Declarations Of A Drama Queen

You Are Amazing

As. you. are.
Stronger than you know.
More beautiful than you think.
Worthier than you believe.
More loved than you can ever imagine.
Passionate about making a difference.
Fiery when protecting those you love.
Learning. Growing. Not alone.
Warm. Giving. Generous.
Quirky. Sexy. Funny. Smart.
Flawed. Whole. Scared. Brave.
And so, so, so much more.

Be Strong. Be Confident. Be You.

Quote copyrighted to Tia Singh.

Tuesday Thrills - Two Lips Shoes

Two Lips Shoes are about making a style statement without saying a word. You can turn a few heads by putting your best foot forward, most literally, in one of these exuberant pairs. Fun, playful, sexy and slightly exotic, Two Lips presents us with high-fashion shoes in inventive designs, inspired by the hottest runway trends. A Too Lips pair can be identified by their intricate attention to detail, high wedges, feather trims, lace overlays, alluring cut-outs and a touch of the extraordinary. These are a few pairs from their current collection.

1. Luisa 400 in black & white houndstooth print. $69.99

2. Too Spicy in champagne satin and bronze. $49.49

3. Alimony in Black. Lace-covered sandal embellished with pewter and feathers. $72.24

4. Too Dash in red and white nautical stripes with wedge woven heel. $54.99

5. Too Desire in beige, featuring a woven multi-coloured wedge heel. Also in other colours. $54.99

6. Epitome in Black. Mesh covered wedge with tie-up lace and cut-out. $89.99

7. Frisky in Black. Luxurious lace tie-up bootie with feathered ankle feature. $69.99

8. Too Flare in Natural. Patent and lace ankle strap heel with feather detail. $53.99

9. Electric in Red, trimmed with metallic leaves and feathers. $59.99

10. Identity in Blue. A fan shaped cut-out sandal with pencil heel. $79.99
11. Foxie in Yellow. A lively pair with lime trim and floral printed cork heel. $46.74
12. Twist in Red. Interwoven straps link to create this sexy pair with colourful stitched heel. Also in navy and orange. $49.99
13. Too Haven in Red. A fiery pair with twisted bow vamp. $44.99
14. Heiress in Purple. Pretty lace pair decked with fur pom and jewels. $69.99
15. Sassy in Fuchsia/Purple. Vibrant colour-block platform with gold piped edges. $59.99


To view more of this jovial range, stop by TwoLipsShoes.com Online purchases can be made on the official site or via shoes.com. Do you have your eye on any of these?


Happy Shopping!

For The Love Of Louis Vuitton

The aura of Louis Vuitton's Spring 2012 collection has had an incredible & far-reaching influence on the fashion world. Almost every piece in this exquisite treasury has been styled in high-profile magazines across the globe. Their ethereal broderie anglaise dresses have been the number once choice of many-a-starlet on the red carpet. The impossibly sweet range is tinted in soft sorbet shades, boasts intricate floral appliqués, a flurry of feathers and delicate lace detailing. And with Kate Moss as the envoy of Louis Vuitton style, who can resist? 

Argyle Lace Bodysuit. From Top: Olivia Munn for Ocean Drive Magazine, Alexa Chung graces Elle magazine, Anja Rubik walking the Louis Vuitton SS12 show, Elle Fanning for Teen Vogue, Scarlett Johansson photo shoot and songtress Corinne Bailey Rae.

Minted Green. From Top: Angel Locsin for Preview Magazine, Italian D magazine cover shot, runway model Daga Ziober decked in peppermint at the SS12 show, Models Dasha D & Eline for Spur magazine's May edition and Arizona Muse featured in Vogue UK.

Studded White Leather. From Top: Australian beauty Miranda Kerr, Model Frida Aasen, Marihenny Rivera on the Louis Vuitton catwalk, Elizabeth Banks for Lucky magazine and Alexa Chung on the red carpet.

Everything's Peachy. From Left: Runway Model Siri Tollerød, Olivia Wilde dressed up for an event, swimsuit model Kate Upton and Elizabeth Olsen for Glamour magazine.

Fringed Decision. From Top: Brit model Abby Clancy & Zuzanna Bijoch on the catwalk. Anna Dello Russo in top-to-heel Louis Vuitton - along with tiara, runway model Kati Nescher, French beauty Aurelie Claudel for Elle Russia & Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele covers W Korea.

Festooned with Florals. Top: Mila Kunis for Harper's Bazaar, Megan Fox, stylist Caroline Sieber & Amanda Seyfried for W mag. Bottom: Jessica Stam on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Australia, Nicole Richie for Ocean Drive and runway model Daphne Groeneveld.

Ivory Lace Organza. From Top: Model Chrystal Copland, Alexa Yudina poses in Elle Dubai, Reese Witherspoon for Glamour US, an angelic looking Kate King on the catwalk, Cate Blanchett and Elle Fanning (below right), both captured on the red carpet.

Feathers and Frolic. Top: Olivia Palermo is styled in Marie Claire Spain, Lily Cole for Vogue Russia, Sarah Jessica Parker at a media event & Magda Laguinge pictured with an umbrella. Bottom: Catwalk queen Kate Moss closes the Spring 2012 show, Belarusian belle Maryna Linchuk covers Vogue Russia, Saskia de Brauw photo shoot and Yuqi Zhang graces Elle China.

Shades of Lemonade. Top: Anabel van Toleda for Vogue Greece, Louis Vuitton model Aymeline Valade, Lana del Rey on the cover of Vogue UK and Sophie Vlaming for Marie Claire Greece. Bottom: Model Morgane Warnier, Actress Angel Locsin for Preview Philippines, Nicole Richie in a dip-dyed feathered dress first worn on the catwalk by Dempsey Stewart. 

Have you also been captivated by this spellbinding Louis Vuitton collection? 
Which theme is your favourite?

Looks Of The Week - 12/05/12

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

Painted with Prints

Florence Welch displayed her boho-chic style on the streets of New York, wearing a fringed orange and blue patchwork jacket by Etro. The flame-haired songstress dressed her look up with a cream blouse, black cropped pants and strappy platform sandals.

Olivia Palermo takes on the pajama pants trend, looking winsome in a floral Wisteria top with matching trousers by Whistles. She spiced it up with apricot Corso Como heels, a brown woven belt and army green parka.

Jessica Alba styled up a pair of sateen floral Tory Burch pants with a navy blue tee, black leather Tory Burch bomber jacket and snazzy pair of navy & cobalt colourblock heels by Joelle.

Three Ways To Wear Red

Taylor Swift is becoming a style regular around here. I can't fault her simply cute street style. Here she wears a bright red pair of AG skinny jeans, along with a nautical navy and white striped Parker tee. Taylor jazzed up her outfit with yellow ballet flats, an Anthropologie headband and Lauren Mirken sling bag.

I never thought I'd find a Kristen Stewart outfit I actually liked, but I was wrong. K-Stew's contemporary rock ensemble really appealed to me this week. She dons a burnt red one-button blazer by Rebecca Minkoff, James Dean printed tee by Dolce & Gabbana and leather J brand skinnies. Black Oxfords fit her feet.

Actress Amber Heard shows off red in a dressier way, looking radiant in a two-tone cranberry and crimson red Zac Posen bustier dress that is moulded to perfection.

Aqua Skies & Cerise Sunsets

Supermodel Erin Heatherton gives us a breath of fresh air in this flowy turquoise gown with high split and shoulder cut-outs, which is by Carlos Miele.
Nina Dobrev looked electric in a hot pink silk mini by Gabriela Cadena, featuring a textured design on the shoulders and skirt. Strappy black Jimmy Choo's finalize her look.
Duchess Kate Middleton looked ravishing in a teal green chiffon Jenny Packham pleated gown, delicately framed with lace sleeves and a bejewelled belt. 
Lindsay Ellingson joined Erin at Victoria's Secret Beverly Hill's bash, standing out in a vibrant neon pink number with hi-low hem by Juan Carlos Obando. I am loving her pink and orange peep-toe heels.


Sweet Vs Chic

Australian actress Belle Heathcote picked out a celestial white, sheer tiered dress with ruffled sleeves by Chanel. A skinny black belt & tie-up ankle-strap sandals complete her look.
Brooklyn Decker channeled a more military style by selecting a fitted black Altuzarra dress, studded with gold. Brooklyn added an impressive pair of polished gold pointy-toe heels by Christian Louboutin.
Zoe Saldana slipped into a beautiful lavender-grey Elie Saab frock with gauzy embroidered neckline and a flaired two-tier skirt.
Eva Longoria contoured her petite self into a sleek black Victoria Beckham dress with sporty strap neckline. Draw your eyes down to that exquisite pair of pale pink and black Vanity heels.


Who is your favourite 'Look of the Week'?

Friday Frills

"Life is like a book with many chapters we call seasons.
Some chapters tell the story of love, drama, comedy,
mystery, loss, adversity, growth, disappointment, triumph, etc.

Some chapters are dull and ordinary, others intense and exciting. 
The key to enduring, persevering and being hopeful is to never stop 
on a difficult page, to never quit on a book or a chapter that seems 
too long. Some chapters may be sweet but too short. Your words, 
thoughts, actions, non-action and choices are the pens that write the 
pages in your book. 

Have the courage and faith to keep turning the pages, believing better 
chapters lie ahead."

Diamond Taylor

*Image via weheartit

Get The Lauren Conrad Look

Reality-star-turned-designer-turned-novelist Lauren Conrad has been having immense success with her fashion line for Kohl's. And it doesn't surprise me, seeing her sugary sweet and feminine collection for Spring/Summer 2012. Not only are LC's clothes delightfully pretty to look at, they are very reasonably priced too. Lauren's current range blooms with pastel tones, floral prints, flirty dresses, coloured denim, sassy denim shorts and floaty blouses to laze in and enjoy the summer sunshine.

 

All these charming looks along with others from the LC Lauren Conrad Collection are available via Kohls.com

Divas and Darlings - The Met Gala 2012

Red Carpet Fashion
The Met Gala 2012

The most exciting fashion event of the year has cast it's spell upon us once again, where the VIP guests were dressed to the nines in the finest designer wear. This year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art pays tribute to 'Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada: Impossible Conversations'. Warning: an overload of pictures to follow of all the glamourous gowns from the star-studded evening. Click on each picture for a closer view.


Golden Girls

Nina Dobrev dazzled in a black and gold sequin sprayed gown by Donna Karan, with elaborate train. Jessica Alba was coated in gold lamé, wearing a stunning one-shouldered Michael Kors dress and side-swept waves. Jessica Paré sparkled in a gilded L'Wren Scott gown. 

Blush Romance

Rashida Jones donned a lovely off-the-shoulder floral print gown by Tory Burch. Lily Collins looked demure in a nude lace and tulle Valentino dress. Sarah Jessica Parker also opted to wear a Valentino gown, hers prettily printed with pink roses. Leslie Mann stayed on the sweet side, in a frilly shell-pink Nina Ricci frock. Jessica Biel decided on a tea-length, plunge neck Prada dress, specked with apple green jewels.

Gem Tones

Glee's Dianna Agron looked beautiful in a lush green Carolina Herrera gown with deep v-neck and belted waist. Hilary Swank kept things chic in a ruby red halter-neck Michael Kors gown. Marion Cotillard illustrated the dark romance of Dior in a strapless mulberry gown with sheer skirt. Mia Wasikowska displayed her graceful style in a wine red Prada dress with black embellished collar and belt. Actress Greta Gerwig was the guest of designer Prabal Gurung, who bestowed her with a fluid emerald green gown.

Purple Palette

Amber Heard was alluring in an amethyst duchess satin gown by Zac Posen. Paula Patton chose a lilac strapless Vera Wang dress with cross panelling on the bodice. Gwyneth Paltrow showed off her toned pins in pastel purple Prada. I expected more from her. Dakota Fanning looked angelic in a lavender Louis Vuitton gown with textured skirt.

Chic Metallic

Karolina Kurkova was dressed in molten gold by Rachel Zoe, she added a turban for that head-turning effect. Camilla Belle sizzled in a silver figure-hugging Ralph Lauren gown. Lana Del Rey brought about an air of mystery to her Altuzarra sequined gown, shrouding it with a long black cape. Cameron Diaz chose a slinky shimmer dress from Stella McCartney.

Basic Black 

Mary-Kate Olsen looked sophisticated in a custom-made ensemble by The Row. Rihanna showed off her amazing figure in a sleek long-sleeved Tom Ford gown. Poppy Delevingne was one of few celebrities to wear Chanel, her black gown was taped with strips of white. Linda Evangelista remains ageless and elegant in a black Prada dress, with on-trend peplum. Rosie-Huntington Whitely represented Burberry in a form-fitting shimmer striped gown.

Vibrance

January Jones was striking in a sculpted Versace number with metal inserts on the bustier. Model Constance Jablonski looked incredible, draped in a sapphire and jade silk ensemble by Haider Akermann. Emma Roberts struck a pose in an apricot Escada gown, with trendy peplum waist. Diane Kruger was decked in a dramatic violet Prada gown with feathered hem. Solange Knowles wore a vivid yellow Rachel Roy peplum dress.

All About Orange

Ginnifer Goodwin put on a vivid tangerine silk-chiffon gown by Monique Lhuillier. Kirsten Dunst went for the unconventional in a burnt orange Rodarte ensemble. Eva Mendes was another star to wear the peplum trend, her sunset dress with gem-studded bodice by Prada. Kristen Bell settled for a minimalistic look in a halter-neck column gown by Tommy Hilfiger. Katherine McPhee looked gorgeous in a plunge-neck saffron dress by Elie Saab.

Into The Blue

Brooklyn Decker slipped into a serene blue dress by Tory Burch. Caroline Trentini wore an innovative denim gown with embroidered lace top by Olivier Theyskens. Jessica Stam was captivating in an ice blue gown with intricately embellished bodice and peplum waist by Christian Dior. Heidi Klum was lacy in a dusky blue Escada dress. Lea Michele looked polished in a navy blue sequined gown by Diane von Furstenberg. Bee Shaffer was a picture of poise in a printed sapphire gown by Erdem.

White Haute

Supermodel Anya Rubik dared to wear this provocative slashed and thigh-baring number by Anthony Vaccarello. One of my best dressed, Ashley Greene was ravishing in a Grecian draped gown by Donna Karan. Queen Bee Anna Wintour paid her respects to both Prada and Schiaparelli in a white column gown with gold lobster motif and fur capelet. Rachel Zoe was fringed top-to-toe in one of her own designs. Amy Adams chose a tasteful Giambattista Valli gown with black and metallic bow detailing.

Ornate in Ebony

Cate Blanchett chose an extravagant gown with massive feathered skirt by Alexander McQueen. Rooney Mara wore a sheer lace one-shouldered gown by Givenchy. Beyonce stole the limelight in this sultry see-through embellished look dipped in purple feathers, by Givenchy. Gisele was all-the-bomshell in a black sequined dress, also by Givenchy. Renee Zellweger was elegant in a black long gown with sheer panelling by Emilio Pucci.

Higher Hemlines

Comedianne Kristen Wiig put on some bright colour in a neon orange lace frock by Stella McCartney. Kristen Stewart went for a futuristic rock-chic and colour-blocked look by Balenciaga. Emma Stone was enchanting in a cherry red Lanvin dress, adorned with plastic flower appliqués. Carey Mulligan sparkled in a two-tone metallic Prada dress which is covered in dozens of paillettes. Victoria Justice picked out a playful, multi-hued flower-daubed McQ by Alexander McQueen dress with black lace underlay.

The Risk Takers

Coco Rocha played it anything but safe with a pink-dipped hairdo and flamboyant canary yellow pantsuit with cerise bustier by vintage Givenchy. Florence Welch was cocooned in voluminous Alexander McQueen confection. Elizabeth Banks opted for an intrepid Mary Katrantrou dress with digitally stamped print, high neck and peplum waist. I was disappointed by Alexa Chung's outfit, mainly because that inner white shirt seemed very out of place. Christina Ricci was dressed in an overworked black and blush gown by Thakoon.

FairyTale Dresses

Leighton Meester wore a caramel and gold embroidered gown with elaborate tiered tulle skirt by Marchesa. Scarlet Johansson wowed in a nude Dolce & Gabbana gown with bejeweled bodice and flaired tulle skirt. Sofia Vergara was wrapped in an exquisite silver embellished Marchesa dress with ruffled peplum design. Brit Marling put on an ethereal Valentino gown with sheer print overlay and high buttoned neck.

Who is your best and worst dressed from the Met Gala 2012?

Literary Accessorizing

Olympia Le-Tan Clutch Bags
Spring 2012

It's true, you can't judge a book by it's cover, because it may reveal far more than the eyes can see. That's the thought behind the wonderful and whimsical book-clutch collection by Olympia Le-Tan. The creative French designer has blurred the line between fashion and literature by transforming some of the world's most notable and classic novels into stylish pieces of art. 

These imaginative book covers were inspired by Olympia's father's vast collection of antique books. The handmade clutch bags, which are already a celebrity favourite, entice with their exuberant colours and quirky designs. The boxy minaudieres are based on a brass structure, featuring a canvas of felt embroidery and an inner Liberty print floral lining. Accessorizing your outfit with one of these splendid pieces gives new meaning to the word 'Book Smart'. An Olympia Le-Tan book-clutch will set you back about Euros 1 140.

I would love to see some of my personal favourite classic novels churned into a high-fashion accessory. It would be anything by Jane Austin or Charles Dickens. Which one of your favourite books would you like to wear?