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Fashion by Afshaun

September 17, 2009

New blog posts to come…

Stay tuned… I have started looking at some of Anna Sui for Target’s line. Very cute, very stylish and absolutely stunning on the models, so I will see how they look on the average Joe… rather the average Afshaun. So far, my favorite pieces are “not available” online, so I don’t know if that means they are sold out or just “unavailable” online. I will mosey over to Target this afternoon to see what they have…

I am also a couple days away from attending Elle’s styling event at H&M this Saturday in San Francisco. I am hoping it isn’t SO busy that I don’t even get a chance to get styled. If not, I will post about the scene and talk to some girls who did get a chance to get styled. Photos also to come!

I am working on a couple ideas for my blog’s “niche”. I am tossing around a few ideas and am thinking I will ask my twitter community for some help when the time comes so stayed tuned and follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/afnaf. Or, feel free to post a comment on here as well.

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Cool iPhone apps for Fashionistas

There are a few really cool iPhone applications for those who like to keep up on fashion, anytime, anyplace. I follow many fashion blogs as well, and there is a great application to check your RSS feeds too. Personally, if I don’t check up on my RSS feeds at least every few hours, I have a massive build up, so it’s great for those who have the same problem and aren’t stuck to a computer all the time.

First and foremost, I have the Style.com app. It is a more broad fashion app, and for most of you who have been on the site Style.com, it covers a broad spectrum of fashion events, runways, styles, looks and designers. The app is obviously more compact, and doesn’t contain everything on the site, however it does include many different facets. Included ares selection of various designers and their recent runway show looks, top collections by season, their Style File blog, Men’s fashion, their “Look of the Day” where you can vote on your favorite look, as well as style videos and posh party photos they have taken from various locations and social scenes. I check it out everyday to see what’s new and what has been added, especially during Fashion Week. Best of all, it’s free. If you have an iPhone, you are likely familiar with the App Store. Click on it and in the “search” section, put in style.com and there you go. Download for free! It kind of sucks, you can’t test apps before purchasing, but since it is free, it’s no problem. Knowing what I know now and having been on it, I would have even paid a pretty penny for downloading this app. A must have for the fashionista girls.. and guys!

Below is a photo of Style.com’s iPhone app, in this case Anna Sui’s runway looks - photo courtesy of appcraver.com

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A few different designers have their own apps also. They are great for if you’re infatuated by their clothes and looks and must have them at the tip of your fingers. I have downloaded a few I know about and love the designer.. more than many things. Chanel, D&G, and Ralph Lauren are a couple. The Chanel app is really cool… It shoes the latest looks and accessories, and you don’t have to go anywhere else to get a good look at the accessories! Holding your phone vertically (normal upright), you see the whole outfit, with accessories. Flip your phone horizontally, and you get a nice, up close look at the accessories of the look! It really is cool. Love it. I mean Chanel, who doesn’t LOVE Chanel anyways? You are silly if there isn’t SOME part of Chanel you don’t love and/or covet. So far, bags are it for me, all I can afford rather. I just drool over the clothes and shoes. Someday, husband… I will drip in Chanel. I will ooze Chanel! Ok, back to the app… It also covers “Chanel News” as well as a store locator, in case you are in desperate need and need to find the closest store to anywhere you are. You can also watch full runway shows! I love this app.

Check out Chanel’s app, here is a shot of the cover page photo courtesy of http://media.photobucket.com/image/Chanel%20iPhone%20application/yasmineharema/chanel-1.jpg

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D&G and Ralph Lauren are the same in the aspects that there is the latest news, shows, and latest looks. D&G has an awesome section D&G world where you can look at all men’s, women’s, accessories, jewelry, watches, and eyewear separately. It dazzles you, D&G is many times the epitome of art to me. I love the look.

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Here is a look at the RL iPhone app photo courtest of mobilewhack.com

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Ralph Lauren gives you a look of the Fall 2009 and Spring 2009 collections. It takes you into a brief fashion show peek, the photos of the looks, and a backstage glimpse. Ralph Lauren has always been timeless pieces, for younger and older generations. I remember when I was a young girl, my aunt Azzi was obsessed with RL (that was over 20 years ago) and she is just as obsessed now. That is saying something.

Anyways, take a looksie at the apps. They are truly worth downloading, and for a more broad spectrum into fashion, remember Style.com’s app. ENJOY!

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September 16, 2009

Prada: Something for Everyone

Prada’s runway at Fashion Week 2009 consisted of class, sophistication and strayed from the eccentric we saw on many other runways. Miuccia Prada filled the room with outdoorsy wool coats, and a look of sexy, old school 1940s style. Prada always appeals to any woman… whether you’re looking for sexy, sophisticated or a bit more curious, Prada will lead you to it. When I review the runway photos, I realize it is always a place I can put myself into the clothes I see. It is clothing quite fit for the everyday woman, living a life loving clothes, but not quite accustomed to some of the more erratic styles in that of Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs or Betsy Johnson (some of my FAVORITE designers, might I add). I do LOVE many individual pieces, paired with something more simple (see my post below about Alexander McQueen’s styles).

Anyhow, my props go out to Miuccia Prada. Brilliance once again. I adore and vie for many pieces I saw on the runway. I attached some photos I loved, in my opinion, is the epitome of a look for the  sophisticated, chic, sexy, and quirky girl.  Check out the complete show at Prada.com. Photos courtesy of Style.com

 

SOPHISTICATED STYLE

Prada Resort 2008

CHIC STYLE
Prada Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear

SEXY STYLE
Prada Spring 2007 Ready-to-Wear

QUIRKY STYLE
Prada Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear

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September 15, 2009

Shop Alexander McQueen

A quick FYI I just heard about! Get to alexandermcqueen.com and register… in turn, you get an Alexander McQueen Twill Skull Scarf. Looks like it is a “subject to availability” kind of thing, so hurry! I just submitted my own registration, so we’ll see what happens. Also, check out my most recent post below and shop on alexandermcqueen.com for his latest Fall and Winter 2009 Collection. It is all about houndstooth patterns and black, white and red; from clothes to bags and other accessories. Everything is amazing ladies and gents… and for those of you who are McQueen queens like me, do the Twitter follow: @mcqueenworld. Brilliant designer, FABULOUS collection. Trust me. See below for photos via alexandermcqueen.com.

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I’m back!

Hello all,

I am back from a hiatus due to my recent marriage! Very exciting and a stressful year, but now back to business as usual… and at such a perfect time. The week all us Fashionistas wait for is currently under way, in the form of Fashion Week 2009! So far, we have seen some beautiful and exciting collections from the likes of Max Azria (showing his BCBG, Herve Leger and Max Azria lines), Charlotte Ronson, Nicole Miller, Christian Siriano and Vivienne Tam to name a few. Tomorrow, I am looking forward to seeing Anna Sui’s show stoppers, especially since she just debuted her new line for Target (blog post to come, still doing my review).

Anyway, just a quick post but it looks like we can expect prints, prints, prints for the upcoming season. I have posted some pics below of a couple of examples thus far…

Here we have Alexander McQueen- photo courtesy of Elle News Blog via Elle.com

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-What we always can expect from McQueen is sophistication and class. For me, it works. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t be caught wearing the ensemble… unless of course I was walking a runway… However the pieces individually, for the average woman, are spectacular. Enough to give a little edge to what would otherwise be a more simple outfit.

 

And next a little print for a night on the town… a fun, flirty and sexy dress by BCBG MaxAzria- photo courtesy of Elle News Blog via Elle.com

BCBG

-The BCBG dress is so adorable yet completely sexy; showing a lot of leg and a shoe that begs for attention… but not too much attention away from that amazing mini dress. I am in love with the entirety, the dress, shoes and clutch.

 

Be back to write more… Just a little taste for now. Up next, more fashion week and Anna Sui for Target. I think I must go shopping in order to get a REAL feel for what her line is all about. I mean it is all about testing the merchandise, right? Now someone explain that to my husband! Also upcoming is a look into Elle styling from H&M, which I will be attending this Saturday in San Fran. We’ll see what is in store and how long I have to wait to be styled!

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