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Designer Spotlight: Prairie New York
Do you fancy girlie clothes with a special touch like a strong pleat or a jeweled neckline? Then you will like contemporary designer Prairie New York. Inspired by the city we all know and love, New York, these clothes are also designed and made in the city.
Trend Alert: Surface Tension
We've been monitoring the competition for the next big accessory. Let's just say there's some surface tension going on. While I'm still lusting after shoes, you guys are swooning for bags.
Trend Alert: Subtly Sparkly
Designers, and their followers (ahem) can't get enough of embellishments, i.e. mirrors, beading, embroidery and sequins. Beautiful in both the Winter and Summer, something subtly sparkly is the proper choice for a date night, a cocktail part-tay or if you just want to feel pretty.
Definition: Embellishment
Embellishment n. Using ornamentation such as beading, sequins, appliqué, or embroidery to make part or all of a garment more beautiful. In sewing and crafts, an embellishment is anything that adds design interest to the piece.
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Trend Alert: Jewel Embellished Tees
Check it, the reason I'm smitten with jewel embellished tees is that they're simultaneously fancy and kick-back. Yes, we talked about bejeweled necklines before, but putting statement baubles on comfy tees is totally fresh. The way I see it, you can spend the big bucks and buy one, or you can DIY.
Guess the Amazing Appliqué!
What makes certain clothes and accessories stand out from others? For me, it's the cuts, colors, and my all-time favorite detail: appliqués. For example, Diane Kruger's stunning Jason Wu mini would be a plain, red shift dress if it weren't for the beaded black shoulder embellishments.
Trend Alert: All That Glitters
Whether you're 6 years old or 30, the holidays are the perfect time to revel in all that glitters. Given, I don't need an excuse to wear such shimmering objects, but maybe you do. Glitter is more understated compared to its shine sisters — sequins and paillettes — and so perfect right now.
2009 American Music Awards: Demi Lovato
Disney star Demi looked darling in a pale pink tiered dress with a crystal embellished neckline by Jenny Packham tonight. The sweet hue provides cool contrast with her dark locks. Nude pumps and low-key jewels are mellow accompaniments.
2009 American Music Awards: Melody Thornton
Pussycat Dolls cutie Melody Thornton made a solo appearance on the red carpet tonight looking on-trend in an embellished cream long sleeve minidress and studded booties. Check out the decadent silver and gold detailing on her frock — so rad. For jewels, the songstress decked herself out in diamond studs and mixed metal rings.
2009 American Music Awards: Carrie Underwood
The queen of country style, Carrie Underwood, shows us a Grecian-inspired look in a one-shouldered gold lamé frock by Theia. The multicolored stone embellishments and strappy gold sandals inject extra spunk to her sassy ensemble. A gold clutch, earrings, and stacked bracelets are her accessories of choice.
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