Итальянская романтика от Dolce&Gabbana SS 2014

В минувший месяц в Нью-Йорке, Лондоне, Милане и Париже прошли долгожданные недели высокой моды весна-лето 2014. Дизайнеры не переставали восхищать зрителей непревзойденным сочетанием элегантности, строгости, красоты и сексуальности. И так, дизайнер Jil Sander отличилась вариациями на тему милитари, короткими пиджаками и брюками мужского кроя. Vivienne Westwood в очередной раз эпатировала, представив моделей с бледными лицами и взъерошенными волосами, привлекая этим внимание публики на глобальные проблемы.  Креативный директор Burberry Prorsum Кристофер Бэйли сделал ставку на одежду из полупрозрачных тканей. Индийский дизайнер Ashish экспериментировал с блестками и спортивным стилем.

Показ Dolce&Gabbana был одним из самых ожидаемых на Неделе Моды в Милане и не зря. Dolce&Gabbana представили самое эффектное шоу Недели и произвели настоящий фурор. Зарекомендовав себя как один из самых люксовых, женственных и романтичных брендов мира моды, D&G остались верны своему стилю. Вдохновленные Древним Римом и Сицилией наряды удивляли яркостью, разнообразием и принтами. 

Удачный подбор аксессуаров для волос привлек особое внимание зрителей. Эксперименты с украшениями для волос были частью показа дизайнеров Дольче и Габбана и в прошлых сезонах. На прошлых показах дизайнеры  представляли моделей в ободках украшенных камнями, шелковых платках и коронах. На последнем же показе предпочтение было отдано золотому цвету. Небрежно собранные волосы и косы украшали ободки с цветами, камнями и заколки с крупными монетами. Так же были использованы тонкие обручи и кожаные золотистые ремешки.

Идеальным дополнением к украшениям для волос явились серьги-шандельеры, украшенные цветами и монетками. В дополнение древне-сицилийскому образу мастер Пэт Макграт использовала мейкап от Dolce & Gabbana, добавив натуральный блеск коже и розовый румянец. Заключительный штрих образу придал натуральный кремовый блеск на губах.

 

Возвращение шпилек

«Дайте девушке правильные туфли, и она сможет покорить мир” – сказала Мерлин Монро. Собрались покорять мир? Все дизайнеры подскажут вам правильные туфли сезона – остроносые стилетто, туфли на шпильках. Многие из нас уже привязались к платформам, высоким каблукам, открытым носикам,  и стилетто сейчас покажутся как назад в 90-е. Но более смелые модницы находят новый силуэт очень освежающим и соблазнительным.

Каблучки стилетто явились трендом с тех пор как вошли в мир моды в 1930-е годы. Они стали неотъемлемой частью гардероба стильных и молодых женщин, бизнеследи и светских дам. Женщины полюбили туфли, которые мгновенно стройнили их ноги и добавляли блеска и остроты к любому облику. Ведь недаром название этих туфель в переводе с итальянского означает нож, который напоминает форма шпилек – острый, тонкий и длинный.

Как и многие другие модные аксессуары, каблучки стилетто явились продуктом итальянского рынка моды. Вскоре туфли покорили сердца миллионов по Европе и Америке. Для удовлетворения спроса на туфли создалась целая отрасль производства.  Шпильки производились различной высоты, от 2 до 15 см, а подошва делалась достаточно тонкой. Но большую изящность туфлям добавили заострённые кончики.

Большой камбэк шпилек выделили в своей осенней коллекции туфель великие дизайнеры Jimmy Choo, Casadei, Sergio Rossi, Charlotte Olympia, Valentino, Manolo Blahnik, Michael Kors и другие. В строгую классику дизайнеры добавили новые украшения и декорации – щипы, бантики, пряжки, и прочие побрякушки. Однако встречаются и классические стилетто одного цвета или принта. Леопардовый принт стал самым горячим трендом осени 2013. Если вы решили обзавестись парочкой остроносых шпилек, остановите выбор на классических лаковых черных стилетто и парочке леопардовых туфель. 

Casadei

Kurt Geiger

Manolo Blahnik

Valentino

Equipment Designer Clothing

Exploring new designers is always a wonderful experience. Equipment is the one I discovered this autumn. I noticed a very stylish silk blue leaopard print with long leeves on my friend. I directly searched for it and found out it was an Equipment Owen Dress. While googling the designer I realized I would never draw my attention over Equipment if I just found it in online shopping. Because the items look very strict and ordinary. But I assure you, it looks totally different when you wear it. The dress on my friend was an IT dress!

Inspired by Katherine Hepburn and Lauren Bacall, Christian Restoin's 1975 collection introduced men's shirts to womenswear. Current/Elliott's Serge Azria relaunched the brand in 2010 with a collection of boy/girl styles in luxurious silks, infusing the label's heritage with contemporary edge. Both men and women are going to enjoy the stylish, fresh yet simple look by Equipment.

I invite you to look through the collection on Equipment website. You can obtain or check out Equipment clothes in Baku in Emporium store. Or check out more on Harvey Nichols UK. Enjoy!

Roland Underground Leopard Sweater

The dress that made me fall in love with Equipment.
Owen Dress Blue Leopard print

                       Sloane camouflage-print cashmere sweater

BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE

When something worth of attention is produced Go Rouge will never pass by! The brand new Issey Miyake bag called Bao Bao is a trend bang this season. 

To tell the truth I never considered the Japanese Issey Miyake to be a good designer of clothes, neither successful in beauty production. But my trip to London has changed my mind quite much. A good part of my trip was devoted to shopping, discovering news in fashion, trends, beauty (the rest of the part was quite touristic and culinary). While taking a walk in Harvey Nichols I ran into Issey Myake department where I met my love at first sight. It was a medium white clutch with leather triangles which made the bag very flexible (if I may say so) and easy to hold.

The bag come in different design and colors and the price vary from 170 up to 700 GBP. Most intersting part of it is the ability to shape the bag as you wish. For further imagination see the video. Bao bao is not sold in Baku, however it's easy to be ordered from Farfetch.

Airports looks

Soon the Go Rouge travels to UK for new summer adventures, shopping, blog materials and loads of fun. Tickets are booked. Bags are packed. Everything is almost ready except for... airport outfit. This is the most common girls' travelling problem. What to wear to feel comfy, look nice and be practical? 

Sometimes it depends on type of your travel (business, holiday, etc). But one good unique advice for each airport outfit - look for comfort first. Most airports in the world are immense and sometimes you have to walk through the airport from on corner to another. Trust me, your high heels or tight skirt will do you no good. 

Still, looking pretty will give you confidence. Therefore do not forget about the looks either. Be fresh, use few makeup (powder, blush, mascara and lipstick are enough), do not overload yourself with accessories or jewelry (hats and caps are mostly useless, unless its cold). When it comes to clothes - the most common, plain, comfortable and nice looking things to wear are:

1) Shirt (T-shirt, top, blouse)

2) JEANS! for bottom (viva la jeans!), leggins, joggers

3) A jacket if needed (knitted, jeans, leather or smth warmer if needed). Knitted jackets are always nice. You may tie it around waist if useless or fold and put into your bag.

4) Ballet shoes, Nikes, anything flat on feet. YOU WILL WALK, and most probably you will walk a lot, especially if you are travelling back home. For registration, tax free, duty free shopping, etc. Pity your feet and speed up by wearing comfy shoes. Also keep your feet dry, you will have to spend much time in shoes. Take an extra pair of socks in bag.

Victorias Secret inspired airport look

Kim's classy look

Mila keeps it simple. Good job!

ALSO some important travelling accessories to take with:

For airplane nap zzz...

Do not forget to write down your name and contacts on your liggage, just in case

Practical purse for passport, pen, cards and money. 

Bon voyage, dear Rougers! See you in London :)

Discover SODA

Exactly, soda! I mean baking soda. Since childhood we've been told (at least where I grew up) soda gargle will treat sourthroat. Moms put soda in pastry. Besides soda was used to absorb odor in fridge and so much more.
Recently I realized baking soda is a one unique remedy for many things. For instance (I bet you never knew), soda is used on burn. Simply mix it with cold water and apply on burn. Keep doing till it brings relief. Same applies to sunburn. Let's talk about usage of soda for health and beauty.
Soda scrub. The best way so far to clean face. Mix soda and salt 1:1 and gently scrub face (especially t-zone) while taking a shower, then rinse. You just need to touch your face to feel the difference. It cleans pores and dead skin. The smoothness and purity it brings compares to no other scrub product. Trust me, I used so many from Lush to L'oreal.
Acne treatment. Tiny pimples screw your look, your makeup, even your day. Before going to bed take a pinch of soda, add few drops of water to make a paste so that soda is still half-dry. Apply generously on the pimple. By morning redness and infection will be gone. Although the area becomes dry, it's easily recovered with moisturizing creme. Same applies to insect bites.
Soda bath helps to relax, treats skin problems and prevents obesity. Soda in bath together with favorite essential oil can substitude sea salt. Add 200g soda to warm water and few drops of oil for relaxation. Voila!
Facial mask to moist your skin. Couldn't be easier. Simply mix some soda and extra virgin olive oil. Apply on face (excluding the area around eyes and mouth) and keep 15-20 min. Rinse with warm water.
For nails and cuticles. I love using baking soda as a stain remover. Baking soda removes stains and exfoliates cuticles! To make the paste, mix enough water and baking to create a  paste. Let the paste sit on my nails for about 10 minutes then rinse with warm water.

Soda tricks are endless and very helpful. These are just some of them. Enjoy the benefits :)

Soda paste will remove stains and cuticles

Can't find a better treatment for sourthroat

Use soda to relax in bath

Calling all my shopaholics from Baku

Ladies,

Here's what I digged for your acute spring/summer shopaholism - new online shopping on www.nastygal.com. Thank God, they ship to Baku, Azerbaijan and have bunch of stylish things from shoes to dresses

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Shipping charges for Baku are:


DHL Global Mail Parcel Service $15.00 2-4 Weeks
USPS Priority Airmail                  $35.00  1-2 Weeks
DHL Global Mail Priority Service* $35.00 1-2 Weeks
DHL Express Service                  $39.00 2-5 days

sHoEs... not only ladies go crazy about

The ones that he wore. Likey?

The other day I caught myself staring at my bf's shoes. "You like them?" - he asked. Those shiny, very classic loafers that felt like 80's are back. "Not really" - came out of my mouth unwillingly. Did I sound too straightforward? But isn't it the essence of relationship - honesty :)?
He had those classic black intrecciato woven Bottega Veneta loafers of recent collection which he liked veeeery much. It made me think - what are men's shoes about? With women's shoes it's very clear - they should be sexy, make legs look slender, heels, toes, platform (and bunch of other tricks). And men's shoes?
So I started my little research in men's shoes world. I realized moccasins are my favorite type of shoes to see on a man. Plus they are funny and comfortable to wear. So, darling, if you are reading this - please take that into account.

Would gladly like these ones instead. Bottega Veneta.

Here I found some very stylish shoes of recent haute couture collections. Guys, try these (not exactly these, but kind of) if you want to draw her attention!
links:
http://www.ssense.com/
http://www.farfetch.com

Ferragamo suede loafers "Tundra"

Handmade N.D.C. faded brown fogues. Oxford style. Super cute with chinos.

Black leather oxfords by Dsquared. Classy and chic. Excellent with suit and tie.

Jil Sander brogues, blue soled. Blew my mind! These are the best of all!

Black braided leather debrys by YSL. Nice for summer classic evening style.

Rusty suede Paul Smith brogues. 

Loss of appetite due to stress

Many women around the world would give anything to be in our shoes - to loose appetite and start rapidly losing weight. But I personally know how terrible it feels like. You start getting thinner and thinner, none of your clothes fit you, you cannot look at yourself in the mirror, find yourself ugly, feel shy and frustrated and furthermore you may have badbreath and other health problems, just like a fuel to the fire.

As I am quite an emotional person, stress is the first reason I may stop eating AT ALL whereas many people loose control with eating! For example, the other day I went through a terrible incident, so I havent eaten anything except for vegetable (pepper and cucumber) for two days. I knew it will lead to scary results and didnot want to go through it again. So I started my own plan against appetite loss because of stress.

First of all, you need to calm down! I know it is hard when you have problems - whether at work or in life. But take a minute to appreciate granted things in your life - your health, beloved ones, carrier, education, and even a good weather. Take a walk or a shower. If this doesn't help, take a pill to be quiet.

After freshenning up think of something you would eat right now. Do not refuse anything to yourself! Neither a salad, nor a junk food. Praise your stomache for wanting at least something. This is your chance to slowly start eating. Take it slow. Eat less but food rich in calories, like nuts, pie, meat, bread, etc.

Everyday add portions. Breathe fresh air. Provide yourself a good night sleep. Spend more time with friends to get distracted. Always have a pack of cookies or nuts in your pocket or draw. Whenever you feel tiny bit hungry - help yourself. Eat cold food if the smell of hot food makes you sick.

Most of all remember and keep telling yourself - do not let whatever happened take away your health. You can't erase what has happened, but you still can protect your health!

20's glamour

I am utterly excited over upcoming movie "The Great Gatsby" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Isla Fisher, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, a masterpiece written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. We’re still a month away from the May premier of the movie in Baku. But anticipation for Baz Luhrmann‘s gorgeous mix of the literature pieace and dazzling fashion of twenties. 

Storyline: Nick Carraway (Toby Maguire) is an aspiring stock broker in 1920's New York. Living on the outskirts of town, he reestablishes a friendship with his cousin, Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan), and her husband, Tom (Joel Edgerton). Nick also befriends golfer Jordan Baker (Elizabeth Debicki), who is pressured by Daisy to begin a romance with Nick. Jordan informs Nick of his neighbor, the rich and enigmatic Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) who is famed for staging large, flamboyant parties for the region's elite. Attaching himself to Gatsby, Nick learns of a love that was broken between Gatsby and Daisy by the First World War. Now, Nick is caught in the crossroads of a staged game aimed at recreating the past. Soon it begins to show that greatness can sometimes be superficial to a person's real identity.

Clockwise from top left ~

peach dress: Ax Paris ~ green enamel necklace: Fifty Plus ~ beaded clutch: Dune
scalloped shell: Vestry ~ chandelier earrings: Dress Me Forever
feather headband: Accessories Direct ~ beaded shorts: River Island ~ black beaded tunic: Ruby Ray

Lulu's online shopping

Calling out all the local fashionistas - just found a cute online shopping store with international shipping all the way from USA - Lulu's on www.lulus.com. For shipping to Baku, Azerbaijan you have to have a PayPal account and email the following information to  Sales@lulus.com:

• Your complete and accurate shipping address
• Your phone number
• Your PayPal email address

The names and sizes of the products you would like to order
Shipping fee is 35$. Voila! Enjoy Shopping at Lulu's.