Scarves
The cold weather is here and it is time to wrap up in one of the key accessories for this season - the scarf. Scarves have been a fashionable for centuries and are a must-have accessory in our wardrobe.
Dolce & Gabanna had scarves as part of their Country Life collection for autumn/winter 08, adding a touch of elegance to the outfits.
Scarves come in different styles, sizes and colours and are very versatile. There are small scarves like handkerchiefs to bigger pashmina wraps. They can be rectangular, square or triangular and made of different fabrics like silk, cashmere and cotton.
The beauty of scarves is that they can add a splash of colour and effortless elegance to an outfit.
Here there are some suggestions on how to wear a scarf:
- Shawls can be worn as a wrap to style a dress or a short sleeve top, around the neck in cold days, as a head scarf and even as a sarong for going to the beach or swimming pool.
-Squared scarves can also be worn around the neck, as head wear (on those bad hair days they can be a life saver), over the shoulders as well as a bandana.
- Rectangular scarves can be used as a belt, front tie, as head wear and around the neck.
- Silk or satin scarves in rich colours & patterns are ideal to spice up any outfit.
- Plain scarves work best if you are wearing patterns or different colours in your outfit.
Here is an elegant selection from the LOSVE Square Scarves
Paisley Pattern
Paisley pattern is a hot trend for Autumn/Winter 08 and it is an essential piece for the boho folk look.
Originally from Persia, the Scottish town of Paisley became the major site for manufacturing the print. When the Beatles went to India in the late 60’s paisley really took off - John Lennon even had his Rolls Royce painted with paisley prints.
The Paisley print can be seen in ties, shawls and bandanas. The boho trend gave a revival to Paisley and both Gucci and Dolce & Gabanna backed the trend for Autumn/Winter 2008.
D&G
- Gucci
Make sure you don’t want to miss the trend and there are plenty of options including those from LOSVE.
Paisley Tops
Paisley Tops
Miss Selfridge Pasiley Smock LOSVE Paisley Tunic Oasis Paisley Tunic Warehouse paisley Tunic
Paisley Dresses & Skirts
Paisley Skirts
Wallis Paisley Dress LOSVE Green Paisley Skirt Principles Teal Paisley Dress LOSVE Brown Paisley Skirt
Paisley Accessories
Paisley Accessories
LOSVE Silk Paisley Scarf Monsoon Paisley Bag Jasper Conran Paisley Wash Bag
The White House sees Red!
Continuing with the Michelle Obama series, we look at the Obama’s first visit to the White House, Michelle wore a 50’s style red dress by Chicago designer Maria Pinto - one of her favourite designers. She also wore a red patent court shoes and minimal accessories.
- Obamas White House Visit
Michelle was probably making a subtle statement with a strong red colour - she was not about to fade into the shadow of her president elect husband. I also think red is a colour that really suits her and she has shown again her elegance and sense of style.
Michelle’s style has been compared to former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her fashion style is attracting a lot of fans!
Here is a simple alternative to Michelle’s outfit
LOSVE Red Tunic Dress Barrats Red Patent Courts
That Dress! - Michelle Obama
The 4th of November was a historical day as Barack Obama became the first black American president and for the victory speech, Michelle Obama wore a black and red scoop neck dress by Narciso Rodrigez, a piece from his Spring 2009 collection. The dress featured a splash of red on the bust with a criss-crossed corset across the waist, paired with a black cardigan.
Victory Speech
Like many, I thought the dress did not flatter Michelle. She has a great figure but the combination of the cardigan with the design of the dress was disastrous. The red splash made her hips look huge and busts small, plus the length of the sleeve made her shoulders look wide and the upper part of the arms chunky. A black dress in a simple design and gold accessories would have been a better choice for Michelle.
USAToday ran a poll about the dress and 65% of readers said: “This fashionista had an off day”.
At a more sombre venue, Cindy McCain wore a yellow silk suit from Oscar de la Renta Spring 2009 Collection. The 60’s style design suited her although the jacket looked slightly big.
Cindy McCain
Vice President Mummy ? - Sarah Palin
The American presidential elections are drawing to a conclusion and amid all the politics there is Sarah Palin. The lucky mummy got a $150,000 (£95,000) wardrobe makeover recently - no kidding
If you managed to avoid the media coverage of the US elections, Sarah Palin is the candidate Vice Peresident and was given a sensational allowance to prep her for the election race.
In one of her speeches she called herself as “your average hockey mom”, while she wore a $2500 (£1500) Valentino jacket!
Like her or not, I think her make over looks great. Her style is elegant and breaks the mould of traditional suits. Here are a couple of pictures of her new wardrobe.
Sarah Palin New Wordrobe
Skinny Jeans Tips
Even with many jeans trends this autumn, skinny jeans are still in style and their revival in recent years is still strong, with celebs like Kate Moss and Scarlett Johansson still wearing them.
Skinnies started in the 1950’s and were popular with male stars like James Dean and Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn also wore them.
Now, skinnies don’t suit every one and just because they are still in don’t feel compelled to wear them. There are other styles that can also be flattering and better suit your body shape.
Celebs can wear skinny jeans with anything and get away with it but we have to work a bit harder.
There are different styles of skinny jeans like straight leg, skinny and extra skinny. The straight leg cut ones are not as clingy and are a good alternative if you don’t feel like wearing them fitted. I’ve got some tips to help you pull off a great skinny look:
- - Wear a skinny tucked into high boots. The chunkiness of the boots will make your legs look slimmer and help balance your hips and bottom.
- - High heel shoes will add height and create an illusion of longer legs. The best of both worlds is to wear heeled boots. Try stilettos and a floaty satin blouse for an evening look.
- - Avoid flat shoes, they will make chunky thighs look even bigger and exaggerates your butts and hips.
- - Dark colours have a slimming effect, so wear black, dark and grey jeans.
- - Chunky cardigans and voluminous tops paired with dark skinnies will make your legs look slimmer.
- - For a graceful elegant look, pair skinnies with long tunics and cardigans.
- - For a more fitted look, wear a belt on the hips.
Evening Outfit
Asos skinny jeans LOSVE Satin Tunic Miss Sixty Belt Topshop shoes New Look Ring Dorothy Perkins Clutch
Casual Outfit
LOSVE Green tunic Topshop Brown Boots Warehouse Straigh Leg Jeans Aldo Brown Bag
