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What Shade of Vivid Lipstick Do You Like Best?

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:00:07 -0700

What's your favorite flavor of couture lipstick: cherry, lemon or lime? At the Dior show, I noticed a lot of deep blood reds, but the looks on the On Aura Tout Vu runway stopped me dead in my tracks. I know that Shu Uemura makes those true-color, Rouge Unlimited artist shade lipsticks, but I've just never seen them worn.

These ladies look lovely, and I appreciate the artsy risk-but seriously, folks, bright yellow and green lipstick!?! It looks like the model on the left won an split pea soup-eating contest. If you can't enough coverage of outrageous looks from the 2007 Fall couture shows, check out Fab's posts. And for now, tell me what you think of these lip colors!

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Fall 2007 Couture: Giorgio Armani Prive

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:45:44 -0700

Clad in Giorgio Armani Prive, an attention-loving fashionista can go from the office straight to the red carpet in an instant. By work-appropriate attire, I mean an office that demands high-fashion, high-drama and glamour to the max (think The Devil Wears Prada). That's exactly what Armani delivered this time.

Suits with tulip skirts and low necklines oozed sexy sophistication that only a confident woman can pull off. And to break up the all-black look, Armani infused a pop of color - fuchsia, bright blue, purple - to each suit.

Colorful feathers and flowers served as voluminous shawls, while tilted hats with glitter screamed "Isabella Blow!" Interesting necklines prevailed, including lower-than-low sweethearts. Some red-carpet-worthy gowns were fitted, while most were overly poofy. And of course, bouts of fuchsia and hot pink popped up on the runway in the forms of clutches, jackets and frocks.

It wouldn't be Armani if a couple menswear-inspired pieces didn't shine through. Skinny ties and black fitted suits looked like they were taken directly from David Bowie's closet.

I have to say I'm impressed that Armani pumped up the volume, the drama and the sex appeal. I guess his fans have a siren side, too!

To see the rest of the Giorgio Armani Prive collection, go here.

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Battle of the Valentino: Danes vs. Macpherson

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:36:28 -0700

Claire's got a snake on her dress! I've got a sweet spot for snake motifs, but I'm not really feeling it with this one-shouldered number - it just doesn't seem to flatter her. Elle, on the other hand, is still living up to her nickname: "The Body." I love the lace panels and the sleeve of her dress. Who wins in your book?!

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Battle of the Valentino: Hudson vs. Mendes

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:31:03 -0700

You're looking at two very different looks on Jennifer and Eva. The former is very glamorous Grecian, while the latter is elegant and understated. Both are appropriate, but I'd take Eva's look in an instant. Who gets your vote?

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Battle of the Valentino: Hurley vs. Thurman

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:21:47 -0700

How romantic both Elizabeth and Uma look in their lace frocks. This is a tough one because both looks are super flattering. I am leaning towards Elizabeth because Uma's ruffles are a tad too distracting. You?

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Battle of the Valentino: Parker vs. Hathaway

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:13:57 -0700

You can never go wrong with black - in my book, anyway! SJP goes all silverscreen goddess on us with her asymmetrical gown, while Anne does an embroidered and embellished version of the floor-length gown. I think both ladies look very classy - if a little safe. What do you all think?

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Battle of the Valentino: Miller vs. Schiffer

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:07:31 -0700

Here we have two ladies in red: Sienna in feathers and Claudia in bows. Although the tight bodice on Sienna's dress flatters her, I prefer Claudia's gown because it's unlike anything I've seen before. Who gets your vote?

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Fall 2007 Couture: Valentino

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:55:55 -0700

Valentino really went all out this time around - but why shouldn't he? He's celebrating his 45th anniversary in fashion!

No doubt about it, the show was extravagant: marabou, sequins, fur, and lamé went every which way. Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, and Diane von Furstenberg all populated the front row. The models looked dressed and ready for a ball, and there was plenty of Valentino's trademark old-school glamour to go around.

Opulently detailed suits in white, grey, and black were followed by gorgeous cocktail dresses in gold, silver, black, purple, and pink. For the finale, Valentino sent endless amounts of those red carpet-worthy floor-length gowns he does so well: bejeweled, satiny, neck-plunging absolutely divine gowns. And of course, the most strikingly beautiful dress was in his favorite color: red. I can't wait to see what happens on his 50th anniversary!

To see lots more from the runway show, read more

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Fall 2007 Couture: Givenchy

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:20:22 -0700

Chubby furs, neutral colors, and whirls of fabric and feathers - that's what Givenchy couture is made of.

As a relatively young designer compared to the others who helm the great French couture houses of Dior and Chanel, Riccardo Tisci is still finding himself within the bounds of the House of Givenchy legacy. However, he is starting to pull together a few signature elements: the puffball skirt, the smoke-like frothy long skirt, the piecey satin dress.

And there is something very young, very raw, very edgy about how Mr. Tisci does couture. These are the kinds of qualities vital to keeping the practice of couture, which is so steeped in rules and tradition, modern and alive for both the present and the future.

To see lots more from the runway show, read more

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Fall 2007 Couture: Chanel

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:11:23 -0700

The Chanel couture show may have taken place amidst rainy weather, the front row attendees may have ruined their shoes in the mud, but the clothes were anything but downtrodden. In fact, the bad weather made the stunning designs stand out even more.

The show opened with variations on the classic Chanel suit, with detailing from sequins to leather to feathers, and closed with the bride covered head to toe in a fantastic feathered dress. Karl Lagerfeld seemed to take inspiration from medieval times - the head coverings remind me of the chain mail knights wore under their helmets, the feathers seem reminiscent of the Middle Age pastime of falconry, and a couple of the dresses seem very Maid Marian. All in all, another masterpiece from Karl!

To see lots more from the runway show, go here.

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