cavalli rose earrings, Stella McCarteny rope belt, La petite S.....

Wedding guest

noreply@blogger.com (Xtravagans) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:11:00 +0000

June is the busiest month to celebrate a wedding. I was dying to do a Wedding editorial, but I didn’t wanted to talk about wedding dresses, because I find them to be very intimate and very personal for each bride. I also thought about a wedding decoration issue since I’m currently “long-distance advising” a total stranger to create her wedding in Portland, Oregon…

And then the idea hit me!

What’s the second stressing situation when getting dressed? Being invited to a wedding, and not knowing what to wear! We want that WAO effect for us for our partners and specially the other people that will attend that event… not in that exact order…

For me dressing up for a wedding in really exciting, I take weeks deciding the right dress, the perfect accessories to wear and the right comfortable shoes that will help me make it through most of the night or day.

So, I chose four different looks that are versatile, chic and timeless as guidelines.

From left to right the coral silk wrap dress from Rochas is perfect for any type of silhouette; I would not recommend this dress for someone that more breast, unless they feel comfortable showing some skin. I have pair it with round shape diamond earrings from Sazingg and Ralph Lauren strappy Swarovski sandals.

Roberto Cavalli printed silk chiffon dress in perfect for all shapes as well. It is both perfect for day and night and this print will make a WAO impression. I would recommend that for heavy prints go soft on the earrings and make a statement in your arms with a great ring or like this blue agate cuff from Siman Tu, match it with a symbolic bag like this unique Celestina shell clutch.

I’m all about old Hollywood 40’s glamour; I love the style and simple shape like this amazing metallic jersey asymmetric Halston dress that is just perfect for any shape because it hides but also accentuates the female figure. The jewelry here should be very simple; the handbag should speak on its own like this Bea Valdez evening bag.

There’s nothing like a cute LBD to be chic in a wedding and this beautiful Robert Rodriguez one-shoulder dress with rosette- embellished skirt it’s perfect for women with bigger breasts, but also any type, because the asymmetric cut is not your typical cut and makes the dress different. Match your dress with this yellow crocodile clutch from Nancy Gonzalez which creates a wonderful contrast, and add Valentino satin-bow sandals to achieve that sophisticated chic look.

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