Stolen style! Can you steal style?

Hi, in this fashion world, everyone try to be stylish. But are they carrying their own style? I think very few have their own unique style, and the rest copy their style.

It is quite common; you can find school friends, co workers, neighbors stealing your way of dressing, makeup etc...

This may make most to feel sad, I had saw it with my friends too,

Words of my friend,

"I had a friend who completely stole my style. It sucks. It was something that really ruined our friendship... I didn't belief being around her anymore... seriously. I'd wear something new, and the first thing that would come to my mind was "she's going to copy it too".

From my point, just be cool and don't worry about these things. I am not saying it correct, but the real thing is,

There is no such thing as a purely original style in this world, the style one who own might have the impact of far away regions culture, or it might be used at 60's or 80's. Fashion and style are been mostly reconstructed.

 But, I personally believe "be a first rate version of yourself than a second rate version of anyone else".

I have came across people who are very fashionable actually but have no personal style...copying magazine or from friends.

For few in the world it never hurts, as they take it as complement and disguise themselves as trendsetter.

Here I come to conclusion,

To me, style is personal expressions of who you are...we each have our own style that is a reflection of how we see ourselves and how we wish to be seen...

Ti is not just clothes and accessories, but also how we express ourselves like way of walking, speaking etc...

Anyone can steal others style, but they can ever succeed in expressing, comforting it completely.

GINGERBREAD GIRL

Dear friends,

I lovingly introduce you to my latest favourite online shopping hot-spot, GINGERBREAD SHOP, where I sourced this very sweet peter-pan collared shirt and scalloped hem mini-skirt.

Fun and individual is Gingerbread's motto, and the store is filled with an exclusive range of pretty pieces curated from around the world.

Do head over and take a sneaky peak.

I'm wearing:
Blouse, via GINGERBREAD SHOP
Mini skirt, GINGERBREAD SHOP
Heels, Sam Edelman via FREE PEOPLE

Luv,
Friend in Fashion
x

P.S. Don't miss out on your last chance to win a very pretty emmajane silk dress of your choice! Entries close THIS Tuesday.

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5 Men Designer Dress Shirts You Should Not Miss in 2012

Men dress shirts are an essential part of men’s fashion. The dress shirt you are wearing determines the message you intend for the public eye. But how do you know what to choose when there are so many kinds of designer dress shirts out there? At Man Fashion, we have listed down a list of designer dress shirts that are consider.

Missing out Ermenegildo Zegna collection would be a big loss for a fashionable man like you. The color palettes of the dress shirts are so different from usual that it brings a sense of freshness to its usual collections. Attractive to the eyes, the dress shirt will definitely be a good addition to your wardrobe.

Something different and refreshing presented by Versace in the Milan Spring 2011 showcased a range of dress shirts meet rockabilly. Forget the suit when you take on Versace’s dress shirt, the dress shirts presented here are outstanding even on their own with dual-tones and a unique taste towards horizontal patterns. Pair them up with a nice sleek suit and pants and you will look ready as ever to hit almost anywhere, formal or not. Versace did not shy away from daring swirl prints with its dress shirts and if you are one to dress boldly, this shirt is not to be missed.

Another designer dress shirt that you could not afford to miss this year is the Dolce & Gabbana dress shirts showcased in the Spring 2012 Fashion Week. The brand came up with silk foulard in every conceivable dress shirts and colors.

DKNY models walked down the runway with pale blue dress shirts this Fall. Those simple yet elegant-looking dress shirts could come in handy for any occasion.

Nobody love color and patterns more than Etro but if you can’t get enough of them and want them on your dress shirts, Etro’s Milan Spring 2011 is definitely the one not to be missed. The dress shirts are executed in faded colors and small detailed patterns. Throw on a suit and it looks formal; take it off and the dress shirt can be used for something casual.



Do not be afraid to try daring colors and patterns as you never know what might actually suit you better.

BAMBI FOR SHOPBOP

Dear friends,

What do you get when you combine one of Australia's most recognisable models, with some of Australia's finest design talent and SHOPBOP? A fashion force to be reckoned with!

The other day this chic editorial, featuring the stunning 'Bambi Northwood-Blyth, graced the pages of Shopbop and Elle Magazine and immediately got me seeking out some new wardrobe purchases.

I'm a huge ambassador for Aussie design, and this editorial is testament to the immense talent and unique aesthetic Australian design contributes to the wider fashion community.

Here are my top 5, absolute favourite Aussie designers - which are yours?

1. DION LEE
2. ELLERY
3. ZIMMERMANN
4. WILLOW
5. BEC & BRIDGE

Great weekend all,

Luv,
Friend in Fashion
x

{Real Wedding} Four Seasons Denver - Fab Wine Theme Wedding

I've posted a few pictures from Stephanie & Chris' wedding that we coordinated at the Four Seasons in downtown Denver. However, I've never told the full story of their day and amazing reveal, so here's the complete picture of their stunning wedding!

 

We had just a few short months to plan for their April Fool's Day Wedding! They really wanted the ceremony to be outside, but with the Colorado weather we decided against it.

The couple had wanted to get married in Napa, so a wine theme was natural, we decided on Crystals & Cabernet.

A bottle of their favorite wine served as a guestbook.  The guests were greeted with a glass of champagne and a quartet in the foyer until the doors to the ceremony were open.

We had the ceremony in the ballroom, the Bride really wanted to make sure it wasn't the normal ballroom feel. We proposed a ceremony in the round, with great lighting, and lots of candles.

 

We had cocktail hour back in the foyer, before moving in to the other ballroom for dinner.

 

 

 
The groom loved the idea of having a sommelier at each of the food stations to talk about the wine that was paired with the food station.

What the guests didn't know was that during cocktails we removed the partition wall between the ceremony and reception ballroom.  On the dinner reception side we had a full curtain wall to hide the partition wall. We totally blacked out the ceremony side which we had transformed in to a lounge and dance club. So they just thought the curtain was decorative to hide the partition.

 As cake was being served, we snuck the couple out of the ballroom and on to the dance floor on the club side.

We had the DJ stop all the music, then direct their attention to the curtain wall for the couples first dance.  The music began, lights on the wall behind the couple came up so that the guests could now see through the curtain and that the couple was on the dance floor...a few seconds more the lights came up on them while they danced.... and only then were the curtains opened for a truly magical moment!

 

Guests danced all night in the club, and were re-energized with late night snacks of sliders and grilled cheese.  As they left they received a wine key to remember the couple's day.

Classic Creations Wedding Planning & Design Firm

Thanks to:

The Four Seasons Hotel Denver

Bella Fiori Floral
Chair Covers and Linens

Jason +Gina Photography

Dance Trax Productions (formerly Double Down Productions)

Draping and lighting by Dance Trax Productions

Meeting The Team: Meghan Gwaltney

Meghan was born and raised here in Virginia Beach but has strong Southern roots with a family history stemming from the mountains of West Virginia. She spent most of her childhood singing and dancing anywhere and anytime someone would listen, never wasting an opportunity to perform. Years of dance classes, theater seminars, and vocal instruction landed her at James Madison University to study musical theater. Four years later, she left my dance shoes behind and graduated with a degree in Speech Pathology then continued on to get her Master’s degree in the same field in order to pursue a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist at a local children’s hospital.

An unlikely wedding planner you say? Well, she may not be a jack-of-all-trades, but her experiences putting on big theater productions and the creativity and organization she utilizes as a speech therapist have given her a unique skill set that eventually found its way in front of Emily Petersen, and in September 2011 she gladly and excitedly accepted a position with the Emily Weddings team.

"My passion for weddings is rooted in my strong desire to give every bride, groom, and family a day full of smiles and free of stress," says Meghan. A wedding can be a tremendously overwhelming day and she loves being able to say, “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.” To give the family that sense of peace so they can relax and just enjoy the day is her goal from beginning to end.

"I’m really looking forward to a full wedding season with the Emily Weddings team and I promise I will do my best to control the urge to break it down at your reception!"

Q&A with Meghan:

What is your favorite current wedding trend?

"My favorite wedding trend comes from the recent influx of “just be yourself” weddings. Who says you have to do the first dance to a slow song? Who says the bridesmaids have to hold bouquets? I live down at the oceanfront in Virginia Beach and the culture here is all about riding beach cruisers – to the grocery store, to the beach, to the 7-11 down the street, why not to a wedding? I’d love to see a bride and groom leave the reception with their wedding party in a parade of bikes!"

What are your favorite wedding colors?

"My favorite color is lime green. Heck, my living room is painted lime green… for real. And it goes with anything… brown, pink, turquoise, yellow, orange, navy. It’s the new black. Use it. Love it. Then paint your living room with it."

What is your favorite wedding cake flavor?

"I’m a beach girl through and through so of course my favorite cake flavor is any combination of coconut with other fruit fillings."

Top Searched Fashion Brands On Bing.com

According to The Wall Street Journal, here are the Top Searched Fashion Brands On Bing.com in 2011:



1. Gucci2. Ralph Lauren3. Y-34. Louis Vuitton5. Chanel6. Guess7. J. Crew8. Coco Chanel9. John Galliano10. Burberry