Saturday, October 24, 2009

En Mode Fleurs: Dolce &Gabbana


Friday, October 23, 2009

What To Expect For Spring/Summer 2010


I know winter is not even here and already we are talking about the new fashion trends for next season. Stores are already making their order for their spring/summer 2010 collections. Expect to see lots of denim, print, boho look, fine leather and of course lots of color.  

Je sais, beaucoup diront que l' hiver n' est pas encore la et qu' ont parle deja de la tendance mode printemps/ete 2010. Est qu' on ne peut pas nous laisser respirer un peu. La reponse est non. Pour la  prochaine saison, les designers nous ont promis des looks jean, imprimes, boho, cuir fin et bien sur beaucoup de couleurs. 


Thursday, October 22, 2009

Balmain Spring/ Summer 2010 Collection

Since those famous Balmain military jackets first appeared on the fashion scene, I have to say that celebrities like Beyonce and Rihanna made me want to know more about the House of Balmain and the designer behind it. All I want to do is to break my piggy bank and run off to the near high-end store to get me a Balmain jacket. The designer behind those really great military jackets is Christophe Decarnin. He is from Touquet, an area located in the north of France.Vive la France! Below, you can admire their SS 10 collection. Enjoy!

Depuis que les vestes militaire de Balmain furent leur apparition sur le devant de la scene, je dois avouer que des celebritees comme Beyonce et Rihanna m' ont donne envie d'en savoir plus sur cette compagnie et le designer derriere cette collection qui  me donnent qu' une  envie celle de casser ma tirelire et de foncer dans la boutique la plus proche afin de m' en procurer une. Adieu les economies, vive la mode! Le directeur artistique a Balmain n' est autre que Christope Decarnin originaire du Touquet, station balneaire du nord de la france. Je vous tire mon chapeau! Ci dessous, vous pouvez admirez ce que la maison Balmain nous reserve pour le printemps/ete 2010.







Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Mes coups de coeur



I am so crazy right now for the military jacket, the over the knee boots, the cloche hat and the leggings. I am a leggings girl. I love, love to wear them. These are my favorites for fall.
Je suis completement dingue de la veste militaire, des bottes qui m' arrivent au dessus des genoux, du chapeu en forme de cloche qui est tres a la mode aux States sans oublier mes leggings. Je suis une accro des leggings.

Pour s' habiller moins cher forever 21 c'est le must donc n' oublier pas de visiter ce site  brancher forever21.com

Supermodel Naomi Campbell V Magazine Photo Spread


I always admire supermodel Naomi Campbell, She had made a big impact in the fashion industry and she is not going anywhere anytime soon. To prove my point, the stunning beauty known for her bad behavior and tantrums can still strike a pose. I love her latest photo spread for V magazine. The shoot named Naomi: 'stranger in Moscow"was shot in Russia by fashion designer and on occasion photographer Karl Lagerfield. I love the wardrobe. What do you guys think?


J' admire supermodel Naomi Campbell depuis toujours. Elle a reussi a s' imposer dans le milieu de la mode et je ne pense pas qu' elle pense partir a la retraite. Bien que Naomi est connu pour ces crises de colere et son mauvais temperament,on ne peut pas lui reprocher d etre toujours au top de sa carriere. La belle recemment pour le magazine de mode V a ete photographier par nulle autre que le couturier Karl Lagerfield a Moscow. Que pensez-vous de ces photos?

Fall Make Up Trends

For those that are wondering about the makeup trends for fall 2009, I have the answer. This fall is all about the extreme smokey eye, the dark lips and the bold brows. Colors like dark red, dark brown, black, dark violet and dark blue are in. This fall ladies the darker the better. Whatever look you want to achieve your choice are endless. Have fun!!!!!!!!!
Pour ceux qui aimeraient savoir ce qui est a la mode cote maquillage pour cet automne, j' ai la reponse. Le smokey eye, les levres noir et les gros sourcilles sont partout. N' hesitez pas a jouer avec les couleurs comme le rouge fonce, le noir, le marron et le bleu. Cet automne plus c' est fonce mieux c' est. Quelque soit le look que vous voulez obtenir, les choix sont sans fin. Amusez-vous bien!!!!!!!

Valentino Spring Summer 2010 Collection

Mr. Valentino is known for his breath taking oscar gowns. When it come to picking a dress for this big Hollywood event, many celebrities like Julia Roberts and Halle Berry just to name a few wear Valentino. Fresh out of Paris, here are my three favorites looks from his collection.

Valentino est un couturier tres respecter et reconnut pour creer des robes a nous couper le souffle. Chaque annee, lors de la remise des oscars a Hollywood, des celebrites comme Julia Roberts et Halley Berry pour ne citer qu' elles defilent  gracieusement sur le tapis rouge en portant l' une de ses creations.
Ci dessous, trois de mes look preferes de sa collection printemps-ete 2010
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Marc Jacobs

Many of you know that I love Marc Jacobs, he is the man when it comes to me. Mr. Fashion. I love what he has been able to accomplish in the world of fashion. I just finished watching his SS10 collection. I like the spring coats and the jackets accessorized with a belt around the waist on top of the ruffed shirt and body suit. I also love the black suit with the ruffle jaket and skirt. Very elegant to wear. These are my favorite looks.

Comme beaucoup d' entre vous le savent, Jaime enormement Marc Jacobs, c' est mon designer prefere. J' apprecie ce qu' il a pu accomplir dans une profession qui est tres competitive. Je viens tout juste de regarder la video de sa collection printemps/ete 2010 et je dois dire que j' aime beaucoup les vestes, les manteaux d'ete, les accessoires comme la ceinture autour de la taille. Les chemises herissees ainsi que certain de ces ensembles que je trouve tres elegant et qui figurent ci dessous.





I did not quite get the bra over the shirt at time it was the ruffle top or dresses over the shirt, the see-through harem pants. That is Marc signature. He is not your average designer, he has a different approach to fashion. As he said in a recent interview before his fashion show, "it is not just about selling clothes, it is about giving people things to dream of and romanticize about." He did just that.

Je n' ai pas trop aimer le soutien au dessus de la chemise ou de la robe ou les pantalons harem transparent ci dessous. Tout cela represente bien Marc qui comme je le disais au debut a une approche tres differente des autres designer quand il s' agit d' etre different et de se faire remarquer. Recemment, il a declare lors d' une interview avant que ne debute son show que la mode n' est pas simplement vendre des vetements mais c' est aussi donner aux autres la possibilite de rever et de fantasmer. C' est exactement ce qu'il a fait.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Diane Von Furstenberg

I love Diane Von Furstenberg. She really knows a woman's body and how to make a woman feel modern with the draping and the shirt underneath, the big jacket and shorts. I love her spring/ summer 2010 collection. She mixes and matches print. There were no shortage of dresses, draped, chiffon and print. One moment you felt like a gypsy girl, a bohemian and the next as a goddess in ancient Greece. Colors are definitely in for spring just look at the big colorful bangles on each arms of the models. Separates like jackets, T-shirts, pants were also of the party to flatter the eye. There are so many pieces that I like. I can see myself modeling all of them in NYC.

Diane Von Furstenberg connait bien ce que les femmes veulent et leur le donne sans effort. Elle sait comment accentuer la silhouette avec delicatesse et charme. Pour sa collection printemps/ete 2010, elle a beaucoup melanger le look boheme, gypsy avec ceux de la Grece antique. Je me suis retrouvee projeter a l' epoque de la Grece antique. Les couleurs seront de la fete, vous n' avez qu' a vous baser sur les bracelets colores que chaque mannequin porte. Chemises, vestes, pantalons ne font que flatter vos yeux. J' aime quasiment toute sa collection. Travail bien fait.













































































Sunday, September 13, 2009

Alexander Wang

In a recent interview after his spring/summer 2010 collection, designer Michael Wang said how important, "it is to make clothes that excite people and make them want to go out and shop not only for one season and trow it the next."
I so agree with him. In this difficult economy when the consumers have been watching their wallets closely, it is very important for us to buy clothes that will last a couple years, instead of buying clothes that we will throw away next season. Well said Mr. Wang!
What do you guys think of his spring/summer 2010 collection? To view more pics of his collection just click on the link http://www.wwd.com/fashion-week/spring-ready-to-wear-2010/review/alexander-wang-rtw-spring-2010-2274104?city=new-york#/slideshow/microsite/spring-ready-to-wear-2010/2274104/2274171/new-york



























































































Thursday, September 10, 2009

Fashion Week

Ole, ole people, Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week is here. Let the craziness, the over the top, extravaganza, madness begin. This season mark the last time that the show will be held at Bryant Park before it moves to the Lincoln Center next year. Today until September 17, designers will be showing their spring/summer 2010 collections. Expect to see established designers like Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, 3.1 Philip Lim, just to name a few and also Jason Wu who has been in the spotlight since Michelle Obama wore one of his designs at the inauguration ball this past january. This year, I will not be attending any shows, snif snif. I hope to be at Lincoln Center next year. I expect to see fashion at its best despite the economic crisis. Let the show begin! I took a few pictures today so enjoy! I did not see any celebrities nor designers. I am sick right now and the weather in New York is not the type of weather for me to be out when I am sick.
Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week est de retour dans la capitale. Que les defiles commencent avec leur fou lala et leurs costumes extravagants. Cet annee marque la derniere annee ou les collections seront presentees a Bryant park, un parc situe a Manhattan. Pour la saison printemps/ete 2010, vous pouvez vous attendre a voir des designers accomplit tel que Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, 3.1 Philip Lim et la liste se prolonge. Jason Wu rendu celebre par la premiere dame des Etats-Unis, Michelle Obama qui porta l' une de ses creation durant le ball d' inauguration a Washington en debut d' annee. Malgre la crise economique qui se prolonge, je m' attends a voir des defiles de mode a la hauteur de leur designers. Ci dessous quelques photos de Bryan Park et des tentes erigees pour l' evenement.



















































































Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Bright Colors For Fall


The other day, my sister asked me, "what is trendy right now for the fall season in New York?" I thought, what a good question! Today my post is about what is hot for the fall season.
1.Boots wheter it is leather, suede or whatever fabric you like go for it this season.
2. The Trench Coat -whatever fabric or color works for you.
3. Neon Colors ( yes you heard right, neon colors are making a come back). I am talking about bright colors for fall.
4. The Leather Jacket on which I recently did a post.
There you have it, your must have for this fall season. Stay stylish and have fun while doing it.
Dernierement, ma soeur m' a demander ce qui etait a la mode pour cet automne a New York. Bonne question me suis-je dit. Aujourd'hui cet article est dedie a ce qui est a la mode en ce moment.
1.Bottes- en cuir, suede etc.. tout depend de vous
2.Manteau- long, courts
3. Les couleurs fluo surtout en ce qui concerne les collants.
4. La veste en cuir dont j' ai deja consacrer un article
Ci dessus j' ai creer un look avec des couleurs vif.