Whew! It’s spring, nice to see you again. After all the fall looks for 2009 it is great to look back at the light and cheerful looks for spring 2009. How great is it to see legs, arms and shoulders again? Take a look at Charlotte Ronson’s fashion show spring 2009.
DKNY
The perfect pair of denim jeans, yes we all want one. The quest for the right pair can be torturous, but well worth it. Comfort and convenience are factored into the blue jean appeal. Its ability to be dressed up or dressed down is also very appealing.
The perfect pair can be slimming while giving your body a great shape. It is one of those wardrobe essentials that we cannot live without.
The rise and inseam makes all the difference. They help in determining the fit, along with the waist size and cut. To some, the wash is as important as fit. A darker wash will tend to be more slimming and more formal.
DKNY has teamed up with Levi Jeans to create several styles, a wide leg jean, skinny jean and boyfriend jean. The boyfriend jean is shown above. There is enough of a variety here to fit and flatter almost any figure.
To think that the denim jean was once worn for hard labor, thankfully we now wear it for leisure. One can only wonder how it will evolve in the next 50 years.
Farah Angsana is the emerging designer in our ‘little black dress’ series. The final designer in our series is not American; though Los Angeles is one of several places she was raised as a child.
Angsana made her New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 debut at Bryant Park. Her collection can be viewed at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
A chic strapless black dress is her contribution to this series from her fall 2009 collection. It is the quintessential cocktail dress, and the ideal one to close out this series.
The little black dress is the staple of a woman’s wardrobe, and Paris Fashion Week was the perfect time to see how this timeless dress has evolved. It will remain a classic for many, and easy access to sophistication for all. FashionRollcall.com.
Today we begin our three-day ‘little black dress’ series with the veteran of the group, Vera Wang. Her name is synonymous with beautiful gowns.
Here is a runway look from Vera Wang fall 2009 collection. A graceful and elegant ballerina comes to mind. It manages to be demure even with a deep v-neckline.
The ‘little black dress’ was immortalized in film by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s; and this dress would be a lovely addition. Vera Wang continues to send chic creations down the runway leaving us wanting more. FashionRollcall.com.
Milan Fashion Week Fall 2009 is over, and we have a Showdown winner. Each collection can be seen at HarpersBazaar.com. The three fashion houses selected in Rollcall were:
D&G brought us a regal inspired collection with a touch of the Victorian. There were lavish jewel-toned colors like burgundy, blue and yellow. These colors were a welcomed change in a sea of black, gray and tan collections. The shape and volume of the dresses were an unexpected delight. Poet blouses and billowy skirts added to the romanticism of the collection.
The House of Gucci broke free of the down economy; it was a wonderful break from reality. We saw beautifully-made pant suits, and stunning sequin dresses. Sparkle, sheen and shine were center stage, they are always indicative of festivities. The leggings were also shimmery and desirable. The Gucci collection was one of celebration.
There was a retro fifties vibe at Moschino, red lips included. The navy and black pieces paired with red lips were a striking contrast. The severe hair only highlighted this lady-like collection. Moschino channeled the glamorous looks of the fifties into the twenty-first century. Overall this was a sophisticated collection.
The Showdown finalists are D&G and Gucci. The two collections embodied youth and hope, they offered something to anticipate.
The winner is Gucci. Frida Giannini’s take on the future is gladly received.
Ladies, it’s that time of year again. No, not tax season, it’s swimsuit season. Okay the season is not quite here yet, but it is slowly approaching. For some this is welcomed news. For the rest of us it is as exciting as going to the dentist, but it does not have to be that way.
It is a New Year, new attitude. It’s out with the old, ill-fitting suits, negative self-images, and boyfriends that no longer fit nor encourage a healthy self-image. Let’s do away with all the anxiety of getting into a swimsuit and focus more on finding the right fit for our bodies.
Why don’t we use this time to love and appreciate ourselves rather than torture ourselves? We should do the things that improve our self-esteem, which would include a healthy lifestyle. When you feel good, you look good.
Just picture you throwing off those winter jackets and donning a sexy bikini or one piece. The swimsuits for summer 2009 are just what the doctor ordered to rid us of our winter blues. Ralph Lauren’s Blue Label swimsuits come in great colors like red, white, and the yellow is especially hot this summer.
Seize the day. Do not be intimidated by your mirror, stop looking at your ‘rear’ view and look ahead.
If there is a better combination than white diamonds and Oscar gold, these winners are not interested. Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz sparkled onto victory in brilliant cut Chopard diamond gems at the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
The diamonds were well-behaved Sunday night; they glistened, shined and dazzled the paparazzi and viewers. Winning is sexy, and these beauties were even more radiant in the precious stones.
Diamonds are always about the cut, clarity, color and carat, but at the Academy Awards they are also about the Oscar. Chopard wearers have apparently been on a winning streak for years. I’m not superstitious, but I think I know who next year’s winners may be wearing.
 |
|
|
|
RSS
Twitter
Tumblr
Facebook
LinkedIn
