Spotted! Singer-songwriter Katy Perry promoted her new fragrance, Purr, in Manila, Philippines on January 20, 2012, wearing the Orcha dress by Ted Baker. This turtle-neck mini dress is tastefully fashionable and is uniquely patterned with dancing ballerinas on the solid black material. Dress available at www.tedbaker.com and fragrance available at Nordstrom.
Kristen Bell wearing McGinn's "Charlotte" tweed dress in Santa Monica.
Spotted! Actress Kristen Bell in Santa Monica promoting her new film, Big Miracle, January 23, 2012 and looking lovely in McGinn’s “Charlotte” tweed dress, available at Nordstrom. The actress styled the feminine ivory dress with a matching black coat, black pumps, and big sunglasses for a classic polished look.
Spotted! The Hangover 2 actress, Jamie Chung, looked California chic at the Golden Globes InStyle 2012 after party. The actress wore a MICHAEL wool crepe reversible dress by Brose. Jamie paired the nude dress with neon-accented platform pumps and a noir clutch by Lancaster Paris. This classic dress is part of the Brose SS12 collection. Bag available at www.lancaster.fr
Spotted! Angelina Jolie looked magnificent at the Los Angeles premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey on December, 9, 2011. The Oscar winning actress wore an elegant black gown by designer Romona Keveza. The sheer drape around her shoulder makes the dress bold and sophisticated, and the gathered material around her waist accentuates her feminine curves. Dress is available at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Stanley Korshak.
Cynthia Vincent Resort 2011 Preview.
Something is happening on 12th Street, and it’s not winter construction or a street fair. It is, however, a serious love affair with designer Cynthia Vincent. Her Twelfth Street Resort 2011 collection takes hippie-chic to a whole new level. From neutral beaded tunics to tribal patterned rompers, this collection embodies an effortless – yet polished – kind of cool.
I may not be heading to St. Barth’s anytime soon, but my bag is most certainly packed…
This CV Sunburst Beaded Tunic Dress – $425 dress is the perfect resort staple; the subtle gold beading adds a touch of glitz without overpowering the overall neutral vibe.
CV Sunburst Beaded Tunic Dress - $425
This cami has beaded detailing along the neckline, which makes it the perfect change-n-go top.
CV Beaded Neck Piece Cami
This CV Beaded Shoulder Crossover Dress could truly go from day to night; the color makes it casual enough for day, but the elegant cut and beading make it perfect for night as well.
CV Beaded Shoulder Crossover Dress
Boho doesn’t mean boring. This colorful tribal patterned romper, CV Racerback Zulu Print Romper – $345, doesn’t take itself too seriously and isn’t too loud. Have some fun!
CV Racerback Zulu Print Romper - $345
Source: The Independent
July 2010
Boom time for haute couture as overseas demand soars.
Couture is back: Rumours of its death had been exaggerated. Designers including Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Givenchy reporting a rise in sales of their custom-made creations ahead of this week’s Paris shows.
The increase in sales of exclusive fashions – often costing upwards of £30,000 a dress – is being credited to new clients in Russia, the Middle East and China, as well as the return of US customers who had reined in their spending during the recession.
Chanel estimates sales of the label’s summer collection were up 20 to 30 per cent on 2009, while Givenchy said its January couture sales were up 10 per cent on last year. Jean Paul Gaultier’s president, Veronique Gautier, described the situation as a “spectacular recovery”. The company reported that its Russian client base began growing after it held its first haute couture show in Moscow in May. Dior, meanwhile, showed couture at the opening of its enlarged boutique in Shanghai in May.
“It is difficult to pinpoint where couture customers come from,” said Harriet Quick of Vogue. “The people you see in the front rows at Paris aren’t the same people who are going to the salon to buy them. They are discreet.”
Sidney Toledano, president of Christian Dior, told the US fashion blog Women’s Wear Daily that Dior’s couture arm is booming globally. He said: “We have received so many orders, we are not sure we can deliver them.”
Designers, buyers and fashion editors flocked to Paris this weekend for the city’s couture shows, which open tomorrow. Labels such as Dior, Valentino and Giorgio Armani Privé will stage catwalk shows, while Givenchy has decided to show its designs by appointment only this season.
“It has gone from a beleaguered couture week to a buoyant commercial proposition,” Ms Quick said.
Stringent rules, policed by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, that governed the exclusive world of Paris fashion for 150 years are being relaxed. Once, to use the term “haute couture” fashion houses had to have a workshop in Paris, present a certain number of outfits twice a year and design made-to-measure clothes for individual clients. While purchasing a couture gown from a traditional house such as Chanel requires plenty of both time and money – involving at least three trips to the workshop for fittings – some new designers are happy to work remotely, having the dress sent to and from clients by courier.
“Alexis Mabille does a mix of ready to wear and couture, and the prices are much lower. There is also a new designer, Lee Klabin, who is in Paris showing,” Ms Quick said.
Mabille and Klabin are not the only newcomers to Paris fashion week. Jewellery brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Chanel Joaillerie showcased their expensive wares as part of the official haute couture calendar for the first time in February. And the last day of the couture shows is now entirely devoted to jewellery. Since allowing jewellers entrance into the couture week, the Chambre Syndicale is said to have been inundated with requests to open up the shows to other brands.
Material girl Madonna and her thirteen year old daughter Lourdes have a new line at Macy’s called New Material. And yes, we here at Style Seen Daily have a sneak peak at some of the pieces.
New Material offers clothing, shoes, jewelry and handbags influenced by this pop mugol mom’s 1980s style. In sum, get ready for loads of lace and girly frills like roses and ruffles.
The line is meant for teenagers (but that isn’t set in stone) and the clothing items are on average less than $40.
So get ready for the 80′s flashback with this line come August 2010, just in time for Madonna’s 52nd birthday (August 16). We’ll make sure to include it in our Style Seen Daily Showroom as soon as it’s ready for purchase because “you know that we’re living in a material world.” Well at least Madanna hopes that.
Lexi Ainsworth
The 2010 Daytime Emmy’s held at the Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada was a source for some classic tuxes and fabulous gowns to fit the special event. Here are a few looks from the soap stars that we here at Style Seen Daily especially liked…
Young starlet Lexi Ainsworth from General Hospital, pictured above, came to the event dressed in a classic black gown – but with a twist. The dress is accented with glitter and and feathers and really makes her beauty shine. And speaking of shine, check out this next actor.
Billy Miller actor from the Young and the Restless looked very handsome in a shiny classic black suit. He took home an EMMY for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
Kelly Monaco
General Hospital star Kelly Monaco looked hot in this nude dress with heart shaped top. The color popped against her summer tan.
Julie Berman
General Hospital actress Julie Berman looked both adorable and sexy holding her EMMY for Outstanding Younger Actress. Her white mini dress with black and purple accents felt fresh and fun.
Greg Rikaart
Sexy soap opera actor Greg Rikaart from Young & The Restless kept it simple and loose, dressing all in black.
Cheat sheet to instant style: wear dresses. This summer it’s all about the dress—fancy them up for your after-hours arrivals or casual them out for ducking into the coffee shop—just don’t over think it.
Say YES to the dress.
We’re counting down in order of ‘must-have-ness’ starting with our flavor of the month, the denim dress.
Here’s your go-to list:
Number Five: Definitely Denim. It’s hip, it’s trendy, it’s now. Look for dresses in divine dark washes or keep it light in charming chambray. Get it, belt it, love it. We saw this one at Target in Lakewood Center ($24.99).
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