Jason Wu Spring 2014 RTW: Easy Glamour

Jason Wu stunned audiences during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week with his glitzy shimmering designs.

He provided show attendees with a style call, “easy glamour” where trendsetters can feel beautiful and chic in comfortable garments.  From slip dresses to corsets, this collection provided a variety of looks that can transform from day to night.

According to Vogue Magazine, Wu stated “I wanted the body to speak for itself.  Let the fabric do the magic.”  And he achieved just that!

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Images are from Vogue.com

Passport to Baltimore Fashion Event hosted by The Junior League of Baltimore

I would like to share an event that’s hosted by one of the leading organizations for developing women and communities.

On Sunday, August 8 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. The Junior League of Baltimore will host Passport to Baltimore Fashion Event.

Attendees will experience an afternoon of delights – the latest fall fashions from boutiques at Green Spring Station as well as a few other area shops, brunch and exclusive salon/spa mini treatments.

As an added bonus, attendees will enjoy discounts at participating fashion boutiques on that day (in addition to November 1 through 10, 2013.)  100% of the proceeds generated from the sale of the JLB Passport to Baltimore shopping card and from the tickets to our Passport to Fashion event will help support our programs developing and training women to their highest potential and our community impact work, including fighting childhood obesity in the Baltimore metropolitian area.  To purchase tickets, click on the link: Junior League of Baltimore
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Tabitha Bethune and La Playbill Collection

Tabitha Bethune, longtime actress and award-winning playwright, is releasing her new evening wear collection, La Playbill. With the desire to reignite interest in elegant formal wear, Tabitha Bethune of The Wild Life Reserve, decided to create beautiful, timeless clothing under the LA PLAYBILL brand. Looks from the collection will be previewed at the Bal des Artistes event presented by the Creative Alliance of New Orleans.

About LA PLAYBILL:

Tabitha is a lover of the arts, and for this reason, LA PLAYBILL is a tribute to the arts. A LA PLAYBILL gown is the perfect marriage of timeless beauty and comfort. LA PLAYBILL’s signature is 18 Karat gold stitching at the hem of the gown to accentuate its level of excellence. Therefore, a LA PLAYBILL gown is to be handed down to the next generation. Because Tabitha is a New Orleans native and NOCCA alum, her fabric choices tell a story with an exquisite voice. A LA PLAYBILL gown celebrates all the important moments in a woman’s life while allowing her to feel confident, beautiful, and splendid. LA PLAYBILL gowns don’t just make statements but tell stories.

About Tabitha Bethune:

Tabitha Bethune, designed LA PLAYBILL to pay homage to the arts and her undying love for the theater. Making use of rich, smoldering fabrics, Bethune constructed remarkable gowns each inspired by some of the world’s favorite plays, artists and movies from both the present and past. In addition to the 18 karat gold stitching found in every hem of LA PLAYBILL gowns, Bethune’s signature line contains dramatic cuts and tailoring.

The daughter of a seamstress, Tabitha Bethune was introduced to sewing at an early age. Beginning when she was five, Bethune regularly assisted her mother by threading needles and cutting patterns for her as she sewed clothing for her seven children. Bethune soon recognized her passion for designing garments, which flourished in her adult years.

In 2006 Tabitha married Micaiah Bethune, designer and owner of the locally renowned men’s clothing line, The Wild Life Reserve. Collectively under the umbrella of The Wild Life Reserve LA PLAYBILL’s mission seeks to preserve elements of raw fashion that have been eliminated by mass production void of personal style. Bethune’s LA PLAYBILL comes to fruition as a result of today’s relaxed fashion culture that has been stripped of black-tie standards and has lost sight of the respect once paid to the stage by simply dressing up.

Tabitha Bethune would like to thank her two wonderful children Jasmine and Olivia Bethune as well as her husband Micaiah Bethune .

For more information on LA PLAYBILL:

www.laplaybill.com  

 
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{REPOST} Dressing for a Fashion Event 101

To support the fashion industry in the state of Maryland, I will be attending Baltimore Fashion Week 2012. Although it’s exciting to see what each designer has to offer, there’s always a question of, “What should I wear to a fashion show or how should I dress?”

Whether it’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week or you’re attending Fashion’s Night Out, most participants want to look sleek, chic, and pulled together.   And it doesn’t hurt to try a new trend or wear something that’s created by the designer.

But, if you want to make a statement, keep in mind (when shopping) what’s your personal style.  Below I have created some style inspiration for attending a fashion event!

 Dressing For A Fashion Event 101:

1.   Support the Designer (if you can) and wear something from a previous collection.

2.  Seek to look casual and chic.  For example, wear a pair of well fit slacks and blazer; a sheath dress with pumps; or jumpsuit with bold accessories.

3.  Take into consideration the time and season of the event. Most shows happen early fall, mid winter, and early spring.

4.  Carry an oversized bag or clutch for your camera, notebook, e tablet, or any other important accessories.

5.  If you’re walking to a variety of shows, parties, or boutiques keep a pair of flats in your purse.  Nothing is worth having foot pain at the end of the night!

 

FASHION EVENT INSPIRATION

 

 

The Show #1

Sequin top
$31 – newlook.com

H m blazer
$47 – hm.com

Valentino tech accessory
$610 – colette.fr

 

The Show #2

Talbot Runhof classic black dress
$2,590 – veryeickhoff.com

Stacking bangle
$18 – diva.net.au

Ellis Faas lip makeup
$35 – liberty.co.uk

The Show #3

 

 

The Editor’s Look for BFW 2012

 

Dress: bebe| Speedy Damier Handbag and Charm: Louis Vuitton | Shoes: bebe

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 Manicures

Manicures have taken a “life” of their own at New York Fashion Week Fall 2013.

According to Vanity.com, “Manicure is the ultumate accessory for any season so let’s take a look at New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 nails created by professionals specifically for designer shows.”

And I agree, after viewing the photos below that nail art has truly gone to the next level.

Fall 2013 Manicures and Nail Art


Mercedes – Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 Collections: Schedule and Streamlining Shows

Mercedes – Benz Fashion Week for the Fall 2013 Collections has officially started.  Fashion “guys and girls” are gearing up for exciting shows; great parties; and the opportunity to meet a few celebrities in between.

But for those of us that are unable to make the shows, we are lucky to live in a world of technology! With that being said, we are now able to streamline fashion shows right from our laptop (which is amazing.)

If you check the website (on a daily basis) you will find a listing of shows, designers, and photos from the social scene.  Click on the link below to join the “party” and partake in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 Collections.

MERCEDES – BENZ FASHION WEEK 

 

Official Photos from The Fashion Scene in New York

 

 

 

FIDE Fashion Week (s) 2012: The Best in Asian Design and Parisian Couture

FIDE Fashion Week (s) is a combination of music and fashion that showcases international design.  It is considered to be the BEST in Asian Design and Parisian Couture while giving viewers a glimpse of men and women’s fashion.

Enjoy photos from the show and click on the link to view more…

FIDE Fashion Week (s) 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Click here to view more of the haute couture photos!

Black Fashion Week 2012 in PARIS

Paris is now considered one of the FIRST innovators in launching Black Fashion Week! This was a dynamic show of diversity, fashion, and creativity.

According to Huffington Post article, designer Adama Ndiaye stated “It’s a mix of everything. Over fifteen designers from Egypt, Martinique, Senegal, the United States… That’s what I like about fashion.”

In my opinion, that statement says it all.  Enjoy photos from the show and emerge in the fashion!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy additional pictures and write up:

 

VOGUE ITALIA