Archive for March 2005

CFDA Award 2005 for Fashion Influence: Kate Moss

I was so excited when I read that -*drum rolls* -Kate Moss will be honoured with the Award of Fashion Influence at the Council of Fashion Designers of America's annual ceremony on June 6. *Squeals and cheers for one of my fav style icons* For those who don't know, the CFDA awards are equivilant to fashion Oscars awards.

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Kate at the Coty 100th Anniversary Party.
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Kate attended lunch with selected famous British women by the Queen.
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Kate at her 30th birthday party at Claridges, called The Beautiful and The Damned, where guests were asked to dress in the Twenties style.

Kate Moss, who is one of the reasons why this season's trend is boho luxe, and who was just recently voted as best dresser by Glamour magazine, is now 31 years old, but it seems her style is not fading as she ages. Also, Kate has been called a muse by many photographers, including the famous Mario Testino and Nick Knight.

So what qualifies her as a 'fashion influence'? Simple answer: Whatever she wears hit high street stores a few weeks after she wears it, and everybody, from normal ppl like us to celebrities and fashion experts can not help but want to copy her look. Kate first used Balenciaga bags years before it became so popular last year. The unknown Austrlian UGGs also became famous after being worn by Kate. Kate, who is the queen of THE cool English crowd, names Sadie Frost and Stella Mc Cartney as her best friends.

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Kate with daughter, Lily.
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Kate stylishly going to a photoshoot in NYC.
To read the full list of nominees, go to the offical CFDA website.

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Get more SLEEP with these. .

A recent survey done by the National Sleep Foundation, shows that three quarters of adult Americans don't get enough sleep. The average adult American have 6.9 hrs of zzz's a day, while according to experts adults need a minimum of 7-9hrs a night. Not only will lack of sleep lead to grumpiness and increase in motor accidents as people become drowsy while driving, but to dark cirlces, acne and low metabolism!!!! And so in order to help everyone catch more sleep , we thought these cute night wear would help. . .

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One can want to look super cute in this bright polka dot Victoria's Secret matching PJs. . .

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Or these adorable multicolor polka dot matching PJs from Nick and Nora's.

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One can even mix and match, like this Old Navy set. This is by far my favourite, I have something very similar myself.

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Or you may prefer to look pretty and feminine in a gown, such as this lovely Burberry nightgown and robe.

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Maybe even feminine AND sexy in this Oscar de la Renta chemise. There reallly isn't any fashion in night wear (not that I know off anyway). At the end of the day, I think it all comes down to comfort and personal preference. Which nightwear do YOU prefer?

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And do match your nightwear with super fluffy, super soft, warm and comfy slippers such as the one on the left from Mark and Spencer or the one of the right from Amy Jo Gladstone.

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Complete this with these Lavendar scented products from Crab Tree and Evelyn. Lavendar soothes and destresses you, which helps you sleep. Have a good night everyone!!!

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Blazer Spring/Summer 2005 Trends

Blazers is another ESSENTIAL item of one girl's wardrobe. Blazers are the perfect outwear for many occasions, formal and informal. They make a girl look well-dressed, slim and way cool. So you might be thinking, blazers have trends? Yes they do! In fact, I only started noticing this fact this season, so I thought I must share this insight with you all.

This season, blazers are striped: striped by lines of the main color except of a lighter or darker hue, or white. Also, it seems like blue, preferably that particular hue which is lighter than navy blue, is THE color.

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Starting with a down to earth selection, this blazer, with the nautical theme in mind, is by Lux from Urban Outfitters.

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One of my favourites here by Free People from Urban Outfitters too. The grey hoodie attached at the back is a great way to look casual and layered without making yourself look puffy.

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A more pricy blazer by Harveys sold at girlshop.com. Notice that having only one button seems to be quite popular.

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A special piece by Anthropologie. It is quite unique, although those with simple taste may not like it.

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Pretty in pink stripes by Marc by Marc Jacobs to celebrate spring!
Oh, and I forgot to mention, blazers this season are also slightly shorter than before. So you can look cute and cool at the same time!

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Blouse Trends Spring 2005

In every wardrobe, there should be at least one blouse/collared shirt or whatever else you call them (What IS the exact term for it?)). They are essential for work or interviews when you need to dress up and look formal and professional. They are great for casual and works with absolutely anything. They are perfect for layering. But even the wardrobe staple gets a fashionable twist now and then. This season, the trend for the white blouse is to be tucked in, loose, feminine and colorful.

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Ah, the classical Prada blouse(left). Prada makes the absolute best best best blouse around. It is an absolute MUST have. And the Chloe blouse(right). Although not the best around, one must appreciate the subtle white pattern and the colored details inside making the ordinary blouse stand out. Note that both blouses are loosely fitted and tucked in.

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Coming away from the traditional white blouse, we have color, stripes and geometry. The Miu Miu blouse (left) is reminscent of the Prada blouse with its traditional loosely fitted cutting. But the geometric print on it definitely gives it some color and extra cool, making it very this season. Paul Smith also makes very good blouses. And the color striped one (right) is very well made indeed. Because besides the cutting, there are also very intricately done, colorful floral edges, giving it a more feminine touch. The bright thin belt on both loosely fitted blouses also adds femininity by emphasizing the "tiny waist."

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Take the blouse even further and knot the blouse like Matthew Williamson's very colorful one on the left. This method of wearing it, instantly transforms the formal blouse to something very casual and in this case, beachy. Or add on the frills, scrunched sleeves and bows for a very very feminine blouse, like the pink Vuitton one on the right.
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This Polo Sport white blouse is a good, more realistic, version of the traditional white blouse. I've always believed that Ralph Lauren made good blouses, and since Polo Sport is a division of it, the cutting of this should be quite good.
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I also love the Abercrombie blouses. And this one would be perfect for the colorful striped look. I'm not sure about this one, but the one I have, they have gorgoues diamond-like buttons on the sleeves and the inside of the sleeve has polka dot prints on it. So it looks gorgeous both as it is and when I turn my sleeves up.

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This Anthropology floral blouse is perfect for the colorful floral print look. Besides looking good by itself, just imagine how cool the color would look poking out of a shirt!

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For the feminine blouse, this Urban Outfitters blouse is perfect. We love the poofy sleeves, the subtle striped pattern and the flair at the hips.

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Sexy Legs - Animals Prints - Dramatic Colors

Legs are in this season, and the variety of colors and styles are dazzling. The new line from Stockingirl shows this trend.


Sheer purple rattlesnake stay up stockings as seen on the right, dramatize the legs.

"The reptile printed fishnet has been surprisingly successful", commented Edward Miccinati design director for Stockingirl. "We're offering them in opaque tights, opaque leggings, sheer-to-waist pantyhose, sheer thigh highs stockings, and on fishnet."





The printed blue pinwheel print fishnet stockings pictured on the left engross the legs and enhances any outfit. The electrifying varieties of colors draw immediate attention to the legs.



Snake and reptilian prints have shown to be a popular fashion statement this season - on and off the runways.


"Hosiery is not just looked at as a fantasy item or accessory any longer."

"Young girls and women are learning to see fashion leg wear not only as a highly wearable item, but an additional must-have apparel item to wear with their skirts, heels, and boots," says Edward Miccinati, design director for the line.



Because of Stockingirl's close relationship with top stylists and designers, the company will be introducing a number of authentic designer prints and patterns that will be featured on the runways for Heatherette, Baby Phat, Nicole Romano, Tamsen, Moschino, and Just Cavalli.






This season Stockingirl will come on strong by continuing its popular printed leg wear collections.

"We have only begun to show our creativity when it comes to the print market," remarks Miccinati. Stockingirl will carry over traditional styles, such as the well-received zebra sheer to the waist pantyhose, displayed above right, cheetah and ultra sheer tiger print stockings pictured below left.

Will be exploring updated re-colored animal print looks in varying patterns for 2005.



Regal baroque and floral patterns will also continue to be signature Stockingirl leg wear styles, while venturing into both bright and subtlety soft color palettes.

Patterning this upcoming season will in general be more feminine, more vivid, more intense, and more creative when it comes to overlaying and juxtaposing disparate motifs.

Paisley will be embossed over delicate floral and dotted and striped with stunning color mixes, chic phrases will be imprinted on a collage of cultural symbols and colorful swatches, such as the fancy lace top thigh highs stockings pictured below.



The embracing of rich colors, ethnic-inspired prints, ornate design and vivid washes will be the newest stylistic approach this upcoming season

Stockingirl continually proves that any color is the new black when in comes to leg wear.

Though the company's color palette is already extensive, offering 26 colors in key styles, there will be a number of new colors making their way into their hosiery line, including: plum, sea foam, clover, and differing shades of turquoise.

Luxurious silk stockings as seen above are part of this sexy, sensuous stocking line.


One thing is sure - legs this year will be more colorful and attention grabbing them every.


Leg wear is walking onto the scene everywhere: beneath boho skirts, stuffed in furry boots, peaking out of snake-skin stilettos, or paired with woolen legwarmers.


See more leg wear, stocking, pantyhose at Stockingirl web site.























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Sexy Legs - Animals Prints - Dramatic Colors

Legs are in this season, and the variety of colors and styles are dazzling. The new line from Stockingirl shows this trend.


Sheer purple rattlesnake stay up stockings as seen on the right, dramatize the legs.

"The reptile printed fishnet has been surprisingly successful", commented Edward Miccinati design director for Stockingirl. "We're offering them in opaque tights, opaque leggings, sheer-to-waist pantyhose, sheer thigh highs stockings, and on fishnet."





The printed blue pinwheel print fishnet stockings pictured on the left engross the legs and enhances any outfit. The electrifying varieties of colors draw immediate attention to the legs.



Snake and reptilian prints have shown to be a popular fashion statement this season - on and off the runways.


"Hosiery is not just looked at as a fantasy item or accessory any longer."

"Young girls and women are learning to see fashion leg wear not only as a highly wearable item, but an additional must-have apparel item to wear with their skirts, heels, and boots," says Edward Miccinati, design director for the line.



Because of Stockingirl's close relationship with top stylists and designers, the company will be introducing a number of authentic designer prints and patterns that will be featured on the runways for Heatherette, Baby Phat, Nicole Romano, Tamsen, Moschino, and Just Cavalli.






This season Stockingirl will come on strong by continuing its popular printed leg wear collections.

"We have only begun to show our creativity when it comes to the print market," remarks Miccinati. Stockingirl will carry over traditional styles, such as the well-received zebra sheer to the waist pantyhose, displayed above right, cheetah and ultra sheer tiger print stockings pictured below left.

Will be exploring updated re-colored animal print looks in varying patterns for 2005.



Regal baroque and floral patterns will also continue to be signature Stockingirl leg wear styles, while venturing into both bright and subtlety soft color palettes.

Patterning this upcoming season will in general be more feminine, more vivid, more intense, and more creative when it comes to overlaying and juxtaposing disparate motifs.

Paisley will be embossed over delicate floral and dotted and striped with stunning color mixes, chic phrases will be imprinted on a collage of cultural symbols and colorful swatches, such as the fancy lace top thigh highs stockings pictured below.



The embracing of rich colors, ethnic-inspired prints, ornate design and vivid washes will be the newest stylistic approach this upcoming season

Stockingirl continually proves that any color is the new black when in comes to leg wear.

Though the company's color palette is already extensive, offering 26 colors in key styles, there will be a number of new colors making their way into their hosiery line, including: plum, sea foam, clover, and differing shades of turquoise.

Luxurious silk stockings as seen above are part of this sexy, sensuous stocking line.


One thing is sure - legs this year will be more colorful and attention grabbing them every.


Leg wear is walking onto the scene everywhere: beneath boho skirts, stuffed in furry boots, peaking out of snake-skin stilettos, or paired with woolen legwarmers.


See more leg wear, stocking, pantyhose at Stockingirl web site.























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Ked's advertised by Mischa Barton

Look at these shoes: I'm sure you will agree that while they are not exceedingly ugly, they are nothing special.


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As I'm sure most of you know, Mischa signed on to advertise Ked's shoes this season. Here are a few photos from the campaign. Does Mischa not look gorgeous, even in those mundane shoes?

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Mischa at the Ked's open launch party in New York:

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This just shows that pretty people can wear however boring clothes and still look gorgeous. We do envy Mischa so...

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Dress Trends Spring / Summer 2005 II

Following my report on this season's dress trends part I, which if you haven't seen it yet you must go see it, part II is finally here! Dresses are a MUST this season! Since fellow readers like you are obviously not celebrities who have special events to attend, I'm not going to show you any glam dresses today.

Since I'm feeling down-to-earth today, I thought I would give you all how-to-wear-dresses-in-2005 lecture 101. So first, here is a selection of dresses that are (mostly) affordable and very in fashion this season:
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Two very pretty dresses from Free People. As mentioned in earlier post, yellow is a trendy color this season, and yellow dresses will definately liven up your outfit! Oh, and flowery prints and laces are of course also very fashionable.

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Speaking of dresses, we of course would not not mention the oh so lovely collection by Anthropologie. They are quite pricy, but are so pretty one could not resist. The green flowery scores points for resembling one of the Burberry Prorsum dresses, and the blue one looks so casual and comfortable that you can actually stroll around your neighbourhood in.

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For slightly more formal occasions, or if you just simply perfer simple outfits, these two are for you. The xx dress (by Anthropologie,) is boho influenced and has a wonderful fitting. The black lacy one is by Gap, and is perfect for looking elegant day and night!

Many people are often stuck on how to match outerwear with dresses. To look young and fun, wear the always versitile blazer (like the white one shown below,) or even wear an OVER-SIZED college sweatshirt over the dress as inspired by Marissa in the OC, (now if only all of us were smart enough to go to Harvard.)
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If you are more for the more mature and stylish look, then you can wear a wrap which is oh-so-fashionable nowadays (like the black one below,) or wear a safari jacket (like the whitish khaki one below.)
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I cannot stress how important it is for the fashionable to own and wear pretty day dresses anywhere and everywhere you go this season. So start looking out for your perfect dresses now!

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