Fashion Trends Must Have Accessories and Celebrity Style

After Matthew Williamson’s show at London Fashion Week there was one thing on the lips and minds of everyone and that was evening wear.  The designer showcased an exquisite range of slinky and girly evening wear.

The range features a number of styles including asymmetrical cocktail dresses in a selection of bright and vibrant colours and in a number of Matthew Williamson’s trademark patterns.    The combination of cocktail dresses, high waisted skirts and finely tailored jackets left everyone present at the show gushing, including Sienna Miller and Olivia Palmero.  However, it wasn’t just the A list celebrities present at the show who were left in awe of the designers fine creations.  Rather the media and the public have been left lusting after many of the creations showcased during the event too.

So with so much talk about evening wear I thought it was only right to include a post about the much talked about topic.  As we gradually move into spring the wedding invitations and invites to evening parties are likely to start piling up.  Such occasions require some sort of formal attire and often lead to a great deal of confusion and annoyance about what wear.  However this should not be the case.

Cocktail dresses are the perfect evening wear for warmer evenings, or for summer weddings.  Why not follow the example set by Matthew Williamson and opt for an asymmetrical number?  This will show that you are aware of trends and differentiate your ensemble from everyone else’s.

The Little Black Dress is always a safe option and helps to slim the figure so is ideal for those who are conscious of their weight and want to appear slimmer.  Similarly the LBD is also a great choice for those on a budget as it is a timeless classic and can be worn time and again.  However, for those who are a bit more adventurous why not opt for brightly coloured evening wear?  This will chase away the winter blues and add a splash of colour and warmth to any occasion.

The options are endless when it comes to evening wear with so many styles on offer in a wide range of colours and patterns, so it should be easy to find something which suits your body shape and your needs for the occasion.

Whilst recently shopping online I came across a great website that I thought I should share with all of my wonderful readers.  The online store in question is none other than My Tights and I have to admit that I  had heard the name before but had never actually visited the website.  However, I cannot urge you enough to visit this website, it is absolutely fantastic and almost certain to cure all of your hosiery woes.

The My Tights website offers everything from the traditional black 40 denier tights to the ultimate in fashion hosiery that any self respecting fashionista would be proud to be seen in.  They even stock the ever popular mock tights which are a great alternative to hold ups.  They are not only extremely practical especially during these winter months but also slightly sexier than a traditional pair of tights.  For those of you who are unaware of mock tights- let me explain.  Mock tights are as you imagine a pair of tights but they give off the illusion that you are in fact wearing hold ups or stockings.  What’s more this style is becoming increasingly more popular with the likes of Lily Allen and Katie Perry, to name but a few choosing to wear them.  So it was great to see that MyTights have an abundance of different mock tights on sale in a variety of sizes.

In fact the site takes a refreshing approach to hosiery shopping, which is all too often seen as a mundane and boring task.  However My Tights really livens things up and reassures us there is more to hosiery than just opaque or woolly tights.  Rather it shows us that there is a world of fashion hosiery out there so like I said go along and check it out I think you will be really surprised.

Kate Moss is no stranger to the designer world, not only is she famous for wearing some of the most coveted pieces of designer fashion available but in recent times she has also turned her hand to designing clothes herself.  So it should come as no surprise that the model turned designer has now designed a range of bags for the illustrious and luxurious French label Longchamp.

Despite Ms Moss’ design experience this is the first time that the model has ever designed a range of bags.  The collection which consists of 12 different bag designs can be categorised into three distinctive themes, those being “Rock ‘n’ Casual”, “Rock ‘n’ Travel” and “Rock ‘n’ Glam”.  Her collaboration with Longchamp entitled “Kate Moss for Longchamp” was launched on Wednesday in Paris, at the Ritz no less.  What’s more as you would expect the fashion elite was out in force to help the model celebrate the launch of her collection.  The guest list extended to some 700 guests which included the designer Giamattista Valli, the Editor in Chief of French Vogue Carnie Roitfeld and the former muse of Yves Saint, Laurent Loulou de la Falaise.

Kate Moss is famed for her incredible style and impeccable taste when it comes to fashion and true to form the trend setter was beautifully turned out when she arrived at the launch event on Wednesday.  The model opted for a black lace Valentino dress which she combined with a white Valentino jacket and of she course compeleted her look with a clutch bag from her new collection.

Although this is the first time she has designed anything for the brand it is not the first time that she has worked with Longchamp.  Rather she has been the face of the brand for several seasons now and clearly the pairing works as Ms Moss says “I’ve been working with Longchamp for a while, it just works.”   It is expected that the range of bags will be as well received as the collections of clothes which has designed for Topshop.  Kate was signed up by Topshop boss Sir Philip Green to design a range for the high street store in spring, 2007 and since then her collections have gone from strength to strength.

Judgement of the style icon’s bag collection for Longchamp will have to be reserved until 11^th February, when the range is launched in Britain.  The collection will be launched in the Longchamp boutique on Bond Street, London and exclusively at “the Wonder Room” in Selfridges, London.  However, it seems when it comes to designing and anything fashion related Kate has the Midas touch so it is probable that this collection will be a huge hit that she can add to her already long string of successes.

So with the arrival of the New Year comes the arrival of all the resolutions that people intend to keep throughout the year.  For many this involves giving up a particular habit such as smoking, drinking or even eating chocolate.  Whilst for others it is all about trying something new like taking up a new hobby but for most of us it is all about changing something about ourselves.  We often want to make ourselves into something better and healthier than we are currently are.  Consequently January is the peak time for many gyms and health clubs as they see an influx in the number of people who want to join, all in an attempt to stick to their latest resolution and present a new, fitter and healthier person to the world.  However, it must be said that all too often these resolutions last a matter of months if not weeks before the majority of us revert back to old ways.

That is why I personally think the best way to implement a change into your life is through your style.  It is a much simpler and easier way to ensure you achieve the change that you crave so much but requires much less effort than any of the aforementioned activities.

When it comes to style there are many options and roads to go down which will all end in the same result- a different you.  For example you could change your look through the clothes that you wear.  However, to be entirely honest this is not something that can be achieved over night as few people are able to afford a completely new wardrobe all at once.  Rather this is something that needs to be done over time and phased in gradually.

For me the quickest and easiest route to conveying a new look is through your hair.  The simplest of changes to your hairstyle can in fact have the greatest of impacts. For those who always wear their hair straight, why not try adding a bit of texture to your hair by wearing the tousled look, or even opt for curls.  This will add bounce and volume to your hair and as simplistic as the change seems it will definitely deliver results.

For those who crave a much more dramatic effect why not try a change of colour.  However, in this situation a trip to a hair salon is definitely in order.  You need to be sure that the colour you opt for is going to suit you and most hair care professional will be able to help with this matter.  Why not follow in the footsteps of Nicole Richie and go from blonde to brunette.  A beautiful, rich brown tone will complement the winter months perfectly.  However, be warned that only certain skin tones can carry this look off and consequently not all blondes should take this route.

Meanwhile those with long hair might want to consider a shorter do.  Tipped to be a big trend this year is the shaggy bob, and with the likes of Victoria Beckham and Dannii Minogue already sporting the look it is certain to be big.  However, if the word bob has you panicking don’t worry as you can opt for a shoulder length version of this particular style as Jessica Alba and Diane Kruger have.  The shaggy version of the bob adds an extra edge to this particular style, not to mention that it also adds texture and depth to the hair and prevents it from looking lifeless.

For those with short hair who want a change you could perhaps consider hair extensions, but please just not Lady Gaga style hair extensions.  Although you may want to keep your hair short as with stars such as Cheryl Cole ditching their hair extensions it is almost certain that short hair is going to be a big trend this year.

However, we all know that even the simplest of changes to our hair can cause it a great deal damage to it so we need to take care of it.  It is therefore important to invest a little bit of money in good hair care products such as those offered by Louise Galvin as there is little point in having a great hair style if our hair looks dull and lifeless.

So if you have already broken your New Year’s resolution but are still trying to find ways of creating a new you then why not consider a change of hair style?  It is one of the simplest but most effective ways of updating your look and letting people know about it!

Whilst the UK is still recovering from the ice and snow which has plagued the country for weeks now it seems as though things are starting to heat up with the arrival of the advertising campaigns of some of the world’s biggest fashion houses.  The hot and steamy campaigns which signal that the Spring/Summer 2010 lines are just around the corner have certainly chased the winter blues away.

So let’s start with the campaign launched by Emporio Armani, which is soon set to grace billboards up and down the country.  So we are used to seeing both Mr and Mrs Beckham as the brand ambassadors  for this particular fashion house.  However, it would seem that it is all change at Emporio Armani with both David and Victoria being replaced by younger models.  Although it appears that  Armani thinks they are onto a winner featuring a footballer within their campaigns and as such they have replaced David Beckham with another footballer, this time in the form of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano is now the worldwide face of Emporio Armani underwear in addition to Armani jeans and as such will appear on billboards everywhere as of next month.  However, it has to be said after the stir David Beckham caused whilst undertaking the role, Cristiano had a lot to live up to.  Although from the pictures that were released it is clear to see that Ronaldo certainly has the physique to carry the role off.

Meanwhile, it seems that Victoria Beckham has replaced by one of the beautiful women around.  Star of the Transformers, Megan Fox, was announced as Mrs Beckham’s replacement and if the pictures released are anything to go by there is little doubt that this will be nothing short of an extremely smouldering campaign.

Not to be outdone it seems that Calvin Klein have decided to opt for an equally sizzling hot campaign featuring actress Eva Mendes and model Jamie Dornan.  The duo have proved to be a winning combination in the past and this campaign is set to be so hot that it is sure to leave both men and women worldwide drooling.  The ads which were shot in California by photographer Steven Klein show both Eva and Jamie wearing a pair of Calvin Klein jeans, and little else.

The ad campaign sees both models sporting various items from the Calvin Klein Whitewahsed collection, a body enhancing denim range.   What’s more the range, as the name suggests, the ads highlights the return of the trademark white washed denim look of the eighties.

The new campaign is sure to get many a person hot under the collar but then it is not the first  risqué advert to be released by Calvin Klein and to feature Eva Mendes.  Rather, the television advert for Calvin Klein’s Secret Obsession perfume, which featured Eva, was banned as it was deemed too risqué for television, due to the level of nudity.

So it seems that hot and steamy ads are the order of the day when it comes to these famous fashion houses.  Who was the most successful in delivering that criteria I shall leave that to you to decide.