Jumat, 23 Juli 2010

Welcome Back Doctor Martens!

Do you still remember the boots of young people who become an icon in the era of the 90s? Now the fever-soled shoes this military-style bubble again struck. Of course, with style and color that is more diverse and daring. Be prepared, the era of oxford shoes will change now that more edgy style with boots Doc Mart.

Doctor Marten’s boots are often called Docs or DMS. Boots has been transformed into a signature style for the punk or grunge (remember only the style of Kurt Cobain with his band Nirvana.)

Designer shoes are Klaus Maertens, a doctor in the German army during World War II. All this began in 1945, when a broken ankle while skiing the Alps mountains of ice. Apparently he was wearing army boots are not comfortable for an injured foot.

He began to improve the design of this shoe with soft fur and fitted with insoles that bubbly. The advantage of this sol is to facilitate the circulation of air in the shoe.

These boots had disappeared along with the change of fashion trends at the time. But in 2009, Doc Martens boots are increasingly common. If you're curious about this classic bots, you can try to open the site stylehives.com, a shopping site in the world.

Display this shoe is no longer synonymous with monotonous impression. Now he comes wrapped in attractive patterns, such as flowers, cartoon or with flashy colors such as yellow, electric blue and green spotlight, these striking colors into the latest collection from Pascal 8 Eye Boot Doc Martens.

Senin, 12 Juli 2010

Confidence Shown with Oversized Clutch

Maybe for some women, carrying a bag without a rope (read: clutch bag) feel less comfortable. Moreover, without a rope bag is more frequently accompany you while partying. A little bothered because when you enjoy a meal and chatting with other guests, yet to be preoccupied with carrying it.
 
However, give the opportunity for oversized clutch to make you look more stylish and different. Now, one of the clutch model shows trend began performing with a variety of styles because of its shape no longer tiny, made with the design, motifs and materials that incredible luxury.
 
In fact, even Hollywood celebrities come to enliven oversized clutch to be the trend that counts, for example, is Victoria Beckham and the twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Even LAMB Gwen Stefani's clothing labels come to give special attention to the clutch of this by designing a few models, among them, Catania, Signature Carlisle and Green. What about the other labels? Cynthia Rowley, Phillip Lim, Lauren Mirkin, and even former series The Hills are now sold in the fashion world Lauren Conrad was involved designing oversized clutch. Do not also forget Balenciaga comes with oversized clutch named Giant Traveler.
 
Oversized clutch still could be the choice for you who like to attend a party or formal event and other semi-formal, Time to rest your tote-bag and move on to the oversized clutch.

Rabu, 30 Juni 2010

Style Inspiration: Drew Barrymore

This time we peek TIMES fashion Drew Barrymore, the former child star who now shines again at Hollywood film scene. Before you dig deeper into exciting style of one of Charlie's Angels members, there is no harm in us refer to short trips career girl who never entered into the ranks of People magazine's Most Beautiful People in 2007.

She has been dazzling audiences through his acting in films made by famous director (who is also father's godson), Steven Spielberg, ET the Extra Terrestrial when he was seven years old. Somewhat wild youth, She confessed that he had become a drug addict and had dared to pose for Playboy magazine.

Even the ornery his youth he poured in a form of autobiography book titled Little Girl Lost. However, Drew Barrymore is now much more polite and mature. Transformation into the portrait of a good girl, make it back into idol. She's the ultimate bad girl gone nice.

Fashion style: Rock-star sweetheart
No doubt, we liked the element of freedom that appear in Drew Barrymore. She really liked the music in the era of 60s and 70s such as The Rolling Stones, The Doors, and The Beatles. She was impressed with the style of David Bowie and Blondie.

The approach ex-lover style dress The Stokes drummer, Fabrizio Moretti is indeed influenced by old punk rock nuances. In general, the style is very eclectic and glam dresses. But the nuances of rock have never gone out of this owner's Flower Studio. When relaxed, he seems fond of using sneakers, torn jeans, and suspenders. On formal occasions too, Drew Barrymore can always insert his rock star impression with a bold color selection and look-free expression.

What about her makeup? She always looking natural Foundation his and blush are two cosmetic tool that must be used. Try using peach or pink color to wring your cheek, so it looks fresh and radiant. There's another, Drew's favorite beauty products, namely body glitter. According to her, glitter charm will cast you into the universe.

Rabu, 16 Juni 2010

Creative Alternatives Hijab Head Cover

In the month of Ramadan if it fit to talk about a variety of head coverings for user creations Moslem clothes, For the Muslim headscarf in fact not only based on the hijab. Some designers Indonesia and Malaysia have broken even that limitation by exploring the head cover to pursue further.

Fashion designer homeland, Ghea Panggabean example was kicked off by issuing a Moslem palace with nuance. What's interesting headgear offered tercitra in Diponegoro hero figure. Adoption of local value is also taken by Arifin Mas which explores distinctive headgear of the Minang land.

Several designers from across the country, Malaysia also adopted some model of the head covering the European continent. For example, the designer re-popularize Jarumas headgear tantur model, cone-shaped headgear that was popular in Europe in the 19th century. Or how about having a certain headgear Poiret introduced by Paul Poiret yang inspired style of orientalism also suitable juxtaposed with your Muslim fashion. Consider just the works of Albert King, if not disbelief.
 
You are now able to explore your headgear in this grace-filled month. Who says Muslims can’t dangle fashion inspiration from local and global culture?

Senin, 17 Mei 2010

Fashion ala India

Success film Slumdog Millionaire bring glory saree fabric (read: juice) into the middle of society. Despite the reputation of the traditional fabric saree has worldwide, but the moment of explosion of the film was made by Danny Boyle seemed to mark the return of Indian-style clothing.

Now the inspiration saree fabric must have item among socialites and Hollywood celebrities. Detailed ethnicity will color this season and the saree can be a new trend for spring 2009. Bracelets of gold and silver which produces the tinkling sound too trend.

Several Hollywood celebrities, too, are plagued Call it saree fabric Nicole Scherzinger, Pussycat Dolls lead singer and Jessica Alba likes to use it.

The players, too Slumdog Millionaire surround orders flooded the catwalk. Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, the little character in the film was asked to swing on the catwalk show demonstrate traditional clothing while India Fashion Week.

Wearing a sari without confuse
Well, what about you who are interested in Indian girls dressed in style? The use of fabric saree is quite complicated, but not necessarily be applied. If you are still common, consider the fabric saree wrap when you buy, is there a user guide or not. Hint that will help you to experiment with fabric that can reach seven meters in length this.

But if you do not want to bother wearing it, try to be creative by making a long pleated skirt from saree fabric that you get. Wealth motive will make a skirt or even your boss to be different from the others. Do not forget to add ethnic ornaments such as necklaces, earrings, bindi and bangles. Confused suitable for use where? Very interesting saree fabrics worn for semi formal occasions and formal, you can just mix with a theme of the show and you're ready to become the center of attention.

Selasa, 11 Mei 2010

Variety Arts Hat (Part 1)

Cap is not only useful to protect the head from attack hot sun, a hat can be a powerful solution when it hit a bad hair day. In addition, the cap also can add the essence of style in your overall appearance. 
 
Moreover, now you are pampered with a variety of treats cap model with the material and the motive is increasingly add rich appearance. To satisfy your curiosity, check out some kind of cap model that you often find.


1.    Fedora Hats
Crazy about seeing the late Michael Jackson moon walk action while playing with legendary fedora hat? It must be acknowledged King of Pop has a great contribution in popularizing the fedora hat. The celebrities like Justin Timberlake, Jason Mrasz, and Fergie looked faithful wearing a hat of this type.

Indeed the term 'fedora' first recognized in 1891 for one term a head covering for women. That said, the word 'fedora' comes from a play by Victorien Sardou titled 'Fedora'. In this drama fedora refers to the name of a princess who always wears a hat like a cowboy hat newfangled as we know, with fold-shaped model 'Y'.

2.    Straw Hat
Straw hat has a variety of types you name it Panama hat from Ecuador, conical hat and boater hat real similar to panama hat. Straw hat is often identified with the style of sailors because it is commonly used by the fishermen of Ecuador or any other Latin American region.

Then why is Panama hat while hat is better known in the area of Ecuador? Apparently the President of the United States at the time, Theodore Roosevelt visited the Panama Canal construction of Ecuador's wearing a straw hat called Jipijapa. Since then the skyrocketing popularity of hats with the name of the Panama hat until now.

3.    Cloche Hat
The origin of cloche hat can never be released with a big name Coco Chanel. In the 1920's, the legendary designer is cut her hair into a short bob. He also then created a hat that fit with the short hair and then created a model hat bell, known as cloche hat. Even so, there are also source that says that the real Caroline Reboux was the creator cap that exploded in this era of the 1920s.

Kamis, 29 April 2010

Stylish with Acid Wash Jeans

Teens in the mid-year had a fever 80'an acid wash jeans. Similar to its name, acid wash jeans are jeans that were soaked with acid to produce a white tinge on your jeans. Now phenomena these jeans again become a trend among young people.

Jeans of this type began to be heard again after the era of the early 90 'Britpop faded as the coming trend among teens. However, in the fashion show Balmain's Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear collections, Balmain introduces another collection of trousers with shades of acid wash jeans. Fashion world welcomed the return of these jeans and shortly after, acid wash jeans spread among lovers of fashion.

The process of acid wash jeans were conducted using immersion liquid acid to release the blue jeans on the top layer and will leave irregular white structure at the surface of the jeans.

You want to try it? It was so very easy. You can just rinse your jeans with clean water. Then enter the 5 liters of clean water is accompanied by pouring 500 ml of liquid bleach (comparison 1 liter of water: 100 ml of liquid bleach). Stir until well mixed water and bleach.

For attention, soak your jeans in a state reversed. Immersion process approximately 2 days, well, if the mix of colors that appear are in accordance with the wishes, your jeans can be washed in the normal way.

Thank you for Balmain that have inspired us all to issue a re-collection of acid wash jeans trousers from the pile of clothing that is out of date. Get ready for the return of legacies in the era 80's fashion, since the trend is just a repetition.

Minggu, 18 April 2010

Latest Trend: Peplum Dress

PEPLUM actually comes from the Greek word for tunic, but in its development other significant peplum. The dress that seems to consist of two parts, mini skirt and blouse is actually an integral part. What distinguishes it from other dress? This dress has a pattern of bubbles around the pelvis.

Thanks to Marc Jacobs, Chrisophe Decarnin of Balmain, and Jeremy Scott for having to bring back strict lower body silhouette of women. Peplum dress even being a trend for fall this time.
 
Peplum dress that gives the feel groove on the female body is very suitable for thin women. What about the curvy-bodied woman? Actually could have still wearing a dress this model, only recommended to combine it with dark colors and avoid using large sized motifs. Accessories that fit to accompany peplum dress is high-heeled shoes and dark tights. Good luck!

Minggu, 21 Maret 2010

Kebaya Now and Take Care Tips

When wear, kebaya as giving life, revealing the hidden beauty, while providing a form of beauty for the wearer.
 
The origin of the kebaya is still confusing. Some believe that the kebaya was brought by Arab merchants. Some people believe that the Portuguese who gave effect to the spread of the kebaya. There is also linking kebaya with tunic dress women in the imperial Ming Chinese mainland.
 
Kebaya negotiated with new values. In the era of the 90s until now kebaya experiencing tremendous growth, Kebaya comes with a revolutionary application technique such as the use of diamonds, sequins, crystals, until the fur. In terms of material, out of the grip kebaya organza and cotton, the kebaya is now able to blend with silk, chiffon, or lace. The pattern and silhouette are now rich kebaya style with a mix of modern touches. But a few designers who still maintain its original flavor kebaya like Obin, Edward Hutabarat, Iwan Tirta and Adjie Notonegoro.

Now, the kebaya is not always coupled with a long cloth to wear Stagen and also in-pleat. Modern Kebaya can be paired with jeans, skirts, culottes and dresses with a simpler model and ready to use. According to the designer kebaya Marga Nature, it would not want, like it or not, must be done to woo the younger generation to wear it.

Global culture is more easily absorbed and accepted by society. So many designers are now trying to integrate kebaya with modern elements. Improvisation in the body kebaya made not only in the name of creativity but also for value received by audiences and selling.

A. Easy Care Tip Kebaya
Truly caring for kebaya is not as difficult as you imagine, Marga Nature provides some easy tips kebaya care:

1.    Kebaya not always be washed after use. Kebaya aerated enough alone.
2.    If you want to wash, note the material. We recommend using dry cleaning option on your washing machine. Why dry clean? Because the option is more secure for all types of kebaya material, so as not to damage the original texture.
3.    Do not hang kebaya that have been washed in direct sun, drying in a cool, for example in air-conditioned room.
4.    Do not spray perfume directly into the kebaya. This will damage the texture color in kebaya
5.    How else, it’s very storage simple, just fold and do not be hanged. Why is that? Because kebaya mostly made from elastic, if often hanged, then the shoulder will come down slowly.

Jumat, 19 Maret 2010

Four Style One Size

Settings black and white is no death. Besides can be used for various events, these settings can also be used by any body size.

1.    If you are the Big Belly
Choose a white shirt has a touch many fold on the front chest until the stomach. Add a big belt and wear it your abdominal.

2.    If you waist Bottom Small Large
Wear pants straight, but you fit your body. Do not use skinny pants because it will further demonstrate your strengths. Mix and match with plain white shirt without touching anything.

3.    Pear Fruit Body
Wear a white shirt with a few wrinkles in the chest and having a certain fall straight down. Add to the long black pants your favorites.

4.    Body like Men
Plain white shirt with balloon sleeves on the end of his arm is able to cover your body looks like a man, Match with black trousers and open shoes with heel.