When it comes to keeping warm in the cold winter months, but remaining fashionable, no one does it quite as well as the Scandinavians. In the popular capital city of Stockholm winter temperatures reach an average low of -4°C and they can often be hit by snow blizzards and strong winds. The key to the Swede’s fashionable survival is opting for stylish yet practical clothes, one of the most popular clothing brands that provides these attractive solutions is North Face. Women’s North Face jackets offer a covetable range for winter that are made from intelligent and modern fabrics and come in a range of styles and colours, and therefore it is no surprise that it is favourable with the Scandinavians. It is well known that Scandinavians opt for quality and style in both their choice of clothes as well as   Read More ...

Although they are good at what they do and can certainly entertain a crowd,paul smith chaussures, their fashion design ability has yet to be tested. Celebrity fashion collections are set to pack the stores this autumn with the most notably launch being the Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony designs for Kohl’s which are due to enter the sales floors all across America. Also trying their hands in the fashion design and home goods market are the three Kardashian sisters, Khloe, Kourtney and Kim who have unveiled their Kollection at Sears recently. Kmart stores in the US will begin selling Sofia Vergara designed clothing and home goods later in the month.  Both these lines will join other celebrity designers like Beyonce, Jessica Simpson,Paul Reed Smith Guitars (Guitarsite) Guitar Data, Victoria Beckham and Ashley Olsen on the sales floors. All the celebrity designers are hoping to capture a portion of   Read More ...

The fabulous fashion world of Valentino was officially unveiled to the public this week with the opening of the spectacular Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum. The museum brings to life, in amazing 3-D, the history and work of the formidable fashion house that changed the way the world sees clothes. The innovative concept of the virtual online museum disposes of old world methods of presentation and bricks and mortar technology, instead imposing a stunning and immersive three-dimensional environment for visitors. The museum’s many archives span the 50 years of the Valentino fashion icon’s history and include more than 100 fashion shows, archived photographs, original designer sketches, a stunning collection of five thousand garments through the ages and a look back at the celebrities who helped bring the clothes range into the public domain. “We are being called pioneers which is ironic considering   Read More ...

Push your capsule wardrobe to the limits with a piece that will steal the show. Think versatile, long lasting with sophisticated glamour, Style369 have it covered with this week’s classic collection tux. With a hint of boyish charm, this trend lead piece is perfect to last you through the season. Look 1 White long sleeve plus size top + indigo straight leg plus size jeans + tuxedo jacket + black leather moccasin - Vamp up your classic tux with your favourite straight leg jeans or wide leg plus size trousers. Whether you’re dressing for the office or after work drinks, trust your statement tuxedo jacket to work for you every time. Look 2 Rose tunic top + black flat front jeggings + tuxedo plus size jacket + black patent bow shoes - Relax this look with a feminine floral print and pretty pump. The perfect combination for   Read More ...

With the haute couture season of January only a few weeks away most people in Paris are fixated on the house of Christian Dior to see who is going to step in and take John Galliano’s place at the reputable design house. It was thought for the last six months or so that Marc Jacobs would take on the lead role as the creative director of the company given that he has been in charge of Louis Vuitton, the conglomerate that owns Dior, but now it is widely believed that negotiations have broken down and that Raf Simons from Jil Sander may be in line to take over. In fact, Women’s Wear daily, the fashion trade magazine has now listed Simons as a serious consideration for Dior with suggestions that Dior was talking with him, but the problem would be   Read More ...

The West End attracts some of the biggest stars in the world, whether it is on the stage, behind the scenes or even in the audience, and those picking up tickets and heading there will be preparing to see some outrageous costumes depending on the show at hand. But once they have been down the box office, booked a hotel and even made plans on the sights and sounds of London they wish to visit during their stay there is another dilemma that could be on their mind – what should they wear on their big night in the West End? Luckily those that are unsure as to the West End dress code are not alone in worrying; a quick query on the nearest internet search engine will return a range of upcoming visitors wondering the same thing. This is   Read More ...

Almost 50 years since she graced the silver screen, Marilyn Monroe remains a familiar icon of femininity and sensuality.  Since her untimely death in 1962, the many portrayals of her both on and off screen are testament to the influence she has had, and her unique style. Most recently she has been brought back to life by Michelle Williams, in the just-released film My Week with Marilyn. The film takes place during her filming of The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier,Paul Reed Smith, and is based on the real-life diary account of young Colin Clark, an assistant on the film who embarks on a fleeting romance with the blonde bombshell. Of course, one of the most iconic images of her is the photograph of her in a billowy flowing white dress being blown up around her by an updraft from   Read More ...

Choloe Sevigny once tore a custom dress made for her by Proenza Schouler by dancing too hard, but since then she has come a long way and opened up her wardrobe for an Opening Ceremony video interview, the company that she is now a designer for.  Among the many items that she had on display was the black Schouler gown that she wore to the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards. Sevigny stated that the dress was super cute and that it was glamorous at the time and she loved the dress but without thinking she went out clubbing after the awards and tore the dress when she tossed her hands into the air.  She added that the design house said they would repair it for her but she is pretty sure that it’s been destroyed. During the interview,paul smith womens shoes shoe - Online shopping mad,   Read More ...

Every year the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award is given to a British designer who’s contributed a great about the industry. Last year this award was given to Alexander McQueen and this year it has been awarded Paul Smith. Sir Paul started his work in the clothing industry when he was just 15. Shortly after you left school he joined a clothes warehouse located inNottingham. It has been 50 years since then and now he has been recognised with this award. Previously the award has been given to such famous designers as Stephen Jones, John Galliano and Vivian Westwood. It is only given to those whose contribution to the fashion industry has been significant and continued for many years. Paul Smith began his fashion label 35 years ago and was started as a men’s only brand. It is known   Read More ...

Guest Post by Emily Patterson It is nearly Christmas and time to buy a new outfit. High street footwear shop Clarks have gone straight to the top of the most wanted list this week, thanks to there new sparkly heels! Glitter-bomb shoes were seen all over the runway at Miu Miu, and while the likes of Alexa Chung, Diane Kruger and Hailee Steinfeld have been seen with the real deal, I will be keeping my friends guessing with these amazing numbers for only 70 pounds! They’re just the right thing to give your black skinny jeans a party season makeover – that and a your favourite tipple, of course! They also have pointed courts that come in black glitter, perfect with your best LBD. It’s official, the party season is really upon us! With the weather getting colder it is   Read More ...

Sunglasses can be hard to pick; they depend a great deal upon knowing the shape of your face and picking the right shape to compliment your features. Knowing the shape of your face is only half the battle, you have to know which shapes go with it. Here’s a rough guide to picking the right ones for you. For an oval face the best sunglasses to pick are those that have frames which are as wide, or wider, than the broadest part of the face. It is all about proportion with oval faces. Sunglasses for round faces should be more angular or narrow, with high or mid-height temples that complements the roundness. If you lean more towards the triangular face shape, sunglasses should draw attention to the eyes. Perfect types include cat-eye shapes, square-straight top or frames with rimless bottoms.   Read More ...

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