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A pop star Gwen Stefani seguiu o caminho de várias estrelas da atualidade e lançou em 2003 sua própria linha de roupas, conhecida como L.A.M.B. (a sigla significa Love, Angel, Music e Baby). Com o estrondoso sucesso da marca, a ex-vocalista do No Doubt segue a ordem natural das coisas no mundo pop: lança o L., o perfume da marca.

Stefani fez a maior parte das roupas que ela vestiu no palco com o No Doubt, resultando em combinações cada vez mais ecléticas. A estilista Andrea Liberman a introduziu à vestuário de alta costura, o que levou Stefani a criar uma linha de roupas chamada L.A.M.B. em 2004.

Em junho de 2005, ela expandiu sua coleção com a linha Harajuku Lovers, menos cara, a qual ela se referia como uma “linha de merchandising glorificada”, com produtos variados, incluindo câmeras, artigos para pendurar no celular e lingerie.

No fim de 2006, Stefani lançou uma edição limitada de uma linha de bonecas chamada “Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Fashion Dolls”. As bonecas são inspiradas por várias roupas que Stefani e as Harajuku Girls usaram enquanto faziam a turnê do álbum.

No segundo semestre de 2007, Stefani lançou uma fragrância, L, sua primeira, como parte de sua linha L.A.M.B. de roupas e acessórios. O perfume possui toques de ervilha doce e rosa.

Harajuku Lovers coleção tem 18 perfumes. A edição mais recente foi criada em 2008 eo mais recente é de 2011. Harajuku Lovers fragrâncias foram feitas em colaboração com perfumistas Harry Fremont, Demercado Steve, Raynard Chistophe, Yves Cassar, Guarin Pascal, Blanc Honorine, Gavarry Clement, Chelariu Gabriela, Carlos Vinals, Ermenidis Ilias, Herpin Richard, Laprade Christelle, Barel Celine, Maurice Roucel e Adriana Medina.

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Tartan or plaid is one of the major trends of the season. Back with a new twist, fashion designers have increased their versatility by going bold with colors.

Designers are going wild about tartan and plaid and making a huge statement for the 2012 fashion. Tartan has been coming and going for years and now they’re back but with a little bit of a twist as fashion designers have increased their versatility by going bold with colors.

Fashion houses, like Burberry , who is known for its adaptation of the beige, red and black tartan check pattern as a brand identity, took a retro sixties approach to the trend, having designs in coats accessorized with flat caps on the catwalk. Other designers who also celebrate the tartan are Vivienne Westwood , Paul Smith, Carven,Sonia Rykiel and Isabel Marant.

The tartan trend is known to be  a symbol of Scotland’s rich heritage and is popularly referred to as “plaid” in North America. The English word tartan is derived from the French tiretain. This French word is probably derived from the verb tirer in reference to woven cloth (as opposed to knitted cloth).

Today tartan usually refers to coloured patterns, though originally a tartan did not have to be made up of any pattern at all. As late as the 1830s tartan was sometimes described as “plain coloured,without pattern”.

For the adventurous fashionistas! The tartan trend is available in pieces such as jackets, skirts,pants, bags and shoes.

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Shu Uemura was a Japanese make-up artist and founder of the Shu Uemura international cosmetics line which bears his name.

Shu Uemura was born in Tokyo, he first became interested in hairstyling and make up as a teenager while recovering from a severe illness which left him bedridden. He enrolled at the Tokyo Beauty Academy, becoming the only male student in a class of 130 pupils.

His first experience in film make-up occurred during the filming of 1957′s Joe Butterfly, which was partially shot in Japan. Uemura left Japan in the late 1950s to try to break into the film and television make-up business.

Upon completion of Ms. MacLaine’s intricate and laborious geisha makeup, Shu Uemura had transformed the actress’s Caucasian face entirely into a Japanese geisha with Asian features. Subsequently, over the next few years, he became the makeup artist of choice amongst Hollywood actresses as well as Frank Sinatra and actor Edward G. Robinson.

In 1960, he developed his first product Unmask Cleansing Oil. A few years later, he opened his first makeup school in Tokyo to give comprehensive tutelage to professional makeup artists. In 1983, he unveiled his first “open workshop / concept cosmetics boutique in Omotesando, Tokyo.

Uemura’s company was able to take advantage of Japan’s booming economy and taste for Western products. In the process, Shu Uemura Cosmetics became a major force in the domestic Japanese and international beauty market.

Shu Uemura sold his controlling interest in his company to French cosmetics maker L’Oréal in 2004 for an undisclosed amount of money. However, he remained the creative force behind Shu Uemura Cosmetics after the sale.

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It may be a good moment to get a few e winter essentials in our winter wardrobe. Failsafe style options this winter are down vest and faux fur garment with predominant colour ranging from slate grey, crimson and berry to caramel. Stock up on basic knits and more:

Down garment

During the worst of the winter weather it is not always possible to remain indoors. If you have to go out you need to be wearing appropriate clothes to keep yourself warm. Garments which uses down filler can be an ideal choice of winter clothing and there are many types and styles to choose from. The down garment acts as a wonderful accessory to nearly any outfit. It provides warmth, comfort and style. These vests can be purchased for a person of any age, male or female, large or small. This is such a versatile piece of clothing that I think the fashion police may just require that every person own one!

Hiking boots

There a large variety of boots this season. The high-heeled hiking boots causes a lot of sensation this season. You can go for laced ones, made from leather or shearling, with different types of soles and heels, wedge or not, there are so many style available. It’s up to you to choose those you think suit better to your personality and style.

Even though at first sight you might think that these boots are for hiking, you should know that they work great for every occasion and they are really comfortable. For a cold winter day, think of matching your hiking boots with a pair of leggings or cigarette jean, a shirt, and a loose knitted sweater or pullover.

Faux Fur

The faux fur is the perfect mix of comfy and cool, not to motioned show stopping. Take a faux fur vest or coat and rock that fur, just makes sure is belted. These attempts are made on purpose to create this faux-looking surface textures and unnatural colours. Matte black is a key colour too, along with liquid sheens and deadened metallics. The faux fur theme continues with accessories, with bold brash pieces such as perspex heels, misshapen wooden platforms and huge fake-looking necklaces. Semi-precious placement on pieces in the form of brooches and embellishments add to the fake effect.

Maxi Dress

The latest trends reveal that the longer midi and maxi length is here to stay and also the return of the 1920s-inspired flapper dress. The longer-length still rules the runways with elegant maxi-length dresses, whilst pleated skirts and pants in soft shapes and dreamy chiffon and tulle continue to embrace a femininity that emerged in spring 2012.

Chunky Knit
You really never can get wrong with a knitted cardigan, but this season knits are slouchy and belted for a laid back yet feminine look. There are not hard and fast rules when it comes to design and colours ( with Inca inspired pattern providing a distinct interest here) but a noteworthy development has been brought to our attention- buttons are falling out of favour!

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With the 3D technology on the forefront, designers have found ways to turn fashion into three dimensional garments.

This trend is all about movement with clever cutting putting the major focus on shape. The emphasis is on a total 360° view of a garment, which means that the back is just as important as the front, creating a 3D experience, with futuristic laser cut contours, twisting, pleating and draping.

Work the 3D trend with chunky knits, cleverly cut evening gowns, wide-leg pleated trousers, fur bags, 3D clutches inspired by the shape of a rugby ball, shoes made from knitted fabrics and huge stacked bangles.

Remembering Alexander McQueen has become a premier designer to break through catwalk trends by staging 3D clothing.

Mary Katrantzou who is famous for her bold graphics, her 3D prints have gained her fame in the fashion world she said after her SS 2011 show that she worked in three dimensions for the first time while designing her prints. There is definitely an almost hallucinatory depth to the images, as they are laid over the fitted silhouettes.  and there’s much more to expect from Mary in her AW 2012 collection.

In 2010, Burberry has become the trendsetter by presenting the world’s first 3D fashion show. Burberry‘s chief creative officer, Christopher Bailey. “3D technology will bring our global audience into the London show space allowing them to see the colours and fabrics, to hear the music and to be a part of that moment when it all finally comes together.”

Other 3D fashion statements we have seen from the designers Viktor & Rolf. The duo is famed for their 3D catwalks, the Dutch designers have taken the fashion world by storm over the last 15 years. The duo s unique style by blending of cool irony and surreal beauty makes them one of the most original designer team in haute couture.

The best thing about the 3D trend is you can do it yourself. Hit the haberdashery store and pick up some flowers, pompoms or whatever shape takes your fancy. Then take some clothes you already have and sew on the 3D shapes to get your own, unique, piece of this trend.

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Viaggio nel Futuro, the latest edition of Grazia Italy, it is a true journey into a futuristic winter wonderland.

Grazia (Italian for Grace) is an Italian weekly women’s fashion and celebrity gossip magazine, with international editions printed in France, Serbia, Australia, United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal, Japan, the Netherlands, India, Bulgaria and Germany.

The editorial is featuring the Swiss top model Lejla Hodzic and is one the latest edition of Grazia Italy. The campaign was photographed by Zoltan Tombor, and showcases some of the most vibrant and fantastic winter pieces from names like Marc Jacobs, Linda Farrow, Barbara Bui and Moncler Gamme Rouge.

Moncler Gamme Rouge showcases the futuristic down jackets. Avant-garde in the style, the jacket’s most striking features are its design and gradient colors. From black up to white, the jacket has a minimalist feel and should prove to be extremely warm.

Marc Jacobs does an amazing job making each of his quilted luxury items. The quilted hand bags are undoubtedly very pretty.

The Mickey Mouse-inspired glasses are from Linda Farrow. Linda Farrow is a well known luxury eyewear brand that became a cult accessory in the 1970s. The brand is known today for collaborations with several designers, including Alexander Wang, Matthew Williamson, Dries Van Noten and Jeremy Scott.

The photographer of the campaign is Zoltan Tombor. He was born and educated in Budapest, Hungary where his photographer career began. In the last few years he dedicated to work and built his client base in Milan in order to reach an international recognition.

The gorgeous model in the campaign is Lejla Hodzic. She won the Elite Model contest 2010 and was walking the fashion shows ready to wear FW 2011 for Cacharel and Vivienne Westwood Gold Label.

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Retro style decorating brings us back Beatles, Bee Gees and rock ‘n’ roll. From the bright pinks and polka dots of the 1950s through the tie-dyed flower-powered 1960s and glitzy disco 1970s, retro decor can be eclectic and gaudy in color.

Just think back to the fabrics and textures during the 60′s and you’ll immediately get a sense of where your decor needs to go to truly capture the essence of retro style.

Retro style decorating is about combining a variety of shapes, textures and colors to create a look that’s as unique as the era that influenced it. Retro furniture is robust, durable and completely usable.

Everything is useful and functional. Furniture and accents have a purpose, such as black and white checkered curtains, a lime green or orange moon chair in the corner.

Retro color palettes can make a room feel outdated when paired with vintage furniture. Put your favorite retro color with your favorite modern color. Instead of using avocado green and orange try orange and bright white or avocado and brown. Paint will freshen up a vintage look and add a personal touch to the room.

Hang black-and-white images of classic entertainment icons on your walls for instant glamour. Frame vintage movie posters for a playful look. Choose fabrics and textures that reflect specific decades and reupholster antique furniture to make it ready for everyday use. Replace kitchen appliances with retro-inspired versions for a classic look.

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Carven is one of the best knows house of couture; it has build an excellent reputation over decades. The designs remain simple and refined to this day, reflecting the stylised elegance of Parisian chic.

Carmen de Tommasso was born in 1909 in Chateauroux, France. She originally studied architecture then changed over to fashion design. Madame Carmen de Tommaso established Carven in 1945 with an atelier on the Champs-Élysées, and her clientele quickly grew to include screen stars and royals alike.

Madame Carven was the first to make the luxurious accessible, entering the rarefied world of 1940’s haute couture with a spontaneity in design which represented the daily lives of women at the time. Madame Carven established this fashion house in 1945 with an atelier on the Champs-Élysées. The label’s clientele quickly grew to include screen stars and European royalty.

Many years later in 2002; Pascal Millet took over the design for the house of Carven. Born in the mid-1960?s, Millet worked for Givenchy, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen. His first collection for Carven was fall 2002.  Now, with former Givenchy designer Guillaume Henry at the creative team, Carven was opening an exciting new chapter in ready-to-wear. Look out for statement cocktail dresses, perfectly cropped pants and heavy wool coats

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Vintage fashion have always has been one of the richest sources of inspiration for many designers. For fall and winter 2011-12 vintage fashion is celebrating a huge comeback, in the most stylish manner as there are a variety of fashionable outfits to choose from.

Generally speaking of Vintage clothing, which was produced before the 1920s is referred to as antique clothing and clothing from the 1920s to 1980s is considered vintage.

Retro, short for retrospective, or vintage style usually refers to clothing that imitates the style of a previous era. Reproduction, or repro, clothing is a newly-made but faithful copy of an older garment. Clothing produced more recently is usually called modern or contemporary fashion. Opinions vary on these definitions.

In most cases, vintage clothing is not less expensive to own than contemporary fashions. A pair of hip-hugging jeans from the early 1970s in good condition may cost twice as much as a brand-new pair of Levi’s.

Vintage clothing stores should not be confused with thrift stores. Selections at discriminating vintage stores are generally in excellent condition and carefully restored.

Authentic vintage clothing does have some value in the collectibles market, so buying a vintage blouse from the 1940s or a pair of bell-bottom jeans from the 1970s should be considered an investment as well as a fashion statement.

Due to increased demand, pre-1950s garments in good condition are becoming more difficult to find, and more expensive to procure. Clothing from more recent decades is easier to locate, identify, restore, conserve and (with the exception of popular designers) more affordable – subject to market forces and the cycle of fashion.

Vintage garments designed by the following designers are particularly sought after – especially when they are representative of the designer or the era: Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli,Vionnet, Lanvin, Christian Dior,Givenchy, Balenciaga, Emilio Pucci, Yves Saint-Laurent, Biba, Mary Quant, Valentino, Halston, Giorgio Armani, Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Gianni Versace, Alexander Mc Queen, and Jean Paul Gaultier.

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Photographer Jeff Tse is specialized in fashion, beauty, skincare, haircare and is based in New York. The Jeff Tse photo portraits are artful, emotionally and each photo is telling a true beauty story. Jeff has a very impressive portfolio and worked with the biggest Magazine and Cosmetics brands.

Jeff Tse grew up in Hong Kong and New York City. He comes from a family of artists. His great-grandfather Xu Zhimo was the leader of the modern poetry movement in China in the 20s. As an adult.

Jeff picked up the camera and quickly acquired all the skills to become a successful sports photographer publishing shots of celebrity imagery to be more perfect, he transitioned to the beauty and fashion photography.

Many photographers are driven by something singular in their imagery. Jeff defines his work as a play of light and form. He strives to create imagery that parallels sculpture than two dimensional photographs.

His goal is to translate subliminal aesthetic forms into imagery that are timeless beautyful.Instead of creating to passing trends. He strives to develop an aesthetic that is universal across genres.

Jeff’s work has appeared in Harpers’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Allure, Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Elle and Cosmopolitan among others. His advertising clients include Pantene, Neurogena, Vichy Cosmectics, Dior,  Cover Girl, John Frieda, Nexxus and Frederic Fekkai

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