If you enjoy fashions with a little flirty flair we would like to high five you! We find retro and vintage inspired clothing at times have more of an alluring factor. In times past, women’s fashions just seemed to have more appeal, more glamour. This ring of truth was seen right down to their swimwear, revealing just enough skin to be sassy.
Abercrombie & Finch has taken a page from the sexy vintage book with their new swimwear for 2014. This year they are encouraging us ladies to go retro with high rise swim sets. We love the sets, but check them out for yourself and be sure to drop us a line to tell us what you think.
No closet or wardrobe should be complete without a stylish jumpsuit. Forever 21 is selling a little number for only $22.80 that comes in black as well as blue. This jumpsuit has just the right amount of sex appeal with it’s cut-outs and strappy details. Happy shopping!
Keyshia Cole is launching her newest fashion venture which has women everywhere itching to empty their wallets for a piece of the pie. Cole is releasing her second shoe line for Steve Madden. The spring 2014 collection includes a dazzling array of exotic prints, textures and bright boisterous colors. Perfect for any lady who doesn’t mind making and leaving a lasting impression.
Fashion vocabulary is constantly expanding due to new trends as well as the pioneering of fresh styles. Abercrombie & Finch is expanding couture terminology with their debut of The Snit. By definition a Snit is a lightweight drapey knit and sweater in one. If you’re in the market for some great knits to go with your effortlessly cool wardrobe look no further than The Snit.
If you are a lover of sunglasses then you will be blown away by the designs of Karen Walker for her spring 2014 collection. What artistry does Karen display for spring 2014? Large frames, bold colors and even leopard animal print permeate the design flavor of Walker’s collection for this season.
Nevertheless, what is even more exciting about this line of accessories is the pairing between Walker with artisans from the country of Kenya. Thanks to the United Nations’ ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative, Karen was connected with a group of Kenyan artisans that added their very own flair of fashion to the collection. Together these talented and stylish women were able to design and produce an unique line of embellished pouches that will be included with each pair of frames purchased.
This clearly demonstrates that amazing fashion can be found in any place of the world. It is a joy to see the compilation of hard work and construction of fabulous accessories by this group of women. Enjoy the photos of Karen Walker’s spring 2014 collection which are modeled by the artisans themselves.
Got luxury? During Paris as well as London Fashion Week British shoe designer, Liam Fahy revealed his opulent Spring/Summer 2014 Collection entitled, “Summer Rain.” The blissful collection includes booties, clogs, sandals and wedges.
Wow and we thought Firth being apart of the fall 2013 Prada campaign was the start of something really good! Cindy Bruna is also making her historic mark in Prada’s Spring/Summer 2014 Campaign. Out of the 18 models 2 were black women. It is definitely a glamorous start to see more women of color featured in this light.
Firth and Bruna are one of the first black models to be chosen to take part in a Prada campaign since Naomi Campbell in 1994.
The text from the corresponding release:
“Steven Meisel’s Spring/Summer 2014 campaign for Prada reflects the fierce and independent spirit of the collection. Teams of models hold us in their collective gaze, looking forward in a united vision.
Dresses, coats and accessories come alive with giant mural prints of female faces, layering contrasting dimensions of femininity. The walls of the Via Fogazzaro show space in Milan were similarly transformed, emblazoned with ‘In the Art of the Multitude’ – a contemporary muralists’ and illustrators’ vision of female representation, power and multiplicity.
Striped sporty detailing at necklines and busts emphasizes the feeling of team photographs, but then the scale is magnified, the cropped images accentuating detail in the frame. The effect is a surreal wallpaper of textures, colours, and the luxurious detail of the clothing.
Glowing with independent truth, a youthful idealism and aggressive optimism unites this modern feminine troupe.”
Designer Sue Wong doesn’t just construct beautiful fashions, she creates one-of-a-kind, works of art. We felt literally transported back to a time where class, style and a splash of sass went hand in hand. Every …
