The Elegance of Fendi is No Secret

A girls secret...

18th-century opulence meets kawaii / techno vibes as a modern-day Marie Antoinette glides from one soirée to the next, accompanied by her chic crew of coquette friends. 

Fendi Spring/Summer 2017 and PreFall 2017 collections.

Credits:

Director: Rebecca Zlotowski
Main character: Sigrid Bouaziz
Courtiers: Ella Richards, Maja Salamon, Tugba Sunguroglu, Bianca O’Brien, Raph, Louise Grinberg and Marilyn Lima
Creative Direction & Production: Al Dente Paris
Stylist: Camille Bidault Waddington
Set design: Hervé Sauvage
Hair: Alexandry Costa
Make-up: Sarai Fiszel
Soundtrack: Las Aves – N.E.M.

Featuring the Fendi Spring/Summer 2017 and PreFall 2017 collections. Shop the looks on Fendi.com

Driving Shoes

What does driving and walking have in common?  Obviously they both help you get around.  Take that a "step" further and they also have footwear in common.  Introducing the Car Shoe.  No, it is not new, but maybe it is new to you.

Car Shoe was founded in 1963 by Gianni Mostile, whose passion for racing cars led him to design handmade moccasins made from very soft leather and soles set on tiny rubber studs to enhance adherence to car pedals and were particularly suitable for driving sports cars. The Car Shoe driving shoe design was awarded a registered patent from the Italian Ministry of Trade and Industry in 1964 which has since expired. The brand has since become an Italian classic for driving shoes, known for its technical-design originality with high-quality leather and handmade craftsmanship.

Car Shoe is a division of Prada Group.

If this show was new in 2017, we would have considered it as one of the best shoes of 2017.  It wasn't designed this year, but the good news is you can still buy them this year.

Learn more about The Original Car Shoe.

Think Goldie When Hitting The Road

Are you hitting the road and heading off to the next music festival?  Some people call them music festivals, but we prefer to call them the "fashion festivals".  Although music is a huge part, the way people dress really kicks off the vibe.  Coachella and other events are a trendy display for sure.

Clothing for festivals is a category of interest this summer.  Where do you shop for your trendy and comfortable clothing?  If you haven't already done so, we suggest you visit the Goldie site to browse for festival fashion.

Goldie embodies true London style.  A combination of flirty vintage inspired dresses, sheer tops, and chunky knitwear are teamed effortlessly with timeless silhouettes, which keeps each collection fresh, unique and super-wearable.  That makes it perfect for the various international festivals taking place this summer.

Falabella Box Wicker Basket Crossbody Bag

Falabella box wicker basket crossbody bag.

Stella McCartney
Falabella Box Wicker Basket Crossbody Bag
Color:Oak Moss

Purchase at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Loving the boxy boho-chic woven crossbody with iconic chain trim.  

Is the wicker basket handbag look trendy for 2017?

Jaime King and Madelaine Petsch Night Out

Jaime King and Madelaine Petsch were photographed carrying Tyler Ellis at Marie Claire's 'Fresh Faces' celebration this past Friday in Los Angeles. 

Jaime King looked chic in a two piece ensemble carrying her Tyler Ellis Candy Clutch in Black Velvet ($1,495).  Did you know that in her modeling career and early film roles, she used the names Jamie King and James King, which was a childhood nickname given to King by her parents?

Jaime King

Madelaine Petsch stepped out in a orange romper accented with her Tyler Ellis Lily Clutch in Black Plexi (www.tylerellis.com). 

Madelaine Petsch

Here is a closer look at the black velvet clutch.

Here is a closer look at the black Plexi clutch.

If you are interested, you can follow Jamie King & Madelaine Pettsch on Instagram.

Madelaine Petsch is an actress, known for Riverdale (2017). I think we will be seeing a great deal more of her in the future.

Thanks for taking the time to read our celebrity fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this style relevant news to be informative.  

You may also find the following news about celebrities with clutch handbags to be of interest:

Molly Sims Sparkles with Oxblood Clutch

Cara Santana Bite Me Clutch

If you have comments or questions regarding this post, please add your thoughts in the discussion area..

Francesca Eastwood Bikini Style

Francesca Eastwood posed in an Instagram photo two days ago wearing Speechlust and By The Sea Swimwear! The actress showed off her fit physique in the Dainty Nirvana Gold Pendant ($74; www.speechlust.com) and Malibu Top and Bottom in Sweet Impression ($180; www.bytheseaswimwear.com). 

Below is a closer look at the Dainty Nirvana Gold Pendant necklace.

Below is a closer look at the bikini swimwear worn by a fashion model.

You may also be interested in viewing the following of our previous blog posts about Francesca Eastwood.

Francesca Eastwood Bikini, Dress, and Necklace

Francesca Eastwood Wearing Jenny Bird Jewelry

Francesca Eastwood wearing Cynthia Rowley

Learn more about Speechlust jewelry and By The Sea Swimwear!

Old Denim New Purpose

Celebrating the earth should be every day.  However, we at least pay more attention each year to celebrate "Earth Day".  This year to help celebrate, bring your old jeans to your closest participating Bloomingdale's store now through April 24, 2017.  When shopping for a new pair of denim jeans, enjoy a savings of 30% off your new denim purchase.

Note: at participating stores only. Learn more at http://bluejeansgogreen.org/Recycle-Denim/04-2017-Bloomingdales-Participating-Stores.pdf

Americans throw away over 25 billion pounds of textiles every year1. By giving your denim, you're turning would-be waste into much-needed insulation. It's a win-win.

1. EPA 2009 FEDERAL MSW waste study 3.8 billion lbs. recovered divided by 2011 US Census Population

Recycle your denim to help better the world one pair of jeans at a time.

The Blue Jeans Go GreenTM program collects denim across the country and upcycles it into UltraTouchTM Denim Insulation, providing a portion to communities in need each year.  Learn about Blue Jeans Go Green at http://bluejeansgogreen.org/Recycle-Denim/

2017 Cotton Incorporated. Blue Jeans Go GreenTM is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated. UltraTouchTM Denim Insulation is a trademark of Bonded Logic, Inc.

Be smart and recycle denim jeans.  When you are tired of wearing ripped jeans, think about recycling your old denim jeans to give them a new purpose.

You may have interest in learning a bit about the history of ripped jeans as well.  Also, if you care to read more about old jeans you can read our previous article called "ripped jeans but their new jeans".

Grace Gealy Byers Wears Chris Gramer Dress

Grace Gealy Byers was photographed wearing Chris Gramer yesterday in Los Angeles, California. The Empire actress looked spring chic in the Layered Dress in Seafoam ($275; www.chrisgramer.com). 

Below is a closer look at the layered dress.

Learn more about Chris Gramer fashion.

A successful showcase took Grace Gealy Byers from Los Angeles to New York City, where Gealey performed professionally. Several theater productions, short films and national commercials led her to Chicago. Empire (2015) marks Gealey's network television debut.  Grace plays Anika Calhoun on the TV show Empire.

Victoria Justice Festival Fashion Look 2017

Victoria Justice was recently photographed wearing 21HM at the Revolve Desert House 2017 Coachella in Indio! The actress accessorized her festival look with 21HM's Aurora Necklace ($75, www.21hmboutique.com).

See more fashion on Victoria Justice here on the Fashion Blog.

Take a closer look at the Aurora Necklace worn by the beautiful and very stylish Victoria Justice.  

Nice denim shorts as well.

See Victoria Justice in hot pink on our recent blog post from earlier this month.

She is styled correctly for festival season for sure.  

Yetide Badaki vs Erin Andrews

Yetide Badaki vs Erin Andrews - Who wore it best?

Actress Yetide Badaki was photographed wearing Randi Rahm last night at the premiere of American Gods in Los Angeles! The actress sparkled in a one-of-a-kind blush Randi Rahm Jill gown.

The same gown Dancing With The Stars' host Erin Andrews wore on the finale of last season (www.randirahm.com).

My vote is that it is a tie.  They both look fabulous.

Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai Annual Spring Luncheon

The Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai Spring Luncheon began with President Gina Furth welcoming the luncheon guests and thanking everyone for their continued generosity and support, both financially and with their big hearts. Natalie Morales and Professor Deborah Landis were awarded the Woman of Achievement Award and the Trailblazer Award, respectively, at the annual luncheon that took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel yesterday. First Vice President and Women's Guild board member, Shelley Cooper, presented the award to Morales, the NBC News Anchor and Access Hollywood Host. John Landis - film director, screenwriter, actor and producer - presented the award to his wife, Academy Award nominated costume designer, Professor Deborah Landis. Morales and Landis join the ranks of past recipients like "Judge Judy" Sheindlin, Jaclyn Smith and Jackie Collins.

Rowland and Jessica Lowndes

Garcelle Beauvais

Singer Kelly Rowland, 90210's  Jessica Lowndes, model and actress Garcelle Beauvais, American Horror Story's Adina Porter and former model Angie Everhart were among the many attendees at the luncheon. The annual event included a raffle that featured items from XIV Karats, Lalique, Duff Goldman, The Montage Hotel, SONY and The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, with proceeds going towards the Women's Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills at Cedars-Sinai.

The Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai Annual Spring Luncheon - a Los Angeles tradition for many years- benefits the Women's Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills, where high-tech patient simulators and next-generation technology provide critical training for health professionals.Women's Guild has been inspiring innovation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for more than a half century. Its members share a powerful commitment to supporting world-class healthcare, research and innovation through projects such as the Cedars-Sinai Women's Guild Lung Institute and the Saul and Joyce Brandman Breast Center (A Project of Women's Guild at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute). Since 1957, Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai has been making a difference in the lives of patients, raising $50 million in support of Cedars-Sinai's most critical work.

Photo Credit: ABImages

Alessandra Ambrosio Denim Shorts and Cowgirl Boots

Last week, Alessandra Ambrosio was photographed wearing Chan Luu at Coachella! The supermodel wore her Floral Embroidered Skinny Scarf as a wrap-around bracelet for a chic festival look (www.chanluu.com). 

Starting to remember why denim shorts are so popular...

Learn more about sexy denim shorts.  Jean shorts never looked so good...

Top Rated Handbags for 2017

Top rated handbags for 2017 for your review.

Above are a few of the top rated handbags you can find at Saks Fifth Avenue.

It's time to shop for your favorites.

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com 

Camila Mendes Metallic Rose Swag Bag

Camila Mendes was photographed rocking ban.do at the H&M Loves Coachella Tent over the weekend! The actress added a fun twist to her festival look with ban.do's swag bag in metallic rose ($25; www.bando.com)!

Here is a closer look at that pink swag bag.

Camila Mendes is an American actress, known for portraying Veronica Lodge on The CW television series Riverdale. 

Hot Chocolate Design Footwear

Stand Out From The Crowd With Hot Chocolate Design

Graduation is just around the corner – all eyes are on you. Jazz up your cap and gown with the perfect pair of shoes from Hot Chocolate Design! Take the next steps in your life with stylish shoes that will add just the right amount of pop. Here’s the thing: you can’t really see much underneath your gown, so aside from that celebratory lunch or dinner you have with friends and family after it’s all over, your dress doesn’t make much of an impact. Your shoes, on the other hand, are everything. With an endless selection of cute styles from Hot Chocolate Design, you can make your closing hurrah fashionable and fun!

Standing out from the rest can sometimes translate to picking a pair of gorgeous but impossible to walk in heels. Falling onstage is every graduates’ nightmare, so don’t trip, keep your chin up and shop for a perfect mix of practical and symbolic with Hot Chocolate Design:

Doris Mary Jane Pump: Keep it fun and floral while you mix and match a polka dot print that pops with your cap and gown! With cushioned inner soles and arch support, you’ll be extra comfy while you walk on stage.  

• https://www.hotchocolatedesign.com/products/hot-chocolate-design-chocolaticas-high-heels-doris-womens-mary-jane-pump?variant=26709706817 

Paint: Add some color to your outfit for the big day with an out-of-this-world paint pattern! These vibrant hues and a gorgeous geometric heel will be sure to make you stand out from the crowd.

• https://www.hotchocolatedesign.com/products/hot-chocolate-design-chocolaticas-high-heels-paint-womens-mary-jane-pump?variant=27902277569

Geometric: Why be a square when you’ve got such a big personality? Show off your fun and funky side with these fabulous heels!

• https://www.hotchocolatedesign.com/products/hot-chocolate-design-chocolaticas-high-heels-paint-womens-mary-jane-pump?variant=27902277569

Storm: While we hope there’s no chance of showers, these Storm shoes will make their mark on any graduation ceremony! Send a message with the vibrant yellow and bold black and white print on your special day.

• https://www.hotchocolatedesign.com/products/hot-chocolate-design-chocolaticas-high-heels-storm-womens-mary-jane-pump?variant=26709713985

Graduation can cause a lot of stress, before you embrace all the change coming your way, step off that stage with gorgeous graduation shoes. Strut your stuff straight to a diploma with the styles from Hot Chocolate Design!

Explore daring Hot Chocolate Designs at https://www.hotchocolatedesign.com and on Amazon.

Founded in 2004 by Pablo Martínez & Carolina Aguerrevere, Hot Chocolate Design emerges into the Venezuelan market as a local fresh and innovative accessories brand, based on the consumers need of fleeing away from the uniformity and creative rigidity provided by mass produced brands.

They define HCD as a design brand which occasionally blends with art as the concept, design and fabrication of each item we produce – shoes, bathing suits, purses, bags, home products, among others – is intended to reflect the individuality of each item.

Creative Designer Denim

Are you shopping for interesting denim pieces for your wardrobe?  We have found several creative designer denim options for you at Saks Fifth Avenue.  Designer jeans come in more shapes and sizes than you may have thought.

For example, take a look at this Marques'Almeida Frayed Denim Capri Jeans.

Frayed trim highlights these unique denim capri jeans

Below are a few more examples of the artsy designer denim you can find at Saks.

You will find creative designer denim from brands such as Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Fendi, Marques Almeida, and more.  Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue for special designer denim styles.

What do you think of these designer jeans from Dolce & Gabbana.  Cotton denim jeans in a distressed design with floral embellishment back pocket detail.

Dolce & Gabbana
Cropped Cotton Denim Jeans

Learn more about designer jeans here on Apparel Search.

Fantastic Fit with Define Your Inspiration

Searching for leggings with that perfect fit and comfort? Look no further – find fun, flattering colors and prints with Define Your Inspiration! An activewear and lifestyle brand with the perfect fusion of fashion, performance and function, DYI dedicates their time to sourcing the right fabric and fit – without sacrificing style. Named the next LuluLemon by Forbes, this fabulous fabric gives you the extra support and lift, while keeping that fit snug. Do you sweat it out in hot yoga? Look and feel amazing with the quick dry rate of DYI leggings – they’ll be ready to go in minutes!

With sophisticated designs that stand out above the rest, DYI offers colorful, rich patterns that you can wear out on the streets when you’re finished with your daily workout. 

Get inspired for your activewear with the fashionable, yet functional features of this creative collection:

· Opaque fabric - not see through when bending or stretching

· All 4-way stretch

· Smoothing, lifting for extra support

· High compression quality - appear thin and smooth

· Quick dry rate for any kind of active yoga classes

· No elastic waistband that creates lumps around hips and stomach

· Unique prints, designs

Move through life easily from workout to work, school days to date night or errands to homework with leggings you’ll want to live in. Bringing together fashionable clothing and healthy living, DYI inspires a happy, active and balanced lifestyle in a unique way.

Find the article on Forbes at https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/debraborchardt/2017/03/23/why-this-woman-is-being-called-the-next-lululemon

DYI I Define Your Inspiration is an activewear and lifestyle apparel brand with the perfect fusion of fashion, performance and function. What inspires you to move? Whether you’re inspired by a maximum intensity sweat session, strength training, or a rejuvenating yoga class, DYI designs apparel specifically for your state of mind. Named by Forbes as the next LuluLemon, DYI brings together fashionable clothing and healthy living in a unique way. It isn’t just clothing, but a mindset, a philosophy and a movement! It’s about living a happy, active and balanced life by doing things that inspire you!

Learn more about fitness fashion here on Apparel Search in our influences on fashion section.

The History of Makeup

Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., would like to re-introduce you to Gabriela Hernandez's Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup. This illustrated history of facial beauty ideals and the evolution of cosmetics from ancient times offers product development timelines and color-correct vintage palettes for each decade, from the 1920s to today, as well as corresponding application guides.

Ideal Reference for the Professional Makeup Artist in Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup

The definition of a beautiful face has never been constant. See how political and social climates have molded accepted beauty rituals and the evolution of cosmetics from ancient times through today. This updated and refreshed reference book chronicles historic trends for the eyes, lips, and face, and offers in-depth aesthetic reviews of each decade from the 1920s to today. Follow the fascinating history of cosmetic trends through vintage ads; detailed makeup application guides; and profiles of famous makeup innovators, connoisseurs, and iconic faces. Over 450 images, timelines, and detailed vintage color palettes show the changing definitions of beauty and document makeup innovations (the first mascara, lipstick, eyeshadow, etc.). This is an ideal reference for the professional makeup artist, cosmetologist, educator, student, and general makeup enthusiasts.

About the Author

Gabriela Hernandez, founder, and CEO of Bésame Cosmetics is an accomplished artist, photographer, and cosmetics historian. Her photography has been published in Bon Appétit, L.A.Times, and Shape. Gabriela lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″ | 450+ color and b/w images | 224 pp

ISBN13: 978-0-7643-5300-0 | Binding: hard cover | $49.99

About the Publisher

Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is a family-owned, independent publisher of high-quality books. Since 1974, Schiffer has published thousands of titles on the diverse subjects that fuel our readers' passions. From our traditional subjects of antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, and military history, Schiffer has expanded its catalog to publish books on contemporary art and artists; architecture and design; food and entertaining; the metaphysical, paranormal and folklore; and pop and fringe culture, as well as books for children. Visit www.schifferbooks.com to explore our backlist of more than 5,800 titles.

Peyton List and Jessica Gomes Rock

Peyton List and Jessica Gomes were both photographed over the weekend wearing Junk Food Clothing. 

Actress Peyton List attended the Rebecca Minkoff and Smashbox Lunch in Palm Springs looking festival ready in Def Leppard Tee.  See more festival looks for 2017.

Fashion model Jessica Gomes looked casual while shopping in Los Angeles in AC/DC Tee.

Fashion Model Kelly Gale Wears SOPHODES at Coachella

Beautiful and trendy Victoria's Secret fashion model Kelly Gale was photographed wearing a SOPHODES vest to Coachella this weekend! 

The model looked rocker chic pairing her mesh top with a custom hand painted denim vest (www.sophodes.com).

A high end, contemporary boutique lifestyle brand. Influential, Innovative, and progressive, SOPHODES is reinventing a limitless approach to fashion.  Look into the SOPHODES world through punk rock grunge, mixed with modern day fashion.

Learn more about the Sophodes fashion brand.

See more festival season fashion for 2017 from our previous blog post.

Jasmine Sanders Coachella Fashion 2017

Jasmine Sanders was spotted rocking daniel patrick at REVOLVE's Coachella festivities. She paired daniel patrick's oversized cropped thermal in dune with the roaming cropped joggers in dune for a desert-chic look ( www.danielpatrick.us).

Coachella has emerged to be the coolest of summer music festivals in the U.S., and here's what you need to know about when and where Coachella 2017 is: the confirmed dates are April 14 - 16 and April 21 - 23, and it's located at the Empire Polo Club in the Coachella Valley in Indio, California.

See more of Jasmine Sanders here on the Fashion Blog.

If you are planning on going to the festivals this season, you may also enjoy our style article about festival footwear and the festival fashion season 2017.

Plug and Play, Fashion for Good, and Kering Part 2

This is a continuation of our article Plug and Play, Fashion for Good, and Kering Sustainable Textile Start-ups.

MycoTex

A mushroom-based textile shaped on custom-fitted moulds, MycoTex is a new one-step way of producing clothing that eliminates the need for spinning yarns, weaving and other processes. In addition to being chemical-free and requiring little water to develop, MycoTex is 100% biodegradable meaning clothing can be composted after use.

Pili-bio

Via the use of microorganisms, Pili could enable the textile sector to phase-out petrochemical, non-renewable dyes and replace them with natural organic ones, notably reducing the level of toxic chemicals used in textile production.

RePack

Both a new type of packaging and a new business model, RePack has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of e-commerce packaging by 80%. Once a product is received, the client sends the packaging back to the store for re-utilisation and thus closes the loop.

Sundar

Sundar is building the digital supply chain for the modern, faster, sustainable fashion industry. The platform connects manufactures and suppliers of textiles, trims, accessories and garments with brands and retailers, and enables in minutes what used to take weeks and months to accomplish.

Plug and Play, Fashion for Good, and Kering Sustainable Textile Start-ups

From the over 250 applicants and a shortlist of twenty, a final selection of twelve start-ups have been awarded a place in the ‘Plug and Play - Fashion for Good’ accelerator, a collaboration between Plug and Play, Fashion for Good and Kering which aims to fast-track sustainable innovation within the luxury and apparel industries.

The twelve start-ups selected, who come from varied fields and academic backgrounds around the world, are Agraloop, Amadou, Dragon, Dropel, ICA Bremen, MySource, MycoTex, Pili-bio, RePack, Sundar, Tersus and Tipa. Selected for their comprehensive approaches to the textile supply-chain, the start-ups’ innovations range from developing new raw materials which will reduce fashion’s environmental impacts, to alternative production methods which will increase clothes’ longevity, and the development of new processes which enable closed-loop product lifecycles.

Under the accelerator, the start-ups will follow a unique 3-month programme during which Plug and Play, Fashion for Good and Kering will support them in scaling-up their innovations by providing mentoring, training, networking opportunities, and other valuable resources.

The accelerator’s second edition will take place later in 2017, with applications already open to start-ups.

Start-ups

Agraloop

Collecting waste from fibrous food-crop production including hemp, flax, banana and pineapple, Agraloop transforms these into fibers for use in textiles. Processed using conventional cotton machinery, this new material offers a biodegradable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional fibres.

Amadou

Made from the skin of amadou mushrooms, Amadou is a renewable, biodegradable, vegetarian and lower-environmental-impact alternative to leather. A pilot collection of footwear and accessories have already successfully undergone viability, aesthetic and durability tests to ensure Amadou is suitable for use within the textile sector.

Dragon

Founded by a team of electric and mechanical engineers, Dragon is a novel water purification technology which operates off light energy. The technology includes a high-efficiency water filtration system, which when applied to textile production processes could increase water quality whilst reducing the level of chemicals and energy required.

Best Boot Statement of 2017

Is this the best boot of 2017?  Well, that certainly depends on who you ask.  This is one of these shoe styles that you will either love or hate.

The Hobnail Boot from Alexander McQueen.  Discover the Hobnail Boot as seen in the Spring/Summer 2017 fashion show.  This hefty boot is inspired by heavy-duty Scottish walking boots.  The statement design features studded straps, a metal plated heel and steel toecap.

Black shiny calf leather high-heel hobnail ankle boot. Hook and lace fastening, functional zip and double buckle ankle strap. Metal heel plate and metal toe cap with hammered stud details. Thick leather sole with hammered studs. Heel height: 130mm/5.1”
MATERIAL 90% Calf-skin leather, 10% Brass

PRODUCT CODE470600WHPP01000

Shop for this boot at http://www.alexandermcqueen.com