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Geri Halliwell`s new swimwear collection "Geri By Next"
Ex "Spice girls" singer Geri Halliwell partnered with British retailer Next to create a collection of swimwear named Geri by Next, which includes one-pieces, bikinis, and cover-ups in floral and animal print patterns and bright colors like pink, white and blue.
Obviously pleased with her work, 38-year-old Gerry said: “It’s about inspiring confidence with great looking swimwear for all body shapes....
History of trousers
Today is difficult to imagine how in the past the trousers were considered as typically male garment, that is not appropriate for women. Modern trends offer wide selection of pants for both men and women’s wardrobe.
The story of trousers begins in Ancient East. After that, this type of clothing is used by some European tribes.
How to survive after the holidays
The holiday season is over yet holiday hangovers are just winding down. And as our bodies are adversely affected by excessive food and partying, detoxification is a must. Here are some simple tips with great effect.
Before you reach for the alcohol is important to eat enough and healthy. Most suitable are rich in fat and protein foods such as sardines or spaghetti. They are digested more slowly and the alcohol after them has no impact so quickly.
Honey is the best hangover cure
Honey is the best New Year's Day hangover cure according to the Royal Society of Chemistry.
With the Christmas and New Year here, the researchers have discovered a sweet way of getting rid of a hangover.
According to researchers the fructose in honey is an essential compound that helps the body break down alcohol into harmless by-products, The Daily Telegraph reported.
Moon diet and moon phases 2011
The popular Moon diet is a revolutionary method which is said to detox your body and encourage weight loss if you follow the diet exactly.
One-day fasting has proven to be a great way to detox your body and improve your immunity.
The secret of the diet is to juice fast for 24 hours. Only liquids may be consumed; and only coinciding with the changes in the moon’s cycle.
Top model Eva Lalova shot a photo session for fashion house Romantika Fashion
The wedding dresses are in classic style. Colors are from light to dark beige. There are boleros, belts and delicate embroideries, in black color and deep burgundy decorated with small crystals. The photo session was taken in the VIP showroom of the fashion house.
The silhouettes are straight to slightly flared with multiple drapes or ruffles, consistent with the trends for next year. The collection is named Classic 2011.
Chanel presented the magnificent collection "Paris Byzantium"
Chanel presented it's new collection "Paris Byzantium". The show was held last night, in the ultimate setting of the Chanel maison mere, in a room specially decorated for this event; Ottoman style, with walls covered with copper sequins, benches with many cushions and low tables ornate with mosaics.
The Empress Theodora from the early 6th century was Lagerfeld's creative muse. "She was a former circus performer before she became Empress," says the designer, comparing her unusual destiny to Coco Chanel' who sang in cafes before she became the Empress of the fashion world.
Sex appeal and femininity in the collections of Atelier Simon for 2011
Designer Gergana Simeonova again relies on the professionalism of the photographer Dilyana Florentin and top model Iva Yankulova for the shooting of the newest collection of Atelier SIMON – "Contrasts".
The collection is made with the typical for Atelier SIMON femininity and sexiness. The colors of the wedding collection are snow white and light cream, overflowing in champagne.
Spring/Summer 2011 fringe fashion trend
n the spring of 2011 designers continue the trend of summer 2010 - the use of many fringes in the outfits, which contribute to their unique and stylish look. Designers as the following collections illustrate were eager to flaunt their admiration and fondness for the tiny and apparently complementary details that can however mark the overall effect of the whole creations. Fringes are some of the most popular accessories that are evoked in order to add a more flamboyant and glamorous tint to shoes, bags, jewelry
Dior Spring 2011 makeup collection
Fashion house Dior presented new makeup collection for Spring 2011. The collection is inspired by the endless shades of grey color that radiates a high class aura as well as elegance.
The collection indeed is sculpted around the visual effect of gray in combination with pink which has a deeper essence than just the matching of two complementary and harmoniously vibrating hues.
Craziness overseas: Black Friday
Shoppers lined up early Friday morning, poised to burst through the doors of malls and stores in the annual Black Friday bargain blitz.
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day many U.S. retailers open very early, often at 5 a.m., and offer promotional sales to kick off the shopping season.
Online fashion revolution with Boutiques.com - a new way to shop online
Last week, Google Inc. launched boutiques.com, its latest e-tail venture that ties in two western cultural passions – celebrity and fashion.
Essentially a huge web mall full of individual stores, but with the benefits of search engine technology attached, it allows people to look for clothes by genre, silhouette, pattern, shape and size. Consumers will, say the creators, be able to run their own personalised boutiques by drawing up lists of their preferences, following celebrities and designers, and by teaming up with "taste-makers".
The best shaving tips for females - secrets to a long lasting shave
Shaving first became popular during World War II when nylon stockings were in short supply and bare legs became a trend that has yet to cease.
Today, women are increasingly turning to waxing and some are trying laser hair removal however, shaving remains the least expensive form of hair removal. Here are some shaving tips and tricks for females to ensure you're doing it the right way:
Lanvin for H&M collection launched in select stores
Lanvin for H&M was launched in select stores across the US and Canada on 20 November. Hundreds of people lined up early, some overnight, outside of New York City H&M stores to be the first to buy from Lanvin's newest collection in the U.S.
H&M says Lanvin is considered one of the most influential brands of the 21st century. Designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver the collection will go on sale in 200 H&M stores. It will be launched on November 23rd in the rest of the world.
H&M Holiday 2010 campaign featuring Liya Kebede, Waris Dirie, Stella Tennant and more
H&M finally releases campaign images of their Holiday 2010 collection with an all star cast photo shoot featuring Somali Beauties Liya Kebede, Waris Dirie and more. The shoot focused on the models in holiday-themed clothing.
The star cast is posing with their family members and friends. Wearing holiday themed clothing, the group gets us into the holiday spirit with these charming images.
Expired cosmetics are a danger for your health
Only one in four women consider the expiration date of her cosmetic products, according to dailymail.co.uk. Other women put their health at risk by using cosmetics for several years, even if they start to smell funny or discolor.
At some point, aging cosmetics lose their effectiveness to fight bacteria no matter how careful you are when using it. But there are steps we can take to extend the shelf life of our cosmetics and protect ourselves from infections, like pink eye and skin breakouts.
Crocs - one of the ugliest but most comfortable shoes in the world
It all began in July 2002 when the plan to flood the world with ugly shoes come in the heads of three friends from Boulder, Colorado.
Born in 2002, the shoe was initially intended as footwear for boating, with its nonslip tread and waterproof tendencies. The first model produced by Crocs, the Crocs Beach, was unveiled in 2002 at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, and sold out the 200 pairs produced at that time.
H&M unveils Lanvin for H&M collection
After weeks of teasing H&M has at last unveiled the Lanvin for H&M collection. On Nov. 2 Alber Elbaz, creative director of the French luxury label, released a preview video of his much-anticipated collection for H&M.
The line, which ranges from $9.95 for tights to $349 for a coat, includes cheetah-print shoes ($99), zebra-print coats ($199) and plenty of party dresses with asymmetric, puffy shoulders.
Collection Jana Jekova Business Line
Jana Jekova presented her new collection of formal and business clothing with the brand "JANA JEKOVA BUSINESS Line" to journalists and partners in her boutique in Sofia.
Dosyo Dossev is designer of the collection. The outfits can now be purchased from the boutique in Sofa, 18 Angel Kanchev str.
"Through New Eyes" - The New Collection Of Vesselina Pentcheva
"Through New Eyes" - this is the name of the new winter collection 2011 of designer Vesselina Pentcheva. She is from Ruse, Bulgaria but live and work in Sought Africa.
Vessela lunched her new clothes during the Johannesburg Fashion Week, SA, inviting the audience to see things from another angle of her work. The guests could saw style, femininity, provocation and sex appeal. The dresses are unique and from them emanate vitality and spirit of the African woman.
Spring-Summer 2011 trends from Poland
FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland is the greatest, periodical fashion event in Poland.
This autumn the show that took place in Łódź between 12 and 17 October presented spring-summer 2011 trends. FashionPhilosophy confronts Polish market with foreign clothing industry. Informs and inspires designers. Fashion Week is also a platform of communication for the branch managers, technologists, producers, stylists, media reps, fashion agents and traders. It supports cooperation, fusion and transfer.
Collection Fall/Winter 2010/2011 by Rossi Fashion
We are presenting you the new collection of Rossi Fashion for Fall-Winter 2010/2011.
Black, white, gray, pink, tomato red and brown are the main colors in the outfits. The brand offers elegant coats, suits, jackets, pants, skirts and blouses – all you need to look good in the winter.
Ethnic diversity by Anna Sui
Anna Sui presented her spring-summer 2011 collection, which combine ethnic diversity, charm, brightness and cheerfulness of hippies, combined with the beautiful smiles of the models.
Dresses, dresses and dresses once again! Feminine, light and spring-like. It is the variety of details that makes the dresses special. Ribbons and embroidery, feathers and beads in combination with bright, “positive” colors, create a charming and sensual female image.
Collection of fashion house Odeta for Fall-Winter 2010/2011
We present you the collection of fashion house Odeta for Fall/Winter 2010/2011. Designers of the models are Valeria and Donka Lazarchevi.
The dresses are mostly in glamorous combination of black and white, decorated with many embroidery, lace and stones. The line is elegant, offering models with “airy” or tight silhouette. Lengths are different, but the high slits and open backs make each model from the collection sexy.
Interesting facts about kissing
Here are some interesting facts about kissing:
1. Lips are a hundred times more sensitive than your fingers.
2. Kiss can speed heart rate from 72 to over 100 beats per minute.
3. One kiss burns about three calories.
Sergei Grinko's Collezione Primavera/Estate 2011
New Sergei Grinko’s spring summer 2011 collection gives his personal interpretation of the Shakespearian “Ophelia”, throughout a cybernetic look, made of ice and light fog, where the protagonist will rest in a snow-white lake.
She is a princess, an odalisque, and at the same time a Roman slave. Sergei Grinko’s woman lives in the future and demonstrates courage even in front of the extremes situations and chooses.
Online shopping for beautiful vintage items at Etsy
Etsy is a social commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items as well as art and craft supplies. These items cover a wide range including art, photography, clothing, jewelry, edibles, bath & beauty products, quilts, knick-knacks and toys.
Many individuals also sell craft supplies like beads, wire, jewelry making tools and much more. The vintage items on the site have only one rule to follow: they must be 20 years or older.
Fashion house "Jeni style" presented Fall/Winter 2010/2011 collection "Renaissance Winter"
The wheel of fashion turned and recreated one true “Renaissance winter” in the new collection for Fall/Winter 2010-2011 of fashion house “Jeni style”.
The designer, Evgenia Zhivkova, was inspired by the Renaissance and late 40’s and 50’s of last century. The outfits are designed for strong women, willing to look into the future and search for new opportunities and development. Evgenia Kalkandzieva is the face of the collection, which contains 55 outfits in 10 subjects.
Fashion Trends: Bulgarian fashion Fall-Winter 2010-2011
We present to you photos from collections for Fall/Winter 2010-2011 of more than 25 Bulgarian fashion companies.
The garments, available for the season are practical, with clean and elegant line. From these collections you can judge the level of Bulgarian fashion at the moment, having in mind that we mainly present ready-to-wear garments. We plan to publish a separate article about formal and bridal designer collections.
The aim of this article is to hear your comments – the actual producers and designers and people who buy Bulgarian clothing.
Collette Dinnigan shows PRINTEMPS ETE 2011 collection
Internationally acclaimed Australian designer Collette Dinnigan, will show her Printemps Ete 2011 collection 'Cirque d' Amour' (Circus of Love) at the Hotel Meurice during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday 5th October at 11:30am.
Marking 15 years as the only Australian on the official Chambre Syndicale du prêt-a-porter des couturiers et des createaurs de mode schedule, Dinnigan will show her collection in an intimate salon show.
Collection Fall/Winter 2010/2011 by Styler
The new collection of the popular Bulgarian brand Styler by "New Style" – Plovdiv, offers everything necessary for the modern man’s wardrobe. Despite the statement that there is no fashion for men, Styler offers many interesting ideas that make the models trendy and noticeable. Monochromatic blouses have playful color cuffs and collars, the shirts have spectacular modern designs and optionally can be worn with turned cuff, which must be different from the basic fabric.
Mango Fall/Winter 2010 collection: Diary from Paris
Mango’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection was inspired by the 70s with an earthy color palette of camel, brown and red. It is divided on 4 parts – Evening. Working girl, City and Blue jeans.
Evening
70s fashion icons, like Ali MacGraw, are the inspiration for garments with ultra feminine silhouettes and a masculine touch, Oranges, chocolates and fiery red silhouettes, predominate in the color palette.
Israeli designer made shoes, imitating the female body
The famous Israeli designer Kobi Levy has a very different point of view when it comes to shoes, he is fully convinced that they can take any form as long as it can be worn.
From female bodies to market baskets, dogs or bananas, the shoes designed by the eccentric designer priced on 500 pounds, are real jewelry that you would fear to wear.
Modis presented Fall/Winter 2010/2011 collection
On September 17 in Europe Hall of the city theatre in Rousse, fashion house Modis presented its collection for Fall/Winter 2010/2011 with designers Valery Gidenov and Drina Pashova. The fashion show was stylish and professional, without a host pouring unnecessary superlatives, and the guests convinced themselves of the quality and originality of the clothes.
Over a hundred pieces of clothing were presented at the fashion show. The clothes were only in black, white, gray and “ashes of roses” colors and the variety of patterns and fabrics impressed the audience, that showed its approval with applause.
Modern and sensual bridal collection from Demetrios Brides
Trend-proof and timeless: These are the qualities found in the new Cosmobella Collection from Demetrios Brides. These gowns from world-famous designer Demetrios are proof that simple needn't mean minimal.
Working with delicate, sensual and fine detailing, he has created dresses that are lyrical, shapely and imbued with a sense of purity. "I like things to look light and delicate", the designer explained, "as though the dress has been blown together."
Ralph Lauren brings Wild West to NY Fashion Week
Ralph Lauren brought all the glamour that the Wild West probably never had to the runway on the final day of Spring-Summer 2011 New York Fashion Week.
The always influential Ralph Lauren show Thursday was a must for an army of fashion editors and buyers from Europe, Japan and Russia, not to mention representatives from big luxury clothing chains like Sak's, Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdale's.
Sex appeal and bohemian charm with the Fall-Winter 2010/2011 collection of Emilio Pucci
This year the collection of Emilio Pucci for Fall/Winger 2010/2011 is full of high bohemian and luxury dresses. For third season the designer Peter Dundas has taken Pucci to a darker, more dangerous place that looks fabulous. From start to finish the collection played like a sexy antidote to fashion’s resurgent minimalism. “I wanted to do something that felt lush” said the designer.
Without doubt this collection is designed for those who walk the red carpet. Long dark purple jersey dress with a scandalous deep cut back was the first opening dress.
Eat what you wear with fashion student’s edible clothes
Most fashion students keep their finished design pieces in a wardrobe, but 22-year old Emily Crane has to use a freezer.
Kingston University fashion student created Haute Edible Couture fashion series – new strain of edible “clothing”. The young designer lives by the expression “you are what you eat” and creates intricate designs, all of which are edible. Emily Crane uses gelatin, seaweed and food dyes to form her beautiful garments and accessories.
Zara TRF Line September 2010 Lookbook
Zara’s online shop has officially opened for business and since its September 2010 lookbook for men and women has been released you can place an order and choose fall outfit.
Unfortunately Zara is only offering online shopping to those in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the UK, but still you can flip through the lookbook, or look at the pictures, that we’ve selected for you.
American designer makes а new dress each day for $1
365 days. 365 outfits. 365 dollars.
Young American designer, inspired by the movie "Julie & Julia" in which a woman tries on a new dish every day, decided to launch her own fashion project. Its initial period is one year during which the designer Marissa Lynch will stop doing traditional clothing shopping and will wear only made by her clothes.
Unique art models from scrap
You won’t believe that these unique artworks are in Bulgaria, 5 km from the town of Silistra, near the city’s modern landfill.
Made mostly from plastic bottles and scraps, they look great and détente the surrounding landscape with their bright, but aesthetically selected colors.
It is true, that whoever has imagination and talent can do many unique things, even with scrap!
Armani Exchange 3D Fall 2010 Advertising Campaign
This fall, Armani Exchange takes us to a futuristic city at the edge of darkness with the Fall 2010 ad campaign. The campaign, called "20/20 Speed Style", delivers an intense mood of rugged elegance and cool sensuality, where runaway lovers escape from the fiery streets above and take refuge in a mysterious urban underdone, where nothing exists except the seductive intrigue of speed and style.
The fall ad campaign will be featured in major magazines such as GQ, ELLE, InStyle and Glamour.
A quick guide to Fall 2010 makeup trends
Purple lips
Wear purple lipstick this Fall and you will be on top of the trends. According to various Fall runway makeup trend reports, the plum colors is in for 2010. The purple lip it’s all you need.
Let your mouth be the main course and keep the eyes light. It is important that you choose the right shade – women with golden or darker skin tones can wear a blue-based plum, ant those with fair skin – stick to pinky purples.
Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2010/2011 accessories
We present you a small part of the new accessories line Fall/Winter 2010/2011 of the late British designer Alexander McQueen.
It is full of amazing and luxurious pieces, inspired by Byzantine art, Roman Empire and Angels and Demons.
This is the latest collection by Alexander McQueen.
Burberry Prorsum Men and Women Pre-Collection Spring Summer 2011
We present you part of Burberry Prorsum men and women pre-collection Spring/Summer 2011.
The collection is influenced by the military style, which was a big fashion trend this year.
Trench coats in honey, olive green, military, black ink, indigo, dark brown – those are the main colors of the amazing clothing pieces.
Alexander McQueen's Pre-Fall 2010 Collection
We present you a small part of the Pre-Fall 2010 collection of the late British designer Alexander McQueen. All models are designed by him, except in a few details, which were further elaborated by his team after the tragedy.
Graphic suits, techno-printed gowns, leather pants, tailored suits and Victorian skirts and dresses are big part of the thirty piece collection. The models are suitable for women who aspire to classical style, bohemian simplicity and retro chic.
Collection of wedding dresses 2010 of Atelier Simon
We present you some of the most fashionable, current models of wedding dresses, created by the designer Gergana Simeonova for 2010.
This summer’s current fabrics are silk and fabrics, covered with numerous beads and embroidery. Flowers, made of fabric also decorate the wedding dresses of fashion house Simon. The dresses with one shoulder are still in fashion, as well as the models with a silhouette reminiscent of a mermaid.
Collection of Markam fashion for Fall/Winter 2010/2011
We present to your attention photos from the original photo session of Markam fashion, which are presenting the brand’s new collection for Fall/Winter 2010-2011. The photos and their design are work of Alexander Nishkov.
For the fall-winter season, the clothing of one of the most popular Bulgarian fashion brands, with designer Nikolai Buzov, are in pastel and olive-green, beige and brown, yellow, orange and red colors.
Made to measure - individual approach in making man suit according to the size and client's preferences
Made to measure clothing is sewn from a standard-sized base pattern. A tailored suit is a common example of a made-to-measure garment.
The fit of a made-to-measure suit is expected to be superior to that of a ready-to-wear one, because ready-to-wear suits are constructed to fit the manufacturer's definition of an average customer, while made-to-measure means the garments were sown according to the size and client’s preferences, specially made for the client’s unique body with fabric, color and model chosen by him.
Water marble nail art design
You can make marble design on a fake nails or on your own nails, just make sure that you have prepared your nails before the procedure.
Timing is very important, because the nail polish hardens quickly on the water surface, so make sure that all the bottles are opened and ready.
Try to use new nail polish, which is not thick or quick drying, but more washy. The new nail polish will stay on the surface on the water, but the old one maybe won’t. So try to use a good quality, new nail polish with liquid and even consistency.