Styling tips on how to pick colors that compliment your complexion and skin tone.

Styling tips on how to pick colors that compliment your complexion and skin tone.  

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Fashion in movies: My favorite accessory part 1

Fashion comes alive on the movie screens giving our favorite characters and actors an iconic status. Since the beginning of the cinema actor's wardrobe was as much as a part of the plot as the happy end. Each piece of apparel, including important extras, is carefully selected by directors to make sure it gives a character or a scene believable factor. If you pay attention to any scene you notice that the main character's outfit stands out the most in color and overall look. Since the movies are usually made about a year in advance some directors prefer to work with "neutral style" so, the fashion won't appear out of date by the film release.
There is been a lot of cross-pollination between fashion and movies. Currently there are more hot actresses sporting latest styles on magazine covers then professional models. Since 1940's fashion designers are becoming revered as the costume designers like Jean Paul Gaultier in "The Fifth Element" and many others. Movie fashion influence extends into creating household names out of designers and stylists who dress imaginary characters. Just think what "Sex And The City" did for Patricia Field and Manolo Blahnic.
Some of the most recognizable fashion items in the movie's fantasyland that defies all genres, generations and genders is a scarf. Here are some of my favorite "on the screen scarf" moments:
Who can forget notorious Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada" who had boxes of scarves stashed in her office, home and of course, her luggage (best fashion accessory) to wear everyday. Here is how Miranda's scarf was styled.

A scarf was tied in a loose way to add a sexy finishing touch to Carrie's/SJP's ultra feminine men's suit in "Sex And The City". Here is how it was done

Here is another fabulous and easy going "SITC" look. Scarf as headwear styling suggestions

Neither living or a vampire fashionista can resist a great scarf style. Alice's Greene/Alice scarf style in "Twilight Saga - The New Moon"

This ageless and classic style looks glamourous with an added touch of mystery. Just like a Alice in Twilight/Ashley Greene.

How can we talk about fashion without iconic Grace Kelly, who has this scarf style named after her.  Here she is in "Rear Window". This scarf style is also great if you're trying to avoid your hair ruined by a flock of birds:)

And, of course, another icon Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" having "Holly Golightly: How do I look?" moment 

Any fashion shopping lover will recognize these moments from "Confessions of a Shopaholic" where the scarves were flowing as white lies:) Here is Isla Fisher and Kristin Scott Thomas

These are my favorite movie moments. Please share yours.

If you have any scarf pictures and would like to know how to achieve the style please let me know.

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"Twilight"s Ashley Greene/Alice inspired Scarf styling tips Part 2

Here is Part 2 of Ashley Greene's "The Twilight's saga New Moon" character Alice scarf styling tips:

I experimented with two different size and shape scarves.

Here is how to replicate this style with a long oblong scarf:

Step 1: Drape the scarf over your shoulders

Step 2: Wrap the ends around the neck

Step 3: Tie the scarf's ends in the center front

Scarf used here is long 10"x60" oblong Reptile Chain 

Here is how to replicate this style with a large square scarf:

Step 1: Fold the scarf with corners inside diagonally as shown

Step 2: Drape the scarf in the front

Step 3: Wrap the scarf in opposite direction around the neck

Step 4: Tie hanging scarf edges into a knot at the neckline center

The scarf used here is large 36" square Signature Profile Paisley in blue

Part 1 of the styling tips

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"Twilight"s Ashley Greene/Alice inspired scarf styling tips part 1

I have a tradition of seeing a lot of movies during the holiday seasons and “the Twilight’s saga New Moon” was definitely on my must to see list. Ashley Greene’s character Alice caught my eye the most since she was wearing scarves in some major scenes and looked very stylish. Here are my “Ashley Greene/ Twilight’s Alice” scarf styling tips on how to replicate these looks:  

In an exciting "Race to Volterra"scene Alice wore her scarf in a very glamorous way as it should be while you're driving something as fabulous as a yellow Porsche:

Here is how to achieve this look:

Step 1: Fold a large 36" square scarf in half

Step 2: Place the scarf on your head and tie it loosely under your chin

 

Step 3: Loop on end through the knot and make it a bog loose knot

If you like to go for extra glamour add some big sunglasses

The scarf used here is large 36" square Signature Profile Paisley in orange

Part 2 of the styling tips 

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Gifting without gift wrapping

Most of us have a soft spot for beautifully packaged gifts regardless of an occasion. When shopping for one the way an item is displayed is a big selling point for me. Being eco-conscious I’d prefer not to use more paper then necessary and personally, I’m a little too impatient for wrapping presents. Also, being in an economic crunch an already packaged gift eliminates the need for spending more money on wrapping paper, tape, bows and other wrapping necessities of your choice. The saved money can go towards better gifts options or put to another use. 

This concept of gifting without gift-wrapping inspired me to think of how I want my line of scarves to be presented. My choice was to go with a great quality clear open lid box that beautifully shows off a scarf’s pattern and fabrication. The look of happiness of instant gratification on the other person’s face and elimination of paper mess is the only Thank You that I need:)

Scarf show here is a large square "Circle Chain Net" from Graphic Circle Collection 

Participating in "Accessories the Show" Sept 22-24 at the Javits Center Booth#159

I'm very excited to be selected to participate in a prestigious "Accessories the Show" trade show Sept 22-24, 2009 at the Jacob Javits Center at 655W 34th St, NYC, NY 10001. My Booth#159 and it's on a border with the Moda show. Please stop by to look at the scarves, say Hi and enter to win one of the scarves. The Fashion Coterie and Sole Commerce will be going on at the same time. 
Today was spend in the initial preparation to get as much materials and promotional items done on a super short notice. I'm thrilled that i was able to get great tote bags that are perfect for the upcoming weather and all year around. A great display is being done as well. I've been fortunate to work with understanding and helpful people all over the country. Can i say how much i like "live chat"!:)
Trying to keep sane while doing 100 things at a time:) The show materials are being designed and printed. Interesting booth configurations are in my head for now since i didn't have even a minute to work on it today. 
Feel free to share your trade show experiences, suggestions and anything else...

Patricia Field at Payless in Soho for Fashion Night Out New York

On the way from another great fashion show downtown I was passing by Payless store in Soho and I noticed commotion on the street and Patricia Field’s trademark long red hair inside the store. No wonder this internationally recognizable fashion icon brought in a big crowd of fans for her celebrity appearance to promote Fashion Night Out New York City and her shoe collection for Payless at the largest shopping event in New York City’s history. Fashion Night Out New York is an initiative by CFDA, Vogue and New York City that brought us over 800 participating retailers to celebrate fashion, support retails apparel industry and restore consumer confidence. The city was abuzz with apparel stores opened until 11pm, offering tasty treats, drinks and special discounts along with celebrity appearances. In Downtown Soho, The Emmy Award winning stylist who brought us famous Sex and the City and Ugly Betty styles looked cool and edgy herself and at home posing with her exciting fans and signing autographs. As always she was all smiles, energy and had the attention for everybody. We even had a few minutes to chat about the old times and fabulous parties at her house. I always admired Pat’s ability to stay resilient and constantly reinvent herself and her style. For the Fashion Night Out New York event she was clad in black and grey and wore coveted by me long leather like gloves. I’m sure after her appearance at the store she’d be off to a fabulous and fun party.

*All pictures are taken by Sabina Les and can be used with permission only and credit would be appreciated. 

Patricia Field and I 

Patricia Field and fans