Christian Louboutin Dresses Barbie

Shoe designer Christian Louboutin teamed up with Barbie to create a collection for the doll - My Year in Paris. Christian Louboutin gave Barbie doll a complete makeover on her 50th anniversary. He not only designed shoes for her but also revamped her whole wardrobe.

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My Year in Paris with Christian Louboutin will see three different Barbie - the jewel thief-themed Barbie (to be launched in December 2009, safari-themed Barbie (to be launched in February 2010), and Cannes Film Festival Barbie,(in May 2010). Louboutin's Barbie will be available at the price of US$120 for a set. All the three dolls will be packaged in Louboutin shoe boxes, which will be accompanied by four pairs of Barbie-sized Louboutin heels. Thousands of women would die to get a Louboutin pair, but here's our lucky Barbie who's wearing them (and not one but four pairs in each set!!!!).
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As part of the collection an album will be published, for which a whole city was created for Barbie, and not just any city but City of Paris. The images include beautiful pictures of Paris and a gorgeous doll-girl wearing Louboutin shoes and perfect clothing.
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Sure the pictures look good and the idea is interesting, but creating Louboutin clad Barbies for little kids sounds too materialistic. They're just small kids, wanting to play with their dolls, what do they understand about designer mania. And why make them understand at such small age? Hoity-toity women would be happy to but these Barbie for their kids. But honestly, spare the kids of these materialisms.

Instead of roping in Mr. Louboutin, some other publicity stunt, that would have benefitted society too, would have been a better idea.

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Jimmy Choo for H&M to debut on Nov 14th

Early in June H&M announced that Jimmy Choo will be doing a Collection for H&M. The collection will include handbags, shoes (of course), men's line of shoes and accessories and yes there will also be a clothing line to complement the accessories.

We're eagerly waiting for 14th November, as this is when the collection is debuting.
Read on for the collection preview.
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Jimmy Choo for H&M - Collection Preview

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For full collection preview, click here.

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Price Range?

- Footwear will run from $99-$129, with high-end models topping $299.

- Handbags will be priced from $59.95 to $299.

- Clothing line will have $69.95 tank tops and $249 suede one-shoulder dresses.

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Photo Courtsey: Shoe blog, Nitrolicious, Fab Sugar
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Kate Moss for Topshop's Christmas collection

Topshop unveiled its Kate Moss Christmas Collection. And obviously, for the photoshoot of campaign the model was Kate Moss herself. The photoshoot was done with unusual lightling making Kate look really curvy and hot.

Kate Moss has been designing for Topshop for quite some time. This collection is inspired by traditional Japanese and Chinese styles and techniques and fuses the old with the new. It displays prints of bamboo, flying stalks, lotus flowers, fireworks to reflect the richness of orient.

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The 35-year model also included lingerie to Topshop's Christmas Collection that included floral printed silk pyjamas, chiffon jumpsuits and traingle shaped bras.
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To shop the collection, click here

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President Influencing the Fashion World

President and Prime Ministers are now influencing the fashion world or another way of creating attention on runways?

Last year, Jean-Charles De Castelbajac showed off his Spring 2009 collection during Paris Fashion Week with President Barak Obama inspiring his collection. Even Sonia Rykiel's Spring 2009 collection had the Prez Obama effect. Her collection included sweaters that read "I have a dream" and "Obama".

Spring 2009 looks at Sonia Rykiel (left) and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac (right)

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Now is it the west effect or really the PM inspiration, Indian designer Rohit Mittal flaunted his model who was wearing a dress with a picture of Prime Minister Mr Manmohan Singh. The short-length black and white checkered dress, with a kitsch, bearing the image of a smiling Mr. Singh wearing his trademark blue turban – is a part of Mittal’s Spring 2010 collection.

Rohit Mittal Spring 2010 Collection

Its one thing to get attention on the runway, while other thing to wear such pieces.
You like?

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Nail Trend Fall and Winter 2009/2010

A woman's nails can really make or break her impression. Clean, tidy well-shaped nails is a must for every woman. Now let's see what are the Nail Trends for the nail-savvy women this season.

Shape and Length
Natural is the word for this season. Keep your nails in natural squoval shape. Square, the French way, has always been popular but natural shape is what you should go for. And keep your length keep them medium-long, the very long ones are a passé. The short ones are not only fashionable, but easy to maintain.

Squoval?
File nails into a square shape with rounded edges, keeping them a little longer.
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ColourThis season’s colors are elegant, bold and suit women who love to take risks. Many celebrities and across the runway were flashing the look of high shine, to metallics (golds, silver, bronze), and glittery finishes. Dark cues were ubiquitous like navy blues, dark plums, bright and deep reds, greys and charcoals, deep purples navy blues, rich chocolate browns, copper, lavender and wines.

If dark is not your thing, go for glittery, sparkly and shiny look in your favourite hues. Classic red is always in vogue.


Chooing the Dark Nail Colour according to your skin colour


For light skin: If you have fair skin, opt for blue-based shades with soft shimmer, which will look crisp, not gothic. Reds or Crimsons with hint of pink or earthy chestnut with mettalic finish will give a pretty edge to your look. If you want something in shades of purple then a feminine berry would suit your complexion.


For medium skin: Opt for gold flecks and warm undertones which make even tricky colors, like purple, flattering if you have olive or tan complexion. Classic ruby red with a sexy metallic finish, deep violet with gold shimmer or copper would suit your skin colour.


For dark skin: You can take the dark nail trend to the extreme by opting for strong hues that border on black. Deep luxe burgundy, inky aubergine with high sheen or dark chocolate would make your nails pop.


Bored of the same shades?
MAC special Fall-Winter Collection 2009 is the answer. MAC, in association with Jin Soon Choi, has lunched six daring and unique shades . You won't be able to find these colours in stores, as they're only available on the MAC website. In case you don't know, Jin Soon Choi is a nail guru and founder of Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas in New York. She has catered to many celebrities, fashion shows, and photography, and is especially known for her beautiful and intricate nail art designs.

Their shades include:
1. Cool Reserve - Dirty Grey Lavender
2. For Fun - Rich Clean Purple
3. Dance All Night - Brick Red
4. Dry Martini - Khaki Olive Green
5. Rich Dark Delicious - Rich BLackened Brown
6. Beyond Jealous - Blackened Blue Green


Tip for wearing Dark Nails:
Black is a severe nail shade and tends to highlight chips or cracks. Use a ridge-filler as a base and apply a top coat daily (from Instyle).



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Styling Tips from Celebs for Autumn Winter 2009

Autumn has started and winter is soon approaching, let's take some smart styling and fashion tips from our favourite celebrities

Black Formal Jackets paired with your jeans or a simple tee is what we're seeing an instant hit with our fav celebs. The style varies from classic to tuxedo or with strong shoulder detailing. They are definitely a must-have and not only this season, but is a classic item for every wardrobe.

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Penelope Cruz in NYC on October 10th 2009
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Penelope Cruz wore her stylish black jacket with strong shoulder (strong shoulder is huge trend this season) with a stripy black-and-white vest top, blue jeans and riding boots.

While Penelope chose boots, Kate Moss paired her black jacket with black jeans and platform lace booties and a colour knitted top.
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Our fav Victoria Beckham was spotted at Heathrow in a rather formal tuxedo jacket in black, which she paired with beige jeans, the classy Hermes Birkin and what looks like her favourite YSL platform court shoes.

If you see closely, Posh is wearing another huge trend, bright nail varnish a colourful hot pink.

Jessica Alba chose the military style jacket in black. Pay attention to Jessica’s handbag with chain handle and fringe.

Jessica Alba in Beverly Hills

After the Coco with Chanel and the new Chanel mania, the chain handle bags are just about everywhere. And who else but Kate Moss was seen wearing the trend. Its a great way to pep-up your simple outfit.

Long scarves is anothr popular trend for this Autumn/Winte 2009/2010, which was spotted on Lindsay Lohan at LAX Airport.

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Lindsay Lohan at LAX

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LCF for Puma

Sportsear giant Puma has collaborated with London College of Fashion to come out with exclusive designs under 'fashion meets music' theme to bring spunk to the basic work-out tee. The idea was to create fashion forward designs.

The t-shirts are now available to shop at Asos.com. Check out the two winning designs.
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Fringe detail T-shirt

Cut-out over back design

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Lady Gaga influencing the Fashion World

The last thing anyone would have thought was that the fashion industry would be influenced by the unusual and revolting style of Lady Gaga. But here we are in the twenty first century where someone who is in a perpetual state of half dress is so strongly influencing fashion.

Lady Gaga has put her style sense and music stamp all over the charts. Her fashion is influencing the biggies of the fashion world incuding Prada, Givenchy, Derek Lam and even the always sophisticated Chanel.

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Metallic Leg Bearing Suit
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Gaultier Paris leg-bearing bodysuit is certainly a creation from the Gaga effect.
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Lady Gaga performing in Scotland (left) and Gaultier Runway
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The Pantless Mania

Lady Gaga's aversion to pants is well-known and it is no surprise to read that the blonde singer is responsible for a huge increase in the sales of knickers in Britain. It's just not the lingerie, but even the mainline collection of designers is displaying the trend.

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Models at the Prada and Alexander Wang Spring 2010 Collection strutted down the runway with no pants.

Alexander Wang Spring 2010 collection

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From the runway of Prada Spring 2010

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