Tuesday, February 28, 2012

CAMERON DIAZ'S MAGNIFICENT LOOKS!!!

Cameron Diaz showed to the world that she can strut on the red carpet with elegance and style. The actress wore a beige/white strapless gown from Gucci Premiere at the recent Oscars. The dress showed Cameron's perfect body. The detail of the dress is extraordinary. The asymmetrical detail starts on her right hip. It gave her a soft and constructed look. The diamond necklace added grandeur to her show stopping persona. She looked like a siren goddess from the 50s. Aside from Gwyneth Paltrow's amazing look, she is one of my top picks for best dressed. When she presented an award, her dress moved freely. She looks like she was gliding on stage. Jennifer Lopez tried so hard to look sexy, but Cameron showed sophistication and class. At the Vanity Fair party, she wore a tangerine orange dress from Victoria Beckham. Rachel Zoe did an amazing job collaborating with Cameron. You can't help but to be mesmerized by Cameron's beauty. Amazing.
IN GUCCI PREMIERE

IN VICTORIA BECKHAM

Monday, February 27, 2012

GWYNETH PALTROW RULES!!!

White was the color of choice for last night's red carpet at the 84th Oscars awards. As mentioned from my previous entry, Mila Jovovich and Cameron Diaz made an impact. The actress that remained supreme is none other than Gwyneth Paltrow. She wore a white sheath gown with a matching cape designed by Tom Ford. The ensemble came from Tom Ford's recent Fall 2012 collection. The designer launched his womenswear in 2010 and never got the buzz on the red carpet. I have been an admirer of Tom Ford since his days for Gucci and YSL. He is a genius. Thanks to Gwyneth, the designer established his mark. She accessorized her gown with a white gold cuff and ring. Her flawless hair and make-up is effortless. Gwyneth learned from her past mistakes. Remember the black Alexander McQueen gown she wore? It wasn't flattering at all. She learned that simplicity is the essence of sophistication. Being simple doesn't mean it's boring. You need the right designer like Tom Ford to whip-up an ensemble that is unforgettable. The dynamic duo's mission was a success. She proved to the whole world that she is the queen of the red carpet. She exuded grace, elegance, and style. Will this generate sales for Tom Ford? Definitely. She rules. Congratulation to her glam squad team. Bravo.


Sunday, February 26, 2012

ANGELINA JOLIE'S LOVE FOR VERSACE!!!

At tonight's Oscar awards, most actresses chose white as their color of choice. Cameron Diaz in Gucci Premiere, Mila Jovovich in Elie Saab Couture, Rooney Mara in Givenchy, and Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford made big statements on the red carpet. On the other hand, ultra gorgeous Angelina Jolie opted for a black velvet custom made Atelier Versace number. The actress knows that she can always count on Versace to make her look stunning and beautiful. The dress itself is a work of art. The strapless ensemble with a high slit detail gave her the modern vixen at the Oscar's awards. Only Angelina can pull off a black gown in an effortless manner. Her hair and make-up looked so natural. The red lipstick gave her uber sex appeal. She accessorized her look by wearing diamond earrings. The black peep toe shoes complimented her look. As soon as she went on stage, the audience were in awe with her striking presence. Indeed, she knows the DNA of her personal style. For her, less is more. I would like to congratulate Lucio di Rosa of Versace for doing a great job. It is a grand slam for the house of Versace for all the major awards season... courtesy of Angelina Jolie. Simply Divine! Simply Stunning! What can I say? I am speechless.

ANGELINA JOLIE IN CUSTOM ATELIER VERSACE

VERSACE'S ARMY OF VIXENS!!!

When the first look came out, spectators assumed that the collection was inspired by Rooney Mara's movie. The bangs misled the audience. It may came across Donatella's mind to reference her collection with the talented actress' look, but it was a tinge of it. For this season, she was thinking of a stronger and powerful woman from the past. Joan of Arc is one of the fearless woman of all times. She used the details of armor, breast plates, chain mails to add strength to the clothes. The use of the Byzantine Cross is a sign of power of world domination. This magnificent crucifix can be seen throughout the show in coats, dresses, and tops. She went back to the archives of Gianni Versace in 1997. She combined Gianni's collection from the ready-to-wear and couture. She re interpreted the collection and made it modern. Aside from black, she used bright colors in yellow and orange. A Versace show won't be complete without show stopping gowns. What caught my fancy? A chain mail gown that looks easy to move in. I wasn't a big fan of the Versace spelling dress. It could have been edited out from the collection. The legion of Donatella's army came out in full force. It brought out the inner vixen of the designer.







Saturday, February 25, 2012

RAF SIMONS' FINAL BOW FOR JIL SANDER!!!

After 7 glorious years of Raf Simons at Jil Sander, the designer is leaving his post as creative director. The once troubled company of Jil Sander was saved by Raf. His knack for art and architecture brought buyers back to the label. He made the label modern and took it to another level. With his exit, Jil Sander will once again take charge of her own label. Yes, she will be back and sit on her throne. Raf brought life back to the German label. His collection inspire people to wear Jil Sander. He knows how to re interpret art and translate into clothes without being too literal. As a man, I have been a huge admirer on what he did for menswear. His choice of colors are beyond.One of my favorite collections is from his men's Spring 2011. I collected all the floral print shirts... timeless. There are speculations that Raf will move to YSL or Dior. If the rumors are true, I know he will revamp the house and make it glorious. He will be surely missed. Now, it is time to hoard the collection of Raf Simons for Jil Sander. I know he will be back. Great job Raf.
FALL 2012
FALL 2012
SPRING 2012
SPRING 2012
SPRING 2011
SPRING 2011
FALL 2011
FALL 2011
SPRING 2010
SPRING 2010
FALL 2010

FALL 2010

Friday, February 24, 2012

PSYCHEDELIC PRINTS AT PRADA!!!

Only Miuccia Prada can set the tone for Milan Fashion week and the rest of the world. This season, she spoke about the inspiration of the beauty of fashion. She knows how to set the trend and let the world love her passion for design. I was mainly intrigued with the use of prints. She opted for psychedelic prints that looked modern pajama dressing. It can also be seen in bags in top handle form. She brought smile to the audience who had the chance to see her show. She is a strong force in the fashion industry. It is no doubt that Vogue's Anna Wintour loves her. She is a genius and innovator. I won't be shocked if designers will be inspired with this collection come by Fall.








Monday, February 20, 2012

THE PRORSUM ADDICTION!!!

For Spring 2012, Christopher Bailey delivered a strong collection for the men's line of Burberry Prorsum. He made arts and craft modern and fun to wear. The accessories are to die for. The woven shoes with cork wedges are scene stealers. With a price tag of $850, it is worth buying these runway shoes. It comes in different 3 colorways: turquoise and black, yellow and caramel, orange and caramel. If you are into shoes, these pieces can bring joy to your closet. Luckily, I had the chance to snag 2 pairs. I am just waiting for the yellow combination to come in. It is so difficult to find statement shoes for men. I am glad Christopher had the answer for Spring. The addiction to Prorsum will have no end. A brilliant designer who caters to men's materialistic need. He brings color and life to the men's industry.