Monthly Archives: February 2009

I have a new favourite brand at the moment: Gio Goi clothes. This brand is setting trends all around the world with their bold, funky and striking designs. If you’ve never heard of Gio Goi clothes before, you really should check them out. They design men’s and ladies clothing and there is something for everyone in their fashionable designer clothing ranges.

When you stumble across a new brand, you don’t often know its going to be on-trend enough for that particular season. What i love about Gio Goi clothes though is that they transcend and push the fashion boundaries every season, making sure that their ranges are super-hot and super stylish. Here in the UK, there are many Gio Goi clothing fans, and it really is an demand brand.

Gio Goi is only available in select retailers, but i found a really great UK online retailer stocking this brand – check them out here: GIO GOI

After looking at the Oscars Red Carpet Fashion pictures, i think that Heidi Klum looked fab in her bright red Roland Mouret dress, or as what some are describing as a “napkin dress” (see the Guardian article below!)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2009/feb/23/oscars-fashion-red-carpet-pictures?picture=343625109

As for Miley Cyrus – she looked older beyond her years and whoever suggested wearing that dress needs firing! It wasn’t young, feminine and classy – it was very dull and even my Grandma wouldn’t have been seen in it…

Sophia Loren looked stunning as usual and showed us all how red carpet Oscar fashion should be done…

So, it seems that the credit crunch is even being felt in the one area that you wouldn’t expect to see it. New York Fashion Week has long been synonymous with expense, luxury and designer glamour. However, this year, it has been just that little bit less costly…

Designers showcasing their new season fashions on the catwalk have cut down on the number of models used and the fashions seem to have been toned down a little bit. Naturally, there is still the big, bold items that attract attention, but look closely and compare it to previous New York Fashion Week’s and you will see that it is clear the credit crunch has finally hit the luxury market. The fashion designers themselves are struggling to shift the stock they have in the upmarket stores, and cheques to the designers are being returned after having bounced.

So, this might not affect the luxury market drastically, but it will cause a bit of a stir…

A few years ago i came across the fashion name E.VIL and i have been wearing their clothes ever since. With this brand you get stunning attention to detail, but admittedly at a designer price.

E.VIL stems from the designer fashion house Queen of E.VIL and features t-shirts and jackets with multi-coloured diamantes on. These designs are strictly limited and certainly aren’t items you will find on every high street. E.VIL is stocked in the high class stores and upscale boutiques.

This brand has an avid fan in the form of glamour model Jordan – she is frequently seen sporting an E.VIL t-shirt

You can see below some of my favourite pieces from the E.VIL range:

E.VIL hoodie

E.VIL hoodie

You can buy this from http://www.spoiledbrat.co.uk/

E.VIL t-shirt

E.VIL t-shirt

You can buy this shirt here: http://www.spoiltfashion.com/index.asp

It has just been announced that teen starlet Hilary Duff is to launch her own fashion line with DKNY, the hot US designer name that many celebrities love.

Hilary Duff will team up with DKNY to launch a range of denim jeans and other apparel with a “rocky” edge to match her new rock chick personality.

The “Wake Up” singer is clearly trying to elaborate on her already impressive CV credentials. As well as designing her own fashion line, Hilary Duff is also trying to concentrate on TV work.

So, will you be buying the Hilary Duff DKNY fashion line? For me, it is not just about the celebrity name behind a fashion garment; it has to be a good quality and stylish product that is worth the money.

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff

Image source: webfoorfun.blogspot.com

Pretty much everyone has heard or seen the film “The Devil Wears Prada”, but did you know that there is also a heavy metal band called the same name? I think they are fab and so i want to share them with you:)

The Devil Wears Prada (the band) is a Christian heavy metal band that is gradually becoming recognised over here in the UK. I went to see them live not long ago and they rocked; heavy metal thrashing interlaced with growling vocals and sultry moods. Totally different to The Devil Wears Prada film!

If you like your chick flick films or suchike, then you might be interested in The Devil Wears Prada film, featuring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. The film focuses on the world of fashion and its superficial existance when it comes to wearing the right things and looking the part. So, now you know the difference between the two!

Check out The Devil Wears Prada film here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(film)

Check out The Devil Wears Prada band here: http://tdwp.net/

One has to wonder why fashion models are so thin, although i don’t think it is Likely to change anytime soon. Fashion designers want their clothes to be worn right and look their very best and there is a general consensus that couture fashion looks better on thin models than it does larger models. This is why designers will choose the slimmest girls possible to showcase their designs.

So, why are fashion models so thin? Well, they are moulded into being just what the fashion audience want to see and thin is always in, unfortunately. Thin fashion models are restricted with what they can eat and are watched closely to check they don’t put on any weight. If they did put on weight, there would always be a thinner model somewhere else, so the model that had put on weight would be rejected. It is a sad realisation that this is what happens in the world of fashion.

Are you looking for designer clothes stores? If you live in the UK, London is a high fashion and designer clothing mecca – you just need the cash to be able to indulge. Of course, prices in London are naturally more expensive so if you’re looking for great designer clothes from little boutiques, then head North to get some better deals.

In America, big department stores like Macy’s and Bloomingdales are a designer clothes paradise. Alternatively, seek out the smaller designer clothes stored that might not have as large a selection, but they will have a much more select choice of fashions.

The best designer clothes stores are not always right in front of your face – take the time to look around and see what your town or city has to offer.