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Valentino Collection Anyone looking for proof that it is a new day at Valentino need only have tuned in to the Golden Globes, where Chloë Sevigny nabbed an award in a gown by the label's new designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli. It wasn't so outré that Mr. Valentino would have disapproved, but it was definitely more avant than anything the label's founder was doing before they retired. That is a lovely way to report the duo's pre-fall collection. The lace, the exquisite beadwork, and the ruffles and frills the house is known for are still there, but they are executed in a more modern (read: shorter) way. Now in their fifth season with the house (counting couture), Chiuri and Piccioli did red for the first time. But we are not talking your typical Valentino red chiffon. In lieu, they showed a patent trench, leather motorbike pants worn with a fox overweight in the same hue, as well as a party dress of red paillettes sewn onto nude tulle. Piccioli c...

Madison Street's Canopy Blue boutique is the ultimate shopping destination for women. The well-edited mix of merchandise is hip, stylish and comes from a variety of designers including DVF, Trina Turk, Theory and more. The big news? Canopy Blue is now open on Sundays from 12-4pm. Don't forget to check out the Jodi Arnold Trunk Show taking place April 12-17th.

I have seen a few bits of the H&M Garden Collection on various blogs and very nice it looks too, I especially like the red flowery pieces. Uni Girl came back last week and it seems that most of the allowance we give her to live on has been spent on clothes. I have spotted a few bits in the wash from New Look including 2 Nude colored tops and a very grown up looking dress with a thin black belt, but my favorite of all is the dress she is wearing in the picture below, she said I would be dead chuffed she has embraced the Nude trend. It is just the sort of dress I would buy, if I was her age and size, really pretty and I love the ruffle on the chest. After wearing it out that first weekend in London, Daughter 3 borrowed it to go out the other night. Big mistake, it now has chocolate on it and she has just thrown it in the wash basket. When I fished it out, I thought I had better check the washing instructions as I do with all new clothes, only to find that the item is Dry Clean o...

I have been checking out the Wallis website periodically looking for a leather t-shirt that not only had I seen in the press, but also on the wonderful blog that's not my age, but alas I have been unable to find it, which I suppose takes away the dilemma of whether a woman classed as the Wallis Demographic, would actually wear such an item. However, I did take a closer look today as I saw their Yasmin Le Bon spring collection is finally in stock. What took so long? Why wasn't it in when all the other Spring pieces hit the stores? Did they think that by keeping the customers waiting that bit longer, it may lead them to believe it is something really special? Well I am not sure I think it is. Firstly it doesn't seem to consist of many pieces, unless of course there is another drop to come and although there were two pieces I really liked (pictured below) I couldn't really see any 40 something in the floral tiered maxi dress to be honest and I am not sure I can see Mrs Le ...

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The latest Lady Dior ads that feature Marion Cotillard is already out. From Paris and New York, the latest ads were shot in Shanghai. Called "Lady Blue", the new campaign showed Marion Cotillard wearing a plunging leather gown and clutching a Lady Dior with the city’s futuristic sky line in the background.

If I never hear the song with the same name as the title of this Post, it won't be a day too soon, God it drove me nuts, but whenever I think about Red dresses it just automatically pops into my head and stays there, along with visions of Chris De Burgh - ugh! So if you are not interested in trends, flinch at the thought of florals and have nightmares over nudes but are looking for a summer alternative to winters LBD, then look no futher than red. It suits all skin tones and hair colors and radiates sexy sophistication. Check out the selection below, all from Matches, which one would you choose? If money were no object, I would lust after lanvin! DVF £273 Issa £368 Maxmara £398 Lanvin Draped dress £1,620

Extreme New Designs From Young Generation

Seattle native Karly Orr may have received a degree in Communications from WSU, but it’s her love for design that ultimately led her back to school at the NY Fashion Academy in Ballard where she went on to learn the trade and eventually win various design awards including Best Designer for Project Red Dress and Best Collection for Seamless in Seattle. For her namesake line, Karly combines subtle textures in sophisticated colors for modern yet minimally designed dresses which can be worn from day to night. Prices range $300 - $435. In addition to working on her own line Karly has also partnered with fellow designer Liise Wyatt on a line called Wyatt Orr. The line features sleek urban jackets for men and women in various combinations of soft wool and genuine leather; some with removable hoods, back pockets and snap closures. Prices range $400-$600.

New Style Sarah Gandapur Designs Fashion

Seattle designer Luly Yang will present her new collection of Day, Cocktail, Bridal and Cashmere dresses on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. There will be two showings including one at 12:00pm and the second at 4:30pm. Luly Yang’s inspiration was influenced by Parisian women who are known for being feminine, chic, worldly and sexy; women who take the time to savor life’s many flavors and adventures. Miss Yang’s silhouettes are shapely and feminine, with form fitting knee length dresses and skirts. Her suitings will be accompanied with timeless cashmere separates along with her signature bridal gowns. The color palette includes French Vanilla cream, strawberry blush, caramel and more. All fabrics used in the collection were hand selected by Luly in Europe, Asia and New York. The Tea show will feature afternoon tea in The Fairmont's Georgian room which is truly a memorable experience. With an array of delicate tea sandwiches and petit sweet delights all served tie...

GET STYLE industries launched GET STYLE Fashion Stores / Retail Fashion Outlets in various cities of Pakistan including Lahore. Other than that 40 state of the art fashion stores are in process of opening in all major cities of Pakistan. Due to in-house designing and manufacturing of embroidered fabric and fashion boutique GET STYLE stores has become leading Fashion Chain in Pakistan.