Archive for the 'Dior' Category

Christian Dior Jazzclub Collection

Dior finally released its Jazzclub collection of handbags, and the armcandy proved to be just as hot as the eyecandy. Fashionistas, who have been teased for weeks with Dior’s series of ads promoting their Spring 2008 offering, were not disappointed. This newest Dior collection is a clear cut above the rest, with its bold animal [...]

Top Beauty Picks for Spring 2008

Beauty brands have been simultaneously releasing their Spring collections for 2008. Here are some of the fabulous beauty best buys of Spring 2008
Bobbi Brown’s Pink Raspberry Collection is a fun take on the season’s pink trend. The name itself implies bright, bold and juicy shades, for flushed pink cheeks, and saturated berry lips. The [...]

Ostrich Frenzy

When I was in Ghana last year, I was surprised by the number of Ostrich farms (I knew 4 ostrich farmers in a 50km radius). Now, as I flip through this season’s fashion mags, I’m starting to understand this sudden rise in Ostrich husbandry.
Ostrich leather accessories and feathered dresses are everywhere this year. The [...]

Fall Shoes: Cap-Toe Heels

Cap-Toe Heels invoke serious 1940’s glamour. Think color blocks, clean lines and ultra-shiny, patent leather tips.
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Try matching cap-toe heels with a smart suit (a la 1940’s), slim pencil skirt or long wool slacks. Sling backs will give you a more contemporary look, while the classic pump or a Mary Jane style will compliment that retro [...]

Haute Couture: The Sequel

It’s Saturday and the Haute Couture Fall/Winter showings at Paris Fashion Week are still over. Sigh again.
Yesterday, I was lamenting over Chanel’s boxiness, but don’t worry, there’s still hope for the curve. Check out Giorgio Armani Prive’s delightfully defined waistlines;

That last dress looks just about perfect for my hips. It actually seems to be based [...]

Haute Couture Wrap-Up

Well, Paris Fashion Week for the Fall/Winter Haute Couture lines is over. Sigh. I just love the fantasy of it all. Given that no one can afford this stuff anyway, I think all designers should be forced to only make creations like these walking cupcakes by Dior:

Wouldn’t you just die to try on one of [...]

Aviator sunglasses

Sunglasses are the perfect accessories to finish off an outfit. They add that extra sparkle of glamour that makes you stand out! The hottest model this season is definitely the aviator model; all the big designers have one in their spring/summer 2007 collection.
This Ralph Lauren sunglasses has a classic aviator silhouette. It’s made out off [...]