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Jewel Tones : What to wear : Autumn Winter 2011

by Hayley Bevan on August 14, 2011

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With the end of a fashion season almost upon us, we can only start mourning the loss of all those summer brights and neon’s that made our grey British mornings a bit more bearable. However there may be a ray of light yet, for Autumn Winter designers were focusing on a lush jewel palette “colour has become the new black” said Roland Mouret.

 Sapphire at Diane Von Fustenburg

The autumn winter collections are saturated with rich, powerful, and mesmerising jewel tones, which infuse us with happiness and liberate us. From Emeralds, to midnight Amethyst, Scarlet Ruby and Garnet, to opulent Topaz.

Chanel showing Emerald

Designers took inspiration from the jewellery box, bringing us an array of glamorous pieces, in sophisticated styles, and luxurious fabrics. At each fashion capital we took in floor length evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and statement outerwear, all rendered even more lustrous in the hues of precious stones.

 Emilio Pucci Emerald

 

Caroline Herrera Ruby Velvet

 

 

Ralph Lauren Ruby Velvet

 

Thakoon Topaz silk satin 

 

 

This Topaz Roland Mouret number made us fall in love as soon as it hit the runway, the artfully cut stretch parachute-silk dress is the perfect concoction of style and versatility that will flatter a bigger bust line and accentuate a smaller one. try it with the back in favour knee high boot, in a fabulous rust colour and matching clutch for day, and show stopping patent black accessories for evening.

 

 Amethyst at Brioni

 

 

Versace Amethyst

Wearing these decadent shades will give you the feeling of owning some pure precious luxury. As stylists we suggest you embrace these shades now, and start wearing them from day to night as a glamorous alternative to black, so we have carefully edited our favourite pieces to help you work this sophisticated look.

 

This sapphire dress by Yves Saint Laurent is the top of our wish list; fluid satin and a double layered front make it the perfect dress for every figure. It can be worn tied at the front or back and will make the ultimate statement with black accessories and an eye catching necklace.

Gucci Emerald Silk

This emerald silk-voile asymmetric dress is from Gucci and is undoubtedly one of the key pieces from the collection. With a nod to 70′s glamour, we suggest accentuating the deep colour with metallic accessories; this dress is in need of very high heels to carry of the dramatic thigh split.

This Gianbattista Valli wool, silk and cashmere dress is a testament to his ability to design for women and make them look stunning, clever draping will bring the eye upwards, chinch with a belt to define the waist, Complement the rich hue with luxe gold jewellery and glossy accessories for a polished look.

Halston Heritage Amethyst

This beautiful Amethyst woven crepe by Halston Heritage hooded coat is infused with that must have vintage glamour that made the label a celebrity favourite, it’s a fabulous piece to define your waist with the detachable belt, and we know you will ooze Hollywood Hauteur by adding statement jewellery for your drinks to dinner statement staple.

And Last but not least here at Camp Teare, we know how much you love you Accessories, the Jewel tones are reigning on feet and and arm candy too this season, here are our favourites:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christian Louboutin Shoe Boot Sapphire

Vibrant sapphire suede and the signature ruby red sole, these boots by Christian Louboutin, with their dramatic asymmetric cut out, will upgrade any of your eveningwear looks.

Ralph Lauren Clutch

 

This Amethyst suede Clutch By Ralph Lauren is a perfect balance between a vintage feel and modern lines, the Art Dec o inspired clasp finishes off this covetable arm candy, it will add that touch of opulence to any cocktail outfit.

 

Alexander McQueen

This glorious Alexander McQueen ruby velvet studded belt will command attention this fall, add to a coat to accentuate the waist, or a sharp tailored suit with heels for a day at the office to and evening out ensemble.

Stylist Hayley Bevan can be found at www.hbstyling.com.  Visit Hayley at her studio in Chester to update your look. Hayley trained at London School of Fashion.

FASHION IN FILM

by Gabrielle on January 1, 2010

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Film has always had an enormous impact on fashion.  Hubert Givenchy in creating a wardrobe for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s created some of the most iconic and enduringly fashion images ever. Audrey is always top of any list of the most elegant women.

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Marilyn Monroe in the most famous dress ever by William Travilla and Ferragamo stilettos appeared in the 7 Year Itch in 1955. Everlastingly imprinted on the brain is the image of the white halterneck dress above the street grating and Marilyn fighting to control the swirling skirt. In How To Marry A Millionaire who could forget that wonderful fuschia pink strapless dress as men fight to carry her off.

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Heartbreakingly beautiful, broodingly sexy, bad boy Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront and a Streetcar Named Desire.  He made the T shirt, leather jacket and jeans a male fashion staple as relevant today as in the 50’s.

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Yves St Laurent dressed Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour and she remained his muse for years. This dress for example is as stylish today as in 1967. Prim proper elegant of course, the ideal attire for misspent afternoons. Who would have guessed?

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In the early 70’s Ralph Lauren was relatively unknown until Robert Redford and Mia Farrow appeared in the Great Gatsby dressed by him. Ralph Lauren again in Annie Hall saw Diane Keaton dressed in manly clothes still looking strikingly elegant in 1974. This set off a fashion for women to wear the boyfriend jacket and waistcoats the first time round. SS09 sees this repeated.

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Bonnie and Clyde with Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty set off a trend for 1930’s fashion. Theodore Van Runkles’ costumes and Faye’s wonderful hair made this film fantastically watchable.

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Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan wears a highly visible bra and suddenly underwear as outerwear is everywhere in 1984 and still is worn today. Dolce and Gabbana, Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood still produce corsetry in clothing.

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Michael Douglass in Wall Street symbolises the “greed is good” 80’s. In red braces and huge stripes the Yuppie was born and also our love of excess that continued unabashed until recently.

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In recent years the massive success of blockbuster Sex in the City 2008 saw women everywhere striving to look like Carrie Bradshaw. Whilst appearing to barely work, Carrie accumulated effortlessly an enormous shoe and designer wardrobe collection. What was her secret? Can we have it please!

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Johnnie Depp, who is himself a living fashion icon, starring in Pirates of the Caribbean, initiated another round of Pirate fashion. Not since the 1980’s with Adam Ant, has swashbuckling style been so in fashion!

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The Devil Wears Prada saw Meryl Streep 2006 with stunning grey hair in severely chic and elegant clothes whilst her younger underlings struggled to keep up. This was a serious fashion lady, helped by free clothes and a seemingly endless budget she looked just tremendous.

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In Confessions of a Shopaholic we have Rebecca working hard, earning very little, but still determined to keep up to the minute. As an often inspired shopaholic a series of ecletic, whimsical, and original outfits ensue.

Bold contrasting colours, leopardskin, tartans, plaids, and chic monochrome outfits abound.  Brilliant accessories colour matched such as flowers, gold metal belts, fur boots in pink, show Rebecca is a girl who stands out, is adventurous but at the same time wears high fashion. The sheer exhilarating fun of so much of the fashion makes her memorable and copied. Becky even has a facebook app

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In Coco Avant Chanel, a new film about the supremely elegant, achingly chic Coco Chanel is an inspiration to women everywhere.

Gabrielle is credited with inventing the little black dress, the sun tan for upper class women, multiple strings of pearls, the eternal Chanel No 5 still one of the world’s top perfumes.

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The invention of the boxy  short classic jacket, tailored dresses and trousers meant women could for the first time take men’s tailoring skills and make them their own. This film no doubt will stoke Chanel fever all over again.

AUTUMN WINTER 09 TRENDS VELVET TOUCH

by Giorgia Musci on September 12, 2009

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MARC JACOBS AW09

After years Velvet is not just making a comeback on the fashion scene but it’s become the star for A/ W 0910, for a luxurious feel and jewel colours.

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CHRISTOPHER KANE AW 09

Nothing to do with the eighties frumpy look: designers gave this soft ancient fabric a contemporary update.

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BOTTEGA VENETA AW09

CALVIN KLEIN, BOTTEGA VENETA and especially London’s it-boy CHRISTOPHER KANE reinvented it in an arresting way by giving it a glossy sheen and splicing it in strong stripes and graphics with sheer fabrics.

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CALVIN KLEIN AW09

For this season this lustrous fabric is essential to looking sophisticated, stylish and ultra feminine.

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FERRE AW09

Whether it’s a sexy shrunken jacket ( FERRE’) , a lilac suit ( KRIZIA) ,  or a cocktail dresses ( RALPH LAUREN) in plush jewel shades of grape and berry.

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Ralph Lauren AW09

This seductive opulent fabrics add newness to sculptured silhouettes, as seen in MARC JACOBS and FERRE’.

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D&G AW09

                                       Padded or quilted at D& G in a corset.

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BALENCIAGA AW09

                                     Opulent as at BALENCIAGA belted coat.

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FENDI AW09

Even a simple velvet headband ( seen at FENDI) will transform any outfit from fine to divine.

Giorgia Musci is a NYC Trend Resercher.

AUTUMN WINTER 09 FASHION TRENDS FUR

by Giorgia Musci on August 28, 2009

FUR MANIA: Warm Shape to the Season 

Already thinking about the temperatures plummet to below freezing we are all looking for something chic to wear which will also keep us warm.

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Michael Kors AW09

Fur is back in a big way, presented on AW 09/10 collections in bold colours, shapes, and sizes both real or faux.

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Christian Dior AW09

( Of course, despite such popularity as a trend it remains a controversial material and you can expect an increase in the antics of groups such as PETA as a result.)

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Michael Kors AW09

For AW 09/10 season, fur it is not just about coat or jacket: designers were so creative and gave it a new shape and visual interest in using it to emphasize collars and cuffs, sleeves and pockets, borders and edges and combining it with materials such as fabric or leather in innovative ways.

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Julian MacDonald AW09

Striking Color for Michael Kors, Julien Mac Donald, Mario Schwab, Thakoon.

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Michael Kors AW09

Fur hat for MICHAEL KORS in neon color, THAKOON, CHRISTIAN DIOR, ICERBERG.

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Dolce Gabbana AW09

So 80s at DEREK LAM, ICEBERG, DOLCE& GABBANA.

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Ralph Lauren AW09

Chubby oversized shape for Emilio Pucci and Ralph Lauren total white.

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Matthew Williamson AW09

                           As snood for Matthew Williamson and Burberry.

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Miss Sixty AW09

As sleeve detail for a dress in a blue hue at BLUGIRL, or in a pink hairy rounded shoulders on an astrakan coat at Dolce& Gabbana, on a blazer for Miss Sixty and maxi on a coat at ICEBERG.

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Givenchy AW09

Gloves and earmuffs at MARNI,even detailing shoes at MIU MIU and GIVENCHY.

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Giles AW09

As armwarmer at DONNA KARAN COLLECTION, GILES, MICHAEL KORS, ICEBERG.

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Dolce Gabbana AW09

And I am sure that these new shapes and creative uses of designer fur will reach out to a new customer, one who has never worn fur before.

Giorgia Musci NYC Trend Researcher/Italian Fashion Stylist

MENS STYLING TO IMPRESS

by Gabrielle on January 1, 2009

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 MENS STYLING TO IMPRESS

I love styling men, I grew up in an all male family I have no sisters, and I have always bought clothes for them and all the men in my life! Long before I became a Personal Stylist.

 

Men should wear great colours that suit them, cool designs and expensive shoes. Brands I like are Etro shirts, Dunhill has great shirts and coloured jumpers very good quality, Paul Smith does nice shirts, Cheeky Monkeys, Diesel, Lindeberg do great jeans.  

 

 

Cheap shoes will drive women away trust me. The number of conversations women have about tasteless shoes would be a revelation to men. Several of my friends have rejected advances because of shoes!

 

Likewise ill matched colours such as grey jumpers with brown trousers will be noted, commented upon and score 0 points. Match the colour of your tie to your shirt yellow does not go with pink, dots do not work with stripes. If you need help hire a personal shopper or personal stylist. Your looks will improve and as people start to notice you so will your confidence.

 

Cashmere jumpers are lovely there are great colours out there for men, Dunhill, Aquascutum, with their new design team, Armani and Ralph Lauren all make fantastic designs. They are seriously nice to wear and soft to the touch- cuddly.

 

Mens styling for very tall men is harder, there are many men out there over 6’4”, it has taken me ages to source clothes for them. High and Mighty is a good source but the suit quality and selection for slim men is poor. I suggest their Ralph Lauren range and to go elsewhere for bespoke tailoring for suits. The Italian suit maker Sartoria is great and reasonably priced. Segun Adelaja has clothes to dream about. Very elegant and sophisticated classic with a twist.  Timothy Everest, does a range at Marks and Spencers.

 

Shoes such as loafers try Fins for great colours in soft suede. For work shoes Church’s and Prada make nice shoes that if you are typical of the men I know will last for 10 years or more. Cost per wear becomes negligible. Womens shoes cost far more and last about 6 months!   

 

Ties again should be expensive women notice and will comment on polyester ties go for silk and if your budget is tight have less of them. Buy Hermes,  Salvatore Ferragamo, to instantly upgrade your look under £100.

 

Accessories for men buy what you love and aim to keep for many years the watch you choose says everything about your style. Cufflinks should be gold, if price is an issue buy one pair. The Italians and French always have fabulous accessories to impress do the same. Ingle and Rhodes bespoke the  only ethical jewellers in London do a great range of cufflinks.

 

Man bags always strike me as suspect, especially if they have a twee little strap, leave hand bags to women is my advice, computer bags and brief cases are fine.

 

Hats are fun, to be noticed wear a hat! They look seriously nice and are very cool as well a panama in the sun looks great. They also keep your head warm as well as attracting women like flies. Forget LYNX which purports to attract every woman on the beach, purleese- just wear a hat!

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