Backstage at Dolce and Gabanna Summer 2012 show

Hiya guys,

Here's some backstage pictures of the Dolce and Gabanna Men's Sumner 2012 show. D&G comments about the features of the show:

FOULARDThe whole collection is characterized by the use of foulards as the central element in the making of blazers, bomber-jackets, t-shirts, trousers, shorts and accessories.

NEW PROPORTIONSBoth volume and fit get softer for a more relaxed style.

FABRICSApart from foulards, denim, washed linen and touches of leather have been used.

ACCESSORIESHand-stitched moccasins in foulard-printed suede. Raffia or foulard-printed hats.

Really this blog post is just an excuse to see lots of beautiful D&G Men















So Oriental style patterns everywhere, great accessories and bright colours. Perfect for summer!

Is your man into fashion? Or does he just stick to the classics?

Hugs and Cupcakes,

All pictures courtesey of Dolce and Gabanna facebook page

Yves Saint Laurent - Pre Spring/Summer 2012 - Poppies and Playsuits



This winter go for the red coat and you'll be bang on trend where ever you go!  A pop of colour never hurt anyone! ;)

Heya Guys,

I just wanted to share with you Yves Saint Laurent's (YSL) Pre Spring/Summer 2012 collection which has just been shown at New York Fashion Week. YSL has a sucessful makeup range and fragrances but it never seems to get the fashion praise it deserves. Enjoy!



This shows how simple colours can really create elegence. Pure white by itself just screams fresh, light and carefree. The poppy detailing at the bottom of the trousers is delicate and cute, taking the floral trends from summer 2011 and simplyfying it to one simple motif. (Just be careful if you're wearing this and eating spagetti bolognaise in the streets of Milano ladies! yes, it's happened, and no Ariel did not make it 'whiter than white' again! haha!)  



Now this my friends is one sexy ass play suit. Damn! I gotta get me one of these! Now, I know a lot of people think that if you're not straight-up-straight-down-like-a-bean-pole then you wouldn't be able to pull a look like this off, but I can assure you that accesorisation is the key! If you want to cover your legs, opt for a longer one, perhaps in a slimming black. But make sure you get a waist belt which is bright or jeweled and pretty so it gives you a great waist. Then, pile on the bangles and bling. Where ever you want to draw attention to! and BAM! One sexy Mamma!

The bright blue poppy! This just shows you don't have to bear-all or even wear heels to catch the eye. The print is just gorgeous

A quiff is a great quick hair do in the morning. just take the top section of hair from the front of your head twist at the back and clip with pins and set with hair spary. If your hair is a little thin you can always back comb it first to give it a little oompf



A truly stunning piece! The anchor motif draws your eye down toward the bright knot detailing and the simple hair/makeup and accessories ensures you don't get distracted from the striking dress. Fantastic combination of summer brights and nautical trends.



What were your favouritr parts of the Spring/Summer collection?

Hugs and Cupcakes



Jenny from the Block: Muimui Spring Summer 2011

Hey Girlies,

Are you enjoying the sunshine? I am, barbeques, sitting in the sun reading, relaxing, bliss!

I've just seen the fantastic backstage pictures of Muimui Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Everything is just fabulous and shows the block colouring trend replicated in highstreet stores such as Dorothy Perkins.

I recently bought a bright yellow halter neck top which I am rocking with a pair of denim shorts from River island. The best thing about brights? anyone can pull it off, just find the right shade for you. It also doesn't have to break the bank as you can update your wardrobe with a bright vest top. I love seeing how all the top designers have inspired the trend, so enjoy!

Here the block colouring is reflected in the makeup with statement pillarbox red lips, dark eyeshadow and huge lashes. Rememeber to apply with a lipstick brush for a smooth edge!

All backstage pictures from Muimui

I hope you all have a wonderful easter, and remember, go for the brightest top possible and you'll be trendy what ever you do!

Hugs and Cupcakes,

Spring/Summer Fashion Shows - Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton Spring summer collection featured electric block colours of orange, golds, blues, pinks and purple in a style which Marc Jacobs called ‘Camp taste.’ There was a distinct feel of the orient with exotic flowers, sequined pandas and the animal print trend being updated from last season to include the electric colours and Chinese-style collars. The collection also included some bright variations on the flapper dress where the dresses tassels were picked out on the shoes and accessories. In many of the collections this season we can see a fusion of masculine and feminine styles and I love the structured shoulder dress with the fuchsia orchids. Whilst it could be seen as a bit eccentric for some, expect neon colours and floral patterns (but not too floral, just a touch) in your high street stores next season.

Love and Cupcakes,

Paris Spring/Summer Fashion Shows

Paris Spring/Summer Catwalk collections

Over the next week I am going to do a review of the Spring/Summer collections of the most influential designers in the fashion world and give some indictions of up and coming trends. The first one is one Chanel but coming up are reviews of Louis Vuitton, Elie Saab and Stella Mcartney.

Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld’s ready-to-wear collection for Chanel was absolutely exquisite.  Smart and classic, the collection featured egg shell blues and pinks and feather embellishments which were particularly used at the bottom of dresses, around the collar and on the shoulders. (This trend has already been picked out my Miss Selfridge in some of their Christmas party dresses) The collection overall could not be described as colourful as there was an abundance of blacks, greys and white but it was definitely crisp and fresh. My favourite pieces were the umbrella shaped like a classic Chanel hat and the dark washed skinny jeans which, when looked at closely, had beautiful detailing.

Love and Cupcakes,

The Rushing Channel of Fashion - and how to swim in it.

I love exquisite clothing and beauty. And I rank the top fashion designers alongside Picasso and Derain in artistic merit. In this blog I'm going to be exploring the ideas of fashion and costume (and hoping to learn something along the way :) ). But let’s begin at the start.

What is fashion?

Fashion is the current style, the latest and most admired way of dressing. It is the mode and custom prevalent at a particular time – the current popular clothing style. Falling from the catwalks of Milan, Paris, New York and London, fashion filters down through high end designer stores, finding itself pooling in the high street and cheap trashy gossip magazines. Degrees are passed and often the sophistication of the designer’s original idea is sifted into tacky oddness that once had artistic merit, but has just become an inexpensive mutation of a traditional garment.

So why is fashion taken so seriously? What makes it seem so important? My guess starts with an observation - Look at how prevalent media is in our Western society, with images of beautiful and photo-shoppedly-perfect celebrities blanketing TV, magazines, shop fronts and billboards, almost everywhere we go. That is the ideal, or ‘ideal’, that has been set up and now seems to swamp us. Wake up feeling bland and unimportant, swallowed up in a 9-5 grind, and by following fashion and replicating the looks of the 'upper-class' of style it can leave one feeling glamorous and gorgeous.

But let’s not take it too seriously. If we all followed fashion as if it’s a map, the world would be drenched in Gaga-wannabes. How about this idea? - Fashion is but a compass. It’s a selection of ideas from which you can pick and choose, manipulating things to your own personality, budget, style and body shape. Surely, if everyone painted from the same palette, the world would seem monochrome. And if everyone painted like Picasso, noone would know their arse from their elbow. It’s just clothes. So let’s just have fun with it :)

Coming up – ‘The Art of Eccentric Style’.

KJH x