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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Look Of The Day

Krysten Ritter
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Enjoy with Vittoria until i get back from my vacation:)
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               Arianna

Best Fashion Moments:Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde looked absolutely spectacular at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards. The House actress wore a stunning floor-length gown by Reem Acra from his Spring 2008 collection. The ivory chiffon and satin dress had a twisted sweetheart neckline and beautiful beaded cap sleeves.

Olivia Wilde wore a fully beaded jet and silver sequined Gucci evening gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, Tiffany & Co. jewels and Judith Leiber clutch at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards

This glittering Marchesa dress is the perfect mix of edgy and girly and Olivia absolutely rocked it. And you can’t see them in the photo, but she was wearing the most amazing gold studded Louboutins underneath.

Olivia Wilde in dress by Reem Acra from his Bridal Spring 2008 collection at Golden Globe Awards




Olivia Wilde in Ralph Lauren Spring 2009 at 15th Annual Sag Awards 2009

Olivia In black Michael Kors at the BAFTA Awards

She looked very cute in Ralph Lauren dress at the 2010 Independent Spirit Awards

Wilde looked svelte as ever in a red Antonio Berardi dress at the The Change-Up premiere in Los Angeles

For the Gucci Rue Royale Reopening Party in Paris on January 25, Olivia wore a color-blocked jumpsuit with a plunging neckline from the luxe label.

Olivia wowed in a nude strapless Monique Lhuillier tulle gown at a benefit gala for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in September 2010.

We love her looks,do you?Which do you like best?
Love,
                 Arianna

Monday, July 30, 2012

Look Of The Day

Rachel Bilson
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          Arianna

The Best Fashion Trends of All Time & Our 100th Post:)

Our 100th Post! :)

What an anniversary. Our 100th post! We always knew we'd do something extra fabulous for our 100th post and it only made sense that it would be about fashion. We thought about doing different fashion trends, fashion icons and styles to write about and then decided to just do the ultimate list. This list talks about fleeting trends, iconic fashion women of the world and some of our favorite fashion trends. We are writing this to satisfy our love for fashion, for our fans & readers and for fashionistas all over the world. We are so excited to present you this amazing and comprehensive list of the best fashion trends of all time!
 #1 The Pencil Skirt
The original Pencil Skirt dates back to 1950's America. Although the pencil skirt has been somewhat shortened since then, well, and tightened now that I think about it, it has remained a staple in women's wardrobes for over five decades. The slimming silhouette is a sexy shape that leaves quite a bit to the imagination. Although the pencil skirt has changed somewhat in regards to length, fabrics and colors, it has stood the test of time and it's on our list of the best fashion trends of all time!
Who made it famous? Christian Dior
Who loves it? Eva Mendez, Victoria Beckham
 
 #2 The Kitten Heel
The kitten heel was popularized by the great fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn and has been sported by fashion icons since! They were first made popular in the 1960s and diminished (thanks to the stiletto heel) and re-emerged in the 1980s. This is another oldie, but a goodie. Style tip: Don't wear rounded kitten heels. They look much more chic in a pointed toe. And it adds length to the legs because the 1.5 inches just don't cut it!
Who made it famous? Audrey Hepburn
Who loves it? Michelle Obama, Manolo Blahnik 
 #3 Mini Motorcycle Jackets
Everyone from Park Avenue princesses to Boho rocker chicks are sporting the shrunken motorcycle jacket look. It's one of our favorite pieces of this decade and I believe the trend is here to stay. That's right, you heard it here first! I realize that the motorcycle jacket trend is nothing new: (hello Marlon Brando anyone?), but the way it's worn now is for fashion purposes and has nothing to do with teen angst and rebellion.
Who made it famous? Marlon Brando & James Dean
Who loves it? Olsen twins, Kim Kardashian, Olivia Palermo,Taylor Momsen
#4 Oversized Sunglasses
Fashionistas of the world get to wear awesome over-sized sunglasses thanks to Jackie O. Although they were first made famous in the late 1960's this style trend has been going strong ever since. (Except the 90's when people started wearing those ugly, small oval frames. Yikes!) There's nothing that goes better with a Pucci bikini, the beach and a mimosa than a pair of Jackie O sunglasses.
Who made it famous? Really?!
Who loves it? Nicole Richie,Paris Hilton,Jennifer Lopez
 #5 Menswear Inspired Blazer
Menswear inspired blazers aka. the boyfriend blazer became popular in the late 1980's. Yes, women wore blazers previously but only as a contradiction or as a "f-you" to society. The only bad press these blazers ever got was from the 80's when extreme shoulder pads came into play.Today the blazer is uber-versatile; wear it with a cocktail dress, to an interview or with a t-shirt -- it all goes!
Who made it famous? Katharine Hepburn, Diane Keaton
Who loves it? Blake Lively, Kourtney Kardashian,Miranda Kerr
 #6 Pearls
They can be seen on royalty, sorority sisters, congress women and spoiled private school girls. Mikimoto was the genius who began to simulate the pearl making process in 1893 and has been making amazing pearl jewelry ever since!
Who made it famous? Coco Chanel
Who loves it now? Everyone
#7 The LBD(Little Black Dress)
The crucially iconic "little black dress" or (LBD) has become a whirlwind of a phenomenon. Personally, I'm trying to make the LWD happen, but we'll see about that in another 50 years. Of course Audrey Hepburn invented the LBD in her role as Holly Golightly in the film Breakfast at Tiffanys. (Which I really need to quit watching before I start calling everyone "Dahl-ing".) What more can I say? The LBD is perfection.
Who made it famous? Audrey Hepburn
Who loves it? All women over the world
#8 The Statement Necklace
The statement necklace is still a huge fashion trend. What I love about the newer fashion trends lately, is how easy it is for everyone who loves fashion to indulge without paying the muy-high prices. It's an instant ornament piece for any outfit and is fabulous. And the origins? It's difficult to trace, but most likely goes back to royalty.
Who made it famous? Cleopatra
Who loves it? Everyone who walks the red carpet.
#9 The Classic Trench Coat
Although the origin of the trench coat is debated, Burberry comes out on top for me, because they are still famed for this iconic coat. It originates from Britain, so here's another thing we acquired from them! The rich khaki color and large buttons are so nostalgic, we yearn for it!
Who made it famous? The British army & Doctor Occult
Who loves it? Audrey Hepburn, Katie Holmes
#10 Riding Boots
Obviously originally worn for riding horses, hence the name, they are worn today by anyone! These boots were also first used by the British Army, so lets take a moment to thank the Brits for these delicious riding boots! There's nothing sexier than crisp cream riding pants with some dirty riding boots! How not to wear them? With a heel! They're no longer really riding boots after that.
Who made it famous? Prince William, Hermes
Who loves it? January Jones, Taylor Swift
#11 Wide Leg Trousers
Where did the wide leg pants come from? Although there are numerous places to pin point an origin, I'm going to credit the 1970's bellbottoms. Bellbottoms were made highly popular by the hippie crowd, but everyone wore them. Today, wide leg pants have been streamlined and flare out only slightly all throughout the pants rather than just at the bottom. It's an exceptionally timeless look that deserves it's place on this list so I added a #11.
Who made them famous? Sonny and Cher
Who loves them? The Olsen twins, Jennifer Lopez

Let us know! What is your favorite fashion trend ever?
 Love,
               Arianna
 

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Look Of The Day

                          Christina Hendricks
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              Arianna&Vittoria

Oscar History:The Six Biggest Fashion Disasters

The worst red carpet fashion mishaps

 

Bjork (2001)

Bjork Oscar Dress 2001
There’s something to be said for a woman willing to wear a dress shaped like a swan. And while the Icelandic music queen can do no wrong in her artistry, the infamous swan dress cannot be justified. (Unless worn as SNL skit, preferably by Kristen Wiig.)

Celine Dion (1998)Celine Dion Oscars 1998
It takes a bold woman to wear a suit (read: Tilda Swinton), but Celine Dion’s backwards suit and fedora was all sorts of wrong on the Oscar red carpet. The good news is that she changed for her Heart Will Go On performance. The bad news is that she chose to wear a backwards suit.

Angelina Jolie (2000)
Angelina Jolie Oscars 2000
Evidently, 2000 was not a great year. And while Angelina Jolie earned that Oscar win for her turn in Girl, Interrupted, her homage to Morticia Addams was a bona fide “don’t.” Between the un-styled black hair, the black dress and the intimate moments with her brother (WHY), she almost made it impossible to stage a fashion comeback. Almost.

Diane Keaton (2004)Diane Keaton Oscars 2004
We love ourselves some Diane Keaton, but even the queen of gentleman-inspired fashion should’ve toned down the suit, tie and pants at 2004’s Oscars. True, she’s earned her right to wearing whatever, but thanks to the gloves, hat and carnation, she looked more like a My Fair Lady extra than an award-winning actress.

Uma Thurman (2004)Uma Thurman Oscars 2004
Another 2004 mishap, Uma Thurman’s homage to fairytales (maybe?) became a bridesmaids’ worst nightmare. With puffed sleeves, a full skirt, gold and bows, the normally fashionable actress used the Oscars to prove herself capable of dressing badly. Thankfully, she dresses well every other day.

Charlize Theron (2010)Charlize Theron Oscars 2010
Charlize Theron can usually do anything right, so imagine the shock of seeing the rose embellishment-clad lavender gown on the 2010 Oscar red carpet. Topped by a long flowing train and wrinkled fabric, she channeled prom queen over Oscar winner – only to reclaim her place as a fashion elite for award season 
2012.

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          Arianna&Vittoria

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Look Of The Day

Kate Middleton
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                                  Vittoria

Taylor Swift In Style

Taylor Swift has been opting for more sophisticated designer fare of late, and steadily earning praise on the red carpet as a result. She seems to have graduated from those overly sequined, prom-style dresses to more sleek and refined gowns. Maybe her straightened locks were the catalyst for the transformation because even her street style appears to have blossomed since last year.
The singer’s sequin obsession seemed so evident back in October 2010 that her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York was outfitted in an embellished Jenny Packham. In a slightly odd tribute, Taylor actually wore the same dress and black Christian Louboutins to the unveiling.
By the time Taylor appeared at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City the following October to launch her Wonderstruck fragrance, she was already starting to tone it down. Her black Tracy Reese striped sheer dress included a nude underlay and some subtle sparkle. Vintage House of Lavande jewels and black Miu Miu peep-toes finished off the look.
Reem Acra’s embellished Spring 2012 column gown was Taylor’s pick last November for the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Jimmy Choo heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry along with her now signature straight hair rounded out the look.
Taylor was presented with the Woman of the Year Award in December at the 2011 Billboard Women in Music event in New York City. Her fiery Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 draped dress with matching leather belt was teamed with Lorraine Schwartz gems and nude Prada pumps.
When she visited the Diana Memorial in London this January, Taylor toughened up her ASOS NW3 Annabel Cat Print dress with a Rick Owens leather biker jacket. She also carried a Rugby Ralph Lauren Pony Hair Saddle Bag.
Although Taylor was once again outfitted in sequins for February’s 54th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, her Zuhair Murad Fall 2011 Couture beaded gown had a bit of an edge. Neil Lane jewelry and a bun wrapped up the look.
Three days later, the star grabbed lunch at Toast Cafe in West Hollywood wearing a polka dot Dolce & Gabbana. She accessorized with a pair of Ricky sunglasses and an aqua saddle bag, both by Ralph Lauren.
It was this white J. Mendel Fall 2012 gown with metallic accents Taylor wore to the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas this April that really solidified her style evolution. Lorraine Schwartz gems and Christian Louboutin Summerissima crisscross platform sandals completed the look.
Taylor also made an impression at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards last month. She was a standout in a red Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2012 chiffon gown with lace bodice. Elie Saab was also behind her shoes, while she relied on Neil Lane for her jewelry.
Love,
          Arianna

Friday, July 27, 2012

Look Of The Day

 
Camila Alves
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Leighton Meester Makeup Looks

Embrace some of the most stylish makeup trends our leading Gossip Girl popularizes. The Leighton Meester chic makeup looks below offer you the chance to stay versed with the upcoming tendencies both when it comes of shades and also designs. Pick the right styles that suit your features and would highlight your unique sex-appeal. Follow the example of Leighton Meester and experiment with the various makeup tricks in order to polish your beauty skills.

 Leighton Meester is one of the most popular teen idols a title she managed to achieve with her fabulous red carpet as well as on screen appearances. Her always polished and girly hair styles as well as matching makeup styles serve as the best ingredients to occupy a prominent position on the beauty queen competition.

Indeed those who are fascinated by the versatile and ever surprising looks of our beloved Blair Waldorf should take a closer look at the Leighton Meester chic makeup looks below. Draw some inspiration from the following designs and make sure you choose the best shades and textures that bring out your best asserts and one-of-a-kind features. Wobble between the classy and muted and also wild and more profound shades to find the one that suits your preferences and reveals a bit of your personality.



Peachy Makeup



  • The rising starlet knows how to emphasize her spotless complexion as well as mesmerizing eye color. In this stylish peachy makeup she combine gold as the best shade that brings out her eyes as well as peachy tones for her cheeks and lips. The secret to pull off her look is to copycat the selection of the various shades and match the proper product textures to your skin type be it oily, dry or normal.


  • Apply the golden tint to your lids and top the eye makeup with mascara for rich and super-long lashes.Furthermore use the peachy cream or powder blush to define your cheeks with ease. Cover the cheekbones with a muted and girly tone of peachy blush. Finish up the A-list look with peachy lip gloss or lipstick depending on your preferences and beauty skills.


  • Purple Eye Makeup



  • No wonder beauty icons as Leighton Meester are also overwhelmed by the latest makeup color trends. Lavender is indeed the real deal when you crave for drama. Instead of choosing a super-dark shade make sure you opt for a tone that complements your complexion color. Fair skin as illustrated above looks fabulous when paired with a similar profound and mysterious eye makeup. Use a black eyeliner to define the shape of your eyes then apply purple to the lids. In order for a wilder and more alternative design make sure you cover with lavender also the lower lashline.


  • What could vamp up your makeup look more than the blood red lips. The young actress knows how to grab the attention of the cameras with her cutting edge look, therefore she dresses up her lips into this fabulous and hot color. In order to stay chic all throughout the season make sure you try your hand at this provocative and red carpet worth makeup trend. Remember purple is a key tone to use both this and also during the upcoming season.


  • White Eye Makeup



  • Enhance your glimpse with a more classy and feminine allure by adopting the white eye makeup trend. Leighton Meester obviously decided to adopt this design as the best option for a red carpet event that screams for class and suave shades and textures. Use the white eye shadow to cover your lids and lower lashline in order to offer the proper definition to your eye shape.


  • Besides being flirty, this trend will also illuminate your glimpse offering your look a more fairy-like and Hollywood glam inspired allure. Play up your sex-appeal by pairing the stylish white eye shadow with sensuous red lips. Tint this spot with the lipstick shade that best suits your skin tone and lip color. Complete the look with additional blush for a more classy and radiating effect.


  • Smokey Eyes



  • Smokey Eyes are uber-popular also among celebs who are eager to bring out their eye color as well as radiating glimpse with the use of deeper and more penetrating shades. Sport a similar piercing eye makeup by using a black eye liner first and foremost to define your eye shape.
    Then proceed to the lids and cover the outer corner with black or dark gray eye shadow. This way you'll achieve a less vampy look and can turn the smokey eye design into a more classy and all skin tone flattering accessory. Crown the eye makeup with mascara for show-stopping lashes.


  • When it comes of the lips and cheeks make sure you use the same shades to highlight both of these spots. In this case Leighton Meester opted for her time-tested peachy pouch. The glossy effect of the lips would complete the overall makeup without stealing the focus from the eyes. If you would like to add your skin a healthier and more radiating effect us a peachy colored blush to define those cheeks. Keep your look neat and use high quality products to ensure the long-lasting effect of your makeup.  

  • Love,
                                         Vittoria



    Thursday, July 26, 2012

    Look Of The Day

                                                                       Kristen Bell
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                                                             Vittoria

    Trends...Celebs in Chic Two-Piece Ensembles

    Matching top and skirt ensembles are all the rage with celebs like Kristen Stewart, Zoe Saldana, Freida Pinto, and more.

    Miley Cyrus in Emilio Pucci
    At the premiere of Hunger Games, Miley Cyrus showed some skin in a 90s-inspired bra top and skirt look by Emilio Pucci.

     
    Rachel McAdams in Peter Som
    Rachel McAdams looked lovely in a two-piece dress with a floor-length floral skirt at the Journey 2: The Mysterious Island premiere.

    Kristen Stewart in Balmain
    Kristen Stewart took a break from her usual minidress at the Snow White and the Hunstman in a strapless two-piece dress by Balmain with all-over ornate beading.
     
    Naya River in Razan Alazzouli and H&M
    Her blue pencil skirt was from H&M Skirt and her cropped short-sleeve shell was by Razan Alazzouli-she injected a pop of color with yellow pumps by Guiseppe Zanotti.

    Zoe Saldana in Jonathan Saunders
    She looked chic in an ethnic print two-piece outfit with a crop top and full skirt by Jonathan Saunders


     
    Kim Kardashian in Emilio Pucci
    Kim Kardashian looked glamorous in a beaded mesh two-piece dress at Cannes.




     Freida Pinto in Salvatore Ferragamo
    Freida Pinto looked on-point for summer in a two-piece outfit by Salvatore Ferragamo at the Desert Dancer photo call at Cannes. The geometric print cropped halter with a full skirt was a fresh update on a retro silhouette.

    Love,
              Arianna