August 4, 2010
by fashionpulse
From our friends at thefind.com:
I have to admit, white is definitely the least-represented hue in my closet. I love the way it looks on my skin, but it can be a risky color to pull off, especially when you’re not feeling your most slender, and there’s nothing like a noticeable stain to totally ruin your whole outfit and your whole day. Plus, there are plenty of social mores associated with white — you know, don’t wear it to a wedding (unless you’re the bride!), and don’t wear it after Labor Day — but these stunning LWDs (little white dresses) are so chic, you’ll want to throw all those silly style rules out the window!
There’s something inherently elegant about white — from its pure, clean look (as long as you steer clear of grass stains!) to the way it pops against a subtle tan — and always looks fresh and pretty on a summer day. So why not take advantage of this latter half of summer to embrace a dressier season with a white dress? For a casual look, I love the Grecian feel of this Ella Moss Odealia dress, which will make you look and feel like a goddess and keep you cool throughout a hot day. For a more formal occasion, this Rebecca Minkoff White Hot dress stays true to its name while still keeping it classy!
From left to right: Nanette Lepore Sargasso Sea Dress, Rebecca Minkoff White Hot Dress, Laundry by Shelli Segal Bustier Eyelet Dress, and Ella Moss Odealia Dress.
– Alex Gambardella
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August 4, 2010
by fashionpulse
If there is one thing that I love about the summer sun, it’s the opportunity to try out fabulous new shades! If you’re like me and you love sunglasses, then you will be extremely pleased to hear that the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Luxottica have teamed up with designers Devi Kroell, Kara Ross & Matt Murphy to create a limited edition Vogue Eyewear Collection. This collaboration is the one of a kind, for no other eyewear company has ever entered into a similar partnership before. It also marks the first time that each of these three designers have ventured into eyewear. The collection is debuting exclusively at Sunglass Hut and each item will retail for $129.95.
“Whip” by Devi Kroell
Whip embodies a modern safari look, with a fierce snakeskin texture in a soft ivory tone. Known for her tendency towards exotic skins, Kroell was inspired by her own travels abroad to create these statement sunglasses.
“Infinity” by Kara Ross
Infinity is both bold and elegant, exuding sophistication from every angle. As a luxury accessory designer, Ross worked to create a frame that would effortlessly compliment a variety of faces while remaining true to her design aesthetic.
“Neo” by Matt Murphy
Neo was inspired by the chic black body of a race car. With its sleek exterior and smooth curves, Murphy succeeded in creating a pair of sunglasses with an attitude all of its own.
-Claire Schmidt
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August 4, 2010
by fashionpulse
Inspired by a recent discussion by L.L. Bean’s creative director Alex Carleton as well as the Linda Grant exclusive q&a and reading of her latest book, The Thoughtful Dresser, I started to think about my obsession with my clothing/accessories possessions, and why it’s so hard for me to purge my closets and get rid of things. As part of the Sorrelli earrings giveaway, I asked you about your most sentimental jewelry items, and am really touched by the responses. I definitely attach a strong sentimental element to items, and probably won’t be able to shed any of the items in the pics below: this was taken a few weeks ago while I was in Italy, on my birthday, and I went to the beaches at Lido (an island about 30 minutes from Venice) with my two close friends. The sun was shining, it was a fantastic day, as was my trip overall (and I bought that hat on my bday). I digress, but basically was thinking of the idea that every item you own, in some sense holds memories, good and bad. Even that top I got from Forever 21 was purchased to wear during New York Fashion Week, Continue reading…
August 2, 2010
by fashionpulse
Fashion Pulse Daily is honored to present a new collaborative series, “Illustrate This,” in which multi-talented artist and illustrator Molly Schafer takes imagery from the fashion and beauty worlds and interprets them anew with her keen eye and swift hand. For the first installation of the series, Molly has taken one of the looks from Versace‘s resort 2010 collection to illustrate in a manner that compliments the look (see below for more looks, unillustrated, from the collection).
For resort 2010, Donatella Versace perfectly executed some of the best micro prints ever seen in a palette of dominantly purple, orange, and/or white in a succinct, well-edited collection rife with pieces that push the brand in a bright new direction. The prints, interesting detailing like noticeable piping, and construction can be considered fitted yet well-tailored, and for the most part, signature Versace styling with superfluous lace-up sandals that also mimicked the tiny polka-dot designs.
About this illustration: Watercolor & digital manipulation with Versace Resort 2010 photo
Molly says, “The prints on the dress remind me of old video arcade games. I used elements from these games as inspiration for the design.”
About the artist: Molly Schafer is an artist and illustrator living in Chicago. Her illustrations have recently appeared in Annalemma, Kong magazine, and on the Center for Biological Diversity’s Endangered Species Condoms. Schafer’s art has been exhibited at Exit Art, artpoint Miami, Branch Gallery, Lump Gallery, Space 1026, The Andy Warhol Museum, The Corcoran Gallery of Art and at Lollapalooza 2007.Schafer is also co-founder of The Endangered Species Print Project, an art & conservation project selling limited edition art prints to support limited populations.
www.schaferillustration.com
