I’ll take of of each, please

 

Prada's updated shoulder satchel POPS when presented in these luscious berry bright colors. These vivid hues — red, orange, blue, and purple — combined with the classic hunting-bag-inspired shape and rustic hardware detailing means you can go straight into Fall with nary a hitch.

Priced at $1,595, the bags will hit stores in June. I better start saving now.

 

 

*courtesy of fashionologie

Tempting Thursday-2012 Spring Fashion Ads-Part 2

Chanel

 

Dsquared2

 

Gucci

 

Moschino

 

Versace

 

 
Givenchy

 

Hugo Boss

 

Prada

 

 
Cushnie et Ochs

 

Siviglia

Tempting Tuesday-DIY your way to Prada

I absolutely adore Erica Domesek and her awesome website-psimadethis.com. Here she collabs with whowhatwear.com to DIY one of Prada’s 2011 runway trends-checks!

INGREDIENTS
-American Apparel Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T ($18)
-Fabric scissors
-1 yard Camel Acrylic Felt ($27) -Paper and pen (to make neck pattern)
-5-7 yards 3/8" Navy Grosgrain Ribbon ($.59/yard)
-1 ft. 3/8" Raspberry Grosgrain Ribbon ($.59/yard)
-Ruler
-Dritz Unique Stitch Fabric Glue ($13)
-6 Buttons ($3.98 each)
-Needle & thread
DIRECTIONS
GRID:
1. If you are not starting with a tank top, cut off the sleeves of your shirt at the seams.
2. Before starting your grid, position a piece of paper directly on top of your shirt's neckline to determine the width and shape needed for the felt collar. Depending on the size of your shirt, it should be about two inches wide.
3. Measure and cut four strips of navy ribbon that are all slightly longer that the shirt. (Note: we like to make sure we have an inch of extra ribbon at both the top and the bottom. It's better to have strips that are a bit on the long side, as you can always trim the excess later.)
4. Place the ribbon strips on the shirt, making vertical columns. Use a ruler to make sure that each strip of ribbon is placed at an equal distance from the next. This distance will vary depending on what you like and the size of your shirt.
5. Apply a small amount of fabric glue to the back of the ribbon and place vertically, dabbing with your fingers to set. Wait approximately five minutes for glue to dry.
6. Measure and cut eight strips of navy ribbon across the shirt, making sure that each strip is slightly wider than the shirt. (Again, it's a good idea to cut your ribbon strips so that they are approximately one inch wider on both sides of the shirt.)
7. Create your grid pattern by placing the eight ribbon strips horizontally on the shirt, on top of the vertical columns.
8. Apply a small amount of fabric glue to the back of the ribbon and place horizontally, dabbing your fingers to set. Wait approximately five minutes for glue to dry.
9. Once your grid is completely dry, cut the raspberry ribbon into small squares. They should be approximately 3/8 inches by 3/8 inches. (PS- DIY Tip: Use clear nail polish to keep the ends from fraying!)
10. Glue each square on the intersections of the blue ribbon grid.
COLLAR/BUTTONS:
1. Using the paper pattern you created earlier as your guide, cut out the felt collar.
2. Using the same felt, cut a straight strip that is two inches wide and the length of your shirt to create the side panel.
3. Glue both collar and strip of felt onto your shirt, using a moderate amount of glue, and then let it dry for approximately 10-15 minutes. 4. Sew one button on the left side of the collar and five buttons equal distance along the side of the felt strip.
5. Lastly, trim any long pieces of ribbon and/or felt that are hanging off the edges.

*courtesy of whowhatwear.com & psimadethis.com

Tempting Tuesday-The Allure of the 50s

The over whelming popularity of the tv show Mad Men is more then just due to fine acting. It's the fashion worlds love of anything 1950s. The 50's were exciting years in the world of fashion. Following the frugality during the war,  glamor was the light at the end of the tunnel. And the effects that Hollywood would have on the way that women dressed during this period would create a social phenomenon that no one could have anticipated. 

Prada 2011

Dolce  Gabbana 2011

Women were no longer shown as just being housewives, and although many remained faithful to the long standing image of the mother in the home, a certain element of glamor became not only the norm, but an acceptable part of life for women all over the world.

Designers such as Dior and Givenchy shied away from the traditional and embraced a new beginning. They introduced shapes that emphasized and flowed around a woman's shape, rather than the restrictive  clothing of the 40s. The fashion world was realizing that women wanted glamor but also wanted functional comfortable clothing.

Nina Rucci 2011

Louis Vuitton 2011

Music was not exempt from change either. The Rock 'N Roll era was to make a split in fashion styles, taking women away from the traditional to the Teddy Boy styles. Here- teased hair, tight capri's, and sexy heels hair became popular with younger women.

Guess Marchino 2010 Collection

This was a era that would trend for the next 20 years, setting the standards of fashion that are used to this day. We will forever admire the stars and designers of this glamorous era and the impact they had on society's perception of what women should look like and what style they should wear.

*photos are courtesy of trendhunter.com & thefashionspot.com.

Prada 2009 f/w Lookbook...aka...Where is Waldo?

Maybe I am not as "artistically" inclined as some of my fashion counterparts. But I do know what I like and don't like. I was emailed the Prada 2009 lookbook last week. I don't like it. There, I said it. It's so busy and distracting. I found myself focusing more on the the photography tricks then the fashion. Now don't get me wrong, I adore Prada. The thigh high boots are screaming my name. But I can't TELL you anything about them because I couldn't SEE them. I want to see the fashions. I don't want to hunt for them amid the dark & gloomy stage setting of a bad British horror movie. Why don't you take a look and tell me what you think?