Matthew Williamson

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www.matthewwilliamson.com

Matthew Williamson, Genious?

In 1997, a new designer, Matthew Williamson emerged on the catwalk -with models Kate Moss, Helena Christensen, and Jade Jagger fitted in his ensembles- fashionistas, editors, and style gurus began to chatter. His debut designs were a hit, unfortunately since 1997 Williamson has been target of much debate on whether or not his work is genius or amateur.
If it were up to me, I'd list him to be pure genius!! His 10 year anniversary collection, Fall 2007, evokes shear bliss and innovation with an uplifting color palate and polished design. "Known for his evocative sense of color and print, the designer consistently creates modern, feminine, and uplifting fashion. With countless accolades from the finest in the industry and a laundry list of celebrity fans, Matthew Williamson creations are must-haves for every fashionista."
His Fall 2007 line is completely inspired by his 48 hour trip to Tokyo. Aiming for polished and refined, Williamson struck a cord with his interpretation of just that. What's cultured about metallic brocades, flirty frocks, jewel tone satins, encrusted crystals, and vintage furs? Not much...Nonetheless his designs stand out as a courageous and innovative statement. A little advice, however, do not follow the runway look completely - As Coco Chanel would say "When accessorizing, always take off the last thing you put on"
Endnote : Matthew Williamson = <3

Lovely Dressings

The Right Dress…the Right Occasion

Shoppers all over are taking notice of the array of fabulous dresses on the racks of many boutiques and department stores, wondering where they could pull off such an assemble, while getting the most bang for their buck. Retailers and designers can’t blame them- hey you spend hundreds on dresses so you want to get wear out of them. So here are some looks that can take you from casual to fab; dress down with opaque tights and knit sweater with minimal accessories or dress up less the tights instead opt for killer high heels

Brian Reyes Ruffle Wrap Dress

Derek Lam Camisole Bra Dress

Derek Lam Gold Lame Patchwork Dress

Rebecca Taylor Beaded Tunic Dress

Foley + Corinna Stretch Cowl Neck Tunic

Getting back to those dresses mentioned before, you know the ones you spent outrageous amounts on and wore once. Be reasonable…your not going to be able to wear the full length, intricately beaded dresses more than once!! But you can visit your tailor and get that dress – which is taking valuable closest space – and get it hemmed to the knee or make it a mini. Voila, you’ve just restored a once useless garment!!

1940s Style Rewind

Take a look at some sketches in the 1940s...reminiscent of any new fashion trends of 2007?? hmm... it almost brings me back to Marc Jacobs fall 2007 show....

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..And the evolution of the hat


from the beret, the cloche, the floppy, or the fedora - chic then, fabulous now

Le Modèle d'une Artiste Française

The art deco look is big right now and what's more is the French artisans look..think berets, shift dresses, and boots/or opaque tights. Many celebrity adaptations of the new trend can be seen on most all red carpets and events. Don't fret, however, the look is definitely a simple look to pull off and many girls are doing just that- on the streets, in the malls, at the clubs- and doing it well! Love the look, especially the hats (which i just bought two berets this week!!) so do not be afraid to experiment a little with an innovative, artist-inspired trend straight from Paris!! Fabuleux!!

*Hilary Duff in particular has been digging this look


Alice+Olivia

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Runways Looks

Temperley

L.A.M.B

Sass & Bide

Catherine Malandrino <333

Well, as you might know, i am obsessed with Malandrino designs
so here's a highlight of her amazing spring 2008 line

Outrageous Shoes!

Lucite Heels!!
The Verdict: These heels are hot and a total must have!! Once on your feet, you basically look like your floating or at least walking on your tip toes.. its sexy and fresh
Anne Sui did an outrageous version with her temptress Lucite heels and rich metallic leather


A Surrealist Shoe!!
Verdict: Quite risky, but hey, it can work if you've got great balance.
Marc Jacobs innovative design is striking and mysterious...I'd love to own a pair myself

Superlatives List of 59th Emmy Awards

Worst Combo: Marcia Cross- love the turquoise earring and adore the Chakra dress but together its a complete fashion faux pas!!



Cutest: Eva Longoria always looks flawless especially with this Kaufman Franco cocktail dress
Best Accesory: Portia de Rossi
Most Likely to be tarred and feathered: Vanessa Williams looks like she caught attacked by birds one too many times (didn't she know the whole feather look is over 2yrs ago)
Most Likely to Break the Rules: Katherine Hiegel broke all the "after labor day white " rules with this phenomenal Zac Posen number and thank god she did!! Perfection
Most Changed: Ugly Betty is Looking pretty gorgeous outside the office...but she could've made some better choices on the dress
Most Likely Not to win Prom Queen: Not a Good look Hayden...Marc Bouwer is being sold in bulk now??
Best Comeback: Julia Louis-Dreyfus in this purple-colored Narciso Rodriguez gown with fishtail train is heaven!!
Best Reality Sleaze: Audrina Partridge
Worst off Screen look: Kelly Carlson
Cutest Couple:
Lovely in Silver: Jennifer Morrison

Heathers always have more fun..

Heatherette Always Puts on a SHow

Check out the Spring 08 runway show

VERAO 08!!!

JULIANA JABOUR STRIKES GOLD

her spring collection is Majorr
check it out www.julianajabour.com !!!

Designer Profile:

Juliana Jabour

in 2003 Jabour emerged on the fashion scene with her own label and ever since then is leaving impressionable and satiable marks for her designs. the Brazilian born designer brings her collections to the root of the 70s and 80s with retro couture prints and the spectacular infusion of new cuts and silhouettes!! She creates looks that are complete juxtapositions of each other, yet somehow she blends them meticulously together by updating prints and trends.

Her Fall, inverno 07, collection incorporates tons of browns, bold blacks, greys, muted tones, and safari into a picture perfect ensemble...

Take a Look

A Girl Can Dream

Can't She? Nah, I'd rather skip the dream in order to wake up and walk out in my new Christian Louboutin shoes!!!

They might possibly be the closest thing to perfection...

Classic Styles to Love Forever

Defil platform pumps
$685.00
Black suede pumps with a 120mm nappa leather heel and a 20mm nappa leather platform. Christian Louboutin pumps have white stitch detailing and a signature red sole.


































Christian Louboutin
Very Prive 942 Pumps
Sleek and ultra-feminine, a shiny patent leather upper is wrapped around a platform front. $770.00
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Wicked Styles to Love Now

Christian Louboutin
Lapano Loafer Bootie
Patent leather, a bright gold zipper, and a stiletto heel update this classic style.
$770.00
































Christian Louboutin
Bling Bling Peep-Toe Pumps
Triangular beads add an extra touch of glamour to this high platform heel.
$1,325.00

Take Aim Together

NET-A-PORTER and Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Join Forces Aiming to Save Lives!!

Help make a difference and support Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC)...
-Purchase your exclusive Ralph Lauren Polo and help battle the fight against Breast Cancer. The polos are super cute and come in an assortmant of colors (yellow, white, blue, greeen, and red!!)




Exclusive FTBC polo shirt
$75.00
*http://www.net-a-porter.com

New Sales

Hurry up slashed prices and major discounts will go Fast!!

Blumarine, Cavalli, Valentino, And More - Up To 70% Off
( Start: 9/11/2007 End: 9/12/2007 )

Fashionista NY is hosting a sample sale offering the newest designer looks of the season by Blumarine, Cavalli, Valentino, Ungaro, and more. Find fabulous handbags by Prada, Fendi, Chloe, and many others. All collections marked at up to 70% off. Visit their website at fashionistany.com.


Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Chloe - New Arrivals Up To 70% Off
( Start: 9/14/2007 End: 9/16/2007 )

Designer sample sales without the hassle of having to get in and out of the city! Sample Sale Productions sells the most sought after names in fashion at up to 70% off retail; visit samplesaleproductions.com for more information about upcoming sales in your area. Find a great selection of current Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Chloe, Roberto Cavalli, Cavalli Class, Dolce & Gabbana, Blumarine, Pucci, Ermanno Scervino, Valentino, Alessandro Del Aqua, Brioni, and more. Featured designers include:
Pucci tops now $250, orig. $650
Pucci dresses now $550, orig. $1,500
Roberto Cavalli gowns now $850, orig. $2,500
Italian cashmere by Jennifer Tyler up to 70% off

Wink - Annual NYC Warehouse Sale
( Start: 9/14/2007 End: 9/16/2007 )

New York's leader in the latest must have women's fashion accessories is a favorite amongst the A-list celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Biel. At Wink's third annual warehouse sale, find up to 80% off handbags, jewelry, apparel, and shoes.

The brands on sale include Rachel Pally, Andrea Brueckner, Mike and Chris, Sam Edelman, Julie Haus, Goldenbleu, Soixante Neuf, Seychelles, Fornarina, and more. For more information visit winknyc.com.

What To Love Now <3

Oversized Cardigan Sweaters, than can double has a dress, in a neutral tone .. with a sexy slip dress underneath slightly piering out a bit from underneath the button down sweater!!

Fashion For A Charitable Cause!

FASHION GIVES BACK

Shopbop and Glamour are teaming together to help fight the battle against Malaria in Tanzania. In pursuit of taming, and hopefully one day ending the deadly disease, Shopbop will donate 6 nets for women and children in the poverty stricken area for each tee sold. The efforts are through the non-profit organization, Malaria No More, a challenge against an epidemic claiming the lives of over one million children a year in Africa. Help the Cause...

Here are two of the six designs:

Peter Som $68




Jovovich Hawk $68

Clutch On For Dear Life!!

That's right clutch this new fall trend in the palm of your hand, even though the bag will be substantially larger...
The new perception of the clutch, is bigger is always better. Hey, it doesn't hurt that it is definitely more convenient as well!! This handbag accessory has taken the American craze of super-sizing and redirected the fashion into a beautiful, bold statement that can be easily transferred from day to night!

Before the ultra large clutch, was the super tiny one which made fitting more than your spare key and lipgloss harder than finding parking on a Friday night in NYC. Now you can hold more so that it can be a wonderful companion during the daytime too. Fabulous!!

Chloe Python Clutch

Nancy Gonzalez Lizard Clutch

Roberto Cavalli Leopard clutch

Marc Jacobs Quadri oversized clutch

Louis Vuitton

Chanel <3

When Saying Hello...

Top Your Hat...

Because this fall your look is incomplete without an old Hollywood hat!

Ranging in colors, sizes, and textures hats same back with a vengeance this fall, after repeated refusal from designers to fashion such an accessory on their runway!!

Whether it be a beaver felt hat from Proenza Schouler, a swarovski trimmed velour-fur hat from Makins, or one of the several outspoken styles in Marc Jacobs collection!! Heck try them all, honestly no wrong can be done. Now a bad hair day can be played up to be a real statement, a true fashionista camouflaging a lapse in volume!! Love It <3

Juicy Couture

Mike & Chris

Marc Jacobs

accessorize! accessorize! accessorize !

The first stream of hott accessories to surface is this season's outlook on the glove. Yes think Breakfast at Tiffany's chic!! Designers have brought back the sophisticated elegance of the 50s with an added spunk and eccentricity.

Although gloves are the must-have look this season, make sure you wear it right...
So wear them super short, like a motorcycle/rock star style leather glove number or a super long look to enhance the ultra chic tailored trend this fall!!! Just exude the confidence it entails to wear such an accessory with the utmost femininity and you'll be ready to make anyone pop a hemline!

HINT: A pair of long black leather gloves donned a short sleeved red coat!! AMAZING

Grey, or is it gray?

Confusion over the spelling has long plagued me, however confusion and doubt is nonexistent in the colors big emergence into the Fall fashion wardrobe. Grey is the "It" Color this season, making dramatic effects in most designer's fall lines.

Why the color choice? Grey is a misunderstood and often under-appreciated color amongst the crayola box. The shade of choice for designers this fall has revealed itself to the fashion world as the restrained, yet chic and edgy persona it is now being acclaimed! The muted color allows for brilliance to exude through interpretative and eclectic new cuts, designs, and overall dramatics.

*Pair with bright yellows, cobalt blues, and dramatic accessories (leather gloves, anyone?)

Clothes Speak Volumes...

But do not get caught in a fashion disaster as you forge your voice through your choices in apparel. Appearing to voluminous this fall could have such catastrophic effects.

Fall trends revive the tailored look, a more fitted and flattering silhouette, this season. So hang up your bubble dresses and babydoll tops and revert them back into the closet!

New Inseams, Modern Sketches, Richer Fabrics, Deeper Colors, Fresh Cuts, and Overall beautiful Visuals create the Fall Look this Season. The masculine direction the trend nears with white shirts, blouse ties, wide-leg pants, and blazers/ vests is done impeccably (by some designers) to maintain the utmost femininity!

*Note: if however one, such as myself, is enamoured by the bubble dress and would like to still wear looser pieces it must be done right. Balance the volume with structured pieces, i.e. a fitted, leather jacket!!