HALLE BERRY GRACES VOGUE SEPTEMBER ISSUE: The September Issue of Vogue is the most important issue in the fashion world for being the beginning of the fashion year, equivalent to New Year Day or Chinese New Year. It stands for a new start, and for the new fashion year legendary actress Halle Berry covers the cover for the September 2010 issue that breaks a 20 year hiatus that has not featured a woman of ethnicity since Naomi Campbell in 1989. The beautiful rejuvenated actress stated her facts on being a woman of color and what that does to pop culture as she graced the pages in a Georgio Armani velvet cocktail dress along with Lorriance Schwartz encrested black jade diamond cuff. She also speaks on her new direction in life as being a new mom and how her new blissfullness has gave her a whole new meaning in terms of life. Check out Vogue.com for the full interview with the actress.
In the wake's of Chicago booming fashion industry, there has been a roaring occurrence of elegance of feminine silhouettes, longevity of style pieces, and a fine art of true fashion. Texas born designer Horacio Nieto namesake designer label Horacio Nieto Inc has displayed all elements of curator fashion decor of dressmaking of a woman's body. Enrolling in a elite fashion institution to study the art of fashion, the designer has over turned his career by being innovative and astounding in his successes of strong lines, modernization of fabrications, and strong powering silhouettes. The label is carried at various retailers that include Chicago's Macys on State Street, and Cerato Boutique located in Chicago as well. The designer is currently in the works of debuting his Spring/Summer 11 Collection entitled, " The Desert & The Sea" on October 18th, 2010. View the designers fall 2010 collection below.
In the wakes of designs and innovation designers that catch my attention are those of feminine elegance of story layer backgrounds that I find so intriguing. Designer Erin Fetherston is an American born designer known for her whimsical fairytale influences, embellished bows, and fresh palettes that leave you feeling alive. In 2005 she debuted her first Haute Couture collection in Paris, France after attending Parson's School of Design in Paris. Her lower priced line was featured in Target in 2007 and for the past season's she has been debuted at Bryant Park Fashion Week in NYC. Scroll down below to watch her work for her Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Perfect dresses for the summer.
Rachel Roy's Macy's RRR "Love" label lookbook featured one of a kind behind the scenes footage of her Spring 2010 line sold exclusively at Macy's which debuted this season. Her fresh usage of pleated printed dresses and vibrant jumpsuits are a great look of extension to her fashion empire in edition to her Rachel Roy Collection, and RRR sold at Macy's. Not to mention her inked jewelry collaboration with U.K singer Estelle that features dainty embellished pieces that pops with any apparel of choice. Her creative mind and ability to connect to women through fashion is one of the remaining reason's why she is one of my favorite designers. Check the footage below:
Yes, I'm still alive but in the mist of finishing up my last year, I've been preoccupied with various projects. I have exciting news in the works and well I've decided to go into business for myself after graduation. I've always had dreams of owning my very own fashion empire and although others may doubt you anything is possible through God. I've been doing massive research and hopefully in the near future I will be posting on my projects as well that will be launched in due time. Keep you updated. On another note, the color palettes for this spring has been so fabulous. I love nude palettes matched on women's silhouettes, it's so natural and whimsical. Especially with a chiffon, or taffeta. Very chic. Check out the nude palettes from Akris Spring RTW 2010 line.
In a season where innovative and creativity is a note for fashion knowledge I was inspired by the romantic aspiration of the " Let Them Eat Cake" show case for young Chicago Designers. In the works of do it yourself fashion trends, I advice all fashionista to engage in their own inner roar and take changes on your style. Here is a step by step take on how to achieve this look of ripped panty hose/ tights.
1. Foremost, this look is made to look edgy, malfunctioned and different. ( I'm attracted to weird looks. Sorry.:)) First, make your decision between which fabrication your willing to try. For me, the more ruin the better but for those that decide to go with a safer route an opaque fabrication of tights would be best. ( color choice as you please! Live a little.)
2. Lay out tights/panty hose out on a flat surface. Make sure that both legs are at equal length to each other. Especially the hose because they have a tendency to become loose if stretch. ( especially if you have previously worn them before.)
3. Take sewing scissors preferably because they are sharper and not dulled from the usage from paper or other objects that interfere with the crispness. For tights, measure about 1 1/2 to 2 inches with a ruler. Take the section in your finger tips and before careful not to cut yourself. Cut slits horizontally, in any section that you are willing to expose. Be careful not to over cut in particular areas, because to much exposure can make it look like a bit to much. Make sure there is equal spacing in between.
4.For the hosiery, achieving this look is a lot easier because of different fabrications of difference. Hosiery is made of silk/or synthetic fabrication of sateen that is woven very delicately to give it the sheer finishing. Repeat the same steps as you would with the tights, but if you want added runs throughout the hosiery there are extra finishing. Run your scissors vertically down the sides of the hosiery to create a run.
5. Still confused on how to accessories the look, well pair it with a pair of denim shorts and white tailored white shirt with a really funky edgy boots/booties. I preferably paired my sheer ripped hosiery with a pleather (synthetic fabrication of leather) midnight mini shirt from forever 21 and Steve Madden stilettos. ( Peep toes are just as fabulous)
View my inspiration. Enjoy:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEdjJoNq5m0
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