Dilek Hanif Couture Design

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I am always looking for new inspirational designers. And this lady is definitely worth checking out. Dilek Hanif is a Turkey based designer, started out in 1990 with her own "Dilek Hanif" line and aired her first fashion show in 2002. Her line consists of Haute Couture and ready to wear collection. Winning some prestigious awards since then, such as the "Most succesful female designer" by Avon, she sets the trend for Turkish high end fashion. Her style is the mix of tradition and innovation with a great touch of luxury, which truly encaptures the true essence of Turkish and Armenian origins.  
Here is a look at her SS 2012 Couture collection. Enjoy ! 

 

Paris must see exhibit - Balenciaga and Comme des Garcons 2012

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If you are in Paris between 13th April and 7th October this year, make sure to pass by the Musee Galliera. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Balenciaga's death the museum showcases an extraordinary exhibit of his amazing historical Spanish costumes. Over 70 pieces dating from the 18th-20th century and 40 couture dresses will take your breathe away and will give you a true taste of couture in its original state.

Comme des Garcons ss 2012 collection "White drama", will also be displayed during this time. 

Balenciaga

Comme des Garcons - "White drama"

visit at Musee Galliera

Best dressed at the Golden Globes 2012

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The Golden Globes are always the platform for high end couture fashion. Here are my favorite picks. Let me know which ones you liked the most??

 

 

Jessica Alba in Gucci

Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

Charlize Theron in Dior couture

Elle McPherson in Zac Posen

Dianna Agron in Giles

 

All pictures courtesy of elle.com

Kate Cusack/ Zipper jewelry

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She is a jewelry and costume designer and probably most famous for her zipper jewelry. Graduated from the Yale school of Drama in 2006, she started her own brand and has her own studio in Caroll Gardens, Brooklyn. 

Her zipper designs are truly a piece of art and naturally translate her unique, hand-crafted and individual style. You can buy her pieces online, or check out her own blog on any updates and exhibits on her designs. 

buy Kate Cusack online

Plukka.com :fine jewelry at affordable prices

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Plukka.com is a new concept of two women, Jai Waney and Joanne Ooi. Their motto is :"what we make is what you want". The more they sell of a specific item, the less you pay.  And if your friend buys the same item, you pay even less. It sounds simple and it is. Now you can buy fine jewelry at a more affordable price. Tell me what you think!!

Jennifer Fisher jewelry to have

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Her name is not unknown in the fashion world, as her jewelry has been worn by many celebrities, such as Katy Perry, Rihanna, Sarah J Parker and worn in many tv shows and movies like Gossip Girl (fabulous) and Sex and the City the movie. She specializes in charms and pendants, but her collection is a wide array of many different types of jewelry, mostly golden tones and diamonds. Her jewelry is only sold online or in her showroom in Soho NYC.

Jennifer Fisher jewelry showroom

270 Lafayette Street / Suite 904
New York, NY 10012 
1.888.255.0640

"The feeling I strive to create for my customers is a casual edge, one that will make them feel dressed and finished the moment they put on my jewelry no matter what they are wearing" - Jennifer Fisher.

Valentino opens virtual museum

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Valentino Garavani has teamed up with his partner Giancarlo Giammetti, to set up a new phenomenon, a virtual museum. The museum will showcase over 5000 images, dresses, sketches, celebrity events and most memorable moments in Valentino's career past 50 years as a designer. The designer calls it "a part of my legacy". He wants to share his world with the rest of the world, and with this virtual museum, give access to everyone who is interested in his work. The museum will be available for download on December 5, 2011 at http://valentino-garavani-archives.org

Rachel Zoe Collection 2012

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She is an inspiration to all women that dreams can become reality

Every once in a while a celebrity starts a business in fashion and creates his/her own collection. Gwen Stefani with L.A.M.B., very succesful brand, the Olsen twins with The Row, equally succesful. But ever since I started following the Rachel Zoe project, I absolutely adore her style and work attitude. She is a hard working celebrity stylist from Los Angeles and she dresses many celebrities such as Eva Mendes, Demi Moore and Cameron Diaz. In 2011 she decided to start her own brand and now she is on the runway next to all the other high end fashion designers in the world. This collection is a true statement of her love for vintage and she has done an amazing job translating this in her looks. I absolutely love the transition she made from just a stylist to a celebrity stylist to an international designer. Her collection combines suits, jackets, tops, platform boots and dresses. This collection is easy to combine many different pieces and it should be seen in every womens closet.Her inspiration for the ss 2012 collection was Bridgette Bardot and that sense of style you feel in the south of France. You can buy her collection at:

Piperlime, Neiman Marcus or visit her own website

SS 2012

Resort 2012

Fabulous fall boots 2011

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Here are my picks for super fabulous boots to rock this fall! Enjoy

Giuseppe Zanotti leather thigh high boots

Reed Krakoff boots

Valentino over the knee boots

Alexandre Birman knee boots

Alexander McQueen suede boots

Gucci leather knee boots

Camilla Skovgaard suede ankle boots

Burakan Uyan leather boots

Christian Louboutin bootie

Christian Louboutin knee high boots

Christian Louboutin python leather boots

Valentino lace and leather boots

Nicholas Kirkwood leather buckle boots