Fashion month and more pins

I don't know how about you, but I'm addicted to Pinterest. It certainly doesn't help my sleepless nights.. I always discover so much on there. Even things I wasn't looking for..

For a second season now I started a board called Fashion Month (AW14) where I pin all my favourite looks from New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks. If you don't have time to go through all the looks of all the shows, you can see my picks here.

My other boards include looks from my favourite bloggers, interior design, powerful accessories, all things pink (surprise surprise) and much more. You can follow me here.

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Adela

Basharatyan V AW 12

The talented girls behind this label is Veronica Basharatyan of Balkarian-Armenian origins, who moved to London to follow her dream. She studied both at Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion and throughout her studies produced two collections that were shown at various exhibitions in London and Moscow. Her AW collection was shown at Milan Fashion Week and was very well received. I'm not surprised, as I love every piece. See more images on my tumblr.
See more and shop at Basharatyan V website.
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Milan Fashion Week AW 12 - Blumarine

Many autumn winter collections tend to be quite dark, but the one Anna Molinari prepared for Blumarine was anything but, yet it represented many big trends for the next season. First of all fur is going to be huge and I love the colourful options. Also a big furry bag has been seen on many catwalks including this one.
But what I loved the most are all the metallic pieces. Get ready to shine an wear metallic in any shape and form. The dresses that closed this show were exquisite. Some were very mermaid like in the best possible way. The attention to detail and finishing touches were abolutely amazing. What do you think?
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A short story

Versace

It was during Milan Fashion Week whilst watching the Versace show live stream, that I first decided I need to get myself a pair of shorts. They have become such a wardrobe staple, there's really no excuse not to one at least a pair. And with the fact that the possibilities are endless when it comes to shorts, I was hooked. They are so easy to dress up or down according to your needs, they are really a no-brainer.
So I started paying more attention to shorts during Paris Fashion Week, to check out the cool Parisian options. You can go for totally casual look as seen at Dsquared2 or Isabel Marant, smart casual with Dries Van Noten (the printed ones are a must have), I absolutely love the Chloe way and Givenchy version seems more luxurious, perfect for nights out. And if you're brave enough why not pick futuristic hot pants ala Balenciaga. Love the idea of shorts? Well there's plenty more options so I'm sure there is something for everyone. Let me know your favourite type.
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Isabel Marant
Dries Van Noten
Balenciaga
Chloe
Givenchy

Roberto Cavalli SS 12

What a way to finish Milan Fashion Week! Roberto Cavalli's show was the last one on the schedule and there couldn't have been a better one. In true Cavalli style, it was very sexy and feminine yet powerful. It featured lots of sparkle and embellishment as in celebration. Celebration of women's power? Who knows. But I think in these clothes you'll feel ready to take on the world.
We've seen a lot of pleats around and here they have been done very interesting and original way. Made from two different fabrics, they give impression like the clothes are slit. But the effect is amazing!
I am a big fan of maxi dresses as they can be dressed up and down easily according to your needs and moods. I can't imagine a better example of this than by Mr. Cavalli. His dresses are quite dressy, but the big belts give them more casual feel. Wear belted with flats for the day, then alone with heels and some accessories in the evening. Easy choice.
I also need to get myself a Cavalli blazer. Those cuts are fab. Again very practical as they will look as good with jeans as with your evening attire.
Over all stunning collection. I really can't wait for SS12 now.
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Dolce & Gabbana SS 12

It's become a norm, that the Dolce and Gabbana fashion show is closed with a parade of models wearing not their last outfit, but all in something sexy yet powerful. It's a spectacular finale and and it gives you an idea what a show it must have been. This year's jewelled bodysuits further prove that. And what a show it was!
Following up on yesterday's post and confirming from the masters of Italian fashion the trends are as follow (plus few ideas how you can update your wardrobe with DIY):
Prints: D&G got inspired in the garden. So apart from all the traditional ones, make sure you go for prints of onions, peppers, aubergines and more. It's vegetable heaven and a good way how to get your five a day.
Big earrings: and by big I mean the bigger the better. Apart from vegetables you can cook your own original creations using pasta tubes and other shapes. It's all about having fun.
Crochet: brush up your skills. It's time for crocheting and application of bits onto your clothes. Finish the look with a wicker basket.
Bejewelled clothing: it's time to sparkle. Keep the silouetthes simple but make sure you are covered in gems and beads.
Yes it's shaping up to be a good season so make sure have good time dressing up and get inspired by everything around you. Who knew onions could be sexy..
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Trends from Milan

It's the last day of Milan Fashion Week tomorrow. Can you believe it?! Then it's Paris and then the end of fashion month for another season. Judging by what we've seen so far, it's going to be a good summer. I've got a wish list the lengh of my arm.
There are some strong trends emerging from Milan already and I wanted to look at some of them. It's all very different from New York and London (Italian know best) but some are the same. Prints will be HUGE next year. They were everywhere and in all shapes and forms. From cars (Prada) to sea creatures(Versace) through florals and animal and everything between. Blumarine went overboard with flowers and used them on accessories too, plus there were appliqué flowers -another big trend. Roberto Cavali is known for his love of animal print and his Just Cavalli show didn't disappoint. It was very western inspired, expect fringing, fur, feather, cowboy hats, the lot.
Marni was one of many brands that gave us big earrings. Yes it's time for your ears to get more attention, as dangling accessory is essential! Again there's plenty of options. If you prefer minimalist look Marni has that too, but the number one choice is Jil Sander. Raf Simmons have done amazingly for the label and they've become big trend setters so prepare for Paisley as well.
Bottega Veneta Is mostly known for their leather goods, but the rest is just as good. This year they showed amazing strong colour palette and clothes in beautiful silouetthes and cuts. Sexy and sophisticated.
I mentioned before bare midrifs and they keep occurring so count yourself warned. For now that's all and loads more coming.
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Blumarine Bottega Venetta Jil Sander Just Cavalli Marni

Pucci SS 12 at MFW

Even though Isabeli Fontana's look wasn't the first or the last on the catwalk, I decided to put it separately, on the top, because it just felt right. I am a big fan of her and she looks stunning in that dress.
I read a review about this Emilio Pucci collection that was suggesting a strong copy of Dolce and Gabbana from the 90s and it reminded me a bit of Tom Ford at Gucci era (especially those cross necklaces). And so what if Peter Dundas maybe got inspired by both of them. Fashion is repeating itself, designers look into history and reinvent things. I certainly wouldn't want to critisize, as I LOVED the collection. Every look. Yes some of it was very provocative, but that's just for a show. Fashion is fun and frivolous and you can't take it too seriously. You've got the choice of what to wear every day and next year I'd like to wear some Pucci.
I want to release my inner bohemian and live in flowing maxi dresses and skirts. I want to dig out my cross necklace or if I'm lucky get a new one designed by Dundas. I want to wear miny sparkly dresses for crazy nights out and get sophisticated in a sexy suit (maybe with a tank top too). I think I even want to show my tummy (they are officially in!). Yes I want to be a Pucci girl.
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Versace SS 12 at MFW

Miuccia gave us cars, Donatella gave us creatures of the underworld. Star fish, sea horses and more embellished on clothes, were glistening and giving an amazing effect. It's needles to say the show was spectacular. The gowns were quite simple in cut, yet stunning thanks to their intricate detailing. Perfect for red carpet events.
But let's start at the beginning. There were great shorts, tops and jackets all covered in studs with the same theme. Versace got inspired by the sea and the result is fresh, sexy and oh so covetable. The colour palette consists of mainly white and gold, but also black and some pastel blue and yellow (not so big in Milan but it's still there).
Although there is lots of longer lengths when it comes to skirts and dresses, the tops are often cropped - a trend that seems to be big in Milan( see Prada and more), so there really is no excuse not to tone up. But if it's for clothes like this, it should be a good motivation. I loved the collection so much, I think it's fair to say it was one of my favourites this season so far. Can't wait for spring now and let's not forget there will be the Versace X H&M collaboration before (yay) but that's for another story.
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Prada SS 12 at Milan Fashion Week

Italian fashion at its best. Yes, you could say that after the Prada show (I bet many editors and buyers did) and you'd be right. There were few slightly shapeless jackets and coats I didn't like, but let's concentrate on the positives!
I loved the collection! I loved how some outfits were quite simple just accessorised well with some great jewellery and accessories and the overall effect was perfect. I loved that it was full of separates that will just fit easily into your wardrobe and give it a new lease of life. I even loved the cropped tops. Yes ladies! Time to start working on those abs as according to Miuccia, it's time to bare. Sometimes we have to suffer for fashion and in this case it's so worth it.
Also the lady who always comes with something new, gave us cars for new season. Yes you heard right. I'm taking bettings on how many magazines there will be with a car print on cover.
We're only three days into Milan Fashion Week and we've already seen some strong trends. I can't wait to see what Miuccia has in store for Miu Miu and of course the other designers will bring. Make sure to follow me for the best of it all. You can also keep updated on my twitter account ( www.twitter.com/adelastylefile ) and FB page about the latest info.
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D&G SS 12 at Milan Fashion Week

The sad news is, today's collection of D&G was their last ever. It's going to become a part of Dolce and Gabbanna. The good news is, they finished on a high note. It was without a doubt their best D&G show. It was youthful, it was colourful, it was fun.
There were a lot of printed scarves, tied around as skirts, tops, even vertiginous wedges, that I'm dying to own. On the opposite there were flat gold sandals (just as good) with flowing maxi dresses and flowing hair. Earrings and necklaces were big, clutches either oversized or very tiny. And the colours. There were lots of them, in clashing prints, all looking summery. Let's hope the weather will be with us next year.
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Gucci SS 12 at Milan Fashion Week

Gucci or more correctly Tom Ford for Gucci, is why I started loving fashion so much, that I knew I needed to be involved somehow. Then he left and I was devastated. Along came Frida Giannini and I wasn't impressed. Not for a while anyway. But it all changed few seasons ago and then she really got me on her side with her last two collections (before yesterday's one).
This year the famous Italian brand celebrates their 90th anniversary and what a way to mark the occasion! Giannini showed us a collection with a true spirit of Gucci. Sexy, glamorous, powerful - for sophisticated women who know what they want and aren't afraid to get it. I have to admit I wasn't that keen on the first few look but then it came. The sparkle, the sexy cuts, great accessories. Main colours were white, black and gold (always a hit with me) and green. Just look at the green python handbag, it looks so luxurious yet perfect for every day. I like the pants with buttons at the bottom - nice detailing. And the boxy jackets - perfection.
The collection had a 1920s feel with all the drop waist dresses and fringing yet it was modern and desirable. So well done again to Frida and happy 90th to Gucci. To many more!
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(Photo: Style.com)

Dolce and Gabanna AW 11

Definitelly in my top five Milan collections, Domenico Dolce and Stephano Gabanna delivered another spectacular show. The collection is full of beautiful feminine dresses, that just ooze sex appeal, also lots of masculine looks done in a very cool way. Stars were the main print, so prepare to shine, as I bet this will get copied all over high street. The colour palette consisted of mostly black, midnight blue and white, with the odd splash of brigh hues. Very very good collection. Well done boys.
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