Milan Fashion Week

The fashion world is currently flooded with "hot, young" designers creating quirky collections that seem unwearable, so it's always good to see a classic name such as Giorgio Armani on the catwalk. His Spring/Summer 2008 collection, which was presented yesterday as part of Milan Fashion Week, consists of elegantly tailored womenswear. He is very traditional in both his designs and presentation as the show began with day wear and build up to eveningwear. The daywear relied on a very neutral palette with midi length skirts and shorts. Cinched in waists were emphasised with cropped, tailored jackets. Wrap over jackets and dresses were key as they highlighted the return of a curvy shape.

The middle part of the vast collection worked with a key colour for next season, navy blue. It's a great day to night colour that has been featured in many catwalk shows this season. The daytime silhouette continued with the hemlines being raised slightly. Voluminous shapes were used for the lower half, such as hareem pants, but updated with luxurious materials such as satin and chiffon.

The eveningwear line previewed a lot of dresses that you're sure to spot on the red carpet over the coming year. Chiffon was draped, and intricate beading used to decorate maxi length black dresses. Unusually, Armani styled the dresses with flat black pumps, they were also accessorised with small, beaded sac-clutch bags.

There were also a line of silver evening pieces including a strapless jumpsuit in a metallic leaf print fabric. There was a distinctive '30s flapper feel to these pieces which were teamed with sequin skull caps and large statement jewellery. Nearly all the dresses had plunging necklines revealing the clavicles. The final dress was a beautiful vintage lace dress worn with a long, golden shawl.

Milan Fashion Week: Etro spring/summer 2010 collection

Milan Fashion Week

Giorgio Armani looked in future and explored the world of ‘plastic fantastic’ in his younger, Emporio Armani collection at Milan Fashion Week. Armani exploded colors like fireworks on graphic PVC catwalk, sending a clear signal that he is back once again, working at full creative power after battling with hepatitis over summer.

It was designer’s second show in Milan, but this collection delivered an equally vibrant Giorgio Armani main line for spring/summer 2010. Bikinis and swimsuits were bedecked with Plexiglas brooches and necklaces as bright as molten lava, while sandals featured crimson Perspex heels and ankle-straps. Short, party dresses in Vesuvian shades of fuchsia and bright orange, were cinched with shiny, shocking-pink, and patent-leather belts.

Brazilian model

Swimwear trend for 2010 has to be cutout monokinis

Winter is practically behind us and that means it’s time to spring into fabulous swimwear. The dominant swimwear trend for 2010 has to be cutout monokinis. A monokini is a one-piece swimsuit featuring various cutout designs that has really gained in popularity in recent years. The sexy cutout trend is not going to stay fashionable just in clothing but swimwear as well. Hip celebrities like Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge, Lindsay Lohan were photographed wearing cutout swimsuits. In 2010, there are even more abstract and interesting cutouts that you don’t want to miss. Watch out bikinis!

With endless cutout variations, these swimsuits can be advantageous according to your body type. Keep in mind that swimsuits don’t have to be boring. Use the cutout designs strategically by placing on certain body parts either you want to hide or show off by highlighting.

The cutout monokini also makes a superb top for beach parties. Simply put on a flowy skirt, hot platform sandals, and a cute clutch. You can see an example from the Emilio Pucci Spring 2010 RTW fashion show where the finest swimwear collection this season was featured. Have fun with bold prints like tie dye, animal, geographic, or even polka dots. Go for a solid color if you are looking for a more elegant and sophisticated look.

You can easily find cutout swimsuits at most department stores and boutiques. As well as online shops – Victoria’s Secret, Figleaves, ASOS all have some amazing monokinis. Last but not least, remember, when it comes to any swimsuit, finding one well-fitted to your body type is absolutely crucial. Even it takes a little extra time.

Cool New 2010 Victorias Secret Pink Trends

Lingerie for Spring/Summer 2010

Lingerie is loved and adored by women round the world. It is actually a staple piece of clothing for every women’s wardrobe. Summer is the time to show off sexy and stylish lingerie.

Women love to have a huge collection of sexy and sensuous colorful lingerie. So, to add style to your personality this spring 2010, just grab some apt lingerie for spring 2010. You can even get idea of swimwear and lingerie for spring 2010 by looking at Victorias secret swimwear spring/summer 2010 collection.

Etam spring/summer 2010 lingerie collection flaunted lot of sensuous and scintillating lingerie that is empowered to entice anyone. From sexy red lingerie to printed lingerie, there was everyone. Model Natalia Vodianova, brand ambassador exhibited lingerie in a very enticing way. Natalia Vodianova lingerie pictures looks awesome.

Lingerie is not only ideal clothing for a romantic encounter but also enhances look of apparels. A perfect shaped lingerie can even add charm to a simple dress. So, follow lingerie trend for spring 2010 and get hold of scintillating lingerie that can easily woo every heart.

Pakistani Farshi Pajama-Lehenga Fashion

Pakistani Farshi Pajama-Lehenga Fashion

Farshi Pajama is a traditional Pakistani dress which consists of kurta, dupatta and pajama (flowing two legged skirt held by drawstrings). The, pajama falls straight to the ankles from where it starts flaring flowing abundantly onto floor. Over the time Pakistani farshi pajama have gone through various transitions from traditional to contemporary ones.

If we look into the history of farshi pajama, it was worn in the 17th and early 20th century by Muslim ladies of North India. In that era it was called, farshi gharara. The word, farshi means floor, so the trailing of pajama on the floor is referred as farshi pajama.

Krishna Mehta’s Indian Bridal Collection at Lakme Fashion Week

Timeless, elegant, contemporary are the words that come to our mind everytime we watch Krishna Mehta’s show. It was no different this time – Krishna presented a beautiful collection of ethnic wear with minute touches of western elegance at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2010.

Heavily embroidered jackets were teamed with saris or lehengas. Colours were muted and sophisticated with touches of silver and gold, crème and beige with gentle hints of black, red and purple. Loved the intricate chikan work and the rich sequined embellishments that Krishna used lavishly to give a festive touch to the creations.

We are so lusting after the structure cropped jackets with free free flowing lehengas. And that lemon georgette lehenga is going to get snapped in a second.

Fashion

Fashion has a set of rules, regarding what is 'hot' or not, and how to put clothing choices together into outfits. These rules are part of the business of fashion, and help to sell magazines and draw a readership for advice columns. They are not absolutes.

Consider breaking them from time to time. It has been said that a little bit of bad taste adds spice to a wardrobe. Instead of striving to maintain the fashion status quo, violate a few of the rules below to add some impact to your style. Don't clash colors: Common wisdom is that some colors go together, while others should never be worn in combination because they 'clash.' This is an oversimplification.

Some colors fit together easily while others do not look good together at all. You'll want to stay away from the extreme end of clashing, the colors that actually look horrible together (pumpkin orange and lime green, anyone?). Still, if you push right up to the line of seriously clashing and you combine your colors in unusual pairings, you'll find that these brave choices set you with the more fashionable dressers.

Wear bright jewelry only at night: This rule is not necessary - your jewelry will not be damaged by sunlight. Wearing a piece during the day should not cause harm. Occasionally taking out a glitzy piece and wearing it during the day can be fun. Why not wear a rhinestone drop necklace to brunch some time? Choose either eyes or lips to play up with makeup: Beauty editors and bloggers tend to repeat this advice as though it were law. But there is no reason why you can't choose both eyes and lips to highlight (Brady Becker).