A flower so lush, so pure, so fragrant and feminine. Notes include amber, creamy musks, sandalwood, orris, jasmin, pikake flower, tuberose, coconut water, mandarin and purple plum.
Get a designer look for less with this Maggy London illusion-top black dress, which features pleats in the style of the trendy bandage dress. This dress comes in an easy-to-wear matte jersey (stretch) and sizes 2-16.
One-Shoulder Jersey Little Black Dress:
Want to knock-em-dead with your fashion sense? Try this up-to-the-minute style: a one-shoulder jersey dress from Lauren by Ralph Lauren. It comes with a flattering fuller skirt, in sizes 6-16.Plus Size Little Black Dress:
We love the idea of sexy shapes for curvy girls, too. This suspended neck little black dress features jersey fabric and empire waist for a flattering fit.
Tie-Waist Little Black Dress:
This soft little black dress features a face-framing V-neck, an empire waist (makes you look longer and leaner) and full skirt (to hide any lower body problem areas). It comes in petite, plus and regular misses sizes, too.
Lace Ballerina:
Need more style from your little black dress? This Tracy Reese ballerina dress is ultra feminine, with its floral print lace and built-in slip with ruffled hem.
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Fashion is an ever-changing phenomenon that captivates the entire world.Woman fashion is not just about wearing woman fashion clothing. It is something that you can associate yourself with.Today everyone wants to look fashionable, and when it comes to women, that seems to be something really obvious. So it is not wrong if we say fashion is synonymous to women. But being fashionable does not at all mean to wear just what is new and now, fashion extends beyond that. So, everything you wear need to complement your styles, looks, personality. So just choose everything according to your body frame, skin tone etc. Pakistani and Indian girls clothing - fashionable salwar kameez, lenghas, kurtis, pants and other indian fashion wear. Fashionable Indian designer wear for young girls, salwars kameez, skirts lehnghas, chunidaar, shararas, pant tops.
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Latest design of Salwaar qameez of Orange Qameez with Pink Salwaar for indian girls and pakistani girls.
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Supermodel turned entrepreneur and yoga enthusiast, Christy Turlington has proved that her remarkable contortionism can build a mini empire. Turlington has teamed up with Puma to bring you Nuala, a line of yoga clothing that will take you from work to yoga and home again, in style.
Introduced in 1998, Nuala offers a complete casual clothing collection. They carry the staple comfy, cotton tanks ($80. US) and stretchy bottoms ($129.) - even a Yoga Mat Bag designed by Marc Jacobs ($400.) - but also boast a line of underwear, fashion pieces and outerwear suitable for wherever life may take you. The thin fabrics used are designed to allow the wearer freedom to move while practicing yoga.
Nuala's versatile Roll Down Pant ($115.) comes in a variety of this spring's hottest colors and can be worn to yoga, at home or on the streets. The supportive stretch front panel allows you to move comfortably and is great for first trimester maternity use or one too many nights home with your friends Ben and Jerry or the Haagen-Dazs gang. Yoga clothes are perfect when they aren't too tight--but too baggy is even worse. Turlington's line moves perfectly with you during every posture and later on when you are hanging out.
Canadian-based Lululemon Athletica provides men's and women's clothing and accessories for yoga, athletics and life. With a variety of pieces that are fashionable and functional for yoga practice, Lululemon also carries pants, jackets, tops and bottoms designed for everyday wear. From cute skirts suitable for an afternoon on the town, especially if your plans include looking cool and being a hot urban chick, to tennis gear that screams Kournikova and Serena. I love the comfortable tees that look great paired with jeans. All of their stylish, functional yoga clothing feels great on and moves and breathes with you.
Stretchy, technical fabric is used to allow you comfort and to keep moisture away from the skin. Both on their website, and on the product tags in their stores, Lululemon provides shoppers with a description, purpose and details of the fabric used for each of its pieces. Their Crop Slit Boogie pants ($74.) are especially flattering, comfortable and cool. The Loop Back Tank ($38.) is made from a nylon-lycra blend that makes it functional for yoga and athletics, and provides comfort and style for everyday use. Available in a variety of colors, the tank is a must both for the gym and your everyday wardrobe!
While both Lululemon and Nuala offer shoppers a variety of pieces for everyday fashion, Wearing Yoga's line of yoga gear is exactly that: comfortable, functional clothes for the gym. The Wearing Yoga line features "Interra Dry-fit" fabric keeps moisture away from the body and fits close, "like a second skin", allowing the wearer to be comfortable and focus on postures.
Designed by a fashion model, Wearing Yoga offers up many modern and sexy tops and bottoms in solid colors. Our favorite is their ultra-flattering baby blue tracksuit. Regardless if you prefer spaghetti strapped tanks to long sleeved tops, trendy capris to classic shorts, you will find something suitable to your tastes and preferences for yoga-gear.
I began to form this theory of mine on a recent shopping excursion. I was praying to Coco for a fashion breakthrough, when suddenly, I walked into a whole new world of heels and handbags. It was so inspiring that I couldn't wait to hit the clubs dressed to kill. Here's the lowdown on my night:
"Everyone's going to think we've got hickeys."
This is my friend's conclusion as we take one final look at each other. I am reminded of a classic episode of Who's The Boss? Sam's trying to hide her hickey from Tony so she's wearing scarves everywhere. Later, her ditzy friend Bonnie blows her cover. Well, I'm not Samantha Micelli, and my gal pal is definitely not Bonnie. And truth be told, there's not a hickey to be found on either one of us. However, we have taken quite a liking to what I've dubbed as 'the skinny scarf'. It's Jennifer Aniston's new signature piece, and I just can't get enough. Skinny scarves are the sort of things that serve no purpose other than to accessorize. Although it hangs almost to your knees, you only wrap it around your neck once, and don't think for a second that it's practical, because the chiffon fabric won't be keeping you warm. Everyone needs at least three.
Now, it may be chilly or raining outside, but you've got to showcase a pair of strappy stilettos. Originally born in 1955, stilettos made a come back in the eighties as a lady's most lethal weapon. Another thing you may want to consider as far as footwear goes is a pair of pumps. Don't go raiding your mom's closet, though. Get a pair in a hot color, like pink or lime green. Pair them with a pair of fishnets and you'll forget all about Mom's version in trusty navy.
Okay, call me a bag lady, but if you can afford to at the time, splurge on a bag that matches your shoes. No matter what you wear, it'll look like you've carefully considered your entire look. Initial bags are youthful, and they pack a lot of punch. Or you may be torn between a retro bowling bag and a tiny satin clutch. The key is to go with one that you can pair with a lot of different things. When in doubt, go with pink. In my books, it's every season's hottest color.
Pair any of these accessories with the looks from the most recent runway shows. Dresses are a great way to be ultra feminine. A girlie floral print will look great with some pastel mary janes, while a bold colored mini dress will beg for a low slung belt. If you're going for separates, tops have gone off the shoulder. Try layering it over a tank in a contrasting color. Think Jennifer Beals in Flashdance. Take it slightly further by choosing bright stripes or a funky geometric pattern. Choose colors in creamy pastels or citrussy shades of oranges and greens. Finally, complete the look with a pair of cropped cargos, a pleated mini, or a great pair of jeans. These are things you've probably got in your closet anyway.
So on your next night out, forget about "practicality". Leave it at home watching the Made-for-TV Movie-of-the-Week. When you pass your coat over coat check, revel in the fact that tonight you could have walked off the pages of Vogue. The room is yours. The bass is pumping, awaiting your entrance. Put you best heel forward.
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In what seems like an oversaturated market of cropped tops, low-rise pants and skin, it's refreshing to know that there's still someone out there who appreciates the beauty of looking like a lady.
Classy fashionistas unite, and bow down to your queen: Trina Turk.
Turk's simple, elegant designs put a spin on lady chic, with a splash of California pizzazz for good measure. Imagine the wholesome girl next door cruising around Palm Springs on a Harley, and you've got the idea: classic designs with a punchy kick.
The overall vision of the designer reflects her memories of growing up in Suburban California in the late 60s and early 70s. "I enjoyed the optimism...when it was all about Tang and supergraphics on the walls and painting your Art Deco bedroom set a high gloss chrome yellow," Trina tells HILARY. While she may have toned down the colour selection, her inspiration still comes from her surroundings, citing "the climate, landscape, architecture and multicultural mix of Los Angeles and California" as sources for her designs.
She was raised in a household that embraced creativity, with parents who encouraged her to follow her dreams. As a teen, she shopped at vintage stores with friends and loved the thrill of finding discarded treasures. Turk's admiration of fashion quickly developed into a career calling, wanting to be a designer "since I found out there was such a thing." Upon graduating from university, she began working her way into the fashion world, with stints at Britannia Jeans and O.P, the surfwear company. It was at the latter where Turk began to develop her trademark style of mixing bright colours and prints with simple lines.
While designing for others brought home the bacon, it just wasn't satisfying for Turk. Yearning for the opportunity to design her own line, she set forth on a new path in 1996 and hasn't looked back since. With flagship boutiques and her designs available in stores across North America, you'd think that she would have developed the over-confident personality exhibited by many designers. Instead, Turk is a spunky and warm individual, much like her designs. Married for 18 years to her college sweetheart, she understands what men and women want from their clothes and blends together the different concepts to create a look that anyone could wear.
Turk's designs have an avid following. Celebrity trendsetters such as Gwen Stefani, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Aniston are all fans of her work, and Turk couldn't be more pleased. "I like to see creative people wearing my designs in an unexpected way, in ways that I might not think of myself," she says. Despite the attention from Hollywood, Turk still enjoys designing for those of us with slightly-smaller bank accounts. Her advice for a smart basic wardrobe? "Start with a white shirt, black and white pants and tanks, colourful sweaters, some great printed dresses, skirts and tops and lots of colourful accessories," she tells us. "For winter, a great tweed coat and a black turtleneck!" Turk also stresses the importance of ensuring that your clothes actually fit, so befriend your tailor or plunk yourself in front of your sewing machine. Alterations can really make a difference.
Despite fame and success Turk still stays true to her roots and keeps things simple, filling her free time with architectural tours, museums, films and plenty of vintage clothes shopping. We can only hope that these continue to inspire her, so those of us craving a little panache will always have a reliable supplier.
Quality vs. Quantity?!
Ahh... the question that all women ponder when flipping through the racks of clothing – is that $350 blazer really worth it? ...or could I save myself a couple bucks buying the knock-off version at the Gap? My advice is this: classic & well-made always wins over trendy & cheap. There is no substitute for a well-made piece of clothing – and if you think that people won't notice: you're dead wrong. I often encourage women to spend the extra $150 for that blazer that you really love – not only will it look unique and special, but what you will probably find is that in the long run, you'll likely get more mileage out of a well-constructed piece of clothing.
I believe in buying classic lines – for the young professional woman, looking to build up her arsenal of work-appropriate attire. Classic colours and cuts are key to building up a solid wardrobe. Whether it be the thickness or delicate nature of a fabric, I look for fine stitching, no pilling, goodness of fit 'on the body' and then attention to detail (by the designer). When a designer chooses to command a higher price point for an item of clothing, I look to see what factors make that piece unique – whether it be cut, quality or design. If the item does not fit into any of these categories, we deem the piece (and probably the store) as overpriced.
Professional by Day... Vixen by Night?
The modern-day woman knows how to be a chameleon – transitioning from corporate professional to night-time party girl. Without breaking the bank, here are a few tips to 'stretching the closet'.
1. Suits: Wait...how do I party in a business suit? Often higher end stores, will carry suits that are sold in separates: jacket with a skirt or pant option. If a full suit costs $1000, the jacket usually covers 70% of that price since so much more detail and construction goes into a blazer, rather than a skirt or a pair of pants. Aside from my two basic black suits (in both pant and skirt option), I tend to gravitate towards fun, whimsical suits. Still looking for classic lines, detail and good construction, I choose suits that wear well from day to night. Often a suit with a great cut and unique design can be pieced separately so that the jacket can be toned down with a great pair of jeans.
These days, a fantastic blazer is almost an essential to party girl's nighttime wardrobe. A structured piece that frames the face and sets up the bottom half of the body, is key to looking well put-together. Having said that, a full-suit often looks too dressed up at the office (unless you are going to see clients) – which makes the bottom half a perfect separate on its own. A well-made pair of suit pants or a suit skirt can be easily dressed down with a bright twin-set on top, or else a luxurious top paired up with a knit cardigan. Matched up with a classic set of working gal pumps, you've got yourself a killer work outfit. For the nightowl, throw on your sexiest jeans (with that great butt-shot), that rockin' camisole and throw on your funky suit jacket (with great detailing) to keep warm during the nighttime breeze.
2. Twin-sets... a woman's best friend. The combination of matching cardigan and sleeveless shell/tank is the perfect top-fit to take an outfit from day to evening. Pulling the cardigan over the sleeveless exposure at the office, the woman puts together a polished uniform look without showing her arms or bordering on an inappropriate top half. A woman should never be caught just wearing a top with spaghetti straps and in some more conservative offices, wearing tops with no sleeves is a taboo in itself. Not only is the cardigan useful to cover-up, but often, in the cool air-conditioned office, it doubles up to keep a girl warm at her desk. At night, she strips down to reveal a sexy shoulder or neckline, accessorized with some funky jewelry – and she's ready to get down and dirty.
3. Pump up the Volume. Working girl needs an arsenal of fantastic footwear. Don't let this small detail be overlooked. One can tell a lot about an individual by the look of their shoes. Are their shoes well maintained, polished and refined? I always stress to women that shoes are not to be left out of the budget. Don't scrimp on cheap footwear – your feet will surely pay the price as they bear the full weight of your body with each step you take. A young professional needs three great pairs of classic pumps. Avoiding styles that are too trendy - a working girl first needs basic colours (black and tan) in a medium height (2.5 – 3 inches)... slightly rounded pointed toe with a classic refined heel. Look for detailing that makes the shoe special but one that bears the weight of your body well. Remember, a well made shoe will be comfortable, even in height.
Aside from choosing the classic pump, working girl needs to learn how to walk in them. The most off-putting thing is a girl that doesn't know how to carry herself in her shoes. Walk with the head tall, back straight, and feet pointing forward. Put each foot down with confidence, heel to toe – one step at a time. Practice slowly and you will soon be an expert in your smashing stilettos. I, personally, do not believe in wearing open toe footwear at the office. It's a fine line when you start allowing sandals into the workplace, whether strappy or beachy type shoes can be allowed and I find that a woman looks more professional in classic pumps. Look for a shoe that elongates the length of the leg silhouette and most importantly, that you feel sexy in. A woman is unstoppable with a rockin' pair of shoes.
4. Accessity/Accessorize/Accentuate...que? After all that effort, finishing touches are key. Accessories are exactly that – a finale that lets the public know that this fashionista pays attention to the small details – and what could be a more important detail than the accessories that dress up your super duper outfit? There are a few groups to discuss specifically, within the accessories collection: jewelry belts and lastly, bags.
Basic jewelry can be summed up in one word for the working woman: pearls. A classic set of pearls, these days, will only set a girl back three to four-hundred dollars for a double strand choker and matching studs. Pearls are the perfect everyday accessory to dress up a suit at the office and after work, to head out for martinis with the posse. A way to funk up the classic look is to twist a double strand together, forming a wreath to frame the face on top of a suit or twin-set. A good set of pearls complete the professional look and are the essential item to any girl's wardrobe. The second perfect accessory is the multi-functional brooch. Choose a medium-size brooch made of the best stones that you can afford – a beautiful brooch can dress up the most boring sweater or brighten up a old winter coat. Worn on a pant pocket, working girl has a unique nighttime outfit.
It's so hard for a girl to find just that one bag that holds all, looks chic, isn't heavy and lasts throughout the season. What to do? I recommend that the young professional start off with the trusty three-pack: large canvas holdall, small black handbag, and lastly, fancy clutch. Three well-chosen handbags can carry a girl through an entire year of work and pleasure related functions – always appropriate for the occasion of the moment.
The large canvas holdall is essential for the working part of the day – it fits the day-planner/palm pilot, large-form wallet, makeup bag, change, smaller handbag and other miscellaneous knick-knacks that a gal's got to have on-hand. It is paramount that the starter uses a canvas holdall – extending the life of the bag from fall/winter to spring/summer without looking heavy and outdated. Two smaller handbags keep our girl du moment day through evening. Look for a practical, good quality day-bag that has enough capacity to transport the essentials, yet chic enough to be hidden or clutched by the arm. Lastly, your fancy clutch should be embellished and unique, delicate and light: often, vintage shops will stock the most memorable finds.
Color - or Lack Thereof...
Picasso's palette should be left to the masters, and the masters alone. While mixing colors and patterns can leave an outfit memorable, caution should be exercised. As an amateur, it is often better to start out with less and add on later, when one has mastered the art of style. Mixing shades can be a tricky business and an odd combination can leave a gal to be the subject of watercooler talk on a 'pump it or dump it' debate (ie: wearing a banana yellow suit might leave the impression of victimization, rather than a mastery of fashion prowess.)
Shade on shade is usually a safe bet when unsure, but the exploration of colour can really liven up one's 'same ol' closet. Choose solid pastels, non-busy floral patterns as well as vibrant hues but be sure to mix within the specific colour/pattern group. As a general rule, throwing red and green together is a bad idea, unless you truly want to go seasonal in December and two strong colours can make you too 'Austin Powers'.
Bold statements are welcomed within reason – remember, that you are still in the office, where too much attention drawn to oneself isn't always a good idea. Still, spring/summer often features the most whimsical notes: mint greens, deep corals and candy pinks. Take every opportunity to dress for the season and enjoy the beauty of vivid colour. These days fall/winter isn't limited only to shades of black and white anymore. Chocolate browns are a popular alternative to classic black and from year to year, paired up with pastel pink, electric blues or teal green – you've got a stunner of a winter outfit.
Sale Sale Sale.....
Did we mention that bargain hunting is part of the game? I have so often heard the testimonial of a woman who has found the ultimate bargain. Not only finding that perfect item to add to your wardrobe, but additionally, a cheap scoop can only add to the elation of the recreational shopper. A sale find often means that even if you feel lukewarm about an item, you don't feel so guilty about the purchase, since it was a steal anyhow. Make sure that you always ask the return/exchange policy on an item before it gets rung in (since a gal's gotta have as many options as possible) and always check for imperfections – replacing the item because of a defect can be a pain, especially if you are the average size.
The best way for recreational shopper to find good deals is to be exactly that – a recreational shopper. Dedicated time is required to peruse the shops on a regular basis – finding comparable items (quality, and style of both item and shop) while regularly monitoring the prices of store inventory. You will likely find the best deals when you aren't looking for them – and savvy shopper's got to know, when to grab-it-while-it's-hot.
A conservative shopper will often miss out on a good deal – so it's best to be well informed of what's available in the city and what's a super bargain. At the next level, savvy shopper can begin to predict when items may go for second markdown or end-of-season sale. Regular shopping also helps you to get to know shop staff better – and befriending a good sales associate can be a key asset to spending wisely: detecting trends, finding out what the best-sellers are, or hold items.
Vogue...Vogue...Vogue...Strike a Pose!
Like the song says – confidence is the key to the game. A frumpy outfit and a killer smile is enough to outshine any fashionista that fidgets and worries about how she looks all the time. Fashionista must be synonymous with diva attitude – know what you stand for, trust your taste and go for it. Confidence exuded will only add that extra layer of flavour to your attitude.
Often times, a lukewarm outfit (ie: masses either love it or hate it) can be won over by a confident attitude in the way you carry yourself. That 'chin-up' and 'back-straight' thing not only applies to shoe-wearing but also your show of attitude. Let people know that you're in charge of you and that you can take over the world – even if it's just a pair of killer shoes that's giving you the million-dollar grin
Fashionista's General Guidelines
1. Transparent is not appropriate anywhere.
2. Only ever expose one part of the body at a time – overexposure is NOT sexy.
3. Chunky shoes were never fashionable.
4. Anything that is too tight is not appropriate for the workplace.
5. Above mid-thigh skirts and bellybaring shirts are also inappropriate for the workplace.
6. If you are questioning a piece of clothing's suitability at the office, better err on the side of conservativeness and nix it.
7. Strappy sandals at the office don't work.
8. Wear fabrics that represent the season – ie: no terrycloth in summer and no linen in winter, please!
Broken down, shopping for work isn't as difficult as it seems. Carefully consider each piece that you want to purchase: how it might fit into your wardrobe, and more specifically, what the final outfit will look like. It's very tempting to buy one-of-a-kind stunners that will knock the socks off your colleagues, but please contemplate the mileage out of a given item and where your dollars might be better put to use. Lastly, purging is an important part of good working closet maintenance. Review the contents of your walk-in at least twice a year: anything untouched for two years should be chucked away or else packed for donation. With these few tips, I hope I will find many more of you dressing for success. Good luck.
Source : http://www.hilary.com
Ph: Serge Leblon for 10 Men Summer 09. Pics courtesy of d’management group
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The new 10 Men is out and Serge LeBlon’s whimsical editorial features 2 rising stars to watch, Tom Nicon and MDC top newcomer Jakob HybhModel Linkolt. Both had spectacular F/W 09 seasons and we expect to see quite a bit of them in the upcoming months.
Walter Pfeiffer, who’s had a recent phenomenal resurgence is now with Art and Commerce.
Avedon’s show at the ICP; here are images.
For those model fans of a certain age, Nadege will always be an unforgettable face. Now with Muse Management in NYC.
Gisele Bundchen is not only beautiful, she’s smart. Damn her…
Eric Bivoino practices parkour, the French extreme sport of jumping on and around obstacles that include buildings. We totally see an editorial coming out of this video of Eric and his friends.
Anna Wintour in a rare public interview. Read how she supports Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler, how there are people that disagree with her (gasp on our part), how her first cover is still her favorite cover and so much more.
Swimwear, lingerie and shoes. Is there anything Phillip Lim can’t do?
Amanda Moore, model and singer songwriter. People say she sounds like Aimee Mann and Carol King. Read the rest of the interview on Ponyryder.
At the Infinity Awards, take a peek at how Iman and Carmen are still so darned gorgeous, Annie Leibovitz dressed up and Timothy Greenfield-Saunders‘ hair.
i-D magazine goes to 6 issues a year. We’re so sad.
For those who don’t know, MDC has a new #1 top 50 male model. Not to fret Mathias Lauridsen fans, the Danish star will be appearing on one of our other top lists coming out soon.
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