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Selasa, 09 November 2010
Barack Obama Finally Visiting Indonesia
Welcome to My Paradise….[JAKARTA] President of the United States (U.S.), Barack Obama was greeted by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa and Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Dino Patti Djalal. There also appears to the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Fauzi Bowo.Obama descended from Air Force One as he took his wife Michelle Obama dressed in red overalls liver. Both Indonesian officials greeted
Barack Obama Finally Visiting Indonesia
Welcome to My Paradise….[JAKARTA] President of the United States (U.S.), Barack Obama was greeted by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa and Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Dino Patti Djalal. There also appears to the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Fauzi Bowo.Obama descended from Air Force One as he took his wife Michelle Obama dressed in red overalls liver. Both Indonesian officials greeted
Barack Obama Finally Visiting Indonesia
Welcome to My Paradise….[JAKARTA] President of the United States (U.S.), Barack Obama was greeted by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa and Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Dino Patti Djalal. There also appears to the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Fauzi Bowo.Obama descended from Air Force One as he took his wife Michelle Obama dressed in red overalls liver. Both Indonesian officials greeted
Barack Obama Finally Visiting Indonesia
Welcome to My Paradise….[JAKARTA] President of the United States (U.S.), Barack Obama was greeted by Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa and Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Dino Patti Djalal. There also appears to the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Fauzi Bowo.Obama descended from Air Force One as he took his wife Michelle Obama dressed in red overalls liver. Both Indonesian officials greeted
Rabu, 03 November 2010
Bitter End for Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi Election Results, - As the first woman ever to be Chairman of the House of Representatives United States (U.S.), Nancy Pelosi, of course, feel proud. But that pride turned bitter when the Democrats chose Republican Party lost elections.The defeat of the Democrats of the Republic of forcing Pelosi released his position as Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives. He will be
Bitter End for Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi Election Results, - As the first woman ever to be Chairman of the House of Representatives United States (U.S.), Nancy Pelosi, of course, feel proud. But that pride turned bitter when the Democrats chose Republican Party lost elections.The defeat of the Democrats of the Republic of forcing Pelosi released his position as Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives. He will be
Bitter End for Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi Election Results, - As the first woman ever to be Chairman of the House of Representatives United States (U.S.), Nancy Pelosi, of course, feel proud. But that pride turned bitter when the Democrats chose Republican Party lost elections.The defeat of the Democrats of the Republic of forcing Pelosi released his position as Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives. He will be
Bitter End for Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi Election Results, - As the first woman ever to be Chairman of the House of Representatives United States (U.S.), Nancy Pelosi, of course, feel proud. But that pride turned bitter when the Democrats chose Republican Party lost elections.The defeat of the Democrats of the Republic of forcing Pelosi released his position as Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives. He will be
Kamis, 11 Februari 2010
Style Icon: Sarah Brown
I admit that I am not Sarah Brown's biggest fan but I do admit that the makeover has been quite remarkable. And good for her.
Sarah shows women across the UK that they can look good if they find the clothes to suit. Indeed she looks absolutely radiant - and stunning - in the Erdem dress she wore to introduce her husband at the Labour Party Conference last autumn (top right).
She also looked positively glamorous when presenting David Tennant his award at the National Television Awards (top left with Mr Tennant!).
If you have missed the previous style icons featured on the blog, check them out here.
Tell me, who is your style icon?
Rabu, 10 Februari 2010
A Tan To Die For
Fashion has a lot to answer for. Once upon a time a tan was deemed common but today it is seen as the height of fashion for many young women. But at what cost?
There has been a tremendous amount of press coverage recently over the dangers of the use of sunbeds and a number of campaigns to encourage young women to think twice before stepping into the booth for a quick fix.
I am as pale as pale can be. And I never really go brown in the summer. And I hate it. Or I did. For years I wished I could tan better in the summer. I won't lie, I thought about using a sunbed on numerous ocassions but never actually had the guts to do so. (My mum would've killed me!) But I know many people who have used sunbeds. And it's an addictive habit. When I have managed to get a tan in the summer it has been a real confidence boost and the minute that it starts to fade I start to crave the colour again.
We are told again and again that "the only safe tan is the one from a bottle". Well, I have used plenty of bottles of fake tan but when you have the option of a quick fix on a bed as opposed to the labourous task of applying fake tan and running the risk of streaks, I know which one I would rather! (I have had many streak experiences!!)
According to a debate in the Welsh Assembly today (yes, I am a geek!!), the fashion industry encourages young women to aspire to a tan. I'm not so sure. I think a celebrity culture has certainly made a tan the norm and indeed the ideal for many young women but the fashion industry themselves do not use tanned models, indeed I would argue that if you look at catwalk models they are often pale skinned beauties.
Even if the fashion industry is not to blame they do perhaps hold the key to changing the trend.
It is great that Nicola - off of Girls Aloud - has joined the campaign to ban the use of sunbeds for under 18s but we need more young women in the public eye to take the lead. It's all very well for one women to stand up and say that a tan is not fashionable but magazines are still filled with photographs of bronzed beauties.
Of course, whilst the white look might not be "fashionable", surely the tangoed look is no more attractive!? I found this photo on the Daily Mail's site - which do you prefer?
Heat magazine has launched its Dazzle Don't Frazzle campaign which is suppoerted by Nicola Roberts. (Join the facebook group here). Check out Polka Dot Stripe Rachel's post on this here.
And what of fake tans? Well I admit that I do sometimes find myself slapping on the orange stuff!! Whilst I can bare with the whiteness of my arms and face, my legs - after a winter of hiding in tights - are such a bright white that you would need sunglasses to look at them!!! So I have been known to use a little fake tan on my legs in the summer months.
So this year, I will do my bit for you ladies and will in the coming months spend some time testing various fake tan brands and will let you know which work and which don't! Look out for these reviews.
There has been a tremendous amount of press coverage recently over the dangers of the use of sunbeds and a number of campaigns to encourage young women to think twice before stepping into the booth for a quick fix.
I am as pale as pale can be. And I never really go brown in the summer. And I hate it. Or I did. For years I wished I could tan better in the summer. I won't lie, I thought about using a sunbed on numerous ocassions but never actually had the guts to do so. (My mum would've killed me!) But I know many people who have used sunbeds. And it's an addictive habit. When I have managed to get a tan in the summer it has been a real confidence boost and the minute that it starts to fade I start to crave the colour again.
We are told again and again that "the only safe tan is the one from a bottle". Well, I have used plenty of bottles of fake tan but when you have the option of a quick fix on a bed as opposed to the labourous task of applying fake tan and running the risk of streaks, I know which one I would rather! (I have had many streak experiences!!)
According to a debate in the Welsh Assembly today (yes, I am a geek!!), the fashion industry encourages young women to aspire to a tan. I'm not so sure. I think a celebrity culture has certainly made a tan the norm and indeed the ideal for many young women but the fashion industry themselves do not use tanned models, indeed I would argue that if you look at catwalk models they are often pale skinned beauties.
Even if the fashion industry is not to blame they do perhaps hold the key to changing the trend.
It is great that Nicola - off of Girls Aloud - has joined the campaign to ban the use of sunbeds for under 18s but we need more young women in the public eye to take the lead. It's all very well for one women to stand up and say that a tan is not fashionable but magazines are still filled with photographs of bronzed beauties.
Of course, whilst the white look might not be "fashionable", surely the tangoed look is no more attractive!? I found this photo on the Daily Mail's site - which do you prefer?
Heat magazine has launched its Dazzle Don't Frazzle campaign which is suppoerted by Nicola Roberts. (Join the facebook group here). Check out Polka Dot Stripe Rachel's post on this here.
And what of fake tans? Well I admit that I do sometimes find myself slapping on the orange stuff!! Whilst I can bare with the whiteness of my arms and face, my legs - after a winter of hiding in tights - are such a bright white that you would need sunglasses to look at them!!! So I have been known to use a little fake tan on my legs in the summer months.
So this year, I will do my bit for you ladies and will in the coming months spend some time testing various fake tan brands and will let you know which work and which don't! Look out for these reviews.
Kamis, 04 Februari 2010
Style Icon: Samantha Cameron
Our fifth style icon in the series is Smythson's Creative Director and the wife of the Tory leader, Samantha Cameron.
Samantha proves you don't have to be a French First Lady to know how to dress well. She regularly graces the pages of Vogue and why not? She rarely puts a foot wrong in the style stakes.
Samantha is not just a politician's wife, as Smythson's Creative Director she regularly demonstrates her fashion credentials. Indeed she looks every inch the style icon in the red Vivienne Westwood dress (top left) at the Glamour Woman of the Year Awards. And yet at her husband's side she is just as fashion savvy - the M&S dress worn to the Party Conference last autumn was carefully considered and yet glamorous nonetheless.
My month of political wives' style icons continues next week with Sarah Brown, be sure not to miss it! If you have missed the previous style icons featured on the blog, check them out here.
Tell me, who is your style icon?
Kamis, 28 Januari 2010
Style Icon: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy
2009 was the year of the ""political wife".
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy was one of those making a fashion statement everywhere she went. Of course, being a former model helps somewhat. But there is no denying her style. An Italian French First Lady was always going to show up her counterparts.
On her visit to the UK at the beginning of 2008, Carla's entire outfit (third photo from the left), from the 1960s pillbox hat to her grey wool coat and black leather gloves, was designed by the French couture house, Dior – a diplomatic choice, given that it is headed by the English designer, John Galliano.
Today's style icon continues the French theme of January but (cleverly!) introduces a new political theme for the next few weeks! Check back for next week's political style icon. If you have missed the previous style icons featured on the blog, check them out here.
Tell me, who is your style icon?
Jumat, 27 November 2009
Waffles, politics, six and a little boy peeing
There is a smell wafting through the open office window at the moment that smells just like a waffle stand in Brussels. Amazing.
Did I mention before that I lived in Brussels for three months a few years ago when I was doing an internship at the European Parliament?
I learned to love Brussels in that time. I'm not sure it is a city that you immediately fall for, like Paris or Rome but it certainly grows on you. Indeed it is a city of contrasts. On the one hand, it is famous for beer and the city's "mascot" is a little boy peeing and on the other, it is home to the European Parliament and European Commission offices. It is also home to French Belgians and those from Flanders which makes it a clash of cultures. Of course, it also houses an international population, from the African quarter to those in Brussels who work in one of the international institutions. The clashes and contrasts make for an exciting and interesting place to live and as I got to know the city better, so I learned to like it and finally, love it.
Belgium is not a very big country and, as I have found whenever I have travelled in continental Europe, rail travel is relatively cheap. So during my three months I endeavoured to see a little more of the country. One Sunday afternoon I found myself in Antwerp. Again, like most places in continental Europe, much of the city was closed for Sunday but it was a cool place to wander around. Since visiting I have read up more about it and really want to go back. Antwerp is the breading ground of a many a fashion designer, most famously the "Antwerp Six", Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries van Noten, Dirk van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs and Marina Yee. These six - with a seventh in tow (Martin Margiela) - graduated from the Belgian Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the city at the beginning of the 1980s and travelled to London and Paris together, showcasing their unique avant-garde style of fashion.
The city is home to MoMu - ModeMuseum - the popular fashion museum. The building (above) is also home to The Academy of Fashion and the Flanders Fashion Institute. If you are ever in Antwerp, check it out - I intend to!
Whilst researching the city and finding photos, etc, I came across this blog - Antwerp Fashion Observer. I think this demonstrates how Antwerp has produced such amazing designers and will continue to do so.
Hope you've enjoyed this. More soon. Love, SG
Did I mention before that I lived in Brussels for three months a few years ago when I was doing an internship at the European Parliament?
I learned to love Brussels in that time. I'm not sure it is a city that you immediately fall for, like Paris or Rome but it certainly grows on you. Indeed it is a city of contrasts. On the one hand, it is famous for beer and the city's "mascot" is a little boy peeing and on the other, it is home to the European Parliament and European Commission offices. It is also home to French Belgians and those from Flanders which makes it a clash of cultures. Of course, it also houses an international population, from the African quarter to those in Brussels who work in one of the international institutions. The clashes and contrasts make for an exciting and interesting place to live and as I got to know the city better, so I learned to like it and finally, love it.
Belgium is not a very big country and, as I have found whenever I have travelled in continental Europe, rail travel is relatively cheap. So during my three months I endeavoured to see a little more of the country. One Sunday afternoon I found myself in Antwerp. Again, like most places in continental Europe, much of the city was closed for Sunday but it was a cool place to wander around. Since visiting I have read up more about it and really want to go back. Antwerp is the breading ground of a many a fashion designer, most famously the "Antwerp Six", Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries van Noten, Dirk van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs and Marina Yee. These six - with a seventh in tow (Martin Margiela) - graduated from the Belgian Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the city at the beginning of the 1980s and travelled to London and Paris together, showcasing their unique avant-garde style of fashion.
The city is home to MoMu - ModeMuseum - the popular fashion museum. The building (above) is also home to The Academy of Fashion and the Flanders Fashion Institute. If you are ever in Antwerp, check it out - I intend to!
Whilst researching the city and finding photos, etc, I came across this blog - Antwerp Fashion Observer. I think this demonstrates how Antwerp has produced such amazing designers and will continue to do so.
Hope you've enjoyed this. More soon. Love, SG
Rabu, 14 Oktober 2009
LUST LIST: Samantha Cameron's recession-chic shoes!
I love love LOVE the shoes that Samantha Cameron wore, not just once, but three times to the Conservative Party Conference last week!!
And at £29 from Zara, they are totally affordable! They are completely testing my will power!
Jumat, 09 Oktober 2009
Mrs Cameron gets it spot on!
Samantha Cameron accompanied her husband as he addressed the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester yesterday afternoon, in a £65 dress from Marks and Spencer.
Samantha has spent the week at the conference in a number of outfits straight from the British high street. This particular dress is from the housewife's favourite's 125th year anniversary collection which was out earlier this year.
After Sarah Brown's designer outfit at the Labour Party Conference last week, Samantha chose to demonstrate her recessionista credentials.
She teamed the grey polka dot dress with the £29 Zara heels that she's been photographed in a number of times this week. Perfect.
For anyone who might be wanting to dash out and grab the dress, it is unfortunately no longer in stock but M&S have confirmed that a navy verson will be in stores shortly.
More soon. Love, SG
Senin, 05 Oktober 2009
Sarah vs. Samantha: battle of the wives
Their husbands might be getting ready to battle it out in the polls but Sarah Brown and Samantha Cameron have been doing battle for some time already in the style stakes.
Conference season is traditionally the time of year when the political parties do battle, so it is interesting to compare what the wives have been wearing whilst out supporting their husbands.
The fashion headlines today are focused on the choice of designer of Sarah and Samantha: Erdem Moralioglu.
Canadian-born Erdem Moralioglu is a graduate of London's Royal College of Art and the rising star of the British fashion scene. In 2005 he won a Fashion Fringe award for a capsule collection and two years later the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Enterprise award. He specialises in beautiful feminine dresses in watercolour florals.
Sarah Brown chose to wear an Erdem dress from the pre-Spring collection when she introduced her husband, the Prime Minister, at the Labour Conference in Brighton last week. While last night, arriving at the Tory conference in Manchester, Samantha Cameron accompanied her husband in an Erdem jacket from last autumn's collection.
Canadian-born Erdem Moralioglu is a graduate of London's Royal College of Art and the rising star of the British fashion scene. In 2005 he won a Fashion Fringe award for a capsule collection and two years later the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Enterprise award. He specialises in beautiful feminine dresses in watercolour florals.
Sarah Brown chose to wear an Erdem dress from the pre-Spring collection when she introduced her husband, the Prime Minister, at the Labour Conference in Brighton last week. While last night, arriving at the Tory conference in Manchester, Samantha Cameron accompanied her husband in an Erdem jacket from last autumn's collection.
The dress chosen by the PM's wife, in an abstract, poinsettia-print, silk organza, is beautiful, however, the cut is not altogether flattering on Sarah Brown's pear shaped figure which is a shame.
Samantha Cameron manages to mix designer with high street and pulls it off with aplomb. She chose a simple and yet elegant outfit to complement the suit which her husband is wearing. And it works well.
Indeed Samantha Cameron is such a fan of the designer that in her role as creative director of the stationery brand Smythson, she has invited Erdem to create a selection of notebooks and diaries that will launch next month. The collection will include limited-edition set of notebooks and diaries featuring his beautiful fashion sketches and signature silk graphic flower prints. I can't wait. Check out Smythson's blog for more information.
Who do you think is winning in the style stakes?
More soon. Love, SG
Jumat, 18 September 2009
No Ban On High Heels
As London Fashion Week celebrates 25 years, London Mayor, Boris Johnson - infamous for his not-so-perfect and scruffy dress sense - launched the proceedings at a cocktail reception at Somerset House.
Despite the controversy it caused last year, Boris wore the same crumpled Paul Smith suit and Marks & Spencer shirt that caused a diplomatic incident at the Beijing Olympics. He may not be the sharpest dresser but it is obvious that he is comfortable in his appearance and that is no bad thing.
He went on to tell the gathered fashion crowd that, "As long as I am Major of this city, there will be no ban on high heels". Well, hallelujah!
More on LFW soon, very excited to see what Burberry has in store on Tuesday!
My picks of the Week are;
Sunday (20/9); 1300 Matthew Williamson; 1700 Julien Macdonald; 1800 Vivienne Westwood Red Label;
Monday (21/9); 1000 Luella; 1430 Christopher Kane; 1745 House of Holland; 1945 Twenty8Twelve; 2045 Pringle of Scotland;
Tuesday (22/9); 1830 Burberry.
Love, SG
Rabu, 26 Agustus 2009
How to... combine fashion and politics
My two passions in life; politics and fashion. Until recently the two seemed to be juxtaposed however the tides seem to be turning as women like Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy emerge.
'The essence of the well-dressed woman should never be exaggerated,' Margaret Thatcher declared as Prime Minister in 1985. 'Appearance is the first impression people get of you. And it does matter. It matters tremendously when you represent your country…'
How true.
While it is not unusual for First Ladies in America to make it on to the pages of Vogue magazine, when Michelle Obama graced the cover of the style bible earlier this year (March issue) she was described as "The First Lady The World's Been Waiting For."
Appearance does matter. And first appearances matter all the more when you are trying to win an election. While no one is advocating that women politicians or political wives turn up to the Commons in jeans, tee and trainers there also seems little need for the boring boxy suits favoured by many female MPs today.
Indeed, during the Presidential campaign in the US last year Hilary Clinton pulled out of a Vogue shoot for fear of appearing too feminine. Politics is often seen (wrongly, I might add) as a man's world. This has to change. Women in politics should not be afraid of their femininity, indeed they should embrace it. In a man's world' it is vital to stand out from the crowd and what better way than as a woman?!
Those women in politics who look best are those who make the most of what they have. Those who do not try too hard to be something they are not. Here are my 10 dos and don'ts of dressing right for women in politics:
1. Do NOT go for the standard 'boxy' suit, in fact, if at all possible, do not wear a suit at all.
2. Do NOT stick to a twin-set and pearls combo - might win you votes with the blue rinse brigade but maybe not even there!
3. DO pay for a decent hair cut that can be easily styled - nothing too short and nothing that will go frizzy in the rain.
4. DO go to a decent make up counter and get make up that suits your skin type. If you are pale or prone to shiny skin, ask for something to combat this - nothing looks worse on TV, you either look ill or like a greasy teenager.
5. You do NOT have to wear heels (check out Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on her trip to Britain).
6. Black opaque tights are your new best friend - keep a spare in your desk drawer! (They have amazing slimming properties!)
7. DO wear trousers if you are more comfortable but make sure they are tailored.
8. You do NOT have to wear shirts, a simple tee looks just a smart under a jacket.
9. DO invest in two smart classic coats, one for summer and one for winter. A trench in summer and a wool coast for winter will see you through the seasons.
10. DO accessorise!! A bright coloured bag here, some statement earrings there - have fun with your accessories!
'The essence of the well-dressed woman should never be exaggerated,' Margaret Thatcher declared as Prime Minister in 1985. 'Appearance is the first impression people get of you. And it does matter. It matters tremendously when you represent your country…'
How true.
While it is not unusual for First Ladies in America to make it on to the pages of Vogue magazine, when Michelle Obama graced the cover of the style bible earlier this year (March issue) she was described as "The First Lady The World's Been Waiting For."
Appearance does matter. And first appearances matter all the more when you are trying to win an election. While no one is advocating that women politicians or political wives turn up to the Commons in jeans, tee and trainers there also seems little need for the boring boxy suits favoured by many female MPs today.
Indeed, during the Presidential campaign in the US last year Hilary Clinton pulled out of a Vogue shoot for fear of appearing too feminine. Politics is often seen (wrongly, I might add) as a man's world. This has to change. Women in politics should not be afraid of their femininity, indeed they should embrace it. In a man's world' it is vital to stand out from the crowd and what better way than as a woman?!
Those women in politics who look best are those who make the most of what they have. Those who do not try too hard to be something they are not. Here are my 10 dos and don'ts of dressing right for women in politics:
1. Do NOT go for the standard 'boxy' suit, in fact, if at all possible, do not wear a suit at all.
2. Do NOT stick to a twin-set and pearls combo - might win you votes with the blue rinse brigade but maybe not even there!
3. DO pay for a decent hair cut that can be easily styled - nothing too short and nothing that will go frizzy in the rain.
4. DO go to a decent make up counter and get make up that suits your skin type. If you are pale or prone to shiny skin, ask for something to combat this - nothing looks worse on TV, you either look ill or like a greasy teenager.
5. You do NOT have to wear heels (check out Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on her trip to Britain).
6. Black opaque tights are your new best friend - keep a spare in your desk drawer! (They have amazing slimming properties!)
7. DO wear trousers if you are more comfortable but make sure they are tailored.
8. You do NOT have to wear shirts, a simple tee looks just a smart under a jacket.
9. DO invest in two smart classic coats, one for summer and one for winter. A trench in summer and a wool coast for winter will see you through the seasons.
10. DO accessorise!! A bright coloured bag here, some statement earrings there - have fun with your accessories!
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