Iconic bags/Wish list

These are the iconic bags of the big fashion houses and my wish list...
Alexander McQueen


Novak

Balenciaga

Lariat

Motorcycle

Bottega Veneta


Bambina

 

Knot  

Chanel

2.55 

Chloe

Heloise

Paddington

Paraty

Christian Dior

Saddle

Lady Dior

Fendi

B Bag

Baguette

Roll

Spy

Gucci

Boston bag

Hobo

Indy

Hermes

Birkin

Kelly

Louis Vuitton

Ellipse

Speedy

Marc Jacobs

Stam

Mulberry

Bayswater

Prada

Gauffre

Messenger

Nylon Backpack

Yves Saint Laurent

Downtown

Muse

Muse 2

Oh my bag!

People who know me know that I have an obsession with bags.
They are a treasure and the type of bags you use can say a lot about yourself. You can wear a plane pair of jeans and a white shirt but with the right bag you can create a very sophisticated look.

Let's talk terminology now!

Shoulder bag 

Any type of bag that you can hang from your shoulder.

Satchel 

A leather bag that is rigid and has a flat bottom. It is rectangular and it has double handle.

Clutch

It can be big or small but you always take it in your hand.

Tote

A bag with short handle, has the upper part open and it is big.

Hobo

Bohemian style bag with a handle for the shoulder.

Evening bag

With rhinestones or rich materials, it can be a clutch or something small with a handle, chain or a wristband.

Messenger

Small or medium size, in a rectangular shape, it has a long handle that crosses the body.


Structured ladylike

It is of reinforced leather so that it won't change its shape. It has a short handle that you can hold in your arm or hang it from the forearm.

Shoes Shoes Shoes

"When in doubt, wear red" Bill Blass

The shoes are one of the most seductive parts of accessories and they can make us feel totally sexy, strong and savagely feminine.

Pointy toes

Shoe with exaggerated toe. They can be flat or high heels.

Round toes

They have a round point and they can also be flat or high heels.

Pumps

They are a classic either with thin or wide heel. They can be of low,medium or high height.

Kitten heels

They can be slides or pumps. Their characteristic is the heel that is from one to two inches.

Slingbacks

They can be flats or pumps. They have a strap behind the ankle to ensure the stability.

Stilettos

They have a super thin and high heel with a minimum of 3,5 inches.

Ballet flats

A flat shoe without heels with round point.

Flats

A flat shoe without any heel or with a minimum of heel.

Loafers

Slide shoes with a masculine touch.

Oxfords

They have laces, inspired by masculine shoes. It can be of low or high heel with perforations on the skin.

Platforms

These shoes have added height that gives them an extra protection on the sole.

Wedges

These shoes have a triangular form on the heel and it gives you height and stability at the same time.

Dorsays

These shoes are cut on the sides creating two parts, a point and a heel.

Peep toes

Either with or without heels they have a hole that allows some toes to be out.

T-straps

It has a strap that starts from the heel and goes to the center of the instep.

Sandals

They can be high or low. They have a strap on the ankle and they don't cover the toes.

Strappy sandals

Sandals with stiletto heels that have multiple straps that cross each other.

Slides

Open shoes with low or high heel and they don't have heel.

Ankle boots

With low or high heels these boots go just under the bone of the ankle.

Flat boots

Either equestrian or motorcycle style they have none or very small heel.

Tall boots

They have to be above the knee. They can be delegate or pleated.

Thongs

They distinguish for having a strap between the big and the second toe. They include flip flops and sandals.

Espadrilles

They can have wedge type heel or be flat. Traditionally they are made of string. They can be open or closed.

Gladiators

These flats are an inspiration from the ones the Romans used. They have a lot of straps that get tied around the ankle until the knee.

Tips

• Using a minimum of a 2 inch heel flatters any body type.
• The kind of heel you use should be according to your body type.Using stilettos can make too much of a curvy body so a wider heel is a better option.
• Using a low cut vamp (upper part of the shoe) or in a V or U shape will flatter your body. Using a high vamp with a skirt can make the legs look shorter.
• If you use T-straps in skin color they can make your legs look longer. If you use dark colored ones or with rhinestones they can make your legs look shorter.
• For morning looks you can match your shoes with the same color of your look.Using black ones you can combine colors or prints.
• Using metallic colors is neutral and they can be used for morning and evening looks.
• With bright colors using black shoes can make your look heavier and they can make your legs look shorter.
• Don't use white shoes, go for skin or cream color.

What type of jeans should you wear?

If you have a curvy body look for stretch straight leg or slightly flared jeans. Avoid cuts on the waist and skinny jeans that are too tight to the calf. For fitted style buy them a bigger size and have the tailor arrange them. The darker ones are the ones to make you look thinner. Avoid details on the hips and embroidery on the back pockets.

If you are of low height look for a classic style and that has a natural waist. Avoid wide leg jeans and low waist ones. Use a bit longer jeans so that you can use them with heels. The darker ones elongate the figure. If you are using skinny ones they should be long and not crop.

If you have a square or masculine body look for cuts on the waist, long length and that they are tight to the buttocks. Avoid flared jeans. The boyfriend cut with very feminine shoes can create a chic look. You can use belts. Swaddle yourself so that you give emphasis to your waist. The skinny type is the best for you.


If you have belly look for styles that are lower than your waist. Avoid cuts on the hips or low rise, anything that has buttons or is close to your belly button. Look for stretch styles that are not tight and cuts on the medium waist that adjust the love handles. Boot cut and flare create a balance in proportions.


If you have a short torso and long legs look for low cut or low rise with long hem. Avoid high waist and details on this area. Use thin belts. Skinny jeans with a shirt without swaddling camouflages your waist. The boyfriend styles that fall on the waist are for you.

If you have a long torso and short legs look for styles that fall on your waist naturally with straight or slightly flared legs. Avoid the ones that are too fitted on the waist, capri and any baggy style. Jeans that look like pants with swaddled shirt camouflage. Styles with flare are your thing. Use short jackets so that they "cut" your torso and make it look shorter.

If you have big buttocks look for a dark colored without a lot of wash with flared legs and a bit stretch. Avoid super skinny cuts, high waist cuts and very wide legs. Look for a low rise cut that has space at the back. Boot cut is good for creating balance. Avoid small pockets at the back, they will make your buttocks look bigger.

If you have no buttocks look for stretch jeans with tight legs that adjust to your buttocks, details on the back pockets and low yoke. Avoid very hard jeans,loose cuts like the boyfriend, classic and straight leg. Don't forget that heels enhance the buttocks. Parts at the back also enhance them.

jeans

After a short break due to crossing the Atlantic etc I am back! Jeans are one of my favorite items of clothing and I believe it is a life saver!

Today it is time to learn about the different types of jeans.

The skyscraper is like the skinny but the waist is higher.

The eiffeltower was very popular in the 70s and the finishing is like the one of the skinny but the waist is higher. The franzie has straight leg but the crotch is lower. The crotch of the pamper is very low.

The riding space has low crotch and it is tight. The carrot is like the skinny but it has a low crotch. The dallas is straight leg with high waist.

Last but not least the boyfriend!!

Stay tuned because tomorrow I will tell you what type of jeans is perfect for your body!!

LBD

"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman" Coco Chanel

In 1926 Coco Chanel introduced the little black dress. Since then it has become the epitome of timeless fashion. It is always very chic and everyone wants to find the perfect one!
The first little black dress of Coco Chanel appeared in the American Vogue. It encouraged comparisons with Ford's shiny black car that was the must-have of the time. Vogue said that it would "become the sort of uniform for all women of taste".
Throughout the years many famous and important women have used it. In 1961 the first Lady Jackie Kennedy chose a sheath for a White House reception.

In 1961 we have Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tifanny's in Givenchy. Karl Lagerfeld says that one of the great things about the LBD is that you can accessorize it depending on the occasion just like Audrey Hepburn.

In 1966 Catherine Deneuve wore a mod version of the LBD created by YSL Rive Gauche. Lagerfeld says that in different interpretations the LBD has been able to follow fashion through different times and epochs.

 In 1994 Princess Diana used a little black dress. Lagerfeld says "Even though it was born in Paris, the LBD is an international garment".

In 2005 Halle Berry used another interpretation of the LBD. Lagerfeld says that today the LBD is like jeans."It is a wardrobe's essential element."

In 2006 Sofia Coppola used a LBD at one of the screenings of Marie Antoinette. She said that her first little black dress was a leather and lace Chanel that she used at her prom.

There are four types of the little black dress.

1. The romantic or classic. Chiffon, lace,tulle, feathers, soft figures and accents that include bows or ruffles are the components of a very feminine LBD.
2. The sophisticated. These pieces have architecture on the details and strong lines. They work the best for minimalists but can be fashionable with the right accessories.
3. The sexy. Straps, pronounced necklines and tight to the body figures. You have to try to keep it tasteful!!!
4. The bold. Asymmetric necklines, short hems, details on the straps, rhinestones, leather. These elements can make the LBD look very cool. 

The assignment of the day was to create a complete look using the little black dress. I created two different ones.