Matthew Williamson Obsession

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with H&M, Helena Christensen, Joy Bryant, Mary-Kate Olsen, Matthew Williamson, Matthew Williamson Fall 2009, Matthew Williamson Spring 2009, Mischa Barton, Models, Nicky Hilton, Nicole Richie, Rachel Bilson, Sienna Miller, Thandie Newton, Vanessa Hudgens, Zoe Kravitz July 21, 2009

Matthew Williamson does Ibiza-chic 24/7. His collections are full of bright colors, exotic prints, bohemian beading, and flowing caftans. It makes me want to head out for a night on the town in Morocco! He has an entourage of loyal fans including Zoe Kravitz, Rachel Bilson, Sienna Miller, Joy Bryant who all represent the designer at events frequently.

Prints. Check. Colors. Check. Caftans. Yup. Do you recognize that studded belt from one of Mary-Kate’s outfits? I love how MW keeps his traditional elements but makes them spring appropriate with a pastel-theme running throughout.

My favorite looks from the Matthew Williamson Fall 2009 Collection

And why stray from what works? So, he did it again with his Fall RTW collection. Nowhere to be seen were the boring neutrals of other designer’s line. Instead he stuck to his mantra, flooding the runway with bright colors and embellishments. Personally, I think this is what our downturn world needs right now! If everyone has less money to spend on having fun, let’s at least dress like we are fun-loving!

Nicky Hilton, Joy Bryant, Helena Christensen and Thandie Newton in Matthew Williamson

Zoe Kravitz, Mischa Barton, Vanessa Hudgens, and Nicole Richie in Matthew Williamson

I also loved his collaboration with H&M. Unfortunately, so did everyone else and by the time I got around to picking something out, I recognized everything and went home empty-handed.

Peace,

Look And Love

Posted by dannidupa in Photography and tagged with Ben Gibbard, Chloe Sevigny, Erin Wasson, Hayden Christensen, James Franco, Joaquin Phoenix, Kate Moss, Mary-Kate Olsen, Milla Jovovich, Olivia Thirlby, Reese Witherspoon, Sienna Miller, The Wackness, Walk The Line, Zoe Kravitz, Zooey Deschanel July 12, 2009

I’m a little lazy today, but I have a ton of great pictures I want to post. Enjoy the randomness!

Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard

Chloe Sevigny

Mary-Kate Olsen

James Franco

Erin Wasson

Milla Jovovich

Sienna Miller at a summer festival

Zoe Kravitz and Olivia Thirlby (who was great in "The Wackness")

Hayden Christensen

June and Johhny played by the brilliant Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon

Kate Moss

Peace,

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She Got Dark, Dark Wavy Hair With A Voice Like She Just Don’t Care

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Alicia Silverstone, Amanda Seyfried, Bar Rafieli, Boho waves, Carrie Bradshaw, Carrie Bradshaw hair, Citizen Cope, Gisele Bundchen, Hippie waves, Kate Hudson, Mary-Kate Olsen, Miss Sixty, Models, Nanette Lepore, Sarah Jessica Parker, Summer 2009 hair, Vanessa Hudgens, Wavy hair, Zoe Kravitz May 12, 2009

Bohemian wave, beachy waves, kinky waves, hippie waves. Call them whatever you want. But, this is the look that shows up time in and time out on the red carpet, runway, and my head when the summer comes. It’s easy and pretty if executed correctly. Happy scrunching!

Peace,

Title from “Bullet and a Target” by Citizen Cope

She’s Wearing The Tee Shirt Of My Favorite Band

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Audrina Patridge, Aviators, Band Tee, Concert Tee, Converse, Death Cab For Cutie, Duncan Sheik, Fleetwood Mac, Jessica Simpson, Kate Hudson, Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate Olsen, Mischa Barton, My Morning Jacket, Sienna Miller, Woodstock May 6, 2009

Death Cab For Cutie in Boston

[my own photo]

There are only a few things you can put on that will instantly make you look cooler. Aviator sunglasses might be one thing, Converse sneakers might be another, but what I’m talking about are band tee shirts. Concert tee shirts have been around forever. Veritably all generations around today know the allure of going to an awesome concert and coming home sporting the street-cred giving band tee. I’ve done it countless times and as a result have a whole drawer full of them. So how to wear these gems for maximum effect? They are, of course, just tee shirts, so you can’t go wrong pairing one with a worn in pair of jeans and Converse (and maybe aviators if you’re feeling it). Or, you can wear one in a non-conventional way, such as for a night out maybe with a motorcycle jacket or tucked into a high waisted skirt. These ladies represent their favorite bands (or maybe they just think these bands make them look cool, who knows).

: With high-waisted jeans for a ’70s vibe, Fleetwood Mac shout-out!

: In a Kenny Rogers tee with a decidedly Pearl Jam feel

: This was taken when she dated John Mayer. I miss her style from that phase!

: She never wears makeup or does her hair on regular days but looks better than most people who do. Dammit.

: Example two

: Keeping it rolling in a Stones tee

: Bob Dylan would be proud…actually probably saddened.

: Wouldn’t peg her as such a music lover…

: Prince for a night out clubbing

: Download this song: “Ali in the Jungle” by the Hours

Kirsten likes Woodstock and My Morning Jacket

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Peace,

Title from “On Her Mind” by Duncan Sheik

Threw Away The Colour Cause Wearing Black Looks Mysterious

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with All black outfits, Boho Chic, Elle Macpherson, Gucci, Hayden Panettiere, Hilary Duff, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Nash, Liv Tyler, Mary-Kate Olsen, Models, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sienna Miller, Vanessa Hudgens, Vanessa Hudgens Style May 6, 2009

I’ve often gotten fully dressed to go at night, looked in the mirror, and realized that most of my outfit inadvertently consists of black. Hailing myself as a bohemian person, this monochromatic black and boho thing is quite the paradox. That’s why it becomes necessary to make the black on black not look so neutral by adding touches like embroidery and texture—things that make hippie style what it is. Toe the indie line and step way past the Gothic domain, to make this head to toe black look decidedly bohemian. The dark looks below were carefully carried out successfully. This might not be the springiest of posts but wear these looks out on spring weekend nights and your bohemian in black mysteriousness will be the start of a good night, I promise.

All black with hair pulled back yet the least boring outfit I've ever seen on her

The fringe and embroidery turn this from goth to boho

It's all in the golden touches to shake up the black factor

Add a strap to that bright clutch and I would wear this exact outfit on a night out

A frequent all-black dabbler, she knows how to pull this off

This is clearly an oldie, have you ever seen Jen looking this unphotogenic? Black Cali cool

Gucci Fall 2008

Black suede boots in the summer are so underrated

Elle Macpherson looks fierce with beige and gold boho accents

Interesting shirt, an interesting choice for her

This barely levels above boring, maybe add some gold accents

Peace,

Title from “Mariella” by Kate Nash

Hanging On The Fringe Of Daylights

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Ashley Tisdale, Counting Crows, Forever 21, Fringe, Joy Bryant, Kate Moss, Mary-Kate Olsen, Vanessa Hudgens May 4, 2009

I’m pretty confident that fringe is a cyclical if not omnipresent trend. If it’s not in for clothing itself, fringe boots and fringe bags have pretty much been staples for the past three years in the wardrobes of many. Cue Kate Moss and her love affair with Minnetonkas. Or look to Vanessa Hudgens and her ever-changing but ever-present fringe purses. Make sure to not double up on the fringe trend though. Stick to shoes or a bag or a vest, etc. It can be flapper-esque or bohemian, but I personally always associate it more with the ’60′s!