Top 3 People on Lookbook

The community at Lookbook.nu is a diverse lot, coming from all over the world, but one thing they all have in common is their passion for fashion. They live it, breathe it and post it on Lookbook. Here are the top three stylists who have garnered the most praise.

1. Frida Johnson

Frida describes herself as a Swedish teenager who is “really passionate about fashion and clothing.” Her feminine, boho style manages to look carefree and put-together at once. She’s not afraid to take risks, pairing socks with clogs to give a flirty, floral dress a schoolgirl touch. High-waisted shorts and suede platforms show off her legs to magnificent effect. Her artfully tousled blonde locks paired with her light-hearted and sexy looks make it difficult to imagine Frida being stressed about anything.

2. Andy Torres

Andy is a Mexican “freelance stylist” and blogger living in Amsterdam. Her looks often incorporate a touch of retro: she doesn’t shy away from electric blue, bright pink, black leather and animal print, but she doesn’t overdo it, either. Andy’s looks display the understanding that the key to bold style is knowing the effect you’re trying to create. She does 80’s sophisticate in a sleek pencil skirt, and 80’s nightlife in a black leather top. Her nearly ubiquitous mod sunglasses work with just about every outfit.

3. Chiara Ferragni

Chiara struts her sophisticated and somewhat preppy style in the fashion capital of Milan. An internationally recognized style blogger, she’s been on the red carpet at Cannes and the Alberta Ferretti catwalk. She’s a versatile stylist, and looks just as sleek in long, flowing dresses as in tiger-printed mini-skirts. Black leather shorts look chic instead of sleezy when Chiara tones them down with a starched white shirt and flat loafers. Her style evokes swanky parties with celebrities, and even her dressed-down looks bring to mind summers in the Hamptons.

via Top 3 People on Lookbook | Reviews.

How to Knot Your Clothes

All summer, we’ve been knotting our tops: button-downs, T-shirts, thin cardigans…you name it. But we’ve just discovered that the knot trend seems to be getting, um, lower. Exhibit A: Vanessa Hudgens’s maxi dress. The star paired her newly-cropped haircut with a simple pink tank dress—and then she went to town accessorizing it with a wide belt, clog-style heels and a tangle of long necklaces.

Who knows if she wasn’t feeling the length of the dress or if she just needed some extra ventilation, but she knotted the hem in a very cool way, which made the look exponentially more sexy. Plus, it’s a simple trick you can use to update whatever you pull out of your closet. Place the knot off to one side—showing off some thigh—and you’re ready to go.

via How to Knot Your Clothes – Wear a Knot for Summer – Cosmopolitan.

Color Theory

Not to be outshone by summer brights, autumnal knits and outerwear get plucky in cherry red, electric blue, Kelly green, and egg-yolk yellow. Go on, face the rainbow.

via Colorful Fall Fashion – Bright Fall Styles for 2011 – Marie Claire.

The Denim Jacket: A Blast From The Past Or Present Perfect?

It’s time to dust off your jean jacket. Favored by the likes of Ruby Aldridge, Liu Wen, and Hanne Gaby Odiele, the denim staple is making a bid to replace the leather bomber as model-off-duty topper of choice. This summer, bona fide celebs (Cameron Diaz) and burgeoning trendsetters (Pippa Middleton) alike have been spotted layering snug, faded ones over feminine looks for an edgy update. Speaking of edgy, we loved the acid-wash, pharaoh-embellished number that Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss wore to the Sasquatch festival this May. Same goes for Jonny Johansson’s heavily deconstructed indigo style from Acne’s Resort collection.

via The Denim Jacket: A Blast From The Past Or Present Perfect?: style file: daily fashion, party, and model news.

Your Best Beach Look Ever

Nothing says summer like a LBB (little black bikini)- however with so many options add a little color into your classic summer look.  Rock a bold pattern or add some ruffles for a sweet feminine look. A great cover up can really help pull together that fun beachy vibe.  Aim for something light and breezy.  Not only will you be more comfortable but you’ll look carefree and relaxed.

However, one thing can really ruin an amazing summer look and that’s those little red irritation bumps.  A sexy smooth bikini line is the ultimate complement to a stunning bikini. With 75% of women tending to that area, it’s becoming a beauty hot spot.  Keep your skin soft and smooth and prevent irritation with Bikini Zone Anti-Bump Shave Gel and Medicated After Shave Gel.

via Your Best Beach Look Ever | Street Style.

Curvy is sexy: this is the message

“Curvy is sexy: this is the message.” So sayeth Franca Sozzani, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia and one of the people behind the magazine’s June 2011 plus sized photo shoot.

While we didn’t wish to sensationalise the subject matter, Ms. Sozzani has naturally been willing to give her own take on the topic. While we’d maintain that ‘curvy is sexy’ can be misconstrued as a divisive point (it can be, but sexual attraction is in the eye of the beholder), both ours and Ms. Sozzani’s take on the issue at large are rather similar: that there is room in pictorials for different body sizes provided editors are willing to cater to them.

via Curvy is sexy: this is the message > Industry news & changes.

Haute or Faux? iFashion Network Weighs in on DAK’s Fall/Winter 2011 Line

My daughter is enamored these days with all things Little House on the Prairie.  Seems that the creative geniuses behind the DAKS brand may also be smitten.  At London’s Fashion Week, the line displayed  plenty of long, full skirts worn with tucked-in sweaters layered over buttoned-to-the-chin blouses (Ma would have worn these).  Buttoned-up  plaid ruffled blouses paired with long plaid skirts were more Miss Beadle’s style.  Oversized plaid capes in giant patterns layered over plaid button-downs and paired with retro-looking ankle boots would have kept Laura warm through a Plum Creek winter.  And an ivory hooded sweater/skirt/scarf combo would have been just the thing that the snarky Nellie Olsen would have waltzed into school in.  Despite all these period pieces, there were some bright spots in the collection.  Monochromatic numbers were sophisticated and sleeker than their plaid counterparts.  The best ensemble?  A black calf-length pencil skirt paired with a belted short sleeve trench.  It achieved a glamorous retro vibe without seeming the least bit costumey.  We hope next season brings a softer touch to the offerings, and in the meantime we apologize for sticking the Little House theme song in your head – we can’t get rid of it either…

via Haute or Faux? iFashion Network Weighs in on DAK’s Fall/Winter 2011 Line | Street Style.

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2012

Oscar de la Renta showed his newest installment at his 42nd St. showroom in New York City last week.  The collection, inspired by his Spanish roots and cubist elements from Picasso’s works, was modern, cool, and inviting.  Ensembles ranged from the ladylike and demure to the uber saucy.  Scribble patterned sheath dresses in black and white and occasional brights and patchwork appliqués were plentiful and easy to wear.  Crisp boleros paired with skinny trousers, flouncy bright colored one-shouldered gowns with high slits, and voluminous gowns with sashes  evoked the pageantry of a bullfight, but somehow on a sophisticated and tasteful level.  Zorro-style hats tied it all together.  A smart ¾ sleeve polka dot knee length shirt-dress was juxtaposed with black leather skinnies and a midriff-baring sweater to highlight his range.  A black and white tweed short-suit and coral dress-and-jacket combo were classic crowd pleasers  updated for the season.  A black and ivory shimmery ensemble of boy shorts, tank and cardigan was the perfect off-duty outfit for cool girls everywhere.  And then there were the gowns.  Body hugging, fish-tail silhouetted, ruffly concoctions in basic black and vibrant jewel tones rocked the show.  Streamlined, floor length sequined strapless numbers had their place too, as well as quiet and  softly ruffled frothy pastel looks.  Something for everyone… bravo!

via Oscar de la Renta Resort 2012 | Renowned Designers.

Olivia Palermo Makes Wearing a Tie Sexy

Mens suiting has been done before — hello, Annie Hall, and Julia Roberts in that Golden Globes outfit — but Olivia Palermo gets the proportions all right in her casually sexy suit. She pairs skinny cropped pants and a boyfriend blazer over a white blouse and loose tie, but adds feminine touches like the jeweled tie clip and clear clutch, and sexy leopard pumps. The overall effect is casual, fun, surprisingly sexy. The notion of menswear for evening just became a lot more attractive.

via Olivia Palermo in Black Suit for Movie Premiere.

Cropped Top – The Casual Becomes Sexier In 2011

If you happen to have a flat and sexy tummy, it might be the right time to show off what you got. The new trends in this year offer you this possibility through the cropped tops that are available in every color and tailoring you can think of.

There are numerous misconceptions regarding showing some skin, but this trend proves that there is a truly stylish way to wear these peek-a-boo clothing pieces. There are numerous advantages of these tops, including the fact that they are comfortable to wear and offer a voguish look that no woman can truly live without.

Numerous celebrities have been spotted wearing such tops, and we have to admit that they looked simply stunning. Do you remember Cheryl Cole, or Jenny Frost? We also have to mention Leona Lewis, but remember that you don’t have to look like they do in order to be able to pull off this kind of shirt.

One of the most popular types seems to be the crochet and silk cropped top. To wear them in style all you need is a matching silky pant or maxi skirt.

Do you prefer the romantic look? Just be sure to wear the pants on your hips, and don’t pull them upper. There are numerous collections that come with this kind of idea including big names like Risto, Rag&Bone, and Richard Chai Love.

For a more feminine look you might also want to flash your legs as well, through wearing a shorter skirt. Shorts are working as well as the skirts and they offer a similar look. In case you have been a little lazy during the winter, you might get away with it in case you choose a high-waisted skirt or pants.

When looking for some inspiration in this matter, take a look at the collections of Rachel Comey, Vena Cava and Doo.Ri, not to mention Risto.

In case you would like to have the perfect summer style, just wear your crop top with denim shorts and of course, you also will have to find the perfect shoes for the outfit.

No matter what style you choose, don’t forget that accessories might make wonders for your style.

Rock high heel shoes or cute sandals to make your legs look longer than they really are and also look like the perfect choice. This way you will be able to make your silhouette look simply spotless and the look is just perfect for petite women.

via Cropped Top – The Casual Becomes Sexier In 2011 | The Fashionables.