Dexter Simmons - On The Runway @ Art Hearts Fashion NYFW 2017

Dexter Simmons - On The Runway @ Art Hearts Fashion NYFW 2017

Even after editing these 25 or so pictures of the DEXTER runway show from Dexter Simmons. I still can't decide how much of this range is wearable; and how much is the pure showmanship that helps sell the shorts, tee shirts, singlets, caps and jackets that are the backbone of Streetwear sales. And I'm not even sure any of this is for sale but I did see a woman in a DEXTER singlet shirt in the queue to go into the show so I imagine the basics will be out there - they are pretty out there already so you certainly wont miss them! Continues below..

 I love that Simmons seems fearless in his appropriations, I mean who mixes boxing shorts with Goth? I mean really, who? He's mixing on season Camo, Heavy Metal, Punk, freakey 70's Bubble Gum Card/Astrology, graffics illustrations by Caitlin Mattisson; patches from 1970's icons of rock and well, whatever.. that bondage/batman black jacket and hood - with little ears; was that JUST for GOTHAM? The red lips and fangs motif that appears as patches or large on hats, sleeves, shirts and very large on the back of jackets seems to riff on both the Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Rolling Stones..I certainly hope Simmons gets his trickier pieces off the runway and into the stores. I for one would love to see all these designs out on the street. Check the shots below - Big thanks to White Caviar Life for this superb engagement, go check them out straight after you are done here - Now on with the pictures! PS finally back on Instagram.. or Follow on Facebook!

http://dextersimmons.com/
http://caitlinmattisson.com/

Previously - Art Hearts Fashion -
http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2017/09/purvi-doshi-at-art-hearts-fashion-new.html
http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2017/09/a-captive-line-up-for-art-hearts.html

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Royal Fashion Minute: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Catherine Visit North America--Day One & Two

Royal Fashion Minute: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Catherine Visit North America--Day One & Two

Oh Canada!!

Maple Leaf Duchess: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in creme Reiss dress and Sylvia Fletcher Fascinator, Day Two, Canada Visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge--Prince William and Catherine--are on their North American Tour and well, being that they are THE MOST WATCHED, Most Celebrated, Most Photographed Couple in the entire World (sorry Brangelina!), it has been MADNESS ever since they stepped up in this Hemisphere last week.

Welcome To Canada

Their first stop is Canada and then they will move onto Los Angeles where they will be feted by all of Hollywood's glitterati and the Hollywood elite of UK descent (there are many! Hello! Can you say "the Osbournes?" They have a very busy schedule (Who's paying for all this by the way? The British population? Just wonderin'...), and of course, EVERYONE is just interested (and by "everyone" I mean ME!) in what the Duchess is wearing. Let's take a look:

Day One: Ottawa Arrival and Welcome

Duchess of Cambridge wears Erdem to arrive in Canada

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Catherine, arrived in Canada to much fanfare and "Royal Love". "Chic Catherine" didn't disappoint as she got off the plane wearing a navy blue lace sheath dress with 3/4 sleeves from...

British brand Erdem and from their Resort 2012, designed by Erdem Moralioglu. Erdem is a Canadian who designs in England. Now that is a clever twist!

Facebook!! A young Canadian girl poses with the Duchess of Cambridge

Day Two: Citizenship Celebration

For Day Two, which happened to be "Canada Day", Catherine did a "recycle", by wearing a creme side cascade-ruffled dress from the British brand Reiss, which she had worn before...

I wonder where we have seen this dress before?

Oh yes, it was the dress she wore for the Official Engagement Portrait photographed by Mario Testino.

Besides that fabulous red Maple Leaf Fascinator from Sylvia Fletcher, her purse was just as unique and DIVINE...

It was a Anya Hindmarch fan clutch, in case you were wondering.

Day Two: Outfit Change for Canada Day Evening Celebrations

Later that day, in the evening, for the Canada Day Evening Celebrations, Catherine changed into this chic little jersey number above.

Catherine wore a purple jersey center-front gathered dress from Issa London, one of her favorite brands to wear. She kept the diamond Maple Leaf brooch that she wore earlier in the day, which was reportedly lent to her by The Queen. Oh Dear! Better have security on that!

Issa London is a British-based brand headed by Brazilian Designer Daniella Helayel, in case you didn't know. Of course, she wore royal blue Issa for the Engagement Photos that went "around the world".


So far Kate....and William (sorry William, you looked good too!!) have looked smashing at every turn. A+ from me!! Can't wait for what else she packed in those Louis Vuitton trunks of hers!! ( I'm just guessing it's LV, something tells me she doesn't travel with Samsonite!)

Today's Everyday Fashion: Skirt Trick

Today's Everyday Fashion: Skirt Trick

Inspiration: Nasty Gal

Same dress x 4

I wore this for a speaking engagement in Tallahassee yesterday! (It was for my VISIT FLORIDA gig.) I was craving the cobalt skirt + necklace combo, and Dalmatian print felt like the perfect print to combine it with. I only have a Dalmatian dress, and while I love wearing dresses as tops, this is the first time I've tried one with a fitted pencil skirt (I usually go for a fuller skirt, like so). The dress adds some warmth, and also gets rid of any hints of VPL, but it made my skirt a bit tighter and I had to make sure the dress stayed in position throughout the day. In the end, I could hardly tell I was wearing a dress and I don't think anyone would've ever guessed, so it's a trick I plan to try again. Do you ever wear dresses as shirts? 

Dress (worn as shirt): H&M, $30

Cardigan: Express, old

Skirt: Limited, $35 (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)

Necklace: Francesca's Collections c/o

Shoes: Chinese Laundry c/o (same)

Purse: Michael Kors, Santa

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift

Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2

Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

White House  /  Juicy Couture  /  Dillard's  /  DKNY
Calvin Klein  /  Rebecca Taylor  /  Arden B  /  Dorothy Perkins
Target  /  Eliza J  /  Dillard's  /  Wallis 

This Is The Fashion Advice That Kate Middleton Has Given Meghan Markle

This Is The Fashion Advice That Kate Middleton Has Given Meghan Markle

We have no doubt that Kate Middleton–a seasoned royal–has been showing Meghan Markle the ropes over the past few months, with the actress explaining in her engagement interview that the Duchess of Cambridge had been ‘wonderful.’

But it seems like Middleton’s advice isn’t limited to tips on etiquette and secrets for how to get on with the family, it also extends to royal fashion advice. And on closer inspection, we can definitely tell.

While the 36-year-old Suits actress has brought a sense of millennial style to the royal family (even wearing high-fashion sheer couture in her official engagement photos), if we look closely we can tell that Markle has actually been changing her look since joining the royal fold–and it’s all down to Middleton.

Following in Middleton’s footsteps, Markle has started using her wardrobe to spread an important message.

VIDEO: Meghan Markle Has Chosen Her Wedding Dress

Best 33 Creative Ways to Style Your Bands of Wedding

Best 33 Creative Ways to Style Your Bands of Wedding

Best 33 Creative Ways to Style Your Bands of Wedding 

LifeStyle, Wedding Bands, Accessories, Fashion, igirlythingx, igirlythings

Whether you're married, engaged, or nowhere near that stage of your life, you've totally thought about the ring you'd like to seal the deal. Don't lie to us. But have you thought about your wedding band? If you have, we're sure you've got loads of questions: Should it be bigger or smaller than your engagement stone? Do you want more than one? Should it complete a set, or would you prefer it to be totally unique? Once you've got it, how should you stack it?

 1 Match Your Band With Your Nail Art

2 Choose Tiny Diamonds to Play Up Your Bigger One

3 Say You Mean It With Words

4 Make Sure Your Dress Always Highlights Your Set

5 A Hand-Carved Leaf Will Feel Superspecial

6 You've Got Options! Switch Up Your Stack

7 Opt For a Set With Ultimate Texture

8 Let Your Gold and Silver Sit Pretty Together

9 This Bride Was Into Winter Whites

10 Sapphires on Sapphires Is Fine by Us

11 Remember That Opposites Attract

12 Keep Your Bracelets in Line Too

13 Heighten the Effect of Your Halo

14 Double Up Big Time on the Sparkle

15 Pairing Silver With Gold Is Always an Option

16 Don't Be Afraid to Make Double the Statement

17 An Opal Is Gorgeous Alone — Play It Up With a Subtly Etched Ring

18 Go Classic Like Lauren Conrad

19 Cradle Your Engagement Ring With Your Wedding Band

20 Simple and Dainty Never Hurt Nobody

21 Form a Pretty Pattern

22 Play Up Your Set With an Aquamarine Cocktail Ring

 23 Let Your Band Be Your Something Blue

 24 Who Said Your Band Had to Be the Smallest Ring on Your Finger?

 25 Is Three Rings Too Many? Naw

 26 Go Ahead, Match With Your Hubby

 27 There's No Better Add-On Than a Ring of Hearts

 28 Your Stack Shouldn't Flash on By — But It Should Be Striking

 29 Let Your Baby's Toes Try It on First

30 Remember It's All About the Intricacies

  31 A Crisscross Wedding Band Is One of the Most Highly Coveted

32 For Some, It's All About the Date

33 "Does This Work With My Chanel?"