Dior Paris Fashion Week 2008 (part 1)

Here is a video of one of our favs from fashion week 2008: Dior. In a word: glamour. Notice the shimmer, shine, and luxury. So Dior, so couture, so SHF


Look for our next post where we will show you how to translate these looks to your own style this spring
xoxo
SHF

We Heart Headbands

Preppy chic headbands are the perfect hair accessory this spring and SHF hearts them. They are endlessly versatile and super-cute. Slip one on over a sleek high pony tail or keep it down. You can even use one to pull back stubborn bangs. Here are some of our favourite styles:

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SHF

Sparkle, Sparkle

Spring jewelry has many trends, but SHF's hands-down favourite: the rindokulously ornate costume-style cocktail rings. We're talking extra-big, extra-sparkly, and extra-glamourous. These were hot in the early fall and have carried over to spring/summer 2008. The trick to pulling off this trend is to limit yourself to one sparkly piece and toning down the rest of your accessories, or avoiding them all together. Just one of these pieces is more than enough accessory (or should we say, excess-ory) to glam up any outfit:

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SHF

Go Bright or Go Home

Orange is the new pink! Ok, maybe not, but it is definately hot for spring and seen on the runways of many designers from Versace to Nanette Lepore. Here are SHF's picks for going bright and juicy this spring:

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SHF

Leggings As Pants?

Ok, something needs to be said. This is getting so ridiculous, it's ridonkulous. I'm talking about the latest fashion f-up that has been plaguing us: girls wearing leggings...as pants. Seriously, WTF? Leggings, are leggings, not jeans, girls! They are intended to be worn underneath dresses, skirts, tunics or long sweaters, not with t-shirts and tank tops. What are you thinking? Not only are you totally missing the function of this piece, you look trashy as you're revealing your panty line to the entire world. Seriously, I thought visible panty line died with the 80s, yet leggings-as-pants is allowing it to rear it's ugly thong-line again. Please, girls, get a clue, do not wear your leggings as pants. Cover your ass with a tunic, skirt or long sweater, anything that goes past your bum is fine. SHF says enough is enough! In short:

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SHF

Prom 2008 Trends

It may seem a little early to be talking about prom, but if it's your year I'm sure you've already been thinking about it for months and with prom just a few short months away, it's really time to be making preparations. Here, SHF will give you the low-down on the hottest prom trends
for 2008 (note-all dress examples are from Alyce Designs because they're a personal fav and always in style):

1) Hot colours: There are a plethora of new dresses for 2008 in hot happy hues. If you want a dress that is completely right-now and will stand out, go for one of the many bright coloured styles avaliable. Try to choose one that flatters you most, any bright colour will do, lemon yellows, cherry reds, oranges and pinks all pop this season.

2) Embellishments: With the abundance of fur and feathers that predominated the 2007 fall collections, it's no suprise that embellishments have translated to the hottest prom styles for this spring. Feathers, sequins, ruffles and bows add to the chic-est prom styles for this year.

3) Patterns: A trend from this past fashion week translates well for the well-dressed prom queen. From polka-dots to florals, there are many unique and chic patterns to choose from.

4) Prom princess: The full-skirted, princess-pink, ball gown styles died for about a decade in the 90s but have recently made a huge comeback and now are one of the most stylish choices for the modern prom. Think bodice top with layers upon layers of chiffon and just a bit of sparkle. Prom perfect. (Note-this last dress is a more modern version of the dress I wore to my prom 2006)

Of course, vintage dresses (50s style is best for prom) and anything that is uniquely you is always a stylish choice for prom. The key is to have fun and wear something that makes you feel fabulous to have a night to remember.

xoxo

SHF

Welcome to Sweetheart Fashion!

Hi everybody,
just a quick note to introduce you to my new blog: Sweetheart Fashion. I will provide articles on everything fashion, from trends to couture and everything in between with my own personal view. So please come back and take a look!

xoxo,
SHF