feathers all around

Peacock feathers anyone? It may sound a bit silly but I find them to be really beautiful. Featured at the Prada Spring Summer 2005 collection. The peacock feathers were attached to a full skirt all around. Just seeing the movement of the peacock feathers flowing around the skirt made the skirt look alive. Artistically chic with a freedom sensibility.

A look back at Mr. Testino

Mario Testino is a well renowned fashion photographer. He's taken photographs of famous fashion top models and big fashion house names. This Prada Fall Winter 2002 ad campaign are one of my favorite Prada ads. Languid, sensual, & mysterious are the words that describe it. What I love about this photograph is the purple lighting shadow. It gives a strong boldness and grabs the viewers attention. It's one of those moments that you have to look within the photograph and feel the emotion.

90's flashback?

This new year of 2010, 90's fashion styles with a cutting edge are making a huge comeback. At the Lanvin Fall Winter 2009 menswear collection had a new freedom feel silhouette of  looser pleat fit trousers, satin silk dress shirts in neutral tones, neck knot tie scarf in satin silk & all with a new snugged skull cap. I personally love this collection. It has a strict structure and calm attitude. A style that I can wear without all the overrated trends.

secure it all

This jumbo size handbag reminds me of those post office security mail bag that holds secure payroll, stocks, bonds, securities and other important documents for transport. This in particular is a pebble leather brownish green with a round button gold hardware detail on the side pocket that I completely love from the Chloé Fall Winter 2009 collection. It can also be used as a weekender or traveling bag. It's just one of those huge handbags you just got to have for any essential needs.

puro naturale

I appreciate women that understand that when putting on makeup, it's just to conceal imperfections. People are not suppose to notice that your wearing makeup. I can't stand when women wear caked on foundation or eyeshadow, that's not what makeup is about. Shown here model Hanne Gaby Odiele at the Chloé Fall Winter 2009 collection was like a breathe of fresh air. Now that's how makeup is suppose to look like, not even noticeable. Very refreshing makeup that made the girls look very natural and rejuvenated. Remember, less is always more.

don't think, just knot it!

Alber Elbaz knows his game when it comes to Parisian chic. With the menswear Fall Winter 2009 collection paraded new ideas. One of them were a new way to wear a tie or scarf around the neck. A tie neck fabric wrapped around the neck like a scarf but tied in a half way loop knot shown in the picture. I find it to be a fresher approach with comfort. This would look right with a V neck dark print sweater. Another idea that I need to attempt for this season.

grasp upon

I've notice that more and more younger women are wanting to look more sophisticated at the age 20 something. Miuccia showed these luxurious single flap doctor handbags in gold hardware detailing in tomato red, cream, and cloudy gray ostrich skin at the Miu Miu Fall winter 2007 collection. These are made for the women that have definite style. Perfect size to hold your personal essentials. Since these doctor handbag is super luxurious, I recommend wearing it with something modest like: long sleeve chiffon blouse, a full pleated skirt down to the shins, nude knee highs and a dark tobacco brown pebble leather pointed pumps.

plastic dreams

It may look like colorful candy wrappers, but their plastic flower shaped necklace. Miuccia created a new styled necklace that can be worn with any look from casual to dressy. Their cool and simple without all the sparkles. I prefer to wear them with a white or gray collar dress shirt shown at the Miu Miu Spring Summer 2003 collection. A sweeter and playful approach to any look.

The Collar

When it comes to being pretty, Miuccia Prada knows exactly how to take pretty to a different tune. Miu Miu Spring Summer 2008 collection was all about the collars. Collars that were worn with baby doll dresses to sleeveless blouses. This cream color ballerina dress with the detachable collar gives a proper high class touch. The detachable collars can be worn with almost anything that doesn't have a collar. It's a new accessory for the neck.

paillettes noires

You just never know what fashion designers are going to put out on their runway especially when it comes to menswear. At the John Richmond Fall Winter 2009 collection featured a black sequin V neck long sleeve sweater. It's taking a basic sweater and changing it to a more modern and updated style. I absolutely love it since it's simple but has a festive sophistication. It can be worn with black trousers or very dark blue fitted jeans. Bring a little shine to the nightlife out on the city.

Purely Irresistible

When I first laid eyes on Mikus Lasmanis, he has this young boyish quality with a dynamic personality that wins you over. This 21 year old from Ikskile, Latvia is making it huge in the fashion industry. He snabbed the CK jeans S/S 09 ad campaign and he did quite a few major fashion editorial shots for major fashion magazines. What I love about him is that he a big personality and speaks flawless English. He has humility, poise, & cute simple confidence which I find so graceful. I can't resist his strong bone structure, irresistible natural built body, & his natural being. His classic chic look is like a Chanel jacket that will never be out of style.

satin with a flash

A little accessory such as a brooch can bring life to a look in many ways. This light satin pink champagne bow with diamond side & center detail is a fresh take to a new brooch style. Simple with a sweet touch. Innocent without being too serious. I love the fact the satin is a soft light color that goes so well with the diamond detailing. It really gives a charming quality. Best worn with a dark color cashmere cardigan sweater or cape coat during the night out with the girls.

lesser sex appeal

When it comes to dressing sexy, their are ways to make the sexy look more subtle in a sophisticated way. This slate with white floral print strapless dress with ruched detailing is a classic with a modern take. But with the added half top cut turtleneck gives an illusion of security and refinement. It's a new take on a turtleneck with an softer edge. I find it to be a rare idea for women to wear over any strapless sexy dress. I call this "sexy without putting it all out there."

women's menswear

From the sharply ironed crisp trousers to the tweed largely flat top hat, these are the elements for a ladylike chic when it comes to Coco Chanel. Teal against black is what makes this look stand out in many ways. I love a dash of color against black, it just makes the color look more louder than it is. Of course you've got to have the signature tweed jacket that can go with almost anything. I find it so elegant for a women to wear menswear inspired clothing but with a feminine flair. It gives a more highly styled structure to the body.

Beginning A New Century

It's a new century and to start it off this year with a fresh new face: Francisco Lachowski from Curitiba, Brasil. He's young, modern, & the new upcoming top male model. With just a few runway shows, he's making it big on the fashion scene with major fashion house campaigns with Dior Homme & editorials. He has a boy quality yet with a strong toned body. He is the male supermodel version of Gisele Bundchen.