New York winter 2008.09 - NECKLACES ( part 4 )
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New York winter 2008.09 - NECKLACES ( part 3 )
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Sunglasses: a fashion statement
| Spring/summer 2008 collections showed how important sunglasses have become. I’m sure that, as a true fashionista, you know what fashion accessories can do to improve one’s personal style. And sunglasses have their own share, especially in summer season. It’s easy to go wrong, too; wearing a sporty-wrap sunglasses to a lady-like outfit is not good. Just like the shoes and the handbag, a pair of sunglasses must be coordinated with the style of your outfit. |
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| First row: Versace, Michael Kors, Gucci. Down: Calvin Klein, Marni and Bottega Veneta |
| This summer retro styles take over sports ones while oversized glasses add a bit of glam to any outfit. 50s cat-eyes (butterfly) and 60s Mod shapes (round, oval) complement chic ensembles: a shift dress, a puffy skirt, a pair of white shorts, rounded neckline tops and precious fabrics. 70s square frames add instant style to casual outfits like loose tunics or wide-leg pants, and, as well as those timeless aviators, they make a perfect team with safari style. 80s ray-ban sunglasses go well with much cooler, masculine influenced outfits or with sexy-diva, a-la-Gucci kind of looks (a short leather jacket is required). Even better if there’s some sparkle going on (as in rhinestone appliqué). |
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| Sunglass Warehouse |
| As I’m suffering from stylophrenia, I mean I change my style everyday (sorry, bad joke) I need more than one pair of sunglasses (and more shoes, please). Thankfully I found stylish womens sunglasses at less than $20 so I now can accessorize as my fashion-sense pleases. Yep, there are some great “bug-eye” pairs at Sunglass Warehouse; replica or no replica they look cool, are cheap and provide UVA & UVB eye-protection. |
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| Up: Christian Lacroix, Stella McCartney, Moschino. Second row: Diane von Furstenberg, Karl Lagerfeld and Moschino C&C. |
| If you like sports styles like shield sunglasses or narrow lenses team them up with modernist, minimalist looks like those seen in Calvin Klein or Marni collections. Though I would say you should bet on color-frame sunglasses, the most cheerful trend of the summer.While white, tortoise or black frames ensure a classy look, colorful frames (red, blue, green, yellow, pink…purple, you name it) speak about an eclectic style. Think about upgraded bohemian style or modern globe-trotter and add a pair of red-frame sunglasses. |
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| Sunglass Warehouse colored frames |
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A shocking pink spring
| Resort and couture collections also highlighted color trends for future seasons. Next spring it’s pretty sure that if you won’t wrap yourself in pink at least you’ll get a glossy pair of shoes. From sweet lovely blush hues to fuchsia, pink was all around.. |
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| Behnaz Sarafpour, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani and Jenni Kayne |
| I must confess that I don’t have anything pink yet in my wardrobe; no wait, I have a pink paisley printed blouse, but that doesn’t really count. I guess I’m not a pink kind of person, so if you don’t like this color don’t wear it. I think though I’d love to own a bright-colored shoulder bag like this one from Louis Vuitton. |
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| Louis Vuitton, Réyes, Temperley London, Michael Kors |
| Best chromatic scheme for bright pink and fuchsia is to team them with neutrals like white, off-white, gray, black as well as gold and brown. Some resort collections teamed lighter pink and orange in prints or pairing separates. |
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| Michael Kors, Celine, Isaac Mizrahi and Thakoon |
| If the shades are intensity correspondent the result is very harmonious, as the hues blend in one single color. Others used softer, warmer, fondant-like pink hues. I love the pink tangerine shade on Marchesa dress. These sophisticated hues are the right answer for those who can’t bear hot pink. |
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| Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Marchesa, Louis Vuitton |
| Couture collections destined for the fall 2008 season also displayed their appetite for this girlish color in different shades; from hot pink at Givenchy to bubble-gum pink at Chanel to a lovely shade of old pink at Elie Saab and sweet, baby-pink at Dior. |
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| Givenchy, Chanel, Elie Saab and Dior |
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Stockholm Fashion Week spring-summer 2009
| Stockholm Fashion Week (days, to be more accurate), held from June 30th till July 2nd, has put on show fresh Northern ideas for spring 2009 season, gathering well-known brands such as Acne and Cheap Monday as well as up-and-coming designers nominated for the Mercedes-Benz Young Fashion Industry Award.Acne sent forward tough and sophisticated looks, with strict cuts, straight lines and a minimalist color palette. Silly looking oversized ranger hats added a touch of humor to those punkish distressed denim jeans. |
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| The overall silhouette is a casual one going from jersey dresses worn over sheer leggings, loose cropped trousers with elastic waistband to origami mini-dresses. |
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| Awarded “Newcomer of the year” by Swedish ELLE (2004) for her designs, Carin Wester’s show at Stockholm Fashion Week displayed interesting proportions in a soft color palette: |
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| blouses with voluminous sleeves and high neck inspired by La Belle Epoque, loose high-waist shorts, ruffled wrap dresses. The best pieces included two short knitted tops and a mini black dress. |
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| Filippa K sends down on the runway one of the prettiest collection at Stockholm Fashion Week. The style of this well-know Swedish label mixes timeless simplicity with contemporary edge adding a gentle touch. There were soft pleated short dresses and tops, loose trousers and jeans, swishy skirts and flowing long dresses. |
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| Among the highlights: a black long jersey jumpsuit with spaghetti straps. The neutral color scheme of white, cream, beige, grey and black also included rose pink, lilac and iris blue shades, stripes and pixel-y floral prints. |
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| Swedish fashion designer LiseLotte Westerlund opened the Stockholm Fashion Festival with her spring 2009 collection. She is known for a sophisticated, mature style that brings together classic chic and modern elegance. |
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| A strict color palette of ivory white, shiny black, midnight blue and crimson red lets the silhouettes “speak” for themselves: voluminous long dresses, long jumpsuits with sexy plunging V or one-shoulder neckline and silk body-conscious dresses with bell sleeves. |
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| Photo credit : Kristian Löveborg, Stockholm Fashion Week |
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