Halloween 2010: Lady Gaga

Halloween is here and 2010 costumes are even better than last year’s. This season’s trendiest costumes range from music stars, politicians and the always-popular comic book heroes. But 2010’s most popular Halloween costume is of Lady Gaga.

When it comes to fashion, Lady Gaga is a visionary ahead of her time. In just two years, she’s had more scandals and outrageous outfits than most of the music stars have had in their entire careers. Since her debut single Just Dance in 2008, Lady Gaga has put out hit after hit, as well as sexy and futuristic fashion trends. It doesn’t come as a surprise that her outfits would be 2010’s most original Halloween costumes.

Here are a couple of tips to achieve a great Lady Gaga outfit: Check out her music videos and get inspired; get a bleach blonde wig and a lot of makeup. You can also find Lady Gaga costumes in Halloween stores. Some of the outfits include: the Pokerface blue one piece; the Telephone American flag outfit; the silver glitter ball mini dress she wore at in one of her shows; the red masked lace outfit she wore at the 2009 MTV VMA’s.

Have fun creating your own Lady Gaga costume and have a great Halloween!

Source:

HubPages. “Official Lady Gaga Halloween Costumes 2010”: http://hubpages.com/hub/lady-gaga-halloween-costumes. (Page consulted on October 29, 2010)

Lanvin for H&M

I am delighted to announce that Lanvin will be the next designer to collaborate with H&M! Lanvin is definitely one of the most influential fashion brands of this century. Designed by both Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver, the collection (women and men wear) will be in worldwide stores on November 23. Other great fashion houses that collaborated with H&M count Karl Lagerfeld and Stella McCartney.

Both brands wanted to focus more on H&M becoming glamorous rather then Lanvin going public. Lanvin will definetly bring a modern and French luxurious style to H&M. You can definitely see the designer’s style in this collection. Such pieces will include Lanvin’s signature looks: asymmetric necklines; ruffles; flattering and feminine silhouettes; nice cuts and tailoring.

I am so excited for this collection. Lanvin’s look with H&M’s price tag, what more can we ask!?

Stay tuned for a special film that reveals this collection. The film will be launched on November 2, 2010. Can’t wait!

 

Source:

H&M. “Lanvin to design exclusive collection for H&M this Autumn”: http://www.hm.com/ch/investorrelations/pressreleases/__prfashion.nhtml?pressreleaseid=1081. (Page consulted on October 27, 2010)

Vogue. “The Big Preview”: http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/101019-lanvin-for-hm-preview.aspx. (Page consulted on October 27, 2010)

 

Balmain: Fall 2010

Christophe Decarnin, Balmain’s designer, does it again! Bringing us sexy mini dresses and military glam, Balmain’s Fall 2010 collection is inspired by Baroque and rock ‘n’ roll. It also seems to be inspired by Prince’s Purple Rain, with rocking accessories and warm colors, such as gold and purple.

His sexy collection focuses, yet again, on strong shoulders, short hems and slim silhouettes. A mix of metallic, sheer and great strong colors (black, gold, violet, red) create a bold and rich look. His signature pieces include: floor length dresses with plunging necklines and thigh high slits; sheer bow blouses; frock coats; short and paillette-smothered dresses; big shoulders; long-in-back and short-in-front lame gowns.

I love Balmain’s Fall 2010 collection! I think this season’s collection is classier and dressier than Decarnin’s Summer collection. I feel that when women wear these pieces, they shall definitely exude sex appeal and confidence.

Here are a couple of looks from Balmain’s Fall 2010 collection. Enjoy!

Source:

Fashionising. “Balmain: sexy, shiny, decadent for Fall 2010”: http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Balmain-sexy-shiny-decadent-for-Fall-2010-3245.html. (Page consulted on October 27, 2010)

Style. “Balmain”: http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010RTW-BALMAIN. (Page consulted on October 27, 2010)

Emporio Armani: Megan Fox

As an Emporio Armani fan, I was ecstatic to hear that Megan Fox would be their new face (and body) for the year 2010. Megan Fox is the definition of beauty and sensuality, a perfect mix for the new spokesmodel for Emporio Armani Underwear. "Megan is young and sexy and has a lot of spirit. Both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans are all about a youthful attitude, making her the perfect choice for the collections."

Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in Los Angeles, the Emporio Armani Underwear photos show the hot young actress in matching lace and stripped underwear sets. In a black in white finished look, the images are very sexy, but not trashy. Megan Fox looks great, as usual. “The advertising campaigns are being shown all around the world in fashion and lifestyle magazines and on signature billboards in major cities, such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo.”

Here are pictures from the ad campaign!

Source:

Pop Crunch. “Megan Fox Emporio Armani Underwear Ads Spokesmodel”: http://www.popcrunch.com/megan-fox-emporio-armani-underwear-ads-spokesmodel/. (Page consulted on October 26, 2010)

I4UNews. “First Megan Fox Emporio Armani Campaign Photos”: http://www.i4u.com/33200/first-megan-fox-emporio-armani-underwear-campaign-photos (Page consulted on October 26, 2010)

 

Camel

Camel is the newest color trend for this Fall-Winter 2010-2011 season. After being featured in the most fashion presentations, camel seems to be the “new black”. The color radiates warmth, elegance and simplicity. It suits any color tone and can be matched with various other colors and styles.

Here are some of the best must have camel fashion items for this season: trousers (stylish and comfortable); dress or skirts (simple or embellished, short or long); knits (simple solution, oversized sweater); trench coats (always a winning look). To get the perfect camel look, layer your camel item with denim and add caramel accessories like cute heels 
or a big bag.

A fashion house that nails the camel look is Chloé. Most of their Fall-Winter 2010-2011 collection is inspired by the new color. Mostly handbags and shoes, Chloé also applies the fabulous color to pants, dresses, skirts, jackets and coats.

Here are some examples of how you can wear Camel!

Source:

Bazar: “How to wear Camel”: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/how-to-wear-camel-0910. (Page consulted on October 26, 2010)

Become Gorgeous. “Fall/Winter 2010 Camel Fashion Trends”: http://www.fashion-style.becomegorgeous.com/new_trends/fallwinter_2010_camel_fashion_trend-2647.html. (Page consulted on October 26, 2010)

 

Marc Jacobs: Bang

After a decade, Marc Jacobs is finally releasing a new men’s fragrance: Bang. His fragrance is said to be elegant and sensual with a woody, peppery and spicy sent. The bottle design is also very elegant, daring and artistic. When you hold it in your hand, it is very masculine and powerful. The industrial shine and crumpled look ads a modern edge to the bottle. “Clever, ironic, cool, the bottle is the essence of Marc Jacobs.”

Jacobs wanted this sent to fully represent himself, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that he is the model for the fragrance’s ad campaign. Posing nude on a silver Mylar bed with a giant bottle of the fragrance hiding his genitals, Marc Jacobs takes pleasure in the photoshoot (photographer: Juergen Teller). The end result of the ad campaign is great, very in your face. Since the campaign is pretty risky, Jacobs had three different ads made to better suit all of his customers: the original; Jacobs cropped at his shoulders, holding the bottle near his face; just the bottle.

Add “Bang You’re It “on Facebook and “Bang” yourself!

 

Source:

Marc Jacobs Bang: “Marc Jacobs Bang”: http://marcjacobsbang.com/#. (Page consulted on October 26, 2010)

Beauty Snob. “Marc Jacobs’ Bang Men’s Fragrance”: http://www.beautysnob.com/2010/05/marc_jacobs_bang_mens_fragranc.html. (Page consulted on October 26, 2010)

 

Dolce & Gabbana: Madonna

Madonna is the newest face (and body) of Dolce & Gabbana. She participated in the designer’s Fall-Winter 2010-2011 ad campaigns, which is inspired by the Italian Neorealism cinema (“a style of film characterized by stories set amongst the poor and working class, filmed on location, frequently using nonprofessional actors”). Photographed by Steven Klein in New York City, Madonna portrays a domestic housewife doing dishes, preparing food, going to the market, etc.

The designers were thrilled when Madonna accepted to participate in the campaign. They claim that “Madonna is the light at the center of the family axis, she is the story, the point of gravity to which all other members attract. She is cajoled, protected, glorified, her sun-touched hair piercing through the black and white background. An incredible way to swift through a tale and start thinking of winter with a sense of warmth.”

Madonna looks amazing in these shots and after viewing the fashion show’s short video, 

she looks like she had a blast.

I hope you enjoy it too!

http://youtu.be/PhXhRYgcxLQ  

Source:

Just Jared. “Madonna: Dolce & Gabanna’s Spring 2010 Ad Campaing”: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/12/16/madonna-dolce-gabbanas-spring-2010-ad-campaign/. (Page consulted on October 26, 2010)

Wikipedia. “Italian Neorialism”: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_neorealism. (page consulted on October 26, 2010)

 

 

Chanel: Fall-Winter 2010-2011 Fashion Show

Karl Lagerfeld is known to present Chanel’s newest collections in monumental and memorable fashion shows. 

The Fall-Winter 2010-2011 isn’t  an exception to this tradition. The theme for this collection is the “global cooling” 

and the effects it has on the planet. Lagerfeld designed the runway as a real life iceberg, made of real ice and snow. 

As the fashion show went on, the ice started to melt and the models strutted their stuff on a wet surface, splashing water onto the audience.

The collection’s line is very couture, but not too over-the-top. With a mix of Native American flare and a classic 1930’s style, there is an amazing amount of fur, although it is all fake. “It’s so good now, technical advancers are so perfect you can hardly tell fake fur from the real thing. Fake is not chic, but fake fur is.”, Karl Lagerfeld states during an interview with The Telegraph. The collection also uses a lot of tweed, capes, bonnets, coats and a great color pallet (brown, red, black, cream, grey, white, powder blue).

Yet again, Karl Lagerfeld makes Coco Chanel proud with a gorgeous and original collection.

Enjoy the show!

http://youtu.be/9NzOE4LAzJ0

Source:
Million Looks. “Chanel Fall/Winter 2010/2011”: http://www.millionlooks.com/our-vision/pfw-chanel-fall-winter-2010-2011/. 

(Page consulted on October 26, 2010)