While of course there is so much to be said for a simple solid color, especially when black is so slimming, we think that with the onset of spring, it is important to explore some great print styles that should not be overlooked. Weve put together a guide for some of our favorites and how to wear them elegantly and tastefully.
Zebra print
This one is definitely on the bolder side, but is a great one to accessorize with. Try a pair of zebra print shoes to spice up a little black dress outfit, or wear them with a pair of dark jeans and dark top to make the outfit pop. If you’re wanting to really make a statement then try a zebra print shirt for an edgy and bold look.
Peacock feather
Even though these beautiful feathers come from male peacocks and the female peacock it seems unfairly gets stuck with dark grey colors, we think the male peacock feather print is a beautiful and very feminine look. A
Myriam Laroche photo by Peter Holst
You can’t have a conversation in Vancouver about eco fashion without ending talking about Myriam Laroche. Vancouver hasn’t had the best fashion reputation over the years, and Vancouverite style was synonymous with fleece sweaters, rain coats and yoga pants. However, in the past few years a dramatically increasing number of markets, pop-up shops and local retailers have brought mainstream attention to local and eco designers. Vancouver’s Eco Fashion Week, the event created by Myriam Laroche, is working to change the face of the fashion landscape in more ways than just style.
Myriam Laroche photo by Alfonso Arnold
Eco Fashion Week resembles any other major fashion week, with a certain amount of glitz and glamour, hot models and sexy runways, but it’s what is behind the scenes that sets it apart. Designe
Gerald Anderson has admitted that he’s affected by the negative raps he has been receiving because of his tumultuous love life. However, he says that he would rather focus on staying strong rather that allow himself to be affected by the bad press he gets.
“Sino ba’ng hindi masasaktan? Tao ka, e,” he was quoted as saying in an article on PEP.ph. “Pero ‘yun nga, dito natin malalaman kung sino talaga tayo. The stronger you are, the more na marami pang blessings ang darating sa buhay mo at ‘yun ang dapat mong isipin—hindi ‘yung mga taong hindi mo naman kakilala at nagda-down sa iyo… No matter what, it doesn’t matter kung may kasalanan ka man o wala, you cannot please everybody (Who wouldn’t get hurt? You’re only hum
Menswear line from Ted Baker was created to separate boys and men. The collection comes out as a symphony of colors and patterns. Jackets and polos all feature pocket squares to give the outfit something more. Ted Baker also proposes suits, lightweight merinos knits, jeans and chinos coming in various quirky colors.
The British brand has many retailers all across the world among which their online shop . More info there.
Amsterdam Fashion Week Recap: Innovations in Sustainable Practices
By Maya McCarthy on February 6th, 2013
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Amsterdam Fashion Week A/W 13/14 was marked by its great efforts in broadening the visibility of local designers worldwide and raising serious questions about the future of fashion. While the shows presented advances in design aesthetics in the approach of distinct techniques and abstract thinking, deeper conversations on the use of fur, investments in quality crafts in opposition to marketing capitalization, and other major issues, enunciating old x new paradigms, were taking place at the Firestarters and Sustainable Stories talking sessions.
The AFW program was kicked off by its downtown agenda where a series of fashion events such as pop up catwalks, expositions and workshops, were offered to the general public, calling the community to participate actively on the happenings during the fashion week.
Marian Rivera Says Dingdong Dantes Has Plans for Her on Valentine’s Day
By Jake Allardyce on February 3rd, 2013
It sure looks like Valentine’s Day this year will be quite eventful for Marian Rivera. The actress has revealed that her boyfriend, Dingdong Dantes, has a surprise for her on the 14th.
“Naku, mukhang may binabalak siya… basta ang sabi niya, ‘Sa akin ka sa fourteen (Oh, it looks like he’s planning something…he told me, ‘You’re mine on the fourteenth!)!’” she was quoted as telling PEP.ph during the FHM 150 Party held on January 31.
Apart from that, Marian did not share any more details about her plans for the upcoming holiday, saying that she wants to keep Dingdong’s plans private. “Kasi siguro… gusto kong maging private kung ano man ‘yung binabalak niya, sa amin na lang din siguro… kasi sa mga nakal