Neon-Matic

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The neon trend has finally found its way to the Southern Hemisphere, and we can expect some blazing hot and incandescent looks ahead. From designers to celebrities, bloggers to street style icons, the fluoro frenzy has taken the fashion world by storm. While it's not really ideal to wear blinding orange or glaring green from head to toe (unless you want to be fined by the fashion police for disturbing the visual peace), you can add neon to your wardrobe in small doses. These are some of my favourite fluorescent finds.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Green</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Msk4eaM5KCyW08oZeGc1BxKBUItl8XAUfKHr1jCh5yx0nsHxGcz9IZkGwiP7dkAiMfv4dzLrgLeDi7ORgTtfX1ykM3_6aiyhF3q33EsYmn85qHrQvy5ZDYZOTl9D0PubIEWuy3kDK3va/s1600/neongreen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Msk4eaM5KCyW08oZeGc1BxKBUItl8XAUfKHr1jCh5yx0nsHxGcz9IZkGwiP7dkAiMfv4dzLrgLeDi7ORgTtfX1ykM3_6aiyhF3q33EsYmn85qHrQvy5ZDYZOTl9D0PubIEWuy3kDK3va/s640/neongreen.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">First Row:</span></b> Neon green reflective sunglasses by <i>DSquared</i> £156 at Shopbop. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Lumo green scarf, £14.95 at Nelly.com.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Casadei</i> ballet pumps £200 at Farfetch.com</span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Second Row:</span></b> <i>Aaiko</i> Nonna neon green skinny jeans €64 via Polyvore.<i> </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Jeffery Campbell</i> Lita heels $159.99 at Solestruck.com.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Neon on a Whim dress at <i>Modcloth.com</i> $52.99</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><b>Third Row:</b> </span>Neon stone necklace by <i>Adia Kibur</i> $60. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Fluoro green <i>Cambridge Satchel</i> $170.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Hailey Jeans Co</i> neon pinhole skinny belt, $3.99 at Amazon.com</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Orange</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscH1zWHm1yWn3i_Gzpqu-WFssJXBYA8J8ROJ1N6HBQoR5eHD6tLdg_USMHwgwOrcmIPQMBnIu_wD8j1SLv8Vb35j2x1LsK9WdeLODnqLHhh2wxdNRRzlugxV89gvjTAJA4vNg8VuQGARp/s1600/neonorange.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscH1zWHm1yWn3i_Gzpqu-WFssJXBYA8J8ROJ1N6HBQoR5eHD6tLdg_USMHwgwOrcmIPQMBnIu_wD8j1SLv8Vb35j2x1LsK9WdeLODnqLHhh2wxdNRRzlugxV89gvjTAJA4vNg8VuQGARp/s640/neonorange.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">First Row:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"> </span></b>Neon orange metal crescent collar necklace, $12 at sheinside.com. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Joanne Stoker</i> Martini Sunset sandal in orange plexi and suede, $588</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Topshop</i> Ponte boyfriend blazer £40. </span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Second Row:</span></b> <i>Joan and David</i> Heidee leather flat with bow adornment, $160 at endless.com. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Paul & Joe</i> ruffled neck dress £102 at stylebop.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Proenza Schouler</i> pouchette, $1735 at Barneys</span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Third Row: </span></b><i>Nixon</i> The Time Teller Neon watch, $75 at Bloomingdales. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Leigh & Luca</i> Lily flowers scarf, $77 at pinkmascara.com.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Stella McCartney</i> skinny patent belt $128 at kirnazabete.com</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Pink</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVtxxKZHzibwjsBHStPWx2HtSItDivq38dLb2sTFa1YijJOm-rpUWTlBvqE5pg_Vcc3APdk4eO6HZfeMiEukSnBjJ1bbh4iV-jzFTH6jyj2EPDO2Eyne8rnuQi6WsTRsc0GzPJAak2aWk/s1600/neonpink2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVtxxKZHzibwjsBHStPWx2HtSItDivq38dLb2sTFa1YijJOm-rpUWTlBvqE5pg_Vcc3APdk4eO6HZfeMiEukSnBjJ1bbh4iV-jzFTH6jyj2EPDO2Eyne8rnuQi6WsTRsc0GzPJAak2aWk/s640/neonpink2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">First Row:</span></b> <i>Haute Hippie</i> Henley silk blouse, £178 at Farfetch.com.<i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Yochi</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> pink crystal pendulum earrings, $60 at endless.com.</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>J<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">immy Choo</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> Kafira mesh and suede lace-up ankle boots, $1 995 at Saksfifthavenue.com</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><br /><br /></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Second Row:</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Adia Kibur</i> neon stone necklace, $54 at Shopbop.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>La Mer Collections</i> neon pink motor chain wrap watch, $120 at Piperlime.com </span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Bottega Veneta</i> Intreccatio Dream flats, $445 from Mytheresa.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Third Row: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Diane von Furstenberg</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Harper envelope clutch $365 at Shopbop. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Vivienne Westwood </i>draped corset top.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Budding flower Alice band, $3.80 at <i>Forever 21</i>.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Yellow</span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToUMUuGt-2x9_P72zmbNWJB1WFaJzNwLTkJOS2tADjXJBq_X70YCgdYjKKnaEWFlCEP8rPY_on2NdK4Ae_VT4J_iqnXCBgfrT983TphoDSupqjuMHTZsLrFRfXowwInybX7r2wp5FIhB1/s1600/neonyellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToUMUuGt-2x9_P72zmbNWJB1WFaJzNwLTkJOS2tADjXJBq_X70YCgdYjKKnaEWFlCEP8rPY_on2NdK4Ae_VT4J_iqnXCBgfrT983TphoDSupqjuMHTZsLrFRfXowwInybX7r2wp5FIhB1/s640/neonyellow.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">First Row:</span></b> <i>Juicy Couture</i> neon starter bracelet, $62, Forzieri.com. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bow pendant necklace, $13 at Delias.com </span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Fluoro yellow <i>Cambridge Satchel</i>, $170 at JCrew</span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">Second Row:</span></b><i> Christian Louboutin</i> Havana patent leather brogues $425 at net-a-porter. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>French Connection</i> Mimosa Mist sequined shorts, $120 at Piperlime.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Toywatch</i> ring embellished with Swarovski crystals, €95 at Jades24.com</span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">Third Row:</span></b> <i>Cut 25</i> crepe de shine sulphur high-low skirt, £125 at Oxygenboutique. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Bellissima</i> geometric cut-out cuff bracelet $40 at Endless.com.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Jimmy Choo</i> Abel pumps at $525</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you also infatuated by the neon trend? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How would you incorporate it into your closet?</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div>

Neon-Matic

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The Yellow Dress Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trend of the Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Yellow Dresses</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bright yellow dresses are an emerging trend that have been spreading sunshine all over the Spring/Summer 2012 runways. From New York to Milan Fashion Week, varying shades of yellow have been a favourite with designers.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTELOqU6Du9bfOFgwAWZjsZyY-NFZxhP3j9aWDPX7nSRNPVWxdEhtP_qENVWR4f76AShpagcOOCYLp5aAwXVaUyHJ9b4C4VhF_vFM-dDYr5tnTfRy5jNIKDzoi1hnk5BTsxQagiXFesFxd/s1600/yellow3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTELOqU6Du9bfOFgwAWZjsZyY-NFZxhP3j9aWDPX7nSRNPVWxdEhtP_qENVWR4f76AShpagcOOCYLp5aAwXVaUyHJ9b4C4VhF_vFM-dDYr5tnTfRy5jNIKDzoi1hnk5BTsxQagiXFesFxd/s640/yellow3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yellow is no longer just a daytime-summer-sundress type of colour. It has streamed over into formal wear, with elegant floor-length gowns in silky, flowing fabrics and sparkly embellishments. Yellow is a colour that suits most skin tones and hair colours, the trick is to find the right shade for you. Brighter yellows looked striking against darker skin tones and on brunettes. Soft, buttery shades flatter paler skins and blondes. If you're not keen on a fluorescent tint, try out a subtle lemonade shade.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Celebrities that Started the Yellow Trend </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yellow made a vibrant splash on the red carpet this past week. It's rare that we get to see starlets wear yellow evening gowns, but this year, it seems to be<i> the</i> Awards Season colour. You may recall seeing some of these looks.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zbi7K6VtXYeWSOJXqTSgSAG3bzQsHhmwgAtC6fvNp5ZtMoE08Rm6ZvJYCDGmDux-mUjLVj1F5m5Rh8FgF18uNRZkm-ZLbwLZ7KpztfO1knhP2XH3d9B6l4x9jYMzcv6s_UBdMbbqZPtX/s1600/yellow1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zbi7K6VtXYeWSOJXqTSgSAG3bzQsHhmwgAtC6fvNp5ZtMoE08Rm6ZvJYCDGmDux-mUjLVj1F5m5Rh8FgF18uNRZkm-ZLbwLZ7KpztfO1knhP2XH3d9B6l4x9jYMzcv6s_UBdMbbqZPtX/s640/yellow1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Julia Kurbatova</b> in a lemon one shouldered gown with hip flounce at the Golden Globes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Charlize Theron</b> looked graceful in a floral embroidered <i>Stella McCartney</i> ensemble.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Maria Menounos </b>shimmers in a mustard yellow sequined <i>Blumarine</i> column gown.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Olsen</b> wore an intricately beaded <i>Emilio Pucci</i> mini at the People's Choice Awards.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mireille Enos</b> in a vivid yellow beaded gown by <i>Naeem Khan</i> at the Golden Globe Awards.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpwTUV6hg_BYVfjqjF9Z7HDYoLeaXhQgEtClPxWEkIFJ8hL5UK2va-zbTr3NbMb0ibbEOnkZDHU1tQxSuIl3w0nnOHCTAQtRsLmXlLuhtDIpuK2G-kK53oDCC3mvP5FjQVPbmU30YPalH/s1600/yellow2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpwTUV6hg_BYVfjqjF9Z7HDYoLeaXhQgEtClPxWEkIFJ8hL5UK2va-zbTr3NbMb0ibbEOnkZDHU1tQxSuIl3w0nnOHCTAQtRsLmXlLuhtDIpuK2G-kK53oDCC3mvP5FjQVPbmU30YPalH/s640/yellow2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Minka Kelly </b>looked beautiful in a neon yellow <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> dress.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Yvonne Strahovski</b> chose a simple silk chiffon daffodil gown by <i>Jenni Kayne</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Camilla Belle</b> stunned in a layered silk organza primrose yellow gown by <i>Carolina Herrera</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Paula Patton </b>at the Golden Globes in a sunflower strapless <i>Monique Lhuillier </i>gown. </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hop on board the yellow submarine, with these affordable and adorable dresses.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RTZ0MUmbJj_f-6E7va97wB4PFltQteA57MRbxoVEfubS9RpRqWuTJioKh5wCNcGMLPsAzxlqeM29ADCuCna-lnDMiXDmOIs_Ulz4qKt5XHXrMvrDJ-PAl3efRj4FaoYm_x7ImqV_jSEf/s1600/yellow4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RTZ0MUmbJj_f-6E7va97wB4PFltQteA57MRbxoVEfubS9RpRqWuTJioKh5wCNcGMLPsAzxlqeM29ADCuCna-lnDMiXDmOIs_Ulz4qKt5XHXrMvrDJ-PAl3efRj4FaoYm_x7ImqV_jSEf/s640/yellow4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you For or Against the yellow dress trend?</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div></div></div>

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An Essentiel Winter 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Essentiel</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fall/Winter 2011-12</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who says that winter fashion has to be about dull greys and lifeless shades of beige.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Essentiel</i> revitalizes your Winter wardrobe this season with bold brights and fearless colour-block combinations. The Belgian fashion label has become a favourite of mine, as all their pieces retain that comfort factor while being youthful and trendy. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YOquhe-1wTuWyQkm2WSDi5RbPsXhh0uf7Z4o3YlA3gPHwG84OcGLH5x_IlK98N6Y_M59y1uxkJ1YnlhWcIvDV94nRb_MeTEyX-xL6p1QkBG3cSPGsGH7RZLZJ1mCif5uLvSnW4KhZ0BJ/s1600/ess2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YOquhe-1wTuWyQkm2WSDi5RbPsXhh0uf7Z4o3YlA3gPHwG84OcGLH5x_IlK98N6Y_M59y1uxkJ1YnlhWcIvDV94nRb_MeTEyX-xL6p1QkBG3cSPGsGH7RZLZJ1mCif5uLvSnW4KhZ0BJ/s640/ess2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Winter 2011-12, <i>Essentiel</i> offers chunky knits in optimistic shades like sunflower yellow, cerise pink and tangerine. Their classically fit jackets </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">in varying lengths </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">are suitable for work-to-weekend wear. Stripes are seen on jerseys, woolly scarves, skirts and bags. Keeping up with worldwide trends, there is also a fair amount of coloured demin in this range. Trousers are high-waisted, tapered or cropped at the ankle. <i>Essentiel</i> pushes the boundaries of colour-blocking, teeming shades like red, yellow and purple together.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEidoObQbm4-yMxYZl5ww7HPPGXpGP-dmNLc3i-AFatI-4irLHaS2nvCQ2496BoqiggsPeOv0Ib2jOWSxRyugi73Vkct3SYd1NLtxzPMc-HFlFuIWvHdVU46RYY5n_WkcQ7NshumIkzTeb/s1600/ess1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEidoObQbm4-yMxYZl5ww7HPPGXpGP-dmNLc3i-AFatI-4irLHaS2nvCQ2496BoqiggsPeOv0Ib2jOWSxRyugi73Vkct3SYd1NLtxzPMc-HFlFuIWvHdVU46RYY5n_WkcQ7NshumIkzTeb/s640/ess1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The collection wavers between masculine and feminine tailoring. Elegant blouses in saturated shades of coral and green are tied up with pussy-cat bows. Besides for the typical black leather jacket, try your hand at one in exotic emerald green. Basic shift dresses are belted and paired with contrasting coloured clutch bags. All the charming accessories you see are also part of the <i>Essentiel </i>range, including the mammoth furry bags, high-heeled moccasins, jewel-toned shoes, cute banded socks and gloves. This collection proves that being stylish and discernible does not require having any</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> fanciful airs. It focuses on fashion that is more wearable and relaxed, with an update on basics and experimenting with playful pigments. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

An Essentiel Winter 2012

Essentiel Fall/Winter 2011-12 Who says that winter fashion has to be about dull greys and lifeless shades of beige. Essentiel  revitalizes ...

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Gisele Colours The Pages Of Vogue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1191944891"></span><span id="goog_1191944892"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spreading the holiday cheer and sprinkling some colourful confetti over the land of Vogue is the world's number one supermodel, Gisele Bundchen. The 31 year old Brazilian beauty stars in a kaleidoscopic fashion editorial for the December issue of British Vogue. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gisele is styled in a colourful array of outfits and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">wears an extensive mix of designers for the shoot, which is photographed by Mario Testino</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Leather and lycra team up for the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sporty, street savvy theme. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her look is all about fearlessly combining brights with bold accessories. Is this the start of a 'carrying-around-two-cluches-at-a-time' trend?  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKX4uKQQ2HQMp77RTT3VgH-vSEV-QadKF7cOYmkDXdAK3EzB5rJ9zLlgV0mgldwQygFqTxtg7iznVxQXPoNuBsKZHA0v4hLWwHCfQAvOmLyEV8syEgQmeDe_a8mPhj2vFOgLAHsIbiKc8/s1600/gisele1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKX4uKQQ2HQMp77RTT3VgH-vSEV-QadKF7cOYmkDXdAK3EzB5rJ9zLlgV0mgldwQygFqTxtg7iznVxQXPoNuBsKZHA0v4hLWwHCfQAvOmLyEV8syEgQmeDe_a8mPhj2vFOgLAHsIbiKc8/s640/gisele1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> On the cover, Gisele wears a satin georgette <i>Gucci</i> blouse with psychedelic metallic lycra leather leggings by <i>Pam Hoggs.</i> Her disco diva look is complete with a <i>Diane von Furstenberg</i> belt and gorgeous gold cap-toed pumps by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>. Gold cuffs by <i>Stella McCartney</i> and <i>Louis Vuitton</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right: </b>Tennis goes glam in a shiny gold dress by <i>Stella McCartney</i> for <i>Adidas</i>, with black leggings by <i>Hervé Leger </i>for<i> Max Azria</i>. A silk wool <i>Marni </i>jacket tones the look down. She carries a chain-strapped leather bag by <i>Prada</i> and smaller studded purse by <i>McQ</i>. Cuffs by <i>Vionnet</i> (gold), <i>Alex Bittar</i> (red) and <i>Hermés</i> (orange). </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuI86vKWhp5oWBgNBzBdW3BXsow8mG3sUCts8BKYRk8-zJQfJDaZtNXZ9LMX-zI0usZH7kf6EhzzchF9emCSHVPu7XaQdPuy9VNegme5tPIc1FZEfanaGusD1flK4XIeo05aItngiCQyWk/s1600/gisele2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuI86vKWhp5oWBgNBzBdW3BXsow8mG3sUCts8BKYRk8-zJQfJDaZtNXZ9LMX-zI0usZH7kf6EhzzchF9emCSHVPu7XaQdPuy9VNegme5tPIc1FZEfanaGusD1flK4XIeo05aItngiCQyWk/s640/gisele2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> A stylish and sporty Gisele wears a turf green <i>Mugler</i> sweater, pink <i>Diane</i> <i>von Furstenberg</i> mini and black and white <i>McQ </i>leggings. The white leather pocket belt is by <i>Michael Kors.</i> Scarlet clutch and yellow pumps both by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>. On her arms, a yellow <i>Hermés</i> cuff and wooden lacquered <i>Jimmy Choo</i> bangles.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> Hot in pink, Gisele wears a scuba-inspired neoprene zip-up top by <i>Michael</i> <i>Kors</i>, a bright blue <i>Jimmy Choo</i> clutch bag and perspex bangles by <i>Celine</i>, <i>Vionnet</i> & <i>Cornelia Webb.</i></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgdwK6HVhDPECNyPNeUAAnC_bLzq-R_Sa_-Zc9DUqQjJrH_yDKPxym1EfJ-vOuDzxBlsZ5HAuESHnDf-7HjFdLItmrIJPcBn2NQ1nVDc8fRMAiGVfqfoFa4b0sdt-YE4M0vO9mI8EWovd/s1600/gisele3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgdwK6HVhDPECNyPNeUAAnC_bLzq-R_Sa_-Zc9DUqQjJrH_yDKPxym1EfJ-vOuDzxBlsZ5HAuESHnDf-7HjFdLItmrIJPcBn2NQ1nVDc8fRMAiGVfqfoFa4b0sdt-YE4M0vO9mI8EWovd/s640/gisele3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left: </b>Athletic wear <i>a</i> la mode. Gisele is florescent in a mandarin<b> </b>orange <i>Nike</i> top with a green and blue <i>Jonathan Saunders/Escada Sport</i> skirt. The n</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eon yellow leggings are by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Cyberdog</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Her look is accessorized by a black <i>Hugo</i> buckle belt and clutch bags by <i>McQ</i> and <i>Michael Kors</i>. Yellow cuffs by <i>Hermés</i> & <i>Alex Bittar</i>, gold studded bangle by <i>Tom Binns</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right: </b>Gisele dons a navy blue skater girl dress by <i>McQ</i>, paired with crimson cycling shorts by <i>Diane von Furstenburg</i>. Her white belt is also by <i>DVF,</i> the black belt by <i>Sonia Rykiel</i>. She carries two clutches - a lime leather one by <i>Michael Kors</i>, red clutch by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>. Bangles by <i>Hermés</i> (yellow), <i>Alex Bittar</i> (pink) and <i>Stella</i> <i>McCartney</i> (gold).</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPwNt7FVUiTwzd4JIuNvvPazYvYHmHYoXyObUP9fIuMIOKCi7h38Z30fW2_vh_3trU6fzFe4J29-1rstlF-3QupM3AETcouuEnBUdDrXsiUo5jEQ_X_wMGaFfG2Gb1fz1tDThP0xV9JMg/s1600/gisele4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPwNt7FVUiTwzd4JIuNvvPazYvYHmHYoXyObUP9fIuMIOKCi7h38Z30fW2_vh_3trU6fzFe4J29-1rstlF-3QupM3AETcouuEnBUdDrXsiUo5jEQ_X_wMGaFfG2Gb1fz1tDThP0xV9JMg/s640/gisele4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> Gisele tries on a motorcycling cheerleader look in a fitted dark blue <i>Zara</i> top and silk-crépe pleated <i>Gucci </i>skirt. Cotton and leather patch leggings by <i>Ground Zero</i>. Belt and white studded purse by <i>McQ</i>. Mustard clutch bag by <i>Burberry,</i> with shoes by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Middle: </b>White cropped cotton jacket by <i>Mugler,</i> worn over a navy zip-up swimsuit. Sunny yellow <i>DVF</i> mini worn over <i>Hervé Léger/Max Azria</i> tights. Lime green leather bag by Emilio Pucci and pink purse by McQ.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> Baseball just got stylish with a black & orange raffia top by <i>Roksanda Illincic.</i> Canary yellow silk-crepe dress with pleated skirt by <i>Gucci</i>. She holds a bugglegum pink purse by <i>McQ</i> and black <i>Michael Kors</i> clutch. Her red hot heels are by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amidst the icy cold winter weather, a copy of this color-blocked concoction is bound to brighten things up. Do you think these vivid outfits would translate well in reality, and most importantly, would you wear any of them? </span></div>

Gisele Colours The Pages Of Vogue

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The Orange Dress Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Trendspotting</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">The Little Orange Dress<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Firstly, I must admit that my least favourite colour is orange. The only thing orange that I own is a pencil, and that wasn't by choice. Secondly, orange, in it's brightest, boldest form is a Huge trend for the upcoming season. <i>Sigh</i>...I'm either going to have to embrace it <i>or</i> put on a pair of dark sunglasses to avoid the orangy glare.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Runway</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QJVcphaW2BKe62FNTrXM-sWgKvgtEViu1j9jOjbXSow8E1kRxLUxBEI-b-Sl6cD9oFWn6Orz7-SdC8DwGPCavbvJlLsCiFEUEjnOCb5t99gJmaPIJVLU4Yuja67AbZ9ghKcd2QvAVMs/s1600/orange+dresses+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QJVcphaW2BKe62FNTrXM-sWgKvgtEViu1j9jOjbXSow8E1kRxLUxBEI-b-Sl6cD9oFWn6Orz7-SdC8DwGPCavbvJlLsCiFEUEjnOCb5t99gJmaPIJVLU4Yuja67AbZ9ghKcd2QvAVMs/s640/orange+dresses+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Orange dresses made a citrusy splash all over international runways for Spring 2011. The preferred shade by designers was tangerine. Silhouettes were kept simple, without many coloured accessories.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Celeb Style</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGhadYBk_QE0e731MqNSQmM6z-arDMUwEtQetbGpG4LFnyx5L7EQjOkogimkIex7idpu1WbHr04YKkHvUOBrwd4QMaj3WfOKK5Y4kuvbnrsbax7NzDcOY1PAQoZcKZkfJGrd_Jm4jUxM/s1600/orange+dresses+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGhadYBk_QE0e731MqNSQmM6z-arDMUwEtQetbGpG4LFnyx5L7EQjOkogimkIex7idpu1WbHr04YKkHvUOBrwd4QMaj3WfOKK5Y4kuvbnrsbax7NzDcOY1PAQoZcKZkfJGrd_Jm4jUxM/s640/orange+dresses+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Reese Witherspoon</b> wears a <i>Hanii Y</i> mini with ruffled collar. Nude <i>Christian</i> <i>Louboutin</i> wedges accompany her dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Eva Longoria </b>was spotted in a $35 apricot egg-shaped dress from <i>ASOS</i>, which she paired with matching <i>Brian Atwood</i> pumps. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kristen Cavallari</b> glows in Miami, wearing a simple shift dress in fiery orange by <i>Diesel.</i> Her nude sandals are by <i>Sergio Rossi.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Cheryl Cole</b> wears a 3/4 sleeved version of the Little Orange Dress with pockets, which is by <i>Giambattista Valli.</i> Her T-bar sandals are by <i>Giuseppe Zanotti.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpBOcFGD485PGhSTPkOlmIGSZIDcfpWN9seE4x3ACjl9Yxy59rCy3aKHvNlnvJkzvIQWB9LAixQijO2poBBMmdd9RTgUt2Cg_i2PtE6EX3UwCyTj-PS1_RfVYO4lNmNC0tE-Ps9XY5j8/s1600/orange+dresses+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpBOcFGD485PGhSTPkOlmIGSZIDcfpWN9seE4x3ACjl9Yxy59rCy3aKHvNlnvJkzvIQWB9LAixQijO2poBBMmdd9RTgUt2Cg_i2PtE6EX3UwCyTj-PS1_RfVYO4lNmNC0tE-Ps9XY5j8/s640/orange+dresses+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Chastain</b> wears a nectarine orange sheath dress by <i>Bottega Veneta.</i> She spiced it up with a stunning pair of pink & red sandals.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Katie Cassidy</b> in a fruity mango shade, wears a fitted mini by <i>Hervé Legér.</i> Snakeskin <i>Jimmy Choo</i> pumps and clutch accessorized her look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emma Stone</b> proves that redheads can also wear orange. Her short-sleeved <i>Luca Luca</i> dress is worn with peachy suede pumps by <i>Brian Atwood.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kate Bosworth</b> wears a pair of black ankle boots and black sling bag with her persimmon shift dress, by <i>Calvin Klein.</i></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Get The Look</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you find that you're pro-orange, here are a few pretty dresses that you can add to your spring wardrobe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVx0MxrVVEl6OCmOvIvkyxIfL_6zGyYziZcyBgnTbntuZ3jI_1SJmjuXoCFznSq5iRxQCYRC2QBqXaoDdd_QqXs-RuYPNAaYtwfJM81CvpS6wjqGrT43BRarPORHQyZSoDiJ20JQRITZw/s1600/orange+dresses+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVx0MxrVVEl6OCmOvIvkyxIfL_6zGyYziZcyBgnTbntuZ3jI_1SJmjuXoCFznSq5iRxQCYRC2QBqXaoDdd_QqXs-RuYPNAaYtwfJM81CvpS6wjqGrT43BRarPORHQyZSoDiJ20JQRITZw/s640/orange+dresses+5.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Office Dress.</span> A tailored cotton sateen dress with pleated collar and cap sleeves. It's nipped in the waist with a matching belt. Wear it with high nude or animal print heels. $105 or R765 from <a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/">Oasis</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Designer Dress.</span> A silk shirtdress featuring epaulets on the shoulders and a tie-up belt. Wear it alone or over a pair of skinny jeans. This 'Jafartha' minidress is by <i>Diane von Furstenberg</i>. $385 or R2747 from <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Retro Dress.</span> A youthful take on the orange trend with a 50's style fit and flare mini. This structured skater dress can be paired with black accessories for a retro-rock inspired look. $95 or R678 from <a href="http://us.topshop.com/">Topshop</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Weekend Dress.</span> A comfy and casual dress by <i>Whistles</i>, with round neck, 3/4 sleeves, pockets and a gathered skirt. It has a waffle-weave cotton finish. It can be worn with a blazer or leather jacket, fedora and ankle boots. £95 or R1102 from <a href="http://www.asos.com/">Asos</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Girly Dress.</span> A sleeveless deep coral dress with ruffle tie-up neck and ruched waist. Wear with a pretty pair of gold heels and a clutch bag. £12 or R145 from <a href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/">Dorothy Perkins</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Everyday Dress.</span> A simple silk-crepe summer dress that can be worn on any occasion. This House of Holland dress has an asymmetrical hemline and a digital Harris tweed print. Belt it, wear it with a printed scarf, wedges, flats or heels. £195 or R2262 from <a href="http://www.asos.com/">Asos</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.asos.com/"></a></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tips on wearing the trend</span></b><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*An orange dress paired with orange accessories is a recipe for a satsuma-like disaster. Stick to neutral shoes, belts and bags in brown, black, white or tan. For a refreshing twist, add purple, pink or turquoise. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*To choose the correct shade of orange for your skin tone; hold the dress up to your face, if it brightens your complexion, that's the colour for you. It if leaves you looking pallid and dull, try a different shade.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A fake orange tan + an orange dress = the human carrot.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Gold jewellery adds a glamorous touch.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Orange dresses in a luxurious fabric and sophisticated design can replace your LBD for stylish summer nights. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Make up should be kept minimal; neutral toned eye-shadow, sienna blush and a light coloured lipstick or gloss.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

The Orange Dress Trend

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The Colour Blocking Trend

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Colour Blocking</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 'Colour Blocking' trend has yet to have the mass appeal in South Africa as it does overseas. Essentially, colour blocking refers to wearing 'blocks' or a combination of different solid colours together in one outfit. Colours can be mixed, matched or clashed for maximum effect. It starts with effective colour blocking, which means wearing a single bold colour from head to toe. You can pair two or three contrasting colours, anything more than four is excessive. These are some inspiring colour blocking looks off the runway.</span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60RByNgPGDBQmGSOy08_sKVf1mwWCkL7pTGsZKKCZcG_9zAWOiOG-CTOgt4EGQRR0QiaeOdLD4gsdDwTwlDuutWrwzvo6OTGmnDnRwD53auqznAk9Rxobg_sVUyhriuu1RqjUykMNJMk/s1600/colour+blocking+runway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60RByNgPGDBQmGSOy08_sKVf1mwWCkL7pTGsZKKCZcG_9zAWOiOG-CTOgt4EGQRR0QiaeOdLD4gsdDwTwlDuutWrwzvo6OTGmnDnRwD53auqznAk9Rxobg_sVUyhriuu1RqjUykMNJMk/s640/colour+blocking+runway.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. An <i>Issa</i> outfit in cerise and purple.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <i>Nina Ricci</i> pairs fluorescent pink with canary yellow.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. At <i>Giambattista Valli</i>, orange and beige were put together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Orange and turquoise are a vibrant combination at <i>Prabal Gurung. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <i>Richard Nicoll </i>merges salmon, tangerine and hot pink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. At <i>Etro, </i>a bright shade of blue was mixed with rust.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Orange, pink and black was shown together on the <i>Jil Sander</i> runway.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. Diane von Furstenberg united purple and orange and added an orange clutch.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. Avocado green, neon yellow and black is eye catching at <i>Burberry Prorsum.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10. <i>Louis Vuitton</i> merged ruby red with deep violet and black.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">How to Colour Block</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To get the colour block trend right, you have to know which colours complement each other best. As fun as it sounds, you can't just pile on every colour you find in your wardrobe, you will end up looking like the human rainbow<i>.</i> It's good to anchor your outfit with a neutral colour like black, white, grey or beige. To find out which colours are complementary, the use of this colour wheel will help.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhV4YEZeCpcOYdWp5SZ2qtf46-ZQyHoB-SrIICjcaIfVMRQVx16T16FBjM_ggLm0PJp9hRMWl5mOCsDvE6jmsATjeZ9kNtK7U-h_OqcyYfVlPZ263aw_bPRwxX2kUpqDQumUuBu-CNcs/s1600/basic-color-wheel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhV4YEZeCpcOYdWp5SZ2qtf46-ZQyHoB-SrIICjcaIfVMRQVx16T16FBjM_ggLm0PJp9hRMWl5mOCsDvE6jmsATjeZ9kNtK7U-h_OqcyYfVlPZ263aw_bPRwxX2kUpqDQumUuBu-CNcs/s320/basic-color-wheel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">How to use the Colour Wheel</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When colour blocking your outfits, try out these combinations:</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><div style="text-align: auto;">*<i>Analogous colours</i>, which are any three colours lined up next to each other on the colour wheel. Example: blue, blue-violet and violet.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>*<i>Complementary colours</i>. These are colours placed directly opposite each other on the wheel. Like red and green or yellow and violet.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>*<i>90 degree angles. </i>Combine colours that are at a right angle with each other. Example: Orange-yellow and green or red and violet.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>*<i>T colours. </i>These are colours that form a 'T' shape. Like yellow, purple and orange-red.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>*<i>Jewel Colours</i> are equally rich and flatter each other, such as emerald green and ruby red.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>*Keep colours in the same saturation. Pastels with pastels, neons with neons.<br /><br />*<i>Pink trick.</i> You can substitute 'pink' for 'red' and use all the same combinations.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><div style="text-align: auto;"></div></span></span></div></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now that you know how to efficiently use colour, it's time to put that eye-catching outfit together. There are two ways you can do this - the right way and the bright one.<i> </i>For me, the combination of too many bright colours in the wrong proportions look loud and garish. You will see the difference between the 'animated' and 'understated' below.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Brights</span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YPtI0JW6cAEjWnO8li_lpHB3avQawr-r3_wOivWQMJ3DU9vh3u3WeXgKhDVFz4kwr2eD5APn662AJorSV88FLwPA0iS9bqWutSOw7GR2TUpo62odciBUv8RGvTn-hyN_81eWMidw6hk/s1600/colour+blocking+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YPtI0JW6cAEjWnO8li_lpHB3avQawr-r3_wOivWQMJ3DU9vh3u3WeXgKhDVFz4kwr2eD5APn662AJorSV88FLwPA0iS9bqWutSOw7GR2TUpo62odciBUv8RGvTn-hyN_81eWMidw6hk/s640/colour+blocking+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Camilla Belle</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span>wears a tri-colour ensemble by Gucci. Her tangerine blazer is worn over a purple top and emerald green pants. She also wears green Gucci heels. A fourth colour is introduced with the neutral gold belt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cheryl Cole</span></i> is highly pigmented in an orange ruffle top, aqua belt and violet high waisted flare pants that are far too long.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Teresa Palmer</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span>wears a multi-coloured Versus dress, with handkerchief neckline, vertical <i>and</i> horizontal stripes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Leona Lewis</span></i> pairs a neon yellow bustier with a hot pink pencil skirt. I like these two colours together but this outfit is too tight and midriff baring.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Rihanna</span></i> wears a cropped purple jersey with prison orange pants and gold pumps. Her red hair counts as a fourth colour, right?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Colour Do's</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fQAxChT3YRka0JUDMqht_nftutnqW0vHVP2Vl4ipjZHuj9DX-5KMHn7N2tRLPHn5griLDIX2KOhYXnlK0a7Bo8PGwsFiZBBeUy5bfZhy9hc3AtryiM3eq_vHGXcPj9jRwwqyi8xtLAE/s1600/colour+block+trend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fQAxChT3YRka0JUDMqht_nftutnqW0vHVP2Vl4ipjZHuj9DX-5KMHn7N2tRLPHn5griLDIX2KOhYXnlK0a7Bo8PGwsFiZBBeUy5bfZhy9hc3AtryiM3eq_vHGXcPj9jRwwqyi8xtLAE/s640/colour+block+trend.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">D</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">emi Moore</span></i> chooses an age appropriate colour block outfit. She wears red satin pants from H&M with a simple white top and long black jacket by Elize Overland.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Olivia Palermo</span></i> looks so chic in a bright pink blazer, grey shirt and black leather Tibi shorts. Her olive green satin Charlotte Olympia pumps work with this look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Nina Dobrev</span></i> looks cute in a light grey and neon yellow colour block dress by Jay Godfrey.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Nicole Scherzinger</span></i> stylishly clashes green and orange, with an addition of black accessories.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cheryl Cole</span></i> gets it right this time in a cream blazer, baby pink t-shirt and royal blue pants. I adore the electric blue and nude heels she wears, which are by Christian Louboutin.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br />If you're still a little colour shy, you can start off with a bright handbag, necklace, head band or belt. This trend is such a fun and exciting way to experiment with different colour combinations. It's up to you to interpret it according to your personal style.</div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhV4YEZeCpcOYdWp5SZ2qtf46-ZQyHoB-SrIICjcaIfVMRQVx16T16FBjM_ggLm0PJp9hRMWl5mOCsDvE6jmsATjeZ9kNtK7U-h_OqcyYfVlPZ263aw_bPRwxX2kUpqDQumUuBu-CNcs/s1600/basic-color-wheel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></a></div>

The Colour Blocking Trend

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Colour Trend on The Red Carpet

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Brightly Coloured Evening Gowns<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vibrant colours make an impact on the red carpet once again this week. This invigorating trend is has been fondly embraced by starlets, models, fashion critics and designers alike. </span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuZHCc82LSyS3G5QRztuh1Z1yBBwT6hZt39kwDSBnwP0dcSi-l1LuBxD_cr0QAtUSc_DHsEr43xLmwKIMq7ci3gHbHqTWax8T2rwoTtHp28VOStkcHFNVBOgNrQtZ7JVse4zEJqXk-hc/s1600/colourful+evening+gowns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuZHCc82LSyS3G5QRztuh1Z1yBBwT6hZt39kwDSBnwP0dcSi-l1LuBxD_cr0QAtUSc_DHsEr43xLmwKIMq7ci3gHbHqTWax8T2rwoTtHp28VOStkcHFNVBOgNrQtZ7JVse4zEJqXk-hc/s640/colourful+evening+gowns.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova wears a crimson one-shoulder gown with cross-over slit & black belt by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alexander McQueen</span> Spring RTW 2011. Olivia Munn wears a cobalt blue strapless silk chiffon Notte gown by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Marchesa</span>. Her blue & purple necklace is by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bvlgari. </span>Emmy Rossum is radiant in an emerald silk gown with half-draped skirt & purple bejeweled belt by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Yves Saint</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Laurent</span>. Her bracelet and earrings are from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Ivanka Trump's</span> jewellery line. This is my fav look of the three, although I would've liked to see it with a different coloured clutch. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Colour Trend on The Red Carpet

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Red Carpet Fashion - Bright Evening Gowns

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i>'Sucker Punch' Movie Premiere<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></i></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The new action-fantasy movie <i>Sucker Punch</i> premiered this week in Hollywood. These three eye-catching dresses wowed the crowds with their vibrant and fun colours.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3NEsl2WVUmjzGidmzWY7Ei3lk18oMZrGbDZdAWN77FIgpikR6jF8xss7cuaQnUr3DXUjbJ4WenQ6WMvWJqcl46r1uPgFToFx7DF05J5cM_qth7eJFY1pxpZtLpzYMlRlt8KwRvcnWF_c/s640/sucker+punch+premiere+dresses.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Malin Akerman</i> wears a simple yet striking red silk dress by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Holmes & Yang</span>. Actress <i>Jamie Chung</i> wears a draped dandelion yellow gown by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Giambattista Valli</span>. The gray chiffon panel seems misplaced. Her heels are by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Ruthie Davis</span>. Australian actress <i>Abbie Cornish</i> wears an elegantly draped v-neck gown in royal blue by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Amanda Wakeley</span>. Which was the best colour on the premiere carpet?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Red Carpet Fashion - Bright Evening Gowns

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Bold In Blue - Blake Lively and Jessica Alba

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixU98RfQUynisdLWlK9sqGl9rixM2ExlgZpuqkLIOoEd6HKkzw0G2EDzsboTj8fA_xxqa9X0T_KY8Xz4RJsJTyjigzx9J1HPnfUliG6eEnlR1JqEkg9l_7sSO4mXTbTvRE24qn2ndFZlc/s1600/Bold+in+Blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixU98RfQUynisdLWlK9sqGl9rixM2ExlgZpuqkLIOoEd6HKkzw0G2EDzsboTj8fA_xxqa9X0T_KY8Xz4RJsJTyjigzx9J1HPnfUliG6eEnlR1JqEkg9l_7sSO4mXTbTvRE24qn2ndFZlc/s640/Bold+in+Blue.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blake Lively (right) won the award for Best TV Star at the <i>Elle</i> Style Awards held this week in London. She accepted the award wearing an electric blue Emilio Pucci gown with tiered layer skirt. The magenta Louboutin peep-toe heels add an unexpected finish to the look. Jessica Alba (right) was also bold in blue, wearing a silk tulle gown with empire waist by Atelier Versace at the British Academy Film Awards. Which dress do you prefer?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Bold In Blue - Blake Lively and Jessica Alba

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Ladies in Red - Cheryl Cole and Emma Stone

<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQD2L-lzVr4FRlOBi02wRhIlF5F1ABV3BYyX3Q2BzIhmvWHVaf6nEbJ8p-J6qK1T7EziFA2MiyWIe4bqM9yHhL4LWV0m2H-z7cRI0AilICg94dzXM_48MxOLa2iGzP9IRNIwer0w0JBo/s1600/Ladies+in+Red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQD2L-lzVr4FRlOBi02wRhIlF5F1ABV3BYyX3Q2BzIhmvWHVaf6nEbJ8p-J6qK1T7EziFA2MiyWIe4bqM9yHhL4LWV0m2H-z7cRI0AilICg94dzXM_48MxOLa2iGzP9IRNIwer0w0JBo/s640/Ladies+in+Red.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheryl Cole (left) looks radiant at the <i>Elle</i> Style Awards, wearing a floor-length red dress with plunging neckline by Alexander McQueen. At this week's Bafta Awards, Emma Stone (right) wore this two-tone red block coloured dress by Lanvin, complemented by a metallic bronze belt and clutch bag.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Ladies in Red - Cheryl Cole and Emma Stone

Cheryl Cole (left) looks radiant at the  Elle  Style Awards, wearing a floor-length red dress with plunging neckline by Alexander McQueen. A...

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