So now that you've seen the Spring/Summer trends, it's time to get the trends right at your fingertips so you can pick out the ones you want (need) to buy!
There are over 500,000 apps for the iPhone and I found some fabulous fashion apps to feed your fashion appetite. So stop playing Angry Birds and Words with Friends for a second and get ready to tap your way to the hottest fash apps.
First, you have to get one by your favorite designer. My first fash app was, of course, Chanel. J'adore! I watched the Haute Couture Show, read up on the latest Chanel news and who wouldn't want those CC's to be one of the first things you see when you fire up your phone?!
Fashion Network is a fantastic way to see the shows. They have most of the designers S/S 2012 shows listed. Watch your favorites start to finish and I dare you to try and find Anna Wintour in the front row...
Vogue Stylist lets you put your own look together. You can choose the brand and the category, then let your fingers fly. The app will give you the top trends to help you create the perfect outfit.
The Dior app is another must have. Didn't get an invite to the Haute Couture show? Watch it and get an up close view of the clothes while you're at it. Tres Chic!
So besides the Chanel app, my absolute favorite fash app is Bergdorf Goodman Shoe a Day. LOVE! Shoe a day?! Brilliant! Today's shoe was a Christian Louboutin Spike (yes, spike) T-Strap Sandal in Silver with the iconic red heel. The T-Strap actually has spikes! This is a shoe you will need to wear with care!
So now that you have the fash apps, you need to accessorize your phone. I'm getting a really fun iPhone 4 case from Kate Spade. The back is black with white polka dots and it's edged in hot pink. Because really...as a fashionista...don't you need to have a fashionable phone too? Mais oui!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Spring Ahead!
Any excuse to go to my favorite store, Neiman Marcus, is a good one. But being invited to a private preview of the Spring/Summer 2012 collections on a chilly winter's night? Perfect!
The Boston chapter of Fashion Group International sponsored the event along with Neiman Marcus in Natick, Massachusetts.
I couldn't wait!
After a magical ride up the escalator which has crystal butterflies hanging down, just out of reach, I headed for the Chanel boutique to see what was new. The cape I saw last time I was there was gone (*sigh*) but there was plenty that practically made me weep it was so beautiful.
But on to the main attraction...S/S 2012.
About 40 fellow fashionistas gathered in the Couture Salon on the second floor where they also had wine tasting by Greenvale Winery, a local vineyard in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. April Riccio, Public Relations Director of the store gave us a fantastic sneak peek at what we were about to see. The Ten Trends that were seen on the runways and that we'll see coming into the store.
After April's countdown and a well produced video featuring clips from some of the Fashion Week runway shows, one thing was clear. Spring is in full bloom! Flowers decorated dresses, shoes, handbags. The LBD has some competition...the LWD. The Little White Dress was shown in a 50's style with a full skirt and made with lace.
"Lady Chic" is back (one of my favorite trends) and it was reflected in the demure dresses and pencil skirts paired with pretty tops and structured clutches in every size.
Prints were seen on everything...and mixed with everything. A fashion trend not all of us are willing to try, but if you're a fearless fashionista now is the time to show off.
Color blocking with bright colors is a trend you can use in an entire outfit or just add a pop of color with a handbag or a fab pair of shoes.
Step back in time to the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's or the 60's. Clothes from those eras are back and are so on trend and just so much fun to revisit.
There is definitely something for everyone this season. Whether you take on an entire trend or just add pieces to your wardrobe, you are going to love the selection! Designers outdid themselves this season, making it exciting and giving us some much needed color in an otherwise drab winter season.
Bring on Spring!
The Boston chapter of Fashion Group International sponsored the event along with Neiman Marcus in Natick, Massachusetts.
I couldn't wait!
After a magical ride up the escalator which has crystal butterflies hanging down, just out of reach, I headed for the Chanel boutique to see what was new. The cape I saw last time I was there was gone (*sigh*) but there was plenty that practically made me weep it was so beautiful.
But on to the main attraction...S/S 2012.
About 40 fellow fashionistas gathered in the Couture Salon on the second floor where they also had wine tasting by Greenvale Winery, a local vineyard in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. April Riccio, Public Relations Director of the store gave us a fantastic sneak peek at what we were about to see. The Ten Trends that were seen on the runways and that we'll see coming into the store.
After April's countdown and a well produced video featuring clips from some of the Fashion Week runway shows, one thing was clear. Spring is in full bloom! Flowers decorated dresses, shoes, handbags. The LBD has some competition...the LWD. The Little White Dress was shown in a 50's style with a full skirt and made with lace.
"Lady Chic" is back (one of my favorite trends) and it was reflected in the demure dresses and pencil skirts paired with pretty tops and structured clutches in every size.
Prints were seen on everything...and mixed with everything. A fashion trend not all of us are willing to try, but if you're a fearless fashionista now is the time to show off.
Color blocking with bright colors is a trend you can use in an entire outfit or just add a pop of color with a handbag or a fab pair of shoes.
Step back in time to the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's or the 60's. Clothes from those eras are back and are so on trend and just so much fun to revisit.
There is definitely something for everyone this season. Whether you take on an entire trend or just add pieces to your wardrobe, you are going to love the selection! Designers outdid themselves this season, making it exciting and giving us some much needed color in an otherwise drab winter season.
Bring on Spring!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
As the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City comes to a close, I am still amazed. "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" broke Met attendance records, had fashionistas standing in line for hours just to see it.
Unfortunately, I was not one of those people. But I have watched every video, read every article and grilled all of my friends who were lucky enough to get there.
And I bought the exhibit book which I marvel over. I can't stop looking at it. You can't just look at a McQueen piece once and see everything. Study it and you will see so much. The craftsmanship, the delicacy of the material, the tiny details.
McQueen was inspired by everything around him...the weather, nature, movies, music, anarchy. He also used unusual and different materials in his clothes. One dress that stands out is made of razor clam shells. He also used feathers, stuffed birds, antelope horns and scraps of material from fabric stores.
Unfortunately, I was not one of those people. But I have watched every video, read every article and grilled all of my friends who were lucky enough to get there.
And I bought the exhibit book which I marvel over. I can't stop looking at it. You can't just look at a McQueen piece once and see everything. Study it and you will see so much. The craftsmanship, the delicacy of the material, the tiny details.
McQueen was inspired by everything around him...the weather, nature, movies, music, anarchy. He also used unusual and different materials in his clothes. One dress that stands out is made of razor clam shells. He also used feathers, stuffed birds, antelope horns and scraps of material from fabric stores.
"Every piece is unique and has emotional content. I want to create pieces that can be handed down like an heirloom."
Alexander McQueen Another Magazine Autumn/Winter 2006
His collections were often very dark. You can see that in some of the exhibit pieces. But you can also see the beauty. He wanted you to see something, feelsomething when you looked at his pieces.
And every collection told a story. About 2008-09 "The Girl Who Lived in the Tree" he said, "In this collection she was a feral creature living in the tree. When she decided to descend to earth, she was transformed into a princess." That collection included a dress of ivory silk tulle embroidered with red glass crystals and was shown with a red silk bolero. Amazing.
Now it's up to the woman who was next to McQueen for 15 years, helping his creations come to life. Sarah Burton has been there since the beginning"There is no way back for me now. I am going to take you on journeys you've never dreamed were possible." Alexander McQueen quoted in WWD, Feb 12, 2010 from the show's program notes
Sarah Burton is the perfect person to head the House of McQueen. Autumn/Winter 2011 was her first collection as the new Creative Director. It received rave reviews and then of course, there is the dress she fit for a future queen.
Burton designed Kate Middleton's royal wedding dress when she wed Prince William in April.
"Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" closes August 7. There's talk about trying to make it a permanent exhibit at the Met. Since McQueen was a British designer there may be some who will want to move it to a museum in London.
Burton said, "Lee (Alexander) was amazingly loyal, with a great belief in people." Clearly he believed in Burton and she in him. I can't think of a better person to continue the amazing journeys Alexander McQueen's collections have taken us on.
Where will she take us next?
Fashion Week is in September and I can hardly wait to find out .
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Manolos Made to Order
Manolos Made to Order
Check out this link! (click on Manolos Made to Order) It's my dream come true! A chance to design your own pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes?! Once you submit the design, the shoe is made just for you in Italy....I can hardly breathe!
Check out this link! (click on Manolos Made to Order) It's my dream come true! A chance to design your own pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes?! Once you submit the design, the shoe is made just for you in Italy....I can hardly breathe!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
You Can't Fake Fashion
So I go to the eBay Fashion Vault excited to see and of course buy, a tote from the new "You Can't Fake Fashion" campaign. But they were sold out! ALL of them! They went on sale at 11am and I was on ebay at 3. Gone. All gone except for the plain tote.
I was so happy to read that the CFDA teamed up with eBay on a new campaign to bring awareness to counterfeit goods and stolen designs.
eBay had canvas totes for sale in their Fashion Vault that were designed by some of today's biggest names. Written on every tote is the slogan "You Can't Fake Fashion". A tag line that rings true for the designers who took time to specially create their own tote.
Some of the other 50 designers included Diane von Furstenberg who adorned her tote with colorful lipstick kisses in pink and orange. (that's the one I really wanted!) Jason Wu's tote flourished with black flowers.
I read in the New York Post today that a computer glitch made the sale start hours before it was supposed to and that's why the totes sold out so quickly.
But don't despair my fellow fashionistas! The plain canvas tote with the slogan on it (not touched by a designer, but still very cool) is still available for $35.
Get to eBay now because there are limited quantities available.
Funds from the tote sales will go to the CFDA Foundation, Inc. a separate, non-profit company which raises money for charitable initiatives and campaigns on behalf of the American fashion industry's designers.
Fashion for a cause!
I got my tote! Hurry up and get yours! No really...HURRY!
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Get your tote! http://www.ebay.com/
I was so happy to read that the CFDA teamed up with eBay on a new campaign to bring awareness to counterfeit goods and stolen designs.
eBay had canvas totes for sale in their Fashion Vault that were designed by some of today's biggest names. Written on every tote is the slogan "You Can't Fake Fashion". A tag line that rings true for the designers who took time to specially create their own tote.
Milly, Anna Sui, Catherine Malandrino, Rodarte and Stuart Weitzman are just a few of fashion's best who took part in this campaign.
Some of the other 50 designers included Diane von Furstenberg who adorned her tote with colorful lipstick kisses in pink and orange. (that's the one I really wanted!) Jason Wu's tote flourished with black flowers.
I read in the New York Post today that a computer glitch made the sale start hours before it was supposed to and that's why the totes sold out so quickly.
But don't despair my fellow fashionistas! The plain canvas tote with the slogan on it (not touched by a designer, but still very cool) is still available for $35.
Get to eBay now because there are limited quantities available.
Funds from the tote sales will go to the CFDA Foundation, Inc. a separate, non-profit company which raises money for charitable initiatives and campaigns on behalf of the American fashion industry's designers.
Fashion for a cause!
I got my tote! Hurry up and get yours! No really...HURRY!
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Want more fashion? Find my Fan Page on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Fabulous-Fashionista-Files/140944165939514
Get your tote! http://www.ebay.com/
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