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Flairs sets the ramp ablaze at feathers
Jan 2nd
KARACHI - Flairs, an up and coming prêt fashion brand, uses themes inspired from Egyptian, Roman, Abstract and Islamic architecture to develop digitally executed intricate prints and designs on luxuriant fabric, creating not just apparel, but an experience. Flairs started retailing at local multi designer stores in 2009 and has worked with More >
Men’s velvet clothing: autumn / fall essential
Nov 16th
Men’s velvet is by no means a new trend; it has been a fabric of choice for the most fashion forward gents for some time now. And yet so many still opt for the wool suit, or sports coat, over the velvet one. To their detriment. Wool, no matter the More >
I Wool Love You – just keep me warm this winter
Nov 16th
Winter has its comforts. Those things that – even on the chilliest of days – alleviate the gloom, shining like a ray of light through the seemingly infinite cold, splintering our vision of its iciness with the warming cracks of romance. Those beacons of wintry positivity are things like big More >
Keira Knightley in Burberry
Nov 16th
Keira Knightley has always been such a stunner and we expected nothing less from the British actress when she showed up for her Tonight Show interview in LA. The Anna Karenina star looked gorgeous in an emerald green Burberry Prorsum dress. Fresh from the Burberry spring / summer 2013 collection, the dress More >
Keeping it in the colour family
Nov 16th
The art of colour blocking can be tricky as one must need to know which colours go well together and which ones clash. The bolder the colours, the more careful you have to be in choosing which ones to match. No matter how fab your outfit is, if the chosen More >
Blonde, beautiful, and dangerously yours
Nov 16th
The protagonist of Dangerously Yours is what you might get if you rolled James Bond, Moneypenny, and Pussy Galore into one. Part secretary, part spy, wholly dangerous: she’s a timely lead in the wake of Skyfall, the latest James Bond film to hit screens and one that’s garnering much acclaim. But More >
How to: textured wet-look ponytail
Nov 16th
Ponytails will never go out of style. This classic hairstyle is always appealing because it’s easy to do and goes well with almost anything. When hairstylists do their thing and get creative, they update a classic look like the ponytail to give it a more modern twist. Ponytail updates are More >
Makeup trends & tutorials: Autumn / Winter 2012
Nov 16th
Bright red lips and bare eyes? Or dark, grungy eyes and bare lips? Perhaps a dramatic black liner, or a haze of smokey metallic shadow. Fall 2012′s fashion trends take in a variety of eras and decades and themes, so there’s no reason your accompanying makeup looks can’t do the More >
Princesse Tam Tam spring preview
Nov 16th
It’s hard to put a finger, or rather an adjective, on exactly what it is about Princesse Tam Tam that works so well. It’s a brand steeped in that typically French effortlessness, and yet there’s always a girlish whimsy at the heart of it. You get the sense that the More >
Emma Stone wears Burberry to the CFDA/Vogue Awards
Nov 16th
In a midnight blue peplumed bustier and green sequinned skirt, Emma Stone was looking two parts mermaid one part forest nymph as she attended the 9th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in New York yesterday. The Burberry outfit was in line with the kind of effortless yet glamorous style Stone More >
And the winner is… Curvy Couture model winner announced
Nov 16th
Sometimes the response to a campaign is far more overwhelming than a brand could have anticipated. Such is the case for the Simone Perele X BGM Models ‘Curvy Couture’ Model search, which had unprecedented support. Votes poured in for the five finalists and as of yesterday a winner has been More >
Cartier Juste Un Clou: fine jewellery that’s tough as nails
Nov 16th
They say a diamond is a girl’s best friend, but what if that girl doesn’t need to rely on a sparkly rock to rule the world, and what if she has a keen eye for the slightly edgier and far more unusual pieces of jewelry that undoubtedly are still iconic More >
Hairstyles for spring 2013: the best trends, cuts and styles
Nov 16th
Twice a year, as the new fashion seasons begin, each of us has the perfect excuse to freshen our personal sense of style. But while we all tend to focus on discovering, considering and sampling the latest clothes and accessories, it’s our hair that will be making a statement each More >
Fashgasm 14.11.2012
Nov 16th
Written by Daniel P Dykes.
Late one Oxford night Daniel P Dykes set about creating a fashion publication that would go someway to being an arbiter on fashion as it appeals to the emerging power generations: those who don’t remember a world without the Internet and for whom work plays second More >Fashgasm 15.11.2012
Nov 16th
Written by Daniel P Dykes.
Late one Oxford night Daniel P Dykes set about creating a fashion publication that would go someway to being an arbiter on fashion as it appeals to the emerging power generations: those who don’t remember a world without the Internet and for whom work plays second More >Review: Estee Lauder Quick-Thick Liquid Liner
Nov 16th
Leaving the house without a wing of eyeliner – for me – would be kind of like leaving the house in my pyjamas. I’m underdressed and incomplete without it.
Ordinarily I stick to eyeliners that are three things: black, liquid, and soft-tipped. I go for pens rather than wet eyeshadows More >
Sensuality and solitude
Nov 16th
Vivienne Mok‘s work is always pretty, always feminine; filled as they are with those objects of girlish fancy like tulle and chiffon, lace and roses. This is where it crosses over into the sensual, the sheer fabric exposing bare skin, the natural beauty of bed hair and no makeup.
Shot for More >
Lara Stone is pregnant
Nov 16th
It’s been announced that Lara Stone is indeed pregnant, with her husband David Walliams confirming the news in a tweet:
“Some wonderful news. My beautiful wife Lara is pregnant. We are having a baby! It is due next year and we both couldn’t be happier. Dx”
Whether that means a break for More >
There’s a world going on underground
Nov 16th
Those who have never set foot inside Melbourne’s House of Maximon could find themselves dizzyinly disorientated by this shoot: it could just as easily be set in the neon-lit bowels of Tokyo, or of some unearthly underworld, as the gritty laneways of Melbourne. And it’s a perfect backdrop, for a More >
FPW Fashion Pakistan Week October 2012 karachi gets off to a fashionable start international designers to promote Pakistani designers
Oct 23rd
KARACHI, Oct 21: Fashion Pakistan Week is organised by the FP council, an alliance created by international designers to promote Pakistani designers and a special thanks to its board members, Sultana Siddiqui and Style 360 for their continuous support.
This was announced before the shows began with Sonya Battla showcasing her More >
Ask CF: How do I Dress for Fall in Warm Climates?
Oct 21st
Written by Jessica – UCLA
Photo CreditWelcome to the latest edition of Ask CF! Every two weeks, we select a reader fashion question and answer it here on the site. Do you have a specific fashion question for us? Scroll to the bottom of this post to learn how to More >
Class to Night Out: Peplum Dress
Oct 21st
Do you struggle with transforming your outfits from day to night? Don’t worry, CF is here to help turn that daily annoyance into a fun challenge. Class to Night Out focuses on one piece per week, and aims to help you take your look from study sessions in the library to dancing the night away.
Ah, peplum. It More >
Coupons & Sales: Week of 10/12/11
Oct 21st
Written by Zephyr – CF Editor
Aeropostale is offering $25 off your purchase of $100 or more with code OCT25AERO through 10/14.
Alloy will give you 20% off any order with code APR2.
ASOS is offering 10% off all sale items through Tuesday, 10/16 with code MEGA10. Offer is valid on sale items More >
Class to Night Out: Graphic Sweater
Oct 21st
Written by Carina – Ohio University
Sweaters: 1, 2Do you struggle with transforming your outfits from day to night? Don’t worry, CF is here to help turn that daily annoyance into a fun challenge. Class to Night Out focuses on one piece per week, and aims to help you take your look from study sessions in More >
Celebrity Street Style of the Week: Stacy Keibler, Olivia Palermo, & Karolina Kurkova
Oct 21st
Written by Demi – University of Maryland
Every week, I scour the web to find inspiring outfits on your favorite celebs and help you recreate their looks! This week, I was inspired by Stacy Keibler, Olivia Palermo, and Karolina Kurkova. Read on to see how you can get their looks for yourself.
Photo: More >Taylor Swift to Collaborate with Keds
Oct 21st
It was recently announced that Taylor Swift signed a three year partnership deal with Keds that will encompass everything from footwear collaborations and multimedia campaigns.
For her first duty as the company’s new spokesperson, Swift designed a limited-edition sneaker that will be released later this month. Inspired by her upcoming album “Red”, Swift designed crimson-colored More >
Fabulous Find of the Week: Target Damask Print Skirt
Oct 21st
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
Ornate patterns are going to be everywhere this fall and winter, so for this week’s Fabulous Find, we’ve found an inexpensive and stylish printed piece you can rock all season long. This navy blue skirt with gold damask detailing can easily be dressed up or down, making More >
Coupons & Sales: Week of 10/19/12
Oct 21st
Written by Zephyr – CF Editor
Aeropostale is offering an extra 30% off clearance items with code 30OFFOCT through 10/21.
Alloy.com will give you 20% off any order with code APR2.
Banana Republic has the following offer: Shop BananaRepublic.com and save 25% off your purchase or save 30% off when you use your More >
Halloween DIY: Skull Cutout Tee
Oct 21st
Written by Tori – Texas Christian University
Every Halloween, I always want to dress up without “dressing up”, especially since I’m usually out doing things where being in costume would not be appropriate.
In an effort to recycle another old t-shirt into something new (see past tutorials on making an inverted dye More >
Penelope Cruz covers Vogue Spain
Oct 21st
It’s a dramatic cover for Vogue Spain’s November 2012 issue, with Penelope Cruz wearing Armani Privé dress and an intense expression, photographed in back and white by Tom Munro.
Written by Tania Braukämper. Some people’s wardrobes are about a small selection of pieces that all fit within one aesthetic – More >
Doutzen Kroes & diamonds equals Grace Kelly
Oct 21st
When she’s not in a bikini baring rock hard abs for Victoria’s Secret, Doutzen Kroes can have all the softness of melted butter. It’s a rare chameleon-like feat, and it works wonders for the Holiday 2012 campaign for Tiffany & Co in which Kroes – in a diamond necklace and More >
Models being sued $1 million by ex-agency
Oct 21st
While models are suing agencies for withholding payment, the converse is also in the news today with an agency suing two models. Ford models is reportedly suing Alana Zimmer, 25, and Karolina Waz, 18, for jumping ship to a rival agency.
Alana Zimmer on the runway at Jean Paul Gaultier
“The More >
Nina Jarebrink channels the femme fatale for fall
Oct 21st
The more I know of love, the less I know… purrs Kitty Collins, played by Ava Gardner, in the 1946 film The Killers. That moment, and that seminal character of the femme fatale, were central to Nina Jarebrink’s dramatic fall 2012 collection.
You can see it in the fabrics; the plush velvet More >
