I loved the Givenchy Fall 2009 Couture Collection when it came out, but it has only hit me now how fitting the Norwegian Wood chain elastic harness made for Shrimpton Couture is for Fall 2009!! This is especially true since strong shoulders were a huge trend for Fall'09 RTW. There are also a number of necklaces over at Shrimpton Couture with tons of chains incorporated such as the Glamourai pieces that fly out the store on pre-sales even before they come in, and the RSVP necklaces that had been featured on Dujour magazine!
Anyway, enjoy the pictures, I got them all from Nitrolicious.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Givenchy Fall 2009 Couture Collection
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Linea Pelle Large Lola Tote Handbag
Megan Fox (female lead in Transformers I and II) is usually not my cup of tea because she tends to exude an air of sexuality in the realm of sluttiness. However, I saw this picture of her today with Linea Pelle large Lola tote handbag in midnight (navy blue) and I thought, "Wow, Megan Fox looks great here!" It is probably in part due to her toned down makeup and outfit that I find her looking good. Also, the aviator sunglasses are blocking the view of her eyes, which is the sluttiest part of her face. And a big part is because that huge Lola bag looks surprisingly great on her!!! I don't know what she has in her bag, but it looks like she fitted a watermelon in there, yet it still looks chic and lovely. You may think the Lola bag is plain, but it does have a great shape with comfortable shoulder straps and buttery soft leather. The brass hardware and LP's signature zebra lining are quite likeable too. All in all, I think Megan Fox and the Lola bag fits each other like a glove. The bag gives Megan the edge she likes and is used to, yet is soft and womanly enough without giving off any slutty feeling. For a $355 bag (down from $595), the Lola bag truly is a great find.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Purple Lab Huge Lips Skinny Hips with appetite suppressant
The word should be out there by now with regards to the lip gloss girls dream about. That is, Purple Lab's Huge Lips Skinny Hips lip plumper. With the same rectangular design as LipFusion, the Huge Lips Skinny Hips lip gloss is the first of its kind because it is infused with Hoodia, an appetite suppressant.
I bought one a couple of weeks ago in the Lychee Martini shade/flavor, and it is one extremely tasty lip gloss. I don't see a big plumping effect though it does have a nice tingly feeling to it (caused by the lemonpeel oil). Did it affect my appetite? Not really. But it is still one fun lip gloss to have.
If you were like me, you would have tons of questions around the Huge Lips Skinny Hips. For one, what is hoodia and is it a true appetite suppressant?
Well, the short answer is, there are many types of hoodia, but the one that actually has been found suppressing appetite is hoodia gordonii, a herb successfully used by the San Bushmen. The herb tricks the brain into thinking that the body has enough sugar. In animal trials, the lab animals have lost weight. However, since human trials are lacking, there may be unknown side effects.
The next question that pops to mind is whether Huge Lips Skinny Hips really works. I won't reinvent the wheel because The Beauty Brain has already done a review on that question. To be concise, women may ingest from 2 to 9 lbs of lipstick in their lifetime, but there is probably too little hoodia in Huge Lips Skinny Hips to make a difference either way (i.e., suppressing appetite or any unknown side effects). Well, like I said, it didn't affect my appetite, but any placebo effect is welcomed, and it is sure one tasty lip gloss to replace my need to munch.
By the way, for those of you venturing out to the land of Huge Lips Skinny Hips, Purple Lab is having a Kiss and Tell contest that will send 2 lucky persons to NYC. The contest ends August 27th, enter while you can!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
I Heart Norwegian Wood: Fringe Necklaces and Elastic Harnesses
I thought I would share this AMAZING accessories designer/artist on Etsy called I Heart Norwegian Wood. Here's a bunch of stuff she makes:
I love the elastic harnesses because it can dress up any plain tee and make it really sexy. The fringe necklaces and earrings are great for people who don't want to put too much into a possible passing trend. The leggings, well, I wish I have one right now (because I don't feel like shaving my hairy legs and I want to wear a mini skirt!)
There are some other stuff such as cage skirt, fringe skirts, and tops as well. These are just highly unique and beautiful! This would cost a crazy amount if the designer was one of those name brands, but I Heart Norwegian Wood is extremely affordable, so go check her stuff out now!
Here's another piece of exciting news, Shrimpton Couture now has I Heart Norwegian Wood designing them an exclusive collection!!~~ YAY~ Another great collaboration. More info about Norwegian Wood's creator after the jump
Description taken from Shrimpton Couture:
Angie Johnson started Norwegian Wood in 2008 after working in the mainstream fashion industry for just over 8 years. Although Johnson has been designing her own mini collections for independent boutiques since 1997, after graduating from university in 2002 she spent her time working for larger companies such as Silver Jeans, Industry Clothing and Manager Jeans. In 2005 Johnson and her partner Tyson Bodnarchuk opened the HQ boutique/gallery in Montreal featuring work of independent designers and artists. After 3 years of being surrounded by indie design at the boutique Johnson decided in 2008 that it was finally time she gathered up all the knowledge, contacts, ideas and skills she'd accumulated over the years, and put them to work by starting Norwegian Wood.
An online favorite, Johnsons designs have graced some of the internet's finest bloggers such as Susie Bubble; Queen Michelle; Tavi and Rumi as well as countless other stylish bloggers the world over. Norwegian Wood designs have also been featured in magazines/sites such as DuJour, Elle, Nightlife, The National Post, Lou Lou, Refinery 29, Modish and Worn Fashion Journal. Norwegian Wood was recently contacted by Topshop to be part of their Fall 2009 EDIT program which features 30 designers from across the globe with a special pop-up concept store in Topshop Oxford Circus from Sept.-Dec. 2009. This is the second edition of this program, and the first time a Canadian designer has been asked to participate.
For this exclusive capsule collection, Angie has taken the best of her designs and incorporated vintage elements to create unique one of a kind pieces available no where else but at Shrimpton Couture
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Hayden Panettiere on with Alexa Chung
Hayden Panettiere, 19-year-old Heroes actress, arrives at the MTV Studios in New York City’s Times Square on Tuesday morning (July 7) to tape her appearance on the talk show It's On with Alexa Chung, where she promotes her latest movie, I Love You, Beth Cooper (out in theaters July 10th).
Hayden is wearing a minidress with puff sleeves from Elizabeth and James, Giuseppe Zanotti open-toe booties, a pair of diamond triple pinwheel earrings by Joan Hornig, and holding a Nancy Gonzalez purple clutch. You can watch a small part of the chat on the show between lovely Hayden and Alexa.
The pale pink minidress Hayden is wearing really shows off the tan she has and the bronzed makeup she chose. I adore the lovely ensemble Hayden has got on, but I think Alexa Chung's outfit is equally if not more attention-grabbing!
British import, Alexa Chung, was wearing her own dress from Topshop and cardigan from Charles Anastase. Her ballet flats and necklace were from Chanel. Alexa's outfit is very young and fresh. Most importantly, it is extremely comfortable and thus, extremely sexy~~. It's never very sexy to wear something binding and be unable to move properly in it (I'm sure you've had one of those awkward experience yourself where you felt like a piece of wood, a completely unglamorous state despite the stunning reflection in the mirror.) Well, of course, the fact that Alexa Chung has the most charming English accent and casual demeanor befitting a fashion-model-turned-television-presenter really doesn't hurt my perception of her sense of style. Oh, and she is half Chinese, HOT!!! Check out what Alexa Chung wears on her show at MTV.
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