MINIMAL MAGIC

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LE FASHION BLOG EDITORIAL VOGUE MEXICO BALMAIN LEATHER BANDEAU TOP MIDRIFF BLACK HIGH WAISTED PANT SUIT Victoria Beckham Blazer Jakcet Armani Pants REPOSSI YELLOW GOLD ARM CUFF BRACELET Herve Van Der Straeten DROP EARRINGS GOLD OVERSIZED TIERED EARRINGS MINIMAL CLEAN CLASSIC SHORT BOB WAVES WAVY HAIR SIDE PART AUGUST 2013 BOLD EYEBROWS BEAUTY Photographer: Alique Model: Anna de Rijk Stylist: Marina Gallo Makeup: Mo Karadag Hair: Ilham Mestour 4 photo LEFASHIONBLOGEDITORIALVOGUEMEXICOLEATHERBANDEAUTOPMIDRIFFSUIT4.png
LE FASHION BLOG EDITORIAL VOGUE MEXICO STELLA MCCARTNEY WHITE CROSS FRONT SUIT JACKET WHITE CROPPED PANT SUIT Herve Van Der Straeten YELLOW GOLD WRAP CUFF BRACELETS PAIR BOTH GIVENCHY THICK WIDE CHOKER CUFF NECKLACE WRISTS Christian Louboutin WHITE CROSS STRAP PUMPS HEELS MINIMAL CLEAN CLASSIC SHORT BOB WAVES WAVY HAIR SIDE PART AUGUST 2013 BOLD EYEBROWS BEAUTY Photographer: Alique Model: Anna de Rijk Stylist: Marina Gallo Makeup: Mo Karadag Hair: Ilham Mestour 5 photo LEFASHIONBLOGEDITORIALVOGUEMEXICOWHITECROSSFRONTCROPPEDPANTSUIT5.png
ph: Vogue Mexico

Serious minimal magic. This has to be one of my favorite editorials lately. Can get enough of the model's wavy side-parted bob, the clean gold jewelry and those cross over strap pumps.

Get the look...

Five Star Textile Chic Chiffon Collection 2013-2014 | Printed Chiffon Dresses By Five Star Textiles

Five Star Textile has launched Exclusive Chic Chiffon Collection 2013 recently. This collection is consists of long shirts, sleeveless shirts, tunics with mid trouser, salwar and pajama. These dresses are made with superb quality fabric included Chiffon and Lawn. Here we are going to share with you printed and embroidered chiffon dresses for women. You will see chiffon shirts in modern style and

Event: Henry Ford's 150th Birthday Party at the Nat'l Automobile Museum

From a huge Duesenberg 
Warning: Lots of pictures of old cars.  I like old cars, and I like to take pictures of their shiny bits, so if cars don't interest you, this post may be dull.

Last night Mr. C and I attended Henry Ford's 150th birthday bash at Reno's National Automobile Museum downtown, along with my parental units.  See?

Mr. C came to an EVENT!?
  It seemed like an occasion to dress up, so I wore an awesome vintage dress that was a gift from Sharon R.  I don't know if this dress was a 1920s-altered-in-the1950s, or a 1950s-throwback-to-1920s, but after repairing the side zip and removing the front dart, it fit like a dream.

Blue dress, blue car - is it '20s, is it '50s? who knows!?
I worked my hair into a vaguely '20s waved style, with pincurls and my vintage wave clips I found at Sacramento Antiques Faire, though the wind in this town has a way of demolishing a carefully coiffed crown in a matter of minutes.

Sitting under the dryer, roasting the carefully set hair
Hair - taken at the end of the night.  Sorry it's a bit blurry.
The event was lovely - Mr. Ford was in attendance, talking about conspiracies and vanity and farmers and unions and how terrible General Motors is.  It was madly enjoyable.  There was cake.  It was a grand time. :-)


This is an engine.
This is my dad.
This is a Merce-drool-es
This is a wooden wheel.
Another view of the dress. I paired it with Gibsons in ivory, to go with the little white beads on the bodice.


After Mr. Ford's talk, Chris and I went shopping...

En Vacances

Whenever we come to France, one of the first things to do is stock up the fridge so a trip to the supermarket is always on day one's agenda before we can settle into all-out R 'n' R by the pool. Aside from the obligatory saucisson, crunch bars and ice lollies, I picked up a few other goodies this trip, namely some sunny coral espadrilles for $7 and some L'Oreal Elvive (or Elseve I should say) sun

Laxmipati Vrindavan Saree Collection 2013-2014 | Indian Colorful Saree's | Embroidered Saree Collection

Saree is a traditional dress and identity of Indian Women. Every woman in India wear Saree casually in routine. Not only Hindu women but also wear Saree Muslim women as well. Here you will seen both Saree's which is perfect for Hindu and Muslim woman. Indian women so like this outfits and have been used for joyful occasions like wedding, roka, engagements, parties and other functions. India is

Pakistani Shalwar Kameez Collection 2013-2014 | Trendy Shalwar Kameez Fashion | Designer Shalwar Kameez

Today Fashion Hunt World blog team has brought pleasing Pakistani Shalwar Kameez dress. Shalwar Kameez is common in fashion trend of Pakistan. It did not changed with time is just change it's style over time. Pakistani Shalwar Kameez have been known mostly for their sheer elegance. The importance of Pakistani Shalwar Kameez is that its luxury to wear and comfortable. Shalwar Kameez is known as a

THREE WAYS: TRENCH COATS

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Photos via: Vogue Spain | Moeh Fashion | Vogue Germany

Three great ways to style a trench coat from lovelies Liv Tyler, Colby Milano and Karolina Kurkova. Can't decide which is my favorite. Find out how to get each of their looks below...

+ Elizabeth and James Valenti Sunglasses
+ ASOS Zip Detail Trench
+ T by Alexander Wang Striped Short Sleeve Tee
+ L'Amour Nanette Lepore Zipper Jeggings
+ Tory Burch Eddie Ballet Flats
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+ Stella McCartney Oversized Teardrop Sunglasses
+ ASOS Classic Trench
+ Nili Lotan Five Pocket Skinny Jeans
+ Converse Chuck Taylor Low Sneaker
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+ Topshop Soft Trench Coat
+ Wyatt Snake Print Envelope Clutch
+ James Jeans Twiggy 5 Pocket Legging Jeans
+ Rag & Bone Brogues
+ ASOS Maple Brogues

MISSGUIDED FAVOURITES.


Recently I've been so impressed with Missguided's website with the number of super fashionable pieces on there for amazing prices. Whenever I feel I need a few extra pieces of clothing, it is always my no.1 go to for an awesome bargain. I also find that the post and packaging is really efficient and a reasonable price. It's safe to say I never feel guilty after a Missguided spree! 

I have put together a collage of some of my favourite bits at the moment - some I hope to purchase very soon! Some lovely pieces at unbeatable prices, I hope you enjoy!

1. Leather Asymmetric Skirt: £16.99 - Link here
2. White Bandage Crop Top: £9.99 - Link here
3. Black Crop Top with Chain Straps: £14.99 - Link here
4. Cream Wrap Blouse: £19.99 - Link here
5. Lace and Mesh Crop Top: £14.99 - Link here
6. Crochet Crop Top: £19.99 - Link here
7. Monochrome Lace Jumpsuit: £32.99 - Link here
8. Studded Strappy Heels: £35.99 - Link here
9. Blue Suede Stilettos: £26.99 - Link here 
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Cotton Ginny Pret a Porter Eid Collection 2013-2014 | Festive Wear Simple and Fancy Dresses for Women

Cotton Ginny Pret-a-Porter is considered to be a international fashion brand.For the young generation, always they always they are launching some thing new. This summer they introduced beautiful cotton and lawn suits for women and girls which is inspired from flower's garden. They have outstanding classic designs with the taste of modernity. Stitching style of these dresses in completely

Laxmipati Designer Embroidered Sarees | Bombay Saree Collection

With the increasing number of Indian resident abroad the business of Sarees has groom and the demand of Indian Saree Dresses has increased. Saree is the most wearing dress of Indian women and it is the most beautiful attire that Indian women love to wear. In India saree dress has been made in several prototypes. There are lots of styles and patterns of saree dress available in India which has been made by several manufacturers. Sarees have been designed in printed form, embroidered and semi embroidered form. Saree is the bridal dress Indian women likes mostly. Today we have brought a wonderful printed saree collection for our valuable visitors. It is from Laxmipati sarees. Laxmipati understand the feelings of Indian women about sarees and manufacturing top quality and trendy sarees in casual, fancy and bridal line.
Laxmipati Bombay Viking Sarees
Bombay Viking is a printed saree collection of Laxmipati. The collection has been launched recently for casual wears. In India casual sarees are being used mostly. This Bombay Viking saree collection is available in beautiful and bold colors. The printed designs are beautiful which has been nourished with strip work to decorate borders of Saree pallu. To buy one of them please visit the official website of Laxmipati. Hope you like this incredible Bombay Viking Saree Collection 2013.



Laxmipati Designer Sarees

Laxmipati Bombay Viking

Bombay Designer Sarees

Bombay Embroidered Sarees

New Laxmipati Sarees

Laxmipati Designer Embroidered

Laxmipati Bridal Saree

Laxmipati Bombay Sarees

Laxmipati Bombay Viking

Embroidered Sarees

Laxmipati Saree 2013-14

Laxmipati Embroidered Designer

Classical Saree

Casual Embroidered

Laxmipati Designer Embroidered Sarees

Laxmipati Designer Embroidered Sarees | Bombay Saree Collection

With the increasing number of Indian resident abroad the business of Sarees has groom and the demand of Indian Saree Dresses has increased. Saree is the most wearing dress of Indian women and it is the most beautiful attire that Indian women love to wear. In India saree dress has been made in several prototypes. There are lots of styles and patterns of saree dress available in India which has

Madame Demorest's Illustration Portfolio of the Fashions for 1880 - Full Catalog - FREE!

It's taken me a little while to work it all out, but I've finally fully digitized this wonderful catalog given to me by a dear friend, so that all may enjoy the glory of Madame Demorest's late Victorian magazine.

Click to go to the magazine in full

The magazine is originally quite large - about 10" x 14", making it difficult to scan or photograph.  I've done a lot of work in restoring the images and damage.  I've tried my best to keep the file size reasonable, but also the text readable, though in some places it will be difficult - the text in the original magazine is about a size 5 type to being with!

I've added links for dress patterns throughout, as well as some books and films I've found useful and inspiring. You can also download the whole thing (sans links) to keep for future reference: download the full PDF from Google Drive HERE (it's big, warning)

Please link and share as much as you like.  I believe this information is at its best serving the international costuming community, so please pass the eBook around!  The link to the online version with resource links is:

http://issuu.com/laurenelizabeth3/docs/mme_demorest_pdf

The link to the downloadable PDF on Google Drive (no resource links) is here:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5RoaVAG1geGSlhUNU50UzUxZms/edit?usp=sharing

Origins Ready to Wear Summer Eid Collection 2013-2014 | Long Embroidered Kameez/Shirt and Shalwar

Origins ready to wear clothing brand has recently introduced some traditional ans stylish dresses for coming Eid festival. Few days back was launched Eid collection but after the much demand of there fans, again they presents fabulous embroidered dresses. The collection has been consists of long shirt having wide daaman/front corner of shirt nourished with printed and embroidered neckline.

Farida Hasan Summer Collection 2013-2014 | Summer Eid Collection 2013 | Cotton Silk Net and Chiffon Suits

Here in this post, we are going to share with you beautiful summer dresses from the house of Farida Hasan. Who is renowned fashion designer of Pakistan. Farida Hasan has mastered in floral designing. This summer, Farida Hasan has introduced Light Wight Simple Suits for those women/girls, who are wants to look wonderful on Eid day. You will seen Cotton Silk Net and Pure Chiffon dresses with

NAIL CANDY

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Photos via Nail Common

So pumped I came across Nail Common - endless nail art inspiration. Loving the asymmetrical nude base/bright tip french manicures. Not going to lie, seeing these left me with major cuticle envy. I can never seem to get mine to look so smooth and groomed. Now off to get lost in Sephora's nail section. Any cuticle care advice is appreciated!

Speaking of beauty advice, Who What Wear just launched their new beauty site- BYRDIE!

Click below for more nail art inspiration...

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