Jen showed off her gams in sequin hotpants and colorful blouse, blazer & boots for one of her looks.
And a gorgeous grecian inspired one-shoulder flirty white dress with gold embellishments for another look.
Credits: Photographer: Lenox Fontaine; Stylist: Jayda Audrick; Hairstylist Nia Carrol; Makeup Artist Bisheaba Swain
Spring/ Summer 2012 Shoe trend #1: Metallic toes. Some footwear producers use metallic toes for practical purposes, to make their shoes more durable. But during Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion season metallic toes will also be very trendy and designers decided to bring metallic toes to a new, more glamorous level.
Spring/ Summer 2012 Shoe trend #2: Pointed toes. For a couple of seasons in a row rounded toes have been on top of the list. Now finally we see the change towards pointed toes which are much sexier and feminine. Pointed toes will be featured on shoes mostly. Sandals and booties will still have rounded toes.
Spring/ Summer 2012 Shoe trend #3: Braided sandals. It’s been a long time since we last saw braided sandals in designer collections. But it seems that during Spring/ Summer 2012 they are making a huge comeback. Bright colors and unusual ways of braiding make these incredibly hot for the approaching season.
Spring/ Summer 2012 Shoe trend #4:Wedges and espadrilles. When D&G showcased their Spring 2011 collection with tons of wedges we realized the style would stay with us for long. For Spring/ Summer 2012 season wedges are still very popular as well as espadrilles. They are less colorful though.
Miss Vivica A. Fox hopped a flight to Mississippi to allow The Dream Team from DENIM to capture everyside of Vivica known and unknown
She’s looking pretty good these days…
There are few women who can do without a dress in a warm season which explains why designers have created so many wonderful dresses for Spring/ Summer 2012. They come in different lengths, styles and colors providing every woman with an opportunity to find something she likes a lot. And if we make a short classification it can be quite possible to determine the Dress Trends for Spring/ Summer 2012.
Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #1: Airy maxi dresses. Maxi dresses are always in vogue but during Spring/ Summer 2012 season it is airy maxis that will be top trendy. Made of chiffon, taffeta, organza and other sheer fabrics maxi dresses come in colorful prints. D&G and Emilio Pucci offer us multilayered dresses with scarf-inspired prints, Just Cavalli and Naeem Khan go for leopard and polka dots while Roccobarocco simply combines contrast colors.
Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #2: Mini dresses. While some ladies opt for airy maxi dresses others will definitely want to show more of their bodies and trendy mini dresses will help them a lot with this. Paco Rabanne, Balmain and other designers have made a variety of super mini dresses in different colors and designs.
Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #3: Midi-length dresses. Midi-length dresses are perfect for those who dislike maxi dresses but feel shy or inappropriate to wear mini dresses. Midi dresses look good on women of all ages and can be good for many occasions. In a dress from Giorgio Armani you can visit a red carpet event. Victoria Beckham’s tight-fitting midi will look perfect at a book launch or a store opening and a stylish Etro will make you feel gorgeous everywhere you go.
Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #4: Glittering dresses. If you want all attention centered at you just go for one of glittering dresses designers provided in plenty for Spring/ Summer 2012. Try a silver or gold dress or find a bolder option in green, red or blue. Elie Saab designed fantastic sequined gowns. Giorgio Armani made a few dresses in color of liquid metal. And Paco Rabanne worked with iridescent hues.
Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #5: Asymmetrical hemlines. Asymmetrical hemline is a big Spring/ Summer 2012 trend which extends not only to dresses but to various tops and coats, too. Mary Katrantzou made a number of fabulous dresses with trains. Missoni cut hemlines to one side, while majority of designers simply re-invented a mullet dress (which has been a hot Winter 2012 trend).
Before Victoria Beckham started designing she was a style icon and a trendsetter. Women all over the world looked up at her and copied Posh Spice’s looks. When she became a designer nothing changed… Well, actually it did. Ladies started to look at her with even greater interest and respect. So, when she wears something we can be sure that soon her true fans will try the same look. And if she dons something twice or more times, it is definitely going to be a trend. Why am talking about it? Because since Victoria Beckham launched her Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 collection she’s been wearing a wrap around leather belt with her almost every outfit. And the item does look stylish!
First Lady Michelle Obama had on blue the other night. But in the most regal way possible. As she and her Presidential husband welcomed British Prime Minister David Cameron & his wife Samantha Cameron, Mrs. Obama made a statement in an off-the-shoulder Marchesa evening gown.
Mrs. O, wearing the deepest shade of teal in a column silhouetted Marchesa gown draped off-the-shoulder, paired her understated glam look with a statement Tom Binns necklace.
She welcomed Mrs. Cameron, who wore Alessandra Rich and black pumps.
I like this look but …
DO WE LOVE IT?!
It’s hard to pick a favorite, and you really have to try these on to see which looks best on your body (speaking from experience, hehe) but I really love the blush pink ballgown above and the strapless gown with the big grosgain bow (below). So romantic.
As some of you may know, I wore White by Vera Wang for my September wedding and I couldn’t have been happier with my decision. It was truly the perfect dress for the best day of my life. I know I’ve been promising to share wedding photos forever now (still haven’t picked my wedding album photos lol) but you may click on over to my photographer’s blog Roya Jade (she’s amazing) to see a few highlights.
White by Vera Wang’s Spring 2012 wedding gowns are priced between $500 – $1,500. To view the entire collection, including shoes, veils, sashes, bridesmaid dresses and accessories, visit www.WhitebyVeraWang.com
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Photos courtesy of White by Vera Wang
Here’s a sneak peek from Milly by Michelle Smith, who will be showing her fall 2012 collection in a few short days at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
“My Fall 2012 collection is bold and modern: innovative technical fabrics merge with traditional couture techniques, and vibrant pops of color excite a base palette of black and white.” – Michelle Smith, Designer and Creative Director, Milly
Rihanna was among the fabulous celebs who was the red carper for tonight’s 2012 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in LA. See fab pics of Alica Keys, Kelly Rowland and others inside…..
The “Cheers” singer shook things up on the red carpet in this revealing Armani gown that she designed with Mr. Armani himself. And paired it with black Louboutin pumps, Neil Lane jewelry, and a gold Jimmy Choo clutch. She said on the red carpet that he’s starting to trust her designs more.
I love Taraji P. Henson, but she should have chosen a more flattering dress because she can pull off a hot dress. Her frock is a halter pink and cheetah mermaid gown by Brian Rennie for Basler. Not loving this one though.
Kelly Rowland and this big hair….which she has been rocking all weekend. And I love it. She wore an Alberta Ferreti gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels. One of my fave looks of the night.
Alicia Keys (who did a tribute to Etta James alongside Bonnie Rait) arrived with her husband Swizz Beatz who rocked a bold purple bowtie and velvet sportcoat. Totally underwhelmed by Alicia’s Alexandre Vauthier and Louboutin look.
Gospel duo Mary Mary rocked sisterly variations of black and silver.
Kirk Franklin received 2 awards–Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Album for “Hello Fear”.
And Miss Ross walked the red carpet with son Evan.
Kelly Price was in a somber mood as she was likely the last person to ever sing with Whitney.
Eva Marcille, Selita Ebanks, and Solange Knowles are still holding down the front rows of NYC Fashion Week. See their photos inside…..
And she later posed with Designer Cesar Galindo (who made this eye popping gown for her) at his Czar by Cesar Galindo show at Doyho Restaurant at Yotel.
And Solange, who has been cashing many-a-DJ’ing checks since Fashion Week started was spotted hanging out at Lincoln Center. Loves the color combo and fit.
And supermodel Selita Ebanks sat front row at Tracy Reese looking gorgeous in blue. Blue is just all the rage this season…
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