Saturday, January 31, 2009
Berlin Fashionweek 03. Glamcanyon Party
credit: Katja HentschelAm Donnerstag fand im Anschluss an die Becks Fashion Experience Show im WMF die erste Berliner Glamcanyon Party in der Villa in Friedrichshain statt. Die umtriebige Wahl-Londonerin Katja Hentschel inszenierte anlässlich der Fashionweek gemeinsam mit dem Qvest Magazine eine gewohnt glamoröse Party mit Lebendskulpturen, VIP Lounge und spektakulärem DJ-Aufgebot. Insgesamt eine Party, die nicht hätte verpasst werden sollen.
credit: Katja HentschelDay 2
Eastpak Brunch
Peek&Cloppenburg "Designer for Tomorrow" Show
Marcel Ostertag Show
Eastpak Show
vonWedel&Tiedeken Show
Tips Attire Wedding Dresses
One of the biggest decisions you will face as the big day approaches is choosing the perfect wedding dress and wedding attire. You might have had a clear mental picture of the perfect wedding dress ever since you were five years old.
So you should ideally start shopping for your gown nine months or more before your wedding. First- consider which wedding dress is most appropriate to your day - for example- consider a shorter tea-length or cocktail length dress for a beach wedding. Look for wedding dresses with removable sleeves or straps to give you the widest range of options.
If money is an issue, remember that the most expensive kind of dress is not necessarily the best kind. Many brides find a bridesmaids dress in white or off-white that works perfectly, and is hundreds of dollars cheaper. There are thousands of dresses to be had at sample sales, thrift stores, and ebay. If you choose to make your own dress, don't delay. Don't forget this is your wedding day.
Weekend Eye Candy - 1955 Lilli Ann Suit
We can't have a week of suits without showing a design by the incomparable Lilli Ann. This one is from 1955.
January 31 - Steal of a Deal
Today is the last day of January and this is your final Steal of a Deal. Gorgeous 1950's party dress in pink and black tulle with polka dots. Original price - $145.00. Today only, 50% off - $72.50.
Friday, January 30, 2009
January 30 - Steal of a Deal
Today's Steal of a Deal is this luxurious 1950's coat with genuine fox fur collar. Original price - $250.00. Today only, 50% off - $125.00.
Suits in the 1970s
This week, we've looked at suits in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. I'm going to close out the week with a look at the late 60s into the mid 70s. Fashion changed radically at this time, and it started with the Youthquake movement in London. In the above photo from 1965, you can see how different this Biba suit is from the suits I showed yesterday. Not only is the jacket much longer, but it has pants instead of a skirt! Pants had been fine for casual wear up to now, but they were not worn by women for business, streetwear, or dressier occasions.
Over the next 4 years, the ideas from young London designers began to take hold on the Paris runways and in American fashion. Here you can see clearly that jacket lengths have nose-dived to the hips or below, sleeves are full length again, and pants are acceptable. And while we don't see the sculpted tiny waists of the 40's and 50's, there is a bit of shaping in the jacket.
Skirts were shorter in length, and suits were often made of unusual fabrics with wild prints or textures. Here velveteen is used for a day suit. Jackets are often belted to shape the waist.
The convention of a suit having of a jacket on top is gone, and we see it replaced with vests, tunics, and coats.
By 1972, skirt lengths are all over the map, with minis, midis, and maxis offering women freedom of choice.
Jackets remain longer and collars are huge.
In the early 70's plaid is everywhere, and using a large scale, brightly colored plaid on top and bottom is not too much.
By the mid-1970's, the use of knits has made tailoring less necessary. Jackets are soft and belted for shape, and are often unlined.I hope you've enjoyed this short history of suits. Hopefully, when you find a vintage suit, these posts will help you identify when it was made.
February... Oh My!
And do you know what that means....
In 18 days, I'll see my dream, literally a wake up and know that you were being lead to do this, dream, come true!
In 18 days, some of the most talented bakers from North Carolina to the Florida Keys and everywhere inbetween will be showing off their works for this amazing cause!
In 18 days, I'll get to meet Kerry Vincent!!!!!!!
In 18 days, we'll be working our butts off and have {hopefully} hundreds of people tasting tons of cake!!!
In 18 days... 18 days!!!!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Berlin Fashionweek 02. Modabot Map
screenshot from modabot.deDie Modabot Map weist den Weg. Ebenso informativ ist die Auflistung auf berlin.unlike
Berlin Fashionweek 01
Day 1
LaLa Berlin
Strenesse Blue
Kaviar Gauche
Becks Fashion Experience
Glamcanyon Party
the show stopper evening dress
night. .also choosing the right party dress has factors like your budget, body weight, toning of the body and omplexion of the body.
complexion. a brilliantly beaded dress with a lace and steep cuts around the waist and bust line will give an amazing The red material if worn in crape around the body with a stain black lace covering up till the knee would be an ideal party poopers dress. with glittery satin blue and a lot of sequin work with a touch of blue lace towards the end. can wear it with a heavy string of black beaded necklaces. give it a balloon like volume with white laced flowery pattern.
if choosing an evening gown with not too much volume choose a dull and dark red and have it patterned in the halter neck with emphasis around the neck line and amazing sequined work around the waist in black and silver beading. light brown and black fish cut long evening dress with layered spider web designing and noodle straps will be quite impressive.
Origami Inspiration!
Basso & Brooke - Vibrant Origami Belts Photos via style.comOther Origami Inspirations:Photo and inspiration courtesy Fellow Fashionista Couture CarrieVersaceL'Officiel RussiaAnne Valérie HashArmani PrivéChristian Dior ChanelChanel Chloé Christian DiorChristian DiorChristian DiorChristian Dior Haute Couture 2007 Karl Lagerfeld Giambattista ValliGianfranco FerréGiorgio ArmaniGraeme BlackLouise
Carrying An Evening Dress The Right Way Is Important
It is not enough if you buy the most expensive evening dress, and you need to carry it off well too. Evening dresses who will turn up at any social gathering. You need to pick evening dresses, which you can carry off with ease. is expensive. Evening dresses of course will vary from person to person. If one person can easily wear and handle a dress, it may not suit another person.
So while choosing evening dresses, you will need to make sure that it is something that would suit your structure and personality. individuals. An evening dress will have to be worn the right way because there are going to be various people that you will meet. If Even if you do wear a good evening dress for any other event, such as an expensive date, you will need to look right. By carrying the dress the right way, you will be showing that you are confident of yourself as well. Evening dresses will have many varieties to choose from.
If you think you can just wear Carrying off the evening dresses well Even simple dresses worn the right way will make a lot of difference. You need not necessarily worry about wearing an expensive designer gown. If anyone else does wear You need, You cannot wear a short dress if you are uncomfortable in it. If you are not used to wearing any sort of dresses, then it is best to avoid them. short dresses, but if you cannot use them correctly then you must avoid them.
Carrying off an evening dress might also depend on the person you are going to be with. You never know with suggestions, as it is from So don¡¯t hesitate to ask the people Picking the right material to carry off an evening dress will also matter a great deal. So be sure to choose the dress accordingly, so that it You can choose the dress with the lowest back, but there will be the need to carry that very well.
The Junge Bangles!
Photo via style.com ArmaniArmani Privé Frey WilleNine West Return to Elegance Bangle 3.1 Phillip LimAlberta Ferretti (photos via style.com) Anna Sui, Aquilano.Rimondi Burberry Prorsum Christian Lacroix Emilio Pucci Jaeger London, La Perla Loewe Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Malo, Maurizio Pecoraro Marni, Oscar de la Renta Roberto Cavalli, Zac Posen What's your choice?
Kaiserin Exhibition No.1
credit: kaiserin-magazineKaiserin Exhibition No.2
January 3, 2009 - February 1, 2009
HORS LES MURS
EXILE, Alexandrinenstr. 4, HH,
10969 Berlin, Germany.
Suits in the 1960s
We've looked at suits from the 1940's and 1950's so far this week. As I said yesterday, about 1958-59, the shape of suits changes quite a bit. This red suit is from 1959. Here you can see that the length of the skirt is still below the knee, but suddenly we have a much shorter and less fitted jacket. All those darts in the jacket that emphasized a tiny waist are gone. Slight gathers or tucks start to appear at the skirt waist.
Sleeves are always elbow or 3/4 length during this period and suits are worn with long gloves.
Another jacket style that enjoyed a brief period of popularity was the longer, looser sacque jacket worn over a slim skirt. This style is seen from about 1958 - 62, and then disappears.
Dramatic and intricate details are gone from jackets. The most we usually see is topstitching, large decorative buttons, or pocket flaps without pockets. Collars are usually open, and the stand-away collar starts to appear. About 1963, hemlines creep up to right at the knee or 1" above and continue to creep shorter as the decade progresses. Princess seamed skirts often have hidden pockets at the hips.
The shorter jackets are often paired with dresses, or with a skirt and matching or contrasting sleeveless top. Evening suits are fashioned from fancy brocades, heavy silks, or metallics.
Closures sometimes disappear completely from jackets and they are worn open.What happens next? Pantsuits! Check back tomorrow for suits from the late 1960's and 70's.
January 28 - Steal of a Deal
Today's Steal of a Deal is this opulent vintage 1960's metal thread brocade top and skirt. Original price - $95.00. Today only, 50% off - $47.50.
Seating Schmeating!
Soooo, do you do this?
Or this?
Why? What's the difference? Does it matter?
First you have to ask yourself a series of questions, and the answers will help you determine which to do, if at all.
seating chart
place cards
- Are you serving a plated meal with various selections for your guests to choose from?
- If so, you might steer clear of the seating chart, because you'll need to distinqish their selections some how to the servers or catering staff.
- Do you have limited seating, or the exact number of tables you'll need for your guests?
- If so, you'll need to consider some kind of table chart or seating cards, because you're guests will usually leave a seat or two open at their tables and that can't happen if you are limited.
- Are you only reserving a few tables for your guests?
- For instance, it's open seating, but you want to make sure your parents and grandparents sit closest to you - then you'll need to have a few reserved signs at those tables in advance.
seating chart
place cards
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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January 28 - Steal of a Deal
Today's Steal of a Deal is this enchanting vintage 1950's strapless party dress. Original price - $125.00. Today only, 50% off - $62.50.
Suits in the 1950s
How do women's suits change from the 1940's to the 50's? While we still see lots of interesting details, they are not as elaborate as those seen in the 1940's.
The most obvious change is in the length of the jacket which becomes shorter. Most sleeves are now 3/4 as opposed to full length. If the sleeves are full length, they will either have no cuffs or much narrower cuffs than those of the 1940's.
Skirts change too. While Dior's 1947 New Look line introduced the full skirt, it didn't start to show up in ready-to-wear until about 1950. The more common skirt for suits in the 50's was the slim pencil line, as opposed to the A-line skirt of the 40's.
Dresses with matching jackets add a new category to suits, in addition to the typical jacket and skirt combination.
We see lots of fur collars as the separately draped full pelt fur stole loses favor.About 1958-59, suits start to change more radically. Stay tuned, as I'll take a look at that tomorrow.
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