Blog #10 Fashion Dance Video

Check out my Fashion Dance Video.  I chose to feature BEBE's clothing line for my Party Glam themed fashion dance video.  I chose BEBE because it's all glam and party which I truly love!  I wanted to do something a little different, so I decided to incorporate fashion and dance along with some photos to detail the collection.  I hope you enjoy it!

Party Glam Fashion Video

Below is a Look Book I put together.  I added this look book as part of my presentation to go into a retail about what each model is wearing.   

Bebe Spring 2012 Look Book

 

Blog #9 Digital Lookbook Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Mini Collection for Target

Talk about new innovative ways to display a fashion collection!  Gwen Stefani's new Collection Harajuku Mini was recently launched and is featured in Target stores.  This is the commercial created for the collection.  It is a uniquely fun recreation of a real life video game.  I love the way the children's outfits change!

The collection for boys and girls is the perfect mix of simply adorable and edgy. Let's not forget it's super affordable too! Check out the link below to view the interactive look book for Harajuku Mini Collection on the target website.  You can change the the outfits with a simple click of your mouse. 






Target Harajuku Mini Collection

Blog # 8 BebeLook Book

The best Look Book for Fall!  If you are a girl who likes to look classy, yet sexy then look no further.  The Bebe look book has everything you need in one place.  Every Fall and Spring Bebe's preferred customers receive in the mail a look book which features their new collection for the season.  The look book features apparel, and accessories  ranging from hats to bags to shoes.  All the greatest items of the season. Bebe is my absolute favorite store for when I'm looking for that classy sexy style. 

Blog #7 Fashion Trunk Shows

Subdivision and Ethereal




I posted this video of a fashion trunk show I found on you tube.  I have never been to a fashion trunk show before but this is definitely one I'd like to go to. A local boutique in Queens, Subdivision and Ethereal, sponsored the event at a local restaurant.  The event featured local designers from Queens Brooklyn, and Long Island City who came together to show and sell their fashion.  People could shop great fashion, eat, mingle and listen to music all under one roof!  That sounds like the best shopping experience ever!  I liked the idea of having different designers come together under one roof and show their fashion.

Blog #6 John Galliano Fashion Show

Controversial issues aside, John Galliano is among the world's most talented designers.  Although his show was cancelled there was a small presentation of his collection in a hotel in Paris.  Only a select few were invited along with a few editor's.  It is said that this collection may be his last.  The show was very intimate and the setting was perfect for his collection.  The models looked like mannequins they were so perfectly dressed.  It was an amazing collection.  Although the show was not a huge production it was still effective in delivering its message of elegance and sophistication. 

Large bowler hat and tweed jacket with leather pencil skirt

Fur trimmed jacket cinched at the waist and tweed pencil skirt.

Tweed Jacket with feathered skirt.

Blog #5 Fall 2012 Color Story

Fall 2012 will prove to be an exciting season full of bright bold colors!  According to pantone the Fall 2012 season will bring on a combination of bold electric colors that will replace the typical muted colors that we usually see in the fall.  This color story below displays the vibrant pinks, and blues that are forecasted to be the must have colors of the season.  Blue being the key color.  Throw in some greens, purples, greys,oranges and neutrals and you have a complete color story to die for.

Neutrals: The great thing about neutrals is that it can be paired with anything and everything.

Pink is fun yet assertive!  Pair it with gold and its an amazing combination. Pink and gold are trending to be the it wedding colors of the season.

Grey is a happier black.  Black is taking a back seat to grey next Fall.  It looks great with bolder colors like purple, pink, and blue.  Gey gives the brighter colors a softer look.

Blues are at the forefront next Fall 2012.  Although blue is a calming color it serves as an exciting piece to any wardrobe.

Purple is one of my favorite colors being forecasted. It is a romantic color.  It can be paired with pink, grey and neutrals.

Lola's  Pick of the week

I have two picks this week!!  My pick of the week are my pink suede peep toe platform sling back pumps from BEBE with the matching bag with chain link handles.  My second pick of the week is my satin electric blue platform BEBE pumps with the matching bag! I think I'm ready for next Fall.  Love it!

Blog #4 Dior Spring 2012

I chose an article featured in the NY Times in the Fashion and Style section on Dior Spring 2012 runway show.  The article gave an overview of Diors Spring 2012 colletion. I loved how they used a plaid like design, but more refined and called it windowpane checked patterns.   These patterns were paired with a more relaxed version of Dior's iconic bar jacket. The silk and lace fabrics used in the collection give it a romatic look.

 

September 30, 2011, 1:59 pm

Dior: Chic and Safe but With Buzz

By CATHY HORYN

Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times
 Dior spring 2012.

http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/30/dior-chic-and-safe-but-with-buzz/


From the hubbub at Dior, with vamping socialites and a front row of LVMH brass, including its chairman, Bernard Arnault, and the habitually leather-clad architect Peter Marino, one would have thought de Gaulle had come back from the dead. I guess Dior is France. The flying colors, though, were the grays and creams of the house, mixed with palest blue and a dash of poppy red.

Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times Dior spring 2012.

Bill Gaytten, the studio head, did a nicely restrained job with Dior’s tailoring, pairing the classic bar jacket with checked or creamy gazar skirts, and cigarette pants. Necklines were opened up. A sleeveless cotton dress in black and white windowpane checks offered a different take on the season’s graphic patterns. White silk coats were printed with smoky gray roses, another house signature. Evening consisted of airy black lace with white silk, and cocktail dresses with swimsuit backs.
Sidney Toledano, the Dior chief, said an announcement about a new designer might be in a few weeks.

1. SILHOUETTE & DESIGN

-cigarette pants 

-open necklines

-swimsuit backs
-bar jacket

2. DETAILS

-windowpane checks

-smokey gray roses
-graphic patterns

3. COLOR

-grays

-creams

-palest blue
-poppy red
-black
-white

4. FABRIC

-lace

-silk

-cotton
-gazar skirts

5. CREATIVE “JARGON”

-“hubbub”

-“vamping socialites”
-"flying colors"

Lola' Pick of the Week

My pick of the week is Dior's iconic bar suit.  Know as the "New Look".  It was a revolution in fashion.  Is flattering silouhette is adored and copied by many.

Blog #3 PLATITUDE

As I walk around on the college campus of Kean University there was one trend that was undeniably visible.  I didn't have to walk around to much to notice three young ladies all in the same area wearing their fashionable version of plaid!  This young lady paired her plaid with some jeans which seems to be a favorite pairing among plaid fashionistas.





Plaid Top

 

Shortly after I saw another girl lounging around with her plaid book bag waiting for her next class to start.by   It was very similar in color to the shirt in the picture above.  She was more than happy to pose for the camera.




Plaid Bookbag



Shorthly after I ran into another young lady with a plaid hat on .  The color was brown and beige.



Plaid Hat



Celebrities Wearing Plaid

We all know that a lotof the fashion we wear trickles up from the streets and especially when we see celebrities wearing it . Here is Vanessa Hudgens wearing a loose plaid shirt as a dress.  A little to short for my taste. Who knows maybe she has some shorts under there.




Vanessa Hudgens


Living Flashily
Glamour


Lola's Pick of the Week

I am not a big fan of plaid.  So I couldn't take a picture of myself or Suki wearing my favorite plaid piece. However if I owned anything plaid it would be something like this.  I would definitely dress it up.

Oscar De La Renta

http://www.makeupandbeautycare.com/body-care/springsummer-2011-plaid-fashion-trend.html

Blog #2 Trending This Fall: Feathers!



There were so many exciting trends this Fall!  The key item I chose for this Fall is feathers!  Feathers are making their debut everywhere you turn.  You can see them in dresses, on accessories, shoes, jewelry, and even as hair extensions!  Feathers are trendng in exciting bold colors and in all sizes and styles. The possibilities are endless.  The feather trend has been going strong since last year, but seems to be more prominant this Fall.  There is however much debate on whether feathers are a  fashion faux pau or not.  Feathers in fashion can be tricky but if done tastefully feathers can be fabulous!

High Heel Confidential



Fall 2011 Runways

 Giambattista Valli, Jason Wu, Yigal Azrouël, Naeem Khan

 Oscar De La Renta, Prabal Gurung, Monique Lhuillier, Emilio Pucci






Valentino Feather Clutch

 

Jason Wu Fall 2011 Dresses

CELEBRITY CORNER

The most popular place you will see feathers this Fall is in jewelry.  From the red carpet to the streets  celebrity trend setters are showng off their feather jewelry in all colors and sizes.



Celebrity Feather Jewelry



Feather Extensions

Women, teens, and young girls are all about the feather hair extensions.  These feather extensions can be braided or attached with a bead to a strand of your hair.  The feathers can be worn for   about three to four months.  You can style your hair as usual because the feathers can be washed, flat ironed and blown dry.  Check out Nicole Scherzinger's feather hair extension.

Nicole Scherzinger



My blog wouldn't be complete without Mogul Mommy Jennifer Lopez.  Here she is in her red Gucci dress at the Met Gala in New York City. Yes she is sporting feathers bold and beautiful!



Jennifer Lopez

MOMMIES, DAUGHTERS, and FEATHERS

I have read a few blogs questioning whether moms should wear feathers.  Well I'm here to tell you that moms can wear feathers too!  Mommies and daughters can both be stylish ! Check out the cute pink feather headband for little girls!

These are some casual options for moms.  Limit yourself to two items and you can be a fabulous mom in feathers.

Lola's Pick of the Week

My pick of the week is feather extensions.  Suki just got her feather extensions and it looks great!  Check out her fur and chain shawl and high waisted pants also great trends this fall!  Feathers and fur! FABULOUS!





Suki in Feather and Fur

 

Million Looks

Style Bistro

Fashion etc

Blog #1 Moms Want to be fashionable too!

One of my favorite fashion blogs is The Fashionable Housewife.  It's a blog that shares advice and recommends fashion and products to housewives and moms who want to be fashionable and fabulous.  The blog features things like what not to wear, how to dress your body shape, the hottest trends and let’s not forget the sales and coupons because lets face it who can shop runway prices when you are raising a family on a budget! 

The Fashionable Housewife


 CELEBRITY FASHION MOMS

Another favorite blog of mine is STYLEMOM.  My favorite part of the blog is the celebrity moms!  It's a section devoted entirly to celebrity moms, their style and accomplishments.  Here is a celebrity fashion mom whose fabulous fashion style is creative and fun.  Gwen Stefani is a talented entertainer, mom and designer who will  be launching her third clothing line this November .  She will be collaborating with Target to release Harajuku Mini, a Japanese anime-inspired  clothing line for babies, children and tweens.  The price range of the clothing line will range from $3.99 to $29.99.  What a bargain!

Gwen Stefani

 My favorite  "mommy mogul" is Jennifer Lopez.  She is featured on the cover of the September issue of Vanity Fair  month wearing an artic white fox fur coat! So hot!  There is nothing this mom can't do!

STYLEMOM



Jennifer Lopez



Lola's pick of the week

My pick of the week are the shoes I am wearing in the picture titled "Mother and Daughter Lola and Suki".  They are BEBE'S Riley oasis satin platform pumps.  They are sexy show stoppers and they are comfortable too!  Whenever I wear them I get tons of compliments!  They are one of my favorite shoes!  Every woman needs at least one pair of over the top shoes. Okay maybe two!