Fashion’s holy week has come and gone. And for those of us who observed, it was just as divine as years past. New York Fashion Week showcased Spring 2016’s couture and ready-to-wear pieces, forecasting trends and spotlighting vintage inspiration. We saw the resurrection of the empowered 70s woman, reinvented 60s silhouettes, and Zsa Zsa Gabor […]
Look Of The Day: Tadashi Shoji – NYFW – Spring/Summer 2015
Our look of the day is from New York Fashion Week and compliments of Tadashi Shoji. Shoji was inspired by the Golden Palace of Venice when crafting his Spring 2015 collection, and fully embraced delicate lace, dreamy color palettes and regal capes for his romantic runway production. Take a look at Tadashi Shoji’s ethereal, Venice-inspired Spring/Summer 2015 collection here. Enjoy! Photo […]
Fall 2014 Runway Chic Looks From New York Fashion Week
With a strong sexy glamour influence, several of my favorite designers presented standout collections showcasing vibrant colors, luxe fabrics and drizzled with ornate embellishments at New York Fashion Week. All of the looks and collections screamed effortless elegance and femininity. Last month in honor of Fashion Friday, I compiled a similar roundup of my favorite 2014 […]
Fashion Friday | Sweetheart Necklines
The Sweetheart neckline is one that is scalloped over the breast with a focal on the lower middle point, creating the shape of the top half of a heart. Most frequently, the sweetheart neckline is featured on a gown that is either strapless or shoulderless. The cut accentuates the bust, making it appear fuller and […]
Fashion Friday: 10 Gowns That Sparkle
From tambour beading to Austrian crystals, I personally love anything that is elegant and shimmery. Many notable designers spend countless hours creating one-of-a-kind couture and bridal gowns that include dramatic encrusted beading and ornate embellishments. When seeking inspiration for an upcoming Fall shoot, I had the pleasure of researching gowns that were beautiful, rich and could […]
All In The Details | Couture Inspired
“Nothing about the fashion industry makes us dream like haute couture does. Extremely precise yet outstandingly creative, this discipline, officially started by Charles Frederick Worth in the 1860s.” Quoted ‘Haute Couture’ is the French word for the highest, most exclusive work a notable fashion house produces. Every year, in January and July, Paris hosts about […]
The 11th Annual Heart’s Truth Red Dress Fashion Show Kicks Off at New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week kicked off with the 11th Annual Heart’s Truth Red Dress fashion show with celebrity advocates Toni Braxton, Wendy Williams, Kelly Obsourne and Gabby Douglas strutting down the runway at Hammerstein Ballroom. The event was a great way to blend in fashion with heart disease awareness. Did you know that heart disease […]
Gavin Rajah’s Romantic Tone at ARISE African Icons Spring 2013 Show
Gavin Rajah continues to push buttons with his romantic meets futuristic collection at the ARISE African Icons Spring 2013 runway show. From the eye-catching embellished, decorative visors to the rich red color scheme, Gavin Rajah set the romantic tone at this year’s ARISE magazine fashion show. Embellished Space-Age Visors Blushing Red Scaly couture Best of […]
Maki Oh’s Style Edge Presentation at ARISE African Icons Spring 2013 Show
Nigerian fashion brand Maki Oh continues to design womenswear with a sleek edge that counts Solange Knowles and Leelee Sobieski as celebrity fan favorites. This collection was by far one of my favorites shown at the ARISE magazine Spring 2013 runway show for providing glamour with an edge. Maki Oh: “I have put my ‘AMFW […]
Jenny Packham Spring 2013
Jenny Packham played around with the color schemes of orange, silver grey, yellow gold shimmer, and polka dots to create a chic Spring 2013 womenswear collection that’s essential for special soirees. There were several looks from this presentation that stated upscale, show stopping glamour. Here are my favorite picks from Jenny Packham Spring 2013… [nggallery id=504] […]
Indian Style Influences Marchesa Spring 2013 Collection
Indian rich hand embroidery was front and center at Marchesa’s jeweled and fringe Spring 2013 red carpet-ready presentation. [nggallery id=507] [youtube url=”http://youtu.be/GHhELVsy2Vs” width=”600″] Image credits – Imaxtree
Adorable Age-Appropriate Looks from Oscar de la Renta Spring Childrenswear Spring 2013
Plenty of colorful prints were presented at the amazingly adorable, age-appropriate runway presentation of Oscar de la Renta Childrenswear Spring 2013 show. Oscar de la Renta created cute, cheerful dresses and dress up looks for his childrenswear line with trendy eyelets and ikat that’s sure to be a huge hit with parents. Each look is […]
