It may still feel like summer, but fall is definitely in the air and fall fashion is in stores! Fall fashion trends this year start with animal prints. Particularly leopard! Accessories are an easy way to infuse the animal print trend into your fall wardrobe. Whether it’s a hot shoe, a cool handbag or a belt, a little animal ’magnetism’ goes a long way. Vanessa Hudgens got in on this fashion trend early by adding a pair of animal print sandals to her LDB at Comic-Con this summer. Here are our picks for animal print accessories this fall:
1. Shopbop, Rebecca Minkoff Leopard Fling Clutch, $350.00 – This leopard print clutch by Rebecca Minkoff will spruce up your fall fashion with designer style.
2. Alexander McQueen, Leopard Skull Scarf, $475.00 – The iconic skull print from Alexander McQueen comes in a fun animal print for fall that will add serious style to your outfit.
3. Heels, Paris Hilton Destiny Heels, $94.99 – Feel wild in these leopard print pumps from the original party girl Paris Hilton.
4. Target, Animal Print Fedora, $12.99 – This animal print fedora is the perfect affordable fashion update. Real Style Pick!
5. Aldo, Gummo Bangles, $18.00 – Get some animal print jewelry with these affordable bracelets from Aldo.
6. Shopbop, Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes, $1,195.00 – These leopard print booties are pricey and fabulous. If you can afford these wedge heel boots, we are sure you will never take them off.
7. Forzieri, Leopard Patterned Gloves, $48.00 – When the weather gets colder, warm up with these leopard gloves.
Here are some of the fashion news stories making headlines this week:
Jennifer Aniston is in fashion news for her portrayal of Barbra Streisand on the cover of this month’s Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Jennifer Aniston recreates Barbra’s iconic fashion looks from Funny Girl and What’s Up, Doc? Jennifer previously said Babs was one of her idols, so these makeovers must have been a treat. Barbra Streisand commented on the photos on her website saying: I was very flattered that Jennifer Aniston chose to interpret my style with the photos in Harper’s Bazaar. She’s a delightful person, and I think she did a wonderful job. If only she had a bump on her nose. We agree that if Jennifer had the nose, she could be a Barbra look alike in these pictures. See more photos from the magazine here.
Mad Men fashion is everywhere. Not only is the retro style from Mad Men coming back into fashion, but Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant is working with undergarment company Maidenform to educate women on underwear. Janie Bryant and Maidenform are going to work together to tell ladies about the appropriate shape wear and undergarments to wear with your outfit. Look for their advice on social media soon.
Victoria Beckham is expanding on her fashion line to bring you accessories. Victoria Beckham is currently working with designer Katie Hillier on a line of accessories. Rumour has it she is also adding handbags to her accessories fashion line. Katie Hillier is the accessories expert advising on fashions with top designers like Marc Jacobs. This is a line to look out for.
Tribal print in clothing and accessories is a huge fashion trend for the summer. Elle and Fashion Magazine named tribal clothing one of the best fashion trends for women of all ages. The look sports ethnic prints, beading, shells, stone embellishments and fringe. In accessories look for materials such as cork, wood, leather in footwear and purses. Whether as a tribal print on clothing or worn as interesting accessories this HOT fashion trend is a great way to give your summer look an instant update. Here are Real Style Network’s picks :
Tribal Print Fashion Trend shopping guide:
1. Diane von Furstenberg has mastered the tribal print in her Spring Summer 2010 collection with a number of different options available in summer shirts or summer dresses. We have chosen this Moritz Dress in Byzantine Bands ($375.00) as our favourite. This printed mesh silk dress have a racer back style and will be perfect for a day or night outing this summer.
2. To add tribal to your purse collection get this Elaine Turner Leah Lux Grasscloth Clutch($176.00). This clutch has a white grasscloth exterior, bark leather trim and cheetah resin beads for a tribal vibe.
3. This is an AMAZING find for the look and the price. Carlie Tribal-Print Dress ($36.90). This strapless summer dress has a bright fun print and a removable belt to allow you to create new looks each time you wear it. Real Style Network’s Fashion Pick!
4. Find super affordable accessories at Forever 21 like these Rustic Tribal Earrings ($4.80). These safari style earrings have an antique and rustic look to finish off your tribal outfit.
5. Get tribal sandals with these Charles by Charles David Baub Sandals ($78.99). These brown leather sandals are perfect for summer with their fun blue and we love the turquise embellishements.
6. Find affordable tribal jewelry with this Up In Arms Blue Tribal Bangle Bracelet ($9.99) from Guess. This large bracelet has an interesting tribal design carved into it for some exotic flare.
7. Stay warm on a cool night with this Kashmere scarf ($95.99). This cashmere-silk wrap is a luxurious way to add this fashion trend to any outfit all season.
8. For a splash this summer, wear this Tribal One Piece Bathing Suit ($119.00). This is a classy and stylish bathing suit suitable for any woman to catch some rays this summer.
9. These Chinese Laundry Belgium 1 Sandals ($63.99) are a stylish platform sandal suitable to spice up any outfit.
As we get closer to the opening night of Sex And The City 2 more news is coming out giving us hints on what we will see on the screen on May 27th. Fashion news sources report Swarovski has announced they partnered with the movie to add more sparkle to the jewelry and home furnishings. WWD reports that among the sparkling Swarovski merchandise you will see is a crystal chandelier in Carrie Bradshaw’s closet and crystal adorned case clutches.
Swarovski stores will be featuring Carrie, Samatha, Charlotte and Miranda in their windows for the release of the movie.
As partnerships go, we at Real Style Network are also proud to have been selected by Swarovski tv to be a blogging/media partner . The Swarovski tv features live and nearly live fashion shows and exclusive interviews from all over the world. Right now you can stream the Matthew Williamson Fall/Winter 2010 fashion show from London Fashion Week and interviews with the fashion designer.
Watch the latest trailer for Sex And The City 2 here:
For 113 years, Fullum & Holt have been creating high quality leather goods within Canada. Now in 2010, the company is beginning a new era and hoping to take their brand worldwide. As they did years ago, all products are still meticulously created by hand. And the carefully chosen leather hides come from the same suppliers that provide the hides for the super brands such as Hermes.
Fullum & Holt began in Old Montreal in 1897 as a small quality leather accessories manufacturing company. They produced garters, armbands and braces. As the retail needs shifted, Fullum & Holt changed with the times. For example, by the early 1900’s they were creating military belts for the Cavalry of the Canadian Armed Forces.
In 1946 as the company kept growing, they built their 80,000 sq. ft. factory in Montreal laying the foundation for the company today. Now Fullum & Holt are a high end manufacturer of leather handbags, belts and wallets. They produce bags for private labels such as Alexander Wang and Thomas Pink, as well as have their own line.
This is where Fulum & Holt hope to grow. With brand name recognition. Morgan Lackman, a marketing specialist, has taken over the company from his grandfather and hopes to make Fullum & Holt a global name. And why not? The history, the workmanship and the quality goods are all in place. We are looking forward to seeing a homegrown “Hermes” take a well deserved presence on the global accessory fashion stage. Now if we can just get a bag named after us, we are all set!
See more from Fullum & Holt on their website. You can purchase Fullum & Holt on their website or at Holt Renfrew stores in Canada.
Here at Real Style Network, we like to bring you emerging trends from around the world. In the latest fashion news from Britain, it seems that everyone has to get their hands on a brown satchel bag. According to The Daily Mail, the brown satchel bag has become the IT bag in British fashion. It’s just a matter of time until it becomes hot in North America.
Fashion brand Chloe showed their Louise brown satchel (shown above on left) in their runway show and Mulberry has a similarly styled Alexa bag (shown above on right).
The Chloe version of the bag sells for 9,000 pounds( close to $14,000), but more affordable retailers have been cashing in on the trend as well. Reports say designer imitation bags of the brown satchel have been flying off of the racks. Peacocks, a London retailer, sold 5,000 of their similar brown satchel bag in just 48 hours. British fashion has been on the forefront of emerging fashion and retail trends for affordable fashion with popularity of stores like Topshop and some of the earliest high fashion designer mass market collaborations.
Everywhere you look, it seems that a celebrity is wearing a strapless mini dress. We love the draped white dress that Kristen Bell wore for the Golden Globes. This is not just a fashion trend for the clubs anymore, the fashion trend is making it’s way off the Red Carpet and soon into your closet.
At Real Style Network we have put together some looks above and some tips on how to wear the strapless mini dress.
Choosing a dress in a neutral colour , white, black or the new nude means that you will be able to wear it to any event day or night. White is HUGE right now with lots of celebs wearing the colour, or non colour on the Red Carpet. Black and white will also fit into any wardrobe and the color combo was the basis of Karl Lagerfeld’s fresh looks for his spring 2010 fashion collection. The two we chose above are: Black Patrizia Pepe Short Dress: Yoox – $129.00, White Strapless Dress; Kimberly Ovitz Spring/Summer 2010 collection
The strapless mini dress is versatile fashion trend and can be easily adapted to daytime and evening looks. Casual sandals or embellished flats to dress it down and high heeled party shoes to dress up. We loved these shoes: Badgley Mischka Randee Pink satin: Heels – $199.99 and these wedges:Black Grace Wedge Sandals; Bebe – $98.00
Same goes for accessories. Hobo bag for daytime with a cute spring jacket or the new jean jacket. Want to dress it up for the evening? Pair with an embroidered or metallic clutch and add some chunky jewelry to your look. We liked these clutches pictured above:Black Star 50 Handbags Missouri ‘Creve Coeur’ Clutch: eBags – $68.95, La Regale Box Clutch with Flower Beaded Design: eBags – $30.00.
If you are wearing your hair in an up-do try a pair of dangling earrings. Mixed media bracelets are perfect to mix and match your accessories . These ones from Target are a steal at under $20.00 and add just the right touch, Hollywood Intuition Mixed Bracelets; Target – $19.99. You can also add the bib necklace with a cocktail ring are an easy way to add glamour to your evening look.
“ DESIGNER PICKS” is a Real Style exclusive which provides a style guide for the must-haves of the seasons with recommendations from top Fashion Designers .
Our fall series had contributions from Pink Tartan, Greta Constantine, Izzy Camilleri, Jaoffer Caoc. For the Holiday Season DESIGNER PICKS, Real Style has asked these top designers: Smythe, Jay Godfrey and Andy The-Anh for their expert opinion and fashion advice. Last week the designer recommended their must-have holiday outfits for readers. Here are the fashion designer recommendations for the holiday season’s must-have shoes, accessories and outerwear:
Smythe: A standout shoe, boot, or bootie are the best way to make an existing dress or outfit current. Don’t bother buying a new outfit this season. Buy new footwear and make it edgy and tough. Be bold in this department. Look at Nicholas Kirkwood for inspiration. Another accessory that will work with a high-heeled bootie are lace or patterned tights. A jacket with a statement shoulder! This can be worn over a dress or with a skirt/evening shorts and, of course, with any pant.
Jay Godfrey: Jimmy Choo for H&M… high fashion at an affordable price, a J. Crew’s crystal-and-pearl Libretto necklace, and a Moncler Moto Puffer jacket with fur hood.
Here are the Editor’s picks for holiday shoes, accessories and outerwear:
Accessories are the fastest way to update your outfit for the holiday season. As we wrote before, this year has been all about shimmer and shine with daytime sequins, bejeweled embellishments and bold jewelry. I have chosen the Pepper Boot from Karmaloop ($290.00), Max Azaria’s Two Tone Sequined Clutch ($128.00) and the Jeweled Satin Evening Clutch ($149.00) from Forzieri as the choices for footwear and handbags to be the standout accessories for the Holiday Party season. I also loved the classical Greek key design of the Greca Design 14k Yellow Gold Band Ring ($178.00) from Forzieri. You can easily pair the above accessories with your little black dress and look like you have a brand new outfit.
ShopAndy The-Anh’s boutiques and other fine retailers across Canada and the U.S.You will find Smythe and Jay Godfrey at Bloomingdales and Saks and better quality boutiques. Make sure to visit the individual web site for specific locations.
Here is a first look at what some of the accessories such as shoes, boots and bags designed by Jimmy Choo for H&M will look like. As you can see above they are up to the minute in the top fashion looks right now: over the knee leather boots, animal prints, booties.
As we reported earlier in the Canada Style shopping review, H&M was a great place for trendy, inexpensive clothing but the accessories needed improvement.This new high fashion and better quality accessory line should do wonders in improving that end of the business for the retailer. It’s also a great potential new source for affordable designer shoes and bags.
When the announcement came out this summer about the latest H&M designer collaboration, this time with Jimmy Choo to design the accessory line, excitement swept through the ranks of the value conscious fashionistas. With a typical price point of over $700.00 for shoes in the regular Jimmy Choo line, the anticipation has been growing to see what the goods will actually look like come November 14, when the line is scheduled to debut in over 200 H&M stores. Judging from above,it looks really good. The accessory line will feature real leather in the shoes and bags AND the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection will also feature apparel.
This is a first for Jimmy Choo, as the fashion brand does not feature clothing in their own line.
Tamara Mellon, the Founder and President of the design brand said:
“It was H&M’s idea to [do clothes], and as soon as they said it, I really wanted to do it,” said Mellon, who said she has no imminent plans to launch ready-to-wear under the Jimmy Choo umbrella, but added: “Never say never.”
Here are some more looks of the items via Daily Mail in the UK. The prices are in British pounds. Click here to get the conversion into Canadian and U.S. dollars.
“ DESIGNER PICKS Fall ‘09″ breaks down this season’s must-haves with recommendations from top Fashion Designers.
Accessories For Fall/Winter:
The biggest International trends in accessories for fall and winter are leggings, textured opaque hose, long gloves, chunky or layered jewelry, signature scarves and a wider belt with buckles. As well, as you have seen in some of our street fashion posts, the FEDORA is the #1 accessory amongst the young scenesters in New York, Toronto and L.A.
Here are the Editor’s picks for fall accessories from ( left top) Collection Privee- gloves, Manoush- scarf, Alexander McQueen- Belt and Superfine- Fedora:
Top Canadian Fashion designers shared their expertise and vision with Real Style Network.
Here are their recommendations for fall’s 2009 must-have accessories:
Pink Tartan: a chain belt or quilted bag – A Andy The-Anh: Miu Miu metal necklace with crystal and metal detail Izzy Camilleri: lots of layering, chains and/or funky beads. Oversized bags – B
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Here are some of the fashion news stories making headlines this week:
As we get closer to the opening night of Sex And The City 2 more news is coming out giving us hints on what we will see on the screen on May 27th. Fashion news sources report Swarovski has announced they partnered with the movie to add more sparkle to the jewelry and home furnishings. 
Smythe: A standout shoe, boot, or bootie are the best way to make an existing dress or outfit current. Don’t bother buying a new outfit this season. Buy new footwear and make it edgy and tough. Be bold in this department. Look at 
Jay Godfrey: Jimmy Choo for 
Andy The-Anh: 
