Sophistication and elegance have always been distinguishing characteristics of Valentino collections.

Opulent dresses, chic suits, beautiful shoes and bags, exquisite jewelry – these all are about Valentino.

This Fall 2009 the fashion label has a new design team, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, who wish to diversify the usual range of pieces. And now they have come with their debut line that is a bit not Valentino but looks very interesting.

The designing pair prepared numerous fabulous gowns bursting with saturated hues including acid yellow, emerald green, turquoise, wine red, and black. Designs for Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 are new and attractive with interesting cuts, folds and pleats.

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We have seen plenty of open-toed ankle boots and knee-high boots on the runways for this season. They are becoming more and more popular but sometimes we feel unsure of what to wear with them as it’s often much colder outside than at the catwalks.

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Let’s talk about this now! So which clothing items will we need to match those pretty boots with open toes?

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First of all let’s speak about tights and hosiery to wear with above-mentioned must-have of the spring. You will need:

• Pantyhose with open toes
• Tights of various colors
• Thick knee socks of various colors
• Thick printed tights

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According to the Italian fashion house, menswear designer, Ferruccio Pozzoni, has left Valentino.
The couturier used to work successfully with Prada and men’s tailor Brioni. His collaboration with Valentino started in September 2007 when the Fall/Winter 2008/09 collection was being created.

In accordance with both sides, Mr Ferruccio Pozzoni and Valentino SpA have decided not to renew the consultancy contract, which refers to Mr Pozzoni’s creative guide of Valentino Men’s collection,” Valentino said in a statement.

Despite the fact the designer no longer works for Valentino he will complete his role with the commercial presentation of Valentino’s men’s Fall/Winter 2009/2010 collection on January 17. Milan’s menswear fashion week begins on Saturday and runs until January 20.

Valentino have many changes. The announcement about Pozzoni leaving the fashion house comes after the departure of designer Alessandra Facchinetti in October. The collaboration was reported to be ended “following a misaligned vision with the company.”

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli took over from Facchinetti and were named as creative directors for all product categories in October.

Valentino Fashion Group was bought by private equity group Permira in 2007 and now is trying to diversify the brand’s line and attract younger customers.

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Winter affects everyone, and thus men, as well as women, need additional colour support to be well emotionally.

Designers made their efforts to create collections which are new in style and rich in hues to help us distract from negative thoughts and feelings and look forward to positive things.

The most popular tints for the season that has already started are the following:

Blue in its terrific variations is extremely popular this winter. Electric blue, ultramarine blue, rich midnight blue, light blue, navy and darker shades are all used in men clothes.

Look for them in Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Missoni, Neil Barrett, Prada and Valentino collections.

Purple has emerged in women’s collections last season but this year it was as well taken to the men’s lines.

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Lace is a fabric that makes women look very feminine and sophisticated. And for those who like it I have good news – it is no longer strictly for eveningwear. You can wear it daily and to work.

The fall catwalks were rich in lace, from Milan, Paris, London and New York. Lace is popular in all shapes and forms, from lace-covered purses and shoes, to lace dresses, skirts and even coats.

As it’s said in the Daily Mail’s article

You probably have to live in a sewer not to know that lace is a crucial story this season.”

Of course, it is slight exaggeration but somehow it is true as we have seen plenty of lace in collections by Prada, Balmain, Derek Lam, Peter Som, Roberto Cavalli, Givenchy, Valentino, Versace and many others.

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Watch can be fashionable!

Fashion for watches has a pretty short history. For a long period of time models of watches were designed exclusively by watch companies who produced them. However, about 20 years ago fashion houses decided that this market niche had to be occupied either and started creating various styles so that women had great variety of items to satisfy their tastes.

Tonino Lamborghini Imposing Brand New Ladies Watch with Swiss Quartz Movement in Solid Pink Leather and 18K/STSL Two tone Gold plated stainless steel

Fashion is very changeable and each season we see tens of new watch collections. This season designers made up their minds to create models that are catchy and far from boring.

Tender rosy tints

Pink is a nice and beautiful colour that elevates and looks very feminine. That is why pink watches are represented so widely in designers’ collections this season. A few years ago pink accessories were considered only for those who are light-minded and young. Now the situation has changed and rosy watches are not just modern and trendy, they are polished!

Here are some perfect pieces that certainly deserve your attention:

Tag Heuer Watches - FORMULA 1 - Diamonds

Jacques Lemans has created the watch line called Venice. The wristwatch that you see at the picture has a square case and a dial plate with rosy sun rays meeting in the centre. Bracelet is also of tender rosy hues, made of soft natural leather.

The most tender and chic watch of pink colour presented here is the one by Tag Heuer called ‘Formula 1 Chronograph Diamonds’.

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Most women love shoes and have plenty of pairs. We spend hours in shoe shops trying them on and choosing a pair for a certain dress.

Pretty often our shoes are more expensive than clothes. If we have enough finances we prefer to buy shoes by famous designers, such as Louboutin, Veneta, Zanotti and others.

Here are 10 best shoe models to go with an evening gown. All the models are high-heeled designer shoes made of suede of various colours. You can purchase any of the pairs at the shops on-line.

Model №1. Cross hatch pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti

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Fantastic shoes! Red accented by glossy black these Giuseppe Zanotti pumps are a great expression of the trend.

Merlot satin peep toe platform pump with an approximate 4 inch contrast stiletto heel and 0.5 inch concealed platform. Giuseppe Zanotti pumps have patent cross hatch panel at back and side fastening ankle strap.

Model №2. Papilipi satin pumps by Christian Louboutin

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They are just great! Accent an all-black ensemble with a touch of navy-blue for a fashion-forward evening look. Christian Louboutin’s elegant midnight pumps will create an effortless finish with signature flair.

Christian Louboutin pumps have demi-sheer ruched contrast detailing at the front, a peep-toe, a signature red sole and an approximately 4.3 inches heel.

Model №3. Francaise Pumps by Christian Louboutin

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Perfect shoes for a scarlet evening dress! An elaborate suede design, ruched and knotted at the point toe. A comfortable 4-inch stiletto heel and a signature red leather sole

Model №4. Starlet suede pumps by Brian Atwood

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Any exit in these elegant Brian Atwood pumps will be memorable. The red hot heels are a great detail that will set off any ensemble. Black suede pumps with an approximately 4.5 inch patent red heels.

Brian Atwood pumps have a pointy toe and simply slips on.

Model №5. Red Suede Pumps by Christian Louboutin

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Suede always looks perfect and these nice shoes are not an exception. Though the heel is rather high - 4.5 inches – the shoes are very comfortable and you can spend the whole evening not feeling exhausted.

A red leather sole and a round toe platform in soft suede look really sexy

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Fall/Winter 2008 designer collections have presented us with some new tendencies. One of the ever new trends is, of course, classic. Classic never gets old. Designers can rediscover it every new season and it will anyway look totally irresistible and beautiful. Details add new chic and charm but generally don’t radically change the tendencies.

So classic style hits the balance between extravagance and casual style, it might be a starting point for some designers and a stumbling block for others. Classic makes you follow its rules but is at the same time flexible enough to absorb brand new tendencies. So, shortly, classic never gets old.

So as for main autumn/winter 2008-2009 tendencies, they were presented during Milan, London and Paris Fashion Weeks earlier this year, and the tendencies surely include classic style with retro chic and charm of the ‘60s.

Chanel is fabulous as always. Classic hues – gray, white, black, lavender and blue – were presented in short skirts, long jackets with fringing, voluminous sleeves, pleated and corrugated folds, voluminous sweaters.

Traditional Chanel accessories like cameos, flower brooches, gloves, and belts were seen on the catwalk alongside this season’s new must-have, chains.

Dior catwalk show brought us back to early ‘60s – short sleeves, voluminous skirts, trapezium shape dresses along with cute and stylish hats, sunglasses, gloves and handbags that truly revived the spirit of the ‘60s.

The fashion house used satin, chiffon, silk, shantung to create the designs. Dior’s collection is more colorful than that of Chanel.

One could see pistachio green, crimson, turquoise blue, and purple outfits on the runway. The collection was really feminine and really retro, which was undoubtedly one of its advantages. We just loved the hats.

Valentino’s consummate mastery to create high fashion has always been praised. This fall the fashion house sticks to the 1960s classic using bright colors and elegant feminine style. Pastel pink, coffee-colored, blue, radiant white, different shades of gray stressed the styles but at the same time didn’t distract attention from the designs.

Models were sporting tulip dresses, see-through small collar elegant blouses, bell shaped sleeveless silk gowns, dresses and skirts with asymmetric fasteners, lots of ruches and big bows.

Some of the dresses and suits were decorated with really big buttons of some matching color. The collection was well balanced in its reference to form and content and was filled with genuine Valentino spirit, though some said the show missed famous Valentino’s red garments.

Fall/Winter 2008 classic is harmony of volume and slender lines. One can see it in every cloth item presented at runway shows. Trousers are part of the tendency. They can be made superslim like leggings or treggings or bell-bottomed high-waisted ones. Elegance is what actually matters.

Elegance reins this fall and winter. Even in power dressing, which is back on the fashion agenda this season. No scaffold like shoulder pads or block colour suits, power dressing gets to be more feminine, aesthetic and even sexy this time around. Subtly structured suits, tailored dresses that accentuate the female form, bold jewellery and the return of dressing up is the look for this season’s woman in control.

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Beautiful Brazilian Gisele Bundchen is already one of the world’s most famous models and one of the World’s Richest Supermodels. Bundchen has walked the world’s high fashion catwalks and has been the face of Victoria’s Secret, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and Apple. She is poised to enlarge her reach even further into the world of beauty and agreed to become the new face of cosmetics company Max Factor, replacing Carmen Electra, who’s had a three-year run with the company.

In addition to launching Gisele Bundchen starring ad campaign, MAX Factor is celebrating 100th anniversary in early 2009.

MAX Factor is a brand that has touched some of the most glamorous faces in the world for the last 100 years,” said Bundchen. “But more than that, I love that this was the original brand to make that professional artistry and glamour available to everyday women, and I’m honored to work with MAX Factor in continuing that great tradition.”

Gisele’s role as the newest MAX Factor face depicts a thrilling new look of the brand’s long-standing inheritance of putting fashion-forward, modern makeup views within reach for all women with its line of professional quality products. Her ad campaign for Lipfinity Lip Collection and ColorGenius Face Collection for the product will start showing up on magazines in October 2008.

Bruce Katsman, associate marketing director for Factor and its sister brand, Cover Girl, noted that Bündchen will be working with makeup artist Pat McGrath, who is also P&G’s global creative design director.

Associate marketing director Bruce Katsman called choosing Bundchen “a no-brainer.”

She’s the image of our high fashion consumer,” he says. “It’s not so much about her look, per se. She’s rocked the runway so she’s perceived as a great canvas. We think she does the same thing for makeup.”

Gisele Bundchen says in a telephone interview about her chameleonlike quality:

There’s been the androgynous look and the classical pretty girls. I’m not one and I’m not the other, but I can look androgynous or I can look pretty — but I’ll never look too much one way or the other”

In the new ad Gisele is doing light makeup. Her long hair  is being pulled back on top of her head. She’s demonstrating her left shoulder, dressing only what appeared to be a pink furry coat. Her face looks seductive, with both her eyes looking at the camera and her lips opened.

I thought it was really cool to be a part of something so old,” Bundchen says. “I can’t believe something can exist for that long. For a business to stay alive for that long, it must be really good.”

Gisele adds:

Imagine what I’d look at 100 years old?!

Mr. Max Factor, the father of recent makeup, revolutionized the views of beauty and style 100 years ago on the Hollywood movies with the producing of his perfect makeup line. His work began on films in 1909.

It’s thanks to the legacy of Max Factor & Company that we were given the first “waterproof” makeup in 1971.

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Rihanna is the cover girl of August 2008 In Style magazine and featured in a pic spread and profile article and interview. Rihanna told about her rule-breaking fashion philosophy — and her future.

Rihanna is no cookie-cutter R&B diva. When she rpresented her first album “Music of the Sun” her record label decked her out in long wavy extensions and frilly outfits.

On this pic Riri wears Catherine Angiel necklace. Bill Blass blouse.  Her own earrings.

In Style,

We’ve had the Meg, the Jennifer, and now people ask for the Rihanna at salons. Will you be switching it up again?

Rihanna,

The first time I heard people were asking for the Rihanna, it was really flattering and maybe a little strange. It caught me by surprise, but now I feel it’s a very cool thing. I don’t feel the pressure to change it up again at all. I like it, as they like it

She’s having Valentino silk dress,  Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gold-plated necklace, her own earrings and Gucci leather booties on.

In Style,

This issue is about breaking fashion and design rules. What are some you’d like to crush?

Rihanna,

The idea of not wearing brown and black together seems so dated. The other day I wore a black T-shirt, black Nobody jeans, a brown leopard-print belt by Dolce & Gabbana, and brown Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and it looked awesome. Also the rule about not matching your makeup to your outfit. I do that onstage, matching red lipstick to a bright red jacket or neon-pink eye shadow to a pink jumpsuit. And I also love to mix prints.

Armani Prive, 2007 MTV Video Music Awards,  Dolce & Gabbana, 2007 World Music Awards, Max Azria Atelier, 2008 NRJ Music Awards

In Style,

How has your look evolved over the years? What’re your style obsessions?

Rihanna,

It has evolved without my even noticing it. Lately I’m obsessed with Thierry Mugler…Grace Jones inspires me…she has extraordinary style and she’s fearless. I love designer Martin Margiela: Kanye West told me about him. I also like Dsquared, Chloé, Zac Posen—he makes flattering lines.”

Splendid cotton tank. Chanel tweed vest. Helmut Lang jeans. Her own earrings. Chanel necklace of metal and strass. MCL by Matthew Campbell Lorenza bracelets in silver plate an enamel with semiprecious stones.

In Style,

But you weren’t always a fashion maven? Growing up in Barbados, you were a tomboy.

Rihanna,

I wore my brother’s clothes, dresses with sneakers, or no shoes at all. I would always get into trouble with my mom. She would say things to scare me like, ‘You’re going to get cut!’ But I couldn’t help it. I would climb trees, steal mangoes, catch birds—silly things that were fun to us at the time. My cousin and I were the only girls in the group. We would have to stand up for ourselves because the guys didn’t want us around.”

Emanuel Ungaro silk-nylon jacket. BCBG Max Azria silk nylon dress. Chanel necklace of metal, enamel and glass. Louis Vuitton bracelet in white and yellow 18kt gold.

Rihanna told In Style,

At the time I was, like, ‘OK, I’ll do whatever you want me to do.’ But I love doing edgier things. So I had to grow up and figure myself out.”

Three years later, the Barbadian songstress is a 20-year-old trendsetter with neon nails, spiky locks and a love of experimentation—up to a point.

I let hairstylists and makeup artists try anything, but I’ll say ‘I’m not too sure if I like this’ if I need to. Because at the end of the day, my face is what’s out there, so I have to make sure it’s right.”

This video is from photo shoots for In Style

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