JLO in GOLD Dolce&Gabbana!!!

Watching American Idol this evening, I was immediately taken by Jennifer Lopez in a gold sequin star dress by none other than Dolce & Gabbana. WOW!!! I had previously blogged about this Fall 2011 collection by Dolce & Gabbana, and was pleasantly pleased to see how stunningly Jennifer's curves filled this dress.
First up is a photograph from the runway:

And here is Jennifer in the dress:

Now tell me you don't think she is absolutely rocking it?! Seriously gorgeous!!! #inlove But what I also remembered after Jennifer took it back a few seasons in this dress, is that Miss Kim Kardashian was also spotted wearing this dress. October 2011 to be exact, on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Arabia. She too filled out the dress in a fabulous manner. Talk about dangerous curves ahead! #love

So what do you think of these curvaceous women in this stunning dress??? Do comment below!

What's your Spring/Summer Style?

Today is the 1st day of Spring and I am uber excited. This is my favourite time of year. I love wearing pretty dresses, going to the beach, and drinking lots of cocktails! I got a super cool idea from a fellow blogger, and I want you to be apart of it!

Here's is what I need from you: I would like you to send me a picture of yourself rocking your Spring/Summer Style. Tell me a bit about you & your style, and what you are wearing in the picture you send. The picture does not need to be professionally taken, but it should be of a descent quality. I want you to be yourself. We are all different, and have different bodies, style etc. I want to embrace our differences in this post. I will be posting all the pictures I receive in a special Spring/Summer Style post. Send pictures to me via email: sinnbybrettrobson@gmail.com by 10 September 2011.

Here are a few inspirational pictures for you:

I look forward to receiving all your pictures.

Thank you.

xoxo

Beyonce's Baby-Bump Style

Ok so Beyonce shocked everyone, and became the official highlight of the 2011 VMAs when she revealed that she was pregnant. Talk about a publicity stunt! But let's not hate here, cos if I was Beyonce I would announce my pregnancy with millions of people watching too. True story.

I just loved the way Beyonce dressed her baby-bump. She wore an elegant, draped Lanvin dress on the black carpet, and how can we not forget the stunning Dolce & Gabbana tux from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 runway! Can't decide which is better, can you?

D&G label to fold into main label: Dolce & Gabbana

Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana is planning to fold its secondary D&G brand into the main label, according to many people familiar with the matter, it is an effort to limit cannibalization between the two lines. The D&G label will disappear, but the Dolce & Gabbana line will extend its price range to carry lower-priced clothing in addition to its more expensive, tailored collection.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana

It has been said that the D&G line will cease in August 2012. However, there have not been any official statements from Dolce & Gabbana regarding this matter, they have apparently started notifying retailers that carry the D&G label. The Dolce & Gabbana brand is known for it's sexy tailoring, where as the D&G line is known for it's youthful flair. It will be interesting to see how the two designers incorporate the two brands into one. And also what the consumers response to the change will be.

The brands' catwalk shows during Milan Fashion Week demonstrated the differences: D&G Fall 2011 RTW playfully used letters of the alphabet to make colorful patterns; Dolce & Gabbana A/W 2011/2011 sent out a sultry ensemble of suits and lace dresses. Both lines are designed and owned by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

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Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

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D&G Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

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D&G Fall 2011 Ready-To-Wear

This collection can be summed up in one word: FUN! With Madonna's 1990 hit "Vogue" blaring in the background, and the message of duo's "Talking About You" tee, this show was anything but serious. After all, how could you be serious with neon hits of orange, acid yellow, and highlighter pink everywhere. And let's not forget the alphabet prints; plastic charm necklaces; and high-heel wedge sneakers accessorising every look.

 I absolutely love this collection. Here are my favourite looks from the show:

Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 Fashion Show

Watching Milan Fashion Week on FTV the other day, it was hard to miss Dolce and Gabbana present their stunning new collection for Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 . The two designers have met the expectations of the experts who are admiring the collections that we will wear in the next winter . Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have taken everything that�s in the female and male, and have made a collection which, however, is not androgynous. This time the result is cheerful and light-hearted in which the detail makes the difference.

On the catwalk alternate pinstripe suits to adhere totally dresses, made of lace or floral prints, and socks worn with shoes (strictly high heels of course). The trousers, with a classic vest for men comes in the scene before the bustier-dress with musical notes. Also interesting are the pants straight from the shoulder straps, and skirts worn with a blouse star-in-musical fantasy. They mixed menswear into the girls� wardrobes for Autumn/Winter with drop-crotch pinstripe trousers, cutaway waistcoats and huge bright yellow or pink blazers worn with trilbies perched on the back of the carefully coiffed hair � a tribe of Eighties mods to take the girls out partying.

And they have plenty to wear on the big night � the black and white star print came on stretchy dresses with lace panels, in sequins on disco shifts and in fur on black and white jackets, and then it was interspersed with a print of a musical score on chiffon dresses, flat clutch bags and Eighties style pointed heels (worn with bobby socks). There was glitter everywhere � from the blazer lapels to the huge star-shaped earrings, curvy shift dresses to miniature handbags that were attached to waistbands in a reinvention of the bumbag with bigger ones carried alongside them.

The house signature � a fabulous finale � was as good as ever as the girls trooped out either in their black and white star dresses or as boys in white shirts, black trousers and braces � it made you want to join the party as a boy, or a girl, or both.

Era of the Fashion Blogger

There�s no doubt that fashion blogger�s are shaking things up in the fashion industry. Spring 2010 marked the first year that fashion bloggers were invited and welcomed openly by designers to sit on the front row of major fashion shows. Bryan Grey-Yambo, better known as �BryanBoy� was seen sitting just two seats away from the all-powerful Anna Wintour, Editor of American Vogue at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 collection (pictured below).

Their presence has produced a mixed reaction within the international fashion industry. To editors, fashion blogger�s presence is a painful reminder of the changing times and the democratising power of the Internet. One could say that the Internet has opened up doors for everyone to be a critic. But to fashion bloggers, like myself, it�s a blessing, and a chance to be heard. Nevertheless, the fashion blogger�s presence is another example of fashion�s modern evolution. Fashion has always relied on operating under exclusivity. And to be more specific, the trickledown effect � meaning the fashion elite (high-end designers, luxury brands, wealthy style icons, etc.) set the trends that would eventually �trickle down� to the masses in the form of lower end goods, which often result in the fashion elite no longer finding those trends desirable. Fast-forward, and the fashion industry, much like the society that surrounds it, has changed drastically.



These changes can be seen in a few isolated developments including The Style Network, Fashion TV, and shows like Project Runway, and the Rachel Zoe Project. The emergence of fashion bloggers is next in the biggest series of changes. Until recently, only fashion editors held the key to publication influence. Month after month, consumers purchase magazines and sift through trend lists and styled spreads that have all been selected by powerful editors and top stylists. But fashion bloggers have been offering an alternative. That alternate is essentially what the public wants. Fashion bloggers are not necessarily stylists or aspiring designers or even models. I have a BA Degree in Fashion Design, but essentially I�m just like the next person. I have an opinion, and I just happen to love everything that is fashion. These are qualities that appeal to the down-to-earth nature that consumers want to achieve.

Naturally this creates a situation. On one hand, you have the use of fashion bloggers on the front row, which creates a larger market and more exposure for designers, and sometimes that exposure is reciprocated, like Marc Jacob�s BB Ostrich bag in honour of Bryan Boy. This relationship between designers and bloggers was once exclusive to only the fashion elite. Not so anymore. Like some situations, this one ends with a posing question: Should the fashion industry continue to open up-be even more accessible to the public, or should the industry try to retain some air of exclusivity? Change is inevitable for the fashion industry. Being an industry that revolves around change, innovation, and reinvention, it does have a hard time dealing with changes within its own infrastructure.

Summer 2011 Wardrobe Essentials

Below you will find all the essential wardrobe items to keep you looking chic this Summer. These trends were seen on the catwalks of Paris, New York, London and Milan.

The Capri
The Capri trend was seen in various collections, including Paul Smith, Tibi, Balenciaga, and Vivienne Westwood.



Crochet
The crochet trend can be found on various clothing items such as dresses, tops and swimsuits. This trend was seen in the collections of Jen Kao, Emilio Pucci, Julien MacDonald, and Ralph Lauren. I love this trend as it can be worn in many ways as seen below.



The Floral Maxi
A maxi dress is always a must-have item for summer. However, this time its the floral maxi that has everyone going gaga. A large part of the Spring/Summer 2011 Dolce and Gabbana collection consisted of floral maxi dresses. It did, however, also feature in the collections of Alberta Ferreti, Erdem, and Matthew Williamson. I love this look. It screams Summer Chic.



The Jumpsuit
Well the jumpsuit is proving to be a popular item for yet another season. Please note this is not suitable for every body type, but if you find a silhouette and style that suits you, then go for it. The jumpsuit was all the rage in the collections of Marc Jacobs, Derek Lam, Dolce & Gabbana, A Detacher, Sonia Rykiel, and Oscar de la Renta.



The Shirt Dress
The shirt dress is back, but is taking a slightly different shape. This is not exactly my favourite trend, but it does work for some. A large part of the Viktor & Rolf collection were shirt dresses. They also featured in the collections of Paul Smith, Lanvin, and Roland Mouret.



The Short
Summer is all about the short. However, it is up to you to use your discretion in establishing �How short is too short?� The short was featured in the Spring Summer collections of many designers, including Gucci, Dior, Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, Balmain, and Tommy Hilfiger. This is by far my favourite summer trend. I�ll be wearing shorts all summer long.



Stripes
With the return of the Nautical trend, comes the stripe. Stripes was featured in collections by Jil Sander, Prada, Vivienne Westwood, Wunderkind, and Tsumori Chisato. Just be careful when doing stripes head-to-toe, you don�t want to be mistaken for a zebra.



White Lace Dress
This falls in line with the Romance trend this summer. And romantic it is. White Lace dresses were featured in the collections of Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Alberta Ferreti, Alexander McQueen, and Oscar de la Renta.



Wide Leg Pants
Wide leg pants are flattering for most, but those who are height challenged should beware. Wide leg pants were featured in collections by Hermes, Marc Jacobs, Cerruti, and Dior.