What does the colour of your lingerie says about you?
September 5, 2007 | 1 Comment
If you have been looking through any fashion magazines lately you will have seen the new styles coming through for Autumn. Berry colours are going to be everywhere - maroons, purples and reds. I was watching a ‘fashion pundit’ on television this week who said to get the look right you need to wear the same colour from head to foot! However, if you don’t really want to end up looking like a giant blueberry and would rather introduce berry colours more subtly.
Luckily lingerie comes in a huge range of colours this season and the choice available for us ladies is fantastic - basically we are going to be spoilt for choice. The colour of your lingerie speaks volumes about the person wearing it - take a look:-
Red - diligent, appreciative, resolute and reviving;
Orange - tender, brave, liberal, lavish and unselfish;
Yellow - incisive, fair, sharp, honest and unprejudiced;
Green - sensible, benevolent, talented, tolerant and discreet;
Blue - peaceful, faithful, virtuous, reflective and sacred;
Indigo - organised, optimistic, pure, discerning and compliant;
Purple - aboundless, noble, artistic, mystic and altruistic;
Black - creative, idealistic, hidden wealth and strong;
White - truthful, benevolent and unspoilt;
Grey - reputable, sane, spartan and authentic;
Silver - revealing, impartial, astute and contemplative;
Gold - enlightened, abundant, mature and achieving.
As Autumn reveals its softer side, so why not curl up in delicate laces and soft knits in muted shades of amethyst, berry, tobacco and toffee? Choose bejewelled, embroidered or layered over a contrasting colour, blacks and berries undoubtedly dominates this season, lending a theatrical look to the autumn lingerie collections.
Now summer’s fresh blooms are giving way to something a little darker - take a look at slinky satins, smoky hues and black trims. These extras give this season’s florals a sophisticated edge.
Attention to detail - look at the intricate embroidery, delicate overlays, keyholes, boning and slim satin ribbons incorporated in lingerie items giving this season’s special occasion lingerie a handcrafted feel.
Stronger than summer’s pastels, this season’s deep blues feature in many of the best fashion pieces - but you might well find a favourite everyday bra in navy or petrol too.
But remember - imperative that you are wearing the right size bra, so that you get an impressive flattering shape and excellent support. Stick to smooth bras for wearing under fitted or sheer tops as these are best for not showing through these coloured tops.
Wear streamline or fitted shapes - more flattering than baggy clothes. Choose tops with seams or darts under the bust - these will define your waist and make you look slimmer.
FINALLY - every woman is difeerent and we all come in all different shapes and sizes. No matter which colour lingerie you choose - maybe a colour which you love, or you think reflects your personality, a woman must be comfortable in whatever she chooses.
There are excellent styles and colours available from manufacturers such as Anita, Charnos, Panache, Royce and Vanity Fair - take a look the gorgeous, new ranges - they may surprise you!!
Written by Julie-Anne Smith - http://www.amplusfigura.com
Use Your Clothing To Make a Statement
September 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
When you want to make a fashion statement, the color of your clothes is just as important to consider as anything else about them. Color can capture people’s attention and can even subtly alter a mood, if you wish. For example, if you’re doing a job interview, a presentation, or attending a party, the color of what you were can make a difference. In some instances, it can even make a lasting difference.
When you first go on a date, meet a client, or apply for a job you really want, the color of what you’re wearing can send out signals that say something about you to the people you’re with. What you’re wearing can tell people about you before you even open your mouth. For example, certain colors bring out specific emotions in people, and this can have the advantage of helping or hurting you, depending on how the colors affect other people.
Simply put, colors can create an impression that can make other people feel a given way. Medical researchers have even tested subjects as they view a variety of clothing colors and have seen how this has affected their body temperatures, blood pressure and hormone levels, for example. It has been proven that color can have a most definitive positive or negative effect. The clothing they wear can drastically alter wearers’ emotions, self-esteem, personality, and appearance.
If you’re looking to update your wardrobe, look for shades that are appropriate to match your age as well as your hair, skin and eye color. More temporary characteristics that will influence your clothing that will change can include the type of weather, specific occasion, personal tastes, mood, et cetera.
Sometimes, what you wear can also affect how people perceive you and your intentions. For example, if you wear a red jacket with a white shirt to a job interview, this can mean that you are self-confident and in control. However, if you wear that same red jacket with a lacy black frilly top, this may be distracting, to say the least, and will perhaps look unprofessional.
If you want to find a way to send off the right message or make a positive statement, do some research on what different colors mean to people in general. For example, the color red is a good example. Blue-based reds generally signify intellectual power and femininity. If the red is yellow-based, it is associated with energy; it may be a good color to wear on a first or second date if you’re a woman looking to impress a man. Red lipstick can signify power and authority.
Purple is a color that’s typically associated with royalty. It also influences creativity. It can awaken the senses and can make people very passionate. If you need to help your best friend with a problem, wear a turquoise blouse. This places other women at ease and will help promote conversation. If you’re attending a meeting with coworkers or clients, wearing a brown suit can make you non threatening and make you seem reliable and supportive.
by MaryLu
Fashion Designer Valentino Announces Retirement
September 4, 2007 | 1 Comment
Legendary Italian designer Valentino, who has dressed the world’s most glamorous women for decades, announced his retirement Tuesday, but promised two final collections for October and January.
The 75-year-old couturier — who in July celebrated 45 years in the business with a lavish party and exhibition of his elegant, beautifully crafted evening gowns in Rome — said he would leave his fashion house in January 2008.
“It’s the perfect moment to say adieu to the world of fashion,” Valentino said in a statement, adding that he would present his last ready-to-wear collection in Paris in October and a final haute couture line in January.
The designer — known for his trademark scarlet red dresses — said his decision had come after the Rome festivities, noting: “It was a moment that will be impossible to repeat.”
“Even as a young boy, my passion was to design, and I have been very lucky to be able to do what I have loved all my life. There can be few greater gifts than that,” he said.
“I am especially grateful that I have been able to keep my own style over the decades, in spite of the many changes that have taken place in the world of fashion and in its business.”
From humble beginnings as the son of an electrical supply store owner in northern Italy, Valentino Garavani became an international force in fashion, turning out everything from couture to cruise wear for his A-list clientele.
“My mother was always saying ‘How did I come to have a son who only wants the most expensive things?’,” Valentino said in an interview with the Italian edition of Elle magazine.
“I was 13 or 14 years old and she used to give me money so I could have made-to-measure shoes.”
Hollywood actresses, American first ladies, socialites and royalty — Valentino dressed them all. Devotees ranged from Audrey Hepburn and Nancy Reagan to Spain’s Queen Sofia and Oscar winners Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Rest @ AFP
GC Watches New Sport Class ‘All Black’ Chronograph Watch
September 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
All Black embodies the essence of sporty, elegant and highly expressive chic. It is complemented by two sportive counters, one at 3 o’clock for the seconds, and one at 9 o’clock for the minutes and hours. Standard time indication is centrally positioned and displayed by silver hour and minute hands and a red second hand. This facilitates interval, intermediate and accumulated timing. The red digits of the big date display punctuate the dial at 6 o’clock as a stylish and practical finishing touch.
The All Black is powered by a high-performance precision Swiss movement and is appropriately dressed in a sleek polished black case. This is framed by a contrasting matte black bezel bearing the dynamic tachometer markings. Screw down crowns and case backs, finely engraved with a monogram, as well as continually visible superluminova hands and indexes, plus water resistance to a depth of 100 meters confirm the highest quality. The slender 46 mm case is kept securely in place by a comfortable PVD coated stainless steel bracelet that cleverly integrates a lightweight central link in black polyurethane.
‘All Black’ is proudly masculine and equipped for the fast lane of life, taking speedy scene changes from the office to tuxedo-time in its stride. The wearer is ready for anything – anytime, anywhere. Essentially, All Black seductively expresses the very essence of the Gc philosophy - ‘The luxury of being you’.
Thanks to 21st century technology, quality doesn’t have to mean a high price tag — Retail Price: £395. To find out where you can get yours you can call 01604 678940 or email mgrove@sequel-uk.co.uk.
Vanity4Sanity’s New Bespoke Menswear Range
August 30, 2007 | 1 Comment
Funky clothing designer Francesca Rosenberg, with online Vanity4Sanity label (www.vanity4sanity.co.uk) is now offering its first ever range of unique menswear. Set to coincide with the autumn / winter season, the new men’s collection will ensure that its customers stand out from the crowd with its stylish, individual, yet affordable choice of clothes.
The pressure for men to look good is increasing, but there are few choices on offer for the image conscious who want something different. For those who are tired of high street shopping and seeing the same brands but who want to avoid the cost of designer prices, then Vanity4Sanity ticks all the right boxes. Building on the success of its women’s clothing line, Vanity4Sanity now allows men to choose from an eclectic mix of handmade clothing available online alongside other popular, hard to find labels.
The new range has been infused with the raw talent of upcoming American designer Andrew Christian, great staple pieces from Alternative Apparel and favourite American label, Abercrombie & Fitch. Together the exciting new designers and successful American brands have added a rare and inspiring spark to their clothes, offering fresh and trendy designs ranging from beanies to jeans, tee’s to underwear. Slick shoes and funky trainers complete the look.
Understanding the need for individuality, customer satisfaction is key to the success of Vanity4Sanity, with comments from shoppers such as “Thanks for giving us the chance to break free from being a high street clone and letting us express our individuality” and, “every item you have made me over the last five years has made me feel a million dollars… your designs are great”.
At just 27 years old, Francesca is already making a name for herself in the fashion world. From pop stars to models, Francesca has designed outfits for well know faces such as Jamelia.
“I have had some very unusual requests and made clothes for all sorts of different people in the three and a half years that Vanity4Sanity has been running. I love designing pieces that are very different and unique. Everyone wants to turn heads, receive compliments, be comfortable knowing that they look completely fabulous and of course unique.”
With alluring and quirky designs the new menswear range will appeal to those seeking individuality and the reassuring online Vanity4Sanity service, including the ordering and payment process, ensures that it is quick and easy to use. No longer ‘just another face in the crowd’ the Vanity4Sanity customer is the confirmed, stylish trendsetter of the season.
Wear Blue Without Feeling Blue
August 30, 2007 | 2 Comments
With Christmas a distant prospect, September is the start of all things new in the retail fashion calendar. The sales have ended and stores look clean and fresh, showcasing their complete new season collections. Moss suggests a little retail therapy could be the very cure to beat the BLUES.
With the colour blue associated with: knowledge, relaxation and health and the physical effects of being around or wearing blue, noted as being calming, lowering blood pressure, decreases respiration, enhances communication and decision-making, these are all handy skills to have in a busy working environment.
For this Autumn/Winter 07 the Moss collections embrace the naturally dark and somber colours of the winter season, injecting them with new life by using accents of richer or vibrantly burnt colours from the autumn pallet and textured luxurious fabrics and yarns. Highlighted themes for the season are “Platinum,” “Everyday Luxury,” and “Black and white, ” with the first being “Back to work Blues.”
Is blue your favourite colour? Do you shy away from the shades of night or do you love to get yourself into them?
Excess Is Ok for Mika - Eio!
August 29, 2007 | 7 Comments
Excess Is Ok for Mika! The talented and flamboyant singer was seen wearing an eccentrically designed hoodie whilst partying with Kanye West and The Killers at celeb-packed Mahiki. The “Gritty Hoodie” is part of Eio’s latest “Till Death Do Us Party” collection.
Directional cult street wear label Eio (Excess Is Ok) took inspiration from New York Dance Floor meets East End Back Door to create the latest collection. Its edgy range boasts bold, sleazy men’s and women’s tees, jumpers and hoodies, offering more unusual illustrations crossed with vintage garment recreations that sit as well on the dance floor as in the street.
Already a hit amongst the cross-music genre style leaders - including Pete Doherty, Lady Sovereign, Sugababes, CSS, New Yong Pony Club, Klaxons, EiO is renowned for it’s cutting edge, off the wall designs.
In between collections, the Eio boys found time to design exclusive one-offs for their favourite bands, which also includes Klaxons and the Teenagers. Eio has also recently designed a tongue-in-cheek capsule collection of bold and brash hoodies and jumpers for Lady Sovereign’s Gwen Stafani support tour!
To get your mitts on Mika’s favourite hoodie (priced £50.00), simply visit www.eioclothing.com
100% Organic Cotton Clothing For Kids
August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Trendy and stylish have never been associated with organic clothing – until now. Teaze of California, a leading clothing manufacturer, is bringing color back to the natural world with their new brand of girls and juniors clothing – Grow Free. Made from 100% organic cotton and colored with low-impact dyes using recycled water and heat, Grow Free will offer a ‘green’ alternative in casual wear.
The innovative new brand is 100% grown and sewn in the U.S.A. Teaze will introduce Grow Free at the WWDMAGIC Marketplace taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from August 29-30 in booth # JR 11922.
“Teaze of California has a very strong reputation in the industry for high quality, trendy clothing priced right. It has been our goal to take that expertise and introduce a brand of clothing for girls and juniors made from 100% organic cotton,” said Kristen Lantz, president of Teaze of California. “We want girls that have the environment in mind to have cute yet affordable options when it comes to fashion, and Grow Free does just that.”
Teaze has been providing fashionable, reasonably priced, high quality clothing since 1983 to major chain, department and specialty stores in the United States. Teaze has marketed both through branded labels as well as developing private-label product utilizing a large network of sewing contractors in the United States, Mexico and the Far East. For more information on Grow Free and Teaze of California you can visit www.growfreeusa.com.
Introducing The Levi’s Mobile Phone
August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
In tune with its young consumers, the Levi’s brand is adding a fashionable, steel mobile phone to its range of lifestyle accessories.
The Levi’s phone embraces mobile technology and enables young people to connect, enjoy music, exchange images and videos whilst on the go.
The functional essence of the Levi’s brand’s design philosophy is perfectly captured by the phone’s compact design and sturdy riveted steel casing. A unique detachable chain provides a clever design solution that allows users to fasten their phone to their jeans or bags.
Technology is at the heart of today’s youth culture and mobile phones are the ultimate accessory. Adding a mobile phone to our collection is a natural progression for Levi’s, a brand that is driven to meet the desires of young people”, says You Nguyen, Senior Vice President of Levi’s Product.
The Levi’s phone is offered in metallic silver, black and brown copper. Stylish feminine “shiny silver” and “shiny sand” editions, featuring a ‘mirror’ screen have also been created for the fashion forward.
“As pioneers of the connection between fashion and technology, we wanted to create an accessory that combines design aesthetics with consumer needs. We are confident that this phone lives up to the promise of the Levi’s brand”, adds You Nguyen.
Features include:
• Tri-band capability
• 1.8 inch LCD screen
• MP3 player
• Bluetooth Stereo Technology
• 2 mega pixel camera with built-in zoom, video recording,
• Slot for micro SD memory card
• Levi’s custom designed graphic interface
The Levi’s phone is under license by Paris-based ModeLabs Group. It will be available in selected stores throughout Europe as of September 2007. http://eu.levi.com/mobile
Amanda Bynes New Fashion Label ‘Dear’
August 28, 2007 | 2 Comments
Today we see funny girl Amanda Bynes bring her own fashion label to market. The new fashion brand will be known as Dear. This follows hot on the heels of fellow fashion princess Sarah Jessica Parker, who launched her line, Bitten, earlier this year.
It does seem that celebrities bringing out new fashion lines is all the rage. It was only a few days ago we broke the news to you that Venus Williams is bringing out a new fashion label due to be called EleVen. This does have us questioning the motive behind celebrities bringing out their own labels.
From what Amanda has said, she has always wanted to be a fashion designer from a very young age. She loves drawing and painting, generally she is a creative little lass. She said,
“I’ve always loved hoodies, jeans and T-shirts. That’s definitely where I jumped in and started designing at home. I wanted shirts with cute stars and hearts on them. I wanted feminine, young stuff, even though I’m 21. I still love those girlie clothes.”
It kind of made sense when it was just fragrances, but why do we now need re-branded clothing ranges? Is Amanda really a Woman who has always dreamed of being a fashion designer, or is it PR spin at the launch of another cash cow? The real question is, does this actually offer something new and exciting to the consumer? That we shall leave for you to decide.