Valentino at Somerset House

Valentio: Master of Couture

Fifty years of  life and work by famed designer Valentino Garavani will be celebrated with a 130 dress exhibit at the Somerset House from November 29th to March 3rd.  Some of the dresses displayed have been worn by Gwyneth Paltro, Sophia Loren, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and Grace Kelly. 

Look Lovin': Denim Princess

I wore a version of this look last month in San Antonio at my family reunion.  I didnt have the bleach shorts though.  This look is cute, casual, fun and sexy.  The legs steal the show in this outfit.  No need for more.  And she rockin the medallion necklace.  HOT!

Museum of Costume - Bath, England

The Roman Baths

Museum of Costume

The city of bath has been famous since Roman times for its hot springs and public baths.  In the 18th century the city was revitalized when important British royalty figures proclaimed the healing powers of the baths.  Since then Bath has been known as fashionable and the social place to be.  The Museum of Costume celebrates the evolution of style and dressing from the society individuals that frequented the city.Museum of Costume
The Roman Baths

Trefriw Woollen Mills - Trefriw, Wales

The Trefriw Woollen Mill in the Conwy County Borough of  Wales provides vistors an inside look at the prodution of wool from sheep to sheet.  Tourist can pick up beautiful, traditional Welsh home accessories and clothing.  Trefriw, Wales

T. Trend: Medallion Choker

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Im a little obsessed with finding the perfect medallion choker chain.  It has to be short in length, preferably gold, and heavy, or very masculine-looking.  I think its a great way to give a white tee a polished but off-kilter look.  I feel the medallion should have some symbolism or meaning behind it.  SuperSexy! Arden B, Endless.com

Grassmayr Bells Museum - Tyrol, Austria

The Grassmayr Bells foundry has been in existence since 1599.  The secret to creating the perfect sounding bell that lasts forever has been closely gaurded for 14 generations. Tyrol on of the few cities in the world that has hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice.   Tyrol, Austria

The Vienna Secession Art Movement

Gustav Klimt

Alphonse Mucha

Emile Galle

The Vienna Secession was formed by a group of Austrian artists who broke away from the Association of Austrian Artists in 1897.  This group consisted of artists, sculptors, and architects who strove to explore the possibilities of art outside the confines of the academic curriculum, create a style that owed nothing to historical influence, and capture the zeitgiest of turn-of-the-century Vienna.  The Vienna Secessionist showcased much of their work in a magazine that they produced called Var Sacrum.  The Vienna Secession was known in other languages and cultures as Art Nouveua in France; Jugendstil in Germany; Modern in Russia; and Stile Liberty in Italy.  The movement was inspired by natural forms and structures, and curved lines.

Micro Trend: Printed Tank

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I'm obsessed with finding the perfect printed tank.  It has to be perfectly distressed, form-fitting but loose, scoop-neck and scooped hemline.  The back should be longer than the front but the tank covers your hips.  Whew!! Specific, I know...but a girl wants what she wants....

T. Trends: The Little RED Dress

About 2 years ago I bought a silk red dress fromt he thrift store that was classic but too simple for my taste.  I had the length and sleeves shortened and tailored to fit.  It the perfect cocktail dress that both classic and unexpected.  I styled mine silk Badgley Mischka shoes and sparly jewlery. London Telegraph

Lovin' Looks!: Elle Varner

Elle Varner is the woman who had many a jaw on the floor when she presented an award at the 2012 BET Awards in a sick sequin, multicolour form-fitting number.  Her she is again instagramming it up showcasing her fully glam personal style!

Latin Lush!

Lluis Barba is set to enjoy the spotlight of a solo exhibition at this year’s Pinta show. The Barcelona based artist will be the Cynthia Corbett Gallery’s sole presentation at the Earls Court show in London, which focuses on the art of Latin American culture. Though Catalan, Barba is included as part of a celebration of Spain and Portugal’s influence on Latin America. Barba’s photographic montages are remakes of classical themes and each recreates classical scenes by painters, from Hieronymous Bosch or Pieter Brueghal to Raphael and more modern painters like Magritte. Barba populates his scenes with modern day personalities from socialites to film stars, artists and of course fashion designers. Karl Lagerfeld is a regular reference point, appearing in his remake of Pierre Subleyras’ The Studio of the Painter, Project of the Great Adequacy of the Great Gallery of the Louvre by Hubert Robert and Raphael’s Marriage of the Virgin. He uses digital technology to integrate color photography of contemporary personalities into the black and white or grayscaled paintings. Visitors can also expect to pick out the likes of Kate Moss, Paris Hilton, Milla Jovovich, Angelina Jolie as well as Jay Jopling, Brad Pitt and more. The Pinta show takes place from June 7 to 10 in London and November 8 to 11 in New York. www.thecynthiacorbettgallery.com

V&A First Ever Fashion Shop!

The famous Victoria & Albert Museum has opened its first ever fashion shop continuing its long history of fashion retail and collaborations.  The store opens May 15th and will stock a range of dresses, skirts, jackets, tops and T-shirts as well as jewelry and accessories. The V&A has created collaboration pieces with fashion heavyweights such as of Louise Gray, Memphis, Annie Lennox and Lily & Lionel in the past. The museum describes the retail space as "sophisticated, elegant and contemporary".  It is located outside the Fashion Galleries to encourage easy access to and from the museum space. There is also a fitting room for customers to try clothes on. Victoria and Albert Museum

The Vanity of Small Differences

Grayson Perry's tapestry series The Vanity of Small Differences is being hosted by the  Victoria Miro Gallery this summer. Perry created six tapestries that reflects his exploration of British taste and class using  colorful scenes from everyday life.  The tapestries are like a commentary on social issues and vices, taboo themes and emerging trends.Grayson Perry

Julien Palast at LeDouze - Paris

Ad agency LeDouze is hosting the photographic works of Julien Palast’s series Skin Deep in Paris offices. The images are glossy representations of bodies set in bas relief by shiny, shrink-wrapped latex. The photos are set against a colorway of glossy purple, blue, pink and orange shades with the latex pulled tight across them.  The purpose is to unveil bodies as objects, be they male or female.  The images are erotic in nature and exotic in color.  I find the detail highlighted by the latex revealingly restrained.

Hwan Heo - Simulation

Hwan Heo is a 2007 graduate of the Royal College of Art and the Vauxhall Fashion Scout's Merit and One to Watch Award for Spring/Summer 2013. 

He has created 2012 F/W and S/S collections that are crisp, clean and dynamic.  He balances architecturural and menswear design and construction to create pieces that are complex, off-kilter, and interesting. HwanHeo Simulation