HOW TO WEAR FRINGE THIS SPRING / SUMMER

HOW TO WEAR FRINGE THIS SPRING / SUMMER

I’m so glad fringe is trendy right now — it’s so pretty, and can add so much style to an outfit. It has proven to be particularly popular on the runways and the streets and it appears to be enjoying a bit of a come back in 2015.  There is fringing in all shapes and forms from the classic boho inspired leather and suede jackets to the flapper-inspired dresses complete with fringe hems. You can find fringes on maxi skirts to dresses, to accessories, tops and even shoes.  This trend can actually be tricky to pull off, and there is a fine-line between looking stylish and costumey, and too thick can look a bit too western. 

If you aren't so big on this trend, you can start small.   Accessories are a more conservative way to wear this trend, without sacrificing your level of comfort.  e.g a fringed handbag (it is the easiest of them all, you can carry a fringe bag all day long.  Rock it with a casual dress or add a casual spin to a more formal outfit), or fringed pair of shoes or sandals or by pairing your fringe piece with anything modern or minimalist.   It is an incredible way to add a little texture and spunk to your look.   

A biker jacket which features a line of fringe under the arms or across the back is a simple way to work this trend that is still so wearable.  A fringe skirt is another simple way to give this look a go, and it become easier to wear when teamed with a classic shirt and simple accessories - let the skirt be the focal point of the ensemble.  This season there are so many fringe options on offer that you're bound to find a fringe style to suit your personal style and will go well with other items in your wardrobe. 

What I love most about fringe is that you can be a little minimal or pile it on. To help inspire you, here’s a roundup of the trendiest fringe on the web, to get you wearing them it with confidence.

Found on whatthechung.com

Found on aelida.com

  Found on thezoereport.com

Found on shop.nordstrom.com

Found on ifchic.com

            Kylie Jenner Wears a Fringed Belt

Found on justthedesign.com

Found on lyst.com

Found on fashion.allwomenstalk.com

What do you think of the fringe trend guys?To fringe or not to fringe?

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2015: BEST & WORST DRESSED

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2015: BEST & WORST DRESSED

JLo danced like everybody were watching, Celine Dion paid homage to Paris, Demi went Chicago and Megan Trainor made out with Charlie Puth: do you really want to know what happeded at the 2015 American Music Awards?

Last night Los Angeles was all about the music, thanks to the 2015 AMAs. 

The host for the night was the iconic Jennifer Lopez, who set the stage on fire dancing to a medley of the year best hits, like Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk, Nicki Minaj’s Anaconda, Beyoncé’s 7/11, The Weeknd’s Can’t Feel My Face, Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood, Drake’s Hotline Bling and Rihanna's BBHMM. On one side the performance looked more like a Dsquared2 commercial, (since everyone was wearing the fall winter 2015 collection), but on the other side it was good to watch JLo giving dance classes to today's artists. 

Another highlight of the evening was provided by Celine Dion: the Canedian singer performed Edith Piaf's L'Hymne à L'Amour as a tribute to the victims of November 13.

Somehow the show ended with Justin Bieber performing a medley of its latest singles and One Direction winning Artist of the year.

I believe it is better to move to the fashion.

Let's start with Jennifer Lopez, who found the time to change 9 times during the show (Dsquared2 's performance bodysuit excluded). The star showcased a series of styles that I would describe as following: 

WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO LOOK AT?

Charbel Zoe Couture

THE PREDICATABLE NUDES 

Look 2: Charbel Zoe Couture / Look 3: Zuhair Murad Fall 2015 Couture /Look 4: Balmain Spring 2016 ;

I DON'T MIND

Look 5: Julien Macdonald Fall 2015 / Look 6: Zuhair Murad Spring 2016 / Look 7: Zuhair Murad Fall 2015

CLASSY & COLORFUL 

Look 8: Michael Cino Spring 2016 / Look 9: Michael Costello Spring 2016

Moving to the other guests...

It was a night to remember for these ex Disney/Nickelodeon stars, who showed their different personalities on and off the stage...

DAZZLING & SEXY

Selena Gomez in Givenchy Spring 2014

 The best she ever looked and one of my favourite looks of the night.

RETRO GLAM

Demi Lovato in Lorena Sarbu

I am not completely sold on this look, but since the alternative might have been revealing minidresses and wet hair, I will give this ensamble my nulla osta. 

THANK GOD YOU CHANGED YOUR STYLIST

Ariana Grande in Giambattista Valli couture

The hair might look a bit messy, but it is a cute look all togheter: please Ariana stick to this!

Among my favourite red carpet looks: 

SWEET LIKE A CANDY

Zendaya in Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2016

Picking her ensamble straight from the latest Paris Fashion week, Zendaya looked effortlessly beautiful.

THE FEMALE BOSS

Ashley Benson in Max Azria

The Pretty Little Liars star proved to most of the guests that sometimes you do not have to be naked to look sexy.

ELEGANT TO THE BONE

Nina Dobrev in Zuhair Murad Resort 2016; Megan Trainor in Michael Costello

Outfits like these make me love my job a litte more: thank you girls! 

Short break: focus on the social media stars...

LEGS OR BOOBS? BOTH

Gigi Hadid in Bao Tranchi

Relax the short do is just temporary and she actually did not cut her beautiful hair.

Moving to the dress (or what is left of it) there is nothing I could possibly like: as seen on the VS Pink carpet, these super sexy outfit only turn out to look cheap on the red carpet. 

Dear Gigi, less is more, but in your case I would love to se more taste, more originality and more fabric.

TRY HARD & TRY HARDER

Kendall Jenner in Oriett Domenech ; Kylie Jenner in custom Bryan Hearns

So Kendall was easily my favourite here...but it not difficult to look better than your 18 year old sister who desperately tries to look like a dominatrix at a public event. 

Back to the music, with the "girlband vs boyband" section:

WHERE IS THE HARMONY?

Fifth Harmony vs One Direction

Fifth Harmony managed to leave me speachless one more time (and not in a good way), while One Direction proved to me that clearly Harry Styles does not want to look like one of the group when it comes to fashion.

And speaking of the boys...

WILD CHILD vs 50 SHADES OF GREY

Justin Bieber in Fear of God (shirt), Amiri (jeans) and Vans (shoes); Nick Jonas in Topman

Can you imagine them switching their outfits?

Do you know what Fashion-mess means? Take a look: 

DID YOU SEE MY PANTIES?

Gwen Stefani in Yousef Al-Jasmi Spring 2016; Ciara in Reem Acra Fall 2015

I am serious: this type of dresses are starting to look dated!

I am done.  

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME

Ellie Goulding in Alexandre Vauthier couture ; Tove Lo

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written by: Stella

CFDA/VOGUE FASHION FUND AWARDS 2015 : The Red Carpet

CFDA/VOGUE FASHION FUND AWARDS 2015 : The Red Carpet

The CFDA’s events are definitely a must in your agenda…if you want to play a role in the fashion world. The guest list for the 12th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, held at Spring Studios on Monday (November 2) in New York City, counted some of Hollywood’s favourite celebrities, fashionistas, designers, models and singers. 

Let’s take a look at who shined on the red carpet!

BEST DRESSED

Maria Borges in Prabal Gurung

CONFIDENCE IS EVERYTHING

When a dress has a busy design, confidence is all you got to make it look right...or at least fashion-forward.

Zendaya in Thakoon dress and Brother Vellies shoes; Aurora James in Gucci and Brother Vellies shoes; TK Wonder in Ohne Titel.

KEEP YOUR ANGEL CLOSE

These two designers know how look good at a party: just showcase your design on a Victoria's Secret angel with you.

Taylor Hill in Johnathan Simkhai ; Elsa Hosk in Tanya Taylor

HEY SEXY LADY

Crop tops, sheer panels, cut-out and plunging necklines: these top models definitely managed to keep it classy. 

Chanel Iman in Fausto Puglisi, Cindy Bruna in Atelier Versace; Costance Jablonski in Wes Gordon

FEMALE BOSS

Jumpsuits and tailored trousers: sorry boys, we can rock anything!

Vanessa Axente in Cadet; Ophelie Guillermand in Brandon Maxwell; Heriet Paul in 3.1 Phillip Lim

CLASSY & PURE

Sometimes you can make a statement...just by covering up, and these models prove that: good job ladies!

Aamito Lagum; Imaan Hammam in Baja East; Jacquelyn Jablonski in Gabriela Hearst

YOU CAN DO BETTER

Big names, beautiful women...plain boring dresses.

Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy; Demi Moore in Zac Posen; Devon Windsor

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME

I mean if you have a choice, would you wear such looks at an exclusive event?

Karlie Kloss in Proenza Schouler ; Lorde in Givenchy; Xiao Wen Ju in Chromat

written by: Stella

SASHES AND TIARAS.....Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao + Evening Gown Recap From Good to "Oh Dear!"

SASHES AND TIARAS.....Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao + Evening Gown Recap From Good to "Oh Dear!"

 Beautiful Winner: Hillarie Danielle Parungao "Miss World Philippines 2015"

Two nights ago was the Finals of the fifth edition of "Miss World Philippines". The pageant was held at Solaire Resort and Casino in Parañaque City, Philippines. There were 26 contestants and the winner was Filipino TV Host and model Hillarie Danielle Parungao:

Crowned: Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Parungao

Gown and Swimsuit Queen: Contestant #19 (and eventual Miss World Philippines 2015) Hillarie Parungao

The new Miss World Philippines 2015 is 23 years old and stands 5' 6" (1.68 m). By winning this pageant she will now represent Philippines at the upcoming Miss World 2015 Finals happening on December 19th in the resort city of Sanya, China.

Model Fab: Hillarie Parungao "Miss World Philippines 2015"

Besides being a host and model, Parungao has had some previous experience with being a Pageant Queen...

Hillarie Parungao was "Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2014" (photos above)

Now that we got all the basics out of the way, it's time for my EVENING GOWN REVIEW. The theme for the Evening Gowns was "Old Hollywood Glamour". There was a group of black gowns, followed by red and then nude/ivory/beige/blush.



First, let's begin with the winner:

Best in Gown: Contestnat #19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao--I thought she looked like a winner. The gown featured  a leaf-like applique sewn over a layer of iridescent organza. There were sequin crystals strewn throughout the gown just to add a bit of sparkle. The mermaid-shaped gown fit her well and honestly, when she came out after 18 other contestants, it was a little too obvious that A) she was the "chosen" winner and B) she got one of the best gowns. In fact, she won "Best in Long Gown"; oh what a shocker! The gown was slightly referential to what...

Megan Young (above) the former "Miss World" and "Miss World Philippines" wore to win her Miss World crown 2 years ago.

And now, my Good and "Oh Dear!" of the "Miss World Philippines 2015" Evening Gowns. Besides what the winner wore (Very good!), let's stay on the "Good":

Photos courtesy of Rappler.com

#14 Marita Cassandra Naidas: It's no surprise that Marita (above) was First Runner-up or "1st Princess" at Miss World Philippines 2015, at least from her gown. She wore this strapless red satin princess-seamed dress with an over-layer of tulle and sequined crystal bust detail. It was very "Pageant Perfect". While there was nothing too "high fashion" or red carpet earth-shaking about it, it was still impacting. I also liked her modern center-parted hair styling.

#11 Alexie Marie Ibabao: I liked this red sequined column gown on Alexie Marie. It was a basic shape but what else would you do when you have this wonderful red circle paillette fabrication. Very nice Alexie!

#2 Jannie Loudette Alipo-on: Jannie wore this black sequined racer-front halter gown with center front slit. I thought it was a "safe" gown but still packed enough of a stage punch. It fir her quite nicely and she looked red carpet elegant.

#25 Casey Anne Austria: I really liked Casey's white chiffon mermaid shaped gown with white caviar beading detail. The bottom half featured several godets which filled out the sweep of the gown. I liked the styling; the slicked chignon and one sequined wrist cuff. She got very high "Nick Evening Gown Points" in my book. But...and it's a big "but": I was just so shocked to see her "#25" SAFETY PINNED so overtly on her gown. This was just SOOOOO tacky and low-rent; I cannot even get beyond this.

#18 Leitz Camyll Ang: I was a big fan of this nude colored sequined gown worn by Leitz. I liked the gradation of colors in the paillettes and it was nice how they stopped at just the right moment down her legs.

(L to R) #9 Mona Mahmoud Hammad and #12 Emma Marie Tiglao: Both of these red gowns were some of the better seen on the "Miss World Philippines 2015" pageant. I would give them both high Evening Gown marks. I liked the front scroll-like detail/print (L) and the fit was also very nice and for #12 Emma, the red and silver sequined gown was perfect for her. She's such a beauty and the gown complemented her.

#16 Erica Rose Bayani: This may be a controversial choice but I thought that Erica's red "caftan"-like gown was very chic and high fashion. It featured a front gathered fall that reminded me of of my NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Shopping Network dresses from my Spring 2015 collection:

Front Fall Cute: NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live Spring 2015 chiffon and knit dress

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The "Oh Dear!" Gowns:

(L to R) #1 Maria Vanessa Wright and #4 Sheila Mae Torino: These two gowns made my "Oh Dear!" for two different reasons. The one on the left was soooo boring and so "Prom 101"; there's literally NO DESIGN element whatsoever. It's a basic bustier and basic full skirt from Fashion School Freshman Year. The tacky pearl necklace made her look old as well. Speaking of old, #4 on the right was a dowdy mess. She looked like a 58 year old woman hosting her recently deceased husband's "funeral party"; yes, "Oh Dear!" for sure.

#5 Cristelle Anjali Abello: This gown shape was nice but once again, the design was quite "Design School 101" bland and non-creative. But the real problem I had was the pointy bust neckline; they were BEYOND wonky and un-Couture. It's as if a recently-accepted-student-of-design-school had made this gown. #Amateur Hour.

#17 Jessica Rose McEwen: Bless her heart. This red sequin-and-satin gown was all things bad. It looked cheap (what is with that janky hem?) and just not cute. This might have been cute in 2008 but now, it''s tacky.

#15 Erika Marie de Castro: Oh Erika! I just want to ask: Where are you going with this? The sequined halter neck and VERY mini dress is way too short, the iridescent organza overskirt looks like it came from a $1.99/yard fabric store. Erika Marie is very cute but this cheap tasteless dress did her no favors in my book.

#26 Grapes Pacara: I LOVE a girl named GRAPES. But what I do not love is this blush/nude chiffon gown with gold applique gown. This looks like something one would find in an attic; an attic that hasn't been looked at since 1956! It looks old, cheap and not well done. And who in their right mind would chose to style this with a choker of gold colored pearls and earrings. She looks like a three-time divorced hostess of a not-so-happy Holiday Party.

Hope you enjoyed my "Miss World Philippines 2015" Evening Gown Recap...

Congratulations to the new "Miss World Philippines 2015" Hillarie Danielle Parungao and I wish her the Best of Luck at the "Miss World 2015" Finals in December!