Red Carpet Minute: CFDA Awards 2012--The Red Carpet Trends

Red Carpet Minute: CFDA Awards 2012--The Red Carpet Trends

Plunging Necklines, High-Low Hems, Color, Metallics, Caftan, The Peplum...The Trends at the CFDA's:



The 2012 CFDA/Council of Fashion Designers Awards were this past Monday June 4th. and well as you might expect it was a Red Carpet Frenzy when it came to the Fashion, Styles, Looks and Trends that celebs, models, designers and fashion glitterati were giving. Usually at such a major Fashionista event like this, one can detect some trends on the red carpet; trends that will end up "in real life"--on the street, as they say. At this 2012 CFDA Awards, a lot of the ensembles we saw came fresh off the Resort 2013--yes 2013, Collections which are just being released to the Fashion Editors. So, basically what we saw Monday night is what we'll end up seeing in the stores next year...so without further ado, here are the 2012 CFDA Awards Red Carpet Trends that you will see NEXT Spring/Summer 2013:



Plunging:

Zoe Saldana in Prabal Gurung Fall 2012: Actress Zoe Saldana--in all her teeny tiny size zero glory-- wore a black gown by Singapore-born Nepal-raised NY-based designer Prabal Gurung. She showed several trends in one dress: the plunging neckline, of course, but then there was the "midriff cut-outs" plus the solid vs. sheer. All in all, she looked Edgy-Vampira Chic.

Julianne Hough in KaufmanFranco: NYC-based design duo Ken Kaufman and Isaac Franco KaufmanFranco designs are favorites of the red carpet girls. Actress Julianne Hough wore a plunging neckline side draped gown in "Chinese red" from their Fall 2012 Collection.



Bold Contrast Color Prints:

Kate Bosworth in Joseph Altuzarra Fall 2012: Actress Kate Bosworth looked fabulous in this printed and metallic dress featuring a high cowl neckline, "cut-out" midriff, and knee-length fluttery skirt--from design darling Joseph Altuzarra. LOVE the black ankle-strapped heels and matching clutch. Joseph is originally from Paris France (his father is French-Basque and his mother is Chinese-American) but now he is based out of NY and well his muse, as of late is Miss Bosworth:

Actress and Designer: Kate Bosworth and Joseph Altuzarra

U.S. Vogue Editor Anna Wintour in Marc Jacobs Resort 2013: Here's another example of the "Contrast Trim" trend--U.S. Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour wore a modified version of a dress designer Marc Jacobs showed recently for his Marc Jacobs Resort 2013 Collection. In the Look Book (on the right photo), the dress was ankle length and more A-line shaped,. On Ms. Wintour, it was modified to be a more sheath dress shape with waist-defining belt; very Oscar de la Renta-meets-Marc Jacobs...




Caftan and Cascade:

Marchesa Co-Designer Keren Craig in Marchesa: "The Other Marchesa Designer" Keren Craig, attended the 2012 CFDA Awards looking quite "Mykonos Chic" in a coral silk caftan gown with gold shoulder and waist embellishment...and a FABULOUS tan. THIS. Will. Be. The Dress. Of Summer 2013. Trust.

Ashley Olsen in The Row Resort 2013: Deep lilac silk caftan drop shoulder, oversized cascade front ruffle--shapeless caftan dress--this is what Miss Ashley Olsen gave for Monday night's 2012 CFDA Awards Red Carpet. She was so on-trend in terms of what we'll see come NEXT YEAR! Love this dress.



Peplum:

Devon Aoki: NY-born 5' 5" tall model/actress Devon Aoki wore this strapless gown from NYC-based brand Alice + Olivia--from designer Stacey Bendet. The gown is from the Fall 2012 Alice + Olivia Collection, however, in their collection Look Book (right photo above), it was shown in green. Aoki wore a brick-red version. As you may know, it's ALL ABOUT The Peplum for Fall 2012 but this style detail will continue onto next year. And we can see just how pretty this silhouette detail can be. I showed it in my NIKOLAKI Collection last Spring 2011 so you know I love me a PEPLUM!



Halter Drape:

Erin Heatherton Michael Kors Resort 2013: Illinois-born Victoria's Secret Supermodel (and Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend) Erin Heatherton, wore this turquoise-blue halter liquid silk jersey dress featuring a gold/metallic neckline and plunging back. It's very easy-breezy but at the same time very elegant and chic, and leave it to 5' 11" Heatherton to make it look FABULOUS!

It's from Michael Kors Resort 2013 Collection, as seen from the designer's Look Book photo above.



 Embelished Shoulders:

Mandy Moore in Lela Rose Spring 2012: Singer/Actress Mandy Moore spotted this dress at Lela Rose's Spring 2012 Runway show, and the Texas-born designer customized it for her. On the runway (right photo above), the cream-colored dress was shown knee-length. Moore showed up to Monday night's 2012 CFDA Awards with the floor-length gown version. It's a simple gown with classic lines but what really "sells it", are those embellished cap sleeves.



Color Blocked Sportif:

Hillary Rhoda in Rebecca Minkoff: American model Hillary Rhoda arrived at the CFDA's in this navy/turquoise/ocean blue color-blocked athletic-inspired dress from San Diego-born NYC-based designer Rebecca Minkoff. Color blocking is HUGE for this Spring/Summer but will also continue on being a major trend through to next year.



High Low:

Model Joan Smalls in Michael Kors: Another big trend this Spring/Summer that we will also see next Spring/Summer is this high-low style. Girls are finally embracing this silhouette. It's flattering for tall girls and shorter girls who want to showoff your glorious legs...Speaking of legs, Model Joan Smalls looks "Demure Sexy" in this ivory high-low dress from Michael Kors. The accessories are PERFECT: love the simple gold ankle-strap heels and big gold bracelet, all finished off with a slicked-back I-just-got-off-the-Riviera hairstyle. St. Tropez Sublime.



Metallics:

Actress Lily Collins in Marchesa Fall 2012: Finally, we'll end with actress Lily Collins (yes, daughter of Phil), looking SOOOO cute in this gold high-neck, cap-sleeved fit-and-flare shaped dress from Marchesa Fall 2012. Lily is model-teeny-tiny so I wouldn't be surprised if this was the runway sample. She looked great in this dress. For those girls looking for a "new"-looking Prom Dress, this is the perfect style. Gold, silver or anything embellished will be a big trend come this Fall but it will spill over next year into Spring/Summer 2013, so ladies, keep an eye out for this Trend as well.

Aamir Liaquat Hussain Summer Anchal Lawn Collection by Amna Ismail 2015

Aamir Liaquat Hussain Summer Anchal Lawn Collection by Amna Ismail 2015

Summer Summer !! yes, its Summer days. Searching to new Collections? Want new designs? Don't Worry at all. We are mindful.The Pakistani Fashion industry is updating every time with new & recent Series launched by Designers. Some famous Celebrities also launched their brands to provide new collections to fashion lovers. After hadiqa Kiani, Junaid jumshaid, and Shaista Lodhi, now, Aamir Liaquat also come in fashion designing and launched its brand named as "Aamir Liaquat Hussain". Aamir Liaquat is a famous & well-known anchor, politician and broadcaster of Pakistan. After Aalim Online on ARY Digital, now he hosting the show "Inaam Ghar plus" and "Subha e Pakistan on GEO Tv.Aamir Liaquat Hussain is also religious scholar turns into news anchor being showbiz celebrity. Aamir Liaquat Husain got huge fans and right now he is getting into in the marvelous world of Pakistani fashion clothing world. Recently, Aamir  liaquat Hussain and Amna ismail join hands to launched their Collection named as "Aamir Liaquat Hussain Anchal Summer Lawn 2015 by Amna Ismail". As Summer is the season of lawn then how we neglect the lawn collection. Girls !! I know you will never overlook this group because this Collection is especially for a summer season, and you are also seeking for your fashion clothing. This Collection is incredibly unusual, Created with both light and dark shades..Blend of colors give a beautiful look and mostly focus on prints, Embroidery is also utilized and designers also focus it.. Overall, this Assortment is looking brilliant.


Freshly, Amir Liaqat Hussain ladies embroidered lawn clothes 2015 by amna ismail are already released. First of all, we might prefer to discuss concerning the short note of Amna Ismail as a brand. Well, Amna Ismail is aware to be most famous and preferred fashion brand in Pakistan. This fashion brand continues to be doing work as the past couple of years ago. Amir Liaqat Hussain collections were based on time of year like spring or summer 2015.Pakistani women particularly like amna Ismail outfits. Now for summer days, Amir Liaqat Hussain is back in the market with its new assortment of lawn for the summer season. Recently, Amir Liaqat Hussain women embroidered lawn has released its latest and unique spring-summer wear selection 2015 for ladies.. If we talk about shades, then Amna Ismail used vibrant colors like reddish, glowing blue, orange, magenta and a lot more. Check this Collection and Enjoy !!

 Red Embroidered Dresses 2015 by ALH 

 Light Blue Mix Color Lawn dresses by Amir Liaqat Hussain 

 Open shirt & Colorful lawn dress by Amir Liaqat Hussain 2015-2016

 Embroidered Neckline Printed Lawn Summer Dresses 2015-2016 by Amir Liaqat Hussain

 Embroidered Summer Suits by Amir Liaqat Hussain For Girls 2015 

 Printed & Embroidered Amir Liaqat Hussain Collection For Summer 2015

 Lawn Collection 2015 for girls by Aamir liaqat 

 Frock Lawn Dress 2015 | Straight plan simple Dress 

 Embroidered Neckline Printed suit by Amir Liaqat Hussain

 Summer Girls Dresses 2015-2016 lawn

 Printed & Simple Embroidered Suits For Summer | Gown style Dresses 2015-2016

 Gown style baby pink color dress. Green Embroidered Suit 

NICK APPEARANCES.....Macy's South Coast Plaza INC "Popsicle" Summer Fashion Event: RECAP!

NICK APPEARANCES.....Macy's South Coast Plaza INC "Popsicle" Summer Fashion Event: RECAP!

Popsicle Nick: Nick Verreos--Macy's INC International Concepts Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event, Macy's South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa California

This past weekend, I hosted an I.N.C. International Concepts and Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event at Macy's South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Orange County CA. For the last 7+ years, I have had the pleasure of MC'ing and hosting many, many Macy's events through out the continental U.S. and even Puerto Rico, and these are always some of the most fun events to do since it involves several things I love: Fashion, meeting people, discussing fashion and most of all, having lots of fun! And this weekend's event was no different.

Macy's South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa California

The fashion presentation showcased the latest Popsicle® -inspired (Yes--THAT Popsicle!) designs for Summer 2017 from I.N.C. International Concepts, a brand exclusive to Macy's.

Popsicle Style: Nick Verreos with models at the Macy's South Coast Plaza INC and Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event, Costa Mesa California

The fashion show featured lots of models in colorful, super fun designs--perfect for a Summer bar-b-q, a cruise, holiday/vacation...or a perfect Sunday brunch! We also had a DJ, Popsicle® beverages, a "Balloon Artist", faux tattoos, a Macy's/INC/Popsicle Photo Booth Step & Repeat, and much more! Here is my Photo RECAP of the afternoon with lots of fun pics...

Look Mom, My Name Is On A Big Sign!--Nick Verreos arrives at Macy's South Coast Plaza--Macy's INC and Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event, Costa Mesa California

After arriving, I changed into my fabulous I.N.C. International Concepts ensemble (I can say "ensemble" when referring to menswear!), this OH-SO-NICK "Slim Fit Silver Foil" jacket, crisp white dress shirt with small collar and super skinny black pants. The event's stylist Shifteh Shahbazian (LOVE HER!) had picked this out for me and OH MY GAWWWWD was it PERFECT...

Jacket Love: Nick Verreos hosts the Macy's South Coast Plaza INC Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event--Costa Mesa, California

MC Fun: Nick Verreos hosting the Macy's South Coast Plaza INC Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event--Costa Mesa California

Model Fun: Nick Verreos with models Ivana Korab and Amber Lindauer wearing INC International Concepts Popsicle® -inspired looks--Macy's South Coast Plaza INC Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event, Costa Mesa California



Photo Booth Fun:

(L to R) David Paul, Nick Verreos and Brenda Fuentes--Macy's South Coast Plaza INC Popsicle®                                          Summer Fashion Event, Costa Mesa California

Popsicle Guest: Nick Verreos with guest at the Macy's South Coast Plaza INC Popsicle® Summer                                                    Fashion Event, Costa Mesa California

Model Posin': Nick Verreos and models in INC International Concepts Popsicle® -inspired looks at the Macy's South Coast Plaza INC Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event, Costa Mesa                                                                                     California

Popsicle Secrets: Nick Verreos and model Ivana Korab sharing "Popsicle" secrets--Macy's South                    Coast Plaza INC Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event, Costa Mesa California

That's a Popsicle Fashion Summer Wrap!: Nick Verreos at the Macy's South Coast Plaza                                             INC Popsicle® Summer Fashion Event, Costa Mesa California