Monday, 2 April 2012

Colour Trend Alert: Mint,Neon,Pastels and More!

Hey Fashionistas!OK we’ve already declared our love for florals this Spring but a close runner-up is the pretty pastel trend. And out of all the season’s pastels, mint green is a clear favorite. While I’m normally not a fan of green, I must admit that the mint green pieces, spotted on Kanye West, June Amberose and more are quite refreshing.

Mint


Mint green exudes refined style and elegance. It makes me feel like having an adventure at sea while sipping on mimosas. Ugh, that would be everything.

From Left: Diane von Furstenberg, Vera Wang, Tibi
I’m rocking it like June Ambrose:


Add some flavor to your wardrobe with a few key minty pieces (yum!). Whether you rock a sweater like Kanye, or a full on dress like June Ambrose, you can’t go wrong:

Get it for under $100 here:

Neon:

As seen at: Peter Som, Jason Wu, Rag & Bone, Ruffian, Rodarte, Nanette Lepore.
From Left: Nanette Lepore, Rag & Bone, Peter Som
How to Wear it:

Color block with flair or throw a neon blazer over a black jumpsuit a la Lala. Though mixing with neutrals is surely safe, you truly have fun when you go neon on neon. Wear a bright pair of pants with a pink belt, or go the Nanette Lepore route mixing punchy green with bright orange.

Get it for under $100 here:
Pastels


As seen at: Prada, Preen, 3.1. Philip Lim, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Chloé.
From Left: Preen, Prada, 3.1 Phillip Lim
How to wear it:

Layer your pastels with spunk–don’t be afraid to look like a chic easter egg. If you’re more demure, pair a baby blue blazer with jeans like Dwyane Wade:
Get it for under $100 here:
Tangerine

As seen at: Vivienne Tam, Jill Stuart, Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen, Charlotte Ronson.
From Left: Vivienne Tam, Jenny Packham, Jill Stuart
How to Wear it:

Don’t dilute this tone by pairing with other colors. Go bold in full on orange in a jumpsuit or a flirty dress:
Get it for under $100 here:
Peplums:

As seen at: Vera Wang, Thakoon, Jason Wu, Cushnie et Ochs, Givenchy.
From Left: Thakoon, Givenchy, Jason Wu
How to wear it:

There really is no wrong way! Purchase a dress fit with its own peplum, or take a cue from Kerry with a peplumed blazer. Bonus: this style helps conceal pudgy tummies. Win/win:

Get if for under $100 here:
Which trends will you be trying?

Men's Fashion Flash: Bow Ties!

When it comes to men’s clothing, it’s hard to find items that will add sparkle and whit to everyday wear. Allow us to introduce you to Mckenzie Liautaud, fashionable bow ties creator, and favorite of Robert Verdi, Wyclef Jean, Marcus Samuelsson, will.i.am, and more:




Frustrated with the lack of creative accessories in menswear, the New York based stylist decided to launch his eponymous line. With Mckenzie Liautaud, you’ll find bow ties fashioned out of denim, silk, neoprene, and recycled fabrics, uplifted by lace, crystals, hardware, and even plexi glass. Pocket squares come cut out of cow hide; ties are peppered with pins.

Take a look at a few designs:

Champs -Elysses, $100

Abu Dhabi -Denim, $125

Cosmic paper plane pocket square, $30

Hollywood, $150

Newspaper Paper Planes Pocketsquare, $35

The Blogger, $110
What do you think?
Guys, if you can dig it, see more and purchase at www.mckenzieliautaud.com.

Sunday, 1 April 2012

Rihanna’s New Long, Jet-Black Hair

Fashionistas, Is it an April Fool’s Joke? Is Rihanna finally done with the red, brown and blonde hair and back to jet black? The pop star, who changes her hair probably as much as I do, has traded in the blonde locks that a lot of you didn’t love for a darker color. And it looks pretty dope, I must say. Here are some flicks from Rih’s instagram


 
she revealed long, jet-black locks rocked with a swoop that channeled the late great Aaliyah‘s timeless and glamazing hairstyle. Love those Anna-Karin Karlsson Kitten Noir sunglasses she also wore here.

Her hair also looks a little half-shaven on the side (cue Cassie and Jada Pinkett-Smith). Is that in again?
When a fan tweeted back with a picture of her infamous black cut from back in the day, she replies:


Girl, it was all about that short cut on you.
Black has always been my favorite color on Rih so I’m happy she left her blonde and crayola red phase for awhile.
And if you remember her exchange with a Twitter fan over her ‘nappy hair,’ the caption “Cuz I’m black b*tch” is extra funny. That girl is a trip.
What do you think of her new color?

Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards – red carpet photos

Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards – red carpet photos. All the dresses. Featured: One Direction, Rachel Crow, Kiernan Shipka, Michelle Obama, Amandla Stenberg, Alyson Stoner, Elizabeth Gillies, Jacqueline Emerson, Heidi Klum, Tanya Chisholm, Miranda Cosgrove, Victoria Justice, Karina Smirnoff, Ariel Winter, Isabelle Fuhrman, Willow Shields, Jake Short, Savannah Jayde, Kelly Osbourne, Keke Palmer, Sarah Hyland, Halston Sage, Josh Hutcherson, Selena Gomez, Zoey Deutch, Jennifer Stone, Jennette McCurdy, Travis Barker…see pictures






















BURGER KING EYESHADOW?!

Yay! its April fool's day! actually i choose not to believe anything anyone tells me today (even if you call me that i won a lottery) yimu* I was on Facebook just two seconds ago (because that’s what I do…is hang out on Facebook…lol for social media jobs tho') and I saw this awesomely amazing picture.



Can you even believe this?! It’s probably one of THE most amazing makeup looks I’ve seen in a long time. Apparently it’s a Burger King ad in The Netherlands. Ugh. I DIE a thousand beauty deaths over it. Maybe when I get some down time I’ll even try to re-create the look for myself so I can rock it during Fashion Week? hahahaha
What do you think of this Fashionistas?!

FASHIONISTA OF THE MONTH: Pearl From UK!

She writes...'I love the womanly sex-appeal of a great fitted dress'
'I would describe my personal style as versatile, clean-cut'


"My style is influenced by my mood n my love to stand out and look different"




"I am not a people's dresser but a me-dresser. Fashion comes and fashion fades but Style is forever.."
Cute!I love 'em. My favorite might be your blue jean with printed top and the white jacket.

What do you think of her style fashionistas? follow @ScarletVirgin on twitter