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Ominously beautiful… Givenchy Haute Couture Paris Spring Summer 2012
Published January 26, 2012 Fashion Leave a CommentTags: Givenchy Paris Couture 2012, Givenchy Spring Summer Haute Couture 2012, Riccardo Tisci
1920′s / 30′s inspired, slightly eerie with a sporty feel from the vest tops and racer-backs. Exotic crocodile skins in deep brown gives a gothic edge over the sensual shapes and feminine silhouettes. <3
images courtesy of telegraph.co.uk
Wishing you a Happy Chinese New Year! This year we enter the year of the Dragon, a year that will be lively, vibrant and full of energy for everyone. The Dragon bring intensity though unpredictably to us this year which make for an exciting year ahead. All the best for 2012!
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Blancpain Saint Valentine 2012 Limited Edition Chronograph
Published January 23, 2012 Luxury Leave a CommentTags: Blancpain, Blancpain Limited Edition, Blancpain Saint Valentine 2012, Valentine's Day Timpieces
The absolute master of Valentine’s Day timepieces, Blancpain, has done it again with yet another extraordinary Saint Valentine’s timepiece for 2012. The Saint Valentine Chronograph 2012 is produced in only a limited quantity of 14 (how fitting!) With an 18k white gold case and mother of pearl dial set with 8 diamonds as the hours markers. The crown is encrusted with a diamond cabochon and ruby set push buttons each side of it. But the most beautiful feature is the heart shaped ruby at the second hands center.
A 30 minutes chronograph sub-dial at 3 o’clock position, a 12 hour chrono at the 9 o’clock position and a small seconds counter is displayed at 6 o’clock position all in the shape of a heart. Whilst the date appear at the 12 o’clock position in a tiny heart.
Similarly to last years Valentine’s piece Blancpain have kept the pristine, pure white subtlety. The bright white alligator strap and mother of pearl dial only further enhances dazzling red of the ruby heart at the sweep second hands.
The Saint-Valentin Chronograph 2012 has a Caliber F185 mechanical movement, is self-winding and has a sapphire glass caseback.
The use of hearts can sometime get too cliche or overkill but Blancpain use plenty of hearts but still make it look elegant, beautiful and wearable. I love this piece. Hint to my secret lover out there??!!
Blancpain Saint Valentine 2012 Chronograph
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Happy New Year!
A big thank you for all the support this year. It has been really inspiring to receive your comments and compliments and I am grateful that I can reach others! So a big thank you to all.
Wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous year for 2012.
Lots of love
Ven
xoxo
The Roaring 20′s…
Published December 27, 2011 Fashion Leave a CommentTags: 1920's accessories, 1920's dresses, 1920's fashion, 1920's inspired fashion, flapper, flapper fashion, gucci flapper style, gucci ss2012, jazz era, new years eve party theme, roaring 20's, Roaring Twenties, swing era, the great gatsby 2012, the great gatsby baz luhrman, the great gatsby carey mulligan, the great gatsby leonardo dicaprio, vintage fashion
So what are you doing for New Years Eve? More importantly what are you wearing New Years Eve?!
My favourite theme for New Years Eve is the ‘Roaring 20′s’… and the outfit is the 1920′s Flapper.
I find this era fascinating, especially the women and the fashions of this time. Women had redefined modern womanhood and defied the normalcy of their time. With this, the Flapper was born, a confident breed of women that broke away from traditions, were dancing at jazz clubs, driving, smoking, drinking, flirting casually and generally enjoying their new self acclaimed freedom.
I love the fashions and style of this era, not just for its glamour but for the women’s liberation from social norms that it represents. The strikingly short wavy hair, strings of pearls and jewels, large feather hair pieces, heavily beaded dresses and the bold and vampy make-up. There is something about the look that was so decorated and over the top that made the women so expressive, commanding and almost intimidating for their time which all serve their desire to make a statement and show the world (the men) their defiance.The Flapper is iconic, and we love her!
- French Connection Winter Bex Beads Dress – Black £92.50
French Connection Winter Bex Beads Dress - Nude £92.50
- Vintage Flapper dress style at Gucci Spring Summer 2012 Collection
- New Look Vintage Lace Headband £14.99
- New Look Feather Necklace £7.00
- New Look Large Pyramid Stone Bracelet £4.99
- Kaliko Black Flapper Dress £84
- Miss Selfridge Nude embellished flapper dress £70.00
- Topshop Knitted Gold Beaded Dress £50.00
Topshop Ribcage Body Chain £42.50
- Oasis Chain Fringe Deco Necklace £5
- Accessorize Beth Beaded Band £12
Topshop Knitted Turban £10 Pin a feather and some jewels to the side to complete the look
Back seams tights are a saucy modern addition to the vintage flapper look. Wolford, Trasparenze and Pretty Polly are good brands for seamed tights.
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The Great Gatsby Movie
The Great Gatsby film is being remade by Baz Luhrmann (Austrailia / Romeo & Juliet) starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Toby Maguire. An all-star cast and an amazing director, its set for 2012 – I cannot wait!
300 Greatest Swing Era Songs List
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_songs-swing.html
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1920′s Radio 24/7
An online radio network dedicated to 1920′s music – 24/7 online streaming of big band, blues, jazz 1920′s music. LOVE! (Perfect for your 1920′s parties)
http://www.the1920snetwork.com/
I’ll be entering 2012 as a Flapper girl for sure
xxx
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….Christmas feeling♥
Published December 24, 2011 Fashion Leave a CommentTags: beautiful christmas, christmas pictures, snow
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Gorgeous Christmas Gifts For Her
Published December 22, 2011 Fashion Leave a CommentTags: Alexander McQueen, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas gift guide, Juicy couture hardcore chain bracelet, Juicy Couture Hardcore Mesh Chain bracelet £90, Marc Jacobs, Mulberry Tillie Bracelet, Tory Burch, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Yves Saint Laurent (brand)
Hello Gentlemen,
A few days until Christmas and if you are like the men I know, you haven’t done your Christmas shopping, and you’re panicking! Well breathe a sigh of relief as here are some gorgeous gifts ideas for your other half that will get you in the good books…
Jasmin Rouge Eau de Parfum Decanter (250ml) £270
Sensuous, spicey floral with a musky and rich Jasmin. An erotic, decadent and glamorous scent. In an opulent, stunning bottle! Go on, treat your lady this Christmas…
Mulberry Tillie Wide Bracelet £200
The must-have Mulberry Tillie bracelet that every girl wants! Carved with the labels signature Trompe l’oeil buckle and is adjustable.
Flowerbomb Limited Edition Eau De Parfum (50ml) £76.00
Flowerbomb, the girly and delicious fragrance loved by many of us. This Limited Edition Flowerbomb by Vikto & Rolf in a beautiful bottle is just waiting to be placed on our dressing tables!
Alexander McQueen Classic Skull Scarf in Pink & Fuchsia £165
Don’t ask. Just buy. You’ll never understand! Silk chiffon Alexander McQueen scarf in this gorgeous fuchsia will surely score you some brownie points!
Tory Burch Robinson Continental Wallet £200
A classic Safiano leather wallet with leather lining. In a gorgeous hot orange colour with gold Tory Burch logo / zip details. A must-have wallet from Tory Burch. Also available in Dusky nude, Raspberry and Black.
Yves Saint Laurent Belle du Jour Clutch £380
Patent Leather must-have YSL clutch in a deep burnt red framboise colour. LOVE IT
Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Satchel £440
So chic and cool with interesting colours fuchsia and pinky red – the most harmonic contrasting colours I’ve seen go together! This is on my wishlist for sure and a star buy at £440!
Laura Mercier Crème Brûleé Body and Bath Trio now £25.00
Smells good enough to eat – this Crème Brûleé Body and Bath Trio is just divine and Laura Mercier’s bath products are of great quality.
Michael by Michael Kors Hamilton Large Wallet in Ostrich effect £125.00
Super girly wallet with a gold clasp and padlock. Got to love some Michael Kors.
Aspinal Slim Pocket 2012 Diary in Lizard Print Leather £29
Enter 2012 in style… and well, organised. Love these lizard print style diaries from Aspinal
Juicy Couture Hardcore Mesh Chain bracelet £90
Gothic & glamorous – there’s a bit of rockin every girl – perfect to add accessorise some edge to any rock couture outfit! A perfect gift.
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black&white.glamour ♥
Published November 13, 2011 Fashion Leave a CommentTags: Arizona Muse, black & white glamour, Natasha Poly, old hollywood, oliva palermo black & white, sophia loren
