Maxi Dress

Got invited to a 9th grade graduation ball last night both for a photography engagement and dance party. Donned an old maxi dress, made my hair into a chignon and completed the look with a nude make-up. The dress was originally with a lace ribbon that you can tie on the back or in front. I had it altered recently by using the same lace ribbon as an accent to the chest and permanent lace straps. Viola! a whole new dress. Am happy that the dressmaker made it the way I wanted it to be. The graphic design of the dress and the way it flows gave it a 70s vibe. Did my own hair and make-up.

Dress from Kissaman Andradas (they have another branch somewhere in Metro Sao Paulo)

Biancs in red gown - the graduate. She´s that tall at 14 yrs old. Biancs could me a model but she´s quite shy. Thadeu with me on the left photo dancing the traditional waltz. Felt like a debutant. It was one great night!

Weekend Inspiration: Go 70s

Plaid shirt , high-waisted skinny jeans, and wooden wedge heels - way to rock your weekend partying.

Happy weekend everyone!

Schutz Summer 2012

Schutz Summer 2012 Collection. Expect 70s vibe from the collection. Take a peek.

Flare Jeans

I can well remember the first time I had my flare pants. I was in 2nd year college back in 1999. A cheap pair of jeans from Greenhills Shopping Center. Back then, wide-leg pants were in but they were tailored on the hips and tight on the knees. Now they´re back with the inspiration from the 70´s. Not a hipster type but tailored with a mid to high waist.

´´In 2011, we'd recommend jeans that are more fitted on the thigh - lean to flared legs or moderately wide legs rather than wide legged jean styles that are too baggy or that lack shape´´ - fashionising.

hem at least as wide as your foot

loose on the knee

Another vintage look you can sport!

Wedge

Tall but sweet to your feet. It gives you the additional height less of the pain. WEDGE. A footwear with a heel that runs under the foot, from the back of the shoe to the middle or front . Unlike stilettos they give your feet more support thus comfy to walk in. Suits every woman in whatever form or generation she is. Like my mother in law, at 67 she wears it more often than her flats. Odd if worn with pencil skirts or straight cut pants. Hot with shorts, flowing skirts, mini skirts, and boho style.

abie wearing her strappy platform wedge - blue strap and dark brown heels made it a hit

throwback from 70s vibe

my extra light banana republic wedge worn with a sundress

latest purchase from Dumond - ankle strap wedge

In essence I am a fan. Who wouldn't be if you're vertically challenged with a husband that's around 9 inches taller than you?

Key Looks for 2011

How will fashion scene appear in 2011? Fashion shows and street style dominantly lean on the the following looks:

70s sophisticated look

70s boho chic


70's Glam -includes high-waist wide leg pants, silk and satin blouses,  maxi-dresses, high platforms, exotic jewelries, long shimmering slinky gowns, big statement leather belts, and the boho chic

60s full skirt

silhouette dress



full skirt dress

60's Ladylike - full skirt, pointy pumps, silhouette dress with below the knee hem, bold red lipstick, leather clutch in pastel, kitten heels

studs as accents

Punk - studs on your top or bottom and shoes, combat boots and leather pants.

biker jacket

Biker - motorcycle jacket with the zipped sleeves and the quilt, leather pants, leather skirt, motorcyle boots.