Archive for the ‘Designer’ Category

Hello to Flower Power!

Floral prints are back, but this time with a big bang. They are big, bold, in bright colours and eye popping prints. There is nothing discreet about them, so you need to wear them with a bit of an attitude. Some prefer to wear them from head to print, others pair them with clashing colours- such as coloured denim- or print- I prefer  to tune them down with some neutral colours. Otherwise I feel they are wearing me and not visa versa- but this is down to personal preference and style personality. One of my favourite prints are from a newly discovered brand: “ Stolen Girlfriends Club”. Their printed blouse is simply divine and such a great wardrobe edit for us pear shaped women, but as well for lean columns, neat hourglass and rectangle. While printed tee luxe and printed shift dresses  are best left to lean columns, rectangles and neat hourglasses.

Here is some background information for those who have not heard of “Stolen Girlfriends Club”. They are the result of the coming together of a “motley crew of surfers done good”, otherwise known as friends Dan, Marc and Luke. Working from their Auckland base, these creatives didn’t establish themselves with the intention of becoming a cult fashion brand, but fell into the trade through a series of creative flirtations resulting in a fabulous t-shirt line that sealed the deal.

Don’t you just love this story- must get my hands on that printed make me feel good blouse!

Michaela

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Forrest Green : Understated elegance by Malene Birger!

The colour forrest green is inncredibly versatile and a smart investment for any wardrobe as they are both flattering and effortlessly chic. Add a bit of a fashion edge by wearing it with print.  By Malene Birger collection is a mix of crisp Scandinavian design and cool references to 50s and 60s styling .

 Michaela

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

La Perla makes every day special!

Make every day a special day by wearing Italian label La Perla for timeless glamorous elegance. Since 1954 founder Ada Masotti – and now as well with son Alberto- they have used their skilful corsetry and high -quality fabrics to create unique, timeless beautiful underwear.

Michaela

 

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Diane von Furstenberg: The future is bright!

Diane von Furstenberg gained initial success in 1972 with her iconic printed jersey wrap dresses. Today her clothing are essentials and part of a stable wardrobe for any woman. This season her range is all about colour blocking bright colours with neutral colours.  A trend that is feminine and chic.

Michaela

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Karl has now exclusively arrived at Net-A-Porter!

The wait is over! Karl Lagerfeld’s new exclusive collection “Karl” for net-a-porter has been revealed today! You will find a lot fantastic “edits” to update your look with Karl signature look.. ” I only wear the latest thing. It’s my job.’,says KARL’.  One of my favourite pieces are the collars, which are a striking ode to designer Karl Lagerfeld’s inimitable style.

Michaela

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Christopher Kane’s blazing hues!

Christopher Kane has cornered the market on neon by updating city-cool essentials! Star of the London fashion pack, Christopher Kane is renowned for his pretty yet provocative designs. The spring/ summer 2012 season is a celebration of bright and neon colours,  so take charge of the trend in Christopher Kane’s new collection has sent the style set colour crazy!

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Michaela


Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Narciso Rodriguez: The king of minimalism!

Narcissso Rodriguez made his first splash in 1996 when Carolyn Bessette Kennedy chose a simple, icy white sheath for her instantly iconic wedding dress and catapulted Rodriguez to the spotlight.

Minimalism takes a sultry turn with Narciso Rodriguez!. Each garment is expertly sculpted to fit every feminine curve, resulting in a streamlined polish that’s bold and sophisticated. This is Minimalism made sexy for a whole new generation. The full collection offers a range of separates, including outerwear and accessories, but his signature remains those sculpted, body-hugging dresses, finished in a cool palette with traffic stopping pops of color.

Enjoy, Michaela

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Golden Globe Red Carpet 2012: Best Dressed women!

My top 4 best dressed list is:

1. Angeline Jolie in Versace

She absolutely nailed it in her choice of dress, hairstyle and accessories. It it is current- because of its colour block- it is fresh – because of the choice of colours- it is feminine & sophisticated- because it shows her neat hourglass figure elegantly without being too tight on her body. But above all it reflects her style personality that works best on her- effortless & timeless & elegant.  The colour block is perfect for her clear colouring and she sets it off with with her red perfect shaped lips. It has the wow factor written all over! She simply looks fabulous in the 40s inspired fashion trend.

2.  Charlize Theron in Dior Couture

Simply picture perfect.  The dress by Christian Dior is feminine but still youthful, playful and different in its own right. She lets the details in her dress speak for themselves such as ruffles, broach in her waistline, asymmetric style and plunging neckline without over cluttering them with flashy accessories. This dress in colour and style can not be worn by many women, but since she is tall, a neat hourglass in her body shape, a light in her colouring  and a bit of a romantic in her style personality- this dress fits her like a glove .  Her hairstyle complements the dress towards the 20 upcoming fashion trend but adding a current touch &  feel to it.

3. Nicole Kidman in Versace

This dress with all its studded details to show needed :” a long canvas to show”. Nobody else could have worn this dress as perfect as Nicole Kidman did. She is tall to give all the studded design the room to shine as well small busted, so that her bust doesn’t crowd and bulk the studded design. The halterneck and the studded design create the illusion of curves that is needed for her lean column body shape. She is a warm in her colouring and therefore the ivory & gold combination is simply an ideal choice. He open hair softens the intensity of the glamorous dress, so that it feels effortlessly elegant. Nicole Kidman loves to dress in an”art deco” style and it simply works like a charm here.

4. Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci

She looked absoluteley wonderful in her dress. It flatters her lean column body shape at all the right places. The dress is elegant and yet has an edge- it suits her personality and age. Her styling is impeccable. Black is one of her best colours- she is a clear in her colouring-  but to me it is not a Golden Globe dress for a young girl. She should have been dress in an edgy but bold coloured dress( a bit more fashion forward )- that is the only reason why I put her as number 4.

Michaela

Monday, January 16th, 2012