I love this dress that Sienna wore on the set (note: this isn't actually from the movie, they didn't have cellphones then. It's just Sienna wearing one of the costumes). It's interesting and fun but still quite elegant. I did a bit of hunting around for a similar dress and the closest one that I could find is the dress below - $58 from Urban Outfitters. The boots are Calvin Klein, currently on sale for $149 (down from $200) from Macy's.
The Outfit:
The outfit is very simple, but can easily be accessorised to match your style. You can also replace the boots with ankle boots or boots without heels for a more relaxed look. This is one of those outfits where less is more.
Duckie messenger bag - $45 (my personal fave!)
The Interview
How old were you when you started sewing bags and when did you decide to start your own label?
Danielle: I started sewing when I was about 10, I know, that is a little later than some other fashion designers- but I was afraid of the sewing machine! My first experiments with bags started about 3 years ago when I sewed a homecoming dress and used the leftover fabric to sew a clutch.
Do you have any rolemodels? If yes, who?
D: My mom. She is amazing and has always behind me 100% in everything I do. She encouraged me to follow my dreams in designing... Plus she didn't mind that I basically stole her sewing machine and used it at various hours of the night
What are your dreams for your label? Are you going to expand it or just stick to bags?
D: I would like it to be a label that people instantly recognize, that would be awesome. I am planning on expanding it, but for now bags are keeping me very busy.
For your first ever ad campaign, who would you get to model the bags?
D: I think I will stick to using real girls that don't normally model, after all they are the consumers. I also think it would be a positive example for girls.
On average, how long does it take to make one bag?
D: It takes anywhere between 4 and 6 hours depending on the bag. Everything has to be cut out and it takes a while to sew on the felt appliques.
If you had to choose one shop to exclusively stock your label, what shop would it be?
D: That's a toughie, I think FredFlare and I would be a good match
Check out Danielle's website here
Or perhaps the one below if you drank a bit too much free champagne (not for me, I'm only 14 you know)
There are more on the website and they all usually cost $24, but are currently on sale for $21.
The three products on the left are from Urban Decay's Cocktail line (the Pina Colada range to be exact). The pearly white body powder is $30, the body balm is $25 and the lip gloss is $15. Just like pale is the new tan, white is so the new black (eyeliner that is). The "Mr Frosty" eye pencil is by Benefit and costs $18. All of these are from Sephora.
On the left, there is the Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder, which will give you a beautiful shimmer. It is $22 from Nordstrom. The Too Faced Liquid Light is a highlighter that comes in a small little package. Apply it anywhere for a beautiful sparkle. It costs $18.50 from Sephora.
You can easily achieve the Gemma Ward's doe-eyed look by dabbing a bit of white eyeshadow or eyeliner on the inner corners of your eyes (next to the bridge of your nose).
Oh, and MAC has a lot of products that are white, pearly or silver so check out the website or head to your local counter!
I think that if this gorgeous issue of Vogue Brazil is anything to go by, glam-bling is back! The dress modelled by Isabelli Fontana is simple and elegant and I don't think they could have chosen a better model.
The fashion spread is very elegant and the models look so poised. The lighting, in my opinion, is stunning and I think that the photographer (Jacques Dequeker) has done a good job.
You can check out the fashion spread here (scroll down a bit).
A decade ago, computers were for nerds and cellphones were unsightly bricks. Today however, there is a whole new type of consumer - the fashion conscious (like you and I). This has caused companies to redesign their products and make them fashionable. I have chosen some of my favourite chic gadgets and listed them below.
You obviously have to listen to your iPod, and those white headphones are so yesterday, so what do you do? Target sells some very cute headphones and speakers that come in a very fashionable colour - pink! The headphones are $49.99 by V-Moda, the Orb speakers are $129.99 and the Mist 2 speakers are $49.99.
I hope everyone liked my first post!
