Archive for February, 2012

Gianfranco Ferré AW2012 RTW Catwalk Review

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Gianfranco Ferré AW2012 RTW Catwalk Review

Gianfranco Ferré’s AW2012 RTW collection was a tribute to the late designer, who was known for creating beautiful luxurious designs for women who love to work and play.  Ferré’s design house is now under the artistic direction of Stefano Citron and Federico Piaggi, who seem to have managed to stay faithful to Ferré’s vision, by reviving some of his old characteristic of architectural structured designs.  The new collection which was shown in Milan Fashion Week yesterday the 27th of February 2012 echoes the late designer’s trademark of asymmetrical dresses and beautiful tailored yet very feminine clothes.  The colour theme was a mixture between dark blue, grey with some metallic touches.  Fabrics included cashmere, silk and leather with plenty fur trimmings and some playful sequins.  Both designers have delivered a great collection which will no doubt be copied by many high street retailers. 

Written and compiled by Hala Di-Maio

Catwalk images from Gianfranco Ferré’s AW2012 RTW collection www.gianfrancoferre.com

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Spring 2012 Trend Watch Cool Classy Cream

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Spring 2012 Trend Watch Cool Classy Cream

With temperatures in double figures, and spring just around the corner, it is time to start packing away our winter wardrobe and to begin adapting a new colour palette to our day-to-day wear.  This stylish cream catwalk look from Chloe’s Spring/Summer 2012 is set to become a big trend this season.  To achieve the perfect spring look, team your cream and beige with pink, orange and gold.  Here are some of my favourite cool classy cream clothes and accessories which are available to buy on our online luxury fashion marketplace.

Bayan Loutra Black Seed rich body cream price £234

Fendi Wedge Sandal was £377.14 Now £264

Marc Jacobs Mini Quilted Stam Bag price £975

JAIPUR – Long Murano Glass Necklace price £165.43

Dorothy Perkins Cream Block Body Con Dress price £30

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

 

 

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Helena Christensen launches her Triumph Essence’s SS2012 collection at Selfridges

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Helena Christensen Triumph Essence SS2012 Launch at Selfridges

Stilorama was invited on the 23rd of February to join supermodel Helena Christensen at Selfridges in London’s Oxford Street, for the launch of her new Lingerie Collection for Triumph Essence’s Spring/Summer 2012 range, so I grabbed Stilorama’s Photo Editor Serene Haddad-Sayles and Yasmina Huckins, and off we went. The former Victoria’s Secret beauty and the brand’s international ambassador, was radiant as she unveiled the three main pieces she designed for the new range, joking around and proving that she still has what it takes to charm the cameras.
Helena Christensen for The Luxury Collection is a unique experience: Inspired by the delicate fabrics & allure of the new collection, Triumph created a seductive fairytale theme. Striking visuals, including a forest made from lace, set on a magical blue backdrop, invite you on a journey to ‘Follow the path to your fantasy’. This journey starts even before you reach the store, with digital escalator panels at Oxford Circus and Bond Street drawing you into the fantasy world without giving too much away. Either side of the main doors as you arrive at the store are two stunning window displays depicting the lacy blue forest scene.

Inside is where real life merges with the digital world: Enthralling shoppers with a fully immersive experience, the Triumph ‘Fantasy Mirror’ allows shoppers to experience this exquisite collection without removing a single item of clothing. This uniquely interactive way of trying on lingerie requires shoppers just to select their item of underwear on the digital touch screen and then watch as the mirror creates a 3D visualisation that perfectly maps it to their shape.

It’s this kind of attention to detail that draws Helena Christensen to Triumph Essence as brand ambassador. “For me, it’s essential  for a lingerie company to have a female perspective. After all, women are wearing these  pieces and it’s all about what makes you feel good. And these sophisticated styles definitely do that.”

*Appointments to use the Fantasy Mirror with a Triumph fitting assistant can be booked through the Augmented Reality Triumph Essence app.

Written by: Nadine Peracha – Compiled by Hala Di-Maio – Photos by Yasmina Huckins -  Helena Christensten images from Zimbio/Getty Images

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LFW Nicole Farhi AW2012 Catwalk Review

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Nicole Farhi AW2012 Catwalk Review

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Nicole Farhi’s launch of her brand.  With her AW2012 collection, Nicole stayed faithful to her trademark, which is designing beautiful, luxurious and very wearable clothes.  The colour palette was clean and uncomplicated, with plenty of whites and smoky dark greys, she also used a lot of metallic bronze and sequins.  In addition to the dark hues, she used a good deal of warm autumnal shades like mustardy yellow and orange, which is reminiscent of the early 1980s colour palette. 

We also spotted few celebrities at the show including Alex Arnold from the TV series Skins, the British actor Bill Nighy, and the gorgeous TV presenter Jameela Jamil. 

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

Celebrities Photos by Serene Haddad Sayles

Catwalk images from Nicole Farhi’s AW2012 www.nicolefarhi.com

Watch Nicole Farhi’s AW2012 catwalk show highlights on stilorama.com’s video channel

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First Day at London Fashion Week AW2012

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

First Day at London Fashion Week A/W2012

First day at London Fashion Week started on a positive note.  Fashionistas, reporters, fashion savvies and celebrities, all enjoyed a rain-free day.

Thanks to the good weather and to the perfect setting, Stilorama Magazine’s team spent the day at Somerset House where we went backstage with Corrie Nielsen, Bora Aksu and Felder Felder.

Some of the celebrities spotted on the day were Alexandra Burke who chatted to us at the Felder Felder show. 

Our LFW VIP guest was the winner of Miss Arab London 2011, the gorgeous “Sandra Jasmine”. She spent the day with us while we filmed with Al Alamia TV Moda Mia show.

Here are some highlights of our 1st day at LFW.

Images: Hala Di-Maio Nadine Peracha and Miss Arab London 2011 winner Sandra Jasmine – Sandra Burke front row at Felder Felder show – Prince Cassius and Hala Di-Maio – Fashionistas and Bloggers at LFW

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

Photographed by Serene Haddad-Sayles

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True Love

Monday, February 13th, 2012

True Love

Most people wear their heart on their sleeve; I wear my heart on my feet. Like most women I’ve had my fair share of relationships, suffice to say they haven’t been my most favoured memories. There have been a few however, that have remained consistent in my life though I haven’t remained faithful to one. Christian, Jimmy and Alexander are the three that I can never seem to leave. At times it’s hard to juggle between the three, and I really can’t name a favourite, but somehow I always manage to share my time between them equally whilst achieving fulfillment.
They say that Valentine’s Day is a day to spend with your loved one, and although that should be the case every day if you do have a loved one, Valentine’s Day is special. So how do you spend this special day if in fact you have to spend it in three different ways?  You learn to juggle.
I can spend a beautiful morning with Christian having brunch at Bluebird Chelsea, then go home in time to change and take Jimmy out to the theatre for a matinée showing of ‘The Woman In Black’. Once that’s over it’s time for a third wardrobe change and then it’s off to Walton street with Alexander to bar hop from London’s hippest bar to the next.

Having successfully divided my time between the three they would be far from disappointed, as would I. The way I see it, you don’t need a date for Valentine’s Day nor do you need the impractical gifts that he comes with, whether they be flowers, chocolates or any heart-shaped candy of the sort. What you need is to spend quality time with those who deserve it, the ones that stick with you through thick and thin and are capable of making you feel good at your worst and even better at your best. If you are unfortunate enough not to have experienced that sort of loving, I suggest you start your hunt before it’s too late, because all the good shoes have been taken and the ones left are hard to find.

Christian Louboutin Sexy Strass 100 Swarovski crystal peep-toe pumps Price £2095

Christian Louboutin Alti 160 spiked metallic leather pumps price £895

Alexander McQueen Satin T-bar sandals price £490

Jimmy Choo Corliss calf hair and leather sandals price £395 

Written by Serena Saba – Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

A Tribute To Whitney Houston

The sad news of Whitney Houston’s sudden death who reportedly passed away yesterday in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at the age of 48, has come as a shock to many people around the globe, especially for those of us who remember her rise to fame back in the mid-1980s.  While the investigations into the cause of her sudden death were going on, the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy party carried on as usual with celebrities attending the event at the same hotel only few floors below Ms Houston’s room.

Her death marks an end of an era, as she will now take centre stage in our collective consciousness as a once in a lifetime diva and music legend.   

Stilorama Magazine looks back at some memorable moments of Whitney Houston’s life.

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

Photos: Singer Whitney Houston (L) and Bobbi Kristina Brown arrives at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honouring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.

Whitney Houston accepts the BET Honour for entertainment during the 2010 BET Honours at the Warner Theatre on January 16, 2010 in Washington, DC.

Whitney Houston leaving “The X Factor” Finals at Fountain Studios in Wembley

Singer Whitney Houston speaks during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Credits: Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America – Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America – Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images – Pacific Coast News

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Beat the Cold Weather with Stylish Winter Warmers

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Beat the Cold Weather with Stylish Winter Warmers

Just when we thought that we can start shopping for spring 2012 wardrobe, we’re faced with bitterly cold arctic winds and forced back into our winter clothes.  If like me you’ve been struggling this week with what to wear in sub-freezing temperatures, and if like most dedicated fashionistas you frown at the thought of looking half-decently dressed in unflattering winter warmers, fear not as I have found the perfect wardrobe solution ,to keep you warm this coming week and to make you look great day and night.  Here is a selection of some fantastic winter must-have warmers for you to shop for from the comfort of your home or office available to buy on our online fashion marketplace. 

M Missoni Ombré wool-blend cardi-coat was £1330 Now £399

ANNA OCTOBER Knitted jumper price £194

CURRENT/ELLIOTT leather leggings price £775

Yves Saint Laurent Knitted wool sweater dress  price £600

Charcoal Classic Beret in Cable Knit price £35

Gloves with 5 Swarovski buttons was £99 now £35

Belstaff Trialmaster lady boots price £425

Catwalk look from Fendi www.fendi.com

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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