Paris Fashion Sari Skirt style

Draping Concept that reminds of Indian Saree.

I just been trying to drape my long length stole over my knee length skirt . I wore it once , twice and maybe couple of more times .I was actually trying to work out the  concept of draping style visible in Balenciaga ‘s skirt style shown in Paris Fashion Week in his autumn / winter 2011-12 collection. I tucked my stole at one end  around my waist and made few inch deep pleats and pinned them all together and it had similar optical illusion as seen in Balenciaga ‘s skirts .This draping style  is  of Indian  knee length sarees of  tribal women working in fields however.The saree style became more prominent when I found few pieces  of Balenciaga ‘s skirt in black had fall stitched on the bottom to ensure better drape. The overall collection was quite ladylike. The long length skirts came in white background prints with wild  motifs in common  growth colour pallete of nature such as  red and  black  , oranges and yellows  ,brown and green. Skirts beautifully pleated in front looked quite neat and graceful . Some pieces had patch pockets in front while others showed art of machine stitches in matching thread .Some skirts worn with knitwear and some with smart jacket designed  with leather knits or leather macramé in knots. Skinny trousers  in bright red ,blue and purple worn with oversized graphic coats not only had matching machine stitches but also a feature of zip at the back towards the hemline of trousers.Another attractive feature was visible in shoes was printed ankle straps.

Armani supplier of Tastefulness

 High thread count collection.

The feel of that luxury and high quality start coming to your mind as soon as your eyes gets exposed to Armani’s Autumn / Winter Collection 2011-12 .

Fineness falls on limelight silk followed by another high thread count outfit which is delicate ,flared and elegant . I would say “Gosh ! its Simply beautiful , strong and unique “.  Simply beautiful because of the feel involved in every piece , strong as every style symbolizes the strong feminity in it and unique for its modernity. The plain ensembles from dark to soft tones of black ,silver gray to nude and peach whispered the elegance that only women can carry.The coats get flared right  from the waist and trousers are flared turn ups that ends above ankles. Bias cut skirts and voluminous lantern skirts stole all the comfort as the models walked in there stilettos.

Where few jackets are seen short and fitted with darts before the waist then as it drops down the waistline all of sudden gets flared emphasizing on body contour there some jackets are as long as hip line or almost of calf length .Amidst  swing jackets one stiff collared three quarter length coat steals the scene with its modernity.Slim line and voluminous silhouettes all bit tasteful in silks ,organza and velvets.

Evening dresses came on with its intricate delicacy some ornamented and showy with gliterring shells and sheer flowy scarves with long fringe hems.Gold ,silver ,peach and pink  to nude tone all supplied with richness of quality.

A- LOOKBOOK DIY : Sew Versace Style patchwork .

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Dear blog readers , As promised to get the creativity going on this blog .Here you may use some of the designs in download zone to make your outfits .So lets get inspired by labels and try few arts and crafts in our spare time to add bit of style to our clothes and design a dress and go for beer in the evening.	Here is patchwork design which you can use for free. You can sew this pattern into your dress , skirt or tee-shirt anywhere really you feel like .The pattern is bit look alike of Versace’s dress where I have tried using the same floral motif and colour scheme.You can select any colour scheme of your choice and pick the fabric accordingly.Only thing that you have to keep in mind is to use almost same type of fabric to get similar effect.
So I guess now you are ready with your material and decided to transform one of your dress or any other outfit of your choice. I am sure there many bloggers who blog on techniques of using patchwork in different stitches and embroidery styles on fabric .And if you need any help regarding the pattern or if you want to show your outfit on the blog then just contact me .	For more patchwork pattern . Download
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Seventies inspired moments from Just Cavalli 2011

Wicked Sculptured Stiching Style  Just Cavalli a- Lookbook

	Place a spool of thread and insert the thread in thread guide . Now hold the thread in left hand and turn the hand wheel ….must be something like that to get machine stitches. I hope you are not goofed up  by visiting a-lookbook blog instead of stitching tutorial. For if you are new here just let me introduce this fashion blog to you. However I was talking about machine stitching which is seen very creative in Just Cavalli Autumn / Winter 2011-12 collection. Just thinking of hands behind the scene that been on sewing machine. Wardrobes are stylish and fun that takes us to very seventies .Not just creating stylish curves in the form of creative necklines or hemlines but lots of designing in cutting patterns can be seen which are finished in beautiful stiching details like pipings , appliqués ,bibs and type of peter pan collars .Another interesting feminine glamour added in form of ruffles and frills which I am sure every woman loves.
	Seventies as inspiration I guess the collection came on with nice printed pants with purplish leafy appliqué stitched on the area between the waistline and hipline and then at the hem . To build up a scene more of a hippie style to feminine style  frill followed frill ,tiers of frills ,print followed distinct print as patch pockets and simplicity of piping stitch finish.Mixing and matching print in complete look of symmetry in cropped trousers ,shirt and smart swing jacket.The double effect collars red or black over camel and lovely printed bibs finished with little ruffles and tie knot piping at neckline or few more peter pan modifications. Some leafy appliqués with shocking pink piping  and an appliqué work brought in heart shape ruffle finished with teeny weeny ruffled high neck looks amazingly glamourous.
	Prints as beautiful as autumn orange and purple cherry, animal prints , leafy and paisley prints on flowing chiffons .Fine herring bone tweed trousers just above the ankles one of which hem could see tiny frill stitched on wrong side I guess to make it visible for ultra chicness.Few cropped tops and box pleted full skirts with some pieces accessorized with metallic butterfly corsage.
	Not just been the nightie dresses and few pajama suits seen in seventies but few more jeans been inspired by same time frame of seventies. We could see amazing stitching style in jeans more clearly where high waisted flared jeans have waist band more into ridge trimmings and very sculptured patchworks. Curly fur parkas with patchwork trend followed in footwear.Bit sexy and bit glamourous ,little girlie and very feminine , its truly just cavalli

Fashion Blogger sit and stare the Limelight.

Dolce and Gabbana with stars small and bright.

I don’t sit and stare stars , studded and sequenced in silver light, sparkling and twinkling in the sky. But I sit and stare the limelight , Its stars small and bright , came on stretchy dresses , In Black and white , floating in chiffons that are pink and light , stencilled in  yellow heels that are so bright . marked on clutches are stars small and bright , came on dangling earrings to wear on the party night . ehhh  i am not a poet so don't get mistaken by my little rhyme .Its all a story of thoughts trying to dig deep into the fashion print scene at Dolce Gabbana Autumn Winter 2011 SHOW.

It all started with Dolce and Gabbana star prints for collection for Autumn/ Winter 2011-12 . All types of celestial objects bombarding in my mind from far far away teeny weeny stars to evening star . I have nothing to do with nursery rhymes but could hear a faint twinkle twinkle . So that was it  ,thought followed thought , star followed star and I sit with my usual fashion bloggers bits. Dolce and Gabbana ‘s primary prints are in stars ,musical notes and animal prints which are sewn in sheer fabrics like chiffon and stretch fabrics in very obvious domain colour of stars black and white to sweetness of pink and optimism of yellow. The looks are styled with eighties mod wearing trilbies as they walk into limelight in flat brogues and pointed heels. Not just the flat brogues but pinstripe trousers and waistcoats is a style stripped from menswear into womens . Its mix of style and interestingly paired with sequinned or colourful blazer some huge and some right upto waistline  . Openwork fabrics always display sophistication and elegance so is the dresses in black lace with see through authority factor.Gold clutch and dresses in beautiful crystal work suggests expensive moment  . The necklines are more into oversized  bow tie style traditionally speaking a delight in clowns outfit which further assures the feast with presence of yellow polka dotted flat brogues at Dolce and Gabbana show.

Bloggers delight from Milan Fashion Week.

Versace ' s couple of Gold buttons on one hip .

I  am going through a pleasing sensation that says to me -  “ Share this !  “ “ Share that! “ . It’s one of the blogger’s delight phase , I understand where you want to share every bit of the subject with your blog readers . However , if we are here ,its definitely because of our interest in fashion and style. Lets talk about fashion and start with blogging for today …. Buttons are captivating the autumn / winter style. From colours to just Gold . Yes , now its turn of gold buttons unlike coloured Prada Buttons enslaving  Milan Fahion Week .Here in my bloggers post it’s the Versace buttons that ‘s going to not only please the senses but also the looks. Start saving your buttons for winter for they can make a big difference in your personal style. What colour is  strikingly attractive to you for dressing up . Many would readily go for traditional Blacks . If you are not convinced with the answer lets try imagining though tastes and likes are meant to be different .Anyhow imagine ….. “ Black with Gold Buttons .” How does that sound to you ? Something stunning ain’t it ?

Day before yesterday , in my bloggers post , big buttons were palpable definition in dresses from Prada and today a sophisticated statement in bit more buttons from Versace. I feel buttons are ruling as Wow Factor in Milan Fashion Scene. With start of Versace ‘s Autumn / Winter Collection 2011-12 we could easily see that how Gold Buttons make a difference when added to a dress or heels. A statement of mere simple style that sounds big.

Another interesting point in Versace ‘s dresses was the graphic tulip print  climbing up the asymmetrical dresses . The print on one side winding up in black or white dresses in mustard tulips and purple leaf motif , on other black dress just a mustard pattern or white tulip detailing on the neckline  and some emerald motifs crawling around .This floral motif is said to be Gianni’s favourite  and is kept less. I like arty stuff and wondering if I could create a pattern that is downloadable for anyone who can convert that pattern onto their dress in embroidery or even in paint etc. etc . .Keep in touch for the announcement when I am able to make such things available on bloggers space for blog readers something DIY but truly creative .

I am bit enthralled about few pieces from Versace ‘s collection . One is box pleated black leather skirt paired with fitted leather jacket with side opening  and other is knee length black leather coat paired with peep –toe stiletto leather boots. They are for sure my favourite ones .

In case of long dresses the white dress with long front slit makes me to say in my simple fashion terminology – “ oh that’s really lovely !  I like it “  huh huh... The off one shoulder with gold button details on the shoulder and at waist in pocket flaps .There are some off shoulder dresses ,a dress with feather hem and a navy multi stap dress with long train.

Sexy Square Backs

Prada Girls sweeps in Red Buckles and Giant Buttons.

Buttons and Buckles a big Winter Statement .

On viewing Prada ‘s Autumn / Winter ready to wear 2011-12 collection  all the elements that are giving hint for winter styling are some buttons and buckles ,snakeskin and furs and some more shimmer sequins. So if you have such things lying somewhere in your wardrobe or room keep them safe for later in the autumn you can mix and match into your own personal style . All that you have to do is pick up your low waist dress stitch few big buttons near the neckline in a vertical row of  four ‘s or fives  and wear buckle around your waist ( bit lower than usual )by simply inserting into any matching cloth  and make your own belt . Another option is to use your giant buckle on your clutch  and pair it up with snakeskin or suede shoes. If you don’t have buttons or buckles don’t worry try styling it up by stiching a panel of fur on your dress vertically and pair it up with snakeskin clutch. Prada ‘s Autumn / Winter ready to wear 2011-12 collection  is dominated by low slung belt over the low waist dresses or coats .Box pleated or tweed dresses  and  the coats have oversized buttons some in the middle and some towards bit further side .Further on the runway we see winter styling in  fur collars and lapels. The shimmers in giant sequins in burgundy and mustards.

Aviator Style glasses ,slim fitting knee high boots are some of the things we are looking for autumn/winter trends. A Fashion Report from a- lookbook Blogger.