Deep as the Night, Shiny as the Stars

First of all I would like to apologise for a mistake.
In a recent post I referred to sequin shorts as 'very S/S '07' my 3-day ago me couldn't be anything further from right. It doesn't really make any difference to me- I still wanted the shorts. But to some it might matter. And also for some reason i liked proving myself wrong.



The most recent copy of Glamour (UK) shows Reese in a black sequin top/dress.


This photo entwines perfectly with both things I want to talk about. Sequins 'in' status this season, and the new fragrance from DKNY.
Yesterday I bought Glamour (above), flicking through the pages and making mental scribbles which things looked good to read, when I came to a thick, purple page. The DKNY logo seduced me and then I was gasping...a new perfume from DKNY!!!!! DKNY Be Delicious Night. Adore is the word I regard my DKNY Be Delicious 50ml bottle with (take note, anyone interested in presents?) so this could definitely be classed as excitement. Jessica Stam's pretty face is splashed across the ads, and she is wearing lo and behold-a black sequin dress. And if Donna Karan doesn't know what's 'hot fashion' then, you know the rest.

Can I just point out that it seems to be a trend to bring out the 'Night' versions of perfume. Hmm. 'Night' is clearly a hornier, more seducing version.

Ghost Deep Night
Emporio Armani Night
Obsession Night Calvin Klein
Intimately Night DVB
DKNY Be Delicious Night

Spring 2008 Ready To Wear Is Here.

I have to say I'm a bit disappointed with Dolce & Gabbana's latest collection (Spring '08 RTW). I loved Autumn/Winter 2007's metallic twists and cinched in waists-especially this number.

But the Spring RTW collection is nothing special. White, black, lots of William Morris inspired prints splashed on skirts, trousers and bags. It's quite a colourful collection, a murky mustard green re-appearing quite a few times. A cinched in waist is again key for this collection, but instead of thick corset metallic belts, Dolce &Gabanna's belts are skinny and just above the hip bones.

Although I don't like the print on the dress, I love the texture and shape. I just want to jump into it and sleep in it. Obviously after trying it on.

I noticed that the main shoes (aside from simple, strappy heels^above) in the collection are lace up ankle boots. I surprised myself because they're not really my usual style, but they really caught my eye. And style is all about evolving, isn't it?Printed, patent, peep-toe. They have a variety but the ankle boots are all lace-ups. I can't stop looking at the fourth pair.

You know how much I like Dsquared2. And it turns out that the designers who I referred to as Mr and Mr Dsquared2 in this post, are actually twins! Here are my favourites from their collection.

I love these dresses. The black one is something I'd love to wear to a party, the white looks Chloe-esque, and I find the purple quite mainstream looking, but the colour just grabs my attention.

These swimming costumes make me want to go straight to St. Tropez-who cares if I've never been?

Rihanna (and the twins!) as the star of the show, in what I assume to be the showstopping dress. I think it's gorgeous. Looks quite Cavalli, and if worn on the wrong person it could really come off quite tacky. The top picture-Bruna in the purple dress with embellishment-is breathtaking. I love Bruna's beauty, the pose with the cigarette and flow of the dress. I'm guessing purple, and embellishment is key for Spring.

Kate Moss Topshop A/W 07 Review

And today the collection arrived.

As much as I think Kate is a great supermodel, and at most times, really stunning, I think she should stop with the fashion designing as soon as possible. Items in her collection are either very unoriginal, or simply something plucked from her own wardrobe, slightly re-designed, mass produced and accompanied by a Kate Moss Topshop label in the collar. What is so special about it all? Her collection includes overpriced simple vests, skinny jeans, plenty of hotpants (most of these from last collection) and plain jumpers. Two of the only unique pieces in the collection were these-

School leaving shirt (above^) reduced from 35 to 15. Somehow. I like this because it reminds me of my Primary school leaving shirts...covered in signatures and messages and kisses. Ahhh, the memores. Not sure if this shirt was Kate's own leaving shirt, would be a really personal touch if it was.

And this Swallow scarf. One thing I do like about Kate's collection is that her logo on her 'designs' seems to be swallows. She chose the swallows because they reflected her Swallow tatoos. I like that idea. But I hate the idea of making you hand over 35 pounds for this little scarf.

So did the arrival of the collection have the same reception as the first? (Top picture)

DSquared2 and Doutzen Kroes-The New Superhero Duo

You might call me biased because I'm Dutch, and so is Doutzen, (to be precise-Frisian) but I think she's one of those 'Queen Bee' topmodels. Worth $1.5 million, with a 6-figure modelling contract for Lóreal, Doutzen seems to be doing very well for a woman who was discovered when she sent her holiday pictures into a modelling agency.

The thing I like about her is she's wholesome. As much as I like the Irina Lazareanus of the fashion world, they look more gaunt than flaunt. Doutzen looks like the kind of girl who finishes the show with a smile on her face, jumps on her bike and cycles back to Amsterdam, stopping for chips on the way.And the Irina Lazareanus? They'll take a puff of their cigarette, stump it out with their spiked stiletto heel and stalk out of their dressing room with a nonplussed face after lining flick of heavy kohl under their eyes. Ofcourse she doesn't, and I'm stereotyping the Irina Lazareanus. But that's just my interpretation.

On with the show. The reason i love Dsquared2 is that they too are wholesome. You could cycle with Doutzen and cycle in Dsquared2. Just don't get those two mixed up! They create what women can wear. Their looks are often simple but very orginal. With a splash of colour here, and a fitted waist there, Mr And Mr Dsquared2 have got their designs down pat.

(above text-Doutzen for Dsquared2, the Design Duo behind the D, below text-Doutzen backstage)