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Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston redefining fashion rules for women over 40

If you’ve got it, flaunt it right?

During Wednesday evening’s Los Angeles premiere of “Iron Man 3,” 40-year-old mom of two Gwyneth Paltrow prompted jaws to drop when she arrived on the red carpet in a “nearly naked” Antonio Berardi sheer dress that left almost nothing to the imagination – and caused quite the stir among fans.

“Seriously, what the hell is that?” one person tweeted, another called her “delusional,” as several others lamented: “Put it away!”

And yet not everyone is so alarmed.

“It's definitely on trend and each season Ms. Paltrow embraces fashion,” Emmy-winning stylist and author, David Zyla, told FOX411’s Pop Tarts column. “While an artful design, I'm noticing the dress a bit more than Ms. Paltrow and I believe that all clothing should showcase the person wearing it and not the other way around.”

Model and writer Ariane Sommer the see through dress a thumbs up.

“Gwyneth's dress is certainly risqué but she still manages to wear it like some elf queen out of Lord of the Ring,” she said. “Her natural elegance allows her to push the envelope more so than some other female stars who in the same dress, might look less than good. And let's be honest: Gwyneth has one of the best figures of the planet.”

Thanks to Paltrow and her fellow crop of Hollywood’s leading ladies, the rules of age-appropriate dressing are slowly starting to melt away – and hitting the fifth decade is no longer a reason to hang up form-fitting or itty bitty outfits.

In the last few weeks alone, we’ve also seen Paltrow flaunt her figure in an uber-short, bright purple sheath dress and neon heels at the opening of Tracy Anderson’s flagship fitness studio in Los Angeles, and Jennifer Aniston, 44, rock black short shorts at the premiere of Lifetime’s “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film.” Then there was 43-year-old Jennifer Lopez turning heads in a leopard mini with black thigh-high boots despite the freezing New York temperatures. And even though she is pregnant, Halle Berry, 46, still donned her signature black satin lace dress (with plenty of cleavage) at the premiere of her new movie “The Call” in Brazil last week.

“Several of Hollywood’s leading ladies over the age of 40 have decided to ‘go for it’ in terms of fierce, sexy dressing. What was once thought to be worn by women fifteen to twenty years younger is now being embraced by the likes of Gwyneth and Jennifer,” Zyla continued. “They are impacting and redefining the idea of how all women dress, not just those over 40.”

And famed London designer Jenny Packham, known for red-carpet dressing everyone from Duchess Kate Middleton and Adele to Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angelina Jolie, echoed that age has become insignificant to the style process.

“I don’t think about age much. I know women in their fifties who are really confident about dressing, and women in their 20’s afraid to try anything new,” she said. “It’s irrelevant. I had a collection years ago with short miniskirts, and a friend of mine put it on… At first I thought, ‘what are you doing?’ But she just looked so happy. It comes down to how you feel, and that’s absolutely fine.”

According to Zyla, the concept of women and age-appropriate dressing has been rapidly evolving for years.

“One hundred years ago ‘good women’ at a certain age donned clothing that was subdued and somber. It was thought vulgar to try to recapture one’s youth in their clothes and grooming,” he explained. “The radical flapper of the 20’s was the turning point when women abandoned corsets and long skirts, and the ‘fashion is fun’ impulse lives on today.”

TRESemme Celebrity Stylist, John D, pointed out that on the opposite end of the spectrum Hollywood stars are igniting a trend of dressing older than their years – and that’s perfectly acceptable too.

“We see many young women dressing uber-sophisticated,” he said. “Take for example Selena Gomez; I have been working with her for many years. She likes a very sophisticated look, but she has a very grown-up personality.”

Anne Hathaway, Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato are also known to routinely take on the grown-up, covered up and conservative red carpet approach too. And while the likes of Paltrow, Aniston and Lopez are proof that middle-aged ladies can look just as svelte and sexy as their decades-younger counterparts, experts caution that age fashion rules aren’t totally extinct.

“Women need to understand there are ways to looking sexy without having to steal their daughter’s clothes,” added a fashion publicist and StyleSource.me expert. “I don’t recommend them stepping out in a tube top and short shorts, rather focus on choosing pieces that will accentuate their body in a tasteful way.”

Pssst… Madonna? Courtney Love? Are you listening?

Original post @ http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/04/26/gwyneth-paltrow-jennifer-aniston-redefining-fashion-rules-for-women-over-40/

Daenery From Game Of Thrones And Her Hair

With the surge of big budget TV shows captivating larger and larger audiences, I had no choice but to give in to curiosity and check a few of them out. I kept hearing about one show in particular, Games Of Thrones....and within five minutes of the first episode, I was hooked. Not only is there scandal, sex and sweet drama, but the costumes and hair are definitely worth checking out.

I've grown to love one character in particular, Daenery. She is a beautiful blond princess who, as a young beauty, was taken advantage of, but manages to rise from the fire (literally) to become a strong, brave leader. With long blond, textured hair, her look also really adds to make her character one of the most interesting on TV today. Her hair actually reminds me of a look from one of my favorite music videos, Bedtime Stories by Madonna, (hair done by Orlando Pita.) Here are images from both beauties...see the similarities. 

The show's stylist is Kevin Alexander and he's in charge of all the hair styles for each character. Great job Kevin!

Well as we all know, fashion and hair trends tend to repeat themselves and will continue to, with highly talented people leaving their individual mark.

Amen to great hair!

The show's hairstylist is Kevin Alexander and he's in charge of all the wigs for each character. Great job Kevin!

Well as we all know, fashion and hair trends tend to repeat themselves and will continue to, with highly talented people leaving their individual mark.

Amen to great hair!

And if you were not born when this master piece was created, this is for you!

HamletHub's "A Whole New You" series brings "Spring into Fashion" to the Ridgefield Playhouse

Spring Into Fashion Show Event at The Ridgefield Playhouse, Wednesday, May 22

HamletHub’s Whole New You Series brings the Spring Into Fashion Show, featuring Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs, center stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. The Playhouse becomes a design house where “celebrity” models and model citizens strut their stuff to benefit Relay for Life of Ridgefield. The lobby Event kicks off with festivities and refreshments at 6:30 p.m. featuring wine and cheese tastings from No. 109 Cheese and Wine, hors-d’oeuvre from area restaurants, cupcakes from The Cake Box, fashion accessories and gifts for purchase from Lyn Evans, complimentary make-up applications from Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, raffle prizes and more. The founder of the Lyn Evans fashion franchise, Lyn Evans Shotkus, will co-host this fun evening of style for a quintessential “girls’ night out”.

For a boost to your wardrobe, the Spring Into Fashion Show & Event will inspire you to refresh and reinvigorate not only your wardrobe but also your spirit with clothing, outfit concepts, handbags, shoes and accessories by top designers including Nicole Miller, Muse, Christopher Blue and Second Denim. This event is underwritten by Dermatology Associates of Western CT, Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs, Vein Institute of Connecticut and Adam Broderick Salon & Spa.

For tickets ($27, includes $2 donation to Relay for Life), call the box office at 203-438-5795. For more information on The Ridgefield Playhouse, visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.

– Photo by Kristen Jensen

Original post @ http://www.hamlethub.com/bethel-entertainment/cat/fundraisers/31949-hamlethub-s-a-whole-new-you-series-brings-spring-into-fashion-to-the-ridgefield-playhouse-2

The All New Australian Fashion Week spring/summer 2013

If there was a top of the maps of international style weeks with New York are able to, London, uk, Milan and London, uk making up the top four, Modern sydney is fast clambering up to try and declare that fifth identify. You'd think the main show routine was exhausting enough but it seems Mercedez Fashion Week Australia is now displaying to be worth the long journey down under for both worldwide customers and press; companies ShopBop, Suits and Net-a-Porter were all down there putting purchases for Australia's style best, while style headline 10 Magazine's editor-in-chief Sophia Neophitou joined MBFWA to formally release the new Australia version.

Australian style power brand Camilla and Marc began last week's process by displaying us why Sydney's sun-drenched way of life creates for enhanced body aware outfits produced with Australia elegant.

Likewise, another brother duo, Alexandra and Genevieve Intelligent aka Cinnamon Intelligent. had also had a several years of experience in developing outfits that fit their ideal assured and attractive lady. It takes one to take off a geometrical and flower multiple printed coat, strapless and pen dress collection, proven in their 'Shapeshifters' selection.

Kym Ellery does hard-edged delicate outfits that are uncharacteristically large for the Australia environment. That's what creates her take a position out when she provides rubberized ribbons sweatshirts, smooth silk silk overcoats rebelliously linked around the hips and goat hair outfits.

Captain christopher Esber is also a flighty new, who took us to an amazing factory location to display simple weaved designs and smooth silhouettes. Most well known of them all, Dion Lee is already the brink of traveling the Australia house, and has already provided a selection in London, uk as well as competitive in the International Woolmark Award.

Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades traveler collection

Louis Vuitton traveler collection

The fashion house Louis Vuitton has joined forces with the duo Barber Osgerby and other designers to create a travel collection of objects as part of Objets Nomades. Barber Osgerby known for his work on the design of the Olympic torch. Objets Nomades became a kind of collaboration between 11 European designers working in modern technology. The European premiere of the traveler collection took place in dec 2012. Installation of the resulting interior can already see in the New Bond Street Maison store, owned by brand.

Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades 

Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades, Louis Vuitton accessories

Installing Objets Nomades in New Bond Street Maison

"We are happy to work with Louis Vuitton, the brand that has a rich history" - admitted Jay Osgerbi. - Cooperation with LV - is a great opportunity to bring something new to the design of the objects with which we travel."

The Objets Nomades project  made each designer to create decorative items that you can take with you on a trip or a journey. Barber Osgerby decided to revise the design and created a classic lantern lamp of Venetian glass, and they used modern technology, which the lamp can operate on solar power.

Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades lamp and a folding chair 

Folding chair (on the right -  folded) Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades

Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades Folding chairs 

 Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades Hammock and folding beach chair

Fashion trends transparency

Spring-Summer Fashion Trends

We continue to explore the fashion trends that will be relevant in the coming spring-summer season. This time, our attention was drawn to fashion trend style transparency. This is a mixed fashion trend, we can safely say that this trend is not for everybody, as not everyone is ready to let in their wardrobe see through transparent clothing. However, you should still take a closer look at what fashion designers offer in the upcoming fashion season.

As noted by Tim Blanks, a woman in the Giambattista Valli style can easily borrow some clothes from her boyfriend wardrobe. This, however, does not prevent her to appear in a pencil skirt rather classic style, which resonates with the transparency of the material. By the way, transparency, demonstrate the most feminine model collection Giambattista Valli - in addition to skirts, the trend of the upcoming season is implemented in dresses and tops in organza and lace.

Fashion trends transparency 

                                                                         Giambattista Valli 

Christopher Kane also repeatedly appealed to this fashion trend of the season in his spring-summer collection, having dressed his models in transparent blouses, skirts and dresses, which, according to Tim Blanks refer to "Psycho" and Hitchcock's "The Shining" Kubrick. The reason for transparent associations is to use rubber finish, designed in the form of a kind of lace. Such Christopher Kane dresses reminded shower caps and shower curtains of the aforementioned films, this, however, does not sound like a criticism, but rather as a compliment in favor of non-standard methods and materials.

Fashion trends transparency 

Christopher Kane 

Preen has combined in his collection  several trends: transparent blouses and dresses combined with the wide sleeves, reminiscent of a kimono, a variety of prints and block solutions.

Preen 

Like many other designers, Claire Waite Keller working for Chloé, showed the fashion trend to transparency in feminine attire. Femininity of these images only highlighted by pastel shades, flying silhouettes and airly ruches. But in the Erdem fashion collection  transparency goes hand in hand with the silhouettes of the 1950s, which inspired the Erdem Moralioglu designer brand. Sense of modernity to the collection brings a mix of pastel shades with bright neon colors.

Fashion trends transparency: Erdem 

Chloé 

However, not all the fashion brands have opted to show this fashion trend in dresses and skirts. Some, like Valentino, Emilio Pucci and Erdem, brought to the catwalk models in transparent raincoats.

Valentino 

Emilio Pucci fashion trends

Many fashion brands interpreted transparency in its own way: Dolce & Gabbana dress showed wicker frame, Jason Wu turned to more traditional images of the evening gown, and Missoni offered practical option transparent sleeveless dress that can be worn over many different outfits.

Jason Wu 

Dolce & Gabbana

Missoni

Fashion trend: stripes

Fashion trend: stripes

Striped pattern in clothing is considered to be a classic fashion trend today. Variations on the strip theme  prints seemed to have no boundaries. On fashion runways show and in reports of street style chronicles we can see wide and narrow strip, vertical and horizontal, two-color and multi-colored. The strip fashion trend is found on many different garments, from pants and shirts, finishing coats and cardigans.

There was a time when the strip fashion trend was found only in the clothing of not the most privileged backgrounds, but starting from beginning of 19th century, this fashion trend pattern is beginning to play a much more interesting role, appearing on the national flag of different countries. And in the twentieth century to strip trend begin to enter the bohemians fashion: Pablo Picasso and Jean-Luc Godard used stripes as means of self-expression - clothes with stripes then looked quite bright and unusual.

Now striped fashion trend is no surprise in now days, but it still looks quite effective and able to perform the role of emphasis even in the simplest fashion manner.

Fashion trend stripes

This fashion trend has not bypassed and the stars as they like clothes with a striped pattern on the red carpet, and in every day wear.

Olivia Wilde, Chloe Moretz, Olivia Palermo

Zoe Saldana

Taylor Swift

Laetitia Casta became new Chanel face

Laetitia Casta 

French supermodel and actress Laetitia Casta became the face of the new Chanel advertising campaign. And the photographer of this fashion session was fashion maestro Karl Lagerfeld.

Laetitia Casta is the new Chanel face