Beauty Style News

A mere two years following the launch of his signature label “Giles,” the name of this London designer is on the lips of some of the fashion world heavyweights retailers.

Most recently, Nordstrom has joined Barneys, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols in the appreciation of his style.

Giles Deacon has crytalized his vision of fine detail combine with a healthy dose of the WoW! factor and the result is jaw-dropping.

In his Spring 2008 collection, the edgy influences of goth, S&M and punk elements arre expertly woven to create “high society stylin’ cocktail dresses and statement gowns.

He is very serious about quality, but prefers fashion itself with a dash of whimsy, reflected in his larger than life feather-covered helmets.

Named British Designer of the Year in 2007, Giles rose to fame after taking the reins of the Italian luxury goods label Bottega Veneta.

Men are as style conscious as women these days and the Spring/Summer 2009 collection from Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana is sure to make your eyes sparkle with delight. The Italian designing duo brought a relaxed vibe to kick off Milan’s fashion week.

Taking their fashion cue from the Orient for their signature line, butterfly and dragon motifs appear on neutral white, grey, black and sepia backgrounds. The motifs decorated the evening jackets as well matched beautifully with black trousers.

On the other end of the spectrum in formal and casual wear is a crisp and clean color palette of beige, brown, light and dark blue stripe suits (pictured on the right). The menswear collection is refreshing with the distinctive D&G attention to detail.

You may have noticed recently that more women, especially celebrities are abandoning the sleek, straight hairstyle in favor of waves and curls. At Nexxus.com the look is all-out glamour (see photo on the right).

Nothing in fashion is constant but change and while some women have never let go of their curls, the Marcel or finger wave hairstyles are beginning to turn heads everywhere.

If you like this hairstyle, you can catch the wave using
NEXXUS Versastyler Artistic Designing Lotion when you are ready to turn up the glamor, nothing works the magic like Nexxus hair care products.

If you have been wishing you could find affordable and comfortable workout gear, Jennifer Lopez is getting ready to make your wish come true with her own line of exercise clothing.

Jennifer is married to Marc Anthony and gave birth to twins Max and Emme in February.

Evidently the inspiration for the exercise clothing line came to the singer/actress after she splashed out $50,000 on a home gym to help lose her baby weight.

This will be the fourth brand of the Jennifer Lopez’s fashion empire which includes; J.Lo, Sweetface and JustSweet.

She is also planning to start all-natural food company: “Fresh Mommy” will deliver healthy meals to expectant or new mothers.

Not to be outdone by Miuccia Prada and Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior has joined the fray of designer mobile phones.

If you are looking to spice up your style, this high fashion accessory will make you the envy of your peers.

ModeLabs worked with Dior to design this new phone with a touch screen display and camera that has the signature logo of the company on the metal frame.

This new entry into the luxury mobile phone has a starting price of $5,000 US Dollars or €3.500. The elite model is adorned with 640 diamonds and has its own alligator skin pouch for a mere $25,000 or €18,000.

Stella McCartney, the British designer, presented her 2008 autumn and winter “Eco” Collection in Liverpool on June 1st.

She is one of the growing numbers of designers who prefer the ecological approach to fashion abstaining from the use of leather and fur in their collections.

After designing an organic line for Barney’s New York last year, Ms. McCartney decided to extend the availability to London.

This catwalk presentation was held at the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts was part of program which celebrates Liverpool as the 2008 European “City of Culture”.

The evening fulfilled its promise to be an entertaining event; with sights of beautiful clothing followed by beautiful music at the Anfield Stadium courtesy of Sir Paul McCartney, father of the designer.

The fashion industry is always one step ahead in terms of the seasons, but it’s refreshing to see a designer whose creations let the wearer’s alter ego express itself.

The designs are fluid; built around innovative fabrics, styled with just a hint of mystery and intrigue. The fashions of Julia Jentzsch are modernly romantic with a classic touch that make it oh-so nice to be a woman.

And wearing this type of sensuous look not only gives the ego a nice massage, it transmits the vibe of the power that women possess. The Fall Collection definitely brings to mind the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: you can almost see that mysterious woman in her belted rain cape talking to Doyle’s character Sherlock Holmes on a foggy London street.

When it comes to evening elegance, the allure of the Sexy Little Black Dress is still a captivating way to get heads turning.

If you adore the best in fashion you will absolutely love Couture Candy’s line-up which includes Joe’s Jeans, Raw 7, Susana Monaco, Da-Nang and Lotta Stensson.

And to give you even more incentive to look gorgeous, now you can save $10 at CoutureCandy.

The fabulous black ruffle tunic by Zoa Ltd. on the right is just one reason why this online store that combines all of the online convenience you love with attention to personal service is so popular.

Women love their handbags just as much as men love their cars.

But while many women understand this passion, most men are dumbfounded by women’s pursuit of this fashion essential.

For a woman to be without her handbag is like being in the desert without water. They not only hold your essentials but announce to the world your je ne sais quoi: you’re woman with a unique style.

And Cynthia James, a choreographer and designer has created some elegant ways to express your style. Visit her website to find many unique expressions such as this jewel pictured on the right.

Now that we can shed our sweaters and coats, what better way to celebrate Spring than with the pure indulgence of a beauty ritual? Shaking off the winter blues just got easier: LUSH Fresh Hand Made Cosmetics has whipped up some wicked little treats, my personal favorite is the Sex Bath Bomb.

As the name implies, this is an out of this world experience that could spoil you for life. Whether you use this as a prelude to a romantic Father’s Day or just want a temporary escape into your own private world, the aromatic and aphrodisiac properties of jasmine, clary sage, and ylang ylang is sure to take you one step closer to bliss. Pop it in the bath and you’ll see– this is a real Diva treat.