Fashion with Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of 2009

10)Genelia D'Souza



9)Asin

8)Konkona Sen Sharma

7)Lara Dutta

6)Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

5)Bipasha Basu



4)Katrina Kaif



3)Kareena Kapoor



2)Deepika Padukone







1) Priyanka Chopra

Gisele Bundchen models for sexy fashion shoot minus the baby bump

Pregnant Gisele has had her baby bump airbrushed out of sexy shots for a new fashion campaign.The Brazilian model is expecting her first child in early 2010 and is already showing a small baby bump.

But in her first campaign since it was revealed she was pregnant, renowned coat company London Fog have decided to airbrush out her growing stomach - to protect her privacy.[ Read more ]

Thigh-high boots are the next fashion trend

Celebrity Fashion Dress : Audrina Patridge vs. Kristin Cavallari

Audrina Patridge accessorizes her sexy party-girl style with a sleek patent Alexander McQueen purse. See photos below ...

Meanwhile, The Hills' contrived new Lauren Conrad stand-in, Kristin Cavallari, prefers to tote her Alexander Wang bag everywhere from Hollywood to N.Y.C:

These girls both know how to dress for all occasions, and are style stalwarts to be sure.

Diane was praised by director Tarantino

The German model-turned-actress lent some much-needed glamour to the occasion in a stunning nude-coloured Herve Leger by Max Azria dress, which showed off her incredibly svelte figure and long legs.

The film's director Quentin Tarantino was full of praise for his leading lady, and said working with Diane was "wonderful".

Speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of Inglourious Basterds, he praised both stars Diane and Melanie Laurent.

"In the case of Diane it was really wonderful," said Quentin. "She had an idea of who she was basing the character on, and I had another idea of another actress, so I showed he that kind of work."

July 28 - In the fashion History

ON this day in history July 28...

...2006, Anne Hathaway claimed that her fashion attitude hadn't changed at all since starring in The Devil Wears Prada, despite newspapers reporting that she had recently spent $7,000 in Fred Segal. "I don't shop at Fred Segal and I wouldn't dream of spending that kind of money on myself," the actress insisted. "I wasn't raised that way"...

...2005, Kate Moss was awarded substantial damages in court over a story in the Sunday Mirror which claimed she had "collapsed into a drug-induced coma and had to be revived after taking vast quantities of cocaine" in Barcelona in 2001. Later that year Moss was dropped from several high profile advertising campaigns after photos were published - again in the Daily Mirror - which seemed to show her snorting cocaine...

...2004, a journalist received an icy response when they asked what Hillary Clinton was wearing at a party at New York's Park Plaza. "What does it look like?" snapped a member of the Clinton entourage. "She's wearing a white jacket with black pants, and I'm wearing a black one with black pants."

Man Fashion: Top 5 Swim Trunks for This Summer

As far as men’s swimwear goes, swim trunks are the most basic sort of swimwear. This does not mean that swim trunks are not great men’s swimwear and in fact, I do see swim trunks are back to trends. This is because men of any age can wear swim trunks, from young boys to old men. Most important, I like swim trunks more than "speedo" because they usually have a lining so that they are very comfortable, less revealing and they are not too terribly long either, so you can still tan your legs.

So if you are thinking of getting yourself a new swimwear, let see what I got to offer here.

1. Black and White
The most important rule of summer fashion: don't get complicated.
And the simplest way to swim is in black and white — checkers, stripes, polka dots, solids, whatever. None of it will get old — one pair should last you five summers.


2. Bay Watch Red
Always in style, a shock of red is the ultimate beach color and suits any skin tone. Plus, you'll look like you know what you're doing. Just don't pair it with a lifeguard buoy — that would be overboard.



3. Retro Neon
Add a little bit (or a lot) to your swimsuit for an unexpectedly sporty twist on one of the year's hottest fashion trends. Sundek and Quiksilver both make variations that have become iconic surfer-scene staples.


4. Walk the Bar
After showering off, throw on sandals and a clean polo on top of these. They're close enough to shorts that you can roll up to the beach club without worrying about judgmental stares.


5. Aquatic-Themed
There are limits to where, when, and how a man can wear animal print.
Remember to limit to marine creatures rather than land dwellers.

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Miss U.S. International pageant

Aileen Yap is the daughter of Dr. Romeo and Virgincita Yap and has a 22 year old brother, Nathan. She graduated Summa cum Laude from Willis High School and is now a junior at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. Aileen is majoring in Biology and hopes to pursue a career in medicine as a Pediatrician with the ultimate goal of helping the ones in need.

Aileen is a caring and loving person whose passion is to work with children, she finds it to be a fulfilling experience. As Miss U.S. International she hopes to make a positive impact in the youth, not only in the United States but also the in different countries.

Haute Couture - "high sewing"

If you're a fan of fashion, you've likely come across this term many times while perusing your favorite fashion mag. Haute couture is a French term which translates as "high sewing," and is regularly misused (though not in the publications of the world's most informed editrixes, Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, and the like).

"Haute couture" is often used incorrectly to describe pricey designer pieces, and while there is always considerable expense associated with haute couture, just because a designer gown is exorbitantly expensive and falls into the luxury category does not mean it is haute couture.

In fact, haute couture is a highly proprietary term with stringent requirements attached to its use:

In France, the term haute couture is protected by law and is defined by the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris based in Paris, France. Their rules state that only “those companies mentioned on the list drawn up each year by a commission domiciled at the Ministry for Industry are entitled to avail themselves” of the label haute couture. The criteria for haute couture were established in 1945 and updated in 1992.

To earn the right to call itself a couture house and to use the term haute couture in its advertising and any other way, members of the Chambre syndicale de la haute couture must follow these rules:

Design made-to-order for private clients, with one or more fittings.

Have a workshop (atelier) in Paris that employs at least fifteen people full-time.

Each season (i.e., twice a year), present a collection to the Paris press, comprising at least thirty-five runs/exits with outfits for both daytime wear and evening wear.

However, the term haute couture may have been misused by ready-to-wear brands since the late 1980s, so that its true meaning may have become blurred with that of prêt-à-porter (the French term for ready-to-wear fashion) in the public perception. Every haute couture house also markets prêt-à-porter collections, which typically deliver a higher return on investment than their custom clothing…much of the haute couture displayed at fashion shows today is rarely sold; it is created to enhance the prestige of the house.

Man Fashion: Men design + Women design = Cross Dress?

What is cross dress all about? Definition from wikipedia defines Cross-dressing as the act of wearing clothing commonly associated with the other gender within a particular society. So over the past decade, men fashion world has mixed some of the female fashion, from simple shirts, pants jackets till bags into the design. Since then, the list never stop again and now there are more than dozen of top fashion designers are incorporate this into men fashion designs. Let summary some of the main cross-dress designs this season from top designers.

1. Creative Creative designs from top fashion designer houses like Marni, Prada and Raf Simon.

Marni Spring Collection

Prada Spring Collection

2. Pink and Red Pink is always the color for lady, but not anymore now. Men are moving out there with the pink color Tee and jacket.





Some of the pink color designs from LV and Junya Watanabe, Jil Sander. 3. "Lady-Like" material Designers are now picking more lady like material such as Gauze, tulle for men clothing. Others such as skinny jeans, leggings and shawls are always the top picks for fashion designers. Soon, we will see more and more of cross-dressing. So guys, get ready for all these or you will be out of fashion.

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Jeans Trends 2009

Australia’s fashion trends and culture

Australia’s fashion industry has grown around the relaxed, casual demeanour of the people it designs for, as well as their love of outdoors living. But it also reflects the sophisticated, cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of Australian society. Most Australians are comfortable in T-shirts and foot thongs (flip-flops) one minute and appreciative of innovative high fashion the next. The bold colours of sunny Australian beaches and the starkly contrasting hues of the country’s central desert landscapes are captured in Australia’s fashion palette.

Beach wear

Australia has a long history of world-renowned swimwear manufacture. In 1928, Speedo swimwear was launched by Alexander MacRae in Sydney and the brand became world famous after Australians wore it in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Australia now boasts top-of-the-line swim- and surf-wear brands such as Roxy, Billabong, Rip Curl and Seafolly.

Urban wear and high fashion

The urban streetwear and haute couture components of Australia’s fashion industry are also thriving. A new generation of streetwear designers takes its inspiration from Australia’s surf culture, graffiti and art and has created its own unique style.

Dynamic new labels include Ksubi, based near Sydney’s Bondi Beach; Sass & Bide, which has a cult following among the younger Hollywood set; and Willow, a lingerie line.

Inspired by an extraordinary range of Australian fashion textiles and cultural influences, many Australian designers have received international attention in recent years. Australian fashion creations, such as those by Wayne Cooper, Carla Zampatti, Easton Pearson, Nicola Finetti, Bettina Liano, Martin Grant, Michelle Jank and Lisa Ho, are in worldwide demand.

Hot on the calendar

Melbourne lays claim to being Australia’s fashion capital, hosting the L’Oréal Fashion Festival every March. The festival offers fashion lovers a choice of catwalk shows, parties, product launches, exhibitions and industry events that capture the glamour and creativity of Australian fashion.

Australia also hosts the biannual Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Previously staged in Melbourne, the event was moved to Sydney’s Circular Quay in 2007. It showcases more than 150 designers’ spring/summer collections in May and their autumn/winter collections in October.

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week is an exclusive, industry-only event, made accessible to registered buyers, agents, media, stylists and other industry representatives. It features ready-to-wear, street wear, swimwear, men’s and women’s apparel, intimate apparel, footwear and children’s wear. A selection of Australia’s and the Asia–Pacific’s best designers present their collections to some of the world’s most significant buyers, media and industry influencers.

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It may not be the Melbourne Cup, but the Darwin Cup Carnival

It may not be the Melbourne Cup, but the Darwin Cup Carnival in the Northern Territory produces a unique array of fashion that would rival the best dressed anywhere in the country.

Held during Darwin's dry season, Darwin's horse racing carnival sees women baring their shoulders in summer frocks while their southern counterparts are shivering.

Territory women have a unique sense of style. It often involves bright colours, bold hats and fascinators, and for those who can afford them - Paspaley Pearls and Di Croco handbags, two luxury labels whose products originate from the Territory.

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Roxanne McKee to be the face of Clothes Show Live

The former Hollyoaks star, Roxanne McKee, has been chosen as the face of this year’s Clothes Show Live.

Clothes Show Live 2009, to be held at the Birmingham NEC, December 4th-9th, will mark the 21st birthday of the fashion extravaganza.

Roxanne ‘Roxy’ McKee, is a British actress, model and university graduate, who was discovered after taking part in “Hollyoaks On the Pull”, a Channel 4 talent initiative to discover new talent for the popular soap opera. She was then cast as Louise Summers, and in 2007 took the top prize as Sexiest Woman on TV at the British Soap Awards. She left the role at the end of last year.

Aged 28, McKee had always wanted to be an actress but completed a BA Degree in Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London, so she would always have something to fall back on.

“I’m very flattered to be part of such a huge event,” she said of her starring role at Clothes Show Live 2009.

A keen fashion addict, she believes the secret of individual style is to always wear clothes in which you feel comfortable and which reflect your personality.

Clothes Show Live is the largest public event of its type, under one roof, in Europe. It features a 6,500-seat fashion theatre, designer catwalk shows, celebrity appearances and the opportunity to shop for top fashion labels, vintage pieces and the latest beauty bargains ahead of the Christmas high street rush.

Man Fashion: Burberry AW09 Prorsum Pre-Collection

“The season is about reinvention - redefining and re-modernising the core of what Burberry stands for with our authentic British spirit and point of view.”