The Royal Report for Sunday May 15, 2011 - Royal Wedding Dress Designers

What do Norman Hartnell, David and Elizabeth Emmanuel, Lindka Cierach, Molyneux, Mainbocher, and Mme Handley Seymour have in common? All of them designed memorable royal wedding dresses. Sarah Burton from the House of Alexander McQueen has just joined those illustrious ranks.

On this episode, a look back at royal wedding dress designers

Listen to the episode here: Royal Wedding Dress Designers

Publications discussed

Hello! Canada No 217 - Royal Wedding Photo Album

The Illustrated Royal Weddings - Souvenir Issue

From My Royal Collection

Queen Elizabeth II - A Photographic Portrait by Philip Ziegler

Tune in to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday May 22, 2011 at 9:00PM ET (North America)

The topic will be: Since Catherine's wedding, her siblings Pippa and James have come under increasing media scrutiny. Do they deserve privacy?

© Marilyn Braun 2011

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2011 Latest Bra Styles - Latest Fashion trends

Your Wedding Lingerie will be dictated by the style of your wedding dress, but you still need to be comfortable – and you want to look good too!

 
2011 Latest Bra Styles You want your wedding day to be truly memorable. So make sure you feel like a queen from the inside out.

Don’t skimp on your wedding lingerie. Choosing the right wedding lingerie is as important as the selection of your wedding dress, not only will it enhance your wedding dress it will be judged by later by the most important man in you life: your new husband.

With some styles such as Ballgown or A Line you can get away with more ruffles and lace as they won’t affect the silhouette of your wedding dress; but if you choose a slim fitting wedding dress be extra careful with garters and lacy underwear as this type of lingerie shows lines more than smooth lingerie. Likewise if you are wearing a wedding dress made of clingy fabric, such as charmeuse, choose something smooth and flimsy for your wedding lingerie.

Where possible wear the lingerie for any wedding dress alterations as the fit of your wedding dress will be affected by your lingerie.
If you are not sure what size bra you need you’ll find all the information on our website,as well as solutions for any problems you have, such as, the centre panel of your bra buckling or only one cup fitting you. Wearing an ill fitting bra size can really ruin the entire look of your wedding. So it’s a good idea to get professionally fitted for a bra, many department stores have fitters, even if they don’t have the lingerie you want.

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No matter who you are, or what size you wear, you need a great bra style trend. Finding the best bandeau latest bra fashion 2011 for your body type is easy, once you know what you are looking for, as well as where to look.

Women of all shapes and sizes love wearing bandeau bras style, because they are supportive and comfortable, as well as being stylish. Mandy bandeaus are strapless, while some are convertible – meaning they offer different variations of strap configuration.

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Every single bra style is a staple item in many woman’s lingerie collection. These are the most known styles, that will add sexiness to your breasts. Each and every one of them will give you more confidence, and some even makes your body look a lot better without the need of a breast surgery. And if you want to expand your lingerie collection, buying different bra styles design is worth the money, because when you’re getting dressed, having a perfect bra style fashion 2011 that fits with your outfit, will make you stand out even more. Don’t forget that following is just a short list of the, most known sexy bras. You can always find a different style, that works better for you.

- Balconette Bra: The balconette bra style is also known as balcony bra. The balcony bra is designed to solve a fashion conflict. I’m sure you all had problems with your low cut neck tops, exposing your bra cups. Well, balcony bra style fashion 2011 is a great choice for wearing under these kinds of tops. Plus it provides you support from the bottom up and creates an amazing cleavage. Since it will give you a natural up lift, because of the design, the ones who have small or sagging breasts can’t go wrong with a classic balconette Latest bra style fashion.

Normal Ladies Saree Blouse - Latest Fashion trends

Some of the other draping styles famous for sensualizing the look of  Normal Ladies  Saree  Blouseare gown style, air hostess style, Gujarati style and lots more. Any Normal Ladies Saree Blouse would look perfect, when it is tucked properly. Some of the women tend to create their own style of draping Normal Ladies Saree Blouse. The craze of wearing that kind of sarees has enabled the tailors and creative artists to weave magic with the threads of style and vividness.

 When it comes to defining the beauty of Normal Ladies Saree Blouse, radiance dipped in creativity can be clearly seen. To enhance the look of such sarees, it is their draping style that makes them look like a stunning piece of art. It takes a lot of pain for the fashion designers to create Normal Ladies Saree Blouse based on themes, demands and mix of cultures. In making Normal Ladies Saree Blouse, the designers have to take a lot of care about the heroine’s complexion, vital stats, height and overall personality. After all this, then comes the turn of draping styles.Normal Ladies Saree Blouse From Bengali to Maharashtrian or any other tradition, the Normal Ladies Saree Blouse are becoming iconic.

It is there in the Normal Ladies Saree Blouse that particular styles pertaining to certain movies have created history. One of such style is of Mumtaz that was denoted by layered and well-fitted drapes. It also had a short pallu that enabled the woman to follow it. In fact, the Normal Ladies Saree Blouse worn by her became a style statement in the market. Even now also, this trend is followed by woman of substance and common ladies. After all, everyone likes to look classy and this style of draping Normal Ladies Saree Blouse have enabled woman to look exclusively beautiful. 

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The most delightful thing for Louis Vuitton aficionados is to enjoy, appreciate and purchase the latest Louis Vuitton handbags. What does the house prepare for the 2011 fall and winter days? The Speedy louis handBag trend which was launched in 1930 still serves as an inspiration for entire collections.

Consisting of two pieces: the Carrousel and Manege, the Monogram Comedie Collection is a glamorous tribute to superb craftsmanship. It combines luxurious leather such as Ostrich and Alligator with Mink fur and metallic jacquard fabric with the emblematic Monogram pattern to create this joyful mix of colors and textures. The louis handbag fashion 2011 comes with a textile and natural cowhide cushion inside.

Girls Nose Pin or Ring Designs 2011 - Latest Fashion Trends

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Every girl has the desire to look gorgeous. She feels delighted when somebody appreciates her style. Today, majority of women have become fashion conscious.
Ornaments have always fascinated women.Women attire the beautiful fashionable earrings and nose rings for that stunning look that attract men’s attention.
Nose rings are another form of jewelry that is quite popular in Pakistani and Indian tradition. Though they are popular here, their origin was in the Middle East.

In Pakistan and india, the trend of wearing nose rings as jewellery came with the arrival of the Mughals. Nose rings and nose pins are popularly known as “Nath” and are also known by other names such as Nathni, Koka and Laung. In some customs and traditions, it is necessary for a girl to get her nose pierced.
College girls prefer to go in for the stylish beaded artificial nose rings. Nose ring jewelry for girls looks hep and is also price friendly for the bold and beautiful.

Today in Pakistan, the trend of nose ring is largely dependent on the area of the nose where the nose rings will be worn. Circular barbells, also known as nath, are also worn on weddings. Many women have their nose rings around the age of 16 which is traditionally the marriageable age even though today unmarried women and even young girls in Indian sub-continent may also wear nose rings.
We have a beautiful design selection of girls nose rings and we hope you will enjoy it.

Designer Pearl Jewellery - Latest Fashion Trends

In order for a pearl jewelry to be considered antique, it should be as old as 100 years old. This simply implies that any type of pearl jewelry that dates as far back as 1809 is already considered antique. On the other hand, there are people who would consider any jewelry that is at least fifty years old to be antique. There are a lot of different styles for this particular type of jewelry including Victorian, Edwardian, and other styles that dates back as far as the Middle Ages. Often, they are named after the monarch who was prominent during those days. Jewelry of this sort include rings, necklaces, earrings, pins, brooches, hair ornaments and screws, bracelets, cufflinks and even tie tacks.

These are just some of the items that are considered as jewelry under this category.If you search around for antique jewelry, you will notice that there are a lot of famous jewelry makers who have produced antique jewelry. There are a lot of locations where you will be able to find these pieces of antique pearl jewelry.

You can find them online and all you have to do is type in the keyword for your search. All you have to do is open your search engine and type in the keywords “antique pearl jewelry” and you will be provided with a huge list of antique pearl jewelry. All you have to do then is to explore the sites that are already listed and rest assured that you will find the jewelry that you fancy. There are also “offline” sites where you can this antique pearl jewelry. You can try to scout estate auctions and auction houses for any antique jewelry that they may have in their collection.

Louis Vuitton Handbags Spring 2011 - Latest Fashion Trends

Louis Vuitton handbags have always been preferred by women over other fashionable handbags . Louis Vuitton has been one of the most popular and most demanding brands in the year 2010. Louis Vuitton has launched its “Spring collection 2011″, and the company’s new ambassador is the one and only “MADONNA”. No one could ever expect this combination to exist today, but Madonna herself is in love with the Louis Vuitton handbags. Louis Vuitton leather handbags are available in many colours, black being the colour which is most popular among women.

 Today is the day of LV here. We started off on a high note with the smash hit Louis Vuitton Aumoniere Satin Multicolore but we unfortunately must end on a low note with Louis Vuitton Handbags Spring 2011. Something went horribly wrong when Marc Jacobs sent out the Louis Vuitton Spring 2011 line this past week in Paris. Actually the clothes themselves showed off beautiful layers along with matte color.

But the handbags just had so much going on it looked like an art project from a kinder gartener. I hate to hate this much, but I just can’t seem to help it- these bags are just a major no for me. Marc did end the show with a sexy white shirt that read “LV-OE,” it is just too bad I did not “LV-OE” the handbags.

Silk Pashmina Shawls - Latest Fashion Trends

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We are manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of Jamawar shawls from India. Jamawar shawls and wool made of wool from Hircus Capra goats, known to the world as the “cashmere” or correctly called “Pashm”. Experiences in terms of design and color combinations make woolen shawls jamawar unique in many aspects. You will find a harmonious coexistence of modern, contemporary and ethnic designs in our group.

Viscose shawls

 
We are manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of viscose shawls from India. For luxury and elegance, viscose shawl is unequaled. Appropriate for both day and evening on the occasion of these shawls reflect perfect synchronization between tradition and modernity. Amazing design patterns unique to our viscose shawls are the charisma of a great craftsmanship lightness. Authentic, unique, timeless and fashionable; experience to date with the charm and class.
 

Gold Earings - Latest Fashion Trends

Gold earings is a precious metal that has been used for money and jewelry for the longest time. As jewelries , these were not only used for ornamentation but as status symbols, and many elaborate pieces were made to showcase it.gold is real is by biting it. If it is real, it should be easily marked by the teeth because gold is considered to be a soft metal. Some can cheat the biting test though by painting gold over the lead. As lead is also a soft metal, it can pass the bite test. This is something you have to be careful of because lead can poison a person.

The popularity of gold earing has been recognized since time immemorial that it was even mentioned in the Bible. It was one of the gifts the three magi gave Jesus Christ. Stories about gold were also popular like King Midas who turns anything he touches into gold. The clamor for owning vast amounts of gold has lead many people trying to discover how to make gold, thus, the alchemists.

Alchemists tried to produce gold from other substances like lead by allowing the metals to interact with what they believed to be the philosopher’s stone. They may have failed at their attempts, but the process did lead them to the beginnings of chemistry. Thanks to gold!

HAREM PANTS

I don't own any harem pants and quite frankly I'm not in a hurry to buy any. 

I like the harem shorts in the first picture especially because of the cute bow detail.

The harem pants in the second picture look a little too fugly for my taste. Maybe I'd wear the third ones and shock the hell out of everybody..

When I saw this last pair I immediately thought gypsy, something about the color and the flowy see through material.

Anyway for my work wardrobe I have been toying with the idea of getting myself some black harem pants (the kind that Tyra Banks wears in cycle 13 of America's next top model) and pairing that with a  ruffled blouse, what do you guys think of my idea??

XoXo

StYl.

WHEN I'M FEELING DOWN.

Hello my precious readers,

I hope you are having a lovely week. I am in the middle of my exams and my stress levels are at an all time high. Last minute studying, finishing up on assignments and bla bla bla boring stuff.

Cut to the good part. High heels.. I love them and when I'm feeling down, nothing boosts my confidence like a pair nice of heels..
When you're feeling low, wear high.... he he.

So anyway taking a break from studying I came across these Dolce Vita jeweled heels.



which Id probably wear the with this dress,



It's velvet and I love the colour.

And top it off with this lovely hat.



Yeah, I know, Its got a brown band. That's why Id wear it :)

( All items courtesy of UrbanOutfitters.com )

XoXo,

StYl.

simply Chic

When simple meets chic, the result is this goregeous wallet by Chloe. In a neutral brown, this is quite versatile. I love it.



I get tired of carrying huge bulky bags all the time. I need a break.

StYl. xoxo

SYLIVIA OWORI- Fresh Fashion Collection

If we share the same taste in magazines then it means that African woman is your favourite magazine in East Africa. I think this is the only fashion magazine this side of Africa that is worth the light of day.

The most featured designer is Sylvia Owori and her designs will make you go gaga. Absolutely gorgeous. Normally when you hear of an Afican desingner you think, Khanga, Kitenge, Maasai cloak and all that "african-y" stuff, and I am not saying that this is bad but I think it limits versitility of the designs.

Sylvia Owori designs, from clothes to shoes and bags deliver the goodness of Africa with a western twist and I feel that's what sets her apart and why she remains top of my list of African designers.

I was browsing through her Fresh Fashion Collection and these three looks were my top picks.

For every day wear,





And of course the romantic red dress pictured above. See more red dresses here.



No closet is complete without a black dress. I absolutely love this one. Its beautiful. I love the detailing and the layering on the lower part, perfect for my petite frame.

Do you love all things Sylvia Owori ( pricy as they come)???

Click here for more Sylvia Owori goodness.

Cocktail Rings

Cocktail rings have been around for many decades and more than ever their popularity is in its peak time now. Bet you didn't know that this timeless piece of jewerely was first designed in the American prohibition era.

They were fashion symbols worn to secret "cocktail" parties organised in secret clubs known as "speakeasy". Women wore them on the fourth finger of the right hand. These oversized ring then came to be known as cocktail rings. Now you know.




Some of my favourite picks at the moment..




Cocktail rings are most popular for formal parties but are fun as well for every day wear.

Totaly exquisite cocktail rings from Topazery below.






Tips on rocking cocktail rings:

• Do wear large studs or pearl earings to compliment the elegance and glamour of your cocktail ring.
  


• Do not over accessorize when wearing one. Do not wear other smaller rings (except maybe your wedding ring.)


• Do ear the ring on your index or middle finger, although this isn't set in stone


• Do experiment with different rings and clothes and go with whatever makes you feel fun

Do you love them or hate them??

I love them :)

StYl.

Leather Pleather

I love this jacket. I cant get enough of it..



I know you are wondering how I got on top of the roof.. Thats easy. I have secret super powers, I have the ability to jump really high up!! you dont believe me??

Ok fine, maybe I dont have super powers but I do have a super jacket :p

Thanx for visiting

xoxo

sytlifiq

Fashionista Orie Rogo Manduli

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Orie Rogo Manduli?? Head gear!! This lady is well known for her elaborate head wrap; heck these items of clothing are synonymous with her name, manduli. Say you went to your tailor in need of a headdress but found you had trouble explaining to her (or him) exactly what you wanted, simply throwing in the name manduli would clarify all details.

Orie Rogo manduli spotting a red headdress.

She is one woman filled with life and her prescence is a force to reckon with. Every time I see her on T.v im always jazzed by her flamboyance. Hate if you must but she is who she is and her confidence can not be punctured.

I met this lady once. It was back when I was still in high school. On a certain evening on our way back to school from a funkie (school function). Our school bus took us to Kenchic Street, this had become a tradition after funkies. We were there to buy fries and other fast foods that we craved so much at the time.

Only a few girls were allowed out and the rest stayed in the bus and sent the few with their orders. Of course I was among the few. We walked into one of the numerous joints ( I cant remember which one exactly- I think Sanford) and what we saw was unbelievable.

Orie Rogo manduli, in the flesh glamour and all. Wow! She was a sight to behold, her utter elegance was undeniably on point. What the hell was she doing this side of town??

After the excitement wore off (of course we were excited, we were in high school, this was as exciting as it got.) we headed to the counter and placed our orders. Soon after Orie stood up, she was leaving the café, but was unaware of what awaited her.

No sooner had she set foot outside the café than a hoard of girls rent the air with their screams and shouts hollering at her. It was a scene straight out of a red carpet event.

Knowing Orie, it goes without saying that she was enjoying all the attention. The girls were allowed out for a meet and greet session (some took this very rare opportunity to look for boys.)

It was the third term of the academic year and so cameras were allowed in school. Everyone was eager to take photos with this legendary lady but not before she could touch up her make up. She whipped out a mirror and lipstick and smack! She even gave us a tutorial on how to apply lipstick right down to the smacking of the lips.. Anyway click click cameras flashed away as we posed and posed some more for photos of this memorable day. She then dished out some business cards and bla bla bla we were back in prison, oops school.

And that is the day I will never forget (How many marks do you think I would score if this was a composition?? I’m thinking 38/40 he he..) :) :)

xoxo

styl.

long Gloves...

Its been chilly lately. Frozen finger tips and ice cold knuckles are becoming the norm for most early risers. This is therefore the perfect season to invest in a stylish pair of long gloves. Gloves are worn mostly for functional reasons but keeping you warm is not all they are good for.



Gloves can be a good way to brighten up an otherwise dull outfit. They can be used to add a well needed splash of colour to an understated look or simply to finish off a look with a touch of class.










For a stylish twist team your gloves up with a sparkly bracelet or throw on a chuncky bangle on your wrist over the gloves. You can also scrunch them down to add a bit of volume.

Have fun staying fabulous in this chilly weather.


what is your take on gloves??

Noritaka Tatehana..

Who is Noritaka Tatehana?

Well, he is a 25-yr old young and upcoming designer who hails from Japan. He is based in Omotesando, Tokyo.

He graduated from Tokyo National University of fine arts in March this year and majored in textile arts.

Now, we all know Lady Gaga and her gaga heel-less gravity defying
shoes, ever wondered who makes them?? Two words, Noritaka Tatehana.

On average, the shoes are about 23 cm tall, (thats about 9.1 inches,
wow, I always thought 6 inches was quite tall, hmm..) and the get even
taller.

a pair would set you back about $2,500 to $4,000 (roughly 300,000
Ksh. Its either the vitz or the shoes.. ha ha) Given the intricate
design involved in creating these magnificent art works, id say they
are well worth the money. Now as for the vitz..

I guess thats enough literature review, now let his work speak for him







And now the most Qualified model for Noritaka's shoes,
ladies and gentlemen, Gaga..





Im waiting for the day she falls off a pair of these shoes. They look so unstable.. ( No sadistic wishes..)

I digress now to bring you this photo of Gaga wearing alexander mcqueen shoes. (pic from the video bad romance by Lady Gaga) .





would you consider wearing such shoes?? I know it would be out of the question for most of us in Kenya. Can you imagine walking on our dirt ridden walkways all the while dodging cobble stones and mud puddles.. That would be quite the sight.

Im sure even the boda boda guys would offer to gve you a lift for free. It would go something like " we, madam kuja tu nikubebe bure. Naona siku yako imeharibika mapema, viatu yote imevnjika..". " Na nikuulize, unabalance namna gani??" (Question: Is it still called a lift if its on the back of a bike??? )

xoxo

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