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Fashion Week Edition Spring 2010 ~ Rosa Cha

KittenCouture — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:51:28 -0700

RINGSECLECTIC Stone-embellished ring $130 - Net-A-Porter

Gucci Oversized Sunglasses with Circle Ring Detail $295 - Nordstrom

Frank Gehry® Torque bangle $1800 - Tiffany & Co.

Rosa Cha Swimwear Look Fashion Week Spring 2010

Fashion Week is on and it kicked off with a bang with one of my favorite shows, Rosa Cha! I have loved this Brazilian swimwear line ever since I can remember and you can search for last year's show that I covered as well to see various portions of her line from the suits to the cover ups! Each one is flawless and ensures that you look absolutely stunning whether you're on the beaches of Rio or simply hanging out in the Hamptons. This year's coverage will be different as opposed to showing various looks, I will take a look and then accessorize it to give you a theme! So since we're looking at Spring 10 fashions, I wanted to blend in some of my favorite looks. I'm a huge fan of Tortoise Shell and Amber there is something very old world about it and when used together with just the right pieces you look like the goddess of whatever space you happen to be occupying at the time! Today's theme is the Egyptian Hollywood Look. I love how this black and white bikini can be worn anywhere and since sometimes you go to parties where swimwear is the outfit, why not think of ways that you can take a piece and dress it up! A large cuff is a must and really makes your arms seem longer and quite slim. The Bib Necklace is a piece that I think is an essential (I wear one about 2 - 3 times a week and seriously dresses up the most casual look) and of course the large sunglasses are a must. I love that these have a ring detail on the side which is perfect when you're lounging and as you know - I believe the large cocktail ring is central to any look that I put together.

Wearable Wednesdays: Enter Eva Varro

KittenCouture — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:49:57 -0700

Alexander McQueen Pyramid silver-tone poison ring $275 - Net-A-Porter

Livy 0033z $170 - Diesel

Cole Haan Prudence Small North/South Hobo Bag $398 - Lord & Taylor

Eva Varro

I have known about Eva Varro for awhile and what I love most about her are her simple lines with bold styles. For those of you that haven't see her pieces, you simply have to look at Hollywood and you'll see her there from Eva Longorio, Jane Seymour, Meryl Streep (in a key scene of Mama Mia) and more! Whether you gravitate towards her solid colors or prints that are within the same vein of Pucci, Eva Varro knows how to have a great look that looks fab with various body types! So I would pair this tunic with these skinny Jeans by Diesel. I love putting black and grey together and as we begin to go towards the fall or if you simply have a night where you want to do a resort version of rocker night, a few accessories will put you on your way. Without a doubt, pair the look with Alexander McQueen's Pyramid Ring and Cole Haan's newest collection of bags entitled, Prudence! This is such a cute look and quite a classic that will work with you in so many ways! As always, the links can be clicked on within the spread!

Wearable Wednesday: Detailing the Red Carpet

KittenCouture — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Last week we introduced you guys to Lien Ta who shared with us some of her thoughts on what we should anticipate for the Oscar's Red Carpet. If you missed it, you can click here to see what she had to say! This week, she had some comments on what she saw. Regardless of what I may agree or disagree on in terms of the looks that made their appearance, I love hearing the opinions and being introduced to new designers or maybe getting an idea of what you think you could do at a later time or how your can modify it for yourself! Along with the gallery of images that I have included to go along with Lien's comments, I have included my own as I would love to weigh in as well. I love it so without any more delay, enjoy Lien Ta's comments in their entirety!

We saw a lot of white and beige, a lot of big, bold jewelry, a couple of curious belts, plenty of offensive mermaid tails and bows and a couple of one-shoulder straps that should’ve worked but didn’t.

In spite of the burst of color we’ve seen this awards season, there’s something about the Oscars that always urges the actresses to wear clean, glamorous white, metals and variants thereof – which, let’s be honest, is way better than a sea of black gowns (that’s what usually happens).

Penelope Cruz looked more than ready to accept her first Oscar in a big, rose-beige 60-year-old ball gown. Of everyone, she looked the most classic, soft and elegant. The others went ultra-modern: Marisa Tomei had the most unbelievable pleating on her Versace train; Heidi Klum’s gown was like giant red origami, and Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Tina Fey and every other woman that wore sequins looked incredibly crisp, chic and youthful.

Some actresses, however, overdid it. Jessica Biel’s big, floundering bow seemingly gave her a third boob. Miley Cyrus’ Cinderella ballgown looked like a grade-schooler’s first encounter with glitter, forced to make something resembling a turkey (Happy Thanksgiving!). Despite loving Marisa Tomei’s train, her one-shoulder strap was shaped way too awkwardly – just like Kate Winslet’s split-personality dress. Reese Witherspoon had a similar disorder, but hers was multiple personalities – what were those black pigtails draped over her dress? Lastly, mermaid tails? When are they ever flattering? Repeat offender Beyonce Knowles doesn’t understand this, nor did Vanessa Hudgens and Melissa George.

Taraji P. Henson’s necklace was my favorite “big jewelry” of the night. The belts on Sarah Jessica Parker and Marion Cotillard’s Dior gowns were OK; I will admit that Marion’s gown was the only one that made me smile. She had peekaboo legs!

What have we learned? Everybody looks beautiful in white, cream, silver, et al. White T-shirts, come out and play! Plus, big colored baubles and fun belts will help bring an everyday look to the next level.

For more, go to: Hollywood.com!

Kitten Lounge is Following the Starter Wife

KittenCouture — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700

One of the things that I loved most about Sex and the City is that it had fabulous outfits that dazzled you. From the simplistic looks to those that were for a massive night out, there was always something that you wanted to keep in your closet. Yes, Sex and the City was an end of and era of amazing fashions (I suppose people thought the same thing with Dynasty and other shows such as that). Fortunately, I have picked up such shows as Lipstick Jungle to enjoy the super cute looks but I do believe that I have acquired another find - USA Network's the Starter Wife whose 2 hour premier wil launch tonight!

Debra Messing stars in The Starter Wife; however, much like Patricia Field was a dynamic element to the show, Agata Maskiewics is the same for this show! I can't wait to see all the looks (some which are including within the gallery of this post) and make sure to tune into USA at 9pm EST for the 2 hour premier and to see whether you loved seeing Carrie's east coast looks or those that Molly (Debra's character) will wear as a lady of Hollywood. Below is a snippet of the interview with Agata Maskiewics, costume designer for this series. Eye 4 Style had the amazing opportunity to do an exclusive interview with her and we have a portion of this, if you want to know about the entire interview, visit Eye 4 Style which has amazing finds about various styles and previews that you'll want to know more about.

Being a costume designer must be a fun job! How did you get your start?

I started working in the film & TV industry after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising where I studied fashion design. I started as an intern on a feature film and worked my way up holding various positions in the costume department.

How is styling a celebrity different from styling a character in film or television?

While I don’t particularly style celebrities, I feel that the main difference is that when designing a character the job is to transform an actor into the character they are portraying. Often times the costumes can really help an actor make the transition into the character they are set to play. Also, sometimes the costumes are not meant to be flattering; depending on the character, the goal isn’t always to make them look beautiful. But when styling a celebrity, it’s all about having them look amazing.

What role does fashion play in The Starter Wife?

Fashion is almost like another character in The Starter Wife. So much of the personality of the actors comes through in the clothing they wear. Our goal is to have the audience as excited about the fashions as they are the characters. We want the people at home to feel as though they can hear the ruffle of Molly’s Zac Posen silk dress and smell the exquisite leather of her Manolos. We want them to daydream about getting into Molly’s closet and have the opportunity to dress from it everyday as she does. And yes, the closet is huge, since as a Hollywood woman, she never repeats an outfit!

Fashionable Fridays: Michael Kors Runway Show

KittenCouture — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0800

I am such a huge fan of Michael Kors. I love his classic American style and the fact that Michael has clothes that have that modern feel with elements of old world Hollywood glamour. Watching clips from this years Fashion Week runway show, you can definitely see that look within his collection. I love that this year there is an element of the American Jet Set group. I love the warm caramel colors and it seems like a touch of the 60's brought forward. Enjoy the footage courtesy of Coutorture and I definitely love seeing the accessories (most of you have seen me in my MK sunglasses and gloves).

Fashionable Fridays: Think Skin

KittenCouture — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:37:00 -0800

Now that we're heading into the whole winter, it makes me think about half day Fridays, Hampton summer shares and quick weekends somewhere in the sun! With that in mind, I turn to my favorite thoughts - bathing suits. I am a huge fan of Tyler Rose Swimwear. I have a few suits and I love how sexy you look when you wear these suits. There is no way that you can go unnoticed when you wear this - your inner dive definitely comes out in these suits! You can't go wrong when it comes to black and white and I LOVE the bandeau. This is perfect for moments in the Hamptons or South Beach. The Casablanca Suit makes me think of the large straw brim hat with a nice black bow (yes I do wear this when I'm out on the beach), espadrilles and of course large sunglasses. I love the idea of bringing back a bit of that old Hollywood glamour which is perfect no matter where you go. With all the ties and mini keyhole this is absolutely a must to have in your collection!