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New Delhi, March 24, 2010: The colour was a hot favourite among designers and models on Day 1 of fashion week in Delhi. Purple just might be the unofficial official colour of Wills Indian Fashion Week (WIFW) Fall Winter 2010/11. Why? Because, one after the other, fashion biggies paraded into the WIFW venue in, you guessed it, purple!

First jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali walked in in a purple, one-shoulder Nandita Mahtani dress. Later, we spotted hair stylist to the stars, Sapna Bhavnani showing off the most awesome purple hair! When asked, she refused to reveal exactly how she created the lovely colour. “All I’ll say is it’s a mixture of three colours and I call it bengan!” she said.
Then, in walked menswear designer Rohit Kamra wearing one of his own creations which was, of course, purple! And he was soon followed by model Indrani Dasgupta, also in the same colour.

Designer Gaurav Gupta, who is showing on Day 2 at WIFW, also had purple, plaid-patterned dresses on display at his stall. It looks like he’s been inspired by the avant garde designer Alexander McQueen. We wonder, is this a tribute to the British designer who recently died?

Also, some outfits displayed at Rohit Bal’s stall were in shades of, what else, purple. It’s time to update your wardrobes, people!

Jumpsuits were a hot favourite on Day 1, what with designer Masaba Gupta arriving in a cool, white one, soon to be followed by Nandita Mahtani in a cute, ash grey one!

Mumbai-based designer Nikasha Tawade chose to model her own creations. She picked an eye-wateringly bright fushia pink kaftan-type kurti and matched it with burnt orange dhoti pants. She looked fab!

Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani did something fabulous with model Sheetal Mallar’s hair. While giving her the hairstyle of the week, Bhavnani took the WIFW ‘official photographer’s’ lovely, curly long hair and PINNED it into a bob. All she used was water spray and shine. Why? “Because you can get your hair off your neck for the summer, without having to hack it off,” said Bhavnani. “Plus bobs are in right now! And you can accessorise them with feathers or funky hairbands,” she added.
Psst… we think the always trendy Bhavnani’s psychedelic clothes need a special mention. She matched her puff-sleeve black dress with neon green stockings and white loafers!

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featured Designer: Hannah Marshall

Hannah Marshall is an up-and-coming innovative designer from Colchester in the UK. Born in 1982, she was selected to show her designs on Channel 4 in 2002, whilst still a student. She was subsequently awarded a place at the 'Graduate Pioneer Programme' run by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology & the Arts), an organisation that invests in UK creativity and innovation. Her autumn/winter 2005 collection, 'Altered Beauty' explores both visual and tactile elements of communication through the incorporation of Braille into the fabric of her tailored garments.

Hannah Marshall is an up-and-coming innovative designer from Colchester in the UK. Born in 1982, she was selected to show her designs on Channel 4 in 2002, whilst still a BA (Hons) student in Fashion and Textile Design at the Colchester Institute. She was subsequently awarded a place at the 'Graduate Pioneer Programme' run by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology & the Arts), an organisation that invests in UK creativity and innovation. Her autumn/winter 2005 collection, 'Altered Beauty' explores both visual and tactile elements of communication through the incorporation of Braille into the fabric of her tailored garments. She has a signature style of clean and simple garments, yet modern and wearable, with fine attention to detail.An established part of the international fashion scene, Antwerp’s reputation today is closely tied to the impact of the so-called ‘Antwerp Six’. This group of talented designers, graduates of the Antwerp Academy from the years 1980 and 1981, brought the world’s attention to the inventive styles and impeccable craftsmanship of Belgium’s fashion industry. Trained by designer Linda Loppa, the original ‘Six’ are Dries Van Noten, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dirk Van Saene, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck and Marina Yee (replacing the almost reclusive Martin Margiela after his brief association with the group). Together, they staged fashion shows and events throughout the mid-80s. Their attempts to capture the attention of the international press and buyers famously included their unprecedented success at the 1988 London Fashion Week. It was this surprising event that placed Antwerp firmly on the map of the international fashion scene.

An established part of the international fashion scene, Antwerp’s reputation today is closely tied to the impact of the so-called ‘Antwerp Six’. This group of talented designers, graduates of the Antwerp Academy from the years 1980 and 1981, brought the world’s attention to the inventive styles and impeccable craftsmanship of Belgium’s fashion industry. Trained by designer Linda Loppa, the original ‘Six’ are Dries Van Noten, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dirk Van Saene, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck and Marina Yee (replacing the almost reclusive Martin Margiela after his brief association with the group). Together, they staged fashion shows and events throughout the mid-80s. Their attempts to capture the attention of the international press and buyers famously included their unprecedented success at the 1988 London Fashion Week. It was this surprising event that placed Antwerp firmly on the map of the international fashion scene.

Despite their shared background in the fashion department of Antwerp’s Royal Academy, the styles of the six designers are distinctly varied. Whilst Van Noten’s scarves of exotic fabrics, beaded saris and dyed skirts are inspired by the traditional practices of countries such as India, Morocco and Egypt, Van Beirendonck’s bold graphics and daring designs are rooted in a futuristic concept of fashion that is both theatrical and challenging.

It is notable that the ‘Antwerp Six’ have largely chosen to remain in their hometown. Together with the next wave of innovative designers from the city’s Royal Academy, their work is located in Antwerp’s south and city centre rather than in the fashion scenes of Paris and New York. Anne Demeulemeester’s first freestanding boutique is found on the corner of Leopold de Waelplats, opposite the Museum of Fine Arts. It is a stark white shopping space in which mannequins are suspended from the ceiling on steel cables. Linking the city centre and the south, the Nationalestraat houses the his-and-her collections of Dries Van Noten, the designs of Dirk Van Saene, Bernhard Willhelm and Kostas Murkudis, and the avant-garde fashion of Mici de Merode. The up-and-coming designers Stephan Scneider and Anna Heylen are also within walking distance, at Reyndersstraat 53 and Lombardenvest 44 respectively.

The striking reputation of the ‘Antwerp Six’ is pivotal to the attention received each year by the graduation show of the fashion department of the Royal Academy. Held each year in June, the city welcomes a flock of international reporters, magazine editors and photographers expecting to find promising new talent. For many in the fashion world, Antwerp has become a strong rival to Brussels as Belgium’s capital city.

Young Designers Show Of Permissibility

Not all designers can design a ready-made clothes, you know. It was not easy to design ready-made clothing that can be worn a lot of people, “said Anne Avantie to Female Compass press conference after the launch Batiken, Lawasan Ready to Wear, some time ago at the Harris Hotel Kelapa Gading.

Anne Avantie is a designer whose names figure soared since 20 years ago. His work was in designing a wedding dress kebaya and already very well known and much imitated. In mid 2010, Anne ventured to try to get out of the glamor kebaya which makes it a well-known designers like now.

“This is a fashion show deg-degan most I’ve ever done,” said Anne opened the press conference accompanied by Taruna K., chairman of the Employers’ Association and the Indonesian Fashion Designer (APPMI). Anne said, to design dresses Batiken, Lawasan Ready to Wear this, he must get used to not touching or using brocade, lace, or sequins that have been familiar with their activities. In this life time collection ready, she should be willing to stick with the fabrics just for some people considered trash.

Lawasan, batik, which is commonly used for handicrafts, which are usually cut into small pieces, and when no longer used, collected, and then sold per kilo. In the story, Anne says she was moved to see such a traditional fabric is treated like dirt as if nothing mattered. Dawned in his mind to collect the pieces of fabric are then designed into a proper fashion wear.

“A lot of people if they see batik lawasan impressive, bright baseball, foul, or filthy. But I want to batik lawasan have prestige, charisma, and empowered. Not only the fabric, but also the collectors who collect these fabrics,” Anne’s story.

To dress in Batiken, Anne says that he tried he could order the offered price is quite affordable. Female Compass visited the booth where she models the collection at the Fashion Village in the event of Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival in 2010, according to the guard, the offered price ranging from Rp 150,000 – Rp 800,000.

Removing this collection is not in vain, Midshipman mengatakna, that the ideas and thoughts to issue a collection of ready to wear this takes three years of Anne. Recognized by Anne, his efforts out ready to wear collection was not easy. He also made preparations to carry out research and many questions to the designers who sometimes younger than him but had already issued a ready to wear.

“I realized that my design was followed by many more people. I do not keep a sense of irritation or resentment. I am aware, with this launch, there will be praise and criticism from here and there. But most important, will there be any hope, both for batik lawasan, also to perajinnya, “Anne cap.

Young designers from leading fashion schools in Jakarta and Bandung held a fashion show in the arena of Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) 2010.

The annual event is entering his seventh this year, opening up space for the creation of talented fashion designers from the State University of Jakarta (UNJ), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and Esmod Jakarta.

Located in the Grand Ballroom of the Harris Hotel, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Monday (17/05/2010) then, with a total of more than 70 designers, young designers show off hundreds of fashion collections.

JFFF great theme this time was thick with the value tradition of Indonesia, Heritageous. His mission to transform Indonesia into a sense of the world. No doubt, fashion design students and alumni, from the three institutions this fashion is rich with local color.

Fashion show themed “Modecothic or Modern Ethnic Clothes” by students eight semesters of Education Studies Program dressmaking UNJ, gets the first turn.

By involving 58 designers, two of whom were male, Modecothic works inspired by traditional Indonesian fabric. The idea embodied in the model ready to wear clothing with a touch of modern style ulos cloths, filters, songket, striated, batik, and jumputan materials.

ITB students creativity no less unique. Smara Kriya is the theme raised in the fashion show. Simple design was worn barefoot models. Clothing knit overalls with supervisor’s attention. Not to mention soft and bright colors like purple, pink, white, and gold dominated the fashion collection of about 10 young designers.

Esmod alumni from different generations, starting in 1999 until 2009, was also a chance to showcase his work. Esmod shows its commitment to support the alumni to continue doing business in the fashion industry.

Esmod Reunion Show, themed “Archipelago” bring back 10 talented designers from JFFF Esmod in 2010. Again, two of whom are male. The young designer is still dominated by real women.

Design fashion designer ready to wear from Esmod more diverse target segments. If the student UNJ and ITB targeting more among women, alumni-who have the variant Esmod richer fashion-apparel market targeting teenage boys.

Despite diverse backgrounds, creativity of young fashion designers have in common. Female compass watch young designers to show the existence of femininity. Not only the design of the clothing market targeting women, but also the spirit of femininity is so prominent in each of their design.

Feminine color selection many students displayed UNJ and ITB. The spirit of rebellion without leaving the side of womanhood, with the concept of goth, appears in the design of the designer Syindicate Esmod, Evelyn Natalia Fransisca and Devi. The impression is also featured Prachrist rebel Daren from the UNJ and a number of other designers.

In fact, the design was quite unique teenage boy who, born from and Dian Intan Ayundavira Shidiinki Suryan with labels. Two young designers Esmod makes femininity as an inspiration, in creating memorable playful clothing for young men.

Confidence and kept refreshing fashion design school fashion was born than in Indonesia, as shown UNJ, ITB, and Esmod in JFFF Monday

After the clothing and footwear, bags are the next option to look attractive. As well as clothing, bags reflect the personality of the wearer.

Julie Chanipot, from Balenciaga Asia-Pacific region, while showing a black bag in Papilion Duo, Jakarta, Tuesday (20 / 4) then, say, even though the bag was made for men, could women can also wear them. Moreover, the classical model is a box-shaped model that was always there from time to time.

From the collection for spring / summer 2010 for a bag lady, Balenciaga has a pledge “City”, “Work”, and “Papier”, a three-shaped handbag.

With a size that is not too large and bright colors, like red-purple, the City is a handbag that can be used for a relaxing atmosphere. Meanwhile, as the name implies, the Work is made to wear women at work. As for the large size, Papier can be used for those who like to carry lots of stuff.

“Women who have small children, for example, could include consumer goods as well as his son his own goods in one bag,” said Chanipot.

Balenciaga products of various kinds of bags, ranging from travel bags, handbags, shoulder bags, to wallets, to have the same characteristics, one of which is two knobs below the zipper and the other two in the corners of the bottom of the bag. Chanipot say, Balenciaga are sold everywhere, in Europe, America and Asia, has the same model.

“Our strengths to compete with others is an homage to couture designs. This is apparent from the detail contained in any design, “said Chanipot.

Another thing that the main attraction is the material that Balenciaga lambskin. “In the processing of other chemicals are not mixed, so it feels more refined,” he said.

Initially, Balenciaga was founded in Spain in 1914, but it must be closed when there was civil war in Spain (1936-1939). Balenciaga boutique was eventually moved and opened in Paris, France (1937). Currently the French multinational company owned by Balenciaga, PPR.

Kate Moss Bags
For those fans who know the product bag French origin, namely, Longchamp, this year could have a collection of “Kate Moss for Longchamp”. The model has eight seasons of France’s iconic home products are now believed to have his own label.

“I made this design bags according to my personality, not someone else. I also want a bag that I can create a functional and comfortable to carry, “Moss said, as quoted by The New York Times (2 / 2).

Different sources of inspiration, can travel bags from Gucci Zebra motif is seen Moss when the streets of Los Angeles. Moss used this motif for a collection called Gloucester. Moss’s buff animal motifs.

Another inspiration came from her partner, Jamie Hince, Moss when he was asked to imagine glamor, Elizabeth Taylor when her bag was delivered by a porter. Taylor’s imagination about this, plus knowledge about the glamor world Moss catwalk and red carpet, producing Sohoclutch design.

With a long adjustable strap / short, Sohoclutch can be used as a handbag or shoulder bag.

Broadly speaking, as contained in the site Longchamp, Moss design divides into three themes, namely Rock ‘n’ Casual form of the bags that you can wear everyday, Rock ‘n’ Travels consisting of a bag for travel, and Rock ‘ n ‘Glam whose designs suitable for use at special events.

Longchamp creative director Sophie Delafontaine-grandson of the founder of Longchamp, Jean-Casserain explain, in cooperation with Moss has a chance to develop. One of them visible from the development of markets in London, home to Moss. Delafontaine ensure, in cooperation with Moss not only lasted one season.

Tennis became the inspiration for Jean Paul Gaultier to design the Hermes bag collection for spring / summer 2010. In Paris Fashion Week, which took place in October 2009, the models wore clothing with tennis theme, complete with bags, some of which are made from snake and crocodile skin, with white, brown, and black.

Victoria Beckham is one of the fanatical lover of Hermes handbags. Wife of David Beckham has a collection of Hermes Birkin bag as many as 100 units, whose value reached more than 2 million U.S. dollars!

When there are clothes that give a lot of inspiration for the “fashion”, social status or identity, it is the kebaya. For us, kebaya closely with everyday. Clothing was worn grandmother and parents, ranging from Mbok herbalist to the mother country.

On an afternoon at the end of April, guests meet the performance kebaya Amy Atmanto in a shopping center in the region’s elite Thamrin, Jakarta. Officials, former officials, and socialite blend into one. Just call Linda Agum Gumelar, Siti Fadilah Supari, Mien Uno, Rima Melati, scheduled to Tati, until Marini Zumarnis and Diah Permata Sari. All wore kebaya kebaya praised each other and they used one another.

Interestingly, not only the nuances of color that filled the room, but also no visible kebaya “uniform”. Red kebaya worn Fadilah Supari, for example, away from formal impression. Cloth he wore was relaxed, like a coil sheath. In her kebaya, Fadilah figure that as long as a health minister was once known to impress even more relaxed straightforward.

Kebaya became a hot issue throughout April. Could be because April is closely associated with Kartini Day, while warning of Kartini is often associated with the kebaya. That month is also usually an opportunity for senior designers and new to re-interpret the kebaya in accordance with the current character of Indonesian women.

Looking back, the journey was very long kebaya. Kebaya was first used in Indonesia around the 16th century. According to the homeowner fabric Bin House, Josephine Komara, or known by Obin, Indonesian people are not familiar with the culture used to wear clothes, but wearing kemben. “My start was known as the Portuguese and Dutch arrived. This shirt is then used to continue to use so that emerges form kemben kebaya, kebaya bef, “said Obin.

Due to cultural buttons unknown in Indonesia, women in the past wearing a pin to unite the two sides of the shirt. “And, Kartini was born a kebaya. Plus beads, safety pins also function be decorative, “said Obin, who had known since childhood kebaya. He claimed to really enjoy wearing kebaya. “Women certainly have a tendency to wear something that makes it more beautiful and comfortable. For that, I choose the kebaya, “he said.

Political symbol
In the journey, kebaya has played a variety of functions, whether political, social, or cultural. Henk Schulte Nordholt, in his book, Outward Appearances, for example, write down how kebaya has become a political symbol of Indonesian women.

During the Japanese occupation period (1942-1945), the Indonesian woman who was then a prisoner of war rather than choose to wear kebaya cloth wearing Western-style resistance. This attitude indicates a political position to distinguish themselves with women prisoners of war from the Netherlands.

Not surprisingly, the post-independence President Sukarno and then transforming the kebaya as the national dress. However, the position of “honor” that disappeared in the New Order era. Kebaya became mandatory uniform Dharma Wanita and women in the civil service environment required to become members of Dharma Wanita. Function “control” imposed by kebaya makes some political literacy of women in those days to be antipathy and linking kebaya as a symbol of “oppression.”

“Once kebaya has become a symbol of restraint against women. It can be seen in the New Order era, especially among mothers of Dharma Wanita. They willingly tortured by wearing tight kebaya and fabrics that look pretty and graceful. When it appeared as uniform or kebaya uniform, “said sociologist Julia Suryakusuma.

However, the kebaya is now more a part of fashion and lifestyle. Kebaya is no longer interpreted rigidly. “We can track the trend that the diutak fiddle with the designers was not far from the kebaya and batik. Apparently, the political awareness that the kebaya is already firmly entrenched national dress, “said Julia.

Collaboration among the women, fashion entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and lovers of culture to inspire younger generations that the kebaya is one of the nation’s identity to be kept from sight. In recent years, the trend continued to strengthen in the daily kebaya youth. Course in style and customized pieces.

“Right now there is a short-sleeved kebaya. They, in fact, combine with a pair of jeans. I also make kebaya by hand three quarters to make it more elegant, baseball complicated, and can be used as daily wear, “said Obin.

So-so we hope will also follow in the footsteps kebaya batik which nowadays has become part of everyday fashion. Do not let other countries hurried mengetap kebaya as their national dress and then we hit the ceiling (and then-yack loudly talking about the kebaya-without ever wear them).

Kelly Clarkson's Airbrushing Controversy

kelly Clarkson's recent magazine front cover was airbrushed to ensure she looked "her personal best".

Self magazine has defended the decision to digitally slim down an image of the 'My Life Would Suck Without You' singer for their September issue.

Lucy Danziger, editor-in-chief of the women's health magazine, said in a posting on Self.com: "Do we retouch? Yes! Did we alter her appearance? Only to make her look her personal best.

"Of course we do retouching. We correct colour and other aspects of the digital pictures we take and then publish the best version we can.

Self magazine has defended the decision to digitally slim down an image of the 'My Life Would Suck Without You' singer for their September issue

"Did we publish an act of fiction? No. Not unless you think all photos are that. But in the sense that Kelly is the picture of confidence, and she truly is, then I think this photo is the truest we have ever put out there on the newsstand."

Danziger believes Kelly's altered appearance is "inspiring" to women, despite claiming the former 'American Idol' winner is a great role model because she doesn't care about her weight.

She said: "This is art, creativity and collaboration. It is meant to inspire women to want to be their best. That is the point.

"That is what we all relate to. Whether she is up or down in pounds is irrelevant (and to set the record straight, she works out and does boot-camp-style training, so she is as fit as anyone else we have featured in Self). Kelly says she doesn't care what people think of her weight. So we say, that is the role model for the rest of us."

In an interview with the magazine, the 27-year-old singer insisted she doesn't worry about her body even though she is often criticised for her fluctuating figure.

She said: "My happy weight changes. Sometimes I eat more, sometimes I play more. I'll be different sizes all the time.

"When people talk about my weight, I'm like, 'You seem to have a problem with it,' I don't. I'm fine! I've never felt uncomfortable on the red carpet or anything."

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It seems that today's celebrities are now starting to bring hairstyles from the past and turning them into stunning fresh looks. Just be careful because with any hairstyle having the right clothing decor can make or break your hairstyle.

One of the primary parts of hairstyles, which is why it is presented here, is the hairstyle length. Hairstyle length can totally decide what types of looks can be achieved. Longer hairstyles can develop longer waves or fancy updos without the need for extensions. Medium lengths are very versatile and tons of distinctive looks can be produced like classic bobs and sleek simple cuts. Short hairstyles have wavered in popularity but women seem to love shorter hair because of it is easier to take care of and style. One of the hottest short hairstyles is definitely Natalie Portman's pixie cut which shows that short hairstyles do not fail to keep up in style with other hairstyle lengths. Because hair takes a while to grow out, changing hairstyle lengths can be pretty hard, especially changing from long to short. For shorter hairstyles, hair extensions and pieces have become popular accessories for fashioning longer hairstyles.

New years and new hairstyles often go hand in hand and discovering a new hairstyle sometimes involve changing the length of the hairstyle itself. The length of hair can produce varying hairstyles and is an integral part of any hairstyle. There are specific hairstyles that look better at certain lengths than others and sometimes a change in length can be very refreshing as women who have switched from longer locks to a short or mid-length know all to well.

Selecting the right hairstyles

Everybody is different and choosing hairstyles that match each person will depend on these difference. A person who is more into punk will desire wilder hairstyles to match where as a lawyer may have a more maintained hairstyle. Other aspects such as occasion and facial shape also equate into what type of hairstyles are best for each person. A person going to the beach may wear hairstyles that are more relaxed and down where a prom attending senior in high school may want a beautiful updo. Facial shapes also warrant diverse hairstyles. Hairstyles with sweeping bangs are a good choice for angular jawlines and can contribute to framing other facial shapes as well. The right hairstyles also include proper texture and color which are two of the most important elements. Everyone wants soft, beautiful hair but not everyone is that lucky. Thus different ways of adding extras to hairstyles including waves, curls, and braids may be better choices for some than others. Additional textures like choppy and sleek add variation to hairstyles. Color is one of the best ways to change hairstyles for totally different remakes. The possible hair colors; red, blond, brunette, and dark all have deviating shades that generate unique looks even with similar hairstyles. This is easily seen in the color changes of celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams who have interchanged many variant hair colors. These are all factors to think about before committing oneself to a hairstyle.

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BROWNIE POINTS

24.06.10 Joy Scott

Whilst brilliant rainbow palettes and artistically applied makeup is huge news in makeup this season, there is a beauty trend that has stepped away from the bright and the bold in favour of a more muted and subtle look. For a more sophisticated affair, brown eye shades are suitably stylish and wonderfully sophisticated for summer.

In stark contrast to the vivid eye makeup seen all over catwalks like Viktor & Rolf, DKNY and Mary Katranzou, the trend for subtle brown eye colour is not only chic but it is fabulously flattering. A subdued shade range of earth, putty, mink, mushroom and taupe allow gentle shading and contouring of the eye area. At Matthew Williamson’s Spring Summer show, eye shadow was cast out in favour of brow powder by make-up artist James Kaliardos, for their ability to build depth and make the eye pop.

For a distinctly rock chick take on the trend, ditch the black kohl eyeliner and take note of Jean Paul Gauliter’s runway models. At the fashionable Frenchman’s show, Diane Kendal created a smudgy, glossy brown eye by layering greasy products over an almost

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This season fashion is laughing in the face of the economic recession with a myriad of city slicker suits and jackets in decidedly grown up pinstripe fabrics. The vertical stripes are back in style, so stick it to the boss with this newly reinvented boardroom pattern. During summer 2010, we mean business.

If you fancy working it like a Wall Street wonder then choose your pin stripe pieces carefully. Consider the outfit as a classic investment that can be worn again and again for many years to come. That means veering away from styles which are too on trend; oversized shoulders, cropped jackets and hareem trousers are all out of the question.

Instead, set your heart on timeless cuts which suit your body shape but make sure it’s something that you can wear anytime, with anything, without it looking like office wear. Tapered trousers will never look out of place but for a style that you can throw on time and time again, opt for a shapely, fitted jacket or blazer.

Mix things up by teaming pinstripes with floral prints and girly dresses like Roberto Cavalli, or take the traditional route and wear a tailored suit for a sharp yet elegant look. Job done.

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PROM NIGHT

17.06.10 Lorna Moore

There’s no denying that every girl desires to look like royalty at their prom, but how do you ensure you channel Pop Princess and avoid Princess Anne? Easy, simply follow our guide to the best hair styles for your prom night.

Whatever look you go for, make sure you that it is modern and youthful. Opting for an old fashioned style can look dated and frumpy. Instead, keep it fresh and on trend, avoiding anything stiff or too ‘done’, which can look more suited to a bridal party than an end of school party.

As well as choosing a contemporary, trend focussed style, take the shape and style of your dress into consideration.

Dishevelled curls look their best with spaghetti straps, delicate jewellery and dresses that have minimal detail around the shoulders and neckline. Undressed updos are a versatile choice, working well with all dresses, but keep it very soft to avoid it looking harshly scraped back with strapless frocks.

Tumbling plaits and waves create a boho vibe and ensure an easy going glam look when worn with delicate floaty dresses. If you’ve picked out a halter neck dress, consider

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When I was 11 years old, I threw a no-hitter in a Little League game. I’d say I was happy when it happened, but I’d be lying. It was actually a pretty ugly performance. The game ended with the score being something like 5-2 and I wouldn’t have even known I had pitched a no-hitter if my coach at the time hadn’t gone back through the box score of the game later that night and called me up after he discovered that I’d actually thrown a no-no thanks to a series of errors, walks, and wild pitches that allowed plenty of base-runners and even a couple runs but no actual hits. Do I look back now and brag about doing it? Um…yeah! But realistically, I threw what had to be one of the ugliest no-hitters in Little League history.

I bring this up because Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Edwin Jackson recently threw a no-hitter of his own. And while I wouldn’t exactly compare it to my Little League performance, it was (almost) as ugly. Jackson walked eight batters during the course of the game, hit another and threw a wild pitch. In the third inning of the game, he actually managed to load the bases—with no outs!—before working himself out of a jam. But regardless of the trouble that he ran into, he went on to claim a 1-0 victory and a no-hitter when it was all said and done.

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The female MC’s playground may be crawling with Barbies and kaleidoscopic wigs right now, but we all know who shall forever sit atop the monkey bars looking down on these other little rap girls—Lauryn Noel Hill! The hip-hop icon who has been ghost for far too many years (don’t be afraid to blame Rohan Marley’s treacherous island p***s), has been making a few surprising appearances in public lately. She ripped the stage at the LA Harmony Festival a few weeks ago and will also be a headlining act on this year’s Rock The Bells tour—the fans are more excited than a Jamaican with jerk seasoning!

L-Boogie recently spoke with National Public Radio and explained why she had been missing in action for so long.

“There were a number of different reasons,” she says. “But partly, the support system that I needed was not necessarily in place. There were things about myself, personal-growth things, that I had to go through in order to feel like it was worth it. Oftentimes, I think people are forced to make decisions prematurely. And then that sound radiates.”

“I’m trying to open up my range and really sing more,” she says. “With The Fugees initially, and even with Miseducation, it was very hip-hop—always a singing over beats. I don’t think people have really heard me sing out. So if I do record again, perhaps it will have an expanded context. Where people can hear a bit more.”

“I don’t know if you know this, but I have five children,” she says. “The youngest is two now, so she’s old enough that I can leave her for a period of time and know she’s going to be okay. That’s one reason [Hill is starting to perform again]. And I think it’s just time. I’m starting to get excited again. Believe it or not, I think what people are attracted to about me, if anything, is my passion. People got exposed to my passion through music and song first. I think people might realize, you know, ‘We love the way she sounds, we love the music, but I think we just love how fearless she is. How boundless she is, when it comes to what she wants to do.’ And I think that can be infectious.” [NPR]

In case any of you kids are not hip to the magnificence that is Lauryn Hill, here is a quick note: Her debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, debuted at number one and has sold over eight million copies in the US alone. It was nominated for ten Grammys and won five including Album of the Year. She was the first female to receive so many Grammy nominations and awards in one night. A single strand of Ms. Hill’s hair is greater than your favorite female rapper and they would probably kill for it.

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Kanye West set the style tone once again at last night’s BET Awards, sporting a Twin Pyramid Ring and a grossly over-sized Horus Chain during his performance of “Power.”

You be the judge—hot or not?

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Posted by Fessiyah Alwee on June 15th, 2010

The director of the women’s magazine Marie Claire, Joanna Bonnet, the editor of that publication, Isabel Vaquero and executive director of the Association of Fashion Designers of Spain and also a professor of the course, Lucia Curdier, have simulated a press conference in the beautiful building of the Foundation Fernando de Castro of Madrid. The three professionals have gathered in the First Course of Journalism and Communication of Fashion students have the opportunity to ask your questions and doubts about the world of fashion and magazines, at the hands of professionals.
In this sense, we have talked about new developments and new technologies that have changed the way we learn in society: “The paper is in decline. Internet has revolutionized and time has revolutionized the information, “Joanna Bonnet has responded to the students’ curiosity to see the perception that he was the director of the magazine, to this phenomenon that breaks in society today.
However, some things never change. Marie Claire is still concerning, either on paper or on the Internet to create community and social.
Furthermore, there has been we have to place more for the Spanish fashion. That is a role that journalists have to do as much together as designers. It has also stressed the need for good journalists in the field, specialized. In short, it has qualified in terms of fashion and information that “the historical moment requires us to communicate, to translate the needs of each other: designers and fashion journalists” and that “we must promote professionalization of the sector. You cannot leave fashion at the hands of Paris Hilton, “said Curdier.

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Posted by Fessiyah Alwee on June 10th, 2010

A new concept store where customers can obtain information on the latest trends, news and all that occur in the main gateways and the most prominent international and national brands.

You can also ask your personal shopper on those tips you need to know how they should be dressed for a particular celebration, or stop by our proposal looks for suggestions tailored to their dress, or exchange views with other clients in this bog, try on a garment on a virtual mannequin, or send to a friend who likes to dress … All this in a fun, participatory and agile.

new online fashion store El Corte English

The design of this new trendy area allows quick navigation and multiple forms of clothing grouped by different criteria: color, brand, size, price … To have complete information items are presented with photographs of different sizes and angles, zoom, video, ability to assess and exchange views, a detailed size chart that links the Spanish and international, a complete file with the characteristics and maintenance tips, and advice by specialists proposed combination when it comes to clothing.

Another important point to give customers the best service, has been the streamlining of all logistics processes to shorten delivery times to the home and provide other alternatives, such as Internet booking and collect in any of the stores English Court, and the possibility of a return in the same order.

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Posted by Fessiyah Alwee on June 15th, 2010

In the modern era of multistyle usual with different urban tribes living together in cities. Different ways of understanding the beauty, fashion and even lifestyle. This coexistence is fully enriching for society as it brings different notes of freshness. However, do you really know how to live? For that reason, I will try over time to approach them and expose them on the bog, from an objective point of view and the basic rule that each is as valid as another is. To begin we will automatically made a trip to the most current, the fusionist.

We could say that being a fashion stems from the need for wearing the latest fad fashion, know all the trends in force and, of course, know as the alphabet all the latest news of the great designers. Belonging to this urban tribe is constantly recycled and stay in touch with all the beauty and fashion information that comes within reach.

Learn from the most current makeup of the season for apparel fabrics, prints, and chic to the terrace for cocktails, the new and unique vocabulary, or the latest technology releases to the market (mobile phones, computers …). This constant renewal is the need to stay in a social group with a considerable income and free time to devote to visit the shops and view all the publications specializing in fashion. A pace of life available to everyone, hence the exclusivity plays a role very relevant to this philosophy of life.

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If you are having desire to find good Jewellery then you can find easily in the online market. Now this time in the online market have lots of sites those are providing best Jewellery. In this summer you will get best Jewellery those have designed by good designers. In the online market have lots of sites those are providing whole Jewellery accessories for the summer vacation. If you want to in the tour and you are having desire to wear good Jewellery then you can buy in the online market. Now this time you will get cheap and best Jewellery. If you want good looking Jewellery then you should wear gold and diamond Jewellery because these are making unique attraction.

In the online market you will get lots of shops those are providing best Jewellery but now this time also you will get best designer Jewellery which is making good attraction on the parties. If you want to make self good attraction then you should purchase this Jewellery. Now this time you will find low prices Jewellery and also you will get best designs on Jewellery. In the online market have lots of Jewellery designers those are designing to Jewellery. If you want good design in your Jewellery then you can order designs and then you can find same designs.

In the summer vacation people are enjoying lots of parties. If you are also going in the parties or going to attend marriage party and you are having desire to give good gift then you can get good gift ideas. If you want to give good gift then you can gift Jewellery which would be nice an ever. You will get it cheap and best so if you want to give good gift then go to buy Jewellery and gift to your friend.

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Posted by Fessiyah Alwee on June 15th, 2010

Cosmopolitan TV special premiered exclusive coverage of Peru Modal 2010, 1 June pasadomartes.

The channel was present for the first time, the most important fashion event in Peru.

The best fashion shows, backstage, interviews, advances in fashion, make up and the expert has seen hairstyles from Cosmopolitan TV signal.
Special program was presented collections and exclusive interviews with the most renowned designers such as Claudia Betrayer, Ana Maria Guilford, Gerardo Private, Jorge Luis Salinas, among others.

Peru Modal is the biggest event of the Peruvian fashion industry, considered one of the most important in Latin America. The parade brought together the best of Peruvian export offer in apparel, footwear and jewelry. It has come to appreciate the excellent quality of Peruvian products.

Through this special, Cosmopolitan TV continues to bring his audience all the information about the fashion industry in Latin America.

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Posted by Fessiyah Alwee on June 20th, 2010

BAL main in his collection at Fashion Week in Paris for the 2010 fall season, I present metallic dresses in shades of gold, and robes, beads, slats, and chains. Metallic dresses added a charming touch of magic to each of the models, which showed rocker chic opulence.

The Rocha’s collection at Fashion Week in Paris in 2010, showed metallic dresses and metallic brocade robe. Where the clothes are presented in metallic, colors look suitable for an outstanding day and at night. The trend of metallic dresses for fall 2010, are unique and the house Rocha’s designer, it became visible in retro dresses with distinctive shiny gold tone.

The golden colored metallic shades were not confined only to the dresses; jackets could also be seen as Dries Van Note Fall Collection in 2010. The exhibition of her dresses staged at the Paris Fashion Week, also delivering metallic dresses and metallic jackets for women as a whole where the silhouettes and highlights the brilliance of platinum.

The tendency of metallic dresses was also seen on the catwalks of Milan and New York in its presentation of the Fashion Week. Emilio Puce Fall 2010 Collection with the Fashion Week in Milan, presented metallic dresses made to shine down the runway thanks to designer Peter Dumas, where her gold dress was amazing.

Max Mara was another house designer who showed his fall collection in 2010, metallic dresses look very feminine and sexy, as well as being perfect for a party or night out with friends.

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What may be considered the biggest upset in mixed martial arts in the past decade took place on Saturday night as Fabricio Werdum defeated Fedor Emelianenko, long considered the best fighter in the world, in the main event of Strikeforce and M-1 Global’s co-promoted event in San Jose, CA. Many expected the great Fedor to stomp yet another mudhole in the competition as Werdum’s only chance to win would be to suck “The Last Emporer” into his lauded ground game— and that is exactly what he did.

Sixty-nine seconds after the opening bell, Fedor was trapped in a vicious triangle choke and found himself tapping out for the first time in his 10-year career. It wasn’t so much the fact Fedor finally lost legitimately (his other loss was a stoppage back in 2000 due to a nasty cut). Rather, this concerns the man to whom he lost. Werdum is certainly no slouch as a fighter. But “Vai Cavalo” couldn’t make the grade as a UFC fighter and was released from the organization after suffering losses to Junior Dos Santos and Andrei Arlovski back in 2008. His other losses to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Sergei Kharitonov prior to his stint with the UFC showed Werdum was a good fighter, but certainly not on the level of Fedor.

But alas, Fedor saw his unbeatable luster choked out on Saturday night and the debate regarding the best fighter in the world no longer includes his name. In MMA, every fighter eventually loses and Emelianenko could bounce back in a major way. But how much does Fedor’s loss impact his immediate future and the future of the organization that paraded him around as their most significant signing ever?

The Fedor loss actually hurts Strikeforce more than it does Emelianenko. This marks the second time a big name in the UFC has tasted defeat. Dan Henderson found himself in a similar position when he was soundly beaten by the Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields, who, ironically, may be on his way to the UFC, while Fedor’s been the man UFC President Dana White’s actively pursued for the past couple of years. White can now sit back and laugh because the allure of Fedor is gone and the UFC will be able to name the world’s best heavyweight after UFC 116’s epic matchup between Shane Carwin and Brock Lesnar.

Strikeforce’s heavyweight division also loses some momentum as Fedor will now have to work himself back into the heavyweight picture. A highly anticipated bout with Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem is now on hold as Fedor looks to redeem himself after the devastating loss. Fans hoping to see Strikeforce compete with the UFC will more than likely turn their attention back to the UFC and be comfortable saying the best heavyweights in the world live in the Octagon. Fighters like Fedor and Dan Henderson were supposed to help bolster Strikeforce’s presence, but the plan backfired.

Fedor’s loss isn’t as bad for him as it seems. He’s still 32-2-1 and has a resume that features names such as Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Ricardo Arona and Kevin Randleman among others. It actually takes the pressure of remaining unbeaten off of the Russian. Fedor still has the technique and skill to beat any fighter in the world, it’s just a matter of how he rises after being beaten for the first time in his career.

Expect a new, re-focused Emelianenko to emerge and be ready to take back his crown. Strikeforce, on the other hand, better slow down the pandering towards bigger names and focus on some of their younger talent.

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Gucci is arguably the most recognized luxury brands and powerful in Italy and the world, its collections of sunglasses and contemporary classics have garnered critical acclaim. Many celebrities have chosen as his trademark Gucci sunglasses, like Angelina Joliet, Mariah Carey, etc. Gucci has defined luxury in recent decades in his glasses, bags, moccasins and a long list of accessories, some novel and his covers for IPAD.

The Gucci Sunglasses are a statement of fashion in Italy, the brand retains its spirit by submitting their designs and models with the representation of the history of the brand, a commitment to modern luxury, which has made the Gucci name, is synonymous with beauty and Italian artisanship. An icon in the fashion that makes essential in any wardrobe a supplement in the form of sunglasses from the prestigious brand.

The presentation of the autumn-winter collection 2010/11 the Marcela Mira had the invaluable assistance of one of the leading brands of water more national scene, Sierra Water Caporal dedicated 10 years to the procurement, packaging and marketing spring waters Sierra Caporal in Jane.

The warmth and strength of the spectacular handbags and accessories see the Marcela for next fall are a nod to nature and the delicate flowers of winter with textures and colors radiate sophistication for a very feminine woman. A collection that reinvents the authentic bag coat, a masterpiece inspired by the world of bullfighting.

Next to them, said the design of the spectacular bottles Water Floral Collection Sierra Caporal, in which flowers and warm sensual character printed in a luxury vessels. All four bottles, Calla, Tulip, Orchid and lily, gave special chic and stylish showroom Look at Marcela.

Natural mineral water is gaining prominence on the table and its packaging. Sierra Caporal is the ideal cover letter to accompany one of the most stylish brands and race on the national scene, Look at the Marcela, whose original designs bags and accessories are among the most admired and desired.

Ague Sierra Caporal is presented with this collection of bottles such as water quality is exceptional, for its balanced composition, since it provides essential minerals in proportion, low in sodium and high in calcium, magnesium and bicarbonates.

Because not all brands of water are equal, not all firms can boast INS work with 100% Spanish products and the best quality, Water Watch and the Sierra Caporal Marcela share the passion for leading their respective sectors always providing quality, confidence and beauty to all your creations.

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An interesting assignment was recently proposed: write about the Interop conference, and more specifically, evaluate whether or not it's focused on the right things. I reluctantly accepted, knowing that Interop is the type of conference I try to avoid. In the world of *nix systems administration, the conference scene is bleak. USENIX LISA and the various LinuxCon conferences are about the only worthwhile, non-commercial conferences where real sysadmins gather to exchange ideas. Everything else is lacking in practical details and is overrun with vendors trying to sell crap.

Interop has over 300 vendors and a huge exhibit hall, so it certainly fits into the "everything else" category. It is also located in Las Vegas. Among those types of conferences, however, Interop does seem to have a better than average variety of lightly technical topics. Three days are dedicated to the conference portion of Interop, where the hot topics of the year are presented.

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Cloud Computing, of course, is a main topic. Digging through the list of talks in cloud track, something strange happened. I started recognizing names. Then, I found numerous sessions that actually sounded interesting. My favorite thus far is, "Private Clouds Are Just Another Name for IT Done Right." Exactly! Then, I read on to discover "The DevOps Revolution," a talk given by Opscode founder Jesse Robbins. Strangely, it's in the Cloud category, likely because there is no Systems track, but nonetheless I am pleasantly surprised. DevOps is one important topic anticipated Interop would ignore, so its presence softened my attitude.