Fashion, Lifestyle and Beauty

The perfect denim style

2012-01-22T06:51:00.000-08:00

Finding a pair of well-fitted jeans is a miracle for me.

The Skinny Fit
Skinny jeans are the very versatile pair that look work great for every occasion whether day or night. The skinnies look great on curvy women and those with boyish figure. Most curvy women make the mistake of disregarding the choice of wearing skinny jeans and going for loose fit styles that make them look heavier. But the truth is skinny jeans flatter the curvy figure as they hold everything in and make you appear slimmer. However it is important to find the right pair that complement your figure and pick darker wash as they camouflage the problem areas.

Flared
Flared jeans are the perfect pick for women with hourglass figure. Wide-legged denim pants especially the one with a mid-rise and flat front flatter the hourglass figure and makes you look svelte in all the right places while still showing off your sexy curves. Wide legged denims also flatter pear shaped and tall women.

Straight Fit
Straight fit jeans are the most versatile as they complement most body types. They are particularly a great choice for petite figures as it lengthens legs and also work well for curvy women. Most straight legged jeans have a opening wide enough to go over your shoes that gives illusion of longer legs.

Peg Legs
Peg legs work well on boyish figured and skinny women with long legs. They are great for boyish figure as they add volume giving the illusion of curves.

Happy New Year!!!

2012-01-01T09:22:00.000-08:00

Wishing you all a very Happy 2012!!!

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In the spotlight: Falguni and Shane Peacock

2011-12-18T02:36:00.000-08:00

Designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock have made a mark in the international fashion industry with their edgy, futuristic style and intricate Indian embellishments. From Katy Perry, Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Scherzinger and Brandy to Nicki Minajall have donned the duos quirky designs. The latest song from the Bollywood movie Players.

Falguni and Shane Peacock are a pleasant change from the ubiquitous unflattering modified versions of international designers that the Indian designers boast. Their designs have a futuristic sculptural and playful feel to them. The duos creations are meant for women who aren't scared to stand out in the crowd and love the attention!!!!

Ladki Hai Nadaan (Buddhi Do Bhagwaan) - Players (movie song)

The quirky and edgy outfits Sonam Kapoor wears in Ladki Hai Nadaan song from the movie Players are designed by the designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock.

Hold it against me - Britney Spears

Falguni and Shane Peacock have an extensive Hollywood following but they got a big break and a career high when the queen of pop Britney Spears wore red and blue dresses designed by the duo in a fighting scene in the video of the song Hold it Against Me.

Fergie in Falguni and Shane Peacock's Outfit at FIFA World Cup Live

Fergie wore a Falguni and Shane’s outfit for the Black Eyed Peas' performance during the FIFA world cup opening ceremony.

Jennifer Lopez in Falguni and Shane Peacock

Sexy and stylish Jennifer Lopez also donned an elaborate Falguni and Shane Peacock fringed dress to perform her new single ‘Papi’ at the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Along with music videos and live performance, the Hollywood beauties have been spotted wearing these designs at various events.

Charlotte Ross in Falguni & Shane Peacock Dress

Fergie in Falguni and Shane Peacock Dress at 2010 American Music Awards

Nicole Scherzinger at BBC Radio 1 Studios in Falguni and Shane Peacock

Jennifer Lopez in Falguni and Shane Peacock at iRadio Music Festival

I am for sure loving their designs. The quirkiness and edginess of their designs along with attention to detail have made them famous in the Hollywood music industry and caught the eyes of Bollywood divas too.

Do you like their designs?

Common Love of Fashion Bloggers

2011-11-18T09:24:00.001-08:00

Bloggers are making a rave in the fashion world. Fashion and trends are now no more in the hands of select few people with means and resources. The twenty first century has been blessed with a whole new world altogether of blogging, which has given the common person a space of their own where they can express themselves, their thoughts and their creativity and make a difference to the world.

Fashion blogging has opened doors for individuals with a good fashion sense to share their style sitting even the remotest of locations with people across the world from Singapore to New York to Mumbai to London to Dubai to Hong Kong to Sydney or Milan. They created a powerful space and have been recognised for their work. Today they have a voice of their own where they dictate trends and collaborate with the biggest names in fashion. Some of them have become the muse to the Gods of the fashion industry, some have collaborated with the big labels and some continue to express themselves without any frills attached.

Let us see what are the current common love of the fashion bloggers:

Rebecca Minkoff's bags, pleated skirts, Kors by Michael Kors Gold Watch, Alexander Wang Studded Bags and Steve Madden's Gretta Bags are some of the items that fashion bloggers are loving and each of them have styled these in their own unique ways.

Rebecca Minkoff Studded Bag

Andy from www.stylescrapbook.com

Cheyenne from http://www.cheyennemeetschanel.com/

Michael Kors Gold Watch

You don't need to wait to get a hands on a Rolex Gold Watch to look stylish, this Michael Kors watch is just as good and these fashionable women have proved it. It looks elegant and sophisticated.

Diana Kang from http://ddianakangg.blogspot.com/

Naz Isik from http://www.ohthesavoirfaire.com/

Asymmetric Dresses and Skirts

Look elegant and sexy at the same time with asymmetric dresses and skirts. These fluid feminine style will give an updated beat to your style and make you stand out for all the right reasons. Pair an asymmetric skirt with a rough-hewn blouse to emulate studied quirkiness or toughen it with a jacket - whatever way you choose its certainly going to up your style quotient (and showing of that little leg would certainly turn some heads)

Andy from www.stylescrapbook.com

wearing Asymmetric Dress and Michael Kors Watch

Jade from http://www.these-days.com/

Tatti from www.tattivasilieva.blogspot.com

Steve Madden Gretta Shoes

Jade from http://www.these-days.com/

Bethany from http://outofabook.blogspot.com/

Pleated Skirts

Feminine and flirty, pleated skirts have become a rage among the fashionistas around the world. Long or short, nudes or brights they have become a wardrobe staple and these stylish women have shown how versatile they can be. You can wear them dressed up or down, pair it with a jacket for a more formal look or team with a tee for a more casual style.

Laura from http://www.ontheracks.com/

Steffy from http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com/

http://www.extrapetite.com/

Pleated and Asymmetric

Jade from http://www.these-days.com/

Bethany from http://outofabook.blogspot.com/

in Asymmetric skirt and Steve Madden Gretta Shoes

Our pick: Love Asymmetric Maxi Dresses

Click here to buy these gorgeous asymmetric maxi dresses from Love for just £48

Alexander Wang Studded Bag

Laura from http://www.ontheracks.com/

Aimee Song from http://songofstyle.blogspot.com/

Which one do you like the most?

COS Spring Summer 2012

2011-11-06T02:59:00.000-08:00

Love COS (Collection of Style) for its sophisticated styles, clean lines, simple silhouettes and no-fuss colour palette. Their clothing can be best termed as simplicity with a twist and wearable art.

COS's Spring Summer 2012 was very COS and edgy and there was nothing not to love. Printed pants, colour palette of light blues and dark midnight, whites with a hint of green and bottle green, separates with stylish draping yet simple cuts dominated the collection. Every piece from their collection was a piece of art.

Talbot Runhof Spring 2012 - PFW

2011-10-30T12:27:00.000-07:00

Johnny Talbot and Adrian Runhof (Talbot Runhof) centered their Spring 2012 collection around the very 'spring' trends including polka dots, colours and prints.

Spotted makeup faux pas on the model.

You like?

Snapshot Paris Fashion Week SS2012

2011-10-14T07:02:00.000-07:00

Source: arstcrylique

I am coveting for pieces from Anne Valerie Hash, Balmain and Miu Miu.

Which are your favourite pieces?

Latest Tie Up: Versace for H&M

2011-10-13T08:07:00.000-07:00

H&M collaborates with Versace for its exclusive Fall collection. The collection will hit stores next month, but they've already launched their campaign featuring stars models Daphne Groeneveld and Lindsey Wixson.

It's become a trend for high street brands to collaborate with luxury brands for their limited edition collection. There was Missoni for Target, Valentino for Gap, Matthew Williamson for Debenhams, and Markus Lupfer for Topshop .

The latest awaited collection is the sexy and OTT Versace for H&M. In fact, it is not a first for H&M to have high-end collaboration. They've done it quite successfully in the past with labels like Viktor and Rolf, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo and Roberto Cavalli.

I think its a great marketing strategy. In fact a great opportunity for those who can't otherwise get these pricey labels in their wardrobes. And good for the brand too, better to work together than copy!!!

What do you think?

Style Inspiration - Toni Garrn for Muse Fall 2011

2011-09-25T06:57:00.000-07:00

German Model Toni Garrn's shots from the Muse Fall 2011 edition is a style inspiration. Toni styled in the 90s look looks absolutely gorgeous and stylish. The shots are beautiful against the red backdrop making it look sexy and glam. So digging the black and white Ferragamo outfit.

Dress - Marios Schwab

New love: Jill Stuart's Spring Summer 2012 Collection

2011-09-22T04:23:00.000-07:00

Honestly I am not one of those persons who loves pastels and candy colours. I am usually attracted by the likes of blacks and bright hues and, until I saw Jill Stuart's Spring 2012 collection, even the slightest thought of adding pastels was enough to have me snapping away. Like I said, until I saw Jill's collection. The moment I browsed through I was completely smitten by it. So much so that I already bought a one shouldered dress in the candy green colour.

Jill Stuart's SS2012 collection was feminity at its fullest with clean silhouettes accentuated by light pastels (baby pinks, mint greens, powder blue, burnt oranges and sunshine yellows), which were accessorised with dishevelled hair and gold plated platform shoes in the same colour palette. Cottons and crepe silks were the dominant fabrics in the collection which gave it the conventional simplicity and feminism, sticking true to Stuartism.

Colour blocking was ubiquitous, with expected exceptions, but it maintained the supremely demure touch with most looks restraining to maximum two tones from the colour palette. The strength of red was softened by the beige and neutrals while the soft pink muted the brightened yellows and the playful graphic details with orange on yellow were the deal-maker. She let the fabrics, cuts, colour clashing and the prints do the talking, not complicating with too much detailing (with the exception of pleats that structured the flowy skirts and scalloped hems) which is what floored me.

Pretty much everything from her collection is wearable. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these yummy pieces.

Scroll down to see what I mean, starting off with my favourite piece on the top.

The platform heeled shoes with gold tones paired with the pastels in peep-toes, closed toes and strappy fronts were jaw dropping. The chunky heels, pastel colour palette with metallic gold touches and Mary-Janish ankle straps are chic without sparing the comfort. I could spend the whole day shopping in those drool-worthy shoes.

Her collection was a pleasant change from the other runway collections have been browsing so far. It has that element of innocence, calmness coupled with sophisticated feminity. She totally nailed it!!!

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Trend Watch - Winter Brights

2011-09-21T12:19:00.000-07:00

The fashion world shoots back on the economic crisis and gloomy winter with brights!!!! Yellows and oranges are making their way from your summer wardrobes to the 'it' trends for the winters.

Burnt oranges and all shades of yellow, especially mustard yellow is leading the colour palettes for 2011 winters.Grab a stylish orange coat or pick a shift dress in yellow or winter to wear it all seasons, but you ought to have these lively colours in your wardrobes this season.

Scroll down to see some of our picks to brighten up your winter wardrobe.

Left - Stylist Hayley next to her is Olivia Palermo

Beautify's PicksJ Brand Bright Orange Mid Rise Skinny Jean for $338.25
Reiss knitwear in orange
Aqua Parnassus Shoulder Pad Low Back Dress for £88
Marc by Marc Jacobs Jungle animal-print wool scarf £194.44

Extreme right Lonran Conrad

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Aldo peep toe pumps for £70
ASOS Slot Through Portfolio Clutch for £20
River Island Cowl Neck Stripe Belted Dress £28
Marni Necklace for £388
Zara Skinny Trousers for £35

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Celebrity Watch: Print Queen Solange Knowles

2011-09-18T03:40:00.000-07:00

Better known as the younger sister of Beyonce, Solange Knowles is one of the most stylish persons. From her outfit choices, it appears that she loves prints and yeah she certainly is good at it, in fact I'd call her a pro at mixing prints. Whether it is pairing b/w geometric print with red shorts or wearing print on print or colour blocking her printed pants with pink halter, orange nails and mustard heels, her daring yet winning choices makes her the true 'Print Queen'.

Solange and Beyonce Knowles - Vera Wang Front Row Spring

This is one of my favourite looks. Solange is wearing a J. Crew outfit. I wish she'd just not paired that bag with it. But still it makes a great look. Love the print mixing and colour blocking, two of the hottest looks paired together.

Solange Knowles attends Fashion Night Out at Lord & Taylor

Solange Knowles at Costume Institute Gala celebrating Alexander McQueen

Solange Knowles attends the Mulberry 40th Anniversary celebration

Love how she paired the geometric print with solid coloured shorts, especially the black and white mix with red. Super like!!!

Solange Knowles attends the Honor Spring 2012 fashion show at MBFW

Solange Knowles at Total Management Fashion Show Party

Now how many women you know can work print clash? It only takes a print queen to rock a print clash look.

Solange Knowles at Luca Luca Fashion Show MBFW 2010

Solange Knowles at Svedka Vodka Party

Solange Knowles at Sephora 5th Avenue at FNO

She wears striped colour block INC top with cropped yellow pants, leopard print YSL heels. Looks amazing, and I am so digging that cuff she is wearing. Simple and stylish.

Do you like?

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Get Jackie O Style

2011-09-14T07:15:00.000-07:00

Inspiration Jacqueline Kennedy, Jackie O, continues. Its almost like Jackie's been haunting me. You don't trust me? A few days ago I wrote my last post on Jackie and her style and ever since her style's been influencing my wardrobe choices. And it doesn't end here, I was just checking out some magazines to search for an article, and here I again found an article on Jackie O Style.

Here's the article for you:

If the text isn't clear in the above image here's a copy for you:
Center Title: "Jackie O - Her summer staples were simple cotton shifts and cropped trousers"
Top Left: "Style Tip - Keep your accessories colourful but ladylike"
Bottom right: "Style Tip - opt for pop of sorbet shades worn with white or neutrals"

You wanna get Jackie O Style?

Find the fresh picks from highstreet and designer labels selected by me on Fashiolista. Look for list Jackie O Style.

WOO ..... for her simple sophisticated style.

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My first shoe design in Real

2011-09-12T09:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a first look at the first pair of shoes that came out of production after a lot of thoughts, research and explanations to the craftsman.

I am happy that something finally came to life. Its so annoying when you keep thinking about things and they don't take shape. So its a big relief that now I could come up with these pair after all.

Although they aren't exactly I had in mind, the craftsman was a man of his own will and despite clear guidance did put his own elements here and there; but I am still liking them. Considering the amount of hard work put in it.

Here's a Look I've put together around those shoes:

You like? Would love to get your feedback!!!!

Style Icon - Jacqueline Kennedy

2011-09-10T03:25:00.000-07:00

I was just doing some reading on fashion in 60s and 70s and got truly inspired by the Former First lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassisis. She is a true style icon who can give even today's fashionistas a run for their money. She was an embodiment of style and elegance and her understated glamour and sophisticated nature was adored by the fashion world. In fact her style has become an intrinsic part of the fashion world and her influence of many stylish women across the world continues even today. Every now and then when I flip through fashion magazines, I come across the term - 'in the style of Jackie O' re-stating her influence.

Sophisticated minimalistic ensembles adorning clean lines, smooth tailored suits, solid and striking colors, shift and A-line dresses, for day wear high-waisted trousers paired with a blouse or turtleneck sweater, an eye-catching yet spartan use of buttons and other adornments like pearls, brooches, her statement white gloves and low heeled pumps defined her style. She proved less is more with her elegant and minimalism.

Chanel jackets, Dior skirts, Hermes scarves, Valentino shirts and Givenchy dresses were dominant in her wardrobe.

I've found some images of some of her best looks showing her trademark style during and after the First Lady Status.

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She shows how bright colours can also look sophisticated and elegant.

After her First Lady Status, she presented a new image with over-sized sunglasses, scarves which became her trademark style.

Her petite frame also added elegance to her looks, she looked effortlessly chic and stylish in whatever she wore.

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I am quite digging this look of Jackie O. A long knitted tee paired with trousers and belted at waist, accessorized with loads of necklaces.

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These two looks of Jackie are so timeless. Who can say this is dated? You can still wear this look and look a million bucks even today.

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Women who are inspired by her style today include Victoria Beckham, Michelle Obama. They maintain their own individuality but you can see elements of Jackie O in their looks.

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