Sex and the City Maternity Style.
Sex and the City Maternity Style.
In search of the Carrie Bradshaw style…
Well unless you’ve been hibernating in Northern Alaska for the past few months it probably hasn’t escaped your notice that the long awaited big screen debut of television’s favourite newspaper columnist and her Mr Big is finally with us. Sex and the City fever is everywhere lately; I’ve even heard a remix of a hit R&B tune with the catchy Sex and the City theme song. If you haven’t seen the movie yet you undoubtedly know someone who has.
So what was it about Carrie Bradshaw and her group of New York friends that so captured the imagination? They certainly represented the ultimate in high style and fashion, and when the series was being shot the Sex and the City wardrobe (more particularly Carrie’s wardrobe) and stylist duo Patricia Field and Rebecca Weinberg were talked about almost as much as the plots and characters. In the recent SATC movie, Field estimates there were over 300 costume changes for the four women. “Everything that’s not borrowed I keep” says lucky actress Sarah Jessica Parker. Carrie’s style on the show was an eclectic mix of high fashion and the bohemian, seamlessly blending the vintage with the new, and always with those killer shoes. The show is well known for providing a huge lift for the profile of shoe designer (or should we say shoe artist?) Manolo Blahnik, whose high heeled creations Carrie was rarely seen without. As he puts it, “Shoes…help transform a woman.”
Now for some people, sadly, pregnancy seems to be a fashion no-go zone, filled with oversized t-shirts, shapeless smocks, and (horror of horrors) sensible shoes. Here at Queen Bee we have made it our mission to bring you maternity gear with is both stylish and comfortable. You’ll be glad to know that in our experience, the two concepts are not mutually exclusive!
So how to adapt the Sex and the City style for pregnancy? Learning to layer and accessorise is the key. Remember to mix and match; you may not fit into your normal wardrobe staples when you’re pregnant, but you undoubtedly still have scarves, knits, bags and jewellery which you can combine with some of our great maternity essentials to create a huge variety of looks.
Carrie Bradshaw could never be accused of being boring, and her fashion style is anything but shy, so we say if you’re pregnant, flaunt it! Don’t hide your belly, show it off with one of our beautiful tops or sexy dresses. Our exclusive 8 way Tamiko top and stunning silk wrap dress by LIL are colourful and vibrant with a high fashion look, and we love LIL’s Kara print top too. Our funky striped babydoll cami top is sure to get you noticed, while this sheer sleeve babydoll top in black or ivory is peasant-chic.
The Momzee paisley peasant dress is super cute, and like this great ¾ wrap dress, it comes in this season’s hottest colour, yellow. You could also have fun with this funky blue genie wrap dress by Fillyboo or black and white polka dot tunic dress by Childish clothing. For evening sophistication, this red and white patterned silk bell sleeve dress reigns supreme…at least until the next costume change. Now you know about Queen Bee, there’s no reason why you can’t be better dressed during pregnancy than you’ve ever been before!
And the word on shoes? Comfortable doesn’t have to mean unstylish. While sky high Manolo Blahnik heels may not be your first choice when 30 weeks pregnant, you don’t have to wear massage sandals every single day (unless you want to). Personally, I had a favourite pair of Diana Ferrari supersoft shoes which I wore throughout pregnancy to work as well as the occasional night out – they were super comfortable and stylish, soft black leather with a flexible sole, and baby-friendly 1.5 inch heels. The best of both worlds!
love queen bee
xx
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Express You Individual Style with a Vintage Dress
Express You Individual Style with a Vintage Dress
Have you ever bought a dress for a night out only to find someone else wearing the same dress when you arrive? Have you ever paid a lot of money for a special dress but have been disappointed with the quality of the construction? If so then you should consider buying vintage.
The vintage clothing market continues to show strong growth as it is being discovered by more and more consumers, looking for something a little different. After all, most of the styles on the high street are borrowed from the past.
So with such a huge and varied range of vintage dresses where should you start? To answer this you need to understand the styles from each decade and decide which ones best suit your style or body shape.
The 1950's continues to be one of the most popular eras for women and for good reason. Dresses from this era were beautifully constructed to show off the female form, with lovely hour glass tailoring. The two distinct styles that were common during the 1950s are the classic shirt waist dress with full pleated skirt, nipped in at the waist and the wiggle dress with fitted hourglass shape.
The 1960's saw the introduction of the mini dress and the very simple lines of the classic shift dress. These timeless designs are as on trend today as they were in the 60's. Although most think of the waiflike Twiggy modelling in the 1960s, the cut of these dresses are suitable for all body shapes.
For those festival lovers the 1970s may be the era for you. In the 1970's the maxi dress and Kaftan with striking prints and fabulous angel sleeves were all the rage. During the age of disco fever there was also a strong trend for figure hugging dresses by making full use of the versatile properties of polyester. The 70's was a very varied and versatile era, so whether you are a size 8 of a size 18 the 1970's there is a style that will suit you.
So whatever your style the world of vintage dresses has something to offer. And if you need advice then contact the experts at Devoted 2 Vintage who always have a huge and changing selection of dresses for all eras.
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How to interior design in a retro style: Stylish 50′s or Swinging 60′s
How to interior design in a retro style: Stylish 50's or Swinging 60's
To design in a retro style is to remix aspects of a previous style. Many styles of the past have successfully been reinvented time and time again. A popular retro style is the style created in the 1950's rock ‘n' rock era. The 1960's became known as the swinging 60's. Interior décor and clothing fashions can be intermingle to create bold trendy statements.
If you would like to create a 1950's look hot pink was the colour of the decade. Italian couture began to rival French couture. Pucci and Simonetta were influenced by the colours of the Renaissance. Fath used Honan silks in hot pink. Turquoise became a sensation after 1951. The Germany Company Bayer developed the first colour fast turquoise dye Alcian. Full skirts in bold colours were a hallmark of the rock ‘n' roll era.
Interior design
The technological advances of the age let to advances in fabrics and finishes. Orange, pistachio and kingfisher blue furnishing fabrics very much in vogue. The colours were used juxtaposition (side by side) and can appear gaudy to some people.
Scandinavian designers combined natural and synthetic materials. The colours used reflected the Nordic landscape. Linoleum tops in primary colours were used on Birchwood tables and chairs for children. Eero Saarinen's pedestal chair was created for Knoll in 1955. Alvar Aalto a Finish architect designed his famous cantilevered chair. The designer Eames created the Sofa Compact in 1954 and the Eames lounge chair and ottoman in 1956. The Ant chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1953. George Nelson also created his famous Marshmallow chair and a storage system.
The fabrics of the decade included a fabric called Circles by Alexander Girard, ‘Double Triangles' a fabric designed by Alexander and Girard Willaim Pahlmann designed ‘Still Trees'. Frank Lloyd Wright also designed ‘Imperial Triangle' which was reproduced by F. Schumacher in 1956.
The 1950's saw the development of new plastics, stream proof paints, wallpapers, and flooring. Velcro was also developed. The 1950's was a glorious time for design. A new optimism was emerging after the depression of the 1930's and the devastation of the World War in the 1940's. If you visit the Sample Board Online blog http://blog.sampleboardonline.com you can find some examples of 1950's style
What was hot in the stylish 50's Interior Design?
Bright pinks Orange Gold Reds Turquoise Beige
Coloured enamel kitchenware
Linoleum top tables in primary colours
Designer furniture
Subdued fabric patterns
The Fashion Colours of 1950's
Primary colours Hot pink Very hot pink Turquoise Kingfisher blue
Green Lilac Pale maize Amethyst Geranium
Clothing styles
Matching colours
Billowing wraps
Semi fitted coats
Strapless boned bodice evening dresses
Fabrics
Taffeta Satin
The swinging 60's
A new range of cheap brightly coloured cotton fabrics and an increase in synthetic fabrics produced an explosion of mass produced fashion items in the 1960's. Drip dried non iron clothing became the rage. As did coats and boots in brightly coloured plastic. Mary Quant was one of the leaders of the swinging London style, the mini skirt which conquered the world. Trouser suits became popular from New York, to Paris and Rome.
The Italian collections of the time were highly coloured, stripes and knits. It was at this time blue jeans became popular and were worn by both sexes and people of all ages and went on to become a fashion classic. The panty hose replaced nylon stockings. They worked well with the mini skirt and came in many different colours and patterns. Visit the Sample Board Online blog http://blog.sampleboardonline.com and find examples of the 1960's style.
Khaki military style jackets were worn with jeans or white (bell bottomed) sailor style trousers. The hippy look dominated the fashions of the late sixties. The styles were a mingling of native peasant costumes with beadwork and chamois leather. Mondrian paintings, films and ethic dress influenced fashion. Zandra Rhodes colourful psychedelic patterns in fabrics and wallpapers were contrasted by the two tone Laura Ashley designs in brown, pale blue, green and cream for clothing, curtains and covers.
Spanish architect Paco Rabanne invaded the fashion scene with a futuristic style influenced by the space race. He designed mini dresses made of geometric shapes riveted and clasped together with metal, leather or plastics. Verner Panton a Swiss architect designed the first plastic chair with no joints in 1960. This led to the development of synthetic moulded furniture in geometric shapes. Solid moulded foam cubes in bright colours were also produced. The main feature of the 1960's interior style; playful and casual.
The Swinging 1960's
Colourful ethic fabrics
Oriental beads
Colourful jewellery
Muticoloured Afghan dresses
Indonesian batik prints
North African caftans
Nehru shirts
Arabic djellabas (a traditional long, loose-fitting outer robe)
Silver jewellery inset with amber and other semi precious stones
Kohl eye makeup
Red Henna hair colouring
New colour consciousness
Peasant skirts
Embroidered blouses
Boleros decorated with ribbons
High red boots
Patterned headscarves
Body painting
Mini skirt
Indian prints
Black and white geometric designs
1960's Interior Design
Floors, ceilings and walls painted in brilliant colours
Murals
Wall hangings
Multicoloured Indian prints
Sofa's, divans and floors covered with oriental carpets and rugs
Abundance of colours available
Plastic chairs
Moulded foam furniture
Cubed style furniture
You can create your retro style in a number of ways. Create a colourful 60's hippy pad using oriental carpets and rugs. Or a space age room with bold coloured moulded foam furniture. Psychedelic wall paper designs can be used to jazz up any room and add a touch of 1960's style. You can recreate a 1950's or 1960's room using a number of items and colours from the 50's or 60's. Or select one or two items from one of the eras and use the item as a starting point of the design for your retro room. The sky is the limit it is also an eco friendly way to decorate as many items from the 1950's and 1960's are available at second hand dealers, op shops and on ebay.
Rosena works as an interior design, retail and visual merchandising tutor for Australian College QED. She I has also worked for the Retail Traders Association of Victoria as a Retail Trainer. Rosena has a Diploma in Interior Design, Post Graduate Diploma in Public and Community Health and is a qualified trainer. She also works as an interior design consultant, creates designer art work and is the Australian partner of Sample Board Online a new cool free design presentation tool.
The Perfect Style for plus Size Women
The Perfect Style for plus Size Women
If you have had finding the right clothes because you don't like most of the clothing out there right now, then consider buying a caftan. A caftan is an ankle-length, snug-fitting item of clothing with your choice of short or long sleeves. They look great especially for plus size women because of the enhancement that they provide. It has become one of the must-have pieces of clothing for the plus size women. The caftan has a long history and an even more interesting presence today.
Originating from the Mesopotamia and various African countries, the caftan was first believed to appear around 600 BC. In and around the 13th century, its style spread across Eastern Europe and Russia. This inspired basic garments that later were made in the 19th century. From Russia, the caftan spread towards Turkey, who in turn brought the style to Hungary and Poland when they took control of these countries during the Ottoman Empire.
During the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, the material of a person's caftan was an indication of one's social status. The caftans around that time were crafted from satin, silk, velvet and metallic threads. The luxuriousness of these caftans made it a perfect gift to visiting people such as ambassadors, dignitaries, heads of state, master artisans, bureaucrats and other government officials.
Recently, these caftans are now growing popular with women, especially plus size women. More fashion designers, nowadays, have been more accommodating to these types of women. This is because they know what they want. They know the types of cuts and styles that enhance their figure and define their curves. They also know what type of fabrics, materials, and colors that looks good and feel great on them.
With caftans, it is not just a robe that you can wear anywhere. Women have made it more personal and unique to themselves by adding belts and sashes when wearing them. Some women have also would have multi-layered sleeves with slits at the shoulders to show off the contrasting fabrics underneath. And let's not forget about jewelry. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets --- you name it, women have definitely made the caftan more stylish and more than just a robe.
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