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Dot And From The Beginning – Charming Accessories for Your Summer 2014

April 15, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

This summer, designers are taking inspiration from the works of pointillist artists – they created a special technique of blending the colours. It is a technique with few serious practitioners today, and is notably seen in the works of Seurat and also Andy Warhol‘s early works – and from the 50’s costumes when the dots were at the peak of popularity. Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Dior, Saint Laurent and many other designers have decorated their accessories for Spring-Summer collections with polka dots, […]

Categories: accessories • Tags: Accessories, andy warhol, dior, dolce gabbana, fashion, footwear, handbags, Manolo Blahnik, pointillism, polka dots, saint laurent, Seurat, valentino

Candy Pink Shades – 28 Best Bags for Spring 2014

April 4, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

While the weather continues to change and to increase the mercury in the thermometers, we should continue to shop for the spring wardrobe and really, is not a hard task but a pleasure. As it has already been said many times the main colours of the season are especially pastel pale pink. Therefore, the accessories should match. Choose a new bag today, stay candy-pink or choose the colour of strawberries, marshmallow or classic bubble gum colour, caramel or the shade […]

Categories: accessories • Tags: Accessories, Alexander McQueen, alexander wang, Balenciaga, chanel, dior, fashion, handbags, pink, Shopping, valentino

Daiane Conterato by Thanassis Krikis for Harper’s Bazaar Brazil April 2014

April 2, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

Model Daiane Conterato; Photographed by Thanassis Krikis; Stylist Kim Grenaa Buchard; Hair Christos Kallaniotis; Makeup Phophie Mathias.

Categories: fashion • Tags: Daiane Conterato, fashion, harper's bazaar brazil, Maria Grazia Chiuri, photography, Pierpaolo Piccioli, thanassis krikis, valentino

Red And It’s Shades – The Colors Of Summer 2014 as Valentino Says It

March 31, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

In November last year, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli‘s collection was presented at the opening of Valentino flagship boutique in Shanghai. The Spring/Summer 2014 capsule collection shows a lot of red, but despite this, it can not be called monotonous – there are leopard prints and floral motifs, patent leather, lace and fur. The accessories – of different shades, from scarlet to burgundy – perfectly complemented the luxurious dresses and the feminine coat. The bulky bags and compact decorated […]

Categories: accessories • Tags: Bags, clutches, fashion, footwear, luxury, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Pierpaolo Piccioli, red, Shanghai, shoes, Shopping, spring summer 2014, valentino

Land On Your Feet – 30 Pairs Of Flat Shoes For A Comfortable Spring

March 31, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

For the Spring season the biggest fashion houses have a wide range of flat shoes – comfortable, chic and cool, decorated with crystals, embroidered and elegant – pick your pair to walk in the new season with style. Photographed by Charlie Engman; Styled by Jorden Bickham; Prop Stylist Whitney Hellesen; Makeup and manicure Casey Herman. Source vogue.com.

Categories: accessories • Tags: adidas, Bruno Magli, celine, chloe, Dries van Noten, fashion, flat shoes, footwear, Shopping, spring 2014, valentino

Valentino, My Name is Red – Vogue China Collections February Extra 2014 Issue

January 28, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

Models: Hanne Gaby Odiele, Estella Brons, Xiao Wen Ju and He Cong; Photographed by Li Qi; Stylist Candy Lee.

Categories: fashion • Tags: Estella Brons, fashion, Hanne Gaby Odiele, he cong, Li Qi, photography, red, valentino, vogue china collections, Xiao Wen Ju

Valentino Spring/Summer 2014 Ad Campaign

January 14, 2014 by Raluca Stoica

Models Auguste Abeliunaite, Esther Heesch, Ine Neefs, Maartje Verhoef and Malaika Firth – an entire team of beauties, all for Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2014 Campaign, all for fashion photographer Craig McDean to capture. The result is dreamy, romantic, elegant – is Valentino. Models: Auguste Abeliunaite, Esther Heesch, Ine Neefs, Maartje Verhoef and Malaika Firth; Photographed by Craig McDean; Stylist Karl Templer; Art Director Riccardo Ruini.

Categories: ad campaigns, fashion • Tags: Auguste Abeliunaite, craig mcdean, Esther Heesch, fashion, Ine Neefs, Maartje Verhoef, Malaika Firth, photography, valentino