Christian Lacroix Spring/Summer 2009 in Paris

Christian Lacroix collection (Spring/Summer 2009) was quite impressive. I would definitely describe it as a simple combination of classic color choice, modern geometric shapes and complicated accessories. In fact, it does seem like accessories and purses were the key to the show. Also, hair an makeup added individuality: bangs and volume combined with natural makeup looked gorgeous. Just see for yourself:

View the Best Photos of Christian Lacroix Spring/Summer 2009 Paris Show

Photos courtesy of Leluxe.ru

Got Yellow for 2009?

According to Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, yellow will become the dominant fashion color of 2009 (especially the “baby” shade of yellow). This year it symbolizes the sun, warmth and hope. Yellow also provides a rich palette of shades available to fashion designers for experiments and playful combination. And this is probably true: it is not frequent that one sees yellow variations as a theme of an entire designer collection. Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mischka, Michael Kors, Ossie Clarke, Paul Costelloe and Just Cavalli gladly accepted the new trend and offered this warm color in their spring designs.

Makeup fashion 2009 also did not stay behind. As you have probably heard a billion times by now, smokey eyes dominate the scene. However, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Dior, Chanel and many other famous brands suggested warm goldfish/yellowish shades in their version of smokey eyes; Prada 2009 Spring/Summer collection featured very natural makeup with an abundance of warm shades (a more detailed overview is coming soon).

So, it sounds like it’s the perfect time to include yellow into your fashion shopping list!

Models, Magazines and Money – The Most Recent Successes of Three M-s

Famous models + Big magazines = Big money. No surprise here. For this reason (among others) a lot of celebrities and entertainment figures act as models for famous brands on occasion. Nothing unusual here as well. However, among the variety of celebrity photos accessorizing covers of famous (and not so famous) magazines, I found a few especially interesting:

Hilary Duff on the cover of January 2009 Maxim:

Gisele Bundchen in the American Photo Magazine:

Penelope Cruz promoting Mango clothing line together with her gorgeous sister Monica:

Kim Kardashian offering her own calendar for 2009. Since we are a family oriented fashion magazine, there was no way to illustrate it, of course; but it was quite… colorful.

And of course, Heidi Klum in December 2008 issue of Italian GQ magazine.

Speaking of money making machines: Heidi was named #2 Money Girl of the modeling world by models.com. Surprisingly enough, she lost the top spot to Kate Moss who continues to rather quietly capitalize on her super model status. According to models.com, in 2008 Ms. Moss enjoyed attention of such powerful names as Donna Karan, Longchamp, Roberto Cavalli, YSL, H&M clothing line, Rimmel Cosmetics, Longchamp with Mert and Marcus, Just Cavalli with Inez and Vinoodh, Stella McCartney with Inez and Vinoodh, Donna Karan with Mert and Marcus, David Yurman with Peter Lindbergh.

Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio continued the top 5 Money Girls list.

Photo source: etoday.ru

Atlanta AmericasMart: Explore the Riches of Children’s World

Miss Grant 2009 Spring/Summer Collection
Photo by Gabito Rohh

“This January, more than 1,000 children’s and juvenile apparel and home furnishings product lines unite under one roof only here…only in AmericasMart’s Children’s World, which opens its doors to gift and home furnishings market buyers on floor 13 of Building 3 in advance of its expansion to floor 14 in July 2009.

The AmericasMart’s Children’s World January 2009 showing features the complete permanent product collection on floor 13, enriched with the newly expanded temporary collection on floor 3. The permanent/temporaries combination assures retailers easy access to specialized children’s bedding, paintings, home furnishings, books and toys, trendy ‘tween product, as well as apparel and accessories.“

The above quote from AmericasMart official press release was quite exciting to read. Finally, Atlanta kids get to be more fashionable and have more fun! So, little fashionistas’ parents, get ready and book the dates on your calendar. Meanwhile, OlenaInStyle.com will keep eyes open for more news from the event to deliver the latest children fashion updates. Having looked through the program highlights, we were pretty excited about Crème de la crème of boutique children’s gifts and apparel presence on the list.

More Kids Fashion 2009 News: Kids Fashion Spring/Summer 2009 and Little Fashionista Tips