Showing posts with label versace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label versace. Show all posts

Monday, April 11, 2011

The Craze: Electrify Your Look


The Craze
is a trend report bringing you the latest (and, duh, the greatest) in beauty and styles.


Want to grab some attention and shine with the sun, FINALLY? Check out the neon runway hit from Jason Wu, Michael Kors, Giambattista Valli, Louis Vuitton, Burberry Prorsum, Christian Dior, Missoni and Versace.

Quite the trend right? Most neon colors are available in tops, skirts and dresses. Match your neon tops with neutrals on the bottom and neutral shoes for dresses so you aren’t TOO electric! If you aren’t comfortable with neon clothing, no worries, plenty of accessories (and nail polish!) are available that offer hints of neon to add the same great look on a smaller scale. Check out these accessories of clothing items below.

Asos.com

Forever 21

Old Navy



-Kate Ahrendtsen

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Rag Report: Highlight the World With Vibrant Colors

Rag Report dives under the covers of fashion publications to rant or rave about all the glossy goodness.

The grey Syracuse days are complemented by dark jackets, winter accessories, and chunky snow boots. However, after flipping through the March issue of Elle, the editorial, shot by Terry Tsiolis and styled by Lester Garcia, was dedicated solely to bright colors. Not only did it brighten my day (both literally and metaphorically) but also gave me something to look forward to.

The photos portray a sense of edginess and rebellion. In this photo, the model not only wears a Versace silk jacket and skirt, but also a fierce expression. She bites her lip, and her eyebrows, full and bold, frame her intense gaze. Her short hair is freely styled and sends out a bold statement. Around her wrist she wears a chunky Mary Katrantzou crystal bracelet that reflects light and adds more color to her outfit.

This next photo has a more mellow tone to it. The model is in a peculiar pose that resembles something a child would do. Her gaze is subdued and her hair is spiked. The deep royal blue Prada stretch jacket and forest greed Prada cotton skirt provide a rich contrast that gives the outfit a sophisticated look. Her Prada wedged heels give the outfit a playful feel that mimics the pose.

In this photo, we see a combination of vibrant colors from head to toe. The model is wearing a magenta viscose-blend bodysuit by Max Mara with green Rochas silk shorts and highlighter yellow Christian Louboutin sandals. Her expression seems to dare readers to judge her. The color is then picked up by her contrasting yellow and magenta eye make-up.


After seeing this spread, I found the ability to keep trudging through the grey winter. This spring we can all look forward to vibrant pops of color.


-Brittany Fowler

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Craze: Fringe Forever

The Craze is a trend report bringing you the latest (and, duh, the greatest) in beauty and style.


The latest trend as seen on the catwalks proves to be the organic addition of fringe. It’s hard not to notice the bouncy layers added to dresses, bags, and even shoes. Fringe adds the seductive element of movement to garments-especially on the runway. Designers like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace and Ralph Lauren have all embraced this flashy new trend, incorporating fringe into many of their dress designs.

Louis Vuitton RTW Spring 2011


Fringe can bring a bohemian aspect to designs adding a casual element to refined garments. It can also add an element of sophistication that can be seen in some 1920 styled designs that is also reflected in Louis Vuitton’s collection with beaded metal and Swarovski crystal fringe dresses. Overall, this trend is being readily adapted in designer collections and can be seen on the runway, the red carpet and everywhere in between.

Minnetonka

BCBG

-Christina Riggio