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Monday, 13 January 2014

Golden Globes

Last night was the Golden Globes, so, of course I'm going to talk about my favourites!!
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were hilarious. They are fantastic hosts! The dresses were wonderful and the men looked dashing. The winners were well deserving and the booze was definitely flowing!

Lupita Nyong'o in Ralph Lauren. This colour looks amazing on her! The silhouette is perfect and she can pull off the cape very well! She looks so elegant.

Amy Adams in Valentino.
Do I really have to explain? Beautiful lady, lovely silhouette and a delicious colour. She totally channelled her character from "American Hustle". Gorgeous!

Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive. Why do I love this dress? Number one, the lace. Number two, when she turns around there is an unexpected plunging waist line. Amazing.

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior. I always look forward to seeing what she is wearing and she has not failed me yet! Classic black and white is a win in my book. She rocked it.

Kerry Washington in Balenciaga. How pretty did she look in this? She's such a beauty and even more so with her little baby bump.

Margot Robbie in Gucci. I love the clean lines and the embellishment around the armhole and waist. And that slit!! Sexy yet sophisticated.

Olivia Wilde in Gucci. Hot mama alert! She looked stunning in this form fitting Gucci gown. Who says pregnant women have to wear frumpy clothes that hide their shape? Beautiful!

Sandra Bullock in Prabal Gurung. I think this may have been my favourite dress. I love the neckline and colour blocking as well as the hem. So sweet!

All images via www.instyle.com

Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Radiant Orchid

Happy New Year!! Let's start the year off in a colourful way!! This year's colour chosen by Pantone, is a beautiful pinky purple blend; Radiant Orchid. I for one love it. I've always been a fan of pinks and purples! This colour was apparently chosen because it compliments all skin tones. What do you think of this years "It" colour? Will you be adding it to your wardrobe?!
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year!!!

photo via www.fashionmagazine.com

photo via www.pantone.com

photo via www.justinlovewithberni.com

Friday, 27 December 2013

Sparkle and Shine!

Well well, looks like I have been slacking in the blog department!! I know it's not a great excuse but I was sew very busy these past few months from making bridesmaid dresses to Christmas gifts! One of my New Years resolutions is to try my best to write regularly on my blog. Also, I'm going to focus even more on fashion and what I'm up to…it will be a sort of diary I guess! I might throw in a few other topics as well…things I love! I hope everyone had a fantastic Holiday! I know I have so far. My amazing husband surprised me with a trip to Italy to see a MotoGP race…I could not believe it! My family was whole for the first time on Christmas morning in years and it was amazing. I felt like a kid again as we all took turns opening gifts in our pj's while our significant others took photos and joined us in our family celebration.

I recently did an interview for a local newspaper about Holiday style. I do posts once or twice a month for the Fashion Council and figured I might as well do what I love most (besides design and sew) and that is talk about fashion and trends. This is a post I just recently wrote for New Years Eve style!!!

Sparkle and Shine

It's time to sparkle and shine! With the new year approaching, end this one on a fashion high note!

Although it's not for everyone (some of you fashionistas may be working, busy or just not into it), for some, this night has been planned out from the perfect dress to who they will smooch at midnight. Others may have been so consumed with holiday festivities it has slipped their mind and now they are frantically trying to figure out what to wear. Even going out for a lovely meal merits a little extra effort on this night of glitz and glam.

For you fashionistas, one trend for 2014 is metallics. Start the year off with your fashion foot forward! Sequins and anything shiny is always in for New Years. Not a fan of a lot of sparkle? Go for a bold colour. Stand out! It is a night when most fashion rules do not apply. Do however keep it tasteful. One thing to remember (besides looking fabulous) is to shop for your shape. There are so many styles out there suitable for any shape from sheath dresses to full skirts to peplums (yes, they're still here) and one shoulder styles. Not a fan of dresses? Go for a nice pair of black pants and sequin or embellished top. You can go all out glam or cool retro chic, punk princess or classic feminine. Go full on sparkle with sequins or keep it simple with a little black dress spiced up with knock out heels and blingy accessories. When it comes to jewels, go for the big chandelier earrings and bold cuffs or stackable bangles and a stunning cocktail ring. These are things you can wear again. How often do you get to dress up like a Hollywood glam star and be all the fabulous you can be? Shine bright like Times Square!

Be a style star this New Years Eve and sparkle from head to toe (even your nails!). In the words of Rachel Zoe: "Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak". So go out, have fun and show them who you are!

Sparkle and Shine! by adriwell featuring a leather bodycon dress

Jenny Packham sheath dress
stylebop.com

Blue baby doll dress
ricketyrack.com

French Connection fit and flare dress
$105 - vanmildert.com

Leather bodycon dress
societyofchic.com

Alice Olivia mini dress
thecorner.com

Alice + Olivia pointed-toe pumps
shopbop.com

Kate Spade pumps
katespade.com

Joe's Jeans pumps
amazon.com

Gianvito Rossi pointed-toe pumps
matchesfashion.com

Valentino shoes
valentino.com

Karen Millen clutch
karenmillen.com

Topshop bangle bracelet
topshop.com

Stella Dot cuff bracelet
stelladot.com

Warehouse crystal earrings
$13 - warehouse.co.uk

Carole Shashona black earrings
barneys.com

NARS Cosmetics red lipstick
net-a-porter.com

Dolce Gabbana dolce gabbana perfume
$95 - harrods.com

Deborah Lippmann beauty product
lordandtaylor.com

Thursday, 3 October 2013

Emmy's

I am really starting to suck at this blogging thing. When I started I blogged nearly every day....then maybe 3 times a week....then 1....now it's like every 2-3 weeks!! I have to get back on track. Anyways, the Emmy's were last week and I completely forgot to blog about my most favourite thing ever to make or see....the gowns!!!!! I will admit, it was a challenging night considering the series finale of my oh so favourite show, "Dexter", was on. It was a so-so finale. I expected something a little more climactic but it was also satisfying in some ways. It will be missed!!! I also couldn't seem to find the Red Carpet pre show anywhere to watch...but that's ok because I simply watched the Emmy's before Dexter started as well as after and went online to see what I missed!!! So, here are some of my favourite looks :)

This woman is mucho caliente!!! I love Sofia Vergara. She's funny beautiful and oh so fashionable wearing Vera Wang.

I was surprised that this was a Marchesa worn by Alison Hannigan. However, not so sutprised considering I loved it and Marchesa is a favourite of mine. Look at that delicious purple!!!!! Hot this season!

I am a huge fan of classic black and white and asymetry. There was something just so pleasing to the eye when I saw this....the lines are beautiful, simple and elegant.
Anna Gunn in Ramona Keveza .

This blush colour is so romantic. It compliments her skin tone and dark hair.
Cobie Smulders in JMendel .

Like I said, a fan of classic black and white. Beautiful.
Elizabeth Moss in AndrewGn.

This dress actually looked so much better when she was on stage.... I remember saying "I love it!" when I saw her step out.
Emilia Clark in Donna Karen Atelier.

Zac Posen was a popular designer for the Emmy's!! I've said it before and I"ll say it again...he knows how to dress a woman. I only hope to be as good as him some day.
Julie Bowen in Zac Posen.

This deep wine is mouth watering....Vera Wang was a great choice for Kaley Cuoco.

I really loved Zooey Deschanel's JMendel dress...lovely icy blue. So sophisticated and lady like. Great silhouette too!

All photos Via www.Instyle.com

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Feeling the blues!

How has everyones week been? It seems to have gone by quickly! My friend wore her dress last weekend. I only saw a couple pictures but when she tried it on she looked so pretty!! My favourite (and most nervous) part of making something custom for someone is seeing their face when they try it on for the first time, completed, knowing it was made for them and only them. I dedicated nearly a day to her dress, I calculated just under 24 hours of work. I wanted it to be perfect. She deserved it. The colour like I said was gorgeous and worked so perfectly with her skin tone and eye colour. I hope she can wear it again!!!! Now, I am getting ready to make two more bridesmaid dresses and I can't wait. I just cleaned out my sewing room to start a new "mess".
My last post covered purples, so let's keep on with the colours! There is usually one color that seems to dominate every year. This year, blues are everywhere...more specifically, cobalt. I was at the mall this weekend and it's everywhere!! Not to mention all the ads in magazines in recent month featuring the electric color. And of course, the catwalks! Yes, emerald is the colour of the year but we don't always understand what that means. It means that it's in all year and will be seen on the runways and in every change of season....cobalt however, is reserved for fall and winter just as mint was for spring and summer. I actually just bought a cute little cobalt top this weekend! The nice thing about cobalt or any shade of darker blue is that it has a great impact but it's not too intense. It looks great paired with jewel tones as well as black or white. So versatile! I also think it looks good on nearly anyone!!! So, go treat yourself to some shade of blue!

Valentino
LOVE

3.1 Philip Lim
Navy is also very nice for winter. Looks great with a wine colour or camel! I should mention, the whole black and navy being a no no is sorta ok now...but I still think it depends on how it's worn! This works!