Posted on 31st December 2009 by Tomi in Fashion
Akris, Balenciaga, Burberry, D&G, Dior, Donna Karan, Dries Van Noten, Echo, Fendi, Gucci, Haider Ackermann, Hermes, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriquez, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Rick Owen, Rodarte, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, Versace, Victoria Beckham, Yves Saint Laurent
With their beautiful photography and amazing art direction, W Magazine never ceases to be pleasing to the eye, and the January issue isn’t an exception:
Sophisticated Innocence
Pastel-toned Ruffle Dresses, Soft-hued Sky-high Heels, Long Wavy Hair
From left: Fendi’s silk dress, at Fendi, New York and Beverly Hills. Fendi belt, bag and shoes. Burberry’s silk dress, burberry.com. Burberry belt; Lanvin shoes. Ralph Lauren’s cotton and linen denim blazer and silk and linen gauze dress, at select Ralph Lauren stores, ralphlauren.com. Patricia Underwood for Ralph Lauren Collection hat. Ralph Lauren’s silk lamé shirtdress, at select Ralph Lauren stores, ralphlauren.com. Patricia Underwood for Ralph Lauren Collection hat; Ralph Lauren belt. Dior’s silk crepe dress, at Dior, 800.929.DIOR. Dior bag, belt, socks and shoes. Dior’s Lurex jersey dress, at Dior, 800.929.DIOR. Dior socks and shoes.
Classic Modernism
Dark Hues mixed with Neons & Prints, Bold Chunky Sandals, Bleached Hair
From left: Rick Owens’s silk dress, at Rick Owens, New York; Barneys New York, New York and Chicago. Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. Haider Ackermann’s silk jersey top, at Nordstrom, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Costa Mesa, California, and suede skirt, at Jeffrey, New York. Marc Jacobs bag; Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. Balenciaga’s cotton gauze dress and leather skirt, by Nicolas Ghesquière, at Balenciaga, New York. Versace bag; Balenciaga shoes. Balenciaga’s leather top, at Neiman Marcus, Coral Gables, Florida, and leather skirt, both by Nicolas Ghesquière, at Balenciaga, New York. Balenciaga bracelet, ring and shoes. Gucci’s leather dress, at Gucci, 800.456.7663. Proenza Schouler bag; Gucci shoes. Proenza Schouler’s rayon dress, at Proenza Schouler, New York; Barneys New York, New York, and silk and nylon bra, proenzaschouler.com. Proenza Schouler bag and shoes. Gucci’s cotton and nylon dress, gucci.com. Gucci bag; Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte shoes. Proenza Schouler’s rayon dress, at Proenza Schouler, New York; Barneys New York, New York. Proenza Schouler bracelet; Fendi clutch; Gucci shoes.
Sweet Temptation
Black Cut-out Sandals, Rich Colors with Hints of Gray, Straight Long Hair, Dark Lips
From left: Dries Van Noten’s silk dress, at Neiman Marcus, New York; Barneys New York, New York. Yves Saint Laurent earrings, necklace, clutch and shoes. Yves Saint Laurent’s polyester and cotton faille dress, at select Yves Saint Laurent stores; Barneys New York, New York. Echo scarf; Yves Saint Laurent necklace, bracelet, belt and shoes; Donna Karan Collection clutch. Rodarte’s wool dress with feathers and Swarovski crystals, at Ikram, Chicago. Tom Binns necklace; Burberry bangles; Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte shoes. Rodarte’s wool dress with Swarovski crystals, at Ikram, Chicago. Hermès gloves; Prada bag; Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte shoes. Valentino’s silk organza dress, at Valentino, New York; Nordstrom, nordstrom.com. Prada sunglasses and shoes; Valentino clutch; Maria la Rosa socks. Prada’s silk and polyester dress, at select Barneys New York stores. Victoria Beckham Eyewear sunglasses; Prada clutch and shoes; Maria la Rosa thigh-highs.
Simply Elegant
Smoky Eyes, Spangles, & Feminine Silhouette, all on a White Palette
From left: Dolce & Gabbana’s silk lace blouse and briefs and silk jacquard bodysuit, 877.70.DGUSA, dolcegabbana.it. Dolce & Gabbana shoes. Erdem’s cupro and cotton lace dress, at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York. Walter Steiger for Akris shoes. Narciso Rodriguez’s cotton top and skirt, at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com. Edmundo Castillo for Narciso Rodriguez shoes. Phi’s silk jersey dress, at Phi, New York. Phi shoes. Versace’s silk knit top, at select Versace stores; Versace Atelier’s embroidered leather skirt, at select Versace stores. Michael Kors clutch and shoes. Akris’s cotton bolero, silk top and wool pants, at Bergdorf Goodman, New York,bergdorfgoodman.com. Edmundo Castillo for Narciso Rodriguez shoes; Gucci clutch. Prada’s crystal chandelier dress, cotton poplin top and nylon and polyester briefs, at select Prada stores, prada.com. Prada sunglasses, belt, bag and shoes.
Posted on 17th November 2009 by Tomi in Fashion
Fashion, Jimmy Choo, Jimmy Choo for H&M, Rodarte, Rodarte for Target, Shopping
So apparently, and as expected, throngs of fashionistas on a budget crowded H&Ms all over the world to get their hands on precious Jimmy Choos of their dreams, yet many had to walk out empty-handed. Thanks to the internet, it wasn’t the end of the world for them, as eBay opened another door of opportunity, except that it would cost them twice as more.
Image source: nydaily.com
Read about it here
When the news hit couple months ago, I vowed to run over to the local H&M and snatch that sucker as well, even thinking of missing work… however, as deadline approached, my interest faded away, which is probably a good thing. I mean, Jimmy Choos are fabulous, but I’d rather go for the REAL THING (not to discount the value of H&M Choos, but I suspect they aren’t at the same level of quality)… As for me, Louboutins on a sale would be much more preferred.
It seems almost like a cool trend these days for high-end designers to launch their lines at low-end stores, or more approachable retailers: I was just informed that Rodarte will be doing an affordable line at Target shortly- available December 20 through February 6, 2010 at Target stores nationwide and on target.com. I personally think that it’s a great marketing strategy to increase awareness of the brand by reaching those who otherwise would never even hear of the brand. It’s also a great excuse for the stylish females who would rather spend on more important elements of life than a piece of Haute Couture clothing that costs an arm and a leg. So if you happen to be at Target, be sure to check out the Women’s Clothing section b/c Rodarte is a not-to-be-missed-kinda stuff for fashionistas like us! 
Rodarte Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear
Rodarte Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear
I was captivated by their creative use of mixed materials and beautiful colors of their Spring 2009 collection at an initial encounter. Personally liked the Spring collection more than the current.
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