Modern Designer Valentino Collection

Valentino Collection

Anyone looking for proof that it is a new day at Valentino need only have tuned in to the Golden Globes, where Chloë Sevigny nabbed an award in a gown by the label's new designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli. It wasn't so outré that Mr. Valentino would have disapproved, but it was definitely more avant than anything the label's founder was doing before they retired. That is a lovely way to report the duo's pre-fall collection. The lace, the exquisite beadwork, and the ruffles and frills the house is known for are still there, but they are executed in a more modern (read: shorter) way. Now in their fifth season with the house (counting couture), Chiuri and Piccioli did red for the first time. But we are not talking your typical Valentino red chiffon. In lieu, they showed a patent trench, leather motorbike pants worn with a fox overweight in the same hue, as well as a party dress of red paillettes sewn onto nude tulle. Piccioli called it a "dangerous red." It is risks like those that should pay off with the young crowd they are wooing.

Canopy Blue Now Open on Sundays

Madison Street's Canopy Blue boutique is the ultimate shopping destination for women. The well-edited mix of merchandise is hip, stylish and comes from a variety of designers including DVF, Trina Turk, Theory and more. The big news? Canopy Blue is now open on Sundays from 12-4pm. Don't forget to check out the Jodi Arnold Trunk Show taking place April 12-17th.

Top Favorite Dress Color From H And M Garden Collection

I have seen a few bits of the H&M Garden Collection on various blogs and very nice it looks too, I especially like the red flowery pieces.

Uni Girl came back last week and it seems that most of the allowance we give her to live on has been spent on clothes. I have spotted a few bits in the wash from New Look including 2 Nude colored tops and a very grown up looking dress with a thin black belt, but my favorite of all is the dress she is wearing in the picture below, she said I would be dead chuffed she has embraced the Nude trend. It is just the sort of dress I would buy, if I was her age and size, really pretty and I love the ruffle on the chest. After wearing it out that first weekend in London, Daughter 3 borrowed it to go out the other night. Big mistake, it now has chocolate on it and she has just thrown it in the wash basket. When I fished it out, I thought I had better check the washing instructions as I do with all new clothes, only to find that the item is Dry Clean only and is from the H&M Garden Collection. I am surprised that organic cotton should be dry cleaned and it annoys me no end, as Students on tight budgets can't afford dry cleaning, she moans enough about having to pay £9 every few weeks to wash and dry her clothes! Does anyone know if this is the case with all of the collection, is it all dry clean and if so, does anyone know why you can't wash organic cotton?

New Yasmin Le Bon and Limited Collection at Wallis

I have been checking out the Wallis website periodically looking for a leather t-shirt that not only had I seen in the press, but also on the wonderful blog that's not my age, but alas I have been unable to find it, which I suppose takes away the dilemma of whether a woman classed as the Wallis Demographic, would actually wear such an item. However, I did take a closer look today as I saw their Yasmin Le Bon spring collection is finally in stock. What took so long? Why wasn't it in when all the other Spring pieces hit the stores? Did they think that by keeping the customers waiting that bit longer, it may lead them to believe it is something really special? Well I am not sure I think it is. Firstly it doesn't seem to consist of many pieces, unless of course there is another drop to come and although there were two pieces I really liked (pictured below) I couldn't really see any 40 something in the floral tiered maxi dress to be honest and I am not sure I can see Mrs Le Bon in it either. YLB always looks stylish whether she is arriving at Heath row on the Red Eye or attending a Red Carpet event, she is somebody who I feel always gets it right, but I am not so sure I feel the same about her collection. I could probably visualise her in the two pieces that I really like, but not sure about the rest. I really expected more. I was hoping for wardrobe staples, mix and match pieces that YLB would put together so well and that I would see a collection that would teach me a thing or two about 40 something dressing with style and that there would be a few on trend items to keep the older fashionista's happy, in the mix.

There were however, some pieces in their Limited Collection that really made me happy. A fab leather dress (still no sign of the t-shirt), the zebra print jacket and some gorgeous tops embracing the nude and ruffle trend. I hadn't ever noticed that like good old M&S's Limited Collection, that Wallis had one as well and although there is only a small selection online, it is far more appealing to the fashion forward, than their main range which at times can seem decidedly frumpy.
The other thing I really like about Wallis is that they accept paypal (like Asos and Topshop), so you can sell your old clothes on ebay and buy directly from Wallis with the proceeds which is a bit like getting new for old, so no shopping guilt necessary!

Have you bought anything in Wallis lately and what do you think of the Yasmin Le Bon Collection?

Exclusive DIAMOND Jewelry PhotoShoot

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The latest Lady Dior ads that feature Marion Cotillard is already out

The latest Lady Dior ads that feature Marion Cotillard is already out. From Paris and New York, the latest ads were shot in Shanghai. Called "Lady Blue", the new campaign showed Marion Cotillard wearing a plunging leather gown and clutching a Lady Dior with the city’s futuristic sky line in the background.

Style Fashion Red Dresses Collection

If I never hear the song with the same name as the title of this Post, it won't be a day too soon, God it drove me nuts, but whenever I think about Red dresses it just automatically pops into my head and stays there, along with visions of Chris De Burgh - ugh!
So if you are not interested in trends, flinch at the thought of florals and have nightmares over nudes but are looking for a summer alternative to winters LBD, then look no futher than red. It suits all skin tones and hair colors and radiates sexy sophistication. Check out the selection below, all from Matches, which one would you choose? If money were no object, I would lust after lanvin!

DVF £273

Issa £368


Maxmara £398

Lanvin Draped dress £1,620

Extreme New Designs From Young Generation

Extreme New Designs From Young Generation

Best Collection for Seamless in Seattle

Seattle native Karly Orr may have received a degree in Communications from WSU, but it’s her love for design that ultimately led her back to school at the NY Fashion Academy in Ballard where she went on to learn the trade and eventually win various design awards including Best Designer for Project Red Dress and Best Collection for Seamless in Seattle.

For her namesake line, Karly combines subtle textures in sophisticated colors for modern yet minimally designed dresses which can be worn from day to night. Prices range $300 - $435.

In addition to working on her own line Karly has also partnered with fellow designer Liise Wyatt on a line called Wyatt Orr. The line features sleek urban jackets for men and women in various combinations of soft wool and genuine leather; some with removable hoods, back pockets and snap closures. Prices range $400-$600.

New Style Sarah Gandapur Designs Fashion

New Style Sarah Gandapur Designs Fashion

New Collection Luly Yang 2010 Tea Fashion Show

Seattle designer Luly Yang will present her new collection of Day, Cocktail, Bridal and Cashmere dresses on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. There will be two showings including one at 12:00pm and the second at 4:30pm.

Luly Yang’s inspiration was influenced by Parisian women who are known for being feminine, chic, worldly and sexy; women who take the time to savor life’s many flavors and adventures. Miss Yang’s silhouettes are shapely and feminine, with form fitting knee length dresses and skirts. Her suitings will be accompanied with timeless cashmere separates along with her signature bridal gowns. The color palette includes French Vanilla cream, strawberry blush, caramel and more. All fabrics used in the collection were hand selected by Luly in Europe, Asia and New York.
The Tea show will feature afternoon tea in The Fairmont's Georgian room which is truly a memorable experience. With an array of delicate tea sandwiches and petit sweet delights all served tiered-style, accompanied with beautiful teas ranging from Japan Sencha, Kyoto Rose, Empress Blend 1908, and more.

About Luly Yang
Since opening her first boutique in downtown Seattle in 2000, Luly Yang is celebrated for her elegant and timeless designs for both women and men. She has been editorially featured in a variety of fashion and bridal magazines nationally, including Seattle and Beijing. Luly opened her second boutique at The Fairmount Hotel in Beijing, China in November 2008. Luly Yang has earned and received many awards, including the prestigious Nellie Cashman Award in 2007 for Women Business Owners; and in 2008 the International Academy of Design and Technology IADT Lifetime Achievement Award.

Fashion New Designs Lahore from Get Style Stores

GET STYLE industries launched GET STYLE Fashion Stores / Retail Fashion Outlets in various cities of Pakistan including Lahore. Other than that 40 state of the art fashion stores are in process of opening in all major cities of Pakistan. Due to in-house designing and manufacturing of embroidered fabric and fashion boutique GET STYLE stores has become leading Fashion Chain in Pakistan.