Rising Stars

Top to bottom - pieces from David Koma, Holly Fulton, Louise Gray, Mary Katrantzou and Michael van der Ham's SS11 collections. 

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Gossip Girls Style Guide

The style is awesome so here’s a breakdown on the Gossip Girls’ New York Fashion Style Guide…

Starring Blake Lively:

This photo was taken for Nylon magazine. Love the blazer with the striped shirt and mixing it with jeans.

Here she is with her co star and real life beau Penn Badgley. Cute mix gray, black and purple.

This outfit looks great on tall girls like Blake.

Absolutely love this jacket with the sequins. The delicate details on the sweater are adorable. Wouldn’t normally think to put these two together, but it works.

This rich blue-black color is the perfect contrast to Blake’s pale skin and light blonde hair.

Also Starring Leighton Meester:

I don’t know if this is a dress or a shirt, but it’s super cute with it’s 60s feel and goes perfect with those glasses.

In the first photo I love the combination of everything together. I’m such a sucker for neutral colors. In the second photo Leighton keeps it simple and pretty.

Wow, did she try to coordinate with the background? Anyway, she looks amazing in this photo. First of all this dress is so unique with the textured gray fabric. I’m glad she decided to wear her hair up since it’s a strapless dress too.

Simple chocolate colored dress is flawless.

This would be a perfect outfit for a chilly autumn day.

And Lastly Taylor Momsen:

Layered look with an oversized jacket showing a striped shirt underneath. Finished with metallic bag and matching jewelry.

I like the simplicity of this outfit. Just some layered tanks and jeans.

Love the white with colored stripes. Like that she just kept everything else simple since the dress stands out by itself.

Israeli designer made shoes, imitating the female body

The famous Israeli designer Kobi Levy has a very different point of view when it comes to shoes, he is fully convinced that they can take any form as long as it can be worn. 

From female bodies to market baskets, dogs or bananas, the shoes designed by the eccentric designer priced on 500 pounds, are real jewelry that you would fear to wear.

The designer has contracts worldwide and is currently working on footwear collection for men, because he is very curious how would he feel in shoes created by him.

Photos: http://kobilevidesign.blogspot.com

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French Fashion Style Guide

"Guide to Chic French Womenswear and Clothing!"

French Fashion Style. So sleek. So chic. That's what I associate with French womenswear. The main reason why I created this page is to simply inspire you to implement the "less is more"-philosophy French women have had for several decades.

The French have been the pioneers of chic fashion for hundreds of years. From Chanel to Givenchy, they all share the same vision:

Smart, timeless, sophisticated yet feminine style!

You can easily notice French womens simplicity in their style. Yet they ooze of discreet sexiness that can make any man fall off their feet.

If you find French fashion appealing and you want to implement elements or the whole style of it into your very own, then you came to the right page. Oh yes, oui oui!

 

Not Every French Woman Dress Alike

Have in mind that not all French women dress like this. This is just a guideline that describes the foundations of French clothing style -- and you know, what's "typical" French.

Our world is pretty globalized so different types of ethnic cultures and younger generations have affected the way younger French women dress.

Like for example, take a look at these unconventional French fashion outfits:

As you can see, French fashion isn't always sleek. But you can still see some French hints in their outfits. Like the beret hat and couture'ish fur jacket to your left. And do you notice that the other girls are wearing blazers? But in different, slightly trendy designs?

Anyway. Let's put urban and grunge style to the side. You and I are going to focus onsleek, sophisticated French style:

Key Elements of French Fashion

What really sets French women a part from the rest is their sense of style, and not necessarily sense of wearing the hottest trends. Style and fashion are two different things. Style is more of how mix clothes to present your personality and not to mention your best features. 

Shop French Clothing

Soon you'll find an array of my top picks of clothes and accessories that you can wear to create your own French style! Fr

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How to dress French when you are not. Wear a classic jacket or coat

Trendy lasts a moment and is best left as afashion bonbon to satisfy a craving for something new and sweet without much commitment. Über trendy is what makes you look dated in a photo and provides you with many “what was I thinking” moments, let alone leaving financial bruise on your recessionista thinking.

But dressing classic or classical as ‘they’ say lasts more than a moment.

There is nothing tricky, nothing contrived and classic always looks so fresh.... so modern... so pulled together... so French Chic.

Although the result may appear effortless, there is a very smart amount of calculation behind the look to get it just so that it has become second nature to so many French women. Or to the ones who want to master the elegant ease of French Chic, even if you were born on this side of the Atlantic.

Timeless Style is not about looking like anyone other than who your really are

Dressed in classic styles, each of the women photographed during Paris Fashion Week at theChanel show looks spectacularly timeless and ageless in her own unique way in her clothing choices and her hair and makeup. Simple but striking natural makeup and unfussy hair is what keeps them looking sexy and approachable.

What do Parisians wear that makes them look so chic? A classic jacket or coat, mais oui!

But there is one little thing that they all share to this studied effortless...

It’s the attitude of self-confidence, that’s the one French style tip that’s priceless—plus, the top 3 in classic outerwear styles: the perfect leather jacket, the right structured blazer, and a classic trench.

Here’s how to dress French when you are not...

What do Parisians wear that makes them look so chic? A classic jacket or coat, mais oui! A classic jacket or trench coat will take you from this spring to next fall and many other very stylish seasons to come.

Anna Mouglalis in the perfect biker jacket

What she’s wearing: A soft and textured black leather biker jacket with clean, graphic hardware.

How she made it personal:The zippered motorcycle jackets unexpectedly tops a dressier double-breasted silk shirtdress.

Beauty: Bold red lips and fluffy, yet undone hair compliment the understated glam look.

Why it works: Wearing buttons and zippers can be a fashion causality but here the hardware is in the same steely tone and they are in similar crisp, graphic shapes.

The combination is unexpected yet pulled together-- neither formal nor rock star, just right.

Virginie Ledoyen in the right structured blazer

What she’s wearing: A structured blazer with peaked shoulders that one would expect to be worn with a pencil skirt.

How she made it personal: Jacket cuffs turned up to show the sleeve of a classic and on-trend stripe T-shirt.

Dark skinny jeans, open-toepumps, long chain necklace and chain strap bag all create a very dressed up and polished look so that you almost don’t realize the understated simplicity of jeans.

Beauty: Undone long hair, barely there makeup and soft dusty rose lips.

Why it works: Although there is pairing of more tailored elements there is an ease and unstuffiness when worn with a simple stripe T-shirt that keeps the look young regardless of your age.

Bambou wearing a classic trench

What she’s wearing: The most classic tan trench coat with a de rigueur scarf to compliment the plaid trenchlining.

A simple loose yet flattering gray sweater- is it hers or her boyfriend’s one wonders.

How she made it personal:Jeans in the weight and wash of classic Levi’s get a city boost when worn with a very refined purse, like this patent Chanel bag.

Beauty: Natural to almost no makeup with a swipe of youthful creamy raison lipstick and undone long brown hair.

Why it works: There’s a natural ease that shows how comfortable she is in her own skin.

It’s fashion that shows the wearer has arrived and is not influenced by the opinions of others, simply her self-confidence in looking gorgeous and in control. That is sexy.

We've pulled together a few items that capture the essence of French Chic Style:

Brand: Diane Von Furstenberg Brand: Andrew Marc Brand: London Fog Brand: Chris Benz Brand: Rag & Bone Brand: Jil Sander Brand: Elizabeth and James Brand: Giles & Brother Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Brand: Isadora Brand: Gap Brand: Rich & Skinny Brand: Kors Michael Kors Brand: Burberry Brand: Cindy Says Brand: WGACA Vintage Brand: WGACA Vintage

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