..::vividbraille::.. Universal Scarf: Fashionable Versatility

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The “Universal Scarf” is a uni-gender 70” x 18” hand woven wool and bamboo scarf, with subtle ceramic buttons that carry out its multi-functional abilities. Never a brand to pigeon-hole purpose, the “Universal Scarf” was created with attention to individuality; alongside traditional dress, it can also be utilized as a mask, hood, and shawl…the versatility is boundless. Intricate consideration of the simple yet luxurious hand woven pattern and placement of functional buttons affirms Vividbraille’s conviction of producing quality garments.

REBELDNCE AW09 Stock.

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?AW09. EXCLUSIVE STOCK.

REBELDNCE’s aw09 collection is
now AVAILABLE in NYC.

+MEN: Pleated Denim Vest 1M 1L
Jersey Sweat Pants 1M 1L

+WOMEN: Pleated Pencil Skirt 3XS 1S 2M
Jersey Minidress 2XS 2M
Painted Denim Jodhpur 2XS 2S 2M
Hooded Denim Jacket 2XS 2S 2M

+UNISEX: Totem Print Tshirt 2M 4L

Stock is available for WHOLESALE.

For info, address MaiKhanh via email:
CONTACT@REBELDNCE.COM

++ On off SS09 pieces still available.

take the power. ? RBL.

Lara Stone photographed by Mert & Marcus – "LOVE" – February 10

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"Film Noir Fashion"

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Embellished velvet dress, £4,000, by Giorgio Armani (020-7235 6232); earrings by Boucheron (020-7514 9170); bracelets by Bulgari (020-7872 9969) . Fashion by Daniela Agnelli.

Picture: Karen Collins

Dress, £1,735, fur shawl, £2,730, and gloves, £670, all Lanvin (020-7491 1839); diamond lace necklace, diamond bracelet set in platinum, and diamond deco bracelet set in platinum, all by Tiffany & Co (00800-2000 1122); diamond and ruby lace bracelet, Ritz Fine Jewellery (020-7409 1312).

Picture: Karen Collins

Red leather coat, £3,250, and leather belt, £155, both Prada (020-7647 5000); crocodile clutch bag, £1,200, Nancy Gonzalez, from Harrods (020-7730 1234); leather gloves, £670, Lanvin (020-7491 1839); fishnet tights, £12, Falke (mytights.com); shoes, £485, Lanvin, as before; pink-gold bracelet with diamonds and onyx, and yellow-gold ring with green quartz, both Bulgari (020-7872 9969).

Picture: Karen Collins

Fur knit jacket, £870, Gerard Darel (020-7487 5418); silk crêpe georgette blouse, £710, Viktor & Rolf, from Souvenir (020-7287 9877); wool tweed trousers, £475, Maria Grachvogel (020-7245 9331); animal-print beret, £330, Philip Treacy (020-7730 3992); black suede sandals, from £1,680, Hermès (020-7408 5343); crocodile clutch bag, Nancy Gonzalez, from Harrods (020-7730 1234); white-gold and diamond ring, and bracelet, Bulgari (020-7872 9969); diamond necklace, Boucheron (020-7514 9170).

Picture: Karen Collins
Cashmere and wool belted overcoat, £2,940, and lamb shearling reversible gauntlets, £425, both Donna Karan (020-7479 7900); charcoal flannel skirt, £485, Yves Saint Laurent (020-7493 1800); grey and silver hand-painted python bag, £1,515, Christian Dior (020-7172 0172); black fishnet tights, £12, Falke (mytights.com); shoes, £475, Donna Karan, as before; brooch, Erickson Beamon (020-7259 0202); gold necklace, Boucheron (020-7514 9170).

Picture: Karen Collins
Wool jacket, £626, and skirt, £308, both Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti (020-7235 2349); belt, from £125, Donna Karan (020-7479 7900); leather clutch, from £2,620, Hermès (020-7408 5343); diamond bracelet, Bulgari (020-7872 9969); fishnet tights, £12, Falke (mytights.com).

Picture: Karen Collins

(Daily Telegraph U.K.)

Film Noir is one of my absolute favorite genre’s of movies. The women, be they the lethal femme fatale or the jaded vixen, simply “oozed” glamour. I see visions of Lauren Bacall, Lizbeth Scott and Joan Crawford when looking at the gorgeous clothing and jewelry featured here.

"Visions in Crimson"

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Wool coat with ruffle neck, price on request, by Louis Vuitton (020 7399 4050). Patent-leather high heels with pointed toes, £380, by Rupert Sanderson, London SW3 (020 7584 9249)

Picture: Yuval Hen
Polyester dress, £39.90, by Zara (020 7534 9500). Synthetic skinny belt, £5, by Marks & Spencer (0845 302 1234)

Picture: Yuval Hen
Wool coat-dress, £2,550, by Lanvin, London W1 (020 7491 1839). Black and red snakeskin strappy stilettos, £695, by Jimmy Choo, London SW1 (020 7823 1051)

Picture: Yuval Hen

Silk pleated halter-necked dress, £1,815, and leather skinny belt, £290; both by Bottega Veneta (bottegaveneta.com)

Picture: Yuval Hen

Silk cropped jacket with shoulder pads, and silk floor-length strapless dress; both prices on request, by Nina Ricci, from Harvey Nichols, London SW1 (020 7235 5000)

Picture: Yuval Hen

Crêpe strapless dress, £235, by Joseph (020 7610 8441)

Picture: Yuval Hen
(Daily Telegraph U.K.)

It is my opinion that every wardrobe should contain something red………….it’s one of those “happy” colors that really pops.

Inspirations : Eyes.

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Post Traumatic – So, 2007
Andy Julia
www.andy-julia-photography.com
via mymodernmet.com
for : color, markeup, light, composition, motion

+++

Your Eyes Have Their Silence, 2009
Beth Cavener Stichter
www.followtheblackrabbit.com
via ananasamiami.blogspot.com
for : composition, material, form

Moschino’s Santa

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Italian brand Moschino is always funny and fresh in everything and this store window in New York is a clear example of that.

Santa lies down in a psychiatrist’s couch, with an elegant therapist who is intently listening and a lovely dog waiting.

(Luxuo)

How funny!

Fashionable Cream Caramels Recipe

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Cream Caramels Recipe

Ok…I know there was the chicken soup recipe on a fashion, photo, creativity etc. blog, which seemed strange. But since doing the “Addicted to Candies” fashion editorial, I thought I would follow along those lines with this recipe for those of you willing to give it a try…

This was one of THE best recipe’s I’ve ever used. I would cook it a little less than the recipe said, and use it in home made turtles type confectionery. Folks could not get enough of it. Truly and totally delicious!!! Just use real butter in this recipe. It’s not worth the 1 hr. it takes to cook if your going to ruin it with Margarine.

2 cups Sugar
2 cups Cream
1 cup Butter (Only use real butter)
1 3/4 c. corn syrup (I used White) or Sirop de Sucre de Canne
1 t. Vanilla

Mix sugar, butter, syrup and 1 cup cream in fairly large saucepan. Bring to boil and while still boiling, add slowly the remaining cup of cream (This is called slacking back the batch.. I’m not sure exactly why it’s so important to do this.. but it never worked if I tried to do it any other way, plus it would almost overflow the pan.)
Continue boiling until mixture forms firm ball in cold water. (I’d cook until a soft ball, depending on the use my caramel would be put to.. folks loved it softer) Remove from stove, add vanilla, and pour into pans to set. Cut and wrap in waxed paper (if cooked to firm)

I stored mine in clean, air-tight containers for about 3 or 4 days, after which time the flavors had mellowed, and it was right to use. I poured chocolate circles onto waxed paper, arranged Pecans in the circle while the chocolate was still warm, dripped the caramel over the pecans with a tiny baby spoon, let it cool a bit, then spooned more chocolate over the top. VERY delicious, but you need to get the crafting chocolate from your grocery store, not melted chocolate chips, as they require tempering and make a real mess. Get Candy Coating from a craft store, or your neighborhood grocery store in the bulk bins and use that (melted in the microwave with nothing higher than defrost power settings for a minute or so at a time maximum).

MMMMMM & NNNNNYYYYYYYUUUUUUMMMMMMYYYYYYYYY…

"The Hottest Chick in Game"

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1. – 3. Falconiere 4. Tara Matthews 5. Jason Wu 6. Notte by Marchesa 7. Catherine Malandrino 8. Giambattista Valli 9. Day Biger Et Mikkelsen 10. Just Cavalli 11. Diane Von Furstenberg 12. Jason Wu 13. L’Agence 14. Diane Von Furstenberg 15. Vince 16. PHI 17. Victoria Beckham 18. Marni 19. Miu Miu 20. Brian Atwood 21. Miu Miu 22. Brian Atwood 23. miu miu 24. Roberto Cavalli 25. DKNY 26. Marni

(netaporter.com)

Whew…………..so many beautiful things! That Tara Matthews dress and Brian Atwood rivet pump are FAB-U-LOUS!

"The J. Crew Man"

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(jcrew.com)