The Yellow Dress Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trend of the Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Yellow Dresses</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bright yellow dresses are an emerging trend that have been spreading sunshine all over the Spring/Summer 2012 runways. From New York to Milan Fashion Week, varying shades of yellow have been a favourite with designers.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70xCBwerqS-_myPENW6aaLqhgdJ7xGq0XsJAcnke-WNhPdAeAMB7nl0gsaIWVsKkCqm-QGUR2ZRu5O6Fjf0_sXBLslIO_eShOpd3uLbzihg2caYPmFnlCkqErBxDjV_dS1bwY4n52CD-k/s1600/yellow3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70xCBwerqS-_myPENW6aaLqhgdJ7xGq0XsJAcnke-WNhPdAeAMB7nl0gsaIWVsKkCqm-QGUR2ZRu5O6Fjf0_sXBLslIO_eShOpd3uLbzihg2caYPmFnlCkqErBxDjV_dS1bwY4n52CD-k/s640/yellow3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yellow is no longer just a daytime-summer-sundress type of colour. It has streamed over into formal wear, with elegant floor-length gowns in silky, flowing fabrics and sparkly embellishments. Yellow is a colour that suits most skin tones and hair colours, the trick is to find the right shade for you. Brighter yellows looked striking against darker skin tones and on brunettes. Soft, buttery shades flatter paler skins and blondes. If you're not keen on a fluorescent tint, try out a subtle lemonade shade.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Celebrities that Started the Yellow Trend </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yellow made a vibrant splash on the red carpet this past week. It's rare that we get to see starlets wear yellow evening gowns, but this year, it seems to be<i> the</i> Awards Season colour. You may recall seeing some of these looks.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGDkotiYAvIn98AWyZd1NiJ8e8U_MvcMk08E_gq91djD47XgVwMvks0wX7SAXExHS4vlgQyRt11qTQKiC6qlhyphenhyphenTpKBpd4ITXFW1C_l5OtY_o9DZjdPSMYwq2_cVbHojQDj6vnL6t7oL8N/s1600/yellow1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGDkotiYAvIn98AWyZd1NiJ8e8U_MvcMk08E_gq91djD47XgVwMvks0wX7SAXExHS4vlgQyRt11qTQKiC6qlhyphenhyphenTpKBpd4ITXFW1C_l5OtY_o9DZjdPSMYwq2_cVbHojQDj6vnL6t7oL8N/s640/yellow1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Julia Kurbatova</b> in a lemon one shouldered gown with hip flounce at the Golden Globes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Charlize Theron</b> looked graceful in a floral embroidered <i>Stella McCartney</i> ensemble.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Maria Menounos </b>shimmers in a mustard yellow sequined <i>Blumarine</i> column gown.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Olsen</b> wore an intricately beaded <i>Emilio Pucci</i> mini at the People's Choice Awards.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mireille Enos</b> in a vivid yellow beaded gown by <i>Naeem Khan</i> at the Golden Globe Awards.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-OotZQyhqhHY-NcKk6NICXkEYyGKdy0ChTCZTORdioXyCC3fn-FBvptUySbN5dvOb-GawHwbZqmOS-0i41V2UDh7DeE9sQ0JOf0C1fi3cDIQILsXko0Heiy8lzbkzAIY-HHZLTxgEjYN/s1600/yellow2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-OotZQyhqhHY-NcKk6NICXkEYyGKdy0ChTCZTORdioXyCC3fn-FBvptUySbN5dvOb-GawHwbZqmOS-0i41V2UDh7DeE9sQ0JOf0C1fi3cDIQILsXko0Heiy8lzbkzAIY-HHZLTxgEjYN/s640/yellow2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Minka Kelly </b>looked beautiful in a neon yellow <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> dress.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Yvonne Strahovski</b> chose a simple silk chiffon daffodil gown by <i>Jenni Kayne</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Camilla Belle</b> stunned in a layered silk organza primrose yellow gown by <i>Carolina Herrera</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Paula Patton </b>at the Golden Globes in a sunflower strapless <i>Monique Lhuillier </i>gown. </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hop on board the yellow submarine, with these affordable and adorable dresses.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraHr1vyvHsciZuQnK49eZx6fE7_Wh1ZEaegKclhkjQA95wRu7ul9-Gd29PMeX1o5PBwhcr4ymuXXmXSWUKdiMtpvrABKDAkFNmPTt-6MMWpv5bIqQx8Hq3yhNTKAXrnRyWdsV4D_ft3dm/s1600/yellow4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraHr1vyvHsciZuQnK49eZx6fE7_Wh1ZEaegKclhkjQA95wRu7ul9-Gd29PMeX1o5PBwhcr4ymuXXmXSWUKdiMtpvrABKDAkFNmPTt-6MMWpv5bIqQx8Hq3yhNTKAXrnRyWdsV4D_ft3dm/s640/yellow4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you For or Against the yellow dress trend?</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; 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The Yellow Dress Trend

Trend of the Week Yellow Dresses Bright yellow dresses are an emerging trend that have been spreading sunshine all over the Spring/Summer 20...

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An Essentiel Winter 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Essentiel</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fall/Winter 2011-12</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who says that winter fashion has to be about dull greys and lifeless shades of beige.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Essentiel</i> revitalizes your Winter wardrobe this season with bold brights and fearless colour-block combinations. The Belgian fashion label has become a favourite of mine, as all their pieces retain that comfort factor while being youthful and trendy. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00LUmh0Rt_cqENjQAqJgjs60yV59_DyKEE7HHZuTh-dM1_2jAfUEeWHw8MR5ABT88MsaW0ADP-YtMM257IckX2QPsW7ctrblKDQz75iGr3CB31bLmTVErjmNcTodHaxVjIdI5cQv1EdMj/s1600/ess2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00LUmh0Rt_cqENjQAqJgjs60yV59_DyKEE7HHZuTh-dM1_2jAfUEeWHw8MR5ABT88MsaW0ADP-YtMM257IckX2QPsW7ctrblKDQz75iGr3CB31bLmTVErjmNcTodHaxVjIdI5cQv1EdMj/s640/ess2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Winter 2011-12, <i>Essentiel</i> offers chunky knits in optimistic shades like sunflower yellow, cerise pink and tangerine. Their classically fit jackets </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">in varying lengths </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">are suitable for work-to-weekend wear. Stripes are seen on jerseys, woolly scarves, skirts and bags. Keeping up with worldwide trends, there is also a fair amount of coloured demin in this range. Trousers are high-waisted, tapered or cropped at the ankle. <i>Essentiel</i> pushes the boundaries of colour-blocking, teeming shades like red, yellow and purple together.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFFrASmGw6NeR0JBYe1gKbm-X_5jv46ESb7bvGZw1RxYpA7pORiSZ69YD51UOQKf-AMZ0_agjfBK0o3ARe5Q7pdgEgc8rHIjHQY3Heq_RIyMYISsdVlMKntoGFxly6fSEHIX0LJz1s3Fn/s1600/ess1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFFrASmGw6NeR0JBYe1gKbm-X_5jv46ESb7bvGZw1RxYpA7pORiSZ69YD51UOQKf-AMZ0_agjfBK0o3ARe5Q7pdgEgc8rHIjHQY3Heq_RIyMYISsdVlMKntoGFxly6fSEHIX0LJz1s3Fn/s640/ess1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The collection wavers between masculine and feminine tailoring. Elegant blouses in saturated shades of coral and green are tied up with pussy-cat bows. Besides for the typical black leather jacket, try your hand at one in exotic emerald green. Basic shift dresses are belted and paired with contrasting coloured clutch bags. All the charming accessories you see are also part of the <i>Essentiel </i>range, including the mammoth furry bags, high-heeled moccasins, jewel-toned shoes, cute banded socks and gloves. This collection proves that being stylish and discernible does not require having any</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> fanciful airs. It focuses on fashion that is more wearable and relaxed, with an update on basics and experimenting with playful pigments. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

An Essentiel Winter 2012

Essentiel Fall/Winter 2011-12 Who says that winter fashion has to be about dull greys and lifeless shades of beige. Essentiel  revitalizes ...

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Gisele Colours The Pages Of Vogue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1191944891"></span><span id="goog_1191944892"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spreading the holiday cheer and sprinkling some colourful confetti over the land of Vogue is the world's number one supermodel, Gisele Bundchen. The 31 year old Brazilian beauty stars in a kaleidoscopic fashion editorial for the December issue of British Vogue. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gisele is styled in a colourful array of outfits and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">wears an extensive mix of designers for the shoot, which is photographed by Mario Testino</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Leather and lycra team up for the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sporty, street savvy theme. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her look is all about fearlessly combining brights with bold accessories. Is this the start of a 'carrying-around-two-cluches-at-a-time' trend?  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZi3cWuCiFFzdavtVwy0Vn7W7c7Y6PYN-K8qcY5KCWqgKQqeZy4j1z2MPpsTh2nlXPTGI8sxUYiaIoxhTRzk6ucQef9dbOubkCNKSOl4sgCXR4F5zhJkSqRDZUS66ERbDnr0-ldzr7d3PN/s1600/gisele1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZi3cWuCiFFzdavtVwy0Vn7W7c7Y6PYN-K8qcY5KCWqgKQqeZy4j1z2MPpsTh2nlXPTGI8sxUYiaIoxhTRzk6ucQef9dbOubkCNKSOl4sgCXR4F5zhJkSqRDZUS66ERbDnr0-ldzr7d3PN/s640/gisele1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> On the cover, Gisele wears a satin georgette <i>Gucci</i> blouse with psychedelic metallic lycra leather leggings by <i>Pam Hoggs.</i> Her disco diva look is complete with a <i>Diane von Furstenberg</i> belt and gorgeous gold cap-toed pumps by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>. Gold cuffs by <i>Stella McCartney</i> and <i>Louis Vuitton</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right: </b>Tennis goes glam in a shiny gold dress by <i>Stella McCartney</i> for <i>Adidas</i>, with black leggings by <i>Hervé Leger </i>for<i> Max Azria</i>. A silk wool <i>Marni </i>jacket tones the look down. She carries a chain-strapped leather bag by <i>Prada</i> and smaller studded purse by <i>McQ</i>. Cuffs by <i>Vionnet</i> (gold), <i>Alex Bittar</i> (red) and <i>Hermés</i> (orange). </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPAo_7qF2PsmDPJcp7HunPTX5evyh1rXpEFO9cgZ1Xm0YmO9VNpMKgAJpKQoGx618hKPO5pwiS0Rdkv0pthd2reHKms7kjWCKOtLa7RAjJPjN0mTIrsLmT-G3RQZhkYEbrTknLXK-iTw2/s1600/gisele2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPAo_7qF2PsmDPJcp7HunPTX5evyh1rXpEFO9cgZ1Xm0YmO9VNpMKgAJpKQoGx618hKPO5pwiS0Rdkv0pthd2reHKms7kjWCKOtLa7RAjJPjN0mTIrsLmT-G3RQZhkYEbrTknLXK-iTw2/s640/gisele2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> A stylish and sporty Gisele wears a turf green <i>Mugler</i> sweater, pink <i>Diane</i> <i>von Furstenberg</i> mini and black and white <i>McQ </i>leggings. The white leather pocket belt is by <i>Michael Kors.</i> Scarlet clutch and yellow pumps both by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>. On her arms, a yellow <i>Hermés</i> cuff and wooden lacquered <i>Jimmy Choo</i> bangles.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> Hot in pink, Gisele wears a scuba-inspired neoprene zip-up top by <i>Michael</i> <i>Kors</i>, a bright blue <i>Jimmy Choo</i> clutch bag and perspex bangles by <i>Celine</i>, <i>Vionnet</i> & <i>Cornelia Webb.</i></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAyNqsuY3i2l7qPn19zmgSv_TzmNdxgZLLJc4DnTqlqBVIrUeAr8bJr1tvYQsOm2NxTSdtI4Wd_M30jGqZx_8kbtH52sXVh6rq9KLhS3HUoibt273Sq3jhquZbLrvxJ_7y9Pbc3GCh0Dg/s1600/gisele3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAyNqsuY3i2l7qPn19zmgSv_TzmNdxgZLLJc4DnTqlqBVIrUeAr8bJr1tvYQsOm2NxTSdtI4Wd_M30jGqZx_8kbtH52sXVh6rq9KLhS3HUoibt273Sq3jhquZbLrvxJ_7y9Pbc3GCh0Dg/s640/gisele3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left: </b>Athletic wear <i>a</i> la mode. Gisele is florescent in a mandarin<b> </b>orange <i>Nike</i> top with a green and blue <i>Jonathan Saunders/Escada Sport</i> skirt. The n</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eon yellow leggings are by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Cyberdog</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Her look is accessorized by a black <i>Hugo</i> buckle belt and clutch bags by <i>McQ</i> and <i>Michael Kors</i>. Yellow cuffs by <i>Hermés</i> & <i>Alex Bittar</i>, gold studded bangle by <i>Tom Binns</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right: </b>Gisele dons a navy blue skater girl dress by <i>McQ</i>, paired with crimson cycling shorts by <i>Diane von Furstenburg</i>. Her white belt is also by <i>DVF,</i> the black belt by <i>Sonia Rykiel</i>. She carries two clutches - a lime leather one by <i>Michael Kors</i>, red clutch by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>. Bangles by <i>Hermés</i> (yellow), <i>Alex Bittar</i> (pink) and <i>Stella</i> <i>McCartney</i> (gold).</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxzHmFhM-1FbjG3UC0-UgerNP8QlzFucLOVnx_44i87y-ALL0nqww3fptOmcrwfjy20Vy3ceeh-QcON-bNgimQdy2q3ikBDIwax67-rTe19DL-ccaEWIIWy0MiyNE_wTXY2pK_zJd2EqA/s1600/gisele4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxzHmFhM-1FbjG3UC0-UgerNP8QlzFucLOVnx_44i87y-ALL0nqww3fptOmcrwfjy20Vy3ceeh-QcON-bNgimQdy2q3ikBDIwax67-rTe19DL-ccaEWIIWy0MiyNE_wTXY2pK_zJd2EqA/s640/gisele4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> Gisele tries on a motorcycling cheerleader look in a fitted dark blue <i>Zara</i> top and silk-crépe pleated <i>Gucci </i>skirt. Cotton and leather patch leggings by <i>Ground Zero</i>. Belt and white studded purse by <i>McQ</i>. Mustard clutch bag by <i>Burberry,</i> with shoes by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Middle: </b>White cropped cotton jacket by <i>Mugler,</i> worn over a navy zip-up swimsuit. Sunny yellow <i>DVF</i> mini worn over <i>Hervé Léger/Max Azria</i> tights. Lime green leather bag by Emilio Pucci and pink purse by McQ.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> Baseball just got stylish with a black & orange raffia top by <i>Roksanda Illincic.</i> Canary yellow silk-crepe dress with pleated skirt by <i>Gucci</i>. She holds a bugglegum pink purse by <i>McQ</i> and black <i>Michael Kors</i> clutch. Her red hot heels are by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amidst the icy cold winter weather, a copy of this color-blocked concoction is bound to brighten things up. Do you think these vivid outfits would translate well in reality, and most importantly, would you wear any of them? </span></div>

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The Orange Dress Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Trendspotting</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">The Little Orange Dress<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Firstly, I must admit that my least favourite colour is orange. The only thing orange that I own is a pencil, and that wasn't by choice. Secondly, orange, in it's brightest, boldest form is a Huge trend for the upcoming season. <i>Sigh</i>...I'm either going to have to embrace it <i>or</i> put on a pair of dark sunglasses to avoid the orangy glare.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Runway</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEXKRwzo2BeNeVe7LK3f8RpCRu0LtWKyUtuAfF2I5Wc-YyFOX2M7R-N2KYxU-wo2fQ8qDWOwpteP6E4b76pZWD7kFH57ACwGtq7A3zFn70OOnJDwsLv-4rx4233CxibmDq2xe3SVXs8ck/s1600/orange+dresses+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEXKRwzo2BeNeVe7LK3f8RpCRu0LtWKyUtuAfF2I5Wc-YyFOX2M7R-N2KYxU-wo2fQ8qDWOwpteP6E4b76pZWD7kFH57ACwGtq7A3zFn70OOnJDwsLv-4rx4233CxibmDq2xe3SVXs8ck/s640/orange+dresses+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Orange dresses made a citrusy splash all over international runways for Spring 2011. The preferred shade by designers was tangerine. Silhouettes were kept simple, without many coloured accessories.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Celeb Style</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MIjaJmlQNvdIprFqTTSJGDJabiBasAKeGZ9o34cGyaqfOUQdoIm_I2R0kJ2-TgzCNdJxB1xHoWpSsHS0KiB2zXo1-AgDvUSunJEE2kc6L2oHEMPIIa53N67Od5cCMUa76e9FaKBDSlY/s1600/orange+dresses+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MIjaJmlQNvdIprFqTTSJGDJabiBasAKeGZ9o34cGyaqfOUQdoIm_I2R0kJ2-TgzCNdJxB1xHoWpSsHS0KiB2zXo1-AgDvUSunJEE2kc6L2oHEMPIIa53N67Od5cCMUa76e9FaKBDSlY/s640/orange+dresses+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Reese Witherspoon</b> wears a <i>Hanii Y</i> mini with ruffled collar. Nude <i>Christian</i> <i>Louboutin</i> wedges accompany her dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Eva Longoria </b>was spotted in a $35 apricot egg-shaped dress from <i>ASOS</i>, which she paired with matching <i>Brian Atwood</i> pumps. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kristen Cavallari</b> glows in Miami, wearing a simple shift dress in fiery orange by <i>Diesel.</i> Her nude sandals are by <i>Sergio Rossi.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Cheryl Cole</b> wears a 3/4 sleeved version of the Little Orange Dress with pockets, which is by <i>Giambattista Valli.</i> Her T-bar sandals are by <i>Giuseppe Zanotti.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAD0pG4UTEioubmmOkSY_I-EtyeB-y02jr-FzFBuDsnK0aZWzI_gwN83YZPkMBGBucH-6BqlD-hfvZolU7lY4z6E6UyS2vq9v2LQgXaqnfz5zsEpDRUUUVgfmWg01HOAunoq34OEWNG38/s1600/orange+dresses+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAD0pG4UTEioubmmOkSY_I-EtyeB-y02jr-FzFBuDsnK0aZWzI_gwN83YZPkMBGBucH-6BqlD-hfvZolU7lY4z6E6UyS2vq9v2LQgXaqnfz5zsEpDRUUUVgfmWg01HOAunoq34OEWNG38/s640/orange+dresses+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Chastain</b> wears a nectarine orange sheath dress by <i>Bottega Veneta.</i> She spiced it up with a stunning pair of pink & red sandals.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Katie Cassidy</b> in a fruity mango shade, wears a fitted mini by <i>Hervé Legér.</i> Snakeskin <i>Jimmy Choo</i> pumps and clutch accessorized her look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emma Stone</b> proves that redheads can also wear orange. Her short-sleeved <i>Luca Luca</i> dress is worn with peachy suede pumps by <i>Brian Atwood.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kate Bosworth</b> wears a pair of black ankle boots and black sling bag with her persimmon shift dress, by <i>Calvin Klein.</i></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Get The Look</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you find that you're pro-orange, here are a few pretty dresses that you can add to your spring wardrobe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJM0n0FVaCpb4s3GMLCamRhUnF6JvD9VO1JEts2vRW7tFbeogOdCeh0x5epvMdO6SU4AXU9RiPn1etjekR07qmbFUfXB9K1FBMdXuX8lWQzL-w8XlsYsB3p_DerCi2eds_rM0Z7Ha47EQ/s1600/orange+dresses+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJM0n0FVaCpb4s3GMLCamRhUnF6JvD9VO1JEts2vRW7tFbeogOdCeh0x5epvMdO6SU4AXU9RiPn1etjekR07qmbFUfXB9K1FBMdXuX8lWQzL-w8XlsYsB3p_DerCi2eds_rM0Z7Ha47EQ/s640/orange+dresses+5.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Office Dress.</span> A tailored cotton sateen dress with pleated collar and cap sleeves. It's nipped in the waist with a matching belt. Wear it with high nude or animal print heels. $105 or R765 from <a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/">Oasis</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Designer Dress.</span> A silk shirtdress featuring epaulets on the shoulders and a tie-up belt. Wear it alone or over a pair of skinny jeans. This 'Jafartha' minidress is by <i>Diane von Furstenberg</i>. $385 or R2747 from <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Retro Dress.</span> A youthful take on the orange trend with a 50's style fit and flare mini. This structured skater dress can be paired with black accessories for a retro-rock inspired look. $95 or R678 from <a href="http://us.topshop.com/">Topshop</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Weekend Dress.</span> A comfy and casual dress by <i>Whistles</i>, with round neck, 3/4 sleeves, pockets and a gathered skirt. It has a waffle-weave cotton finish. It can be worn with a blazer or leather jacket, fedora and ankle boots. £95 or R1102 from <a href="http://www.asos.com/">Asos</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Girly Dress.</span> A sleeveless deep coral dress with ruffle tie-up neck and ruched waist. Wear with a pretty pair of gold heels and a clutch bag. £12 or R145 from <a href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/">Dorothy Perkins</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Everyday Dress.</span> A simple silk-crepe summer dress that can be worn on any occasion. This House of Holland dress has an asymmetrical hemline and a digital Harris tweed print. Belt it, wear it with a printed scarf, wedges, flats or heels. £195 or R2262 from <a href="http://www.asos.com/">Asos</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.asos.com/"></a></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tips on wearing the trend</span></b><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*An orange dress paired with orange accessories is a recipe for a satsuma-like disaster. Stick to neutral shoes, belts and bags in brown, black, white or tan. For a refreshing twist, add purple, pink or turquoise. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*To choose the correct shade of orange for your skin tone; hold the dress up to your face, if it brightens your complexion, that's the colour for you. It if leaves you looking pallid and dull, try a different shade.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A fake orange tan + an orange dress = the human carrot.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Gold jewellery adds a glamorous touch.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Orange dresses in a luxurious fabric and sophisticated design can replace your LBD for stylish summer nights. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Make up should be kept minimal; neutral toned eye-shadow, sienna blush and a light coloured lipstick or gloss.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

The Orange Dress Trend

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Divas and Darlings - Teen Choice Awards 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Teen Choice Awards 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Young Hollywood starlets ambled across the blue carpet at last night's <i>Teen Choice</i> <i>Awards </i>in Universal City, California. Overall the style stakes were pretty dull, with just a handful of zesty looks on display.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">My Favourite Looks</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOS8HpVtXVaLlLyVYoUGkvSUfhA3DzJiEazXy-J49quLa2ktmcinXJuu8nM1_93NEsnHp3mkjTHjGU9xE8XLB4mymJX32y79acEBwNgUV2GoqvYs3iLdYKCcnu0Up43Gav61nOXOH_RQ/s1600/teen1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOS8HpVtXVaLlLyVYoUGkvSUfhA3DzJiEazXy-J49quLa2ktmcinXJuu8nM1_93NEsnHp3mkjTHjGU9xE8XLB4mymJX32y79acEBwNgUV2GoqvYs3iLdYKCcnu0Up43Gav61nOXOH_RQ/s640/teen1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nina Dobrev</b> looked adorable in a navy and white gingham dress with fitted bodice and flair skirt. Her dress and white clutch bag are by <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i>, with satin heels by <i>Salvatore Ferragam</i>o. Model <b>Hanna Beth Merjos' </b>outfit appeals to the punk rocker in me. Her <i>Marco Marco</i> black bustier dress is structured and distressed all at the same. She added a white studded biker and leopard print heels to her look. <b>Troian Bellisario</b> always wows me with her red carpet gowns. Here she wears a stunning sheer grey chiffon gown with black criss-cross bodice, by <i>Maria Lucia Hohan</i>. A twinkly tiara Alice band adorns her hair.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Little Black & White Dresses</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-MCRyd_7mYx-9ekPszGEvVd-JNSjwJGNmAPQ_tcYbuAiWxQs8ht4QyWtiQ81Jbh-vbrJo9bdQDUlS_bY7GlYuZCUEcmZHCSBZSxBf0c6u6JyjdXT9u9ByWRY5zZCWLH3e44B5x3RbKI/s1600/teen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-MCRyd_7mYx-9ekPszGEvVd-JNSjwJGNmAPQ_tcYbuAiWxQs8ht4QyWtiQ81Jbh-vbrJo9bdQDUlS_bY7GlYuZCUEcmZHCSBZSxBf0c6u6JyjdXT9u9ByWRY5zZCWLH3e44B5x3RbKI/s640/teen2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Avril Lavigne</b> looks so refined for a change. She wears a black dress with sheer neckline from her own range, <i>Abby Dawn</i>. She added a punk touch with the yellow soled, stars-and-stripe sandals. <b>Rachel Bilson </b>looked lovely in a white <i>Chloé</i> dress with ruffled neckline. The studded booties let her down. Canadian actress <b>Megan Park </b>chose a charming little black ballerina dress by <i>Maria Lucia Hohan</i>. Multi-award winning singer <b>Taylor Swift</b> channeled Marilyn Monroe in a white silk halter neck dress with flair skirt, by <i>Rafael Cennam</i><i>o</i>. A sparkly belt and grey bowed heels complete her look.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cheery Colours</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOTAEfC2F3g5ZRWoPbUU6OwpyT4jjsCuNIuq16wdu-Tecz09j2rujAzGzqUatXSEfPKwwP8hQ3kFnloWK_ez-PQbrZBXqzgfYIPbsT3uBQWGd2YKXyUXWZfZBz02eNPusFitm6FbjHLU/s1600/teen3+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOTAEfC2F3g5ZRWoPbUU6OwpyT4jjsCuNIuq16wdu-Tecz09j2rujAzGzqUatXSEfPKwwP8hQ3kFnloWK_ez-PQbrZBXqzgfYIPbsT3uBQWGd2YKXyUXWZfZBz02eNPusFitm6FbjHLU/s640/teen3+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Blake Lively</b> glows in tangerine. Her fitted leather dress is by <i>Gucci</i>, with leopard print pumps by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>. <b>Elizabeth Banks</b> also opted for a leather dress, hers in a bright scarlet red. Her <i>J.Mendel</i> mini is paired with an <i>Edie Parker</i> clutch and nude peep-toes. TV<i> </i>actress <b>Holland Roden</b> chose an emerald green mini by <i>Donna Morgan</i>, gold <i>Matthew Campbell</i> clutch and nude <i>Giuseppe Zanotti</i> heels. <i>Twilight's </i>Tinsel Korey was sunny in a <i>Marisa Kenson</i> mini with embellished asymmetrical neckline. She carried a <i>Lancaster </i>box clutch and wore <i>Corso Como</i> pumps. This look calls for a better shoe choice.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Prints</span></span></b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRiGi6zH_XfPc_jw_tRNMxYau-bjShFAajeGjRrFmKncBrmGcCEkv-7YGaYpauiHJRXM81G4q9bzaEs9JMEyJ3rr6D9vmzCK42MDGSnFft6ITJTTbPQuC083n8LEJFEb6sCgkFanNHqs/s1600/teen3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRiGi6zH_XfPc_jw_tRNMxYau-bjShFAajeGjRrFmKncBrmGcCEkv-7YGaYpauiHJRXM81G4q9bzaEs9JMEyJ3rr6D9vmzCK42MDGSnFft6ITJTTbPQuC083n8LEJFEb6sCgkFanNHqs/s640/teen3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I like the inky pink and purple print of <b>AnnaSophia Robb's</b> ruched <i>Malandrino</i> mini. The black leather side panel keeps it modern. <b>Ashley </b><b>Benson </b>wore an interesting black and yellow printed dress with high collar by <i>Alice + Olivia</i>. She added black accessories with a <i>Jimmy Choo</i> clutch and <i>Ruthie</i> <i>Davis</i> heels. <b>Nikki Reed's</b> printed <i>Etro</i> maxi dress looked like a sarong to me. <b>Zooey Deschanel</b> does her baby-doll thing in a black and peach floral dress, with glittery black heels and clutch, all by <i>Miu Miu.</i></span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Two Tone</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgY86a6MnVGeptp7NmOSEdPM9wq0dYcTKW1AsnY7txR8NeAVulwdv3gSANxM_uvQHtrCY_tw0qzF7oC5JFdi3N7CIKW7Vo156WASfYBqDccGarebDz52KtAoSqeJRIbn3DiSFh8LdGom0/s1600/teen5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgY86a6MnVGeptp7NmOSEdPM9wq0dYcTKW1AsnY7txR8NeAVulwdv3gSANxM_uvQHtrCY_tw0qzF7oC5JFdi3N7CIKW7Vo156WASfYBqDccGarebDz52KtAoSqeJRIbn3DiSFh8LdGom0/s640/teen5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kim Kardashian's</b> dress of choice is by <i>Givenchy</i>. It has a white halter top and black feathered skirt. With her ballerina bun, she looks like an extra from <i>Black Swan</i>. I like the exaggerated striped shoulders on <b>Fivel Stewart's</b> tribal print dress, which is by <i>MinkPink</i>. She added a refreshing touch of orange with her clutch bag. <b>Ashley Greene</b> was simple in a black and white fitted dress by <i>Givenchy.</i> A pair of coloured heels would have jazzed her look up. <b>Lucy Hale </b>donned a sparkly sequin dress with cut outs and wavy black lines. It's by Turkish designer <i>Cengiz Abazoglu</i>. <i>Giuseppe Zanotti </i>ankle strap sandals fit her feet.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Into the Blue</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQ4SGTSA_Lsk9kcvigXAXGqErNc3PJThF5CF-lMZA9BoN90UlyfEvR7hBdKLziJfSDZzl2FWRzoGUI-YeJczd4GI967R5fPRK6TI-WNb7hyphenhyphen1illosOARAUoUhJvFUIOvJrQmWpwB5WgQ/s1600/teen6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQ4SGTSA_Lsk9kcvigXAXGqErNc3PJThF5CF-lMZA9BoN90UlyfEvR7hBdKLziJfSDZzl2FWRzoGUI-YeJczd4GI967R5fPRK6TI-WNb7hyphenhyphen1illosOARAUoUhJvFUIOvJrQmWpwB5WgQ/s640/teen6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Cat Deeley</b> revived the blue carpet in an aqua lace mini by<i> Matthew </i><i>Williamson</i>, with nude <i>Jimmy Choo</i> heels. This colour is gorgeous on her. I had no idea who <b>Destinee</b> and <b>Paris Monroe</b> were before this event. The girl band members caught my attention in their complementing blue mini dresses. Their shoes are a national crisis. I appreciate that <b>Kourtney Kardashian</b> didn't go for a form-fitting dress like most stars. She wore a voluminous royal blue strapless dress with asymmetrical hem by <i>Blaque Label</i>. Her python pumps are by <i>Christian </i><i>Louboutin.</i></span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Neutrals</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlsn_QKWCKXZW3Y8ndEPESuzSoZhkNQ4vbbvFLDAafmQRa-5Kooxs6cle4x6Pgq1S0Xu_ozsGnUAt0ABLpS4L1cwbc9-gGQEqjo0VgR_OraEWzBCRuLZ9ZyVYh4L_4N3BgjDZJMuESOE/s1600/teen7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlsn_QKWCKXZW3Y8ndEPESuzSoZhkNQ4vbbvFLDAafmQRa-5Kooxs6cle4x6Pgq1S0Xu_ozsGnUAt0ABLpS4L1cwbc9-gGQEqjo0VgR_OraEWzBCRuLZ9ZyVYh4L_4N3BgjDZJMuESOE/s640/teen7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Selena Gomez</b> in a matt gold <i>Erin Fetherston</i> mini with long white sash. Her look seems disjointed; but I do love her cerise pink clutch and purple with peach chiffon sandals<i>.</i> Awards show host, <b>Kaley Cuoco</b> wore an ice grey tiered gown by <i>Rebecca Taylor.</i> <b>Emma Stone</b> was colour-blocked in cream, bronze and brown. Her long-sleeved dress is by <i>Christian Dior,</i> heels by <i>Lanvin</i>. I almost dozed off at <b>Cameron Diaz's</b> ensemble. Then I realized that her amazing <i>Burak Uyan</i> colour block heels deserved all the attention.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bottom Shelf</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-lHyEpie83sfLTu1SD1_Vckkw96Mek5oTVe72y9mdJSZ0Dq8OO35UhSmNuN7439al6tDWXZr5agsNIMS5NAhAOyYPFcCXeaiiF47xmzf36N-hg05iV5o-lGqeGcuH-O-npUNxrnOTOU/s1600/teen8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-lHyEpie83sfLTu1SD1_Vckkw96Mek5oTVe72y9mdJSZ0Dq8OO35UhSmNuN7439al6tDWXZr5agsNIMS5NAhAOyYPFcCXeaiiF47xmzf36N-hg05iV5o-lGqeGcuH-O-npUNxrnOTOU/s640/teen8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Grace Phillips</b> in a nude slip with a piece of black chiffon pinned to it. Her glittery Spice Girl platform boots are giving me unpleasant 90's fashion flashbacks. <b>Zoe Saldana</b>, why this shiny muddy lamé dress with that awful roped belt? She usually looks so good on the red carpet. I get that <b>Kat Graham</b> likes to make edgy fashion choices, but the shoulder fringe needs to be snipped down to size. From the neck up, her hair and make-up is flawless. Demi Lovato, two words - Yellow. Doily.<br /><br /></span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table>

Divas and Darlings - Teen Choice Awards 2011

Red Carpet Fashion Teen Choice Awards 2011 Young Hollywood starlets ambled across the blue carpet at last night's Teen Choice Awards in...

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Colours at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Colour Trends</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Cape Town Fashion Week 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me, trends always begin with colour. They are the building blocks of any collection, a palette upon which a design is inspired. Cape Town Fashion Week showed off a multitude of striking shades for Spring/Summer 2011/2012. From brights to whites and all that's in between, here are the biggest colour trends for the next season.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Brights</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGl6tps-WqljTxHREu9cVPRH1EGtPvL-VOsb_A8QsOzFxw7vsgGnU3AHnRBakJvJGszVciiuzgADcCgWKGpnW7X4vQ65sGYg3RzTehyQfuQFsWprWyjz5QyLRQGgS9b-F_zZ6KWuf610/s1600/colour+ctfw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGl6tps-WqljTxHREu9cVPRH1EGtPvL-VOsb_A8QsOzFxw7vsgGnU3AHnRBakJvJGszVciiuzgADcCgWKGpnW7X4vQ65sGYg3RzTehyQfuQFsWprWyjz5QyLRQGgS9b-F_zZ6KWuf610/s640/colour+ctfw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A rainbow of eye-catching colours sizzled on the runway. Orange and navy reigned supreme, falling in with overseas trends. I don't really like orange but I do love the ruffled <i>Stephania Morland</i> dress (pictured fourth on the top row). Yellow was seen in lemon, lime, chartreuse and gold. Cerise pink and bright violet made a bold appearance. Blues were popular, from aqua to royal blue and indigo. I like the combination of blues in the stunning chiffon gown by <i>Danielle</i> <i>Margaux</i> (pictured fifth on the bottom row).</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Black and White</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQindeZwsDBVEGk21OMnZ5pdPd_sEMvosQEKsiQgCtIaOo6L5PpjYsZaS-kkji4_-gW-M-wfe6czTt-8Z-AJUqsK9w2RN9h-73MwSL1iZvYTKPQuIEqnIENSRxAE0Mep6Z69EGM-AorA/s1600/colour+ctfw+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQindeZwsDBVEGk21OMnZ5pdPd_sEMvosQEKsiQgCtIaOo6L5PpjYsZaS-kkji4_-gW-M-wfe6czTt-8Z-AJUqsK9w2RN9h-73MwSL1iZvYTKPQuIEqnIENSRxAE0Mep6Z69EGM-AorA/s640/colour+ctfw+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Black and white are timeless as well as seasonless. Although many of the designers displayed <i>their </i>version of a long white dress; round and v-necks, slits and flowing fabrics were a common denominator. Black dresses were shown from short to long lengths. <i>Lisp</i> showed a chic black catsuit with floppy hat. The silhouette of the <i>Abigail Betz</i> gown with bateau neck (fifth on bottom row) is very 'Elie Saab' like. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Neutrals</span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYt5FSrhmlr-UNzWHTwVDMaT-N5sOn3wEO9_qLTzo7uE4fQsWERqI3WiEsrXzMQayDp5UMyyR878wIUsccTCRvYKzdTGZs39ryVTEjADis3PLiTFAvvQ2mJvVR8kYpfXLxzXvzD4S0VuY/s1600/colour+ctfw+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYt5FSrhmlr-UNzWHTwVDMaT-N5sOn3wEO9_qLTzo7uE4fQsWERqI3WiEsrXzMQayDp5UMyyR878wIUsccTCRvYKzdTGZs39ryVTEjADis3PLiTFAvvQ2mJvVR8kYpfXLxzXvzD4S0VuY/s640/colour+ctfw+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An earthy-inspired palette of colours ran across all collections. Dove greys, sandy nudes, chocolate browns and charcoal; simple colours brought to life by invigorating designs. <i>Gavin Rajah's </i>Jaipur inspired beadwork, wispy frills at <i>Stephania Morland</i>, retro shapes at <i>Thula Sindi</i> and satin waist bows at <i>Leigh Schubert. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Next up: Trends at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011</span></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /><br /></i></span>

Colours at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011

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The Colour Blocking Trend

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Colour Blocking</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 'Colour Blocking' trend has yet to have the mass appeal in South Africa as it does overseas. Essentially, colour blocking refers to wearing 'blocks' or a combination of different solid colours together in one outfit. Colours can be mixed, matched or clashed for maximum effect. It starts with effective colour blocking, which means wearing a single bold colour from head to toe. You can pair two or three contrasting colours, anything more than four is excessive. These are some inspiring colour blocking looks off the runway.</span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuDAwtbcHB5sW2J8QEqYmNFN17ZnLxieQYXmkHo9MRksiSDgYVNPzkUBCifv5Mr7Ew5GAhyveJ59-AGgTTwdIW8jbo_AqniyLRn8rXMldwpbm7WtG_7M-WU6UL2zOHdnZyyoi_YH5sVY/s1600/colour+blocking+runway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuDAwtbcHB5sW2J8QEqYmNFN17ZnLxieQYXmkHo9MRksiSDgYVNPzkUBCifv5Mr7Ew5GAhyveJ59-AGgTTwdIW8jbo_AqniyLRn8rXMldwpbm7WtG_7M-WU6UL2zOHdnZyyoi_YH5sVY/s640/colour+blocking+runway.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. An <i>Issa</i> outfit in cerise and purple.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <i>Nina Ricci</i> pairs fluorescent pink with canary yellow.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. At <i>Giambattista Valli</i>, orange and beige were put together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Orange and turquoise are a vibrant combination at <i>Prabal Gurung. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <i>Richard Nicoll </i>merges salmon, tangerine and hot pink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. At <i>Etro, </i>a bright shade of blue was mixed with rust.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Orange, pink and black was shown together on the <i>Jil Sander</i> runway.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. Diane von Furstenberg united purple and orange and added an orange clutch.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. Avocado green, neon yellow and black is eye catching at <i>Burberry Prorsum.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10. <i>Louis Vuitton</i> merged ruby red with deep violet and black.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">How to Colour Block</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To get the colour block trend right, you have to know which colours complement each other best. As fun as it sounds, you can't just pile on every colour you find in your wardrobe, you will end up looking like the human rainbow<i>.</i> It's good to anchor your outfit with a neutral colour like black, white, grey or beige. To find out which colours are complementary, the use of this colour wheel will help.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABdDnVwdEETrXue__t-L5p86CbT0WVVdpnwl-_b3KBMZsTpf_n6J6b9t5ZSvWgGZR5AiwiltmueMZ7-y0YhEUWdBr4tMdy2DtQZsHv-Mfjf1kLsaNdxBBU6dAs_2xUtHY0aPXayd46eI/s1600/basic-color-wheel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABdDnVwdEETrXue__t-L5p86CbT0WVVdpnwl-_b3KBMZsTpf_n6J6b9t5ZSvWgGZR5AiwiltmueMZ7-y0YhEUWdBr4tMdy2DtQZsHv-Mfjf1kLsaNdxBBU6dAs_2xUtHY0aPXayd46eI/s320/basic-color-wheel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">How to use the Colour Wheel</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When colour blocking your outfits, try out these combinations:</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><div style="text-align: auto;">*<i>Analogous colours</i>, which are any three colours lined up next to each other on the colour wheel. Example: blue, blue-violet and violet.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>*<i>Complementary colours</i>. These are colours placed directly opposite each other on the wheel. Like red and green or yellow and violet.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>*<i>90 degree angles. </i>Combine colours that are at a right angle with each other. Example: Orange-yellow and green or red and violet.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>*<i>T colours. </i>These are colours that form a 'T' shape. Like yellow, purple and orange-red.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>*<i>Jewel Colours</i> are equally rich and flatter each other, such as emerald green and ruby red.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>*Keep colours in the same saturation. Pastels with pastels, neons with neons.<br /><br />*<i>Pink trick.</i> You can substitute 'pink' for 'red' and use all the same combinations.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><div style="text-align: auto;"></div></span></span></div></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now that you know how to efficiently use colour, it's time to put that eye-catching outfit together. There are two ways you can do this - the right way and the bright one.<i> </i>For me, the combination of too many bright colours in the wrong proportions look loud and garish. You will see the difference between the 'animated' and 'understated' below.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Brights</span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfdtjeuIPz-AMXOCfIUQgucghaE_Wg2kYgAavZmbYrMPnB-xkbQ76XU2E8FqgWMNdFaFEYGiuVZ9Fw13cueLpHcNszG636LBQWrgJU0ArzUzDhKDVkY5GePQsfFXBZ2ngEZXS0BaXRIo/s1600/colour+blocking+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfdtjeuIPz-AMXOCfIUQgucghaE_Wg2kYgAavZmbYrMPnB-xkbQ76XU2E8FqgWMNdFaFEYGiuVZ9Fw13cueLpHcNszG636LBQWrgJU0ArzUzDhKDVkY5GePQsfFXBZ2ngEZXS0BaXRIo/s640/colour+blocking+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Camilla Belle</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span>wears a tri-colour ensemble by Gucci. Her tangerine blazer is worn over a purple top and emerald green pants. She also wears green Gucci heels. A fourth colour is introduced with the neutral gold belt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cheryl Cole</span></i> is highly pigmented in an orange ruffle top, aqua belt and violet high waisted flare pants that are far too long.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Teresa Palmer</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span>wears a multi-coloured Versus dress, with handkerchief neckline, vertical <i>and</i> horizontal stripes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Leona Lewis</span></i> pairs a neon yellow bustier with a hot pink pencil skirt. I like these two colours together but this outfit is too tight and midriff baring.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Rihanna</span></i> wears a cropped purple jersey with prison orange pants and gold pumps. Her red hair counts as a fourth colour, right?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Colour Do's</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8BAw7Adv5IUlKX_ScJf_4tRCf-4Kwb4cq8b2IkrC6niGcSsA1ETvXw3UBF_FurkNUCmKy2tGYnV4xUdeoFTHC2Jh08DAEulCWAR1n143WpuuAdORSZwBGzMF8WrTdUe6bGT1IsDepFI/s1600/colour+block+trend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8BAw7Adv5IUlKX_ScJf_4tRCf-4Kwb4cq8b2IkrC6niGcSsA1ETvXw3UBF_FurkNUCmKy2tGYnV4xUdeoFTHC2Jh08DAEulCWAR1n143WpuuAdORSZwBGzMF8WrTdUe6bGT1IsDepFI/s640/colour+block+trend.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">D</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">emi Moore</span></i> chooses an age appropriate colour block outfit. She wears red satin pants from H&M with a simple white top and long black jacket by Elize Overland.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Olivia Palermo</span></i> looks so chic in a bright pink blazer, grey shirt and black leather Tibi shorts. Her olive green satin Charlotte Olympia pumps work with this look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Nina Dobrev</span></i> looks cute in a light grey and neon yellow colour block dress by Jay Godfrey.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Nicole Scherzinger</span></i> stylishly clashes green and orange, with an addition of black accessories.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cheryl Cole</span></i> gets it right this time in a cream blazer, baby pink t-shirt and royal blue pants. I adore the electric blue and nude heels she wears, which are by Christian Louboutin.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br />If you're still a little colour shy, you can start off with a bright handbag, necklace, head band or belt. This trend is such a fun and exciting way to experiment with different colour combinations. It's up to you to interpret it according to your personal style.</div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABdDnVwdEETrXue__t-L5p86CbT0WVVdpnwl-_b3KBMZsTpf_n6J6b9t5ZSvWgGZR5AiwiltmueMZ7-y0YhEUWdBr4tMdy2DtQZsHv-Mfjf1kLsaNdxBBU6dAs_2xUtHY0aPXayd46eI/s1600/basic-color-wheel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></a></div>

The Colour Blocking Trend

Colour Blocking The 'Colour Blocking' trend has yet to have the mass appeal in South Africa as it does overseas. Essentially, colour...

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Looks of the Week

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">My Best & Worst Fashion Picks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week, beautiful and bright coloured evening gowns caught my fancy. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg82juLqtu7CzQv8oVIFtSi1E6_hjjZ7u2gIIVWyVodMaROyNhfTg5BWTR2ub1-YOaSTwJJVgq_mCQ_DQvN-OLL5vYj1npMq_p928r9r6YDlgZn34MEdcpSZYSV9yuQACPZ6Uv2GJANpk/s1600/best+lotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg82juLqtu7CzQv8oVIFtSi1E6_hjjZ7u2gIIVWyVodMaROyNhfTg5BWTR2ub1-YOaSTwJJVgq_mCQ_DQvN-OLL5vYj1npMq_p928r9r6YDlgZn34MEdcpSZYSV9yuQACPZ6Uv2GJANpk/s640/best+lotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Katie Holmes</i> is sublime in a silk fuchsia blouse and bow, which she paired with a matching pleated skirt. She wore the dress to the Annual Drama Desk Awards. The outfit is from her own design line, Holmes & Yang. A black clutch and heels completed her look.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At 'The Tree of Life' premiere, <i>Angelina Jolie</i> looked ravishing in a crimson red asymmetrical silk chiffon gown by Jenny Packham. The colour looks great on her, she should wear it more often.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Fergie</i> surprised me by gracefully pulling off this yellow chiffon gown by BCBG Max Azria. The embellished strap gives the dress a bit of sparkle. I like that she paired it with a bright blue clutch bag. Fergie wore the dress to the 2011 Fifi Awards, where she received the 'New Celebrity Fragrance of the Year' award.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'The Tree of Life' actress <i>Jessica Chastain</i> complemented her red hair by wearing a teal green mermaid gown by Roland Mouret. The waist band is accented with a splash of chartreuse. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">On the other hand, these looks made me cringe...</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKtNYxvHzn92Vb19ZX-TAD-i3s1E-ZGe9A44-_-bVcwkrzdYrG-fpI82VrgNeCJD6tGRKeobsr_NB16dKxjAg-yGWpN0hdzTZw30B8B-VLzCsp4DM9ca9pbG3kI6NKFUjpiRy9lhsr7w/s1600/wlotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKtNYxvHzn92Vb19ZX-TAD-i3s1E-ZGe9A44-_-bVcwkrzdYrG-fpI82VrgNeCJD6tGRKeobsr_NB16dKxjAg-yGWpN0hdzTZw30B8B-VLzCsp4DM9ca9pbG3kI6NKFUjpiRy9lhsr7w/s640/wlotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>H</i><i>eidi Klum</i> attended an art exhibition in New York wearing a mini by Vivienne Westwood. The combination of animal print, shiny chintz fabric and a low exaggerated neckline is too flashy.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Zoe Kravitz </i>attended the 'X-Men:First Class' premiere in a silver velvet Alexander Wang dress. There's no design to this dress, it's ill-fitting, old fashioned and would be better off as a nightdress. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Kourtney Kardashian</i> wears an Aztec print jumpsuit by Torn. Harem pants are bad enough on their own, converting them into a jumpsuit is even worse. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Korean actress <i>Han Hyo Joo</i> attended the Baeksang Arts Awards in a whirlwind of ruffled lace tiers. This white Nina Ricci dress is overwhelming her and it's such a pity - if the top were plain, this could have been a pretty look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks of the Week

My Best & Worst Fashion Picks This week, beautiful and bright coloured evening gowns caught my fancy.  Katie Holmes is sublime in a sil...

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The Second Stylish Week at Cannes 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">This Week's Style Assembly</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">from the Cannes Film Festival 2011</span></i></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While the rest of went on with our normal lives, another stylish week at Cannes continued. Stars pulled out all the stops at the various events held in the French Rivera this week. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are some of the highlights.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnsAexR8GdMn8XU-8Bn122gRkgfgF2TjUkJSx7DyVbir2NLtxNLSCDKNXZoogaOreVn6f2nsqccHpVrgPgbdOHpXk8u4-ZKSgFp26pzStz_ErfR6zW7lDUiidmzOf1F8OUAFts8_hJiY/s1600/cannes+week2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnsAexR8GdMn8XU-8Bn122gRkgfgF2TjUkJSx7DyVbir2NLtxNLSCDKNXZoogaOreVn6f2nsqccHpVrgPgbdOHpXk8u4-ZKSgFp26pzStz_ErfR6zW7lDUiidmzOf1F8OUAFts8_hJiY/s640/cannes+week2011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The classic black gown was given a twist with these four variations. <i>Zoe Saldana</i> was whimsical in a floral-print organza gown by Vionnet. I like the dress, just not the elasticated striped belt - it feels too casual. <i>Gwen Stefani </i>wowed in a shimmery fishtail gown with halter neck from her own fashion line, L.A.M.B. A gold belt accentuated her waist. <i>Li Bing Bing </i>wore a beautifully beaded gown by Zuhair Murad, with large chiffon bow and sash. <i>Clemence </i><i>Poesy's</i> pleated black Chanel dress is an elegant pick, although I find the heels too high for the length of the dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCwr8Dhyphenhyphen7xg4uetm9u40WafY5kStX3s7NGPG-iJIT6lTcCxCfdKjdHZxdKhW8YVB7ltrIRrzZInGo9tHgBEqXGKMN74rxOEhmWtNmsLV3LJbP8BEUV_oD4i8Oga7pVAiYOU__wCfw-OI/s1600/cannes+fashion+wk+2+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCwr8Dhyphenhyphen7xg4uetm9u40WafY5kStX3s7NGPG-iJIT6lTcCxCfdKjdHZxdKhW8YVB7ltrIRrzZInGo9tHgBEqXGKMN74rxOEhmWtNmsLV3LJbP8BEUV_oD4i8Oga7pVAiYOU__wCfw-OI/s640/cannes+fashion+wk+2+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Punchy colours brought vigour to the red carpet. Crowd pleaser <i>Fan Bing Bing</i> wore a pistachio green gown by Oscar de la Renta. The gown was volumized by gathered folds. I'm not fond of her Heidi-hairstyle. The stunning <i>Alessandra </i><i>Ambrosio</i> wears an aqua Roberto Cavalli dress with embellished bodice. Actress <i>Jessica Chastain</i> was vibrant in a strapless sunflower yellow dress by Zac Posen. Model <i>Bar Rafaeli</i> donned a deep blue Roberto Cavalli gown, which fit impeccably. Her pulled back ponytail added to the sleek look. Asian actress <i>Zhang Zilin</i> was breathtaking in Elie Saab. The rose red chiffon dress features a lace-trimmed asymmetrical neckline and soft draping. For me, this look is perfection.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju79p1ZKywIcHPtnKf9Qo_LWB_gvwFdVHfNjDJZbvOmStLumVkVf5HZYuRkAL-9jaQII7HMuaOKmSlIxfFXw22whPepOmve6BRkbXbO8uKn_qMteG-r4EjwxQg4n55i0VvYHoOWA8lKWc/s1600/cannes+fashion+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju79p1ZKywIcHPtnKf9Qo_LWB_gvwFdVHfNjDJZbvOmStLumVkVf5HZYuRkAL-9jaQII7HMuaOKmSlIxfFXw22whPepOmve6BRkbXbO8uKn_qMteG-r4EjwxQg4n55i0VvYHoOWA8lKWc/s640/cannes+fashion+2011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Muted tones were trendy at last night's Amfar Gala. <i>Kirsten Dunst</i> wore a hazy pink sheer gown with diamond shaped appliqués by Chanel. <i>Michelle Rodriguez</i> shows off the embellished back of her Jean Fares Couture dress. Such a pretty pale pink colour and the pockets add an interesting touch. <i>Uma Thurman</i> strikes a pose in a gracious grey Chanel gown with a row of roses on the neckline. Her dress also features pockets. <i>Rosario Dawson</i> shines in Roberto Cavalli. Her strapless dress has a silver sequined bodice and cream pleated skirt.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

The Second Stylish Week at Cannes 2011

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Divas and Darlings - Us Weekly Party

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i>Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood Party 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Us Weekly</i> held a Hot Hollywood Style 2011 Issue event in LA earlier this week. The young and beautiful were honoured for their personal sense of style, which they proudly showed off on the grey carpet. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Sleek and Stylish<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjPjrhEeAoGazo48Lcu6wRCQdQGiJq_FNdGdO1qyQzQw4Hz_cISskjtailBDYRJG4xZZ4uJnXYMntH_Y-NWwFEUt3zHodz-FT0MnN0E8-kNqahhSJsThkd8k31QSBd7fnZRO2hO8_Qko/s1600/us+weekly+hollywood+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjPjrhEeAoGazo48Lcu6wRCQdQGiJq_FNdGdO1qyQzQw4Hz_cISskjtailBDYRJG4xZZ4uJnXYMntH_Y-NWwFEUt3zHodz-FT0MnN0E8-kNqahhSJsThkd8k31QSBd7fnZRO2hO8_Qko/s640/us+weekly+hollywood+party.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Prada to Nada's </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alexa Vega</span> wears a midnight blue dress with assymetrical ruffles by Ali Ro, teamed with nude Steve Madden pumps and a metallic clutch. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Whitney Port</span> opted for a one-shoulder white dress with colourful insets by GUiSHEM. She wore it with electric blue lace up heels by Giuseppe Zanotti. My favourite look is worn by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Odette Yustman</span>. She's gorgeous in an off-the-shoulder black dress with sheer beaded bodice by Versus. Her peep toes are by Giuseppe Zanotti. Czech supermodel <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Petra Nomcova</span> is sweet in a soft pink strapless dress by Tommy Hilfiger. She accessorised with black pumps, a black belt and Dolce & Gabbana bag. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hayden Panettiere</span> wore a Helmut Lang blazer over her black and blush Camilla & Marc lace dress. I am closet craving her stunning Jimmy Choo heels with crystal ankle straps.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Bright Colours</span></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LpRtDjZ1tWiXMNrO7GQczkUFOQeSkDgqm-QPXt1Q0Et5pUbJ9EoJxuyyAjek-65MT8CEW6OYZukHeGLsanQMn-w7x-rm5pzAariyOEPrz8QjN_Xw0RTSDbdnniy4Pwuasby5PKxVpVU/s1600/us+weeklys+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LpRtDjZ1tWiXMNrO7GQczkUFOQeSkDgqm-QPXt1Q0Et5pUbJ9EoJxuyyAjek-65MT8CEW6OYZukHeGLsanQMn-w7x-rm5pzAariyOEPrz8QjN_Xw0RTSDbdnniy4Pwuasby5PKxVpVU/s640/us+weeklys+party.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Actress <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Caroline D'Amore</span> wears a long-sleeved silk jumpsuit in burnt orange. I love the sea green colour of Zelda Williams' 50's style dress. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Camilla Alves</span> is ravishing in a ruby red bustier dress by Dolce and Gabbana. <i>American Idol's</i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Pia</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Toscano</span> dons bright blue BCBG dress with Christian Louboutin heels. TV actress <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kelsey Chow</span> chose a simple deep pink tunic dress with striking sandals.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Could Have Done Better</span></span></i></b><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M-ijBElcUlxeS8MgEAHkyiIAib1hCpN-yx3gr_umOy_uHTcEbsIUjuGEzASc3u44HL6Z6k4u55dhyNeocz0SfQRxx4IDww2cq3GgTIIsw2Xj-UgOhX5UhiT-qte3RetBR0klIe6yXCg/s1600/us+weekly+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M-ijBElcUlxeS8MgEAHkyiIAib1hCpN-yx3gr_umOy_uHTcEbsIUjuGEzASc3u44HL6Z6k4u55dhyNeocz0SfQRxx4IDww2cq3GgTIIsw2Xj-UgOhX5UhiT-qte3RetBR0klIe6yXCg/s640/us+weekly+party.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Katerina Graham</span> takes on rock-goth style in this black dress by Dimepiece. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Rachael Leigh Cook's</span> horizontal stripe dress looks like a sleep shirt. Everything about <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Madeline Zima's</span> look is bland and dowdy. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jessica Simpson</span> in a tribal print Etro dress - I don't like the fit or the busy print or the high neckline. It makes her look shorter and wider. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jessica Szohr</span> wears a black dress by Style Stalker - like the full skirt but the sheer lace top with bra looks a bit trashy.  </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table>

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Colour Trend on The Red Carpet

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Brightly Coloured Evening Gowns<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vibrant colours make an impact on the red carpet once again this week. This invigorating trend is has been fondly embraced by starlets, models, fashion critics and designers alike. </span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mouN-B-3n0z5A21Xe1ijvZQbw9lgoaUmsDaDw7ZDIrb0HPG1myDeFoUiIjycN6mQPdBkDnM9YYBD7B7eUuD1paZCF3mHKWL-LdmXOUOt4qQmU3lVlwXOQXcUieSyLN2VMPqOfpodWp8/s1600/colourful+evening+gowns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mouN-B-3n0z5A21Xe1ijvZQbw9lgoaUmsDaDw7ZDIrb0HPG1myDeFoUiIjycN6mQPdBkDnM9YYBD7B7eUuD1paZCF3mHKWL-LdmXOUOt4qQmU3lVlwXOQXcUieSyLN2VMPqOfpodWp8/s640/colourful+evening+gowns.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova wears a crimson one-shoulder gown with cross-over slit & black belt by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alexander McQueen</span> Spring RTW 2011. Olivia Munn wears a cobalt blue strapless silk chiffon Notte gown by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Marchesa</span>. Her blue & purple necklace is by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bvlgari. </span>Emmy Rossum is radiant in an emerald silk gown with half-draped skirt & purple bejeweled belt by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Yves Saint</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Laurent</span>. Her bracelet and earrings are from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Ivanka Trump's</span> jewellery line. This is my fav look of the three, although I would've liked to see it with a different coloured clutch. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Colour Trend on The Red Carpet

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Red Carpet Fashion - Bright Evening Gowns

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i>'Sucker Punch' Movie Premiere<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></i></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The new action-fantasy movie <i>Sucker Punch</i> premiered this week in Hollywood. These three eye-catching dresses wowed the crowds with their vibrant and fun colours.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTRDWxvX-5fO_jOOWofN1JYhxPCsq9J9QgGWFoFksvLPtRQYCY0KTjsOEYsMBoHpuX9zxsm6kkjHKubvgTNwzwz780jVt_1redoLA0SfQVVGiTwchWkuZgqYQtKgNRcTWlbf7gtIMVtQ/s640/sucker+punch+premiere+dresses.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Malin Akerman</i> wears a simple yet striking red silk dress by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Holmes & Yang</span>. Actress <i>Jamie Chung</i> wears a draped dandelion yellow gown by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Giambattista Valli</span>. The gray chiffon panel seems misplaced. Her heels are by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Ruthie Davis</span>. Australian actress <i>Abbie Cornish</i> wears an elegantly draped v-neck gown in royal blue by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Amanda Wakeley</span>. Which was the best colour on the premiere carpet?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Red Carpet Fashion - Bright Evening Gowns

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