The Leather Leggings Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It began on the catwalks of Cavalli, Chloe, Beckham and Balmain, then streamed over into supermodel domain and onto the streets of Celebsville. From there, it reached the webpages of fashion bloggers everywhere. One of <i>the</i> biggest Winter 2012 trends has been 'leather leggings'. These are some inspiring styles on how to wear it.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Supermodels</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hLVqdIVsdFIdzffhCawBuxU3EwA8TRMorLMygdwEt5WIzn-YzZAFCO6rskiYLlyoR1YuRnn0li1Rhdtd1VdHZQ8ZO6aDrWOntwKRvbmkiLURd2NQ69cmrQNUAMLYrdbAGSa8uaXWdgek/s1600/leather1.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/AVvXsEg_hLVqdIVsdFIdzffhCawBuxU3EwA8TRMorLMygdwEt5WIzn-YzZAFCO6rskiYLlyoR1YuRnn0li1Rhdtd1VdHZQ8ZO6aDrWOntwKRvbmkiLURd2NQ69cmrQNUAMLYrdbAGSa8uaXWdgek/s640/leather1.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>Cara Delevigne</b> rocked her two-tone leather leggings with a cropped tartan jacket, white tee and chunky platform boots.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Ana Beatriz Barros</b> paired her tights with a white satin shirt for a more feminine look, along with studded heels.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Anja Rubik</b> took on a masculine theme, with a white t-shirt, black blazer, fedora and ankle boots. This is my favourite way to wear the trend.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rose Huntington-Whiteley</b> added some colour to her leather look, with a long tangerine <i>Burberry</i> coat, khaki top and clutch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Miranda Kerr</b> took on casual sophistication, wearing her glossy trousers with a sheer print top, black blazer and buckled ankle boots.</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><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Celebs</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zM3IltPLMLAx0tktvzOyPFmnpp3klWh0MQcusgXB1ZcyH7RgzE5mWWMLfqchbSjEIFNjoQTn61CRxm3pmS5lifx0MsAguWqbtWB-icV37xjKEyvSRY5JntCedwaWxYYOvKnZ1YsG3eA_/s1600/leather2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zM3IltPLMLAx0tktvzOyPFmnpp3klWh0MQcusgXB1ZcyH7RgzE5mWWMLfqchbSjEIFNjoQTn61CRxm3pmS5lifx0MsAguWqbtWB-icV37xjKEyvSRY5JntCedwaWxYYOvKnZ1YsG3eA_/s640/leather2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kate Beckinsale</b> went for a uniform all-black look, which included a black t-shirt, tuxedo jacket and black platforms.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kim Kardashian</b> brightened up her leather leggings with a sunflower yellow blazer, white shirt and black <i>Louboutin</i> heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Annalynne McCord</b> opted for a punk rock look, pairing her liquid leggings with a funky print tee, metal belt, yellow bracelets and a black blazer.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sarah Michelle Gellar</b> chose a matt-look pants, wearing it with a sheer crimson cape and stunning red and black platforms.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Olivia Palermo</b> shows off two different ways to wear leather leggings. First with an oversized fur vest and fringed boots, and second with an ivory wrap over cape and teal clutch.</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="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are many ways to wear the trend, the most popular being with a chic blazer. simple tee and ankle boots. If</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> you haven't already jumped on the leather clad bandwagon, these are some worthy options you may want to consider. </span><div><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/AVvXsEg4ywbI5mtQ6D5hZDwplYA27JNfTd8Lk3aTHiHOEVH66S7XMn9mD6hEz42I8_iBPkVcBn9hEhCZnoOF9rmeABvi7bZ4Csza5KKYKU8whmNZmL9jQ_T2psIikXjLboHUTHVFDJhHwc9AtR_k/s1600/leather3.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/AVvXsEg4ywbI5mtQ6D5hZDwplYA27JNfTd8Lk3aTHiHOEVH66S7XMn9mD6hEz42I8_iBPkVcBn9hEhCZnoOF9rmeABvi7bZ4Csza5KKYKU8whmNZmL9jQ_T2psIikXjLboHUTHVFDJhHwc9AtR_k/s640/leather3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How will you wear the trend?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

The Leather Leggings Trend

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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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2012 Sustainable Wedding Trends

<br />“Sustainable weddings aren’t just about ‘going green’ anymore, though that’s certainly a big part of it. In 2012, sustainable brides and grooms will also support local industries, avoid frivolous spending, and choose wedding elements that can be incorporated into their married lives long after the big day,” says Tracy DiNunzio, founder and CEO of Recycled Bride. “It’s exciting to see that so many of this year’s hot wedding trends are also good for people and the planet.”<br /><br /><br /><div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>12 Sustainable Wedding Trends for 2012 from Recycled Bride</strong></span> <strong>1. Something Old, Something New:</strong> Wedding resale has doubled in the last year, with more than 20% of all brides selling or shopping for a gently <a href="http://www.recycledbride.com/" style="color: #000000 !important;">used wedding dress</a>, decor, or bridal accessory online. Couples will find even more ways to reduce, reuse, and resell in 2012, using sites like Recycled Bride to score great deals on new and once-used wedding items.<br /><br /><strong>2. Brides Get <em>Fascinated</em>:</strong> This year’s must-have bridal trend is the fascinator; a luxe headpiece or hair accessory made from lace, fabric flowers, feathers or jewels. Brides will embrace all styles, from extravagant Carrie Bradshaw-esque peacock toppers to more understated ivory and white flower hair clips, often made from vintage or recycled materials.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCM0rby6gMq_xVGXBUUBnWz8nsfP7bRxJrkWNrZ9bWG9AqhsOflYlF5N1Y-nmK0IjzYJngcWKDj4fRIzrIoghXAUlsWw7D37c5GAZTfr5onomW0-7fifp9QwQq80h6F4POftkdBw9VaA7/s1600/tumblr_lw0hk4uGcn1qflmhfo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCM0rby6gMq_xVGXBUUBnWz8nsfP7bRxJrkWNrZ9bWG9AqhsOflYlF5N1Y-nmK0IjzYJngcWKDj4fRIzrIoghXAUlsWw7D37c5GAZTfr5onomW0-7fifp9QwQq80h6F4POftkdBw9VaA7/s320/tumblr_lw0hk4uGcn1qflmhfo1_500.jpg" width="306" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Via <a href="http://myweddingmonster.tumblr.com/post/14036892025/this-would-made-such-a-beautiful-bridal-fascinator">My Wedding Monster</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><strong>3. Cakes Make a Comeback:</strong> Cupcake towers and dessert tables have dominated the dessert scene for years, but the traditional wedding cake is back for 2012. Multi-layered, extravagantly decorated, and almost always white, this year’s cakes take center stage. Fresh, local ingredients like fruit preserves and cage-free eggs make the very best cakes both delicious and guilt-free.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7Vt3em9Ufnl0kz9oSDq08oQU817vsmq7Fh90q-Uz_XvjPw8gwDOYpir9IvSsqQvSU4jL3v7mlwnVDgIOrcK-_42_BF3NNYEIne1n3IPrebUaRa3cYDptCcHHctMVih-x2TEOOmCyBq6H/s1600/600x600_1306970931830-cake1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7Vt3em9Ufnl0kz9oSDq08oQU817vsmq7Fh90q-Uz_XvjPw8gwDOYpir9IvSsqQvSU4jL3v7mlwnVDgIOrcK-_42_BF3NNYEIne1n3IPrebUaRa3cYDptCcHHctMVih-x2TEOOmCyBq6H/s400/600x600_1306970931830-cake1000.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Via <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/cupcakes-couture-of-manhattan-beach-manhattan-beach/23c715a4c1a0bc84.html">Wedding Wire</a> from <a href="http://www.cupcakescouturemb.com/">Cupcakes Couture</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><strong>4. Flor-ternatives:</strong> Traditional cut flowers are expensive, and their bouquets often wilt before the honeymoon has begun. But paper flowers are forever, and come in an exciting variety of styles and colors that can be enjoyed as home accessories long after the big day. Other popular and long-lasting floral alternatives are vintage brooch bouquets and succulent plants.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43jHZdW70i27USz1JBFsGypsUsIHYz5oX3tLPotVLxBZKSUfkUPyNoTYxwZMSwWelOn9C9IQaoBpmEsVITa2Y0WQTnLW36E-d5jlzPu17zhFNSw7ZdvDZdHgLcFL9F4qH7xoEbv7R-yY/s1600/paper-flower-bouquet-via-the-crane-factory-on-etsy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43jHZdW70i27USz1JBFsGypsUsIHYz5oX3tLPotVLxBZKSUfkUPyNoTYxwZMSwWelOn9C9IQaoBpmEsVITa2Y0WQTnLW36E-d5jlzPu17zhFNSw7ZdvDZdHgLcFL9F4qH7xoEbv7R-yY/s400/paper-flower-bouquet-via-the-crane-factory-on-etsy.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><br /><br /><strong>5. Something Blue:</strong> Royal blue sapphires are outshining diamonds this year as engagement jewel of choice. Sapphires let couples avoid conflict diamonds — <em>and</em> bling-bling prices.<br /><br /><strong>6. Modesty & Lots o’ Lace:</strong> Inspired by Kate Middleton’s royal wedding gown, 2012’s brides are loving lace-covered arms and shoulders. Many will opt for vintage lace capelets and shrugs, which can be shed at the reception for a sexier look. This lets brides enjoy a variety of styles, and marks the end of the “two dress” trend.<br /><br /><strong>7. Midnight Munchies:</strong> As wedding celebrations become all-nighters for some, couples are filling the bellies of party-hardy guests with a midnight snack. But forget the fancy food and formal presentation when it comes to late-night eats, which are all about comforting, locally-sourced finger foods.<br /><br /><strong>8. Virtual Guests:</strong> Technology is making it possible for faraway friends and relatives to attend 2012 weddings without traveling. This year, guests will arrive via tablets and smartphones, on Facetime and Skype, enjoying special moments they might have otherwise missed (and conserving on travel!)<br /><br /><strong>9. A Signature Sipper:</strong> Signature cocktails are all the rage, with couples inventing creative concoctions that let guests get their drink on. Skipping the traditional overstocked wedding bar, 2012’s savviest brides and grooms are going with one signature cocktail, complemented by a selection of organic wines and local beer.<br /><br /><strong>10. DIY Wedding Videos: </strong>Using Flipcams, smartphones, and an army of friends, many couples will forgo traditional wedding videos in favor of DIY mashups that recorded from their guests’ perspectives. Free online editing tools like WeVideo make it easy for creative couples to edit their own dream wedding videos.<br /><br /><strong>11. Smashing Sashes:</strong> Wedding dresses with belts and sashes are hot this year, turning up both on the runway and down the aisle. And the best part of going belted? It’s not just figure-flattering, but embellished sashed can be re-used in real life, either as accessories or home decor.<br /><br /><strong>12. Home is Where the Party Is: </strong>Taking cues from homey newlyweds like Reese Witherspoon, Kate Moss, Lily Allen, Lauren Bush, and Milla Jovovich, wedding receptions at home are hot. Backyard bashes have gone elegant and upscale, with couples using the natural beauty of their own outdoor spaces to create warm and beautiful wedding receptions.</div><div> </div><div>Article from <a href="http://www.recycledbride.com/blog/">Recycled Bride</a></div>

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Celeb Style - Leopard Print Pants

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trendspotting</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Leopard Print Pants</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Celebrities know a good pair of leopard print pants when they see one. That's why this pair by <i>Current/Elliott</i> has been so popular on the streets on Hollywood. The <i>Current/Elliott</i> 'Stiletto Leopard Print Pants' is a fierce yet fun pair that shows off your wild side in a flattering skinny silhouette. It's best paired with a neutral coloured top and can be worn with boots, heels or flats. You can jazz things up by adding a flash of colour with bright accessories. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtNvUVSjSBf9GfV7WU4mt0nrc2rIGf3jcMqzpbK3SJSxlcJc0yYiq0DcgocPm4DivZlw4byG3oLUMgORPmeWZiSq_fPsGMzBz7MdIFRXAZ-IG47olwcXV1jJnOMeGGSDiZqOeN8u0ij86/s1600/leo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGAfajsZeqIvbfVVyn0GM5CZnDAs7HXa_OivQ3_JlTh4MZkN3oWclChyphenhyphenAB9gFAOWkMVrZb0VJ-nOnNh8YAg65RrX0NwK_dyffCZWgvWq0rqmkcc_Isc6hvcTLo-RfX7tbAMnGlw82EYlS/s1600/leo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGAfajsZeqIvbfVVyn0GM5CZnDAs7HXa_OivQ3_JlTh4MZkN3oWclChyphenhyphenAB9gFAOWkMVrZb0VJ-nOnNh8YAg65RrX0NwK_dyffCZWgvWq0rqmkcc_Isc6hvcTLo-RfX7tbAMnGlw82EYlS/s640/leo1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Top Row: Grey Leopard Print</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Anna Paquin</b> </span>wears her jeans with a black cropped leather jacket and charcoal tee. She interestingly pairs it with dark green suede boots by <i>Jeffery Campbell</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Elizabeth Olsen</b></span> is styled for a magazine wearing the pants, along with a black & white <i>Porter Grey</i> jersey, red <i>Kat</i> cloche hat & mustard <i>Christian Louboutin</i> 'Bambou' platforms.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Emily Blunt</b> </span>kept her look simple with a plain black t-shirt and flat black <i>Fiorentini + Baker</i> ankle boots. She also wears <i>Ray Ban</i> sunglasses.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Nicky Hilton</b> </span>teamed her LP pair with a long black tee and ballet flats.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Bottom Row: Camel Leopard Print</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Fergie</span> </b>styled things up a notch with a tank top by <i>Obesity & Speed</i>, along with a fiery red vest, chunky necklace and black gladiator sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Romanian singer<b style="color: #666666;"> Inna</b> wears her LP pants with a light grey half tucked-in tee, cream cropped and studded biker jacket and black high boots.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Mandy Moore</span> </b>opted for a simple look with a dark grey t-shirt and black flats.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kimora Lee Simmons</span></b> also wore a grey top, under a black coat, with suede ankle boots.</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;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtNvUVSjSBf9GfV7WU4mt0nrc2rIGf3jcMqzpbK3SJSxlcJc0yYiq0DcgocPm4DivZlw4byG3oLUMgORPmeWZiSq_fPsGMzBz7MdIFRXAZ-IG47olwcXV1jJnOMeGGSDiZqOeN8u0ij86/s1600/leo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtNvUVSjSBf9GfV7WU4mt0nrc2rIGf3jcMqzpbK3SJSxlcJc0yYiq0DcgocPm4DivZlw4byG3oLUMgORPmeWZiSq_fPsGMzBz7MdIFRXAZ-IG47olwcXV1jJnOMeGGSDiZqOeN8u0ij86/s400/leo2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <i>Current/Elliott</i> pair of stretch skinny jeans comes in two shades, grey and camel. The leopard print design is slightly faded which gives it a more casual look. It costs $198 or R1600 and can be bought online from Nordstrom or Piperlime.</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;">How would you wear this trend?</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>

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The Tribal Trend by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Harper's Bazaar

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Harper's Bazaar</i> leads the summer trends forecast in their December 2011 issue, where <i>Transformers 3</i> star, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley models an array of ethnic-inspired outfits. We've seen g</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">raphic tribal prints make a colourful splash on the Spring 2012 runways from New York to Paris. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In South Africa, this isn't a new trend, it's one that has been eternal. Women here wear traditional </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><a href="http://www.shweshwe.net/">shweshwe</a></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> fabrics through all seasons. Historically, it was worn in dress-form by specific cultural groups for special occasions. But in recent years the <i>shweshwe</i> print has merged its way into a more modern, mainstream market, thanks to local designers. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's exciting to see this trend extend it's vivifying influence to the rest of the world. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley marches to the beat of a tribal drum in this invigorating fashion shoot for </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Harper's Bazaar.</i></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm6Dx7Vk5Zca5LnK5ZnfK61Ii3Q_nm7ojKOgKykMJdV4d5Kc_tH28TN3-UafPdpiT9gB7lyK9xKbOq-B2iidlRZvLDC1cu-QQ9X3cnraiw_hKmozbS4tnpCeptuogxxW5pscM5z4DC1L6/s1600/rosie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm6Dx7Vk5Zca5LnK5ZnfK61Ii3Q_nm7ojKOgKykMJdV4d5Kc_tH28TN3-UafPdpiT9gB7lyK9xKbOq-B2iidlRZvLDC1cu-QQ9X3cnraiw_hKmozbS4tnpCeptuogxxW5pscM5z4DC1L6/s640/rosie.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;">Rosie Huntington-Whiteley clashes colours and prints in an ensemble by <i>Burberry Prorsum</i>. Warm, spicy shades are brought together in a black and orange striped jacket and blue and ruby print skirt. Striped brown <i>Burberry</i> wedges and beaded clutch echo the tribal style.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEphH4mnCeH9j7uHfZCrYmQf_GPNTgHCyDje6bqbrm9iK0CPzH3V-ZiAhu7TAdYOCpC5ooxcf0z22-emm4qQ4VnDsRPe8cIAZuwYVu5GDTXewEWi3o52NBYWBG4HJDkgiCDL9Yt8Tjs9q/s1600/rosie2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEphH4mnCeH9j7uHfZCrYmQf_GPNTgHCyDje6bqbrm9iK0CPzH3V-ZiAhu7TAdYOCpC5ooxcf0z22-emm4qQ4VnDsRPe8cIAZuwYVu5GDTXewEWi3o52NBYWBG4HJDkgiCDL9Yt8Tjs9q/s640/rosie2.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;">Animal prints are dipped in a rainbow of colours for Spring 2012. Rosie flirts with fringing and tiger-stripes in a ruffle-tiered dress and scarf by <i>Missoni</i>. How cute are the runway shoes?</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><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQ9qUmIYSjXQkDWXY-SqzyhcuFXDhbQgU6rWicbtuYtoBxa6IkfgFvT2UWxKXhpOFD05pyWPegiKWa2kvUpT1vDS4O3BN_merZPzeu0FO0Zt8zt_PPQjqCnS4tBljBKHr7IPcUBLh-S5E/s1600/rosie3.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/AVvXsEhlQ9qUmIYSjXQkDWXY-SqzyhcuFXDhbQgU6rWicbtuYtoBxa6IkfgFvT2UWxKXhpOFD05pyWPegiKWa2kvUpT1vDS4O3BN_merZPzeu0FO0Zt8zt_PPQjqCnS4tBljBKHr7IPcUBLh-S5E/s640/rosie3.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;">Earthy tones and ethnic beadwork combine in a geometric cut-out dress by <i>Donna Karan</i>. Rosie wears a large statement necklace by <i>Donna Karan</i> and wooden bangles by <i>Alexis Bittar</i>.</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><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQwTZqGMiN8EkfZRAr084vrXf-ajjP4KHtJYxb7BvCCawowlBT664cbKf5NfnMvTE76fz7ErZFRPRlKS8Rd57WJyHYmR_Hg8dw9medG-UpFmmhi8C-DMaKernOIJ_ryPKWZm8ewmgircN/s1600/rosie4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQwTZqGMiN8EkfZRAr084vrXf-ajjP4KHtJYxb7BvCCawowlBT664cbKf5NfnMvTE76fz7ErZFRPRlKS8Rd57WJyHYmR_Hg8dw9medG-UpFmmhi8C-DMaKernOIJ_ryPKWZm8ewmgircN/s640/rosie4.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;">Rosie takes a bold stride in a blue and white patterned suit and handbag by <i>Derek Lam</i>. One has to be really fearless to wear a folkloric print from collar to hem.</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><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMv7U1XA8jGLcdVQ-xmoZGI1QdukkKATFUDc21VeUYU2G6QS0e3X7punaM36IOdrPlZKnnvLxMBa6EYzLg14haoSysYK7Gn-J0-U8zQrY2XPgag1AguTh8VERWZq51_T42oK6D7oTH7AW/s1600/rosie5.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/AVvXsEgGMv7U1XA8jGLcdVQ-xmoZGI1QdukkKATFUDc21VeUYU2G6QS0e3X7punaM36IOdrPlZKnnvLxMBa6EYzLg14haoSysYK7Gn-J0-U8zQrY2XPgag1AguTh8VERWZq51_T42oK6D7oTH7AW/s640/rosie5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A vertically striped <i>Bottega Veneta</i> dress in shades of an African sunset. I like how the stripes are designed to create an optical illusion.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8yhYLT-rpzd-lMkPkMYsTnBl1QYlzifWVHpPmV2CGOUBrJQDcfJIXqBrdHJhLlN7_baCEmLi67HSHjPOksIOzYAQAjhYSAN33dFKIEN3ilvkM42gxKB5YMtfkQIWXopU4s4LRyuSL_rS/s1600/rosie6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8yhYLT-rpzd-lMkPkMYsTnBl1QYlzifWVHpPmV2CGOUBrJQDcfJIXqBrdHJhLlN7_baCEmLi67HSHjPOksIOzYAQAjhYSAN33dFKIEN3ilvkM42gxKB5YMtfkQIWXopU4s4LRyuSL_rS/s640/rosie6.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;">An architectural design in glossy ombré stripes. Rosie wears a strapless dress by <i>Giorgio Armani</i> with chunky necklace by <i>Etro</i>. I prefer this look in editorial over runway.</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><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is your verdict? Are you <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">for</span></b> or <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">against</span></b> the 'Tribal Trend'?</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;"></div>

The Tribal Trend by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Harper's Bazaar

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Glitter Girls

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Trendspotting</b></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Black & Gold Sequin Dresses</b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><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="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The latest star-studded trend to hit the red carpet is glitter-covered gowns. In the past few weeks, a string of celebrities have been seen wearing sparkly sequined dresses in shades of black and gold, or a combination of both. So put on your shades and have a closer look at this dazzling new trend.<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></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Evening Gowns</b></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpokGbWg-5Dko_bkfnhdKK_GgRBB2sOhWps98gExW-C5aiDUt6kDCyY5w1v7pNWjfntkyIFrCX_Na24NQWj9EkGX5vOWCYsAHX3rNnOrwWPXNQFKthyzYzsfAcfytkYr9rds6v44MCuv9/s640/gg5.jpg" width="640" /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpokGbWg-5Dko_bkfnhdKK_GgRBB2sOhWps98gExW-C5aiDUt6kDCyY5w1v7pNWjfntkyIFrCX_Na24NQWj9EkGX5vOWCYsAHX3rNnOrwWPXNQFKthyzYzsfAcfytkYr9rds6v44MCuv9/s1600/gg5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Naya Rivera</b> sparkles in a black and gold strapless gown with wavy line design by Douglas Hannat. She was on the red carpet at the NCL Alma Awards in Santa Monica.<br /><br /><b>Milla Jovovich</b> wore a shimmery black Salvatore Ferragamo gown to 'The Three Musketeers' movie premiere. She added a Jimmy Choo clutch and Brian Atwood heels.<br /><br />Model <b>Crystal Renn</b> is dipped in molten gold for the Metropolitan Opera Season's opening night in New York City. I love her Zac Posen fishtail gown with sweetheart neck and exaggerated short sleeves.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cocktail Dresses</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZfc0qcLta6Hz_Xody4EfVeBK_7l5-B-jc1RP1-SyzvQJGqddNjhNKdt2tVrpCvnFsFFzEmYNAcqUPdhbuU6IJNMUj8hKXp5SGvwiLbHe6ZLpN1vv2hDdVMv9whk-bruV4D6O3nfvtKbF/s1600/gg2.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/AVvXsEjoZfc0qcLta6Hz_Xody4EfVeBK_7l5-B-jc1RP1-SyzvQJGqddNjhNKdt2tVrpCvnFsFFzEmYNAcqUPdhbuU6IJNMUj8hKXp5SGvwiLbHe6ZLpN1vv2hDdVMv9whk-bruV4D6O3nfvtKbF/s640/gg2.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Camilla Belle</b> looked stunning in black and gold at the opening of the Gucci Museo in Florence. The actress wore a two-toned sequined dress by none other than Gucci.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"></span></b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Camilla Alves</b> wears a twinkly Manish Arora mini dress with metallic-shaded sequinned stripes to a Cirque du Soleil show in LA. Her black peep toe pumps are by Stuart Weitzman.</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Brit Morgan</b> opted for a black and gold dress with pleated skirt by Nicole Miller, which she wore to her birthday party in Las Vegas. She paired it with black and white heels.</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Kim Kardashian</b> dons a gold Dolce and Gabbana star-print dress for a photo spread in Harper's Bazaar Arabia.</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"></span>Who Wore Gold Sequins Better?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpTQXHMZ8dhe1qfOZHZUWGD-jZ0lofAB9tyY_CwD6EUam9heP3dcUVJB7qdM5xiSjtayerKVlnPbDA8c3_HAQpoaTJSUSQCMai2qWJ4pWvGFu2M3jEbIwyykQhWQ2OJssE5qZCH4VSahu/s1600/gg3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpTQXHMZ8dhe1qfOZHZUWGD-jZ0lofAB9tyY_CwD6EUam9heP3dcUVJB7qdM5xiSjtayerKVlnPbDA8c3_HAQpoaTJSUSQCMai2qWJ4pWvGFu2M3jEbIwyykQhWQ2OJssE5qZCH4VSahu/s640/gg3.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Eva Longoria</b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">&</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Katie Cassidy</b> both wore the same gold sequined 'Breck' dress by Alice + Olivia, at two separate events - Eva in Las Vegas and Katie in New York. Eva (left) wore nude peep toe heels, while Katie (right) stepped out in chunky black 'Kiera' pumps, also by Alice + Olivia. I prefer this look on Katie.</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 /></div></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: #666666;">Get The Look</span></span></b> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHU9jGSW-zS1IQhfJRZayDPT0UCH9z7bpdJK6RyVYdpLosu2uQNtdqHxFoGxPdGjfKVx2TQUJ8FiGNLpfXwEJy5XJoAlgsbgei4qsTPTAowsaDSZ8qswRWfYAjjb10P84k50lqqJHL5PYl/s1600/gg+dresses.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/AVvXsEgHU9jGSW-zS1IQhfJRZayDPT0UCH9z7bpdJK6RyVYdpLosu2uQNtdqHxFoGxPdGjfKVx2TQUJ8FiGNLpfXwEJy5XJoAlgsbgei4qsTPTAowsaDSZ8qswRWfYAjjb10P84k50lqqJHL5PYl/s640/gg+dresses.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Steal Eva's and Katie's style with this copper and gold sequined stretch-mesh dress by Alice + Olivia. $597 or R4810 from <a href="http://www.saks.com/">Saks Fifth Avenue</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. One-shouldered black bodycon dress with gold sequined bodice by Bebe. $119 or R959 from <a href="http://www.bebe.com/">Bebe.com</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. A lustrous one-shouldered gold ruched mini by Rare Opulence. $180 or R1420 from <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/">The Outnet</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. A glimmering black and gold foil print sequin dress with long sleeves by ADAM. $640 or R5152.50 from <a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com/">Bloomingdales</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Blue-black front-wrap dress by French Connection. £160 or R2029 from <a href="http://www.asos.com/">Asos</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Sequin short-sleeved tunic dress with satin sash by Kaliko. £140 or R1745 from <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/">John Lewis</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Violet Thunder sequin black dress scattered with gold flowers, by French Connection. £110 or R1395 from <a href="http://www.asos.com/">Asos</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. A simple silk and sequin playsuit by Sylvie. $325 or R2570 from <a href="http://www.reissonline.com/">Reiss Online</a></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;">This trend is sure to add some spark to your nights out. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are your thoughts - Gaudy or Glamorous? </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Glitter Girls

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Trends of The Week

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There were two prominent trends on and off the red carpet this week. Firstly, there was a flurry of pretty printed dress, and in complete contrast, some stars took on the more masculine fashion trend.</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;"><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: #a64d79;">Prints</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3R_-EhHnXU9-T0UV2JwwweR6YNEEjk0sKx-WkMy_3jrS1E4btaUcP7WrCjNP-OTUFXVVPseunymkIThi8MCJ52iNJJB_EvdKQk_zy1DleGTku57ZWQd9gr-jP5EUU1KQnK5FNs76e-XLZ/s1600/looks+1.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/AVvXsEg3R_-EhHnXU9-T0UV2JwwweR6YNEEjk0sKx-WkMy_3jrS1E4btaUcP7WrCjNP-OTUFXVVPseunymkIThi8MCJ52iNJJB_EvdKQk_zy1DleGTku57ZWQd9gr-jP5EUU1KQnK5FNs76e-XLZ/s640/looks+1.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>Sarah Jessica Parker</b> was in London to promote her new movie, 'I Don't Know How She Does It'. The actress wore a black and yellow colour block frock with pink and white floral panels. Her dress is by <i>Prabal Gurung</i>, with black glitter heels by <i>Charlotte Olympia.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Salma Hayek</b> looked vibrant in a multicoloured snugly-fit floral sheath by <i>Balenciaga.</i> Ankle strap heels and a large orange <i>Balenciaga</i> tote finished her look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Keira Knightley's</b> silk-satin patterned dress is by <i>Mary Katrantzou</i>. She wore it for the photocall of her new movie, 'A Dangerous Method'. Her nude heels are by <i>Jimmy Choo.</i> I like her angular bob hairstyle.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kate Bosworth</b> was out in LA, wearing a cute printed strapless dress by <i>Isabel </i><i>Marant.</i> She paired it with flat beige suede boots, also by <i>Marant</i>, and an <i>Alexander Wang</i> handbag.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Andrea Riseborough </b>looked jazzy in a floral print Dolce & Gabbana dress, highlighted with orange panels. She wore gold pumps with it.</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><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: #a64d79;">The Menswear Trend</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjwx6-EDObnX-4ga1WN1dNsXvT9K9bCUADBsCFiDFfbMfoIuEcv5KdeI3JAZiEVBHHCDFs881xZc82HhGvAMnmhqAVBqdqoHeJ1jQQ2a-FDnE7CySBtJrJwsF8wFiAw3KeL0VgeWErwsY/s1600/looks+3.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/AVvXsEiSjwx6-EDObnX-4ga1WN1dNsXvT9K9bCUADBsCFiDFfbMfoIuEcv5KdeI3JAZiEVBHHCDFs881xZc82HhGvAMnmhqAVBqdqoHeJ1jQQ2a-FDnE7CySBtJrJwsF8wFiAw3KeL0VgeWErwsY/s640/looks+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>K</b><b>ate Winslet</b> looked chic at the photocall for her new movie, 'Mildred Pierce'. The Oscar-winning actress wore a black one-button blazer by <i>Helmet Lang,</i> over a plain tank and belted shorts. She walked in high black peep-toe heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Alexa Chung</b> was photographed just before her DJing gig at a fashion event in Sydney, Australia. She wore a buttoned up ivory shirt and black pencil skirt. Alexa styled her look with a red quilted <i>Chanel</i> bag, matching red lipstick and flat houndstooth sandals.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Evan Rachel Wood</b> looked sleek at a photocall in Venice this week. She donned a black <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> suit, teamed with a white ruffled-neck blouse. I love her houndstooth heels, which are by <i>Salvatore Ferragamo.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Monica Bellucci</b> is another actress who adopted the menswear trend in Venice. She wore a white buttoned down shirt under a tailored black waistcoat, with black suit trousers. She went a step further with the masculine trend by wearing flat black mens shoes and held a large carrier bag. I would've preferred a sexy pencil heel with this look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span id="goog_1679901560"></span><span id="goog_1679901561"></span>

Trends of The Week

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Zombie Engagement... A Sweet Nightmare

When I met Juliana and Benjamin, I knew they were a fun, quirky couple, but never imagined just how quirky they were!  They have the BEST engagement shots I've ever seen.  I can't wait for their wedding! Who knows? 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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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Trends at Cape Town Fashion Week 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;">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;">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;"><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;">For those us not lucky enough to attend Cape Town Fashion Week this year..there are always the pictures to admire. I've seen all the shows online, so that I could round up the best looks off the runway. These are the hottest trends bubbling under for Spring/Summer 2011-12.</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;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Colour Blocking</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/AVvXsEjH_uw_VIrjlY0mdHSbIyzc_kZO7xnTVmgfzkPB2DWVTc_edsZ2cDOupbzc8D6aRdKzAchyRGY73fljmgMQtoN4qknWNgL2Cy_MnXaZBlulCS1PHtEepGhW5W_x50mHN3Z7sI7TGkRoRSY/s1600/trends+cpfw.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/AVvXsEjH_uw_VIrjlY0mdHSbIyzc_kZO7xnTVmgfzkPB2DWVTc_edsZ2cDOupbzc8D6aRdKzAchyRGY73fljmgMQtoN4qknWNgL2Cy_MnXaZBlulCS1PHtEepGhW5W_x50mHN3Z7sI7TGkRoRSY/s640/trends+cpfw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've already seen the colour block look on countless celebs and in magazines. Good to see that it finally made its way down the South African runway. <i>Michelle Ludek</i> paired a sheer white top over a hot pink vest and dark grey pants. <i>Stephania Morland</i> dazzles with a tri-coloured metallic frilled mini. <i>Thula Sindi</i> contrasts cerise with black. <i>Danielle </i><i>Margaux</i> channels Gucci with a turquoise and royal blue satin ensemble. <i>Gavin </i><i>Rajah's</i> red and black striped dress reminds me of Prada's Spring 2011 collection. <i>Leigh Schubert</i> takes on the trend with muted tones and vertical panels. <i>Habits</i> combines two popular colours, purple and orange.<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="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Maxis</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VLt1LxEgEK2fUaTPYWf7aQacS4NhOPxk6Mdo0JLgFmuKyuw1LCdQPslJBcggzFo6D0_WRZCwHBaFvVYd8dh1UOmAqZYKgc1lN1o6gqy9903Zi4SUoOAzbONVFecyg4mSlLc52y5nWR4/s1600/trends+ctfw+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VLt1LxEgEK2fUaTPYWf7aQacS4NhOPxk6Mdo0JLgFmuKyuw1LCdQPslJBcggzFo6D0_WRZCwHBaFvVYd8dh1UOmAqZYKgc1lN1o6gqy9903Zi4SUoOAzbONVFecyg4mSlLc52y5nWR4/s640/trends+ctfw+4.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;">Meet your new length for Summer - the Maxi. Its flowing, feminine and flattering. Both skirts <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> dresses were seen sweeping the floor. The shapes were either straight or bias-cut. Fabrics used were soft, silky, sheer or pleated.</div></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><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;">Shorts</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqzLwFYvK8JHy-t2kqkL91LDIzPOsN0BRvgItKylAXzVvhGCEfVox3xmrTWqNbnx-C2JpeCPOUcoH-JB0z4zyQ7UCfMO3zO0GGA4HEh9EI-I340uy9lIR20Kh88nyoRxxgl88bQjTcrI/s1600/trends+ctfw+3.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/AVvXsEhrqzLwFYvK8JHy-t2kqkL91LDIzPOsN0BRvgItKylAXzVvhGCEfVox3xmrTWqNbnx-C2JpeCPOUcoH-JB0z4zyQ7UCfMO3zO0GGA4HEh9EI-I340uy9lIR20Kh88nyoRxxgl88bQjTcrI/s640/trends+ctfw+3.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;">Shorts...for Spring. It's a no-brainer. Lengths went from itsy and ripped at <i>Lisp</i> to cuffed and knee-length at <i>Nucleus.</i> Shorts were styled both casually and formally. Strappy sandals, long necklaces and leather belts completed the look.</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><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;">Printed Dresses</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqP5yv59LwRwSreuaLG58Mb_49ZexsRW31aKJQjLtD3MXpu5IGTGWVlNFwXCvLYOEFIZRpImy3Z3DiEQ3Q75TWWn4ifq1zZ9_PyNGn6xJFmxymh9WVwitOeE83anP0dJIVxuU968oQMo/s1600/trends+ctfw+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/AVvXsEgVqP5yv59LwRwSreuaLG58Mb_49ZexsRW31aKJQjLtD3MXpu5IGTGWVlNFwXCvLYOEFIZRpImy3Z3DiEQ3Q75TWWn4ifq1zZ9_PyNGn6xJFmxymh9WVwitOeE83anP0dJIVxuU968oQMo/s640/trends+ctfw+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></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 Love this trend, if only I could pull it off. Printed dresses added so much lightness, joy and femininity to Fashion Week. Different blue hues were wrapped in a long satin dress at <i>Thula Sindi.</i> Love the vintage floral print on this short dress by <i>Lisp</i>, it looks like Mary Poppins' carpet bag. Billowing halter neck gowns were seen in several colours at Habits. A green tropical print mini shown at <i>Carducci</i>. <i>Michelle Ludik</i> paired her silky ink-blot dresses with big, bold accessories and funky feathered shoes. <i>Gavin Rajah</i> toughened up his flowy print gowns with metallic leather biker jackets.</span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><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;">Previously: Colour trends at Cape Town Fashion Week.</span></i></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><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-weight: normal;"></span></b></span>

Trends at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011

Trendspotting Cape Town Fashion Week 2011 For those us not lucky enough to attend Cape Town Fashion Week this year..there are always the pic...

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Trend of the Week - Frills

<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="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Trendspotting</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Frills </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;">I finally get to do a trend post that refers to my Blog's name. There were so many glam events this week. The haute couture shows in Paris, The 'White Fairy Tale Love Ball' and the premiere of the final Harry Potter movie. Frills were in abundance at all these fashionable gatherings.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6O2sPc42OAr7M0v-rBS0CKKiclGeNHpD6hmJObztYwqfH6c9wRzxzNnSyzu5Nkn5WyFP86Avtl-4jM4ILU-i2P9QIN3KWAxBJZXAngpQk6Ke9t-MqGa3KwMiZ1IN5qcpzcT6OHoan6cQ/s1600/frills1.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/AVvXsEj6O2sPc42OAr7M0v-rBS0CKKiclGeNHpD6hmJObztYwqfH6c9wRzxzNnSyzu5Nkn5WyFP86Avtl-4jM4ILU-i2P9QIN3KWAxBJZXAngpQk6Ke9t-MqGa3KwMiZ1IN5qcpzcT6OHoan6cQ/s640/frills1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At a photocall for the final Harry Potter movie, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Emma Watson</span></b> wore a sheer back lace dress by Rafael Lopez, which had a nude inner dress. The sleeves and hem were adorned with black frills.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Clemence Poésy</span></b> attended the 'Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 2' Premiere wearing a white Nina Ricci dress that's swirled in ruffles. I like that she paired it with a black skinny belt and black bow heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alexa Chung </span></b>was in Paris for Chanel's Fall 2011 Couture presentation. She wore a black cocktail dress by Chanel, naturally, which had a white frilled neckline. Black oxfords and a Chanel chain bag completed her look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcgWQXSaYi774JJdyZFjtOd5fvbiwb5YbzFDm4OMGfN0uL7EMTmZ_UEtLX47BNFeCifk-7fQeXCblpdgZMNbZ4ybI8ZRCWpdduZw55aicy9au1L8Z3wb4vNvyZ9SnWVv_Wt6FkQU4shPY/s1600/frills2.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/AVvXsEhcgWQXSaYi774JJdyZFjtOd5fvbiwb5YbzFDm4OMGfN0uL7EMTmZ_UEtLX47BNFeCifk-7fQeXCblpdgZMNbZ4ybI8ZRCWpdduZw55aicy9au1L8Z3wb4vNvyZ9SnWVv_Wt6FkQU4shPY/s640/frills2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 'White Fairy Tale Love Ball' was hosted by designer Garavani Valentino in France earlier this week. The white dress code brought about many ruffled dresses. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Margherita Missoni</span></b> wore a dress from her family's design label. Her spaghetti strap gown had lines of sliver beading with layered frills at the hip and hemline.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Anne Hathaway</b></span> looked like a scene out of the 'Princess Diaries' in a Valentino gown, with silver-trimmed frills. A tiara Alice band and loose waves added to her fairytale look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Italian socialite, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bianca Brandolini d'Adda</span></b> also chose a gown by Valentino. The pleated strap gown was covered in rows of small frills.</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/AVvXsEhSbD2dhEUtqXV_t_Ot_jQBKo1ggP2hXwkt5_jC2_yZWcy9pP-R5yVMvxj5V2UEEYX5d_Ni0m7LVKa8xK8eJ10NTmrNEGi-xq1KewxH0mJdqN_U02b1lykiM7-FE7BmA2mfHriZ0SUwe2A/s1600/frills3.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/AVvXsEhSbD2dhEUtqXV_t_Ot_jQBKo1ggP2hXwkt5_jC2_yZWcy9pP-R5yVMvxj5V2UEEYX5d_Ni0m7LVKa8xK8eJ10NTmrNEGi-xq1KewxH0mJdqN_U02b1lykiM7-FE7BmA2mfHriZ0SUwe2A/s640/frills3.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><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Anna Dello Russo</span></b> attended the 'White Fairy Tale Love Ball' in a Roberto Cavalli gown with a fully frilled mermaid train. A rose-lined netted fascinator topped off her bridal-like look.</span></div><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: #666666;">Emma Watson</span></b> was enveloped by tons of tulle frills, in this grey Oscar de la Renta gown. She wore it to the World Premiere of 'Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 2'.</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: auto;"><br /><br /></div>

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