Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Beach Goddess Chic



Beach Goddess Chic



Release your inner beach goddess this summer. Draw inspiration from Vogue Paris editorial "Paradis Bleu", starring Karmen Pedaru. This amazing shoot had a cover reprint in Greece and Portugal.

To achieve this look opt for maillots in shades of cobalt, sapphire, azure and royal blue.Embellished bikinis look oh so sexy, as do one pieces complete with cut outs. Think Emilio Pucci, perfect poolside. Team with crisp white. These tones compliment blondes, brunettes and redheads.

A kaftan is a great beach cover up, look for floaty fabrics such as chiffon which skim the body.I love Tigerlily kaftans and my favourite from the Spring / Summer 2012 collection is the Caravan kaftan. Camilla Franks kaftans come in eye popping shades that feature embellishment and sexy lace up styles, in mini and maxi lengths.Team with bejewelled sandals, designer must haves include;Azzedine Alaïa, Jimmy Choo and Roberto Cavalli.If heading out for cocktails afterwards this is an exotic beach to bar outfit.

Another great look is a tasseled poncho worn with distressed, denim, cut offs. Look for bleached denim which gives a relaxed, bohemian vibe.

Accessorise with yellow gold cuffs.Cuffs add impact yet still maintain a minimalistic look. Find gorgeous pieces from Pamela Love, Alexis Bittar and Peter Lang whose gold triple band cuff for $40 is a steal! Finish your look with a pair of bronze Chloe aviators.

Beach beauty tip: Soft, honey skin can be achieved with a sweep of bronzer. Pink, translucent gloss on lips, try Lancome Juicy Tubes mouthwatering melon shade. Molten metal eyeshadows work well as an eyeliner, apply water to your eye brush for a wet, glossy finish.









Monday, August 1, 2011

Emilio Pucci Fall 2012












Emilio Pucci Fall 2012



Another show stopping collection from the immensely talented, Peter Dundas.This season was all about the décolletage.




Karmen Pedaru wore a black, velvet dress with lace sleeves, white broderie anglaise, Peter Pan collar complete with black, velvet bow. Carola Remer strutted out in a gorgeous strapless, feather, mini dress in shades of striking azure.




There were charcoal, sleeveless blouses with ruffle detail. Anna Selezneva wore a chartreuse, chiffon blouse with pleating on the shoulders. This added a soft, feminine touch to the look. Peekaboo lace featured heavily on dresses as did key holes. Blazers were structured, long, lean and double breasted. Fringing made an appearance on several garments with knee grazing hemlines. Sumptuous furs were prevalent and wreaked of opulence and luxury. The house signature Pucci prints featured on several floor length gowns. Varying shades of the classic print included; aqua, mint, navy and a purple, aqua empire line gown modelled by Edita Vilkeviciute.




Accessories included emerald green, lace up, tassel stilettos in satin. Black snakeskin, ankle boot stiletto with buckle detail. Calfskin, boxy handbag with gold hardware and a tooled leather, navy and rustic brown handbag with chain handle.