There's a number of reasons why we love Sofia, humor aside, she's the one you'd take a second, third or fourth look at when she passes by. Whether wearing a simple shirt or a fishtail gown from Zuhair Murad's Resort 2012, she pulls it off with so much ease. It doesn't help that she's like what? Forty???? Doesn't show. ...
Great Vienna Inventory Sale Loot
Vienna's inventory sale started early June and lasted until the early days of August. Whew! Summing up everything that I bought, I came up with almost 500 euros, summing up the discounts, it's the same. ^_^ I saved half of what one would usually have paid at regular prices. For shoes, I was able to buy about 9 pairs, some of those I gifted my mom, sister and mom-in-law. I also got 3 more for the daughter who seem like her feet suddenly got blown bigger this season. H&M has lots of price-downs that I took the opportunity to buy shirts and pants for son1, he's gotten bigger too and most of his clothes are now fit for the little boy. I also got dresses from the Conscious collection at half ...
Stylish Furniture from a Fashion Designer
When I was a child, there are many things I had hoped to become when I grow up. Two of those were to design my would be daughter's dresses and to design the would be home of my would be family. These happened to some extent but not fully. I was able to make my daughter a peach dress for a friend's wedding this year. There aren't so many dresses around here for that color and I probably would have paid about 120€ if I ever found one. Interior-wise, I was also able to design our humble abode somehow. Though I would have wanted something simpler yet sophisticated. I may not have lived those dreams of mine but I take great inspiration from one who did. It's no other than Japanese fashion ...
Fashion Comeback 1: Jumpsuits
Elvis Presley, the Brady Bunch, and the Swedish pop group ABBA are celebrity names that come to mind when we talk about jumpsuits in the 60s and the 70s. Who wouldn’t notice the white flashy jumpsuit of Elvis Presley in the latter part of his career, the matching one piece outfits of ABBA group members, nor the colorful ones that the Brady Bunch wore in their movie. It remained popular in the early 80s but faded away from the scene in the succeeding years. The jumpsuit made a huge comeback in the fashion world in 2009 and this time high end fashion designers displayed their genius in making one piece outfits that can be worn for just about any occasion. Resort wear fashion features loose ...
Pink Zest’s Fanpage
Finally made a fanpage for Pink Zest! Though I have barely been updating and I really have not posted so much about anything pink, this page is still called that! There are barely 10 followers as of typing so I would really appreciate some love! Thanks in advance, I'll definitely return the favor! Why do girls love pink? May not be all girls but most of us do and there are a number of reasons why. 1. Pink is pretty. Admit it, when a person wears pink, there's definitely something cute in her (or him) that you'll find. No matter the size. :) 2. Pink is innocent. Pink attaches so much of itself to baby girls and baby girls are the cutest, little, innocent people there are. 3. Cherry ...
Summer’s here…not!
How bonkers could the weather get? Here I said earlier that Spring sprung yet the past 2 weeks was like winter again...actually weirder with 0° in the morning and up til 16° at noon. I was already getting ready for summer yet I have to take out the the thick jackets again and prepare a coat in case it goes up until 18°. So this is a summer getup that will go well for spring too with skin-colored stockings and a coat...whattchatink? ...
Kate’s Terrific Teal Gown at the Olympics Gala
Duchess Kate never fails to impress. At the London hotel Claridge, in her floor-length creamy white gown by Roland Mouret, she was a sight to behold...At the Friday gala, to show her support for the Olympic Games, the duchess was simply stunning in a teal Jenny Packham gown. She was wearing the same Jimmy Chooheals she wore with the white gown earlier this week...who says a duchess needs 3000 pairs of shoes if she can carry one with utmost regality, paired with a hundred dresses? The Duchess of Cambridge carried a matching teal clutch and wore her hair in a sophisticated chignon. Having her hair in a braided up ‘do -a move away from her usual loose hairstyle, was a good choice as it ...
Vampy Lips at the Met Ball
At the night of the Met Ball, many sported dark, rich, wine-stained lips. Kate Bosworth in her custom-made Prada mini-dress matched the look with a dark, vampy statement lip. Jessica Alba , Lana del Rey and Jessica Chastain added to their volume-y waves with dark, sultry lips. In Lana’s case she took the look one step up with matching long, curved, statement nails and gothic cape. Leighton Meester and Camilla Belle , both wearing sparkly metallic gowns, top their looks with dark, wine-hued lipstick. ...
Vidal Sassoon, 84, dies
British hairdresser dubbed "a rock star, an artist, [and] a craftsman who 'changed the world with a pair of scissors,'" Vidal Sassoon died at his home in Los Angeles yesterday. Many celebrities, models and people in the industry were saddened by the news...John Barrett of the John Barrett Salon at Bergdorf Goodman said that Sassoon "was the creator of sensual hair. This was somebody who changed our industry entirely, not just from the point of view of cutting hair but actually turning it into a business. He was one of the first who had a product line bought out by a major corporation." Sassoon single-handedly built an empire with geometrical, angular takes on the classic bob haircut becoming ...
More at the Met Ball 2012
It is never boring to pick favorites from every red carpet event, here's mine from the recent Met Gala. Sofia's witty and funny antics make me so fond of her that I always look out for her during red carpet events...doesn't she look stunning in this peplum gray/silver dress? Gotta love that smile too! Scarlett Johansson wore a Dolce&Gabbana dress with Christian Louboutin heels and accessorized with a Judith Leiber clutch and Fred Leighton earrings. I would have loved her with an updo or a low chignon than a loose crown though. ‘The Vampire Diaries’ star Nina Dobrev was totally mesmerizing in a Donna Karan Atelier gown. The gown has asymmetric shoulder straps, super long train ...
Jessicas at The Met Gala 2012
The Costume Institute Ball, held yearly for the annual opening of the Metropolitan Museum (the Met) in New York is also a parade of beauty, gowns and fashion icons. For this post let's focus on the attendants all hailing the name Jessica. The 31-year-old mom of two rocked a one-shoulder Michael Kors gown with Roger Vivier‘s “Pilgrim Coeur” clutch and Wilfredo Rosado jewelry. Her vampy lips is one of the many at trend that night. Jessica Biel, 30, donned an ivory satin Prada dress adorned with jade green stones and Lorraine Schwartz earrings, while 31-year-old hubby-to-be Justin went for a Tom Ford tuxedo with a satin bow tie and leather boots. Jessica Chastain, arrived clad in a ...
Kate Middleton Wears White Roland Mouret Gown
While celebrities paraded themselves at the Met Gala, Duchess Kate decked out in a floor-length, long-sleeved, creamy white gown by Roland Mouret at the London hotel Claridge's with Prince William, to attend an exclusive Thirty Club dinner... It was the thigh-high slit showcasing one very slender leg, unlike Angelina Jolie's attempt earlier this year, that made the look. She was also wearing Jimmy Choo Vamp heels (costing £450). Kate finished off her evening look with a simple metallic clutch and a pair of drop earrings and topped it all with her simple blow-dried glossy brunette locks. ...
The Black Widow and Maria Hill on the Red Carpet
Some weeks before opening day, The Avengers assembled at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood yesterday, April 11 for the official red carpet premier of Marvel Entertainment’s upcoming blockbuster. Among the celebrities at the star studded event were stars Robert Downey Jr. (Ironman), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson(Natasha Romanov/Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Tom Hiddleton (Loki) and Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury) and Clark Gregg, to name a few. There were also director Joss Whedon and Marvel comic creator Stan Lee. Fans are really looking forward to the film, and by fans, that's me and hubby included. Cobie wears a ...
H&M’s eco-friendly Glamour Conscious Collection
High street chain H&M is truly friendly to the budget conscious fashionista. Though at times they collaborate with famous fashion designers as Karl Lagerfeld, Versace and more, they would always bring something from these collaborations that the average salary-woman could afford. H&M is set to launch its eco-friendly Glamour Conscious Collection which as can be recalled included Michelle Williams black-ivory ensemble at the BAFTA awards. A design inspired by the dress will be available at the local stores. The collection is part of H&M’s goal to incorporate more sustainable fabrics into their apparel, an initiative that started in 2004 and has made buyers conscious of the ...
