Mother of Pearl Is Heading For Fashion Week

British label Mother of Pearl is getting back to its roots this season by joining London fashion week’s Fall ’14 calendar. Until now, the brand, which was founded by Maia Norman, has quietly presented its collections to press and buyers. And, considering MOP has steadily amassed a high-fashion following, that method has served Norman and her creative director, Amy Powney, well. But as their business continues to evolve, the pair wants to expand their audience.

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“The brand is growing season after season, and we felt it was time to maintain the support of our current clients and customers whilst using the presentation to introduce the brand to those who are not yet familiar with Mother of Pearl,” Powney told. “We are hoping many national and international press and buyers will be able to view the collection up close and in detail for the first time. Simply being on the London schedule will introduce the name to new viewers.”

Powney hinted that MOP’s London debut on February 17 will offer “romance paired with clean lines and a hint of sport.” That sounds right in step with the artistic prints, playful embellishments, and bold color palettes that have come to define the brand. Norman has strong ties to the art world (it’s worth noting that she’s Damien Hirst’s ex-partner of twenty years), and each season MOP teams up with a contemporary artist to create its prints. Gary Hume, Mat Collishaw, and Jim Lambie are recent collaborators, so we’re anxious to see who’s been tapped this time around.

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SAG Awards 2014: Best Dressed Celebrities

Sandwiched between the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards are easily dismissed as “less important”, but from a fashion point of view, the SAG red carpet is an excellent platform for trendy, yet very wearable dresses.

Discover the best dressed celebrities at the SAG Awards 2014!

While some celebrities go for a more casual look at the SAG Awards, most of the outfits that made the best dressed list are both gorgeous and more easy to wear than the gowns usually worn at the Oscars, so they can serve as a better inspiration for your special looks of 2014.

Cate Blanchett SAG Awards 2014 Dress

One of the most controversial red carpet looks was won by Cate Blanchett who made both the best dressed list and the worst dressed list for some stylists.

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Her pink Givenchy gown has an unusual silhouette and can seem less flattering on the first look, but the sequined trim makes it award worthy and gives it a touch of edge.

Jennifer Lawrence SAG Awards 2014 Look

After most fashion critics disliked Jennifer Lawrence’s choice of Dior gown at the Golden Globes, the young actress managed to impress in her Dior Haute Couture look at the SAGs.

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The strapless dress, a stunning mix of burgundy and navy, shimmered on the red carpet and was perfectly accesorized with Jennifer Meyer jewelry.

Amy AdamsSAG Awards 2014 Dress

Cartier jewels can elevate any dress, but Amy Adams’ red carpet look would be just as stunning with no accessories. Featuring an asymmetrical bodice, her electric blue dress was created by Antonio Berardi and flawlessly styled.

The redhead star of American Hustle finished the look with a golden era Hollywood hairstyle.

Lupita Nyong’o SAG Awards 2014

After making the best dressed list at the Golden Globes, Lupita Nyong’o is building momentum with the beautiful Gucci gown she chose for the SAG red carpet.

Delicate embroidery makes this turquoise gown one of the best looks at the awards and it was perfectly styled with a Fred Leighton ring. The 12 Years a Slave Best Supporting Actress winner will certainly shine at the Academy Awards as well.

Sofia Vergara SAG Awards 2014 Look

The Modern Family actress looked like a goddess on the red carpet, thanks to her Donna Karan Atelier gown.

The strapless dress was both flattering and stunning, thanks to the sequined look which channeled liquid metal. Her flawless style was complimented by the gorgeous Amrapali necklace, featuring large gemstones.

Elisabeth Moss SAG Awards 2014 Dress

Proving that the red carpet can easily be upstaged with the right dress, Elisabeth Moss wore a simple Michael Kors dress, accesorized with ruby red lips.

The draped bodice looked both flattering and forgiving on the Mad Men actress, while the black sash accentuated her waist and took the elegance of the whole ensemble up a notch.

Claire Danes SAG Awards 2014 Outfit

After wearing shapewear at last year’s SAG Awards to rock a black Givenchy gown, Claire Danes opted for a very flattering design this year. Her Vionnet gown featured shinny blue embroidery on top of neutral tulle for a unique look.

The Homeland star completed her look with a glimmering smoky eye.

Emilia Clarke SAG Awards 2014 Dress

Making the best dressed list was easy for the Game of Thrones actress in a Calvin Klein asymmetrical dress.

Going for the same liquid metal vibe as Sophia Vergara, Emilia Clarke rocked the single cap sleeve dress and truly stood out on the red carpet.

Anna Gunn SAG Awards 2014 Dress

Navy was one of the most popular colors at this year’s ceremony and it helped Anna Gunn land on the best dressed list. Her sleeveless Monique Lhuillier gown featured tiny beading for a lovely effect and her stunning look was completed with Irene Neuwirth jewelry.

The most impressive piece of her SAG ensemble was the Edie Parker periodic table clutch, that allowed her to bring Breaking Bad’s aesthetic to the red carpet.

Kerry Washington SAG Awards 2014 Outfit

A crop top may be a daring choice for maternity wear, but Kerry Washington pulled it off with gusto on the red carpet.

The Prada look helped the Scandal actress stand out at the SAGs in the best way possible.

Sarah Jessica Parker Curates an Exclusive New Jewelry Site

With CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Alum like Pamela Love and Fenton’s Dana Lorenz on board, there’s an all-star cast of designers to look forward to on members-only online jewelry platform, WeTheAdorned—and that’s before you consider the e-boutique’s all-important rock star curator. “She’s a fashion icon, and that kind of says it all,” says cofounder Tim McElwee of Sarah Jessica Parker. “I love that she will go to an event in an elegant dress and pair it with a badass piece of jewelry."

Having created a playful piece for Sex and the City the movie, McElwee and creative partner Cyia Batten approached the actress and mother of three about collaborating on the site, a forum for ingenious, no-holds-barred jewelry design. Her role? Helping to handpick the designers on their roster and casting an expert eye over each and every one of the exclusives up for consideration.

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“It’s interesting to watch her work because when she chooses a piece, she knows exactly why,” says Batten. “Sometimes the obvious things you think she’ll love aren’t the ones she’ll pick up.” That bold, counterintuitive approach to fashion is exactly what makes the SJP edit so endlessly alluring, like a gold Fenton necklace dripping with colorful semi-precious Botswana agate, lapis, and chrysocolla stones, or a gilded snake cuff with glinting black diamond eye by T. Cyia, the founding duo’s own label. Premium membership comes with a one-time annual fee, and gets you first dibs on the gems when the website goes live in spring 2014. And given that each piece will be made in super small quantities, it’s worth anticipating the gold rush, and signing up now.

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2013 Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities on Red Carpet

A huge number of people wait for “Red Carpet” news to be published as some of them want to delight themselves with the spicy gossips and others want to learn the latest fashion trends that the celebrities follow. However, girls are more interested to know about the Red Carpet fashion trend than boys because it is very natural that they develop a style statement of their own following the latest trend. You may like reading this article that describes some of the best and worst dressed celebrities on red carpet with a glimpse on their fashion trend. First section is about the best dressed celebrities and the second section describes the opposite.

Best -

Jennifer Lawrence -

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Jennifer Lawrence hardly cares of selecting a costume that others will appreciate because she is always dominated by her own will. In fact, audience would not have been surprised to see her attending this party wearing something from yellow bridesmaid dresses collection because she is none other than Jennifer Lawrence. However, the way she dressed herself to attend the 2013 Red Carpet was really commendable. Actually, people who used to think negative about her always is now taking her differently to see her latest appearance. She attended the party wearing a Dior gown and once again proved that why she is so demanding.

Jessica Chastain-

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Jessica Chastain has always attended the Red Carpet ceremony with a decent yet appealing appearance and she maintained the same for this year also. She was seen wearing an Armani gown that really flattered her overall appearance. Jessica is such an actor who knows what type and color of dress fits her properly. In fact, she hardly fails to choose the right cutting of the costume that gives her a different look. She is so popular for her style statement that her fans always want to learn from her.

Michelle Dockery-

It was just unexpected that Michelle Dockery will carry on successfully wearing an ankle length skirt with a haltered top (neckline). However, she managed it somehow and not only that, she was also looking quite different as she complemented the burgundy and red tone of the skirt with her embellished clutch and dark hair perfectly. Well, fans would like to know as they were so moved with this look what would have been Mary Crawley’s reaction.

Worst:

Florence Welch:

Florence would have got a better appearance if she did not wear the Givenchy gown. In fact, her fans always expect something more from her and she somehow has disappointed them with this unexpected look.

Lady Gaga:

She was dressed in Versace and was actually looking like Donatella Versace. Well it was more due to her hair style than her costume. Actually, the look she developed wearing the medallion around the gown somehow interrupted her natural look and was thus looking a bit absurd.

Taylor Swift:

What she wore during the Red Carpet award ceremony was not looking much better than regular bridesmaid costumes. She failed to separate her Red Carpet costume from what most of her fans wear during wedding. Well now, it is to see whether this incident affect her popularity or she becomes successful to overcome it.

Important Rules Regarding Bridesmaid Dresses

The most important factor about selecting perfect bridesmaid dresses is to pay heed to your bridesmaid’s choices. After selecting the group of bridesmaids you will discuss with all of them to know how they want to dress themselves. Mention your wedding theme to them and know what they suggest to wear according to the theme. This will make half the job done and the end-result will be also satisfying because due to the group work you are able to choose the dress pattern and style that suit the entire group perfectly.

To make it more simple, you can refer to the magazines or books where the bridesmaid dress designers share their valuable opinion on the same. Follow this guideline, listen to your bridesmaids’ suggestion and then decide what type of the dresses they should wear on the day of wedding.

Rules are Changing:

Earlier, the general rule was that all the bridesmaids have to wear same colored dresses. Moreover, not such variation was noticed regarding the style of the dresses. Well, at present experts suggest that brides can choose different color or pattern of the dress for the bridesmaids to add a dash of different colors to the wedding. In fact, when the brides wear same pattern of the dress, it looks like some uniform and seems that they are attending a formal occasion. A few couple though choose formal wedding theme but in such occasions also bridesmaid can wear sophisticated dresses available in light colors like off-white, pink, lemon yellow, etc.

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Count on Bridesmaids’ Age:

Don’t ignore your bridesmaids’ age while selecting yellow bridesmaid dresses or other color for them. The group will combine both junior and middle aged girls and you have to choose the right color or pattern of the dress that best suit the age of the individuals. For example, it is not a good idea to select strapless and gown style bridesmaid costumes for middle-aged girls. Actually, these don’t flatter their body language as it does for the junior bridesmaids.

Similarly, it is also important to present the junior bridesmaids with the style of the costume that fits their age properly. Gown style costumes, Full length, off- shoulder costumes are perfect for those junior bridesmaids.

When all Of them Are Young:

However, if all your bridesmaids are young then you must select a kind of dress that best match their age and style statement equally. These youngsters will actually look best if you choose something appealing and engaging for them. Knee length frock cutting costumes are the best for these bridesmaids. Let them wear slim frocks, which are stitched on comfortable and fabulous fabrics like georgette, chiffon and silk. Ball gown is another type of the dress that looks pretty on the young girls being bridesmaids.

Consider the Season:

Cheap bridesmaids dresses are generally ordered a few months before the day of wedding and thus one should be careful to remember the wedding season while placing the order. You should choose fabrics and patterns that will comfort your bridesmaids, along with flattering their body type. During winter wedding, you may need to use a jacket or any other such accessories to beat cold and should select fabric accordingly so that it can complement the bridesmaid costume perfectly.

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Hungover? Sorry! Now Try These 3 Beauty Cures

Wake up this morning looking far less sparkly than the night before? We feel you: There's no faster road to a dull, dehydrated complexion than drinking champagne until the wee hours of the morning. But if you ever get a free pass to indulge in booze and fall asleep in your makeup, it's New Year's Eve. (Just promise us you won't do it ever again in 2014, OK?) Here's how to fix your skin in time to enjoy the day off:

1. Depuff. Dehydration combined with a lack of sleep can make for tired, puffy eyes. The solution is applying something cold to the area—the cool temperature constricts your blood vessels. Stick a depuffing serum (like Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller) or eye mask (I love Wei Tibetan Chrysanthemum Eye Treatment Pads) in the fridge for a few minutes, or apply cold cucumbers, tea bags—even a spoon.

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2. Brighten. "Alcohol is dehydrating and causes inflammation, which makes your skin red and dry," says Frederic Brandt, a dermatologist in New York City and Miami. If the leftover metallic gold eye shadow is the only thing that could be described as radiant on your face, get glowing with a gentle exfoliator. A lactic acid peel is perfect for sensitive, stressed skin because it won't penetrate as deeply as other acids. Try Philosophy Microdelivery Peel.

3. Hydrate. You've been chugging water since the moment you woke up, right? Good. Now hydrate your skin directly with a facial mist or steamer. Steaming "opens pores, stimulates circulation, and eliminates toxins," says Francesca Fusco, a dermatologist in New York City. You can boil distilled water and hold your face above the steam, or try a professional device, like Dr. Dennis Gross Steamer Solutions, which delivers a constant stream of steam for instant hydration. Finish with a moisture-rich cream.

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