SHINING TRENDS

Feeling inspired by the French Era and the glamorous outfits of Marie Antoinette. These are the looks I love the most, some of them in the actual style, others reinterpreted with a modern twist.

Emily Blunt in Vanity Fair

Build a Marie Antoinette outfit using the typical items of the century: the corsets, embellishments, color and hair accessories - feathers & jewels.

Or you can wear a crown and a nice bow….

And statement MAKE-UP

Get inspired from modern versions of fashion royalty :) Blair and Serena…

Or get inspired by awesome photographers - such as John Wright

Create your own French fairytale with a super-sized ball gown, bows, sweets and lots of pink accessories.

You can also go glamour and show that bling…

J Lo with Georgina Chapman, in a Marchesa dress of course

Wildfox - Spring / Summer 2011 Campaign - The chic junky style.

Reinvented glamour is no longer in the dashing silhouettes of the fifties or in the frenzy of the 80s disco era. It now goes back to basics, back to where it has all begun. For the summer of 2012, we take a look back to the golden years, right in the dawn of  the Jazz era.

The hairstyles of 1920s were mainly short and rather dramatic compared to the era before. You can go for bobbed hair or an Eton cropped style to get the look. If you have longer hair, you can style it around your face and tie the rest in a low bun.

Hair clips and feather accessories were very popular especially for the evening outfits of the twenties. Fascinators and hats also play a huge part in the party looks.

Vogue 2007 - 20s photoshoot, the flapper style

Even modern stars have adopted this look and it’s now easier than ever to dress up in the flapper style, when there are so many modern twists of it around us. Several runway collections for spring 2012 announced the revival of the golden twenties and flapper styles were spotted all over at Gucci, Azzaro or Ralph Lauren Collection.

But also the movie scene will be enriched this year with the re-make of a 20s classic: The Great Gatsby.

You can also check out the latest movie by Woody Allen “Midnight in Paris” or get inspired from the ghd photoshooting where Katie Perry is a perfect example of how you can achieve a a 1920’s hairstyle using your straightener and some styling products. I can wait to give it a go.

I have enjoyed a nice weekend in my home town and played in the snow for the first time this season! :) Everything near the citadel city was covered in white and the walls of the old fortress and bastions in Brasov seemed just like in fairytales or mythic stories.

I am really into the leather pants idea right now and thus wearing ZARA leggings with a long Balmain-inspired sweater. I wanted to make the outfit more fun so I contrasted it with colorful UGG boots and a funky fur hat. It was lots of fun! :)

xoxo

I’ve been browsing this amazing gallery of red dresses and it got me all inspired.

Red is the color of Christmas, of roses, of danger, strawberries or adrenaline.

Red is the color of love…and sexy lingerie.

Somehow this color inspired so many designers and it continues to inspire us later on through remarkable pieces of clothing, jewelry, make-up or accessories.

Hunter Rain Boots /Endless Platform Pumps / Asos Maurice Brogues

MiuMiu Wallet / Rodarte Stone Bracelet / East Lake Earrings / Strawberry Necklace

Tom Ford Nail Laquer / Violent Lips Tattoo

Can’t believe just how fast this year has passed. This year, I feel like I felt it all :  love, joy,  happiness, excitement but also I have been disappointed, heart-broken and melancholic. I think there has to be natural balance between all these feelings and at some point we all have to go through these things that will in time shape who we are.  I’ve learned that I have to stand up and be strong no matter what, that friends can heal wounds, that passion can make magic, that life can taste like chocolate and that stunning dresses can really make your day …or evening for that matter.

This year’s party dresses are special and sexy. Even if you decide to go for a LBD and style it up for evening with sparkling accessories or make-up, or your choose a statement dress, you cannot go wrong as long as it represents who you are.

Go for niche or boutique dresses and try to avoid popular retailers such as H&M, Zara or Topshop… the chances may be your dress can also be somebody else’s dress. Try other brands and search for more unique pieces. Vintage also works if you can bring your dress to year 2012 - accessories are key!

Check out the list for the most stunning party dresses that we found online this year. Remember they are personality based! So keep an I both on the trend but also on the twist you give your outfit.

Get in the holiday mood with the hottest nail-polish trends out there. Winter 2011-2012 is full of sparkle, glitter and magnetic accents. Try them all!

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour

Revlon Vernis à Ongles Couleur N°570 Vixen

Cuckoo For This Color - OPI - Green

Crown Me Already - OPI - Silver Glitter - Nail Care

Barry M Croc Nail Effects

OPI Nail Varnish - Rainbow Connection

H&M Nail Varnish

Orly - Le_Chateau Nail Polish -Dark Green

Orly - Sea Gurl Nail Polish - Silver

Orly_Fowl Play Glitter Nail Polish

Nails Inc A Unique Purple Magnetic Special Effects Polish

L’Oreal Nail Polish

Maybelline Pot Of Gold Glitter

I have to come clean and confess I am such a big Lauren Conrad fan! She is always so cool and effortless chic and she has amazing style. Not to mention that she practically registred the LC “braid”  - you can check out all the you tube tutorials showing you how to successfully pull the look.

But getting back to the point, I really love her casual chic / dressy looks. They are so suitable for going out to drinks or even to a date or to party with your friends. Her style is definitely LA - defined - eclectic, sexy and relaxed. Just how I like it!

Nevertheless, I really think that she has evolved so much since “The Hills” and she is more grown-up now and more focused - with her books coming out, her fashion line and her website, so I am really counting on seeing many great things from her.

Three variations of Lauren Conrad cocktail outfits. The black sequin little black dress, the black sequin blazer and the ruffled LTB, are suitable for any party or after-party :)

Lauren Conrad in a silver bodycon dress paired with brown pumps. I just love this outift, it says confidence and it’s so feminine. And when you think she attended an Avon event, somehow it fits the picture even better.

The white - pink slit maxi dress outfit is perfect on Lauren! The entire summer feel also stands out in the 3 mini dresses below. Check out how Lauren Conrad sports the print dress, the neon dress and the floral print mini. See how she kept the accessories to a minimum and just went for nude or black shoes and mainly only styles her hair? I just love these looks!

Lauren Conrad at the Emmy Awards. She really does look great in a maxi dress even though she is not tall at all! This is a proof that fitting and confidence can really make the entire look.

The T-shirt like mini dress looks cool matched with edgy accessories and statement heels.

I think this is the most representative clubbing or party look at this very moment! Lauren Conrad’s look focuses on a white tuxedo jacket as the center piece matched with edgy leather leggings and suede platforms. So cool and non-complicated!

Sequins and studs give a bohemian glow to any outfit and this really looks great on Lauren Conrad!

Check out other star styles!

When it comes to snagging the season’s best wardrobe you have to consider not only to look stylish but to also be warm and comfortable. Cardigans, hoodies and jackets are our best picks to get warm and they are pretty easy to wear and layer!

The best way to go is to invest in basics. For example cardigans, or soft cashmere tops which you can wear together. There are lots of awesome hoodies for women which also look stylish and you can mix and match depending on the temperature outside.

Choose warm accessories like scarves and hats or mittens to keep you warm, or for extra closure just go for some UGG boots. You can also go for heels and create a more astonishing daytime outfit, but make sure you choose something with adherence and lower type of heel, as the freezed sidewalks might not be the best time to venture like a diva!

Winter cardigans can either be layered over some T-shirt, but they can also serve as center-piece instead of a jacket. I usually go for this when the temperatures allow it and when it’s not absolutely freezing! I just get some cool statement boots and a oversized scarf and manage to get both a cool and comfortable look. You can also choose winter/snow patterned designs on cardigans and sweaters, they are very popular and they also make nice Christmas gifts. ;-)

Christmas colors usually highlight - Reds, Greens, White, Black or Navy, but it’s up to you really how you mix them and make them work. Keep in mind that less is more and you’d rather be a Rachel Bilson than a Christmas Tree. :)

xxx