Red Carpet Inspiration

Looking for fashion icons and celebrities to inspire your own formal affair events or weddings? This month we have received many inquiries to custom made dresses from our clients favourite designers. Some may not have the budget for these luxury dresses, we can still take inspiration from those stunning looks. 

Diane Kruger in Giambattista Valli couture dress during the opening ceremony of Cannes Film Festival

Goddess look of Charlize Theron in Dior Couture chiffon dress

Kate Middleton looks stunning in Jenny Packham teal dress with lace detailing on the back and lace cap sleeves

Can’t get enough of her (wink)!

Kristen Stewart in Reem Acra red plunging dress with lace back detailing

It’s always best to scour magazines and websites for dress ideas and pick a theme or look for the event. Your theme can be based on a colour, such as glamorous red or chic black, or can be centred around a celebrity's style you admire (my personal favourite style icon – Kate Middleton). If you prefer and settle on classic simple dress with clean cut lines, then refine your style to Audrey Hepburn’s look.

Loving this colour on Kim, sizzling canary yellow Elie Saab Spring 2012

Gorgeous Eva Longoria in her sleek updo with black lace dress illusion neckline and nude overlay by Alberta Ferretti

Best dressed Berenice Bejo in red silk Louis Vuitton dress

If your event is being held at a place with a bright colour palette try and blend with the most dominate colour. The ‘less is more’ red carpet approach works better for some, however there is nothing wrong to go ‘all out’. Never stop yourself because you think that something is too much. The best thing to ask yourself is if something looks good on you or not.

Nina Dobrev wearing a classy leg-friendly icy blue sequin Elie Saab dress

Australian actress Nicole Kidman in custom made Lanvin gown at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival

The stunning Duchess of Cambridge in lilac Alexander McQueen dress with sparkle silver encrusted belt

Penelope Cruz in Giorgio Armani off-shoulder organza dress

Most importantly, if you have a formal event coming up, plan well in advance. Don’t leave it to the very last minute, custom made dress will take at least 1-2 months to complete. Make alterations and practice wearing your dress and heels. Many women opt for dresses that they typically do not wear for night time events. As such, not only does the dress usually need to be tailored, but you need to practice moving, sitting and walking comfortably in the dress.

**For more insights and information on getting your own stunning custom made dresses, contact us diva@diva-darling.com

Let’s Boohoo

If you are not familiar with Boohoo.com, this label has hit the TV screens in the UK, fashion magazine and billboards. They have amazing adverts featuring fab new pieces showcasing everything from faux fur coats, dresses to skinny jeans.

Boohoo.com A/W collection, love the bold colours!

Most importantly, you are going to LOVE the prices as they are staying true to their promise of being fashionable yet affordable. I personally bought few key pieces at Boohoo.com for myself (really happy with it and fast delivery too!) and also help my clients to purchase their work, casual and holiday outfits.

Posted all Boohoo.com items for our client

Lisa Monochrome stripe maxi skirt (left) and Katie wide stripe maxi dress (right)

Katie wide stripe maxi dress available in UK8-12

Sarah long pleated maxi skirt with side splits (also available in Red)

Boohoo.com is one of the perfect place to look for daytime dresses (we love their skater dresses collection),  you will be pleasantly surprise with the quality and prices that they are offering. We have purchased a stripy maxi dress and skirt for our client (see photos), the first thing I love about the dress was the fabric. The dress is stretch cotton, but doesn’t cling, being just slightly thicker than I expected.

You can find more colours for skinny jeans and trousers at Boohoo.com

Avid Boohoo.com fan - she earned a year of internship with Boohoo.com design department

Fiona large rose maxi skirt available in size S, M & L 

The maxi skirt is the key for every girls wardrobe and to keep up with the SS12 trend, you can tuck in  your casual blouse or vest and add a skinny waist belt to cinch in your waist. Hope you will enjoy the rest of your week, and don’t forget to check out Boohoo.com. You can find wide variety of women's fashion clothing, footwear and other fashion accessories. They have recently launched menswear range too, so take a look at their website now.

**We are offering Personal Shopper service to help our clients purchase items from Boohoo.com, for more information please contact diva@diva-darling.com

Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir

The most popular Longchamp Spring Summer 2012 bag, the iconic Le Pliage incarnated in a new leather version, “Cuir” is already making its mark to all fashionistas around the world. Earlier March this year from the launching of the Le Pliage® Cuir line, the vibrant colour palette for Spring/Summer really shows its versatility and definitely an absolute must-have for this season.

The lovely bags were placed securely inside the dust bag

Love the fresh smell of ‘Metis’ leather

Available in 8 different colours for medium size Le Pliage Cuir

In our recent short trip to London, we managed to get our hands on to the most sought after colours of Le Pliage Cuir – Orange and Cyclamen (booking was made few weeks before, pheww!). Those who love to own a versatile and practical ‘leather’ bag, this is the perfect everyday bag and I LOVE the fact you can fold it to be your neat little bag fits into your carry-on luggage (good investment for travellers) plus it comes with removable shoulder strap. Yes, I know it’s irresistible!

The Orange and Cyclamen smallest Le Pliage Cuir (25x23x16 cm)

Tadaa, now we can hook the shoulder strap!

Longchamp created this bag as a carry-anything flexible day bag and this new updated Le Pliage version is made from a unique soft leather ‘metis’ (means mixed race). It’s flexible and durable, which is why these bags can be folded repeatedly. The smallest Le Pliage Cuir comes in 3 dazzling colours – Cyclamen, Orange and Red, and you will be spoiled by more different sizes and colours too!

The medium size Le Pliage Cuir in Cyclamen

Jacquard tan fabric interior

Irresistible delicious colour!

We love the Orange Le Pliage Cuir too, a trendy colour for this season!

You can see the design of Le Pliage Cuir is similar as its predecessor, the Le Pliage canvas having the same flap, zip closure, double handles and nickel hardware. These bags available in 8 delicious shades, and 5 sizes: travel bags, two totes, shopper and pouch. It has soft leather removable shoulder strap and a Jacquard printed lining.

While the Le Pliage Cuir is perhaps slightly heavier than the canvas ones, it is definitely lighter than many other full leather bags. It’s time to get your new iconic bag in leather now, what will be your favourite colour? For more information and orders on Longchamp bags, please contact us at diva@diva-darling.com or click here to send us inquiry. Enjoy the vid folks!

Fitflop Positano

Hey folks, how is your week going so far?  Mine was hectic and can’t wait to fly down to London this weekend. Apart from that, we have received many Personal Shopper requests and this is one of them – Fitflop Positano so here goes..

Positano sandals – sleek, classic and perfect to pair it with sundress and capris

We have heard many reviews on this Positano sandals – you can walk for miles without aching legs or feet as they are comfy, durable and light weight.

Positano sandals in Toffee Tan

Positano sandals available in Black, Mediterranean, Half Naked Tan and Toffee Tan

The Positano is the ultimate match-all sandals to pack for travelling – stylish, classic and perfect to pair it with sundress and capris. I personally love the buttery-textured leather with slim buckle backstrap. Best of all, it’s built on FitFlop's ergonomically designed Microwobbleboard™ midsole, which has been widely reported by wearers to relieve plantar foot pain, help reduce backaches, and re-energise tired and aching legs!

The Positano sandals available in Toffee Tan (similar to photos), Black, Half Naked Tan and Mediterranean. So why don’t you treat yourself to something a bit more colourful for this summer. There seems to be no shortage of Fitflop new sandals available for summer 2012, so start looking for your new Fitflop sandals at www.fitflop.com. For more information on our Personal Shopper service, please contact diva@diva-darling.com

Stay tuned with us, we have interesting stories on Longchamp Cuir soon.

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