Celebs and Style

An Armani bicycle! Going green has become more and more fashionable first with Karl Lagerfeld’s mink riding helmet and now with legendary Italian fashion designer branching out into bikes. The new design kicked off with gorgeous models cycling down the runway in Milan.

The time has never been more perfect to be environment friendly while turning heads, with your own stylish cycle. The Emporio Armani bicycles are sporty hybrids made by Bianchi and are making quite a splash among celebs, with a matching pair being gifted to Mr. and Mrs. Cruise.

Suffice it to say, anyone who wants to be “in” as far as fashion is concerned not to mention save heaps on parking and car insurance, should consider buying a bicycle in 2010.

Come down to Voi and take one for a test drive, be quick, we only have one!

If however, you have long been a fan of 2010’s hottest trend and have your basics firmly planted in your closet, this may just be the year to try something a bit different. With so many new beautiful designs and patterns to choose from, you will have a tough decision on your hands.

Here are some of my favorites below.

Now that we have colors and style out of the way, lets dive into fit. Fit is one of, if not thee most important aspect of your new blazer. There may be an urge to impress the sales lady by purchasing a bigger size however, you won’t be impressing anyone if your swimming in what may appear to be your dads jacket. Bringing us to rule number 1, always make sure you have the right size. If you are in between sizes, go for the larger size and have it professionally tailored. The second most important aspect of fit is the sleeve length. The sleeve should land somewhere between the wrist bone and the 2nd to 3rd joint on your thumb. Personally I think if you have a great watch, the sleeve should land just at the wrist. Why have it, if no one can see it right?

Spring is in full swing as the best runways served up Fantasy, romance, futurism and plenty of awe-inspiring diversity.  Hold on to your wallets, below are the top ten Collections of the Season...

Alberta Ferretti weaved romance and sophistication through a modern collection with an Edwardian twist...

Nicolas Ghesquiere told a true modern Rock story mixing rock 'n' roll bravado with a futuristic edge...

Karl Lagerfeld showcased a beautiful mix of flowing country life, wit, impeccable style and chic sophisticated clogs...

Donna Karan mesmerized with a mix or urbane chic and artistic beauty in one of my personal favorites of the season...

Jason Wu left us excited and wanting more, with a polished lineup inspired by Tim Burton and artist Tara Donovan...

Brimming with fantasy and frills, Marc Jacob's bold collection was a sure stunner...

Angela Missoni pulled from her house's signature knits, unveiling a hippie-chic line sure to make us bow to the 70's...

I can't say enough about this magnificent line, Oscar de le Renta stunned with a mix of elegance, electric hues and safari touches...

Nude has never looked better or more glamorous for that matter!  Stella McCartney spun a web of floral frocks and sleek tailoring with the perfect mix of soft flowing lines and sophisticated cuts.

With a nod to Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland, Donatella Versace presented an equally feisty and flashy collection dripping with archival sex appeal...

  

“Our style attitude at Mimco is to contrast your minimal with your maximal – so we love the idea of teaming Barbie glam with luxury casual,” said Mimco’s creative director Cathryn Wills recently.

Even Australian Idol presenter and local rock chick, Ricki-Lee Coulter leaped at the chance to recently don pieces from the new range, admitting she was a Barbie junkie as a child. And who wasn’t I remember spending a good portion of my young years wanting to grow up to be just like Barbie. Barbie is iconic! The female equivalent of G.I Joe, in which every woman can no doubt relate to her childhood. It is all very exciting to be able to bring a bit of your child hood back, especially when it looks so good.

Drenched in pink and dripping with diamantes, the Barbie loves Mimco range has all your fashion accessory needs covered with jewelry, hair accessories, clutches, pouches, key rings, tote bags and shoes. But the lust-have item is the limited edition Barbie loves Mimco lady hobo. With a run of only 20, this limited edition handbag will set back some fortunate fashionistas AUD$799.

A sure hit, are the Barbie loves Mimco satin ballet flats (pictured above) for $249 and the to pretty to resist, Barbie loves Mimco overblown floral satin case for $159. 

The collection hits stores and online this month on November 9, 2009.

Want to be the life of the party? Forget about glitzy accessories, let your jacket steal the show and shine around the clock with these statement pieces. 

Tuxedo Jackets recently re emerged and look set to be sticking around for another season, with Kate Moss wearing her YSL one three days in a row. But thanks to inspiration from Derek Lam they've been given a bit of a sparkly twist - sequins.

The celebrity world agree with us and everyone from Hollywood's Rachel Bilson and Taylor Momsen to Lily Cole and Alesha Dixon have been wearing sparkly tuxes.

Big, Bold Colors!
This year is all about color!! And it’s no different on the beach. If anything, your bathing suit can be any wild color or pattern you want it to be. Hot pinks, neons, and light blues are very popular. If you want to do the bohemian look, you can go for jewel tones (green, purple, red, royal blue). Whichever suits your look best, this is not the season to be afraid of color or pattern. Flaunt bold hues or have fun with animal and African prints.

Monokinis
Ever since Paris Hilton's Carl's Jr. commercial, we’ve lusted after the monokini. Who would have thought a one piece could be so sexy? The only thing about this style is that if your bust is bigger than your bottom or vice versa, it may not fit as well or be as flattering. Definitely try it on before purchasing.

One Shoulder Bikinis
This year on the red carpet, we noticed a lot of one-shouldered necklines on many couture gowns. This is being carried into the summertime and we're showing the one shoulder neckline in our bathing suits as well. Whether you're wearing a 2 piece bikini or a one piece suit, having a one shoulder neckline will be sure to add interest to your summer swimwear.

Cut Away Bikinis
A great way to add a little sex appeal to your bathing suit is to utilize the cut away trend. It's super sexy and it can be as subtle or as shredded as you're comfortable with. I love this trend in a simple black and white suit. If you're going subtle with the cut away, you can definitely look into a bold colored beach tote to sport along with this trend. So hot!

With so many amazing new styles to choose from there is sure to be a suit for every body shape and size.  

Here are 10 of Springs Hottest trends...

With so many different versions of this there is sure to be a style to suit every shape.  Usually in the form of a flowy dress but often as a top or a fitted dress.

Definitely not replacing the ‘Little Black Dress’, the White Dress is a huge trend for this Spring. Instead of the simplicity and versatility of the LBD, though, the White Dress is a more glamorous pick in ruffles, maxi-lengths and sheer fabrics. Think Goddess!

High-waisted bottoms are the perfect way to achieve that flatter "cinched waist" effect that has been a big trend in general. Simple lines help achieve this look and create an ultra feminine silhouette.

Hot in the late 80’s, shortsuits are making there comeback and are much more stylish this time! Keep it simple and a tad drapey to avoid looking like a flashback from a fashion trend better left in the past.

Bringing the "naked dress" to a whole new level, Sheer material is seen in everything from work blouses to evening gowns, it is a huge trend for Spring. On the runway pieces left little to the imagination with no layering, for the real world a simple slip or light tank make these stunning pieces more appropriate.

There has been controversy on whether harem pants are flattering or a trend disaster. Surprisingly prevalent on the runways at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week the bollywood inspired pieces were paired with Chunky heels, and drapy tops making them a little more conceivable.

Many designers used jeweled-necklines and other accents that date back to the the days of Cleopatra.

Bohemian Style was a big hit with a few designers. And, many designers had this look going in at least one of their styles. Think peasant blouses, flowery prints, loose-fitting, etc. The best way to pull this off this Spring is to pair a bohemian styled piece with something a bit more conservative like a biege skirt, jeans or vest.

Color is a huge consideration for pieces this Spring. So much so that it should be listed as a trend in and of itself. Bright colors were seen at Fashion Week including lemon yellows, neon oranges, chartreuse, fuschia and bright blues. Black and white are a staple and were present as well as neutrals such as tans and greys. Muted brights such as mint-green and coral are also big.

My personal favorite, ruffles and bows dressed up simple silhouettes in the Spring 2009 Collections. Look for bows at the shoulders and hips and ruffles at hemlines.

With the weather heating up why not stop in and refresh your spring wardrobe at up to 75% off Designer collections!!

Whether in a dress or beautiful flowing tunic, you won't go unnoticed in this hot hue!

Lohan wasn’t the only celeb to make a mark on this years Paris Fashion week, Rihanna and Katy Perry arrived and all eyes were on the duo. 

Rihanna wowed in a copy-cat look from the Hussein Chalayan Fall 2009 collection, while Katy opted for an elegant black satin JPG dress and Christian Louboutin heels. The two became close after sharing a holiday in Barbados in April, where Katy joined the umbrella star in her home country for a relaxing week of soaking up the sun and speedboat rides. Ah…to have the life of a pop star.

Ahhh….Paris the undisputable prêt a porter of fashion, the place where cigarettes actually look chic and it is acceptable if not encouraged to have red wine before noon. Paris is welcoming more and more talented Asian designers and judging by the elegant and inspired pieces below, we can see why. It is exciting to see the merging of global style all in one dramatically fashionable event.

Asian designers are eager to grab a bigger share of the international market and there is no better place to do it than Paris Fashion week where South Korea’s Lie Sang Bong and China’s Frankie Xie of the Beijing-based Jefen label were amongst the first to send out their collections for next spring-summer as fashion week commenced. Here are a few of my favorites to make it down the runway so far…

The World is certainly getting smaller by the day with the addition of Facebook, Twitter and Skype (one of my absolute favorites). And now with Fashion becoming more and more globally inspired it is such a great opportunity for cultural exchange and it couldn't be more beautiful!