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Jennifer Lopez At Grammy Awards In A Long Sleeved Metallic Short Emilio Pucci Dress

Monica Cummings BA Hons MA — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:39:56 +0000

Jennifer Lopez turned up at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in a long sleeved, metallic short Emilio Pucci dress. Perhaps we should underline the word short as many fashion critics deemed the dress length as over the top. Maybe Jen wanted to show off her great, toned looking pins. She wore silver, spiked Christian Laboutin shoes, a matching Swarovski crystal clutch bag and Cartier jewellery. She was completely embellished in silver, the sparkling, arrow-head shaped mirror discs probably weighed a tonne. Was it too much of one colour ? Tin foil overload or sparkling diamond ? I willl leave it to you to decide.

Written by Monica Cummings

Vivienne Westwoods Valentines Jewellery Collection

Miss Alexandra — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:27:07 +0000

Vivienne Westwood’s strikes again – with the new stunning (and timely) Valentine’s jewellery collection.

The exclusive heart and arrow shaped gunmetal pendant and earrings are set with cabochon pearls, and encased in Swarovski crystals. The striking eye symbols inner vision and knowledge and the encasing highlights a love that is forbidden: a perfect mysterious and sultry gift for your Valentine. Get ‘em while they’re hot!

Pendant: £135 Earrings: £95

The collection is available to buy online and in store at:
Vivienne Westwood, 44 Conduit Street, London W1S 2YL
Tel: 0207 439 1109 www.viviennewestwood.com

Written By: Alexandra Richards

Elizabeth Emanuel SS 2011 at London Fashion Week

Monica Cummings BA Hons MA — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:03:18 +0000

Elizabeth your back! We missed you. A whole decade has passed and you brought back this interesting and inspiring spring/summer 2011 collection. The slinky ‘Little Black Dress’ concept is also very timely as we will need to ride out this credit crunch for the next couple of years. Small capsule collections are cost effective. The dresses allured and enticed a vintage but in-crowd batch of observers. All were perched on the edge of their seats in II Bottaccio. So what’s on offer:

This black silhouette is simple in design with its low V neck shape. It is the kind of fabric that contains silk moss crepe; this means you can bring it to work along with a travel iron. Put it on post the inbox blitz and slap on some red teamed up with satin stiletto heels before heading for a production at the Royal Ballet. Book those tickets and get that dress.

In this off-schedule ‘Art of Being’ collection we were presented with this made-to-order piece. A tassle filled cocktail dress which starts below the breast hooks onto another low V neck shape 80s styled shoulder pad free jacket.

Fannie Schiavoni Metal Dress at London Fashion Week

Li Thane — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:30:06 +0000

Swedish designer Fannie Schiavoni has turned the word accessory into a whole new meaning, with her unique take on chains, and how they’re worn is what keeps her in the fashion eye. This dress was displayed at London Fashion Week 2010. Its a statement within itself its bold, fierce and although it oozes sex appeal probably best suited for the more edgier person. For the mere fact that it reminds me of a re-vamped version of an old suit of armour, is what i think makes it so fashion forward, fresh and original. It instantly screams at the Lady Gaga’s or Rihanna’s of this world.

Written by Li Thane-Kitson

This year’s Paris Haute Couture fashion week for the Autumn Winter collections

Monica Cummings BA Hons MA — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:11:01 +0000

This year’s Paris Haute Couture fashion week for the Autumn/Winter collections took place at the start of July. Designers included Stephane Rolland, Alexis Mabille, Georges Chakra, Zuhair Murad, Christophe Josse, Fausto Sarli , Elie Saab (you know Elie is one of my favourites) and the usual, traditional names Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gaultier, Chanel, Dior and Valentino.

Georgio Armani

The Armani pieces dazzled the crowds this year. We saw rich, tawny, autumn colours with emphasis on the colour amber. This shimmery strapless number has a metallic but rustic feel to it. It is a great length and there is no need to accessorise …if you do decide to nothing other than a clutch bag will suffice. Imagine how the dress looks in motion. Clearly a show stopper for your nights out at premieres in Leicester Square.

Chanel
Chanel managed to get this beige- bijoux, jeweled dress flashed onto the catwalk. This knee-length outfit has the kind of detail that will get most tailors salivating it comes with full-on gems and feminine sparkle. Accessorise with matching bangles and finish off with a pair of fury, patent tipped cowboy boots for that autumn/winter edge.

Dior

“A new garden of Dior blooms!” this flamboyant, multi-layered, chiffon dress has an undercurrent of black and resonates with a bouquet of flowers. There is a splash of amber from a central starting point this will prove popular whichever Gala or fundraising you attend.

Written by
Monica Cummings BA Hons, MA (Fashion Thirst’s Fashion Editor)

Paris Fashion Week Round-up

Monica Cummings BA Hons MA — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:02:56 +0000

Paris never ceases to amaze us with its kaleidoscope of sophisticated, chic, heavenly wears. The couture –esq affair had an array of designers ranging from Dior and Chakra to the très cool Commuun collection. It ended last weekend so let’s check out some of dazzling treats and wanders sur le catwalk.

In the midst of the Commuun displays there were palettes of light greys, charcoal and dusky teal. This outfit caught my eye. It is feminine, minimalist and subtle with asymmetric lapels made from satin… great for the office with the onset of Autumn season.
The matching gloves dress it up distinctively making it wearable as an elegant ensemble; I’m thinking a quick appearance at a cocktail party in Notting Hill or an exhibition launch in Hoxton. This sharp outfit is clearly for the modern, urban woman.

Moving on check out this exquisite strong two-tier teal coloured number with blends of muslin, satin and chiffon. The shape of the dress encapsulates the many facets of the urban lady; it’s a stunning dimension with its rectangular, square integration. The long sleeve, dusky gloves give character to the outfit – ideal for an evening at the Opera, the Proms in the park after party.

The late Alexander McQueen’s (RIP) collection was also displayed and reflected a mixture of bright creams to strong gold and maroons. Layers, corsets and embroidery bestow a feel of royalty – think Chateau de Versailles!

Lebanese haute couture designer Elie Saab’s creations were full on floral, lacy, romanticism. Pearls, chiffon, layers, ruffles echo an English Spring garden, it was fresh, feminine, innocent and elegant. Halle Berry often wears his designs.
To recapitulate Paris fashion week gave us a smooth edge, femininity and the chic polished finish that we always anticipate c’était magnifique.

By Fashion Thirst’s resident Fashion editor – Monica Cummings, BA Hons. , MA

Rhianna ‘Runs This Town’ with her Bayswater

Miss Alexandra — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:36:01 +0000

So the style maven does it again. Rhianna was spotted last week sporting the much coveted Mulberry Bayswater. Posing with a fan, Rhianna looked stylish and snug in a fur trimmed tan jacket and acid wash jeans with perfectly matched Bayswater in tow – with even her bronze tresses coordinating. At £650 a pop, this classic treat of a tote has been quilted in a gorgeous light wash denim with saddle leather trims.
So chic, it almost makes me want to weep. Someone give me the number of her stylist….
Miss Alexandra

http://alexdoesfashion.com | alex@alexdoesfashion.com

Kamola Shows the Ladies How It’s Done AW10

Miss Alexandra — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:29:43 +0000

Kamola’s designs graced the AW10 Fashion Mavericks London Fashion Week show with sleek lines and romantic, feminine shapes. Inspired by Film Noir and pre-19th Century art movements, Kamola’s collection gave us a serious dose of Femme Fatale.
The jewel toned palettes complemented by the fitted shapes in opulent ‘second-skin’ fabrics and detailed necklines with clever touches such as a high-neck one-shoulder sheer lace gown (left) showed us a new, daring twist to formal dressing.
Ruffled shoulders and velvet cocktail dresses accessorised with long gloves and pulled-back chignons were other looks that emphasised the lady-like chic that has been spotted across various runways this season; and we’re so glad it’s back.

Miss Alexandra

http://alexdoesfashion.com | alex@alexdoesfashion.com

Saffron Knight Sizzles on the Runway AW10 Collection

Miss Alexandra — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:24:05 +0000

The Body is well and truly here to stay – and I was delighted to see that London designers continue to get bolder by the season.
Designer Saffron Knight (SaffronKnight.me.uk) kick-started the London Fashion Week Fashion Mavericks AW10 show with a bang, showcasing her ‘Princesses of the Knight’ collection – transporting us to the dark side where the models looking eerily and fantastically identical in sleek flame red bobs and thick brows.
Favourite pieces included the bronze and navy fitted kimono tops with sumptuous satin draping and velvet bodies (left) and bustiers with print detail reminiscent of Narcisco Rodriguez and Versace in the early 90s. Other key looks with embellished necklines, burnt orange accents and cheeky cut-out backs saw Saffron Knight set the bar high and the runway alight.
Miss Alexandra

http://alexdoesfashion.com | alex@alexdoesfashion.com

London Fashion Week Prophetik showcase Jeff Garner

Monica Cummings BA Hons MA — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:00:12 +0000

Dynamic, authentic must haves ! Vauxhall fashion scout put on a great fashion week with some of the finest potential designers to date. It all kicked off for me with the Prophetik showcase on Friday 19. I was ushered into Freemason’s hall, did a quick interview with the allwalks.org representatives about the new shift and mood in fashion for more authenticity in modelling.
En suite – I plonked myself on a front row seat just as the showcase was about to begin. Designer Jeff Garner dazzled us with Southern US inspired designs.
(1)This versatile long, black dress is absolutely luscious using recyled silk and peace silk lining. The gatherings and shape make good for a winter evening ball. Imagine the mood you’ll create when you turn up for an annual work ball ? Innocent, Southern and slightly Goth….

(2) This off the shoulder teal number with exaggerated jodhpurs and BOOTS was a pleasant surprise !! Boots were a recurrent theme throughout the showcase. The vintage leathers were shipped in from Judy’s tack shop in Franklin, Tennessee and some of the black ones were obtained from a local shop in Portobello Road. Vintage boots, jodhpurs and a nice cropped, military jacket gets direct influences from the American Civil war and can be sported for an upbeat, Autumn trend.

3)This black peace silk T-shirt dress with grey peace silk shash gives a real bounce to a sexy silhouette. The main aspect to this outfit is of course the vintage boots. Coarse, worn out leather pieces are a great contrast to a feminine but, simple dress.

(4) Wow…I love this ! This black peace silk boyfriend jacket with grey jersey dress and grey peace silk necktie is a unique dimension taking us on a mesmerizing journey through Nashville.

(4)This black herringbone jacket, lined with peace silk, a black organic jersey button shirt, blue hemp waistcoat and black hemp trousers is divinely masculine, military, country and layered.

(5) Save the best until last…this red, recycled velvet bustier brightened up the room. The romantic, beautiful flowing line and bold colour is a sumptuous garment bringing out the elegance of femininity.

To sum up…. Jeff Garner’s use of pigment, dyed fabrics meet Global organic textile standards, his collection is soft, layered, practical and innovative. His use of hemp softens the shapes further. The collection is a reflection of his roots and desire for sustainability and simplicity, a sign of our times.

By Monica Cummings (Fashion Thirst Editor)