'Cloverfield' actress Odette Yustman attended the GQ Men of the Year party in Los Angeles on November 18 and she did so in fine style.
Odette brought some sparkle to the black carpet in her gorgeous Alice + Olivia Aubrey Sequin Skirt Bustier Dress, which she combined with a black blazer and black booties.
photo courtesy justjared.com
If you're a fan of Odette's party look, here's how to get it for less.
So, I went to London Fashion Weekend last weekend and since it was my second time attending a major London fashion event (the other was Clothes Show Live), I was excited to see what it was all about.
As you all may have realized by now, I do love a good shopping deal and the outfit I wore to the show was comprised of items I picked up from various places at bargain prices.
Below is what I wore to the show - a blue Jacques Vert blouse that I picked up at a car boot sale for 50p, a red Hobbs skirt that was on sale for £19, a black belt that came with a top I bought from New Look and an Aldo necklace that was on sale with a 'two for the price of one' offer (I also got the black and silver version).
(Please excuse the facial expression - I wasn't even a little ready for that photo and sadly, it was the best one of the bunch.)
Even though the designer label prices at London Fashion Weekend were heavily discounted, I had a hard time finding items that I liked, were my size and were in my budget range. However, I did manage to pick up this SS08 Luella T-shirt for £25 which I think is really adorable.
What I was looking forward to more than anything else was the catwalk presentation and with looks from designers such as Betty Jackson, Herve Leger, Jasper Conran and Twenty8Twelve, I was not disappointed.
The show was presented by fashion journalist and TV presenter Louise Roe and was a compilation of designer looks from the SS10 runways which reflect some of the biggest trends of the season. Below are a few videos I made of the runway shows.
The first trend to hit the runway was 'Candy Rock' - soft, pastel colours and light, airy fabrics and romantic silhouettes. Featured designers included Jasper Conran, Herve Leger and Jaeger.
The second trend was Swallows & Amazons - described as 'Arthur Ransome meets Tim Burton', this trend 'combines layered mismatched pieces of luxe and denim with classic nautical tailoring and gothic leather'. Featured designers included Twenty8Twelve, Eley Kishimoto and Vivienne Westwood.
The final trend covered was Vintage Glamour - elegant, timeless vintage pieces that would fit seamlessly in the modern fashion world. Featured designers included Ossie Clarke, Zandra Rhodes and Biba.
We also got the pleasure of viewing Betty Jackson's entire Spring/Summer 2010 collection which was feminine, flirty and perfect for the upcoming warm weather.
Fashion Fusion Expo, a brand new London fashion event, will be held on March 12 & 13, 2010 at the Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London. This event will raise consumer awareness about fashion and sustainability with a theatrical line up of catwalk shows, expert hosted seminars and exclusive fashion shopping opportunities.
Stamo
This event will showcase the very best talents in sustainable fashion and accessories design from all around the world and it aims to attract 6000 visitors to show fashion can be both sustainable and stylish.
Nikolo BertokChristina Curry, model and presenter, is to introduce the Expo’s catwalk shows. Christina shares "I'm thrilled to be working with Fashion Fusion, and strongly believe in their mission to make the public more aware of sustainable fashion. I love quirky clothes from high street to vintage as much as the next girl but Fashion Fusion is opening up exciting new doors to ethnic prints, diverse styles, and the next wave of hot young designers at the same time as bringing the ethics of consumer fashion to the forefront!” Christina adds “Sustainable fashion needs to be the focus for the future and Fashion Fusion Expo 2010 will be the event to place it in the spotlight."
Choolips
With something for every taste and budget, the show offers a mixture of high street names, boutique brands, vintage inspirations, designer collections and individual labels for true fashion lovers. The fashion buying public will also get the chance to watch four exclusive catwalk shows each day, coupled with a great line up of expert seminars to learn more about the exciting world of sustainable fashion.
Juzi
Designers and exhibitors for Fashion Fusion Expo include:
Stamo - http://www.stamo.co.uk
Julia Smith - http://www.juliasmithfashion.co.uk
Juzi - http://www.juzionline.com
Trousers London - http://www.trouserslondon.co.uk
Choolips - http://www.choolips.com
NV London Calcutta - http://www.nvlondoncalcutta.com
Andaluss - http://andaluss.com
Nkya Designs - http://www.nkyadesigns.com
Side Effects - http://sideeffectsoflondon.co.uk
Asakeoge - http://www.asakeoge.com
Julia Smith
Opening times for Fashion Fusion Expo are 9am - 7pm each day and tickets are only £10 when ordered online at http://fashionfusionexpo.eventbrite.com, £8 for students and £15 at the door.
On March 13, there will also be an after party at Cafe de Paris, 3-4 Coventry Street, London.
Show your support for these up-and-coming designers by attending this fantastic event and also by passing this information on to any fellow fashion-lovers that may be interested in attending Fashion Fusion Expo.
For more information, visit http://www.fashionfusionexpo.co.uk.
Hey everyone,
My sincerest apologies for being completely MIA over the past few months. At first, this absence began out of lack of inspiration, and then I was busy working on a mural for a preschool which took up all my time and energy.
However, I have some big news I must share with you! I relocated from Barbados to England on November 21 and I've been completely wrapped up in the chaos of settling into a new country.
While this new environment is completely different from the one I grew up in, it's so exciting to experince something new and interesting. It's been quite an adjustment particularly in terms of my wardrobe as many of the clothes I wore in Barbados were suited for tropical weather and are pretty impractical in the cold winter weather. I've had a chance to do some shopping for a few winter wardrobe essentials (coat, jumpers, boots etc.) but it's very basic so far.
In the short time I've been here, I have managed to explore quite a bit and I try to capture memories wherever I go. So far, the only photographic device I have had access to is my mobile phone but I've been making it work.
I attended the Clothes Show Live fashion exhibition in Birmingham on December 5 and it was a really fantastic event. Not only was it full of tons of discounted shopping deals, there was also plenty of entertainment in the form of fashion shows. It was my first time attending any fashion event of that scale and I was especially excited since it was my first time attending a designer fashion show. It was completely exhilarating watching the amazing designs of Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier among others sashay down the runway.
Tomorrow, I plan to go to the Fashion & Textile Museum in London and I'll make sure to take some photos to share with you!
If any of you readers have any suggestions for any other great places to visit in England, I would really appreciate them. Thanks a lot!
Also, take a look at this lovely, atmospheric video of the Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 Details. Love, love, love!!
Butterflies are exquisite, beautiful creatures and the butterfly motif is a perfect addition to the summer wardrobe. The butterfly is symbolic of many good things to various people such as love, freedom, rebirth, and good luck - all great things to feel and experience when summer comes around.
photo courtesy ces.ncsu.edu
photos courtesy nimony.com and eurweb.com
photos courtesy style.com
photos courtesy dailymail.co.ukI didn't get to go out on my birthday last weekend because I was feeling quite under the weather (great timing huh? Sheesh!), so I went out this Saturday instead with my mother and sister for dinner and a round of mini-golf. Here's the outfit I wore:
Vintage Leopard Print Dolman Sleeve Blouse - Etsy, Brown Cinch Belt - Thrifted, Black Cami - Unknown, Pinstriped Full Skirt - Express, T-Bar Sandals - Old Navy
On the red carpet of the 2008 Teen Choice Awards on August 4, Kristen Bell stood out from the rest of the dress-wearing pack by opting to wear separates.
The former Veronica Mars star worked the neutral and neon trend and looked fabulously fresh in a blousy nude top and a pink high waisted skirt by Jenni Kayne.
The neutrality of the blouse helps to play up the pretty pink of her skirt, her long multi-coloured necklace and dark clutch break up tonal monotony in the outfit and her nude heels help to visually lengthen her legs.
photo courtesy fabsugar.com
Smocked Silk Tank
Colin Stuart® Classic peep-toe pump (blonde)
ASOS Glass And Metal Bead Long Necklace
Target Brown Turnlock ClutchBeing that this is a blog about fashion and I'm from the Caribbean, I thought it was time that I featured some of the fashion from my neck of the woods.
Caribbean Fashion Week may not as well known as the fashion weeks of New York or Milan but this certainly doesn't mean the designers who show here are any less talented or skilled.
The Caribbean is a unique and colourful potpourri of cultures and traditions from all over the world and this is especially evident through the gorgeous, exotic collections showcased at this prestigious event.
Caribbean Fashion Week (CFW), is held annually in Kingston, Jamaica and attracts an increasing number of designers eager to exhibit their work.
Now in its eighth year, CFW 2008 was held from June 11-16.
The womenswear collections were abundant with a diverse mixture of colours, prints and feminine silhouettes that are perfect for stylish, confident women.
Below are my favourite looks from a few of the CFW 2008 collections.
Silence & Noise Boyfriend Blazer
