Happy ‘Orange is the New Black’ Day!

Posted in Fashion, Television by Amanda Montgomery

So you’ve spent your last week binging on Season 1, and now finally ‘Orange is the New Black’ Day is here! Well it turns out, orange really is the new black! ~~Watch~~ Binge on Season 2 in style!

'Orange is the New Black'

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{RAY BAN Round Sunnies} {MARC by MARC JACOBS Classic Q Mildred Wallet}
{MSGM Orange cotton blend shorts} {DSQUARED2 3/4 length dress}
{KATE SPADE NEW YORK Valencia Orange “Cooper” Watch} {ESSIE Nail Polish in Oranges}
{ELIZABETH AND JAMES Carolann orange pencil skirt} {MICHAEL KORS Tulia Low City Sandal}
{KEDS Champion Gingham Lace} {RIVER ISLAND Orange Polka Dot Floral Print Blazer}
{DOLCE & GABBANA Shopper Top Handle Bag}
{MAX & CHLOE Blu Bijoux Large Teardrop Earrings in Orange}

Let me know who the first one to complete the season is!

4Jun2014

Designer to Watch: Daniella Kallmeyer

Posted in Fashion by Amanda Montgomery

The more and more that I see of Daniella Kallmeyer‘s work, the more I see she is a force to be reckoned with. If her designs don’t speak for themselves {which they do} her resumé will.

After graduating from the London School of Fashion, where she was named “one to watch,” by WWD, she went on to work for Alexander McQueen, Proenza Schouler, Alice + Olivia, Luca Luca, Les Chiffoniers, and Jen Kao, in both ready-to-wear and couture. Impressed?

*Everyone simultaneously nods*

In the fall of 2010 she found her own women’s wear label. Based in New York City, South African born Daniella Kallmeyer the multi-disciplinary fashion designer continues to create fresh and beautiful collections for the empowered woman. With a focus on sustainability, Kallmeyer will continue to be a fierce player in the fashion world.

photo: daniellakallmeyer.com/

DANIELLA KALLMEYER FALL 2014 COLLECTION

Kallmeyer’s Fall 2014 collection features fantastic details such as fringe, sheerness and playful silhouettes! The collection as a whole {including accessories} is entirely on point, and has something exciting for every woman.

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DANIELLA KALLMEYER can currently be found in specialty stores in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Portland and other US big cities, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia in the following seasons.

17Mar2014

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Holidays, Nail Polish by Amanda Montgomery

Happy St. Patrick’s Day lovelies! Today is for letting your Irish freak flag fly, and I hope your day is full of all things green, and brings you pots of gold, green beer and maybe a tiny lucky man!

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Alexander McQueen Small Padlock Zip Around

BPC Stretch cotton capri pants

DSQUARED2 Knee-length dress

Converse CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR HI – High-top

DKNY Saffiano Bowling Bag

ESSIE PROFESSIONAL SHAKE YOUR $$ MAKER NAIL POLISH

Forever 21 Green Machine Nail Polish

MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS pleated dress

Green Denim Trousers by Poem

Jimmy Choo ANOUK Emerald Suede Pointy Toe Pumps

JONATHAN SAUNDERS GREEN SYLVIA TULIPS PRINT PENCIL SKIRT

MICHAEL Michael Kors Large Jet Set Travel Deco Multifunction Phone Case

KIMBERLY MCDONALD 18-karat gold, Uvarovite garnet and diamond ring

LANVIN One-shoulder ruffled crepe gown

MICHAEL Michael Kors Fulton Small Messenger Bag

TOPSHOP Crepe Notch Front Jacket

Nine West Angieann Casual Flats

Nine West SPRING BLOOM SATCHEL

OPI Nail Polish in Green-Wich Village

Topshop ‘Premium’ Textured Faux Wrap Dress

Organix Teatree Mint Conditioner

PETER PILOTTO Ikebana-Printed Jacquard Vest

Oscar de la Renta Faceted Chandelier Clip-On Earrings, Kelly Green

Ralph Lauren Black Label Cashmere Boat Neck Sweater

Reed Krakoff OVERSIZED SCARF

THAKOON printed shorts

Sole Society Large Stone Cuff

Vichy Normaderm Daily Exfoliating Cleansing Gel

Topshop BOOBTUBE CHIFFON DRESS BY TFNC

Yes To Cucumbers Face Cleanser Towelettes

Zara COLORED HEEL COURT SHOE

kate spade new york Earrings, 12k Gold-Plated Green Crystal Round Stud Earrings

30Jan2014

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie!

Posted in Fashion, Nail Polish, Trends, Uncategorized by Amanda Montgomery

Big on trend for Spring/Summer ’14 is this soft blush rose hue. We have seen it on the red carpet:

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Cate Blanchett | Givenchy S/S 14 draped halter-neck gown for the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Zosia Mamet | At the UK premiere of Girls, Mamet chose a strapless, blush jumpsuit from Elisabetta Franchi’s F/W 13 collection

Suki Waterhouse | BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in November, Waterhouse wore Emilia Wickstead’s Miranda Dress

And on the runways:

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Alexander Wang Spring Summer 2014 RTW

Balmain Spring Summer 2014 RTW

Chloé Spring Summer 2014 RTW

Isabel Marant Spring Summer 2014 RTW

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DSQUARED2 ‘Quebec’ tote {tiny.cc/nyvhax}

AERIE Cropped T-Shirt {tiny.cc/jnvhax}

Alexander Wang Bicolour Ribbed Pencil Dress {tiny.cc/pevhax}

EMILIO PUCCI lace dress {tiny.cc/46uhax}

Carrie – Lavender Suede Shoemint {tiny.cc/psvhax}

CARVEN voluminous jacquard skirt {tiny.cc/1ovhax}

RIVER ISLAND PINK ENAMEL CUFF BRACELET {tiny.cc/g0vhax}

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Bouganville cotton shirt {tiny.cc/lgvhax}

Balenciaga GIANT 12 MINI CITY LEATHER TOTE {tiny.cc/gxvhax}

Tibi Pleated skirt {tiny.cc/mqvhax}

ESSIE NAIL POLISH IN ROCK CANDY {tiny.cc/o1vhax}

ZARA Cable Knit Sweater {tiny.cc/pivhax}

NEWLOOK Pink Lace Up Trainers {tiny.cc/5tvhax}

28Jan2014

Zooey Deschanel teams up with Tommy Hilfiger

Posted in Fashion by Amanda Montgomery

To Tommy, From Zooey.

Zooey Deschanel is working on a capsule collection with the American sportswear designer, Tommy Hilfiger. The collection will consist of 16 dresses, all of which will channel Zooey’s quirky and charming personality. As a fan of vintage, all of the dresses will be 60s inspired, as well will predominately be in an Americana color palette.

The dresses will be priced at retail for between $98 and $199, and 14 of the 16 styles will launch at 200 Macy’s stores beginning April 14.

See a preview here:

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Oscar Carvallo {Spring Couture 2014}

Oscar Carvallo, Couture, Spring Summer, 2014, Paris

Alexis Mabille {Spring Couture 2014}

Alexis Mabille Couture Collection Spring Summer 2014 in Paris, Fashion Show.

19Jan2014

Atelier Versace + Gaga

Posted in Commentary, Fashion, Fashion Show, {LATEST WRINKLE} by Amanda Montgomery

Spring 2014 haute couture presentations have begun in Paris. Versace was first up, and Donatella and Lady Gaga showed up together looking like mother and daughter. Their love for one another is strong, as Gaga included a song on Artpop called ‘Donnatella’ and Versace has made Gaga the face of the spring 2014 Versace campaign.

The collection was opulent as ever, channelling the one and only Grace Jones, and featuring geometric embroidery, draped silk jersey and hoods in a range of colors from lavender to bold orange. A detail that brought the wow factor were the faux tattoo embellishments on the sheer panels. It was a very sext collection including slits, skin and fur. Versace’s Trifecta.

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SPRING 2014 COUTURE Atelier Versace

12Jan2014

Highlights of Pre-Fall 2014 so far…

Posted in Commentary, Fashion, Fashion Show, {LATEST WRINKLE} by Amanda Montgomery

Here are some of my favorites from the Pre-Fall collections so far:

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Lanvin Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/ml8j9w}

alice + olivia Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/te8j9w}

Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/267j9w}

Fendi Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/uz7j9w}

Lela Rose Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/9h7j9w}

Opening Ceremony Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/2n7j9w}

Erdem Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/lt7j9w}

Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/8w7j9w}

Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/3m6j9w}

Chalayan Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/a97j9w}

The Row Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/bx5j9w}

Narciso Rodriguez Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/ph6j9w}

Givenchy Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/3r5j9w}

Chanel Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/0d6j9w}

Prabal Gurung Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/ci5j9w}

3.1 Phillip Lim Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/kk5j9w}

Acne Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/315j9w}

Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/tl5j9w}

Chalayan Pre-Fall 2014 {Entire Collection: tiny.cc/a97j9w}

What has been your favorite Pre-Fall collection?

11Jan2014

Chalayan Pre-Fall 2014

Posted in Commentary, Fashion, Fashion Show, {LATEST WRINKLE} by Amanda Montgomery

Hussein Chalayan’s fantastic pre-fall collection is a beautiful marriage between strong structures and delicate draping. The muted palette against the pops of deep vibrant tones are haunting.

According to WWD, Chalayan was inspired by the architectural surfaces and structures of his office, he began by playing around with different fabrics and pairing them together to create shapes from the draping. The vast contours of each piece propel into the next, yet are all tied together in the unity of this collection. The stunning make-up palette print is to be noted, its playfulness is persuasive in geometric patterns and bold array of colors.

His Fall collection will continue along these same lines, and I am excited to see where he goes from

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