Written by Monica Cummings
Friday, 17 February 2012 08:04
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OOoh who has been TANGO'd ? Orange will be popular during Spring and lace is certainly still more apparent in high street shops, however the length of the dress did no favours for Fergie at this year's Grammys. Perhaps a shorter version may have been more complimentary. The fish tale/mermaid shape is not flattering for those with narrow hips (Shakira could have rocked this outfit !!). Fergie bought the Gaultier dress a few weeks ago in Paris. She put a lot of pressure on herself by wearing this - what kind of underwear would you wear with this outfit ? A G string may be too crass but the grannie underwear also seemed to miss the point....sigh. This outfit could have worked had it been nude coloured or even black. Oh well let's see what she comes up with next time. Miss 4/10 (thumbs down)
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Written by Alexandra Richards
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 18:44
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Paul Costelloe described his SS12 collection as a celebration of the strong female silhouette. Through a soft colour palette – a hybrid of corals pinks and mint greens, peppered with paisley prints – structured feminine shapes and an air of innocent vintage Parisian romance, the London Fashion Week collection was just that.
Using the Hollywood classic 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' as the inspiration for his SS12 range, the collection was young, fresh, playful and with a modern edge. The pieces all seemed to have a quirky exaggerated element – oversized pleat sleeves, voluminous ruffle necks and almost balloon like shoulders seemed to be a quietly mischievous nod to Alice in Wonderland.
Alexandra Richards
alexdoesfashion.com
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| The Worlds First Diamond Ring |
Written by Alexandra Richards
Monday, 02 May 2011 11:30
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Have you ever imagined an all diamond diamond ring?
Well, neither did I until receiving an invitation to Shawish Jewellers for the unveiling of just that.
Shawish, the luxury Swiss Jewellers invited the media, socialites and diamond lovers alike to "embark on the journey of the making of 'The World?s First Diamond Ring?" over champagne and rosemary & elderflower cocktails at Il Bottaccio, Mayfair in April 2011.
Estimated at £43million, the patented 150-carat ring composed entirely of a finished diamond will be completed on December 12th 2012 (12/12/12). A computer aided design was shown to whet the appetite of the guests, and the giant multi faceted diamond looked set to be spectacular.
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| Holly Fulton at London Fashion Week |
Written by Alexandra Richards
Saturday, 12 March 2011 19:36
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“Over indulgent, darker and sexier” were Holly Fulton’s words to describe her AW11 collection. And damn right she is. My favourite moment has got to be when one model ripped off her Christian Louboutin pigalles and sauntered down the runway like a pro. So rock ‘n’ roll.
This collection was sexy, fresh and absolutely to die for. The designer’s trademark detailed angular prints were out in full effect, but incorporated into beautiful fluid fabrics as well as structured skirts and dresses with fantastic layers of texture at every turn.
Expertly tailored and fitted to perfection, each garment was an art deco masterpiece with a twist, with beautiful pops of yellow, turquoise and such detailed embellishment that looked so luscious you almost wanted to eat them.
Fulton brought sexy back in her best show yet. Genius.
Written by Alexandra Richards
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| Caroline Charles AW11 At London Fashion Week |
Written by Alexandra Richards
Thursday, 10 March 2011 00:00
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British Designer Caroline Charles held a quintessentially English affair at AW11 London Fashion Week.
Subtle brocade detail on velvets; embroidery, tasteful sequins, cinched in waists and rich brocade fabrics were seen in sumptuous colour palette of regal burgundies and navy. A splash of leopard print kept the looks fresh and tied in perfectly with the collection, but the elegant cocktail dresses sharp tailoring harped back to Charles’ couture background.
Clever details were seen in the watch fobs, equestrian style gloves, silk cravats and a selection of top hats, hunting and bowling hats were set to a classical soundtrack that inspired thoughts of rambling British countryside
Written by Alexandra Richards
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