Born this way ball: Gaga for Armani

Armani's Gaga for the Lady!



Georgia Armani has announced that he will be designing outfits for Lady Gaga's Born this way Ball!
The tour began on Friday April 27th in Seoul, South Korea, thrilling over 50,000 fans at the Olympic stadium!

Lady Gaga is as well known for her daring and extravagant costume as she is for her music! Who can forget her controversial "meat dress" she wore to the 2010 MTV awards? Or arriving in a giant egg at the Grammy awards? Whatever your opinion on Gaga, her style is her own and she is full of surprises! You can be sure that her Born this way ball will not disappoint!

Georgio Armani told the press that working with Lad Gaga is always "and exciting experience", stating that creating costumes and outfits for her tour will be a "stimulating and creative exercise".
Sketches have been released showing a few designs by Mr Armani himself, and they are as creative and wild as you would expect! Black bodices, high heeled leather boots, metal studded outfits, latex tunics and even a keyboard hat! Very Gaga.



The Born this way ball head to the UK in September this year, and I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us

Coachella Festival: Weekend 1

 Coachella Fashion

Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival 2012 started last week attracting a crowd of 85,000 to its gates! 
Ever year Indie and Rock bands and artists from all over the world travel to the desert in Indio, sunny California to wow fans over two weekends of non stop partying! Temperatures were at a high of 57°f , but everyone came prepared! Girls were dressed top to bottom in casual, light and colorful clothing! Each outfit represented their personality and how they wanted to be seen by others, stylish yet unique! 

The outfit in the picture below, is suitable for day wear and in the night when the air gets a little colder, and you want to cover up! The long blue flirty skirt is perfect for festival wear, and matches the brown leather belt well! The denim jacket ties this outfit together, and does not steal focus from this stylish look. 

Light colored macs and wellies are always a favorite among festival go-ers!  Despite the hot weather, this outfit still looks good, and is light enough to take off if the weather heats up! Practical and fashionable, the perfect combination to enjoy a weekend of camping! Dark sunglasses always look good in hot weather and add a touch of glamour to any stylish outfit! 

The best thing about these outfits are that all these can be found on the great British high st, so you don't have to break the bank to look good this Summer!  Summer hats, big sunglasses and a good pair of wellies are all you need for a memorable Festival weekend! 

Breivik on trial for Norway Massacre

Nine months on, terrorist Andreas Behring Breivik is finally on trial for his massacre on Norway last July injuring over 150 and killing 77 people.

On July 22nd 2011, Norwegian born Breivik bombed government buildings in Oslo and carried out a mass shooting on Utoya Island, resulting in 77 deaths, most of which were teenagers. Having being examined, Breivik has been diagnosed by few psychiatrists as a "paranoid schizophrenia" and having created his own delusional universe inside his head. The anti Muslim told Police he acted to protect Norway from being "taken over by Muslims".

The trial began this morning in Norway's capital, where the killings took place and 33 year old Breivik took to the stand, with a closed fist salute and told the court he did not recognize Norwegian courts as they get their mandate " from Norwegian political parties who support multiculturalism".

Recent reports have suggested that Breivik shows no regret or mercy for what he has done, despite him confessing to the killings.  Latest news from the courts tell that a 12 minute film was shown, created by Breivik, which includes his own manifesto, that he downloaded form his personal computer on the morning of the attacks. Reporters at the trial have described Breivik as "smug" as the film was shown.

The people of Norway are now waiting to seek justice from this unexpected and heartbreaking attack that occurred last Summer. If the courts find Breivik guilty due to his mental health, he is likely to face less than 25 years. The trail is due to last no more than 10 days, however this could change depending on how the courts act.
This attack shook Norway and will always be marked as one of the worst day's in the country's history, as the people look to seek justice, to help them grieve and move on.

Wrapped up?

Wrapped up? 

With a New Spring, a New Scarf Collection follows! 

This Spring has seen many designers creating beautiful scarves for both men and women to look stylish and keep warm this season! 

Designs from the late Italian designer Emilio Pucci are both beautiful and incredibly unique! The big and colorful prints sent down the runway in his latest Spring collection fashion show, were striking to his fellow designers and customers alike!

As always, the high street shops were hot on their heels, insuring their customers could look as stylish and feel as glamorous as the catwalk models this Spring!

Zara have a stunning selection of scarves in store, and is definitely worth a look! This scarf has warm light colors, and the different prints work well together! Perfect to wear on a warm Spring day!

Topshop is one of the best high street shops for fashionable and colorful accessories, and this season has proven to be a success with what they have to offer! This scarf certainly has a different style to it, and is certain to catch your eye! The flower pattern and  mix of colors will brighten up any outfit! 

This white bird print square scarf is less colorful then other styles, but has a more plain yet classic look to it. The bird print adds a hint of Spring to it, and the plain colors will look great with a darker outfit. Fashionable, classic and affordable, anyone can look stylish with these scarves!

Christian Louboutin Exhibition London 2012 : Shoes glorious Shoes!

"The shoe is very much an X-ray of social comportment" - Christian Louboutin 

Fashion designer Christian Louboutin has stepped out in 2012, with his London Shoe exhibition stealing the show! The exhibition is running from 1st of May until 1st of July, at London's design Museum and is sure to attract and delight shoe lovers from all over! 
The exhibition will show off a selection of his glamorous red soled shoes, where visitors can gaze at the crystal heeled, patent stiletto, velvet and black lace styles! 
When Christian Louboutin walked into the industry with his 6 inch crystal shoes, the Fashion world screamed with excitement at this new French designer, who promised to change the way women think and feel about their footwear!


 








The exhibition will feature over twenty years of shoes by the French designer, and will offer the audience the chance to see how they are made. From the sketches to the production, members of the public will be bale to go beyond whats in the box, and see how these ideas come to light. 

Tickets can be booked in advance for Morning and afternoon sessions,including Saturday evenings! A must for fashionistas to marvel upon theses masterpieces, and to sneak a glimpse of how these shoes are made and perfected, for each woman to wear with pride! 


Buy your tickets here: http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/future-exhibitions

Happy Easter!

 Happy Easter!

Easter is finally here! Spring is in full swing and the shops are full to the brim with of delicious looking chocolate covered eggs and beautifully decorated Easter gifts!  Whether you're planning a weekend away, or just staying at home with good friends and family, Easter is always a great holiday to celebrate!

Easter has become a holiday focused on chocolate, however, some still decorate their homes each year to look as spectacular and colourful as they would at Christmastime!Why not try and keep the tradition alive, and celebrate the meaning of Easter, to celebrate new life!
Colourful, painted eggs can look beautiful hanging from the fireplace or placed in white baskets! Small rabbit and chick decorations dotted around your home can keep the tradition alive and still look wonderful!




Having mentioned the real reason we celebrate Easter, its has become a holiday where children and some adults indulge in their chocolate fantasies by purchasing Easter eggs! From the mini to the giant sized eggs, food stores are always well stocked and ready for the rush, and this year is no exception!


Leading chocolate corporation Cadbury's, always has plenty of mouth watering treats to enjoy on Easter Sunday! From creme eggs to chocolate bunnies, Cadbury's has something for everyone!  The mini Easter box is full of delicious chocolates to share with friends or if you'd prefer, indulge in the whole box yourself! It is Easter after all! 





Easter has hit us again and 2012 has proven to be bigger then ever! Whatever your plans, make sure your Easter is full of happiness, health and enough chocolate to keep you satisfied for the whole day!