Chanel Resort 2010 Collection

Chanel’s Resort 2010 Collection called “Coco on the Lido” was presented last May 14, 2009 on Venice Lido. The venue was perfect for the said collection. Imagine yourself watching the models parading in the boardwalk as they unfold the collection against the sunset, waves and gentle breeze background.


The fashion show started with the models in black hats, black cloaks and black bathing suits. The Death of Venice number was one of the most show’s highlight where models dressed as Tadzio in sailor suit, her mother in lace dress and her two sisters in white pleated dresses.



As the show progressed, the playful and colorful items of the resort 2010 collection were revealed. It include stripes, knitted cardigans and amazing dresses in red and gold shades that will definitely hit the fashion market.




Of course you won’t miss Chanel’s trademark of classic elegance.


Thanks to Style.com

Rebecca Minkoff & Luna Boston

LunaBoston.com, one of our e-tail affiliates here on RedPoppy Fashion, is the premier online destination for modern designer handbags and accessories. They offer fashion-forward customers from across the globe a big selection from over 20 designers, including Rebecca Minkoff, Botkier, Treesje, and Kooba. What's great is that customers always enjoy enjoy free same day shipping on all orders over $100, plus free returns!

Today, June 2, starting at 5-6:30pm EST (2-3:30 PST) I'm inviting my readers to an exclusive online Fall Preview Shopping Event and Live Chat with handbag designer Rebecca Minkoff, whose stylish "It" bags are toted by much of young and trendy Hollywood. Ms. Minkoff will be chatting live on LunaBoston.com from her design studio in NYC, where she'll give us an exclusive first look at some of her amazing fall bags and Teal pouches made just for LunaBoston customers. Hope to see you there! www.lunaboston.com

Model Agyness Deyn wearing the 'Clutch' in persimmon
Photo borrowed from cocoandlowe.com


The Hills' Lauren Conrad wearing the 'Nikki' in wine
Photo borrowed from eaudecouture.blogspot.com

Ageless Fashion Styles: Menswear

1940 Menswear

Many decades ago, there is a great distinction between men and women’s wear. Men were stereotyped to wear trousers/pants while women have to put on skirts. With this perception, women prevented themselves from trying pants so that the society will not be offended.

In 1913, Paul Poiret designed one of the first pants for women. His creations were known as harem pants that were inspired by costumes of an Arabian opera show. Meanwhile, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel wore this tabooed outfit and began to create her own designs too. Chanel focused on creating comfortable pants that will be worn by women in sports activities especially horseback riding.

It was Marlene Dietrich and Audrey Hepburn who always include trousers in their fashion style. In addition to this publicity, Vogue magazine featured models in trouser in their 1939 issue. Since then, they became one of the most worn fashion style for women. Later on, they were matched with jackets to complete the business look.

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Another woman who looked incredible at the MTV Movie Awards was Leighton Meester in a dress by Emilio De La Morena. Sexy chic with an edge done exactly right!

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Sienna Miller looking gorgeous in a stunning dress from her own label, Twenty8Twelve, at the MTV Movie Awards last night.

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Dressing Right and Looking Good

The covers of Charles Hix's Dressing Right and Looking Good

I must admit that despite being a massive consumer of men's style and fashion magazines I do not own any dedicated books on the subject. I've been tempted to purchase the odd one after a recommendation but up until when I walk out of a bookstore I tend to have spent my money on a Photography book. I might just have stumbled across a couple of books by Richard Hix which are too intriguing to pass up and will hopefully soon be gracing my book shelf.

In 1978 a new kind of book was published which taught men how to be beautiful men. With the help of Bruce Weber's photography Richard Hix (a former grooming columnist for GQ and Playboy) spelled out the attractive rules for the modern man. Looking Good helped open the floodgates for what was to follow and what we now take for granted. Hix's work set the stage for the male body worship/insecurity axis that the entire advertising world has since turned on. The two hundred page book contains thoroughly professional sections on shaving, moisturizing, beard configurations...even genital odour...not to mention pages of wet and semi-naked black-and-white photos by Bruce Weber - Weber certainly knew how to capture a certain essence of masculinity.

A principle from Dressing Right...image courtesy of wecouldgrowuptogether

The first offering was an unprecedented smash, riding the best-seller lists and going into multiple printings. Its commercial success launched a small dynasty for Hix, who followed with Dressing Right (a commercial disappointment), Working Out (a blatant short-shorts parade and an even bigger hit than Looking Good), Male Model, and Man Alive! We Could Grow Up Together managed to pick up a copy of Hix's Dressing Right and fortunately posted these wonderfully inspiring images.

Another spread from Dressing Right...image courtesy of wecouldgrowuptogether

If you, like me, want to add some Charles Hix titles to your you can still find inexpensive copies over on Amazon and even on eBay (but please don't out bid me).

Special 1 Iunie: celebrity babies

Nu ca ar avea vreo legatura cu moda, dar astazi, fiind Ziua copilulul, fac o abatere de la subiect pentru un post special de 1 iunie dedicat celor mai dragalasi copilasi ai celebritatilor.
Victoria Beckham si Brooklyn

Angelina Jolie cu Pax, Zahara si Shiloh Nouvel

Suri, fiica cuplului Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes

Jennifer Lopez si gemenii Max si Emme

Jessica Alba si Honor Marie

Nicole Richie si fiica ei Harlow Kate Winter Richie Madden