Beauty at Chanel Spring 2016 Haute Couture

Inspired by Cleopatra’s makeup, the models at Chanel’s Spring 2016 couture show wore graphic eyeliners with a calligraphic twist. There was something wildly elegant about the look. The look was complemented by rolling the hair into crescent shaped chignon that featured a straight center parting.

Pat McGrath’s magical makeup for Givenchy Fall Winter 2015 :Paris Menswear Fashion Week

I am still in awe of the looks created by makeup artist Pat McGrath for Ricardo Tisci’s Givenchy Fall winter 2015 runway show during yesterday’s Paris Menswear Fashion Week .There was something very dark yet beautiful about the looks. Models wore different looks- from lips clamped by metal stitch and dramatic smoky eyes topped with green glitter and Bordeaux red lip colour to spooky Zombi-esque face makeup; it was a spectacle and one of the best that we have seen in runway makeup in the recent times. But the breathtaking look of the show was the bedazzled face mask created by McGrath using sequins, coins and seashells suspended on strings. It took 8 hours for her to create this piece of beauty.

Hair goes on a Leopard Safari – Jean Paul Gaultier Fall2013 Haute Couture

Hair goes on a Leopard safari at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2013 Haute Couture show in Paris. It was not only about the clothes at the JPG Fall 2013 Haute Couture show, even the spectacular sky-high  and leopard spot painted hairstyle in bronze, black and gold grabbed lot of attention and super WOW moments.

Black & White Trend - The Red Carpet at Cannes 2013

”We don't live in a world that's black and white” - Shannon Elizabeth

Well, the celebrities on the red carpet at Cannes 2013 seem to be thinking otherwise. It is raining black and white (READ: Monochrome) on the Red carpet at Festival de Cannes 2013.

Stripe it up !!! Spring Summer 2013 Trend : Stripes

Stripe it up!!! Undoubtedly, stripes are the hottest trend for spring summer 2013. Reminiscent of beach umbrella, stripes are definitely a perfect way to take on a cheerful mood of spring summer holidays. From Dolce & Gabbana to Balmain and Tommy Hilfiger to Marc Jacobs, almost all the major design houses presented abundance of stripes in their spring summer 2013 runway collection.

Men in Blue - Spring/Summer'13 Trend - Blue Tone

Colour me blue!!!!

Yes, Blue with its timeless qualities has emerged as one of the most popular signature colour for men to approach the lively and playful essence of spring summer’13.  Blue in all shades - Curaçao and cobalt to sky, midnight and cyan, the international Spring Summer runway wholeheartedly explored the vibrant personality of blue. With its multiple hues, blue is definitely a colour that is easy to pull off.

Men in Dots : Polka dots for Summer 2013

Majority of the male species think that polka dots are only for the women. Well, this is a complete fashion myth. Polka dots are a fun and refreshing way to take a plunge into your summer holiday mood. All that matters is the size of the dots (Read: Polka) and how you wear it. I am not saying that you have to cover yourself in dots from head to toe. That looks good only on runways. Even a subtle hint of polka dots (Read: in the form of accessories) can enhance your style quotient and break the monotony of a basic look.

Megging (male leggings) – Are you going to wear them?

After the success of the skinny jean, it is megging as the male legging is known is becoming the latest entrant in the world of men’s fashion. Justin Beiber, Russell Brand and Lenny Kravitz had been spotted wearing them, but does that give enough reason to accept guys wearing leggings?

Described as "Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony", PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald is the color of year (2013). (Pic source - PANTONE)

Prints for men – Fall Winter 2012

What’s your print? One of the major trends for Fall Winter 2012 is prints for men.  It can be an arduous task initially for majority of male species (blame it on perception), however with little bit of self-confidence, imagination and smart sartorial choice, one can incorporate this trend with ease. You can break the monotony of dull and conservative winter pieces by adding prints in all shapes and sizes to your wardrobe thus letting you to explore adventurous facet of your personality.

Fall Winter 2012 Trend - Military - Take over the fashion battlefield

Military inspired fashion is one of the hottest trends for Fall Winter 2012. This winter, gear up  to take over the’ fashion battlefield’, wearing  and incorporating elements of military fashion like -  sophisticated cuts, brass-buttoned coats, cargo pockets, cape, fitted blazer cinched at the waist, cargo pants, neoprene moulded trousers, trench coats and epaulets. 

Giant Chanel beach bag in hula hoops (Spring Summer 2013)

During Chanel’s Spring Summer 2013 show on 2^nd October in Paris’s Grand Palais, the design genius, Karl Lagerfeld sent Sigrid Agren down the runway wearing a giant white quilted leather beach bag, balanced between two black hula hoops in a semi circle. This bag was definitely a highlight of the collection.

2012 Fall Fashion Trend - Asian / Oriental

Oriental / Asian motifs, prints, patterns and cuts have emerged as one of the main trend for Fall 2012. Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen, Antonio Marras, Jason Wu, Gucci, Marni, Balmain, Ralph Lauren and many others have sailed through the silk route to take an inspiration from the Far East. 

Spring /Summer 2012 Fashion Trends – Art Deco & The Roaring 1920’s

Revisit the Jazz age, by adding Art deco glamour in your wardrobe for Spring Summer 2012. With straight & bias cut silhouettes, geometric prints and patterns, drop waists & plunging V neckline dresses, flapper dresses in layers of sequins, Poiret style hooped skirt, monochrome dresses in stripes, sheer panels, graphic colors, chain details & art deco crystal embroidery, many design houses like Gucci, Etro, Carolina Herrera, Emporio Armani, Marchesa, Julien McDonald, Monique Lhuillier, Bottega Veneta, Chloe & others, had their own interpretation of Art Deco. 

Style Spotlight – Spring/ Summer 2012 Bags (Scene Stealers)

Spring Summer 2012 has surely made all the fashionistas happy with an amazing and huge choice of bags in vibrant colors, designs, shapes and sizes, which are meant for different occasions and events in her life.  These bags can bring in an extra dash of style & elegance, which ensures that it suits her silhouette, outfit and the overall personality. It is entirely on how you want to go ahead about creating a style statement with these powerful fashion accessories.

Summer 2012 Trend - Flower Power

It seems that Floral prints & motifs are the hottest trend for this Summer. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the Summer 2012 is all about flower power. The spring summer 2012 runway shows were dominant with chic floral prints. With the options of bold, botanical & feminine floral prints, embroidery and appliqués, one has a variety of options to wear this trend.

Spring Summer 2012 Bag Trends - Large Clutches

With time even clutches have grown larger. For Spring Summer 2012, large clutches are something that all you fashionistas should have. They are stylish, trendy & are large enough to carry all your day to day necessary stuffs that you can't live without.

Spring Summer 2012 Bag Trends - Wristlets

Hmmm.. So you are one those fashionistas who has no count of how many handbags have you lost. Well, don’t worry J That does not mean that you can’t carry a handbag.  Spring/Summer 2012 is going to define you as a smart fashionista. Yes, Wristlets are the smartest choice for all you girls.

Spring Summer 2012 Trend - Straw Bags

 

Straw Bags – Yes they are the hottest item that you should have this Spring Summer.As you think of straw bags, the first image that comes into your mind is that of a Boho chic look. Well, not any more.

Spring Summer 2012 Trend - Knitted Bags

Heighten your style statement this Spring Summer with a classy & beautiful knitted handbag.