Rebecca Taylor Obsession

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Fall 2009, Jessica Szohr, Kristen Bell, Lo Bosworth, Models, Rebecca Taylor, Spring 2009, Vanessa Hudgens August 2, 2009

Finally, a designer who has a hyper-modern take on dressing feminine.

For her spring collection, Rebecca Taylor was going for a world traveler vibe, a girl who is cool, carefree, unencumbered. The set was full of floral tea dresses, embroidered tunics, sequins and even some leopard print. In my opinion the big array of patterns was less cohesive than, for example, an Etro collection. I approve of the hip hippie direction she took a lot of her looks in, though the hippie headband may have been a bit of tired overkill. But, she succeeded in doing what she does best, making feminine clothing suitable for the modern woman. I give credit to Taylor, for this task is often retrograded with “feminine” being mistaken for “house-wife.”

For fall, the designer claimed to be inspired by Northern European fairytales. I believe she was again successful in keeping modernity fresh and fun, especially while being inspired by such an interesting medium.Taylor brought on her true-to-self prints that provide the girly charm she is known for. She meshed these muted florals with a more autumnal feel with lush fur vests (faux, I hope), well-cut coats, and contrasting belts. The whole group of ensembles was overwhelmingly polished, almost making me wish for some more of the whimsical feel of her spring set.

Is it any wonder the New Zealand native designer has flocks of starlets under her spell?

My favorite looks from the Rebecca Taylor Spring 2009 Collection

My favorite looks from the Rebecca Taylor Fall 2009 Collection

Jessica Szohr, Vanessa Hudgens, Lo Bosworth, and Kristen Bell in Rebecca Taylor

Peace,

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,

With Silver Bracelets On Her Wrists And Flowers In Her Hair

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Ashley Tisdale, Bob Dylan, Bohemian bracelets, Elle Macpherson, Erin Wasson, Jessica Szohr, Lindsay Lohan, Models, Nicole Richie, Stacked bracelets, Vanessa Hudgens July 7, 2009

This look is a study in textures and colors. And summer is the perfect time to add this look to your breezy ensembles.

Nicole layers to perfection

Lindsay parties with wrists full of bracelets

Erin Wasson is the ultimate model badass...check that hardware.

Elle Macpherson looks beautiful with her boho bracelets

Jessica Szohr has badass style (post to follow) and always always stacks some bracelets.

I have been meaning to make a bracelet like this one!

Ashley Tisdale loads up on wristwear

Boho princess Hudgens sports some armwear

Peace,

Title from “Shelter from the Storm” by Bob Dylan

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 Wears Her Tears On Her Blouse

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Boho Chic, Emanuel Ungaro, Fergie, Gypsy blouse, Heidi Klum, Hilary Duff, Kate Hudson, Kim Kardashian, Models, Monique Lhuillier, Nicole Richie, Peasant blouse, Placebo, Printed blouse, Rebecca Taylor, Vanessa Hudgens May 7, 2009

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In a shout-out to gypsy style, peasant blouses have been all over the runways and red carpets this spring. Printed blouses of all varieties are popular, as long as they are characteristically voluminous. Personally, the tops seem to look best when paired with simple skinny jeans or tucked into a high-waisted skirt. Toss on some chains and bangles, no statement necklaces needed here. For spring these can be paired with boots or sandals depending on the fickle weather. This is a great way to feminize a bohemian outfit without the season’s hard to pull off ruffles.

Like the Pochontas print and the off shoulder trend

Like the Pocahontas print and the off shoulder trend

Rebecca Taylor Spring 2009: Just enough skin to keep it interesting

Monique Lhuillier herself after a peasant-top filled collection

Very precise ensemble from the chain to the Zenon-esque earrings

Decided to wear it as a dress instead. I like the mismatched accessories.

The competing textures are so intricate

Emanuel Ungaro is a study in contrast

To make this less Gucci Fall, swop in some flip flops

To make this less Gucci Fall, swap in some flip flops

Is that tie-dye I see? Doubly approved.

Peace,

Title from “Lady of the Flowers” by Placebo

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.