Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Tas Tangan Itu Perlu Ada Satu


Clutch


A bag with no handle, requiring the individual to hold with the hand. Clutches are normally used for evening events because they don't hold much. Clutches come in all shapes and sizes: large, small, narrow, wide, rectangle, square, round, etc.



Bottega Veneta Woven Clutch

Bottega Veneta is known for its intricately woven bags. Too bad it's also known for its steep prices, which go for USD$1000 and up. Even though this Bottega Veneta Metallic Knotted Clutch is on sale (USD$5,159, originally USD$7,700), it's still crazy expensive. It's beautiful, elegant, and will surpass time and trends.




Emilio Pucci Wood Clutch Purses

Emilio Pucci is known for his crazy colors and patterns, so it's interesting to see him doing something so minimal as these Emilio Pucci Wood Clutch Purses. They're certainly unique, almost like a piece of art. What do you think of them?




Banana Republic Silk Clutch

Jewel tones are one of the greatest things to happen in fashion in a long time. The rich burst of color they provide is nothing short of amazing. Take these Banana Republic Silk Clutches
(kayak yellow, brinjal purple and artisan blue). They're regal, chic, dazzling, and the list goes on.





Friday, August 24, 2007

Top 5 Little Black Dresses


Charmeuse Little Black Dress
A perfect little black dress is timeless; what it lacks it up-to-the-minute trendiness, it makes up for in classic elegance. This Graham & Spencer black dress is such a LBD. Its goddess-inspired cut is made with a lined silk dress with twisted straps and a sash-front dress.


Sequined Little Black Dress

This sequined tank minidress adds lots of sparkle to the classic little black dress. Fashioned on a comfy knit body, comes complete with padded cups for extra coverage.



Taffeta Little Black Dress

Taffeta is perfect for creating a crisp, refined silhouette. This Anne Klein silk black dress also creates an hourglass shape with a draped front and ruching


Ruched Back Drape Black Dress

No need to let it all hang out to be sexy: David Meister's cap-sleeve dress drapes you in all the right places without being too bare.



Strapless Sateen Little Black Dress

Why let the jillionaires have all the fun? You'll look just as hot in a strapless black Old Navy dress for a mere $39.90 as any woman at the party!

Sunday, August 19, 2007

30 Perkara 'Always In Trend'...

Jenuh rasanya hendaknya mengikuti perkembangan trend terkini..sekadar rujukan..renungkanlah senarai ini dan pasti anda akan sentiasa in style.

  1. Little Black Dress (LBD) ~ Dari pejabat ke lounge, gayakan formal atau kasual.


  2. Jam tangan ~ Bukan sekadar melihat waktu tetapi aksesori pelengkap yang harus.



  3. Kurung Kebaya ~ Salah satu pakaian tradisi yang seksi tetapi masih mengekalkan ciri-ciri keayuan dan kesopanan.


  4. Pakaian dalam yang menarik ~ Semuanya bermula di dalam, jadi apa yang anda pakai di dalam, mencerminkan sifat anda di luar.


  5. Potongan baju yang padan ~ Tidak kira apa jua bentuk badan anda, sekiranya anda pandai memilih bentuk baju yang sedondon, tampak bergaya.


  6. Jeans potongan boot ~ Kata kuncinya adalah versatil. Seksi dengan stiletto, ranggi dengan sneakers. Tambahn, mampu memberi ilusi punggung yang lebih kecil.


  7. Balus/Baju T Putih ~ Kerana putih boleh digayakan dengan apa sahaja. Namun, pastikan potongan yang sesuai.



  8. Cardigan ~ Penyelamat di kala kesejukan atau inginkan gaya kurang seksi yang segera.



  9. Stiletto ~ Mampu membuat kaki anda kelihatan lebih panjang dan memberi lenggok yang feminin.



  10. Skaf ~ Gayakan seperti Alicia Keys di kepala, seperti Jackie Onassis di leher bersama cermin mata hitam besar atau ditangan seperti Victoria Beckham.



  11. Selipar flip-flop ~ Satu kemestian untuk semua penduduk di sekitar garisan khatulistiwa. Senang digaya dan senang ditanggal ~ Praktikal dan bergaya.


  12. Cermin mata hitam ala 'Chanel' ~ dapatkan yang besar dan yang paling hitam. Sesuai untuk menyembunyikan eye-bags, pada masa yang sama membuat anda kelihatan chic. Gayakan seperti selebriti diburu paparrazi.



  13. Topi besbol ~ Untuk hari-hri rambut anda tidak terurus.



  14. Sportswear ~ Bukan sahaja untuk ke gimnasium tetapi satu kemestian untuk hari-hari santai di mana anda malas untuk bersolek.



  15. Cermin mata rim gelap ~ Memberi gaya eksekutif yang elegan dan sofistikated bila anda memerlukannya.


  16. Tas quilt ala 'Chanel' ~ Ia telah bersama kita hampir sekurun dan nampak gayanya ia akan kekal buat 100 tahun akan datang.

  17. Warna pink ~ Sinonim dengan kewanitaan, kemanisan dan keayuan.


  18. Kasut Converse ~ Seeloknya di dalam warna yang simple. Sekiranya anda khuatir kelihatan overdressed, gayakan sneaker Converse. Padan dengan apa jua gaya anda.




  19. T-shirt 'I LOVE NY' ~ Masih boleh dipakai oleh mereka yang tidak pernah ke New York. Siapa kata fesyen perlu ada tujuan?





  20. Platinum, apa saja ~ Manis di jari dan tidak pernah dipandang rendah di dalam bentuk kad kredit.


  21. Rantai leher mutiara ~ Klasik dan evergreen. Sesuai bersama kurung tradisional atau sut moden.


  22. Tas monogram Louis Vuitton ~ Kali pertama membeli tas berjenama? Dapatkan tas monogram LV. Kelengkapan setiap wanita moden yang berjaya.



  23. Barangan antik atau vintage seperti kerongsang pusaka tinggalan nenek moyang ~ Mengapa beli sesuatu yang diperoleh oleh hampir setengah populasi kota? Terokai almari ibu atau nenek anda untuk gaya retro, gilaan masa kini.


  24. Berlian ~ Kerana ia sahabat karib wanita serta apa sahaja yang berkilau dan berniali ribuan ringgit, wajib berada di dalam senarai
  25. Telefon ~ Sama ada telefon biasa ataupun bimbit, salah satu inovasi yang telah membuatkan dunia bagaikan lebih kecil.


  26. Rambut panjang ~ Walau apa pun yang anda fikir tentang gaya rambut pendek, rambut panjang akan sentiasa panas. Mampu membuat anda berupa ayu dan pasti banyak lelaki yang setuju.
  27. Gincu ~ Tanpanya, anda mungkin mewarnakan bibir dengan batu kawi atau sirih. Menyusahkan, bukan?


  28. Maskara ~ Kini sesiapa sahaja mampu memiliki bulu mata melentik bak bulu mata unta. Salah satu kualiti feminin yang mampu memukau dan menggamit hati si lelaki.




  29. Kecantikan semula jadi ~ Biarkan solekan tebal hanya untuk pelakon pentas opera atau ratu-ratu jamu sahaja. Seperti kata pepatah bara 'less is more'.

  30. Peradaban sopan ~ Walau bagaimana cantik pun muka anda, jika tidak beradab, semunya tidak bermakna. Hormati mereka yang layal menerima hormat anda, sentiasa rasa rendah diri atau sekurang-kurangnya, senyum-lah!

Friday, August 17, 2007

Flattering Dresses for Every Body Type


Big Hips and Thighs

The easiest way to balance a bottom-heavy figure is to choose a dress that skims over the lower half of the body. This dress features a silk texture and prett print, paired with a plunging neckline to show off the face, shoulders and bust.


Flabby Arms

Don't worry: you don't have to look matronly to cover up flabby arms. The trick is to keep the sexy element with a pretty lantern sleeve like this brocade dress.




Petite

Go ahead and wear trendy looks, like this Gap trapeze dress... but avoid too-cutesy looks (like puffed sleeves) so you won't look little girlish.


Plus Size

Just because your figure has curves doesn't mean you can't enjoy a pretty party dress. Show some skin and enjoy the draping capabilities of jersey in sexy dress with sequin trim.




Unattractive Legs

Don't want to show off your legs? You can still look gorgeous in a dress, instead of hiding your legs in pants. Try wearing a longer skirt (midcalf or longer). This lacy dress gives you extra coverage but plenty of sensual appeal through use of luxe color and fabric.




Wide Shoulders

You don't need to hide your upper body if you have wide shoulders. Instead, look for body-balancing details on bottom, like a wide ruffled hem and long ruffled sleeves like on this dress. Avoid puffy sleeves or voluminous tops paired with slim bottoms that will exaggerate your shoulder width.


Thick Waist

Disguise a thick waist by either raising or lowering the waistline. This dreamy cocktail dress. takes a raised waist approach and gets its flattery from the oversized bow. A drop-waist dress, which hits somewhere around the hipbones, is another good alternative for disguising a thick waist.


Full Bust

Balance a top-heavy figure by opting for the most flattering neckline for the full bust: the V-neck or plunging neckline. This Anne Klein dress features a flowing fuller skirt to balance a fuller bust. Look for fabrics that skim, but aren't clingy or too stiff. Also, avoid ornate necklines, embellished bodices and blouson styles.


Small Bust

Most clothing actually hangs better on women with smaller busts, but if you want to add more volume up top look for embellishment or fullness on the bust, like this gathered bodice dress from Betsy & Adam



Too Thin

If you're body lacks natural curves, add feminine presence with a bright color and bold pattern, like this dress from Mary L Couture. You can also pump up the volume with extra details like full sleeves and a ruched waist.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Celebration of Oscar Fashion


Keira Knightley in Vera Wang
Bucking the trend for light or glitzy dresses


Charlize Theron in Dior

Charlize Theron had a fashion moment on the runway in Dior Haute Couture gown in 2005.


Angelina Jolie in Marc Bouwer

Angelina Jolie -- who had previously worn goth and pantsuits to the event~ presented in a white satin Marc Bouwer gown in 2004.


Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera

Renee Zellweger wowed the crowd in 2005 with dark hair, red lips and a striking red Carolina Herrera dress that typified the actress' unfussy approach to red carpet dressing.


Julia Roberts in Valentino

Julia Roberts made her first trip to the couturier salon when she chose this Valentino.


Nicole Kidman in Dior

Nicole Kidman is the reigning queen of the red carpet, wearing everything from Chanel Couture to John Galliano for Dior as shown here in 1997.


Elizabeth Taylor in Edith Head

In 1970, costume designer Edith Head created Liz Taylor's violet.