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Louis Vuitton Men's Collection Spring-Summer 2013

The Sea, The Sea. This season the journey of the Vuitton traveller, always one both literal and metaphorical, takes to the water.

“Diana Vreeland said that water was ‘God’s tranquilizer.’ She also said she thought the idea of the freedom of surfing was wonderful. That was one of the starting points for the collection,” explains Kim Jones, Louis Vuitton Men’s Style Director, working under the Artistic Direction of Marc Jacobs. “I was also looking at different kinds of men I related to this style –

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Paris Couture Week Day 3 - July 2012

It's so short! Too short! And yet in only three days we get to see so many incredible collections, amazing pieces, and discover tomorrow's designer.

With the terrible heat of Paris the place we all dreamed of to see a show was a park with shades and On Aura Tout Vu did it, in the garden of the Palais Royal. "Somewhere Else Kingdom" was one the most eccentric collection seen this season: opulent, eye-catching, extravagant and so couture. In tones of black, white and red the duo designer presented

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BCBG's 2012 Collection

As a serious BCBG fan ever since I was a teenager, you could image my excitement when I headed to the St Regis Resort to watch the BCBG Fashion Extravaganza runway show. With a pristine reputation in the fashion community, the brand has been a favorite of celebrities, fashionistas, and women of all ages.

The brand has always been on point with the latest trends-even setting some of them themselves, and with this show, their styles were spot-on for summer. To start the show off, a model walked the

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Beginning her career in the industry as a technical designer for various glorified brands, Christine Manthey started her collection, MANTHEY, in the Fall of 2009 with a unique eye for design. Manthey is excited to show off her new designs and get back to her “full creative roots as a designer”, she says.

Only starting up her collection in 2009, Christine has accomplished many great achievements in her career. In 2011, she co-costumed and styled for the play “1001 Nights”. On a personal level, one

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Jaimie Ochrey is a young Vancouver designer debuting at the Emerging Trends Fashion Challenge this summer. Her company, West of the Third, has been show cased in fashion events throughout the west coast of Canada. Using mainly natural fibers such as linens, cottons, wools and some silk, the line has a luxurious feel but still stays true
to their eco-friendly goals. The premise of the line is to incorporate eco-friendly fabrics into trend following clothes; giving natural fibers and what they repr

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On June 9, 2012, I had the pleasure of attending The Fashion Extravaganza event at the St Regis One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The event was absolutely amazing: beautiful people, gorgeous decorations, and of course, beautiful clothing.

Famed designer, David Meister, showcased his inspiring and jaw-dropping collection at the show. Known as being one of the most respected figures in American fashion design, Meister’s gowns are flawless and body conscious, making them perfect fo

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Beach Bunny 2012 Summer

As a fan and owner of numerous Beach Bunny swimsuits, I was more than excited to attend their runway show at the St Regis Resort at Monarch Beach.  With the event in sunny Southern California, these sunny and bright swimsuits fit right in with the vibe and energy of California locals. Designer Angela Chittenden’s collection merges fashion and swimwear, creating a line that is sexy, fun, and playful.  Chittenden explains that she wanted to create a line that “would let women show off their bodies

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The Fashion Destination Group held their first annual Fashion Extravaganza on June 9th at the St. Regis Resort and Spa Monarch Beach in beautiful Dana Point. Aimed to showcase emerging local designers and music artists, the all day event benefited Costa Mesa based Working Wardrobes, a charity devoted to helping men, women and young adults re-enter the workforce after catastrophic life events. During the day, an outdoor catwalk featured trendy summer fashions from brands like Young, Broke & Fabul

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In lesser hands, a T-shirt is just a T-shirt. However, in 2003, the folks at Uniqlo decided to take this humble garment and turn it into a personal style statement, launching the UT (Uniqlo T-shirt) line for those looking to jazz up their basics.

Over the last decade, the UT design team has collaborated with artists, cultural icons, organisations and brands worldwide, from Andy Warhol to Sanrio, creating a snazzy and diverse T-shirt line that is sure to have something for everyone.

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This May, look

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Marisa Kenson, founder of the Fashion Destination Group and CEO of Fashion Axiom, showcased both her contemporary and red carpet collections at the 2012 Summer Extravagaza fashion show on June 9th at the St. Regis Resort in Orange County. This was one of many events that the Fashion Destination Group puts on to bring the fashion community together.  Events like this help discover new designers as well as promote both emerging and established brands.

The inspiration for Marisa’s summer contemporar

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When I took a look at the women hairstyles worn by the gorgeous actress Charlize Theron from the year’s beginning till now, I imagined her telling me; “My dear fan, 2012 is just another year to let my hair charm, yet inspire you much more than before!”. This year, Theron has been able to dress her shiny, long, blonde hair in ways that have made it look much sexier and eye catching, even though those ways have not been so many or so complicated. Most of the hairdos that she has worn are so simple

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The LA Fashion magazine June 2012 Issue

8843061252?profile=originalAs of June 4th, the much anticipated June issue of the Los Angeles fashion magazine is now available. The June 2012 issue is the second of three teaser issues from the The Los Angeles Fashion magazine. The much anticipated “Swimsuit” issue will be the third and final teaser issue available in August. The LA Fashion magazine will be publishing monthly starting in October.

June 2012 Cover

Alexis by Tal Sheyn

The June 2012 issue cover features Alexis By Tal Sheyn ( Alexis Bellino & Tal Sheyn ) as “Fame meets Fashion” that is covered i

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Latest Beach Style

Make June even hotter with these fresh and glamorous beach fashion looks. Summer’s great weather is here and there’s no time to wait! Get ready for your next beach day with a new, sensuous, bold bathing suit!


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Fresh, tropical colors will instantly put you in a summer-getaway state of mind. Just add water! Check out this Papaya Laser Cut Push Up Swimwear Set from Jolidon.


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Embellished swimsuits are hot this summer and a pop of spark can add just the right dose of glamour to your beach attire.
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1712090Simon Fashion Now Presents: “READY, SET, STYLE”! Fashion Valley Spring Fashion Show 2012 (via The Los Angeles Fashion)

Simon Fashion Now Presents: “READY, SET, STYLE”! Fashion Valley Spring Fashion Show 2012  - by Yasmin Santana It was a day of entertainment, fashion and fun at San Diego’s Fashion Valley Mall Saturday, April 28th where models strutted down the runway modeling the latest spring fashion trends…

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1488226Alexis by Tal Sheyn – an amazing and elegant 2012 Fall Winter Collection (via The Los Angeles Fashion)

Alexis by Tal Sheyn kicked off the final runway show of LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios on March 18th showcasing a beautiful collection of couture gowns and evening wear. Inspired by The Real Housewives’ of Orange County Alexis Bellino and created by renowned designer Tal Sheyn, this eye…

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