Friday Frills

It's hard to sit around and wait for something you know may never happen,

But it's even harder to give up when you think it's everything you want.

Maybe it would be easier if we stop analyzing the past,

Stop planning the future,

Stop trying to figure out precisely how we feel,

Stop deciding with our mind what we want our hearts to feel.

Sometimes, we just have to go with:

Whatever happens - happens.

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The Mystique of Mikhael Kale

Dozens of new designers emerge with every new season, but it takes a creative genius to stand out from the crowd. Initiating his line in 2007, Canadian designer Mikhael Kale has made a notable mark on the fashion industry with his innovative brand of clothing. He constructs avant grade outfits that are fashion forward but retain their wearability.

Mikhael sculpts exquisite structured silhouettes that contour and profile the female form to it's best degree. A fondness of leather is seen in edgy LBD's, streamlined trousers and laser cut cropped coats. Kale contrasts the softness and femininity of lace by boldly remoulding it into architectural shapes. Delicate origami folds and prominent peplums are tacked onto chic sheath dresses. Oversized collars and cut-outs revise what we knew about the maxi coat. 

Mikhael traces the outlines of traditional patterns with newfangled prowess and artistry. His looks are tough as nails but sexy to the core. Here is a glance at the impressive Mikhael Kale collections for 2012.


Fall/Winter 2012

Spring/Summer 2012

*All photographs courtesy of Mikhaelkale.com

Jessica Alba Takes On the Coloured Denim Trend

It seems impossible to escape the coloured skinny jeans trend. It's in magazines and stores everywhere, and with so many delightful colours, it's difficult to pick the perfect pair. Or...you could be like Jessica Alba and buy one in every shade. The stylish actress shows off the many ways to wear the trend, which will perhaps inspire an outfit of your own.

Shades of Pink

1. Jessica strolls the sidewalks of LA in pastel pink AG Adriano Goldschmied skinny jeans. It's worn with a white tee, denim Current/Elliott waistcoat, vibrant orange saddle bag by Ralph Lauren, colourful Salvatore Ferragamo flats and a beige Antik Batik scarf.

2. She pairs Sangria pink Black Orchid jeans with a cozy black coat, ankle boots and a matching pink Loewe flamenco sling bag.

3. Jess dresses down a peachy pink J Brand skinny ankle jeans with a long grey Joe's Jeans jacket, white shirt, brown ankle boots and a Loewe bow clutch bag.

4. Trying out the neon trend, Jessica looks great in a hot pink 7 For All Mankind pair, edgily paired with a black Burberry leather biker vest, black t-shirt and studded shoes.

Brights

5. A fun and playful pairing of blue and apple green, Jessica looks lively in Level 99 skinny jeans, an azure Sportmax coat and tangerine Proenza Schouler bag.

6. A flash of acid yellow leggings is contrasted with all black.

7. Jessica is casual in a saturated sky blue pair of AG jeans worn with a white J Brand denim jacket, white tank top, printed scarf and Tory Burch flats.

8. Pressing 'refresh' on airport style, Jessica dons an eye-catching pair of neon green Current/Elliott jeans with a grey sweater, black scarf and boots, a Chloe bag and cute fedora.

Seeing Red

9. Jessica styles up a pair of red pants, adding a tinge of turquoise, a black leather biker, yellow Kate Spade shoulder bag and Giuseppe Zanotti cap-toe pumps.
10. Showing us another way to rock red, Jessica wears an Alice + Olivia pair with a multi-hued Amanda Uprichard striped shirt, Prada tote bag and her trusty black ankle boots.
11. Keeping it slick and simple, Jessica combines classic shades of red, black and white with chic results. She wears cherry red Joe's Jeans skinnies, a plain t-shirt, tuxedo jacket and carries a black Coach bag.


Get The Designer Denim Look

Are you 'for' the coloured denim trend? 

What's your preferred colour and how would you style it up?

*All jeans available via Polyvore.

Tuesday Thrills - Shoes by Betsey Johnson

Putting on a pair of Betsey Johnson heels is like taking a walk on the wild side of fashion. It's fierce, bold and draws all the attention directly down to your feet. The quirky American designer is widely known for her exuberance and buoyant spirit, youthful designs and longevity - being in the business for more than 4 decades. Betsey creates shoes that come alive with every step taken in them. Unconventional and fabulously unique, these are the heels you wear to make an unforgettable style statement. 

1. Mortica in Blush Multi. A T-bar twist between modern and vintage with floral lace upper and skull studded suede front. $124.99

2. Iconnn in Leopard Satin. A sexy pair of leopard print heels with ribbon ruffle detail. $99.99

3. Ditan in Black Multi. A lovely floral print platform with ribboned lace-up heel. $50

4. Dareah in Blue Multi. An electric blue suede shoe with turquoise lace platform. $109.99

5. Vise in Fucshia. A hot pink furry pair with double buckled ankle straps. $124.99

6. Haylie in Teal Blue. A suede peep-toe sandal with pretty front bow. $129.99

7. Samantaa in Black Multi. A lacey black and ivory sandal with coral coloured heel. $109.99

8. Cammie in Black Pink. Sweetly striped pair, adorned with back bow & ruffled edges. $99.99

9. Tappp in Pink Neon. Trendy coloured pointy toe pump with metal heel. $109.99

10. Capri boot in Bronze. An open toe wedge boot with woven leather design. $139.99 on sale.

11. Zzoey in Black Multi. A snazzy black and grey pair with beige laces. $82.49 on sale.

12. Luvey in Taupe. A suede stunner with tie-up ribbon front and ruffled edges. $114.74

13. Lizzzy in Taupe. A Victorian inspired peep-toe boot with lace-up front and gathered ruffle heel. $134.99

14. Lusttt in Black. An elegant lace and suede tie-up bootie. $169.95

15. Lunar in Black. A black suede ankle boot specked with rainbow coloured crystals. $112.49

Visit the Betsey Johnson website to view more of these vivacious designs. There are stores all over the US and online purchases can be made from Nordstrom, Zappos or Macy's. Prices differ on each site. They may not be your average everyday-type-of-heels, but they are a great way to play dress-up on an adventurous night out. Would you take the plunge and step into one of these eccentric pairs?

Olivia Palermo for Marie Claire Spain

Cover Girl Olivia Palermo
Marie Claire Spain April 2012

Olivia Palermo is taking over the fashion world, one magazine cover at a time. The reality star has been featured endlessly on blogs, style sites and publications all over the world...yet we still don't know what she 'does' for a living. Famous for being famous, Olivia's biggest talent arguably lies in her ability to put a savvy outfit together. Taking some of the pressure off for a bit, here she is styled in a retro glamour shoot by Florence Reveillaud for Marie Claire Spain, the April 2012 issue.

Olivia is radiant in a crimson red Christian Dior Spring 2012 dress with finely pleated gossamer skirt, metallic clasped belt and a sheer plunge V-neckline.

Making a style statement out of vintage print cars, Olivia dons a dainty multi-coloured silk Prada frock with high round neck, pleat-tucked bodice and elasticized waistband.

Beautifully captured in another pleated Prada ensemble, Olivia is shaded in a serene combination of yellow, turquoise and red. Her jewellery is by Carerra y Carrera.

Hailing in the pastel Spring 2012 trend, Olivia wears a soft-hued Masscob shirt, horizontally striped in pale pink, lemon and mint. A pair of white YSL trousers is teamed with it.

Olivia is pretty in pink, wearing a rosy and romantic embroidered lace skirt and top with peplum flounce and ruffle sleeves. The outfit is from Valentino's Spring 2012 collection.

And finally my favourite of all the looks, Olivia delights in fanciful outfit by Louis Vuitton. She wears an ivory satin top with double folded hem, paired with a quaint broderie anglaise and feathered ombré skirt that graduates from white to blue. Silver and white glossy strap, pointy-toed mules are transferred from catwalk to cover girl.

Which is your favourite retro look from Olivia's Marie Claire photo shoot?

Looks Of The Week - 07/04/12

The weekly round-up of celebrity style on and off the red carpet.

Out & About

Olivia Palermo dressed up a paired of cuffed denim jeans with a white Masscob shirt and dazzling silver sequined jacket. A blue Dior bag and purple silk cap-toe pumps by Giambattista Valli accessorized her look.

Brooklyn Decker was optically alluring in a digital print Peter Pilotto pencil skirt, which she simply paired with a navy tank by Theyskens' Theory. Bold neon yellow pointy toe pumps by Christian Louboutin were an eye-catching choice of footwear.

Lauren Conrad's street style is always feminine and polished, as seen in this pretty ensemble. She wears a printed Tibi top, peach silk chiffon Paper Crown skirt, nude Casadei platform pumps and a beige Chanel flap bag.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was chic in a tailored grey metallic tweed coat by Theyskens' Theory, slickly worn over a black tee, Helmut Lang leather leggings and Alexander Wang sandals.

Ellen Pompeo looked great outside the dull ensembles we usually see her in on 'Grey's Anatomy'. She colour blocked a sleeveless white top with cerise pink Stella McCartney tapered lounge pants. A black clutch, Lanvin cuff bracelet and black cut-out Azzedine Alaia sandals enhanced her cute outfit. 

It Was All Yellow

Celebrities convey the yellow colour trend in abundance this week.

Emily Blunt looked graceful in a saffron yellow Elie Saab dress with belted waist and three-quarter sleeves. Emily added a silver-grey clutch bag and a sizzling pair of yellow crystal beaded Sergio Rossi heels. Bonus points for the bright red lips and nails.

Cat Deely wears an asymmetrical ombré number by Tadashi Shoji. Her hand-painted lemon and white silk linen frock is teamed with a Chloé clutch bag and nude Jimmy Choo sandals.

Gabrielle Union was outstanding in a daffodil yellow V-neck gown with flowing pleated skirt by Bill Blass.

Taylor Swift looked adorable in a canary yellow and white printed Shoshanna 'Tweet' dress, worn with brown bow-stap sandals.

Nicole Richie took a unique approach to the yellow trend, wearing a black and sunflower yellow rose print v-neck maxi dress from her own line, Winter Kate. I can't decide if I like this look or not.

Glamour Girls

Taylor Swift was a vision in white at the Academy of Country Music Awards. The blonde beauty looked sensational in a contoured, cut-out J.Mendel gown with gold curved accents.

Jennifer Lopez seems to get more glamourous by the episode of 'American Idol'. The popular judge looked ravishing in an ensemble by Lanvin, which comprised of a shimmering silver silk lamé skirt with thigh-high split and accordion pleats, a white jersey top with padded shoulders and a sexy pair of leather, suede and wood platforms.

Jennifer Nettles stole the colour spotlight at the Academy of Country Music Awards last Sunday. The Sugarland singer looked stunning in a vivid watermelon pink Max Azria gown with sheer lace panels and pleated skirt, unexpectedly paired with a bright yellow belt.

Brooklyn Decker upped the style ante on her 'Battleship' movie tour while in Japan. The pretty actress picked out a remarkable navy and white Stella McCartney cut-out gown with wide gold waistband.

Friday Frills

Who Wore The Printed Paige Jeans Better?

Who Wore It Better?
Paige 'Verdugo' Ultra Skinny Jeans

We recently saw fashion icon Olivia Palermo elegantly pull off a pair of tie-dye Paige skinny jeans on the streets of New York. Since then, two other starlets have caught onto the trend. One pair of printed jeans, three unique angles...who wore it best?

Olivia Palermo added a sophisticated, upscaled aspect to her Paige 'Verdugo' Tumble Wash jeans, turning up the fold to show off a pair of sassy two-tone leather and animal print 'Avery' pumps by L.A.M.B. A well-tailored navy blue double-breasted blazer and large red Armani bag accompanied her look.

Minka Kelly kept it casual in Sydney, Australia, giving her pair of printed red, pink, blue and white Paige skinny jeans a more laid back approach. She styled it with a white tee, an Alice + Olivia front draped grey knit cardigan, Ray Ban sunglasses and flat Gladiator sandals.

Poppy Delevingne took her pair of Paige jeans for a night time stroll while out in London. Her after dark look included a black tee and cropped blazer with folded up sleeves. Poppy tossed in a few interesting accessories with a blue bejewelled necklace, navy fringed sling bag and suede tie-up ankle boots.

 The Paige Verdugo Skinny Jeans are available online from 

various department stores at a price of $199

All three ladies gave the printed jeans trend their own individual slant on styling, but for me it's Olivia that wore it best. She took a pair of 70's tie-dyed hippie inspired skinny jeans and turned it into a chic and polished street savvy look. What are your thoughts?