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Spring 2012 Colour Trends
Get The Look: Whitney Houston Style!
Always glamorous and full of sparkle, Whitney dazzled on every stage she preformed on! Lets take a look at some fashion inspired by one of the greatest voices of our time, Whitney Houston.
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Shopping Find: My New Favorite Jeans
After years and years of hunting, I’ve finally found them; MY NEW FAVORITE JEANS. Surprisingly inexpensive (coming in at $49.95) and so-far resilient, these babies are the most comfortable jeans I’ve (dare I say) ever worn!
These dream jeans are from a little store called H & M. They are a high-rise skinny jean which is amazing for those who struggle with the “back gape.” But do you want to know the best part about these jeans? They STAY skinny all the way to the ankle, no matter what size you buy; which means you can fit them into your boots! When heading into your nearest H & M look for the jeans called “High Sqin.” They come in various washes.
Coming in at a close second is another H & M pair called “Regular Waist Slim.” They have all the perks of the Sqin, but have a slightly lower rise.
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There’s something about French Men…
…I don’t know what it is, but if you’ve seen the silent film The Artist, you will know what I am talking about. There is a certain charisma that French actor Jean Dujardin exudes off the screen. Something that not just any actor could pull off without speaking!
When I stumbled across these photos in this months GQ I had to share with you! Jean Dujardin to me seems like a more charming, dashing version of Jon Hamm. Maybe it’s the accent? Check out this great quote from his GQ interview; “I learned to tap-dance for The Artist. I love dancing in general, and making girls dance. My generation doesn’t do it enough.” YES! All men take note.
Enjoy the fashion in this photo spread. Lots of stylish plaid suits to come for spring/summer.
Notice, no socks? If you are wearing a light summer suit it is essential that you do not wear any socks! Which means you’d better be wearing some nicely kept leather loafers!
Plaid shirt with a plaid suit. This works because of the ratio the shirt to the suit. The shirt has more of a bold larger check, and the suit is subtle. The pocket square keeps it nice and classy, despite the lack of tie.
This is a bold look, you’d have to be very confidant to pull this one off! Reminds me of 1970′s James Bond. If you want to try this, avoid over referencing the 70′s by keeping your shoes modern and your lapel and shirt collar narrow.
Every guy should try this look. It’s a classic, and one of my personal favorites. You could wear this with dark jeans for a semi-casual look or wear the full suit to a wedding, without overdoing it. Notice the pocket square? I’m sensing the pocket square is the new tie.
If you haven’t seen it yet, here is the trailer for The Artist. (I recommend checking it out before The Oscar’s on Feb 26th, because its sure to win)
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Best And Worst Dressed at the 2012 Golden Globes
The 69th Annual Golden Globes were on Sunday, and the red carpet fashion was quite tame this year. We saw lots of pale pinks and grey as well as a few peacock blues. Here are my votes for the best and worst dressed at the Golden Globes. The best dress are in order of my favorites. Take a look and tell me if I missed any of your favorites!
Best Dressed:
Nicole Kidman in Versace.
I can’t remember the last time she looked so amazing! She looks like a beautiful Greek statue! This shape is stunning on her, and it seems like she has stopped getting work done, which means we can see her smiling again!
Sophia Vergara in Vera Wang.
It’s not that different of a look for Sophia, but she knows what works for her curvy body type. I loved the colour and the close up red carpet shots, the bottom of the dressed looked really beautiful.
Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen.
I don’t know what was but she was glowing last night! I’m not normally a huge fan of her on the red carpet but she looks absolutely stunning here. I especially love her make up, very subtle but enough to make an impact.
Claire Danes in J. Mendel.
She was one of the first people I saw on the red carpet and I instantly loved her dress. She always opts for something pretty classic, but the back adds an edgy twist.
Salma Hayek in Gucci.
I loved the close up shots of this dress. I liked that it was a bit different from most styles that were on the red carpet. Just when you think Salma couldn’t be more beautiful she knocks one out of the park!
Charlize Theron in Dior.
At first glance I wasn’t sure about this dress, but the more and more I saw it I grew to love it. I also loved her hair and make up. It completes the overall look perfectly.
Worst Dressed:
Most people on the red carpet played it pretty safe and looked beautiful, but unfortunately there was 2 people that didn’t quite do it for me. Here are my picks for worst dressed;
Zooey Deschanel in Prada.
I hate to say this, because I am a huge fan of Zooey’s but this dress was not flattering on her petite frame, and her hair…yikes. You can’t really tell in this photo, but in some angles, one of her layers looked like side burns…not a look you want to go for. On a brighter note, her make up looked amazing!
Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace.
When she first hit the red carpet I didn’t mind this dress, but as the night grew on she looked uncomfortable and cold. The fabric of this dress cheapened it to me, and I did not like how thin she looked last night.
Did you enjoy the awards last night? I felt Ricky Gervais was quite safe last night…there was a few good one liners from Seth Rogan and Meryl Streep! I’m glad The Artist won a few awards, it was a great film. Michelle Williams did a great job in My Week With Marilyn so she deserved the win, even though I’m not sure why it that film was categorized as a comedy/musical…The Golden Golbes are usually a hint as to what we will see at the Oscars, so it should be interesting to see if a few of the same people bring home the win!
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Best Dressed at The 2012 People’s Choice Awards
It’s the start of the awards season, and if THIS is what we have to look forward to, I’m not going to have too much to write about! Everyone seemed to go quite tame and a little on the casual side this year. However, I was able to scrounge a few favorites, and of course my least favorites!
Best Dressed Female:
From the new series “Once Upon A Time”, Ginnifer Goodwin. Amazing hair, stunning make up, shoes are killer and that dress is bold but fits her like a glove. A+ for her!
Best Dressed Man:
Ian Somerhalder from the show “Vampire Diaries”. Had he worn a tie with the pocket square it would have been too dressy. He had the perfect amount of class for an event like this.
Worst Dressed Female:
Kelly Osbourne. Considering she’s is on E! Channel’s “Fashion Police” you’d think she would have made a little more effort. (Her Mom, however looked STUNNING!)
Worst Dressed Man:
Chris Klein. Not quite sure why he was there, but WHITE skate shoes on the red carpet? Really?! No no no!
For You!
To all my Readers:
Thank you for continuing to read! Hope you have a fashionably safe and happy holiday. Take a listen to my favorite version of this classic Christmas tune: http://grooveshark.com/s/Jingle+Bells/2Evacx?src=5
Enjoy ringing in the new year!
Love,
Rachele
5 Tips to keep the ladies and still have a Decem-beard
November/Movember brought us boys with mustaches and December/Decem-beard brings us boys with beards. Ladies could be fans of either; so for my manly readers out there, I have a few tips on how to maintain a good-looking beard without looking like a hobo.
1. Long beards looks best with short hair:
2. Maintain the neck beard!
If you have a serious case of neck hair, front and back, PLEASE shape your beard. Just because you are growing one, doesn’t mean your chest hair can attach to your face hair. Ewe.
3. Short beards can have longer hair:
4. Keep your fashion in check:
If you’re thinking of wearing that giant oversized hoodie and ripped up jeans you’ve had since high school, think again. Lets be honest, no girl will give you a second look with OR without a beard. Good hair, good beard AND good fashion equals swarms of chicks!
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5. Comb your beard:
This is for all my men with curly beards! Take 5 min in the morning and comb it out. Even add a little wax to help tame those curly strands. If you are blessed with straight facial hair, then feel free to run wild and grow a long beard! Curly beards are best kept short.
Conclusion
Whatever you do, don’t EVER, I mean EVER let your beard be the only thing people notice about your face. No girl wants to dive in for a kiss if she can’t even find your lips! If this is the case, that means it’s BAD. So don’t let that sexy face be hidden behind horrible facial hair. Example:
Gross Vs. Handsome
Hollywood’s Most Stylish Couples, Part 2
My previous Hollywood’s Most Stylish Couples post seems to be one of my most popular, so I figured I’d redo a list with a few new couples. Here are my votes for the top 5 most stylish celebrity couples:
Coming in at number 5, Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston:
Classic with a bit of an edge is what I’d call this pair. Jennifer has always had a great sense of timeless fashion, but Justin brings out a bit of edge in her; which suits her great!
Number 4, is Russell Brand and Katy Perry:
I love how Russell seems to bring out Katy’s “grown-up” sense of fashion. She gives up the cutesy bubblegum pop thing when she is with him, which in turn makes her much more fashionable!
Number 3 is Joel Madden and Nicole Richie:
Being parents has really matured these two, professionally and fashion wise. Nicole has such a fun bohemian style that works great with Joel’s punk rock fashion.
Number 2, and RUNNER UP is Joshua Jackson and Dianne Krueger:
Their style is effortless. Dianne always looks at the top of her game, whether she is on the red carpet or at the airport. She seems to have dressed Josh really well too, because their styles work together perfectly. I know that Dianne personally doesn’t use a stylist which gives them huge bonus points in my book!
The honor of Number 1 goes to: Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani:
Gavin and Gwen have been trend setters since the 90′s- which in my mind is why they deserve the number one spot. They are the coolest parents around; with the most fashionable kids in hollywood and they’ve been together for 14 years! What a great accomplishment in Hollywood. But- back to fashion, Gwen overrides Gavin’s sometimes forever-90′s-rocker-style with her edgy, funky, designer fashion sense. This couple is well deserving of the coveted number one spot.
Who do you think has the best fashion? Do you agree with my choices? Don’t forget to check out Part One of Hollywood’s Most Stylish Couples! I wrote that baby back in 2008!
Fashion Picks of the Week
This past week I’ve noticed a ton of great fashion, whether on the street or the red carpet. Here are a few highlights, got any favorites?
*Favorite! Lea Michele in Valentino
Katy Perry in Versace
*Favorite! Sarah Jessica Parker in Valentino with Jimmy Choo shoes
Michelle Obama in Vera Wang
Rachel McAdams in Marchesa
Jessica Biel in Pointer Grey
Taylor Swift in Oscar de la Renta
Madonna in Roberto Cavalli
Cyber Monday Sale Links
Hey friends,
I sourced out a bunch of the Cyber Monday sales for you. Here are a few links to a bunch of different sales. Try not to max out that credit card!
Urban Outfitters (Offering free shipping and 30% off sweaters)
Tobi (Offering 30% off, with promo code: SHOPPER30)
Amazon.ca (Offering lots of different deals per department)
Shopbop (Enter code: BIGEVENT for deals)
Sense (Up to 50% off Sale items)
Best Buy (Offering deals in each department)
Sephora (Enter code: MYSTERY at checkout for a free gift)
Asos (25% of Asos brand)
Net-A-Porter (Up to 50% off end of season items)
SoulStruck (Extra 50% off sale with code: FINALSALE50)
Steve Madden (30% off and free shipping with code: STUFFING)
J.Crew (25% off and free shipping with code: SURPRISE)
Singer 22 (Various increments of dollars off)
Forever 21 (Free shipping and up to 80% off with code: CYBERMO)
Kensie (By one get one enter code: MAKEPRETTY)
Well this should keep you guys busy for a while! If you know of any other amazing offers, please comment with a link! Happy shopping!
Yay or Nay: Selma Hayek
Get The Look: Jamie King
At the GQ Man of The Year Awards, Jamie King looked gorgeous. This inspired me to create a new Get The Look post!
Jamie is wearing a retro style party dress, which is perfect for upcoming holiday season. This A-Line shaped dress is a great style for EVERY body type; because of this it is my personal favorite style dress for the holiday season.
With this retro style dress, I recommend keeping the hair simple. You can do a sleek down ‘do, like Jamie did, or a french twist. Keep the accessories to a minimum. I recommend a good strong earring and a clutch. Finish off the look with a pair of black heels- either peep toes or t-straps to keep with the retro feel. For a more edgy look go with a bootie or platform shoe.
Take a peek at my Get The Look style sheet, (see below) for how you can get Jamie’s style. Everything on the style sheet can be purchased online at Mod Cloth.
