Friday 22 June 2012

REVITALISED TREND: High Low Skirts

Rihanna
Rihanna out and about in NYC, pairing her High Low Skirt with some Chuck's













We've all noticed the reemergence of the so called "mullet skirt".  When I first saw this trend a while back I was a bit hesitant.  It reminded me of that bad 80's skirts and dresses with poofs and tiers, but I must say that this trend has really grown on me.  The revitalised trend is much more streamlined and simple; and I love that it can be worn casually like we've seen on Rihanna, but can also be jazzed up with some heels and great accessories for a more dressed up look.  This trend is a definite must.   

TREND GOING STRONG: The History of Peplum

The peplum has made a comeback for Spring/Summer 2012. I use the term “comeback” because in the 20th century the peplum style was popular both  in the 1940’s and the 1980’s.   The word “Peplum” is derived from the Greek word peplos (meaning shawl).
A peplum [ˈpɛpləm] is defined as follows:
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a flared ruffle attached to the waist of a jacket, bodice, etc.
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a variant of peplos

Maybe you did not know, but there are two types of peplum- fitted and flared. If you want to show the feminine figure, the perfect choice is fitted, but if you want to add curves to your hips choose flared peplum. Also, you can find peplum tops, skirts and dresses so pretty much everyone can decide which  piece suits you best, of course, if you like this trend.

I love it... celebs love it...It's definitely here to stay!

1940's peplum

1980's peplum


Victoria Beckham

Lady Gaga

Jason Wu 2012

Lavin 2012

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa- Met Gala 2012

Solange in Rachel Roy- Met Gala 2012


Elie Saab

Givenchy 2012

Liv Tyler in Stella McCartney 2011

STREET STYLE









Tuesday 19 June 2012

GIVENCHY RESORT 2013











































Riccardo Tisci was inspired by the idea of a "traveling, nomadic woman" when he designed Givenchy's Resort 2013 collection. "She's a gypsy, really," he said — and a very modern gypsy at that. Tisci took red, blue, and gold paisley prints from the Givenchy archives and covered them with black-and-white squares and triangles. This created a graphic statement that he then applied to evening gowns, skirts, accessories, and the sarouel pants he's now known for. Much of the rest of the collection comprised solid black and white pieces, including sculptural T-shaped jackets and lacy gowns, but all of the garments allowed for the kind of sporadic movement necessary for modern life.
Source: fashionologie.com