Fashions for Gold

Hermes, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Prada and Stella McCartney are making a huge splash in the sports world. No it's not for fashion week, but a worldwide runway, the 2012 Olympics in London. While most athletes across the world are scrambling for a gold metal these designers are giving Olympians the midas touch with their fashion collection.

South Africa- Leigh Schubert

USA- Ralph Lauren

England-Stella McCartney

France Equestrian team-Hermes

Italy- Giorgio Armani

Jamaica- Cedella Marley and Puma

                                                             Reporting from London cheerio!

Sunday in the Garden

Sometimes you have to stop and smell the flowers.

skirt-vintage, shirt-F21

belt-River Island, shoes- Robert Cavalli

fascinator-from portobello market

earrings-vintage

                                                                         Have a blossoming week!

(Thanks Mavis Ntam for the wonderful photos)

The Showstoppers of Paris Couture Fall 2012

Paris Fall 2012 couture fashion shows just ended and it was amazing. I always anticipate the end of each show, where designers showcase the showstoppers of all showstoppers. No haute couture show is ever complete without the bride and the wedding gown. *As i gasp just thinking about it.  Here are some of my favorite finale constructions from the Fall 2012 Couture shows.

Just a side note: In France, the term haute couture is protected by law and is defined by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris based in Paris, France. The chambre syndicale de la haute couture is defined as "the regulating commission that determines which fashion houses are eligible to be true haute couture house". Their rules state that only "those companies mentioned on the list drawn up each year by a commission domiciled at the Ministry for Industry are entitled to avail themselves" of the label haute couture. (found on Wikipedia) 

Giambattista Valli

Valentino

Versace

Maison Martin Margiela

Alexis Mabille

Armani Prive

Christian Dior

Ulyana Sergeenko

Jean Paul Gaultier

Eli Saab

Chanel

                                                                          Be.Inspired

(photos courtesy of style.com)

Fashionista Wear: All of the lights

Awhile ago I attended an intimate event with designer Isabel Toledo and her husband Ruben Toledo at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. What a vivid night. I was accompanied by my cousin Mera and my friend Jasmine of  Webhautejas. This is What I wore.

dress-Zara, necklace-Oscar De La Renta

shoes-Rock and Republic

Me and Jasmine, clutch-vintage

Have an illuminated weekend!

The Allure of the Maasai

The Maasai are a ethnic group of semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and nothern Tanzania in east Africa. They are famous for their unique customs, noble physique and vibrant dress. Not to mention the most amazing beaded jewelry.  No wonder why many luxury companies have placed them in national ads.

In 2003 the Land Rover Freelander was developed after studying the Maasai tribe.



The newest ad campaign with this captivating tribe is this Armani Ad.


More stunning pics of the native tribe.






                                                                       Have a colorful week!

(photos courtesy of google images)

Throwback Extraodinary Fashionista: Josephine Baker

"Bronze Venus", the "Black Pearl", the "Creole Goddess" some may wonder how did Josephine Baker live up to these nicknames. I can say with grace and style.  I'm always in awe when I gaze at photos of Josephine Baker, a singer, dancer, actress, activist and spy. Her humble spirit about her stunning appearance was caught when she quoted,

"Beautiful?, It's all a question of luck. I was born with good legs. As for the rest...beautiful, no. Amusing, yes."

What I love most about this legendary fashion icon, is that whatever role Baker played off and onstage, she dressed the part and looked effortless. It was extremely hard to choose, but here are a couple of my favorites looks.

Josephine and her "Rainbow Tribe"

                                    Be.Inspired. Have a wonderful week!

(images courtesy of several website)

Artsy Escape: Monique Lhuillier Resort 2013

Monique Lhuillier resort  2013 collection screams prints and color galore and I love it. The feminine colors and the quirky silhouettes added an artsy feel to each garment. Neon colors, fuchsia, lime green, bright orange and yellow were instilled in almost every piece to create the perfect palette for an exotic getaway. In the words of Lhuillier "I toughened up my offering with a not-so-pretty silhouettes and quirky twists".  









                                            Be.Inspired

(photos courtesy of style.com)