Happy New Year!!!

We wish you all the best for 2012. An hope all your dreams will come true!!!

You can find below some of our wishes for 2012...

She's Got The Look!

It's the beauty of Van Gogh's starry night reflected in your eyes. The edges of pitch black night illuminated into deep blue and shimmering purple by the celestial stars... As seen on the Rodarte spring 2012 runway, this look works for cool days or warm nights. Follow the beauty how to guide to create it yourself.

Flying Home For Christmas...

Today we are flying home for Christmas. And it feels so good! 

We can't wait to hug those who mean the world to us.

Burberry's Tie-In Campaign

Now that a small selection of their spring / summer 2012 collection has begun to appear in their stores, Burberry have released the first pictures from the tie-in campaign aimed at promoting both their men’s and women’s collections.

Poolside Glamour

Poolside glamour.

If you take that phrase literally you usually end up with sultry swimwear worn with luxurious jewels, high heels, lipstick and cascades of vintage-style waves. In other words, all the things you don’t want to get wet. But practicality be damned: sometimes, editorially at least, it’s the best way to present a selection of bikinis and draw the viewer in.

Lady Gaga: Naked Muse

Whether you’re a die-hard Lady Gaga fan, completely blasé about her existence, or fearful for the future of pop stardom every time you see her latest crazed stunt, it’s yet difficult to deny her impact. The albums keep on coming and so do the promotional shoots – this time in the pages of Vanity Fair, Gaga is given the typical glaze of Annie Leibovitz drama in shots that range from the expected over-the-top couture to completely nude to surprisingly natural.

Grooving To The 70's Christmas Party

Let's get the party started and groove to the 70's...

 Dior

Dior

Closer To The Edge

  30 Seconds To Mars

 30 Seconds To Mars

Almost on our way to Vienna to watch 30 Seconds to Mars' concert. 30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Shannon Leto (drums, percussion) and Tomo Miličević (lead guitar, keyboards).

She's Got The Look!

Pucci

Opt for elegant, Italianate glamour by night with Pucci's intricate shimmering lace dress. Dress is lined in nude silk and has one long sleeve, ruching to the side of the dress and a scalloped hemline (£1,540.00). 

• Closure Side zip
• Lining Nude silk
• Detail One long sleeve, ruching to side of dress, scalloped edge
• Fabric Sheer metallic lace

Arizona Muse for Louis Vuitton Cruise

Louis Vuitton’s latest Cruise campaign can have all the lush green palms and azure blue seas in the world – when it comes down to it, the thing that makes us want to step into Arizona Muse‘s tie-up espadrilles is her hair and makeup. They’re the elements that pull the campaign over the line, the icing of romantic idealism to the sponge cake of holiday travel. The waves in Muse’s bob undulate with a mix of modern ease and 1920s / 30s glamour (the same formula, one supposes, that the clothing was based on), with dark winged-out eyeliner as the finishing touch.

Versace for H&M Launch

Donatella Versace arrives at the H&M store on London's Regent Street this morning

"I love London," said Donatella Versace at the launch of the Versace for H&M collection this morning. "It's so exciting. We drove around this morning and saw all the people who have been waiting. It's incredible." As for whether she had ever wanted something enough to sleep outside over night to ensure she got it, the iconic blonde was reflective. "Hmmm, maybe a concert," she smiled.

Ski Bunny

V Magazine’s “The Model Issue” would hardly be complete without a few beauties of Victoria’s Secret fame spreading their wings within its pages. Candice Swanepoel appears in the shoot Ski Bunny which ventures into the potentially disastrous territory of Pamela Anderson-esque blonde bouncy hair and red hot pants, paired with (the very practical ensemble of) white patent knee-high boots and fluffy white faux fur. But this is a shoot that doesn’t take itself too seriously. This is ski bunny by the definition of ladies of leisure, trophy wives and barbie dolls, and Candice pulls it off with a retro kind of flair. One shot seems to tip its hat to Farrah Fawcett with flicked out curls and tanned skin, a white turtleneck and red fur-lined hood. An interpretation of ski bunny that borrows from the 70s, the 80s, and the now.

Armani Hotel Milano

Giorgio Armani was on hand to open his brand's new hotel in Milan yesterday, in the upper floors of the Griffini-designed, Thirties building that already hosts his Via Manzoni flagship store (picture on the left). 

Following the opening of the Armani Hotel Dubai - located in Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building - the 95-room Milan hotel aims to continue Armani's commitment to create a atmosphere conducive to "work, relaxation and pleasure". 

As such, the hotel boasts a business centre, with conference rooms and IT facilities; a seventh-floor glass restaurant with views of the Duomo; and a eight-floor, panoramic beauty and treatment centre, gym and pool. 

As if confirmation of the perfection of the space was needed, one look at the architects' plans for the hotel reveals that the building itself was created in the shape of an "A".

Pop that collar

Every so often there is a designer who either introduces a trend or regurgitates it in fantastical ways. Danny Tang is one of those creative brains who dedicated his first season in 2009 to accessories such as shrugs, collars, belts and neck pieces; a collection of edgy romantic "add-ons" to glam up any LBD-esque look. He then went on to become a sought after brand amongst the press and is still going strong with his range for spring 2012, titled: "A new Dimension".

She's Got The Look!

Alexander McQueen

The striking Swarovski crystal embellishment and sheer silk cape turn Alexander McQueen's navy dress into a modern collectible. Sarah Burton's fabulously feminine aesthetic is apparent in the softly layered skirt, while the velvet panel adds a touch of texture to this statement–making piece (£2,995.00).  

• Closure Zip fastening at back
• Lining Partially lined
• Detail Velvet panel at bust, layered silk skirt, sheer silk cape, gold Swarovski crystal and metal embellished neckline
• Fabric Velvet and silk

Today I'm feeling...

Dark Angel... @ Halloween Party!

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Inspiration for Halloween Look

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Dansk Magazine #26 AW 2011
Shot by: Aitken Jolly
Styling by: Anders Sølvsten Thomsen 
Model: Magdalena Frackowiak

Karlie Kloss for Numéro October 2011

Some models have a little something extra: they have presence. Karlie Kloss is one of them. On a runway, she slinks, glides, powers, prowls; when she poses she don’t just use her body but her eyes. A quality like that is more obvious than ever when placed against the starkness of a plain white backdrop. The model has to work twice as hard to captivate, given the surroundings go none of the way to creating any feeling.

Elie Saab Spring Collection 2012

Elie Saab named his Spring collection Color Shock, and though he opened with a group of pearly pales, he soon segued into more vivid shades in the bright thread he began for Resort.

The Elie Saab show can be relied upon for billowing, swirling red carpet dresses smothered in glitter and crystals galore that little girls aren’t really allowed to play dress up in and grown-up ones love to sometimes even if they don’t admit it.

Versace for H&M Menswear Collection

The outlook for the High Street just got a little brighter: following a triumphant return to form for the Italian house at Milan Fashion Week, the long-awaited Versace for H&M collection has finally been revealed in its full Technicolor glory. As promised, Donatella Versace has raided the archives to produce a veritable greatest hits and, as expected, it's not for the faint of heart - but at these prices, you can be bold. The range drops on 17 November in stores and online, with a pre-spring collection following on 19 January. Extravagance has never been so affordable.

Today I'm feeling...

A butterfly flying through a sea of blue...

Salvatore Ferragamo

Versace for H&M Collection

Versace for H&M

The wait to see the Versace for H&M collection in full is over - we have it all here to show you. Drawing on the heritage of the legendary fashion house, expect bright prints, bold colours and reinterpretations of iconic dresses. Plus, a first for the H&M designer collaborations, there will be homeware too.

"The collection for H&M is the essence of Versace. For the collaboration we've brought back from the archives, as well as from more recent collections, some of the icons of Versace, such as the bright prints, the Greek key and daring cuts. I can't wait to see how H&M's wide audience will make these pieces their own," says Donatella Versace.

Today I'm feeling...

Science has it, since time immemorial, that the human eye is most sensitive to the color yellow. We can vouch with personal experience that a woman's eye is the most sensitive, out of all brands, to Victoria's Secret! Guess what? Here is a combination of both! This one is sure to hyper-sensitize many to its presence, just don it and see the Victorian effect!

Victoria's Secret

Charge It, Please!

Alexander McQueen

Inspired by the intricacy of gothic cathedrals, Alexander McQueen's silver-tone brass clutch is a show-stopping way to introduce the label into your wardrobe. 

Men’s Suits Winter 2011 Trends

Men’s fashion trends are greatly different to women’s. They exist, yes. But their cycle moves much slower. Nowhere is that truer then of men’s suit trends. While there are distinct styles of suits that feature amongst 2011′s fashion trends we should note from the get-go that they’re not unique to the year – in fact, many of the key looks you’ll find in this guide will still be in-fashion come 2012 and beyond. Which is a great thing – it means you can afford to spend more on a suit thus buying a quality piece of workmanship that you’ll still be able to wear for many a year to come. The same can’t be said of most fashion trends.

But what styles, cuts and cloths should you be looking for? Read on to find out.

Fall / Winter 2011 Fashion Trends

The final season for the first year of this new decade, and also the season that will go a long way to defining 2012′s fashion trends, autumn / fall 2011 is a crucial period for building your wardrobe and evolving your personal style.

So what’s in store for the seasons for men and women? Seventies fashion remains high on the list of carry-over trends, taking with it the likes of flares and wide-leg pants; while on the tough side, biker and punk follow through to the new season. You can read more about these and other upcoming fall 2011 fashion trends below.

Today I'm feeling...

In love with my black hat...

Megan Fox for Amica, September 2011

TAG The 10 Things We Love The Most

Dear Shining Stars we got this TAG from the lovely MissyLi and it is so sweet we decided to put hands to paper (or should we say keyboard?) and do it.

Rules:

1. Disclose the name of the blog that gave us the TAG

http://diamondsparklegirl.blogspot.com/

2. Show 10 images of things we love the most:

(without any order of preference)

Family

Gucci Museo in Florence

Gucci's 90th anniversary celebrations will culminate with the official opening of the Gucci Museo  in Florence today, September 28, 2011. Enjoy our tribute to the House’s historical archive, creative heritage and ongoing innovation.

   

The Gucci Museo

A year of events in celebration of Gucci’s 90th anniversary will culminate with the official public opening of the Gucci Museo inside the historic Palazzo della Mercanzia located in Florence’s Piazza Signoria.
A permanent exhibition from its rich and culturally significant archive, which has been preserved and amplified throughout the years, will be juxtaposed with contemporary art installations supported by the Pinault Foundation.  An icon store, bookshop, caffè and gift shop complement the exhibition spaces to create a destination location for visitors.

Gucci Museo Bookshop

Today I'm feeling...

Celebrating life with friends...

Barbara Fialho For Elle Brazil

It’s a simple reality that sometimes the ongoing trend of nudity in fashion is about selling sex. But it’s not always the case. Often it’s about beauty: the beauty of a healthy body, of a glowing golden tan, of the qualities that stir up desire or envy or simply appreciation. Barbara Fialho in Elle Brazil is one of those beauties.

Happy Birthday... To Me

Dear Shining Stars today is my birthday and I would love if you could celebrate it with me. If you can't please have a piece of cake and a glass of champagne at least. Above all be very happy!!!

And... let's get the party started!

A Star's Outfits with Drew Barrymore

In this shoot featuring Drew Barrymore they’ve pulled together outfits that work every aspect of a star’s life from the red carpet to rehearsals. Yes they’ve even pulled out the cliche Director’s Chair pose. But cliches aside it’s a theme that works, and the outfits are all high-impact with vibrant fall 2011 colours.

A darkened sensuality

We’ve long been fans of the work of photographer Nicolas Guerin. His are photos shoots that are rich in detail, that evoke, that draw you in and let your mind wander.
Following on from his rock-edged Into The Wild pictorial, we’ve now secured you a look at Guerin’s work for the 5th issue of Glint magazine – Amour du noir.

Today I'm feeling...

Having a cocktail in the garden... Covent Garden.

Scarlett Johansson for Mango Summer Collection 2011

Let's Go Nude... With The Burberry Nude Collection

Given the racy nature of its barely dressed video and print campaign with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, you'd expect the new Burberry Body fragrance to inspire a line of, well, cold showers.

Instead, it's the first scent to spawn its own ready-to-wear clothing collection, aptly called Burberry Nude. Available for purchase now, the offerings include several reworkings of the classic camel trench coat — from a feminine jacquard number with a bow-tied waist to versions in fur, buttery-soft leather, and glossy satin.

Fashion's Night Out London 2011 Highlights

Louis Vuitton

Makeovers and must-haves, fashion and festivities, carnival and costumes, bloggers and buyers, celebrities and celebrations - Vogue's Fashion Night Out had London alive with activity tonight, a balmy evening that made it feel like summer's final fling before the fashion industry knuckles down to a month of international spring/summer 2012 collections - and everyone else looks forward to autumn, preferably with at least one or two wardrobe additions acquired tonight to make it that little bit more tantalising.

Vogue Fashion's Night Out At Selfridges

The hottest event on the fashion calendar is back on 8 September and Selfridges London has got plenty of exciting things in store.

We'll be celebrating Vogue Fashion’s Night Out in true Selfridges style with enough fashion, beauty and exclusives to keep you going until next year.

Karl Donague's Chic Outerwear

Crafted from soft leather and the finest shearling, see why Karl Donoghue's chic outerwear designs are the ultimate in winter luxury.

Karl Donoghue Toscana Biker Gilet

London–based designer Karl Donoghue's Toscana biker gilet is constructed from the finest soft leather. This luxe piece has an asymmetric zip front fastening and oversized lapels in thick, glossy shearling. Gilet is also lined in shearling (£745).  

Karl Donoghue Toscana Biker Jasket

Constructed from the softest leather and glossy sheepskin, Karl Donoghue's Toscana biker jacket is a timeless addition to any outerwear collection. This luxe piece has an asymmetric zip front, sheared lambskin lining and oversized lapels (£1,545.00).

Karl Donoghue Toscana Wrap

Envelop yourself in Karl Donoghue's luxurious waxed leather Toscana wrap. Constructed from the softest lambskin with a glossy shearling lining and lapels, this timeless piece has no front closure and simply drapes down at the front (£870).


Our favorite is the Toscana Biker Gilet, followed by the Toscana Wrap. What's your favorite Karl Donoghue's outerwear piece?

Adele Covers British Vogue's October Issue

Adele is the cover star of the October issue of Vogue. A celebration of all that has come to define the modern English woman, the magazine profiles some of the country's most successful and completely unique female names - from Adele and author Diana Athill to Amy Childs.

"Our cover girl, Adele, has won over the world with her heartbreaking voice and her ability to seem as if she very much herself," says Alexandra Shulman in her editor's letter. "One of the interesting facts of celebrity is that we, the admirers, usually find some particular aspect of our favourite stars to focus on and that generally become 'the point of them'. We like them to be a certain way, and often take a long time to accept any change. So Adele's very normality, her down-to-earth determination not to compromise herself, has become as much a part of her USP as, for example, Madonna's constant, deliberate reinvention."

Bobbi's Iconic Shimmer Bricks

             Rose                                   Pink Quartz                                 Nectar                                    Beige                                   Bronze

   For a soft rosy glow           Creates a soft, warm pink glow          For a soft, coral glow            Creates a candlight glow            Deep, bronzy glow

"Swept over cheeks or dabbed on lids, 

nothing lights up your face like shimmer" 

Bobbi Brown

Today I'm feeling...

Casual chic...

Mango