Couture Fashion Week : Front Row pics

See who bagged a front row seat at Couture Fashion Week in Paris.

Diane Kruger at Chanel

Ah, Diane Kruger, you never disappoint us! The ever-chic starlet upped the star power at Chanel's Spring/Summer '11 Couture show in an uber-elegant camel dress with glittering gold beadwork. No doubt Monsieur Lagerfeld was impressed.

Flanked by a sea of photographers, the A-list actress prompted a flashbulb frenzy as she made her way into the Chanel Couture show.

Kirsten Dunst at Chanel

Jetting over to Paris to take in the sights of Couture Fashion Week, Kirsten Dunst made the Chanel show her first stop of the week, slipping into a sophisticated navy shirt dress for the occasion. We love the pleated skirt detailing - tres chic!

Alexa Chung at Chanel

Alexa Chung showed off her signature brand of quirky styling at the Chanel show, rocking a tuxedo-inspired dress with button-up shirt and bow-tie detailing. Some towering peep-toes platforms completed her look.

Is it just us, or has the lovely Alexa had a hair makeover? The Brit fashionista's locks looked decidedly darker as she struck a pose for the cameras.

Vanessa Paradis at Chanel
No Chanel show would be complete with Vanessa Paradis, thanks to her position as one of Karl's favourite muses. The effortlessly chic starlet managed to make roll-up jeans and a little black blazer look the absolute height of glamour - but then this is the woman that seduced Johnny Depp.

Vanessa accessorised her laidback ensemble with a prerequisite Chanel quilted shoulder bag.

Karen Elson at Chanel

Fresh from supplying the musical entertainment at the Etam show just the night before, Karen Elson switched to the front row for her Chanel appearance.

Karen teamed her stripy jumper dress with the only accessory to be seen with - a Chanel satchel.

Olivia Wilde at Giorgio Armani Prive

Olivia Wilde turned on the glamour to hit the Giorgio Armani Prive show, courtesy of a jaw-dropping shimmering dress.

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How To Wear Colour

It's official. Colour is the new black. For Spring, designers revisited glamour, favouring ravishing reds,plush purples and bright blues, ultimately redefining feel-good fashion as we know it. Strong hues are no longer solely the domain of fashion's risk takers; they're for everyone. Get on board and find the shade you'll shine in.

Don’t be afraid to pair bold prints, like Proenza Schouler's colorful sequin number, with over-the-top extras. 

Choose a prim and proper silhouette in a striking, knockout shade like Christopher Kane's neon green suit. 

Finish off your bright separates with a coordinating printed tee or a simple buttoned blouse. 

Take a risk with color blocking. Think bright on brights (like at Prabal Gurung), print on prints, or solid on solids. 

Match brights with neutrals (like Michael Kor's mossy green with stark white) for a more wearable feel. 

[Source : Harper's BAZAAR]

New Office

Conceptual, minimalist, deconstructed, featuring cult pieces: it’s the working girl wardrobe that aims at enhancing one’s individual personality, satisfying the formal aspect, with an eye to wearability and the desire for an innovative style, concrete and refined at the same time.

Perfect for a meeting: the outfit with abstract  motives, that revolves around natural hues by Philip Lim, worn with suede ankle boots

 Strong and feminine:  the bright red outfit with pleated skirt, super-skinny belt, multicolored lace-up shoe-boots and socks, all by Miu Miu

 Innovative minimal style: see Chloè ensemble that features blouse, shorts and skirt with a front slit, all strictly powder-colored, plus mini-bag and nude-look shoes, in cherry red, with ankle strap

 Totally revisited: the double-breasted sleeveless jacket, paired with a skirt featuring printed inserts and double slit, by Stella McCartney

With zip, ruffles and bow belt: the black dress by Valentino

 A blending of feminine and masculine for Lanvin, proposing a tailleur with a double option: pants and skirt, worn at the same time, with a tight belt around the waist, leather sandals and briefcase-style handbag

Yves Saint Laurent

Among standout accessories: Micheal Kors’ golden watch

The classic ballerina pump, re-elaborated by Chanel 

 Church’s two-tone lace-ups

 Elegant: the structured bag with an essential and precious structure by Elie Saab

 Prada

To sign contracts: the black and gold pen by, Chopard.

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Angela Puchetti

[Source : Vogue Italia]

Love or hate? Sandra Bullock's blunt new fringe

By Lucy Hutchings of marieclaire.co.uk

It's been a while since we've spotted the gorgeous Sandra Bullock on the red carpet, but the starlet was back for this year's Golden Globes, with a whole new look!


Stepping out at Sunday's glittering ceremony - her first big Hollywood outing since last year's Oscars - Sandy debuted a heavy fringe, which she's recently added to her glossy poker straight mane.


Wearing a romantic Jenny Packham dusty pink gown, the lading lady's dramatic new 'do' proved quite the contrast to her feminine styling.

Do you love Sandra's new eye-skimming fringe, or do you prefer her 'do' without?

Simple French Puffs ~ Bon apetit!

French Breakfast Puffs

Ingredients 

204 g flour (1 1/2 c)

95 g sugar (1/2 c)

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 egg

121 g milk (1/2 c)

76 g melted butter (1/3 c)

51 g sugar (1/4 c)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

76 g melted butter (1/3 c)

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine flour, 95 g sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine vanilla, egg, milk and melted butter. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and mix just until blended.

Lightly grease muffin cups or line with muffin papers. Fill 2/3 full with batter. Bake 20-25 minutes.

In the meantime, melt butter. In a separate bowl combine sugar and cinnamon.

Allow muffins to cool for at least 10 minutes. Roll muffin tops in butter, then sugar.

[Source : Fresh]

Styling Tip : Look sexier in one step

Show a Little Lingerie

Look deliciously undone by letting a hint of lace peek out from a ladylike look. Blake Lively chose a dress with a purposely peek-a-boo effect, but you can reveal the lacy edge of a bra or camisole for a similar effect. Or, go the Katy Perry route and wear an opaque nude slip as a skirt. 

 

 

Try On Some Patterned Stockings

Sometimes what you put on is more enticing than what you take off. Follow the lead of Sarah Jessica Parker and AnnaLynne McCord and add some sheer Swiss dot stockings to a little black dress for instant ooh-la-la. 

 

 

Pair a Fitted Top with a Pencil Skirt

Be a modern day sweater girl in this ultra-simple curve-revealing combo. All it took was a flawless fit to make Jennifer Aniston's simple separates look enticing, while Scarlett Johansson upped the ante by choosing an hourglass-enhancing skirt with a two-tone waist. 

 

 

Rock a Sheer Top

Add a feminine touch to your man-tailored trousers with a translucent top. Maggie Q bared her black bra while Drew Barrymore chose an eye-tricking nude underpinnings. Either way, keep the bra full-coverage to avoid turning a suggestion into a show. 

 

 

Wear Touchable Fabrics

Warning: you may have to stay clear of the touchy-feely types. Choose a luxe plush like Minnie Driver or a crushed velvet a la Hilary Swank for a look that will be (almost) irresistible. 

 

 

Match Your Lipstick to Your Dress

A hot red dress plus crimson lipstick is unmistakably va-va-va-voom. Just don't overwhelm the shade with busy accessories—limit your add-ons to stud earrings like Angelina Jolie or an oversize cuff like Ashley Greene. 

 

 

[Source : InStyle]

Rock Star Inspiration : Rod Stewart

A career spanning forty years and sales estimated to be around 200 million albums sold, for this English singer that has experimented with rock 'n roll, soft rock, folk rock, pop rock and British blues. And his wardrobe has been equally eclectic, personal and impressive: here's an ad hoc selection dedicated to black leather, that pays tribute to the charisma of this epic performer.

Rod Stewart

Sexy bustier top by Angelo Marani

Quilted clutch by Chanel

Daniele Alessandrini

A beloved combination: red and black, in this version by Balmain, with a black studded jacket, layered and destroyed T-shirts and cropped pants with irregular prints and a transgressive mood

Elisabetta Franchi

Shoes by Givenchy with a plateau and super strong heels with zip-motif as decoration

Look by Isabel Marant that plays with tie-dye T-shirts, glittery vests, skinny pants, suede boots and a precious detail: a necklace

 Gucci

Black denim suit by Jean Paul Gaultier

Jil Sander

N°21 Alessandro dell'Acqua
 
 

 John Richmond

Leather trousers, worn as suggested by Mario Schwab with a lingerie-style top

White Seal by Replay

Chain bag by Zading & Voltaire

[Source : Vogue Italia]