YMI Fall 2011 Runway Show

YMI is in the midst of growing from a jeans label to a lifestyle brand, and on April 3, the Los Angeles–based juniors fashion brand gave an update on its fashion progress with a runway show of its Fall 2011 collection at Exchange L.A. in downtown Los Angeles.

YMI’s 45-look show was divided into three parts: animal prints, jeans and glam rock. The animal-print segment featured tank tops and T-shirts with leopard prints, as well as faux-fur outerwear bearing giraffe prints. Outerwear silhouettes featured hoodie-like coats. Another look was a dress with metal studs and sequins intended to look like animal markings.

YMI started in 2000 with a denim focus, and for much of the show, YMI displayed what was next for its jeans looks. They included anklet jeans with 27-inch and 29-inch inseams. There were trouser-style jeans, many with a dark wash, and the microflare, which is something of a mix between stillpopular skinny jeans and flared jeans, which are forecast to be the popular denim body of 2011 and beyond. From calf down, the microflare is fitted like a skinny jean. But from waist to calf, the jean has the looser body of a flare jean. Tops displayed in this segment featured a bandeau style.

With the David Bowie tune “Suffragette City” blaring in the background, the show’s glam rock segment was intended to evoke the sizzle of the glam rock scene of the early 1970s. With YMI’s treatment of this fashion look, it showed tops and jeans bearing sequins, studs, lace and leather jackets as well as T-shirts with rock ’n’ roll graphics such as two glossed-over lips.

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Dress made of 1200 pens for Lady Gaga?

A UK designer who has created an incredible dress from a staggering 1,200 biro pens has said that the garment would be perfect for eccentric pop star Lady Gaga.

It took 640 hours to sew all the Bic pens onto the extraordinary garment, which is also covered in 2,000 crystals and is worth around
10,000 pounds. The dress weighs 8lbs - just over half a stone - but, according to designer Annette Carey, it's completely wearable.

“I wanted to create something incredible from the pens,” the Daily Mail quoted Carey, as saying.

Pen Dress“I took an everyday iconic object that everyone has probably used at least once and turned it in to something extremely beautiful.

“It is designed to be worn and it would be perfect for someone who has a bit of a wild, edgier side.

“I was thrilled to work with BIC in creating this anniversary dress,” she added.

The main body of the dress is made of 100 per cent silk and tulle netting. The fiddly, dressmaking process took up to 13 hours a day. The dress went on display at the Inkspiration: Story of BIC Cristal exhibition at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, West London.
Read More at http://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashionandbeauty/Dress-made-of-1200-pens-for-Lady-Gaga/Article1-681184.aspx

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Valentine's Day Lingerie Picks

Candy makes you fat. Flowers die. Only lingerie is the gift that keeps on giving for Valentine's Day.

Whether you buy it for yourself to spice things up (go girl!) or wait for your significant other to give it to you as a gift, I've narrowed it down to 6 picks that will appeal to everyone from the girl who likes to really heat things up, to the one who likes to stay cozy in pajamas.

One of my faves is this Betsey Johnson rose print chemise (Buy Direct) because it's such a pretty feminine cut and print. (Photo Credit: Nordstrom.com)

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The Last Hurrah!

Get inspired for your New Years Eve party look by some of spring 2011's trends

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5 New Jeans

J Brand's dark wash "Babe" flares are super flattering on most body types. For curvier girls, the flares balance out fuller hips and thighs. Wear flares with heels for the hottest (and most flattering) look.

Forget five-pocket styles: these full-leg trouser jeans are chic enough for dressier events (especially in dark wash.) Gap's prices (under $70) on these premium jeans make this a definite trend to try for 2011.

Ready for a nice departure from the usual dark or light washes? Gray jeans are trendy, but still go with all the same things that normal blue jeans do. These Rag & Bone gray jeans come in a skinny fit for an updated look.

If you haven't bought into the denim legging or jegging trend because you thought it was too pricey, try these budget-friendly jeans from Old Navy (under $40.)

Ready to really liven up your 2011 fashion look? Try a pair of dressy jean shorts. These, by Gap, have trouser styling and pleats to give you a buttoned-down look.

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Fashionable Skull QQ Fuzzy Hooded Gold Skull Pendant Zipper Knitted Long Blouse

Color: Grey/Pink
Size: Free Size

Length:68cm Shoulder :37cm Sleeves:57cm Bust :90cm stretchable up to:102cm Cuff :18cm Bottom:82cm

Brand: R.J Collection

Weight: 430 grams

Fabric:Knitted Cotton
Good Elasticity
with Real Pockets

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Mcgregor Checkins Dress Air force 36

In the McGregor online shop you will find clothing for men, women and children all characterised by Italian style and subdued luxury. The collections are complemented by a Footwear collection, a diverse selection of shoes, and an Accessory line and frequent special collections like the McGregor Spyker collection, consisting of Spyker Squadron clothing and other Spyker merchandise

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