Christian Louboutin‘s Third Barbie

Christian Louboutin‘s third Barbie collection is out! The limited-edition Anemone Barbie wore a satin chartreuse and purple gown with a bow. It also comes with four mini red-soled shoes. If you want to own this $150 fashionable doll, you can check Net-a-porter.com.

Marc Jacobs in Time Magazine World's Most Influential People

Marc Jacobs was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. When I checked the Time Magazine's website, I was surprised by the story written by Victoria Beckham for her friend, Marc Jacobs. Victoria praised Marc Jacobs for the changes he had made with each of his collection. Marc Jacobs must be very proud because he is the only fashion designed that was included in the list.

Meanwhile, some artists and entertainers like Lady Gaga, Robert Pattinson, Sandra Bullock and Glee‘s Lea Michele were also featured on Time‘s list.

Click here to view the complete list.

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

Now Victoria Beckham reveals HEVictoria Beckham Tattooer growing cluster of tattoos, a new script inked underneath her Roman numeral tattoo.

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

Look at me: Posh points the way to her new tattoo, seen on the inside of her wrist as she launched her denim line at Saks department store in Boston last night
A sleek-looking Victoria struck a series of poses at the meet and greet for fans, and took the opportunity to fully expose the new tattoo as she pointed at the logo for her DVB denim range.
Posh arrived in Boston on Tuesday with the rest of the Spice Girls to continue their world tour, amid reports that their big reunion tour has run out of steam.

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

Victoria Beckham Tattoo

On the Street......High School Hooky, Sydney

Australian Patio Furniture??, Sydney

I could shoot this same picture all over Sydney.

So, what's the deal with the house couch on the front porch?

Sofia Vergara Long Brunette Hairstyles 2010 Trends

Sofia Vergara enjoys experimenting with hair colors as much as the next girl, but when she goes all natural and lets her beautiful long brunette hair down she is second to none. One on the best long brunette celebrity hairstyles for 2010 in the business.

Sofia Vergara Long Brunette Hairstyles 2010 Trends

Sofia Vergara Long Brunette Hairstyles 2010 Trends

Lily Donaldson 2009-2010 Hairstyle Trends

Lily Donaldson is a actual admirable archetypal with a admirable face. Admirable eyes, baby lips, and abundant continued hairstyles advice accomplish Lily a abundant model. The hairstyle in the angel actuality is a actual admirable one that softens the jaw band and presents an all-embracing attending that is both admirable and sexy.

The hair has some aggregate and the bangs are ancillary swept. The top of the hair is combed in the administration of the bangs while the layers acclaim abatement down with ablaze curls.

Lily Donaldson 2009-2010 Short Hairstyle trends for Girls

Lily Donaldson 2009-2010 Hairstyle Trends

Lily Donaldson 2009-2010 Hairstyle Trends

Christina Augilera 2010 Black Hair Trends for Women

Christina Aguilera is of course best known for her long luscious blonde hairstyles till now, but with the following pictures she proves she can handle the dark black hairstyles for long hair in 2010 just as well.

Christina Augilera 2010 Black Hair Trends for Women

Christina Augilera 2010 Black Hair Trends for Women

Taylor Swift Prom 2010 Updo Hairstyles Trends

Taylor Swift really has a knack for beautiful hairstyles, as we see here with this elegant half up half down curly style which matches her perfectly.

Taylor Swift Prom 2010 Updo Hairstyles Trends

Taylor Swift Prom 2010 Updo Hairstyles Trends

Plus Size Evening Gown

Buy Cheap Plus Size Evening Gowns

Plus size evening gown should not be as hard to come by. Just because these are larger than usual, it does not mean that bigger sized women should have a difficult time getting one. And if there are plus size evening gowns, these shouldn't be limited. Women should also have a choice on which evening gown to get.

Now there are fine selections on them. An example is the one-piece full length gown. They can get a pattern that has a skirt which is attached to the underside of the blouse. Customers can also choose from the range of designs. They may also come in floral patterns or intricate lace designs. It's up to the taste of the woman. Sleeves and elbow length may also vary. The only similarity is that all these designs come in just one piece.

When choosing one that only come in single piece, one should check the bottom edge for loose threads. One must also skim the hips and see whether this is a perfect fit. More often than not, the plus size evening gowns can show the bulges of the woman wearing it. It might not be flattering for her, if that is the case. Another option is the two-piece style. These designs best come with a bolero jacket. These provide coverage for arms and shoulders - body parts that are quite sensitive for women.

A number of larger sized women prefer to cover these, therefore the need for boleros. In order to accentuate the beauty of the entire piece, the designs of the two-piece plus size evening gowns may have sequins in different patterns. There are also cuts and straps, depending on the woman's preference. These gowns are best worn with a strapless bra so that it wouldn't be bothersome to always check the bra strap, just in case it is showing.

They should also have zippers at the back. If that is how it is built, then it is easier for plus size women to get in and out the dress. If the designs of the evening gowns have visible zippers, then it comes with jackets (R L).

On the Street......Aoyama, Tokyo

On the Street......Fine & Dandy, Tokyo

Plus Size Evening Gowns

Plus Size Evening Gowns

As you enter a store full of plus size evening gowns , you might feel disappointed. You may think they would not fit you, as you would be a little more than those dresses would provide. It is extremely difficult to for a woman to believe that her body is less than perfect. But once accepted, she tries to hide it, rather than making the best of what is available.

With the ever-growing trend in over-weight population, plus size clothing have emerged into the market. The clothing designers work hard to create a lot of variety and create specific features to plus size dresses. These kinds of dresses are also designed to provide a not-so-perfect figure look beautiful and shapely. It is just a matter of a play with colors, stripes and the shapes of the dresses that make one look fabulous. Whether in appropriate body or not, a woman has to keep herself with confidence and pride. It would make people think about how beautiful you are, rather than whether you are wearing a pretty clothes or not.

There are many things to avoid while selecting a evening gowns. A dress which has many layers of clothes, drapes, and frills are not for plus size women. The clothing must be the best fit. Loose clothing may make your body style fatter. The tent-like dresses and the stretchy polyester pants are now out of trend. Tight clothing would highlight the bulges and rolls that a woman does not want anyone to see. The tight clothes may reduce the figure, but it would not flatten the bulges.

Long gowns are preferred to short ones, as the short dresses gives an impression of being much shorter and, therefore, much wider than long ones. The vertical stripes create a better effect than horizontal stripes. On the whole, single colored clothing is recommended for plus size women. It makes one look taller as the eye travels with the color from head to toe. Clothing that come in bright colors must be avoided as they create an illusion of heaviness.

Then comes, accentuating the positives of the figure for the purpose of hiding the negative features. Look for longer gowns that highlight the shoulder, cleavage and neckline. Strapless tops or noodle straps would be an excellent idea. One can also go in for flowing fabric around the shoulders. Highlighting the smallest area of the waistline also makes one look slimmer. This field is just under the bust, where the stomach starts. A belt or a sash can be used to wrap around and get the waist look thinner (R J).

On the Street......Oxford St., Sydney

Evening Gowns

Bring Out Your Beauty in the Best Evening Gowns

Evening gowns are not confined to evening events. They are designed as the counterparts of suits and ties for the fair sex. For all the black tie occasions, the ladies are supposed to wear the evening gowns. It would be a little confusing and time consuming to choose a gown or dress for an evening event. If you are going out for shopping without having any idea about the whole affair, you would be lost in seas.

Understanding the nature of the event is exclusively important before selecting the evening gown. It would be better to pick a medium fitted dress if you are attending an event where you will most likely eat. You would not want to display unwanted fats and flubs at wrong places by wearing a dress that is too tight. The last thing you wanted to happen would be the tearing of the tight dress as you try to sit. In contrast if you are going for a loose evening gown, you would seem to be fat and shapeless. So the best option is to go for a medium fit gown that would bring out the elegance.

It is also important that you must know your body type and the cut of the gown that would highlight your figure. If you are in the 20s, you must already know which dress would best suit you. Go for an empire cut if you are having a small bust. A floor length dress would be perfect if you are not comfortable in showing off your legs. If you are bottom heavy, avoid mermaid cut and go for something which would glide over the lower body.

Yet another important point would be picking your gown that would go along well with your complexion. Pick a gown that would make you look lighter and slimmer. Do not forget to accessorize your evening gown properly. Wear comfortable and trendy shoes along with hair, wrist accessories. Remember to take an attractive clutch bag. For bringing out the fabulous look, make sure that your gown is in right style, right fit and right color (R E).

New Fashion illustration

Jing Zhang hails from China but she has just (or is going to) wrap up her studies in fashion design in the UK. Her site presents an interesting insight into fashion illustration, as it has examples of her illustrations as well as her hands-on fashion projects.

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fashion illustration
fashion illustration
fashion illustration
fashion illustration

Lionel Messi 5 Top Pics

Lionel Messi has become the first Argentinian to win the Ballon d’Or, the FC Barcelona forward claiming the prize awarded by France Football (soccer) magazine for the European Player of the Year.
The 22-year-old eclipsed runner-up and last year’s winner Cristiano Ronaldo by a record 240-point margin. Messi earned 473 points out of a possible 480, a near unanimous verdict, in the poll of 96 journalists worldwide. The award caps a brilliant year for a player who helped Barcelona to UEFA Champions League glory – he scored nine goals in last season’s campaign including the second in the final victory against Manchester United FC – as well as to a Spanish league and cup double.

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi

Lebron James Top Pictures

Another NBA season is beyond us, and now it’s that time of year again- where self proclaimed know-it-alls in the blogosphere use what little knowledge (bias) we have and crown the who’s-who of the NBA. Also, with the playoffs coming as soon as tomorrow (predictions coming soon) I’ll hand out my awards before the action gets too nailbiting.

Lebron James
Lebron James
Lebron James
Lebron James
Lebron James

Good Evening Dresses

Buying Evening Dresses Should Not Be Expensive

You have a formal event coming up: a cocktail, dinner, prom, wedding, ball, and you need an evening dress. Of course, you want to look your best and maybe, even be the center of attention. The solution is simple enough: shop for an evening dress. Unfortunately, you don't have a lot of cash to spend and most of the fashion stores you know charge outrageous prices. So you're in a fix: how do you get a good evening dresses at a cheap price?

A large number of fashion stores do charge exorbitant prices for dresses and this could be as a result of several factors. The good news however, is that you don't have to rob a bank, or go into debt, to look good for your party. There are several places where you can purchase your evening dress cheaply, and without sacrificing quality and style. In fact, some of these are designer dresses, and are actually of a higher quality than other substantially more expensive items found in the average fashion store. This article will guide you on where and how to get a good evening dress cheaply.

The first place is at a discount store. Just like you have discount stores for other items, it's the same for dresses. Thus, you can get discount dresses at these numerous stores. The target of these stores is to sell a very large volume by giving up some profit margin per sale. Also, to ensure that prices are kept low, these stores even buy directly from manufacturers of evening dresses to be able to serve customers better (or cheaper in this case!). A lot of discount stores are available and a simple online search will reveal them.

The second way is to buy from wholesalers. The snag here however, is that they usually do not sell to individuals. But this could be turned to your advantage if you're enterprising. Get other people (friends, family, neighbors), that may be interested and you can all pool money and go on a fun trip shopping for evening dresses!

A third way is buy dresses on sale. Several stores have periods when they sell off their stock cheaply to make room for new ones. This is a good bargain because you can actually get a dress for half the original price or less (C C).

On the Street......Oxford St., Sydney

UPDATE: Of the 100 comments so far, for this image, only two mentioned what I thought was most important element - the strong eyebrows of the girl on the right.

That is a real stylistic choice, as much as choosing a great pair of shoes or a bag.

So what about a strong brow? Can it be a trend or is it totally dependent on the person?

On the Street......Oxford St., Sydney

On the way back from Tokyo, I made a quick stop over in Sydney. I still have more shots from Japan, but I wanted to get these Sydney shots up right away.

Perfect Evening Dresses

How to Choose an the Right Evening Dress and Accessories

If you are in search of the perfect evening dresses, you need to consider your size, body type, and style. The trick is to find a dress that compliments you so that you can look great no matter how small or large you are. You need to determine your body shape: pear, hourglass, athletic, apple, or thin, and then base your search for an evening dress accordingly.

If you have a pear shaped body, your best bet is an a-line dress, as it will accentuate your top and cover your bottom. Make sure that the right areas will be enhanced, though, or the dress won't look flattering at all. Wear a v-shaped dress if you have an apple body shape. This type of evening dress is designed to draw attention to the bust area, just as long as you avoid long sleeves.

There are quite a few styles that look great on hourglass figures. A dress with a scooped neck line, for instance, will flatter your bust and make you appear taller. You can also go with a full-length gown with an accentuated waistline. Just don't go overboard with laces or ruffles, as they will hide your curves. You will want to enhance all your assets, not hide them!

If you have an athletic or boyish figure, your choice of evening dress should have details that will soften your shoulders and add to your bust line. The top part of the dress should have ruffles or lace, and the bottom should have a tulip shape. You could also get away with wearing an a-line dress if you are wider. Choose something with a lot of details such as flowers, polka dots, or other feminine designs.

Once you have an idea of what type of evening dress you need to get to flatter your body shape, you need to choose a color and design. They come in all colors and shades, and you need to choose something that looks great with your skin tone. You don't want to wear something too bold, but you don't want your look to be subdued, either. If the evening dress doesn't fit right, it will only make matters worse if you wear the wrong color (C C).

Spring Fashion Style 2010

Color palettes on the Spring runways were vivid. Think jewel tones with a bit of a push. This Spring’s fashionista is going to be a strong woman and reflect that in her color tones. Go bold with bright blues, fuschia, bold yellows and bright greens. These colors WILL dominate and add instant freshness to your outfit. What a way to climb out of the winter blahs!
When you are thinking garment structure, designs modeling futuristic motifs lead the packs on the runway. Look for eccentric cuts and lines, asymmetric shapes, and toned down metallics. Go metallic by night in matte golds and silvers, and let your bright colors dominate the days.
And if you like the asymmetry trend, you will be happy to know that one is not leaving any time soon. You will find this in tops, dresses, skirts, necklines, and even shoulder lines. The one shoulder dress is sticking around, and you know that is because it reveals just enough to maintain the balance between sexy and elegant. The beautiful thing about the one shoulder is there is NO figure this silhouette does not flatter.

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Spring Fashion
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Spring Fashion