En "Mode" caritative...

La petite robe noire révisée et illuminée ((ornée de cristaux Swarovski ) par vingt deux créateurs pour la lutte contre les cancers féminins...

Philip Lim

Sonia Rykiel

Missoni


Un projet intitulé “Ways to Say Black”

Dont je ne peux que saluer l'idée "lumineuse" et créative, mais surtout CARITATIVE, car les 22 créations présentées le 28 Janvier à Paris à l'hôtel Pozzo di Borgo (51 Rue de l' Université) seront ensuite vendues aux enchères à New York, en septembre prochain, au profit de la ligue contre le cancer.
Martin Grant

Marios Schwab

C.Malandrino

Lanvin

Jean Paul Gaultier

Givenchy

Fendi

Dona Karan

Azzaro

Armani

Style Cool Fashion Dress Collection

Style Cool Fashion Dress Collection

Mens Watch: Divers Must Have - Tissot Sea Touch

If you are in love with scuba diving, then you should not miss the chance to look out for any accessories that are style and yet serve you well with this sport activities too.

Well, Tissot Sea-Touch watch fill in so well. A released from the very famous T-touch line. It is designed for diving activities and divers like me! :) Combined patented techonology and stylish design, the sea-touch is a must-have timepieces for diving and also for daily use.

I was indulged in The Tissot Sea-Touch watch when I first came across this from the magazine. Without further introduction but look at some of the features. SEA-Touch by Tissot watches uses patented technology to ensure that this watch for divers maintains its high performance at all levels – above and below sea level. Yes, is right down to a depth of 200 meters, so divers, you are literally have the sophisticated functionality of this high-tech diving watch at their fingertips.

As well as being able to tell the time in two time zones and indicate the depth of the current dive, this timepiece integrates a digital chronograph, thermometer, alarm, perpetual calendar date, compass and divers’ logbook, all activated by touch on the glass. Other features like luminosity, shock resistance, anti-magnetism, band solidity and the integration of a time control device.



More review from YouTube.

So I don't see there is any good reason to reject such a perfect piece, with such reasonable price.

Miss France 2009 - After JP Gaultier Défilé

Je préfère Chloé Mortaud en mannequin pour JP Gaultier qu'en Miss France pour
Mme de Fontenay. Pas vous ?
(merci Naylaah !)

Blow Wave Boy - Trocadéro - Paris

Sofia Fisher at Chanel Show - Paris FW

J'adore Paris

It was four months ago that my husband and I left for our honeymoon.  We had a day & night in Paris on our way to Italy, and we've been jonesing to go back to Paris ever since.  Until then, I'll be dreaming of Paris...

Top Row:  birds photo by Elizabeth Messina, invitation by Ice Cream Social, eiffel tower photo by me, Dior ad via Rizty Bee

Middle Row:  Moet picture from Wedding Style Guide, dress from Martha Stewart Weddings, menu by Cynthia Warren,

Bottom Row:  Calligraphy by Maybelle, photo via Brides, flags from Vintage Weave, photo by me

I would love to style a wedding based on this Parisian insipration.  Think of the possibilities!

Man Fashion: Williamson For Men

Contributed by Charlie Johnson



Charlie

Matthew Williamson has broaden his horizons and created his first men’s line set to be launched in time for Spring/Summer 2010; his individual use of bright colours and extravagant patterns has been continued within his opening male collection.

For those who is not familiar with Matthew Williamson, is an English fashion designer. His collections are shown twice a year during New York Fashion Week, and they often have an Indian influence, perhaps related to the time Williamson spent working in India for the clothing store Monsoon. He counts celebrities such as Björk, Cat Deeley, Sienna Miller, Kelis, Jade Jagger and Plum Sykes amongst his friends.

After the success of his Matthew Williamson for H&M collection it’s easy to predict how popular his first male designs will be; the items which will only available be in London, New York and Dubai (in his stores and Harrod’s) customers will literally fly to get the first piece Williamson for men.

The capsule collection which includes silk scarves, cashmere sweaters and a range of brightly coloured t-shirts isn’t designed for the faint hearted male; but why should women only enjoy his clothes, take a road trip to your nearest store and bring Williamson into your wardrobe.



His first capsule collection which includes silk scarves, cashmere sweaters and a range of brightly coloured t-shirts; is set to sell quicker than his high street range and with it only being available in New York, London and Dubai people are set to literally fly to get it.

Rouge

I have seen le "Moulin Rouge" hundreds and hundreds times and I cannot
grow tired of it. Every time I pass near Pigalle (Place Blanche), I cannot stop myself from having
a look at it just to check if its red is always so ... rouge, like a giant lipstick.

Simple Saturday

Image by Jose Villa, see full feature of this couple's 65th wedding anniversary here

Grow old along with me

The best is yet to be

When our time has come

We will be as one

God bless our love

God bless our love

Grow old along with me

Two branches of one tree

Face the setting sun

When the day is done

God bless our love

God bless our love

Spending our lives together

Man and wife together

World without end

World without end

Grow old along with me

Whatever fate decrees

We will see it through

For our love is true

God bless our love

God bless our love

-John Lennon

La Belle Epoque

The Italian Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931) was one of the and most successful portraitist of the Belle Epoque and one of his best known paintings is the "Marchesa Luisa Casati, with a Greyhound" (1908).

And because John Galliano is a great admirer of Boldini and especially of this painting he ordered that the campaign for his new perfume should be a reference to the Marchesa Casati and the spirit of the Belle Epoque.

Milan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 Collection

Looking back to Milan Fashion Week, Dolce & Gabbana led the way with one of its strongest presentations in seasons, using Giuseppe Tornatore’s new film, “Baarìa,” as the starting point for a Sicilian-inspired collection highlighting Italian tailoring and distressed work wear.



















If only Michael Corleone had these threads on hand when he was hiding out in the motherland. They're everything a macho, sexy, tough Sicilano could want, from long johns tucked into worker boots and henleys to Sunday-best suits looked especially sharp when contrasted with worn-out tank tops.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and their attention is clearly in the right place.

Skye Stracke - Paris Fashion Week

Giovanna Battaglia - Rue St-Martin - Paris

warning: cute girl alert!

I spy with my little eye something that is yellow... and fabulous. Well, mustard really, but regardless, I'm seriously smitten with this look from the Clothes Horse! When I first saw it I instantly fell in love with the leather pencil skirt, and loved how Rebecca paired it with a plaid shirt, vintage belt, tights and grannie booties... and check out that ring! Where do you shop for accessories, pray tell? Sigh... this post reminded me of a black leather skirt I bought last year from Value Village that I somehow have neglected to wear... what's wrong with me?? Maybe if I can dig it up in time for the weekend, I just might have to wear it in honor of Rebecca and her rad little outfit...

Tina - Rue de Turenne - Paris

I a am Stylist
I wear a vintage Jacket with artic Wolf from Canada
Black leggings and boots from DINSKO (Sweden)
My top is designed and made by me
My bag is from BURBERRY
Fashion is expressing myself and feeling creativ.
My look is vintage, black and classic at the same time.
I love politness and generosity of people.
I don't like people who are too superficial.
If I had 1 000 € I would go to CHANEL Boutik and go crazy !

Loving Lace

I love lace elements.  My wedding gown was made of lace.  We used lace patterns on our invitations and actual lace on our programs and other DIY elements.  And I always love detail shots that I see that incorporate lace but modernize it a bit.  Here are two great examples of what I mean:

Both photos by Country Living

I love how the lace doilies are sewn together to make a table runner in the first photo and think displaying a bunch of vintage doilies on a cake plate puts a new spin on how we think of decorating with doilies.  Seeing these pictures made me go back and find the photos of lace elements for weddings that I had saved in my own planning.

Lace Program (middle, far right) by Ravenhill on Etsy, all other photos from Martha Stewart Weddings

Black & Blond Gang - Rue Cambon - Paris