A weekend in Paris with Peugeot

Upon arrival we got drinks and bites and a presentation of Net5's roster for next season, proving once again that they're your one-stop shop for drama series. Net5 staples like Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives will return, but there will be plenty of their own Dutch productions as well.Tulle Prom Dresses

After the presentation Chloë and I hit the town, shopped loads and loads and at the end of the night we ended up back in our fancy hotelroom with champagne, McDonalds' and Burger King. 

So a while ago I got a mysterious e-mail asking if I wanted to come to Paris for an unforgettable 'eXperYence'. I'm always up for a trip to Paris, especially if I get to bring a friend, so I said yes. On Saturday morning my bestie Michelle and I were on a plane to Paris, not really knowing what to expect, but just deciding not to expect too much of it. We'll have fun together anyway.

When we landed at Charles De Gaulle we were welcomed by a driver with a very awesome car. He took us to this lovely hotel called Mama Shelter. Definitely a recommendation if you're looking for a place to stay in Paris. The design was perfectly quirky. Our driver told us to enjoy our day and that he'd pick us up at the hotel in the evening.view more

Floral sweater and trousers from French Connection

If you vote for my look (or any look, really) over here at Fashiolista, you'll be in the running to win a £500 shopping spree at French Connection! Who wouldn't want that?! I'm really into matching pieces lately, so I'm mega in love with this matching sweater and trouser set. You can wear the pieces separately for a more casual look and for something more quirky you just go for the whole look!

Sexy A-line Straps Beading Ruching Prom Dress

Silhouette: A-line 

Neckline: Straps 

Waist: Empire 

Hemline/Train: Floor-length 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Beading, Ruching 

Fabric: Silk like satin 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: Gold, Silver, Pink 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 

Occasion: Prom, Evening 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Hair Care.

Halter Prom Dresses uk  So, I recently went to get my hair re-touched because I was in much need to freshen up the brown in my hair. Many of you always ask me where I get my hair done and what the technique is called. Well, I go to Salon Benjamin and my colorist is Deanna and cut artist is the man himself, Benjamin. I don’t say the technique to my colorist anymore because she knows what I want, but for all of you that ask, tell them you want the ombre look in the balayage technique.view more

I’m not one to wear head to toe of the same print, but when I saw this particular print I knew it be a killer print to wear together. It has a pajama-esque feel that allowed me to wear heels for a day look, and a few hours later, I switched to my sneakers, pony tail and hoops for a sportier look and to go shopping!view more

I’ve fallen in love with Barcelona. There’s no denying that it’s a beautiful city, and I’m hoping to one day move there for a few months. But for now, I’ll just reminisce while looking at these photos that were shot last month during my Mango summer experience!Elegant Prom Dresses uk

Huge and special thank you to my lovely friends at Mango for making this trip possible! They definitely know how to have fun! Can’t wait to see you guys again..view more

I was channeling my inner Mary-Kate last week; you know that whole boho-grunge kinda thing she had going on for a while…. kimono and all.

At first, I didn’t think I could pull off this kimono when I first laid eyes on it, but after a quick try-on, I was sold. It’s different from anything I own, yet I felt it could be an easy piece to wear all summer long!view more

V-neck halter slit front chiffon prom dress features a dazzling Grecian inspired halter top evening dress for prom or

party. This elegant evening gown features three bands of sparkling silver stones about the waist enhancing a daring

low v-neckline, halter top and open back. The full length skirt falls in easy folds from the waist with an enticing front slit.

Add some alluring details like the tie-back neck and high slit that exposes a hint of leg, it is all that an evening magical

dress should be

Fabric: Poly Chiffon

Style: Sheath style, V-neck, halter, bands of silver stones, slit front, floor-length

Washing: Hand wash/dry clean separately, hang dry, iron at low temperature, no chlorine bleaching, less than 10 minutes soak time,view more

EXPERT WEDDING PLANNING TIPS: CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING VENDORS

Top London wedding planner Andri of Always Andri Wedding Design is back with her expert wedding planning tips. Hurrah!

Did you catch her last super helpful post on wedding budgets? Don’t forget you can download your very own free wedding budget planner too.

Today Andri’s sharing her invaluable advice on how to choose and work with wedding vendors to help you to create the wedding of your dreams.view more

Take it away Andri…

CHOOSING AND WORKING WITH YOUR WEDDING DAY SUPPLIERS

Today I wanted to give some general advice on choosing the suppliers for your wedding day. It really is crucial that in addition to liking their portfolio of work, you also like them on a personal level. More than anything, you need to have a team around you who you can trust.

Israeli designer, Inbal Dror, has taken the wedding world (and Pinterest) by storm with her sexy, sultry, beautiful wedding dress designs.

And it’s no secret that I’m a BIG fan. See my my previous features on Inbal Dror’s 2011 collection and her 2012 wedding dress collection.

So today I’m absolutely thrilled to be sharing an exciting first look at Inbal Dror’s 2013 wedding dress collection with you all!

And judging by the amount of emails I receive asking where to find Inbal Dror dresses, lots of brides will be thrilled to hear they are now available in many more countries around the world – including the USA.

(More on where to buy Inbal Dror wedding dresses at the bottom of this post. As well as my own personal thoughts & experience with the dresses.)

Inbal Dror Paris 2013 Collection

For the 2013 collection, Inbal Dror surpassed herself by taking previously designed styles in 2011 and 2012 and giving them an extra zest, using new French Laces, Tulles, Pearls and Swarovsky Stones.

The 2013 collection brings vintage designs back to life yet infuses a modern, fashion V-Neck Prom Dresses uk forward vibe with daring necklines, low cut backs and risque, sheer fabrics.view more

Have you ever seen a bride in a lace shirt?!

Get ready for an all out glamour fest…

This engagement shoot captured by Closer To Love Photography is the perfect mix of sweet & stylish.

Strolling amongst the fancy boutiques on Rodeo Drive in LA, Lana & Arthur look like they’ve just stepped out of a Tiffany ad.

I adore Lana’s chic, feminine style Tulle Prom Dresses uk  – blush pink cocktail dress, slightly tousled, braided hair, delicate jewellery, nude heels & lacy nail art that sends my heart all a’ flutter.

While Arthur is dressed so sharply in his three piece, steel-blue suit & striped tie it hurts.view more

Then there’s the laid back, beachy shots on the pier at Chino Hills, full of fun & romance. (And yet another killer dress.)

Can we all just stop & appreciate how utterly stylish this couple is? And how beautiful these photos are!

Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a little bit okay, totally obsessed with Pinterest.

I’m constantly on the look out for creative pinners and beautiful boards to follow which is why I’m SO thrilled to be a part of the Pin It Forward UK campaign, spreading the Pinterest love across the UK alongside a whole host of fabulous bloggers from a range of niches.

Including some of my favourite UK wedding blogs!

SO WHAT IS PINTEREST?

Pinterest is an online tool for collecting and organizing the things you love.

It appeals to the 8 year old me, who spent a summer meticulously organising her sticker collection. One page for My Little Pony stickers, another one for Thunder Cats and a double page spread for sparkly stickers. I could go on.

It’s a virtual pin board / scrap book for creators, curators and collectors to inspire and be inspired.

I first discovered Pinterest back in 2011 and, as a lover of beautiful imagery, the outcome was inevitable.

It was love at first click.view more

2 years, 105 boards, 9,000 pins & 3.4 million followers later, I’m still just as enamoured with Pinterest.

Fabric: Chiffon

Style: Slim style, one shoulder, high waist, ruched bodice, curved hemline, mini-length

Washing: Hand wash/dry clean separately, hang dry, iron at low temperature, no chlorine bleaching, less than 22 minutes soak time

A mini cocktail dress is designed with a decorative floral one shoulder strap. This semi-formal cocktail length dress

features a ruched bust with gold and silver floral one shoulder strap that encircles the front and winds through the

ruching, over the shoulder to catch the back strap.view more

Introducing RVA's Fashion Photographers: Matt Licari

A New York native, Matt Licari has recently established Ball Gown Prom Dress himself in Virginia with work as a guest lecturer and portfolio reviewer for VCU School Of The Arts. His fine art projects relating to New York subways and his extended family in Virginia has had gallery showings and been turned into books, but his concurrent career as a fashion photographer proves that he's equally capable of editorial work as well as high art. Indeed, as he creates unforgettable images regardless of the nature of his assignment, Licari brings an artistic eye to the world of fashion for a unique result that is unmistakably his own.view more

With Slapdash’s third annual presentation of Epic Fest starting tomorrow and continuing through Saturday, we’ve compiled a small, eclectic list of the artist you should definitely try to catch this week. From R&B to classic hip hop to horrorcore, here’s our list of people you should not miss on each night of the four day,Elegant Prom Dresses , five stage fest. Enjoy!view more

Integrity – Suicide Black Snake (a389/Magic Bullet Records)

Anybody who's followed Integrity over the course of their quarter-century run should be less surprised by the variations the band has undertaken than by the extent to which they've been able to adhere to a single core sound despite a revolving door lineup. There are variations between albums, most of them subtle (if Integ2000 isn't factored into the equation, which is probably better for everybody – though I may be in the minority by suggesting that even what's largely considered their worst album is still better than most entries into their genre). However, their inclination to nudge their sound in a variety of directions, gradually augmenting their tough metallic hardcore with elements of old Japanese crust, hushed neo-folk, and power electronics elements, not only separated them from their metalcore followers, but was as much an integral part of their sound as the heavy pummeling for which they're best known.view more

Sheath Spaghetti Strap Beaded Lace Homecoming Dress

Silhouette: Sheath/Column 

Neckline: Spaghetti Straps 

Waist: Natural 

Hemline/Train: Short/Mini 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Beading，Embroidery 

Fabric: Lace 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: White 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Pear，Rectangle 

Occasion: Prom, Cocktail, Homecoming 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Mykita x Damir Doma Eyewear Collection Fall/Winter 2013 »

Mix & Match–Approaching the fall/winter 2013 season with an innovative new collaboration collection, eyewear company Mykita works together with designer Damir Doma for a fresh set of sunglasses and lenses. Revisiting the round shape, the collection takes on a myriad of contrasting materials, including steel, acetate, and even cellulose, and combines them with bright shades for a new outlook on glasses. The clean, simple shapes balance the modern details for a contemporary collection of eyewear for the incoming seasons.view more

Moments of Calm–Central Models’ José Bebiano stars in the latest portrait series with photographer António Medeiros, channeling a subdued emotion for the camera. Donning a clean, relaxed wardrobe, José keeps it simple, honing in upon his chiseled looks and his masculine appeal.view more

The Statement Piece–Pulling from their specialties, Swiss company Franck Muller combines forces with Roberto Cavalli for an innovative and signature watch collection. Defining luxury and class, the duo introduces two collections, the first, titled, Dual Masters, balances technical mechanics with architectural detail for an elegant and sophisticated watch. The Signature collection hones in upon Roberto Cavalli’s iconic prints and fashion Casual Prom Dresses aesthetics, blending the designers’ style with luxurious materials for a bold statement piece.view more

A-line Strapless One Shoulder Beaded Tulle Plus Size Dress

      

Ball Gown Prom Dresses uk

Silhouette: Ball Gown 

Neckline: One Shoulder

Waist: Empire

Hemline/Train: Floor-length 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Crystal Brooch,Beading,Lace-up

Fully Lined: Yes 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fabric: Tulle

Shown Color:Purple

Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Pear, Rectangle, Plus Sizes

Occasion: Prom

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Spring outfits recap!

Beading Sweetheart Pink A-Line Chiffon Prom Dress

A-Line Prom Dresses

Silhouette: A-line 

Neckline: Sweetheart 

Waist: Empire 

Hemline/Train: Floor-length 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Pleats, Draping, Beading 

Fabric: Chiffon 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: Bare Pink 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Rectangle, Inverted Triangle 

Occasion: Prom, Evening 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

We have received and, long desired, a nice summer and now we can enjoy the extremes of heat and the fact that any exception raised haircut hair pure masochism. As far as clothing and combine, there's a lot of one or the other. T-shirt and skirt - period! And if the shirt is longer, whatever passes for a dress - and the point. Jewelry becomes too heavy bag at least as large to contain the water bottle, sunglasses required ... It's summer on the asphalt, but I still love him, I love, I could hardly wait for him, and I plan to enjoy it and I want you! ;) 

So happy you the first day of summer and longest day of the year! <3

Until the next post! : ***

Marija

Summer is finally here which means it's time for my outfits recap post! I don't wanna be late like last time. I'm so full of energy when it comes to upcoming summer days, despite the temperatures that are coming directly from hell. Actually, I have a bit optimistic plan for these few months which scares me a bit cause I don't see myself realizing it completely. On the other hand, it's better to set your goal higher, so, when you achieve even a part of it - it's a success! That's the motto for this summer. ;)

Enjoy this day! :***

Marija

Beaded Halter Mermaid Satin Plus Size Dress

Mermaid Prom Dresses

Silhouette: Trumpet/Mermaid 

Neckline: Sweetheart 

Waist: Natural 

Hemline/Train: Floor-length 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Crystal Detailing,Ruching 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fabric: Elastic Woven Satin 

Shown Color: Red 

Body Shape: Plus Sizes 

Occasion: Prom, Formal Evening 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

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Clay McLachlan/Ten Speed PressA cake inspired by the visual aesthetic of Wayne Thiebaud featured in Caitlin Freeman’s cookbook “Modern Art Desserts.”
Caitlin Freeman, the pastry chef for Blue Bottle Coffee, has a new cookbook out inspired by the collection at San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art, where Blue Bottle has opened a cafe. Both the cafe and museum will be temporarily closed starting this month as part of a massive expansion project, but in the meantime you can enjoy the book’s 27 painterly confections, from a Warhol gelée to a Matisse parfait. To help guide less experienced bakers, Freeman includes names and definitions for the equipment (think microplanes, piping bags and thermocouples) involved in recreating her desserts, as well as the back story behind every creation. SFMOMA’s Janet Bishop provides the curator notes. There is, for example, the “Build Your Own Newman,” a construction of chocolate sables based on the Abstract Expressionist Barnett Newman’s sculpture “Zim Zum I.” For her part, Freeman was determined to photograph her cookie replica alongside the original art, in this case an eight-foot-tall steel structure in the museum’s sculpture garden. That necessitated perching a sheet pan over the roof of the museum and assembling the pastry in what Freeman describes as “hurricane-force winds while simultaneously holding lighting equipment.”
Caitlin Freeman talks about her new book and the cakes inspired by works at the museum in her video, below.Samir Hussein/French Select, via Getty ImagesOn May 21, the stars of Cannes flocked to Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the luxury jeweler de Grisogono. The soiree, “Seduction in Cannes,” was hosted by the de Grisogono founder Fawaz Gruosi, who seemed genuinely touched that the party had attracted so many revelers. “My first party was only 50 people,” Gruosi said during a rare quiet moment in the night’s proceedings, which included a fashion show, fireworks and a 500-person seated dinner. “It is an institution of the Cannes festival.”
Among the partygoers at this year’s event were Leonardo DiCaprio, Alessandra Ambrosio and Sharon Stone, the guest of honor, who wore a fantastic bracelet in the form of a hippopotamus and was herself celebrating 20 years at Cannes with amfAR, the nonprofit organization dedicated to AIDS research and H.I.V. prevention. T caught up with the “Basic Instinct” actress as she reflected on two decades of Cannes appearances.
How did you get involved with de Grisogono?
I’m an intelligent and aware human being, and I thought that these are the most fantasy-filled, wonderful creations. Also, they sponsor amfAR, whom I spend a lot of time with.
How do you choose your dresses?
I think of dressing for black tie like wearing jeans and a T-shirt. I don’t worry about too many undergarments or too many socks or hose or anything — just choose shoes that are pretty comfortable, a dress that doesn’t require too much else or too much work, and throw it on and go.
Do you remember your first time at Cannes?
I do. I brought “Total Recall” here when I was a kid. We had our first party here at the Eden-Roc. The Gypsy Kings played and the Rolling Stones came.
What was your first year with amfAR?
It was 19 years ago, and I was closing the festival with “The Quick and the Dead.” [AmfAR founding chair] Dr. Mathilde Krim asked to speak to me and said that Elizabeth Taylor couldn’t come, and she asked if I could fill in for her. I almost had a heart attack. This was at a time when no one but Elizabeth was brave enough to step out for any charity, let alone AIDS.
But you said yes.
I stepped in that night, and they asked me to stay on for three more years. And at the end of three years, I said I would sign on until there was a cure. We just had our first cure.
What makes Cannes so special to you?
I think all of the really big and important moments for me in my career happened here, both philanthropically and in my career as a star. When I came here with “Basic Instinct,” I had one car and one bodyguard and I got out of the car and 10,000 people started screaming my name. We had to move me out of the Carlton Hotel.
Isn’t there a room named after you there?
I suppose so. They brought me here to the du Cap, and it’s been a home away from home ever since.
How has the experience changed over the years for you?
When I started here with amfAR, I stood on a chair and auctioned off everything we had — a statue, Naomi Campbell’s navel ring, we even sold the salt and pepper shakers off the table. I think we made about $120,000. The year of my 50th birthday we made $10 million. I promised I would keep coming back here until the pediatric foundation was in swing and something had happened. In the meantime, I have been to Dubai, Milan, Brazil, all over the world, and we have taken amfAR to a global foundation and really changed the way people see AIDS. And hopefully before we’re through we’ll have a vaccine and a cure for both adults and children.

Italian frescoes and rococo architecture surround one of the bedrooms at the Aman Canal Grande in Venice.
The 25-room Aman Canal Grande opens this month in Venice’s San Polo neighborhood. You would be hard pressed to beat its setting, perched on the Grand Canal in the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, an example of Venetian neo-Renaissance and rococo architecture at its finest. The new hotel preserves much of the palazzo’s original artwork, including frescoes by the 18th-century Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (now decorating the Aman’s Italian and Thai restaurants). San Polo itself is one of Venice’s less chaotic, residential districts, with the Rialto Market and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco a few minutes away by foot. Guest rooms have silk walls, twinkling chandeliers and views of private gardens. The hotel’s garden terrace faces onto the Grand Canal, and from the roof, when clear weather permits, you can see past Venice’s chimney pots and terra cotta rooftops all the way to the Swiss Alps.

Black Beaded V-Neck Sheath Elastic Silk-Like Satin Prom Evening Dress

Lace Prom Dresses

Silhouette: Sheath/Column 
Neckline: V-neck 
Waist: Natural 
Hemline/Train: Floor Length 
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 
Embellishments: Beading, Lace, Appliques, Sequins 
Fabric: Elastic Silk-like Satin 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Black 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 
Occasion: Prom, Evening 
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

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