Dorothy Perkins Online Store – Shop the Bargains
Do you know why I like European clothing stores because they have fashionable trendy stuff and their prices are reasonable to what they have to offer. You can find look alike designer outfit for under $100. In this economy, a lot of us, fashionistas, are looking for bargains and I think I found a website which has truly everything you need to keep up with today's styles. Dorothy Perkins has attracted me with its cool designs, one stop shopping experience & the fact that it is a young trendy online store. The company was found in 1909 and considered to the the oldest retail business in United Kingdom
For example, everybody is looking for dresses and shirts which have Lady Gaga inspired shoulder pads with wide pointy corners, Dorothy Perkins online store has plenty of them in different colors. I have found bunch of jewelry which would match most of my outfits and a lot of them look like expensive pieces. Shoes are hard to find if they are under $100 but Dorothy Perkins shoes seem like they would be good for going out for a couple of seasons.
If this is your first time and you sign up for their Daily E-mails, you will receive 10% Off your first purchase. Even though they are located in UK, they ship all over the world and their shipping fees are reasonable. Check it out and let me know what you think... Happy Shopping!
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Dolce & Gabbana’s Pant-less Collection
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- Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW (Image from nymag.com)
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- Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW (Image from nymag.com)
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- Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW (Image from nymag.com)
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- Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW (Image from nymag.com)
The runways are full of new inventions, new colors and especially exciting new style surprises. Dolce & Gabbana has shown its risky side by introducing their collection pantless, all legs, no bottom. What I mean is that designers used one piece bodysuit made out of the expensive fabric dressed up with boots, heels and jackets. What more would you expect from them?
Most jackets carry out a tuxedo look in black & grey colors with the mix of off white, cream dresses and tops. A couple of bodysuits have stitched gold ornaments giving them a creative gypsy look. The collection could not proceed without those animal prints that Dolce & Gabbana is so famous for. It was mostly introduced in the corset tops, dresses and lining of jackets. Polka dot dresses and skirts give this collection an innocent look with desire to learn more about it. You are excited to see next model step onto the runway. Soft silky see-through material is flowing easily as a top coat for black bodysuits which also have very constructive design.
Handbags are carried specifically in the right hand and the stretch boots have an easy comfortable feel of long socks.
This collection has its own demand and its a demand for beautiful long legs, pair of comfortable shoes and an attitude. London's scene has been experimenting with such style for almost a year. Women have taken new highs to show up to work pantless. Yes, they have explained it to their bosses as a new fashion which should be appropriate for work as well. Brave English women are followed by the Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Collection.
Layering, Layering, Layering – How to pull it off?
I have never been a fan of layering clothes but recently this trend has stuck in my head and I have actually looked into what has made it so popular this season. Tank top, shirt, sweater, scarf and a P-coat would make you look trendy this season. What about the bottom? You can actually have long socks, pants, skirt and even a scarf tied around your waste. And do not forget a handbag and gloves. It is important that you go along with matching color coordination. You should not include more than three different colors and should not exceed more than five layers.
First, think of what are you trying to achieve with layers. You might come to the point where you would even get discouraged since patterns might play its part of being hard to work with. Short & long sleeves might be uncomfortable to wear. At this point, you should definitely layer your outfit first with an item which would be visible the most, around the neck, below the waste, even the sleeves. Then move on to either V-neck or round neck sweater, shirt or dress. More layers needed, add on a vest, cardigan or button down or possibly zip up shirt. The last one would be the most warmest clothing piece and of course, usually these are being coats or jackets.
Accessories can break the mix but be careful, nothing too tacky. Most importantly, try to pick something what will make you look taller and slimmer, for example, long chains or earrings. You are better off with the hair accessories since that something what will add the originality to your outfit.
Camouflaging with Pride
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- Balmain Sping 2010 (Image from Style.com)
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- Juicy Couture Slim Cargo Pants 2010 (Image from Shopbop.com)
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- Balmain Spring 2010 (Image from struttlamode.blogspot.com)
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- Balmain Dress (Image from brownsfashion.com)
Trying to hide in the crowd? Wearing camouflage will not be the way to go since it undoubtedly what you need to wear this Spring. It will not leave you unnoticed, if anything, it will make you stand out since combat clothing is totally “IN”. It’s a military tribute to the new wave of spring neutral colors and casual hip style. In addition to all the bright motifs of Spring 2010, you can experiment with neutral colors like black, off green, brown, grey and cream and try to mix them with jeans, leather and corduroy. Camouflage first appeared in Paris Fashion Week in the one of the Balmain’s collection, it carried over through New Year and exploded in New York Fashion week this month. Khaki colors are incorporated with pants, camisoles and jackets with the little risky lace and feminine macramé.
Chasing Leopard For the Season
This Sunday is the Chinese New Year and celebration of the 2010 being the Year of the Tiger. If we would look at the fashion for the New Year, we can notice that it is so far exciting, a little flamboyant, with lots of color & animal prints. I think animal prints are definitely in style & will bring lots of variety into each wardrobe. Some of the trendiest motifs of this season ended up being leopard prints. I think the main clothing piece that has been influencing us the most is leopard printed coat. Celebrities immediately attacked this item in stores. They have started wearing not only outside during cold weather but also on the red carpet & movie premiers.
Second item which was introduced in the animal print is a leopard printed handbag. Leopard printed handbag is very neutral accessory (even if it does not look like it since it has mix of black and orange colors). It can be worn with lots of bright colors which can make a great collaboration. How about pink, lime & bright blue colors built in an addition to the black & white dresses, skirts and pants. Some of the designers have been playing with runway dresses and their color printed fabrics which have gained public attention and fashion critics positive reviews.
I referred to Elle magazine to provide you great snapshots of celebrities stepping out in the red carpet or in their daily life. Magazine has captured what is HOT to wear in leopard prints & what can be worn along with them.
Lady Gaga’s Wide Shoulder Trend
I guess not only Michael Jackson has been trending with wide oversized shoulder pads during his "This is IT" concert rehersals but also Lady Gaga has brought this trend into life by incorporating shoulder pads into every possible outfit she wears. It makes sense for people who have passion for one of a kind look, something trendy and eye catching. Most of the designs have distinct style which remind me of the futuristic characters in the Star Wars movie. Bringing back the 80s and its oversized shoulder pads has created rush for these coming back fashions not only at the high end designer level but also some of the intermediatary designer stores. And Lady Gaga is known for her shocking & intrigueing influence to that trend with so called "wow" appereances.
Images are provided by stylemansion.blogspot.com which lists the description of each jacket and its online origin. You can find some of the less expensive items on the websites like topshop.com, ashish.com which are based out of UK but do ship to US for low shipping fee.
From left to right: elleuk.com. jumper, £28, topshop. sequin jumper, £405, ashish. bronze leather jacket, £110, miss selfridge. leather jacket with structured shoulders, £1,460, rick owens net-a-porter. tuxedo jacket, £2,010, by balmain net-a-porter. extended shoulder dress, £80, by Warehouse
Pick Your Ruffled Blouse
I am not very big fan of chiffon or silk blouses but when it comes to wearing suits, I actually like the look of a dressy jacket and blouse together. Blouses in general add more look, color & variety in the mix. Some of them can be plain & some of them actually stand out even if they are worn under jacket or sweater. One of the key to pick one out is the front look of the blouse. I prefer ruffles or significant color or design to my blouses. I have been browsing through several websites and have found a couple of blouses which are fun to wear to work and also to a dinner or party.
Geren Ford is a great designer of blouses, he delivers an individuality and uniqueness in each design and colors are to die for. I like to be able to switch from my work conservative look into a trendy classic comfortable blouse.
Here are some of my Picks:
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- Geren Ford High Ruffle Top (Image from shopbop.com)
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- Chelsea Flower Blouse (Image from Bluefly.com)
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- DvF Ruffled Blouses (Image from instyle.com)
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- Vince Button Front Ruffle Blouse (Image from shopbop.com)
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- Cami Flowers Blouse (Image from 3.bp.blogspot.com)
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- Cream Ruffle Bib Blouse (Image from osoyou.com)
Avatar Inspired Spring Motifs 2010
After watching notorious movie Avatar, I have been influenced by its colors, 3D effects and cinematography presented. As a writer, I got inspired by its theme, meaning of the events, and its unique colors. Avatar has been by far the most anticipated movie that I have seen. I have expected to see some great effects of the box office phenomenon but I did not expect to have this movie carry on the physiological and political theme. It presented the evil invader and the good spirit fighting for their lives but who has been linked to them in the real world?
Behind the scenes of this highly developed technological creation, I have been influenced by its use of outrageously sharp & at the same, intense color combinations. They have caught my eye during the viewing of the movie and promoted the idea of grey being the shade of a destroyer and blue/green being the sign of a survivor. I have connected the dots between the movie color themes and the upcoming Designer Spring Collections 2010. I translate it as a step to a recovery not only in the fashion industry but in the economy as a whole. Since the recent designer runways indulged in the mix of pinks, blues, violets, greens and yellows shades, it created a positive look at the future. Here are some of the items which worth mentioning and experimenting with from recent runway shows. Each look presents the attempt to build Avatar inspired look. Here are some of My Top Picks for Spring 2010 from BCBG, Ardem, Issey Miyake & DvF.
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- Erdem Spring 2010 (Image from Style.com)
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- Erdem Spring 2010 (Image from Style.com)
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- Issey Miyake Spring 2010 (Image from fashionindie.com)
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- Issey Miyake Spring 2010 (Image from fashionindie.com)
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- DVF Spring 2010 (Images from workchic.com)
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- DVF Spring 2010 (Images from workchic.com)
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- BCBG Max Azria Spring 2010 (Image from thefashionator.ivillage.com)
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- BCBG Max Azria Spring 2010 (Image from thefashionator.ivillage.com)
As a conclusion to my newly inspired personality, I have decided to be more acceptable to colors and be able to use them in the mix, the more the merrier. I also would like to be more open minded and creative with my fashion picks. Its always good to take risks even though I am pro-classic, simple style. What makes you fashionably loud individual is what you have to offer visually to others, something unique, vivid, extreme & entertaining at times.
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V Magazine is Pro Plus-Size-Only-Issue
Expect the unexpected to come in January. V Magazine is going to surprise everybody with their new issue. It is presenting Plus Size Only Issue which definitely will be something that readers did not expect. Plus-size model Crystal Renn is on the cover will be not only talked about by the pro greedy skinny audience but it will be a "talked about" event for everybody to realize that fashion does exist for all sizes. Magazines are floating away from the skinny models covers and arriving into the world of realistic feminine fully figured women who look as amazing on magazine covers as the ones who are under hundred pounds. The bigger the better is the theme of the magazine cover which has already earned its popularity and buzz among fashion world as well as Karl Lagerfeld who has been doing some shots for the issue.
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