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Where to Buy Alexander McQueen

Profashionelle — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:00:39 +0000

This was bound to happen. As news of Alexander McQueen‘s passing spread his designs have started to sell out all over the world. I noticed Zappos who carries a lot of Alexander McQueen shoes, handbags and accessories has sold out of over half of their inventory including every single pair of the popular skull clutches (Marissa Collections is the last one to carry a yellow version) in a mere 24 hours! I am now debating whether my finances allow me to purchase a pair of original McQueen heels. Sigh!

I’ve put together a list of all online shopping destinations which carry Alexander McQueen or McQ.

Alexander McQueen:

McQ by Alexander McQueen (lower priced clothing range):

R.I.P. Alexander McQueen

Profashionelle — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:00:45 +0000

Words fail me. Today the world has lost one of its greatest talents Lee Alexander McQueen. What a tragic loss. I’m heartbroken, shocked & deeply saddened. The passing of the 40-year-old British designer leaves a gaping hole in the fashion world.

When I first started showing interest in fashion a few years ago, McQueen was one of the first designers I fell for and admired and until this day no one could come close to his unparalleled talent and creativity. I still can’t believe he is no more. This day is one of the blackest days in the history of fashion.

R.I.P Lee Alexander McQueen. I hope you have found peace & serenity wherever you are now. Never shall you be forgotten!

My thoughts are with McQueen’s family and friends. I can’t remember that I have ever been that affected by the death of someone whom I didn’t know personally. As a tribute to the mastermind that …was… Alexander McQueen and his brilliant creative endeavors, I have created a collage of some of McQueen’s greatest designs. Feel free to download it and use it as your twitter background, on your blog, as a wallpaper, whatever.

Alexander McQueen (1969 – 2010)

Versace Spring 2010

Profashionelle — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:32 +0000

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Versace’s Spring 2010 collection was a fashion interpretation of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland as Donatella said she’d been inspired by the fantasyland in the film. We had geometric prints dipped in pastel candy colors, paired with Versace’s quintessential slinky, sexy silhouettes and completed with giga high platforms which – even by stiletto lover standards – should be quite a challenge to walk in.

After being disappointed by the Fall 2009 collection I am so happy to see Donatella return to her glory days. Gotta love her for designing clothes that make you want to hit the gym, right?

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Jimmy Choo for H&M – First Look

Profashionelle — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:53 +0000

Ladies, it’s time to get excited! Here are the first pictures of Jimmy Choo’s shoe line for H&M which is due to come out November 14, 2009. I spy a lot of interpretations of high-class Jimmy Choos such as “Jedd”, “Bonnie”, “Blaze” & “Seattle” for example. The shoes will be priced between 60â‚¬ to 129â‚¬. My personal favorite are the studded gladiator stilettos – probably the first pair I’m definitely going to buy. What do you think of the collection so far? Good, bad, worth the price or not so much?

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Rodarte Spring 2010

Profashionelle — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:00:39 +0000

At first I was a little disappointed with Laura and Kate Mulleavy’s Spring 2010 collection for Rodarte because the first shown pieces were way too messy and grungy for my liking and I couldn’t shake the thought of picturing homeless people in these clothes – an association I really wasn’t feeling good with.

But halfway through the show, the interesting pieces started to pour in and I was astounded at how much I’ve gone through love and hate with the whole collection. My personal favorites were the black pieces which were shown in the last third of the show. Typical Rodarte with a new twist! The collection’s leitmotif was “scarred and still beautiful” and I think this pretty much sums it up. The Rodarte sisters have once more done a great job – at least for half of the collection. What do you think of it? You can view the whole collection here.

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Designer Spotlight – Pippa Small Jewelry

Profashionelle — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:00:53 +0000

I’ve never been much into jewelry and almost never wear (ear)rings or necklaces. The only accessories I wear on a daily basis are 4 thin bracelets I got from my mom and a watch which has been given to me as a birthday present a few years ago. Apart from these I hardly own any jewelry and never felt the need to change that… until now.

Pippa Small crafts some of the most amazing pieces I’ve ever seen. She’s very much into gems and uses them a lot in the pieces she creates. If they weren’t way out of my budget, I’d totally splurge and never look back.

Born in Canada, but raised in Wiltshire with an extended family of artists and wanderers, Pippa Small’s home was filled with an eclectic mix of cultural artefacts gleaned from their travels.

Even as a small child, Pippa was attracted to gems, shells and minerals. She gathered beads, bottle tops, seeds, sea-washed glass, anything and everything, secreting her treasures in little piles around the house.

I especially like the green gem pieces (look at that gorgeous emerald green ring! ♥), but the pink tourmaline ring (Â£2.500) and the peacock earrings (Â£2.200) are also nice. Which one is your favorite?

You can buy Pippa Small’s jewelry in her online shop and at Astley Clarke.

Celebrities are Crazy for Marchesa’s Spring 2009 Collection

Profashionelle — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:00:43 +0000

Marchesa is a red carpet favorite among celebrities. No major award show would be complete without at least one celebrity wearing one of the exquisite dresses. Georgina Chapman, one half of the designer duo, does a lot of PR work for Marchesa by wearing her designs only on every public event she attends.

Marchesa’s recent spring collection seems to be extremely popular with the rich and famous in Hollywood. See who’s been wearing Marchesa Spring 2009 below and vote for your favorite at the end of the post.

Kerry Washington

Miley Cyrus @ 2008 American Music Awards

Halle Berry

Jennifer Morrison

Vanessa Hudgens

Anne Hathaway

Jennifer Lopez

Thandie Newton

Reese Witherspoon

Eva Longoria

Dita von Teese

Miley Cyrus @ 2009 Golden Globes

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Designer Spotlight – Laila Azhar

Profashionelle — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:00:18 +0000

I recently stumbled upon upcoming designer Laila Azhar whose designs I loved at first sight, so I thought I would share some of her beautiful creations with you.

Laila Azhar is carried at Shopbop, RevolveClothing and Barney’s.

Laila Azhar Bio

Born in Morocco, designer Laila first moved to the United States with her family at the age of five. Whilst earning her Bachelors degree in Biology, Laila was gratefully exposed to the fashion industry through modeling opportunities which served as a catalyst and driving force to create her own designs.

In 2002, Laila enrolled in Parsons School of Design to pursue her strong ambition of becoming a fashion designer. After graduating and working for two years as an Assistant Designer, Laila knew it was time to materialize her vision into reality.

Laila designs for the individualistic, independent metropolitan woman whose wardrobe is an extension of her confidence, originality and sophistication. Her personal style reflects the pure elegance of simplicity with a taste for uniquely sculpted silhouettes that thrive on understatement. Rather than chasing trends, Laila designs beautiful, sexy clothes that are practical yet romantic, uninvolved yet constructive, and timeless yet modern.