Showing posts with label Victoria Beckham. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Victoria Beckham. Show all posts

Monday, October 6, 2014

"What to wear today?" - Get Olivia Pope's Scandal look

All fans of the hit-show Scandal already know what I'm talking about - Olivia Pope's stellar style. Always perfectly dressed in neutrals, the main heroine knows how to grab everyone's attention and now you can too! Grab a statement coat, update your straight trousers, put on a pair of business heels and carry the right tote - preferably one from Victoria Beckham's much-praised line. Don't forget the gloves.
Scandal Olivia Pope style look fashion pants coat gloves bag shoes
1. Jason Wu wide-leg pants - $1,164 | 2. Altuzarra wool-blend coat - $2,395 | 3. Gianvito Rossi suede pumps - $563 | 4. Victoria Beckham Liberty leather tote - $1,650 | 5. Balenciaga leather and suede gloves - $495

Would you steal Olivia Pope's Scandal style?

Monday, September 8, 2014

NYFW: Sporty meets lux at Beckham and Lam

Victoria Beckham S/S '15; image source: nowfashion.com
Victoria Beckham is on top of her game right now and it has very little to do with the fact that she is still married to one of the world's hottest men. The collection she showed yesterday morning during New York fashion week is undeniably her best work so far, which really shouldn't come as a surprise given the fact that the designer has
been evolving fast with each passing season.

For spring, Beckham was thinking in a more mili-tary direction while still allowing the semi-rigid silhouettes to breathe. The impeccably tailored outerwear came with an asymmetrical twist and the light knitted sweaters got over-sized silk laces in matching colors that tied either in the front or down the sides. The striped midi skirts were a fun addition to the story but she should have stopped there as the pastel watercolor prints towards the end felt a bit too girly and not in sync with the rest of the story.

Derek Lam's collection was also an equal succ-ess. Following the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' motto, the designer continued cherishing his
love for color-blocking, leather and all things American. The 70s mood was determined right away with the opening outfit which consisted of a plum top and a tri-colored skirt, both made from high quality suede and adorned with orange top stitching. The rest of the color palette included beautiful shades of pink, aquamarine and purple which were neutralized with the addition of white and beige.
Derek Lam S/S 15; image source: buro247.ru
Towards the end things got a bit more rough (in a very positive context) as a parade of studded midi-dresses made their way onto the runway, only to end with four achromatic looks - two of them being a relaxed version of the peplum gown that is sure to find its way on the red carpet.

For more photos of the collections go to Style.com and don't forget to follow me on Twitter!

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Vogue US September 2014: Victoria Beckham

Between her rocketing fashion empire and newest clothing auction which will benefit African mothers with AIDS, it is only appropriate that Victoria Beckham should find herself on the cover of the September issue of Vogue US. That is why I put myself in Anna Wintour's shoes and made a fake cover featuring the designer and star dressed in Gucci.
Victoria Beckham for Vogue US September cover girl in Gucci
Victoria Beckham by Sebastian Kim; originally shot for Vanity Fair Italia

Do you also feel like Victoria Beckham should be Vogue's September cover girl?

Monday, February 24, 2014

What will Amy Adams wear to Oscars 2014?

As we are counting down the days until the 86th Academy Awards, we all probably have one question in mind: "What will the big stars wear on the red carpet?"

To answer your question, here is my prediction about the redhead actress Amy Adams.
Amy Adams red carpet prediction Elie Saab for Oscars 2014
Just like Lupita Nyong'o, I believe Amy Adams - nominated for Leading Actress at this year's Academy Awards - should wear an Elie Saab dress from the designer's S/S '14 Couture collection. The American Hustle actress has been sporting a '70s look inspired by the movie throughout the promo tour and awards season and I think she should continue that by choosing either the ethereal yellow dress with a plunging neckline or the Grecian-goddess chiffon dress in iris blue, both pictured above.

It is not excluded that Ms. Adams might wear a custom made dress by Antonio Berardi - a designer she often favors on the red carpet, the black gown with a modified neckline from Victoria Beckham's F/W 14.15 collection or the simple champagne-colored silk gown with a deep V-neck and long sleeves from Valentino Couture.
Amy Adams red carpet Oscars 2014 predictions Antonio Berardi, Victoria Beckham, Valentino
Which designer do you think Amy Adams is going to wear to this year's Academy Awards?

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Stay tuned as more outfit predictions for actress Julia Roberts are coming soon!

Thursday, August 29, 2013

"What to wear to work today?" - Outfit Suggestions for the Office

When you are a woman working in an office - whether you are a lawyer, a journalist or a secretary - the environment asks for a certain way of dress-code that may not be written, but is certainly important. Throughout the years there have been many debates over the 'appropriate' subject and unfortunately many young women get scolded by their bosses everyday for dressing 'inappropriately', just because no one has shown them what they should wear to the office.

For that reason, I have decided to do a post where I will show you what 'appropriate' means in the office for a summery workday and will hopefully inspire you to dress in a stylish, and yet a well behaved way.

The Pants
1. Valentino pants - $990 | 2. Miu Miu pants - $745 | 3. Etro pants - $560 | 4. Stella McCartney pants - $595

One of the most often pieces of clothing worn to the office are of course the pants. They are a popular item for two reasons: 1. they are very comfortable and 2. they give women a masculine touch, a dose of confidence and more power. There are two styles that are appropriate to the office - the ankle-length pants and the long pants. Any other length that is above the ankle may seem inappropriate and almost beach-like. Remember that the pants should always be in a neutral, preferably darker solid color.

Monday, October 24, 2011

City Fashion

As my next project (God I love it when I have free time on my hands) I teamed up with net-a-porter.com to create 4 distinctive fall looks for each Fashion Capital - the always functional New York, the cosy London, the show-off Milan and the classic Paris.
All pieces have been pulled out from net-a-porter.com and each city features designers who are born or show their collections in the namesake city. Here are the results!

The functional New York



1. Michael Kors - £2,170 | 2. Donna Karan - £358 | 3. Rick Owens - £1,225 | 4. Alexander Wang - £554 | 5. Proenza Schouler - £3,229 | 6. Victoria Beckham - £291


The cosy London



1. Burberry Prorsum - £2,045 | 2. Burberry Brit - £150 | 3. Stella McCartney - £112 | 4. Preen - £404 | 5. Burberry - £208 | 6. Mulberry - £791 | 7. Stella McCartney - £525

The show-off Milan



1. Versace - £2,050 | 2. Prada - £179 | 3. Gucci - £237 | 4. Gucci - £650 | 5. Dolce&Gabbana - £1,775 | 6. Dolce&Gabbana - £1,354 | 7. Gucci - £175 | 8. Roberto Cavalli - £270

The classic Paris



1. Lanvin - £1,558 | 2. Miu Miu - £2,525 | 3. Yves Saint Laurent - £716 | 4. Alexander McQueen - £283 | 5. Lanvin - £800 | 6. Christian Louboutin - £308 | 7. Lanvin - £429 | 8. Valentino - £225

Which city style is your favorite?

Monday, May 2, 2011

A StaRoyal Wedding

Again, apologies for not posting for such a long time.
Other activities are unfortunately delaying my posts, first of all because I want to have personal-made by myself things to post rather than repost news that have already been posted everywhere else.
Also I have some good news, I am working on my Fall/Winter 2011/12 collection right now which has been fully sketched, I just need to finish making it in Illustrator and do some final touches.
But for now, I have something very up-to-date, which is of course the Royal Wedding.
The fact that normal people can't get invited to the ceremony, and even less to the evening reception, can't stop us Stardollians from attending the wedding in our virtual world!
And for that reason my doll flew to London 5 days ago to attend that gorgeous wedding, and here is what she wore:

Day 1 - The Ceremony


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Along with the invitation came a dress-code which was several pages long, describing what an appropriate or inappropriate outfit would be for the ceremony held in Westminster Abbey. Going along the appropriate way of course, I chose to wear a Fall 2010 Victoria Beckham dress, nude satin Miu Miu sandals (sold at net-a-porter.com), a burgundy Hermes croc clutch and the most important part of the outfit - a fascinator hat. I contacted Philip Treacy and I got this gorgeous rose hat presented back in 2000. A rose gold ring finished the look.

Day 1 - The Evening Reception


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There wasn't a dress code for the evening reception which only meant one thing - guests could go as bold as they can. For that reason I chose to wear this gorgeous Spring 2005 Alexander McQueen dress, which had been locked in my closet for 6 years, waiting for the right occassion. Since we did not have much time to change for the reception, I kept the same hair&makeup, including the Miu Miu sandals and jewelry. The other thing I traded was the rose Treacy hat for this gorgeous vintage striped feather hat that perfectly complimented the dress.

Day 2 - Shopping in London


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My second day in London was reserved for shopping of course - and I definitely respected the classic sentence "Shop til' you drop". Since I rarely go to London for any other purpose than London Fashion Week, I decided to sport mainly British designers during the wedding period. For that purpose I wore a Pre-fall 2010 Burberry dress, Fall 2010 leopard Balmain coat and studded Sonia Rykiel platform sandals. I finished the look with gold Ray Ban aviator sunglasses and an Alexander McQueen clutch.

Day 3 - A Royal Lunch


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My 3rd day in London was close to perfect, as I got invited to a lunch thrown by Prince William and Catherine, Dutchess of York. I am a close friend to London-based designer Mary Katrantzou, and she was very kind to send me this gorgeous dress from her Spring 2011 collection. I accessorized with my favorite Miu Miu heels, the rose gold ring and a flower headpiece I had bought the other day in London.

Day 4 - The Tea Party


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As a "thank you" to all the close friends that were invited to the wedding and who had stayed in London for a longer period of time, the royal couple threw a private tea party in Buckingham Palace. For this goodbye party I wore a dress from another London-based designer, Marjan Pejoski. I finished the look with the Miu Miu heels, a Sonia Rykiel puff headpiece, a plastic Fendi clutch from the Spring 2010 collection and a pearl ring.

And now my doll is back in New York, missing the British wedding days. I hope you liked the fashions I've sported at this event. I honestly can't wait for another occassion like this to get all glammed up for, since it has been such a fantastic experience!

Saturday, June 26, 2010

A dress for the Queen of the Carpet

I am sure we have all heard - if not read everyday, of one of the most famous blogs in the fashion industry, Red Carpet Fashion Awards.
Catherine Kallon, as mentioned in my sketch is the founder and owner of this oh-so-gorgeous blog and does her job damn well!
The blog gets updated more than 10 times a day, giving us the latest fashions seen on the red carpet, streets of NY and LA and of course the famous airports featuring Posh and Gaga!

Knowing what a beautiful person Katherine really is, I decided to make an equally beautiful dress for the Queen of the Red Carpet.
Take a look at it yourself :)


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I must say I am very pleased with the result, and the most important - she said she loves it and gonna hang it on her wall.. *whistles*