La Vie En Rosie

Fashion Friends we have a new Style Crush - Super Model turned actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Rosie is innately sexy but she carries it with style and complete sophistication. We will be stalking her every stylish step.

Once a Super Model, always a Super Model

King of Couture Mr Karl Lagerfeld teamed up with the timeless Claudia Schiffer for the latest Chanel eyewear collection which includes the classic aviator, the trendy butterfly design, and the signature oversized "Audrey Hepburn" like frame. An iconic model for an iconic brand. We approve and adore.

Versace, Mario Testino, and Candice Swanepoel

Legendary lensman Mario Testino shot this campaign for Versace Bright Crystals under the creative direction of Donatella Versace. How incredible does our very own super model and Victoria Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel look?

D&G Fall 2011 Campaign

 Blazers, Stars, Suspenders and Sequence..... are you drooling?

Look of the Week: Eva Longoria in Victoria Beckham.... again

This colour block dress has been moved to the top of our obsession list. Divine.

We can't help but notice that Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham seem to be friends with benefits, fashion benefits that is. Eva has rocked 5 of Mrs Beckham's designs recently - could Eva be to Victoria be what Blake is to Chanel?

Somerset Jane

Vanity's heart broke into little pieces when we discovered that one of the stockists of our favourite local brands had closed shop. But you can't keep a good stylist down, we managed to find the lovely designer at large - Mellissa Jane. Her collection is available at none other than The Changing Room and Oh la Glitzy Boutique.

The oh-so in demand blazer, lace and leopard shorts, and the winter jumpsuit are all part of Somerset Jane's fabulous Winter Collection. For more information contact Mellissa 072 337 9588

The Changing Room

Now you have an excuse not to go to the madness that is the shopping mall - The Changing Room. The clothing is fun, unique and totally on trend. Vanity loves all things local, and so naturally the collections from Somerset Jane and BiancaKim Clothing stole our stylish hearts. Fashion's best kept secret is located on Bedfordview Boulevard. For more information contact Sian Ryan - thechangingroom@mweb.co.za (011) 455 - 3635

25 ways to update your outfit - with one accessory

The scarf. More than any other element in your wardrobe your scarf can be twisted, tied, folded and wrapped in countless ways. Your scarf will give colour, life, style and personality to the even most neutral outfit. Cosy chicness - completely affordable and completely stylish.  

Need some inspiration?

These images are courtesy of Lookbook - they are just all around amazing!

I am in awe of this video. Add it to your favourites - now.

Princess Watch

Princess watch - a special devotion to every stiletto, dress and hat, that the Duchess of Cambridge wears.

With three public appearances in one week -Kate has given us a fashion feast. First in Jenny Packham at the Art Gala Dinner, followed by an Ivory double breasted jacket at the Trooping The Colour ceremony and just hours later Kate attended the wedding of close friend Sam Waley-Cohen in a black fitted monochrome, spot patterned dress. A perfect style hat rick.

Look of the Week: Chloe Sevigny Resort 2012

Look of the Week is taken from my favourite of the Resort Collections so far - Chloe Sevigny

For the entire collection see Fashionologie

Couldn't Resist....

Vanity loves the perfection that is Tom Ford.  I secretly hope and pray that one day I will wake up to find that he is in fact not gay,  until then we will obsess over his latest campaign for Tom Ford beauty, featuring Lara Stone. How delicious are these images?

Louis Vuitton collaborates with muse Sofia Coppola for its 2012 Resort Collection

Long time Louis Vuitton muse Sofia Coppola was asked by Vuitton design director Julie De Libran to “be our muse, our inspiration for the cruise collection.” And this is the result - a Parisian inspired, completely wearable collection. Do you love?



For the entire collection see Style Caster



A Winter B.F.F (Best Fashion Friend)

Whether we'd like to admit it or not, we all need a little support and shaping in areas that have given into gravity. Having a closet drowning in fabulous clothing and no good underwear to support it, is like building a palace on fine sand princess - you need a good foundation.  Underwear is the beginning of the style chain, everything else follows. No exceptions.

Woolworths the magical angels of fashion have come out with a range of perfectly comfortable, incognito shape wear. The Magic Vests that will smooth out that middle area we all love to hate, come in white, black, gray and tan. If you haven't invested in tights yet or even if you have, go buy yourself a pair of the secret support semi-opaque tights (or as I like to call them, saddlebag minimizer's) . Diet and exercise are the nemesis of the season, Woolworths shape wear is the saviour.




70% to be exact. Go see a Woolworths fashion angel for a fitting.  

 



2011 CFDA Fashion Awards




From Top Left: Alessandra Ambrosio, Kate Cassidy, Kristen Dunst, Jessica Alba, Hana Soukupova, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes and Shanae Grimes

  Completely loving and absolutely obsessing over Miranda Kerr, Shanae Grimes and Jessica Alba's looks at the 2011 CFDA fashion awards. A thousand shades of fabulousness! Marc Jacobs was awarded a lifetime achievement award, with top honours also going to Lady Gaga, Phoebe Philo and Hilary Alexander. Visit the official CDFA page for a complete list of winners.

The Vodacom Durban July: A Right Royal Excuse...to wear a Good Suit

Nothing I love more than a man in a suit. And a man in a good suit is hard to come by these days. But the Vodacom Durban July gives men around the country the perfect excuse to splurge on something special. Cut and Style are the most important things to bear in mind when shopping for the perfect suit.

The cut of the suit needs to be well fitted, slim suits are in. Avoid boxy or unstructured suits. The suit should be slim-fitting with masculine appeal. The fit of a suit can make or break it, broad shoulders, a slim waist and slim trousers are all key to the perfect fit and silhouette.




From Top Left: Bradley Cooper, Johnny Depp, Pep Guardiola, John Hamm, Gerard Butler, Joshua Jackson, Ryan Gosling and David Beckham.

 

There are countless styles of suits to choose from, however for this occasion I would stick to one of three styles; single breasted (John Hamm) , double breasted (Ryan Gosling) and the three piece suit (Gerard Butler, David Beckham).

The Shawl Lapel is currently one of the most predominant suit trends (Tom Ford, Bradley Cooper), flattering on almost all body shapes as it creates a continuous fluid line. Debating over buttons? One button is very much on trend, however as a general rule a single button suit has a shortening effect on a man. A two button suit, visually adds height and slims the waist.




His Royal Highness - Tom Ford

 

"Like every good man, I strive for perfection, and, like every ordinary man, I have found that perfection is out of reach - but not the perfect suit."  - Edward Tivnan

Look of the Week: Blake Lively for Glamour

Image Courtesy of Glamour

Ah-mazing. That's all. Blake Lively in a Stella McCartney blouse and bra, American Apparel jeans, and Christian Louboutin pumps.

Bravo Vogue Italia

Image courtesy of Fashionologie

No less than 3 “plus size” models are featured on the June 2011 cover of Vogue Italia. "Why should these women slim down? Many of the women who have a few extra kilos are especially beautiful and also more feminine." Editor at Large Franca Sozzani said in an interview earlier this year.  What’s even more impressive though is the special section dedicated to all things curvy on the  Vogue Italia Website. V Curvy we heart you.