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‘Tis the Season to Try Velvet

"Ephita" — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:35:27 +0000

As a little girl I never understood my grandmother’s love for anything velvet! To me velvet was something reserved for people who live in castles somewhere in a far far away Disney fantasy land. On the occasions that my mother even considered putting me in one of those mini velvet dresses in a red bordeaux color for little girls, you best believe that I sulked for the entire day, fervently wishing to be an adult, because then I will have the choice of NOT wearing velvet, ever! Come to realize it, many of my friends have some weird feelings towards velvet. It’s just one of those looks you are not so confident to try because of a possible ‘traumatic’ childhood experience you may have had with it (ie. Me), or simply not being sure how to wear it and still not look like your lovely grandmother!

Well, it looks like a recent shopping therapy may have answered this! For the first time, I looked at velvet in a new light! This time, Velvet was on heels and pumps; the type of heels that would really make you sing ’tis the season to be jolly’ once you put them on! For this reason, I advise for Velvet on shoes, for those who like me would like to have a fresh beginning with Velvet.

The picks: Ninna Ricci ($795), (Charlotte Olympia ($1,250), Stella McCartney ($745), Ruppert Sanderson ($790), Kurt Geiger ($243 or £150), Bordello ($70.45), and Asos black open toe ($62).

The extra item: Use a gold brooch like one from ASOS (now $17.24) hooked to front of a simple black velvet pump to add glitz and glamour.

and Voila!

Filed under: Global Fashion, Shoes, Shopping

Modern Day Dilemma of The Stylish Woman: Your phone’s touch screen vs. Your Gloves

"Ephita" — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:39:54 +0000

Hello there to all Iphone owners. It is getting very cold out there, and no one wants to freeze their hands just to pick up a phone call when we are walking outside, especially because you just can’t TOUCH anything on your Iphone with your gloves!!

Well here is a creative solution to this fashion dilemma: The Touch Drivers Gloves sold online at www.vandashop.com

These gloves run for 25-28 British pounds ($45) and really is a perfect item for the Iphone stylish woman of today in freezing weather.

To read more about this item go to the Guardian by click here

Filed under: Fashion Stories, Global Fashion, New on the Block Tagged: Iphone gloves, Vandashop.com

Styles We Are Liking Right Now

"Ephita" — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:22:06 +0000

Zara: Lady/Office Bag (Also Online)

BCBGMAXAZRIA Runway Collection: Minimalist Geometric Wrap Dress

Blanket Coat/Cape: Asos, Loro Piana, H&M

Military Outerwear: ASOS, H&M, Verda

Cropped Trousers: Zara

Wedge Boots: All At ShopBop.com

… and Voila!! Click on pictures for link + plus look out for more styles we like right now!

Filed under: Global Fashion, Handbags, Jackets/Outerwear, Shoes, Shopping, Trousers/Pants Tagged: Army Jackets, Asos Fall 2010, BCBG MaxAzria Runway Collection, Blanket Coat, Wedge booties

New York Fashion Week Finale: L.A.M.B & NAEEM KHAN

"Ephita" — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:32:35 +0000

The final two fashion shows of Fashion Week, L.A.M.B fashion line by singer Gwen Stefani and NAEEM KHAN were both interesting because of their use of bold materials and colors, and noticeable hair choices for the runway. L.A.M.B of course was younger and hipper, with African influences from the print, to the materials, and colors. Plus the print vest that Gwen Stefani wore was quite a nice item. While KHAN’s show, a little more ladylike, but also with some Orient influences with the rich details and materials… Take a look a look at both runways with the following videos:

Check out the L.A.M.B Spring ’011 fashion show by clicking here (video/images from www.nymag.com)

Check out NAEEM KHAN Spring fashion ’011 fashion show below:

Filed under: Fashion Stories, Global Fashion Tagged: Gwen Stefani, LAMB Spring 2011, Naeem Khan Spring 2011, New York Fashion Week, NY fashion week spring 2011

The Trench Dress: Wear it this Fall and Early Spring 2011

"Ephita" — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:10:22 +0000

The trenchcoat look is back this season, and perfect for the not so cold and rainy weather. For those who live in rainy cities like London, you actually always have a trench and raincoat, but of course keeping a trendy and up to date cut is important. Now you can either wear the trench as a coat or a dress, and the best part about it is that this look started appearing in spring 2010 but it also appeared in Spring 2011 NY Fashion week with designers like Rachel Roy. So now you can even take an old trench, cut up the sleeves (of course at a tailor if you are the scissors happy type), slim the waist, and a belt from the same fabric, and have it ready for Spring of next year. Here is a look at some of the trenchcoat dresses already available now;

Filed under: Dresses, Global Fashion, Jackets/Outerwear, Shopping Tagged: Spring 2011 Trench Dresses, Trench Dresses, Trenchcoat Dress