Trend Report

Matchy matchy prints  are no longer considered tacky or weird. Feel free to coordinate your prints as you wish. This trend has slowly evolved from our street style icons to our everyday lives. Don't be scared to use big prints or flashy color either, in this case: More is more. Go big or go home!

Golden GLOBES 2012: BEST Dressed according to moi*

It's that time of year again..AWARDS SEASON!!! I love it!!! Seeing all my favourite stars get glammed up is one of my favourite things. Here are a few of the dresses I liked best!

Snow White star Charlize Theron in Dior. WOW!!

Clare Danes in J Mendel. Love!

Elle MacPherson

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Emma Stone looks so damn hottt here!!! Amazing!!! Best Dressed for me!

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My fav vampire on True Blood next to Alexander Skarsgard, Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci

Heidi Klum in Clavin Klein.

Jessica Chastain

Julianne Moore in Chanel.

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji.

Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen

Salma Hayek in Gucci. Love the mettalic business.

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Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

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So who's your best dressed this year? Im totally on the fence hehe.

Kisses*

Holiday Packing: Beach Getaway

Are you by any chance going to a beach destination  these holidays? You're in luck... Me too! Since I'm already working on my packing list, I decided to share my essential pieces for any beach getaway. I hope this guide is useful to you: 

1. Cute pajamas 2. Beach dresses 3. Sunscreen 4. Wedges that can go from day to night 5. Kaftans 6. Sunglasses 7. Sun hat 8. Statement jewelry 9. Casual clutch (which should also transition into the night) 10. Flat sandals 11. A Tote 12. Bathing suit (lots of them).

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Polka dots are big for F/W11, Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney gave wings to this trend by showcasing it  in their fashion shows and in most of the  pieces from their collections. Weather you like your spots from head to toe or just as a small touch to an outfit, they should absolutely be a "must" in your hot list this season.  

Fall Outfit

Must Have pieces for fall include: flare jeans, colored python accessories, classic bags, capes and bold jewels. I've put together an outfit   for  you to get inspired!

1. Alexander McQueen umbrella 2. Mawi cuff 3. Pringle of Scotland top 4. Gucci shoes 5. Burberry cape 6. The Row handbag 7. Aurelie Bidermann earrings 8. Current Elliott jeans

How to determine the Authenticity of Designer Handbags???

Aside from the embarrassment & fashion shame of being fooled into purchasing a fraudulent dud "designer" handbag, there is also a sense of lost investment. And that can't be a good feeling. So today I am giving you a few tips on how you can make sure you never knowingly buy a fake designer handbag. And I say knowingly, because some people really don't have a problem with purchasing fakes. But if you do, then read on!

1. Buy from a reputable dealer. Starting at the source is absolutely the best way to ensure that a purse is the real thing. A retailer that has an established reputation for good products, authentic merchandise and knowledgeable staff wants to keep you coming back for more. The store will be happy to show you all of the true designer bags in stock, and would never risk carrying fakes. If you can buy direct from the designer's outlet or website, that's best.


2. Touch the bag and evaluate the fabric. Designer lines are often crafted from fine materials like supple leather and soft skins, while the lining is always made of quality fabric. The bag will feel expensive to the touch, and will have a resilient quality that will thrive for years. If your bag textile feels rough, thin, or flimsy to the touch, keep on going to the next store.


3. Look for branding and logos affiliated with the company. Forgers worry more about creating fakes than using spell-check, so misspellings and grammatical errors abound. "Preda" and "Guchi" mean fake. Check for these mistakes on the lining print, zipper pulls, logos, labels and or authenticity cards.


4. Step out of the pricing fantasy world and into reality. A real bag is going to cost you something substantial, even at a good consignment shop or thrift store. Back-alley hideaways with R1500 Balenciagas sell nothing but fake bags. If the seller is reputable and knows her stuff, there's no way that a real bag will go for cheap.


5. Check out the little things like zippers, trim and closures. A real designer bag is often handcrafted or hand-finished, with sturdy trimmings. Often, smaller versions of the trademark or logo show up on these extras. Forgers don't have the time or money to spend customizing these touches, so they skip them.


6. Check and read certification literature. High-end bags actually come with serial numbers and a registration card. Often, these cards have holograms as a forgery deterrent. The receipt will also have important information like the location, transaction amount and item information. To check if something is real, call or email the company to check the numbers, or read purse information databases for series numbers that correspond to your model.

Borrowed From the Boys

1. Acne 2. Gucci 3. Church's 4. Phillip Lim 5. Mulberry 6. Vionnet 7. Louboutin 8. Stella McCartney

Even an androgynous look needs a touch femininity. In my opinion, a tux jacket looks amazing when paired with heels, an oversized sweater and brogues match perfectly with a pleated skirt. With which item do you show your "girly" side while wearing men's pieces?

Milan A/W 2011 In a Nutshell

I'm aware of the fact that it all just started in Milan, but you can already notice a lot of trends predominating: Green, red and oranges, sheer and flowing fabrics. LOVE IT! Can't wait to see the rest of the shows.

Gucci

At first I thought they were uncomfortable and a bit too much.  But then I saw them again and slowly... they started growing on me.  What do you think about the Gucci Venus platform sandals?

The Camel Coat

In every F/W 2010 show, there was at least one version of it. The camel coat is indeed a MUST HAVE. Do you have yours already?